[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness":3,"chapter-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1638":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1123840,1453,"Chapter 1638: Chapter 1372: Demoness: Chop off the Hand_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1638",1638,"\u003Cp>After sending people back, Jiang Hao looked towards the Spirit Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time to bid farewell to Mu Longyu as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, he had some matters to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he also had quite a few things that would be just right to give away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping them was of no real use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, Jiang Hao had plenty of spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nowhere to spend them, absolutely no way to use them all up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Spirit Herb Garden, Jiang Hao found Mu Longyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we walk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Longyu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he followed Jiang Hao as they walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting sun dipped low in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao continued walking by the riverside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're leaving tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Mu Longyu nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am grateful for the care Brother Jiang has provided over the years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't really taken much care of you; it was mostly Cheng Chou and the others. You should thank them,\" said Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Longyu nodded, \"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you leave, don't consider yourself a disciple of the Heavenly Note Sect anymore,\" Jiang Hao said, standing by the river and looking at the water,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Heavenly Note Sect does not teach the ways of the Buddha, and you should tread your own path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no need to let the sect influence you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the sect won't see you as a traitor either,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Mu Longyu nodded, \"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take these things with you.\" Saying this, Jiang Hao took out a storage bag and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Mu Longyu checked the storage bag, he was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation was at Return to Void, and so was his brother's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, the resources between them should not differ much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither should the spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have many spirit stones, so Brother Jiang couldn't either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal pills, magical treasures, talismans, and spirit stones inside this storage bag far exceeded his understanding of the Return to Void realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, this...\" Mu Longyu found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are mere material possessions, use them on your journey,\" Jiang Hao said calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your cultivation is not weak, but the upcoming major era is not so safe; having these might help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there's one thing I need to remind you of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Mu Longyu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outside, the Heavenly Note Sect is considered a demonic sect, and there's no need for you to even mention you're a disciple,\" Jiang Hao continued while looking at Mu Longyu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I have quite a few enemies out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone asks about your origins and related people during your journey, do not mention me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it will only bring you more trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Longyu looked at the person in front of him and nodded, \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, Jiang Hao went on to instruct him on a few other matters, and then let him go back to pack his belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monk faced the first ray of sunlight as he left the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't look back, nor did he inform anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he stepped out alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, he would return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, on the mountaintop, Jiang Hao stood watching Mu Longyu depart, accompanied by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Chou, Lin Zhi, and the small girl were all standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Mu Longyu has also descended the mountain,\" said Cheng Chou with a touch of sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Master, Chu Chuan, and the others... I wonder how they are,\" Lin Zhi said slightly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small girl stood quietly, seemingly in a sullen mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the others left, she felt similarly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was naive and slow to understand, but she knew that some people, once gone, would be hard to see again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, former classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Cheng once said they might have already seen each other for the last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao placed his hand on her head and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter, we will meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Jiang Hao turned to Lin Zhi and asked, \"Do you have plans to descend the mountain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhi shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Hao didn't say much else,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but turned and said, \"Let's go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao didn't return to the Spirit Herb Garden but went straight to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, he discovered that someone from the Heavenly Note Sect was also there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior,\" Jiang Hao greeted the person politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another release?\" the person from the Heavenly Note Sect said with a smile, \"How many more are there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Jiang Hao replied, \"It appears that only Lin Zhi remains now; it would be difficult to 'release' the small girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Cheng Chou?\" the person from the Heavenly Note Sect gestured for Jiang Hao to come over and make tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Hao took out the Spring in September tea and, while brewing, said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheng Chou is not suited to leave the mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if one day he wishes to descend?\" the person from the Heavenly Note Sect asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then naturally, I will let him leave,\" Jiang Hao said with a smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he has such a desire, it's good. Constant stability can indeed be a hardship for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching each one leave the mountain, perhaps he too longs for the splendid life below.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\" the person from the Heavenly Note Sect asked Jiang Hao to pour the tea, looking at him, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you stay here forever?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the flower is still here, so I naturally cannot leave,\" Jiang Hao replied truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly did not want to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to improve my cultivation as soon as possible, then try to walk my own path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only in this way can I protect myself in this world and not be bullied by others who surpass their levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a Perfect Immortal comes now, I would be surpassed by three levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I surpass levels, that's one thing, but it's quite another to be surpassed by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect's eyebrows furrowed, \"Surpass levels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, many powerhouses like to challenge their juniors by surpassing levels,\" Jiang Hao sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The junior is in the late stage of Return to Void.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal Ascension, Human Emperor, they can all surpass levels to bully others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the junior must cultivate diligently to prevent being surpassed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect looked at the person in front of her, forgetting to drink her tea for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, she said, \"You mean, you want to become the strongest so you can surpass levels and bully others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not say it out loud,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was indeed his thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the first time I've heard of someone who's afraid of being challenged by others surpassing levels, especially in such a way,\" Heavenly Note Sect said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Powerhouses can challenge by surpassing levels, the senior must have heard of this,\" Jiang Hao said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I've heard of it, but the type of surpassing levels back then is different from your type of surpassing levels,\" Heavenly Note Sect said indifferently, sipping her tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she changed the subject, \"Who got the Blood Dao fruit in the end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no news, very few people outside know about it so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Hao Yue seems to have left too, probably also for this reason,\" Jiang Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of the Dao fruit, Jiang Hao asked unexpectedly, \"Senior, which is more powerful compared to the ancient Dao books, the Blood Dao fruit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ancient Dao books,\" Heavenly Note Sect replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, both are Dao fruits from history?\" Jiang Hao asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Heavenly Note Sect pondered for a long time, then nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can one person gather such Dao fruits? And can they pick it?\" Jiang Hao asked incredulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It requires various opportunities, but by doing so, he probably wanted to sever himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he wanted to do that, it boils down to two reasons,\" Heavenly Note Sect said with lowered eyes: \"One is there was a problem with his path, the other is he wanted to sever a new future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have been successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn't for his evil thoughts, the Blood Pool probably wouldn't be able to confine him anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How strong can someone from history be?\" Jiang Hao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not give an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiang Hao felt he should be more cautious when he went there in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention good or evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could easily bring him great danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any news about the Holy Thief Seal?\" Heavenly Note Sect asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao shook his head, \"It will take some more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt quite helpless, the Saint Bandits really could cause him trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn on the water, I want to bathe,\" Heavenly Note Sect said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Hao did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since the other party came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jiang Hao stood guard at the door,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the sound of the water inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time, like the sound of this water, sometimes you only hear the sound; I remember playing in the river as a child, turning my head and already standing by the river watching other kids play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, for the sake of living, I can't bend down to play in the water anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was one hundred and forty years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was also February,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also in the evening,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also waiting for Heavenly Note Sect to bathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today he felt the vibrations of the secret code stone pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two or three years, the gathering was finally on again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking, it was indeed that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, the gathering is about to start, there should be news about the Blood Dao fruit,\" Jiang Hao replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from the gathering, don't you have any other news?\" Heavenly Note Sect's voice came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Heavenly Note Sect's hair was slightly damp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even look at Jiang Hao, stepping towards the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao followed her, pondering for a moment before passing his hand over her damp hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the dampness slowly dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing something, Heavenly Note Sect turned to look at Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter immediately withdrew his hand, \"I've offended the senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have, indeed. What do you think is a suitable punishment?\" Heavenly Note Sect asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao lowered his gaze, \"It's all up to the senior's punishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then chop off your hand,\" Heavenly Note Sect said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're not willing, it seems that what I say doesn't go for everything,\" Heavenly Note Sect chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1787,"2026-06-03T11:46:33.879Z","2026-06-03T11:46:41.884Z",1,"novelbin.me","b469915ca60a14284a458799cfd5ca12aa2436b6af10c3ecf5ed342251997063","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1639","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1637",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]