[Deceptive Beast Rabbit: Has achieved initial spiritual intelligence, early Foundation Establishment. Conceals a deep deceptive beast bloodline, requiring one hundred spirit stones daily to feed. In forty-nine days, can further unlock hidden bloodline. Feeding it spirit stones daily increases its fondness toward you; currently, it feels terrified of you.]
"There's more?"
Jiang Hao exclaimed in surprise as he read the appraisal results.
He was curious about how many times this bloodline could be awakened.
But each time it required feeding one hundred spirit stones.
The subsequent times likely needed more, and feeding it twice to reach the golden legend reward wasn't something he could afford.
One hundred a day meant four thousand nine hundred stones in forty-nine days.
That would need talismans of the Golden Core level, which seemed troublesome.
Moreover, maintaining one hundred daily wasn't easy.
A break would mean wasted effort, so he decided to put it aside for now.
Once he accumulated enough spirit stones, he'd attempt it with the rabbit.
For now, he allowed it to roam freely.
At this moment, the rabbit was still in the courtyard, learning to walk. Being suspended to awaken its intelligence, it almost forgot how to move.
"Come here," Jiang Hao called softly.
The rabbit turned its head, glanced at Jiang Hao, and then wobbled over to him.
"You understand what I'm saying, right?" Jiang Hao asked.
After the rabbit nodded, he pointed toward the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower and said:
"Don't touch that flower, and don't mess with any other spirit herbs. You can go anywhere you like otherwise."
The rabbit stared at the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower for a long time and then nodded to show it understood.
Hoping it really did comprehend, Jiang Hao left for the Spirit Herb Garden without lingering.
These past two months had been peaceful, as had times before, although his cultivation had progressed slowly.
But safety was precious.
He wished to live such quiet days, gradually growing stronger without much involvement.
If Heavenly Sound Sect flourished, his status would rise accordingly.
If Heavenly Sound Sect faced destruction, he would do his best to help but could find a chance to wipe his slate clean.
As for now...
He had already been marked by various sects, making future redemption extremely challenging.
His only aim was to survive and get stronger quickly.
He had to surpass not only the spies around him but also that mysterious woman.
Only then could he feel secure.
But he had to take it step by step. Now, he needed to earn some spirit stones.
At the Spirit Herb Garden.
Jiang Hao picked up an order and found many were for healing purposes.
"I heard the sect's gone to war with Azure Sky Mountain," Cheng Chou explained as he stood beside Jiang Hao.
"Is it that intense?" Jiang Hao asked.
He hadn't left Broken Hearts Cliff recently, and neither his master nor senior brothers or sisters had given him tasks, so he knew little about these developments.
"It seems big, our sect has mobilized many, looking all set to take down Azure Sky Mountain.
"They have a lot of people too, and those debating the Dao haven't really left.
"Hence, the need for large quantities of spirit herbs as support," Cheng Chou explained.
Jiang Hao frowned, aware of the tensions with Azure Sky Mountain.
Han Ming had gone for training months ago, and he thought this would be a temporary friction.
He hadn't expected a direct conflict to erupt.
Due to the distance, he couldn't feel its impacts from here.
But he also wondered why he hadn't been sent out; ordinarily, any disciple wouldn't refuse such a call.
Though he wasn't keen on going, he would have had no choice if ordered.
"Is it because of the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, or that my name is still registered at Law Enforcement Peak?" Jiang Hao pondered briefly.
He figured it was because his name was still on record at Law Enforcement Peak.
If he was a spy, going out might lead to him leaking information to the other side.
Better to keep him within the sect for now.
"Go prepare, be quick," Jiang Hao handed the order to Cheng Chou.
"Yes, right away," Cheng Chou replied urgently.
Later, Jiang Hao gathered info about the battle status.
Currently, the Heavenly Sound Sect still had the upper hand, as the frontline reported.
Cheng Chou even offered Jiang Hao a chance to join.
Jiang Hao only shook his head, not revealing his tie with Law Enforcement Peak.
Cheng Chou said many joined merely to grab opportunities, betting on a chance to advance further in the sect.
To enter the inner door or become a true disciple was not impossible.
Jiang Hao made no comments, each had their desires.
He preferred stability.
In the following days, Jiang Hao stayed at the Spirit Herb Garden, sometimes selling Thousand Swords Talismans, God-Suppressing Talismans, and Spirit-Focusing Talismans.
Within seven days, he gained over three hundred spirit stones.
A significant increase due to the conflict with Azure Sky Mountain.
He mainly sold attack talismans, and many sought defensive ones too.
Unfortunately, he had none to offer.
Healing items were too ordinary.
Otherwise, he could have earned more spirit stones.
During these days, the rabbit followed him to the Spirit Herb Garden. Warned by Jiang Hao, it dared not act recklessly there.
Feeling lonely at home, it often came over to play.
After several uneventful trips, Jiang Hao chose to overlook its presence.
Today, like any other, Jiang Hao arrived at the Spirit Herb Garden to gather bubbles.
This time, however, he noticed a group of unfamiliar people within the garden.
"Because manpower's tight lately, Snow Lotus Pavilion sent some over," Cheng Chou explained.
Jiang Hao gave a subtle nod, then casually observed the surroundings.
Soon enough, he spotted something unusual.
In a middle spirit field, a man seemed to be burying something.
Jiang Hao strode forward, holding his crescent moon blade, and pressed it against the man's hand, demanding coldly:
"What are you doing?"
Cheng Chou instantly retreated upon seeing this, while the newly arrived rabbit blinked, not understanding.
The others also began to back away.
Everyone knew Jiang Hao as an inner disciple, and they were aware of his character.
He never troubled others without cause.
His brandishing of the blade signified trouble.