Chapter 1370 1369: Peacock Clan Grand Elder

Inside the palace where Qin Hao resided.

The two maidens stood inside, somewhat apprehensive. They looked at Qin Hao, who showed no signs of worry, sitting there eating a Spirit Fruit.

They didn't know where Qin Hao's confidence came from. Having killed the grandson of a Peacock Clan elder, the Clan Leader probably wished to kill him now, didn't he?

"What race are you two?" Qin Hao asked them curiously.

"We sisters are the Purple Lightning Cloud Stepping Beasts. Because of our decent talents, we were brought to Peacock Mountain by the Clan Leader," they replied truthfully.

"Purple Lightning Cloud Stepping Beasts? A rare race indeed. In ancient times, there was a powerful Purple Lightning Cloud Stepping Beast that could swallow Spiritual Energy and absorb the essence of the sun and moon, rivaling ancient divine beasts." Qin Hao said calmly.

The two maidens were stunned by his words, "You know about this? That's our ancestor."

Discussing this topic, the two maidens couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

In Qin Hao's hand appeared two jade bottles, "Do you know what's inside these?"

The two maidens looked curiously at the jade bottles in his hand, "Mr. Qin, what are these? I feel a very familiar sense."

Qin Hao tossed them into their hands, "Take a look yourselves."

They opened the jade bottles, and upon seeing what was inside, their expressions trembled, subtly excited.

"This... This is the essence blood of the Purple Lightning Cloud Stepping Beasts? And it's high-grade essence blood?"

Qin Hao smiled slightly, "Correct, this is king-level essence blood of the Purple Lightning Cloud Stepping Beasts. It's a gift for you both, and don't worry about today's events. Nothing will happen."

Just as he finished speaking, many people arrived, surrounding the entire palace.

The two maidens' expressions changed slightly upon seeing this. They thought these people came to capture Qin Hao and them, but soon they realized they were mistaken. Although these people surrounded the palace, they didn't enter to capture them. It seemed more like protection.

This shocked the two maidens. These people weren't here to capture Mr. Qin and them? They were here to protect them?

But he killed the young grandson of the Tenth Elder. The Clan Leader still wants to protect him??

Who is he really?

Is he more important than the Tenth Elder? How is that possible?

The two of them had been at Peacock Mountain for many years, and they knew very well the hierarchy here, and the status of the Tenth Elder.

Almost second only to the Clan Leader and a few other elders, how could these two outsiders, like Qin Hao, compare to the Tenth Elder?

What is really going on?

Are these two the Clan Leader's illegitimate children outside?

At this moment, another group arrived outside Qin Hao's palace. It was none other than the Tenth Elder, Xu Zhen Tian, and his followers.

Seeing the guards outside the palace, Xu Zhen Tian chose to ignore them and headed straight towards the palace.

But before he could reach the palace entrance, he was stopped by the guards outside, "Tenth Elder, please halt."

"Get out of the way, I don't have time for your nonsense." Xu Zhen Tian snorted coldly, his voice sharp, filled with murderous intent.

The guard leader was under Ning God King's command, so there was no way he would back down, "We are here by order of the Clan Leader to protect Mr. Qin and Princess Xianyun. Without the Clan Leader's command, no one is allowed to enter the palace."

"Oh? What if I insist on going in?" Xu Zhen Tian's face was expressionless, his eyes dark and terrifying.

Is this Ning Wuque planning to take action against me?

It's well known to many at Peacock Mountain that the relationship between the Peacock Clan's Tenth Elder and the Ning God King has never been good, though the lower echelons might not be aware.

"We ask the Tenth Elder not to make things difficult for us, nor defy the Clan Leader's order. Mr. Qin and Princess Xianyun are esteemed guests of Peacock Mountain," the guard leader replied respectfully yet firmly.

"Esteemed guests? He just killed my grandson, a mere human cultivator, how audacious. Move aside, or don't blame me for being impolite," Xu Zhen Tian said with a frosty old face.

The guard leader was unmoved, standing there without stepping aside.

Xu Zhen Tian's expression darkened, "Such audacity, move aside."

Unable to hold back any longer, he made a move, his palm strike dazzling and bright, changing the color of the world around.

The guard leader hurried to block, but his strength was far inferior to the Tenth Elder's.

The strike made him vomit blood, flying back, and seeing this, the other guards drew their weapons in preparation to engage the Tenth Elder's men in battle.

Xu Zhen Tian snorted coldly, "Whoever dares block me today, I will kill." With those words, he prepared to walk into the palace.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded, "Tenth Elder, stop." As soon as the words fell, the silhouette of an elder appeared outside the palace.

Seeing the newcomer, Xu Zhen Tian's expression shifted slightly, and he hastily greeted with respect, "Greetings, Great Elder."

Simultaneously, he was somewhat shocked internally. Why did the Great Elder come? Isn't he always neutral?

The elder looked at Xu Zhen Tian and said, "Mr. Qin is an esteemed guest of Peacock Mountain. Tenth Elder, I am also deeply saddened for the loss of your grandson. But you need to understand the circumstances. Many witnessed the event; you may inquire with them."

How could Xu Zhen Tian not know the circumstances? But the deceased was his young grandson; regardless of right or wrong, he had to kill the enemy. Otherwise, where would his authority stand?

"This... I really don't know. Is there something hidden in all this?" Xu Zhen Tian couldn't help but use the offered way out.

Now that the Great Elder personally stepped in, it was clear he intended to protect Qin Hao. If Xu Zhen Tian continued to be too assertive, he might only end up suppressed by the Great Elder.

Being smart, he knew what to do now.

Xu Zhen Tian was merely curious about how Ning Wuque convinced the Great Elder, and why the Great Elder would stand up for Qin Hao?

Could it be due to the essence blood of the ancient Peacock King Clan?

That would indeed move the Great Elder, but it would require copious amounts of such essence blood.

The Great Elder of the Peacock Clan spoke, "I have already clarified this matter. It was Xu Xiu who was at fault first and even intended to kill Mr. Qin, which was an act to dishonor our Peacock Clan."

Xu Zhen Tian was momentarily stunned, "There was such a matter? Is the Great Elder's word true?"

"Tenth Elder can investigate for himself," the Great Elder replied, feeling relieved internally. He truly did not wish to act against the Tenth Elder, but if the Tenth Elder were obstinate, he would have had no choice.

For the sake of the Peacock Clan's development and future, he could eliminate anyone.

In the end, the Tenth Elder retreated with his people, and the Great Elder of the Peacock Clan entered the palace. He was an elder with white hair and beard, his expression cold, as calm as an ancient well.

The two maidens hurriedly knelt, "Greetings, Great Elder."

The elder ignored them and instead looked at Qin Hao and Wei Xianyun.

Qin Hao watched him as well, instinctively sensing that this was a terrifyingly powerful elder, possibly more so than the Ning God King.

"Mr. Qin, how much essence blood do you have?" he asked straightforwardly.

Qin Hao replied, "That depends on your sincerity. If your sincerity is sufficient, there will be more essence blood. If it's insufficient, there won't be much."