[{"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-1647":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},1123849,1453,"Chapter 1647: Chapter 1376: Pregnant?_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1647",1647,"\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gui: \"Thirteen years, ever since that battle thirteen years ago, I haven't had a peaceful night's sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu: \"Changes overseas are indeed significant, but it's said that the fighting will soon reach deep within, and within a few years, everything overseas will gradually stabilize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao watched them chatting, knowing that the Dao fruit was still overseas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn't know who would ultimately obtain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter who ended up with it, since integrating it would take hundreds of years, and these people would most likely need to return to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could he enjoy a few hundred years of stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for others,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter whether they were True Immortals, Heavenly Immortals, or Absolute Immortals, ascending to the peak of Absolute Immortals could not be achieved in just a few hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epochal conflict is not just a matter of a few centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, a single Dao fruit could give him ample time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that was left was to wait patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the delayed return of the dragon race was, in fact, good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the courtyard, Jiang Hao arrived at the Spirit Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him return, Cheng Chou was quite excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he could now handle all affairs of the Spirit Herb Garden,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Jiang Hao present was a completely different feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother,\" Cheng Chou greeted respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has the ninth top disciple advanced?\" Jiang Hao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet, it's said that he still needs quite some time to advance,\" Cheng Chou answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has anyone come looking for me?\" Jiang Hao walked into the Spirit Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Senior Brother Liu Xingchen came looking for you. After knowing you were in seclusion, he left. That was probably five years ago,\" Cheng Chou pondered for a moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apart from that, Senior Sister Miao Tinglian often asked whether you had come out of seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She always came with Senior Brother Mu Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xingchen had come looking again; he wondered what his situation was now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether those within his body were still biding their time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And whether his cultivation had reached Immortal Ascension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, Liu Xingchen had been cultivating for just two hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ascension to Immortality or Immortal Ascension in two hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such speed was astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was achieved at the expense of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he advanced quickly before becoming immortal, but he could be stuck at the threshold for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with the help of four remnant souls and a forced advancement without regard for his own condition, the speed of progress was indeed fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity, even with such speed, none could surpass Chu Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had ascended to immortality at around the age of one hundred thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Chuan was at most at the middle stage of the Return to Void Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was too vast; the road ahead would not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he knew his opponent had already ascended to immortality, his primordial spirit might even shatter from the shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Chu Chuan and the others send any letters?\" Jiang Hao suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Cheng Chou took out five envelopes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of them is from Junior Brother Chu Chuan, and the other four are from Junior Brother Mu Yin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably because Junior Brother Chu Chuan is far away, it's not easy to send them back, and they can easily be lost en route.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao took the letters saying, \"What's written inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he opened Chu Chuan's envelope first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Chu Chuan said he acquired a treasure capable of collecting the lost souls of the world, named the Heavenly Thunder Banner. Now he dominates a territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His cultivation has even broken through to the peak of Return to Void Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The letter is from more than ten years ago,\" Cheng Chou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao smiled as he read the letter; when had the Ten Thousand Souls Banner been renamed the Heavenly Thunder Banner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't any ordinary Ten Thousand Souls Banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That banner would also bring immense pressure to Chu Chuan, after all, the million lost souls inside weren't ordinary, but those slain by the Heavenly Extreme Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary they were not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such pressure, Chu Chuan's cultivation would advance rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He should be able to ascend to immortality within three hundred years,\" Jiang Hao said while looking at the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cheng Chou felt a tinge of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascending to immortality within three hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao sensed something and looked towards the man in front of him, saying, \"There's no need for lofty aspirations at this moment; focus on advancing to the Primordial Spirit Realm first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it slowly; once you ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm and refine yourself further, there may still be a chance to advance in the great era to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Cheng Chou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jiang Hao read Mu Yin's letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial ones detailed sceneries and customs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three such letters,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth began to delve into encounters with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly understood the maliciousness of human nature, the suffering of the common folk,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And learned that misfortune often befalls those already in distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was somewhat helpless: \"He's going to have a crisis of faith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Cheng Chou was a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Jiang Hao said, \"Given Mu Yin's character, he will realize that learning from Buddha cannot save all the suffering beings of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Chou was somewhat surprised, but still inquired, \"Then what should be done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send him a letter,\" Jiang Hao said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him that the West originally had no Buddhist teachings, but once he goes, there will be. So what kind of Buddhist teachings would those be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like that?\" Cheng Chou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like that, go on.\" Jiang Hao pondered for a moment and asked, \"Can it be delivered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say, but with the help of the Giant Spirit Clan, it should be possible,\" Cheng Chou said somewhat awkwardly. \"However, we'd have to use your name; they are gradually integrating into us and understand what the top disciple represents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, your name carries weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine,\" Jiang Hao thought for a moment and said. \"But I need to get a pet for sending messages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it's just for sending replies; they must not be allowed to send messages at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, being constantly reminded of the Heavenly Note Sect wouldn't be good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Chou said he would see what he could do, though he was curious about the message being sent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao said with a smile, \"The Buddhist law is meant for those with patience. What if you meet an impatient, stubborn, and resistant evildoer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What then?\" Cheng Chou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao clenched his fist and said, \"A fist can make the uncooperative willingly listen to the Buddhist teachings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Chou didn't quite understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why you lack spiritual wisdom,\" Jiang Hao said with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the Spirit Herb Garden, Jiang Hao encountered Senior Sister Miao and Senior Brother Mu Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, Senior Sister,\" Jiang Hao greeted them respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're hard to find,\" Miao Tinglian said. \"And you didn't seem to advance to Immortal Ascension. Aren't you afraid of being challenged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was in a daze,\" Jiang Hao honestly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't realize so much time had passed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a daze? Even sudden enlightenment doesn't take that long,\" Miao Tinglian said with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she came up to Jiang Hao, pulling out a piece of paper from her robe, and was about to unfold it when suddenly she let go, and it fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, what a gust of wind. Junior Brother, help me pick it up,\" Miao Tinglian said extravagantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Jiang Hao feel strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, he still picked up the piece of paper and handed it back to Senior Sister Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open it and see what it is,\" Miao Tinglian said with a curious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao frowned, but he carefully unfolded the paper anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon inspection, it was a medical report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer examination, Jiang Hao's pupils contracted, and he looked incredulously at the person before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already leaned comfortably against Mu Qi, striking a pose with her hands on her hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, it turns out to be a pregnancy report. Who might this be, such wonderful news?\" Miao Tinglian asked with feigned curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked at Mu Qi, who wore a resigned expression, then respectfully congratulated, \"Congratulations, Senior Brother and Senior Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unexpected,\" Mu Qi shook his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's unexpected?\" Miao Tinglian laughed. \"Junior Brother, wouldn't you like to give me something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Jiang Hao nodded earnestly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think a child needs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you plan to let him cultivate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course he'll cultivate, but it's troublesome if he lacks innate talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Junior Brother, you are so good at raising children, why not let him acknowledge you as his master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That can be the gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be giving himself trouble, not presenting a gift at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse,\" Jiang Hao declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, he added, \"When he grows up a bit, I'll give him a spirit beast rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As his master, I'll find one for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That will do,\" Mu Qi spoke up. \"However, it won't be born so soon; the Holy Master gave us some treasures that take time to digest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Hao thought for a moment and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is his divine soul?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say, the Holy Master mentioned that we've been depleting ourselves too severely lately, so it might be a bit weak,\" Miao Tinglian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go ask for one, and later let him absorb it,\" Jiang Hao said calmly, then curiously asked, \"Do Senior Brother and Senior Sister prefer a boy or a girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at your Spirit Herb Garden; the boys are either getting beat up or bullied, while the girls are either silly or clueless,\" Miao Tinglian said earnestly. \"So.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A girl?\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course a boy,\" Miao Tinglian stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao smiled without replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I'm about to find a suitable couple for you, Junior Brother. Why don't you also have a child so your daughter can marry my son one day?\" Miao Tinglian suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao didn't even listen, bidding farewell to Senior Brother Mu Qi and turning to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm serious,\" Miao Tinglian called out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao acted as though he hadn't heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to find Brother Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azure Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want my divine soul? No chance, just kill me,\" Chu Chuan declared defiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength bore down, the First Form of the Moon-Slaying Saber Technique, slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his impending death, the Holy Master immediately said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we can negotiate further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1816,"2026-06-03T11:46:33.879Z","2026-06-03T11:46:41.884Z",1,"novelbin.me","ea80a872fbf6992b3e963f895fc96a5fb2c2349240da13ab2dc42638c79b34bf","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1648","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1646",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]