Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Facing the Female Demon

Jiang Hao’s choices puzzled others; Zheng Shijiu and the rest thought he would choose two with above-average talent.

They didn’t expect him to pick the two worst.

But seeing Miao Tinglian, who is at the Golden Core stage, they felt this choice was quite fitting.

It seemed very low-key.

Actually, Xin Yuyue found it strange, as in her perception, Jiang Hao was a very low-profile person, yet his reputation was quite prominent.

Of course, this also made her and Zheng Shijiu feel intimidated.

Perhaps the more silent a person is, the more dangerous they are.

Feng Baifei of Hundred Bones Forest expressed disdain, as they couldn’t say much even if he had chosen those with above-average or superior abilities.

After all, Miao Tinglian was going for Duanqing Cliff, and nothing could stop her.

There was no need to count her among them.

Bringing such people back would only make others think they are not doing their job well.

Le You stared at Xiao Li; if the other party had some talent, she would also want to take them away.

Unfortunately, there was no talent.

She didn’t dare to choose rashly, let alone the fact that this person was left behind by Jiang Hao.

“Is it almost time?” Zheng Shijiu suddenly asked.

“There’s still some time left,” Jiang Hao said, looking towards the edge of the mountain.

At this time, people were continuously climbing up.

One by one…

Finally, twenty-six people made it up.

In the last moments, a young man with bloodied hands and half his body already on the mountain peak arrived.

It was at this moment.

Miao Xing spoke:

“Time’s up, those who haven’t fully climbed up the mountain can descend now.”

The moment the young man heard these words, it struck him like a bolt from the blue, his face turned pale and he looked helpless.

His determined face drooped at this moment, and tears uncontrollably dripped down.

He seemed very unwilling.

Others didn’t pay much attention to him, but some of the new disciples felt pity for him.

Jiang Hao didn’t want to intervene, but the young man’s physical condition was actually very poor, and being able to climb to this point could be said to be the most determined among everyone.

If this were an immortal sect, he could let the person stay, giving him a chance.

But in the Demon Sect… the competition is much more brutal than in the immortal sects.

Those who join a sect based on perseverance either go back or are buried there.

So far, there have been no stories of anyone rising to prominence.

While pondering, he approached the young man, and accompanying him was Le You, the fairy with the great sword on her back.

“Do you have family?” Fairy Le You asked first.

She also admired the other’s perseverance, and if possible, she would take him directly back to Hengliu Waterfall.

Having one more person like this wouldn’t cause any complaints from others.

“Yes, I do,” the young man answered.

“Do you know what kind of sect you’re joining?” Jiang Hao asked.

“I know,” the young man replied.

“Is that so?” Jiang Hao nodded and said no more.

Fairy Le You stomped heavily on the ground, and then the young man flew onto the mountain peak.

With that, she turned and left, adding:

“Follow me; if you can keep up, come with me to the main vein of Hengliu Waterfall. If you can’t, I’ll have someone send you away.”

Watching Fairy Le You, Jiang Hao felt she was not simple.

Afterwards, he glanced at the others still halfway up the mountain and said to Miao Xing.

“Take them down.”

“Yes,” Miao Xing nodded in agreement.

As he was about to carry out the task, Jiang Hao gave him an ordinary spiritual sword.

“Keep it.”

“Th-thank you, Senior Brother,” Miao Xing said gratefully.

Although spiritual swords are cheap, they are still spiritual swords.

With the sword in hand, Miao Xing worked even more diligently.

Jiang Hao didn’t mind; he had many spiritual swords, an absurd amount in fact.

He had always been looking for ways to use them up.

Giving one away was also a way to use them.

After that, they walked towards the location of the outer sect, a journey that took half a day.

This part of the road was nourished by spiritual energy, a test of one’s Dao Heart, and considered a benefit of the sect.

If one’s Dao Heart is solid, the mind is steadfast, and they have enough opportunity, one could glimpse the path ahead in one night, and after obtaining the Tianyin Hundred Revolutions Qi Refining chapter, they could be initiated in one night.

“Tianyin Sect is really generous,” Miao Tinglian, walking beside Jiang Hao, remarked.

She knew this path as well.

Seeing it today truly shocked her; it was unbelievable that such a sect was actually a Demon Sect.

In the future, it might become one of the top Demon Sects in the cultivation world.

……

At dusk, Jiang Hao and the others arrived at the location of the outer sect.

Others were arranged by Miao Xing, and Jiang Hao and his group could each take their people back.

This matter was considered concluded.

There were no unexpected complications.

Although there were surprises, they were not unacceptable.

He just didn’t know if bringing Miao Tinglian would provoke Mu Qi Senior Brother.

Although the two had some connection, he didn’t know the specifics.

“Follow me,” Jiang Hao said to Miao Tinglian and the others.

Xiao Li nodded vigorously, but her steps were a bit unsteady.

Jiang Hao knew she was hungry.

Lin Zhi kept his head down.

Miao Tinglian was somewhat nervous; she was about to meet someone who could decide her life or death, and one misstep could mean no return.

Before leaving, Jiang Hao glanced over at Senior Sister Le You; the determined young man had not fallen behind.

From today on, the destinies of these new disciples would change from the past.

Some would make their mark, while many more would become mere bones under others’ feet.

Of course, being an ordinary person might be safer, but it wasn’t much better.

When night fell, Jiang Hao brought people back to Duanqing Cliff.

He first went to his master’s residence.

He reported the situation of the three people.

Lin Zhi and Xiao Li were only glanced at by Ku Wuchang, who then paid them no more attention.

His face showed no extra emotion, and Jiang Hao couldn’t tell if his master was satisfied.

“Take those two to settle down,” Ku Wuchang said in a low voice.

“Yes,” Jiang Hao respectfully complied.

Afterward, Jiang Hao led the people out, leaving Miao Tinglian alone inside.

Just as he stepped out, Jiang Hao saw Mu Qi Senior Brother in black, looking worried.

Upon noticing Jiang Hao, he immediately smiled.

“Junior Brother, is the mission complete? Are these the new disciples you brought back?”

“Yes, I’m about to settle them in,” Jiang Hao replied politely.

Mu Qi nodded, then asked with some confusion:

“Why only two?”

Senior Brother must be asking about Miao Tinglian… Jiang Hao understood, so he honestly replied,

“There’s another fairy named Miao Tinglian who has come to surrender. Her background is not ordinary, so I had to leave it to the master to decide.”

After a brief chat, Jiang Hao led the people away.

He wasn’t sure if Mu Qi Senior Brother would blame him for bringing Miao Tinglian, but it was out of his control.

Everyone was watching, and with Golden Core cultivation, he couldn’t justify not reporting it.

But holding a grudge is holding a grudge; who would consider his perspective?

After taking Xiao Li and Lin Zhi to the gathering place of Duanqing Cliff’s outer sect, Jiang Hao left.

What happened to them next was up to them.

Before leaving, he kindly reminded them,

“In the sect, speak less, do more, and don’t offend anyone.”

Both nodded.

Lin Zhi might have taken it to heart. As for Xiao Li… perhaps not.

……

Late at night.

Jiang Hao finally returned to his residence.

The mission had gone smoothly, and tomorrow he could continue to keep a low profile and become stronger as quickly as possible.

Soon, he immersed himself in cultivation.

And to calm his own heart.

Today, seeing those people willing to die for the path of immortality, although mostly forced by circumstances, still left him with many thoughts.

The next day.

Sunlight streamed in, and he went to the balcony to take a deep breath.

Looking down at the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, he noticed an additional person in the courtyard.

Dressed in red, standing gracefully with her long hair fluttering.

At that moment, she slightly raised her head, locking eyes with Jiang Hao.