No one responded, but many indeed thought the same.
Since Wu Mengchong had received the news of Xu Hao's arrival at the Cao Family's place, he must have known what Xu Hao was here for, hence he surely brought several experts with him.
However, Cao Zhi thought further.
Perhaps Wu Mengchong did not know that Xu Hao had already become a Grandmaster Level expert?
In that case, could the people he brought still suppress Xu Hao?
Thinking this, Cao Zhi quickly chuckled and said, "Young Master Xu, please don't misunderstand, Young Master Wu probably just wanted to meet you, he might not have any ill intentions."
"Are you sure he has no ill intentions?" Xu Hao asked, looking at him with a half-smile.
Cao Zhi instantly wanted to curse, 'I'm not a worm in his stomach, how would I know whether he really has any ill intentions or not?'
It was just an instinctive move to avoid danger and stabilize Xu Hao.
Xu Hao scoffed, sat down leisurely, and said lightly, "Everyone, please sit, no rush, we'll know when Wu Mengchong arrives."
Seeing Xu Hao still appearing as calm as if fishing, everyone was a bit surprised. Didn't he already know Wu Mengchong was coming with people?
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At that moment, Xu Hao was utterly composed, ordering the Cao Family's maid to brew him some tea, leisurely enjoying it.
Originally, he had planned to settle his business at the Cao Family Courtyard and then proceed to the Wu Family, but unexpectedly, Wu Mengchong came to him directly.
Shortly after, the sound of car engines roared outside.
As soon as Wu Mengchong got out of the car, he saw the gateless entrance of the Cao Family Courtyard.
He immediately realized that the Cao family must have fought with Xu Hao, and this gate was certainly kicked off by Xu Hao.
Wu Mengchong snorted coldly and said, "Protectors, please stick close to me, Xu Hao should be inside. This man is highly skilled and extremely tricky. Please be cautious."
The leading older protector said, "Please rest assured, Young Master, no matter how strong Xu Hao is, he won't be our match. I'm the Second Protector, with the strength of an early level Grandmaster realm, and these four protectors are ranked from seven to ten, all at the peak of mastery. Although Xu Hao's combat strength has surpassed the Half step Grandmaster Realm, he ultimately is not a Grandmaster, so it's impossible for him to escape from us!"
Wu Mengchong nodded slightly and said, "Exactly, though this incident occurred suddenly, my grandfather had already speculated that if Xu Hao couldn't get what he wanted, he would inevitably act against the Cao Family. That's why he had us ready to assist at any moment. This time, we may not kill Xu Hao, but we can cripple him. Once he's crippled, Huadu can return to its former peace."
The Second Protector asked, "Young Master, I am unclear about one thing. If we can kill Xu Hao, why not just do it directly?"
Wu Mengchong slightly smiled and said, "Do you remember the Blade Demon?"
"Are you saying..." The Second Protector's face changed dramatically, and he said, "Could he have some relation with the Blade Demon?"
"Not really," Wu Mengchong shook his head, "Xu Hao has no relationship with the Blade Demon, but he has once fought with someone suspected to be the successor of the Blade Demon. You know the character of the Blade Demon. If he isn't dead, and recent investigations suggest that the Blade Demon might not have died back then, then..."
The Second Protector suddenly realized and said, "I understand now, but the Blade Demon's nature is extremely proud; how could he personally deal with someone like Xu Hao?"
"Xu Hao is indeed not worth his effort, but what about the power behind Xu Hao? That successor of the Blade Demon had a grudge with Xu Hao before joining the Blade Demon Sect, so we believe he will definitely take action against Xu Hao again. But he might still not be Xu Hao's match, and in the end, who's to say it won't provoke the Blade Demon to personally intervene?"
"This... might indeed be possible," the Second Protector quickly understood. Wu Kui was calculating Xu Hao on the surface, but in reality, he was scheming against the power behind Xu Hao.
As long as the power behind Xu Hao exists, Xu Hao is unkillable!
Wu Mengchong slightly smiled and started walking towards the interior of the Cao Family Courtyard.
Their conversation had been very low, and too far from Xu Hao, so even if Xu Hao intentionally listened, he might not have heard it, let alone that Xu Hao was not eavesdropping.
When Wu Mengchong and his entourage walked into the courtyard, the first thing they saw was the Cao family members with grief-stricken faces.
And sitting not far from the door, with his back to it, was Xu Hao, leisurely drinking tea.
Seeing this scenario, Wu Mengchong immediately snorted, "Xu Hao, who gave you the courage to come to the Cao Family Courtyard and act all high and mighty?"
Xu Hao, unfazed, set down his tea cup, turned around, and looked at Wu Mengchong and his men.
After a brief evaluation, Xu Hao said indifferently, "Wu Mengchong, what's with you? You've certainly grown bold, daring to bark orders at me now."
Wu Mengchong snorted coldly, "Xu Hao, don't think just because I showed restraint towards you recently that we are actually afraid of you. I simply couldn't be bothered to stoop to your level!"