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Chapter 531: A Change of Heart

Yang Haoran was typically a man who handled affairs with composure, which was precisely why he rarely displayed an expression of utter astonishment.

However, the scene before him truly startled him. He had initially assumed the old man and the woman were grandfather and granddaughter. To his utter astonishment, their relationship was actually that of a grandfather-granddaughter romance. The reason Yang Haoran concluded they were in a "grandfather-granddaughter romance" rather than a true grandfather-granddaughter relationship was simple: a grandfather would never embrace his granddaughter in such a manner, nor would he place his hands on her buttocks. Beyond that, a grandfather would absolutely never address his granddaughter as "my dear. " Thus, Yang Haoran confirmed their identities: not grandfather and granddaughter, but rather a "grandfather-granddaughter romance. " In truth, calling it a "grandfather-granddaughter romance" was being polite; after all, the old man appeared to be well into his nineties, while the woman seemed to be only in her twenties—a age difference of nearly seventy years. Yang Haoran had been silently praying for them to be a bit more restrained, but no sooner had his silent prayer concluded than the two of them presented a truly eye-popping scene. Shocked as he was, Yang Haoran made no sound, quickly recovering his composure. He had no intention of revealing himself; he wanted to see what this couple would do next. Her face showed no disgust, but the anger etched upon it did not vanish with the old man's kiss. "My dear, if we don't teach this old man a lesson, he'll never pay us any mind. For people like him, gentle methods are useless; you need to use force. Don't you understand that? " the woman said furiously. Whether it was because the old man adored this woman so much, or because he genuinely found her words logical, upon hearing her angry outburst, he actually smiled and nodded. "Hehe, whatever makes you happy, my dear, it's fine with me. " The old man chuckled, then released his arms from around the woman, signaling that she could do whatever she pleased. The woman wasted no time. Once the old man let go, she immediately unleashed her talisman pouch. The talisman pouch hovered in the air, emitting a faint spiritual glow. As the woman swiftly formed hand seals, talismans continuously sprayed forth from the pouch. The talismans, after being released, did not immediately burn or target anything; instead, they all hovered in the air. In just a few breaths, the space in front of the woman was filled with a dense array of talismans. These talismans fully unfurled, bobbing up and down like fish bobbers in water, awaiting the woman's next command. What kind of talismans the woman had taken out, outsiders might not recognize, but Yang Haoran, being a Talisman Master, naturally knew. They were nothing but fire talismans! Fire talismans were merely a very common, low-tier talisman. Although low-tier, if drawn by a Black Talisman Master, their power should not be underestimated. The talismans the woman was currently unleashing from her talisman pouch were not Black Talismans but Yellow Talismans. Judging by the power fluctuations emanating from each talisman, they were much stronger than the fire talismans Yang Haoran drew. However, they were only stronger than Yang Haoran's; compared to a more formidable Yellow Talisman Master, the power of these fire talismans was far inferior. Nonetheless, the number of Yellow Talismans the woman unleashed at once was considerable; Yang Haoran estimated at least a hundred! Deploying a hundred fire talismans at once, even if their individual power was mediocre, could unleash significant destructive force. For this valley, it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow. Yang Haoran's expression subtly shifted. In his opinion, the woman taking out so many fire talismans at this moment meant she most likely intended to destroy the entire valley! No sooner had this thought emerged in Yang Haoran's mind than the woman, who was forming hand seals in the air, suddenly paused her movements. Under her control, all the hovering talismans ignited, transforming into fist-sized fireballs! Although the fireballs were small, only the size of a fist, the temperature they emitted was incomparable to ordinary fireballs. Coupled with their sheer number, the entire space above visibly warped under the intense heat. Yang Haoran, standing on the ground, also felt the high temperature radiating from above. Ever since becoming a member of the Underworld Office, he had grown quite sensitive to sunlight and high temperatures. While they wouldn't harm him, they caused him discomfort. However, compared to the discomfort from the heat, what made Yang Haoran most uneasy at that moment was the woman's actions. If she truly threw these fireballs into the valley, it would surely infuriate Feng Pharmacist, and then his trip today would have been all for naught! So he hoped the woman's boyfriend would stop her, for everyone's sake. To his exasperation, the old man showed no intention of stopping his girlfriend. "Old Man Feng, you've been given courtesy, but you don't appreciate it! Now I'll burn your entire valley to the ground! " the woman's furious voice echoed through the valley once more. Immediately after, the fireballs, imbued with scorching heat, plummeted towards the valley below. Yang Haoran felt a bit speechless. The woman's words and actions at this moment, in his eyes, were completely spoiling his plans. However, he had no intention of acting, nor did he intend to unseal the power within him. But in the next instant, Yang Haoran realized his idea was wrong. This couple, hovering above, had clearly come looking for trouble today. If he were to step out and block these fireballs now, would he perhaps gain some favor from Feng Pharmacist? Ma Yuanjin had told him that Feng Pharmacist was difficult to get along with, and obtaining treasures like elixirs or medicinal liquids from him would definitely not be easy. But if he could earn even a little bit of the other party's goodwill, then the matter would surely proceed much more smoothly. Yang Haoran had originally thought that this couple's appearance was here to spoil his plans, but now, upon reflection, he felt that they might not only not ruin his plans but could even play a certain promotional role. Realizing this, Yang Haoran's heart swelled with delight! Just as the numerous fireballs were about to crash into the valley, a cold wind suddenly swept through the air above the valley. The fireballs, falling like raindrops, were instantly extinguished. This sudden development not only changed the woman's expression but also her boyfriend's. "Who's sneaking around? ! Get out here! " the woman angrily shouted. As the woman's scolding rang out, Yang Haoran, a smile on his face, slowly emerged from behind the large tree.