Chapter 760: Giving Nine Nether Away....
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
To stay or not on the suspect list was indisputable.
He had always been in danger since he reached the Foundation Establishment Realm.
The most significant threat had been from the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Joy Pavilion.
Now that the Pavilion Master had clarified that he wouldn’t act against Jiang Hao, he should be out of immediate danger.
However, this is just one side of the story.
He didn’t know if someone powerful would give in to temptation and come after him. How many times would a person restrain themselves? Once? Twice?
If someone had the intention and the means to kill him, they might do it without a second thought.
He needed to avoid that at all costs.
He needed to be on his guard against the Pavilion Master.
Once his name was removed from the suspect list, it would be like an invitation to others. They could act whenever they wanted.
He couldn’t just rely on the assumption that they might not come after him. If he did that, he was uncertain how long he would be able to survive.
It was better to live in peace while tending to the Spirit Herb Garden.
Besides, being on the suspect list didn’t really restrict him in any way.
If he was willing, there were always missions available that would allow him to venture out of the sect. He only needed to pay some spirit stones. Others couldn’t force him to go out.
How could he give up such an advantage?
Even if he became a True Disciple, the title wouldn’t protect him as much.
Reaching the Return to Void Realm wasn’t much. It wasn’t enough to make him feel completely safe.
Jiang Hao was puzzled. “Why do they suddenly want to remove me from the suspect list?”
“Do you not remember what you did?” asked Liu Xingchen. “The problem in Devil’s Den has troubled many people in the sect, but you went in once and solved it. Can the sect ignore such an achievement? Not just the merits, you would also get a lot of spirit stones for it.”
‘Spirit stones?’ Jiang Hao hadn’t reported to the Law Enforcement Hall for any missions yet. So, he thought he would, at most, get one or two thousand spirit stones.
That was probably how much a Golden Core Realm cultivator would be offered.
However, Liu Xingchen’s words implied that it might be much more than that.
He would go and check it out later.
“I only walked into Devil’s Den. I didn’t do anything much,” said Jiang Hao.
“That cannot be verified, so it will fall on your head. Junior Brother Jiang, your achievements are rising again,” said Liu Xingchen as he looked at him. “Within the Law Enforcement Hall, there is a serious disagreement because of you. Some people from the Law Enforcement Hall want to observe you more, so they want to keep you on the suspect list. They think you are too suspicious. No one had ever had so many encounters with spies and traitors like you. Meanwhile, the people from the Merit Hall think that your achievements are exemplary and such a person shouldn’t be suspected. The Task Hall didn’t say anything at first, but later, they supported the Law Enforcement Hall.” Jiang Hao was speechless.
Sometimes, the Task Hall did things that benefited him indirectly.
“Will there be a solution to the issue?” he asked.
“It’s hard to say.” Liu Xingchen shook his head. “At this time, you better lie low.
Otherwise, it’ll be quite troublesome.”
Jiang Hao did want to do something, but there weren’t any spies in the sect lately whom he could use.
It was indeed not a good thing to have high achievements while also being suspected as a spy.
But how could he come up with a way to stay on the suspect list?
The ones on the list could only fulfill missions within the sect, but there were always more missions to do outside.
“Junior Brother Jiang, are you curious why the people from the Merit Hall are so determined to remove you from the list?” Liu Xingchen suddenly asked.
“They feel embarrassed that someone with such high achievements is being observed like a suspect, and that might damage their reputation?” Jiang Hao said tentatively.
“That’s one reason, but many people think there is no problem with you. The Task Hall also knows this, but they want you to take their missions. Do you think these people are naive? In the past, you made it into the suspect list because of me. But now, you’re there because someone wants you to remain there. Similarly, some people want you off that list. Ultimately, they are focused on your achievements, or they are curious about how you obtained so many achievements,” said Liu Xingchen with narrowed eyes. “In such a large sect, do you think everyone has the same intentions? The Law Enforcement
Hall has strict discipline, but beyond that, do you know who they actually are?” Jiang Hao lowered his head and felt pressured.
He was pretty famous in the Law Enforcement Hall. The Merit Hall and the Task Hall both knew his name as well. Among these people, who knew which ones were acting with hidden agendas?
This didn’t only happen in demonic sects but also in immortal sects.
Perhaps most people were already keeping a close eye on him.
They had motives and would do anything to fulfill their purpose.
Jiang Hao sighed. Although he maintained a low profile, he was very noticeable, especially among the people of the Law Enforcement Hall.
He needed to become stronger as soon as possible and lie low.
He decided not to make any more contributions nor associate with spies for now.
If he remained quiet and out of sight, their attention would gradually fade away.
He needed to be on guard against those who were patient enough to observe him further.
Afterward, Liu Xingchen left as he had things to do.
Jiang Hao went to report the previous incident.
He received a Heaven Rejuvenating Pill, sixteen thousand spirit stones, and a spirit sword.
The selling price of the spirit sword was 4,600 spirit stones, and the Heaven Rejuvenation Pill could be sold for 7,400 spirit stones.
He earned a total of twenty-eight thousand spirit stones just from that!
For a moment, Jiang Hao was somewhat shocked. It was unexpected.
He had around thirty-nine thousand spirit stones with him. The total would come around sixty-seven thousand spirit stones.
‘It’s late. Otherwise, I could have tied the spirit beast up.’
In the evening, he found the spirit beast. By dawn, he tied it up.
“Master, again? I’ve been waiting for so long. This time, keep me tied for longer,” the spirit beast said excitedly.
Jiang Hao glanced at it but didn’t pay it much attention.
Still, he sealed its power to prevent any accidents from happening.
He needed to tell Xiao Li to be careful too.
It was now mid-July. The beast was tied up for over three months, until early October.
It cost 810 spirit stones.
This should be the last time.
That day, the spirit beast ate the spirit stones from morning till night without any protest. It patted its belly contentedly. “I want more. This is not enough.” Jiang Hao looked at it but didn’t pay much attention.
A month went by, and the spirit beast became more familiar with the routine.
Eating the spirit stones became easier.
Xiao Li sat on its side. “Beast, what does it taste like? Share a bit with me?”
“Master, Xiao Li wants to snatch my food!” the spirit beast shouted.
Xiao Li was startled.
Jiang Hao hurried over.
“No, I didn’t.” Xiao Li raised her empty hands to show him. “I didn’t do anything. ”
“The peaches are ripe,” Jiang Hao said to her. “You can have them.” “Yes. I’ll have the peaches,” Xiao Li immediately said.
The next day, Xiao Li sat on his side and nibbled at a spirit stone.
Jiang Hao looked at her and frowned.
He flicked her lightly on the head with a bamboo stick. “That isn’t for eating.” “Oh.” Xiao Li touched her head.
A month later, in early October, Jiang Hao had spent 65,611 spirit stones.
He gave an extra piece to Xiao Li.
That day, when he walked into the hallway, he saw a golden bubble. As he walked over to it, the bubble merged into his body.
[Golden Legend +1]
Jiang Hao glanced at his panel. [Golden Legend: 2/2 (Can be obtained)]
‘I wonder what I’ll get this time.’
He wasn’t in a hurry to get the ability. He wanted to send Xiao Li and the spirit beast away before he could get it.
Xiao Li always came over for a visit because she always hung around the spirit beast. Just in case, he gave her the Nine Nether.
It was sealed with the might of a True Dragon and the Abyssal Dragon Pearl, so it remained as obedient as ever..