Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Do You Really Think You Have Me Figured Out?

Jiang Hao was unaware of what the others were thinking, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.

He couldn’t stop mining; in fact, he would work harder than anyone else.

He never paused, except for once in the afternoon when a rock fell and forced him to swing his hoe, and he never let his attention be diverted again.

After dark, Jiang Hao put away his hoe, reluctantly glancing at the mine.

Today’s progress had increased by more than ten percent.

The others also breathed a sigh of relief, at least they could have a full meal and continue cultivating at night.

Those at the mining site also aspired to stand out.

With higher cultivation, it was easier to become a supervisor, like Wu Jing.

Without causing trouble, one could even become an inner disciple.

As for the captives, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, they would be thrown back into the Lawless Tower, then continue mining, in an endless cycle.

It was impossible to leave on one’s own in this lifetime.

However, in times of chaos, it was a different story; there would always be people who managed to escape.

As long as the Tianyin Sect didn’t intervene, they could find a way out.

Jiang Hao glanced at Situ Jian and others, and at that moment, the inconspicuous Shangguan Wen turned his head and locked eyes with him.

Jiang Hao was surprised, but he didn’t avoid the gaze, just stared back until Shangguan Wen turned away.

“Such keen senses,” Jiang Hao thought to himself.

Now facing internal and external troubles, he must increase his cultivation as soon as possible.

After a day of mining, he had obtained nine cultivation bubbles and eight vital energy bubbles, along with numerous white and green ones.

Although it was only a few, the numbers were unimaginable compared to before.

Even with the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, he had never gained so much in one day.

Not to mention that after reaching the Golden Core stage, the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower would only produce two bubbles every three days.

【Vital Energy:71/100(can be cultivated)】

【Cultivation:74/100(can be cultivated)】

“If things go well, I could try to advance in just four days.”

Jiang Hao didn’t want any problems to arise in those four days.

As he left the mine, Yan Hua came to find him.

She wore a smile.

“I heard Junior Brother was mining?”

“Just helping out when I have nothing else to do, to also repay Senior Sister for your support,” Jiang Hao replied humbly, his head bowed in gratitude.

Everyone disliked Wei Lie, and Jiang Hao was no exception.

But if he had to choose, he would prefer to follow Wei Lie and then find a way to mine.

At least Wei Lie had no intention of killing him.

Yan Hua was different; she seemed impatient, perhaps hoping every day that Situ Jian and the others would cause trouble soon.

However, her benefits would also increase with his fast mining progress.

“Then Junior Brother, do as you’re able, and how about leading people into the sixth cave again tomorrow?” Yan Hua asked considerately.

“Okay,” Jiang Hao nodded.

After chatting for a few more moments, Jiang Hao turned and left.

He still had to observe his surroundings at night. But now, he felt as if a pair of eyes were watching him from behind, making him extremely uncomfortable.

It was as if someone was confident they had him figured out.

Later, he wandered around, observing many people. So far, there was no one worth paying attention to.

Although people from various sects suffered here, they held onto hope, always believing that someone from their sect would come to rescue them.

Some people might not be acclimated to the new environment and are still cursing at other miners.

He just glanced and left.

Here in the Hall of Enforcement, they don’t really intervene much.

Although the people at the mine would care, as long as it doesn’t affect the mining, it’s fine.

On his way, he saw some other patrolling individuals.

Their cultivation levels were very high.

……

The next day.

Jiang Hao continued mining, more diligently than anyone else, and the others were curious about how long this inner disciple would persist.

It’s worth mentioning the appraisal of Situ Jian.

【Situ Jian: A true disciple of Xuantian Sect, in the mid-stage of Golden Core, with exceptional talent. He used the Heaven-Earth Swapping treasure to divert the uncontrolled absorption, sealed his cultivation within his body with spirit-binding talismans, and infiltrated the Tianyin Sect’s mine. He waits for the two talismans that lock onto his location to be discovered, then he will remove the spirit talismans, rescue his sect members, and sabotage the mine to severely damage the Tianyin Sect. He has already left some untraceable runes in the mine, waiting for the right moment. He is somewhat curious about your mining behavior.】

The appraisal results were surprising.

That means Jing Ru was discovered by me on purpose, and her performance might have been an act.

My discovery was just a part of their plan.

Why?

Aren’t they afraid that the talismans will be destroyed or taken away?

Or is someone helping them?

The answer to that can only wait until tomorrow when Jing Ru is appraised.

As for the runes left by Situ Jian, let’s see if there are any discoveries later.

If there are, report them; if not, there’s nothing that can be done.

Afterward, he began to mine with all his might, needing to become stronger before these people made their move.

At that moment, numerous bubbles kept emerging.

White, green, blue.

The sheer number was astonishing.

【Strength+1】

【Strength+1】

【Cultivation+1】

【Vital Energy+1】

【Spirit+1】

【Vital Energy Pill+1】

The feeling of becoming stronger was profoundly felt by Jiang Hao.

His strength was increasing bit by bit, his spirit expanding little by little.

If he mined here for a hundred years, he might become extremely powerful.

At the end of the day, excluding the white and green bubbles, Jiang Hao obtained a total of twenty blue bubbles.

Ten for vital energy, ten for cultivation.

“Soon, just a few more days.”

When Jiang Hao left the mine, he checked the ground but found nothing.

Were Situ Jian’s runes that well-hidden?

Being of the same Golden Core cultivation and even having learned the Nameless Secret Manual, he should have sensed any fluctuations.

But there was no gain at all.

Thus, he could only pretend to be unaware and continue mining, waiting for promotion.

Today’s progress was 20% more than usual.

The others were happy, as they could have a good meal tonight.

The next day.

Jiang Hao appraised Jing Ru.