Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Meeting the Female Demon Upon Return

Looking at the captured rabbit, Jiang Hao was curious as to why it always managed to detect his arrival immediately.

“Jiang Senior Brother?”

Cheng Chou had just finished examining Chu Chuan’s injuries.

Jiang Hao nodded at him, then asked the rabbit.

“Did you give the item to Chu Chuan?”

“I did,” the rabbit said while munching on a carrot.

“Have you taken good care of the spiritual herbs in the yard?” Jiang Hao continued.

“Don’t worry, Master. Friends on the road all know Lord Rabbit is a future great demon, every flower and tree will give Lord Rabbit some face…”

“Speak like a human.”

“Everything’s fine.”

Jiang Hao nodded, then took a closer look at the rabbit and noticed it was already in the late stages of Foundation Establishment.

Its advancement was indeed fast.

“Master, look at this,” the rabbit said, taking out a collar and pointing to a spot on it.

“It’s cracked, almost unusable. When can we buy a new one?”

Jiang Hao looked at it expressionlessly, then took out an early-stage Golden Core collar and tossed it over, saying:

“This one?”

The rabbit’s eyes lit up as it caught the collar, leaped onto Xiao Li’s head, showed off the collar, and then replaced the old one around its neck:

“Master, do I look like a great demon?”

“I don’t raise great demons, do you think you look like one?” Jiang Hao retorted.

“Not at all, friends on the road all know Lord Rabbit is just a simple rabbit,” the rabbit said earnestly.

Ignoring the rabbit, Jiang Hao turned to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li, somewhat afraid, pulled the rabbit down to cover her face and said:

“Junior Brother Chu asked me to do it.”

“What’s your cultivation level now?” Jiang Hao didn’t care much about Chu Chuan being seriously injured.

“Second level of Qi Refining,” Xiao Li replied.

“Still causing trouble in the cafeteria?” Jiang Hao asked again.

“No,” Xiao Li quickly put down the rabbit and answered.

Jiang Hao nodded.

“Improve your cultivation these next few days, I’ll have Cheng Chou take you back.”

Hearing this, Xiao Li excitedly jumped up, grabbing the rabbit and spinning around.

Then she looked at Jiang Hao somewhat awkwardly and stammered:

“Senior Brother, can I… can I have one of these?”

She pointed at the rabbit’s collar.

Jiang Hao looked at her and finally said,

“No.”

You’re a fine dragon, why would you want a pet collar?

Aren’t you afraid of losing face?

Xiao Li hung her head, looking disappointed.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Hao sighed internally and said:

“I’ll give you something else next time.”

At this, the disappointed Xiao Li jumped up again.

The rabbit was also excited; everyone was getting something, so they were all happy.

Looking at the two, Jiang Hao couldn’t help but reflect that one doesn’t know the cost of household expenses until they manage a home.

In fact, he also felt that he might have been meddling too much.

If he had ignored everything from the start, perhaps it wouldn’t be so troublesome.

Now he just hoped to release this rabbit and dragon as soon as possible.

Afterward, Jiang Hao caught up with Cheng Chou about recent events.

According to Cheng Chou, the demand for spiritual herbs had indeed increased over the past three months.

Other Spiritual Medicine Gardens have encountered some issues as well, but nothing significant.

They are a bit tired over there, but they have been following Jiang Hao’s instructions and haven’t hired more people.

Fortunately, the demand isn’t too high, so they can handle the pressure.

“Busy as you are, did the other inner disciples agree not to hire more people?” Jiang Hao asked.

The high demand for spiritual medicine is likely due to the Demon Cavern and the Tiansheng Sect.

“At that time, Senior Brother Han Ming was in charge of the Spiritual Medicine Garden. When I mentioned it was Senior Brother Jiang’s instruction, Senior Brother Han Ming didn’t say anything and even took the pressure off from others. In the end, I was credited with a small merit and was given some elixirs,” Cheng Chou reported truthfully.

Jiang Hao couldn’t help but laugh silently; Han Ming really was an odd character.

As it stands, as long as he’s kept in check, he won’t stir up any trouble.

But if he’s not kept under control, there’s no telling what he might do.

He might continue to challenge others.

“Have you had some free time recently?”

“Yes,” Cheng Chou nodded.

Afterward, Jiang Hao asked Cheng Chou to send Chu Chuan back.

Xiao Li, excited, went off to eat and asked Jiang Hao if he wanted to join.

Jiang Hao declined as he wanted to go back to his courtyard to check on things.

The rabbit followed him home.

……

A short while later.

Standing at the entrance of the courtyard, Jiang Hao saw two blue bubbles next to the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

It had been a long time.

【Cultivation+1】

【Vital Energy+1】

After pondering for a moment, he was certain there was nothing urgent at the sect that required his attention in the near future.

He should be able to enjoy some peace for a while.

He could use this time to focus on improving his strength.

He walked towards the peach tree, glancing at his status panel on the way.

【Name: Jiang Hao】

【Age: 23】

【Cultivation: Early Nascent Soul】

【Cultivation Techniques: Tianyin Hundred Revolutions, Primordial Heart Sutra】

【Divine Abilities: Nine Revolutions Death Replacement (unique), Daily Appraisal, Clear Heart and Pure Mind, Hidden Spirit Manifestation, Divine Might】

【Vital Energy: 10/100 (can be cultivated)】

【Cultivation: 9/100 (cannot be cultivated)】

【Divine Abilities: 1/3 (cannot be acquired)】

【Golden Legend: 1/2 (cannot be acquired)】

In over three months, there had been almost no progress in vital energy or cultivation.

After returning, he could steadily improve.

One point every five days, at least six points a month.

In a little over a year, he could advance, which was quite fast.

A year or so was not a long time in the world of cultivators.

“Currently, my cultivation is on par with Liu Xingchen. I wonder who will advance first.”

If it were anyone else, Jiang Hao would be confident it would be him.

But Liu Xingchen was not normal; not only was he a genius, but his physical condition was also extraordinary.

Who else could devour the souls of such powerful beings?

True Dragon remnants and Ancient Witch were just his casual pastimes because he was bored.

As soon as he returned to the courtyard, the rabbit climbed up to the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

It almost embraced it but just as it was about to retract its paw, it blacked out and lost consciousness.

While Jiang Hao was still inspecting the peach tree, he suddenly heard a noise behind him and turned around to see a white figure falling.

It was the rabbit, bruised and swollen, hanging from a tree branch, its life or death unknown.

Jiang Hao: “…”

This familiar scene could only mean one thing.

Hong Yuye had arrived.

Indeed, a light fragrance wafted over. A familiar scent.

He hears her before he sees her.

“How is your practice of the charm technique coming along?”

The voice was crisp and pleasant, like the song of birds in the forest, refreshing to the soul.

But the voice carried a hint of laughter, tinged with mockery.

Jiang Hao turned to see the visitor dressed in a red and white fairy gown, her skin pure and lustrous like jade, her aura and divine light enhancing her mocking eyes and brows.

Upon closer inspection, she was stunningly beautiful.

At this moment, her aura and divine light were restrained, and Jiang Hao suddenly came back to his senses:

“Greetings, senior.”

He didn’t mention anything about the charm technique.

Since being caught by Hong Yuye last time, he hadn’t opened such books again.

Hong Yuye sat on a wooden chair with a light smile.

“I remember you have Azure Red Sky.”

“Yes,” Jiang Hao acknowledged and began to prepare tea.

As the fragrance of the tea leaves spread, Hong Yuye waited calmly.

Once Jiang Hao had prepared the tea and poured her a cup, she finally spoke:

“What did you bring out from the Demon Cavern?”

“Why would senior say such a thing?” Jiang Hao also poured himself a cup of tea and respectfully replied:

“I haven’t brought anything out.”

Hong Yuye reached out to pick up the teacup, took a small sip, and then raised her eyebrows, glancing at the person in front of her with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

“Do you think it’s your rabbit that resembles you, or is it you who resemble your rabbit?”

Jiang Hao remained silent.