THE CULTIVATION OF BESIDE DEVIL CULTIVATOR
57: Special Treasures Under the Mine
“It looks like you ignored my instructions,” said Hong Yuye. His aura surged. It was vast and massive, like the Yangtze River.
“S-Senior..” Jiang Hao stuttered. “I didn't mean to do that on purpose. Actually I was trying to find that tea mix when I was called to work in the mines. I cannot break the sect's orders. I couldn't pull the flower out and bring it here with me. I think his environment is not suitable for his growth.”
Hong Yuye's gaze pushed him against the wall firmly. But he let her go.
He took his hoe. 'You like to mine?
“I-I've started..”
Hong Yuye turned to him. Jiang Hao became nervous. "Yes I like it!"
He threw the hoe back at her. Then, he came out of the mine as if he was there for a leisurely stroll. "Follow me." Jiang Hao took his hoe and did not dare to hesitate anymore. Hong Yuye stopped at the edge of the mine.
“Senior, there are many people here.” Jiang Hao reminded him.
Hong Yuye glanced at him. “Are you worried that I will be in danger if someone sees me here?” she asked. “Or... are you worried that you will be in danger if you are seen with me?”
“The first, of course,” he lied. He's just worried about himself.
“I see you haven't stopped lying,” said Hong Yuye. He didn't berate her this time.
He looked around the mine. “Did you find a legacy inside?”
Jiang Hao hesitated and then nodded. "Yes." Yeah." That's not a lie.
He did find a legacy in the mines. It appeared when he was still refining his progress. He practically did it right in front of his nose. He must have known by now that he was at the intermediate stage of the Golden Core Realm.
It's hazardous. Who knows what other secrets this woman will uncover?
“Say that this mine was the center of war in the past. Some people still believe there is a lot of treasure falling in them. Many spend time digging constantly to find it. Others tried to blow up mines because they thought this treasure was hidden in the depths, ” Hong Yuye said emotionlessly.
He sounded like he was talking about something ordinary and insignificant. However, his words shocked Jiang Hao. He realized that whoever put Situ Jian and his captives here was planning to find out if the legend was true.
Jiang Hao had never heard of such a legend. No one ever mentioned it. Situ Jian and the others might not know about it either.
However, if Situ Jian's plan was successful, the Heavenly Note Sect would suffer a crushing defeat even if they won against Azure Mountain.
“Senior, are you also here to get a special treasure?” asked Jiang Hao.
Although he did not know what the treasure was, he guessed it might be something valuable if the female demon was after it.
He did not want the treasure. The Law Enforcement Hall investigation is thorough. They would eventually hunt him down if he hid the treasure.
So, he would hand over the treasure if he found it. He didn't want to draw attention to himself. He wanted others to think that he was not an important person, and that he was just a simple disciple planting and caring for spirit herbs.
Jiang Hao's heart sank. 'When will I get rid of this female demon?'
He felt that he was not looking for it because of his background, or to continue to obtain the latest information about the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower. That's something else…
Was it because of Yang Gu's Poison of Heaven Extinction?
It made him even more nervous as if there was a knife hanging above his head. He was even more dangerous than the combined Heavenly Excitement Pavilion, the Immersed Sun Immortal Sect, and the Heavenly Saint Sect.
Jiang Hao had offended many people at once. He breathed in his heart.
Hong Yuye turned around and left. He took a few steps and disappeared into the air.
A voice sounded in his mind. “Remember that your job is to take care of my flowers. If I see you in the mine next time, there will be consequences.”
Jiang Hao was silent. He needs to find a way to leave the mine.
He didn't linger and come down. He saw Yan Hua smiling at him.
Jiang Hao always felt his gaze on her. Every time he felt the woman watching him, it made his scalp itch.
“Young Brother Jiang, the group you led into the 6th open pit has shown much progress!” said Yan Hua. “It seems that assigning the job to you is the right thing to do.”
Jiang Hao thought that making Yan Hua happy right now was his best way to delay his attack. As long as he does well, he will be satisfied.
Good progress means better rewards. If Jiang Hao increased his progress, Yan Hua would receive his reward, or so he thought. He doesn't mind.
She thanked him and went to see me again. If possible, he wanted to advance to the next stage as soon as possible. Being stronger than the enemy is always better.
Moreover, from what that female demon had said, the people from the Blackheaven Sect were definitely on their way to attack the mine. They wanted a treasure hidden in the mine.
At night, Situ Jian and the other three captives returned to their residences. It is simply a simple shelter that provides protection from wind and rain. The room is very small. That place is pretty crowded.
“Isn't it time?” ask Beixue flatly. His face showed no emotion at all as if it had been sucked dry.
“I still need time. About seven to eight days,” Jing Ru said. “People who have talismans don't move very often, so I can't set the circumference of the location. That's why the progress is so slow. I'm so worried he might not find the talisman.”
“It's risky. What if he moves?” shang Guan Wen.
“It won't happen,” Jing Ru said with a smile. “I can feel that Jiang Hao is not too cruel. He's not a murderer. He seemed to be too careful for his own good. But I didn't expect him to hand over the talisman directly. He seems to be an honest man. But I am prepared for the worst possible. Even if I get caught, I won't get you all involved. If not for destroying the talisman needing someone from the Golden Core Realm, we would not have had to go through so much trouble.”
Jing Ru turned to Situ Jian.. “How are you preparing?”