Chapter 40: Is It Okay to Provocate?
On August 10th, Zhang Hao's elixir was successfully refined, which meant that Ritian Pharmacy had another treasure in the town.
Of course, he still wouldn't put the elixir in the store - all he needed was a model in the store.
These things are arranged by Penelope, so he doesn't have to worry about it himself.
Just as he was getting ready for a good rest, he heard Penelope say that the Quidditch World Cup was about to begin.
"Boss, after most of the busy holidays, are you going to the World Cup to relax?" Penelope kindly reminded, "This is a world-class event, maybe you will like it?"
She knew that Zhang Hao didn't like Quidditch, but after all, it was a world-class event, and it would definitely be beneficial to participate.
Zhang Hao thought about it for a while and felt that he really wanted to go to the World Cup site.
Not for Quidditch, but for some rats that might surface.
In the original book, Barty Crouch Jr. took the opportunity to escape at the Quidditch World Cup, and he also took advantage of the chaos to put a Dark Mark mark.
This kid is a scourge, and it would be nice if it could be solved in advance.
In addition, if Voldemort was responsible for the tragedy in Albania, perhaps he himself will also appear in the World Cup.
All in all, a lot could happen at the Quidditch World Cup.
With Zhang Hao's character, he is never willing to passively respond to the battle.
If he can take the initiative to eliminate the threat, he doesn't mind making a move early.
It is impossible to be a salted fish in troubled times, and only by making the world peaceful can we live a high-quality salted fish life!
As soon as he thought of this, Zhang Hao smiled and said, "Then buy a few tickets! β
Penelope was very happy to hear this, and hurriedly promised that he would definitely buy the tickets, and slapped a few sycophants.
After a few days, they followed the path provided by the organizer to the competition area.
At this time, the World Cup had not yet started, but people's enthusiasm had already been ignited.
Almost everyone talks about which team is the best, which shows that Quidditch is still the mainstream sport in the wizarding world.
Zhang Hao saw this scene in his eyes, and then secretly calculated in his heart how long it would take to develop LOL to this extent.
Only by developing lol to be as popular as Quidditch can his investment be rewarded in a big way.
"Hao! We're here!
A shout interrupted Zhang Hao's thoughts, and he looked up, only to see Hermione and the others standing in front of a tent waiting for him.
The Weasleys were almost there, and each of them had a smile on their face.
"You're so early," Zhang Hao said with a smile as he walked closer, "How are you doing during the holidays?" Mr. Weasley looks really good...... Madame is also very good-looking...... Mr. Charlie...... Mr. Bill ...... How are you all?"
They enthusiastically pulled Zhang Hao closer to the tent, and they really had nothing to say to their friends.
"Mr. Zhang Hao, thank you for taking care of the children in the past year. Mr. Weasley said happily, "I heard Harry say that you often teach them magic - you also led them to create a new sport, which is great!"
Mrs. Molly also laughed, "I often hear Ginny mention you, she seems to adore you, what a good boy!"
Ginny's face turned red, she lowered her head, and didn't peek at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao said helplessly: "Sir, madam, I think you are a little too enthusiastic, this really makes me a little uncomfortable!"
"Oh, really?" the Weasleys looked at each other and said with a smile, "Forgive us, we haven't seen each other for too long!
"Don't be busy, just give me a cup of tea. Zhang Hao said casually, "Don't put sugar, thank you!"
"Okay, I understand!" Mrs. Molly pressed Zhang Hao on the sofa and clapped her hands, "You sit here, come right away." β
Mr. Weasley shrugged at Zhang Hao and said, "Molly seems to be overjoyed, she hasn't slept all night after knowing Ron's test results. When Harry told us that you were making up lessons for the children, she was even more happy. I'll tell you secretly, she's been talking about you for a long time, and she's knitting you a beautiful sweater, and you must take it. β
Zhang Hao said politely, "That's really good, no one has knitted a sweater for me for a long time." β
The handmade sweaters he owned were all made by strangers β there was no warmth on them.
Ron was a little unconvinced, and muttered in a low voice, "I'm also studying hard, why haven't I seen her treat me so well?"
Mrs. Molly happened to be passing by, she knocked on Ron's head, and said angrily, "Without Mr. Zhang Hao's help, what can you do even if you work hard?
"Oh, Mom, can you not make such an excessive request?" Ron erupted, and said sadly, "Let me try to chase a monster, I'm afraid I'm going to die of exhaustion before I catch up with him! Are you sure you don't want me as your own son? Mom?"
It was so ridiculous that everyone couldn't help but laugh.
"How can you say that Mr. Zhang Hao is a monster? It's so rude!" said Lady Molly, leaning in, "Who wants you to be exhausted? It doesn't matter if you can't catch up, as long as you're willing to work hard." Harry, you can't make excuses like Ron, it's not a good habit. β
Ron was no longer in love, he stared at Zhang Hao and said, "I think you are her own son, I really don't know how I came here!"
"I guess you must have been drawn by lottery," Zhang Hao joked, "Do you think this is possible?"
Everyone laughed, it was the first time they had heard such a joke.
Mr. Weasley said open-mindedly, "I don't remember when the draw was made, Molly...... Do you remember?"
Mrs. Molly shook her head and said, "No! The only time our family won the lottery was last year, have you forgotten?"
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment, and said tentatively, "Is it buy one get one free?"
"I'll fight with you!"
Ron pounced angrily, he felt that if he let Zhang Hao continue, he might become a child dug out of the ground.
"Ron, calm down!" Zhang Hao hurriedly said, "You didn't send it, it was dug out of the ground, isn't it?"
Ron broke down and said, "Draw your sword!
Everyone laughed so hard that they couldn't close their mouths, they didn't expect Zhang Hao to have such an interesting side.
After all this play, everyone is much closer.
They are no longer as polite to each other as before, and they have become a bit like a family.
In the evening, they entered the arena together.
Unfortunately, while looking for a location, they met the Malfoys.
Mr. Weasley and Malfoy Sr. were inherently at odds, and the mood changed after a few words.
Draco and Ron looked embarrassed, helpless.
Zhang Hao took a step forward and beckoned, "Everyone is an acquaintance, there's no need to talk as soon as we meet, right?
Mr. Weasley glanced at Zhang Hao and said happily, "Oh! You're right, let's go in! It's a good day, and we can't let anything else affect our mood." β
Old Malfoy snorted softly without saying a word.
The two sides parted ways and walked into their own boxes.
Zhang Hao didn't go with them, but would enter the box that had been set earlier with Penelope and the vampire sisters.
He had wanted to bring Lilith with him, but the Witch had little interest in Quidditch and the funβshe would rather hold a Mary Sue for a day than exchange a word.
The man in her family is clearly the protagonist of Mary Suri, but she just can't see it.
The game begins, and Penelope and the vampire sisters scream until the end of the game.
Zhang Hao felt that his eardrum was about to be shattered!
Originally, he could have put on the prestige of his master or boss and ordered them not to scream.
But he felt that since he came out to play, he should let go of the play like this.
I can't bear the slightest torture, what else is the big deal?
Penelope and the vampire sisters also seemed to find themselves a little crazy and embarrassed to peek at Zhang Hao.
Monica stuck out her tongue and said, "I'm sorry master!
"It's okay!" Zhang Hao grinned and said, "At least I didn't kill your master!"
When he said this, the vampire sisters panicked.
Penelope said tentatively, "Boss, you shouldn't be really angry, right?
This girl even played a trick of caution?
Zhang Hao glanced at Penelope with a smile, and said with satisfaction, "You little fart is very good, continue to work hard in the future." β
Penelope was speechless for a moment, how could there be such a leader? He actually encouraged his subordinates to make sycophants?
They quit as they spoke, and soon returned to their camp.
The World Cup lasts for many days, and you can't do it without your own camp.
The first day passed peacefully......
But the next night, when people were hanging around after the game, a magic ray suddenly rushed into the sky in the distance.
When the magic ray rose to the top, it suddenly exploded, turning into a huge skull.
From the mouth of the skull, a giant snake spitting out letters......
The whole pattern is green - the same color as the Requisition!
It's a terrible mark!
Fourteen years ago, it was a terrible mark!
Even now, many people panic when they see this mark.
"Dark mark?" Penelope said worriedly, "Master, is that man back?"
Zhang Hao was silent, closed his eyes and sensed quietly.
After a long time, he sighed regretfully, "Voldemort is so disappointing that he didn't show up." β
Listening to his tone, it was as if he wished Voldemort appeared.
Penelope breathed a sigh of relief, she wasn't ready to face Voldemort yet!
Zhang Hao pulled out his wand and shook it to the sky.
A huge silver-white beast soared into the sky, engulfing the Black Demon Mark in one gulp.
This is Zhang Hao's patron saint - a mighty unicorn beast, it is so big that it covers the sky and the sun.
The black mark was already big enough, but the mouth of the unicorn beast was bigger than the black mark.
Throughout the Quidditch World Cup, everyone was stunned.
"Oh my God, what is this? It's so big!" - not everyone knows the Patronus Charm.
"It seems to be a Patronus, but who can conjure such a big Patronus? How powerful is this?"
"It's scary! What kind of animal is this? How can there be such a patronus?"
People have reason to be shocked!
On the one hand, few people have ever seen such a huge guardian beast, and on the other hand, the Dark Mark represents Voldemort.
Isn't devouring the Dark Mark with a Patronus Beast tantamount to actively provoking Voldemort?
Everyone looked at each other, wanting to see who was so bold as to dare to provoke Voldemort?
Oh, Voldemort hasn't been resurrected yet, but the people who dare to do this are still admirable!
Of course, not everyone is so confused.
At the door of the Weasleys' tent, Hermione said in surprise, "This is Hao's Patronus Beast! He never told us that his Patronus Beast would be so huge." β
Mrs. Molly was surprised and said, "You mean, this is Mr. Zhang Hao's Guardian Beast? It's really incredible! It's the first time I've seen such a big Guardian Beast - if you want to summon such a Guardian Charm spell, it's not just that the magic is strong." β
"Mom, what do you mean?" Ron said reluctantly, "Could it be that guy has skills that we don't know?"
"Of course, this classmate of yours is really unfathomable!" Mr. Weasley said with emotion, "In order to summon such a powerful Patronus, you must have an incomparably strong faith!
Ron felt like he was about to throw up, the most decent wizard?
"Where's Harry?" exclaimed Ginny, "Harry hasn't come back yet!"
"Oh! oh no!" Hermione said, clutching her hair, "we're separated, and we don't know if he's okay!"
Mr. Weasley said solemnly, "Molly, you take care of the children, I'll go find Harry...... May he be safe and sound!"
......
On the other side, old Malfoy was also stunned.
Because his son, Draco Malfoy, also told him that this was Zhang Hao's guardian beast.
"A fourteen-year-old boy can summon such a powerful guardian beast?"
Old Malfoy thought to himself, he felt that it was time for the Malfoy family to change their chariots!
Voldemort's chariot was old and old, and there was no prospect in sight - and that was it when Voldemort was in his heyday.
Old Malfoy had long discovered that Voldemort was a selfish man, and cooperating with such an overlord could only end up being a fish on a sticky board.
If you want to get benefits, it depends on the mood of the Dark Lord.
At the thought of this, old Malfoy felt that the future was bleak.
But who says you've already made a choice?
Oh, he didn't have a choice, and with his strength he didn't give in, he had to die.
"Perhaps, it's time for a change of backer!"
......
At the highest point of the Quidditch pitch, Zhang Hao sat lazily on a pillar.
He looked down and saw that the riots had ceased completely.
Voldemort's men did not move, as if they could not see his provocation.
He said lazily, "It's boring! It seems that Voldemort is not ready, he may be holding back!"
Penelope, beside him, whispered, "Are you ready?
"Victory?" Zhang Hao shook his head and said, "How can there be a battle in this world that must be won?"
He was silent for a moment, and then said regretfully, "Forget it! Since you don't come out, then let's start school and play slowly! I don't believe it, you can bear it better than me!"
Penelope knew in his heart that this 'you' was not referring to himself, but to Voldemort......
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