abcnovels
Chapter 334
Chapter 334
Chapter 334 - The Whole Story
Uncle Hai turned to Jiang Hao and began, “Indeed, pioneers like Mr. Jiang command immense respect!”
Soong Wanzhong, upon hearing this, made a concerted effort to regain his composure.
In that moment, Jiang Hao noticed his future father-in-law, caught in such a predicament, was not only refraining from scapegoating him but also genuinely concerned for his safety. Whether it was a coordinated act with Uncle Hai or a sincere display of emotion, Jiang Hao felt a wave of relief wash over him. At the very least, it wouldn't cause any rift between him and Soong Wan.
Rising to his feet, Jiang Hao faced Soong Wanzhong and reassured him with a smile, “Uncle, rest assured, neither the Nether King's Hall nor the Lv Family would dare touch me!”
He then turned to Uncle Hai with a question, “Uncle Hai, did the Nether King's Hall come to you yesterday?”
Uncle Hai nodded, about to respond when the Jade King interjected, “Allow me to explain.”
Soong Wanzhong, having collected himself and returning to his usual poised demeanor, admitted, “I must apologize for not fully adapting my mindset, which must have seemed amusing to you, nephew.”
He gestured for them to sit and continued, “At the auction, I was set on acquiring the Imperial Night Glow Cup with the Twin Dragons Pearl that you, nephew, had brought.”
Glancing at Jiang Hao with a touch of reproach, he recalled their prior agreement.
Feeling a bit sheepish under his future father-in-law's gaze, Jiang Hao instinctively touched his nose.
Soong Wanzhong, choosing not to dwell on the matter, went on, “But at the auction, to my surprise, I spotted someone from the Nether King's Hall. Initially, when they clashed with you over the Baiqi Killing Sword, I assumed that was their target and didn't think much of it. However, when it came time to bid on the luminous cup, which I was certain to win, that stranger who hadn't made a single bid suddenly jumped into the fray!”
My old friend Du Zhongguo abruptly ceased his bidding and covertly signaled me to bow out as well!”
“Du Zhongguo and I are on good terms, and I'm aware of his fondness for that luminescent cup.
Yet, after another bidder entered the fray, he not only refrained from bidding further but urged me to withdraw my bids.
I instantly sensed something was off and backed down.”
Later, before departing, Du Zhongguo informed me that the individual with the number one card was an elder from the Nether King's Hall—a significant revelation!
The hierarchy within the Nether King's Hall starts with mercenary squads, followed by trained assassins.
Above them are the deacons, guardians, elders, consecrates, and hall masters.
“Subsequently, Old Du hurried off to attend to the Nether King's Hall elder!”
“After we separated, while I awaited your message, someone stealthily entered my room!”
“It was the Nether King's Hall elder who had vied with me for the Night Glow Cup!”
“Thankfully, Da Hai arrived just in time!”
“He seemed wary of Da Hai and issued a warning, demanding that I retrieve the Baiqi Killing Sword from you, as he intends to collect it tonight.”
Soong Wanzhong conveyed this with evident frustration.
Understandably, no one takes kindly to being threatened without cause.
Jiang Hao, now fully apprised of the situation, surmised that the elder, having not heard from the other four and knowing his close connection to Soong Wanzhong, sought him out directly.
At that juncture, Jiang Hao turned to Uncle Hai and inquired,
“Uncle Hai, what can you tell me about the martial prowess of this elder from the Nether King's Hall?”