Chapter 160 - Strong Urge For Vengeance

Cao Lanying was lowering her head to mask the hatred in her eyes. She had always respected her brother before, but after knowing that he was not going to help her with killing Luo Xiao, she began to feel hatred towards this brother who usually stood by her side.

The guards were not sure of how to act as they glanced at their master, wondering if they should bring her to her room or if they should wait here for further instructions.

"Take her back. I want guards posted outside her premise to ensure that she cannot escape a second time, and those who fail to keep her in her room will have to pay with their lives."

Cao Haolong was emotionless as he spoke. He had never been a good person, but he still knew how to repay gratitude.

In fact, he was currently considering if it was possible for him to jump ship and follow Jiang Yao in the future. Still, he also knew that this Seventh Demon Prince had never actually participated in court matters, and that his interest in the throne was truly lacking.

However, even if he was unwilling to be the Emperor, he was not likely to allow his fourth brother to take on the position.

While Cao Haolong was deep in thought, the young boy was standing awkwardly by the side.

He was still young and was not sure of how to act. For him, the most important thing was to get his revenge against Luo Xiao and Jiang Yao. From what he had heard, this Cao family hated the Seventh Demon Prince and would, without a doubt, be eager for him to explain his knowledge so that they could benefit from it.

Even with the current awkward atmosphere, the young boy still did not retreat, which forced the young master to look at the boy.

"Why are you here?"

Cao Haolong did not feel any tenderness towards the boy even though he was still a child.

He had noticed the calculations and hatred within the child's eyes and knew very well that he was not a good person. Honestly, Cao Haolong could not help but feel slightly insulted as even a small child thought he could use the Young Master Cao as a knife to attack Jiang Yao.

Even so, the child was likely to have some interesting pieces of news, so he still gestured for the child to follow him back to his office.

The boy was not aware of the risks involved in entering the home of the Cao family. After entering the gates, no one would know what happened to him. Even if he were to die within, no one would know, but the kid continued to look around with sparkling eyes full of greed.

Cao Haolong had a clear understanding of the child in front of him as soon as he noticed the arrogance and greed within the small kid's eyes, and he glanced at the martial arts field as they passed.

It seemed that he felt himself to be a genius, and that all he needed was an opportunity.

Thinking of this, Cao Haolong sneered silently as he once again focused on the road ahead. This kid was way too green to try and discuss too much with him, but if he wished to stay as a guard for the Cao family, then he would naturally be welcome.

Cao Haolong was not worried about putting a dangerous and ungrateful wolf cub by his side as he had complete faith in his ability to keep him under control.

As they entered the office, Cao Haolong sat behind the desk and looked at the young boy who was standing in front of the table with a reverent and respectful gaze.

However, although there was some respect and admiration within the eyes, there was also jealousy and unwillingness. Obviously, the young boy felt that all he was lacking was a noble background, but in this life, it was important to have a strong background to make it well.

Even if someone was talented, they would need riches to sustain their cultivation with herbs and pills. Unless they had a large quantity of wealth, it would simply be impossible to stand out.

The sound of a finger tapping on the table resounded in the room a few moments before Cao Haolong finally opened his mouth.

"Tell me why you suddenly arrived in front of my manor claiming to have some information of value to me."

Cao Haolong was neither arrogant nor humble as he spoke, but the momentum that had gathered around him caused the young boy to become short of breath, and the awe for real cultivators grew within his heart.

"Sir, I am a young staff member of the Thousand Golden Leaves Auction House. I am convinced that you already know of the special auction that will take place soon. Everyone is curious about the sellers who are the owners of all these treasures, and I am now here to help you with a way to harm them!"

The hatred within the boy's eyes was enough to make Cao Haolong understand that he truly wished for Jiang Yao and Luo Xiao to suffer.

Cao Haolong was not in a hurry to make a decision as he leaned back in his chair and tapped the desk, allowing for the rhythmic sounds to cause the nerves of the young boy to become frazzled.

"What do you want in return for this information?"

Actually, Cao Haolong was already aware of the situation from the pieces of information that he had heard earlier, and understood that the sellers behind the auction were most likely Jiang Yao and Luo Xiao. Still, if he did not do something, the young boy would most likely go to someone else to try and spread the news.