That evening.

After the various factions in the Imperial Capital received the news of Lin Hao's return, it caused quite a stir.

But knowing that Lin Hao currently only had the cultivation level of a sixth-level warrior, he did not care too much and still acted according to the plan.

In their opinion, even if a sixth-level warrior has great potential in martial arts talent, his current cultivation is undoubtedly incomplete.

In this wave of power, it is impossible to make much waves.

Therefore, all forces did not send any men to win over Lin Hao, so as to avoid disrupting the original plan.

They were in perfect harmony with each other and chose to remain quiet.

Everyone is looking forward to next month, the day of national celebration.

At this time, Lin Hao, who was not disturbed at all, was drinking and chatting comfortably with Qin Yu and others in the Fujingxuan Restaurant.

"Boss, how did you train in the Warcraft Mountains over the past two years?"

Qin Yu put down his wine glass, looked at Lin Hao, and asked curiously.

Raymond and Gu Yunle were also looking at Lin Hao with curiosity.

After all, the three of them had gone to the Warcraft Mountains together to look for Lin Hao.

However, the monsters encountered during the journey became more ferocious as they went deeper into the territory.

Even if the three of them joined forces, it would be difficult for them to survive.

In the end, they only held out for two months before having to evacuate.

Because the area of ​​the Warcraft Mountains is so vast.

Even if there were no monster attacks, it would take at least a decade or two to search every place.

But Lin Hao was able to survive alone in that dangerous environment for two years.

This made them feel admiration and curiosity.

"Nothing, just a fluke."

Lin Hao smiled faintly, then drank the red wine in the glass.

Although the news about the ancient tomb was told by Qin Yu, Lin Hao did not want to say more about what happened inside.

This doesn't mean that Lin Hao doesn't trust Qin Yu and the others.

Because if I really want to explain the situation, I don’t know where to start.

So, it’s better to just make a few excuses and pass it over.

"lucky?"

Hearing this, Qin Yu was startled, and then said with emotion: "Then you are really a son of luck."

He vaguely remembered that when he and Raymond and the others first entered the Monster Mountain Range, they encountered a large group of Wind Wolves and were almost in danger.

Fortunately, everyone had a good foundation, and with the cooperation of each other, they successfully escaped from the siege of the wolf pack.

They had no so-called luck at all. They used their real fighting power to fight their way out.

"By the way, why didn't I see Yan Xinyue when I came back this time? Did she go back to the palace?"

Seeing the excited expressions of Qin Yu and the other three, Lin Hao immediately changed the subject.

Hearing this, Qin Yu shook his head, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

Raymond, Gu Yunle and the others also fell silent and drank their wine in silence.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Hao looked at the three of them, feeling strange, and asked in confusion.

"Yan Chen has instructed that it's best not to spread the matter."

Qin Yu took a deep breath and said calmly: "But Boss, you are one of us, so it's okay for me to tell you."

"In fact, half a year after you disappeared, King Yan accepted the other party's request to sign a truce agreement with the Xingyu Empire and adopted a political marriage."

"I want to marry Xiaoyue to the prince of Xingyu Empire!"

At this point, Qin Yu's eyes flashed with anger, and he said, "It would be fine if the other party was a young man, but he turned out to be an old man in his sixties!"

"If Xiaoyue marries him, she will definitely become that old guy's plaything and be raped at will!!"

Hearing this, Lin Hao frowned.

Although Yan Xinyue is a princess, she has a noble status.

But during the time they had known each other, there had never been any rift in the relationship between Lin Hao and her because of the difference in their status.

The relationship between the two parties can be considered as good friends.

Therefore, at this moment, when Lin Hao heard what Qin Yu said, his heart was quite depressed!

"Then did Xiaoyue...refuse?"

Lin Hao's voice became a little deeper.

Qin Yu smiled helplessly and sighed, "As a princess of an imperial family, there are some things that are not her turn to make the decision on her own."

"But fortunately, Xiaoyue never yielded to King Yan's power. On the night before the engagement, she escaped from the palace with the secret assistance of Yanchen."

Qin Yu smiled with a hint of relief and said, "It is said that Xiaoyue later worshipped a powerful female master and followed her to leave the Great Yan Dynasty."

Lin Hao's expression changed slightly.

Following a master who was an expert was undoubtedly a good choice for Yan Xinyue in her situation at that time.

"Oh, there's one more thing I don't know if I should tell you. It's what Yan Xinyue said to me before she left."

At this time, Qin Yu grinned and looked at Lin Hao with a flattering expression.

"Um?"

Lin Hao looked at Qin Yu's strange expression and couldn't help feeling curious.

After Qin Yu drank a glass of wine, he did not keep the secret.

Then he imitated Yan Xinyue's tone at that time and said seriously:

"I, Yan Xinyue, love Lin Hao. I will never marry anyone else."

"If Lin Hao comes back in the future, tell him that I will always wait for him..."

Hearing this, Lin Hao was slightly startled and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Obviously, he didn't expect Yan Xinyue to say that.

Instantly, the image of Yan Xinyue at that time seemed to emerge in his mind.

Under the starry night sky.

A woman with long sky-blue hair, with a stubborn and determined look...

"Boss, tell me the truth, do you have any feelings for Sister Xinyue?"

Beside him, Gu Yunle raised his eyebrows and asked in an ambiguous tone.

Hearing this, Lin Hao remained silent and just put down the wine glass in his hand.

In his mind, scenes from his past time with Yan Xinyue began to flash.

He actually didn't know what he felt towards Yan Xinyue.

I just feel that when two people are together, it is simple and comfortable.

Perhaps it was this kind of comfort that made him smile involuntarily when he recalled it now.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the box.

Then, a man pushed the door open.

This man has a handsome appearance and a heroic look between his brows. He is the fourth prince Yan Chen.

Lin Hao didn't raise his eyes, but looked at Yan Chen with the help of Sibao's vision.

After not seeing each other for two years, there were obvious changes in Yan Chen's temperament.

He used to be sunny and handsome, but now he is a little more calm.

It seems that after being tempered in this power struggle, he has become more mature.

"Chen, you've come just in time. We're almost out of wine. Bring out some of your royal wine."

Seeing Yan Chen coming in, Qin Yu immediately greeted him without any hesitation.

Qin Yu had never had any concerns about Yan Chen because of his identity as a prince.

"I just happen to have two bottles of tribute wine left."

Yan Chen walked over with a smile, then took out two bottles of exquisitely packaged but old-looking red wine from his storage ring.

Judging from its age, it must be at least a hundred years old.

"Lin Hao, long time no see."

Yan Chen sat down at the table, then looked at Lin Hao and said with a smile: "I'm glad that you are back safely."

While speaking, he was also looking at Lin Hao.

Introverted, calm, vicissitudes...

Just by looking at it, Yan Chen was quite surprised.

He didn't know what Lin Hao had experienced in the past two years, but he felt that he had changed a lot.

Especially those eyes. Although they looked the same as before, they vaguely felt very different.

If you look closely, the deep eyes seem to reveal endless vicissitudes that are difficult to see through.

"You came the latest, so you should drink three cups as punishment."

Lin Hao knew that Yan Chen was looking at him, so he deliberately diverted his attention.

Hearing this, Yan Chen was slightly startled, then he smiled freely.

"good."

As he spoke, he picked up the bottle, poured himself three glasses, and started drinking.

His behavior was quite straightforward. He treated Lin Hao as he treated Qin Yu, without any airs of a prince at all.

Then, everyone started talking about different topics.

During the entire process, no sensitive issues related to state affairs were discussed.

However, when the banquet was about to end, Yan Chen suddenly invited Lin Hao.

"Lin Hao, next month is our Great Yan Dynasty's grand celebration, which is held every ten years."

Yan Chen looked at Lin Hao, Lei Meng and Gu Yunle, and said with a sincere smile: "If you are interested, you can visit the palace with Qin Yu."

Is it National Day?

Hearing this, Lin Hao was slightly moved.

On the way back, he had seen some propaganda slogans on the streets of various cities.

It is held only once every ten years, so it is not difficult to imagine that the scene will be extremely grand and lively.

"If the boss goes, we will go too."

Gu Yunle grinned, obviously very interested.

Raymond was silent, but no one knew what he was thinking.

"Well, let's go and join in the fun when we have time."

Lin Hao nodded and smiled, and did not refuse Yan Chen's invitation.

However, Qin Yu, who was standing next to him, had a hint of hidden light in his eyes.

He looked at Yan Chen opposite him, and vaguely felt that the latter's invitation to Lin Hao and others might not be as simple as visiting a celebration.

After all, according to intelligence, the eldest prince Yan Peng might take some action that day.

But now, Yan Chen invited him instead.

Could it be that he has also included the boss and the others in his plan?

Thinking of this, Qin Yu fell silent, unable to guess what Yan Chen's intention was.

As the next successor to the General's Mansion, his mission is to assist Yan Chen.

Therefore, even if the Fourth Prince had any strategy, he couldn't say much.

Afterwards, when everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they paid the bill and left the restaurant.

Under the night sky, Lin Hao and his four brothers walked side by side toward the dormitory area where they were currently living as third-year students.

"Hey, you guys."

On the way, Qin Yu suddenly said, "If you can avoid going to the celebration next month, then don't go."

Hearing this, Lin Hao raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Second brother, what are you talking about?"

Gu Yunle was slightly stunned and was also somewhat surprised by Qin Yu's words.

However, seeing Qin Yu's serious expression, it felt like this guy was not joking.

Beside him, Raymond remained silent, as if he knew something, with a hint of hesitation on his face.

But it was dark at this moment, and Lin Hao and others did not notice his slightly changing expression.

"In short, you'd better not go. We are brothers, and this is all I can tell you."

Qin Yu looked around and saw that there was no one else around, so he lowered his voice and spoke.

Seeing Qin Yu's calm expression, Lin Hao frowned.

Although Qin Yu did not make it clear, it was not difficult to guess that something bad must have happened on the National Day ceremony.

And this warning is undoubtedly because they don't want them to be involved.

"If you have anything to say, let's go back to the dormitory and talk about it."

Since they were outside at the moment, Lin Hao knew that Qin Yu had something difficult to say, so he didn't say anything more.

Just like that, the four of them returned to the dormitory in silence, each with their own thoughts.

"Sibao, go to the roof and guard it."

Lin Hao's mind moved slightly, and he gave an order secretly.

The parrot Sibao immediately flew out of the window and stood on the roof.

Those sharp eyes scanned around like a mobile camera, and every movement and movement appeared in Lin Hao's mind.

Inside the room, four people sat opposite each other.

"I don't really want to know too much about sensitive matters like the royal regime."

Lin Hao stared at Qin Yu and asked seriously, "I just want to know if you will have any trouble then?"

Hearing this, Qin Yu's eyes were slightly stunned, how could he not understand the meaning of Lin Hao's words.

"Our Qin family holds a large number of troops in the court. My father is a ninth-level warrior and has many powerful men under his command. How could I be in trouble?"

Qin Yu waved his hand and smiled, and said confidently: "Besides, I am not a vegetarian either."

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Hao's eyes.

I didn’t expect Qin Yu’s father to be so powerful.

With such a powerful father and the strong background of the General's Mansion, there really won't be any big trouble.

Lin Hao felt slightly relieved about this.

"Since you've said that, we won't go to the palace to join in the fun next month."

Lin Hao nodded and smiled.

Raymond and Gu Yunle both nodded in understanding.

Qin Yu was delighted to see Lin Hao and the others agreed.

When the four of them became sworn brothers, they shared both happiness and hardship.

But he didn't want his brothers to be killed because of his own affairs.

In that kind of struggle for imperial power, no one could be truly sure that they could protect themselves.

Afterwards, Lin Hao simply washed up and went into the dormitory to rest.

Lying on the soft bed, Lin Hao suddenly felt extremely comfortable.

After two years, I finally have a bed where I can sleep peacefully.

Um?!

But soon, Lin Hao stood up suddenly and looked out the window with a vigilant look on his face.

Because just now, Sibao, who was in charge of monitoring on the roof, discovered a dark shadow quietly approaching the dormitory where he was.

The black shadow's stealth skills were extremely superb, and he was obviously an assassin.

"Boss, what's going on?"

Xiaobai's claws flashed with cold light and he also became alert.

"Just lie down and don't move, pretend to sleep."

Following Lin Hao's instructions, Xiaobai immediately did as he was told.

"Is there someone trying to assassinate me?"

Lin Hao's eyes turned cold, but he felt that it was a little unreasonable.

He just came back, so logically he shouldn't have offended anyone. How come he was targeted by an assassin?

While guessing secretly, Lin Hao pretended to lie down on the bed again.

The spiritual power in his body suddenly began to flow, ready to go at any time!

whoosh——!

Sure enough, just as Lin Hao guessed, the black shadow did not take action immediately when it approached the dormitory window.

That cold gaze was observing the situation inside the room through the cracks in the window...