[{"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-1692":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},1124144,1453,"Chapter 1692: Chapter 1399: Using One Heart Palm on the Demoness","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1692",1692,"\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundred Flowers Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect and Jiang Hao were sitting under a pavilion drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them had their eyes lowered in silence, not speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When exactly the One Heart Palm was sown, no one mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, Heavenly Note Sect broke the silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long will this trip take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long?\" Jiang Hao thought for a moment and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hard to say, it mainly depends on the situation in the North.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, a year or two should be enough, unless something unbearable happens, it shouldn't take too much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main issue is the journey there is quite long, it's about a year's travel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four years,\" Heavenly Note Sect looked at Jiang Hao and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must return within four years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao was quite surprised, \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect continued to drink her tea in silence and didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao found it strange, but he didn't think too much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four years wasn't rushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything going well, he could return in just a little over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previous departures had all been like this, it was just uncertain whether it would go smoothly this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The source of the chaos in the North was the Li Clan, and the place he needed to go was also where the Li Clan was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred years had passed, and it wasn't over there yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Xing had also mentioned that someone might come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it, this person was very likely the Saint Bandit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what he had to do was to strengthen the seal for the Saint Bandit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he couldn't wait for things to completely settle down over there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, Jiang Hao felt that if he wanted to strengthen the seal for the Saint Bandit, there was a good chance he would face off against others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe against the deep seals of the Li Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was really a bit troubling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only take it one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In order for everything to go smoothly, I need to meet with Gu Jin and the Holy Master to see if there are any updates from their end,\" Jiang Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect nodded, not saying anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two resumed their tea drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao then spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we sow the One Heart Palm first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Heavenly Note Sect nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao shifted his position, moving closer to Heavenly Note Sect, and whispered, \"Senior, I hope you'll forgive my offense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his gaze landed on the chest area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bounds there were vastly different from other places, he dared not look too much at any other time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit offensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sometimes he felt as if he was influenced by enchantments, and he would observe it once or twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Jiang Hao slowly extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation was not low, but he was never able to achieve neither sorrow nor joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because his heart was restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't strong individuals not care about such matters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had some distance to become a strong individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't dare look up at Heavenly Note Sect; Jiang Hao could only steel himself to place his hand on the dazzling place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-lost feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, it reminded him of the scenes from the year he was nineteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although somewhat vague, many images he still dimly remembered today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not daring to think too much, he began to operate the One Heart Palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quicker the end came, the less awkward it would be for both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the looks of it, Jiang Hao felt only he was awkward, the other was an unrivaled great expert with a clear heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There shouldn't be any problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Heavenly Note Sect's long hair fell forward, covering her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teacup hung in the air, it was uncertain for how long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the operation of the One Heart Palm was complete, Jiang Hao immediately withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The touch lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't dare to take liberties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, he must guard his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it could easily lead to danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jiang Hao rose and took two steps back, bowing his head, \"Junior will take his leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Hao looked up, Heavenly Note Sect turned to look towards Hundred Flowers Lake, where waves had started without knowing when, and she nodded, \"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jiang Hao disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Note Sect watched the river surface, the waves rising and falling, and it was a long time before just the ripples remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her head slightly, looking up at the night sky that was lit up with stars, murmuring to herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The night seems brighter than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao returned to his residence and sat under the Immortal Peach Tree for a long time, gazing into the brilliant star-filled sky, silent for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, he sighed, \"It's getting more and more peculiar, the higher the cultivation, the more it seems to be the case, shouldn't the heart become more peaceful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night hurried by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao looked down at the dusty surface of the table, having not come back for over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual wave, all the dust in the yard instantly dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Jiang Hao stood up to water the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he could still obtain blue bubbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was still within the True Immortals' Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to advance further, he could no longer rely on these things; he needed to walk a path that belonged to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was hard to define.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one emerged from it, it might not lead to a direct promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, Jiang Hao was also quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the time came would he be able to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or he could go and ask Gu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking Brother might also be possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao didn't hesitate and stepped out of the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These few days, he would explain everything and clear things up before he could depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have surplus time to waste in these four years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devil's Den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao could feel the light of the Tao shining as he stood inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to achieve Daluo, he might even be drawn into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still needed to suppress some of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nameless manual operated at full strength, making it much more bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was abnormal here; Jiang Hao sneaked a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the endless stars upside down, and the vast Tao roiled madly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of strength this was, he couldn't be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Jiang Hao entered the Blood Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, upon entering, he could sense the Blood Demon more clearly and even control it better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he also became increasingly wary of Gu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the promotion, the more he felt he was no match for Gu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all the people he had seen so far, likely no one was Gu Jin's opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless Heaven had left only a wisp of intent, whereas Gu Jin truly lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only Tianyi from the East Heavenly Pole could be a match for Gu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Jin hadn't fully matured, while Tianyi was only in slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1224,"2026-06-03T11:46:39.407Z","2026-06-03T11:46:42.636Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2c9372f40e0ce6c74a47a1d4b5f952ddd2d4a60ca2f6713f2b5d28a1753f077","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1693","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1691",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]