Chapter 815: Hu Yaoyao's True Identity

The deed clearly indicated the detailed address, exactly the one he, Luo Qiqi, and Hu Yaoyao had seen.

He had wondered before who would want to give him a mansion, thinking of many people, but never expected this one!

He had little interaction with the Prince of Huai, only that Zheng Yang and the others had stayed at his place for a few days, and the Yuan family had taken Yuan Tao away.

In short, it was just a one-time meeting. A one-time meeting, and he was gifted a mansion worth hundreds of top-grade spirit stones?

This... this was too generous.

However, thinking carefully, among the people he knew, only this person had such means.

Mo Gaoyuan and the others, though six-star masters, were far inferior in assets compared to a powerful prince.

"Yes!" Steward Yuqing nodded, his face full of respect.

"I can't accept a gift without deserving it; this gift is undeserved..." Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Although he had thoughts about this mansion, he had little connection with the other party, and accepting it for nothing was truly hard.

"The prince instructed that I must make sure Master Zhang accepts it; otherwise, when I return, I might be kicked out or even punished!"

Yuqing quickly said: "Besides, this mansion was purchased under Master Zhang's name. If you refuse, I really don't know how to handle it!"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had just seen that the owner column on the deed and title deed already had his name written.

That is, this prince had anticipated he might refuse and, to prevent any issues, had even skipped the transfer process.

"Very well! Sun Qiang, take it. When I have time, I will visit the prince to express my gratitude!"

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Xuan nodded.

First, he had no place to stay; second, this was Wu Yangzi's former residence, and to find the treasure, he needed to enter it. Since the other party sincerely offered it, there was no need to refuse.

At worst, he could find an opportunity to offer some guidance or resolve a hidden danger as repayment.

In fact, thinking carefully, he could understand the other party's purpose.

It wasn't him they valued, but Yuan Tao.

Yuan Tao possessed the Dragon Rhinoceros bloodline; once he returned to the Sage Clan, he would surely be vigorously trained and become a peerless expert, just a matter of time.

As his enlightenment teacher, his status was predictable.

Since Yuan Tao couldn't be befriended, getting close to him was equivalent to connecting with the Sage Yuan family, making the Hongyuan Empire increasingly stable.

If he really refused, the other party would certainly think of other ways, so it was better to just take it and avoid trouble.

"Thank you, Master Zhang!"

Thinking he would have to say more, but seeing Master Zhang directly agree, Steward Yuqing nodded excitedly, handed the deed and title deed to Sun Qiang, then cupped his fists: "I'll take my leave!"

"Mm!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand: "Since we have a new place, let's go together!"

Without hesitation, he turned and led the group away.

"This..."

Huang Xing and the others, having just rejected this Master Zhang, saw the Prince of Huai gift him a huge mansion, and they all looked at each other, speechless.

Originally, they had received instructions from Dean Lu Feng to make this Zhang Xuan look foolish, but now... not only did he not look foolish, but he had also slapped them in the face...

If they reported this news to Dean Lu Feng, would he be so furious that he would beat them up?

What a mess!

They should never have gotten involved in this muddy water!

...

Ignoring the troubled Huang Xing and the others, Zhang Xuan, Sun Qiang, and the rest left the academy and soon arrived in front of the mansion.

"Young master..."

Before they reached the door, it creaked open, and a group of guards and servants hurriedly came out to greet them.

"The prince was worried that the young master might not be used to living here, so he specially sent us to serve you. Maids, cooks, servants, guards... everything is complete!"

A steward-like person stepped forward.

"Thank the prince for his trouble!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

This Prince of Huai was truly thoughtful. Not only the house, but even the servants were provided—generous enough.

However, such a large mansion would indeed be troublesome to manage with only Sun Qiang and Zheng Yang to take care of it.

Since he had already accepted the favor, a little more or less didn't matter.

He would just find a way to repay it when the time came.

Following the steward into the courtyard, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but marvel.

No wonder he had heard the sound of people working when he was outside earlier. The entire mansion was brand new, apparently just renovated—luxurious yet elegant, splendid yet not vulgar.

Eaves soaring high, intricate and interlocking; stepping inside felt like entering a huge garden.

The spiritual energy in the courtyard was rich, clearly indicating a spirit-gathering formation. The density was no less than that of the elite district's villas.

"Impressive!"

Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

To be honest, this prince had indeed put in effort. He had thought buying this mansion cost a lot, but now it seemed the renovation must have cost even more.

If he had bought it, he definitely couldn't have made it like this.

"Sun Qiang, go with the Purple-winged Heavenly Bear Beast to pick up Wei Ruyan!"

Arriving at the central hall and settling everything, Zhang Xuan gave an order.

"Yes!"

Sun Qiang nodded and turned to leave.

After having Zheng Yang and the others lock up You Xu, Zhang Xuan walked out of the room and came to a garden in front.

Pacing back and forth a few times, he chuckled softly, took out the Ten-leaf Flower, and planted it in the ground.

This was the center of the mansion's spiritual energy convergence; placing the herb here would keep it fresh and prevent wilting.

After placing it, he focused his mind and dripped a few drops of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, then breathed a sigh of relief.

To nourish the soul with the Ten-leaf Flower, it must be kept alive; otherwise, once the flower withered, the soul nurtured within would also die.

He then took out dozens of formation flags from his storage ring and inserted them around, setting up a formation to prevent outsiders from accidentally entering.

After doing all this, he breathed a sigh of relief and was about to return to his room when he saw Luo Qiqi and Hu Yaoyao approaching.

"Teacher, is this mansion really yours?"

Luo Qiqi still couldn't believe it.

No wonder; this place was so luxurious, even rivaling the imperial palace, and it was given to the teacher for nothing—anyone would be shocked.

Zhang Xuan nodded: "Let's talk inside!"

With that, he walked into the hall.

The two followed him in.

"Hu Yaoyao, are you sure this is Wu Yangzi's former residence?" Zhang Xuan transmitted his voice, focusing his mind.

"I'm sure!" Hu Yaoyao nodded.

Seeing her answer without hesitation, Zhang Xuan frowned.

The purpose of him and Luo Qiqi finding Wu Yangzi's former residence was to search for the treasure he left behind. But this place had changed hands many times, undergone countless renovations and repairs; even if there was a treasure, it would have been dug up long ago!

"Master Zhang is so persistent in finding Wu Yangzi's former residence. If I'm not mistaken, it should be for the treasure he left behind, right?"

Just as he was thinking, Hu Yaoyao's calm voice sounded.

"Treasure? What treasure?" Zhang Xuan pretended not to know.

"You don't need to hide it from me. Although the Weapon Refining Academy hasn't spread the news of you two finding Senior Wu Yangzi's corpse, my Monster Genius Society has many members from the Weapon Refining Academy who already know!"

Hu Yaoyao looked at him: "Since you found the senior's corpse, you must know about the treasure!"

"Senior Wu Yangzi has been missing for over two thousand years. Even if we found his corpse, he's long dead. How could there be any information about a treasure..." Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"Heh! Earlier, when you asked me about Wu Yangzi's former residence, I knew what you were up to. You just didn't say it, and I didn't expose it!"

With a light laugh, Hu Yaoyao resumed her enchanting demeanor and said: "Don't worry, I'm the only one in all of Hongyuan City who knows about the treasure Senior Wu Yangzi left behind. No need to worry about leaks!"

"Oh? Since you put it that way, I'd like to ask, what exactly is your relationship with Senior Wu Yangzi, that you know so much about him?"

Seeing her lay the cards on the table, Zhang Xuan stopped pretending and looked at her.

This woman had been certain this was Wu Yangzi's former residence, which made him suspicious, and now she bluntly mentioned the treasure, further arousing his doubts.

"If I don't tell you, you won't believe me..."

Nodding, Hu Yaoyao suddenly took a deep breath, circulating her true qi within her body.

Hum!

Her slender body trembled, and her muscles seemed to radiate light, her aura greatly increasing.

"Five Radiance Golden Body?"

Luo Qiqi exclaimed, unable to help exchanging a glance with Zhang Xuan.

Both of them had practiced it—it was none other than Wu Yangzi's unique technique... the Five Radiance Golden Body!

Hadn't this body-tempering technique been lost long ago?

How did this Hu Yaoyao know it?

And it seemed she had been immersed in it for quite some time, already reaching the second realm, no less than Zhang Xuan.

"That's right, this is the Five Radiance Golden Body!" Stopping the circulation, Hu Yaoyao nodded: "It is the unique technique left by my ancestors."

"Your ancestors? The Five Radiance Golden Body isn't... could it be..." Luo Qiqi was startled.

"I don't actually bear the surname Hu, but... Wu!" Hu Yaoyao said: "Wu Yangzi is exactly my ancestor!"

"Since you are Senior Wu Yangzi's descendant, why did you change your surname to Hu?" Zhang Xuan asked curiously.

Wu Yangzi, as a great weapon-refining grandmaster, was highly respected. As his descendant, why hide one's name and not dare to reveal it to the world?

"If we hadn't hidden our name, our branch would have been wiped out long ago!"

Hu Yaoyao snorted coldly.

"Wiped out?" Zhang Xuan frowned: "This is the location of the Master Teacher Academy. Who would dare to lay a hand on you?"

In the Hongyuan Empire, with the Master Teacher Academy and the Master Teacher Hall, who would dare to harm Wu Yangzi's descendants?

"Not only dare... Do you really think that Ancestor Wu Yangzi was captured so easily, without even a chance to send a message?"

Hu Yaoyao couldn't help saying.

"This..." Zhang Xuan hesitated.

He had entered the underground palace where Wu Yangzi was captured and had always found it strange.

The puppets inside, the strongest only at Saint Realm level one, were not weak in the Hongyuan Empire, but dealing with a weapon refiner who could break through to seven stars at any moment would still be very difficult.

Could it be... there was some unknown secret?