Chapter 2082 — The Competition Details, Part Two
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"Poison identification? It's a bit tricky, but I suppose I'll grit my teeth and take that on as well." Wei Zhao gave a cold laugh. "As for the Minor Qi-Gathering Pills—let them pay for nothing."
"Ha! No way, Boss, you're an expert at poisoning too?" Han Xiaohu asked in astonishment.
"I'm better at antidotes," Wei Zhao said with a shrug. "Actually, I have another identity. I'm a doctor."
"Haha, Boss, you're incredible—a true polymath!" Han Xiaohu said excitedly. "There doesn't seem to be anything you can't do! This is wonderful. The Hidden Han Family is going to strike it rich, and those scheming hidden clans can go to hell!"
"Don't celebrate too soon. You're already an Earth-Rank expert now. Tomorrow—well, today, I suppose—pick a martial art and start training it. Since the Hidden Han Family discovered an ancient ruin, there's bound to be no shortage of martial arts in your vault!" Wei Zhao said.
It was already the small hours of the next day. Both of them were cultivators, so neither felt sleepy; though Han Xiaohu had no jade pendant cultivation space to replenish his energy, he had just broken through and was bursting with vitality!
"Then let's go now, shall we? Boss, perfect timing—you can help me weigh my options and decide which martial art I should learn!" Han Xiaohu said. "I'll go find Grandfather right now and have him take us to the treasure vault!"
"Fine by me. It'll be a good chance to see the martial arts you've collected," Wei Zhao said, making no secret of his purpose.
"Great! If there's anything suitable for you, Boss, just copy it down for yourself!" Han Xiaohu was even more casual about it, as though it had always been meant for Wei Zhao to see.
Talking as they went, the two of them left the room and headed for Old Master Han's residence...
Today was destined to be a sleepless night. Though Old Master Han had returned to his room, he had not slept; instead he sat with his eyes closed, musing and daydreaming about the Hidden World Clan Summit—about how the Hidden Han Family would astonish everyone, make all those who coveted them sit up and take notice, and regret their decisions!
"Xiaopo, the Han Family's hopes rest on your shoulders!" Han Tianba drew a deep breath and sighed. "I hope your judgment is sound, and that Wei Zhao does not disappoint us!"
"Knock, knock, knock..." Suddenly there came a knocking at the door. Han Tianba was slightly taken aback—who would come calling at this hour? It was the middle of the night; in theory, no one should be visiting.
Still, Han Tianba did not dare be negligent. He rose and went to the door. "Who is it?" he asked.
"Grandfather, it's me—Xiaopo, and the Boss!" Han Xiaohu said.
Hearing that it was Han Xiaohu and Wei Zhao, Han Tianba quickly opened the door. "Mr. Lin, Xiaopo, what brings you to see this old man at this hour?"
"Grandfather, what do you think of my strength now?" Han Xiaohu was a young man after all, and the sight of Han Tianba made him unable to contain himself.
Han Tianba was not Wei Zhao; he had no golden finger that let him see another's strength at a glance, so he was briefly stumped and could not tell what was so special about Han Xiaohu. "Xiaopo, your strength...?"
"Grandfather, watch this!" Han Xiaohu chuckled and began to circulate his internal-energy technique...
Seeing Han Xiaohu start circulating his internal-energy technique the moment they met, Han Tianba was somewhat prepared—perhaps Han Xiaohu's strength had improved a little. After all, anyone who took a Minor Qi-Gathering Pill, cultivator or not, regardless of aptitude, would see some improvement!
But how much could one improve overnight? It could only be the pill's doing, so Han Tianba had not paid it much mind before. With Wei Zhao present, he could hardly say much anyway, and simply watched Han Xiaohu with a smile.