Chapter 725: Looks Like There Is A Need For Another Interrogation....
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
‘The Corpse Realm Flower is about to bloom, and Shang An is coming. I wonder if it’s just a coincidence.’ Jiang Hao mused.
With Shang An’s imminent arrival and the sudden blooming of the Corpse Realm Flower, Jiang Hao couldn’t help but wonder about it. However, predicting the flower’s blooming cycle was difficult, and Shang An had set out several years ago.
Jiang Hao sighed and decided not to think about it for now. There were no answers yet, and no one, not even Xing knew Shang An’s purpose. Nonetheless, he knew he wouldn’t be able to enter the Corpse Realm casually this time. To enter, he would need to shield and hide. The Leaf of Concealment was the best choice.
He had appraised it a long time ago.
[Leaf of Concealment: Temporarily shields the user and prevents people from spying within a fixed range. Once withdrawn, it cannot be used for three days and will automatically deactivate when the spiritual energy is exhausted. It cannot move beyond its range.]
The main limitation was the fixed location, but for Jiang Hao, this wasn’t a significant issue since he possessed the Heaven Secrets Hidden Talisman. As long as he was in a fixed location, he could use the leaf.
If he had enough spiritual energy, he could keep the leaf active, and the range was sufficient for him to hide.
However, the leaf was ineffective against the Hong Yuye. She was exceptionally powerful and hard to predict.
The Heavenly Essence Soul Modeling Mirror could detect anything.
But apart from these two exceptions, it should protect most other forms of detection.
Half a year had passed, and there was no news from Feng Hua or Yan Shang. It was uncertain what they were thinking.
Hai Ming was still in the sect, and they still had occasional interactions. It seemed that Hai Ming had lost interest in him, perhaps because the matter of the Ancestral Dragon’s Heart was no longer disputed.
As for the fish, it hadn’t returned since the last time it left. Jiang Hao couldn’t do much about it.
Regarding Feng Hua, it wasn’t going to be pleasant. Before, she was the one acting from the shadows, but now, he was in control.
Unless she gave up her avatar, her mood wouldn’t improve.
That should be enough for now. Playing with the emotions of others came with consequences.
However, getting her to reveal everything she knew was impossible. She might even launch a counterattack.
But what Feng Hua did had nothing to do with him, so there was no need to worry about any kind of retaliation.
At the White Moon Lake, Baizhi sat in the Rain Pavilion.
“Friend, you’ve come unexpectedly. Is there something you need?” Baizhi asked as she looked at the three visitors.
Zhuge Jin was also seated, and he felt somewhat awkward. ‘We don’t have to address each other as peers. Only some seniors address each other as peers in our sect. You are a senior. We would not dare to be insolent.”
Baizhi understood who he was referring to, but that senior insisted on lowering their status themselves.
Now that this visitor was suggesting the same, she couldn’t agree, nor could
she disagree.
“Then let’s not concern ourselves with titles. What brings you here, Friend?” Baizhi asked.
“We’re here for someone in the Lawless Tower, a former junior disciple,” Zhuge Jin said.
Baizhi breathed a sigh of relief. They weren’t here to cause trouble, after all. Previously, the Divine Corpse Sect had tried to create conflicts, but fighting an immortal sect was a different matter entirely.
An immortal sect was in a league of its own, even if there was a great distance between them. If an immortal sect decided to act, it would be catastrophic.
“The person is indeed in the Lawless Towers,” Baizhi said.
“We don’t intend to rescue him, nor do we wish to interfere,” Zhuge Jin said hurriedly. “We’re looking to obtain some information from him.”
“So, all you need is information?” Baizhi asked.
“Yes, that’s correct,” Zhuge Jin said. They didn’t plan to rescue the person, and whether he lived or died wouldn’t affect their plans.
Their main objective was to retrieve something important.
“We’ll pay for the information, and if he can’t provide the answers, we hope to meet with him,” Zhuge Jin said.
“Very well.” Baizhi agreed.
This matter didn’t pose any major issues. Getting the person to speak was the real challenge, especially considering that whatever the Mountain Sea Sword Sect wanted would be far from ordinary. Yin Zichen’s betrayal was likely related to this.
After seeing off the Mountain Sea Sword Sect members, Baizhi left the Rain Pavilion and headed to the highest point of the Heavenly Note Sect.
At the Hundred Flowers Lake, she saw a woman in a red and white dress standing by the edge of the lake.
She didn’t want to interrupt, so she quietly waited behind.
Time passed slowly, and Baizhi remained patiently silent.
It was only when the bright moon hung high in the sky that a calm voice finally said, “Do you have something important to discuss?
Hong Yuye walked back to the pavilion, where a steaming cup of tea awaited her on the table. She picked up the teacup and took a sip.
“I received information from Zhang Yang of the Sunset Immortal Sect that suggests Feng Hua’s true self may be in the vicinity of their sect. We’ve already initiated an investigation, but it’s progressing too smoothly, so we’re concerned it might be a decoy. In addition to that, we’ve found signs of the person’s recent activities. It indicates that their mental state has been affected. It appears that someone else is targeting this person,” Baizhi respectfully said.
“What have they been up to lately?” Hong Yuye asked.
“They have been operating within some smaller sects. They seem to be searching for something. It’s somewhat peculiar because, despite appearing discreet, it feels like they’re intentionally drawing attention. There’s a good chance it’s to try to lure someone out,” Baizhi said.
Hong Yuye frowned at the rising steam from the teacup. “And then?”
“We are still observing the situation and are not taking action until we are sure. They seem to be aware of it. If we can capture the main body, we may learn many things,” Baizhi said.
“Other than that?” Hong Yuye asked.
“Azure Mountain is also regaining its strength, and it appears that a new power is being infused, likely from overseas sources. From some traces, it may be the work of one of the overseas Heavenly Kings.” Baizhi hesitated. “Due to the recent matters within the sect, we haven’t fully investigated this yet.” Hong Yuye remained silent and gestured for Baizhi to continue.
“Jiang Hao has disappeared again, and I suspect he may be on the verge of advancement once again. It probably includes a particular opportunity,” Baizhi said.
Hong Yuye glanced at Baizhi. “It seems he has good talent.”
Baizhi lowered her head. She still didn’t understand what the Sect Master wanted with Jiang Hao.
‘Would she pay attention to him if he had poor talent?’