Chapter 410: Struck by the Demoness’ Palm

Jiang Hao remained calm at Hong Yuye’s questions. He acknowledged that his knowledge was inferior to hers. He knew his plan wasn’t flawless, and he could not afford to offend her. Dragging the Bright Moon Sect into this was his only option.

His success wasn’t due to his exceptional skill, but because the Bright Moon Sect was in the light while he operated in the shadows. This was the key to his high success rate.

These thoughts flashed through Jiang Hao’s mind as he shook his head.

“Senior, you’re overthinking. I’ve never considered that.”

Hong Yuye’s brows slightly furrowed. “Is it that you dare not, or you don’t want

Jiang Hao knew that it was because he didn’t dare to.

He had never considered this question before and didn’t know how to respond. Therefore, he chose silence. If he talked less, he would make fewer mistakes.

“Aren’t you usually very cautious? Why did you expose yourself this time?” Hong Yuye raised her teacup to her lips once again.

The leaves on the peach tree rustled softly, and Hong Yuye’s dress swayed in the wind. She waited for Jiang Hao’s response.

After glancing at her briefly, Jiang Hao averted his gaze. Her posture and demeanor always influenced him. It was inevitable.

Over the years, due to the influence of the Heaven Extinction Gu Poison, he had never harbored any thoughts about other women. No matter how beautiful they were, it didn’t faze him at all.

They were all the same.

However, when Hong Yuye appeared, it always affected him.

Fortunately, he could suppress these feelings and avoid getting embarrassed.

“It was my recklessness that led to this outcome,” Jiang Hao said.

He should have made a better choice in dealing with Gu Qing.

While drinking tea, Hong Yuye gestured for Jiang Hao to continue.

That was probably all there was to the gathering.

He went into detail regarding the events revolving around the arrangement of the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.

If the cultivation world discovered that the pearl was in his possession, they would hand it over to the Bright Moon Sect.

“Why didn’t you go to the Bright Moon Sect?” Hong Yuye curiously asked.

Jiang Hao shook his head. “If everyone assumes that the Heavenly Fate

Misfortune Pearl is in the Bright Moon Sect, no one will focus on me.”

Going to the Bright Moon Sect with his current identity wasn’t ideal. Besides the troubles it would invite, most of the people in the Bright Moon Sect wouldn’t trust him. It would be better to stay where he was in case things went south.

Seeing that Hong Yuye didn’t say much, Jiang Hao continued with his explanations. He talked about the overseas individuals retreating and the anomalies on the small island.

Hong Yuye listened without commenting on these matters.

“That’s about it,” Jiang Hao said.

“How long have you been at the gathering?” Hong Yuye suddenly asked.

“Six or seven years,” Jiang Hao said.

His time undercover was almost as long as his time with Chu Chuan.

“Do you still remember the reason I had you go undercover?” Hong Yuye asked while sipping her tea.

“To find the stone tablet and the mastermind behind it,” Jiang Hao said.

He still remembered it.

However, that investigation had come to a halt. There was no progress on that front

“The last time I came, you said you had information. And now?” Hong Yuye asked with a smile.

“I’m still waiting,” Jiang Hao said.

Hong Yuye let out a laugh. “Put down your teacup.”

Perplexed, Jiang Hao placed the teacup on the table. He suddenly felt a vast aura assaulting him.

Bang!

Before he could react, he found himself crashing into a wall. His back throbbed with pain.

“You can continue waiting for your information. I’m not in a hurry,” Hong Yuye said nonchalantly while sipping her tea.

Jiang Hao sensed that things weren’t looking good. He couldn’t understand Hong Yuye’s intentions. It used to be threats, but now, the approach had changed. This only made him more uneasy.

He should quicken the search for the End of All Things. A bit of progress could buy him a few more years.

“How long has Xiao Li been gone?” Hong Yuye looked at the peach tree and asked.

The peach tree no longer bore fruits now. However, it wouldn’t be long before it blossomed and bore fruit again,

“About half a year,” Jiang Hao said.

“Half a year… does that mean the Bright Moon Sect’s Grand Dao Conference is about to commence?” Hong Yuye poured herself another cup of tea and also refilled Jiang Hao’s cup.

Jiang Hao hesitated to pick up his teacup. He feared she might attack him again.

“It should still be some time away,” Jiang Hao said.

Lately, he would occasionally check the encrypted stone tablet, where the three individuals often talked. From that, he learned about the upcoming Grand Dao Conference of the Bright Moon Sect.

It was planned for next year in June.

That meant there was still over a year for him to go there.

One year should be sufficient for the Heavenly Note Sect to reach the Bright Moon Sect. Jiang Hao’s concern was whether Chu Chuan could achieve the Foundation Establishment Realm before they arrived.

If he was on the brink of advancement, there were Foundation Establishment Pills with the beast. Although his master might give them to him, Chu Chuan’s growth would be observed throughout the journey.

Despite his ordinary talent, his speed of advancement and his unyielding spirit were definitely commendable. These traits warranted a Foundation Establishment Pill as a reward.

“It seems you’ll be going there soon as well.” Hong Yuye beckoned Jiang Hao with a wave of her hand.

Jiang Hao recalled making the same gesture in the Lawless Tower. He now understood how the Heavenly King and the others had felt. However, he couldn’t afford to ignore her. He could only move forward slightly.

At this moment, Hong Yuye’s palm rested gently on his chest.

Jiang Hao could hear his own heartbeat. With her palm pressed on his chest, there was only an arm’s length between them. He could smell her fragrance.

Such close contact made him feel concerned.

“Your heartbeat is a bit fast,” Hong Yuye said.

“Recently, my cultivation has improved significantly, and my lifeblood and cultivation have become vigorous. It’s natural for my heartbeat to be faster,” Jiang Hao said hurriedly.

“Is that so?” Hong Yuye sneered, and then she began to exert some force on her palm.

Jiang Hao felt something leave marks on his body. He felt a prick of pain, but it quickly passed. When it was done, Honz Yuve withdrew her hand and looked at

him. “Look at your chest.”

Jiang Hao saw a red palm print on his chest, with crimson lines spreading around it.

“What is this?” Jiang Hao asked in surprise.

“Do you want to learn it?” Hong Yuye gestured for Jiang Hao to make tea.

Unknowingly, they had already finished a whole pot.

“Try a different kind of tea this time,” she said.

Jiang Hao could only take out Snow Queen Spring tea. It was worth fifty spirit stones. The one they had previously was the Thousand Flower Snow tea, which cost two hundred spirit stones per unit.

It seemed he had to go buy some tea leaves again. Naturally, he couldn’t improve his status, or else he wouldn’t be able to afford it within a few years.

He brewed a fresh batch of tea. “Does this technique have to be used like it was just now?”

“More or less,” Hong Yuye said while sipping her tea.

Jiang Hao looked at the woman before him. However, her eyes turned icy, and he lowered his head involuntarily.

“What were you just thinking about?” Hong Yuye suddenly asked.

“I was thinking that I probably won’t be able to learn this technique,” Jiang Hao said reluctantly. He still didn’t understand the purpose of this technique.

Later, he could appraise it. He wanted to see what kind of palm technique was involved, so he could understand his situation better..