Chapter 5

The next day.

Jiang Hao followed his usual routine, went to the Spirit Medicine Garden, and returned in the evening.

There was nothing much to gain today; he didn't even see a few basic Qi bubbles.

No one came to ask him for spirit medicines either.

Senior Sister Yun Ruo did not appear, but he did hear some rumors along the way.

It was said that there were traitors in the sect, and many had already been discovered.

They were being cleared out.

"Fortunately, I don't have anything valuable here; otherwise, the traitors might have taken a risk and come over."

Back at his residence, Jiang Hao secretly let out a sigh of relief.

He didn't want to become a traitor, nor did he want to capture traitors.

He couldn't afford to offend either side.

Tianyin Sect was a demonic sect, and demonic sects were universally despised in the cultivation world. One day, the demonic sects would be destroyed.

He didn't want to just happen to take action against a traitor, as the traitor might be an important pawn of the Immortal Sects, leading to his being viewed with hostility.

From then on, it would be difficult to clear his name, and the hope of turning over a new leaf would be lost.

Shaking his head, Jiang Hao tended to the spirit medicines in the courtyard.

They were just ordinary healing spirit medicines, adding some spiritual energy to the courtyard. It would be best if some Qi bubbles appeared.

Unfortunately, he couldn't apply for or afford better spirit medicines.

"Still, my cultivation is too weak. But being too conspicuous would easily invite trouble."

"Looks like I need to continue thinking of ways. Should I say I encountered a great opportunity and my cultivation increased dramatically?"

"Or, should I never return after leaving?"

"None of these are good options." Jiang Hao shook his head.

Leaving was dangerous, and constantly claiming to have encountered opportunities wasn't a viable solution. As for betraying the sect, it was even more dangerous.

Tianyin Sect had zero tolerance for traitors. He had only been in Tianyin Sect for a short time, but he had heard that a disciple was indoctrinated by the Immortal Sects. At first, Tianyin Sect did not take a stance or pay attention, but ten years later, when the disciple went out, he was killed by Tianyin Sect. Only then did others realize that Tianyin Sect had been lying in wait for ten years just to clean house.

Various thoughts flooded his mind, leaving Jiang Hao feeling confused. In the end, he discarded all of them and focused on tending to the spirit medicines.

The most pressing matter was to continue growing stronger and have more cards up his sleeve.

He couldn't afford to increase his cultivation too quickly, but increasing his blood energy and basic strength was fine, and he could continue to gain new abilities.

After a short while.

Having finished tending to the spirit medicines, he planned to return to his room to cultivate.

Just as he took a step, someone called out to him from behind.

"Junior Brother." It was a gentle female voice.

Turning around, he saw Senior Sister Yun Ruo's slightly pale face.

Seeing her, Jiang Hao inwardly knew it was bad.

They usually met in the Spirit Medicine Garden, but this time, Senior Sister Yun Ruo had specially come to his residence.

She must have come with ill intentions.

"Senior Sister Yun Ruo, are you here for spirit medicines?" Jiang Hao maintained his composure.

"Can we go inside to talk?" Yun Ruo smiled sweetly at Jiang Hao.

No, Jiang Hao mentally refused, but he didn't dare say it out loud, fearing he might alert her.

"Senior Sister, please." He made a gesture inviting her in.

At this moment, he began to be on guard. His intuition told him that there was something wrong with Senior Sister Yun Ruo, and being careless would lead to disaster.

In the room, Senior Sister Yun Ruo's calm face turned serious. She stared at Jiang Hao and said:

"Junior Brother, can I trust you?"

After saying this, she immediately shook her head, contradicting herself:

"No, I should say that I can only trust you, Junior Brother.

I have observed you for many years and can confirm that you are not one of the demonic sects."

Hearing this, Jiang Hao was greatly alarmed. Was she suspecting him of being a spy? Or was she trying to trick him?

He pretended to be flustered and explained, lowering his head:

"Senior Sister, I grew up in Tianyin Sect and have no other identity."

"I know, but I just feel that you shouldn't stay in the demonic sect. Your character doesn't suit this place; you should go to the Immortal Sects.

For example, the Loxia Immortal Sect, which has a ten-thousand-year tradition and is revered by the world." Fairy Yun Ruo looked at Jiang Hao seriously and said:

"I know that you are determined to do good and want to leave the demonic sect to join the Immortal Sects. This is the best opportunity I have found. Whether you can turn from darkness to light depends on this one chance."

"Senior, Senior Sister, are you...?" Jiang Hao was somewhat shocked.

He was indeed surprised; Senior Sister Yun Ruo was really a traitor.

And she was trying to drag him into it.

"That's right, I am a true disciple of the Loxia Immortal Sect. I came here on a mission.

Now that my mission is complete, I was discovered at a critical moment. Out of necessity, I can only ask for your help. Help me hide what I obtained and send it to my sect.

You will also have the opportunity to join the Loxia Sect.

The rewards that belong to me will also be yours. I know I will die this time." Fairy Yun Ruo showed a resolute determination to face death.

At this moment, she seemed ready to make a sacrifice, only hoping that Jiang Hao would take the item out.

Her gaze moved Jiang Hao, and it seemed she wasn't lying, but he still didn't want to get involved.

What if it was a trap?

"I know you have concerns, Junior Brother. Here, I'll leave the item with you.

If I die, you can choose whether to report me. I have already been discovered, so it won't drag you down with me.

After all, it won't benefit me in any way." As she spoke, Fairy Yun Ruo took out a jade pendant from her body, engraved with mysterious symbols.

It was clearly not an ordinary item.

Seeing this, Jiang Hao's brows furrowed. Accepting it would get him into trouble, but not accepting it might lead to this Senior Sister silencing him?

Would a righteous disciple be as ruthless as a demonic sect disciple?

This left Jiang Hao uncertain, but Senior Sister Yun Ruo did seem sincere.

"Junior Brother?" Fairy Yun Ruo bit her lip and looked at Jiang Hao pitifully.

For a moment, Jiang Hao felt she was trustworthy.

Just as he was about to reach out to take the jade pendant, his rationality told him there was definitely something wrong.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to him, and he had an idea.

He immediately activated his daily ability, "Appraise."

"Appraise Senior Sister Yun Ruo."