Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 183

Chapter 183: The Female Demon Discovers Me Studying the Charm Technique

“I heard Junior Brother is very vigilant, can you act as a lookout for a while?”

Lan Feng said to Jiang Hao.

“Okay,” Jiang Hao nodded.

“Thank you, Junior Brother. If you discover anything, remember to retreat immediately,” Ye Ji reminded.

Jiang Hao acknowledged.

Then he moved forward, and after reaching a sufficient distance, he settled on a tree branch to conceal himself.

From this position, he could see the people resting in the original spot.

He noticed that some people were scattered around, seemingly also on guard.

……

Midnight.

Jiang Hao carefully observed the surroundings of the forest and found nothing.

He then glanced back at some of the people.

They seemed to be discussing something.

Seeing this, Jiang Hao hid behind a tree and sat on a branch, taking out a book on charm techniques.

He took the opportunity to understand and contemplate it.

It wasn’t quiet enough to study the nameless secret manual or the third form of the Heavenly Saber.

He could only use this to pass the time.

The more he read, the more interesting he found it.

The charm technique was much more powerful than he had anticipated.

If it weren’t for the Tianjue Gu poison, he might have been at a disadvantage here.

Breath, movements, speech, every glance and smile hid a lethal intent.

It could captivate the heart and break one’s mental state.

“Truly surprising,” he murmured softly.

“Indeed, it’s quite surprising that you would study such a technique,” a sudden voice rang out next to Jiang Hao’s ear.

The situation changed so quickly that Jiang Hao’s heart skipped a beat, and he retreated some distance.

Only then did he see Hong Yuye, who had somehow been sitting on a branch next to him for who knows how long.

“How long has senior been here?”

Jiang Hao, regaining his composure, quickly put away the book.

“Since you turned to page six, I’ve been here.”

Hong Yuye said with a smile that seemed to mock the fact that he was studying charm techniques.

Jiang Hao felt somewhat embarrassed.

For a moment, he felt the woman before him was incredibly powerful, not having emitted even the slightest trace of her presence for so long.

“Who are you studying charm techniques to deal with?” Hong Yuye’s voice rang out again.

“Senior misunderstands,” Jiang Hao said truthfully.

“I’m worried that someone might use charm techniques on me to bewitch me into doing their bidding. Since it’s hard to detect, it’s difficult to turn their schemes against them. That’s why I want to understand the form and operation of charm techniques.”

These explanations made Hong Yuye frown.

It seemed she was not used to Jiang Hao telling the truth.

She moved slightly, descending from the tree to the ground.

Jiang Hao followed immediately.

“How have my flowers been doing lately? Have you been taking care of them?” Hong Yuye asked.

“I’ve been worried about them day and night, but I’ve been powerless to do anything,” Jiang Hao replied respectfully.

Hong Yuye nodded, more accustomed to Jiang Hao lying.

Then she looked up towards the place where the starlight was falling and said,

“What brings you here?”

“I’m here on a sect mission; I had no choice but to come,” Jiang Hao answered.

“Do you know what this place is?”

Hong Yuye stepped forward gently, her gaze fixed on the core light of the Demon Cavern.

“A dwelling place for demons?” Jiang Hao ventured.

“Demon people do dwell there, but that’s just a part of it,” Hong Yuye said unhurriedly.

“Do you remember the mine?”

“I do,” Jiang Hao nodded.

“It’s at the center of a battlefield, containing a precious treasure. Is it related to this place?”

Thinking about it, there indeed seemed to be a connection, probably as Liu Xingchen had told him.

The changes in the mine had led to changes in the Demon Cavern.

“It’s said to be a place where the stars fall and converge, a battleground for living powers, or a place of inheritance,” Hong Yuye spoke evenly.

“Inheritance?” Jiang Hao looked at the skyward light with a hint of surprise.

“Then why hasn’t the Tianyin Sect tried to enter and claim it?”

Hong Yuye glanced back at Jiang Hao and said, “Why don’t you go and ask them?”

Not daring to provoke trouble, Jiang Hao didn’t want to ask.

He pondered for a moment before saying, “What about you, senior?”

With such an inheritance available, why didn’t Hong Yuye want it?

Was it beneath her?

Without speaking, she just glanced at the man before her.

This time, Jiang Hao didn’t see disdain in her eyes, but neither was there anything else—just pure calmness. Neither looking down nor up.

Was that indifference?

Jiang Hao sighed helplessly, wondering why such a person would take an interest in him.

He was curious whether a hundred years of mining could compete with her.

“Are you interested in the inheritance?” Hong Yuye suddenly asked.

“No,” Jiang Hao shook his head.

“It’s too dangerous. I’d rather continue to tend to your flowers, senior. Having an inheritance makes one a target.”

Hong Yuye smiled, not saying much more.

“By the way, there’s something I’d like to ask you, senior,” Jiang Hao hesitated for a moment before asking.

“The flower in my yard, is it difficult to cultivate?”

This question did not elicit a verbal response from Hong Yuye, but it did draw her gaze.

Being stared at, Jiang Hao didn’t know what to say and simply bowed his head.

At that moment, the sky brightened with starlight.

Jiang Hao looked up to see the core emitting an even stronger glow.

“It seems this place isn’t peaceful either,” Hong Yuye commented casually after a glance.

Then she returned her attention to Jiang Hao, “Any progress with the stone tablet?”

“I attended a gathering hosted by a man known as Dan Yuan,” Jiang Hao informed her of the other participants’ positions.

These were all preliminary findings, with no substantial gains.

The stone tablet remained elusive, far from understanding its source.

In the end, he mentioned that Dan Yuan wanted to know about the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

Hong Yuye smiled without speaking, seemingly uninterested.

Jiang Hao felt she didn’t care much about those people knowing this information, but he did.

So, for now, he wouldn’t reveal a thing.

“How long do you plan to stay here?” Hong Yuye asked.

“That…”

Jiang Hao pondered, “I can’t be certain.”

Bang!

As he spoke, Jiang Hao suddenly found himself crashing into a tree. The leaves shook.

“I’ll return as soon as possible,” Jiang Hao stood up and replied.

Though not painful, the speed was so fast he couldn’t react in time.

“You should be clear that your main job is to tend to the flowers.”

With that, Hong Yuye transformed into a red shadow and disappeared from the spot.

Seeing her gone, Jiang Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

But how soon was ‘as soon as possible’?

Let’s take it one step at a time.

……

Early morning.

A rumbling noise erupted.

Jiang Hao stood on a tree branch, gazing into the distance.

Demon figures flickered in and out of sight, densely packed, several thousand strong.

Leading them were two gigantic demons.

Around the mid-stage of the Golden Core.

Behind them, many demons dragged huge rocks, like weapons in their hands.

The rumbling noise originated from there.

“It looks like they’re preparing for a major attack. The defense line only has a little over five hundred people; facing five or six thousand demons, there’s no chance of victory.”

“But there are formations over there, plus various preparations. Indeed, they could hold out for a while if they defend.”

“The most critical factor is whether Senior Brother Jin Long can withstand the two Golden Core demons.”

“Hm? Some demons are actually heading this way.”

While Jiang Hao was analyzing the situation, he suddenly noticed a group of demons, well-hidden, approaching their position without a clear purpose, likely on patrol.

Although there wasn’t any immediate danger, spotting these demons was no easy feat.

“First, I’ll warn the others, then observe the situation. If it’s suitable, I’ll look for an opportunity to break away from the group.”