Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 103

Chapter 103: A Home Visit

“Tell me more about it.”

On the way to the outer sect, Jiang Hao asked.

After all, as the outer disciple he had brought back, he felt responsible to check on her if there was an issue.

“The thing is, normally outer disciples are required to recite the ‘Tianyin Hundred Revolutions’ to stimulate their spiritual roots and make initial contact with spiritual energy. But Junior Sister Xiao Li…” Cheng Chou recalled with a bit of a headache.

“She’s quite diligent in her duties, but she falls asleep when asked to study. She even sleeps when punished by standing by some Senior Brothers. Yet, when it’s time to eat, she runs to the dining hall. The Senior Brother teaching cultivation got angry and used a spell to restrain her, but she broke the spell and still ran off when it was time to eat. In just a few days, various Senior Brothers tried all sorts of methods, but none could restrain her. She keeps saying she’d rather die than study. Now she’s hiding, and no one else can handle her.”

Hearing the details, Jiang Hao sighed internally.

It was understandable that Xiao Li, being of the Dragon Race, couldn’t be restrained by these people.

But her dislike for studying was unexpected; to think a member of the noble dragon race was illiterate.

Normally, the outer sect wouldn’t bother with a troublesome disciple like Xiao Li, but since she was personally brought back by him, these people didn’t dare to completely ignore her.

And so, it became a problem.

At the forest edge outside Duanqing Cliff, Jiang Hao looked ahead and asked:

“Is she in there?”

“Yes,” Cheng Chou nodded.

“Let her come out,” Jiang Hao said.

While Cheng Chou wondered about this approach, the rabbit spoke up.

“Just shout that it’s mealtime, and all the friends on the road will show some respect for lunch.”

Awakened by the rabbit’s words, someone immediately shouted “Mealtime!” and whoosh, a pink figure dashed out.

Seeing such enthusiasm, Jiang Hao sighed and quickly approached, swinging his scabbard.

Thump.

The pink figure yelped in pain and then fell to the ground.

It was Xiao Li, no longer in such a sorry state.

When she touched her head and thought about fleeing, she realized that Jiang Hao was standing in front of her and dared not move.

Since he was the one who had brought her into the sect, she subconsciously felt he was in charge of her and didn’t dare to resist.

Seeing her hang her head like a child who had done something wrong, Jiang Hao felt helpless.

She really was just a child.

“Hungry?” he asked.

Xiao Li instinctively nodded, then immediately shook her head.

“Come with me,” Jiang Hao said again.

Then Xiao Li followed, head bowed.

Cheng Chou was surprised on the side, wondering why this Junior Sister was so afraid of Senior Brother Jiang.

The rabbit hopped onto Xiao Li’s shoulder and said:

“So you’re also hanging out with master? Call me Elder Brother, and I’ll look after you. All the friends on the road will give Lord Rabbit some face.”

Seeing the rabbit, Xiao Li was surprised, then grabbed it and pinched its face.

It was fluffy.

“You’re quite cute,” Xiao Li said in amazement.

“That’s disrespectful to Lord Rabbit,” the rabbit retorted.

But it didn’t try to escape.

……

In the dining hall.

Jiang Hao sat down and had Xiao Li and Cheng Chou sit as well.

He then ordered some food.

When the meal arrived, Xiao Li tentatively asked:

“Can I… can I eat?”

Jiang Hao nodded, allowing her to eat as she pleased.

Then the restrained Xiao Li began to eat heartily, and when it came to dessert, she secretly wrapped a piece in paper and put it on her person.

“Is that for a snack later?” Jiang Hao, who had been silent, suddenly asked.

“No, it’s for my grandparents. They’ve never had such delicious food,” Xiao Li replied without hiding anything, her face beaming.

It seemed she was already picturing her grandparents’ happy faces.

Jiang Hao paused for a moment, his mind flashing back to his own home before he was sold to the Demon Sect.

He sighed internally and calmly asked, “How old are they?”

Xiao Li hummed thoughtfully, as if considering, then began to describe:

“Grandpa’s hair is all white, and he can’t chop firewood; I always help him. Grandma can’t thread a needle when my clothes tear; I do it myself. They say there are many things they can’t chew, so they would definitely like something as soft as this. By the way, when can I go home to see them?”

Go home to see them?

These few sentences struck Jiang Hao profoundly, as if opening a gap deep within him.

Going home…

How long had it been since he had gone to see the home that sold him to the Demon Sect?

Did he hold a grudge?

Certainly, there is.

Did he hate them?

Actually, there’s not much hate.

Struggling to survive over the years, he has almost forgotten they exist.

Because of Xiao Li, he too wanted to go back and take a look.

But, he dare not step out of the sect.

Luoxia Sect, Tianhuan Pavilion, Tiansheng Sect, and even Bai Ye are all watching.

He has long been no longer in control of his own fate.

Not to mention that the people from Xuantian Sect and others are about to arrive, and he is about to face a huge crisis.

How could he even think about going back to take a look?

Seeing Jiang Hao silent, Xiao Li, who was across from him, lowered her head and said:

“Can’t I go back?”

Jiang Hao, brought back from his thoughts by her words, looked at the child in front of him and couldn’t help but sigh.

Actually, wanting to go back is indeed difficult.

But it’s not impossible.

He took out the introductory volume of Tianyin Hundred Revolutions and handed it over, saying:

“Study this thoroughly. Once you reach the first level of Qi Refining, I will have someone send you back to stay for a few days. I’ll also buy some tasty sweets to send back with you.”

“Study, read?” Xiao Li was somewhat resistant.

“Whether you read or learn, it all depends on whether you want to go home for a visit.” Jiang Hao stood up and continued.

“Once you’ve learned this well and have entered Qi Refining, come find me.”

After that, Jiang Hao turned and left, with Cheng Chou and the rabbit immediately following.

Only Xiao Li was left, looking down at the book, then glanced at the sweets she had hidden away.

She took out the first piece she had hidden before, opened it, smelled it, and began to eat.

“It’s almost spoiled.”

After she finished eating, she grabbed the book and ran to the practice area.

Then, under the astonished gazes of everyone, she began to study.

At this moment, the teaching Senior Brother seriously said,

“Junior Sister Xiao Li, if you fall asleep again, you’ll have to stand and learn.”

Xiao Li glared at him, puffing up with anger, and then stood up.

This action frightened the teaching Senior Brother.

After so many days together, they had realized something.

This Junior Sister was no ordinary person.

Magic techniques had no effect on her, and in a real fight, they, who were at the seventh, eighth, or ninth level of Qi Refining, might not necessarily win.

However, Xiao Li simply stood up to study.

This relieved them.

……

Spiritual Medicine Garden.

Jiang Hao began to collect the bubbles.

The enhancement of his strength and spirit comforted him.

But Xiao Li’s words had caught his attention again.

After so many years, if there was a chance, he too wanted to go back for a look.

Not for any particular reason, just a simple desire to see.

“Senior Brother, according to Junior Sister Xiao Li’s description, her grandparents are very old. By the time she enters Qi Refining and goes back, will they…” Cheng Chou asked with some concern.

Once you join the Tianyin Sect, you’re almost cut off from your worldly relatives.

Especially for those of them from the lower classes, by the time they have some cultivation and go back, it’s already too late.

“In a few days, prepare to send her back for a visit,” Jiang Hao instructed.

Cheng Chou nodded in understanding.

It seemed Senior Brother intended to send Xiao Li Junior Sister back ahead of time as long as she was willing to cultivate earnestly.

Jiang Hao saw that Cheng Chou seemed to have misunderstood something but did not explain further.

He would understand in a few days.