Before they left suddenly Lory raised her voice "Let Master Jin Hao follow you"

Simultaneously they looking at Lory, Sanguan Jin Sheng doesn't appreciate women who interfere in man business so he looks at Lory with scorn, Lory unfazed instead she smile innocently "My husband has bad temperament is better to have Master Jin just in cased my husband said something he shouldn't" her honest expression devoid any hidden meaning, none of them could read her expression although they got their suspicion.

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"Madam is right, do you mind Master Sanguan?" Jin Hao smiles cunningly, his thought is line with lory Jin hao also refuse to let Zhao Li Xin come along, who they think they are to ask his Lord present personally?

Because of Jin Hao words, Sanguan Jin Sheng was paused for a moment if he says 'yes' then it would raise everyone question and who knows what other rumors will spread at the city again, but if he said 'no' that means that man would come with them, but he doesn't want anyone to hear about their conversation.

"Is there a problem Master Sanguan?" Jin Hao acted like he is truly worried.

The reason Lory make Jin Hao follow Zhao Li Xin is because she feel worried that someone would do an underhand trick to harm him, judging how by history how cruel they are to Zhao Li Xin mother and him when he only a baby, Lory is not comfortable to watch Zhao Li Xin walk into the tiger's den alone.

"Do you mind Master Sanguan?" Zhao Li Xin narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

Sanguan Jin sheng shakes his head "Of course not, but I want to ask about a private matter so it might be…inconvenient" he explained himself.

Zhao Li Xin paused for a second then calmly said: "He is my King Palace, he guards my life, my treasure and of course my secret. You don't have to worry Master sanguan"

Sanguan Jin Sheng expression turn stiffed but then he quickly regains his composure "If you say so, then come with me" he make gesture 'please' with his hand.

Zhao Li Xin stroke Lory head gently before he left with Jin Hao, Lory remains calmed inwardly his heart is stirred, just like her brother and father Lory is good when judging people's character and her assessment about Sanguan Jin Sheng is not good.

There's no warmth in that old man's eyes even when he talks to Sanguan Wu Ci who was his owned Son and when he looked at Zhao Li Xin she felt that he is calculated Zhao Li Xin strength like a beast before their attack their opponent.

"Don't worry miss Luo, my father just wants to talk" Sanguan Wu Ci comfort her kindly.

Lory tilted her head "I'm not worried" she answers in a relaxed manner.

Yun Xue Liang squints her eyes, there's something unusual about Long Ming wife.

Meanwhile, Zhao Li Xin is lead to the study room, two people that guard the door are at the grandmaster level at the transition level only the sanguan family that could make grandmaster cultivator guard the door, Zhao Li Xin sneers inwardly at the Sanguan family arrogance. if only they know that Zhao Li Xin housekeeper is a lot stronger than they doorman.

The guard opens the study room door, when they enter the room they saw an old man with grey hair and goatee grey beard leisurely drinking wine that man is Sanguan Liu Wen the elder of the sanguan clan and also the previous patriarch.

Sanguan Liu Wen surprised when he saw Jin Hao also came with Zhao Li Xin, the old man show dissatisfaction to his Son but sanguan Jin Shen give him reassuring nods to sign the old man everything is under control.

Sanguan Liu Wen probing Zhao Li Xin cultivation with his sense but then he suddenly block by something, the old man frowned slightly he observed Zhao Li Xin body closely and saw a jade pendant with a tassel hanging on his waist, Sanguan Liu wen know that the pendant is an armament item to hide one cultivation, Jin Hao also wear the same armament like his master the old man sneer for Zhao Li Xin cautious.

"Elder Sanguan" Zhao Li Xin bows his head slightly, as the younger generation he must greet him first. Zhao Li Xin doesn't mind to amused the Sanguan family for a while.

"Master Long Ming, welcome to our manor!" Sanguan Liu Wen spread his arms as he welcomes him warmly his smile broadened until it crinkled his eyes, if he doesn't know better Zhao Li Xin might think the old man is a genuinely warm and kind-hearted old man.

Sanguan Liu Wen shifts his glance at Jin Hao "Is this your subordinated?" he casually asks.

Jin Hao takes a step forward then cupped his fist courteously "My name is Jin Hao, nice to meet you elder Sanguan" he smiles politely like a good manner young man, well when it comes to acted Jin Hao is not fall behind from Bei Li Yan only if he put his mind to it.

"Oh, are you the white dragon palace king?" Sanguan Liu Wen surprised.

"I'm" Jin Hao reply with a humble smile.

"Oh, you are younger than I thought, such a promising young talent" Sanguan Liu Wen praise him while stroking his goatee beard. He assesses Jin Hao closely, in the cultivation world there is nothing more valuable than an alchemist because they can make pills that can help cultivator to ascend their level in a blink of an eye. just like one pure grade pills could help a grandmaster cultivator to emperor level instantly not to mention the elixir would help strengthen the cultivator body so they can cultivate faster.

That's why Sanguan Liu Wen let Lao Min Na stay at his manor and shower her with the benefit It's all because she is a talented alchemist and Jin Hao reputation is surpass Lao Min Na in every way if he is able to rope him in, the Sanguan family would rise to a higher level. Greed flash in the old man's eyes, he gawks at Jin Hao like an old lecher staring at the sexy woman on the street.

All of a sudden Jin Hao feel uncomfortable, he had the urge to cover his body with his arms like a shy maiden, he feel he was harassed by the old man. Sanguan Jin Shen knows what his father thinking, he coughs a few times to remind his old father. Sanguan Liu wen snapped back he quickly collects himself "Please sit down"

Zhao Li Xin didn't take a seat across Sanguan Liu Wen and Jin Hao sit next to Zhao Li Xin, is hard for Jin Hao to hide his contempt from the old man, is easy to guess that the old man interested in his talent, after all, he does have better talent and reputation than Lao Min Na but who is crazy enough to change Zhao Li Xin with this old pervert. He will never serve anyone like Sanguan Liu Wen even if it cost his life. Jin Hao sips his wine to ease his nauseous.

"Master Sanguan what do you want to talk with me?" Zhao Li Xin bluntly asked.

"Oh, about that…" Sanguan Jin Sheng rubbed his chin then continue "I heard you bought an old map from the auction?"

"I did…" Zhao Li Xin confirm.

"May I ask, what do you want to do with it?" he stare at Zhao Li Xin's eyes because that's the only thing he could see behind the mask.

Jin Hao and Zhao Li Xin realize that Sanguan Jin Sheng also interested in the map, is he know about the first king's inheritance the crimson lightning sword? If he does then how much he know about the sword and Emperor Lei Yu? The record he got from the sacred mountain peak only told him that the Emperor Lei Yu is served by eight subordinated and he gives the eight pieces to his eight subordinated.

Overall the old record is useless, it didn't lead him anywhere thankfully he still found the old piece of map and Lory fragment if not the journey to Sacred mountain peak would be for nothing. Now Zhao Li Xin becomes more curious about the Sanguan family, how could they know about the old map?

"I haven't think about it, maybe I just search for the other piece just for fun" Zhao Li Xin shrug.

Sanguan Jin sheng and Sanguan Liu wen exchanged quick glance, they relief Long Ming didn't know the value of the old map. Sanguan Jin Shen expression become more relaxed "If it no used for you why don't you sell the map to us, coincidently our family like to collect relic and this map is quite old"

Zhao Li Xin lean his back and clasped his hand o his stomach as he contemplates for a moment then he asked "I bought the map one hundred and eighty gold taels, how much you will pay me?" he casually asks.

One hundred and eighty gold taels is not a small amount of money even from the Sanguan family however the map is very important for them, he can only cursed for Lao Min Na stupidity for raising the bid. He looks at Sanguan Liu wen and the old man gives an agreeable nod.

Sanguan Jin Shen take a deep breath before he continues "Then we will pay two hundred million gold taels" he feel his eyes twitching when he sound that much of money, instantly he feel regret perhaps he just has to robe the map from Long Ming but that would make people wonder why the map is so valuable, Sanguan Jin Shen worry someone would probe this matter and attract unwanted attention, Sanguan Jin Sheng sigh inwardly

'What a complicated situation'

On the other hand Zhao Li Xin tapping his finger on the armrest, right now he is certain that the sanguan family knows more than he thought, suddenly something flash in his mind, could it be the Sanguan family have the other piece of the map? Zhao Li Xin elated with this probability because he still needs six pieces, and he needs it fast.

"Then I will think about it" Zhao Li Xin didn't accept or refused Sanguan Jin Sheng's offer.

Sanguan Jin Sheng expression darkens, he did not expect Zhao Li Xin would make things harder is he want more money, Sanguan Jin Sheng he grips the arm of the chair "May I know why you need to think again?" he takes a deep breath as he tries to hold back his anger.

Zhao Li Xin let out a helpless sigh "Well, the truth is someone ask me to do it and I owed her"

Sanguan Jin Sheng frowned curiously "May I know who is this person is?"

"Of course, perhaps you know her…her name is Qin Mu Yi"

'CRANKK!' the winecup on Sanguan Liu Wei suddenly fall to the ground.