Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: The Fearsome Junior Brother Jiang

“A big problem?”

Xin Yuyue’s eyes showed confusion as she waited for the Senior Brother in front of her to answer.

“Yes,” Zheng Shijiu gazed into the distance.

“Once the three of them met, only one side could have returned. It’s not surprising for the two from Tianhuan Pavilion to come back; that’s to be expected. But if only Jiang Hao returns… what do you think happened?”

“Tianhuan Pavilion failed?” Xin Yuyue asked.

“It’s more than just a failure. If the three of them met, the likelihood of them all returning together is almost nonexistent. If only Junior Brother Jiang returns, then without thinking, it’s clear… the two from Tianhuan Pavilion were counter-killed,” Zheng Shijiu said seriously.

“That’s impossible. How could someone at the early stage of Foundation Establishment counter-kill someone at the later stage and another at the peak of Foundation Establishment?” Xin Yuyue shook her head, finding it unlikely.

“Exactly, and if it did happen, wouldn’t that be a big problem? It would mean we know that Junior Brother Jiang has the ability to kill someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment. Do you think he would keep us here to keep this secret? After all, killing us, one at the early stage and one at the later stage of Foundation Establishment, wouldn’t be difficult,” Zheng Shijiu said with a laugh.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Xin Yuyue looked to the side in terror and nudged her Senior Brother nervously, “S-Senior Brother, look.”

Hearing this, Zheng Shijiu turned his head, not understanding why Xin Yuyue’s tone had changed.

But in the next instant, he saw a young man walking out of the woods.

His steps were steady, his breath calm, showing neither joy nor anger, nor any sign of abnormality.

Yet, upon seeing him, Zheng Shijiu’s pupils shrank, and his heart pounded as if he were facing a great danger.

“Senior Brother, what should we do?” Xin Yuyue whispered.

If she hadn’t heard the analysis, she wouldn’t be worried, but after hearing it and then seeing the person who had come, she felt she could be attacked at any moment.

The person who emerged was Jiang Hao, whose injuries had completely healed.

“Don’t panic, keep your distance, we can’t linger in the Demon Cavern, the faster we leave, the safer. Also, let’s not stand too close, as long as one of us can run, he won’t risk making a move,” Zheng Shijiu advised.

By this time, Jiang Hao had approached, and Zheng Shijiu moved away from Xin Yuyue, showing a smile, “Did Junior Brother Jiang gain anything this time?”

“The demons are mostly cleared out,” Jiang Hao replied.

He had sensed something off about these two as soon as he arrived, as if they were on guard against something.

Soon he roughly understood the reason; he had returned, but the two from Tianhuan Pavilion had not.

One could guess there was something fishy about that. But Jiang Hao didn’t care because without evidence, no one knew what had happened.

As for killing the two before him to silence them… that would raise more suspicions once he got out. It held no substantial meaning.

It was better this way.

“Have the Senior Brother and Senior Sister from Tianhuan Pavilion not returned yet?” Jiang Hao asked.

“They must have been delayed by something. It’s almost time for our agreed meeting. We don’t need to wait any longer. Let’s head out,” Zheng Shijiu said with a smile.

Normally, he would wait a day or two, but now he didn’t dare to. The longer they waited, the more dangerous it became.

Although it was possible he was wrong, it was better to be safe than sorry.

“They’re not children. They’ll return on their own once the mission is complete,” Xin Yuyue added.

Jiang Hao nodded in agreement.

Having been in the Demon Cavern for over two months, he was more concerned about the situation with the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

After some time, the three of them left the Demon Cavern.

The moment they emerged, Zheng Shijiu and Xin Yuyue breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, if they died, there would be an investigation, and no one would dare to act rashly.

However, their vigilance did not relax.

It was hard to imagine that the last person to pressure them would be the one they least regarded.

After saying goodbye to the two, Jiang Hao turned in his mission.

Someone would go to the Demon Cavern to investigate, and once the situation was roughly confirmed, rewards would be distributed.

Jiang Hao estimated he would receive a few hundred spirit stones, which was a decent gain.

As for whether the bodies of the two from Tianhuan Pavilion would be discovered… he didn’t care, as they had been consumed by demons.

If the Hall of Enforcement didn’t investigate, then no one had evidence against him. But whether Liu Xingchen would go on his own, he wasn’t sure.

After a month, the scene had been destroyed by him, and theoretically, nothing could be found.

Leaving the Enforcement Peak, Jiang Hao went to greet his master before returning to his own residence.

His master was somewhat surprised that he had returned unscathed.

However, he just nodded without saying anything else.

After more than two months, Jiang Hao finally returned to his own courtyard.

Upon entering, he saw two blue bubbles on the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

【Cultivation+1】

【Vital Energy+1】

The Snow Lotus had no bubbles and looked somewhat wilted, and the Blue Lotus was about to wither, not to mention having any bubbles.

After tending to them, he watered the spiritual herbs with stream water again.

“It seems that no one has come in. It looks like no one dares to touch the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower for the time being.”

After checking around, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Resting for a moment, he took out the Shadow Saber.

The blade was now covered in cracks.

In the battle with Qing Xue from Tianhuan Pavilion, the Shadow Saber had killed the opponent but had also reached its limit.

“The rewards I got this time aren’t even comparable to this treasure.”

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao placed the saber in a corner.

It would serve as a decoration.

He then opened his panel to check his current status.

【Name: Jiang Hao】

【Age: 20】

【Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Complete】

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

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

【Vital Energy: 9/100 (cannot be cultivated)】

【Cultivation: 11/100 (can be cultivated)】

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

“It’s only been about nine months since I reached Foundation Establishment, and I’m already complete. For the first time, I feel like the Golden Core is within reach.”