"Crunch crunch..."

In the scene, amidst a silent atmosphere, Qin Hao was chewing vigorously, creating a piercing chewing sound.

Actually, the noise wasn’t very loud, it only seemed so because the atmosphere was too quiet.

Once Qin Hao finished eating, he licked his tongue with contentment, "So delicious."

After speaking, he looked at the Iron Maiden with a smile in his eyes.

At this moment, the Iron Maiden’s face no longer had a cold demeanor, only blankness.

Since taking office, she has always presented a cold persona.

If the calculation isn’t wrong, this is the first time in eight years she has shown an expression other than indifference.

This couldn’t be blamed on her.

The blame lay with Qin Hao for being too freaky.

Treating a poison pill as a snack?

What the heck is this!

That was the thought in Iron Maiden’s mind.

"Now, are the two of you satisfied?"

Qin Hao smiled as he looked at the Iron Maiden and Elder Gong.

The two managers came to their senses, exchanged glances, each in their eyes holding astonishment and defeat.

This Qin Hao...

Actually dares to mock us?

And yet, there’s nothing we can do about him?

This is infuriating!

"If neither of you answers, then it’s tacit approval. In that case, I’ll be leaving now, I used quite a bit of materials earlier and need to replenish them."

Qin Hao said cheerfully, turned around and left, disappearing into the vast crowd in no time.

Young Master Xu watched Qin Hao’s figure vanish, feeling mesmerized. He restrained the urge to keep him, looked at the Iron Maiden and the others and said, "Now, Brother Qin’s matter has come to a conclusion, if you use this to stir trouble again, don’t blame me for turning against you!"

The Iron Maiden and Elder Gong were again astounded.

This Young Master Xu, would he actually show attitude on behalf of Qin Hao?

Has their bond really reached such depths?

Both managed to become administrators, they are indeed individuals with profound thoughts.

Iron Maiden quickly composed herself and said sternly, "The Jade Stone Daoist has already damaged the administrator’s image, I propose to impeach him."

"Seconded!" Elder Gong raised his hand.

Dare to offend Brother Qin, Jade Stone Daoist, this is the biggest mistake of your life!

Thinking of this, Young Master Xu laughed and also raised his hand, "Then let’s kick Jade Stone Daoist out!"

...

After leaving the competition area, Qin Hao immediately returned to the flea market.

As he mentioned, he wasted some herbs earlier and needed to replenish them promptly.

Due to the influence of the Alchemy Conference, the flea market’s flow of people sharply reduced, no longer resembling the previous throngs.

Qin Hao seized the opportunity to make large purchases, but unexpectedly encountered a strange scene at a shop.

The shop owner was portly, with a greasy face. At this moment, he was scolding a girl kneeling on the ground.

"Crazy girl, stay far away from my shop, don’t spread your bad luck to me!"

"Boss, please help me! This herb is truly invaluable!"

The girl originally wore a white windbreaker, but now it was stained, resembling a dirty rag.

She held tightly onto the shop owner’s leg.

"Hmph, Huang Li, I advise you to give up hope! Your family’s strict order forbids anyone from helping your father! Although I have dealings with him, I also have my own concerns, offending the Huang Family, I can’t do that!"

The shop owner’s tone softened slightly but still carried rejection, "Moreover, your father’s injuries are severe, even a Yellow-grade Elixir might not save his life, only the extremely precious Profound-grade Elixir will do. I’m just a small shop, where would I get such an elixir?"

"But uncle..." The girl timidly began, but the shop owner rebuked, "I told you, don’t call me uncle, we have no relation!"

Not far away, Qin Hao frowned witnessing this.

If memory serves right, the shop owner’s surname is Liu, previously when Young Master Xu came here, this Fatty was remarkably sycophantic.

Now, he’s unexpectedly acting viciously like a big villain?

Qin Hao didn’t initially want to meddle, but felt this Fatty was going overboard.

A delicate girl, even if you can’t agree, is it necessary to be so harsh in attitude?

He walked over in a few strides, "Boss Liu."

Boss Liu turned his head and, recognizing Qin Hao as Young Master Xu’s esteemed guest, was overjoyed, "Boss Qin, why have you returned!"

Qin Hao wore a blank expression, "I’m back to find some herbs, what’s going on here?"

Seeing Qin Hao’s gaze fixed on the girl, Boss Liu sighed, "Ah, making Boss Qin laugh. It’s like this, I have met Huang Li’s father a few times, can barely count as friends. Recently, Huang Li’s father was injured and needs elixir..."

Halfway through listening, Qin Hao roughly understood the whole story.

This girl is named Huang Li, a member of the Ancient Martial Family Huang Family.

Her father Huang Long is a strong contender for the next Patriarch. He was gravely injured in the family competition defeat.

Due to political pressure from adversaries, Huang Long cannot receive treatment, Huang Li sought medicine everywhere, eventually arriving at Boss Liu’s place.

In conclusion, Boss Liu said dejectedly, "Boss Qin, don’t think me heartless. Frankly, I was just doing business with Huang Long, hardly friends. Also, if I genuinely took out a Profound-grade healing elixir, wouldn’t the Huang Family hold a grudge against me? I have my own concerns!"

After hearing a lot, Qin Hao’s anger dissipated considerably, he nodded slightly, "I see."

Since Qin Hao’s appearance, the girl kept her head lowered timidly.

She is naturally soft, most afraid to interact with strangers.

However, after a while, she felt something unusual above her head. Raising her head, she saw Qin Hao’s gentle expression.

Just a glance, Huang Li felt her soul was seen through. Driven by shame and annoyance, she lowered her head, terribly nervous.

"Little sister, you can call me Qin Hao." Qin Hao looked at Huang Li and said.

"Hmm..." Huang Li responded nasally.

"Do you want to save your father?" Qin Hao asked again.

"Ah! Can you do it?" Huang Li immediately raised her head, her eyes filled with excitement and glistening with tears.

Qin Hao hadn’t spoken yet, but beside him, Boss Liu exclaimed, "I just received news that a young alchemist named Qin Hao has surpassed Jade Stone Daoist, could it be Boss Qin!"

Qin Hao smiled silently, but his profound demeanor evidently acknowledged it.

"Brother Qin! Please save my father!" Huang Li heard this, and was instantly joyous, clutching Qin Hao’s wrist and shaking it.

Actually, she is particularly shy.

But for her father, she mustered up the courage to perform such intimate actions.

She was soon surprised to find that Qin Hao’s hand was warm, and he had a unique affinity.

Acting this way, she didn’t feel awkward at all.

Qin Hao didn’t rush to agree but asked, "Tell me about your father’s condition."