Chapter 811: They Came So Fast
Old Master Wu's analysis was not without reason. The Underworld Office was a colossal entity. While there were forces in this world capable of rivaling the Underworld Office, the Demon Hunter Association was not one of them. The Demon Hunter Association certainly wielded some power in this world, but to compare them with the Underworld Office, there was naturally a significant gap. Although the Underworld Office had suffered immense losses this time, a lean camel is still larger than a horse. Even with severe losses, the Underworld Office was not a force like the Demon Hunter Association that dared to provoke them. Therefore, in Old Master Wu's view, it was no surprise that two Demon Hunters would make a move against Bai Xue, but they would absolutely not dare to act against Yang Haoran, because Yang Haoran represented the Underworld Office.
At Old Master Wu's analysis, Yang Haoran merely smiled without speaking, offering no immediate response.
Seeing this, Old Master Wu continued to speak.
"Personally, I feel that, given the current situation, our position isn't overly dangerous; the one in danger is Miss Bai Xue. However, as long as Miss Bai Xue doesn't leave this place, I believe she'll remain safe, because I don't think these two Demon Hunters would dare to brazenly kill their way in here."
This time, Yang Haoran didn't nod; instead, he smiled and shook his head.
"It's hard to say if these two Demon Hunters will act that way. After all, a vengeful hatred for a murdered son isn't an ordinary grudge. Perhaps they don't yet know who exactly killed their son, but in their eyes, Bai Xue, as a powerful demon, is highly suspect. Those two will certainly not let Bai Xue off the hook. Even if Bai Xue continues to hide at home and not show herself, they will absolutely come knocking."
After a slight pause, Yang Haoran continued to add.
"As for whether they'll come to negotiate with me, asking me to hand over Bai Xue, or if they'll directly force their way in with violence, that's hard to say. But one thing is certain: those two will definitely come looking for me because of Bai Xue."
"Three-star Demon Hunters are not easy opponents to deal with. What's even more troublesome is that both of them are Three-star Demon Hunters. Even the weakest Three-star Demon Hunter is beyond my current capabilities. Furthermore, there's no guarantee that these two are the weakest Three-star Demon Hunters."
Although Yang Haoran had concealed his true strength, and apart from Xu Meijing, no one else knew his real capabilities, what did that matter? He hadn't yet grown arrogant enough to believe he could contend with a Three-star Demon Hunter, let alone two of them.
Three-star Demon Hunters were beings of the same realm as the Underworld agents who had opened their Heaven and Earth Souls. Although he was now only a step away from opening his Earth Soul, he hadn't yet achieved it. He had a clear understanding of himself, knowing that he was not yet a match for a Three-star Demon Hunter.
"How about I go out and hide for a while? I'll come back after this blows over."
Bai Xue also knew that Yang Haoran was no match for a Three-star Demon Hunter. To avoid putting Yang Haoran in a difficult position, she made this decision.
"Forget it. If you leave alone, I'd be even more worried. You might end up stewed into snake soup without even knowing it. Besides, even if you leave, do you think those two Demon Hunters won't come looking for trouble with me?"
When Yang Haoran asked this, Bai Xue was momentarily at a loss for how to reply. Because Yang Haoran's words weren't unreasonable. Even if she left this place, the two Demon Hunters would still come looking for trouble with Yang Haoran. At that point, even if Yang Haoran told them she had left and that they had severed their ties, the other party might not necessarily believe him.
"While this matter is a bit troublesome, it's not entirely without a solution. As long as I leverage my identity properly, there shouldn't be too big a problem."
Yang Haoran said, smiling at the two of them. Although he spoke lightly and appeared calm, he was still deeply troubled by the situation in his heart, as this matter was far from as simple to handle as he made it sound.
No sooner had Yang Haoran's voice faded than, outside the barrier of the Mountain River Grand Array, following Vice-Captain Zhou, another wave of power fluctuations emanated!
This time, the power fluctuations weren't singular, but two distinct waves.
Moreover, both waves of power were Star Spirit Power, a form of energy unique to Demon Hunters!
Perhaps to alert those inside the Mountain River Grand Array, or perhaps to demonstrate their power to them, these two individuals did not conceal their own power fluctuations.
The three individuals in the study — Yang Haoran, Old Master Wu, and Bai Xue — naturally sensed these two power fluctuations clearly. Their expressions all changed simultaneously at that moment.
The arrivals were two people, and the power fluctuations they emitted were Star Spirit Power. Although they hadn't yet seen the two individuals, Yang Haoran and the others already had a guess about their identities.
"Heh heh, these two sure arrived quickly. Vice-Captain Zhou had just left, and they were already here. Truly swift."
Yang Haoran said with a faint smile on his face, addressing Old Master Wu and Bai Xue.
Even at this point, the two hadn't expected Yang Haoran to still be able to smile. However, Yang Haoran's composure in the face of change instilled no small amount of confidence in them.
"With two Three-star Demon Hunters gracing us with their presence, I naturally must go out and greet them personally; we mustn't neglect proper etiquette. Let's go, we'll go out and meet these two Demon Hunters."
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile, then led the way out of the study. Old Master Wu and Bai Xue exchanged a glance. Neither spoke a word, both following closely behind Yang Haoran.
No sooner had the three stepped out of the study than Xiujuan appeared before Yang Haoran.
"Divine Emissary, two Demon Hunters have arrived outside. While they haven't launched an attack on our Mountain River Grand Array, neither of them looks particularly pleased."
Xiujuan relayed what she had seen to Yang Haoran, who nodded with a smile, indicating his understanding.
"Go prepare some fine tea. They've come all this way, so as the host, I must certainly entertain them properly."
Xiujuan acknowledged the order and withdrew. Yang Haoran, meanwhile, led Bai Xue and Old Master Wu towards the villa's main entrance.
He didn't rush frantically towards the villa gate. Instead, he strolled casually, as if on a normal walk.
Although Bai Xue and Old Master Wu weren't entirely sure of Yang Haoran's intentions in doing so, neither of them spoke up to ask.
As they neared the villa's main entrance, the Mountain River Grand Array remained stable, having received no attacks. Not even the barrier hidden by the grand array had revealed itself, which couldn't help but deepen the smile on Yang Haoran's face.
"These two truly know how to keep their composure, but that's a good thing for us."
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile. As he said this, the three of them could already see the two figures outside the villa's main entrance. However, due to the barrier, these two Demon Hunters could not see them, nor could they hear any sounds from within the barrier.
Just as Xiujuan had said, although these two Demon Hunters hadn't moved to attack the Mountain River Grand Array, their expressions indeed looked quite grim.
The two Demon Hunters were a man and a woman. The man bore a strong resemblance to the young man Yang Haoran had slain earlier. From this, combined with the information he had received, he confirmed their identities: they should be the parents of that young man.
However, one thing did surprise Yang Haoran: the couple, who he'd presumed to be older, looked remarkably young, appearing to be just a little over thirty.
As for how they maintained such youthful appearances, whether it was due to excellent skincare or the consumption of some special medicine, that remained unknown.
Yang Haoran led Old Master Wu and Bai Xue out of the barrier. The trio's appearance immediately drew the attention of the two Demon Hunters, whose gazes instantly fixed upon them.
The two first swept their gaze over the trio, then it lingered on Bai Xue. Their already grim expressions instantly turned even colder.
Before stepping out of the barrier, Bai Xue had already put on her mask. Although the mask covered most of Bai Xue's face, judging from the areas exposed, Bai Xue's expression at this moment was likely just as displeased. Especially her eyes, which were filled with a chilling coldness.
The two Demon Hunters remained silent and did not immediately move against Bai Xue. After their gazes lingered on Bai Xue for several seconds, they shifted their focus to Yang Haoran, who stood at the forefront.
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