Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

1347  This Person Is Not Suited to Be a Spy (2)

"I heard that the world has undergone a drastic change. It will be easier to cultivate in the future," Jiang Hao said.

This was not a big deal to share. After all, he had gone out a couple of times, so it was reasonable to pass this off as rumors he had heard.

"Cultivation will become easier?" Disciple Nangong sighed. "Junior Brother, did you make any breakthroughs during your seclusion?"

"Not at the moment," Jiang Hao said.

Hearing this, Nangong seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Jiang Hao did not mind.

Nangong probably felt pressured because he had not advanced.

Seeing that Jiang Hao, who was a candidate for the seat of the top disciple, had not advanced either, he felt more at ease.

After all, he was not the only one.

He was afraid he was the only one left behind.

Soon, many new disciples appeared in the training area.

They were all disciples who had been recently recruited.

The young boy with the Holy Master's divine soul was among them.

A year had passed, and he looked much better.

He was also practicing the cultivation technique of the Candlelight Pill Pavilion. He would definitely be a good alchemist in the future.

"Today, I won't talk about cultivation. I'll only answer your questions," Jiang Hao said.

There were more than thirty people present.

Three new spies needed to be noted down.

As for their exact origins, it would take time to verify it.

"Senior Brother, why does it keep snowing?" asked a young man.

"This is a snowstorm that will change the structure of the world. You should experience it whenever you are free. Perhaps it will be helpful for your cultivation," Jiang Hao said.

"I heard that the seniors of the sect are in seclusion and the sect has been sealed. Did something happen?" a young girl asked.

Jiang Hao nodded. "Yes, all the Branch Masters are breaking through to a new realm. This is a matter of great importance, so they have to seal the sect."

Everyone gasped.

It all sounded very impressive.

"Senior Brother, aren't you going into seclusion?" someone asked.

Jiang Hao glanced at the person. It was a young man in his teens. The question was poorly phrased.

If he had advanced, he would have been happy to answer. But since he had not, it was rude to ask. If it was someone else, they would have been triggered.

Yet, he could not directly tell them this. He could only hope they would mature over time.

"What realm is Senior Brother in?" someone asked.

That was also not a good question to ask.

"Late stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm," said Jiang Hao.

The people below were confused.

The young boy with the Holy Master's soul was also pretending to be at a loss.

Some spies pretended to do the same.

The undercover agents usually did not ask sharp questions and mostly remained silent.

However, some smart and arrogant ones were present among the crowd.

When Jiang Hao mentioned his realm, two undercover agents looked at him in disdain.

They were in the late stage of the Soul Ascension Realm and felt superior.

"What does it mean to be at the late stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm?" someone asked.

"You'll understand in the future," Jiang Hao said with a smile. "You can ask questions more relevant to your cultivation. We only have the morning, so don't waste it on general questions."

"Senior Brother, I heard that the sect has ten Top Disciples. Can you tell me about them? Can you also become one since you are so strong?" asked a young man.

He looked to be in his early twenties. He was most likely a rogue cultivator.

Jiang Hao looked at him in surprise.

He was a spy. Although he had shown disdain earlier, only Jiang Hao had noticed due to his keen senses.

Normally, no one would pay attention to him.

The question this time was different. It was a direct taunt toward him.

Since the Great Era was here, was there a hidden plan among them? Or was this spy just inexperienced?

However, Jiang Hao did not answer.

He honestly did not know much about the ten Top Disciples.

He had been too busy to keep track and did not know if the rankings had changed.

Jiang Hao took a closer look. The man's name was Bai Tuwu.

It was a formidable name.

He was a late-stage Soul Ascension Realm cultivator, but Jiang Hao did not know which sect he was from.

Hopefully, he was not too reckless. Otherwise, it would be a problem.

While Jiang Hao answered their questions, Liu Xingchen arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall.

The people inside were quite happy about his return.

Senior Brother Liu was not an ordinary person. He was very efficient.

After exchanging a few greetings, Liu Xingchen asked for current sect reports.

Many things had happened in the sect lately, but he was not interested in most of them.

When he saw the undercover agents' list, his eyes lit up, especially when he saw where some were placed in the sect.

Then, he closed the file.

Liu Xingchen could not wait to participate in the mission.

...

In the afternoon, at the Candlelight Pill Pavilion, a boy in his teens walked along a remote path.

He lowered his head in thought.

"This Jiang Hao isn't as simple as he looks. He shows no emotions, no joy or sorrow, and it's not an act. Moreover, he seems extremely perceptive. I need to be careful. But I wonder why he sent me to the Candlelight Pill Pavilion," the Holy Master was puzzled.

He had many reasons for coming to the Heavenly Note Sect.

It was too strange not to investigate.

With the Great Era here and his own increased strength, he decided to take a look.

Also…

He glanced toward the Sea Fog Cave in surprise.

"I didn't expect he had a connection to the Heavenly Note Sect and is imprisoned here. He forced me out back then. We are arch enemies. The Great Era doesn't seem to benefit him much. It looks like I'll recover first, and he will fall behind."

The Holy Master felt confident.

On the way, he saw two people.

One of them was Bai Tuwu, who had just provoked Jiang Hao.

"Although Jiang Hao showed no emotion, it might cause conflict if he is unable to become a Top Disciple. This guy is too impulsive. Being an undercover agent is a disgrace to someone so oblivious." The Holy Master sighed inwardly.

It was a shame to be a spy for such an illogical person.

"Why did you ask Jiang Hao those questions? Trying to embarrass him could easily make him resentful," asked another angry young man.

"What are you afraid of? His cultivation hasn't improved at all since he came out of seclusion." Bai Tuwu sneered. "He's just empty words. He sits there preaching as if he's a peerless master. Late stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm, isn't that disgusting? Acting like he's always right and speaking as if no one can refute him. He's not even a Top Disciple. If he were, I'd respect him. Besides, even if we appear weak, we are sect disciples. Does he dare kill us? Even if he does, is he our match?"

"You shouldn't have come." The man frowned.

Bai Tuwu sneered. "Do you think I wanted to come? If your formations were better, I wouldn't be needed. I've already prepared. The formation is engraved on the Cliff of Broken Hearts. When the time comes, Jiang Hao will see how laughable his late stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm is."

The other man wanted to say something, but he did not.

The Holy Master listened to their conversation and ignored them.

Everyone had a purpose. He had one too.

As for the Heavenly Note Sect or Jiang Hao being in danger, it did not matter to him.

After Bai Tuwu and the man left, Jiang Hao walked out from behind a tree.

"So, it's because I spoke matter-of-factly that made him uncomfortable. There's nothing I can do about that. Facing a group of disciples, it would be strange to pretend not to know things with disciples mostly in the Lifeblood Refinement Realm. That can't be changed," he muttered and shook his head with a sigh. "Such a temperament is not suitable for being an undercover agent." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

He initially planned to write a letter to Liu Xingchen. He had returned, and Jiang Hao could ask for his help.

But since the formation was to be set near him, there was no need to notify him.

Since it was at the Cliff of Broken Hearts, it was within his control.

He could catch them all in one go, so he would let it be for now.

Returning to the courtyard, Jiang Hao planned to sort out his own matters.

Once everything was arranged, he could focus on the matter of The End of All Things.

He looked at his interface.

[Name: Jiang Hao]

[Age: 76]

[Cultivation: Late Stage of the True Immortal Realm]

[Cultivation Method: Heavenly Sound Hundred Revolutions, Hong Meng Heart Sutra]

[Divine Ability: Nine Revolutions Death Substitution (unique), Daily Appraisal, Clear and Pure Heart, Reappearance of Hidden Spirit, Divine Might, Revival of Withered Tree, Heavenly Cauldron, Indestructible Vajra, Myriad Nature Forest]

[Lifeblood: 30/100 (can be cultivated)]

[Cultivation: 29/100 (can be cultivated)]

[Divine Abilities: 2/3 (cannot be obtained)]

There were still two years before he could advance.

He hoped he would not be blocked by the Dao.

Unfortunately, he was unable to advance to the peak of the True Immortal Realm before the opportunities ended.

Otherwise, he would be more relaxed. When the snow stops, disputes would arise.