Chapter 726: There May Be Someone Behind Xiao Li....
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Baizhi lowered her head and was momentarily unsure how to respond.
She had never personally confirmed Jiang Hao’s talent, but based on various factors, it seemed he was undoubtedly extraordinary, at the very least not as ordinary as mentioned in the sect’s records.
Even if his innate talent was truly average, there had to be something exceptional about him, considering the individual who highly valued him. However, since the Sect Master asked, she naturally had to answer.
“If we only consider the innate talent as recorded by the sect, Jiang Hao can be classified as above average. However, given his speed of advancement, he falls somewhat short of being at the top. Moreover, he must have had his own opportunities, and his methods are unconventional. His master recognized his abilities, but their relationship was strained because he was on the suspect list, which prevented him from receiving genuine teachings. The person behind him is paving the way for him, so this might not be his limit. It’s just that we have been unable to find any relevant evidence,” Baizhi said.
Hong Yuye listened quietly. She casually picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea. After Baizhi’s explanation, she said, “What about the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower?
“We are currently keeping an eye on everyone who came here for the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, but they haven’t made a move lately. They seem to have lost interest as if they have nothing more to worry about. Nonetheless, Zhuang Yuzhen still appears to be concerned and has requested to meet and see the flower to help with teaching some individuals,” Baizhi said.
It was only right to let the Lawless Tower use whatever means they had to get information. But the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower belonged to the Sect master, and only she had the authority to decide who got to see it.
“Go and ask the person who planted the flower.”
“Yes.” Baizhi nodded.
This outcome was expected, as both Zhuang Yuzhen and the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower were connected to Jiang Hao. If he agreed, there wouldn’t be any issues. It would also make clear if Jiang Hao had any ulterior motives.
“I just heard from the people of the Mountain Sea Sword Sect that the Corpse Realm Flowers are about to bloom. The people from the Divine Corpse Sect will definitely visit again. Should we continue to cooperate?”
Hong Yuye glanced at Baizhi. “Do as you see fit.”
Baizhi nodded. It seemed that the Sect Master did not want to concern herself with these matters.
She went on to report Yin Zichen’s situation, and once again, the Sect Master let her handle it as she saw fit.
“News has arrived from overseas that The End of All Things seems to be doing something in the southern region. We have already begun to arrest them. If we capture someone useful, we can send our spies. This way, we can find out who is behind Azure Mountain and what their objective is. Recently, the Great Thousand God Sect has also shown interest. Since it’s challenging to locate Feng Hua’s true self, maybe we can start from that sect,” Baizhi said.
After that, she noticed a transparent object falling in front of her. It was a belt. Baizhi understood that it was meant to be delivered to someone.
“Continue the investigation,” Hong Yuye said calmly.
Baizhi hesitated for a moment. “Jiang Hao has a junior sister named Xiao Li. I have mentioned her before, and I have noticed that her strength is surprisingly high. She refers to Jiang Hao as her elder brother. Should we investigate her to find out who might be behind Jiang Hao?”
“Is there any suspicion of her as an undercover agent?” Hong Yuye asked.
“No.” Baizhi shook her head.
“In that case, there’s no need to be concerned with her,” Hong Yuye said.
Baizhi nodded. She realized that the Sect Master was mainly concerned with Jiang Hao, and there was no need to investigate those around him.
In the Sky Cloud Island in the overseas region, Shangguan Qingsu walked through the mansion. She headed toward a quaint palace in the front.
She entered the palace, where three elderly figures with exhausted faces were waiting for her.
“Did you say there’s a way to suppress the curse?” the leading elder asked.
He had aged considerably, and his cultivation had gradually dwindled. It was all due to the curse. The higher one advanced, the more dreadful the curse became.
After all, it took decades for a single session of seclusion, so who could complete it within three months?
When they heard there might be a way to suppress the curse, they instinctively doubted it but still had to inquire about the situation.
Shangguan Qingsu planned to return much earlier, but she was delayed by matters within the sect. Now, she needed someone to assist her because she couldn’t influence the person in question on her own. However, the influence of a family was different.
“Yes. I’ve seen it personally,” Shangguan Qingsu said earnestly. “What is the method?” the lead elder, Shangguan Qicheng, asked.
“The method lies within a person.”
“Which person?”
Shangguan Qingsu fell silent. She stared at the three people. They understood her intentions. “What do you want?”
“I have only one condition: if there are spots available, I must have one,” said Shangguan Qingsu.
“No problem.” Shangguan Qicheng nodded without hesitation.
The other two elders also had no objections. “Now, tell us who this person is, ” they said.
“Smiling San Sheng.”
“Smiling San Sheng? I’ve heard his name before. Does he possess such an ability?”
“In any case, he told me he’s Smiling San Sheng and claims to have this ability.”
“Where is he?”
“He should be in the south.”
The three elders fell silent. The south was very far away. It would be incredibly challenging to locate this person. It would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
“Do you have more information?” another elder asked.
Shangguan Qingsu shook her head.
“Finding him in the south is harder than searching for a needle in the sea. However, if you want to secure a spot, you have to do something more. So, go look for him,” Shangguan Qicheng said.
“Alright.” Shangguan Qingsu nodded.
She turned back at the door. “If I find him and also find out what can convince him, do you think I’ll come back to tell you?”
Shangguan Qicheng didn’t respond, and Shangguan Qingsu left.
Shangguan Qingsu wanted to use them, and they could do the same in return. In the face of interests, there were no grudges.
Shangguan Qingsu couldn’t be certain that she would return, but they could catch up to her if they were just a step behind. It was about who would have the upper hand.
However, could Smiling San Sheng truly suppress their curse? This was still uncertain, but they were willing to take the gamble.
Shang An, along with Mu Longyu and Mi Lingyue, arrived at the Heavenly Note
Sect.
“We’re here. Do you want to go in together?” Mu Longyu asked.
“Sure.” Shang An didn’t refuse.
“By the way, who are you here to see?” Mi Lingyue asked.
“A friend named Jiang Hao. I have some questions and want to get answers from him,” Shang An said truthfully.
Both Mu Longyu and Mi Lingyue were taken aback.
Jiang Hao?
Mu Longyu didn’t know much about him, but Mi Lingyue was well aware of Jiang Hao’s formidable reputation.
He was a dominating figure on the fifth floor of the Lawless Tower, but she had never expected that Jiang Hao would know a legendary disciple from the Clear
Sky School..