Chapter 55

Silver City Ancient Academy.

Li Hao had just left not long ago, but he didn't go to see Yuan Shuo; instead, he went directly to the Dean's building.

Now, he was heading straight for Yuan Shuo's courtyard.

Wang Ming didn't come; that guy said he didn't want to run around and was waiting outside in the car. Li Hao didn't bother with him.

...

In the small courtyard.

Yuan Shuo was wrestling with a dog. Recently, Yuan Shuo had developed an interest and was training the black leopard every day, enjoying it. Li Hao didn't know what was wrong with his teacher, but he had been competing with the black leopard for almost half a month.

"Teacher!"

Li Hao just greeted, and the black leopard let out a howl, instantly rushing out and grabbing Li Hao's thigh with its front legs.

"Awo! Wo wo! Miao miao!"

Li Hao was taken aback. What was that behind the howl?

"Black leopard, why are you meowing?"

"Awo, awo..."

The black leopard was in a panic. It didn't want to, but that terrifying old man insisted it might not be a dog, maybe a hybrid, and could climb trees like a cat, bite like a wolf, or plow fields like a cow...

In short, the black leopard felt it was in deep trouble!

It was too miserable.

Now, seeing Li Hao, it was in a panic, wishing it could run away with Li Hao and never stay with that old man again.

"Are you here?"

Yuan Shuo looked much younger now, ignoring the black leopard and casually wiping his hands. "Don't run around for no reason. Focus on your martial arts training. You and that little Wang came before, right?"

"Yes, we had business to attend to, so we didn't come to disturb you."

"No problem."

Yuan Shuo didn't seem to care and didn't ask why Wang Ming wasn't there. It was normal; that guy was probably too embarrassed to come.

"This dog is quite good!"

Yuan Shuo chuckled, looking at the black leopard, which was scared to the point of trembling.

Li Hao was helpless: "Teacher, did you hit it?"

"Hit it?"

Yuan Shuo laughed: "Why would I! I teach and nurture, whether it's a person or a dog, I rarely use corporal punishment. Have I ever punished you?"

"No, you haven't."

Li Hao responded, but it was a bit strange. If he didn't hit... why was the black leopard afraid?

"Wo wo wo!"

The black leopard immediately barked, and Yuan Shuo chuckled: "This dog is tattling? I didn't hit it, really. I just used the Blade Energy to stimulate it for a while, and then used the Mysterious Energy a few times... surprisingly, this dog's physical condition is really good!"

At that moment, Li Hao understood.

He was somewhat amused and exasperated.

This was worse than hitting!

Li Hao knew too well. Without the Sword Energy to neutralize it, the feeling... was really intense.

If there was Sword Energy to neutralize it, it would still be enjoyable, but without it... he could imagine how miserable the black leopard was.

Of course, there was happiness in the pain.

Li Hao patted the black leopard's head: "Teacher is giving you benefits, don't take them for granted. You should know, these treasures are priceless outside! You are a great dog, you should know their value. So many people died last time, all for these things, right?"

The black leopard had tearful eyes. This dog knew.

But... what you don't know is, this freak is using these energies to stimulate it in turns, saying he wants to test its limits. These days have been worse than death!

Li Hao didn't pay attention to the black leopard anymore. What a good opportunity.

Ordinary people, the teacher wouldn't even bother with.

This dog, in a state of bliss, doesn't know its fortune.

He ignored the black leopard's plea for help, kicked it away, and the dog's claws were quite sharp, causing some pain.

"Teacher, I have something."

"You wouldn't come if it wasn't important."

Yuan Shuo knew Li Hao well and didn't bother with formalities, busy with his own affairs. Li Hao had to follow.

Yuan Shuo didn't want to hear him first and said: "At the end of August, we are going to the ruins!"

"Am I going too?"

Li Hao asked.

Yuan Shuo thought for a moment, uncertain: "I don't know, and I can't decide! The ruins are both a crisis and an opportunity. The ruins I discovered might be related to the Eight Families... but it's not certain!"

Again, related to the Eight Families!

Li Hao frowned slightly, "Teacher, the Eight Families have their roots in Silver City. Is there a ruin in Silver City? Teacher is an expert in this field, haven't you discovered any ruins in Silver City over the years?"

"Silver City..."

Yuan Shuo poured himself a cup of tea and walked outside with it: "I've seen Silver City. The feng shui is average, not like a place with a large tomb. Of course, ruins don't have to be tombs; they could be sunken ancient cities sealed underground. However, Silver City rarely produces such things. I've investigated and found no signs of ruins."

He is an expert!

Li Hao frowned. The teacher didn't even notice anything?

"Teacher, there might really be something in Silver City!"

"Hmm?"

Yuan Shuo frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said: "If there is... it's actually normal! After all, the legend of the Eight Families started in Silver City. I've speculated over the past few days that if there is, it would be in the Bagua positions!"

"Moreover, it's not an ordinary ruin, it might be in a sealed state, making it easy to die!"

At that, he looked at Li Hao: "Did you discover something?"

"Teacher, wait a moment..."

Li Hao said, entered the room, and took out a piece of paper and a pen. He quickly drew the outline of Silver City on the paper.

It resembled a Bagua!

Before, he didn't pay much attention. Many cities have such layouts, and the Bagua isn't that special; it could be seen as a circle.

But since Li Hao saw the Bagua in the sky... now he can't see it, only when the red shadow entered his body, his blood boiling, did he see it once. Maybe he needs the blue rain to see it again.

Because in the following times, he absorbed the red shadow's power and didn't see the Bagua.

But Li Hao remembered everything.

At that moment, he quickly drew the pattern.

It was a map of Silver City, also a Bagua. He quickly marked a red dot in one of the areas.

Yuan Shuo saw it and raised his eyebrows slightly: "The northern position, the Li position in the Bagua, representing fire, located in the northern suburbs of Silver City. This place... should be a mine, owned by the Qiao family."

Li position!

Li for fire, at that moment, Li Hao suddenly thought of the mysterious energy Qiao Feilong gave him, which was fire-based!

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but Li Hao still thought of this subconsciously.

"Is there a ruin here?"

Yuan Shuo looked at Li Hao, somewhat surprised.

He didn't wait for Li Hao to speak and quickly said: "I've been to this place, and I didn't find anything, no clues to the ruins. I went there because it had collapsed once, and the Qiao family invited me to reopen a mine..."

He is a professor of ancient civilizations, feng shui, and... cough, exploration.

Reopening a mine, finding him, is normal.

Li Hao said solemnly: "It's right here! I don't know if it's specific, but I'm not guessing randomly. Teacher, do you know the background of the Qiao family's mining industry in Silver City?"

"Qiao family... Qiao Feilong..."

Yuan Shuo thought for a moment and recalled: "Qiao Feilong is originally from Silver City. He left home when he was young and went to develop elsewhere. He returned to Silver City around the age of 40, by which time he already had a considerable fortune."

"After that, he established the Qiao family's mining industry in Silver City, about 30 years ago."

Not 20 years, but 30 years ago, he returned to Silver City to start his business.

So, in general, even if the affairs of the Eight Families leaked, people could connect it to the Red Moon's layout over a decade ago, but it would be hard to think that the Qiao family's mining industry, which has existed for 30 years, is also related to the Eight Families.

At that moment, Li Hao was also speculating. Did this guy only connect with Yan Luo later, or did Yan Luo really start the layout 30 years ago?

Superpowers hadn't even risen yet!

Yuan Shuo continued: "Qiao Feilong has also practiced martial arts, but his achievements are not high. After reaching the Tenth Cut realm, he stopped practicing, as the Tenth Cut realm is only for self-defense. Later, as the Qiao family's mining industry grew, he had the money to hire martial artists as bodyguards, so he no longer focused on these."

"However, this guy is also a ruthless person behind the scenes. To reach his current position, he has done many things in secret. Mining is prone to conflicts, and there were many illegal mines in Silver City. He eliminated them all!"

Yuan Shuo pointed to the place Li Hao had marked: "There used to be many illegal mines here. After the Qiao family's mining industry took over, many of the illegal mine owners died or were crippled... some sold their mines at low prices. Silver City didn't intervene much, mainly because these illegal mine owners were not good people, and it was a case of dogs fighting over a bone!"

He gave a brief introduction and then said: "Of course, on the surface, Qiao Feilong is a big businessman and philanthropist. He has donated a lot to Silver City, including the ancient academy, which has a Feilong Experimental Building donated by him."

Li Hao thought for a moment and nodded. He had even been there.

He had forgotten that it was donated by Qiao Feilong.

After Yuan Shuo finished speaking, he looked at Li Hao, waiting for information. Mentioning the Qiao family suddenly, it was clearly related to the Qiao family. Could it be that the Qiao family's mine has discovered a ruin?

Li Hao smiled: "Teacher, you've dealt with Qiao Feilong. Do you think he is a superpower?"

"Yes!"

Yuan Shuo said calmly: "He is a superpower