《The Girls All Want To Make A Demon Of Me》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the middle of winter, it was snowing heavily. Heaven Luo Realm, Crimson Afterglow Continent, Black Heaven Sect. The entire sect was busy. After two years, today was the day of the return of the youngest supervisor in the history of the Dao Alliance, the personal disciple of the sect master and the Eldest Senior Sister of the Black Heaven Sect, Gu Yiping. As the pride of the Black Heaven Sect, Eldest Senior Sister Gu Yiping was the role model of many disciples. They were all looking forward to seeing Gu Yiping return to the sect. However, most of them were not happy. This was because none of them would be the representatives to welcome the Eldest Senior Sister later. Instead, it was a disciple who had not been doing his job properly since he entered the sect three years ago. It would have been fine if that was all. But most importantly, the person who asked Jiang Hong to welcome the Eldest Senior Sister was none other than Gu Yiping herself. For a time, many disciples of the sect were discussing this matter in privat ¡°Eldest Senior Sister built her foundation at the age of 14. At the age of 15, she was invincible among her peers. At the age of 18, she reached the Golden Core Realm. At the age of 21, she was recommended by the sect to enter the Dao Alliance. She is the sect master¡¯s personal disciple and the future sect master of the Black Heaven Sect. Not only is she famous in the Black Heaven Sect, but she is also famous across the entire Crimson Afterglow Continent. ¡°What about Jiang Hong? I don¡¯t know where the Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master picked him up from. Ever since he started cultivating, he never completed any of the assigned tasks. Who knows what he¡¯s been doing all day long. He doesn¡¯t even do the missions issued by the sect. What is the Eldest Senior Sister thinking? She just had to name him to welcome her.¡± ¡°Heaven knows. Most likely, it is because he¡¯s Elder Ji¡¯s disciple. Otherwise, with his attitude, he would have been expelled from the sect long ago. How could this place tolerate him?¡± ¡°Shh, keep your voice down. This is the Misty Peak. If Elder Ji hears us, we won¡¯t be able to bear the consequences. That elder is famous for being protective.¡± The expressions of the disciples immediately changed when they heard this. They hurriedly covered their mouths in fear and looked at the mountaintop guiltily. On a mountain not far away, in an inconspicuous small courtyard, thick smoke billowed. It was rare for a young man in embroidered clothes to be so focused on reading a book. After making sure that they were not noticed, the disciples heaved a sigh of relief. They then hurried to another location to sweep the snow and continued with their complaints. Inside the house. Jiang Hong¡¯s expression was indifferent as he focused on the book in his hand. It was as if everything in the world was just white noise to him. [You read ¡°Senior Sister Plum¡± for twelve hours.] [Agility +0.01] [Comprehension+0.01] It was not until the system notification sounded in his mind that the focused expression of the young man with starry eyes and fair skin relaxed. Then, his entire body went limp and powerless. ¡°It¡¯s still 0.01. It¡¯s been three years¡­ When will this end?¡± Jiang Hong sat weakly on a chair. The thick emotional education book titled ¡°Senior Sister Plum¡± slipped from his hand and fell to the ground. He pinched the space between his eyebrows with a headache, his brows filled with bitterness. With a deep sigh, Jiang Hong¡¯s thoughts followed the wind and snow outside the window. It had been 17 years¡­ Jiang Hong was not originally from this world, but a transmigrator from Earth. 17 years ago, he transmigrated to this cultivation world. The worst thing was that immediately after he transmigrated, he was abandoned as a baby. The snowstorm raged for tens of thousands of miles. He, who was not even a year old, was abandoned in the snow just like that. The only thing that could prove his identity was a piece of paper with his name written on it. At that time, his voice was hoarse from crying, but no one responded. He was almost frozen to death right after transmigrating. He was probably the most unlucky transmigrator. Fortunately, there was always a way out. He was adopted by a kind old couple and lived peacefully for twelve years until the two of them passed away one after another. He then lived alone for another two years before he met his master three years ago. His master was the Peak Master of the Misty Peak of the Black Heaven Sect. He found out that he had spiritual roots and could embark on the path of cultivation, so he picked him up and brought him back to the sect. He also became the only disciple of the Misty Peak. Moreover, in the year when he officially started cultivating, he awakened his Goldfinger¡ªthe Attribute Echancer. As long as he did all kinds of tasks, ranging from slaying demons to cleaning up feces, he could increase his comprehension, agility, constitution, spiritual power, and so on. It was simple and intuitive. The only drawback was that the increase was very little each time. Every time, his attributes would only increase by 0.01 points. He had never seen his attributes increase by 0.02 points. This situation continued on for three whole years. Up until now, the total increase in his attributes was not much. [Name: Jiang Hong] [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment] [Agility: 15.88] [Constitution: 19.52] [Comprehension: 23.22] [Spiritual Power: 16.55] [Skills: Black Heaven Sect¡¯s Basic Sword Technique, Black Heaven Sect¡¯s Basic Fist Technique, Sword Control Technique] Fortunately, the attribute bonus was not restricted by his cultivation. To give a simple example, from what he had observed after three years, excluding comprehension, the three attributes of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators were all in the range of 10 to 20, while the various attributes of Golden Core cultivators were in the range of 20 to 40. Him being in the Foundation Establishment Realm did not mean he could not increase his attributes to more than 20 points. In other words, if he continued to add attribute points, it was not impossible for his Foundation Establishment physique to be comparable to the physique of a cultivator in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm. Most importantly, there was no upper limit to how many attribute points he could add. Of course, the prerequisite was that he could add his attributes until he reached that point. However, the attribute points he obtained every time only amounted to 0.01 points. If he continued to increase his attributes at this rate, his lifespan would end before he could reach that point. Unfortunately, in the past three years, he had tried to do all kinds of tasks, but the increase was never more than 0.01 points. At this point, he suspected that this attribute enhancer would only allow his attributes to increase by only 0.01 points each time. Jiang Hong picked up the book on the floor with mixed feelings and placed it back on the table. He then walked out of the room. The snow had already stopped. The fluffy and thick snow covered the ground. The sound of snow being stepped on was very soothing. Looking up, the sun was dazzling and the air was fresh. It was time to welcome his senior sister. Jiang Hong carried his sword on his back and walked towards the place where he had agreed to meet his senior sister. He was feeling a little nervous now. He had only met this Eldest Senior Sister once two years ago. After she left the sect, the two of them did not interact much. He really couldn¡¯t figure it out. Of all people, why did Eldest Senior Sister choose him to welcome her? In his impression, his senior sister was unsmiling, hardworking, and had an outstanding family background. She was the complete opposite of him. Just thinking about it made him realize she was not someone he could handle. ¡°I just should finish this task and get out of here as soon as possible.¡± After making the arrangements, Jiang Hong quickly arrived at his destination, the foot of the Black Heaven Sect. However, he did not see his Senior Sister. He couldn¡¯t be wrong. He was sure he had come to the right place. ¡°Jiang Hong.¡± Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded from behind him. Jiang Hong was stunned for a moment before turning around. Under the snowstorm, a white-haired fairy wearing a bamboo hat stood in front of him. A gust of wind blew, and delicate snowflakes fell on her spotless Daoist robe. Her long eyelashes were snowy, and her almond-shaped eyes were bright and lively. There was an eye-catching mole under her right eye, which added a hint of maturity to the fairy who already gave off a lonely and cold aura, giving people the feeling that she was unattainable. She was the direct disciple of the Sect Master of the Black Heaven Sect, Jiang Hong¡¯s senior sister, Gu Yiping. ¡°Greetings, Senior Sister.¡± Jiang Hong immediately cupped his hands and bowed. Gu Yiping¡¯s cold gaze quickly sized him up from head to toe. Her clear eyes stared at the man in front of her. Then, the corners of her mouth curled up into a faint smile. ¡°It¡¯s really you. You haven¡¯t changed at all.¡± Listening to this indifferent voice, Jiang Hong was even more certain that the other party wasn¡¯t someone he could deal with, even if she was the white-haired fairy that many men adored. So troublesome. He just wanted to rush back to farm more attribute points. [Eldest Senior Sister praised you for staying the same.] [Constitution+0.1] [Spiritual Power+0.1] Jiang Hong: ??? How much? How much was added? The system notification suddenly sounded without any warning. Jiang Hong suspected that he had heard wrongly and frowned. However, what happened next was even more surprising. ¡°However, there are still some small changes. You¡¯ve become taller, more handsome, and more mature. I think there must be many junior sisters fighting to be your Dao companion. You¡¯re really a sinful man.¡± Gu Yiping raised her hand before stopping in front of his neck. Then, she gently flicked the snowflakes off his shoulder. The corners of her lips curled up slightly. Although the atmosphere still felt awkward, she was much more approachable than he remembered. More importantly¡­ [Eldest Senior Sister praised you for growing up.] [Constitution+0.1] [Eldest Senior Sister praised you for your sinfulness.] [Comprehension+0.1] [Eldest Senior Sister praised you for being a bad man.] [Constitution+0.1] This time, Jiang Hong was 100% sure that his attribute points had indeed increased. ¡®But why?¡¯ Did his goldfinger finally find its conscience?! Although he did not know what was happening for the time being, the outcome was good. Spring, which was three years late, had finally arrived. Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t hide his joy, and the corners of his mouth couldn¡¯t help but curl up. ¡­ ¡­ That was close. She almost couldn¡¯t help snapping his neck. Gu Yiping dug the nails of her left hand into her palm. The piercing pain made her feel very good. All the pain allowed her to hide the madness in her heart at this moment. A deep hatred was hidden in her dark eyes. ¡°Demon, this time, I won¡¯t be deceived by you again. I have been reborn, and this time, I¡¯ll definitely reveal your true colors to the world.¡± You are not the light of the righteous path at all. You are a true demon. ¡°I will definitely make you pay 10 times, no, 100 times, no, 10,000 times for the humiliation I once suffered! She, Gu Yiping, was a reincarnated person. This time, she would definitely make this great demon who had deceived her feelings and betrayed her entire sect pay with his blood! ¡°Let¡¯s go. Don¡¯t let Master and the others wait too long.¡± Hiding the boundless hatred in her heart, she walked forward with lotuses blooming underneath her with every step, welcoming the snow. With a new life, she, Gu Yiping, is back! (Note: The male protagonist¡¯s transmigration into a baby meant that he was the same person in his previous life and now. Please don¡¯t imagine things that don¡¯t exist.) Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Black Heaven Sect, Tongtian Peak. It was the main peak of the sect. More importantly, all the decisions regarding the affairs of the sect would be made here. ¡°Not bad, not bad. Your aura is stable and you¡¯ve reached the Exceptional Gold Core Realm. It seems that you¡¯ve gained a lot in the Dao Alliance over the past two years.¡± At the front of the main hall was an old man in a loose robe. His face was red, looking hale and hearty. He stroked his beard with a friendly smile. He was the sect master of the Black Heaven Sect and Gu Yiping¡¯s master, Shen Yun. Gu Yiping cupped her hands and said humbly, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the sect¡¯s nurturing and recommendation that I have the chance to enter the Dao Alliance and have my current achievements. It¡¯s all thanks to the sect that I¡¯m where I am today.¡± The Dao Alliance was an organization jointly established by the various orthodox sects and a few cultivation families in the Heaven Luo Realm. Its purpose was to protect the order of the Heaven Luo Realm and regularly monitor the actions of the large sects in the various continents of the Heaven Luo Realm. Its role was similar to the United Nations in Jiang Hong¡¯s previous world. The organization had a great deal of influence in the orthodox world. Every sect would rack their brains every year to send their outstanding disciples in. Two years ago, Gu Yiping was recommended by the sect to enter the Dao Alliance because of her outstanding results. Luckily, she was able to join the Dao Alliance and became a member of the Dao Monitoring Temple. She lived up to everyone¡¯s expectations. After two years of hard work, she became the youngest supervisor in the history of the Dao Alliance. She was a role model for everyone in the sect. ¡°Child, you don¡¯t have to be humble. These achievements are what you deserve. The sect is just doing what needs to be done.¡± Shen Yun stroked his beard and smiled. After a pause, he continued, ¡°I read the letter from the Dao Alliance saying that you¡¯re back with a mission. If you need help from the sect, just let me know. As long as it¡¯s something the sect can do, we¡¯ll do our best to help you. The sect will always be your strongest support.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Gu Yiping replied. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. I came back this time mainly to share the burden of the sect. If I remember correctly, the sect trial should be starting soon. I want to volunteer to be the supervisor.¡± The sect trial was mainly used to test the cultivation of the sect disciples during this period of time. It was considered an extremely important part in the road of cultivation for these disciples. Normally, the content of the trial was to complete the missions received from the common folk, and it was the same this time. ¡°It¡¯s good that you have this intention. With you supervising, I can rest assured.¡± Shen Yun stroked his beard, indicating that there was no problem. ¡°The trial will begin in three days. The content of the trial is recorded in the Heaven¡¯s Pivot Pavilion. You should prepare well these few days.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master.¡± Gu Yiping thanked Shen Yun and left the main hall. With a finger gesture, she rode her sword and took off. The wind whistled in her ears. She did not go to the Heaven¡¯s Pivot Pavilion but flew straight to her personal cave abode. As a reincarnated person, Gu Yiping naturally knew the content of the trial. Three days later, 24 disciples would head to a mountain and get rid of the rogue cultivator bandits who occupied the mountain and bullied the commoners. From what she remembered, the disciples who went to the trial would accidentally encounter an ambush by the demons there, which caused a large number of young disciples to die. It could be said to be the most despairing event in the history of the Black Heaven Sect. More than once, Gu Yiping blamed herself for not going with them. It was also at that time that she was taken advantage of by that hypocritical man, Jiang Hong. She was immersed in the hypocritical gentleness and treated him as her only support in the future¡­ However, all of this was just an illusion. He had an innocent face, but in fact, he had secretly communicated with the demons and approached her for the sake of obtaining top-secret information related to the Dao Alliance. He even set her up to be labeled as a traitor and be despised by the entire orthodox world¡­ Of course, it was the same for this Trial of Despair. The culprit behind all of this was actually that man, Jiang Hong. It was because he leaked the information that the disciples were ambushed by the demons¡­ Gu Yiping retracted her thoughts as she welcomed the wind and snow. She exhaled slowly. Although she did not know why she had reincarnated, since the heavens had given her a chance to restart all over again, she must stop all of this. It would be too easy for her to kill Jiang Hong. She wanted Jiang Hong¡¯s plan to fail. She wanted him to be abandoned by both the sect and the demon race at the same time. She wanted him to be alone with no one to rely on and be despised by everyone in the world. He had to let him experience all the pain she had suffered. She would never let him die so easily. This was also the first step of Gu Yiping¡¯s revenge plan. For the next few days, she would hide in the dark and monitor Jiang Hong¡¯s every move 24 hours a day. She would find evidence of his collusion with demons and catch him off guard. Apart from that, there was another very important matter. However, this matter could only be completed after seeing demons behind this matter. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that Jiang Hong would never have thought that his evil deeds had already been exposed. There¡¯s nowhere to hide.¡± At the thought of this, Gu Yiping could not help but smile. Her beautiful eyes flashed with ruthlessness. She clenched her fists tightly and increased the speed of her sword. Soon, she flew back to her personal cave abode. ¡°Huh?! Someone¡¯s here.¡± Gu Yiping put away her sword and landed on the ground. She then saw several people walking towards her. When she saw them, she remembered they were from the Yunyue Peak¡­ ¡­ Misty Peak. In front of the Jade Spring Cave. Cherry blossoms bloomed all over the mountain. At the intersection of the three waterfalls, there was a hazy mist, and the immortal aura was blurry. Jiang Hong stood in front of the door under the waterfalls. ¡°Looks like Master¡¯s seclusion isn¡¯t over yet.¡± The door was tightly shut, and it didn¡¯t look like it was going to open soon. Jiang Hong¡¯s master had already been in seclusion for a year. According to the original plan, his master should have ended his seclusion a week ago, but even now, his master had no intention of coming out. He must have gained new insights in his cultivation. Jiang Hong returned to his small wooden house in the Misty Peak. After changing into farming clothes, he carried a hoe and went to the back of the wooden house. The fragrant grass was luxuriant, and the seedlings were thriving. Looking at the two acres of bright yellow rapeseed flowers in front of him, the corners of Jiang Hong¡¯s mouth curled up. Today was also a day of hard work in farming. Ever since he activated his Goldfinger, the Attribute Echancer, three years ago, Jiang Hong had tried to do all kinds of things to obtain attribute points. After his continuous attempts, he realized that farming and cooking were the easiest ways to obtain attribute points compared to other tasks. This was also the reason why his physique and comprehension were much more enhanced than his other attributes. Farming really trained one¡¯s physique. [You have reclaimed the land.] [Constitution+0.01] After hoeing the land for about an hour, he finally heard the notification that he had received attribute points. It was still 0.01 points. From the looks of it, it was not that the system suddenly had a conscience. He was now sure that he would be able to obtain more attribute points by staying beside his eldest senior sister, Gu Yiping. However, why did it have to be by the Eldest Senior Sister¡¯s side? Was there something special about the Eldest Senior Sister? Or could it be because she had great providence and was the daughter of luck? Although there were still many things that he did not understand, since he had discovered this opportunity, he could not let it go. In the future, he had to find his senior sister to solve his doubts. His senior sister had probably finished reporting to the sect master by now. He had to find a reason to freeload by her side. But what reason should he find? ¡°Hi, Brother Jiang.¡± Just when Jiang Hong was trying to think of a reason while hoeing, he heard a hearty voice from afar. He looked in the direction of the voice. With thick eyebrows and big eyes, an honest-looking man waved his hand and jogged over. He was a disciple of Yunyue Peak, Wang Han, a peak Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator whose cultivation was two levels higher than his. He could be considered one of the few fellow disciples he could talk to in the sect. ¡°Brother Wang, why are you here? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Jiang Hong asked. ¡°Can¡¯t I visit my good friend if I have nothing to do? Our friendship is stronger than gold. Even if I have nothing to do, I have to take a look around when I have time.¡± Wang Han¡¯s smile was friendly and polite. He looked around excitedly. ¡°Where¡¯s Senior Sister Gu? Didn¡¯t you say that you were going to welcome Senior Sister Gu?¡± Alright, stop pretending. Did you even pretend for two seconds? Jiang Hong answered truthfully. ¡°We met at the foot of the mountain and she asked me to come back first.¡± ¡°No way. You can¡¯t even grasp such an important opportunity. Where did your master¡¯s teachings go? You really disappoint me.¡± Wang Han shook his head in disappointment Jiang Hong thought to myself, ¡®You didn¡¯t teach me anything, and you¡¯re not my master¡­¡¯ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t be bothered with him and said, ¡°If you have something to say, say it quickly. If there¡¯s nothing else, I have to hoe the land.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the point of doing this? Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll bring you to a good place. It¡¯s much more interesting than hoeing.¡± Wang Han hooked his arm around his shoulder. Jiang Hong raised his eyebrows and asked, ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m going to meet the Eldest Senior Sister,¡± Wang Han said. ¡°My master said long ago that when the Eldest Senior Sister returns, she will come and impart her teachings to us, and there¡¯s no time like the present, so let¡¯s go find her today.¡± ¡°Do you think the other party will give you face?¡± ¡°Of course. My master and the sect master are biological brothers. The Eldest Senior Sister is also part of our lineage. She definitely has to give us some face.¡± He had connections. He was different from others. ¡°Are you really that confident that she will give us face? Jiang Hong frowned. He felt that his friend wasn¡¯t very reliable. Wang Han patted his chest confidently. ¡°Absolutely.¡± ¡­ ¡°Senior Sister Gu, it¡¯s been a long time. I¡¯m Shen Xingjian, the son of an elder of Yunyue Peak. When I heard that Senior Sister Gu has returned, I brought my fellow disciples here to seek guidance. Please guide us, Eldest Senior Sister.¡± ¡°I¡¯m inexperienced. You should find someone else.¡± Gu Yiping left without hesitation. Jiang Hong: ¡­ Wang Han: ¡­ ¡®Face?¡¯ Where?! The two of them had just arrived at Gu Yiping¡¯s cave abode. They saw a person who was even more influential than Wang Han get rejected directly. After pondering for a moment, Jiang Hong looked at the man with thick eyebrows and big eyes beside him. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to ask for guidance? Hurry up and go up.¡± Wang Han was stunned for a moment. Then, he placed his hands behind his back and raised his head at a 45-degree angle to look at the clear white sky. ¡°The pinnacle of the Immortal Realm reigns supreme in the world. With me, Wang Han, there will be Heaven! Who will be the peak at the end of the Immortal Path in the end? In the future, heaven will kneel when it sees me! ¡°In the end, I still have to rely on myself to cultivate. Little Jiang, let¡¯s wash up and sleep. We still have to hoe the land tomorrow.¡± Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®Good lord, you¡¯re even better at pretending than me. In terms of acting tough, you¡¯re a professional, but it¡¯s a little eye-piercing.¡¯ Jiang Hong laughed dryly. However, this was a little tricky. A disciple with connections was not able to ask for guidance, let alone him who had nothing to offer. ¡°If only I knew why you chose me to welcome you.¡± Jiang Hong muttered to himself. Judging from the current situation, it was most likely that this peerless genius had chosen him on a whim. Otherwise, there was no reason for her to choose him. Thinking of this, he hurriedly glanced ahead. Jiang Hong silently retreated. Since he couldn¡¯t get close, he would go back first. Before he thought of a way to start freeloading, he didn¡¯t want to be on bad terms with the Experience Chamber. After all, if the relationship turned sour, it would be even harder for him to freeload in the future. ¡°Senior Sister Gu, I sincerely want to seek guidance from you, but you continue to reject me time and time again. Are you looking down on me?¡± At this moment, something happened ahead. Shen Xingjian¡¯s expression turned ugly. He had been rejected several times in a row in front of his followers. This made him feel very embarrassed. He was the son of the vice sect master and the nephew of the sect master. He was not an ordinary disciple. Even if Gu Yiping was the direct disciple of the sect master, she was just an outsider who was not related by blood. After being rejected multiple times, how could he establish his might in front of his followers in the future? When Gu Yiping heard this, she was stunned for a moment. Then, she almost couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. ¡®Look down on you? Are you worthy?¡¯ Although Gu Yiping did not know much about Shen Xingjian, she knew that this man was the only one who surrendered without any resistance when the demons attacked during the trial. He was a person on the same level as Jiang Hong. After submitting to the demons, they would burn, kill, and plunder. They would commit all kinds of crimes. Fortunately, they were in the sect. If they were outside the sect, she would have stabbed this person to death to prevent future troubles. If not, how could he have the chance to continue standing here? I¡¯m so unhappy. I really want to stab him to death now. Gu Yiping clenched her fists tightly. Just as she was considering whether she should trick him out of the sect and stab him to death since he was so persistent, out of the corner of her eye, a figure in black clothes came into view. Her eyes could not help but widen. Why was Jiang Hong here? At this time in my previous life, he would have never taken the initiative to come to my place. Gu Yiping was confused. However, she quickly adjusted her state of mind and rolled her eyes. A very evil plan to get off to a good start arose in her mind. She turned and said calmly: ¡°Junior Brother Shen is talented and intelligent. In the entire Black Heaven Sect, I dare to say that Junior Brother Shen¡¯s talent is definitely in the top two.¡± ¡®Oh, she actually thinks so highly of me¡­¡¯ Shen Xingjian was stunned for a moment before he smiled and straightened his back. This feeling of being second only to one person and above tens of thousands of people made him very happy. After all, Gu Yiping was publicly acknowledged as the most talented disciple in the Black Heaven Sect. Even if he was envious, he could not turn over facts. Everyone had long given up on the first place. Since the other party thought so highly of him, it could be considered that Shen Xingjian had regained some face. It seemed like she still knew her position very well. Shen Xingjian smiled secretly and immediately struck while the iron was hot. ¡°In the entire Black Heaven Sect, only Senior Sister Gu can arouse the feeling of admiration from within me. If we can discuss the Dao together, our cultivation will definitely improve. There¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Therefore, I¡¯ve decided to guide the disciple with the greatest talent first. Junior Brother Jiang, I have made you wait for a long time. Let¡¯s go.¡± Junior Brother Jiang? Who?! The group of disciples led by Shen Xingjian were stunned. Their gazes were dull, lost at the sudden turn of events. Gu Yiping led everyone¡¯s gaze to Jiang Hong, who was also stunned, and said softly, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, sorry to keep you waiting. Let¡¯s go.¡± Without waiting for Jiang Hong¡¯s reply, she walked into her cave abode. After that, everyone¡¯s gaze naturally landed on Jiang Hong who was said to be the most talented disciple. Jiang Hong¡¯s eyebrows twitched imperceptibly as he met everyone¡¯s gazes. ¡®What¡¯s going on? When did I suddenly become the most talented disciple? ¡®Who set me up?¡¯ ¡°Hey, what¡¯s going on?¡± By the side, the thick-browed Wang Han also stared at Jiang Hong with his big round eyes. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that she let you go back after seeing you once?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Hong nodded honestly. They had indeed only met once. ¡°Then what is that?¡± Wang Han pointed to the cave abode. The door to Gu Yiping¡¯s cave abode was wide open. This was obviously left for Jiang Hong. Once they met, he was invited into the room by a woman. Other than in those taverns, this was the second time Wang Han had seen this kind of situation. Jiang Hong pondered for a moment and asked in a serious tone, ¡°Is there a possibility that she was just acting on a whim?¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t she call me?¡± Wang Han asked. ¡°Because you¡¯re not as handsome as me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Although he did not know why, since she had personally invited him in to freeload, as a qualified freeloader, Jiang Hong naturally did not refuse. Facing everyone¡¯s envious and jealous gazes, Jiang Hong walked into Eldest Senior Sister¡¯s room. After letting Jiang Hong in, Gu Yiping even considerately locked the door. Creak¡ª The sound of the door closing was very crisp, but at this moment, it became the only source of sound in this vast land. This place was terrifyingly silent. ¡°T-this kid¡­¡± Wang Han¡¯s mouth twitched. He felt like he was asking for trouble. Shen Xingjian¡¯s face turned greenish-purple. It was extremely ugly. He clenched his fists by his waist, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. He was not a fool. He could naturally tell that Gu Yiping was deliberately fooling him. Shen Xingjian¡¯s gaze was unfriendly as he asked in a low voice, ¡°Who is that kid? What¡¯s his name? Which peak is he from?¡± The lackeys beside him panicked and hurriedly asked the people around them. However, after one round, no one gave an answer. Jiang Hong spent most of his time in Misty Peak, quietly enhancing his attributes. Even though he had been in the sect for three years, not many people knew him. ¡°Boss, I just noticed that Wang Han seems to be quite familiar with that kid.¡± ¡°Wang Han?!¡± Hearing this, Shen Xingjian immediately turned around. However, the person involved had just realized that something was wrong and had long fled. Shen Xingjian took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, ¡°I want to know everything about him within two hours.¡± ¡°Yes, boss.¡± The lackeys did not dare to stay any longer and immediately began to move. Shen Xingjian looked at the tightly shut door and snorted coldly. ¡°Number one in terms of talent, right? I¡¯d like to see which peak¡¯s disciple can make that b*tch acknowledged him as number one.¡± After saying this, he left with a livid expression. On the other side, inside the door. Gu Yiping watched everything quietly, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up slightly. The plan was a success. Now, not only did she successfully make Jiang Hong and the vice sect master¡¯s son become enemies, but she also successfully cut off one of the Great Demon King¡¯s future lackeys. When the conflict between the two of them erupted, she would kill Shen Xingjian, which would then lead the sect to place their suspicions on Jiang Hong. Moreover, when his identity of a demon spy was exposed, he would experience even more helplessness and despair. This was simply killing three birds with one stone! Gu Yiping did not expect things to go so smoothly. Except for one thing, everything was going the way she expected. Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes slanted slightly as she glanced to her side from the corner of her eye. Jiang Hong obediently sat cross-legged on the futon, blinking his bright round eyes like a child waiting to be fed, full of curiosity, waiting for her to speak. At that moment, their eyes met. Jiang Hong noticed. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, what are we going to talk about today?¡± His tone was urgent and impatient. It was as if he was really serious and only came to listen to class. ¡°¡­¡± Gu Yiping did not reply immediately. She frowned and looked away. But she kept staring at him from the corner of her eye. ¡­Is this bastard trying to stab me in the back? Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Gu Yiping¡¯s gaze was strange as she looked at the first man who had entered inside her room. The hem of the black Daoist robe covered her thighs. Her snow-white and slender legs were elegantly pressed together. She placed her hands on her thighs and tugged at the edge of her skirt tightly. From the corner of her eye, she could see how eager Jiang Hong was. Her thoughts were not groundless. After all, after interacting with Jiang Hong for a while, she had already realized that Jiang Hong¡¯s attitude towards her was very different from her previous life. It was hard not to wonder if he had discovered something. ¡®Could it be that¡­ he is the same as me?¡¯ In an instant, this thought flashed across Gu Yiping¡¯s mind. If there was a precedent like her, then it was not impossible for another one to appear. However, she did not have any evidence now, so she could not ask directly. It was fine if it wasn¡¯t true, but if it was¡­ ¡°In short, I should try to get along with him.¡± Then, she would find an opportunity to see through the truth¡­ Gu Yiping silently made arrangements in her heart. After making the decision, she took a step forward and picked up a cushion. She placed it in front of Jiang Hong and sat opposite him. She cleared her throat and said coldly, ¡°I¡¯ll be honest with you. Actually, I didn¡¯t call you in at all.¡± ¡°Gulu~¡± The rumbling sound of a stomach interrupted Gu Yiping. Jiang Hong scratched the back of his head, embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m a little hungry. I¡¯m sorry for making a fool of myself.¡± It was more than just making a fool out of yourself. Which Foundation Establishment disciple would be like you? Everyone knew that when a cultivator reached the Golden Core Realm, they would officially abstain from eating. Whether they wanted to eat or not depended on their mood. As a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, they still needed to eat occasionally to replenish their energy. However, Gu Yiping was willing to bet that the stomachs of Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators would not rumble even if they were hungry¡­ Gu Yiping cursed silently and immediately changed her words. ¡°In that case, You should go eat first. I won¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°That would be too impolite, but since you¡¯re so kind and gracious, if I leave now, it will seem like I¡¯m not giving you any face. So I¡¯ll have to trouble you. Oh, I¡¯m not very picky. I¡¯ll eat anything.¡± Jiang Hong licked his lips. Gu Yiping: ¡­ ¡®When did I say that I was going to treat you with great hospitality? Can you not act so friendly with me?¡¯ Gu Yiping¡¯s expressionless face twitched slightly. She did not know how to respond to this unexpected action. After a long time, she finally said something. ¡°I¡¯ve already stopped eating a long time ago, so I don¡¯t have any ingredients at home. So¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I brought it.¡± Jiang Hong quickly took out a pigeon and various fresh green vegetables from the small cloth bag at his waist. So, as a cultivator, you have these things in your spirit treasure bag? Gu Yiping looked at the metal cage and the pigeon that were chirping. She pondered for a moment before picking up the pigeon and the vegetables with a complicated expression. ¡°¡­Wait a moment.¡± With that, Gu Yiping brought the ingredients to the kitchen next door. However, in a house that had not been used for many years, the ground and the stove were covered in a thick layer of dust. Even when she was in the Qi Refinement Realm, she had not used this place much. Now, the first time she used it to cook was for that devil. Just thinking about it made her feel uncomfortable and goosebumps quickly covered her entire body. ¡°Eat? Why don¡¯t you eat yourself?¡± Gu Yiping angrily threw the pigeon and vegetables in her hand onto the stove. The pigeon was so frightened that it kept cooing, making people feel annoyed. Gu Yiping glared at it. ¡°If you dare to make any more noise, I¡¯ll make soup out of you.¡± Being glared at by this cold gaze, the pigeon immediately stopped cooing. It was as if it really understood that the other party was a woman who would really do what she said. Seeing that the pigeon no longer made any sound, Gu Yiping bared her teeth in disdain. ¡°If only that bastard was as obedient as you, and he still wants to eat my cooking? I¡¯ll poison him to death someday. Wait, poison! That¡¯s right, I can poison him.¡± Gu Yiping clapped her hands and her eyes lit up. Wasn¡¯t this the perfect time to poison Jiang Hong? According to the timeline, Jiang Hong had just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage not long ago. Whether it was in terms of physique or spiritual energy, he was far inferior to her. As long as she controlled the dosage just enough to make a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator half-dead, in this way, even if something unexpected happened, even if she ate it by mistake, she, who had a Golden Core cultivation base, would be fine. After that, she could also take the opportunity to frame Shen Xingjian for this matter. More importantly, she could appreciate Jiang Hong¡¯s sickly appearance. Just the thought of it was exciting. It was another perfect plan to kill three birds with one stone. Gu Yiping immediately rolled up her sleeves. After a while, smoke rose from the chimney. The rich and fragrant smell of pigeon soup quickly filled the entire room. He looked at the delicious pigeon soup in the pot. The corners of Gu Yiping¡¯s mouth gradually curved into a beautiful smile. Cooking was not that difficult. The color and fragrance are good, but it was just that it was very poisonous. ¡°Heh, let me admire your final struggle, Great Demon King.¡± Gu Yiping could already imagine Jiang Hong rolling on the bed in pain. Just the thought of it was exciting. ¡­ [Eldest Senior Sister is making soup for you.] [Constitution+0.2] [Current Constitution: 20.03] As expected, once good things came, there was no stopping them. While Gu Yiping was busy, Jiang Hong had also successfully obtained attribute points for free. His physique had also successfully reached the Golden Core Realm. Any poison effective against Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and below would be ineffective against him. Jiang Hong could clearly feel the qualitative leap in his strength. When he eats the dish later, if he could gain more attribute points, his strength would definitely soar even more. Just thinking about it made Jiang Hong excited. ¡°So, what are you doing here?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯s gaze fell outside the window. He saw a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes leaning against the wall. He held two branches with both hands, revealing his head between them. Who else could it be but Wang Han? ¡°You still have the cheek to say that.¡± Wang Han gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I was kind enough to bring you along to flirt with Eldest Senior Sister, but you¡¯re too good. It turns out that you¡¯ve already succeeded, but you dared to say that you¡¯re not familiar with each other. Now, that fellow Shen Xingjian is hunting me down all over the entire sect. I have a home that I can¡¯t return to now, so you have to be responsible for me.¡± ¡°You can eat whatever you want, but you can¡¯t spout nonsense. Besides, I¡¯m really here to seek the Dao humbly.¡± ¡®I would also get some free attribute points,¡¯ Jiang Hong thought to himself. ¡°Oh, seeking Dao.¡± Wang Han, who was crawling on the wall, narrowed his eyes. ¡°Where is Eldest Senior Sister?¡± ¡°In the kitchen.¡± ¡°What for?¡± ¡°Cooking.¡± ¡°Why is she cooking?¡± ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. Our friendship is over.¡± Wang Han covered his face and cried bitterly. Jiang Hong didn¡¯t say anything, just quietly watching him act. Soon, Wang Han stopped crying and said, ¡°However, on account of our friendship, if you don¡¯t want to lose my friendship, think of a way to let me attend Eldest Senior Sister¡¯s dinner. This way, I¡¯ll let bygones be bygones for you lying to me. Not only that, I¡¯ll also give you my sincerest blessings.¡± ¡°Then you should go back¡­¡± Just as Jiang Hong was about to finish speaking. ¡°I found him. It¡¯s Wang Han.¡± ¡°F*ck, are you guys born in the year of the dog? How did you find me?¡± After being discovered by Shen Xingjian¡¯s lackeys, Wang Han had no choice but to flee. No matter what, the reason why the other party became like this was more or less related to him. Jiang Hong was about to go out and help him. But the next second, a pleasant fragrance surged into his nose. Gu Yiping returned with the pigeon soup. Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It¡¯s my first time cooking so it might not taste good.¡± But the medicinal effect was first-rate. It would definitely make you soar to the heavens. Gu Yiping muttered in her heart as she placed the bowl of pigeon soup in front of Jiang Hong. The fragrant and mellow pigeon soup made one drool just by smelling it. Therefore, Jiang Hong resolutely decided to take care of this dish first. His good brother could wait until he finished eating. Jiang Hong held a bowl of soup with both hands and took a sip. The crisp and pleasant notifications kept ringing in his ears, adding a different charm to the pigeon soup. [You drank the pigeon soup that Eldest Senior Sister made for you.] [Constitution+0.3] [You ate the dishes Eldest Senior Sister made for you.] [Constitution+0.1] His attribute points were increasing at an alarming rate. At this rate, his physique might be comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator in a few months. However, for some reason, the attribute points that were gained by drinking the pigeon soup were relatively higher. Perhaps this dish was different from the others. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, your soup is so delicious. I won¡¯t get tired of it even if I drink it every day.¡± ¡®This way, even if I don¡¯t do anything every day, my attribute points will still increase. It feels good to freeload,¡¯ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t hide his excitement. ¡°If Junior Brother Jiang likes it, I can make it for you in the future.¡± ¡®Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to be alive to drink it.¡¯ Looking at Jiang Hong gulping down the soup, Gu Yiping couldn¡¯t help but smile. Her fair hands could not hide her excitement as she grabbed the hem of her dress that covered her thighs tightly. ¡®¡­Drink. Drink more. The more you drink, the happier I will be when you roll around in pain.¡¯ Gu Yiping¡¯s face was flushed, and her eyes were red with excitement. Every time Jiang Hong finished drinking a bowl of soup, she would refill his bowl, afraid that he would drink too little. ¡°Burp, I¡¯m full. We can start now.¡± Jiang Hong let out a loud burp. Although the attributes points he gained from drinking the pigeon soup was very high, it couldn¡¯t stop him from only having one stomach. Now, he was looking forward to the effect of listening to his senior sister¡¯s lecture. His attributes would definitely be even more enhanced. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Let¡¯s rest for a while and digest the food.¡± Gu Yiping smiled as she put away the empty bowl. A vicious glint flashed across the depths of her eyes. ¡®You still want to listen to the class? Ha, you have to survive first,¡¯ Gu Yiping suppressed her excitement. When Jiang Hong heard this, he felt that it made sense. While digesting and resting, he also tried to adapt to the rapidly increasing attribute points. After Gu Yiping cleaned up the tableware, she sat cross-legged on a cushion at the side. She stared at Jiang Hong without moving, afraid that she would miss a second. Then. Four hours passed by. ¡°Senior Sister, can we start yet?¡± ¡°Just a little longer, just a little longer!¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. She placed her hands on the ground and leaned forward. She panted heavily as her chest heaved rapidly. That anxious image gave Jiang Hong the impression that the other party wanted to skin him alive in the next second. What was going on? Had he been exposed for freeloading? Jiang Hong was perplexed. Gu Yiping was so anxious that her scalp went numb. What was going on? What about the unbearable pain? Where was the scene of him rolling on the bed in pain? It had been four hours, but why didn¡¯t he react at all? Not only that, but Gu Yiping felt that as time passed, Jiang Hong¡¯s cheeks were getting redder and redder, and he looked more and more energetic. It was as if he had been nourished by some luxurious supplements. Did she poison him wrongly? It made no sense. ¡°Senior Sister, it¡¯s getting late. If it¡¯s inconvenient for you, why don¡¯t we do it next time?¡± Jiang Hong looked out of the window with mixed feelings. The sky was already completely dark. If he had known that he would just sit there for the next four hours, he would have gone back long ago. He could have just hoed a field and added more attribute points. ¡°No! You can¡¯t leave!¡± Unexpectedly, Gu Yiping¡¯s tone suddenly became heavier and she screamed at the top of her lungs. This action stunned Jiang Hong for a moment. Gu Yiping realized she had acted too unsightly just now. ¡°Ah, I¡ªI mean, it¡¯s already so late. Why don¡¯t you just stay?¡± The moment she said this, Gu Yiping regretted it. Luring the Great Demon King in was no different from inviting a wolf into her home. However, on second thought, she had to keep an eye on him for the next two days. If he stayed near her, it would be easier for her to keep an eye on him. Furthermore, she had not seen Jiang Hong begging for death yet. If it was just a delay in the medicinal effect, wouldn¡¯t it be a huge loss if she missed it and didn¡¯t see it? However, she did not know if the other party would agree. After all, this was the Great Demon King. She had misspoken twice just now. Based on this Great Demon King¡¯s cautious personality, he would definitely be vigilant. She had to think of a suitable reason. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Eldest Senior Sister. Where do I sleep?¡± Gu Yiping: ¡­ Wary? Forget it. This guy¡¯s skin was even thicker than the city wall. What was wrong with this guy? It was too different from her previous life. Could it be that my posture during the reincarnation was wrong? ¡°¡­Wait a minute, I¡¯ll clean up the room next door for you first.¡± Gu Yiping forced an awkward but polite smile and got up to go next door. She had to be alone for a while. In just one day, too many unexpected things had happened. She wanted to calm down a bit. Otherwise, she was afraid that her mentality would break and kill this grandson. ¡­ At the same time. In a magnificent pavilion on Yunyue Peak. Shen Xingjian and a group of disciples were drinking in a circle. ¡°Tsk, I didn¡¯t expect him to be the disciple of the Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master. No wonder I¡¯ve never seen that kid before.¡± After an entire afternoon of investigation, his lackeys finally found information about Jiang Hong and reported it to Shen Xingjian. ¡°Get ready. Tomorrow, follow me to meet this so-called number one talent.¡± Shen Xingjian placed his hands behind his back and looked up arrogantly. He wanted to see how much Gu Yiping¡¯s first place was worth. ¡°Senior Brother Shen, I don¡¯t think we should make a move tomorrow.¡± Liu Yuan, who had a high nose bridge and a pockmarked face, walked forward and persuaded loudly. Shen Xingjian snorted in disdain. ¡°Why not? In terms of cultivation, I¡¯m already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and I can easily forge a Golden Core in a few days. He¡¯s only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He can¡¯t hurt me at all. Moreover, in terms of background, heh, he can¡¯t even compare to my toes.¡± There was nothing about Jiang Hong that could be compared to him. What was there to be afraid of? ¡°Senior Brother Shen, it¡¯s true that Jiang Hong can¡¯t compare to you, but now is the time when the Sect Master is about to enter seclusion. If this matter reaches the ears of the Sect Master, it might affect your father¡¯s position as the acting sect master,¡± Liu Yuan persuaded. Upon hearing this, Shen Xingjian frowned. Indeed, this was something he needed to pay attention to. The Sect Master, Shen Yun, would be in seclusion in the near future to focus on breaking through to the Void Underworld Realm. It was unknown how many years it would take for him to come out of seclusion. And during this period of time, the Black Heaven Sect would definitely need a person who could lead the sect. Originally, Shen Xingjian¡¯s father, who was the Deputy Sect Master, would be one in charge. But now that Gu Yiping was back, it was hard to say. If he made a move on Jiang Hong now, although it would be a small matter, it would more or less affect the choice of the acting sect master. It was fine if everything went well, but once he failed, his father would definitely vent his anger on him. ¡°Then what do you think we should do?¡± Shen Xingjian gritted his teeth. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you want me to wait until after the Sect Master goes into seclusion.¡± Shen Xingjian raised his brows. How could he endure such a slight until then? ¡°Senior Brother Shen, the crux of this matter is that we¡¯re not in the right, so we can¡¯t act head-on. However, as long as we act in secret and are not discovered, then everything will be fine.¡± Liu Yuan analyzed. ¡°Coincidentally, the sect¡¯s trial is about to begin. The trial is filled with danger. There, nothing is impossible. For example, dying in the trial by ¡®accident¡¯.¡± ¡°Wonderful.¡± Shen Xingjian pursed his lips and smiled. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do as you say. I¡¯m really looking forward to the day of the trial more and more.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Dawn. Jiang Hong opened his eyes to welcome the first rays of the morning sun. Over the past three years, he had developed a good habit of sleeping and waking up early. He opened the window and looked out. The morning sun dyed most of the sky red. The air was fresh. He took a deep breath and was in high spirits. Today was another suitable day to freeload. [Name: Jiang Hong] [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment] [Agility: 15.98] [Constitution: 20.43] [Comprehension: 23.42] [Spiritual Power: 16.65] Jiang Hong looked at his current attributes. Two of them had already reached the Golden Core Realm. As long as he continued to increase his attributes, it was only a matter of time before he would have the physique of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. However, his agility and spiritual power were a little lacking. Although he had obtained many attribute points from his senior sister, most of them were constitution attribute points. Now his attributes were a little unbalanced. ¡°I wonder if exercising with Eldest Senior Sister can increase my agility.¡± Jiang Hong muttered. Since he had thought of it, he would do it. He was going to invite Gu Yiping to have a pleasant morning exercise in an attempt to enhance his agility so that he would not be unbalanced. After dressing up, tying his hair, fetching water, and washing up, Jiang Hong came to Gu Yiping¡¯s room. He raised his hand and was about to knock. [Eldest Senior Sister has been staring at you all night.] [Constitution+0.4] [Comprehension +0.2] Jiang Hong: ??? What the hell? Jiang Hong could not help but be stunned. His eyes widened, and his hand that was knocking on the door stopped in midair. He was grateful for the attribute points, but why was she staring at him? And all night at that¡­ Is the place she was staring at appropriate? Creak¡ª Just as Jiang Hong was deep in thought, the door in front of him was pushed open. Jiang Hong subconsciously wanted to greet her. ¡°Eldest¡­¡± Halfway through his sentence, he was shocked by the scene in front of him. The words that were about to come out of his mouth were forcefully swallowed back. Gu Yiping¡¯s beautiful eyes were bloodshot and her face was cold. Compared to the particular distant feeling she gave off previously, now she gave off an even more distant feeling. Her dark eye bags could not hide her fatigue and laziness. It added a strong color to her already cold temperament. Jiang Hong quickly connected the dots with the system notification. ¡®So she really did stare at me all night, and it was the serious kind.¡¯ ¡°S-Senior Sister, are you alright?¡± Jiang Hong asked as he regained his senses. ¡°How¡¯s your health?¡± Gu Yiping didn¡¯t answer Jiang Hong¡¯s question and just stared at him with her murky eyes. ¡®Could it be that she was worried that I didn¡¯t rest well last night? This reason is a little forced.¡¯ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but frown and answer truthfully. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Really?!¡± Gu Yiping emphasized and leaned forward. ¡°¡­Shouldn¡¯t I be fine?¡± Jiang Hong could sense the trepidation in her eyes, so he asked her back. ¡®What do you think?! After drinking the pigeon soup that I drugged, you are still alive and kicking. What do you think?¡¯ Gu Yiping almost couldn¡¯t help but roar. ¡®Yesterday night¡­ Do you know how I spent it?¡¯ Under normal circumstances, with the physique of a Golden Core Realm cultivator, it was not a big deal to stay up all night. However, Gu Yiping was different. The anticipation she had been suppressing all year long finally burst last night, causing her mood to be at a peak state all night. In order not to miss the most exciting scene of the Great Demon King¡¯s life being worse than death, she had been tense and did not dare to be distracted. In fact, in order to prevent the Great Demon King from noticing anything, she did not even dare to use her divine sense. She relied on her physical mental strength to persevere through the night just for that scene. However, who knew what went wrong? Jiang Hong, this devil, actually slept like a pig. Not to mention rolling on the bed, he didn¡¯t even move¡­ If it weren¡¯t for the sound of his snores, she would have suspected that the person sleeping inside was a dummy. And maybe the real Jiang Hong had already sneaked out to do some underground transactions with the demons. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, if it¡¯s inconvenient for you, you can teach me another day.¡± Looking at the other party¡¯s ghastly appearance, Jiang Hong gulped nervously. Now was not the time to freeload. ¡°Teach! Who said I won¡¯t teach you?¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Yiping immediately puffed out her chest and raised her head, raising her spirits. The next two days were the most crucial period. She couldn¡¯t let Jiang Hong slip away under her nose. Letting him leave from her sight now was no different from letting a tiger return to the mountain. Moreover, she had to find out why the other party was still fine after being poisoned, so she couldn¡¯t let him escape. ¡°But you look a little preoccupied at the moment.¡± Jiang Hong looked down at Gu Yiping¡¯s dazzling white thighs. ¡°No, I¡¯m very free. Wait for me.¡± Although Gu Yiping noticed Jiang Hong¡¯s gaze, she couldn¡¯t care less. Her tone was firm, and she didn¡¯t allow any room for discussion. She immediately closed the door. Seeing the closed door, Jiang Hong had no choice but to wait. ¡°¡­Strange, why isn¡¯t she out yet?¡± After waiting for a while, Gu Yiping still did not come out. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister?¡± Jiang Hong called out tentatively. ¡°¡­¡± There was no response from inside the room. ¡®What¡¯s going on? Did something happen?¡¯ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but raise his eyebrows. After thinking about Gu Yiping¡¯s dispirited appearance just now, as if her body had been hollowed out, it was easy to make the connection. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, I¡¯m coming in.¡± He called out again, but there was still no response. Jiang Hong swallowed his saliva and pushed open the door nervously. In Gu Yiping¡¯s room. Jiang Hong looked at his eldest senior sister in a daze. Eldest Senior Sister¡¯s upper body was lying on the bed. Thousands of strands of black hair were disheveled and scattered irregularly on the edge of the bed like a waterfall. Her two plump long legs were slightly bent, and her agile and beautiful snow-white feet were crossed. A shoe was even hanging off one of her feet. Her breathing was steady. In the quiet atmosphere, no one who saw this scene could bear to disturb her. ¡®So, she was too tired from watching me last night and finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore.¡¯ It was clearly a scene worthy of careful appreciation, but Jiang Hong had mixed feelings. He wanted to appreciate the view, but he had already waited a whole night. Although he really wanted to ask her clearly, seeing how tired she was¡­ he decided to forget about it for the time being. Jiang Hong rubbed his hands and picked up Gu Yiping, who was half lying on the bed. Huh?! These legs. Soft, tender, smooth, refreshing. It was as if they were enchanted with the power that made people feel at ease the moment they touched it. He thought that someone as passionate about cultivation as Gu Yiping would have tight muscles, but they were surprisingly smooth. ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± As if sensing something, Gu Yiping¡¯s tightly shut lips let out a pleasant whimper. She was like a sleeping baby. Her face looked as though it was tempting others to want to reach out and poke the tender face. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ lie¡­¡± ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, what did you say?¡± Just as he poked her face, he heard Gu Yiping¡¯s voice. Jiang Hong thought that she had woken up and quickly retracted his hand. ¡°Hu, hu, hu¡­¡± ¡°So you¡¯re talking in your sleep.¡± Jiang Hong smiled bitterly and placed Gu Yiping on the bed. He then took off the shoes hanging on her feet and covered her with a blanket. After tidying up the scene, he left. But at this moment, he was grabbed by something. He turned around. It was his senior sister. Gu Yiping¡¯s fair fingers gently tugged at his sleeve. His thin lips opened and closed gently, and he vaguely heard the word ¡®Jiang Hong¡¯.¡¯ She missed him even in her dreams. Did this senior sister value her so much? He felt a little happy. ¡°Jiang Hong¡­¡± Hearing her call him again, Jiang Hong lowered his head curiously. He wanted to hear how he was viewed in his senior sister¡¯s dream. ¡°Jiang, Jiang Hong¡­ Haha, do you want me to stab you to death with that stick, or with this stick in my hand?¡± Jiang Hong: ??? Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°?¡± A big question mark slowly appeared on Jiang Hong¡¯s forehead. It was clear now. She was one who had issues, not him. ¡®What do you mean which stick do I want to be stabbed to death with? Are you serious about this dream?¡¯ ¡°Wait, could this senior sister be a stalker¡­¡± Suddenly, Jiang Hong¡¯s eyes lit up. Such thoughts were not groundless. After all, the world was vast and there were all kinds of people. Coupled with the fact that she had stared at him for the entire night last night, all the signs indicated that there was a possibility that she was a stalker. The role model and the pride of the sect was actually a stalker. If they did not see it with their own eyes, no one would believe it. ¡°¡­¡± Feeling complicated, Jiang Hong decided to leave this place first. Tomorrow was the sect trial. After the trial ended, he had to be careful. ¡­.. ¡­.. The next morning. Gu Yiping was woken up by a knock on the door. ¡°Who is it? It¡¯s early in the morning.¡± Yawning, Gu Yiping rubbed her sleepy eyes and slowly got up from the bed, her clothes slipping off her shoulders. With sleepy eyes, she looked around the familiar room in a daze until her gaze landed on the shoes neatly arranged by the bed. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she was completely awakened. ¡°When did I fall asleep? Where¡¯s Jiang Hong? Where are the demons? What time is it now?¡± Gu Yiping looked around anxiously. Bang! Bang! Bang! The hurried knocking sounded again. Gu Yiping couldn¡¯t care less about anything else. She got out of bed and hurriedly opened the door without putting on her shoes. Standing in front of the door was the Sect Master¡¯s Daoist child. The Daoist child had two buns on his head, and there were two red spots on his childish face. He looked very charming. When he saw that Gu Yiping had finally come out, he was first delighted, then shocked by her messy outfit. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, what happened to you? Are you alright?¡± The Daoist child asked worriedly. ¡°What date is today?¡± Gu Yiping asked anxiously. ¡°Ah?¡± The Daoist child was stunned and did not understand what the other party meant. ¡°What is the date,¡± Gu Yiping asked in a more serious tone and pressed the Daoist child¡¯s shoulders tightly. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the 23rd day of the first lunar month, Year 3200 in the Tianluo Realm.¡± The Daoist child was shocked and answered honestly. ¡°23rd.¡± Gu Yiping was stunned. ¡°Does that mean the trial will begin today?¡± ¡°Mm, that¡¯s right. Because Eldest Senior Sister hasn¡¯t arrived for a long time, the Sect Master asked me to come and see you.¡± Looking at Gu Yiping¡¯s increasingly ferocious and pale face, the Daoist child whispered. ¡°It¡¯s actually the trial date¡­ It¡¯s already here¡­ I actually slept for an entire day¡­¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes and hands dropped weakly. Her face was pale, her pupils dilated, and her face was filled with despair. This was the first time the Daoist child had seen Eldest Senior Sister like this. The Daoist child felt uneasy and asked in a low voice, ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, the Sect Master told me that if you feel unwell, you should rest first and just leave the trial to us.¡± ¡°The trial. Yes, the trial. What about that man? Has he gone over?¡± Gu Yiping came back to her senses and pressed the Daoist child¡¯s shoulders again. ¡®That man? What man?¡¯ The Daoist child was stunned and pondered for a moment. ¡°Senior Sister, there¡¯s a man in your room?¡± Stunned, the Daoist child subconsciously took a step back. There was actually a man in the room of the senior sister who was dedicated to pursuing Dao and abstinence. Was the sun rising from the west? ¡°I mean, hold on. I¡¯ll be ready soon.¡± Noticing the strange look in the Daoist child¡¯s eyes, Gu Yiping quickly cleared her throat and explained. The Daoist child wanted to say something, but Gu Yiping had already closed the door. In the room. Gu Yiping leaned against the door and frowned. She was about to hate herself to death. In her previous life, when she was on the run, it was clearly fine for her to not sleep for seven days and seven nights in a row. Why was it that she could not stay up for a night this time? Did that man do something? Speaking of which, did that man do anything while I was asleep? Gu Yiping¡¯s face stiffened and she quickly lowered her head to check. Her body was basically the same as she remembered, except that her shoes had been taken off. After confirming that everything was fine, Gu Yiping heaved a sigh of relief. However, the confusion that followed puzzled her. It didn¡¯t make sense. Regardless of whether he had reincarnated or not, it didn¡¯t make sense for him to do nothing when she was there unprepared. To play hard to get, or did this cunning devil have other plans¡­ No matter what the reason was, Gu Yiping felt that it was very troublesome. ¡®Why don¡¯t I stab him to death before his strength increases? I can just get rid of all future troubles.¡¯ Just as this thought appeared in her mind, Gu Yiping immediately shook her head and stopped it. ¡°No, I¡¯ve suffered for too long. Letting him die so easily is too easy for him. Even if I want to kill him in the end, I have to nail him to the wall with two sticks and humiliate him ruthlessly before letting him die.¡± Gu Yiping clenched her fists tightly and muttered to herself. Since she had already overslept, she could only try to change her strategy. Fortunately, she was a cautious person and always had a few backup plans. She had already thought of a solution for this situation. She came to the side of the bed and opened a compartment. She took out a storage bag and poured out the things inside. A palm-sized Profound Disk with taiji symbols on it lay quietly on her fair palm. This was her backup plan. ¡­ Black Heaven Sect, in the square of the main hall. Including Jiang Hong, the 24 disciples who had come to participate in the trial had already gathered together, waiting for the elders to speak. An old man with two chin-length white eyebrows stood up. Then, Elder Bai Mei explained the trial to the disciples participating in the trial. ¡°The content of this trial is to deal with the bandits entrenched in the Hundred Herbs Mountain. According to your cultivation realm, you will form groups of six and split into four groups to deal with the bandits¡¯ various strongholds. The specific groups will be sent to you next. ¡°Also, this disk can accurately locate your location. At the same time, if you encounter an unsolvable danger, you can use it to call for help. But by using it, it will also announce your failure in the trial. ¡°Disciples, please consider carefully. Next, the disciple I name will come up to receive it.¡± ¡°Li Sanlong.¡± The disciples who heard their names went up to receive it one after another. As Jiang Hong quietly waited for him to be called over, he also observed his surroundings. ¡°Strange, why isn¡¯t Senior Sister Gu here? I heard through the grapevine that Senior Sister Gu will be the supervisor for this trial.¡± The man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who looked haggard as if he had not slept well for a few days, rubbed his chin and muttered. ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Hong subconsciously muttered. ¡°No way, you don¡¯t even know?¡± Wang Han was shocked. ¡°Senior Sister Gu invited you to stay together, but she didn¡¯t even tell you about this. That¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°I told you we¡¯re not¡­ forget it.¡± Jiang Hong waved his hand dismissively. At this moment, Wang Han came over and whispered, ¡°By the way, you have to be careful in the upcoming trial. I heard through the grapevine that Shen Xingjian seems to be planning to mess with you in this trial.¡± ¡°Just how much gossip do you know¡­¡± Jiang Hong silently cursed as his gaze fell on Shen Xingjian¡¯s location. Shen Xingjian also looked at him. ¡°Heh.¡± He sneered. At this moment. ¡°Jiang Hong, you¡¯re in the fourth group. Strange, why is there one missing Profound Disk?¡± Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Profound Disks were prepared according to the number of contestants in the trial. However, when it came to the last person, Jiang Hong, one of the disks was missing. ¡°Did you miscount when you ordered it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. I checked it three times.¡± Faced with the questions from the other elders, Elder Bai Mei¡¯s tone was firm. ¡°Where is the missing Profound Disk?¡± ¡°This¡­ I don¡¯t know either.¡± Elder Bai Mei immediately lost his confidence. The atmosphere on stage instantly changed. ¡°What¡¯s going on on stage? What happened?¡± The disciples participating in the trial below the stage sensed that something was wrong and carefully discussed in whispers. Halfway through, Jiang Hong became the center of attention. ¡°I think there are not enough Profound Disks.¡± ¡°This kid is too unlucky. He¡¯s already so unlucky in his first trial.¡± ¡°Fortunately, I happened to be the first to receive it. Otherwise, I would be the one without a disk.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, who is that kid? Why don¡¯t I have any impression of him? Is he a new disciple?¡± ¡°Indeed, his face looks familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. I think I¡¯ve seen him somewhere before¡­ Ah, isn¡¯t this the kid who was personally invited by Senior Sister Gu to seek the Dao yesterday?!¡± As soon as this disciple spoke, it instantly caused an uproar in the crowd. The surrounding disciples came over with excited expressions. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why didn¡¯t I know about such an important matter?¡± ¡°Who exactly is he? Is he the illegitimate son of the Sect Master?¡± ¡°Wait, could he be the disciple from the Misty Peak that Senior Sister Gu personally requested to pick her up?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The disciples spoke one after another. Everyone¡¯s faces were filled with envy, jealousy, and pure curiosity. He was actually favored by that senior sister. What kind of dogshit luck did he have? Under everyone¡¯s urging, the disciple briefly explained what had happened yesterday in a concise manner. After hearing this, the other disciples were envious but also puzzled. ¡°You¡¯re saying that Senior Sister rejected Shen Xingjian¡¯s invitation and chose him instead?¡± ¡°He even said that his talent is number one in the sect. Are you dreaming? Who would believe such words?¡± ¡°Moreover, the one in question is that disciple from the Misty Peak. Aren¡¯t you joking?¡± It was true that the disciples did not know Jiang Hong. However, they more or less knew about the strange master-disciple relationship of the Misty Peak. It had been three years. It had not been easy for him to obtain the opportunity to cultivate and change his fate. In the end, he either escaped or plowed the ground every day. How could someone like him be the most talented in the sect? No one could believe it. ¡°B-but that¡¯s what happened¡­ That¡¯s what Senior Sister Gu said.¡± The disciple who was explaining felt wronged. Just as he was about to defend himself, he suddenly pointed ahead. ¡°Look, Senior Brother Shen is going over.¡± Everyone immediately looked in the direction of the voice. As expected, Shen Xingjian came to Jiang Hong¡¯s side. Shen Xingjian looked at Jiang Hong gloomily and smiled warmly. ¡°Looks like Junior Brother¡¯s situation here is a little unfavorable. Why don¡¯t you share it with me? I also want to understand what Senior Sister Gu taught you.¡± There really was such a thing?! Hearing the words of one of them, no matter how unwilling the disciples were, they could only believe it. Still. ¡°Why do I feel that Senior Sister Gu deliberately found a scapegoat to anger Senior Brother Shen?¡± ¡°I think so too. Senior Sister Gu must have done it on purpose. Anyone with a discerning eye would know about Shen Xingjian¡¯s reputation. If it were me, I would definitely reject him as well.¡± ¡°Sigh, that kid is really pitiful. He has been targeted by Shen Xingjian. I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t be able to survive this trial.¡± The disciples spoke one after another and shook their heads regretfully. They had all already determined Jiang Hong¡¯s end. Jiang Hong naturally saw through Shen Xingjian¡¯s thoughts. From the looks of it, that missing Profound Disk disappeared most likely because of this person in front of him, the son of the vice sect master. As someone who had connections, it was extremely easy for him to pull some tricks. As the saying goes, if someone doesn¡¯t offend me, I won¡¯t offend them. If someone offends me, they¡¯ll be punished no matter how far away they are. If they want to mess with me, heh, it¡¯s still uncertain who will be the one to be messed with in the end¡­ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes. He was still worried about who he could use to test his Golden Core Realm physique. Since you¡¯re so generous, I won¡¯t be polite. Jiang Hong grinned and replied, ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Shen. However, Senior Sister Gu didn¡¯t teach anything to me. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to disappoint Senior Brother Shen.¡± Shen Xingjian laughed. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be discouraged. After all, you¡¯re only in the early stages of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Even if your talent is called number one, there must be a lot of things that are difficult to understand. Tell me and I might be able to help you.¡± Look at these words. It was a slap in the face for two people in a row. Anyone could feel Shen Xingjian¡¯s hostility. Other than the disciples who liked to join in the fun, most of the disciples were hiding far away, afraid that they would be implicated. They could already imagine that missing Profound Disk would not be as unlucky as him in the trial. Shen Xingjian was also very excited. He had tricked him so easily. He had thought that Gu Yiping would come out to protect her calf, which would have made everything a little troublesome. Now, it seemed that he had been overthinking. ¡°I¡¯ll deal with that bitch after I deal with this kid.¡± Shen Xingjian smiled to himself. Just as he was about to tell the elders on the stage who were looking for the missing Profound Disk to start the trial. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, please use my Profound Disk.¡± Accompanied by a familiar yet unfamiliar voice, the woman¡¯s unique light voice rang out. With Shen Xingjian as the leader, the hearts of many disciples immediately skipped a beat. They subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice. A beautiful figure walked steadily with lotuses blooming with every step, becoming clearer and clearer. The young girl was dressed in a pure white dress. Her black hair fell like a waterfall, and her figure was slender like a fairy who had walked out of a landscape painting. She was fluttering like an immortal. A gentle wind blew past, and the thousands of strands of black hair that reached her waist fluttered in the wind. The mole under her right eye was eye-catching. Although the woman¡¯s expression was elegant and the aura she gave off was distant, even so, people who saw her could not take their eyes off her. ¡°Take it. It¡¯s a little old, but it¡¯s fully functional.¡± Gu Yiping welcomed everyone¡¯s gaze and came before Jiang Hong. She personally handed the Profound Disk in her hand to him. Then, she turned around and said to the elders. ¡°Elders, you may begin.¡± With that, she returned to the stage. The entire set of movements flowed like water, as if he had just done something very ordinary. However, this matter was a heavy blow to every disciple present. ¡°How could this be? Wasn¡¯t Senior Sister Gu just messing with him?¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t I be the first one to use the Profound Disk that Senior Sister Gu used before? I want to use it too.¡± ¡°Shh, lower your voices. Don¡¯t you see Shen Xingjian¡¯s face?¡± With that disciple¡¯s reminder, the crowd finally noticed how ugly Shen Xingjian¡¯s purple face was. Previously, they thought that Jiang Hong¡¯s trial this time was just a little troublesome. But after this wave, he might even die in the sect trial. However, being able to use the Profound Disk that their senior sister had once used really made them envious. Jiang Hong must be secretly laughing. Under the envious and jealous gazes of the disciples, Elder Bai Mei also announced the start of the trial. ¡°Then the trial officially begins.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± His voice was loud and clear, but Jiang Hong raised his hand to stop him. Under everyone¡¯s puzzled gazes, Jiang Hong walked up to the stage and stood in front of Gu Yiping. Then. ¡°Thank you for your care, Eldest Senior Sister, but I can¡¯t take this Profound Disk. I want to rely on my own efforts.¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The main hall was silent. There was complete silence. The disciples were stunned. Shen Xingjian was so shocked that his jaw almost fell off. Even the eyes of the elders who were presiding over the trial widened. As for the person involved, Gu Yiping. Her elegance and arrogance disappeared at this moment. She had an expression that seemed to be saying, ¡°What are you kidding me?¡± At this point, the entire Black Heaven Sect seemed to have pressed on the pause button. ¡°I just refused to take the disk. Do you have to show such an exaggerated reaction?¡± Jiang Hong said. However, no matter how shocked they were, he would not accept it. Jiang Hong¡¯s group was in the far east, and Shen Xingjian¡¯s group was in the far west. The two groups were completely separated. If he kept this disc, the two of them could not even meet each other. His current agility points did not allow him to move freely in two places in such a short period of time. Therefore, he absolutely could not accept this Profound Disk. After a long while, Gu Yiping came back to her senses. Her tone was serious as she frowned and said in a deep voice, ¡°The trial is not a joke. Everyone is holding a disk. Why don¡¯t you want to take it? Hurry up and return to the team. Don¡¯t make a fuss.¡± After saying that, Gu Yiping took a step back, afraid that Jiang Hong would return the disk. She had tampered with this Profound Disk. There was a special array formation inside. As long as she used the Profound Disk in her hand, she could clearly and accurately locate Jiang Hong¡¯s location. Gu Yiping had no choice but to use this method since she could not track him to where Jiang Hong would soon meet up with the demons. She had to let him keep the Profound Disk no matter what. ¡°Eldest Senior Sister, I¡¯m not trying to make a fuss.¡± Jiang Hong took a step forward and explained sincerely, ¡°It¡¯s just that my cultivation realm is not high and I really can¡¯t withstand such a high-level magic treasure. Eldest Senior Sister, you should take it back.¡± Jiang Hong returned the disk to Gu Yiping. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, I don¡¯t like what you¡¯re saying. Cultivation doesn¡¯t decide everything. If I ask you to take it, just take it. Otherwise, you are not giving me face,¡± Gu Yiping rejected again. She raised her fair hand and turned her wrist. She pressed down on the profound disk that Jiang Hong handed over and pushed it back. ¡®She is so strong. As expected of her.¡¯ Jiang Hong secretly admired her and began to increase his strength. He said, ¡°It¡¯s my honor that Senior Sister Gu thinks so highly of me, but I really don¡¯t have the confidence to master such a precious magical artifact.¡± The disk was immediately pushed back. Gu Yiping was shocked. While she was stunned by the other party¡¯s strength, she was not to be outdone. She grinned and increased her strength again. At the same time, she forced a smile. ¡°Dharma treasures are worldly possessions. If they¡¯re broken, so be it. I don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°But, I do care.¡± Jiang Hong pressed the disk forward. ¡°You really don¡¯t have to care.¡± Gu Yiping pressed the disk back. Back and forth. Neither of them gave in to the other. A good Profound Disk was pushed all over just like that. Below the stage, the disciples, who were already dumbfounded, saw this scene and were instantly shocked. They couldn¡¯t get what their senior sister gave them, but this man actually took the initiative to reject it? Even if he wanted to show off to us, he shouldn¡¯t be like this, right? Many disciples were shocked, angry, and jealous. ¡°¡­Why do I feel like they¡¯re flirting?¡± A sharp-eyed disciple suddenly muttered. The disciples: ?! It would have been better if he hadn¡¯t said anything. Now that he had said it, he took a closer look and realized that it was true. Pushing something back and forth, and talking to each other for each other¡¯s sake, wasn¡¯t this a perfect example of a little Dao companion? It had only been a few days, but their relationship had already progressed this far? Before the trial even began, many of the disciples already felt nauseous and uncomfortable. After all, the dog food was too sweet. Shen Xingjian was naturally the one who suffered the most. ¡°These two guys are definitely doing this on purpose¡­¡± Shen Xingjian gritted his teeth. His face was ashen. He clenched her fists tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. It seemed like the sect trial was probably going to be canceled because of all these weird and distracting thoughts. ¡°Quiet.¡± An old and steady voice sounded. With just two words, the originally noisy square in the main hall instantly became quiet. Immediately after, an old man with his hands behind his back, wearing a wide robe and sleeves, descended from the sky and landed on the stage. It was Sect Master Shen Yun. Why was he here? Was there a need to alarm this old man for such a minor trial? Didn¡¯t he go into secluded meditation? Why was he here again¡­ Everyone was puzzled. Following Shen Yun¡¯s arrival, all the elders and disciples in the main hall cupped their fists and bowed respectfully. ¡°I just came to see you guys before I officially start my seclusion. You can continue.¡± Sect Master Shen Yun explained indifferently. Then, his strong gaze landed on Gu Yiping and Jiang Hong, the senior and junior siblings. ¡°Since Yiping is willing to lend it to you, take it.¡± Shen Yun left behind this short but powerful sentence. ¡°Yes.¡± Since the Sect Master had already spoken, he had no choice but to agree. ¡®Tsk, saving that kid¡¯s life.¡¯ Jiang Hong clicked his tongue and could only temporarily put aside his plan to take good care of Shen Xingjian. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± The Sect Master¡¯s deep voice spread throughout the main hall. The sect trial for Foundation Establishment disciples officially began. ¡­ On the stage. Gu Yiping watched as the Profound Disk was put into Jiang Hong¡¯s pocket as Jiang Hong¡¯s team disappeared into the distance. Only then did her anxious heart calm down and she heaved a sigh of relief. Although there were some minor deviations, this way, the whereabouts of this great devil would be completely under her control. Next, as long as Jiang Hong took the initiative to leave the main group, it would be the time to capture him and the demons in one fell swoop. Except¡­ ¡°Why did he reject the Profound Disk? And that strength¡­ Although I didn¡¯t use my full strength, he could actually contend with me. Is his current strength really only at the Foundation Establishment Realm?¡± Gu Yiping frowned. It seemed like there was still a need to observe him up close. However, it was fine if she was just thinking too much. But what if he really came back¡­ Gu Yiping bit her lips hard with her snow-white teeth. She could not figure it out for a moment. ¡°Yiping.¡± ¡°Master, what can I do for you?¡± Shen Yun suddenly called her. Gu Yiping could only temporarily retract her thoughts and come in front of Shen Yun. ¡°That¡¯s the disciple you said is the most talented in our sect?¡± Shen Yun stroked his beard and asked. ¡°?!¡± Gu Yiping was stunned for a moment before she reacted and nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± Speaking of which, she had indeed spouted nonsense before. Her master actually knew this little gossip so quickly. ¡°But as far as I know, that disciple¡¯s performance has been mediocre for the past three years. Moreover, it was Junior Sister Ji who brought him back¡­¡± Shen Yun stroked his long white beard and asked curiously, ¡°What¡¯s so outstanding about him that you have such a high evaluation of him?¡± ¡®He is the future world-destroying demon. Does that count?¡¯ Gu Yiping frowned and felt her scalp go numb. This was the first time she had encountered a situation where she had shot herself in the foot. Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was an unplanned development. Gu Yiping had never thought about this. After all, she had only said it for fun. Who would have thought that it would alarm the higher-ups? ¡°Let¡¯s find a random reason to fool them first.¡± ¡®What comes next is the main turning point. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to get everything back on track. I can¡¯t afford to make any more mistakes,¡¯ Gu Yiping thought to herself and made the necessary arrangements. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°Sect Master, it¡¯s time.¡± Shen Yun¡¯s attendant suddenly reminded him. Actually, Shen Yun was already in seclusion at this time. This was also why Gu Yiping was surprised that Shen Yun would suddenly appear. After all, he should not have appeared here at this time. ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Yun nodded slightly in response. Then, his gaze landed on his disciple. ¡°I still trust your judgment. I look forward to his future growth.¡± Gu Yiping also took the opportunity to guarantee her claim, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master. His growth will definitely shock you.¡± ¡®It would be strange if the future Great Demon King was not shocking,¡¯ Gu Yiping thought to herself. Shen Yun stepped on a crane and flew into the distance with great anticipation in his heart. Gu Yiping heaved a sigh of relief and turned around. Seeing that the eyes of Elder Bai Mei and the others were focused on the trial, she silently bowed and took a step back. She took out her own Profound Disk to monitor. According to her understanding of Jiang Hong, he would definitely try to destroy the Profound Disk in his hands before coming into contact with the demons. But it didn¡¯t matter. The talisman formations on his disk were very well-hidden. With her many years of understanding of him, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to discover them. ¡°Jiang Hong, hurry up and betray. The faster you betray, the sooner I will be able to see the funny look on your face when you are wanted by the Dao Alliance all over the world¡­¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s face was filled with excitement as her chest rose and fell rapidly. Suddenly, as Jiang Hong¡¯s position on the Profound Disk changed, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. ¡®It¡¯s coming.¡¯ ¡­ In the center of the square, in front of the huge Sub-Profound Disk. The elders, led by Sect Master Shen Yun, gathered here. The green dots on the Profound Disk represented the 23 participating disciples excluding Jiang Hong. The sect could use this large Sub-Profound Disk to monitor the location of the disciples at all times to ensure that nothing went wrong during the trial. ¡°Most of the teams are starting to interact with the bandits.¡± ¡°I heard that the leader of these bandits is a body cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm. I wonder which disciple will win.¡± ¡°It should be Xingjian. After all, his cultivation realm is the highest among the participating disciples.¡± ¡°That¡¯s hard to say. After all, cultivation isn¡¯t everything. Perhaps there will be unexpected results.¡± Elder Bai Mei stroked his beard and said meaningfully. Everyone knew who he was referring to, but the elders did not take it seriously. To have Gu Yiping¡¯s approval, that disciple was indeed outstanding. However, from the situation just now, the reason why Gu Yiping¡¯s evaluation of Jiang Hong was so high was probably because her personal emotions influenced her. About this, the few elders present were happy and regretful. The cabbage that they had been happy to raise for so long had finally been enlightened and knew how to be taken advantage of. Looking at what happened today, the pride of the Black Heaven Sect would probably sink deep into love. If she fell too deep, it would probably affect her future cultivation progress. ¡°Should we warn them a little?¡± After all, they were still very young. It would not be a joke if someone died. The elders exchanged glances and muttered softly. Gu Yiping walked over with a troubled expression and asked in confusion, ¡°Elders, do you think there¡¯s something wrong with this disk? Junior Brother¡¯s position seems to be a little different from the others.¡± ¡®Different?¡¯ Hearing this, Elder Bai Mei was the first to look over. ¡°¡­It¡¯s indeed a little different. Why is Jiang Hong¡¯s position so different from the others?¡± Elder Bai Mei frowned. Hearing this, the other elders also looked over. According to the information on the Profound Disk, Jiang Hong¡¯s movements were different from the others. He seemed to be running in the opposite direction from the other disciples. What was he doing? Did he take the wrong path? There should only be one path. What was he trying to do? Elder Bai Mei and the others muttered in confusion, unable to come up with an answer. ¡°I¡¯ll go over and take a look. Perhaps something has happened,¡± Elder Bai Mei said. When Gu Yiping heard this, if not for the fact that there were so many people present, she would definitely raise her arms and shout excitedly. ¡®Yes, that¡¯s right. That¡¯s it. Hurry up and go over. Find evidence of that great demon betraying the sect and catch him red-handed. Expel him and put him on the wanted list.. When that time comes¡­ Hehe.¡¯ ¡°Wait a minute, this position doesn¡¯t seem right. Why do I feel that there¡¯s something wrong with the markings here?¡± Gu Yiping: ??? ¡®Problems? What problems?¡¯ In their confusion, everyone looked in the direction of the voice. The person who spoke was Elder Shang, who was relatively young among the elders. ¡°Junior Brother Shang, what do you mean?¡± Elder Bai Mei asked. Elder Shang pointed at the sect¡¯s Profound Disk and then at the one in Gu Yiping¡¯s hand. ¡°Senior Brother Bai, you guys compare it carefully. This disk shows that Jiang Hong is at this point, but it¡¯s clearly Shen Xingjian at this point.¡± ¡°Now that you mention it, their points do seem to overlap. I remember that they should be in different groups.¡± Elder Bai Mei and the others were puzzled. Just as they thought that someone had changed groups without permission, There were actually two more people who overlapped with Jiang Hong¡¯s location. Several green dots overlapped at this moment and did not move. What were they doing? Forming a pyramid was even harder, a sweat-inducing task. Wasn¡¯t this group of brats playing a little too well? ¡°Elders, bad news. A white fog suddenly rose from the mountain where the sect trial is. We can¡¯t monitor the situation inside.¡± A disciple suddenly reported anxiously. Hearing this, the elders reacted. Oh no, something happened! Elder Bai Mei immediately made the arrangements. ¡°Junior Brother Shang, you will go with me. The rest of you will be on standby. As for Gu Yiping, you should go back to the sect. Gu Yiping?¡± Looking at the anxious figure that had already disappeared into the distance, leaving only a small dot, everyone widened their eyes. Alright, she was so anxious about her junior brother. As expected, a grown woman couldn¡¯t be kept. Elder Bai Mei and the others followed closely behind with complicated feelings. As for Gu Yiping, who was rapidly flying on her sword, she had an anxious expression on her face. She no longer had the calm from before. ¡°What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s going on now? Why is there a problem with the position of the other disciples? A white fog suddenly appeared¡­ These weren¡¯t there last time.¡± Gu Yiping bit her thumb, her exquisite beauty condensing into one. As she thought about it, a bold idea suddenly appeared in her mind. ¡°Could it be that all of this was done by that great devil? That¡¯s probably why he kept rejecting my Profound Disk just now.¡± It might sound a little ridiculous, and he didn¡¯t know how the other party knew her plan, but this was the best way to explain the current situation. The more Gu Yiping thought about it, the more terrified she became. She sped up and rushed towards the location indicated by the Profound Disk. Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Fast forward. Hundred Herb Peak. Cloud Forest. Led by Jiang Hong, the 4 groups of disciples consistent of 24 people successfully arrived at the location of the trial. The captains of the four groups were gathered together, doing the final verification before the start of the trial. Most of the disciples were experiencing the trial for the first time. However, there were very few cases where second-generation cultivators like Shen Xingjian had a certain amount of experience a long time ago. Often, at times like this, the benefits of experience would be displayed. ¡°Senior Brother Shen, we will depend on you later.¡± ¡°With Senior Brother Shen around, completing the trial will be easy.¡± ¡°Of course. Don¡¯t you know who our boss is?¡± In Shen Xingjian¡¯s group, Liu Yuan and his lackeys surrounded Shen Xingjian and praised him. Shen Xingjian enjoyed the praises very much. He enjoyed it so much that he felt light-headed from all the praise. He raised his head arrogantly with his hands behind his back and puffed out his chest confidently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me around, I guarantee that you will successfully complete the trial.¡± Shen Xingjian¡¯s words were like a calming pill for everyone in his group. At the same time, his words also pressured the other groups. On the other side, the other team leaders were also giving their final words. ¡°I¡¯ll be the vanguard. Wang Han and Jiang Hong will stay at the rear. The rest will stay in the middle of the formation. Intermediatef you have any objections, just say it.¡± A burly man with a serious expression, who looked simple-minded and honest, was issuing orders loudly. He was the leader of this group, the disciple from the Hundred Swords Peak, named Linley. His cultivation base was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, just like Shen Xingjian¡¯s. He carried a giant sword on his back, and his fiery gaze oozed a sense of brutality. With such a shocking aura, even if someone really had an opinion, no one would dare to refute. Linley quickly looked back. As he expected, no one refuted him. Just as he was just about to announce the start of the battle. ¡°I want to act as the vanguard, too.¡± An untimely voice sounded. Linley frowned as he looked over. Under everyone¡¯s gazes, Jiang Hong stood out. The disciples were shocked, surprised, and .weirded out It had to be known that aside from the mountain bandits who were main goal of their trial mission, there were also many wild demons roaming around the mountain. As vanguards, they were naturally the ones who would have to contributed the most. Except for those like Linley who seemed like he was ready to fight at any time, everyone was trying their best to get along well with each other, but there was actually someone who would stand out. Could this be the reason why Jiang Hong was recognized as the most talented by Eldest Senior Sister? ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about the formation first. You¡¯re only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. If you fight at the vanguard position, when you encounter bandits, will you still have the strength to survive? All the disciples thought that Jiang Hong was playing tricks and that he was just trying to act cool in front of Eldest Senior Senior Senior Sister. ¡°Old Jiang, what are you doing?¡± Wang Han, who was in the same group, immediately stood up and pulled Jiang Hong over. He leaned forward and whispered, ¡°Although our mission is only to eliminate the bandits, there are still monsters over here. If your spiritual qi is exhausted on the way, it will be very dangerous. I know you¡¯re anxious to show off to Eldest Senior Sister, but you can¡¯t be rash.¡± ¡®Who told you that this was the reason?¡¯ Jiang Hong was speechless. He couldn¡¯t be bothered with him, and so he said sincerely to Linley, ¡°I want to train myself a bit more. In addition, if I become the vanguard, I¡¯ll be able to preserve some energy for Eldest Senior Brother Lin.¡± Other than freeloading off his senior sister, farming, and cooking, killing monsters was the easiest way to gain attribute points. It was very difficult for his physique to reach the Golden Core Realm, so he naturally had to show it off. ¡°Forget it. Everyone here knows that you and Senior Sister Gu were reluctant to part with each other just now. If you say that is your reason, can you even believe it yourself?¡± Wang Han rolled his eyes and continued to interrupt. Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t be bothered with this fellow any longer. At this moment, Linley walked over to him. A pair of powerful eyes stared straight at him. After a pause, he asked in a deep voice, ¡°We are still quite a distance away from the bandits¡¯ stronghold. There¡¯s no guarantee that we will not encounter many monsters along the way, and many unexpected situations may occur. Even so, are you sure you want to be the vanguard?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡± Jiang Hong smiled without any hesitation. Wang Han slapped his forehead in exasperation. Linley didn¡¯t ask any more questions. He turned and said. ¡°Follow behind me and take turns sharing the position with me, but if I find you unsuitable, I¡¯ll replace you immediately.¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°I hope you take responsibility for what you said.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Jiang Hong cupped his hands and smiled confidently. While holding his sword, Linley withdrew his gaze, then made a hand seal with his fingers. ¡°Follow me.¡± An awe-inspiring shout rang out, and under Linley¡¯s lead, the group advanced deeper into the forest. ¡­ ¡°Boss, your plan is really brilliant. Other than the number of disks, even the disk itself has been tampered with. The Profound Disk will not show our exact location at all. This Jiang Hong probably never thought that we have been secretly following him.¡± Liu Yuan chuckled as he watched Jiang Hong and the others leave. Beside him were Shen Xingjian and the other four underlings in the same group. Shen Xingjian placed his hands behind his back. The corners of his lips curled up into 3/10 of a sneer, 3/10 of cold smile, and 4/10 nonchalant smile. His entire aura was cold and arrogant. ¡°Be cautious and leave a backup plan when you do things. Being a stable has always been synonymous with me. The few of you should learn from me. Only then can you go far on the path of cultivation.¡± ¡°Yes, boss.¡± The lackeys agreed in unison, their bright eyes filled with deep admiration. As expected, they did not follow the wrong person. Immediately after, a lackey echoed, ¡°Boss, let¡¯s hurry up and follow him. I can¡¯t wait to teach that brat a lesson.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone will have a chance when the time comes.¡± Shen Xingjian nodded in relief. He then turned to look at Liu Yuan. ¡°Your arrangements are not bad. I like all of them. After I teach this brat, who doesn¡¯t know the immensity of heaven and earth, a lesson, I guarantee that I will reward you handsomely when I return.¡± ¡°Thank you, Boss.¡± Liu Yuan chuckled. ¡°But there¡¯s no need. After I kill him, someone will naturally reward me.¡± ¡°Huh?! Are you crazy? Who said I was going to kill him?¡± Shen Xingjian was stunned. He was indeed very unhappy with Jiang Hong, but it was not to the point where he wanted to kill him. ¡°Of course I said it.¡± Liu Yuan smiled kindly. ¡°Not only do I want to kill him, but I also want to kill everyone present.¡± Shen Xingjian: ?! ¡°So, farewell.¡± Just as Shen Xingjian reacted, his voice stopped abruptly. His chest was pierced through by a long sword with a sinister purple aura. His spiritual qi quickly dissipated and was uncontrollable. Not only him, but his other lackeys were the same. All of them fell into a pool of blood without putting up any resistance. A pitch-black figure silently appeared behind him. Under the pitch-black hood, a pair of scarlet eyes stared at him coldly. Shen Xingjian¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°Y-you, are, w-why, why are the devils here¡­¡± Moreover, this aura was at the Golden Core Realm. Why would a Golden Core Realm devil appear? Shen Xingjian was at a loss. The black-robed man pulled out his sharp sword in an instant. Blood flowed in a beautiful parabola in the air, dyeing the sky red and splattering on the ground. Shen Xingjian fell to the ground with a thud. His pupils dilated and he stopped breathing on the spot. Liu Yuan knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully to the devil in front of him. ¡°Servant Liu Yuan greets Master.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Well done. It¡¯s not in vain that the Sky Demon League has nurtured you for so long. Tell me what reward you want. The black-robed man¡¯s voice was strong and filled with a fearsome aura. Liu Yuan said in fear and trepidation, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the organization¡¯s excellent nurturing. Liu Yuan doesn¡¯t dare to take credit.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± The black-robed man laughed loudly. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite. As a member of the Sky Demon League, you have to completely release your desires. This has always been the only unchanging mantra of our Sky Demon League. If you¡¯re not greedy, you¡¯re not a qualified member of the Sky Demon League.¡± Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan did not hide it anymore and immediately revealed a greedy expression. ¡°Then, Master, please bestow me with grace.¡± ¡°Take it.¡± The black-robed man nodded in satisfaction and gave his subordinate a look. His subordinate immediately opened the jade box. A round medicinal pill covered in purple stripes lay quietly in it. The black-robed man¡¯s palm shook, and the pill immediately floated into the air and landed in front of Liu Yuan. ¡°Take it.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Without any hesitation, Liu Yuan swallowed the pill. Immediately, a sinister and evil aura could be seen moving around Liu Yuan¡¯s body. A purple aura flowed through his limbs and covered his entire face. His aura climbed steadily. In the blink of an eye, his cultivation broke through from the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm and broke through to the Golden Core Realm. ¡°As expected of the Sky Demon League. To be able to reach the Golden Core Stage so easily, this feeling is really amazing. With this pill, I feel that I can win every battle now.¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s face was filled with greed and reminiscence. He liked this feeling too much. The black-robed man observed and gradually revealed a gratified smile. ¡°You¡¯ve absorbed it well. You¡¯ve passed. From now on, you¡¯re the representative of the Sky Demon League in the Black Heaven Sect. Take it.¡± The black-robed man waved his sleeve, and a palm-sized bronze mirror with the word ¡®six¡¯ on its back landed in Liu Yuan¡¯s hand. ¡°T-this is a jade mirror?! Master, a-are you really giving me this?¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s voice and the hand holding the jade mirror were trembling. He could not be blamed for being so excited. The Sky Demon League was a common name for spies planted by the demons in various large organizations in the world. And the owner of the jade mirror of the Sky Demon League had a pivotal position in the Sky Demon League. To obtain the jade mirror, one had to either make outstanding contributions to the organization or have a high position in the place where the undercover agent was stationed like the black-robed man in front of him. Liu Yuan was just a junior disciple of a mid-tier sect. He could not meet any of the requirements. What right did he have to own the mirror? The black-robed man did not deliberately hide it. He said in a deep voice, ¡°It¡¯s true that you¡¯re not qualified in any way, but¡­¡± Then, he changed the topic and emphasized, ¡°This is Number One¡¯s request.¡± ¡°Number One.¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s eyes widened as he muttered in shock. Although Liu Yuan did not know the identity of the holder of the number one jade mirror, he knew that the higher the number, the more important the position of the spy holding the jade mirror was to the demons. The identity of this spy was similar to the level of the upper echelons of the Dao Alliance or the royal family. A big shot of this level had requested it, and it was even the sixth jade mirror. Could it be that there was a major secret hidden in this small Black Heaven Sect? ¡°If there are any subsequent arrangements, the higher-ups will inform you through the jade mirror. What you have to do now is to show your loyalty to the organization.¡± The black-robed man waved his sleeves and gave the order. Liu Yuan immediately understood. Even if the other party did not give the order, he could not wait to test his current strength. Looking in the direction where Jiang Hong left, Liu Yuan smiled evilly. ¡°The number one talent of the Black Heaven Sect. Heh, I want to see how long you can last against me.¡± ¡­ ¡°Ha!¡± A loud roar broke the silence in the clouds. Wielding his sword with both hands, Linley chopped down from the skies. The three-foot-long sword-light from his greatsword was incredibly powerful, instantly splitting a giant wolf the size of a small mountain in half. Even the surrounding trees were not spared from the aura produced by the sword light. They were bombarded until they were bare. Bright red blood splattered out from the wolf like a blooming red lotus, instantly covering the yellow earth. A demon wolf who had just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm was nothing in front of Linley. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re awesome. As expected of you.¡± Not far behind, there was a female voice. Her voice was sweet and clear like a lark. Her jet-black hair was tied into high pigtails, and her oval-shaped face was immature. Her facial features were well-defined, and her expression was somewhat similar to Linley¡¯s as she clapped excitedly. After slaying the demon wolf, Linley slowly let out a long breath. He used his divine sense to scan his surroundings, and after confirming that there was no Demonic Qi, he sheathed his greatsword and turned around. ¡°Li Dong, Liu Er, you guys guard the surroundings. The rest of you, sit down and meditate. Qian¡¯er, distribute the Energy Replenishing Pills to everyone¡­¡± Li Dong and Liu Er were the names of two other people in the same group. After Linley finished arranging everything, he found a big tree and sat cross-legged to recuperate. His younger sister, a pure and sweet-looking girl, was holding a Qi Replenishing Pill and distributing it to her teammates like a little girl next door. Everyone in the same group received the pill that the girl had personally handed to them. Only Jiang Hong did not directly receive the pill. The girl just casually pointed at the place where the pill was placed and pouted before turning around and leaving. ¡°Her name is Lin Qian¡¯er, and she is Linley¡¯s younger sister. She is also a strong supporter of your Senior Sister Gu. In my opinion, it is most likely because she saw you and Senior Sister Gu together, which tainted her dreams and made her unhappy.¡± At the side, Wang Han thoughtfully explained the woman¡¯s identity to Jiang Hong in a low voice. ¡°Compared to her identity, I¡¯m more interested in correcting your misguided thoughts¡­¡± Jiang Hong ridiculed in his heart. He turned around and asked. ¡°Oh, so?¡± Wang Han patted his shoulder and said earnestly, ¡°You already have a senior sister. Don¡¯t be depressed just because you¡¯re despised by Sister Qian¡¯er. You can¡¯t be too greedy.¡± ¡°Who told you I was depressed because of this?¡± Jiang Hong rolled his eyes speechlessly. Wang Han sighed and waved his hand. ¡°Forget it. You¡¯re just short of writing the word ¡®depressed¡¯ on your face. You still dare deny it?¡± Jiang Hong did not deny that he was depressed, but he was not upset because of such an insignificant matter. His heart ached because of attribute points. They had already walked more than half of the way. Aside from the wolf demon just now, they had only encountered a few Qi Refining Realm monsters. Almost all of them had been killed by Linley with a single sword strike. Jiang Hong had no chance to fight at all. Without a chance to do anything, there were no attribute points. Moreover, Linley killed them so quickly. Even if he wanted to go up and kill them together, he did not have the chance. ¡°I can¡¯t let this situation continue¡­¡± Otherwise, this rare trial would be wasted. Just as Jiang Hong was about to do something¡­ ¡°Hey, why is it foggy?¡± Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Thick white mist rose. Soon, it enveloped the entire Cloud Forest. Linley¡¯s group, who had been circulating their Qi to recuperate, immediately stood up upon hearing this, vigilantly observing their surroundings. ¡°Strange, how can there be fog in Cloud Forest? Why haven¡¯t I heard of it before?¡± Wang Han muttered in confusion. As they watched the fog surrounding them grow denser and denser, and soon, they couldn¡¯t see their own feet. Linley could keenly sense that something was off. ¡°Everyone, be careful. There might be something wrong with the fog.¡± Howl¡ª As soon as he finished speaking, something unexpected happened. The ear-piercing roars of wild beasts came from the depths of the Cloud Forest and echoed in every corner. Because of this sudden howl, the only girl in the team, Lin Qian¡¯er, was shocked and fell heavily on her butt. ¡°Junior Sister Qian¡¯er!¡± ¡°Leave it to me!¡± Wang Han, Li Dong, and Liu Er immediately reached out to the girl who had fallen to the ground in unison. Then, they were all stunned at the same time. All of them raised their heads and glared at each other. Well, everyone was thinking the same thing. Choosing one out of three of the three of them was a very difficult, but Qian¡¯er would definitely choose me. The three of them instantly revealed such confident expressions. Unfortunately, the multiple-choice question ended before it even started. Bang! Bang! One after another, the heavy footsteps began to approach them and became clearer and clearer. Everyone¡¯s faces gradually turned pale as the footsteps approached. At this moment, a mighty and huge figure suddenly blew away the white fog and appeared in front of everyone. Its body was burly, like a huge mountain. Its fur was greenish-black and had a metallic luster. It had huge arms and relatively petite legs. The entire monster¡¯s body was in the shape of an inverted triangle. Two sharp fangs grew out of its mouth and reached the sky. Its face was ugly and ferocious. It even looked as if its eyes had been cut open. With a breath, the ground shook. Everyone looked at it from afar. The sinister aura suppressed everyone until they could not breathe. ¡°Titan Stone Ape?! Is there such a demon beast in Cloud Forest?¡± Wang Han muttered in confusion. Hundred Herb Peak had never seen a demon beast of this level since ancient times. How could it appear here? ¡°Howl!¡± Spit flew everywhere. The Titan Stone Ape¡¯s ear-piercing roar sounded again. It raised a fist that was bigger than a person and swung it at everyone at a very fast speed. Linley¡¯s reaction was quick. He immediately drew the greatsword from behind him and clashed against the Titan Stone¡¯s fist. The violent collision between the two created a huge storm, and the fluctuations produced even cracked the ground under their feet. In an instant, sand and rocks blew around wantonly. ¡°Ha!¡± The two of them collided. Linley¡¯s entire body was tense, and the veins on the back of his hand and on his forehead were bulging. He roared loudly. It was as if the louder the roar, the more it filled him with inexhaustible strength. The Titan Stone Ape was indeed being pushed back. ¡°Brother is so awesome! Brother, you can do it! Beat this bastard¡¯s butt!¡± Lin Qian¡¯er immediately stood up and pushed Wang Han and the others away. She did not even bother to pat the dust off her butt as she cheered loudly. She was indeed a little girl who held grudges. Seeing this, Li Dong and Liu Er immediately followed suit and cheered along with her. Previously, they did not manage to attract the girl¡¯s attention, so the two of them decided to use this method to show their existence. ¡°I think we should escape now. It¡¯s better to stay away.¡± Wang Han¡¯s weak voice sounded. He originally wanted to say escape, but after being glared at by the girl, he could only swallow his saliva and change his words. ¡°What¡¯s there to hide? With my brother around, what¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± Lin Qian¡¯er raised her tender little face with an arrogant expression. Her tone was smug. ¡°It¡¯s just a gorilla with a brain that hasn¡¯t fully developed. My brother can blast this demon beast into pieces with his Thunderbolt Technique.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. With Senior Brother Lin around, there¡¯s no need to worry at all.¡± Li Dong and Liu Er followed suit, constantly praising Linley¡¯s might and praising Lin Qian¡¯er for having such a powerful older brother. It was truly her good fortune. Hearing this, Lin Qian¡¯er raised her head even higher. Looking at his junior brothers and sisters who did not know anything and were only at the Qi Refinement Realm, Wang Han explained with a solemn expression, ¡°That demon beast is called the Titan Stone Ape. Although it¡¯s indeed simple-minded and not very smart, demon beast like them have always had tough fur and domineering strength. Titan Stone Apes can even block attacks from Golden Core Realm cultivators.¡± What, Golden Core Realm?! Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three people who were originally confident changed and their faces turned pale. After a long time, Lin Qian¡¯er recovered from her daze and laughed dryly. ¡°So what? Although you said it is very strong, don¡¯t you see that my brother has already forced that brainless monkey back just now? There¡¯s no need to worry at all.¡± Ah, right, right, right. My good sister is right¡­ The other two were about to agree. ¡°That¡¯s a Titan Stone Ape at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, your brother is already at a disadvantage.¡± Jiang Hong, who had been silent for a long time, said something that made one¡¯s blood pressure soar. Lin Qian¡¯er was already dissatisfied with the fact that her long-awaited senior sister had been tricked into leaving her side. She placed her hands on her small waist and was about to retort back at Jiang Hong. Bang! The heavy pressure intensified in an instant, and an instinctive fear arose within them. Lin Qian¡¯er and the others subconsciously turned around and their delicate faces froze. The fur on the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s body became increasingly sharp, pitch-black and hard. No matter how many times Linley chopped at it, not a single strand of fur fell off. Instead, under the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s fierce punches, Linley was constantly forced backwards. In the end, with a cracking sound, the greatsword in Linley¡¯s hand was smashed into two by the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s fist. Linley¡¯s body lost its balance, and he fell to one knee, powerless. The Titan Stone Ape didn¡¯t give Linley any chance to catch his breath. Taking advantage of this opportunity, it raised its human-sized fist and smashed it towards Linley¡¯s head. ¡°Brother!!!¡± Lin Qian¡¯er screamed and closed her eyes in fear. Li Dong and Liu Er also fell to the ground. Wang Han reacted rather quickly. He rushed over, trying to pull Linley back. But his speed was simply not enough. Linley¡¯s head was about to explode. ¡°Sigh, why didn¡¯t you listen to my words. if you did, you would not have been at such a disadvantage. I told you so.¡± Wang Han: ??? A cool voice sounded in Wang Han¡¯s ears. Then, he felt a gust of wind brush past his cheek. ¡°Catch me!¡± Then, a scream came from above. A huge creature descended from the sky and smashed towards them. ¡°It¡¯s my brother.¡± Lin Qian¡¯er cried out in surprise. Staring at the gradually growing figure, Wang Han subconsciously opened his arms. Just like that, Linley landed smoothly into Wang Han¡¯s embrace. In a princess carry. Wang Han: ¡­ Linley: ¡°¡­¡± The two of them stared at each other in silence. Then. Linley, he, blushed. Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Holy shit!¡± Wang Han screamed and let go. Bang! Linley fell to the ground with a loud thud. ¡°Wang Han your grandpa, do you want to die?!¡± Linley was in so much pain that he cursed. He was already weak, and now that he had dropped on his back, Linley felt as though his tailbone was about to break. Wang Han rubbed his arms and shouted in horror. ¡°It¡¯s all your fault. Why are you blushing?¡± ¡°I was scared.¡± Linley, supported by Lin Qian¡¯er, stood up. He said angrily, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you be the same if you were suddenly thrown from the ground into the air and then back down again.¡± ¡°Well, that does make sense.¡± Wang Han nodded and carefully imagined that scene. His face quickly darkened. The experience would indeed make people feel uncomfortable. Except. ¡°Who threw you up there?¡± ¡°Yeah, who?¡± ¡°¡­.¡±. ¡°Jiang Hong?!¡± Still in shock, they looked over anxiously. That was a Titan Stone Ape that even Linley, the person who had the highest cultivation realm in the team, was unable to contend against. Jiang Hong was only at the early Foundation Establishment Realm. If he charged over recklessly, wouldn¡¯t he be smashed into pieces by the stone ape¡¯s palm? Everyone¡¯s faces were filled with fear as the worst outcome appeared in their minds. However, when the scene in front of them came into view. Linley¡¯s eyes were wide open as he stared straight ahead, showing no movement. Wang Han was dumbfounded, looking like he was doubting life. Lin Qian¡¯er¡¯s pink lips were wide open in shock. The swirling white fog was blown away, and the stone ape¡¯s feet was pushed back. Slowly, it continued to retreat and grow taller. The Titan Stone Ape¡¯s scarlet eyes were filled with greenish-purple blood vessels. Its pupils flickered with ferocity as it looked at Jiang Hong, who had caught its fist with just one hand. Where did this little guy come from? Why was he able to receive such its heavy fist? This was against common sense! The ape could not understand. ¡°Ao!!!¡± As if protesting this fact, the Titan Stone Ape retracted its arm and hammered its chest hard. As the number of times it hammered its chest increased, it let out a roar that was louder than any before. In the next second, the stone ape straightened its legs, channeled all its strength, and swung its fist down heavily. Seeing this, Jiang Hong dodged to the side and easily dodged the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s attack. Although the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s destructive power and defense were very strong, its speed was not fast. Even if Jiang Hong only had the agility of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, he could easily dodge the incoming attacks. If he also had the physique of a Golden Core cultivator, then¡­ In retaliation, Jiang Hong clenched his fist and punched the stone ape¡¯s chest. Boom¡ª The gale caused by Jiang Hong¡¯s punch was fierce, domineering, and ferocious, like a hidden dragon emerging from the abyss. ¡°Howl!¡± With a miserable cry, the stone ape immediately retreated a few steps with a painful and ferocious expression. A large piece of fur in front of the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s chest, along with its flesh and skin, fell off. ¡°Tsk, your skin is really thick.¡± Jiang Hong clicked his tongue and waved his hand. Fortunately, before the trial, with the help of his Senior Sister, he had raised his physique to the level of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. Otherwise, he would have died here. Thinking of this, he pursed his lips and smiled. He crounched down with his knees and used inertia to increase his speed. He observed the trajectory of the stone ape¡¯s fists. As he bent down to dodge, he clenched his fists and straightened his muscles. He punched the stone ape¡¯s bare chest multiple times. Bang! ¡°Ao!!!¡± Each of Jiang Hong¡¯s punch was backed with the full power of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. With every punch, the stone ape¡¯s black \fur would fall off. It kept retreating, and its chest was gradually smashed into a bloody mess. The stone ape¡¯s wails also became more and more miserable. Watching this scene, which was almost like a brutal slaughter, shocked Linley and the others, and they couldn¡¯t help but suck in a breath of cold air. To be able to save Linley in the nick of time was shocking enough, but Jiang Hong was actually able to knock back the stone ape, and even effortlessly suppress it back. Wasn¡¯t he only in the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm? Could he be a body cultivator? That¡¯s not right. Their Black Heaven Sect doesn¡¯t seem to have such an awesome body cultivation technique¡­ So what was going on with him? No one could figure it out. ¡°Could this be the reason why Senior Sister Gu claimed that he is the number one talent in the Black Heaven Sect?¡± Wang Han¡¯s soft mumbling entered everyone¡¯s ears. Although his voice was soft, it was like a thunderclap that struck everyone¡¯s hearts. Number one talent. It seemed like a casual remark, but in reality, it was the truth. ¡°Could it be that Senior Sister Gu discovered this and took special care of him?¡± ¡°To be able to discover a talent that even the sect master doesn¡¯t know about, Senior Sister Gu¡¯s eyes are too sharp.¡± ¡°I understand now. It turns out that the ignorant ones have always been us.¡± ¡°No wonder Senior Sister didn¡¯t explain. She must think that we¡¯re all stupid and can¡¯t be bothered to explain to us. What should we do? Senior Sister must look down on us.¡± Everyone looked excited, complicated, and uncomfortable. This was especially true for Linley. When the trials had just begun, he had thought that Jiang Hong was being arrogant and complacent. He had thought that because Senior Sister Gu had took care of him, he had taken pride in himself and looked down on the trials. Now, it seemed that he was the ignorant one. ¡°Look, the victor is about to be decided.¡± Lin Qian¡¯er¡¯s excited voice sounded. Everyone¡¯s thoughts were interrupted as they looked over excitedly. At the same time, Jiang Hong also punched out with all his might. Under the powerful force, the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s chest was pierced through. Accompanied by an unwilling scream, * The Titan Stone Ape¡¯s pupils constricted as it fell to the ground heavily. With its eyes wide open, it lost its breath. Titan Stone Ape ¨C Dead. ¡­ [You defeated the Titan Stone Ape.] [Constitution+0.01] [Agility +0.01] [Linley and the others behind him shouted ¡®666¡¯.] [Comprehension+0.01] ¡°Hiss, my hands are numb. This demon beast¡¯s skin is really tough. It is really not worth it.¡± The moment the Titan Stone Ape fell to the ground, he successfully gained more attribute points. Just as he had expected, without the support of his senior sister, he was miserable. The effort he put in was not proportional to the income he gained. ¡°Looks like I have to prostitute more in the future.¡± Even if his senior sister might be a stalker, he had to do it for the attribute points and for his future. After silently making the decision, Jiang Hong dragged the Titan Stone Ape¡¯s corpse back to everyone. ¡°I-Is it dead?¡± Linley gulped, then asked. ¡°It should be dead.¡± Jiang Hong threw the stone ape down and thought for a moment before adding, ¡°If it doesn¡¯t resurrect suddenly.¡± Wang Han immediately said, ¡°That definitely won¡¯t happen. As for you, are you really only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Hong laughed, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell?¡± ¡®It¡¯s precisely because I can¡¯t tell that I¡¯m asking you. Do you have any self-awareness.¡¯ At this moment, everyone cursed in unison. How could Jiang Hong not know what they meant? He would definitely not tell anyone about the attribute points. The way smart people lied was to always say half-truths. ¡°Maybe it has something to do with my daily training. Look, I¡¯ve been hoeing every day, so I¡¯m strong.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Hongxiu showed off his muscular arm. The few of them, who were already too shocked by the scene in front of them, had even more doubts about life. Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡®You talk as if we don¡¯t train as well.¡¯ Everyone complained in their hearts. However, everyone had more or less guessed that this should be related to Jiang Hong¡¯s cultivation technique. Or perhaps Senior Sister Gu had specially taught him something in the past two days. One had to know that he was the number one sect talent that Eldest Senior Sister had personally chosen. Now, it seemed that there was definitely something unusual about him. They had made a great mistake underestimating him. In short, Jiang Hong was a very impressive person. Linley walked forward, cupped his hands towards Jiang Hong, and said, ¡°Earlier, I was blind. I didn¡¯t expect Brother Jiang to have such divine power. As expected of the man who is favored by Eldest Senior Sister. I was foolish.¡± Jiang Hong smiled, ¡°Senior Apprentice Brother Lin, don¡¯t say that. Senior Apprentice Brother Lin, you¡¯re doing this for the sake of the entire team. Besides, we¡¯re in the same team. It¡¯s only right for us to help each other.¡± Listening to Jiang Hong¡¯s sincere words, Linley, who was almost 1.9 meters tall, was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He was on the verge of tears. He heavily patted Jiang Hong on the shoulder and said in a deep voice. ¡°Don¡¯t say anything else. Brother Jiang, you¡¯re my brother. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to look for me. I¡¯ll definitely do my best to help you.¡± When Lin Qian¡¯er saw this, tears also welled up in her eyes and she felt ashamed. He should have known that Senior Sister Gu was not the kind of woman who would be easily deceived by appearance. From the beginning to the end, she had only been childish. She actually felt angry and deliberately treated Senior Brother Jiang coldly. She was really wrong. As for Jiang Hong? Not only did he not care about all of her attitude, he even ignored past grievances and saved all of them. Such a selfless and noble man. Other than Eldest Senior Sister Gu Yiping, who else could be worthy of him! The two of them were clearly a perfect couple. They were a perfect match. What right did she have to question them? Thinking of this, Lin Qian¡¯er clenched her fists tightly at her waist and made a decision that went against her previous beliefs. She wanted to be Cupid for them! She wanted to support the two of them. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, thank you for saving us. Please accept this small pill.¡± Lin Qian¡¯er jogged over to Jiang Hong and took out a small medicine bottle. ¡°This¡­ How can I be so shameless?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯s tone was tactful. He rolled his eyes and glanced at the pill bottle. Ha, an entire bottle of Energy Replenishing Pills. He did not expect her to be a rich woman. Speaking of which, this brother and sister were indeed born into a prestigious family. When Lin Qian¡¯er heard this, she nodded in understanding. Senior Brother Jiang had been recognized by her senior sister as the most talented man in the Black Heaven Sect. How could he be interested in such a small thing? She was still too shallow. The little girl was about to take back the pill. ¡°But if I refuse, I¡¯ll be looking down on Junior Sister Lin. Since Junior Sister is so stubborn, I can only reluctantly accept it.¡± Jiang Hong kept the pills and quickly put it in his pocket. In his innermost pocket. Lin Qian¡¯er: ¡­ ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Junior-apprentice Sister Lin? Do you have any more questions?¡± The little girl wanted to say something but didn¡¯t know what to say. However, Jiang Hong¡¯s expression was as usual, as if nothing had happened. ¡°No, nothing.¡± After forcing a polite smile, she bit her pink lips hard with her pearly white teeth. Her pretty face was dyed red as she stared at him very seriously. This tone, could it be¡­ Wang Han and the others, who were watching, immediately felt that something was wrong. They did not hide their envious and jealous gazes. However, just as she was about to speak¡­ ¡°What¡¯s so sweet?¡± It was unknown if it was intentional or not, but Wang Han suddenly interrupted. Lin Qian¡¯er glared at him in dissatisfaction. She wanted to scold him, but she wrinkled her nose. ¡°Hey, there¡¯s indeed a sweet smell. Moreover, this smell is a little¡­ Boss¡­¡± All of a sudden, Lin Qian¡¯er¡¯s limbs felt weak and she staggered. She lost her balance and fell weakly. The sharp-eyed Jiang Hong hurriedly bent down to support the woman¡¯s soft body and was about to say something. Plop¡ª Plop¡ª It was as if a chain reaction had occurred, and they had been infected. Linley, Wang Han, and the others all knelt down on one knee. The two Qi Refining cultivators directly fell to the ground, their limbs numb, unable to move. What happened?! ¡°T-This is¡­ there¡¯s a paralyzing drug in the air that is effective aginst Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.¡± The experienced Linley was the first to react. ¡°F*ck, who is it? Who drugged him at this time? I¡¯ll f*ck him¡­¡± Wang Han cursed. ¡°He¡¯s cautious and has a backup plan when he does things. The steady Eldest Senior Brother¡­ Heh, looks like the things taught by the previous boss are still useful.¡± The footsteps were heavy, and a magnetic voice came faintly from the depths of the forest. Everyone looked over with difficulty. After seeing the identity of the person who came, they could not help but widen their eyes. ¡°You are Liu Yuan?!¡± Linley panted heavily, his forehead covered with beads of sweat. He stared suspiciously at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of them. The reason why he was suspicious was because the aura that the other party revealed at this moment was clearly that of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. Moreover, his body was surrounded by some dark purple aura, giving off an uncomfortable and sinister feeling. It felt like¡­ a Devil Cultivator. ¡°Senior-apprentice Brother Lin, your words really hurt me. We¡¯re from the same sect, yet you don¡¯t even recognize me.¡± Liu Yuan snickered, revealing a face full of regret and pity. ¡°¡­What do you mean?¡± Linley asked with difficulty. Given the current situation, anyone could tell that it was Liu Yuan¡¯s doing. Liu Yuan shrugged and sneered. ¡°To kill you, of course. Can¡¯t you tell when it¡¯s so obvious?¡± Hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed and their faces turned pale. The sudden change was completely out of their expectations. Especially now that they had just survived a near-death experience, it was not an exaggeration to say that they had fallen from heaven to hell. Fortunately, Wang Han¡¯s reaction was not bad. After the previous incident, he had been holding the disk in his hand. Seeing the situation turned for the worse, he immediately activated the disk and asked the elders in the sect for help. ¡°Why isn¡¯t there any reaction?¡± However, no matter how hard he tried, Profound Disk did not react at all. It wasn¡¯t just him, even the other Profound Disks were the same. ¡°You don¡¯t need to try any longer. I switched the disk from the beginning. Otherwise, why would I only show up now? Everything is going according to my plan, hahaha.¡± Liu Yuan placed his hands behind his back and laughed wildly as if victory was in his grasp. ¡°You¡¯re a bitch!¡± Linley let out a furious roar, preparing to charge forward with his saber. However, his body was numb. He staggered and fell to the ground. ¡°Senior Brother Lin, don¡¯t be anxious. I¡¯ll deal with you after I deal with the guy who dared to taint Senior Sister Gu.¡± Liu Yuan licked his lips greedily and turned to look in Jiang Hong¡¯s direction. He could not wait to hear Jiang Hong¡¯s screams. ¡°Bastard, poof!¡± Before he could finish speaking. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Liu Yuan¡¯s feet left the ground, and his body flew up uncontrollably, falling elegantly from top to bottom. That graceful parabola in the air was his lost youth. Chapter 16 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What¡¯s going on? What just happened? Everyone was already in despair, thinking that they were going to die here. Unexpectedly, Liu Yuan suddenly flew into the air and fell to the ground. The left side of his face was still branded with an indelible red palm mark. He had been slapped? ¡®Who hit him?¡¯ Could it be a rescue?! Just as everyone was puzzled, Linley felt a weight on his waist. Lowering his head to look, his eyes widened. ¡°You, how did you¡­¡± ¡°Senior-apprentice Brother Lin, I¡¯ll leave the detoxification to you. Leave this guy to me.¡± His voice was mellow and steady, making people feel at ease. Jiang Hong took out two bottles of antidotes from Linley¡¯s waist pouch, handed one to Linley, and placed the other into his own waist pouch. In the innermost pocket again. ¡°Ah, okay.¡± Linley subconsciously nodded. Immediately after, Jiang Hong¡¯s left hand twisted his right hand, and the crisp sound of bones cracking could be heard. It was like a powerful calming pill, instantly making one¡¯s mind tremble. ¡°You, what did you do¡­ Why can you still move?¡± Liu Yuan covered his swollen face and quickly got up. He looked at Jiang Hong in shock. Liu Yuan was not surprised by Jiang Hong¡¯s strength. Rather, it was precisely because he had seen Jiang Hong¡¯s strength that could pierce through the Titan Stone Ape that he had adopted a cautious plan to poison them first. At the same time, in order to avoid being affected, he specially adjusted the dosage of the poison to only affect those below the Golden Core Realm. You can¡¯t even move. So what if you¡¯re strong? You¡¯ll only be tortured to death. It should have been like this¡­ But what about Jiang Hong? He was lively, rosy, and unaffected. He didn¡¯t look poisoned at all. Even the simple-minded, muscular Linley had been paralyzed, yet he acted as if nothing had happened. Was this reasonable? Clearly, this was very unreasonable. Jiang Hong shrugged his shoulders and smiled, pretending to be deep in thought. ¡°Is there a possibility that it¡¯s because I¡¯m very handsome that the poison can¡¯t bear to mess with my body?¡± Liu Yuan: ??? What the f*ck are you talking about?! Liu Yuan¡¯s face turned purple. He felt that the other party was humiliating him. His eyes were filled with killing intent as he slowly took a deep breath to calm his emotions. Then, he said coldly, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re up to, you¡¯re just a small Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. You¡¯re not worth a single cent in front of me, a Golden Core Realm cultivator. F*ck!¡± Before Liu Yuan could finish speaking, a powerful fist swiftly attacked the right side of his face. As an orthodox cultivator, you actually launched a sneak attack? Can¡¯t you be more virtuous?! Liu Yuan cursed in his heart and quickly dodged. The powerful fist brushed past his cheek and at the same time, it struck the tree behind him. Bang! Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the tree had collapsed and was broken in half, revealing uneven growth rings and green smoke. Liu Yuan couldn¡¯t help but swallow his saliva. Fortunately, he reacted quickly. Otherwise, his life would have ended just like that. What was going on with this guy? Was he really only in the Foundation Establishment Realm? Liu Yuan had doubts about this and wanted to investigate. However, Jiang Hong¡¯s fist that did not stop came again. He continuously swung his powerful fists, creating sharp bursts of wind. Liu Yuan was so stunned that he could not even say a complete sentence. There were even a few times when he accidentally bit his tongue. In the end, the thousands of words he wanted to say could only barely be turned into one sentence. ¡°Jiang Hong, you bastard! You¡¯re definitely hiding your cultivation.¡± This was the only truth. Otherwise, there was no way to explain the current situation. ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much. I¡¯m truly a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.¡± However, his physique was only at the Golden Core Realm. After Jiang Hong finished his sentence, he punched the ground. The ground exploded and spiderweb-like cracks appeared. Liu Yuan staggered and did not have time to dodge. The aftershock forced him back a few meters and he landed heavily on a big tree. He spat out a large mouthful of blood, which dyed the yellow earth red. He almost couldn¡¯t catch his breath. Liu Yuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand. He was numb. This was only the aftermath of the punch. If he was hit head-on¡­ Liu Yuan swallowed his saliva. He did not even dare to think about the consequences. ¡°No, this, this guy is too strange¡­ I can¡¯t kill him at all.¡± It was not easy for him to officially enter the Sky Demon League and even obtain a jade mirror. To be killed on his first day. He definitely did not want this to happen. His bright future had just begun. Since that was the case, there was only one thing he had to do. Swish! Swish! Swish! ¡°He ran away?!¡± Linley and the others, who were almost done with the detoxification, were all stunned upon seeing this result. Looking at the other party¡¯s serious expression as he stared at his hands, they thought that he was holding back and was about to use his ultimate move. But that was it? The corners of Jiang Hong¡¯s mouth twitched. He had not fought enough. ¡°Brother Jiang, don¡¯t chase after him. We don¡¯t know what tricks that traitor is up to.¡± Linley warned. Jiang Hong agreed. It was a huge taboo to pursue enemies on the battlefield. He thought so. However¡­ [You beat up Liu Yuan, who was holding a jade mirror.] [Spiritual Power+0.2] [Liu Yuan, who holds the jade mirror, begins to doubt his life.] [Spiritual Power+0.3] +Spiritual power?! And so many points. After his senior sister, Gu Yiping, this was the second person who had triggered this much attribute points since Jiang Hong started cultivating. Moreover, it had always been very difficult to increase his spirit energy. Could it be that there was something special about Liu Yuan? Jiang Hong lowered his head and looked at his fist that was the size of a hot casserole. Gradually, the corners of his mouth curled up, and a kind smile quietly appeared. ¡°Brother Jiang?¡± Seeing Jiang Hong¡¯s joyous smile, Linley couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. Jiang Hong immediately retracted his smile, turned around, and said with a sincere and resolute tone. ¡°I suspect that man might have taken away information that is harmful to the sect. I¡¯ll chase after him and take a look. Senior Brother Lin, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to pass on the message to Senior Sister.¡± ¡°No, Brother Jiang, wait first.¡± Before Linley could finish speaking, Jiang Hong had already chased after Liu Yuan. His face was filled with excitement and joy, as if he had encountered an interesting and fun toy. Was this Junior Brother Jiang a battle maniac? ¡°Senior-apprentice Brother Lin, everyone has already taken the antidote. Although it¡¯s nothing serious, I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t continue with the trial.¡± Wang Han, who had finished distributing the antidote pills, dragged his exhausted body over. Linley came back to his senses and said: ¡°Wang Han, bring Qian¡¯er and the others back first. Tell Elder Bai Mei and the others what happened here. I¡¯ll help Brother Jiang.¡± Linley¡¯s cultivation base was the highest amongst them, and his recovery rate wasn¡¯t too bad. Although Jiang Hong had displayed extraordinary battle prowess just now, his opponent was still a Golden Core Realm cultivator who was one realm higher than him. Having one more person was always a guarantee. But just as Linley was about to make his move¡­ Whoosh¡ª An aura that was more profound than anyone present quickly approached. There were still enemies?! ¡°Everyone, be careful!¡± Boom¡ª As soon as Linley finished speaking, a beautiful white figure suddenly descended from the skies, kicking up a large cloud of dust as she landed in front of Linley and the others. Under their vigilant gazes, the dust dissipated and an anxious woman walked out. ¡°Where¡¯s Jiang Hong?! Where did that bastard go?¡± Chapter 17 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°S-Senior Sister Gu?!¡± The beautiful woman who walked out of the smoke and dust was none other than the pride of the Black Heaven Sect, the role model of all the disciples, Eldest Senior Sister Gu Yiping. The scolding, anxious-looking girl saw that it wasn¡¯t Jiang Hong, but rather Linley and the others. She couldn¡¯t help but be stunned, but then she quickly came to her senses. She immediately retracted her anxiety and asked in a low voice: ¡°What happened? Where did Jiang Hong go?¡± Linley immediately told him everything that had happened. ¡°You said that guy went after that traitor Liu Yuan?!¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes widened. The word ¡®impossible¡¯ was written all over her face. The straightforward Linley didn¡¯t feel anything was wrong. With a sigh, he continued. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Brother Jiang. If he hadn¡¯t stopped Liu Yuan in time and given us a chance to take the antidote, I¡¯m afraid we would have all died here.¡± ¡°He told you to take the Poison Understanding Pill¡­¡± Gu Yiping repeated. Linley obediently picked up the pill bottle in his hand. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Before Linley could finish speaking, the pill bottle in his hand was heavily smashed to the ground by Gu Yiping. ¡°Senior Sister Gu?¡± Linley had a blank look on his face. Before he could ask why she had thrown his pills away¡­ Gu Yiping shouted at the top of her lungs, ¡°No one is allowed to eat this pill. Everyone stay here and wait for the elders to come. No one is allowed to go anywhere!¡± ¡°But brother Jiang has already chased after him.¡± Linley clenched his fists, his voice resolute. ¡°One more person means one more power. Senior Sister, I¡¯ll go with you to help Junior Brother Jiang. The three of us together will definitely be able to deal with that traitor Liu Yuan.¡± ¡°I said no!¡± Gu Yiping glared at him and her pupils constricted. The last three words were especially clear and loud. Then, just like Jiang Hong, she ran forward without looking back. Everyone was left dumbfounded. ¡°What exactly does this mean¡­¡± Linley mumbled in puzzlement. The consecutive unexpected developments had already caused his mind to be on the verge of overloading. ¡°Of course it¡¯s Senior Sister Gu who¡¯s worried about Old Jiang. What else could it be?¡± Wang Han walked forward, standing to Linley¡¯s right. He stared at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, sighing. ¡°In the entire Black Heaven Sect, in the field of picking up girls, only Brother Jiang is someone I respect. After all, he is someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me.¡± Hearing this, Linley nodded, then shook his head. ¡°Of course I know that Senior Sister is worried about Brother Jiang. I¡¯m also worried about him, but what does that have to do with not letting me follow them? Although I really am not as strong as them, I am still at the peak of Foundation Establishment Realm.¡± One more person meant one more power. The honest Linley¡¯s way of thinking was as simple and straightforward as this. ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t even know this. You¡¯re so stupid.¡± Lin Qian¡¯er walked over gracefully. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at her big brother, who was a stupid big guy. She was filled with regret and pity. ¡°Senior Sister Gu obviously wants to show off her skills in front of Senior Brother Jiang. Women like to show their best side in front of the person they like the most.¡± And the best side of her senior sister was obviously her own strength. It made sense that Gu Yiping did not want anyone else to interfere. Linley scratched the back of his head, not fully understanding. Seeing the dazed look on his face, Lin Qian¡¯er knew that her explanation had been in vain. She silently covered her face and said, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m not criticizing you, but when can I have a sister-in-law like this?¡± ¡°Wait, this has nothing to do with when you will have a sister-in-law.¡± Linley was even more confused by these two¡¯s words. Seeing how unteachable he was, the two of them were too lazy to explain. Coincidentally, the elders had just arrived. Linley¡¯s group had no choice but to quickly report what had happened here to Elder Bai Mei and the others. Although, compared to understanding what his little sister and the others were saying, Linley wanted to know something else. ¡°Why did Senior Sister Gu break my pill bottle? That bottle was very expensive¡­¡± Staring at the shattered pill bottle on the ground, Linley¡¯s emotions were incomparably complicated. ¡­ On the other side. The deeper she went, the more the snow melted. Gu Yiping ran quickly through the chaotic forest. Her face was stiff and her gaze was heavy. She bit her lips so hard that the color drained from her face. Jiang Hong defeated the Titan Stone Ape? And even saved and chased away the traitor Liu Yuan? Putting aside whether he could defeat demon beasts and Golden Core Realm cultivators with his current strength, it was obvious that he had ulterior motives! According to his understanding of him, tracking the traitor was just a cover. His true goal was definitely to secretly contact the devils. ¡°¡­Why is this guy acting so differently in this life?¡± Gu Yiping bit her thumb. She really could not figure it out. Everything was fine a few hours ago. Which step had gone wrong? Did she accidentally fall asleep in front of him previously and expose something? Or could it be¡­ ¡°¡­Is he really like me?¡± This thought occupied Gu Yiping¡¯s mind again. After all, at this stage, Jiang Hong¡¯s actions were too different from what she knew. If everything was different, it could be explained by the fact that this life was different from her previous life. However, only Jiang Hong¡¯s actions and personality were different from her previous life. ¡°No matter what, I have to hurry¡­¡± Thinking of this, Gu Yiping muttered to herself and sped up. The only thing she could do now was to find those devils that were connected to him before Jiang Hong did. Other than letting the matter of Jiang Hong siding with the demons be exposed, her true goal was to obtain an item from the demons. Only then could she continue with her plan. ¡°I hope I don¡¯t make any more mistakes.¡± Just as Gu Yiping was secretly praying, two figures appeared not far ahead. Seeing them, her eyes lit up with excitement. One was Liu Yuan, and the other was¡­ ¡°Found it, the demon with the jade mirror!¡± ¡­ ¡°You incompetent piece of trash!¡± The black-robed man shouted angrily and sent Liu Yuan flying into a huge tree with a palm. Withered leaves and snow fell from the sky, covering half of Liu Yuan¡¯s body. The black-robed man¡¯s voice was low and his eyes were cold. He was incomparably manly. A sinister purple aura lingered around his body, and his rich killing intent was unconcealed. Liu Yuan was so frightened that his face turned pale. He did not even care to pat the snow on his body away. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly to beg for mercy. ¡°Master, please spare my life. You really can¡¯t blame me for this. I didn¡¯t know that Jiang Hong had hidden his cultivation. His strength was so strong that even my Golden Core Realm body couldn¡¯t resist it. If I really continued to fight him, I would have definitely been killed.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Liu Yuan immediately shut his mouth and did not dare to say another word. The black-robed man gritted his teeth in disappointment. All he knew now was that the Sky Demon League¡¯s plan all along would be ruined here. Liu Yuan, this spy, had been nurtured for nothing. Moreover, after this incident, the Black Heaven Sect would definitely take more precautions. It would be difficult to develop spies in the future. ¡°Trash, just hope that Number One won¡¯t be angry with you.¡± The black-robed man waved his sleeve angrily. He turned around and faced the direction where Liu Yuan had escaped from. Since his plan had failed, there was only one thing he had to do¡ªkill Jiang Hong. This cultivator who could kill enemies above his realm could not be left alive. Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In this world of cultivation, killing enemies above their level was nothing new. Not all prodigies were able to kill enemies above their realm, but those who could kill enemies above their realm would definitely be quite troublesome if they grew up. Although he did not know when the Black Heaven Sect had secretly nurtured such a genius, But if such a person lived, there would definitely be endless trouble in the future. The sooner he got rid of him, the sooner he would feel at ease. ¡°You¡¯re useless to the organization, and you still want me to clean up your mess.¡± The black-robed man glared at Liu Yuan, who was lying on the ground. ¡°Throw him into the Demon¡¯s Den. Before Number One decides on your punishment, go inside and reflect on yourself.¡± ¡°Demon¡¯s Den?! I don¡¯t want to go into the Demon¡¯s Den. Master, please give me another chance. I really don¡¯t want to go into the Demon¡¯s Den.¡± Liu Yuan¡¯s face turned pale when he heard he was about to be thrown into the Demon¡¯s Den. The Demon¡¯s Den was where the black-robed man kept demons. There, although the demons inside were not high-level, they were endless. Unless someone came to save him, he wouldn¡¯t be able to come out alive. Liu Yuan rushed forward recklessly, wanting to hug the black-robed man¡¯s thigh and beg for forgiveness. However, the moment he grabbed it, the black-robed man suddenly disappeared from the spot. Liu Yuan missed and fell to the ground. And before he could react. A kick landed on his back. He was sent flying by the black-robed man and rolled on the ground. Immediately after, a few men in black rushed forward and pressed him to the ground. No matter how much Liu Yuan begged, the black-robed man did not even look at him. The black-robed man only had one thing to do now. He had to get rid of Jiang Hong before the elders of the Black Heaven Sect arrived. However, just as the black-robed man took a step forward, sharp gusts of wind attacked him one after another. The black-robed man was stunned and stopped. The next second, his figure disappeared. The sound of the blade cutting through flesh could be heard. When the black-robed man¡¯s figure appeared again. Behind him, his subordinates in black had all died suddenly and collapsed in a pool of blood. Every one of them had a bone-deep sword wound on their necks. They were all killed with a precise strike. There was only one person in the black-robed man¡¯s impression who could achieve such precise sword techniques in the Black Heaven Sect. ¡°The Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll really lives up to its reputation of taking a person¡¯s head within 100 steps. As expected of the youngest inspector general in the history of the Daoist Oversight Temple.¡± The black-robed man sneered and looked up. Gu Yiping stood tall and graceful. She looked righteous, and her long eyelashes fluttered with the wind. Gu Yiping held a sharp sword in her hand and stood there like an unshakable Valkyrie. That fearless gaze was as sharp as the sword in her hand. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see you instead of Jiang Hong.¡± The black-robed man¡¯s gaze was cold as he snorted and glared at his sides from the corner of his eyes. ¡°You can forget about coming out of the Demon¡¯s Den for the rest of your life.¡± The second half of the sentence was directed at Liu Yuan. Because Liu Yuan was pressed to the ground just now, he was lucky enough to dodge Gu Yiping¡¯s sword energy. The black-robed man retracted his gaze and looked at the woman in front of him again. He pursed his lips into a smile and placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist. His expression was arrogant. He look as though he did not take her seriously at all. It was no wonder he was so confident. After all, he did have the strength to back up his arrogance. ¡°Although the plan has been disrupted, it¡¯s still a good gain to get rid of this woman.¡± The black-robed man narrowed his eyes and let out a strange laugh. The demonic qi was like a wave, and a dark purple aura stirred up a sharp wind. Suddenly, his figure dissipated and silently blended into the darkness. He bent his back and placed his hand on the hilt of his sword. He only needed one strike to kill this kind of woman¡­ ¡°Oh, Jiang Hong isn¡¯t here yet? Phew, that¡¯s good.¡± The black-robed man was speechless. However, just as the black-robed man was about to pull out his sword, Gu Yiping¡¯s tense face suddenly relaxed. She patted her heaving chest and heaved a long sigh of relief. The black-robed man who had hidden himself just now could not control himself. He staggered and almost fell to the ground in shock. What the heck? Big sister, this is a life and death battle between the demonic path and the orthodox path. Why are you relaxing on the battlefield like it¡¯s a spring outing? The black-robed man¡¯s eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, and he was speechless. It seemed that this so-called youngest Inspector General in the history of the Dao Alliance only amounted to this. Her reputation was probably gained from empty praises from her peers. He quickly readjusted his state. Just as the black-robed man was about to hide again. ¡°The Chief Judge of the Judgment Temple of the Dao Alliance, Si Tianlu. Chief Judge, am I right?¡± Gu Yiping said calmly. The black-robed man: ?! ¡°You, how did you¡­¡± Si Tianlu¡¯s expression changed drastically under his hood. His scarlet eyes widened in shock, and his pupils constricted. He subconsciously took a step back. ¡°Looks like I was right.¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s tone was calm, as if she was talking about something very ordinary. Just from the other party¡¯s reaction, she had already gotten the answer she wanted. Under the hood, Si Tianlu could not help but break out in cold sweat. He gritted his teeth and frowned. His voice became colder than ever. ¡°How on earth did you find out?¡± The identity of the spies the Sky Demon League had planted into the various large organizations should be a secret among secrets. It was the same even if they were holders of jade mirrors. However, she¡­ Si Tianlu¡¯s expression darkened. Gu Yiping had no intention of answering him. Her expression turned serious as she slowly walked towards him. ¡°Forget it. Since you already know, I can¡¯t let you live.¡± Si Tianlu¡¯s killing intent intensified as he sneered. ¡°I have to praise you here. You actually dare to come here alone after knowing my identity. Unfortunately, you will pay the price for your recklessness and ignorance.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Si Tianlu¡¯s figure completely disappeared. At this moment, there was no sign of his aura in the surrounding area. ¡°You misunderstood something.¡± Gu Yiping stopped in her tracks and pondered for a moment. She closed for a moment before opening her eyes. ¡°I just wanted to confirm if I found the right person. Secondly.¡± Gu Yiping glanced sideways and smiled. ¡°Where do you get the confidence to think i¡¯m being reckless?¡± On the side, Si Tianlu froze on the spot with a stunned expression. At this moment, his chest had been pierced by Gu Yiping¡¯s sword aura. ¡°You, how did you¡­ know that I was¡­¡± Si Tianlu could not believe it. Gu Yiping did not answer any of his questions. In a breath¡¯s time, five flashes of Sword Qi from the Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll penetrated Si Tianlu¡¯s chest. It was clean and neat. In the next second, scarlet blood sprayed out from Si Tianlu¡¯s chest, dyeing the snowy ground crimson. With unwillingness and confusion, Si Tianlu fell into a pool of blood, completely lifeless. Gu Yiping retracted her sword aura and casually glanced at the corpse on the ground. She sneered. ¡®Why did she know?¡¯ Do you really think that she, a time traveler, is just for show? As a reincarnated person, it was common sense to predict your moves. Chapter 19 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In her previous life, when Gu Yiping was framed and wanted by the Dao Alliance, Si Tianlu had been in charge of arresting her. Because of the other party¡¯s strange cultivation technique that came and went without a trace, she had almost died at his hands several times. Gu Yiping had long been familiar with the other party¡¯s methods, not to mention that she had been planning this plan the moment she returned back in time. A reincarnator¡¯s obsession was deeper than she had imagined. ¡°Found it. This is it, the jade mirror of the Sky Demon League.¡± Without much effort, Gu Yiping found what she wanted from Si Tianlu¡¯s corpse. Number: 4, The Jade Mirror of the Sky Demon League. The owner of the jade mirror of the Sky Demon League would not be able to know the identity of the holder. In other words, Gu Yiping could use the jade mirror to spy on the Sky Demon League and know their evil plans in advance. With it, she would be able to know Jiang Hong¡¯s future plans. Although she was a time traveler, she was not omniscient. There was always a limit to the future she knew. As long as she had this jade mirror in her hands, her subsequent plans would have another layer of protection. At the thought of this, Gu Yiping¡¯s gaze landed on the stunned Liu Yuan, who was so frightened that he peed his pants. The next step was to expose Jiang Hong¡¯s collusion with Liu Yuan and the demons. Then, she would deliberately let them go. Next, she would be able to apply for a warrant from the Dao Alliance. This way, the first step of her plan would be officially completed. Gu Yiping stood up, intending to catch this traitor who had betrayed the sect. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a familiar figure rushed over from afar. He ran to Liu Yuan¡¯s side anxiously. It was Jiang Hong. Not good, he wanted to bring Liu Yuan away! Gu Yiping did not hesitate. She turned her Qi into a sword and activated the sword shadow. She was ready to attack. ¡°Traitor, don¡¯t even think about escaping.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t be anxious. Let me do it.¡± Gu Yiping: ??? The moment the Qi sword was about to be released, Jiang Hong picked up the scared Liu Yuan from the ground. However, he did not escape with his men as Gu Yiping had guessed. He threw Liu Yuan into the air. In the next second, countless punches that turned into afterimages punched Liu Yuan. ¡°I¡¯ll beat you up!¡± Every time Liu Yuan was about to fall to the ground, he would be beaten up into the air by Jiang Hong. One punch after another, Liu Yuan¡¯s feet were further and further away from the ground, and he was suspended in midair. Even falling became an extravagant wish. Just as Jiang Hong had expected. As Liu Yuan continued to ascend to the heavens, Attribute points began to flow into his account. [You beat up Liu Yuan, who has a jade mirror.] [Spiritual Power+0.1] [You beat up Liu Yuan, who was holding a jade mirror.] [Spiritual Power+0.1] [Liu Yuan, who holds the jade mirror, begins to doubt his life.] [Spiritual Power+0.2] [Eldest Senior Sister Gu Yiping looked at you dumbfoundedly.] [Constitution+0.2] ¡­ He even got attribute points from his senior sister while he was at it. He listened to the wonderful sound of attribute points being transferred to his account and the increase of his attributes. One word: awesome. Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but smile. He couldn¡¯t hide his joy. Gradually, Jiang Hong was completely immersed in this joy, unable to extricate himself. Until Eldest Senior Sister Gu Yiping¡¯s voice rang out uncontrollably. ¡°You, what are you doing¡­¡± Jiang Hong turned around and saw Gu Yiping¡¯s lifeless expression. As he continued to beat Liu Yuan into the air, he grinned and looked back with a smile. ¡°Not only did he betray the sect, but he also hooked up with the demons. Senior Sister, leave it to me to teach this kind of person a lesson. You can¡¯t dirty your jade-like hands. I hit!¡± A full-power punch aimed at Liu Yuan¡¯s chin. This punch actually broke Liu Yuan¡¯s chin. After floating in the air for an unknown period of time, Liu Yuan finally collapsed to the ground with a swollen face. ¡°Boohoo, you¡­ animal¡­ kill, kill¡­ me¡­¡± The powerless Liu Yuan stuttered. Jiang Hong could roughly understand what he meant. A scholar would rather die than be humiliated. However, Jiang Hong did not intend to stop. It was rare to encounter an experience chamber that could increase his spirit energy attribute. How could he stop so easily? He would suck Liu Yuan dry of his value. No one could stop him from increasing his attribute points today. [You beat Liu Yuan until he was on the verge of death.] [Agility +0.01] Eh? Why did the attribute points suddenly decrease? Jiang Hong¡¯s hand hovered in the air as he frowned. ¡®What¡¯s the situation?¡¯ The Experience Chamber exploded? Jiang Hong didn¡¯t believe this and punched Liu Yuan a few more times. However, no matter how much he beat Liu Yuan up, he did not even trigger any attribute points this time. This, maybe my posture is wrong? Why don¡¯t I change it? ¡°Enough!¡± Behind him, Gu Yiping suddenly shouted. She quickly walked over to Jiang Hong. Jiang Hong was a little shocked by the other party¡¯s aggressive aura. He subconsciously took a few steps back and landed right in front of a tree. Gu Yiping had no intention of letting him go either. She blocked him completely. Jiang Hong was a little stunned when he saw the other party¡¯s sharp and clear eyes staring at him. ¡°Senior sister?¡± Jiang Hong called out tentatively. ¡°What do you want?!¡± Gu Yiping questioned uncontrollably. ¡°¡­Huh?¡± What do I want? Jiang Hong was a little confused by this situation. He was even more confused by the other party¡¯s question. At this moment, Gu Yiping¡¯s shoulders trembled in anger. It took her a while to realized what she was doing¡­ Oh no, how could I not hold it in? Oh no, I have to think of a reason quickly. Gu Yiping¡¯s red lips parted slightly. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Hong suddenly reached out and pressed her shoulders. Gu Yiping was shocked by the other party¡¯s sudden movement. She subconsciously wanted to gather her Qi to condense a sword. Bang! However, at this moment, there was a sudden explosion behind her. A loud bang interrupted her movements, causing a large amount of dust and sand to fly up, making her unable to open her eyes. When the dust settled, Gu Yiping finally saw the source of the explosion. It was Liu Yuan who had shattered his golden core and detonated his spiritual qi. This fellow actually committed suicide¡­ Another development that exceeded Gu Yiping¡¯s expectations. Gu Yiping pursed her pink lips tightly. She felt that her thoughts could no longer keep up with the current situation. ¡°Senior Sister, are you alright?¡± A cordial and concerned inquiry interrupted her thoughts. Gu Yiping was stunned. She looked up and saw his handsome face and calm temperament. She could not help but feel at ease. Her waist was gently supported by that broad hand, and she was protected by his strong body. Because of Jiang Hong¡¯s timely escape, the two of them were not affected by Liu Yuan¡¯s self-destruction. He saved me¡­ Why? Gu Yiping was at a loss. ¡°Senior Sister, are you feeling unwell?¡± Seeing that Gu Yiping did not reply for a long time, Jiang Hong frowned. Gu Yiping, who was already in a daze, did not know how to answer him. Just as the stalemate was about to continue¡­ ¡°Children, hold on. I¡¯m coming!¡± In an instant, a large number of auras quickly approached. Gu Yiping was shocked¡ªHuh?! What was going on? Why were there so many people all of a sudden? Chapter 20 - Gu Yiping Doubts Her Life Chapter 20 Gu Yiping Doubts Her Life The person who came was the Black Heaven Sect¡¯s reinforcements led by Elder Bai Mei. ¡°Children, are you alright?¡± Elder Bai Mei shouted loudly. He brought a large group of reinforcements and stopped in front of the two of them. After a pause, he stroked his beard and smiled. ¡°It seems like we came at the wrong time.¡± Old man, aren¡¯t you talking nonsense¡­ Gu Yiping cursed in her heart, but she quickly reacted. No, his smile was very indecent. Instead of saying that he was concerned about the safety of his disciples, it was more like he was teasing them. Wait, teasing? Speaking of which, their current state seemed to be¡­ ¡°Elder Bai, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I have my reasons.¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s delicate body trembled. She straightened her back and instantly distanced herself from Jiang Hong. Her tone was serious. ¡°Yes, I know.¡± Elder Bai Mei nodded in understanding. ¡°You know?¡± Gu Yiping was surprised. In the current situation, no one could link Jiang Hong to being the traitor of the sect. Jiang Hong had actually escaped suspicion. She had completely failed this time. Gu Yiping only realized this when Elder Bai Mei arrived with reinforcements. Why did he beat up his companions? Why did Liu Yuan choose to self-destruct at this time? All of this was done on purpose to help Jiang Hong clear his name of colluding with the demons. It was precisely because he had sensed the arrival of reinforcements that he wanted to act for Elder Bai Mei and the others to watch. Although she was very unwilling, Gu Yiping had lost this time. She had lost completely¡­ However, Elder Bai Mei said that he knew. Could it be that Elder Bai Mei had also secretly investigated and discovered from other channels that this man was colluding with the demons?! Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes lit up. A glimmer of hope was reignited in the depths of her eyes. ¡°No wonder you said that his talent is number one in the Black Heaven Sect. Seeing him today, we were indeed blind. If you hadn¡¯t discovered it in time, our Black Heaven Sect would have missed a good seedling.¡± ¡°The cultivation of us old things is far from enough.¡± Elder Bai Mei stroked his beard and sighed. Gu Yiping was dumbfounded and her eyebrows twitched. At this moment, she only had one thought. She really wanted to slap herself¡­ I was obviously spouting nonsense and making it up. Why would you believe me? However, this was not the end. This sentence really made Gu Yiping¡¯s blood pressure soar. ¡°Gold will always shine. I¡¯m also very happy to meet someone like Senior Sister Gu.¡± Jiang Hong smiled and walked forward. He cupped his hands towards Gu Yiping and said humbly. ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Gu, for thinking so highly of me. I will definitely work harder in cultivation in the future to eliminate demons and protect the Dao. I promise not to disappoint Senior Sister.¡± ¡°Ha, haha¡­ I¡¯m already very satisfied that you have this intention.¡± Gu Yiping put on a fake smile and forced an awkward but polite smile. ¡°Children, leave this to us. You¡¯ve just experienced a fierce battle. Go back and rest well,¡± Elder Bai Mei said and looked at the two of them with a gratified expression. ¡°¡­Then I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡± Gu Yiping laughed dryly. At this moment, she did not want to do anything, let alone think about anything. She only wanted to be alone. If she continued to stay here, she was really afraid that she would not be able to help but dig a hole and bury her head in it. Gu Yiping performed a hand seal and stepped onto her sword. With a swoosh, she left on her sword without looking back. The only thing that made her proud and gratified was that she had successfully obtained the jade mirror of the Sky Demon League. As for other things¡­ Heh, destroy it. ¡°Elder Bai, how are Senior Brother Lin and the others?¡± Jiang Hong did not leave immediately. Instead, he asked Elder Bai Mei. Elder Bai Mei stroked his beard and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, they¡¯ve already gone back under the protection of others.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Jiang Hong said as his gaze fell on Liu Yuan¡¯s corpse. Jiang Hong walked toward the corpse. Elder Shang was currently examining the corpse. Elder Bai Mei noticed his gaze and thought that Jiang Hong felt bad about attacking his fellow disciples. ¡°How dare he collude with the demons to harm his fellow disciples? This kind of person deserves to die. Child, you don¡¯t have to bear any burden. You didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± You¡¯re thinking too much. I¡¯m just curious as to why this experience chamber suddenly failed halfway through¡­ Jiang Hong smiled faintly. The reason why he didn¡¯t leave immediately was because he wanted to investigate Liu Yuan¡¯s corpse. Perhaps he could understand why he could gain so many attribute points from himm. However, from the looks of it, he could not find anything. Compared to this, he was more concerned about his senior sister¡¯s reaction just now. ¡°Although everyone said that Senior Sister Gu valued my talent and was close to me because she was a promising talent, I still feel that the reason is not just that¡­¡± Jiang Hong muttered softly as he walked through the forest. Of course, he did not deny these words. After all, it was the truth. However, from his intentional shameless probing just now, he felt that his senior sister was suppressing something¡­ ¡°I can¡¯t think of anything now. I¡¯ll find some time to ask her.¡± No matter what, his senior sister treated him very well. If the other party had any troubles, he could try to help solve them. With this in mind, Jiang Hong formed a hand seal and summoned his flying sword, preparing to leave. But just as he was about to jump onto the sword¡­ Creak- ¡°This is¡­¡± He stepped on something and picked it up. It was a small bronze mirror with the word ¡®six¡¯ written on its back. ¡­ Black Heaven Sect. Yunyue Peak. It got its name because the peak was surrounded by white clouds all year round. In addition, the Peak Master of this peak was the Deputy Sect Master of the Black Heaven Sect, the younger brother of the Sect Master, Shen Bai. As a result, Yunyue Peak had the most disciples in the entire Black Heaven Sect. In front of a spacious hall, a group of disciples dressed in white stood in a square formation. Under the guidance of Peak Master Shen Bai, they were diligently cultivating their sword techniques. The Black Heaven Sect was a sect that mainly focused on sword cultivation. They practiced sword techniques every day. Other than a few mountain peaks, practicing sword techniques was a compulsory lesson for every mountain peak. A middle-aged man with a refined temperament sat cross-legged above. He wore a long robe and had cloud-like hair. His eyes were clear, and between his brows, there was maturity and stability. This person was the Peak Master of Yunyue Peak, and he was also the Deputy Sect Master of the Black Heaven Sect-Shen Bai. He picked up his teacup and took a sip of hot tea. He asked in a seemingly casual manner, ¡°Scribe, what time is it?¡± A scholarly disciple replied, ¡°Master, the trial is almost over.¡± After a pause, the disciple added, ¡°Senior Brother Shen should be receiving rewards from the elders now. It will take some time for him to come back.¡± ¡°Kid, no need to praise him. He might not be the first in the trial.¡± Shen Bai smiled so widely that his eyebrows curved into crescents. Satisfied, he took another sip of tea. At this moment, hurried footsteps came from behind him, and the door was pushed open. ¡°How unbecoming.¡± Shen Baimei frowned and said unhappily, ¡°How many times have I taught you? You have to be calm when you do things. Your actions should be unhurried. Don¡¯t be like those from the Misty Peak and be shameless.¡± ¡°But, Master, I¡­¡± The disciple, who was sweating and panting, was about to speak. ¡°Huh?!¡± Shen Bai glared at him. The disciple had no choice but to calm his emotions and show that he was ¡®calm¡¯. Shen Bai nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Tell me, what is it?¡± Then, he took a sip of hot tea. The disciple said calmly, ¡°Senior Brother Shen is dead.¡± Shen Bai: ¡°Pfft!!!¡± Chapter 21 - Jiang Hong Is An Unpolished Jade Chapter 21 Jiang Hong Is An Unpolished Jade He spat out a mouthful of blood along with the tea. Shen Bai almost couldn¡¯t breathe. He did not even bother to wipe his mouth. He rushed forward without caring about anything else and pressed down on the shoulder of the disciple who came to report to him. He pulled him forward with all his might. His eyes were bloodshot, and his tone was hurried. ¡°Who is it! Who is it! Who dares to kill Jian¡¯er? I will definitely slaughter his entire family.¡± The disciple who came to report was frightened and trembled. ¡°Master, be calm. We¡¯re different from those from the Misty Peak. ¡°Calm my ass! Tell me!¡± Shen Bai roared at the top of his lungs. The ¡®calm¡¯ disciple hurriedly replied, ¡°I, I heard that a traitor who colluded with the demons appeared among the disciples participating in the trial. Then, Senior Brother Shen was¡­ I don¡¯t know the details either. Elder Bai Mei and the others are rushing back.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t even know that, what¡¯s the use of having you?¡± Shen Bai¡¯s eyes were filled with anger and shock. He shouted and threw the disciple away. He then performed a hand seal and left on his sword. The calm Peak Leader was no longer calm. After Shen Bai left, the disciples who were practicing their swordsmanship below were also in a mess. ¡°I heard that Senior Brother Shen is gone. Is that true?¡± ¡°Master flew out in such a hurry. It¡¯s obvious that it¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they say that there were elders looking over this trial? Why would something like this happen?¡± ¡°I just heard that Liu Yuan colluded with demons. That¡¯s why Senior Brother Shen was unfortunately killed.¡± ¡°Liu Yuan?! You¡¯re talking about that lackey who only knows how to suck up to Shen Xingjian every day? Are you kidding me? How could he collude with demons?!¡± The disciples did not believe it. After all, in their impression, Liu Yuan was an unremarkable lackey. If his master told him to go west, he would definitely not dare to go east. Such a person was actually a mole of the Demon race. This was too terrifying. How deeply had this person hidden himself? ¡°Why are you all gathered here instead of practicing your swordsmanship?¡± At this moment, Wang Han walked back and broke the tense atmosphere. Seeing him, the disciples immediately surrounded him and asked. ¡°I remember that you also participated in the trial, Wang Han. Is it true that Liu Yuan is a spy for demons?¡± ¡°If he¡¯s a spy, how did you guys come back alive? Even Shen Xingjian was killed by him.¡± ¡°Could it be because you have more people swearing allegiance to demons?¡± || Among the disciples participating in the trial, Shen Xingjian¡¯s cultivation was publicly acknowledged to be the highest. If the person with the highest cultivation was gone, even if the others did not die, they would definitely lose an arm or a leg. However, Wang Han looked as if nothing had happened. He even gave off a relaxed feeling. This abnormality was incomprehensible. Wang Han pursed his lips into a smile and shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s a reason why you¡¯re still outer sect disciples even after cultivating until now. Your insight is really too bad. How can that fellow Shen Xingjian have the highest cultivation among the disciples in the tria ¡°Then who do you think it is?¡± The disciples were dissatisfied and frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re saying that it¡¯s Linley from the Hundred Swords Peak?¡± A disciple analyzed. ¡°Linley¡¯s cultivation base is indeed quite good amongst the trial disciples, but he¡¯s too simple-minded. In addition, his style of doing things is very reckless. I don¡¯t think that with his intelligence, he¡¯ll be able to see through the identity of the demon spy.¡± Wang Han placed his hands behind his back and welcomed everyone¡¯s gazes. He shook his head and sighed. ¡°That¡¯s why I said that your insight is bad. Have you forgotten that Brother Jiang also participated in the trial?¡± Brother Jiang? The disciples of Yunyue Peak were stunned for a moment before they reacted in the next second. One of the disciples exclaimed, ¡°Are you talking about that guy from Misty Peak who was recognized by Senior Sister Gu as the number one talent?!¡± Then, another disciple immediately denied, ¡°Impossible, absolutely impossible! We¡¯ve already discussed it. That man is just a smokescreen thrown by Senior Sister Gu. How can he have the ability?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Wang Han, don¡¯t keep us in suspense. Hurry up and tell us.¡± The disciples spoke one after another. They did not believe that Jiang Hong was that strong. It wasn¡¯t until that calm disciple, who had reported to Shen Bai earlier stood up and interrupted everyone, that everyone turned quiet. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s all thanks to him that the demon spies could be dealt with this time. Not only that, I also heard that he defeated Liu Yuan, whose strength suddenly soared to the Golden Core Realm.¡± Hearing this, everyone present gasped in shock. Compared to Wang Han, most people trusted this fellow disciple more. Now that even he said so, the credibility of this matter would greatly increase. In that case, Eldest Senior Sister¡¯s words about Jiang Hong being the most talented was not just a casual remark?! For a moment, the scene became noisy. At this moment, Wang Han cleared his throat forcefully. Everyone¡¯s gaze immediately landed on Wang Han again. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Wang Han nodded and said, ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve always thought that Brother Jiang would definitely be able to achieve great things. Fortunately, Senior Sister Gu, who has the same jusgement as me, also discovered his talent. Otherwise, I don¡¯t know how long it would take for me to polish him alone.¡± Hearing this, the disciples all wanted to say he was being thick-skinned, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be true. Indeed, from the start, only this fellow was on good terms with Jiang Hong. In that case, didn¡¯t that mean that this fellow had long discovered Jiang Hong¡¯s extraordinary talent? Then his judgment was indeed comparable to Senior Sister Gu¡¯s. The more they thought about it, the more afraid they became. A seed of Wang Han¡¯s tall and mighty image was quietly planted in the hearts of the disciples. As the participating disciples returned, This matter also quickly spread throughout the entire Black Heaven Sect. Even those who had never heard of Jiang Hong¡¯s existence before had an impression of him for the first time. At the same time, they felt even more admiration for their eldest senior sister, Gu Yiping, who had unearthed Jiang Hong¡¯s unpolished talent. To be able to discover a talent that even the elders could not discover after so long, she was indeed the youngest inspector general in the Dao Alliance. In the following period of time, no matter where one went, one could hear the disciples discussing this matter. The popularity did not decrease. The night was bleak. Heaven Ascension Peak. In the meeting room of the main hall of the sect. Elder Bai Mei of Carefree Peak, Vice Sect Master Shen Bai of Yunyue Peak, Elder Liu Ming of Hundred Swords Peak, and Elder Jun Wulan of Hundred Flowers Peak, as well as a total of seven elders of Black Heaven Sect, were having an emergency meeting overnight. The elders participating in this meeting all had important positions in the sect. The main content of this meeting was naturally about the recent trial. ¡°Liu Yuan¡¯s golden core was shattered and his Primordial Spirit has dissipated. Even if the sect master were to take action, he would not be able to find anything.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the forces of the Demon race to infiltrate my Black Heaven Sect. When exactly¡­¡± ¡°This is the most dangerous moment since the founding of the Black Heaven Sect. We have to be careful.¡± The atmosphere in the conference room was heavy. At this moment, Vice Sect Master Shen Bai slammed the table and shouted angrily, ¡°Extremely arrogant! These disciples of the Demon race are really arrogant. I suggest that we immediately denounce the Demon race and report it to the Dao Alliance. Our Black Heaven Sect must not suffer humiliation for nothing!¡± Chapter 22 - Elders Meeting Chapter 22 Elders¡¯ Meeting Shen Bai¡¯s tone was firm, and he could not tolerate any objections. Rather than calling it a meeting, it was more like giving orders that had already been decided. Elder Bai Mei of Carefree Peak did not immediately respond. He said in a deep voice, ¡°In this trial, one Foundation Establishment disciple, four Qi Refinement disciples, and the traitor Liu Yuan who had sneaked in at some point in time have died. If not for the timely discovery, the losses would have been unimaginable. This matter must be treated seriously. However, before that, I think it¡¯s necessary to conduct a large screening of the sect.¡± After this incident, Elder Bai Mei deeply realized the shortcomings of the sect¡¯s security. Liu Yuan had been in the sect for more than six years. If he had only recently rebelled, it would have been better. If he had been a spy planted by the Demon race from the beginning, who knew how many sect secrets had been leaked to the Deomn race during these years. Moreover, who could guarantee that there was only one spy in the sect? The Hundred Flowers Peak¡¯s elder was a woman with a gentle aura and a thin veil on her face. Jun Wulan nodded in agreement. She narrowed her eyes and said solemnly. ¡°Demons are cunning. Based on my understanding of demons, it¡¯s impossible for them to only plant one spy. However, there have been many new disciples recently. It¡¯s not a small task to conduct a thorough investigation.¡± Moreover, coincidentally, the sect master had entered seclusion. The situation would only be more complicated than they had imagined. However, Shen Bai did not agree. He slammed the table angrily and berated, ¡°The internal self-examination of the sect can be done at any time. The most important thing now is to declare war on those demons. They have violated the agreement. This matter cannot be delayed at all.¡± Elder Liu Ming of the Hundred Swords Peak, a burly man, chuckled and said, ¡°Elder Calm, why are you in such a hurry? Haven¡¯t you always been very calm? Don¡¯t be so anxious when your son dies. This isn¡¯t like you.¡± Liu Ming did not hide his mockery at all. Anyone could feel his naked hostility. Shen Bai glanced at the muscular man opposite him and glared. ¡°I¡¯m just stating a fact. Elder Liu, don¡¯t cause trouble for no reason.¡± Liu Ming chuckled again. ¡°I¡¯ve been emphasizing since the beginning that we should pay more attention to quality instead of quantity when recruiting disciples. I don¡¯t know which peak was the one that always recruited more disciples than the set standard every year. Now, it¡¯s simply asking for trouble to carry out an investigation. Oh, you don¡¯t explain anything. I¡¯m just stating a fact.¡± The atmosphere turned heavy. Shen Bai and Liu Ming stared at each other. Although no one made a move, everyone could clearly smell the pungent smell of gunpowder in the air. Elder Bai Mei grunted and interrupted, ¡°A hundred years ago, the Demon race and the Dao Alliance signed a truce agreement. Since then, the Demon race has completely retreated to the Demon Desolate Land. The two sides have no contact with each other on the surface. The Demon race was the one who attacked first, and we have concrete evidence. The Dao Alliance will not sit back and do nothing. As for how to act, it¡¯s not too late to wait for the Dao Alliance to make a decision.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Bai Mei¡¯s gaze descended onto Vice Sect Master Shen Bai. Shen Bai snorted and turned his body to the side, leaving behind a sour expression. He did not say anything else. The Hundred Flowers Peak elder, Jun Wulan, said softly. ¡°Elder Bai Mei, can I trouble you to explain the details of the matter? This way, we can arrange for the follow-up investigation.¡± Among the elders participating in the meeting, only Elder Bai Mei knew the details of the entire matter. The other elders only had a rough understanding. Elder Bai Mei stroked his long and strong eyebrows. He curled his lips and said, ¡°Actually, all of this is thanks to two people. If not for them, my Black Heaven Sect would definitely be doomed this time.¡± The elders could not help but prick up their ears. Elder Bai Mei looked back and retracted his gaze. He continued to tell her about the trial, from the beginning when Gu Yiping gave her Profound Disk to how Jiang Hong was so strong. Visible to the naked eye, the eyes of the elders present changed from initial surprise to shock, and finally to relief. Jun Wulan said gently, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect such a genius to be hidden in the sect. Fortunately, Yiping discovered it early. Otherwise, we old fellows would have sinned. However, if it¡¯s the Misty Peak, it¡¯s not impossible to understand why we haven¡¯t discovered it until now. After all, the current Peak Master is that child, Ji Xiaoran.¡± At the mention of the Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master, the expressions of every elder present more or less became complicated. A few of them even looked disdainful and unhappy. For example, Shen Bai. Jun Wulan did not care. She continued, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Jiang Hong that this trial didn¡¯t result in a huge disaster. My Black Heaven Sect has always been clear about rewards and punishments. I remember that that child is currently in seclusion. Since that¡¯s the case, let us settle his rewards now. What do you think?¡± ¡°Then let me forge an exclusive flying sword for him,¡± Liu Ming volunteered. ¡°Oh.¡± Jun Wulan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°A flying sword personally forged by Elder Liu is really something to look forward to.¡± Everyone knew that the flying swords produced by the Hundred Swords Peak were not only famous in the Black Heaven Sect. In the entire Crimson Afterglow Continent, they were considered top-notch, let alone those forged by Liu Ming himself. Even if one had money, one might not be able to buy them. The elders could not help but look forward to what kind of flying sword he would forge. Elder Bai Mei stroked his eyebrows and chuckled. ¡°It seems Elder Liu is giving a top-notch item. Then, I have a small suggestion regarding the style of the flying sword. If those two little fellows can receive it, they will definitely be very happy.¡± ¡°Oh, what is it?¡± Liu Ming urged curiously. ¡°Have you forgotten the current situation of the sect? All of you actually still have the mood to talk about rewarding a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple. Heh, you guys are really generous.¡± Shen Bai interrupted the conversation in an unfriendly tone. Liu Ming¡¯s expression immediately changed. He was about to retort. However, Elder Bai Mei took the lead to reply in time. ¡°Elder Liu, I¡¯ll leave the rewards for those two children to you. As for the sect¡¯s investigation, I suggest using a Heart State Talisman.¡± Upon hearing this, all the elders present subconsciously straightened their backs. The Heart State Talisman, as its name suggested, was a magical artifact that could detect the human heart realm. To become a good cultivator, a good state of mind was very important. A Heart State Talisman could even discover the hidden side of a cultivator that they themselves had never noticed. For example, being a spy. However, there were two sides to everything. Although the Heart State Talisman could be used from a functional point of view, a Heart State Talisman would reveal the truest side of a person without reservation, which was very unpredictable. After all, everyone had their dark side. Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, no one would use a Heart State Talisman. ¡°I don¡¯t agree to use the Heart State Talisman.¡± Shen Bai was the first to stand up and object. ¡°Objection overruled. The decision has been made.¡± Liu Ming rebutted without hesitation and stood up. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for today¡¯s meeting. Everyone, disperse.¡± ¡°You simple-minded musclehead, shut up.¡± At this point, Shen Bai no longer held back. He spoke in a serious tone that did not allow for rejection, ¡°The authority to use the Heart State Talisman is in the hands of the Sect Master. Now that the sect master is in seclusion, we have no right to use it.¡± ¡°Rules are dead, but people are alive. Special treatment during special times. At most, we can act first and report later.¡± Liu Ming sneered. ¡°Or is someone worried about being exposed?¡± ¡°You idiot, let me tell you. I¡¯ve tolerated you for a long time. If you continue to do this, don¡¯t blame me for turning my back on you.¡± Shen Bai slammed the table in anger. In response, Liu Ming stood up fearlessly. Even Elder Bai Mei could not stop them. Elder Jun Wulan of the Hundred Flowers Peak placed her hand on her thigh and said gently, ¡°Other than the Sect Master, there¡¯s actually another person who has the authority to use the Heart State Talisman.¡± Chapter 23 - The Sect-Protecting Divine Beast Who Knows Him Chapter 23 The Sect-Protecting Divine Beast Who Knows Him ¡®There was someone else?¡¯ Hearing this, all the elders present were stunned. ¡°You mean her, the lord?¡± Elder Bai Mei, who was the oldest, quickly reacted. Jun Wulan nodded affirmatively. Under the veil, his red lips parted slightly. ¡°If it¡¯s that person, Sect Master once said that when necessary, that person¡¯s intention is also his.¡± ¡°But the person you¡¯re talking about hasn¡¯t appeared in the world for ten years.¡± Shen Bai snorted coldly and said angrily, ¡°To count on her appearing? I would rather believe Ji Xiaoran exiting her seclusion.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Elder Bai Mei sighed. The lord that everyone was talking about had stopped appearing in the world long ago. From the looks of it, the matter of using the Heart State Talisman could only be rejected. However, without using the Heart State Talisman, they would not be able to think of a good solution to solve the current issue in such a short period of time. What should they do? ¡°Using the Heart State Talisman? I agree.¡± ?! ¡°Who is it?!¡± A deep voice suddenly sounded, echoing in the conference room. The elders stood up warily and looked around. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Liu Ming¡¯s exclamation attracted everyone¡¯s attention. At the back of the main hall, a huge and slender figure stood majestically like a snake. That pitch-black figure gave off a domineering and ferocious aura just by looking at it. Just looking at it made one¡¯s heart tighten and palpitate. ¡°Could this aura be¡­¡± Elder Bai Mei took a deep breath. Under this heavy atmosphere, he was the first to react to the other party¡¯s identity. He immediately bowed respectfully to the black shadow and said solemnly, ¡°Junior greets Martial Uncle Ao.¡± Martial Uncle Ao?! Was it that Martial Uncle Ao? Although the other elders did not recognize the identity of this black shadow, they knew this surname very well. The sect-protecting divine beast of the Black Heaven Sect was surnamed Ao. In terms of seniority, it indeed was their martial uncle. In that case, wasn¡¯t this person¡­ ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle Ao.¡± The other elders also bowed solemnly. Even Shen Bai, who had never had a good attitude since the start of the meeting, was respectful at this moment. The huge figure nodded deeply. ¡°I don¡¯t like these complicated etiquettes. Get up.¡± ¡°I wonder when Uncle-Master Ao will come out of seclusion.¡± As he stood up, Elder Bai Mei asked curiously. The pitch-black figure replied, ¡°I¡¯m not fully awake yet. This is just a trace of my aura.¡± ¡°A trace of his aura¡­¡¯ Everyone repeated. The dark figure went on: ¡°I¡¯ve observed the heavenly secrets and discovered that a Fiendish Star has attacked our Black Heaven Sect. Have there been any major casualties in the sect recently?¡± Elder Bai Mei nodded and said, ¡°Uncle-Master Ao, you¡¯re really smart. The sect has indeed just experienced a calamity.¡± The black shadow¡¯s tone instantly became heavier as he shouted angrily, ¡°This damned Demon race has only been obedient for a few years, and they¡¯re already coming out to cause trouble. When I wake up completely, I¡¯ll definitely make them pay with their blood.¡± The black shadow¡¯s words were like a powerful calming pill. When Shen Bai said it, it made people feel like he was joking. But after the black figure said this, it felt completely different. ¡°Martial Uncle Ao, how did you know that it was done by the demons?¡± Elder Bai Mei asked. Martial Uncle Ao chuckled and said arrogantly, ¡°Such a small matter is nothing to me. I just need to observe the weather at night.¡± Hearing this, everyone felt deep veneration and could not help but straighten their backs. Uncle-Master Ao continued proudly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when I wake up, the traitor who caused this mess will be executed on the spot.¡¯ ¡°There¡¯s no need to trouble Senior Uncle Ao with this.¡± Elder Liu Ming said honestly, ¡°Our sect¡¯s disciple, Jiang Hong, has already gotten rid of the traitor and avenged our disciples.¡± || || ¡­. ¡°Martial Uncle Ao?¡± Halfway through his sentence, there was silence. Not only that, but the huge figure reflected on the wall seemed to have become much larger in an instant, causing everyone present to feel as though their hair was standing on end. After a long while, a voice that seemed to be suppressing something sounded. ¡°¡­Tell me exactly what happened.¡± Didn¡¯t you say that you have already predicted it? What else do you need us to explain¡­ Elder Bai Mei complained in his heart, but he didn¡¯t say anything out loud. Only a fool would dare to refute his Martial Uncle at this moment. He honestly repeated this incident again. Then, the conference room fell into a long silence that no one had expected. After an unknown period of time. ¡°¡­That¡¯s all for today. Dismissed.¡± After announcing the end of the meeting, the huge figure immediately dissipated. There were no signs of the figure leaving at all, making the elders present feel as if they were in a dream. It took a long time for them to come back to their senses. ¡­ Behind Tongtian Peak, there was a canyon. In the deepest part of the canyon, there was a clear green pond. The quiet and clear pond reflected the bright and clear moon. It was quiet and elegant. Further in was an inconspicuous cold cave. The snow was piled up in front of the opening. In the deepest part of the cave, a strange figure with a horn on its head and a tail below was scratching its ears and cheeks anxiously. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Shouldn¡¯t more than half of the sect disciples who participated in the trial be dead or injured at this time? Why are only a few dead¡­ And why did he become a great hero? That can¡¯t be right.¡± Even a silly girl like her¡­ I remember that she should still be in the Dao Alliance at this time. She shouldn¡¯t be here. Why is this different from what I remember? ¡°Did I remember wrongly?¡± Under the beautiful night sky. In the dark cave, a pair of deep golden eyes suddenly shrank with a complicated expression. Its fair fingers caressed a strand of black hair that fell on its shoulder. After a long while, it bit its lips hard. ¡°No, I have to change my plan a little. I have to deal with this side first. Otherwise, who knows what this demon will do before I fully recover.¡± A dark glint flashed across its golden eyes. In the pitch-black night, the moon was exceptionally round tonight. ¡­ [Cultivation realm has reached the middle-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm.] [All Attributes +2] His cultivation level had increased! The morning at the Misty Peak was filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. In the wooden house, Jiang Hong¡¯s lips curled up as he sat cross-legged on his bed. His breathing sank into his dantian as he slowly exhaled. Middle-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, completed. The moment the trial ended, Jiang Hong felt his realm loosening. After a night of consolidation, he successfully advanced. Not only that, but he also obtained additional attribute points every time he advanced. His current attribute points were like this. [Name: Jiang Hong] [Cultivation: Middle-stage Foundation Establishment Realm] [Agility: 18.00] [Constitution: 24.34] [Comprehension: 25.63] [Spiritual Power: 20.35] Currently, other than Agility, the rest of his attributes had reached the level of the Golden Core Realm. His bodily attributes had made a qualitative leap. It was completely unimaginable a few days ago. Perhaps it was because he had added a lot of attribute points recently, but this breakthrough was smoother than before, and the time was also shorter. If he advanced at this speed, he should not be far from the Golden Core Realm. ¡°Next is this thing.¡± Jiang Hong took out the mirror he had picked up earlier. The place where he picked up the mirror was not far from Liu Yuan and that demon. He speculated that this mirror might be related to the Demon race. However, other than being able to reflect his handsome for this mirror. ¡°It¡¯s most likely just an accessory.¡± face, he could not find a second use Since he couldn¡¯t find anything, he could only hand it over to the sect. Just as he was thinking this¡­ The mirror in his hand suddenly trembled. Blood-red words appeared on the mirror. Chapter 24 - The Undercovers in the Jade Mirror Chapter 24 The Undercovers in the Jade Mirror [2]: Hehehehe, tremble. I¡¯ve finally advanced to the Peak Divine Transformation Realm. It¡¯s only a matter of time before I break through to the Void Underworld Realm. [1]: Congratulations. [5]: Congratulations. [3]: Congratulations No. 2. Congratulations to the Sky Demon League for having another great general. Although this is a small step for the Sky Demon League, it is a giant step for the Demon race. The day when the Demon race regains control of the Tianluo Realm will be just around the corner. [2]: Thank you for your encouragement. [2]: Number 3 is still as good at talking as ever. I will officially break through to the Void Underworld Realm in a few days. When I break through, I will protect you. [3]: ¡°Number Two is awesome. Number Two is mighty. My admiration for Number Two is as endless as the Yellow River. Once it floods, it can¡¯t be stopped. With Number Two around, our Sky Demon League will definitely become famous in the entire Tianluo Realm.¡± [2]: Hehehehehe. [3]: Hehehehe. Jiang Hong looked at these words that should have been as sinister and terrifying, but at this moment, he didn¡¯t feel any fear at all. He wanted to laugh. So, this mirror was actually a communication device? The development of the cultivation world was quite cutting-edge. From the looks of it, this jade mirror was a communication tool for the Sky Demon League. The demons who had colluded with Liu Yuan should be one of them. Unexpectedly, he had really picked up a big treasure by accident. ¡°From the conversation, Number Two seems to have a good position in the Sky Demon League. Number Three is a bootlicker. Number One and Five only replied with one sentence. For the time being, I can¡¯t deduce anything about them. However, Number Two seems to respect Number One very much. In addition, there are a total of eight people in the groupchat.¡± Jiang Hong rubbed his chin and briefly analyzed the current situation in the Sky Demon League. From the conversation, Number Two only thanked Number One for his congratulations. Number One was similar to the group leader, and Number Two was the administrator. Since Number Two was about to advance to the Void Underworld Realm, Number One¡¯s cultivation realm must be above the Void Underworld Realm. In this world, there were many cultivation systems. However, no matter which system it was, the cultivation realms could be categorized into Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation, Void Underworld, and Mahayana. Void Underworld Realm was the strongest realm below the Mahayana Realm. Just the thought of a demon with a Void Underworld cultivation base made his scalp tingle¡­ Jiang Hong suddenly felt that the mirror in his hand was a little hot. ¡°The original holder of this mirror is already dead. If I am discovered, it won¡¯t be something a Foundation Establishment cultivator like me can face.¡± It was better to quickly hand it over to the sect. Jiang Hong swallowed his saliva and prepared to go find Elder Bai Mei. At this moment, the mirror in his hand trembled and new blood-red words appeared. There was new information in the mirror. [4]: The Dao Alliance seems to be planning a big move with the Imperial Palace recently. Number One, have you heard? [1]: This is the first time I¡¯ve heard about this. I haven¡¯t heard anything from my side. [4]: It¡¯s still in the initial phases. I¡¯ll report it immediately after I¡¯ve investigated. Imperial Palace? Dao Alliance? Number four and number one were from the Dao Alliance and the Imperial Palace?! Jiang Hong gasped in shock and quickly retracted his foot that was about to get off the bed. No, they couldn¡¯t be said to be one of them. According to the conversation in the mirror, the correct way to put it was they were undercover agent. Recalling the incident of Liu Yuan colluding with demons, Jiang Hong could easily think of it with his genius brain. Hiss, he didn¡¯t expect the hands of those demons to stretch so deeply. If Liu Yuan had not bumped into him this time, even the Black Heaven Sect would not have been spared. Just thinking about it made one¡¯s heart tremble. [1]: Number Four, have you handed over your number six jade mirror? A new message appeared in the mirror. About that Nunber six. He remembered that there was the character ¡®six¡¯ written on the back of this mirror. Could it be the one in my hand? [1]: Four, why aren¡¯t you saying anything? The information in the mirror was still changing. Something seemed to have happened on Number Four¡¯s side. After a few seconds, Number Four came online again. [4]: A sudden order came from above. You know that the Dao Alliance has never done anything proper and has a lot of disgusting things. [3]: My heart aches for Number Four for a second. Being undercover in a foul place like the Dao Alliance, unlike me. The place where I am at is very free. [4]: ¡°Very free? Is Number Three an elder from a big sect?¡± [1]: If there are no special circumstances, you can¡¯t casually asked about the location of the spy in the organization. Number Four, you¡¯re a little talkative today. [4]: I¡¯m sorry, Your Excellency. I just saw that Nunber Three was easy to talk to, so I was a little curious. I won¡¯t do it again. [1]: Alright, answer my question first. [4]: Six, you answer. Buzz- He could clearly feel the mirror in his hand shaking more violently than ever. Good lord, this Number Four was really f*cking skilled. Jiang Hong bet that Number Four was definitely a shitt-stirrer in real life. Jiang Hong stared at the motionless mirror. It seemed like they were all waiting for him to answer as Number Six. What should he do? Should he reply? From the looks of it, the original owner of this the mirror was a newcomer. Moreover, from conversation between these people, they seemed to be spies. Other than Number One and Number Four, according to the rules of the Sky Demon League, no one else could know the exact location and identity of the spies in the group. If that was the case, he could give it a try. Thinking of this, Jiang Hong tried to inject his divine sense into the mirror. Soon, the words he was thinking appeared on the mirror. [Six]: First time using it. There are still some unfamiliar areas. I¡¯ve neglected the leaders. I hope the leaders can let me atone for my sins. Since this was the first time a newcomer was using this mirror, this answer should not be a problem. After waiting for a few seconds, there was a response in the mirror. [1]: Be careful in the future. This is the new undercover agent. Let¡¯s get to know each other and keep in touch in the future. [2]: If you encounter danger in the future, me your name. I guarantee that you¡¯ll be safe and sound. tell [3]: To be treated so well by Number One, he must be an undercover agent in a very important position. Please guide me in the future. [5]: Hello. [8]: Hello. No. 2 was as arrogant as ever. No. 3 was very eye-catching. The new No. 8 and No. 5 were the same. Their answers were very short. Perhaps it was because they had a cold personality, or perhaps they just didn¡¯t like to interact much. In short, from the looks of it, they really thought that he was a spy who was supposed to be here. However, Jiang Hong did not dare to say anything at the moment. After all, Number Four had yet to speak. ¡°From what Number One said, the original Number Six should be related to Number Four. I can¡¯t act rashly until Number Four officially speaks.¡± Jiang Hong rubbed his chin as he analyzed and waited for Number Four¡¯s reply. [4]: Since we¡¯ve joined the Sky Demon League, we¡¯ll be companions from now on. Let¡¯s work hard for the Demon Lord together. [1]: Everything is for the Demon Lord. [2]: Everything is for the Demon Lord. [3]: Everything is for the greatest and most handsome supreme Demon Lord in the world. 6: Everything is for the Demon Lord. Jiang Hong followed suit. From the looks of it, Number Four did not seem to suspect his identity. Of course, it was also possible that he was baiting him. However, what the other party was thinking had nothing to do with him. In any case, he had to hand over the mirror. Just as he was thinking this¡­ [You had a friendly chat with Number One.] [Spiritual Power+0.3] [You and Number Four had a passionate conversation.] [Constitution+0.2] Attribute points?! And it enhanced his spiritual power. Jiang Hong¡¯s eyes widened in shock. After pondering for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up. ¡°Speaking of which, I remember that when I was gained attribute points from Liu Yuan, the jade mirror seemed to have been mentioned in the notifications. Could it be that the real attribute point experience chamber is actually this?!¡± Chapter 25 - Who Is Number Six?! Chapter 25 Who Is Number Six?! Jiang Hong stared at the jade mirror in his hand. If the real experience chamber was the jade mirror from the Sky Demon League, Jiang Hong would definitely not hand it over to the sect. In this case, he had to fish out the identity of Number Four, lest his identity was exposed one day. Thinking of this, Jiang Hong decided to take the risk and play with these spies from all walks of life. If he went overturned the boat in the end, he could ask his master to protect him. His master, Ji Xiaoran, had a bad reputation in the Black Heaven Sect. However, her strength was top-notch. Thinking of this, Jiang Hong put away the mirror. Next, it was time to go out and freeload from his senior sister. He would try to get 30 points in a week. His goal was clear. But just as Jiang Hong was about to push open the door¡­ ¡°This should be Jiang Hong¡¯s residence.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to live in such a desolate place. Could this be the cultivation method of the most talented disciple of the sect?¡± ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible that it¡¯s purely because the Misty Peak is very poor?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true that the Misty Peak is poor, but don¡¯t say it out loud. Does my master, who is in seclusion, not care about her reputation¡­¡± Jiang Hong complained in his heart and pushed open the door. Three disciples in black clothes were standing outside the courtyard and pointing at his wooden house. Seeing Jiang Hong come out, they immediately cupped their hands respectfully. Then, the leader standing in the middle said, ¡°Are you Jiang Hong, I mean Senior Brother Jiang?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Jiang Hong nodded. ¡°You are¡­¡± The leading disciple immediately replied, ¡°We¡¯re disciples of the Hundred Swords Peak. We¡¯ve been entrusted to send a letter for you.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the disciple took out a letter from his sleeve. Jiang Hong took it, and the few of them left without saying anything else. At the same time, they continued their unfinished conversation. ¡°What do you think is written in that letter? I¡¯m guessing that Junior Sister Lin wants to challenge Senior Brother Jiang to a fight.¡± ¡°I think it should be a duel. Junior Sister Lin must want to fight this famous senior brother.¡± ¡°Either that, or you two are illiterate. A duel and a fight. Isn¡¯t that the same thing?¡± ¡°Then what do you think Junior Sister Lin wrote inside?¡± x2 ¡°Judging from Junior Sister Lin¡¯s state when she wrote the letter and her smiling face from time to time, according to my many years of experience, Junior Sister Lin definitely wants to wrestle with Senior Brother.¡± ¡­ If you ask me, this kind of situation should be a love letter. Jiang Hong looked at the people from the Hundred Swords Peak who had already left on their swords and his eyebrows twitched. In the past, the disciples often said that the disciples of the Hundred Swords Peak were all brawny and honest battle maniacs. In the past, he did not really believe it, but now, it seemed that this description could not be more appropriate. Jiang Hong was not surprised that he had received a love letter. After all, whether it was now or before he transmigrated, he was very handsome. Furthermore, he had this trial as a catalyst for his fame. It would be abnormal if he did not have a love letter. Jiang Hong opened the letter that still had a pleasant fragrance. There was a sentence in the letter. ¡ªSenior Brother Jiang, come to the Red Moon Bamboo Forest. ¡­ ¡°Almost, ha, ha¡­ I almost exposed myself.¡± In the courtyard, fine snow fell from the tree branches, and the morning light intertwined with the falling snow. A beautiful woman with long eyelashes was sitting cross-legged on a bed. Her snow-white, delicate, and plump legs were curled tightly together. Fragrant sweat slid down her exquisite collarbone and fell to the ground. The white gauze covered her snow-white skin, and one could clearly see the faint trembling below. Her figure was slender, and her chest was heaving up and down rapidly because of her rapid breathing. Her cheeks were flushed, and Gu Yiping held a jade mirror with a number four printed on it. Her eyes were filled with nervousness and lingering fear. The Sky Demon League actually had Number Six, and it was even given by Number Four. She had never even heard of such a thing in her previous life. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and gave the right to answer to the person involved. Otherwise, she would have been exposed on the first day of her undercover work. Her jade-like hands gently patted her chest. Gradually, her emotions calmed down. Looking at the jade mirror that had stopped communicating, she bit her lips hard. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the rules of the Sky Demon League that we can¡¯t reveal our identities to each other that I was saved this time. However, the other party is a vicious demon after all. Let¡¯s not talk about Number One, who I haven¡¯t been able to find any clues about his identity until now. Leaving Number Six alive will always be a hidden danger.¡± She could still get away with a simple exchange, but her ultimate goal was to find the spies that the Sky Demon League had hidden everywhere. If this went on for a long time, Number Six would probably realize that something was wrong. She had to find Number Six and get rid of him before he realized that something was wrong. ¡°The holder of the number six jade mirror was recently handed over by the original holder of the number four jade mirror, Si Tianlu.¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, this is the only place where the Dao Alliance has been active recently.¡± ¡°In other words, this Number Six can only be someone from the Dao Alliance or the Black Heaven Sect.¡± ¡°There are only two months left until I return to the Dao Alliance. I still have to complete the Cultivation Alliance¡¯s mission during this period of time. I have to find out before then.¡± Tsk, the schedule was really tight. Gu Yiping felt that God was unfair to her. Gu Yiping crossed her arms in front of her chest and pondered for a while. She decided to figure out Jiang Hong¡¯s real motive first. After this failure, one thing was certain. Something must have happened to Jiang Hong that caused his behavior to be different from her previous life. Discovering and finding the cause was now her primary goal. At the thought of this, Gu Yiping got out of bed and put on her shoes. The fastest way to investigate the target was to get close to him. From their interactions so far, it could be seen that Jiang Hong seemed to want to stick to her, but this stickiness was a little different from the past when he deliberately deceived her. The exact reason was unclear. This was also one of Gu Yiping¡¯s next goals. Gu Yiping came out of her house and used her jade-like fingers to perform a hand seal. She sat on the sword as wind rustled in her ears. On the way to the Misty Peak, she happened to pass by Heaven Ascension Peak. At this moment, the canyon behind Heaven Ascension Peak came into view. In an instant, a slender figure with horns on her head and a long tail below appeared in Gu Yiping¡¯s mind. ¡°¡­Since his attitude towards me seems to be a little different from before, what about her?¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s beautiful eyes were half-closed, but she quickly retracted her complicated emotions. It was useless to think so much now. There was still a long time before she woke up. By the time she woke up, this Great Demon King would definitely have been wanted by her. There was no need to worry. Thinking of this, Gu Yiping sped up and soon arrived near the Misty Peak. She did not intend to go straight to the door. She had to observe in the dark first. Human nature was often exposed more easily when there was no one around. She stopped nearby and sheathed her sword. The snow at the foot of the Misty Peak had basically been removed, leaving only a thin blanket of snow. Just as Gu Yiping was about to go up the mountain, three burly figures walked down the mountain. ¡®What are they doing here?¡¯ Could it be that they were colluding with that great devil?! Gu Yiping frowned and hurriedly found a hidden bush to hide in. Just as she was feeling puzzled, the voices of the disciples entered her ears. ¡°Hey, do you think it¡¯s possible that it¡¯s a love letter from Junior Sister Lin to Senior Brother Jiang?!¡± Gu Yiping: ?! Chapter 26 - I Will Always Support You Chapter 26 I Will Always Support You Love letter? Give it to the Great Demon King?! Who?! Who was so brave to give him a love letter? She was too bold. Gu Yiping was stunned. She immediately bowed and pricked up her ears to listen carefully. ¡°Love letter? Are you out of your mind? That Jiang Hong doesn¡¯t even have any single speck of muscle on his body. He looks like a block of wood. How could Junior Sister Lin give him a love letter?¡± ¡°Do you still need to write love letters in this day and age? Don¡¯t you just take them back to the mountain and become Dao companions if you like them?¡± ¡°You must have been exercising too little recently, that¡¯s why you have such a strange thought. Hurry up and go back to increase your training. I want to do a thousand push-ups today.¡± ¡°Looks like I¡¯ve really been exercising too little recently. I¡¯ll go back and do 2,000 push-ups to warm up.¡± The three of them put their arms around each other¡¯s shoulders and left, chatting and laughing. Gu Yiping walked out from behind the bushes. With a complicated expression, she looked at the three leaving figures that gradually disappeared into the sea of clouds. ¡®After seeing their behaviour, they are probably from Hundred Swords Peak. They are really the same no matter the time.¡¯ Gu Yiping looked at the departing figures with mixed feelings. Then, her gaze landed on the distant mountaintop. As far as she knew, the Hundred Swords Peak only had one female disciple, Lin Qian¡¯er. However, in her memory, Lin Qian¡¯er should not have any interaction with Jiang Hong. How could it develop into a relationship of sending love letters to each other¡­ Could it be that something happened between the two of them during that trial? Gu Yiping narrowed her eyes and fell into a long silence. Just as she was thinking about what she should do next, footsteps approached. Out of the corner of her eye. It was Jiang Hong! She quickly hid. Jiang Hong held the letter in his hand and performed a hand seal. The flying sword rose into the air. He then stepped on the sword and flew into the distance. In that direction was the Red Moon Bamboo Forest. ¡°He is actually going to the Red Moon Bamboo Forest. Could it be that what those three said is true?!¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s expression changed. Since the development of the cultivation world, there was no lack of ancient sects. The foundation of the Black Heaven Sect could barely be considered second-rate. In these ancient sects, there were naturally a few places with strange rumors. For example, in the Red Moon Bamboo Forest, as long as a man and woman confessed here, they would definitely become a loving couple. Lin Qian¡¯er had specially chosen such a place to meet. No matter how one looked at it, the young lady was going to confess. ¡°Is that girl brainless or crazy? She could have confessed to anyone, but she chose to confess to this devil. How suicidal is she?¡± Gu Yiping bit her lip and cried out that something was wrong. She immediately performed a hand seal and followed Jiang Hong to the Red Moon Bamboo Forest, shuttling between the mountains and sea of clouds. Her heart was pounding anxiously. She could clearly feel her rapid breathing. Because she knew that she had to immediately stop the girl from going astray. However, just as she was about to accelerate¡­ ¡°Who is it?!¡± The flowing light stopped, and the flying sword stopped in the middle of the sea of clouds. Gu Yiping frowned and quickly looked around. The sound of the wind reverberated in her ears. Under her feet was a boundless white sea of clouds. From time to time, a few flying cranes would pass by and reveal the towering mountaintop. She was alone. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Did I make a mistake?¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s expression was serious as she frowned. Just as she accelerated, she suddenly felt an uncomfortable gaze staring at her. However, when she stopped, that feeling dissapeared. ¡°I guess I was too nervous.¡± she Gu Yiping retracted her gaze and pinched the space between her eyebrows with her jade-like fingers. Then, with a wave of her hand, formed a finger seal and accelerated towards the Red Moon Bamboo Forest again. However, what Gu Yiping did not know was that when she left on her sword, a pair of horns quietly rose from the sea of clouds. A pair of golden needle-like pupils suddenly constricted as she stared at her back. ¡­ Red Moon Bamboo Forest. On the night of the full moon, the entire bamboo sea would have a gorgeous red hue under the moonlight, hence its name. Coincidentally, there was going to be a full moon tonight. However, that girl shouldn¡¯t be here to court death. After all, it was daytime now. How could she come to the Red Moon Bamboo Forest to confess during the day¡­ Gu Yiping comforted herself and prayed silently for the girl who had been deceived by the Great Demon King. A cool breeze swept past, and the entire mountain was filled with green bamboos. The bamboo forest swayed gently, emitting a rhythmic sound, like a piece of beautiful music floating over. Gu Yiping walked slowly through the bamboo forest and soon found Jiang Hong under a bamboo. Opposite Jiang Hong stood a petite girl dressed in a green gauze dress. Her black hair was tied up, and she looked as sweet as a little girl next door. She should be Lin Qian¡¯er from the Hundred Swords Peak. In order to avoid being discovered, Gu Yiping was still quite a distance away from the two of them, so she couldn¡¯t hear what they were talking about. However, from their expressions and the atmosphere of their conversation, it was not difficult to tell that they were getting along very well. Gu Yiping was very clear about this because he had also used this look to deceive her back then, ¡®I have to quickly expose this heartless man¡¯s scam. I definitely cannot let another ignorant girl like me fall into his trap.¡¯ I should have done it¡­ but why do I feel so unhappy? Hiding in the bushes, she quietly watched the two of them chatting happily. Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes gradually glazed over. As she watched, a terrifying thought suddenly surfaced in her mind. I should be the one being tricked. This b*tch is a fresh flower stuck in cow dung. Why is she acting like a love-struck fool¡­ ¡°No, what am I thinking.¡± Gu Yiping quickly shook her head. Suddenly, cold sweat seeped out of her forehead, and her entire face turned pale. She didn¡¯t expect that she, who had a firm mental state, would make such a low-level and childish mistake. ¡°Who?! Who¡¯s there?¡± Jiang Hong and Lin Qian¡¯er heard the commotion and looked in her direction. Gu Yiping exposed her position. She gritted her teeth and stood up. ¡°Senior Sister Gu?!¡± The two of them exclaimed and were surprised to see a woman with green leaves on her head suddenly stand out from the bushes. Gu Yiping did not say anything. With a serious expression, she strode forward. Under the two people¡¯s surprised gazes, she quickly inserted herself between them. She turned around and glared at Lin Qian¡¯er. ¡°S-Senior Sister Gu¡­¡± Lin Qian¡¯er was stunned. Her tone was nervous and her eyes were trembling. The little girl looked frightened. pointed with her jade-like finger and said without hesitation, Gu Yiping ¡°Stay away from him.¡± ¡®¡­Huh?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to get close to her again, do you hear me?¡± Gu Yiping glared at Jiang Hong, then looked at Lin Qian¡¯er again and said sternly, ¡°This man isn¡¯t suitable for you. You should find someone else.¡± || ¡­.. Everything went silent, and the wind rustled in their ears. A few seconds later, the little girl stopped trembling and smiled. She immediately nodded and said sweetly, ¡°Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t worry. I know. I will maintain a suitable distance from Senior Brother Jiang.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Gu Yiping nodded in satisfaction. This kid was worth teaching. ¡°The position beside Senior Brother Jiang can only belong to Senior Sister Gu. Qian¡¯er should be clear about this. Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t worry. Qian¡¯er will always be your strongest supporter! I will always silently protect your happiness. ¡°Well, if you understand, then, huh?!¡± Gu Yiping: 11 ??? Chapter 27 - She Has A Jade Mirror Too Chapter 27 She Has A Jade Mirror Too ¡­Wait a minute, why do I feel like something is wrong? The bamboo leaves fluttered and snow fell. In the mist, the girl¡¯s face gradually turned red. Only then did Gu Yiping realize what was going on. ¡°You misunderstand. That¡¯s not what I meant.¡± Gu Yiping quickly explained. ¡°Senior Sister Gu, you don¡¯t have to say anything else. I understand.¡± With a sweet smile, the pretty and cute girl next door held Gu Yiping¡¯s soft and boneless hand tightly. Lin Qian¡¯er¡¯s clear eyes were filled with excitement and yearning for beautiful love. ¡°Previously, I misunderstood. After this trial, I finally understand how stupid I was in the past. I deeply understand what I¡¯ve been lacking so far. Senior Sister Gu, what kind of awareness do you have? You have to prove to the world that Senior Brother Jiang is outstanding. I understand.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t worry. Even if everyone in the world is blind and doesn¡¯t understand you, Qian¡¯er¡¯s eyes will always be the most clear. I will always support you both mentally and physically!¡± ¡°We¡¯re not together at all, and we don¡¯t need your support!¡± Gu Yiping immediately interrupted her and explained everything in one breath so that she would not continue to misunderstand. ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing this, Lin Qian¡¯er was stunned for a moment. Her clear eyes sized up the two of them, and a puzzled expression gradually appeared. Seeing this, Gu Yiping heaved a sigh of relief. Indeed, no matter what, it was easiest to avoid misunderstandings by directly explaining everything. It seemed that this girl could still be saved. ¡°Oh, I understand. Senior Sister Gu, you¡¯re trying to say that Senior Brother Jiang hasn¡¯t cultivate enough to match you, so your relationship can¡¯t be public yet, right? I understand. Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m the most tight-lipped. I promise I won¡¯t spout nonsense.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t understand.¡± Gu Yiping gritted her teeth in exhaustion. This was like playing the lute to a cow. They were not communicating on the same wavelength at all. It seemed she had to clear this matter first. ¡°Junior Sister Qian¡¯er, where are you? Senior Brother Lin is looking for you to train your muscles.¡± ¡°Oh no, my brother is here.¡± Just as Gu Yiping was about to speak, Lin Qian¡¯er was shocked by a voice coming from the distant bamboo forest. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, I¡¯ve said all that is needed to be said. Senior Sister Gu, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely keep it a secret.¡± Lin Qian¡¯er patted her chest heavily at Gu Yiping and waved goodbye to the two of them with a sweet smile. ¡°What the hell is going on¡­¡± Gu Yiping was so tired that she held her forehead. She and Jiang Hong were a couple? How could she dare to think about it? This kind of thing was completely illogical. That woman must be crazy. That must be it. Gu Yiping bit her lips with mixed feelings. ¡°Hehe.¡± At this moment, a laugh interrupted her thoughts. Looking back, he saw Jiang Hong¡¯s lips curl up into a smile. He seemed to have encountered something good and was extremely happy. ¡®Are you so happy that people misunderstood our relationship.¡¯ Gu Yiping instantly felt much more relaxed, but it was only for a moment. Immediately after, Gu Yiping¡¯s expression turned solemn. She placed her hands behind her back and said in a serious tone, ¡°Why are you smiling foolishly instead of cultivating properly?¡± I was cultivating. Just now, I got close to 1 point of Constitution for free¡­ I zhall silently thank my senior sister, Jiang Hong said silently in his heart. ¡°Beautiful scenery matches a beauty. The moment I saw Senior Sister Gu, I couldn¡¯t help but smile.¡± ¡°Heh,¡± Gu Yiping said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t give me that. You¡¯re sound like you are trying to coax a little girl. I won¡¯t fall for your tricks.¡± ¡°Young lady, you think I¡¯m just coaxing you, but I¡¯m being very sincere. In my opinion, even the beautiful scenery of the red bamboo in the rumors can¡¯t compare to your beauty.¡± Upon hearing this, Gu Yiping finally noticed that the surrounding bamboos were dyed with an unquenchable crimson color. They were like drunken beauties. A gentle breeze blew over and danced, bringing with it an intoxicating blush. ¡®It shouldn¡¯t be nighttime yet, and there is no moonlight. How can it turn red?¡¯ Gu Yiping¡¯s long eyelashes fluttered as her clear eyes sparkled. She was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery she had seen for the first time in her two lifetimes. Unknowingly, the corners of her mouth curled up into a smile. ¡°As expected, Senior Sister still looks the best when she smiles.¡± Jiang Hong moved closer to her. Gu Yiping was stunned for a moment before she retracted her smile and averted her gaze. She could not help but clench her fists, ¡®How could I relax in front of him again? Am I crazy?¡¯ Previously, Gu Yiping had already reprimanded herself more than once for her mistake she made recently in her room. She had also reflected deeply on it. But now¡­ Gu Yiping, is your Dao heart that weak? Gu Yiping could not help but doubt herself. Subconsciously, she glanced sideways. His eyes met Jiang Hong¡¯s. Jiang Hong¡¯s smile became even brighter. Gu Yiping was in a daze and said, ¡°What do you think of what that little girl just said?¡± ¡°Nothing. Let¡¯s go back.¡± Gu Yiping retracted her gaze and walked forward. Jiang Hong paused for a moment before following closely behind her. Staring at her beautiful face that was as white as snow, he smiled and said, ¡°Since ancient times, a handsome man is paired with a beautiful woman. Only a man like me is worthy of such a beautiful woman like senior sister. That girl¡¯s eyes are really good.¡± Gu Yiping scoffed. ¡°Has anyone ever said that you¡¯re narcissistic?¡± ¡°I¡¯m being honest.¡± Jiang Hong puffed out his chest proudly. ¡°I¡¯ve always been honest.¡± Gu Yiping smiled and did not say anything. She looked away. No one could not see her current expression. Jiang Hong rolled his eyes and quickened his pace. He chuckled and asked, ¡°Then what are you doing here, Senior Gu?¡± ¡®I¡¯m following you, what else can I do,¡¯ Gu Yiping thought to herself. She wanted to use the reason she had thought of previously to explain, but she did not want to say it. After a pause, she changed her words. ¡°I caught you to cultivate. Not only did you not cultivate well early in the morning, but you also wasted my time. Don¡¯t think that you can be proud and complacent just because you obtained good results in the trial. You still have a long way to go.¡± Jiang Hong immediately cupped his hands respectfully and said: ¡°Senior Sister¡¯s teaching is right. Then please continue to teach me and clear my doubts.¡± ¡­ It was indeed very different from her previous life. Gu Yiping could not help but squint as she looked at the earnest and studious young man who seemed to be flirting with her. Since there was a huge difference between Jiang Hong and her impression of him, she might as well observe him a little longer and plan what to do next. She could use this time to solve the missions of the Sky Demon League and the Dao Alliance. As for other things¡­ she didn¡¯t dare to think too much about it now. As long as she focused her mind, she would not be swayed again. That was what she thought. Besides, that girl had already said that she would keep it a secret. That was all there was to it. A match made in heaven with this devil¡­ Impossible, absolutely impossible! Even if the sky collapsed, this would never happen. could not help but clench her fists. Gu Yiping ¡°Suit yourself.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± As they walked in the sea of red leaves and bamboos, the red full moon hung above their heads unknowingly, dragging their shadows along until they merged. ¡­ At the same time. Heaven Ascension Peak. Canyon, Green Lake Cave. Turtles, river clams, and fishes gathered together and fought to be the first to cry. The figure with horns on his head and a long tail below had her hands behind her back, like an ant on a hot pan. ¡°The two of them are already together, and they even went into the bamboo forest together to develop an underground relationship¡­ How can it be so fast? The timing is completely wrong.¡± ¡°Gasp, if I had known this would happen, I would have kept an eye on this demon the moment I woke up before snatching the jade mirror.¡± ¡®¡­No, I have to do something. I can¡¯t let that child be deceived and hurt again.¡± || Biting her thumb hard, the anxious black shadow slowly took out a mirror from between the mountains on her chest. It was a jade mirror with a number written on its back¡­ Chapter 28 - Unless He Makes a Mistake Chapter 28 Unless He Makes a Mistake The clear white clouds floated on the horizon. The first rays of dawn pierced through the clouds and illuminated the entire Misty Peak. Jiang Hong woke up early and took out a jade mirror to look at the spy groupchat. Everyone was a spy, so it was reasonable to call it the spy groupchat. [2]: I urgently need a Core Formation Pill. Which one of you has it? Quickly hand it over. [3]: The sky is eternal, the wind is transparent, the rain is dripping, and you are invincible! Congratulations to you for advancing to the Golden Core Realm. [2] Damn it, I¡¯m already at the peak of the Divine Transformation Realm. If you don¡¯t know how to suck up, shut up. [4]: Why do you want a Core Formation Pill when you are at the Peak Divine Transformation Realm? You dropped your cultivation level. [2]: If you speak nonsense again, believe it or not, I¡¯ll kill you. [1]: It¡¯s good to say something to adjust the atmosphere occasionally. [2]: Number One is right. I agree very much. ¡°As expected, there is no shortage of double standard monsters in any world. Do you want to say that no one knows more about the Golden Core Realm than me¡­¡± Jiang Hong looked at the information and muttered in his heart. Initially, he was just taking a look when he was free to feed the pigeons. He did not expect to see such a scene the moment he went online. ¡°However, Core Formation Pill¡­ Speaking of which, I have to prepare some in advance.¡± Recently, Jiang Hong¡¯s cultivation had been going very smoothly. As long as he didn¡¯t slow down, with his current progress, it wouldn¡¯t be long before he reached the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm and would begin to form a golden core. At that time, he would need the assistance when forming a golden core. Since that was the case, it was better for him to be prepared in advance. ¡°After I return from Senior Sister¡¯s place today, I¡¯ll go to the alchemy room to prepare some.¡± After feeding the pigeons, Jiang Hong returned to his room. As he dressed and tied his hair, the spy grouppchat had another batch of another messages. [2]: Actually, the magical beast I raised is about to break through. It needs a Core Formation Pill to stabilize its realm. Which one of you has one? I will exchange a Water-controlling Pill for it. [1]: I don¡¯t have any Core Formation Pills here. Those who have them send it to Number Two. [4]: I have it. Where do you need me to send the pills? [2]: Send it to Green Sparrow City. Coincidentally, I have a subordinate there. I¡¯ll let you know the exact location when you arrive. [1]: Number Four, stay in the Dao Alliance and don¡¯t run around. Four: Why? [1]: Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Green Sparrow City? If I remember correctly, it seems to be quite close to here¡­ Looking at the conversation between the spies, Jiang Hong thought that this might be an opportunity to see through Number Four¡¯s identity. However, he didn¡¯t know Number Four¡¯s exact cultivation level now. After all. his cultivation level wasn¡¯t high now, so rashly going there was a reckless move. If he wanted to go, he had to make arrangements in advance. At the very least, he had to leave a backup plan that would not put him in danger. Jiang Hong was thinking about the arrangements when the communication in the jade mirror came to an end. He walked out of the door. As usual, after confirming that his master was still in seclusion, he immediately set off for Gu Yiping¡¯s residence. From today onwards, he would be able to enter and leave Senior Sister Gu¡¯s house at will. Just thinking about it made him excited. Along the way, he greeted many disciples, including Wang Han. Because of the recent sect trial, he had become a famous person in the sect. Moreover, with the female disciples being all fresh and sweet, his senior sisters and junior sisters were all warmly greeting him. ¡°Hello, Senior Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Hello, Junior Sisters.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Jiang must have had a hard time cultiuvating!¡± ¡°It is not hard at all. I just got up.¡± || ¡­. Every time a disciple greeted him, Jiang Hong would respond enthusiastically. He would definitely treat everyone equaly and not favor one over the other. Wang Han bared his teeth at the side. ¡°Can you be a little more calm? You¡¯re a man with a family now. How can you do this?¡± Jiang Hong shrugged calmly and smiled, ¡°Are you envious?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not just envious. I want to f*ck you¡­¡± Wang Han gulped and moved over. He patted his shoulder and said earnestly, ¡°As the saying goes, the new generation surpasses the old. The old generation dies on the beach. Teaching disciples like you has exhausted me. I¡¯m actually very gratified to see your achievements. You¡¯ve grown up.¡¯ ¡°Speak human language.¡± ¡°Since you already have an Eldest Senior Sister, can you not snatch the other little sisters from me? In return, I¡¯ll give you the title of the number one handsome man in the Black Heaven Sect. That¡¯s enough, right?¡± ¡®Who cares about your lousy title? You¡¯re even more narcissistic than me.¡¯ Jiang Hong rolled his eyes and ignored him. Soon, they arrived at their destination. ¡°By the way, if my master calls for you, you¡¯d better inform Senior Sister in advance.¡± When Jiang Hong was about to enter, Wang Han stopped him. ¡°Your master is the vice sect master, right?¡± Jiang Hong stopped and mumbled. In other words, he was Shen Xingjian¡¯s father. Jiang Hong pondered for a moment and more or less understood the reason. ¡°I understand. Thank you for your reminder.¡± Jiang Hong cupped his hands in thanks and pointed at the door with his thumb. He smiled cheekily and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t we go in and sit together?¡± Wang Han rolled his eyes and said angrily, ¡°Stop it. You want me to watch you two show off your love? Dream on. I¡¯m going to ask a little junior sister out.¡± If he wanted to find a woman, he had to find someone younger than him. That way, the atmosphere would be more lively. Why should he find an old woman? They were not fun at all¡­ Wang Han muttered and left. Compared to having fun, I only feel that your heart has become lemony¡­ Jiang Hong shook his head and walked into the house. The moment he walked into the house. Three figures slowly walked out from behind a bush. Standing in the middle of the three of them was a tall young man with a folding fan in his hand. He was dressed like a scholar, but he carried a spear on his back. His image and temperament were different. Behind him were two people who looked like lackeys. Although they did not have a refined temperament, they were also wearing the same style of clothes and carried a spear on their backs. The young man folded his fan with his right hand and smashed it on his left palm. He snorted. ¡°That¡¯s the number one talent of the Black Heaven Sect that Senior Sister Gu mentioned? Heh, he¡¯s so sloppy. He doesn¡¯t look like a proud son of heaven at all. How did he become the hero of the sect trial? I was the one who killed the bandits to complete the trial!¡± ¡°But I didn¡¯t get single bit of attention. Do you think that makes sense?! ¡°No!¡± ¡°No!¡± The two lackeys immediately defended their boss. ¡°Senior Brother Mo got rid of the bandits. This is the top merit in this trial. Senior Brother Mo should be the one being praised by the junior sisters.¡± ¡°That Jiang Hong hasn¡¯t even completed the trial, so he shouldn¡¯t enjoy this honor. All of this should belong to Boss Mo.¡± Senior Brother Mo opened his fan again and shook his head regretfully. ¡°Low-key, low-key, low-key. I don¡¯t like fame and fortune. You know that reputation is just an illusory thing. It¡¯s just a worldly possession. There¡¯s no need to pay too much attention to it. However¡­¡± At this point, Mo Mingxuan pondered for a moment. ¡°He takes what doesn¡¯t belong to him and enjoys it as if it¡¯s natural. Even if the heavens forgive him, I, Mo Mingxuan, will never forgive him. Do you think I¡¯m right?!¡± ¡°Right!¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right!¡± ¡°Do you think we should teach him a lesson?¡± ¡°We should!¡± ¡°We should.¡± ¡°Very good.¡± Mo Mingxuan nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave this matter to you to think about. If you can¡¯t figure it out, don¡¯t come back.¡± The two lackeys were speechless. Chapter 29 - Swallowed by a Huge River Clam Chapter 29 Swallowed by a Huge River Clam Although we¡¯re not good people, you¡¯re really a dog¡­ The two lackeys cursed in their hearts, but they still honestly analyzed for their boss. ¡°He¡¯s only in the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Boss, you¡¯re in the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Your cultivation realm is a few stages higher than his. If you really fight him head-on, he definitely won¡¯t be able to compare to you.¡± Lackey Number One analyzed. Then, he changed the topic. ¡°But he has the protection of Eldest Senior Sister. Moreover, all the elders think highly of him now. Even if we¡¯re in the right, we can¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°Also, I heard that he defeated a Golden Core Realm cultivator above his realm¡­ I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t work if we really fight him head-on.¡± Lackey Number Two stammered, not daring to say it out loud. Mo Mingxuan¡¯s expression darkened, and he looked troubled and conflicted. ¡°This is indeed a problem. Although I hate him, as a gentleman, how can I act so rudely? If I really did that, I¡¯ll be no different from the gorillas of the Hundred Swords Peak. As the chief disciple of the Flying Crane Peak, I have to maintain my elegance at all times, unless¡­¡± ¡°He made a mistake and was punished by the elders,¡± Lackey Number One replied accurately. ¡°Yes, just let him make a mistake and be punished by the elders.¡± Mo Mingxuan closed his fan and looked at Lackey Number One with satisfaction. Lackey Number One puffed out his chest proudly. ¡°But the problem is, how do we make him make a mistake?¡± Lackey Number Two interrupted. Only a fool would take the initiative to cause trouble, not to mention that Jiang Hong was in the limelight. He would definitely be more careful. Upon hearing this, Mo Mingxuan¡¯s elegant expression froze, and his face was filled with worry. ¡°Boss, I have a plan,¡± the eyes of Lackey Number One eyes lit up and he said excitedly. ¡°Tell me about it.¡± Mo Mingxuan nodded elegantly. Lackey Number one bowed and whispered in his ear, ¡°As the saying goes, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. If I remember correctly, before Jiang Hong participated in the trial, he basically stayed in the Misty Peak for the past three years and never went down the mountain.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Mo Mingxuan gently waved the folding fan in his hand and nodded in agreement from time to time. ¡°But so what?¡± ¡°Then he¡¯s definitely not familiar with the sect.¡± Lackey Number One chuckled. ¡°There are many forbidden areas in the sect. Without an elder or the sect master¡¯s warrant, you can¡¯t enter casually. Let¡¯s trick him into entering first and then report to an elder. Heh, then won¡¯t this matter be settled?¡± When Lackey Number Two heard this, he nodded excitedly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Why didn¡¯t I think of that? When the time comes, the elders won¡¯t be able to not protect him even if they want to.¡± No matter how talented you were, if you broke the rules of the sect, you would definitely be punished. Otherwise, how could the elders convince the masses? ¡°Ridiculous. How could you do such an inelegant thing like deceiving your fellow disciples? What did I tell you usually?¡± Mo Mingxuan scolded his two lackeys. The two lackeys were stunned and immediately lowered their heads in grievance. Just as they were feeling disappointed¡­ ¡°If you want to do it, you have to do it elegantly and cleanly. How can you use deception? We are just joking with him. Tell me, how do you lure him?¡± Lackey Number One¡¯s worry turned into joy. He smiled cunningly and said, ¡°Boss, there¡¯s a canyon behind Heaven Ascension Peak with a clear pond there. Why don¡¯t we lead him there?¡± Mo Mingxuan raised his brows, ¡°Of course I know about the Jade Pool Cave. It has existed since the founding of the sect and is the holy land of the sect. Even the elders are not allowed to enter without the Sect Master¡¯s warrant. Wait, you mean that place.¡± Lackey Number One had a sly look in his eyes. Mo Mingxuan also rubbed his chin and pondered. ¡°It¡¯s the Sect Master¡¯s closed-door cultivation period now. If he barges into the sect¡¯s forbidden area, even the heavens won¡¯t be able to save him. Moreover, I heard that only that specific forbidden area isn¡¯t guarded, making it easier for our plan to succeed.¡± Mo Mingxuan immediately smiled and patted the shoulder of Lackey Number One in satisfaction. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to have a hidden dragon like you by my side. Alright, let¡¯s do this.¡± Just like that, the evil and cunning plan was finalized. With this plan in mind, Mo Mingxuan felt much better. He didn¡¯t even feel tired when he rode his sword back to the mountaintop. ¡°But he¡¯s a disciple of the Misty Peak. If the Peak Master of the Misty Peak finds out about this, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± A bucket of cold water was poured over their hearts. Mo Mingxuan and Lackey Number One glared at the weak-willed Lackey Number Two. Lackey Number Two felt wronged, but out of caution, he still had to say, ¡°Although the Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master has been in seclusion for a long time now, so you probably can¡¯t remember clearly, but I still remember that day very clearly. That time was also winter just like now. The Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master had just brought Jiang Hong back not long ago and because Jiang Hong was picked up, he was not welcomed by others. A few Senior Brothers who merely rolled their eyes at him were thrown into the pool by the Peak Master.¡± ¡°It was still winter at that time. Even a fire can freeze when thrown in the pool. Even now, just thinking about it makes me shiver.¡± Lackey Number Two rubbed his shoulders. Mo Mingxuan and Little Brother Number One were also affected and couldn¡¯t help but shiver. After hearing what he said, Mo Mingxuan also remembered why Jiang Hong had stayed in the Misty Peak for three years without going out to cultivate. It was because of Ji Xiaoran¡¯s protection. Even the other peak masters who wanted to interfere could only stop in their tracks. ¡°Are we just going to let him go?¡± Mo Mingxuan gritted his teeth anxiously. He did not have his earlier elegance. Fortunately, the incomparably intelligent lackey said in time, ¡°Boss, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already asked around before I came. This Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master has already been in seclusion for a year. It¡¯s long past the time when she agreed to end her seclusion. ¡°In my opinion, Her cultivation most likely went berserk. Moreover, we won¡¯t expose our identities. We¡¯ll just anonymously invite Jiang Hong to the forbidden area and anonymously report it to the Vice Sect Master. At that time, even if the Misty Peak Master wakes up from her seclusion, she definitely won¡¯t be able to find out that it¡¯s us.¡± ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯m relieved to hear that.¡± Mo Mingxuan was overjoyed. He stopped hesitating and started to take action. ¡°But¡­¡± Lackey Number Two raised his hand and stammered. ¡°Huh?!¡± Mo Mingxuan glared at him. ¡°No, nothing.¡± Lackey Number Two quickly shut his mouth and swallowed what he wanted to say. No matter how uneasy he was, he could only shut his mouth. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ground. The setting sun was enchanting and blood-red. Behind the Heaven Ascension Peak, in the valley, a green pond under the evening sun seemed to be made of blood, giving people a sinister chill. Jiang Hong ended Gu Yiping¡¯s lesson and continued to write. He sat there for the entire day, not moving as he stared at Gu Yiping¡¯s lesson. He came here with a tired expression. ¡®I should have thought of it earlier. What preaching and clearing my doubts¡­ That is just impossible. She just craves my looks.¡¯ he Jiang Hong had to reconsider whether should continue to go to Gu Yiping¡¯s place for free in the future. Even if he was stared by a beautiful woman for an entire day, it would still make his scalp tingle. Most importantly, his attribute points wouldn¡¯t increase by much. Instead of wasting time like this, he would rather plow the field. ¡°This must be the place, but where did that person go?¡± Jiang Hong stood in front of the blood-colored pool and scratched the back of his head in confusion. He had received a notice that Elder Bai Mei wanted to give him a reward for this trial. The location was behind the Heaven Ascension Peak. At first, he didn¡¯t think much of it. After all, it was behind the main peak and it wasn¡¯t an unfamiliar place. Moreover, there was no one guarding this place. It was just a very ordinary back mountain. But when he saw this scene, he felt that something was wrong. Was this place really suitable for giving out rewards? Thinking of this, Jiang Hong looked around. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from the bottom of the pool. The sound was very chaotic, as if it was a mixture of many creatures. Was there something growing in the pool at the back mountain of the Heaven Ascension Peak? Jiang Hong immediately became alert and moved his body nervously. Boom- At this moment, he saw a huge figure rush out. It was a huge river clam. How huge was it? Enough to swallow him whole. F*ck, are you from Fukushima? It¡¯s fine if it¡¯s so big, but why aren¡¯t you picky?! The clam disappeared and Jiang Hong was dragged into the water. Mo Mingxuan and Lackey Number One, who were watching from afar, were dumbfounded. Their eyes turned into small dots. Chapter 30 - Barefoot Otaku Dragon Chapter 30 Barefoot Otaku Dragon Who am I? Where am I? What just happened? There was actually a small mountain-sized river clam behind the Master¡¯s Peak. Moreover, this river clam had swallowed Jiang Hong in one bite. Now, even the clam and its people were gone?! Mo Mingxuan felt his scalp go numb. ¡°Boss, isn¡¯t this a little bad?¡± Lackey Number One swallowed nervously. Mo Mingxuan didn¡¯t say anything and made a prompt decision. He elegantly stood up and waved his fan. ¡°We didn¡¯t see anything. We don¡¯t know anything. We¡¯re not familiar with Jiang Hong.¡± ¡°Boss is wise.¡± After agreeing skillfully, the two of them immediately got up and ran. He had only run a few steps. ¡°Where¡¯s Old Two?¡± Only then did he realize that he had disappeared. Just as the two of them thought that this unlucky kid had also been swallowed by the river clam. ¡°Boss, I¡¯m here.¡± Lackey Number Two jogged over and was late. ¡°Where did you go?¡± Mo Mingxuan glared at him. Lackey Number Two answered excitedly, ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve just anonymously informed Vice Sect Leader Shen Bai that Jiang Hong has trespassed into the forbidden area. He¡¯s on his way here. Hey, boss, what¡¯s wrong with you guys? Why do you look constipated?¡± Mo Mingxuan and Number One¡¯s faces were desperate, as if someone owed them hundreds of dollars. But soon, the latter¡¯s eyes lit up. He said excitedly, ¡°Boss, since he¡¯s already dead, there¡¯s no need for us to be anonymous anymore.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Mo Mingxuan came back to his senses and met the sly gaze of Lackey Number One. ¡°You mean¡­¡¯ The corners of his mouth curled up into a meaningful smile. ¡°Dead people can¡¯t say anything. No matter what we say, it will be the truth.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Mo Mingxuan clapped his hands excitedly. ¡°Hahaha, as expected of you. You are really a sinister and despicable person.¡¯ ¡°No, no, it¡¯s all thanks to Boss¡± Mo Mingxuan and Lackey Number One laughed loudly, as if they were the final winners. ¡°Boss, what are you guys talking about¡­¡± Lackey Number Two was dumbfounded. He felt like he was in a different world from the two of them. Mo Mingxuan patted his shoulder and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. You did well. Keep it up. I have high hopes for you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Boss. I¡¯ll continue to work hard.¡± Lackey Number Two also smiled. Although he still didn¡¯t know what was going on, as long as he could be praised by his boss, everything was worth it. Under Mo Mingxuan¡¯s lead, the three of them personally went to welcome Shen Bai. On the other side. In the Blue Wave Cave. At this moment, Jiang Hong was experiencing swimming freely at the bottom of the lake for the first time in two lifetimes. The clear spring water stretched as far as the eye could see. It was as if it had been twisted over the edge. Bubbles floated in the water. It was colorful and beautiful. There were all kinds of seaweed, seashells, and mollusks. At this moment, Jiang Hong was sitting on a huge pearl on the center of the river clam. He was placed on a bubble-like membrane when this beautiful scene came into view. After being swallowed by the river clam, he became like this. He was brought to the bottom of the pool by the river clam without any danger. The river clam even listened to him and acted according to his instructions. It was like an obedient spirit pet, only that it was not actually a spirit pet. ¡°Since it is behind the Sect Master¡¯s peak, it should most likely be raised by the Sect Master.¡± However, why was the spirit pet raised by the Sect Master so close to him? Moreover, before this, he had never heard of any cultivator raising a river clam as a spiritual pet. There were many mysteries in the world. ¡°Buzz.¡± The river clam suddenly let out a pleasant and crisp sound, as if reminding him of something. Jiang Hong looked forward and saw a cave in the distance. As the river clam buzzed again, the speed of the river clam increased. A large number of bubbles were released from its back. Soon, the river clam arrived at the shore. It suddenly jumped like a mermaid going out from the sea. The river clam landed steadily in front of the cave, and the layer of air membrane that isolated water disappeared. ¡®Does this mean you want me to come down?¡¯ Jiang Hong took a tentative step forward. After confirming that there was no problem, he jumped off the river clam and stepped on the soft beach. Immediately after, the huge river clam shrank until it was only the size of his palm. As the river clam shrank, a new guest appeared with heavy steps. It was an old green-furred turtle that was half the size of him. Bubbles spurted out from the back of the river clam. It then jumped up and landed steadily on the shell of the green-furred turtle. The two creatures let out a buzz at the same time and looked into the depths of the cave. Jiang Hong looked over and saw that the cave was bottomless. Although there was no sunlight, there was some glowing moss in the cave. It lit up the cave. in?¡± ¡°You want me to go Jiang Hong asked the two adorable creatures. ¡°Yeah, yeah.¡± The huge turtle and the river clam nodded at the same time and let out a buzzing sound. Then, the green-furred turtle brought the river clam inside very slowly¡­ Jiang Hong: ¡­ ¡°Take your time. I¡¯ll go in and explore first.¡± The corners of Jiang Hong¡¯s mouth twitched as he entered the cave. The entire journey was not far. He quickly arrived at the end of the cave. Then he saw a woman. It was a petite woman who lay limply on a bed. ¡­ At the end of the cave was a huge stone bed. The bed was covered with a layer of soft sponge-like algae as a bedsheet. On both sides of the bed were all kinds of shells. On the shells were all kinds of delicious fish, crabs, and prawns. Her long hair was flowing and casually draped over the head of the bed. The two small horns on the top of her head were slightly raised as fruits were pierced by it. A girl with exquisite facial features and tender cheeks could be seen laying on the bed. A small tail with a tuft of soft fur at the end was casually swaying on the side of the bed, patting the edge of the bed from time to time. Under her well-rounded legs, her small and exquisite jade-like feet were slightly raised. The lines of her ankles were light and exquisite, swaying along with her tail. At this moment, the woman moved. Her snow-white wrist turned, and her fair hand plucked a grape from the horn on her head. With a nimble flick of her jade-like finger, she sent the grape to her pink lips. A set of white teeth squeezed gently, and the juice inside the grape exploded. The flesh was eaten, and the skin and core fell accurately into a shell beside the small tail. She chewed slowly and carefully, swallowing the fruit bit by bit. Then, she slowly exhaled. And said two words. ¡°So comfortable.¡± ¡°Forget about revenge. Isn¡¯t it better to retire? Come to think of it, he doesn¡¯t know me now anyway. As for that stupid girl with big breasts and no brains, we¡¯re not familiar with each other yet. Let her be.¡± The woman with horns on her head and a long tail on her back stretched her limbs without any care for her image. As she turned over lazily, she plucked a grape from the corner of her horn and flicked her fingers skillfully. She turned over and lay on the bed, biting down skillfully. Then she froze. The two of them stared at each other without moving. The narrow cave fell into a strange silence. Chapter 31 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The saddest thing in life was social death. In the silent cave, there was a man, a woman, a turtle and a river clam. The man and woman sat opposite each other. A turtle and a river clam stood between them as a stone table. On the man¡¯s side, Jiang Hong was handsome and unrestrained. He was recognized as the most talented man in the Black Heaven Sect. Because he had no related experience, he could not get used to this experience. However, at this moment, looking at the woman sitting upright in front of him with her legs tightly closed and her posture dignified, he seemed to be able to understand this feeling a little. ¡°Hello.¡± Jiang Hong thought for a moment. As a man of good upbringing, he decided to break the awkward situation first. ¡°How should I address you, senior senior sisterister?¡± ¡°Senior sister?¡± The woman with horns on her head and a tail on her back raised her eyebrows in reaction to these words. Could it be that she wasn¡¯t his senior sister? ¡°Junior sister?¡± Jiang Hong probed again. ¡°Pfft.¡± The woman finally couldn¡¯t help but cover her mouth with one hand and her stomach with the other and laughed out loud. ¡°He actually called me junior sister¡­ Haha¡­ Hahaha¡­¡± Jiang Hong: ¡­ What was there to laugh about? Jiang Hong raised his eyebrows. The woman belatedly realized what was going on and hurriedly let out a ¡®hmph¡¯, immediately revealing two sweet little dimples on her face. Her fair jade finger pointed at them and she chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m called Ao Yueli. Big Brother Hong, you can just call me Li-er.¡± The woman¡¯s smile was very infectious, like a girl next door, but¡­ ¡°Ao? I remember that the sect¡¯s divine beast is surnamed Ao. In terms of seniority, it seems to be even older than the Sect Master. You¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s junior sister to you!¡± Ao Yueli immediately interrupted loudly. ¡°But your surname is Ao.¡± ¡°Same name.¡± ¡°And you are living here¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s cooler in here.¡± ¡°You have horns growing on your head.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just an accessory.¡± ¡°You have a tail down there¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s also an accessory.¡± ¡°It¡¯s also an accessory?¡± Jiang Hong¡¯s gaze fell on the little tail that peeked out from under her dress. He raised his eyebrows. ¡°How did you put it on?¡± ¡°No! No! No! In short, I¡¯ve already said it. I¡¯m not.¡± Ao Yueli was anxious. Her tone was a little teary, and she looked like she was about to cry. ¡®Am I overdoing it?¡¯ Just as Jiang Hong was thinking this¡­ [You¡¯ve agitated the sect guardian divine beast that refers herself as your junior sister.] [Agility +0.1] A crisp and pleasant notification sounded. Moreover, it was the agility attribute point that he had been looking forward to. Jiang Hong¡¯s eyes lit up, and the way he looked at Ao Yueli instantly changed. Jiang Hong blinked and smiled. ¡°Yes, you are my junior sister. Hello, Junior Sister Li-er.¡± Hearing this, Ao Yueli was instantly overjoyed. Her small hand that was hanging by her waist also clenched tightly, as if she was cheering herself on. She became very happy. Of course, Jiang Hong was the same. [Ao Yueli is happy because of you.] [Agility +0.2] One word: awesome. Now, Jiang Hong was 100% sure that this sect protecting divine beast, who called herself his junior sister, was the same as his eldest senior sister, Gu Yiping. She was also an Experience Chamber, and it was an Experience Chamber that mainly focused providing agility attribute points that he lacked the most. There was no need to say anything else. He was definitely going to freeload off her. ¡°By the way, how do you know my name?¡± Taking advantage of the good atmosphere, Jiang Hong asked. Ao Yueli also suppressed the excitement in her heart. She tilted her head and blinked mischievously. ¡°Recently, you have been in the limelight after what you did in the recent sect trial. Moreover, Eldest Senior Sister has evaluated you as the most talented disciple in the sect. So of course I know you. Brother Hong, you¡¯re very famous now.¡± So that was the case. Her answer made sense. It wasn¡¯t that he was boasting, but he was really popular now. It was normal for him to have a junior sister who was a fan of his company. Jiang Honggang thought so. [Ao Yueli thought you believed her flattery.] [Agility +0.1] Another bootlicker?! Eh? Why did I say ¡®another¡¯? ¡°Brother Hong, what¡¯s wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so focused?¡± Ao Yueli tilted her head and smiled sweetly. Her little tail also quickly swayed left and right. ¡°Oh, I understand. Brother Hong must be thinking about cultivation. As expected of the future star of the sect. You¡¯re really amazing.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯s lips curled up confidently. ¡°After all, I¡¯m going to lead the light of the righteous path in the future. Naturally, I have to cultivate diligently at all times.¡± ¡°Brother Hong is too amazing. In that case, I¡¯ll ask Brother Hong to protect me in the future.¡± Ao Yueli bowed and rubbed her body against his shoulder. At first glance, she really looked like a fangirl. But. [Ao Yueli thought that you believed her flattery again.] [Agility +0.1] [Ao Yueli thinks that she¡¯s very smart and is showing off.] [Agility +0.2] ¡°You¡¯re a dignified sect protecting divine beast. Aren¡¯t you ashamed of simping for a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple like me?¡± Jiang Hong silently complained. Ao Yueli¡¯s image of a girl-next-door that had just been built in his heart was instantly shattered. This was the nature of the sect¡¯s guardian beast. Was there really nothing wrong with the sect? At this moment, Jiang Hong could not help but feel deeply worried about the future of the sect. ¡°By the way, Brother Hong, how did you get in? I remember that this was a forbidden area.¡± Seeing Jiang Hong suddenly fall silent with a complicated expression, Ao Yueli rolled her eyes and quickly changed the topic. ¡®You said that you¡¯re my junior sister, so why are you trying to enforce the rules now.¡¯ Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but complain in his heart. He explained, ¡°This river clam suddenly jumped out of the water and brought me in.¡± Jiang Hong¡¯s gaze fell on the old river clam. ¡°I see.¡± Ao Yueli nodded. Then, she glared at the river clam below. Her golden eyes were filled with anger, and her small silver-white tiger teeth flashed. She looked like she wanted to kill this grandson. The river clam trembled visibly and quickly closed its shell. Although Jiang Hong could not tell what it was thinking, he could feel its grievance. ¡®Hiss, I feel like I¡¯ve play around too much today.¡¯ Jiang Hong was a little tired inwardly. Taking advantage of the subtle atmosphere, he stood up and said. ¡°It felt a little stuffy here. I¡¯ll go out for a breather.¡± ¡°Okay, Brother Hong, don¡¯t worry.¡± Ao Yueli waved her small hands and maintained her sweet smile as she watched Jiang Hong leave. After confirming that the other party was not nearby, she immediately stood up and stomped her fair feet on the ground made of seashells. She placed one hand on her small waist and pointed at the two in front of her with the other. She pouted angrily and said in exasperation, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the two of you? Why did you bring this devil in? Don¡¯t you know that we¡¯re old enemies? What? Do you think I want to find him to give birth to a child?¡± ¡°F*ck, you two idiots. I was acting just now, okay?! Acting! Are you blind?! I must be out of my mind to simp for him like that. If I didn¡¯t have a motive, how could I, a dignified divine beast, do such a thing?¡± ¡°Ah? An explanation is a cover-up, and a cover-up is the truth. If it wasn¡¯t for my hidden love, why would I simp¡­ I, I, I, sob sob, I already said it wasn¡¯t like that.¡± Chapter 32 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ao Yueli¡¯s voice sounded like she was about to cry. She was so anxious that she was scratching her ears and cheeks. The tail on her back was also wagging quickly because of her anxiousness. The old turtle and the young river clam nodded in agreement to her rant. ¡°What? You said that girls can¡¯t be kept when they grow up¡­ I, I, I can¡¯t be bothered with the two of you.¡± Ao Yueli placed her hands on her arms angrily and sat cross-legged. Her two fingers rubbed the hair on her hands. It might sound unbelievable, but she, Ao Yueli, the sect-protecting divine beast of the Black Heaven Sect, had actually been reborn. She didn¡¯t know how she was reborn, but she didn¡¯t want to care about this either. She only knew that this was a new chance given to her by the heavens, allowing her to take revenge on this world-destroying demon who had deceived her feelings and caused her to degenerate into a Demon Dragon in her previous life. She wished she could return to her original self and slap this big liar under her claws. How could she repeat the mistakes of her previous life? Unfortunately, she could not do it. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for this damned identity of being a sect-protecting divine beast, I would not have simped and pretended to be innocent in front of him.¡± As the sect¡¯s divine beast, Ao Yueli might be a Divine Transformation Realm cultivator, and killing Jiang Hong was as easy as crushing an ant to her. However, due to many restrictions, she was unable to do so. Because of her identity as the sect-protecting divine beast, she could not attack the disciples of the Black Heaven Sect. Moreover, before the time limit for guarding the Black Heaven Sect expired, she could not even get too far away from the Black Heaven Sect, or she would be forced to return. There were still five years before the agreement to protect the Black Heaven Sect would end. Five years. How could she wait for five years? Thinking about it this way, she might as well retire and rot¡­ ¡°No, no, no. Why am I thinking about this again?¡± She almost collapsed on the bed again and did not want to do anything. Ao Yueli quickly shook her head and slapped her face twice to pull herself together. It was absolutely impossible for her to wait for five years. It was impossible for her to wait in this lifetime. She could not wait, but because of the restrictions, she could not attack the disciples of the Black Heaven Sect. According to the original timeline, Jiang Hong would need at least three years before he would completely betray the sect and face the world as a demonic cultivator. She couldn¡¯t wait three years either. For this reason, she thought of a compromise. As long as Jiang Hong left the Black Heaven Sect as soon as possible and turned his back on the sect, becoming a demon and joining the evil path, wouldn¡¯t that be great? That was why she came up with this plan after she was reborn. As long as she showed enough kindness and developed a deep friendship with Jiang Hong, she would slowly guide him step by step and speed up the time he would be exposed as a traitor. That way, she would no longer be under any restrictions and could casually step on this great demon. In order for her plan to go smoothly, she even specially followed the memories of her previous life and secretly obtained the Sky Demon League¡¯s jade mirror from a demon spy. That way, she could understand the movements of the demons at any time. After saying everything, it could be seen that she did not mean to flatter that man. See! ¡°I wonder how their brains grow. How can they misunderstand so deeply? How dare they think¡­¡± Ao Yueli looked at the turtle and clam with a complicated expression. As the Dragon King of this pool, all the aquatic creatures living here were her subordinates. These two were the best among them and trusted aides. Unfortunately, even if they were outstanding, their cultivation levels were only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Not to mention transforming, they could not even speak human language. The only thing they could help her with was taking care of her daily life. Otherwise, she could order these subordinates to attack Jiang Hong. After all, these subordinates were not restricted. Okay, back to business. Even though there were some accidents. Fortunately, everything went well. From the short conversation just now, Ao Yueli could tell that Jiang Hong was already mesmerized by her. He was coaxed by her into a daze. At this rate, it would not be long before they would become the best of friends. At that time, this man would still be at her mercy. He would definitely not dare to resist. Just the thought of it made her excited. At the thought of that beautiful future, Ao Yueli hugged her little tail with her plump legs and rolled happily on the seaweed bed. Her fair feet also swayed excitedly, as if she had already won. At the side, the old turtle and the young river clam saw everything. The two of them shook their heads helplessly and sighed. Unexpectedly, a complicated expression appeared on their expressionless faces, as if they were tired of their master being an embarrassment. The life of a turtle was worrying. ¡°Hmm? Someone¡¯s coming in.¡± Ao Yueli¡¯s gaze instantly sharpened as she sat up vigilantly. Previously, she had been in a bad state and had handed over the protection work to two unreliable trusted aides. That was why she did not notice Jiang Hong¡¯s arrival. With her newfound motivation, she immediately sensed that someone had invaded her territory. ¡°I want to see which blind fool dares to ruin my plans.¡± His deep golden eyes narrowed into the size of pins. With her fair feet and a pair of cold boots made of seashells, she walked out of the cave. ¡­ On the other side. Outside the cave. Vice Sect Master Shen Bai stood by the lake. His wide robe fluttered in the wind, and his strong eyes were half-closed. He stared at the calm lake and said in a deep voice, ¡°You¡¯re saying that Jiang Hong barged into the forbidden area without permission and was swallowed by the huge river clam here?¡± Mo Mingxuan nodded and sighed regretfully. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, he was swallowed alive by a huge river clam in front of me. I was helpless and could only watch from the side. I had been advising him that this was a forbidden area and that he could not enter casually, but he refused to listen and insisted on coming in.¡± ¡°I was worried about the sect rules, so I only dared to stand at the side and watch¡­ Sigh, it¡¯s all my fault. I should have come in directly at that time. Even if I have to be condemned and punished, I should have pulled Junior Brother Jiang out. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s my fault. It¡¯s all my fault. Junior Brother Jiang, I¡¯ve let you down.¡± Mo Mingxuan covered his face and cried bitterly. His two lackeys seized the opportunity and comforted him. ¡°Boss, it¡¯s not your fault. You only did what a qualified Black Heaven Sect disciple should do.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Jiang Hong who didn¡¯t listen to your advice and insisted on doing things his own way. Senior Brother Mo, please don¡¯t blame yourself anymore.¡± ¡°All of you shut up.¡± Mo Mingxuan shouted, ¡°Rules are dead, people are alive. Even so, I was wrong. Elder Shen, please punish me.¡± Mo Mingxuan cupped his hands and lowered his head, as if he was really sorry. Shen Bai naturally saw through everything that saw going on. At this moment, the old him only felt awkward. Everyone knew that Flying Crane Peak was a mountain peak that was filled with sanctimonious hypocrites. Where did this person get the courage to think that he would believe his words? Why don¡¯t you take a piss and look at yourself in the reflection? ¡®Are you worthy?¡¯ Chapter 33 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Of course, this guy was unworthy. However, Shen Bai had no intention of exposing him. After asking around during this period of time, he already knew why his dear son who had passed away would appear at the opposite location of the trial grounds. It was all because of this Jiang Hong. Of course, he also understood that Shen Xingjian only had himself to blame. If he had not wanted to take revenge on the other party, why would he have been killed by a spy? Shen Bai was a sensible person. He knew all about this, but so what? Shen Xingjian is my son. Who do you think you are, Jiang Hong? Why should he reprimand his own flesh and blood for an outsider? ¡°I wanted to find an opportunity to teach you a lesson, but I didn¡¯t expect you to come knocking on my door.¡± Shen Bai looked at the calm lake and muttered in a low voice. Ordinary disciples didn¡¯t know that this was actually the residence of the sect¡¯s divine beast, the Jinghe Dragon King. According to Mo Mingxuan¡¯s description, Jiang Hong had most likely been captured by the Dragon King. Although the sect-protecting divine beast could not hurt the disciples of the sect, its might was real. That night, merely a phantom image had caused Shen Bai to feel an enormous pressure. Up until now, when he recalled it, his chest couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Jiang Hong had trespassed into the forbidden area. The Dragon King¡¯s anger had proabably scared him out of his wits. Thinking of this, Shen Bai could not help but smile. So what if you¡¯re talented? So what if you¡¯re respected by Gu Yiping? If you trespass into the forbidden area, even if your master ends her closed-door cultivation, she won¡¯t be able to save you. ¡°I understand. You guys can go back first.¡± Shen Bai waved his sleeve and jumped into the bottom of the pool. When the lake calmed down, Mo Mingxuan stopped pretending and immediately laughed excitedly. ¡°Jiang Hong, Jiang Hong, you¡¯re still too young to fight me.¡± Lackey Number One also agreed skillfully. ¡°Congratulations, Boss. This way, Boss will become the focus of the sect.¡± ¡°I told you to keep a low profile. I¡¯m not interested in fame and fortune.¡± Mo Mingxuan said that, but he looked like he was about to drool. He could no longer hide his excitement. He paused and said, ¡°But we still have to celebrate. Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll invite you to the brothel today to listen to music.¡± ¡°Boss is generous!¡± Mo Mingxuan and Lackey Number One were chatting and laughing, enthusiastically discussing how they were going to fight five people alone later. But Lackey Number Two looked worried. ¡°Just accompany me to the brothel. Are you reluctant to go with me?¡± Mo Mingxuan was unhappy. ¡°Boss, of course not.¡± Lackey Number Two shook his head in fear. Then, he frowned and said with a worried expression, ¡°I¡¯m just thinking that since Jiang Hong is already dead, why did Elder Shen go inside the pool?¡± That¡¯s right. He was already dead. Why did he still go inside the pool? Mo Mingxuan was stunned when he heard what Number Two said. He couldn¡¯t help but frown and think. Lackey Number One, who was in a hurry to shop around the brothel, immediately said, ¡°Elder Shen must have gone down to confirm Jiang Hong¡¯s death. After all, Elder Shen is a very responsible person. Even if it¡¯s a disciple who violated the sect¡¯s rules, he would definitely want to find his corpse intact.¡± When Mo Mingxuan heard this, he puffed out his chest and raised his head. He sighed, ¡°In the entire Black Heaven Sect, only Elder Shen Bai makes me admire his character and morals. He¡¯s second only to me.¡± ¡°Boss is wise.¡± The problem was easily solved. The two of them continued to laugh as they walked towards the brothel. ¡°But.¡± Lackey Number Two¡¯s furrowed brows did not relax. Instead, his puzzled gaze became even more intense. ¡°If you say one more word, you won¡¯t be able to go to the brothel anymore.¡± Mo Mingxuan glared at him impatiently. No matter how worried Number Two was, he could only shut his mouth obediently and finish his unfinished sentence silently in his heart. However, Jiang Hong was swallowed by a river clam. He shouldn¡¯t have a corpse. Then why did Elder Shen Bai go inside the pool? To pry open the river clam? ¡­ At the same time. At the entrance of the Blue Wave Pond, Jiang Hong, who was panting, suddenly realized a very important problem. When he was with Senior Sister Gu, he could always trigger the explosive increase in his vitality attribute points. When he was with the divine beast that claimed to be his junior sister, who had lived for an unknown period of time, his agility attribute points would increase explosively. No matter which one of them it was, they only specialized in one attributes. In addition, when he beat up Liu Yuan previously, he could only continuously gain attribute points for his spiritual energy. This meant that he would be able to specialize on one of his attributes if he freeload off of one of them continuously. According to this situation, was there someone who could provide attribute points for his enlightment attribute? But why did it have to be them? Was there something special about them, or did they have something in common? To be honest, Jiang Hong was very concerned about this. If he could discover the reason for the explosive increases, he might be able to trigger the notifications more easily, instead of it being as random as it was now. It seemed that he had to do more experiments. ¡°According to our current relationship, Eldest Senior Sister is undoubtedly the best candidate. However, every time we agreed to impart the Dao, Eldest Senior Sister would always find various reasons to reject it. Even if I wanted to leave, she would use various reasons to prevent me from leaving¡­¡± This way, even if he stayed at his senior sister¡¯s house in the future and spent the night with her, he would probably not be able to do any experiments. Looking at it this way¡­ ¡°The only option left is the divine beast now.¡± Although he didn¡¯t know why this self-proclaimed junior sister was flattering him so much, she was more suitable to do experiments. Moreover, if possible, he might be able to learn a few divine powers. Now, his master had been in seclusion for a long time and showed no signs of leaving. Eldest Senior Sister was originally the best candidate to freeload off, but if he said too much, he would be tired¡­ In conclusion, Jiang Hong decided that his freeloading target would shift to Ao Yueli. There was no time to lose. He began to take action. ¡°Brother Hong, so you¡¯re here. I¡¯ve been looking for you.¡± Speak of the devil. Ao Yueli waved her small hands and had an infectious sweet smile on her face. Her shell sandals made a crisp sound like a silver bell as she came in front of him and immediately hugged his arm intimately. Her little tail, which was half floating in the air, seemed to be swaying left and right because the good mood. This woman¡¯s friendlyness was a little overbearing. She was so clingy. Could it be that she wanted to cut my waist when I was unprepared¡­ Seeing that they had only met for a few minutes and were already so familiar with each other, Jiang Hong could not help but doubt Ao Yueli. Jiang Hong naturally did not doubt his handsome appearance and talent. If this was a woman whose cultivation level was not much different from his, he would not doubt her. However, the other party¡¯s identity was obvious. Why was she simping for him like this? ¡°Anyway, it doesn¡¯t seem like much at the moment. Moreover, with her cultivation level, if she really wants to do anything to me, I won¡¯t be able to resist.¡± Jiang Hong muttered in his heart. Just as he was about to carry out his first experiment¡­ ¡°How dare you, Jiang Hong! You trespassed the forbidden area without permission! Do you know your crime?¡± Bang! Water splashed everywhere. Like a dragon coming out of its habitat. Shen Bai suddenly jumped out of the pool. His gaze was fierce as he looked like he wanted to punish Jiang Hong on the spot. However, just as he was about to continue, he was stunned. The sweet smile on Ao Yueli¡¯s face disappeared, replaced by a cold expression. She said lightly, ¡°What did you just say? I didn¡¯t hear you clearly. Say it again.¡± Chapter 34 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although Shen Bai had never seen the sect guardian divine beast¡¯s human form, from the other party¡¯s aura and that extremely obvious dragon horn and dragon tail, he instantly understood that the thin and weak-looking woman in front of him was that lord. Of course, if that was all, it would not have made him, an elder who had already experienced many storms, panic uncontrollably. What was truly panicking was their current actions. Why would Lord Dragon Queen Ao hug Jiang Hong so intimately? On the other hand, Jiang Hong seemed to be enjoying himself. There was no fear or panic on his face. Why was he not peeing his pants yet? ¡®Why isn¡¯t he shivering in fear?¡¯ Why was there no signs of fear on him? ¡°What did you just say? Say it again.¡± While Shen Bai was stunned, Ao Yueli¡¯s icy cold gaze swept past Shen Bai as she asked again. That irresistible pressure pressed on his body again. At this moment, Shen Bai¡¯s brain was spinning rapidly. After gussing what was going on with the clues from the scene in front of him, he cupped his hands and braced himself to say, ¡°Senior Aunt Ao, I heard that someone broke into your residence. I was worried that someone was up to no good and wanted to harm you. I just didn¡¯t expect it to be Jiang Hong. If it¡¯s him, then I¡¯m relieved.¡± Ao Yueli nodded with a serious expression. ¡°That¡¯s very thoughtful of you. You¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m Shen Bai, the current Deputy Sect Master of the Black Heaven Sect and the Peak Master of Yunyue Peak.¡± Shen Bai hurriedly replied. Seeing that Ao Yueli did not have any objections, he heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had made the right bet. ¡°Alright, Xiao Bai. There¡¯s nothing else for you to do here. Go back. Let¡¯s go too, Brother Hong.¡± The first half of the sentence was still that serious and deep voice, but the second half was said in a sweet and gentle voice. There was even a hint of shyness mixed in the gentleness. The two voices did not seem to come from the same person at all. Moreover, Xiao Bai¡­ Are you serious about calling me that? Shen Bai¡¯s heart, which had just relaxed, tensed up again. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you leaving yet?¡± Ao Yueli held Jiang Hong¡¯s arm and turned her head, casting a sidelong glance at him. ¡°I¡¯ll leave now.¡± Shen Bai cupped his hands and hurriedly replied. However, when he raised his head and saw the scene in front of him, it was really impossible to ignore. Whether it was his position as the deputy sect master or simply because he was unhappy with Jiang Hong¡¯s position, he braced himself and asked, ¡°May I ask if Senior Aunt Ao just called him Big Brother Hong?¡± ¡°Are you deaf?¡± Ao Yueli asked. Shen Bai was stunned. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Then why are you asking?¡± Ao Yueli rolled her eyes. His disdainful gaze seemed to be saying, ¡°Is there something wrong with your brain?¡± Shen Bai¡¯s expression stiffened, and he was filled with embarrassment. ¡®Ask what?¡¯ It was precisely because he had questions that he wanted to ask. Jiang Hong was a disciple of the Misty Peak. In terms of seniority, Jiang Hong should call him Senior Uncle, while he himself called Ao Yueli Senior Aunt. Logically speaking, Jiang Hong should call Ao Yueli Senior Aunt. But now, Ao Yueli was calling Jiang Hong, Big Brother Hong? So, how should Jiang Hong address him? Elder Shen? Uncle-Master Shen? Or Little White. This was all a mess. In an instant, Shen Bai¡¯s mind was filled with the image of himself calling Jiang Hong ¡®Big Brother Hong¡¯. He couldn¡¯t help but shiver as goosebumps appeared all over his body. It was better not to think about it. The more he thought about it, the stranger it felt. However, Shen Bai could not refute. He could only endure it and stand rooted to the ground as he watched the two of them leave. ¡°Oh yes.¡± Suddenly, Ao Yueli stopped in her tracks. Shen Bai hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands. ¡°Senior Aunt Ao, do you have any other instructions?¡± Ao Yueli looked at him with disdain. She tilted her head and turned her wrist. The two fingers on her right hand rubbed the hair hanging in front of her chest. Then, she smiled kindly. ¡°Speaking of which, didn¡¯t you just say that you want to know who¡¯s guilty?¡± ¡°What do you mean by knowing who¡¯s guilty? There¡¯s no such thing at all.¡± Shen Bai¡¯s heart sank when he heard this. He had lost count of how many times his heart had tensed up today. ¡°No? But I clearly heard it just now.¡± Ao Yueli rolled her eyes and looked at Jiang Hong. She then smiled evilly. ¡°Brother Hong, what do you think?¡± Shen Bai¡¯s gaze also fell on Jiang Hong. He winked crazily, hinting at what Jiang Hong should say. Jiang Hong met Shen Bai¡¯s gaze. He first looked at him, then at Ao Yueli, and finally at Shen Bai. Jiang Hong immediately smiled, revealing a gaze that he understood his intentions. Shen Bai was also delighted. Then, Jiang Hong said honestly, ¡°Elder Shen said that I trespassed into the forbidden area and if I know my crime?¡± Shen Bai: ?! Shen Bai was so angry that he almost couldn¡¯t breathe. ¡®Understand.¡¯ ¡®Understand my ass!¡¯ ¡°Looks like I didn¡¯t hear wrongly.¡± Ao Yueli raised her eyebrows and looked at Shen Bai with a faint smile. ¡°If I remember correctly, Xiao Yun seems to be in seclusion, and you don¡¯t have a warrant, right? In that case, you are the one trespassing the forbidden area.¡± ¡°Since you asked Brother Hong if he knows his sins, shouldn¡¯t you recount your sins now?¡± As soon as he said this, Shen Bai really couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Cold sweat seeped out of his forehead. Shen Bai suppressed his emotions and forced a smile. ¡°Senior Aunt Ao is right. Disciple, Xiao Bai trespassed into the forbidden area and should be punished.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Ao Yueli nodded in satisfaction. Then, she glanced sideways. ¡°What about Brother Hong?¡± ¡°Jiang Hong was invited here by Senior Aunt Ao, so there¡¯s no need for him to be punished.¡± ¡°Okay, go back. Remember, don¡¯t disturb me if you have nothing to do in the future.¡± Ao Yueli waved her hand in disdain. After Shen Bai bowed, he quickly slipped away without looking back, afraid that he would be caught again. After Shen Bai¡¯s aura completely disappeared. Ao Yueli immediately smiled and held Jiang Hong¡¯s arm. ¡°Brother Hong, how is it? I did well, right?¡± It¡¯s not just not bad, he even want to carry her back into his house now. With such a flattering divine beast following him, even if he, Jiang Hong, wanted to do something in the Black Heaven Sect, no one would dare to say no¡­ Jiang Hong replied with a smile. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± Who wouldn¡¯t love a Dragon Woman who loved to simp and had status? Ao Yueli also revealed an expression of enjoyment. Just as Jiang Hong opened his mouth and was about to say something, his expression suddenly changed and he changed his words. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. I¡¯ll come back when I have the chance.¡± ¡°Brother Hong, can¡¯t you stay a little longer?¡± Ao Yueli pouted with a pitiful look in her eyes. Jiang Hong put his right hand into his cloth pocket and pressed it down. He comforted her, ¡°I have to go back and cultivate well. I¡¯ll definitely accompany you more next time.¡± ¡°Okay, then it¡¯s a deal.¡± Ao Yueli narrowed her beautiful eyes and revealed a joyful expression as she nodded. Jiang Hong also left on the enlarged clam. At the same time, Ao Yueli put away her expression and said proudly to Old Tortoise, who had just arrived, ¡°How is it? Did you see that? That man is already mesmerized by me. Soon, he will completely become my puppet. At that time, I will deliberately trip him up and make him even more dissatisfied with the sect. At that time, it will be time for him to fall into the demonic path and expose his identity.¡± ¡°Hey, you said that I should have let Little White punish him for trespassing into the forbidden area so that he will be more dissatisfied with the sect and speed up his betrayal of the sect¡­¡± Repeating the Old Tortoise¡¯s words, Ao Yueli¡¯s pupils constricted and lost their light. Her voice gradually became softer until it disappeared. The entrance of the cave fell into a strange silence again. Chapter 35 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The night was mesmerizing and the moonlight was bright. As soon as Jiang Hong left the cave, he immediately found a hidden corner. He took out the mirror from his trouser pocket that was shaking non-stop like a small motor. [2]: Where¡¯s Number Four?! Where¡¯s Number Four? Come out quickly. I promise I won¡¯t beat you to death. Good lord, he was so vicious as soon as he opened the group. Was Number Two cuckolded by Number Four or something? Was there a grudge between them? Even Jiang Hong could feel the hostility in those words. A few seconds later, a few undercover agents began to come online. [3]: Who provoked the great Second Venerable? Watch me drown him with my spit. [8]: ¡°No matter what it is, don¡¯t be angry. We¡¯re all companions. Can¡¯t we sit down and have a cup of tea to talk about it?¡± Number Eight seemed to have a strong sense of companionship. He was the old bootlicker who followed Number Three¡¯s routine. As for Number Four, he was not online yet. Could it be that Number Four had really cuckolded Number Two¡­ Jiang Hong complained faintly. At this moment, Number Two began to speak again, his words filled with hostility. [2]: The person I sent to Green Sparrow City was intercepted and killed by the Dao Alliance. As a spy in the Dao Alliance, this Number Four didn¡¯t even inform me in advance. Do you think I should kill him? [2]: I suspect that Number Four is deliberately going against me. [2]: Where¡¯s Number Four? Don¡¯t pretend to be mute. Come out quickly. So he wasn¡¯t cuckolded, how boring¡­ Jiang Hong was disappointed. ¡°However, looking at the current situation, it should be a coincidence.¡± Jiang Hong looked at the mirror and rubbed his chin as he analyzed. According to Number Two, if the Sky Demon League members were to make a move, they would inform them in the mirror in advance. Since Number Four did not inform him immediately, it was most likely because someone from the Dao Alliance happened to be working in Green Sparrow City. That was probably why this subordinate of this great venerable One was unfortunately intercepted and killed. Of course, Number Four had not said anything yet, so it was only Jiang Hong¡¯s speculation. [1]: Number Four is not such a person. Let¡¯s hear what Number Four has to say first. [2]: Alright, I¡¯ll give Number One face first. Number Four, come out and explain. At this moment, group leader Number One finally appeared. Just by his appearnace, Number Two¡¯s hostility was visibly reduced. Number One was really Number Two¡¯s nemesis. Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but be curious about the identity of Number One. They waited for a few more seconds. Number Four finally appeared. Four: ¡°I just found out about this. The higher-ups sent me to Green Sparrow City to carry out a mission at the last minute. It was my negligence this time. I¡¯m really sorry, Number Two.¡± Without retorting, Number Four admitted his mistake honestly. Apologizing sincerely? Or was he just fooling around? [2]: Sorry? An apology is enough. If an apology is useful, why would I need a fist? [4]: How about I sent you another one for free. That should be enough, right? [2]: No! One yard is one yard. Set a time. Let¡¯s fight offline. [1]: Everyone makes mistakes. Since Number Four already apologized, you should forgive him. The mirror fell into a long silence. A moment later. [2] I¡¯ll give Number One another face. Five days later, I¡¯ll send another person to Taotie City. [4]: Sure. ¡°This Number Two really listens to Number One.¡± After watching the conversation between the spies, Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but sigh. According to his previous understanding, Number One seemed to be a spy in the Imperial Palace. There were several dynasties in the Tianluo Realm, but he did not know where he (she?) was from. If he had the chance to ask, he might be able to rely on his identity as a spy to get something for free. Since Jiang Hong was lucky enough to obtain this opportunity, he naturally wanted to maximize the benefits. Well, he should wait until he found another experience chamber and learned a few moves, then he would pat Number One¡¯s butt too. [1]: Is Number Six here? Eh?! Why are you suddenly looking for me? Could it be that he (she?) knows that I want to patt her butt¡­ Jiang Hong joked in his heart and immediately injected his divine sense into the mirror. [6]: Number Six is here, at your service. [3]: Why do I feel that this newcomer wants to snatch my job? [8]: We¡¯re all companions. There is already enough flattery coming from Number Three. Number Six, be normal. Jiang Hong ignored Number Three¡¯s obvious jealousy and Number Eight¡¯s lack of presence as he quietly waited for Number One to speak. [1]: Have you interacted with Jiang Hong? Jiang Hong: ?! Good lord, Jiang Hong spasmed and almost fell to the ground. All of a sudden, my handsome name came out of this big shot¡¯s mouth. Moreover, he wanted him to investigate himself. No, he wanted the original Number Six to investigate him. What¡¯s going on? He didn¡¯t think he had provoked such a big shot, right? Just as Jiang Hong was in shock, a few more people appeared. [5]: Number One, why are you investigating him? [8]: Is it the organization¡¯s new target? Where is he? I¡¯ll go and take his head now. [4]: It¡¯s better to be happy together than to be happy alone. Number Eight, bring me along. [3]: Jiang Hong? This name sounds terrible. Your names are much better. ¡°You don¡¯t seem to know our names¡­¡± Jiang Hong complained faintly and began to analyze. Originally, Number Six was still a rookie. It was understandable that he did not know some things. The only person with a special connection with him was Number Four. However, from what Number Four said, he (she) seemed to be very excited about this. He did not even ask Number Six why he did not report Jiang Hong¡¯s matter to Number One earlier. From this, it could be inferred that Number Four had not said anything related to Number Six at the beginning. In that case, he could try to directly ask why he was being investigated. If Number Six should have known why, he could just hand the mirror over to the sect and leave. ¡®Yes, let¡¯s do that.¡¯ After letting out a long breath and calming himself down, Jiang Hong injected his divine sense into the mirror. [6]: ¡°I haven¡¯t come into contact with him for the time being. May I ask why His Majesty wants me to come into contact with him?¡± After answering, Jiang Hong gripped the mirror handle tightly and stared at the mirror nervously. [1]: I heard that he¡¯s the newest genius of the Black Heaven Sect. He beat a Golden Core Realm cultivator with the strength of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. I¡¯m a little concerned. ¡°Phew, looks like I made the right bet.¡± Jiang Hong broke out in a cold sweat and let out a long sigh. It seemed that Number One had only entrusted the original Number Six to investigate him, but he had yet to say the exact reason. However, was it necessary for a big shot to care so much because of this? Although killing enemies of a higher realm was rare in the cultivation world, it was not unheard of. Moreover, he was only crossing realm in the lower realms. He should not have such a huge influence, right? Number One, who was he? Why not test it out a little? Just as Jiang Hong was thinking about this and was about to take action¡­ [4]: I do know a little about Jiang Hong. Chapter 36 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Number Four actually knew him?! Is his name already so famous that even the spies in the Dao Alliance were paying attention to him? While Jiang Hong was shocked, Number One in the mirror also replied. [1]: Speak. Si: ¡°He¡¯s a liar, a scumbag who cheats girls of their feelings. He¡¯s full of nonsense. If you stand next to him, you can get pregnant just by breathing the air around him. He¡¯s the shame of the orthodox world!¡± Jiang Hong: ??? Comrade Number Four, are you sure that the Jiang Hong you¡¯re talking about is the same person as this handsome and charming young master? When did he become a scumbag? There was just a few women around him. How could he be called a scumbag? This was called universal love. If you don¡¯t understand, don¡¯t talk nonsense. [8]: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect such a person to exist in the orthodox world. He is really lucky to be still alive.¡± [2]: I admire him very much. Number One, I think this person can become a member of the Sky Demon League. Such a bad person is simply born for the Sky Demon League. [3]: ¡°I agree with Lord Number Two. This person is indeed more suitable to be a demon. When are we going to let him become a demon and enter the evil path?¡± ¡®You¡¯re the one who was born to be a demon. Your entire f*cking family is¡­¡¯ Jiang Hong almost couldn¡¯t help but retort. However, he didn¡¯t dare to do that. If he really argued against his superiors in the groupchat, it would be no different from directly writing the words ¡°I¡¯m a spy¡± on his face. Jiang Hong decided to wait and see what Number One was planning before deciding what to say¡­ At this moment, Number One, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again. [1]: Whether to recuit or not will be decided in the future. Number Six, you should find an opportunity to interact with him. After that, I will look for you regularly to ask about his recent situation. ¡­ Why did Number One care so much about Jiang Hong? At this moment, whether it was those who were discussing this or the members of the Sky Demon League who were lurking, this doubt appeared in their hearts at the same time. Although there was no clear distinction between superior and subordinate in the Sky Demon League, excluding some spies with ulterior motives, everyone automatically took Number One as the leader and the manager of the Sky Demon League. Whether it was his status or his cultivation, it was hard for them to care about a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple from a righteous sect. ¡°What is Number One trying to do? And Number Four too¡­ Why does this guy who¡¯s undercover in the Cultivation Alliance know so much about me, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator?¡± Even though most of them were slandering him, Jiang Hong still took note of their worlds. ¡°Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. Since that¡¯s the case, there¡¯s only one thing to do now.¡± If he wanted to know more about the undercover spy in the Dao Alliance, he would have to ask the people of the Dao Alliance. As the spies went offline one after another, Jiang Hong left the Green Wave Lake Cave and headed towards Eldest Senior Senior Sisterister¡¯s room. ¡­ At the same time. The candlelight flickered in the dark and spacious room. The Sky Demon League¡¯s number eight jade mirror holder sat cross-legged on a praying mat. He frowned and his gaze was solemn. ¡°Why is Number One suddenly paying attention to a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator? He shouldn¡¯t like such things.¡± ¡°Could it be¡­ that that man is related to the royal family?¡± Number Eight squinted his eyes. Judging from Number One¡¯s current situation and status, this was the first thing Number Eight could think of. But. Since Number Six could interact with Jiang Hong, then Number Six was most likely a spy in the Black Heaven Sect. The Crimson Afterglow Continent that the Black Heaven Sect was settled in was within King Zhou¡¯s sphere of influence. Since he was called King Zhou, his surname was naturally Zhou. However, this person¡¯s surname was Jiang, which didn¡¯t match the royal family¡¯s surname¡­ Unless this Jiang Hong was related to that country, which was why Number One was so concerned. ¡°Amitabha, looks like things are about to get interesting. Since Number One is so concerned, this poor monk will also investigate this Jiang Hong. After all, our Sky Demon League is filled with like-minded companions.¡± ¡°And companions are supposed to help each other.¡± Number Eight¡¯s deep eyes were half-closed, and his lips curled into a meaningful smile. Under the gaze of the huge Buddha stone statue behind him, the light skull flickered dazzlingly. ¡­ On the other side. In the dark bedroom, Gu Yiping frowned. She held her chin with one hand and sat cross-legged on the bed resentfully. Her fair feet rubbed back and forth restlessly. Her feet were very beautiful, and even the arch of her feet was gorgeous. They were small and exquisite. Her slender toes and tightly knitted brows were curled up uneasily like crystals. Unfortunately, although it was very beautiful, it could not hide the woman¡¯s depressed emotions. She stared at the mirror in her hand with mixed emotions and muttered to herself, ¡°Something¡¯s not right, something¡¯s not right. Didn¡¯t Jiang Hong collude with the demons long ago? But why does it seem like this is the first time they had heard of him?¡± ¡°Moreover, some people even said that they wanted to get rid of him¡­ Oh please, he¡¯s your companion. He¡¯s the great demon who will lead you to destroy the world in the future. Why do they want to start killing each other? Of course, this was not the only thing that made her suspicious. The most confusing thing was Number One¡¯s actions. Could it be that this time, Jiang Hong had yet to betray the sect and enter the demonic path, and Number One¡¯s enticement was the prologue to him entering the demonic path? But Number One didn¡¯t seem to have shown any signs of pulling this great demon into his group¡­ ¡°No, there¡¯s still too little information.¡± Gu Yiping gritted her teeth. She was so anxious that her scalp was numb. From the beginning of the trial, many events had developed differently from what she remembered. Now, the exchange between the members of the Sky Demon League had overturned her whole view of the situation. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Suddenly, Gu Yiping¡¯s eyes lit up. If Jiang Hong really hadn¡¯t betrayed him, didn¡¯t that mean that he really wanted to beat Liu Yuan up in the trial? He really hadn¡¯t become a demon yet and was still an innocent man. Then he really wanted to save her back then¡­ Gu Yiping¡¯s heart sank, and her gaze gradually became complicated. ¡°¡­ No, I can¡¯t come to a conclusion so quickly.¡± After a long pause, she shook her head. There were too few clues. It was still too early to come to a conclusion. ¡°In any case, let¡¯s inform the Dao Alliance first and let them ambush those demons in Taotie City in five days.¡± Gu Yiping patted her face to cheer herself up. She decided to do what she could before investigating Jiang Hong¡¯s true background. She wanted to kill another wave of geniuses from the Sky Demon League like what happened in Green Sparrow City a few days ago. However, considering the long-term development in the future, she had to reveal a little about the Dao Alliance¡¯s movements this time to prevent her identity from being suspected. After making the decision, Gu Yiping jumped off the bed and stepped on the clean jade floor. She picked up a pigeon and sent a message to the Dao Alliance. Suddenly, familiar footsteps came from outside the house. ¡°Senior Sister Gu, are you home?¡± Jiang Hong?! What was he doing here so late at night? Gu Yiping was shocked. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here. Come in.¡± Suppressing the indescribable emotions in her heart, she tried her best to sound normal. Jiang Hong walked in. From the outside, there was nothing wrong with him. Gu Yiping did not ask the other party immediately. She was waiting for the other party to speak first so that she could take the initiative later. However, she did not hear the other party¡¯s words for a long time. She even felt a long gaze coming from the other party. Strange, what was he looking at? Gu Yiping looked up and was stunned. This man¡­ was actually staring at her feet. He, he even licked his lips! Chapter 37 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What are you looking at? !¡± Gu Yiping was shocked. Her fair feet quickly retracted under her skirt vigilantly. Jiang Hong was stunned for a moment before he retracted his gaze and cleared his throat. ¡°I¡¯m not looking at anything.¡± ¡®You didn¡¯t look? I clearly saw you, a lecher, staring at my feet¡­¡¯ Gu Yiping bit her lower lip in shame. Regarding this, Jiang Hong felt wronged. He swore to the heavens that he really didn¡¯t mean to look at her feet. In that instant, the moment he saw those small and exquisite feet, he subconsciously compared them with Ao Yueli¡¯s feet. After all, one was a royal older sister, and the other was sweet little sister. It was impossible not to compare. He felt the need to explain. ¡°Senior Sister, anyone can appreciate beauty.¡± He cleared his throat with a serious expression. Gu Yiping: ??? ¡°I¡¯m just admiring you. I don¡¯t have any intention of offending you. Senior Sister, don¡¯t worry. I definitely don¡¯t have such thoughts about your feet.¡± ¡®It was fine if you didn¡¯t explain, but your explanation made me even more afraid.¡¯ Gu Yiping¡¯s heart trembled for no reason, but she unexpectedly felt a trace of comfort. Gu Yiping pouted and took a sip of tea to hide her emotions. ¡°Alright, tell me what you want.¡± ¡°I want to know more about the Dao Alliance. Can Senior Sister tell me about it?¡± ¡°Why do you suddenly want to know this?¡± Gu Yiping raised her eyebrows, her clear eyes scrutinizing Jiang Hong. Originally, she wanted to decide what to do next based on Jiang Hong¡¯s next moves. But she did not expect him to ask her about the Dao Alliance. There must be a reason for this abnormality, not to mention that the other party was a future devil. Jiang Hong imitated Ao Yueli and honestly flattered Gu Yiping. ¡°The Dao Alliance is the light of the orthodox sects, the goal that we cultivators of the orthodox sects strive for. That¡¯s why I want to understand and pursue this light.¡± Gu Yiping narrowed her eyes and put down her teacup. ¡°I can understand that you also want to join the Dao Alliance, right?¡± ¡®Wrong, I was just thinking about how to make it easier for me to freeload in the future.¡¯ Jiang Hong nodded affirmatively. Gu Yiping pinched her chin and pondered for a long time. Her slender eyelashes trembled slightly as she spoke again. ¡°Private information can only be revealed after you join the Dao Alliance.¡± ¡®Anyway, let¡¯s see what tricks he¡¯s up to first. In any case, it¡¯s still up to me in the end,¡¯ Gu Yiping thought to herself. Jiang Hong thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°I remember that Eldest Senior Sister should be the inspector general of the Dao Overseeing Temple of the Dao Alliance.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Yiping nodded affirmatively. Jiang Hong continued to ask, ¡°What is the specific task of an inspector general? Other than the Dao Overseeing Temple, what other organizations are there?¡± If he wanted to understand Number Four¡¯s true identity, he had to first understand the organizational structure of the Dao Alliance. This way, it would be easier to investigate. Gu Yiping pondered for a moment. Thinking that this was not something worth hiding, she introduced, ¡°The Dao Alliance is mainly founded by the major sects and a few aristocratic families. There are mainly three organizations inside, namely the Dao Overseeing Temple, the Judgement Temple, and the Evaluation Temple. ¡°Among them, the Dao Overseeing Temple that I belong to is mainly in charge of hunting down cultivators who have betrayed their sect and left the orthodox path to fall into the demonic path. The Judgment Temple will then sentence the cultivators we captured.¡± ¡°As for the Evaluation Temple¡­¡± At this point, Gu Yiping paused for a moment. After taking a deep breath, she continued, ¡°The Evaluation Temple is mainly responsible for periodically reviewing the major sects and aristocratic families that have joined the Cultivation Alliance in order to determine if they have betrayed the orthodox path.¡± ¡°Evaluating the sects?¡± Jiang Hong raised his eyebrows, ¡°Isn¡¯t the authority of this Evaluation Temple a little too high?¡± In this way, wouldn¡¯t the Evaluation Temple be standing on the heads of other sects? Would the other sects have no objections? Gu Yiping continued to explain, ¡°The Evaluation Temple has a rule that it must recruit one member from each sect and aristocratic family in Dao Alliance. Moreover, these members who enter the Evaluation Temple are jointly reviewed by our Dao Overseeing Temple and the Judgment Temple.¡± ¡°In other words, they¡¯re restricting each other.¡± Jiang Hong nodded in understanding. Although there were still some loopholes in the rules, it was already not bad since there were no perfect rules in this world. From the looks of it, the possibility of Number Four being a spy in the Evaluation Temple was lower. As for the other two, it was hard to say for the time being. The details would have to wait until later. If it really didn¡¯t work out, he could try his best to join the Dao Alliance. After all, Gu Yiping was there as well. He couldn¡¯t bear to part with Senior Sister Gu¡¯s attribute-attracting physique. As Jiang Hong pondered, Gu Yiping took the opportunity to quietly observe him. To be honest, Gu Yiping was a little surprised. She did not expect him to think so seriously, as if he really had the intention to join the Cultivation Alliance. ¡®Could it be that I really misunderstood him¡­ Maybe this time, he really has the intention to side with the righteous path? If that¡¯s the case, can I also¡­¡¯ ¡°Thank you for clearing my doubts, Senior Sister Gu. I¡¯ve benefited greatly. It¡¯s getting late, I¡¯ll go back first.¡± Jiang Hong politely cupped his hands and stood up to leave. ¡°Huh?!¡± Gu Yiping came back to her senses and blurted out, ¡°Are you leaving already?¡± ¡°Senior Sister wants me to stay the night?¡± Jiang Hong immediately stopped. Jiang Hong looked back excitedly. Didn¡¯t that mean that he could freeload again? ¡®He is actually so happy. Can it be that he is really looking forward to living with me?¡¯ Originally, she was anxious because she had said something wrong, but when she saw Jiang Hong¡¯s excited gaze, her gaze could not help but become dazed. In an instant, her previous guesses surged into her mind. ¡°Nothing. Rest early.¡± Gu Yiping retracted her gaze and revealed a rare smile. ¡°Mm, Senior Sister Gu should rest early too.¡± Jiang Hong responded with a smile and left. Gu Yiping placed her jade-like hand by the window. Her deep eyes looked at the departing figure with mixed feelings until that figure disappeared. After a long time, she retracted her gaze. Since it had become like this, why not confirm the other party¡¯s true intentions first? In any case, he would come to her place tomorrow and stay there for the entire day. She had plenty of time to slowly develop and understand him. If he really became better¡­ At the thought of this, Gu Yiping¡¯s gaze landed on her dainty and delicate feet. Like a strawberry, her sparkling toes wriggled restlessly. His deep gaze seemed to have decided something. Just like that, Gu Yiping waited for Jiang Hong¡¯s arrival the next day with expectations that even she did not realize. Then, she waited for three days without seeing anyone. ¡­ On the second day after learning about the Dao Alliance from Gu Yiping. The morning sun was bright. He woke up early as usual and dressed up. However, he did not go to look for Eldest Senior Sister as usual today. His goal today was visit his junior sister, who was actually his senior aunt in the cave abode of the sect-guarding beast. In order to be able to face off against Number Four in the future, he requested to learn divine powers and become stronger. He arrived at the entrance of the Blue Wave Pond with ease and was about to enter. ¡°Brother Hong, please ride gently. Although I¡¯m not a human, I¡¯m also not a vehicle.¡± Jiang Hong: ??? Chapter 38 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ride gently. Ride what gently? Standing at the entrance of the cave, Jiang Hong¡¯s foot was suspended in mid-air. For a moment, he didn¡¯t know where to put it. At this moment, the river clam jumped out. The moment it saw Jiang Hong, it immediately jumped even more happily and circled around him. Little fellow, no matter how much you spin, I don¡¯t have any ham sausage for you to eat. ¡°By the way, do you know what your master is doing inside?¡± Jiang Hong half-squatted down and asked. If he wanted to know what was going on inside, he could just ask directly. The river clam paused for a moment before it seemed to tilt its body in confusion. Then, it jumped even more happily. Alright, I don¡¯t understand what this guy is saying. ¡°How about this? Go in and report your master that I¡¯m here.¡± After some thought, Jiang Hong said again. As soon as he finished speaking, the river clam jumped a few times more happily than before. It seemed that the other party understood his words. Jiang Hong was about to stand up. In the end, the river clam instantly enlarged and swallowed him again. ¡°F*ck, not again!¡± Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t help but curse. He wondered if this river clam had some special fetish. Fortunately, it did not last long this time. Soon, he was released. He was placed on the stone bed filled with shells and seaweed. Ao Yueli, who had a long horn on her head and a long tail below, closed her eyes gently. She had a young face. At this moment, her eyes were closed, and she was sleeping soundly with her hands pressed together at the corner of her mouth. Her long gauze dress covered her mature figure, which was quite the mismatch when adding her tender face. Her two plump and fair legs were crossed. Her small and exquisite feet were also stacked on top of each other, as if they could be held in one hand. The small and cute canine teeth that appeared from the corner of her mouth added to her cuteness. After this Martial Aunt Dragon Ancestor calmed down, she was surprisingly quite obedient. Especially the rows of crystal clear toes on her jade-like feet. They were like little strawberries, making one really want to eat them. ¡°No, what am I thinking now?¡± Jiang Hong immediately stopped and looked away. It was really strange. He shouldn¡¯t have such a strange fetish, but why did he keep thinking about it recently? In short, he had to get out of bed first to prevent the other party from suddenly waking up and causing unnecessary misunderstandings. ¡°Brother Hong.¡± She woke up?! Such coincidence? Jiang Hong¡¯s body stiffened as he turned around nervously. Only then did he realize that Ao Yueli was still sound asleep. This girl was pouting her red lips and talking in her sleep. Seriously, don¡¯t scare people¡­ Jiang Hong was just about to heave a sigh of relief. ¡°Brother Hong.¡± ¡°No, Master. Your dragon is ready.¡± ¡°This time, we can have a more in-depth discussion.¡± Jiang Hong: ??? When a small question mark appeared on his forehead, Jiang Hong realized that he wasn¡¯t the one who had a problem, but the one who had a problem was this dragon. Are you serious? Why did you say something ridiculous in your dream? Hey, why should I say that? ¡°Hehehe, alright, your round is over.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my turn next, hehehe.¡± ¡°Long Long is about to become the master!¡± ¡°Hey, fight!¡± ¡°Hehehehe.¡± Jiang Hong: ¡­ This was getting more and more ridiculous. Was this really the first time this Martial Aunt Dragon Ancestor had met him? No matter how much she liked him, this was too much. Could it be that they were childhood friends? Or¡­ ¡°She actually likes me? Just as Jiang Hong was pondering deeply, Ao Yueli yawned and sat up. Her slender waist formed a perfect arc as she rubbed her sleepy eyes. When she saw Jiang Hong, she immediately curled up in his arms like a kitten. Moreover, she seemed to be doing this with great familiarity. I¡¯m receiving too much benefits for free¡­ As the beneficiary, Jiang Hong couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°Eh? Master, where¡¯s your whip? Where did it go?¡± As if she felt that something was wrong, Ao Yueli frowned and rubbed the corners of her eyes with her fair and soft hands. She slowly sat up and met his gaze. ¡°Good morning,¡± Jiang Hong greeted. ¡°Ah, good morning, Master. Do you want my tail?¡± Ao Yueli picked up her tail skillfully and handed it over. What are you doing?! Just as Jiang Hong was shocked, Ao Yueli¡¯s eyes suddenly widened, and her sleepy golden eyes suddenly became clear and bright. In the next second, her pretty face turned red. Thud! She moved her body over and instantly pulled away from him. She retracted her tail and chuckled. ¡°Brother Hong, you¡¯re here. Why didn¡¯t you tell me you were coming? You actually peeped at me. You¡¯re so bad~¡± ¡®Tell you?¡¯ Then. Tell me, should he ride a dragon or a horse? ¡°Seeing you sleeping so soundly, I didn¡¯t have the heart to disturb you.¡± Jiang Hong swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said with some shame. After some thought, he added, ¡°Have we met before?¡± ¡°Brother Hong, why do you say that?!¡± Ao Yueli¡¯s delicate body suddenly trembled, and her tail was shaking visibly to the naked eye. The layer of scales covering its tail also became bright and beautiful. Alright, there was no need to ask anymore¡­ The answer he wanted was already very clear. ¡°I just feel that interacting with Junior Sister Li-er is very amiable. It¡¯s nothing, I should be thinking too much,¡± Jiang Hong said with a perfunctory smile. If his senior sister heard this, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to fool her with this, but she¡­ ¡°That¡¯s right. You must be thinking too much. How is that possible?¡± Ao Yueli placed her hands on her small waist and wagged her tail happily. She believed him. This Senior Ancestral Dragon Aunt was so gullible that it made one¡¯s heart ache¡­ Old Tortoise and the river clam, who had arrived at some point in time, also shook their heads, as if they were also helpless about this embarrassing thing. ¡°That¡¯s right, what are you doing here today, Big Brother Hong? Could it be that you¡¯re here to see Li-er?¡± This sect-protecting divine beast, without any self-awareness, blinked its big watery eyes and looked at him excitedly. Jiang Hong also went straight to the point and said, ¡°Actually, I came to ask Junior Sister Li-er for some cultivation methods.¡± ¡°Ah? Cultivation technique?¡± Ao Yueli was stunned and blinked her eyes. Clearly, she did not expect the other party to have such a goal. After a pause she asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you have a master?¡± ¡°Master is currently in seclusion. Oh, so is Sect Master.¡± Jiang Hong answered truthfully. ¡°She¡¯s actually in seclusion.¡± Ao Yueli was stunned. She pinched her chin with her small hand and raised her eyebrows as she muttered softly, ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be the case. It¡¯s already so late. Why is she still in seclusion? Logically speaking, she should have woken up long ago.¡± Ao Yueli fell into deep thought. She wanted to refuse. How could she teach the enemy personally? However, she immediately denied this thought. Teach him, why not?! ¡°This guy is only at the Foundation Establishment Realm now. I¡¯ll just directly teach him a super difficult cultivation techniques that require very high talent. Then, I¡¯ll lie and say that these are basic cultivation techniques. If he couldn¡¯t learn it, it would severely affect his confidence. Then, she would give him gentle care and comfort when he was depressed. This way, she could completely control this man. She was really a genius. She, Ao Yueli, the Fallen World Destroying Demon Dragon that had been deceived by the Great Demon King in her previous life, would successfully become his master from now on! Hehehehe. Chapter 39 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Tell me what you know.¡± After a simple greeting, Ao Yueli sat cross-legged on the shell bed. Her two small hands grabbed her feet on both sides. Her smile was thick, seemingly looking like she was greatly looking forward to this. ¡®But then again, when a senior brother asks a junior sister for advice, don¡¯t you feel that there¡¯s something wrong?¡¯ After Jiang Hong honestly complained, he told the truth. ¡°The basic sword techniques, fist techniques, mental cultivation techniques, and the Sword Control Technique of the Black Heaven Sect.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly what I remember.¡± Ao Yueli muttered softly and cleared her throat before continuing. ¡°Since your foundation is fine, let¡¯s start with the simplest.¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, Brother Hong, you major in sword techniques.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll teach you the Blazing Sword Art. You should have heard of the Blazing Sword Art, right?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Jiang Hong nodded. Although he had spent most of his energy on hoeing the field and cooking in the past three years, he did not fall behind in his basic homework. As a sect that mainly focused on sword cultivation, the Black Heaven Sect had naturally developed many sword techniques. The Blazing Sword Technique was one of the basic sword techniques. As for its superior sword technique, the Golden Sun Tyrant Technique, it was said that when cultivated to the peak of perfection, it could even evaporate the Baina River. As Jiang Hong had only learned the basic sword technique and mental cultivation method, the Blazing Flame Sword Technique was indeed suitable. But. ¡°I feel that this cultivation method isn¡¯t too difficult. Junior Sister Li-er, I want to learn a more profound cultivation method.¡± Jiang Hong said. ¡°Hmm?¡± Ao Yueli raised her eyebrows, and her expression became much more serious. She said earnestly, ¡°Brother Hong, it¡¯s not that I want to discourage you, but you have to learn step by step. It¡¯s just like how you don¡¯t even know how to ride a horse and are in a hurry to ride a dragon. Even if you think it¡¯s fine, when your skills are not good enough. the dragon will feel uncomfortable being ridden.¡± ¡®I understand the logic, but why do you have to give such a strange analogy.¡¯ The corner of Jiang Hongmei¡¯s brows involuntarily twitched. After silently criticizing, he continued, ¡°Junior Sister Li-er is right, but this brother¡¯s innate talent is actually quite good. I¡¯m very confident that you can completely directly teach me some more difficult cultivation methods.¡± ¡°Your talent is indeed not bad.¡± Ao Yueli did not object. After all, in her previous life, this man had indeed learned very quickly. Her body had personally experienced it. But so what? ¡°The cultivation method I want to teach you is the Golden Sun Tyrannical Art! You¡¯re only at the Foundation Establishment Realm now. If you can cultivate it, I¡¯ll let you ride the dragon¡­¡± Ao Yueli couldn¡¯t hide her excitement. Her little tail swayed left and right happily on the shell bed. She suppressed her excitement and continued, ¡°How about this? If you can learn it in three days, I¡¯ll teach you a more profound cultivation technique. After all, this is your first time.¡± Ao Yueli stretched out her two small hands at the same time. Her left hand gestured, and her right hand extended a finger. Jiang Hong thought about it and nodded. Indeed, it was just the beginning. Learning something simple was just a warm-up. ¡°Junior Sister Li-er, please enlighten me.¡± Jiang Hong cupped his hands solemnly. Ao Yueli also puffed out her chest proudly and began to explain. ¡°To put it bluntly, all sword techniques are essentially about transforming one¡¯s Spiritual Qi into a sharp blade and then innovating and improving the attributes given to them. The most representative sword technique is the Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll.¡± It was also Senior Gu¡¯s famous ultimate technique. As the sword technique she was best at using, Jiang Hong had long heard of it. It was said that she could transform into 223 Qi swords and attack the enemy at the same time. Just the thought of it was shocking. As Jiang Hong savored the aftertaste, he listened attentively to Ao Yueli¡¯s key points regarding the Heart Mantra and Qi Control. About an hour later, Ao Yueli finished her explanation. ¡°Do you understand everything? If you have any doubts, tell me. I¡¯ll tell you in detail.¡± Ao Yueli placed her hands on her fair legs, and her fair feet swayed along with her tail. Jiang Hong rubbed his chin and cupped his hands as he reminisced. ¡°There¡¯s no need. Thank you, Junior Sister Li-er.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be shy. If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, just say it. Brother Hong, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t laugh at you.¡± Ao Yueli smiled and bowed forward. Her clear golden eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°I really roughly understand. Many thanks for Junior Sister Li-er¡¯s concern.¡± Jiang Hong smiled calmly, then stood up. ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose. I¡¯ll start practicing here. Junior Sister Li-er, please lend me your cave abode. ¡°Ah, okay.¡± Looking at Jiang Hong who had already started cultivating not far away, Ao Yueli pouted unhappily and bared her teeth. ¡°You¡¯re said you roughly understand? Hmph, you¡¯re going to suffer because you want to save face. This Golden Sun Tyrannical Art is only for those who have already reached the Golden Core Realm to learn, but it doesn¡¯t mean those in the Golden Core Realm can learn it. I want to see how much you understand.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯re saying that I¡¯m the one who wants to save face? If I want to teach Young Master, I should hurry up and teach him? Damn it, who told you that I want to teach him?!¡± ¡°Also, he¡¯s not your uncle-in-law.¡± Ao Yueli tilted her head and glared at the old turtle who had grapes and hot tea on its shell. She picked up a grape and flicked it into her pink lips. She spat out the peel skillfully. Then she lay down and shook her little feet. ¡°He and I are eternal enemies. That¡¯s why I deliberately taught him a difficult cultivation technique. It¡¯s to attack his confidence. And you! Don¡¯t say things like I¡¯m being stubborn when I¡¯m teaching him so seriously.¡± ¡°Huh?! You said if I don¡¯t want to teach, I can just teach him blindly?¡± ¡°Nonsense. He¡¯s one of the most talented disciples in the Black Heaven Sect after all. If I were to spout nonsense, wouldn¡¯t I be exposed? A tortoise is a tortoise. How can you achieve anything with your intelligence?¡± Ao Yueli¡¯s eyes were filled with disdain. Just as she raised her fair hand and plucked another grape. ¡°Ah, you said that he had already learned it and even created more than 70 sword qi. Are you kidding me? How can that be¡­ possible¡­¡± Ao Yue¡¯s beautiful eyes widened, her pupils constricted, and her small mouth opened wider than an egg. With a blazing flame in his hand, his heart of fire was like iron. He controlled his qi to transform into a sword, and the blade was wrapped in fire. Nearly 70 flaming sword radiances circled above his head. As Jiang Hong recited the incantation, he performed a finger incantation gesture. The 70 swords floating in the air formed a beautiful arc and smashed into the green pond in front of him. Bang! In an instant, water splashed and white mist rose. The white smoke turned into sultry water vapor that instantly filled the entire narrow cave. Jiang Hong waved his sleeves and sent all the white smoke in front of him flying. He then frowned. ¡°Not even a hundred. Looks like it¡¯s right to start with the simplest technique to warm up.¡± Jiang Hong shook his hand in relief. He turned around and was about to ask for another cultivation technique. However, when saw the scales on Ao Yueli¡¯s tail explode, for a moment, he suspected that she was a dragon. Chapter 40 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Junior Sister Li-er, are you alright?¡± Jiang Hong walked up to the small dragon lady and waved his hand. Ao Yueli was stunned for a moment before coming back to her senses. Good? I couldn¡¯t be better. You¡¯ve only practiced it less than three times and you¡¯re already proficient in it. This is called good talent? You¡¯re clearly a monster! Even after you discussed the Dao with me back then, you didn¡¯t cultivate at such a monstrous speed, right? Wait, in other words, if we discuss the Dao now, his talent will be even more monstrous. So, should I offer my tail up now? All kinds of complicated emotions intertwined. Ao Yueli suppressed the shock in her heart and chuckled. ¡°I was just shocked by Brother Hong¡¯s talent. I didn¡¯t expect Brother Hong to be so powerful. Hmm, as expected of my Brother Hong.¡± ¡°Junior Sister Li-er, you¡¯re exaggerating.¡± Jiang Hong said humbly, ¡°Although my innate talent is indeed not bad, right now, grasping eighty-eight blazing swords is already my limit. Compared to Senior Sister Gu, it¡¯s far inferior. As expected, it¡¯s just as Junior Sister said. Even if my innate talent is extraordinary, I should still step on the ground step by step.¡± ¡®Are you sure that you are being humble and not showing off? 88 is already the limit. From what I know, there are at most 99 golden Sword Qis when cultivated to perfection.¡¯ Ao Yueli awkwardly and politely smiled. What made Ao Yueli want to question him even more was that he was comparing himself to that stupid girl with big breasts and no brains. Gu Yiping cultivated the Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll. Although it was an upper-class sword technique, it was the lowest level of the upper-class sword techniques. Even if she could control 200 Sword Qis at once, it would be difficult for her to control 50 of those golden Sword Qis at once. ¡°Oh right, Junior Sister Li-er, can you teach me a few more cultivation techniques at once? This way, I can directly cultivate at the Misty Peak,¡± Jiang Hong suddenly said. Ao Yueli raised her eyebrows and looked at him in confusion. ¡°Why do you want to cultivate at the Misty Peak? Can¡¯t you just come here?¡± Jiang Hong replied, ¡°Eldest Senior Sister wants to discuss the Dao with me. I have to go to her place tomorrow.¡± ¡°Discuss the Dao?!¡± Ao Yueli was shocked and instantly closed the distance between them. She panted heavily and asked excitedly, ¡°Who¡¯s at the top and who¡¯s at the bottom? Has she fallen?¡± Jiang Hong: ??? ¡°Are we talking about the same thing here? Speaking of which, you look quite pure, but why are you even more indecent than me¡­¡± Jiang Hong looked at Ao Yueli with a strange gaze. Ao Yueli finally came back to her senses. She placed her hands behind her back and put on an unfathomable expression. She snorted and said, ¡°What I mean is, don¡¯t go. I can teach you what she can, and she can¡¯t teach you what I can¡¯t. You should just learn from me.¡± ¡°Well ¡­¡± To be honest, what Ao Yueli said made sense. Although Senior Sister Gu could provide attribute points to his physique, she could not enhance any of his other attributes. On Ao Yueli¡¯s side, not only could he increase his agility attribute points, but he could also learn new cultivation techniques. There was no need to say which side was more beneficial. Moreover, he had not promised to go to Gu Yiping¡¯s place everyday. Here, he just needed to say a few words to coax this little simp of his to teach him a few more moves at once. From the looks of it, it was obvious what to do. Senior Gu, don¡¯t blame me for not going to your place. It¡¯s all my fault for being too tempting. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Junior Sister Li-er.¡± ¡°No problem, no problem.¡± Ao Yueli placed her hands on her waist and nodded in satisfaction. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. You should go back and rest well today. I¡¯m also thinking about what cultivation technique I should teach you next.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Just like that, after Ao Yueli watched Jiang Hong leave, she urgently gathered her two retainers for an emergency meeting. After Ao Yueli¡¯s precise and in-depth analysis, she quickly figured out why Jiang Hong¡¯s talent was so monstrous this time. ¡°It must be that big-breasted idiot who taught him the Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll first. That¡¯s why he learned the Golden Sun Tyrannical Art so quickly. After all, the Glorious Sword Shadow Scroll is the foundation of a superior cultivation technique.¡± ¡°Hmph, gifted? Do you really think I¡¯m that silly? And I¡¯ll believe whatever you say? Let me tell you, I¡¯m no longer the dragon that can be coaxed with some honeyed words.¡± Ao Yueli¡¯s lips curled up arrogantly. She was more and more impressed by how wise her decision was. By keeping Jiang Hong by his side, not only could she prevent him from continuing to communicate with Gu Yiping, but more importantly, she was also saving her life in the process. ¡°Hehe, fortunately, she doesn¡¯t have her old memories like me. Even if she still remembers, she will definitely be grateful to me. When that time comes, I¡¯ll reluctantly accept her gratitude.¡± Thinking of this, Ao Yueli could not help but smile. ¡­ Time flew by. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Heaven Ascension Peak, Gu Yiping¡¯s room. On the steps opposite the door, Gu Yiping¡¯s expression was stiff as she sat cross-legged on the futon. Beside her feet was a bowl of dried pigeon soup. ¡°He¡¯s not here yet. It¡¯s been three days¡­ He¡¯s still not here¡­¡± Gu Yiping¡¯s face twitched, and her chest heaved up and down. It had been three days. Did he know how she had spent the past three days?! Every morning, she would sit on the futon in front of the door like a husband-watching stone, waiting quietly. She would wait until the sun rose and set. But in the end? It had been three days, but she hadn¡¯t even seen the demon¡¯s fur. In the past, he had clearly arrived before dawn, but now¡­ What was he doing? ¡°If he still doesn¡¯t come, I¡¯ll take the initiative to look for him,¡± Gu Yiping muttered as she stood up. The next second, she sat back down. ¡°No, I can¡¯t take the initiative to look for him. Wouldn¡¯t that make it seem like I¡¯m looking forward to him coming? Anyway, the women he harmed are not around now, and he can¡¯t look for other women. What¡¯s there to worry about?¡± Gu Yiping muttered to herself¡­ In her previous life, other than herself, there were three other women she knew who had been killed by him. However, she wasn¡¯t worried that Jiang Hong would attack them. After all, Jiang Hong hadn¡¯t become a demon yet, but the main reason was that they couldn¡¯t appear at all. The Misty Peak¡¯s Peak Master had yet to come out of seclusion. The Sect-Protecting Divine Beast? Heh, she was just staying at home. As for the last one, she was a young lady locked up in the Imperial Palace who could not even control her own actions. Who else could he go to? He definitely couldn¡¯t find them. In the end, he had to come to her obediently. Thinking of this, Gu Yiping felt relieved. ¡°Eh? Senior Sister Gu, why are you alone? Where¡¯s Senior Brother Jiang?¡± The girl¡¯s sweet and clear voice sounded. Lin Qian¡¯er poked her head out from behind the door. ¡°Why does he have to be with me?¡± Gu Yiping replied proudly. ¡°But, Senior Brother Jiang comes to the Heaven Ascension Peak every day. I thought he must be here with you, Senior Sister Gu,¡± Lin Qian¡¯er muttered softly as she walked in. She had two swords on her back. She pulled one out and said, ¡°Senior Sister Gu, my master asked me to give this to you. He said it¡¯s a reward for you. If there¡¯s anything inappropriate, you can¡­¡± ¡°Are you sure he comes to Heaven Ascension Peak every day?!¡± Gu Yiping stepped forward and pressed Lin Qian¡¯er¡¯s shoulders tightly. Her eyes were bloodshot and her gaze was ferocious. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she looked like she wanted to eat someone. Lin Qian¡¯er was shocked. This was not the Eldest Senior Sister she knew.