Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 359

Chapter 359: Meeting the Golden Legend Again

Early stage of Nascent Soul, there was no mistake.

Jiang Hao confirmed it several times and found that Bai Ye’s cultivation had indeed fallen from the mid-stage to the early stage of Nascent Soul.

This was not normal.

“If it was said that his fall from the late to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul was due to a curse, then there’s no reason for him to fall to the early stage of Nascent Soul.”

“Unless…”

Unless he let his power drop on purpose.

Jiang Hao could clearly sense his own strength; his actions would only seal the spirit.

And would not cause the other’s power to drop.

A true disciple’s power dropping is much more serious than sealing the spirit.

It would definitely attract the attention of the Hall of Enforcement.

“Is he deliberately dissipating his cultivation to get the Hall of Enforcement involved?”

“No, the Hall of Enforcement has been silent recently.”

Recalling the spiritual energy at his residence, Jiang Hao suddenly thought of something.

“He couldn’t think it was me who did it, and now he’s damaging his own cultivation as a way to ask for mercy?”

Jiang Hao frowned, but the other party couldn’t possibly know he was hiding his cultivation.

So what made him so sure it was him?

Was there anything unusual around him?

Only the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower in the courtyard.

“Bai Ye is exceptionally knowledgeable about spiritual medicine; could he recognize the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower?”

“If he could recognize it, what would he think?”

Jiang Hao pondered for a moment but had no answer because he felt that no matter how much he thought about it, it wouldn’t lead to him hiding his cultivation.

“If he knew the flower belonged to Elder Bai, perhaps he would think Elder Bai was behind me.”

Although it seemed that way, in reality, he was bait.

The big fish had taken the bait, and the smaller fish had become more vigilant recently.

It was just a matter of time before Elder Bai decided to close the net.

“If he really thought he had offended Elder Bai, then indeed he could only keep a low profile.”

After hesitating for a while, Jiang Hao turned and left.

He would observe further later on.

If he fell from Nascent Soul to Golden Core, that would actually be quite troublesome.

The Hall of Enforcement would definitely make some significant moves.

Bai Ye was a ruthless person.

Damaging his own cultivation is quick, but recovery would take decades.

Back at his residence, Jiang Hao began making talismans and took the opportunity to study the comprehensive language guide.

Occasionally, he would go to the Scripture Pavilion and give a spirit stone to the senior in charge.

He would ask how to learn various languages.

He recommended some, which turned out to be somewhat useful.

He also recommended some people who were also quite proficient in languages.

In the entire Tianyin Sect, a spirit stone in the hands of this senior was the most effective.

With one spirit stone, within a day, you could ask a question or two.

Unfortunately, even with someone to learn languages from, Jiang Hao still couldn’t pick up the accent from the Corpse Realm.

He can only continue to look for people to learn from.

……

At the beginning of May.

The peach trees began to blossom, and Cheng Chou brought Xiao Li back with him.

“Senior Brother, this is for you,” Xiao Li handed over a box of sweets.

When Jiang Hao took it, he felt as if he had returned to the past when Xiao Li’s grandmother was still around.

He opened the box and found the sweets inside to be lopsided and misshapen, so he took the opportunity to appraise them.

【Unpalatable Sweets; these are what Jiang Xiaoli made after returning home, remembering her grandmother’s words to bring gifts back, and since she only knew about sweets, she asked a neighbor for help and made three boxes.】

Jiang Hao: “…”

There was no poison this time, but they were unpalatable.

Still, he went ahead and put one in his mouth.

As expected, it was very hard to eat.

Seeing Xiao Li’s eager eyes, Jiang Hao praised her before quickly closing the box and handing it back.

“You eat it.”

Xiao Li didn’t hesitate but curiously took the sweets and asked:

“What about the rabbit? I’ve prepared something for it too.”

“It should be coming back these days as well,” Jiang Hao replied.

The rabbit returned a bit late, which made Jiang Hao worry if it had caused any trouble.

However, there was something else he was more concerned about; Xiao Li’s appellation had changed.

From Xiao Li, it had become Jiang Xiaoli.

She had really taken his surname.

It wasn’t a big deal, but for someone who had released her, it had a huge impact.

He should never have meddled in the first place.

……

Another two days passed.

The rabbit came back with Lin Zhi.

In front of the Spiritual Medicine Garden.

The rabbit ran over.

“Master, I’ve brought you a gift,” it said, taking out some beef jerky.

Jiang Hao took it and also appraised it on the spot.

【Beef Jerky: Your rabbit snatched it from a group of bandits; it has been tainted with Sleeping Potion.】

Jiang Hao: “…”

Whether it was the rabbit or Xiao Li, the things they brought back were of dubious quality.

But their experiences were completely different.

Xiao Li had a proper visit back, and Cheng Chou said she just reminisced at the grave for a long time.

The rabbit’s trip was much more eventful.

Pretending to help Lin Zhi, it caused trouble everywhere.

It bullied everyone within ten miles.

The name Lord Rabbit was very well-known in their area.

Not only ordinary people were bullied by the rabbit, even families with cultivators were harassed.

The disciples from that area were taught a lesson.

“Infamous indeed,” Jiang Hao sighed.

But he also learned of Lin Zhi’s difficulties.

Fortunately, he hadn’t fallen into despair.

“Which sect’s disciples were they?” Jiang Hao asked the rabbit.

“They’re from Tianqing Mountain, and they also brought two Foundation Establishment cultivators. But they’re all friends from the road, and they gave Lord Rabbit a lot of face,” the rabbit said while eating the sweets given by Xiao Li.

Jiang Hao nodded and didn’t ask further.

However, looking at the beef jerky, he felt it was quite strange.

Last time it went out to steal spiritual fruits, and this time it stole beef jerky.

Was this progress, or was it a step back?

“Master, I haven’t been back for so long, did you prepare a gift for me?” the rabbit asked.

Jiang Hao smiled slightly and nodded.

“Yes, we’ll start tomorrow.”

“What about me?” Xiao Li immediately asked.

“The peach trees are ripe, all the fruits are yours,” Jiang Hao said casually.

Hearing this, both Xiao Li and the rabbit jumped up excitedly.

……

The next day.

Jiang Hao hung the rabbit from the house beam.

For safety’s sake, he appraised it first, confirming it was four hundred and ninety spirit stones for forty-nine consecutive days.

A total of twenty-four thousand and ten spirit stones.

Currently, Jiang Hao had forty-six thousand and eighteen spirit stones.

“Is it starting again?” the rabbit dangled its ears and swayed its body.

The familiar feeling returned.

But soon it began to feel uncomfortable.

“Master, isn’t this too much? Let’s eat another day.”

The rabbit only finished eating the four hundred and ninety spirit stones that evening.

These days, the sect’s grand competition started again, but Jiang Hao did not participate.

He was just busy going back and forth between the courtyard and the Spiritual Medicine Garden.

However, he heard that this competition was going to be much more rigorous than before and would last for over a month.

……

Forty-nine days later.

At the end of June.

Jiang Hao approached the rabbit.

At this time, the rabbit was sleeping soundly, smacking its lips as if it still wanted to eat something.

The golden bubbles surrounding it quickly merged into Jiang Hao’s body.

【Golden Legend+1】

“Appraisal.”

He wanted to see if the rabbit still had potential.

【Mythical Beast Rabbit: Possesses extremely high spiritual intelligence, complete stage Foundation Establishment, has huge potential. It harbors a deep-seated mythical beast bloodline. Feed it four hundred and ninety spirit stones a day, and after ninety-nine days, its hidden bloodline can be further awakened. Feeding it spirit stones daily can increase its favorability; currently, it feels awe towards you.】

“Is there more?”

Jiang Hao was puzzled. How could a mere Mythical Beast Rabbit have so much potential?

Four hundred and ninety spirit stones a day for a total of ninety-nine days.

That’s thirty-nine thousand six hundred and ninety stones in total.

Right now, he only had about twenty-two thousand spirit stones.

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao set the rabbit down, deciding to wait for the future.

Now he was only one step away from completing his divine abilities, and also one step away from the final Golden Legend.

After the rebirth of the Peach Tree, no matter what happened, he would have tangible gains.