As Qin Hao spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Clan Elder Ji Yan and the other two. To his surprise, their expressions did not change.
It was as though they had expected this all along.
Clan Elder Ji Yan even waved a hand, signaling Luo Xian and the others to remain calm. Only then did he turn his profound gaze on Qin Hao and say:
"Qin Hao, if I'm not mistaken, you have already met Empress Tian Xuan and the Spirit Venerable, haven't you?"
Qin Hao froze, his pupils contracting slightly. Then his expression returned to normal, and he said, "Clan Elder Ji Yan, you know Empress Tian Xuan and the Spirit Venerable?"
Qin Hao's heart was far from calm.
A suspicion began to take shape within him, but he still dared not be entirely certain.
"The last time I saw you, although you could activate the Heaven and Earth Wings you carried, they were severely incomplete. This time, they are far more whole."
"You also have the Star Armor's Breastplate on your chest. To obtain so many treasures in such a short time, you most likely had Empress Tian Xuan's help."
Rather than answer directly, Clan Elder Ji Yan continued, "And the aura of the Heavenly Derivation Book on you has grown stronger. Only Empress Tian Xuan and the Spirit Venerable could account for this."
"Had you not met Empress Tian Xuan and the Spirit Venerable, you could not have found so many treasures so quickly."
Clan Elder Duchuan watched Qin Hao thoughtfully.
Luo Xian and the others, however, were utterly bewildered. They had no idea what Clan Elder Ji Yan meant.
Qin Hao drew a deep breath as understanding dawned on him. "So back then, Clan Elder Ji Yan, you recognized the Heaven and Earth Wings and the