Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning-Chapter 220 - A Slap in the Face

Chapter 220: A Slap in the Face

“See me?”

In the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Jiang Hao stopped, quite surprised.

He hadn’t done anything noteworthy while at the Tianyin Sect, so why would those two request to meet him?

However, this also indicated something to him: their days were numbered. Just over two years... That was too short.

They had only started to live a somewhat easier life because of Xiao Li. But it only lasted two or three years.

“Yes, they want to see Senior Brother. In their eyes, Senior Brother is the senior of Junior Sister Xiao Li in the sect.”

Cheng Chou said after a moment’s thought, “When Xiao Li Junior Sister went back, she often talked about Senior Brother during conversations. For example, how you would scold her, buy her food, and keep her from causing trouble. She also boasted about the gold ring gift, and although she would occasionally complain, she mostly spoke highly of Senior Brother. The two elders have always been listening, and they probably know that it’s thanks to Senior Brother that Junior Sister Xiao Li could return. So, they wanted to meet, but I didn’t bring it up earlier, perhaps because there were still some days left. But now, I’m afraid... There isn’t much time left.”

It turns out Xiao Li often talked about me.

Jiang Hao started moving again, walking towards the small house inside.

“I’ll consider it.”

Such matters could only be considered; currently, he couldn’t leave his sect.

Stepping out could expose him to various dangers.

Some people were always spying on his fate, and once he left, he might be detected.

Without Hong Yuye’s help, he would quickly be found.

Once found, he would face attack.

Even if he could return quickly, it wouldn’t be advisable.

Because as soon as he appeared near Xiao Li...

Xiao Li, Cheng Chou, and Xiao Li’s grandparents would all suffer.

Not only that, his ability to traverse space would certainly become known.

He would be targeted next time.

So without a way to evade fate, he wouldn’t leave the sect.

Upon reflection, those who could keep an eye on him were likely from the Luoxia Sect and Tiansheng Sect, who would probably underestimate his strength, allowing for a possible counterattack.

But if Tianhuan Pavilion did the same, he would face the Tianhuan Pavilion Master.

If discovered and attacked, he might not even have three breaths’ worth of time to escape.

Still too weak.

Facing these people was already so difficult, not to mention the challenge of escaping from Hong Yuye’s clutches.

“Senior Brother, why won’t Junior Sister Xiao Li grow up?” Cheng Chou hesitated before asking.

It had been two years, and every time he returned, Xiao Li would compare her height.

But there were no signs of growth.

Although she would often stand on tiptoes and tell her visually impaired grandmother that she had grown taller, the elderly weren’t fooled.

Hearing this, Jiang Hao looked at the person beside him, puzzled as to why he suddenly cared about Xiao Li’s height.

“That’s the thing,” Cheng Chou hurriedly explained.

“The elders want to see Xiao Li Junior Sister grow up, but she hasn’t grown at all in the past two years. She should be growing at her age; it shouldn’t be like this.”

“Because of her special constitution, she grows slowly, very slowly,” Jiang Hao replied.

Cheng Chou then talked about the elders’ situation and signs of their deteriorating health.

They were losing focus, and occasionally they would get dizzy and fall.

After understanding the situation, Cheng Chou left to get busy.

Jiang Hao sighed and continued processing spiritual herbs.

The Mingye Autumn Flowers that had just reached maturity had been transplanted back, and he became more vigilant about them.

He still hadn’t discovered whether Bai Ye had any follow-up schemes.

At one point, he even examined the Red Lotus to see if the item he used to break the heart demon poison would turn into a new poison.

The result showed it was just an ordinary Red Lotus.

Therefore, he could only delve deeper into the nameless secret manual, hoping to observe something.

......

At noon.

Jiang Hao went to the market to set up his stall.

In two months, he had bought a Silver Moon Flower petal, saved up fifteen hundred spirit stones, and still had plenty of talismans left.

He had been waiting for that big customer, but unfortunately, he never showed up.

This time, while Jiang Hao was at his stall, he suddenly heard a voice.

“Hehe, months have passed, and you said you temporarily didn’t have it. I think you won’t have it even after a few years, still owing Ten Thousand Divine Sword Talismans. Today’s youth just don’t know the value of hard work.”

Jiang Hao looked up and saw it was that early-stage Golden Core Senior Brother.

Seeing this, he silently took out a Ten Thousand Divine Sword Talisman and said, “Is this what Senior Brother wanted?”

Duan Guan had intended to continue disparaging the talismans of the Junior Brother in front of him.

But he hadn’t expected the other party to actually produce a ten thousand Divine Sword Talisman.

He quickly scoffed,.”Just one? To buy one for show?”

Hearing this, Jiang Hao silently took out ten Ten Thousand Divine Sword Talismans and said, “How many does Senior Brother want?”

Duan Guan’s mouth twitched, and he continued, “Since you can make Ten Thousand Divine Sword Talismans, that means you can also make Earth Breaking Talismans, right?”

“Yes,” Jiang Hao pulled out a Earth Breaking Talisman.

“What about the Force Repelling Talisman?” Duan Guan asked with an ugly expression, grinding his teeth.

“Not yet,” Jiang Hao shook his head.

In fact, he did have them, but seeing that the other party was getting carried away, it was better to leave some face.

He was there to earn spirit stones, not to make enemies.

A little provocation was enough.

“Hmph!” Duan Guan said coldly.

“What’s so great about knowing two more talismans? You don’t even know how to make a Force Repelling Talisman.”

With that, he left behind one thousand two hundred and sixty spirit stones.

He took all of Jiang Hao’s talismans with him.

Suddenly, Jiang Hao felt like he had earned half a month’s worth of money in one day and could close up shop.

Including today, he had over two thousand seven hundred spirit stones.

However, he was quite surprised; this Senior Brother in front of him really was wealthy.

“Junior Brother Jiang, long time no see,” Fairy Leng Tian approached as Jiang Hao was about to leave.

“Senior Sister Lemg, long time no see,” Jiang Hao nodded in greeting.

Senior Sister Leng Tian’s cultivation was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and it seemed she had made significant progress, just a bit away from perfection.

She was faster than most people in the sect, which didn’t seem to be due to talent; she must have encountered some opportunity while outside.

“Junior Brother, are you closing up? Do you have any more talismans?” Leng Tian asked softly.

“Senior Sister, what kind of spirit talismans do you need?” Jiang Hao still had some on him.

“Hundred Thousand Swords Talisman, Healing Talisman, five of each,” Leng Tian said.

Jiang Hao nodded.

He had just the right amount.

He thus collected another two hundred and ninety spirit stones, making a total of three thousand spirit stones.

“Junior Brother, are you planning to go back now?” Leng Tian asked.

“I heard from the rabbit that someone was looking for me before, was it Senior Sister?” Jiang Hao suddenly remembered and asked.

“Yes, there’s something I wanted to ask Junior Brother about, related to the previous talisman sale,” Leng Tian said straightforwardly.

The more casual you are on the streets, the less people care.

Selling talismans?

Inheritance talismans?

“I was just about to head back. If it’s convenient for Senior Sister, you could come to my place to talk,” Jiang Hao said, his mind clear but his words casual.

Senior Sister Leng Tian readily agreed.

......

A short while later.

At Jiang Hao’s residence.

When Leng Tian entered, she felt as if she had stepped into a cave dwelling; the spiritual energy here was even more concentrated, calming the mind and steadying the breath.

Cultivating here would surely yield twice the result with half the effort.

A normal inner disciple wouldn’t have such a dwelling; it must have been nurtured over time.

She didn’t probe further or ask questions.

It was better to pretend she didn’t know.

“Senior Sister, are you interested in the talisman stones from before?” Jiang Hao asked as they entered the hall.

“No,” Leng Tian, the fairy-like figure, said while sitting at the table.

“That belongs to Junior Brother, and we’ll all act as if we never knew about it. I came to ask if Junior Brother is still interested in those kinds of talismans.”

“Hm?” Jiang Hao was quite surprised and said.

“Senior Sister, you have more?”

Such talisman inheritances were treasures, and it was fortunate to receive them once, but to have a second chance?