"Qin Hao has a spirit artifact, the Black Sword. Even Venerables covet a spirit artifact like that! If he really is Qin Hao, once I kill him, that spirit artifact will be mine!"
Shi Yongbo's heart raced, excitement stirring within him.
But he quickly regained his composure.
He glanced at the two men beside him without betraying anything, then withdrew his gaze.
He did not want them to know what he was thinking.
Otherwise, there was no telling whether the spirit artifact would end up in his hands.
"Whether he's Qin Hao or not, I'll keep an eye on him first."
Shi Yongbo pondered.
Although Qin Hao had mastered the second level of the Concealed Aura Art, changing both his appearance and aura, those familiar with him could still spot a few clues.
Shi Yongbo hated Qin Hao to the marrow of his bones, so he had still noticed a trace of resemblance.
Yet he could not be certain, because even Qin Hao's aura had changed.
He committed Qin Hao's figure from behind to memory, then resumed chatting with the other two.
The three of them had come to the Northern Yan Dynasty to determine whether it had truly allied with the Crimson Blood Sect of the Great Scarlet Reach.
A short while later, the three entered the Imperial City through the eastern gate without drawing attention.
"The Northern Yan Dynasty's Imperial City really is enormous."
On the bustling street, Qin Hao looked around.
Taihe City was already considered a major city in the Southern Reach, yet the Northern Yan Dynasty's Imperial City was several times larger.
Moreover, the streets teemed with martial artists. Even experts at the Meridian Opening Realm were a common sight.
However, fighting was forbidden in the Imperial City, and armored soldiers could often be