Night Reconnaissance of Qin Residence, Blood Pool

From Qin Hao's words, it could be seen that he intended to completely enslave Su Chen.

Steward Xue, standing beside him, was already accustomed to his young master's methods.

Lei Ao of the Lei Family was one of those who had been enslaved.

His young master had only given a few simple hints, and Lei Ao had already hired assassins from the Happy Pure Tower to assassinate Su Mengbai.

As for why the assassins stayed at Lei Ao's residence.

It was also because his young master planned to frame both the assassins and Lei Ao when the people from Zitan Palace arrived.

This way, he could get close to Mu Qingxue.

However, now that the assassins were dead.

His young master had lost some leverage, so he shifted his attention to Su Chen.

"How is the preparation of Innate blood coming along?"

Qin Hao turned and asked.

He intended to break through to the Spirit Refining Realm within these one or two days.

"The blood has been prepared, but killing some Innate martial artists might have attracted the attention of those in Qingcheng City!"

Steward Xue replied.

"Let them pay attention. This batch of Innate Realm blood should be enough to help me break through to the Spirit Refining Realm."

"I can stop the killing for a while afterward."

Qin Hao said nonchalantly.

Qingcheng City was just a small city.

At this moment, a small bird flew in through the car window and landed on Steward Xue's hand.

A small bamboo tube was tied to its leg.

After Steward Xue removed the small bamboo tube, the bird quickly flew away.

A small slip of paper was taken out, and after reading it, Steward Xue's expression turned grim.

"Young master, Mu Qingxue should arrive in Qingcheng City by tomorrow night. It's faster than we expected."

"Also, Su Chen is currently meeting with Madam Liu from Yuchun Courtyard."

Hearing Steward Xue's words.

Qin Hao said, "Let's go back and break through first. You can also keep an eye on the Lei Family's movements."

"And send someone to intercept Mu Qingxue and her party. It's best if they arrive the day after tomorrow."

"Yes!"

Steward Xue nodded.

At this moment.

Su Chen had already disembarked from the tower ship.

He glanced at the brightly lit tower ship and the endless stream of people around him.

Su Chen did not linger. He got into the carriage that had been waiting by the shore and instructed the driver to return to the Su Mansion.

Soon, Su Chen returned to the Su Mansion and went directly into a secret chamber.

"Young master, Ling Tianhe sent word that a powerful expert named Steward Xue, who is by Qin Hao's side, has killed many Innate Realm experts and seems to be absorbing their blood."

"Also, Qin Hao incited the Lei Family to abduct you and threaten him into handing over the Empty Nether Mine."

Steward Fu, who had followed Su Chen into the secret chamber, spoke.

"Collecting Innate Realm blood... It seems Qin Hao has practiced some kind of demonic art?"

"Collecting the blood of Innate martial artists at this time, is he trying to break through?"

"But what does Qin Hao mean? He just arranged to meet me in two days, and now he's instigating the Lei Family to abduct me."

For a moment, Su Chen couldn't quite understand.

"When is the Lei Family planning to make a move against me?"

Su Chen asked.

"Ling Tianhe is keeping track. As soon as they make a move, he will inform you immediately."

Steward Fu replied.

"Since that's the case, I won't be staying at the Su Mansion tonight. Didn't Qin Hao just obtain the blood of Innate Realm martial artists?"

"Then I'll go and see him, and perhaps cause him some trouble."

Su Chen said.

Being passive all the time was not his style.

If the other party made a move against him, he couldn't let them have an easy time either.

"This is also a way. This old servant will take his leave!"

Steward Fu said.

He had been wondering how to deal with the Lei Family. In a direct confrontation, no one in their mansion, except for those in the back courtyard, could stop the Lei Family.

Now that Su Chen was not in the Su Mansion, the Lei Family would come for nothing and there would be no trouble.

After Steward Fu left, Su Chen changed into black clothes, put on a cloak, and left the secret chamber.

As for Qin Hao's residence.

Su Chen had already investigated it earlier.

Wearing a cloak, he weaved through the night market, heading towards Qin Hao's residence.

In a short while, he spotted Qin Hao's courtyard.

The courtyard was not small, but according to the intelligence provided by Ling Tianhe, there were more than ten servants in this courtyard.

Su Chen did not enter the courtyard immediately. Instead, he began to observe the situation outside the residence.

After investigating, he found no guards outside.

He moved to a dark spot and took out a map.

It was a map of the courtyard.

The Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower had been established in Qingcheng City for many years, and they kept maps of some courtyards in the city.

After glancing at the map, Su Chen climbed over the wall and entered the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, the lights were not very bright, making it seem somewhat desolate.

Su Chen concealed his presence and headed towards the direction of the hall where the lights were on.

The hall was still lit at this moment. Qin Hao and the others might be inside.

He would investigate first.

He quietly approached the outside of the hall.

At this moment, two figures were talking inside the hall.

It was Qin Hao and Elder Xue.

"Young Master, the Blood Devouring Flood Dragon Diagram has been refined and delivered. The Innate blood in the secret chamber is also ready. Young Master will surely break through to the Spirit Refining Realm today."

As Elder Xue spoke, he produced a brocade box and handed it to Qin Hao.

His voice was not loud, but Su Chen, hiding in the dark, concentrated his hearing and managed to catch most of it.

"Blood Devouring Flood Dragon Diagram, Innate blood. This Qin Hao is going to use this to break through to the Spirit Refining Realm."

Su Chen thought to himself, then continued to listen to their conversation.

"Has the Void Nether Ore been delivered to the Lei Family?"

Qin Hao did not immediately go to cultivate. Instead, he asked.

"There were too many eyes during the day, so we planned to go at night. Young Master, your Blood Demon Flower will need about 3 more batches of Void Nether Ore of the same quality to mature."

Elder Xue said softly.

"Blood Demon Flower? The Void Nether Ore is for that thing, not for the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform."

Previously, they all thought that Qin Hao and the others were after the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform, but they didn't expect it to be some Blood Demon Flower.

"Blood Demon Flower? I don't recall hearing of it. I'll have to check what this Blood Demon Flower is used for later."

Su Chen thought to himself.

While Su Chen was thinking, Qin Hao and the elder had already walked into the back hall.

Su Chen could not get any closer.

So he had to retreat. However, getting the news about the Blood Demon Flower was an unexpected surprise.

At this moment, a maidservant not far away was walking towards this side.

Su Chen's eyes moved.

Since he was going to cultivate, Qin Hao would definitely not be there for a short time. Some maidservants should know where he was cultivating.

He quickly moved closer to her.

The maidservant, who was walking, felt something block her vision and then felt as if her throat was being grabbed.

Then her eyes went black, and she fainted.

Su Chen grabbed her and took her directly to a rock garden in the courtyard.

A drop of clear water dripped onto her face. The maidservant opened her eyes and wanted to cry out, but a large hand gripped her neck.

Then a chilling voice sounded in her ear.

"Scream, and I'll snap your throat! Tell me, where in the courtyard is the place the master of this courtyard often goes at night? Don't tell me you don't know."

"I don't want to waste time. If you don't speak, others will. You only have one chance."

Su Chen continued to speak.

The woman's neck was being squeezed, making it difficult for her to breathe. Her face turned pale, and her body trembled with fear.

She nodded desperately.

Seeing this, Su Chen slowly loosened his grip, giving her a chance to speak.

"Master, he often goes to the rockery in the backyard at night. There's a secret room there."

The maidservant quickly said.

They were just ordinary people; when they encountered danger, their first instinct was to protect themselves.