Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 392: Becoming The Top Disciple First

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Early the next morning, Jiang Hao walked along the riverbank. He felt like he had been doing too much lately.

Although he hadn’t drawn attention within the sect, he had certainly attracted attention from outside the sect.

However, it wasn’t easy for outsiders to find him.

Apart from a few reckless or desperate individuals, there shouldn’t be anyone daring enough to lay hands on him within the Heavenly Note Sect.

For instance, the people from the Sunset Immortal Sect had been watching him for so many years, yet none of them had tried to attack him.

Throughout his cultivation journey, there weren’t many who were willing to die with a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.

Only a senior in the Golden Core Realm had pretended to be from the Heavenly

Note Sect and approached him for revenge because of Yun Ruo.

Such people were few and far between.

The stronger they were, the calmer they tended to be. For example, the expert from the Heavenly Joy Pavilion was like that. If he wanted, he could have ended Jiang Hao a long time ago. However, he held back.

The others were the same. But some were very reckless. Jiang Hao had to notice them and hide in the Lawless Tower if he couldn’t deal with them.

The things he had done in the Lawless Tower so far grabbed the attention of others. However, that place was an excellent refuge for him.

Everything had a price. That was the unfortunate truth. Fortunately, he could afford to pay it.

‘It’s better this way. I just hope I won’t cause any more trouble. Over time, no one will remember me anyway.’

Cultivators indeed had good memories. But not many people remembered a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

There was an alternative way. He could eliminate anyone who had seen him enter the Lawless Tower. That way, he would be safer.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t really do that.

“Master, Xiao Li has advanced to the eighth stage of the Lifeblood Refinement Realm,” said the spirit beast as it hopped out of the river.

After that, it jumped back into the water and continued swimming upstream. ‘Eighth stage of the Lifeblood Refinement Realm…’

Her progress was too fast. She could be accepted as an inner sect disciple with progress like that.

He needed to visit his master and see what he would think about it.

When he arrived at the Spirit Herb Garden, he saw Han Ming waiting for him.

“Junior Brother Han, is there something you need?” Jiang Hao asked with a “Senior Brother Jiang, Master wants you to visit him,” Han Ming said.

Nowadays, he no longer looked like how he used to be when he was just eighteen. He looked more mature and determined.

He was calm, reserved, and his spiritual energy circulated with a strength that would erupt at any moment.

“I heard you are either working in the library or managing the Spirit Herb Garden lately. Is that true, Senior Brother Jiang?”

“Yes.” Jiang Hao nodded.

“Does this make you stronger? Does it make your combat experience richer?” “Not really.”

“In that case, Senior Brother Jiang, you are in trouble. I’ll be out dealing with some troubles in the surrounding area in two days. It’s a matter of life and death. By the time I come back, I’ll surely surpass you, Senior Brother Jiang.”

“That’s to be expected. You have exceptional talent and determination. It’s something I cannot compare to.”

Han Ming snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Jiang Hao didn’t mind. Junior Brother Han had grown quite a bit. He hadn’t paid much attention to it before, but now, he could see that his temperament and strength were very refined.

He used to think that Han Ming’s personality would bring him a lot of trouble and that he might not survive in the demonic sect. However, it seemed now that he was handling everything quite well.

‘Twenty-seven years old. Indeed, not young anymore… When necessary, he shows his edge. Usually, he’s reserved. An aura of strength is hidden beneath the surface. He is truly a promising disciple. It is no wonder some people think he has the makings of a top disciple.’

However, Jiang Hao felt that precisely because others said he had the bearing of a top disciple, he demanded the treatment of one.

Jiang Hao watched him leave. He felt that he might become a top disciple before Han Ming.

If he did, he wouldn’t stop at the tenth ranking.

That way, there would be no chance for Han Ming to become a top disciple.

But it would take quite some time to go from tenth to ninth ranking.

Hopefully, when that time came, Han Ming would learn to be patient.

Thinking of Han Ming’s determined face, Jiang Hao decided to add a bit of challenge when they sparred next time. Perhaps six strikes…

He was certainly deserving since he put in so much effort.

A moment later, he arrived at the Cliff Master’s residence.

“Xiao Li has reached the eighth stage of the Lifeblood Refinement Realm?” Master Ku Wu Chang looked expressionless.

“Yes.” Jiang Hao respectfully bowed his head.

The Cliff Master always looked indifferent, but his face was always like that. Jiang Hao didn’t know if his face was naturally like that, or if he saved his indifference just for ordinary disciples.

“According to her progress, she could be promoted to an inner sect disciple.

However, to become a True Disciple, she would have to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm,” said Ku Wu Chang. “You recruited Xiao Li, so you know her more than anyone else. Do you think she will continue to cultivate diligently after becoming an inner sect disciple?”

‘Is the Master worried that Xiao Li might not work hard?’

There was that possibility. Xiao Li ran around causing trouble everywhere, after all. She had no interest in her studies or her cultivation. She often disobeyed her seniors.

If she became an inner sect disciple, no one would supervise her any longer.

Who knew how long it would take for her to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm after that? However, it seemed that the Cliff Master wanted her to succeed, so she could become a True Disciple.

“She probably will,” Jiang Hao said.

Xiao Li was obedient if handled with care.

Jiang Hao believed that her cultivation would steadily improve.

“Go and bring her here,” Ku Wu Chang said.

After a while, Jiang Hao returned to the Cliff Master’s residence with Xiao Li.

“Master.” Xiao Li bowed.

Ku Wu Chang nodded. Though his face remained gloomy, his tone had become much gentler. ‘Whatever you need in the future, feel free to ask me.”

Jiang Hao could sense his delight. The Cliff Master really wanted Xiao Li as his True Disciple. She was too outstanding, after all.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators were already no match for her.

After that, Jiang Hao left. The Cliff Master would want to teach Xiao Li from now on.

Ku Wu Chang looked at Xiao Li. Her innocent appearance made him feel that she wasn’t suitable for the Heavenly Note Sect.

He then began to discuss cultivation methods with her.

However, his brows quickly furrowed. While he was explaining, Xiao Li had fallen asleep.

Ku Wu Chang was speechless.

After Xiao Li became an inner sect disciple, the Cliff Master didn’t give her any tasks.

Jiang Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

He was most afraid of others competing with him for control of the Spirit Herb Garden. That would cause him to lose quite a lot of bubbles.

Although there were very few blue bubbles here, there were many white ones. With time, the white bubbles would prove to be very useful.

Jiang Hao frowned as he walked into the garden.

There were a lot fewer ordinary non-cultivators working here today.

Cheng Chou approached him. “Senior Brother Jiang, today, there are quite a few people who fell ill. They are drowsy and sluggish. While they can continue to work, they might make mistakes. So, I just let them rest.” Jiang Hao walked inside and began to absorb the bubbles.

[Strength +1] [Spirit +1] [Endurance +1] [Saber +1]

[Dagger +1]

“Did you check what illness it is?” Jiang Hao asked.

“It’s the same as before. It’s just a common cold,” Cheng Chou said.

“Has this been happening repeatedly?” Jiang Hao asked.

He hadn’t been paying attention, so he didn’t know the details.

Now that everything had been dealt with, he finally had some spare time.

Xuanyuan Tai, Mi Lingyue, Gu Qing…

All the matters had been settled. He was free now.

If his speculations were correct, the matter might be related to that woman that he had provoked.

Maybe it was Qian Chen causing all this from the Candlelight Pill Pavilion.

Qian Chen had impressive strength, but his exact cultivation realm remained uncertain for the time being.

‘I wonder if he’s in the Primordial Spirit or Soul Ascension Realm…’

If he was in the Primordial Spirit Realm, things would still be… manageable.

However, It ne was m tne Soul Ascension Realm, It would De troublesome.

Would someone at the Soul Ascension Realm resort to such a level to deal with a mere Foundation Establishment Realm?

Perhaps it was someone else causing this.

“Take me there..”