Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning

Chapter 287: Going Mining

Picking up the list, Jiang Hao opened it and saw eight names written on it. The first six names were grouped together, while the last two were separated. What did this mean?

“Appraisal.”

【The paper Hai Luo gave you: It lists eight names. The first six were told to the Tianyin Sect, and the last two were specifically used to bribe you.】

So that was it. After memorizing it, he casually threw it back.

“I don’t want it.”

Hai Luo looked bewildered. But after thinking for a moment, he ate the paper and remained silent.

Afterward, Jiang Hao sat down in front of Zhuang Yuzhen.

“I need to trouble my senior again,” Jiang Hao said indifferently.

“Did they mention when the Corpse Realm Flower will bloom?” Zhuang Yuzhen asked.

“It will be soon,” Jiang Hao replied without giving specifics.

Zhuang Yuzhen didn’t mind the lack of details and began to describe the situation:

“The area you’re entering is the Foundation Establishment zone, which is essentially a forest. This forest is known as the Blood Tide Forest. The most important thing to be aware of inside are some of the trees...”

Until two days before the Corpse Realm Flower was due to open, Jiang Hao hadn’t heard about Tianbei Mountain.

He wasn’t sure if the mountain was just too unique or if there was some other reason.

However, he discovered that there were spiritual medicines and ores inside.

If possible, he wanted to find a mine to dig in peace.

But there were also many dangers.

Some areas were dangerous at night, others terrifying during the day.

The people from the Corpse God Sect provided very little information.

Much had to be figured out on one’s own.

After Zhuang Yuzhen had explained most of it, he finally spoke softly:

“Then there’s a special peak called Tianbei Mountain. Many people’s goal is Tianbei Mountain. The Corpse Realm is vast and boundless; no one knows what lies at its deepest reaches or if there are beings similar to us.”

“If there are, then Tianbei Mountain is most likely to take us there and also most likely to bring them here. It’s a mountain that moves. Every time it appears, one must be vigilant to prevent others from being on it. It appears in various regions, staying for about a month at a time.”

“Within the year that the Corpse Realm Flower is open, Tianbei Mountain will appear at least six times. Each time in a different region, but it rarely appears in the Foundation Establishment zone.”

“From past observations, the weaker the area, the less likely Tianbei Mountain will approach. It appears near those with high cultivation, strong talents, special physiques, or special abilities. The denser the concentration of such people, the more likely Tianbei Mountain is to appear.”

“You, having advanced to the late Foundation Establishment stage through opportunity, even with some uniqueness, won’t have any impact. So, there’s no need to worry too much.”

“...”

Jiang Hao was somewhat speechless.

His talent wasn’t great, but his cultivation was too high for his age.

What if Tianbei Mountain made a mistake and appeared in the Foundation Establishment zone?

That would attract many people and could bring danger to him.

However, being alone, it probably wouldn’t matter much, and Tianbei Mountain might not even notice.

“Are all those entering young disciples?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Mostly, yes. Only the young have enough potential. There’s not much benefit for the old folks to go in, but there are also strong individuals who enter. There was an incident where a powerful individual nearing the end of his life went mad and began slaughtering the younger generation as soon as he entered. In the end, he was suppressed and killed by Tianbei Mountain. It seems Tianbei Mountain does not allow such things to happen. But since it lacks consciousness, whether it’s coincidence or something else, no one knows,” Zhuang Yuzhen said.

Jiang Hao nodded, which meant that going on a killing spree inside was not permitted.

“What’s on Tianbei Mountain?” Jiang Hao asked.

This was something he had been wanting to ask.

Zhuang Yuzhen spoke softly, “There are steles, one hundred and eight of them. Thirty-six are of the Heavenly Gang, and seventy-two are of the Earthly Fiends. The Heavenly Gang are difficult to approach, the Earthly Fiends difficult to interpret. If one can approach or interpret them, what they gain is uncertain.”

“Cultivation techniques, spells, divine abilities, omens, residual souls, biographies, ancient maps, and so on. Almost anything you can think of can be seen, and what each person sees can be different.”

Different? Jiang Hao was somewhat astonished.

If what each person saw was different, what use was there in seeing the content of the sixth stele from the bottom up?

“There’s also a theory that the contents of the steles are a whole, just divided into countless parts for people to see. So, what each person sees is different. Once someone collects them all, they can obtain the most complete thing. What exactly that is, remains unknown. At least the Corpse God Sect, which holds most of the secrets, doesn’t know,” Zhuang Yuzhen said.

Jiang Hao nodded, feeling that Zhuang Yuzhen’s last statement might be false.

If someone wanted the sixth stele, then that person might have almost completed the collection.

They might even be missing just the last piece.

If it really was the Corpse God Sect, Jiang Hao felt that even if he saw it, he couldn’t hand it over.

That would be strengthening the Corpse God Sect, which wouldn’t be a good thing for him.

After discussing a bit more, Jiang Hao left the Lawless Tower.

.......

The next day.

He drew some more talismans, still breath-concealing ones.

He gave two to the rabbit as well.

Just in case the rabbit took Xiao Li on an adventure, having enough talismans would be safer.

His preparations for entering the Corpse Realm were now complete.

Healing pills, talismans, tea leaves, and so on.

The healing pills were for emergencies, and the tea leaves were just in case.

With these preparations done, the only issue was what would happen after he left.

First, he instructed the rabbit on the secret code.

After giving a few instructions, he found Chu Chuan to confirm his strength.

His progress was fast, but he had many injuries, especially on his face.

Xiao Li hit him.

.......

Lin Zhi was as stable as ever.

Jiang Hao took some time to explain the Star Moon Qi Refinement Technique to him, reassuring him to cultivate in peace.

There was no need to think too much about other things.

Hard work would pay off one day.

......

Later, Jiang Hao found Cheng Chou.

“Do you have any problems with your cultivation, Junior Brother?”

Knowing that Jiang Hao would be leaving for a while, Cheng Chou immediately voiced his concerns.

His talent was not enough, and his comprehension was lacking.

Jiang Hao didn’t mind and explained patiently.

“As long as you have a solid foundation and cultivate diligently, reaching the Golden Core is hopeful.”

Cheng Chou was overjoyed; he had always been working hard.

Foundation Establishment had been difficult before, but now the Golden Core seemed within reach, which was almost unbelievable.

But soon, he felt something odd; sometimes he would forget that Senior Brother was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Thinking about it, a twenty-three or twenty-four-year-old at the late stage of Foundation Establishment was naturally extraordinary.

“You should take the outer sect seriously, Ning Xuan Senior Sister mentioned it,” Jiang Hao reminded.

Once he left, the affairs of the outer sect Spiritual Medicine Garden would fall almost entirely on Cheng Chou.

“If you have any issues, you can ask Senior Sister Miao and Junior Brother Han for advice. Just say I sent you; they will help out a bit,” Jiang Hao instructed.

.......

The next day.

The day they entered the Corpse Realm.

Jiang Hao followed Senior Brother Mu Qi to the location of the Corpse Realm Flower.

He thought he would see everyone and check who had hidden their cultivation level.

If he found someone, that person was very likely Gui.

But after arriving, he discovered there were only two people.

Each sect entered the Corpse Realm from their own Corpse Realm Flower location.

And each flower was for four people.

Their group included Gu Cheng, Qing You, along with him and Mu Qi.

After the four met, Gu Cheng said, “The flower is about to bloom; I will open the path ahead. Just follow the formation when the time comes. You decide which area you want to go to.”

Jiang Hao and Mu Qi both nodded and thanked him.

Then a fragrant scent appeared, the Corpse Realm Flower bloomed, and at the same time, a void gateway opened.

“Be careful,” Gu Cheng said as he entered first.

Jiang Hao was the last one to step in.

.......

Hundred Bones Forest.

Bai Ye sat up, coughed lightly twice, and said,

“Junior Sister, should we go to Duanqing Cliff now?”

“But...” Fairy Lian Qin said with downcast eyes:

“But even if Senior Brother goes, he won’t see that person; he’s entering the Corpse Realm today.”

“Is it today?” Bai Ye was not surprised and said in a calm tone.

“Let’s go, I’ll make a trip.”

At this point, Lian Qin Fairy couldn’t refuse.

She could only bring the wheelchair and push Bai Ye there.