Chapter 28
After setting up the basic formation, Jiang Hao left the courtyard. At this point, I hope readers can remember our domain name.
Due to the presence of the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, he couldn’t let others help look after his spirit herbs.
He was worried that something might go wrong.
It wasn’t just about the flower; it was also about people.
Stealing from within, or even getting killed by others.
All in all, this courtyard had always been under watch, and as soon as he left, someone might try to make a move.
“I wonder if that woman will come. If she thinks I’ve run away, will she take the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower?”
After a brief thought, Jiang Hao stopped dwelling on it because that woman was the big catch, and Elder Bai Zhi was surely taking action.
For now, he had to rely on his luck.
At this moment, he checked the status of his cultivation and blood qi on the panel.
[Vital Qi: 56/100 (Can be cultivated)]
[Cultivation Level: 61/100 (Can be cultivated)]
“It has surpassed half; I wonder if there’s a chance to accumulate up to one hundred. If there’s an opportunity, it will also require a peaceful environment to advance.”
This was his last trump card.
Just before leaving Broken Hearts Cliff, Jiang Hao went to visit his master’s place.
Unfortunately, his master wasn’t there.
He had come to say goodbye.
After a short while.
He arrived at the base of Law Enforcement Peak.
“Junior Brother, are you ready to set off?” At this moment, Liu Xingchen approached him.
“Good morning, Senior Brother.” Jiang Hao responded politely.
He suddenly found it amusing. Now, even the undercover agents were concerned about him, weren't they?
They probably all hoped he returned alive, though he wasn’t sure why.
“Junior Brother’s situation isn’t very good.” Liu Xingchen said as he walked alongside Jiang Hao.
They were heading towards the sect’s mission gathering place.
“I’ve looked at the list. The strongest is in the late Foundation Establishment stage, and there’s another in the late stage who doesn’t get along with Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
That should be a good thing for me.” Jiang Hao said.
“Hmm, Heavenly Joy Pavilion initially assigned a mid-stage and a late-stage cultivator, but an unexpected event occurred.” Liu Xingchen sighed.
“Did they change the people?” Jiang Hao asked in surprise.
“No, they didn’t.” Liu Xingchen shook his head and then said:
“They advanced.”
Hearing this, Jiang Hao was stunned, and he felt a big problem looming.
It was then that he remembered the four words on the slip of paper, ‘Close to breakthrough,’ and both of them had these four words.
So the previous mid and late Foundation Establishment staged ones became late stage and perfected?
This is dangerous.
“Thank you, Senior Brother, for the reminder.” Jiang Hao immediately expressed his gratitude.
Liu Xingchen nodded, said nothing further, and headed elsewhere.
“I need to think of a way to quickly gather enough cultivation and blood qi and then try to break through.”
Jiang Hao thought to himself.
Upon reaching the mission gathering place, Jiang Hao saw four people.
A cold and beautiful woman in white, a fierce man in black, a mocking look in their eyes.
Opposite them stood a man in white holding a paper fan, looking gentle and refined, with a blue-clad woman by his side, holding a long sword and provocatively looking at the two in front.
Heavenly Joy Pavilion’s Qing Xue, Heavenly Joy Pavilion’s Lou Feng, Icy Moon Valley’s Zheng Shijiu, and Thunder Fire Peak’s Xin Yuyue.
Although these four didn’t see eye to eye, Jiang Hao didn’t think he could get along with Zheng Shijiu and them.
When he appeared, all four looked over.
Some observed, some looked disdainful, others amused.
Facing these gazes, Jiang Hao walked over and politely said:
“Greetings to Senior Brothers and Sisters, sorry I’m late.”
In truth, it was the four of them who came too early.
“Not late, just in time.” Lou Feng from Heavenly Joy Pavilion smiled with a glimmer in his eyes.
It seemed he had been waiting for this day for a long time.
“Let’s head out then.” Zheng Shijiu of Icy Moon Valley suggested.
“Yes, being around people from Heavenly Joy Pavilion makes me sick.” Xin Yuyue from Thunder Fire Peak said disdainfully.
Jiang Hao nodded slightly without saying anything.
‘Both people from Heavenly Joy Pavilion have hidden their cultivation. They did not reveal their new realms.’
Jiang Hao, having some insights into the Nameless Secret Manual, could already discern the two were concealing their cultivation.
For safety, he chose to appraise Qing Xue from Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
[Qing Xue: Disciple of Heavenly Sound Sect's Heavenly Joy Pavilion, perfected Foundation Establishment stage, has a deep-seated hatred towards you due to her infatuation with her master.]
Jiang Hao: “...”
Mental disorder.
He could only sigh with such sentiments toward the Demonic Sect.
In the Demonic Sect, having normal disciples would be abnormal.
At noon, they arrived at the entrance of the demon cave.
The demon cave was located at the center lake of the Heavenly Sound Sect.
Inside, it was vast and expansive, and since the entrance was within the sect, the inside was considered part of sect territory too.
“I heard inside, most are in the early and middle stages of Foundation Establishment, so let’s move separately.” Qing Xue from Heavenly Joy Pavilion said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Lou Feng nodded:
“I agree.”
“I don’t think it’s advisable.” Zheng Shijiu from Icy Moon Valley shook his head:
“At the start, the number of demons is plentiful. We have enough attack power together, plus we can watch each other’s back.
Once separated, encountering a rare late-stage or perfected Foundation Establishment demon mostly means a dead end.
Separating right after entering is no different from seeking death.”
“I agree with Senior Brother Zheng.” Xin Yuyue from Thunder Fire Peak agreed.
“I also agree with Senior Brother Zheng.” Jiang Hao was straightforward.
He must stay with the group now, as he wouldn’t stand a chance against perfected Foundation Establishment.
He came prepared, but so did the opponents.
“Then after clearing most of them, we split to hunt the isolated demons.” Qing Xue fixed her cold gaze at Zheng Shijiu.
Jiang Hao could clearly sense the displeasure from the other side, yet this wasn’t the time to be mindful of emotions.
He needed time, and he also needed to clear out the demons.