The same trick was played on the three Old Ancestors of the Sacred Tower by Qin Hanchu.
This time, Qin Hanchu obtained a five-hundred-year-old Tiechi Grass Root.
Just as he left the home of the Third Old Ancestor, another Old Ancestor sent someone to find him.
As it was already late, Qin Hanchu arranged for the meeting to take place the next day.
While Qin Hanchu was busy socializing, Ji Huairou in the capital of the Great Yan Kingdom was extremely anxious.
She had gone to see her father, but her father remained unhurried.
As dawn broke, Ji Huairou still could not sleep.
Just then, Ji Huairou's maid entered.
"Your Highness, there is news of the Marquis of Champion."
Upon hearing this, Ji Huairou hurriedly asked, "How is he now?"
"The Marquis of Champion is doing well in the Duchy of Berlin. Today, he was invited to the residence of two Old Ancestors of the Sacred Tower as a guest."
"According to the time, the Marquis of Champion should be back at the Royal Hotel to rest."
Hearing her maid's reply, Ji Huairou was somewhat surprised.
She had expected Qin Hanchu to be placed under house arrest, but she didn't expect him to be living such a comfortable life.
"It seems he has brought out the Dragon Gate."
"Although the Duchy of Berlin is powerful, they still have to be wary of the Dragon Gate."
"With the Dragon Gate as his backing, he will at least be safe."
Hearing that Qin Hanchu was safe and sound, Ji Huairou finally felt relieved.
At the same time, a luxurious cruise ship appeared in the waters of Lucheng.
On the deck of the cruise ship, two aged figures were gazing at Lucheng in the distance.
"My last appearance in the mortal world was sixty years ago," said a woman who appeared to be in her sixties.
Beside the woman was an old man with graying hair.
Hearing the woman's sigh, the old man smiled and said, "It was on that occasion that you agreed to my pursuit."
"If it weren't for this Qin Hanchu, we wouldn't have come out again in this lifetime."
"They used to call me Fairy Qiong, but now I've become Granny Qiong!"
At this point, the woman chuckled.
"I've also become Old Hai, no longer Hai Ge," the old man also chuckled.
"You two have such a sweet relationship, are you watching the sunrise this early in the morning?"
At this moment, the captain walked over, laughing.
"Why have you come out?" Old Hai asked.
The captain put away his smile and said sternly, "According to intelligence, Qin Hanchu may have a late-stage Grandmaster martial artist by his side. You two should not take this lightly."
"With my wife and I acting together, we are absolutely sure of success," Old Hai said confidently.
"Unless he has more than two late-stage Grandmasters protecting him, he will never escape our grasp," Granny Qiong also said.
The captain nodded, "That's true."
"Would you like to join us for a stroll in the mortal world?" Old Hai asked the captain with a smile.
The captain said dejectedly, "You know the captain cannot enter the mortal world, yet you still try to tempt me!"
As the three chatted, the cruise ship had already approached the harbor.
"We'll get off here. We're leaving!" After speaking, Granny Qiong leaped off the cruise ship.
Seeing this, Old Hai also leaped off and followed.
The two elders were seen speeding across the water, leaving ripples in their wake.
Watching the two elders depart across the water, the captain finally ordered his subordinates to turn back.
A few minutes later, Granny Qiong and Old Hai leaped onto the shore.
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For the next two days, Qin Hanchu met the remaining three Old Ancestors of the Sacred Tower.
Under Qin Hanchu's persuasion, they all produced their treasured medicinal herbs.
Even if they saw through Qin Hanchu's deception, they had to pretend to believe him.
Whoever exposed Qin Hanchu's "lie" would be doomed to lose their chance at a breakthrough.
At noon on the third day, Qin Hanchu arrived at the Sacred Tower again.
Seeing Qin Hanchu, all five Old Ancestors showed kind smiles.
"Marquis of Champion, we have prepared the medicinal herbs you requested."
"Shouldn't you also fulfill your promise?"
As Berlin Sacred Ancestor spoke, someone had already brought the medicinal herbs.
Qin Hanchu checked them and confirmed that there were no issues with the medicinal herbs.
"Since the payment is in place, I naturally have no problem."
"Who do you choose to help break through?"
Qin Hanchu asked.
Upon hearing this question, the gazes of the five Old Ancestors fell upon Berlin Sacred Ancestor.
"You can make the choice," Berlin Sacred Ancestor said calmly.
"I will not do such a thankless task," Qin Hanchu refused outright.
Berlin Sacred Ancestor frowned, "Do you have no limitations in helping them break through?"
"After my conditioning, the physical condition of all five has met the standard. You can choose anyone," Qin Hanchu said with a smile.
Qin Hanchu's words made Berlin Sacred Ancestor extremely angry.
Last night, he had sent someone to inform Qin Hanchu of his choice.
At that time, Qin Hanchu had also agreed to do as Berlin Sacred Ancestor said.
However, Qin Hanchu was now feigning ignorance.
This put Berlin Sacred Ancestor in a very passive position.
Seeing Berlin Sacred Ancestor's troubled expression, Qin Hanchu smiled and said, "How about this, I'll give you all another night. After you've discussed it, we'll proceed with the breakthrough tomorrow."
With that, Qin Hanchu picked up his suitcase and walked out.
Berlin Sacred Ancestor did not stop him, as he needed time to make new arrangements.
As for the medicinal herbs, he didn't care.
Qin Hanchu would not escape anyway.
As soon as he left the imperial palace, Old Ghost appeared beside Qin Hanchu.
"Has Old Ancestor Swordsman arrived?" Qin Hanchu asked.
Old Ghost nodded, "He has arrived."
"Take the medicinal herbs directly to Swordsman's base, and inform me when you get there," Qin Hanchu handed the suitcase to Old Ghost.
Old Ghost nodded and left with the suitcase.
After Old Ghost left, Qin Hanchu returned to the Royal Hotel.
Qin Hanchu's actions were constantly monitored by the imperial family.
Just as Berlin Sacred Ancestor and the others were arguing about the candidate, the Chief of Intelligence walked in. "Sacred Ancestor, Qin Hanchu gave the medicinal herbs to Old Ghost. Should we intercept them?"
"He's afraid we'll cross the river and burn the bridge!"
"Don't worry about the medicinal herbs. Just keep a close eye on the person."
Berlin Sacred Ancestor said.
After the Chief left, the five Old Ancestors began to argue about the spot again.
Back in the hotel, Qin Hanchu sat in meditation and cultivated.
An hour later, his phone rang.
He answered the call, and Wan Tong's voice came through, "People from the Dragon Gate will arrive in the Duchy of Berlin in half an hour."
"Understood."
Qin Hanchu's men had been monitoring the Wang family's port with long-range binoculars.
As soon as Granny Qiong and the other arrived, Qin Hanchu received the news.
Although Wan Tong's men dared not follow, they could lock onto them using technological means.
It was for this reason that they knew Granny Qiong was about to arrive in the Duchy of Berlin.
As soon as he hung up the call with Wan Tong, Old Ghost's call came through.
"Master, we have left the waters of the Duchy of Berlin. We will reach Swordsman's new base in another hour."
Hearing this news, a sly smile appeared on Qin Hanchu's lips.
Having scammed the Duchy of Berlin out of so many medicinal herbs, it was time to leave.
Once the Dragon Gate people arrived, it would be troublesome for Qin Hanchu to leave.
Turning off the lights in the room, Qin Hanchu changed into a black outfit and walked to the window.
Then, Qin Hanchu leaped out of the window.
And this was from the nineteenth floor!