Chapter 3

"Brother Jiang."

The two disciples guarding the entrance bowed their heads in greeting.

Jiang Hao nodded in acknowledgment and stepped inside.

The Spirit Medicine Garden was vast, with many spirit medicines planted around it. At the center, the bright red nine-leaf flower was planted.

This flower is called the Heartbreak Grass. Normally, its fragrance is not noticeable, but when the petals fall, the fragrance spreads, filled with spiritual energy, which can make people fall into illusions and become entangled in emotions.

When refined, it can be the main ingredient for three types of pills. The first is the Spirit Gathering Pill, which, when consumed, can rapidly absorb surrounding spiritual energy, accelerating cultivation, and is easy to refine.

The second is the Heartbreak Pill, which, when smelled, can suppress heart demons. Placing one during advancement can increase the success rate by twenty percent, but it is difficult to refine.

The third is the Blissful Realm Pill, which, when consumed, can pull a person into an endless illusion. Success leads to a significant increase in cultivation, while failure results in death and the loss of one's path. It is extremely difficult to refine.

After reviewing the effects of the Heartbreak Grass, Jiang Hao looked toward the simple pavilion at the center, which was his destination.

As a newly promoted inner disciple, it was naturally his duty to guard the place.

Unlike the guards, his main task was to check if the spirit medicines were normal. He did not need to stay overnight, and some senior disciples would occasionally come to guard at night.

Passing by the spirit medicine fields, Jiang Hao saw some small bubbles.

Most were white bubbles, with only one green bubble. They floated above the spirit medicines.

As he passed, these bubbles would automatically merge into Jiang Hao's body.

At this moment, the panel would display notifications.

[Strength +1]

[Stamina +1]

[Strength +1]

[Spirit +1]

[Spirit Gathering Pill +1]

Jiang Hao's expression remained unchanged, as he had experienced this countless times.

This was also why he was eager to become an inner disciple. The more places he went to, the more he could obtain.

For example, in this Spirit Medicine Garden, as long as he helped plant, he could continuously gain.

Strength and stamina were not displayed on the panel and could be absorbed automatically.

Among peers, his strength far exceeded others.

Perhaps one day, a single punch could shatter a peer.

"I need a cultivation technique or ability to conceal my cultivation."

Without concealing his cultivation, he dared not advance too quickly, as it could easily draw attention.

The bubbles were divided by color, with different colors representing different qualities.

After summarizing, they were roughly white, green, blue, and purple.

White was the most common, representing some directly absorbable attributes like strength and stamina. Green represented ordinary pills and magical treasures.

Blood and cultivation were represented by blue, and abilities by purple.

Above that...

He had not seen any yet.

At the foot of the pavilion, a fairy was waiting.

Seeing Jiang Hao approach, a smile appeared on her lips, her demeanor naturally alluring.

The Heavenly Sound Sect has twelve main branches, and the Heartbreak Cliff is one of them. The woman before him was Yun Ruoxian, an inner disciple of the Heavenly Joy Pavilion.

Born with a seductive nature, combined with her cultivation technique, she always made people feel differently.

Unlike the righteous sects, people of the demonic path rarely concealed their allure.

Each time he encountered someone from the Heavenly Joy Pavilion, Jiang Hao felt quite troubled.

But...

Why did he feel no strange sensation today? Had his mental strength increased? Jiang Hao was quite surprised, but he did not show it, instead bowing respectfully:

"Hello, Senior Sister Yun Ruoxian."

Yun Ruoxian smiled and said:

"I heard that Junior Brother is about to reach the Foundation Establishment stage? Reaching Foundation Establishment at twenty is truly remarkable."

"It's just a stroke of luck," Jiang Hao did not dare to be arrogant.

But seeing the beautiful and alluring senior sister, he felt too calm, which made him uneasy.

Was it that the woman before him lacked charm, or was there something wrong with him?

Yun Ruoxian smiled and said softly:

"I heard that Junior Brother is upright and righteous. If you joined another major sect, you would surely be given special attention."

She thinks I'm a good person?

Hearing this, Jiang Hao became wary, not understanding why she said this, and replied:

"Is Senior Sister here for the spirit medicines?"

"Indeed, but mainly to congratulate Junior Brother. I believe you will reach the Foundation Establishment stage within the next one or two years." Yun Ruoxian moved closer to Jiang Hao, smiling happily.

"Senior Sister is too kind. I'll find someone to prepare the spirit medicines." Taking the list and confirming there were no issues, Jiang Hao turned to leave.

Just now, the senior sister exuded allure. If not for his unusual state today, it would have been hard to remain so clear-headed.

A moment later, he handed the spirit medicines to her.

"Thank you, Junior Brother. I won't disturb you further today." Yun Ruoxian smiled.

"Senior Sister is too kind." Jiang Hao returned a smile, but in his heart, he thought, "I hope you won't disturb me in the future."

At this moment, Yun Ruoxian took a step forward, then retreated to Jiang Hao's side, her soft voice whispering in his ear:

"Junior Brother, if you were given a chance to join a prestigious immortal sect, would you seize it?"

Hearing this, Jiang Hao was greatly alarmed, looking at Yun Ruoxian with fear.

Pfft~

Yun Ruoxian covered her mouth and laughed, then said softly after a moment:

"Look at how you scared Junior Brother. This is a trick used by so-called immortal sect disciples to take advantage of us demonic path disciples.

They never really give the opportunity.

Junior Brother must be careful and not be deceived. You must understand this."

With that, Yun Ruoxian left gracefully.

"What did she mean? Is it that understanding this allows one to join? Or..."

Suddenly, Jiang Hao felt that this senior sister was somewhat dangerous.

It seemed like a joke, but it could also be a way to reveal the truth.

"If she is a spy from another sect, then I am being targeted? They want me to help?"

"No, it could also mean that I am being suspected by the sect and am being tested."

"If it's the former, with her initial Foundation Establishment cultivation, once she speaks, I only have two choices: refuse, and she kills me to silence me.

Or agree...

Isn't this putting me in a difficult situation?

Better to continue as a disciple of the demonic path."

"No, I must first reach the Foundation Establishment stage."