The mysterious man paused for a moment before the gates of the Qin Residence, then walked toward them.
"Stop! This is an important Qin Family site. Idlers are forbidden from entering!"
The two Qin Family Guards stationed at the gate immediately stepped forward to block him, hands resting on their sword hilts as they scrutinized the mysterious man.
The mysterious man halted and slowly raised his head, revealing beneath his bamboo hat a pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle's.
"Please inform Patriarch Qin that an old acquaintance has come to visit. There is an urgent matter to discuss, one concerning the survival of the Cao Family."
His voice was somewhat hoarse.
The two Guards exchanged a glance, their expressions turning grave.
"Who are you, sir? Is the Patriarch someone just anyone can meet?"
The mysterious man gave a soft laugh. His body trembled, and an overwhelming aura erupted with a boom. The two were merely at the Body Forging Realm; struck by that aura, they staggered back several steps before barely managing to steady themselves.
When they looked at the mysterious man again, their eyes were filled with horror.
They had only ever felt such an aura from the Patriarch—and this one even seemed faintly stronger.
"A Qi and Blood Realm expert!"
The two cried out in shock.
One of the Guards hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment, Senior! I'll report this at once!"
With that, he turned and rushed into the residence.
Before long, a burst of hurried footsteps came from within.
Qin Tianzhu emerged swiftly with Qin Zhengkun.
He studied the mysterious man with sharp eyes, his brows slightly furrowed. Wary, he said, "You claim to be an old acquaintance of mine, sir, yet I have never met you before. Who exactly are you?"
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