Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 200

Chapter 200: Hope that by then, you can still be as confident as you are now

Inside the Demon Cavern, Jiang Hao had taken something with him.

That was the extremely dangerous Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead.

But nobody should know that the Bead was taken out, let alone that it was he who took it.

He suspected that Hong Yuye was trying to fish for information from him.

Whether she was or wasn’t, he decided to deny it first.

Without evidence, she surely wouldn’t resort to a physical search.

She probably wouldn’t stoop to such despicable behavior.

Uh…

Suddenly, Jiang Hao remembered that the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower had been snatched by her, the Peach Tree was also taken by her, and even the saber in the corner had been swiped.

Upon reflection, such a powerful being could also be somewhat despicable.

So, searching his storage magical item might not be out of the question.

His thoughts twisted and turned, but Jiang Hao still didn’t plan to reveal anything.

Perhaps he could bluff his way through.

Hong Yuye sipped her tea, her tone calm.

“Would you like to come over for tea at my place?”

“This junior is flattered,” Jiang Hao replied, bowing his head cautiously.

“Take it out,” Hong Yuye said, setting down her teacup.

“I really don’t have it,” Jiang Hao said softly.

As he spoke, he even poured a cup of tea for the lady in front of him.

“How can you say such a thing when you’re radiating red light?”

Hong Yuye asked with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

This sudden statement took Jiang Hao by surprise.

Before he could speak, Hong Yuye continued,

“Any treasure, even if sealed, will leave traces around it if it can exert influence before the seal is applied. These traces will dissipate on their own after some time, but the longer you are in contact with it, the more traces there will be. The most obvious traces are on magical items related to fate and cause and effect.”

After a pause, Hong Yuye stared at the person in front of her and said flatly.

“Are you saying I’m blind?”

“What if, by chance, I just happened to have come into contact with it?” Jiang Hao asked.

“You said it’s just a ‘what if,'” Hong Yuye said with a cold laugh.

Standing to the side, Jiang Hao felt he was still being led into a trap.

After hesitating, he decided to take it out.

The Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead, wrapped in Purple Qi, was gently placed on the table by him.

Seeing this, Hong Yuye reached out to take it, examining it for a moment before she couldn’t help but say.

“To dare carry such an ominous thing on you.”

“I thought you were quick to cultivate but timid. Now it seems you are extraordinarily bold.”

Jiang Hao did not respond; this thing might have a miraculous use in the future.

But using it just once could easily taint one with karma and lead to backlash.

A thing that harms the enemy a thousand and self eight hundred, he wouldn’t use it unless absolutely necessary.

“What is your intention in bringing this out?”

Hong Yuye’s eyes and brows moved slightly as she looked at Jiang Hao and smiled.

“You wouldn’t be planning to use it against me, would you?”

“Senior misunderstands,” Jiang Hao’s heart skipped a beat as he quickly replied.

He had indeed had that thought at the time.

But he truly wouldn’t go that far.

“Hehe,” Hong Yuye said with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

“Then I’ll take it as a misunderstanding.”

Jiang Hao bowed his head, no longer speaking.

In front of her, it was best to speak less.

After placing the Bead on the table, Hong Yuye sipped her tea and said,

“Do you know what kind of item this is?”

“Please enlighten me, senior,” Jiang Hao replied humbly.

After giving Jiang Hao a quick glance, Hong Yuye finally spoke.

“You’re such a cautious person, would you risk taking it out without knowing a little about this Bead?”

Jiang Hao gave an awkward smile and said: “Senior sees clearly.”

He continued,

“To my knowledge, this is the Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead.”

“Since you know, then you also understand that once the seal on this Bead is broken, not just your location but even your sect could become the center of a misfortune tide.”

“In the end, many people will die, those who escape will have misfortune embedded in their bones, beginning to spread, and all living beings will become part of the Calamity Bead.” Hong Yuye held her teacup and smiled.

“So, you want to destroy the Tianyin Sect and flee this dangerous place? I advise you to remember to take my flower and my tree with you, otherwise…”

“You can’t afford the loss.”

“Senior is joking, this junior would never go to such lengths,” Jiang Hao shook his head in response.

He had never had such thoughts, using the Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead on the Tianyin Sect was definitely not his choice.

Firstly, it hadn’t come to that, and secondly, using the Calamity Bead would taint him with too much karma, and he would have to endure the backlash of misfortune.

“There’s something I must remind you of,” Hong Yuye said, looking at the Bead on the table.

“Although the Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead is ominous, many people want to get their hands on it. Now that it has appeared in the world, it’s quite possible that it’s already known.”

She didn’t continue, but Jiang Hao could guess the rest.

He might have caused trouble for himself.

It’s just a question of how much trouble.

No matter what, he couldn’t manage to give the bead away, nor could he return it to its original place.

As someone in the early stages of Nascent Soul, it was also difficult for him to keep it safe.

Could obtaining a treasure really be this troublesome?

“Senior, will those who sense the Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead know its location?” Jiang Hao asked.

After pondering for a moment, Hong Yuye spoke softly.

“In theory, they shouldn’t be able to. Probing into the secrets of heaven also leaves one’s own aura behind. To use divination on an unused Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead is to mingle one’s aura with it, which could mean instant death upon speaking.”

“Then, senior, are you interested in this bead?” Jiang Hao was keen on giving it away.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yuye replied coldly.

“Why would I want to carry such an ominous thing on me?”

It was then that Jiang Hao realized that everything Hong Yuye wanted was divine in nature.

The Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower and the Divine Peach Tree—these were all positive things.

The Heavenly Extreme Calamity Bead, on the other hand, was tainted not only with misfortune but also with the blood of countless beings.

Desiring such an item was like searching for treasures in a grave, which came with a sense of bad luck.

Therefore, it was understandable that Hong Yuye didn’t want it.

Jiang Hao said no more, keeping it was also good; at least it had the effect of suppressing curses.

It was worth a try when the opportunity arose.

“How is the progress with the Secret Whisper Slate?” Hong Yuye changed the subject.

Without any hesitation, Jiang Hao spoke softly.

“Everything is moving in a positive direction. I have infiltrated their ranks, and there will be discoveries in due course.”

In fact, over these three months, he had only occasionally looked at the slate.

Fairy Gui was still pursuing River Dragon, Xing and Liu often chatted idly, occasionally discussing the situation at sea.

They mentioned that the Great Thousand Divine Sect had become much more active recently.

There was also the Mingyue Sect, which had taken in a disciple with exceptional talent.

Beyond that, Jiang Hao had not seen much else.

As for the whereabouts of the slate or the person behind the scenes,

not even a shadow was found.

“Nothing but lies,” Hong Yuye stood up, walked over to the Divine Peach Tree, and with a gentle wave, the bothersome rabbit was sent flying into the river, drifting away.

“Should it bear fruit in a few more months? I remember you said it would be sour.”

Finally, Hong Yuye continued, looking around.

“If it turns out sweet, you’d better be mentally prepared.”

“Please rest assured, senior, it will definitely be sour,” Jiang Hao said confidently.

“So confident?”

Looking at Jiang Hao’s resolute face, Hong Yuye was quite surprised.

At this moment, her figure began to fade, but her voice did not stop, only it took on a mocking tone.

“I’ll come back after some time. I hope that by then, you can still be as confident as you are now.”