Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 350

Chapter 350: Interrogation of Gu Qing

After putting away the communication talisman, Jiang Hao hesitated.

In truth, he had no way of dealing with Gu Qing.

The only thing she might fear was the Mingyue Sect.

But in whose hands she would be safer, Tianyin Sect or Mingyue Sect?

Was it a bit self-defeating for the Demon Sect to threaten prisoners with the Immortal Sects?

Going to Mingyue Sect could be dangerous, but it couldn’t be worse than Lawless Tower.

Not to mention the Demon Sect, which could easily kill someone.

“If Mingyue Sect is not an option, what else could threaten her?”

He recalled the previous appraisal and found nothing more.

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao decided to first go to the Spiritual Medicine Garden to deal with the spiritual medicines, then sell some spiritual medicines and talismans at the market at noon.

He would visit Lawless Tower in the evening.

After all, Elder Bai Zhi had not given a deadline.

Leaving the courtyard, Jiang Hao felt something odd; the spiritual energy in the courtyard had almost leaked out. To this day, he couldn’t figure out why.

……

Spiritual Medicine Garden.

Jiang Hao saw that someone was delivering spiritual herbs again.

The person arranging the herbs was Fairy Lian Qin.

Senior Sister Ning Xuan was also present.

Has the Hundred Bones Forest started again?

“Fellow Junior Brother Jiang, I’ll leave the follow-up to you. If there’s any issue with the Spiritual Medicine Garden, you can tell me directly,” Fairy Ning Xuan said as she approached Jiang Hao.

“Yes,” Jiang Hao nodded.

Afterward, Fairy Ning Xuan mentioned the outer sect Spiritual Medicine Garden, reminding Jiang Hao to be more attentive.

If there were any issues, he could still seek her out.

Jiang Hao nodded in agreement.

After that, Fairy Ningxuan turned and left.

Once she was gone, Jiang Hao sighed helplessly.

With Cheng Chou absent, he really hadn’t ventured out to the outer sect Spiritual Medicine Garden much.

It seemed he would have to take a look today.

However, Fairy Ning Xuan had already reached the mid-stage of Nascent Soul.

Not only that, she was extremely powerful in all aspects.

She must have gained a considerable opportunity from her trip to the Corpse Realm.

“Fellow Junior Brother Jiang,” Fairy Lianqin smiled and said.

“As usual, if there’s anything that needs to be changed, you can have someone notify me. We will handle it with the utmost speed.”

“Thank you, Senior Sister,” Jiang Hao replied politely, bowing his head.

“It’s us who should be troubling you, Junior Brother,” Fairy Lian Qin said with a wave of her hand.

Afterward, Jiang Hao checked Bai Ye’s spiritual herbs, which were not particularly remarkable.

What kind of technique this was would take some time to determine.

Identifying spiritual herbs, he wasn’t sure if Bai Ye’s technique would emerge.

He would have to wait a few days to try.

However, he was somewhat skeptical—had he been too lenient before?

Why would Bai Ye still focus on this?

Despite his curiosity, he didn’t go to check immediately.

He would wait a month or two before making another visit to avoid walking into an ambush.

After collecting the spirit bubbles, he began to tend to the spiritual herbs.

……

At noon, he visited the outer sect Spiritual Medicine Garden.

The progress at Duanqing Cliff was the same as before, ranking third from last.

Since no one came from Baiyue Lake, ninth place was effectively third from last.

After confirming there were no issues, Jiang Hao went to the market.

He brought out some common spiritual herbs and talismans to sell.

He also inquired about the rewards for the upcoming competition.

There were techniques, powerful spiritual swords, protective treasures, and impressive storage magical items.

In addition to these, there were Heaven Replenishing Pills and special materials.

After getting a rough idea, Jiang Hao realized that the quality of the rewards was not as high as the previous Tianqing Mountain event.

But they were more plentiful, and there were more spots available.

Unfortunately, there was nothing he wanted.

The techniques were good, but it wasn’t necessary to fight his way to the top ranks without the need for good items.

Relieved that he didn’t have to worry about missing out on good items or going to the Mingyue Sect, he could breathe easier.

However, the competition was unprecedentedly fierce.

This time, the rewards included three tiers.

On-site treasures, subsequent resources for the top rankers, and the opportunity to discuss Dao at the Mingyue Sect.

Any one of these was enough to drive people to desperation, let alone all three combined.

After some time, Jiang Hao sold some talismans and spiritual herbs.

Two pearls’ worth of spiritual herbs sold for five hundred spirit stones.

Selling spiritual herbs was indeed profitable.

Unfortunately, they required several years or even decades to cultivate.

Immature herbs were difficult to sell.

The changing environment posed too many risks.

Hobbyists rarely dabbled in this.

……

In the evening.

Jiang Hao arrived at the Lawless Tower.

The woman in the black robe informed him of the situation.

“Do you want me to interrogate her? Or should I make her voluntarily hand over the treasures?” Jiang Hao looked astonished.

It was normal for Zhuang Yuzhen to seek him out due to his connection with the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower and for Heavenly King Hai Luo to do so because of their previous slight association.

It was also very normal for Mi Lingyue not to seek him out.

But Gu Qing should be like Mi Lingyue and not look for him.

They had no connection at all.

“Don’t you feel you have a talent for interrogation, Junior Brother?” the woman in the black robe suddenly asked.

Jiang Hao: “…”

So that was it.

He realized that he had performed too well with Zhuang Yuzhen and Heavenly King Hai Luo, whether by coincidence or not, demonstrating abilities beyond the ordinary.

That’s why they wanted him to give it a try.

But he truly had no way to deal with Gu Qing.

……

On the fifth floor of the Lawless Tower.

Jiang Hao walked over.

Today, even the Heavenly Sea King is unusually quiet.

Mi Lingyue, who previously said she would descend, is still here.

Her cultivation level is indeed unstable, and if it weren’t for her strong resistance, she could have descended within a few days.

However, even resistance is futile; in a few months, she will inevitably fall.

Among these powerhouses, only Zhuang Yuzhen can withstand the absorption of the Lawless Tower and stay at the early stage of Nascent Soul.

While part of the reason is that the interrogators don’t want him to fall either, his strength is beyond doubt.

And Heavenly King Hai Luo relies entirely on his merits to remain stable at the late stage of Nascent Soul.

Glancing over these three, his gaze finally rests on a severely injured woman.

She hangs her head low, her hair disheveled, devoid of her previous vivacity, seemingly having endured unimaginable torture.

It’s worth mentioning that her cultivation level is the same as Heavenly King Hai Luo’s, also at the late stage of Nascent Soul.

It seems her descent is not rapid.

Probably because of some treasure.

Bang!

Bang!

Mi Lingyue knocks on the wall and says:

“Heavenly King Hai Luo, your king has arrived.”

“My king?” Heavenly King Hai Luo looks towards Mi Lingyue and says coldly.

“I have looked down upon the Tianhe Sea for hundreds of years. Who dares to claim kingship before me? Why should I bow to anyone? Not just bowing, there’s no one in this world who could even make me lower my voice.”

At this moment, Jiang Hao walks up to him.

The once proud and aloof Heavenly King Hai Luo, looking at Jiang Hao, lets out a cold laugh.

His demeanor is extraordinary as if he holds this person in contempt.

Then he sits back down and says softly:

“I admit, I just spoke a bit too loudly.”

“Hahaha!!!” Mi Lingyue bursts into laughter:

“This is too funny, too interesting. So this is how tough Heavenly King Hai Luo really is.”

Jiang Hao doesn’t mind, as he is also worried that Heavenly King Hai Luo might unknowingly transfer his affections to someone else.

So it’s better to avoid conflict.

One mistake and Heavenly King Hai Luo will no longer fear anything.

As for Mi Lingyue, there’s no need to pay attention.

After all, no mission has been received.

Zhuang Yuzhen is no longer as tough as before; he used to tell him to get lost at the drop of a hat.

Now, Jiang Hao approaches Gu Qing.

Gu Qing is also surprised by Jiang Hao’s arrival.

Why?

Why does a Foundation Establishment completion have the right to be here?

And it’s the same Foundation Establishment completion she wanted to kill before.