[{"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-1741":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},1124243,1453,"Chapter 1741: Chapter 1422: Daluo Dao Fruit for the Demoness_2","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1741",1741,"\u003Cp>\"Senior, I have matters regarding cultivation and would like to seek your guidance,\" Jiang Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Gu Jin was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to ask how to condense a Dao fruit,\" Jiang Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Condense a Dao fruit?\" Gu Jin said, wide-eyed, \"With enough understanding of the Tao, can't you just condense it? Are you unable to condense one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that I can't condense one; I just feel like condensing it is pointless,\" Jiang Hao replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jin was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But lately, I've been thinking about condensing a Dao fruit concerning the life force,\" Jiang Hao spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jin opened his mouth to speak but then stopped himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he said, \"It's not difficult as long as you sufficiently understand the life force and then view yourself as a tree, condensing the Dao fruit upon the branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's akin to gathering the essence of the Tao, thus being able to condense the Dao fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem lies in how to merge oneself with the Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, many can walk the path of Tao, but fail to let the Tao bear fruit from the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, that's just part of it. As long as the tree appears, it can…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jin continued to speak for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he nodded to indicate that he had understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, anything else? If not, go back and give it a try,\" Gu Jin suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao had no other questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would speak of it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Hao left, Gu Jin closed his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daluo, still grasping the pathway of Tao, not confined to the fruits of Daluo Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many years have passed? Has the great era reached its peak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at the traces of the Tao, this man's age not reaching a thousand would be questionable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundreds of years in a great era, expanding across the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how the Western Astronomical Academy is doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The progress of the Tao is too rapid, both deep and dazzling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the courtyard, Jiang Hao began to contemplate what Gu Jin had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat under the Immortal Peach Tree, looking up at the tree before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condensing a Dao fruit required a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Hao didn't plan on using himself as the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't the path he sought to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, condensing a Dao fruit was also not the great Dao process he needed to pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely wanted to condense a Dao fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, while sitting under the tree, gazing at the divine Immortal Peach Tree, he began to deeply understand the Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his own Tao aura enveloped the entire courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Tao aura merged into the Immortal Peach Tree, seemingly turning into nutrients that nourished the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the divinity of the Immortal Peach Tree was activated, drawing in the Tao aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this divinity was too weak to cause any significant effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, both he and the Immortal Peach Tree arrived in a realm of nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, dazzling stars flickered in and out of sight, with clear marks of the Tao manifesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Jiang Hao's Tao aura continuously surged into the Immortal Peach Tree, and he then guided it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao nutrients began to nourish the Peach Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, a flower appeared on the tree, then bloomed, and fruit emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days to bloom, three days to bear fruit, three days to ripen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment the peach ripened, the aura of the Tao dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao also slowly opened his eyes under the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the distinctive fruit on the Immortal Peach Tree, a smile forming on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had condensed a Dao fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had a significant impact on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of Tao was comparable to the initial rupture and shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he reached out and plucked the peach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible sound transmitted; the Tao collapsed and disintegrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao's face turned pale for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had suffered a heavy blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the Immortal Peach Tree to condense a Dao fruit and then plucking it certainly required a price to be paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this seed seemed to contain endless life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longevity Dao Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true Longevity Dao Fruit, far stronger than any in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Heavenly Note Sect, Hundred Flowers Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under a gazebo, a figure in red and white looked at the teacup before them, then took out an envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from Miao Tinglian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It said the date was set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-February.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go to the Cliff of Broken Hearts Spirit Herb Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she just looked, not knowing what she was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she looked, she often coughed lightly a couple of times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her complexion growing paler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes tiredly closing her eyes, yet unable to fall asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After such a long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she felt someone appear behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tucked away the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you looking at, senior?\" Jiang Hao stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the complexion of the Heavenly Note Sect hadn't improved much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao didn't ask but simply sat down and said, \"Would senior like some tea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you specifically come to make tea for me?\" Heavenly Note Sect asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao shook his head, \"No, I came to give you a gift. It's of no use to me, so I thought to show it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Note Sect looked at him, \"Is your cultivation damaged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A minor matter,\" Jiang Hao told the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, these were indeed minor issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Note Sect didn't ask further about that and just said, \"Has your senior sister introduced you to a couple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao was taken aback and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Miao just enjoys messing around with these useless things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you intend to do?\" the Heavenly Note Sect asked, picking up the teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much thought, as he had already prepared the tea, Jiang Hao replied, \"Initially, senior sister performed a great favor; I don't know why she's so persistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, I will have to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I plan to use strength to interfere a bit with the perceptions of those coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To send them an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's compensation for the trouble Sister Miao is causing them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're quite kind-hearted,\" the Heavenly Note Sect chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao calmly said, \"I never intended to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you are so powerful, do you intend to find a couple?\" the Heavenly Note Sect asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao lowered his eyes, silent, and then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still not enough; I stand no chance facing Gu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, I can't see through the secret code stone pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's still a long road ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Note Sect chuckled, but didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the tea had all been drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Jiang Hao take out a box and say, \"This is for you, senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\" the Heavenly Note Sect asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fruit from the Immortal Peach Tree, it looked rather good, so I brought it for you,\" Jiang Hao said calmly to the person before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Note Sect took the box, placed it in front, and slowly opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, at the moment of opening, the Tao aura surged vibrantly, full of life, capable of changing the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longevity Dao Fruit, condensed from vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This....\" the Heavenly Note Sect turned to Jiang Hao, \"Where did you get this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I spent nine days condensing it,\" Jiang Hao admitted truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Note Sect: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To condense a Daluo Dao fruit and pick it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>many people spend their whole lives and can't condense a Dao fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they are fortunate to condense one, they can't consume it to become stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the Heavenly Note Sect didn't know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she asked, \"Can I eat it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Jiang Hao nodded, \"It indeed is just an Immortal Peach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Heavenly Note Sect immediately began eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it sweet?\" Jiang Hao asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sour,\" the Heavenly Note Sect replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Jiang Hao didn't know what else to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn't certain whether the fruit was sour or sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only bring it along and see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she finished eating, Jiang Hao returned to his dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-February,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>early morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao heard a knock at the door from the outer sect disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Jiang Hao was drawing talismans on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret code stone pieces were, for some reason, unresponsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No chats, no gatherings were visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't see any messages from the different departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Miao, I'm coming downstairs, it's mid-month already, hurry and open the door,\" Miao Tinglian's voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao, rather helplessly, replied, \"The door isn't locked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the door was finally pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrivals were naturally Miao Tinglian and Mu Qi, bringing Yi along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were treating Yi more than their own daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now Yi came in holding clothes, which completely baffled Jiang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, come downstairs and change,\" Miao Tinglian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're meeting the fairy guard; of course, you should dress more grandly. What if she doesn't like your ordinary appearance?\" Miao Tinglian said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Hao: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That won't happen; she can't even see me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some reluctance, Jiang Hao put on the clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed much better than his usual plain robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll bring her over in the afternoon. Think carefully about what topics to discuss; don't neglect her,\" Miao Tinglian instructed earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1612,"2026-06-03T11:46:40.596Z","2026-06-03T11:46:43.503Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad2199dc9cf56f4eb142fc7d27f2ee0d459d01174621970e5cedc03a429bd876","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1742","cultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-chapter-1740",2139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-in-secret-beside-a-demoness-cover.jpg"]