Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 1821: Chapter 1461: Was She Expelled from the Sect for Not Repaying Spirit Stones? – Part 2 Chapter 1821: Chapter 1461: Was She Expelled from the Sect for Not Repaying Spirit Stones? – Part 2 Now, only about one hundred and fifty people remained.

Many had failed the “ask her” trial.

As they finished the trial, they discovered they were actually among the first to arrive.

A young man guarded the intersection, and he seemed surprised upon seeing Jiang Hao and his companion, “You two disciples have come so quickly?”

“Quickly?” Jiang Hao was slightly surprised.

He felt nothing.

“Yes, quickly. Come and register, also, are you choosing which peak yourself?

Once chosen, you'll have to pass the third challenge,” the man reminded.

Then he started the registration.

He also handed out two identity tokens.

“When you reach the peak, the token will automatically be engraved with a mark,” the man explained, “It will identify you as belonging to that particular peak.”

Jiang Hao took out a stone and asked, “Is this thing of any use?”

As the man took the stone, he seemed surprised, “Did Senior Sister Lin give this to you?”

Jiang Hao nodded, “She said it could let me pass directly.”

“No,” the man shook his head.

Jiang Hao wasn't worried, as he could always find someone to return the spirit stones.

But soon, he heard some unsettling news.

“By the way, I need to remind you, Senior Sister Lin just betrayed the sect and fled,” the young man said.

Jiang Hao was stunned.

With some confusion, he looked at the man and asked, “What happened to her?”

“She claimed she had tricked someone out of ten thousand spirit stones and felt exhilarated, so she fled to add to the thrill,” the young man detailed.

Jiang Hao was dumbfounded.

Was this sect really normal?

“Is there a punishment for fleeing?” Jiang Hao still had to ask.

“Fleeing is akin to being expelled from the sect; it involves crushing one's own identity token,” he said while pulling out Senior Sister Lin's token, now in two pieces, “See, she just crushed it.”

Jiang Hao: “…..”

He fell silent for a moment.

He was over four hundred years old and had weathered many storms.

But since arriving at the Heavenly Faction, he always felt his understanding of the sect was somewhat superficial.

The First Immortal Sect wasn't quite what he had expected; such a sect should indeed command ample respect.

But now, it seemed more like chaos.

Chaos wasn't the issue, but…

They had tricked him out of eleven thousand two hundred and ninety-seven spirit stones.

First, with three spirit stones, they tricked him out of thirteen hundred.

Then with two, they tricked him out of ten thousand.

To speak of this, even he, a Daluo, would be the laughing stock.

Eventually, Jiang Hao chose to take on the third challenge.

The third challenge turned out to be a martial competition; as long as one could withstand three moves of the same realm from the opponent, one could choose freely.

Jiang Hao and his group easily withstood the challenge.

At last, Jiang Hao and Heavenly Note Sect chose the peak where Senior Sister Lin had been, the Peak of Freedom.

He didn't believe she wouldn't come back.

Jiang Hao and Heavenly Note Sect searched around and finally arrived at the Peak of Freedom.

Upon entering, the identity tokens indeed locked in.

They found a senior disciple here and built their own hut.

Jiang Hao had learned how, so he quickly had a small wooden hut similar to those in the sect.

There was no stream, and it wasn't feasible to dig one.

They just had to make do.

The sect didn't mention anything else; no cultivation methods were provided either.

It seemed one had to explore on their own.

The freedom was extremely high.

It was probably just like this at the Peak of Freedom.

“How did this place become the First Immortal Sect?”

After sitting down, he pondered aloud.

“Because you were cheated out of over ten thousand spirit stones, so you think they don't deserve it?” Heavenly Note Sect joked, lifting her teacup,

“Even a Daluo gets tricked upon entering; how could they not deserve it?”

Jiang Hao regretted somewhat that he hadn't identified it at the time.

Human nature was too wicked.

He was inexperienced in the world and truly no match for these people.

These were just fellow sect disciples; facing entities like The End of All Things' Immortal Clan and the dragon race, he couldn't afford to engage in schemes against such experienced foes.

It was no use inviting trouble.

Having come here, he had at least recognized how dangerous those people from The End of All Things were.

It was a worthwhile realization.

“Now that you've successfully entered the Heavenly Faction, what do you plan to do?” Heavenly Note Sect asked.

Jiang Hao thought for a moment and responded, “There are about two years left before the Immortal Clan establishes the Supreme Immortal Court.

First, we'll look for the child disciple of Lord Chengyun.

Meanwhile, we'll inquire about who helped 'laugh three times' back then.

If all goes well, we'll wander around here until it's time to move to the Supreme Immortal Court.”

“So we're going to live here for two years?” Heavenly Note Sect looked at theXiao Mu Wu Cao Cao Di Chuang Ke Tie (small wooden hut ss makeshift bolster):

“This place is not bad either.”

As he spoke, Heavenly Note Sect looked towards Jiang Hao, “What do you think?”

“Anywhere is fine with Senior Sister.” Jiang Hao replied with a smile.

For him, it didn't make much difference where he was.

Now, as long as he didn't go to any special places, he was basically safe.

Above the main peak of Heavenly Faction.

Seven people had gathered here.

At the forefront was an old man with white hair.

The others were somewhat surprised, “What's wrong with the elder?”

“I feel something strange,” the old man said with lowered eyebrows, “These past few days I've had the feeling that something big is going to happen in the Heavenly Faction. Keep an eye out.”

“What kind of big incident?” a middle-aged man curiously asked.

“Just keep an eye out, I have a feeling that something strange has entered the Heavenly Faction,” the elder sighed.

“It's hard to say whether it's good or bad, just handle it as you see fit. Additionally, that one seems a bit startled, but it's not because he sensed someone. It's because the major trends in Heavenly Faction have changed. Whether he will transmit a strand of divine spirit, we do not yet know.”

The people were somewhat surprised.

What strange thing had entered the sect?

But it was best to be more vigilant lately.

“The establishment of the Supreme Immortal Court by the Immortal Clan will definitely lead to disputes. The court itself may not be affected.

Leave the order they manage to them; we don't need to intervene.

When the time comes for the Immortal Clan to assert their authority, they might even take action against us. Although those who come to watch might gain some benefits, they will also surely endure some attacks.

The time is approaching; we need to consider this carefully.”

Afterwards, the others began to discuss.

In the end, they decided to spread the news that something strange had entered the sect.

Providing vague news could yield two hundred thousand spirit stones.

Providing accurate news, one million spirit stones.

Providing detailed information, ten million spirit stones.

With this, it became much easier.

There was no worry about scaring the snake, the worry was if they decide to leave.

If they don't leave, that would indicate something special.

The news spread quickly; Jiang Hao heard it on the same day.

He remained silent, then finally asked Heavenly Note Sect, “Senior Sister, do you think this 'strange thing' refers to me?”

“What if it does?” Heavenly Note Sect asked curiously.

“If it does, can I turn myself in to get ten million spirit stones?” Jiang Hao asked.

Heavenly Note Sect: “….”

Jiang Hao: “….”

Just kidding, he was naturally here on official business.

Being undercover was just to better handle affairs.

He needed to find that Child, then observe him for a while.

Using a method of identification.

Only then could he know more about the situation.

Additionally, he was curious if Lord Chengyun knew that a Child had been captured, and whether he would notify the other Children.

Although not sure of the other party's capabilities.

But as it seemed, the other party couldn't interfere too much.

Otherwise, why would issues only arise later in the life of the Human Emperor, Helpless Heaven, and Gu Jin.

After spending a month in the Heavenly Faction, Jiang Hao discovered that only one senior brother had noticed them.

He often invited them to listen to the elders preach the Dharma.

Heavenly Note Sect didn't go, but Jiang Hao did.

He discovered that the fairy guard who had bought his brocade pouch had also successfully joined the Heavenly Faction and entered the same peak.

But Jiang Hao didn't want to see her.

“Junior brother, does your partner not like crowded places?” a young and handsome man curiously asked.

“That's right. She doesn't really like them,” Jiang Hao nodded.

“That's true, she also probably doesn't want to cause you any trouble, right? Your partner isn't easy, sect fairy guards are mostly beautiful.

Although your partner may not be as beautiful as those fairy guards, her sincerity is invaluable.

The beauty of the soul is unmatched by other fairy guards,” the young senior brother comforted.

Jiang Hao nodded, unsurprised.

That's just how Heavenly Note Sect was.

Ordinary people couldn't see her appearance.

If they did, unnecessary trouble might arise.

Being in a high position, being seen wasn't a problem.

No one would dare disrespect.

But for a new disciple of the sect, it might easily invite trouble.

“Are the preaching sessions always conducted by elders from our peak?” Jiang Hao asked curiously.

“No, there are also elders from other peaks,” the young senior brother explained.

“Unfortunately, the most popular Elder Ming Ling never comes to our peak.”

Hearing this, Jiang Hao was stunned.

Elder Ming Ling?

The Child under Lord Chengyun?

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