Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning-Chapter 228 - After I say a name, you will fear me
Chapter 228: After I say a name, you will fear me
Passing by the Baiyue Lake Spiritual Medicine Garden, Jiang Hao saw many people gathered there.
Each person’s cultivation was very high.
They didn’t have the numerical advantage of Duanqing Cliff, but the quality far surpassed it.
Truly a lineage that only accepted geniuses.
Individuals without exceptional talent cannot enter Baiyue Lake.
Yet, those with exceptional talent sometimes knock on the door to the true teachings at Duanqing Cliff.
It’s hard to say whether Baiyue Lake’s inner sect or Duanqing Cliff’s true teachings are stronger.
Logically, true teachings are considered superior to the inner sect, but Baiyue Lake holds a special status within the Tianyin Sect.
In terms of resources, true teachings are slightly more abundant.
However, being a true disciple at Baiyue Lake is somewhat more prestigious than in other places.
Well, the true disciples of Law Enforcement Peak are also quite remarkable.
“After the sect mission was assigned, Senior Brother and Senior Sister became obsessed with it, but they haven’t made any progress,” Zhou Chan said helplessly.
“They don’t even look at the door anymore, so we can only ask Junior Sister Zhao for help.”
Jiang Hao nodded, indicating that the situation was similar on his end.
However, since their area is large, they don’t need to find someone to guard it.
Only special places require guarding, such as the Spiritual Medicine Garden.
After a short while, Jiang Hao arrived near Elder Bai Zhi’s residence and saw a white figure standing by the lake.
The calm waters reflected her graceful figure.
“Master, Junior Brother Jiang requests an audience,” Zhou Chan respectfully said as she approached.
“You go ahead with your tasks,” Bai Zhi replied softly, turning her head.
Zhou Chan left, and Jiang Hao approached with respect: “I have seen Elder Bai.”
“Did you find out anything?” Bai Zhi’s calm eyes looked at the man before her.
She could never fathom the Sect Master’s thoughts, always investigating and nurturing him.
She wondered why.
“No, I just spoke a few words with him.”
Jiang Hao explained the general process.
“To pique his interest?”
Bai Zhi smiled and said, “He is no ordinary cultivator. Every word that comes from his mouth could be a lie intended to cover up his true intentions. Every seemingly sincere sentence is an undeniable lie designed to confuse the person in front of him. Are you sure you want to continue?”
“I want to try,” Jiang Hao nodded.
“Then go ahead and try,” Bai Zhi didn’t stop him.
It was a good opportunity to observe Jiang Hao and see if he could uncover more information.
After receiving a jade token that allowed multiple entries, Jiang Hao left Baiyue Lake.
He wasn’t in a hurry to meet Zhuang Yuzhen; instead, he wanted to see if the undercover agent would take any action.
If he could bury the Corpse Heart, that would be ideal.
However, Jiang Hao didn’t know if he could seal the Corpse Heart with his Nascent Soul early-stage cultivation, nor if carrying it would be affected by the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.
These were all matters that required consideration.
Of course, if all else failed, he could find an excuse to hand it over.
Returning to Duanqing Cliff, Jiang Hao resumed his usual routine.
......
After half a month, the number of people in the Spiritual Medicine Garden had decreased, and many had chosen to give up.
This was not only the case for their group but also for other branches.
The Candlelight Alchemy Court had no clue, claiming that it wasn’t a spiritual medicine at all.
To grow it, one needed to first identify what it was.
Then, a group of people searched through most of the sect’s records, and finally, a fairy from Yanyun Peak suggested it might be a Corpse Realm Flower.
She had found a similar record in a book she bought on the street.
Unfortunately, it only described the appearance and nothing else.
Then, others began to collect books in large numbers, and for a time, the business of selling books and documents on the streets was unprecedentedly good.
When the Scripture Pavilion’s books were not enough, they had to gather them from everywhere.
Some even went to the vicinity of Shiqing Mountain, intending to infiltrate and check the books inside or to capture someone and force a purchase.
Jiang Hao didn’t pay much attention to this.
When Cheng Chou came back, he would occasionally mention it.
However, what was worth noting was that in the half-month period, the divine corpse Du Yong visited twice, claiming he wanted to see the Duanqing Cliff Spiritual Medicine Garden.
Jiang Hao didn’t stop him, being cautious while hoping the other party would make progress.
......
Another half month passed.
Jiang Hao looked at the peach tree taller than him, wondering how many spirit stones he would need for this year’s Nirvana.
He had saved for a month and only had thirteen hundred spirit stones.
He had not continued making the Heavenly Secret Concealment Talisman. There was no need.
Although they were easy to make, their practicality was not high.
Not to mention their low duration, they also could not be used consecutively.
Afterward, he strolled around the area but still found nothing.
In this half month, the divine corpse Du Yong had come three times, but he didn’t stay long each time.
Jiang Hao wondered what he was thinking.
“It seems I still have to wait here,” Jiang Hao sighed.
The outer sect Spiritual Medicine Garden was still going smoothly, with the Candlelight Alchemy Court standing out.
No one else had the intention to compete.
Duanqing Cliff was just mediocre, without any constructive developments, always ranking at the bottom.
But after all, this was a long-term project that would take at least a few years, and no one was sure how it would turn out in the future.
Arriving at the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Jiang Hao saw even fewer people surrounding the Corpse Realm Flower.
They had checked countless records and tried numerous methods, but they couldn’t get it to take root and sprout.
Not a single sign had appeared.
The people of the Candlelight Alchemy Court concluded that this was no ordinary seed but an extraordinary treasure.
Everyone else just felt they were stating the obvious.
After collecting the bubbles, Jiang Hao left Duanqing Cliff and headed towards Lawless Tower.
A month had passed; it was time to meet with Zhuang Yuzhen.
His disciple’s inaction was somewhat disappointing.
However, it was understandable that the other party only dared to send an avatar, indicating caution.
Without certainty of safety, they likely wouldn’t act rashly. Especially when it came to sending the Corpse Heart.
Jiang Hao guessed that the Corpse Heart was with the main body, which was near the Tianyin Sect.
Since he couldn’t leave, he had to make the other party feel completely safe and willingly send the Corpse Heart in.
......
A short while later.
Jiang Hao arrived once again at the fifth floor of the Lawless Tower.
It was still room number one.
Still the same middle-aged man with a decadent look and a twisted face.
“We meet again,” Jiang Hao initiated the conversation.
Zhuang Yuzhen slightly raised his eyebrows, glanced at Jiang Hao, and said weakly.
“You claim that the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower is in your possession? Why should I believe that?”
“Why?” Jiang Hao pondered and replied.
“No reason, believe it or not.”
“Heh,” Zhuang Yuzhen sneered.
“Then I don’t believe you, get lost.”
Listening to the other’s cold words, Jiang Hao’s expression remained unchanged, and he simply said,
“The Corpse Realm Flower is yours, right?”
“Heh,” Zhuang Yuzhen spat disdainfully.
“If you want to know more from me, let me see the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.”
“It seems so,” Jiang Hao said to himself.
“Can you tell me how to plant this flower? I mean, how to make it take root and sprout.”
Jiang Hao naturally knew this, but it would be better to get the information from the other party.
“Are you deaf?” Zhuang Yuzhen sneered.
“Get lost quickly, you’re annoying to look at.”
Jiang Hao didn’t mind and took a step forward, gesturing to Zhuang Yuzhen.
However, the other party was trapped and couldn’t come over.
Jiang Hao could only helplessly lower his hand and said:
“Now, I will say two words, and after I say them, your attitude towards me will change dramatically. You will have a very strong desire to talk.”
“Two words?” Zhuang Yuzhen continued to sneer.
“No matter how much you say, it’s useless.”
After the other party quieted down, Jiang Hao whispered softly.
“Qu Zhong.”
The moment Zhuang Yuzhen heard the name, he froze on the spot.
W-why would this person know that name?
With so many disciples, why was it that one?
