Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning

Chapter 252: If He Can, Why Can’t You?

Such talent as Bai Ye’s should be rare in the Hundred Bones Forest.

However, within the lineage of the Candlelight Alchemy Court, it was possible to find similar talent.

And this book, in all aspects, seemed to match Bai Ye’s style.

Unless Bai Ye’s master was also such a powerful figure, after flipping through the book for a long time, he couldn’t figure out who was leading this endeavor.

If this project succeeded, it would bring many benefits to the sect, and at that time, considerable merit would be awarded.

There should also be continuous benefits afterward.

And Jiang Hao felt that he was now their test subject.

But after all, it was a sect task, and he couldn’t reject it.

Nor was there any need to.

He wasn’t worried about others getting stronger; as long as they didn’t provoke him, all would be well.

If this project succeeded, the number of people paying attention to him would also drop instantly.

Afterward, Jiang Hao confirmed the names and habits of the spiritual medicines.

The half-person-tall ones were called Mingyang Grass.

They needed to face the sun to grow well.

Jiang Hao checked and found that the three Mingyang Grasses were not positioned correctly, so he moved them back a bit to face the sun.

They would need to be repositioned twice a day, once in the morning and once at midday.

The ones coiling on the ground were Bodhi Flowers, which could bear fruit and liked to wrap their roots around themselves.

Jiang Hao arranged them in a circle, which was better and didn’t take up much space.

The last ones were the Bailing Flowers.

They liked moist soil, so watering them was sufficient.

After doing all this, Jiang Hao sat down to cultivate.

Occasionally, he would apply spiritual energy to the soil.

This way, the spiritual medicines could synchronize with his power.

However, the purity of the spiritual energy would directly affect the quality of the fruits.

Jiang Hao wasn’t worried about his pure spiritual energy being discovered; he didn’t need to be that discreet.

Fearless of those below him and not a threat to those above, only a group in the middle might target him, but they were not enough to pose a threat.

Occasionally, they could be a nuisance.

If one had a significant background, it would be difficult to provoke them.

Like this group of geniuses, there was no need to get into disputes with them if it wasn’t necessary.

He glanced at them and saw that they were not very skilled at planting spiritual medicines.

However, two people from the Candlelight Alchemy Court were studying carefully.

Jiang Hao no longer paid attention to them and focused on meditating.

When the spiritual medicines matured, he could take three plants, one of each type.

After selling it, it might be worth several hundred.

He’s not sure if it’s because of the genius task or the experiment.

If the spiritual medicine isn’t ripe in three months, it can’t be taken away.

That would mean the task failed.

......

In the afternoon.

Jiang Hao, who was meditating, was awakened by a quarrel.

“What does your withered flower have to do with me?” The rough voice belonged to Hengliu Waterfall’s Wen Qi.

Looking over, he saw Bingyue Valley’s Ye Shan facing off with Wen Qi.

“How is it not your fault? Didn’t you see my flower needs sunlight, but your grass is blocking the sun, causing it to wilt?” Ye Shan rebuked loudly.

“My flower is wilting too, did I blame you?” Wen Qi retorted loudly.

“What a joke,” Ye Shan said coldly.

“What does your wilting flower have to do with me?”

“Then what does your wilting flower have to do with me?” Wen Qi shot back.

“Your grass is covering my flower, how can you say it doesn’t matter?”

“So what if it’s covered? That’s how it was planted.”

“Heh, can’t you just move it back a bit?” Ye Shan sneered.

“Move it and it’ll be fine?” Wen Qi pointed to the spiritual field opposite Jiang Hao.

“See? That spiritual medicine over there was moved, but the flower is still wilting. It proves it has nothing to do with me.”

“That’s really funny,” Ye Shan said disdainfully.

“If he can move his, why can’t you move yours?

Are you trying to be special?”

“You...” Wen Qi felt like he was choking on his anger.

His aura surged violently as if he was about to start a fight.

But Ye Shan was not to be outdone, emitting a strong presence as well.

Jiang Hao, listening to their conversation, sighed inwardly.

It seems that among these people, there are indeed some who love to cause trouble.

“That’s right, if this Junior Brother can move his, why can’t you? Our flowers aren’t blocking yours,” said Wan Xi from Bingyue Valley, who was opposite Jiang Hao.

For a moment, Wen Qi from Hengliu Waterfall furrowed his brows deeply.

The others felt the same.

Since Jiang Hao was in the same row as them, one person’s retreat made the others feel like there was a traitor.

Their looks towards Jiang Hao were somewhat hostile.

Jiang Hao: “...”

It’s an unwarranted disaster.

It clearly had nothing to do with him.

But these people really do cause trouble.

Especially the two fairies from Bingyue Valley.

Their talent is wasted on them; it’s simply squandering heaven’s gifts.

Their temperament, personality, and schemes are all somewhat lacking.

However, since it hasn’t affected him for the time being, he didn’t say much.

At night, Jiang Hao left Xiling Mountain and by the time he returned, it was late at night.

At this time, he did nothing else but ponder over the nameless secret manual.

Occasionally, he would also contemplate the third form of the Heavenly Saber, Meteor.

He spent less time on Merge with Light and Blend with Dust, as witnessing Xiao Li’s family leave had led to a breakthrough in his state of mind.

Thus, Merge with Light and Blend with Dust became even more refined.

There was no need to contemplate it for the time being.

......

In the following three days.

Jiang Hao only saw them constantly arguing, while he quietly cultivated.

On the seventh day, apart from Jiang Hao’s area, the spiritual medicine of the others showed signs of wilting.

Surprisingly, not a single person came to inquire.

It seemed that deep down, they looked down on Jiang Hao, a disciple with above-average talent.

Even if the task failed, they wouldn’t lower themselves.

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao didn’t pay them any mind.

......

Until the tenth day, they finally had a breakthrough.

That was to seek out the Golden Core Senior Brother from before.

It’s unknown what price they paid, but they got their hands on that small booklet.

Jiang Hao occasionally heard Ye Shan curse.

It seemed the price was quite high.

Why did you do it in the first place if you knew this would happen?

At that time, just one spiritual stone would have been enough.

Not only were they late, but they didn’t even apologize.

Wasn’t it obvious that the other party wouldn’t show a good face?

Especially at that moment, there was even a murderous intent in the other party’s eyes.

Such a serious matter, yet these people didn’t take it to heart.

A little thoughtfulness can sometimes make a person feel much better; it’s not about the amount of spiritual stones.

It’s about having the right attitude.

“They don’t think this is the Demon Sect, where being fierce is enough, do they?”

If that’s the case, then Jiang Hao truly felt sad for these people.

Because of their high talent, were they too busy cultivating to understand the specifics?

That’s probably the only explanation.

Or maybe it’s just their nature.

......

Day fifteen.

Wan Xi, who was across from Jiang Hao, was watering the Bailing flowers when some water spilled over to his side.

“Did it affect Junior Brother? But it’s just a little bit, so it should be fine, right?”

The person looked over, seemingly expressing an apology.

Since it really wasn’t a big deal, Jiang Hao didn’t mind.

......

Day eighteen.

The water spillage from the other side was getting worse.

“This spiritual medicine needs water, so I always water it a bit more.”

Jiang Hao still didn’t say anything.

It still didn’t affect him.

But elsewhere, things were about to explode.

Ye Shan pointed at Jiang Hao’s spot and said to the others.

“If he can handle it, why can’t you? Are you saying you’re not even as good as a disciple with above-average talent? I’ve inquired about it, and even the least talented among you is considered superior.”

The others were furious, each wanting to take action but not knowing how to proceed.

Jiang Hao glanced at them and closed his eyes to begin cultivating.