Golden Crocodile Douluo's Resolve

Jin Hao had no intention of hiding it from Golden Crocodile Douluo, so he told the Golden Crocodile the reason he had given Qian Renxue.

"Grandpa, if you'd told me to go back as soon as I arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire, I might have gone straight back. But things are different now."

"Grandpa, I discovered something related to a Godhead within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. So I plan to remain in the Heaven Dou Empire and obtain that thing to gain a Godhead. That's why I don't want to leave."

Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo's initial shock turned into delight.

Something related to a Godhead, and perhaps even an opportunity to inherit one.

How could Golden Crocodile Douluo not be happy? He understood the power of a Godhead's inheritance. As the Second Elder of Elder Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo knew the gap between himself and Qian Daoliu. Both his and Qian Daoliu's Ninth Soul Rings were Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, yet he was only a Level 98 Super Douluo, while Qian Daoliu was a Level 99 Peerless Douluo.

Their talents were roughly equal, and the reason for that difference was that Qian Daoliu guarded the Angel Godhead. Although Qian Daoliu could not inherit the Godhead, he could undergo the Seven Trials and become the Angel God's High Priest. His Soul Rings had even become Eight Black and One Red, allowing him to become a Peerless Douluo.

Thus, Golden Crocodile thought that if Jin Hao truly found a Godhead, then even if he could not inherit it and become a god, he could still use it to strengthen himself.

But Golden Crocodile believed that possibility was impossible, because he had immense faith in his grandson's talent. His grandson possessed Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, and before even reaching eight years old, he was already a Level 27 Grand Soul Master. With talent like that, how could he possibly fail to become a god?

Thinking of this, Golden Crocodile Douluo grew excited and said to Jin Hao,

"Little Hao, what is this thing within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family? How about Grandpa summons the other elders from Elder Hall? The seven of us can act together. No matter what it is, we'll snatch it for you."

Hearing this, Jin Hao hurriedly said to Golden Crocodile Douluo,

"Grandpa, there's no need. I'll handle this thing myself. After all, if you really tell others about it and Bibi Dong from the Pope's Palace finds out, what if she tries to take it from us after we seize it?"

"So, Grandpa, it's enough for you to know about this. Don't tell anyone else, so we can avoid unnecessary trouble."

After saying that to Golden Crocodile Douluo, Jin Hao turned his gaze toward Qian Renxue beside him.

"Xue'er, when you go back, don't tell anyone else either, all right?"

Jin Hao had been so direct because he was afraid that if this matter were exposed, Bibi Dong would seize it.

So Qian Renxue said,

"All right, Little Hao. I won't tell them when I return."

Golden Crocodile Douluo, however, had doubts after hearing that. In his view, if he and his old brothers from Elder Hall seized the item, there should be no chance for Bibi Dong to steal it away.

Because Golden Crocodile Douluo also believed Qian Daoliu would not allow that to happen.

But nothing was absolute. Golden Crocodile understood that Bibi Dong was, after all, the mother of Qian Daoliu's beloved granddaughter, Qian Renxue. Moreover, Bibi Dong was a capable woman with considerable strength, so Golden Crocodile became more vigilant.

There was no helping it. Qian Daoliu had already been threatened by Bibi Dong once and had sent his own grandson here to infiltrate. If she found something else to threaten Qian Daoliu with, wouldn't the thing related to a Godhead that his grandson had discovered be lost?

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Jin Hao and said,

"Little Hao, you're right. That woman Bibi Dong is far too scheming. But that isn't the most important part. No matter how deep her schemes are, if she can't defeat me, I can still kill her. But Bibi Dong is now the Pope of Spirit Hall, and as an Imperial Protector, I cannot do that."

Then Golden Crocodile Douluo solemnly said to Jin Hao,

"Little Hao, since you've decided to rely on yourself, Grandpa will support you."

"If anything happens, have Jin Yi and Jin Er come to Spirit City to find Grandpa."

"If it truly comes down to it, Grandpa will simply get rid of Bibi Dong, then take you somewhere to hide. I won't serve as Spirit Hall's Imperial Protector anymore."

Of course, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not say that last sentence aloud and only thought it to himself. After all, Qian Renxue was still present. Although he knew the two youngsters were close, Golden Crocodile still believed it was better to avoid unnecessary complications.

At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo had only one thought in his heart: he had already yielded once for Spirit Hall and allowed his grandson to leave Spirit City. If something like this happened again, they should not assume that the Second Elder had no temper.

He could yield in other matters out of consideration for his old brothers of many years, but he had already compromised where his grandson was concerned. If it happened again, then he would fight.

As he thought this, Golden Crocodile Douluo's aura became sharp and fierce. Seeing this, Jin Hao hurriedly said to him,

"Grandpa, I understand. If anything happens, I'll come find you."

Then Jin Hao saw that it was getting late. He could not remain at the Prince's Residence forever, or it would be bad if he were discovered. Besides, he had already explained everything clearly to Qian Renxue.

So Jin Hao said,

"Grandpa, Xue'er, now that everything has been discussed and the plan is clear, I'll head back and continue infiltrating. We'll meet tomorrow at the Imperial Palace banquet."

Golden Crocodile Douluo withdrew his aura and replied,

"Good. Then we'll meet tomorrow, Little Hao!"

Qian Renxue said to Jin Hao,

"Little Hao, don't forget what we agreed on. If I find out otherwise, just see how I deal with you!"

Jin Hao nodded and immediately left.

After leaving the restaurant, Jin Hao first found a safe place and used the Spirit Bone Mask to transform himself into Xue Qinghe. Then he had Jin Yi take him back into the Prince's Residence through the side.

After returning to the Prince's Residence, Jin Hao began considering what he needed to do next. Tomorrow, he would naturally first complete his political task and get engaged. Once the engagement was over, it would be time to sample the must-visit destination of the Douluo Continent: the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Moreover, because he had read the original novel, Jin Hao knew that helping Dugu Bo detoxify would take several months.

So it would be best to stay at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for several months. Once everything was settled, after absorbing what was there, his Soul Power might even reach Level 35.