Not far from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
As Dai Hao walked, he somehow felt a chill nearby, as though someone were crouching on a pole close by.
When he saw the entrance from a distance, anger crossed his face, for the personal guards stationed there were missing.
Just then, his mind suddenly clouded. He rubbed his eyes and found two personal guards standing properly at the entrance.
It seemed the battle earlier had exhausted him too much.
Dai Hao walked up to the entrance, and the two personal guards greeted him respectfully.
"Your Grace."
"No need for formalities. How have things been at the Duke's Mansion today?"
"Everything is safe. The eldest young master went to Shrek, and the Duchess and second young master are waiting to have dinner with you."
"I see. Thank you for your hard work. There shouldn't be any more danger tonight. Go and have the regular guards replace you."
"Yes," both answered.
After giving the two men their instructions, Dai Hao headed inside. For some reason, the Duke's Mansion felt rather eerie today.
"Dai Hao, you're back."
The moment he entered the dining room, the Duchess came to meet him.
"Yes, tonight's operation is over."
He glanced at Dai Huabin beside her without speaking. This unfilial son had utterly disgraced him.
The three sat at the table to eat.
Dai Hao felt that today's food was strange too. Though the taste wasn't bad, eating it gave him a burning sensation in his chest.
"Dai Hao, there's something I want to explain to you."
Madam Zhu spoke cautiously.
"What is it?"
"Do you remember all the members of Heaven Dou's Dragon City team?"
"Of course I do. Jiang Nannan, who took on three Soul Emperors single-handedly, that short girl who defeated the Clear Sky Sect's