Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 728 - 728: Conversation with Shang An

He felt as though there was a knife at his back.

Shang An was practically pushing him into a fire pit.

But since things had come to this point, he could only do his best to respond. In the face of such a formidable figure, he needed to show respect.

“Greetings, Senior.”

He bowed in greeting and dared not speak further.

Instead, he waited.

As an inner sect disciple, he didn’t have the qualifications to voice his opinions.

Shang An gazed at the person in front of him. He seemed to have a lot to say.

But he knew it wasn’t the right time to ask questions. He politely asked Ku Wu Chang if he could go out for a stroll.

No one objected.

Ku Wu Chang told Jiang Hao to show Shang An around the Cliff of Broken Hearts.

Jiang Hao nodded in response.

His master’s instructions were symbolic, but everyone knew that Shang An didn’t come here to look around the Cliff of Broken Hearts.

After that, Jiang Hao asked Shang An if he would want to go out for a walk.

Shang An didn’t refuse.

It was only when the two of them disappeared from sight that Ku Wu Chang and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

This person was truly extraordinary.

They had heard of Shang An’s reputation. He possessed the Sage’s Heart and was a prodigy of the Clear Sky School. He was often compared in status and power to the one with the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.

His importance was self-evident.

As members of the demonic sect, they couldn’t help but worry about someone like him.

Jiang Hao walked along the riverside and occasionally provided information about the surroundings.

He had been prepared for Shang An’s arrival many years ago, but he still didn’t know how to face it.

Shang An’s power far exceeded his expectations.

It hadn’t been like this before.

“Is there no one here?” Shang An suddenly asked.

“Yes.” Jiang Hao nodded. “There are few people in that direction toward the mountain peaks ahead.”

This was a secluded path. Occasionally, people walked through this path. But most of the time, it was deserted because the spiritual energy here was very light. Only people who wanted some privacy came here.

Shang An’s aura of sainthood had already shone through, and he was doing it intentionally. Even if it was from far away, someone would definitely notice.

They would leave as soon as possible.

Shang An felt relieved. “Have you seen me before?”

“I have.” Jiang Hao nodded.

He had seen the real Shang An and understood his capabilities. It was remarkable that someone like him had not turned out evil.

It was truly impressive. If it were him, he might not be as calm and generous as Shang An was at present.

“In that case, I’ll take off my mask.” Shang An placed his hand on the mask.

Jiang Hao gazed at him and soon saw the grotesque face appear beneath the mask. For him, who was accustomed to fellow cultivators, it was quite shocking.

Although he wouldn’t show it, others might not react the same way.

There would undoubtedly be murmurs and whispers in private.

If one felt inferior and resentful, it would be the beginning of an irreversible disaster.

When they came to their senses, they would realize that they had killed many people around them.

It would be a path of no return.

But Shang An didn’t choose that path.

Jiang Hao understood why Shang An liked the Charm Goddess. It was not because of her allure. That had no effect on him. It was because she never reacted to his face. She even liked how he looked.

For Shang An, that was freeing.

No wonder he had gone looking for her.

Sometimes, Jiang Hao wondered what Shang An would have done if Jiang Hao had been strong enough to kill the Charm Goddess.

When he was mining, he had banished her countless times but never managed to truly kill her. She was powerful, and someone had prepared a backup for her, which made it impossible to kill her.

There was another question.

If Shang An had rescued Charm Goddess, would he still provoke him? Would he kill her or not? If he did, would it make him an enemy of Shang An?

Jiang Hao came to a conclusion.

He just wanted to live a peaceful life.

“Did I scare you?” Shang An asked apologetically.

Jiang Hao was momentarily stunned. This person made him feel that Charm Goddess really didn’t deserve a man like Shang An.

“No, Senior.”

He had been surprised, but he hadn’t been scared.

“I was supposed to die.” Shang An put his hand down from the mask. “Back then, did I see you?”

Jiang Hao remained silent and didn’t want to answer that question. “I remember it was you,” Shang An said. “I begged you to save her.”

Jiang Hao still didn’t speak.

It was true that he had been begged, and Jiang Hao had agreed. But he only agreed to reassure Shang An. He had then sealed her away.

There was no way he would actually save her.

Shang An didn’t speak but continued walking forward.

Jiang Hao followed him.

They climbed the mountain and finally sat on a large rock at the edge of the cliff.

“Thank you,” Shang An suddenly said.

Jiang Hao looked over with some surprise. “You seem quite surprised,” ShangAn said.

“Yes, a bit.” Jiang Hao nodded.

“Why did you save me?” Shang An asked earnestly.

“Because I wanted to,” Jiang Hao said.

“Is there no other reason?” Shang An asked.

“I just wanted you to live,” Jiang Hao said calmly.

Shanq An was a zood person, and what he had done had touched him. It was as simple as that.

Shang An didn’t press further on the matter and simply gazed ahead.

“Do you know why I wanted to thank you?” he asked.

“I don’t know.” Jiang Hao shook his head.

He hadn’t thought about it.

“Shouldn’t I be thanking the one who saved my life? It’s been many years since then. I have been very ungrateful,” said Shang An with a smile.

“You want to thank me because I saved your life?” Jiang Hao looked at him in surprise.

“Actually, it’s more than that. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been taken away by my master, wouldn’t have had my epiphany, and wouldn’t be in my current realm,” Shang An said seriously. “I was unwilling to take that step. I hadn’t seen you yet.”

“Me?” Jiang Hao was puzzled.

Wasn’t it because of the Charm Goddess?

In his understanding, Shang An couldn’t take that step because he was unwilling to let go of the Charm Goddess. But now, it seemed different.

“Yes. The reason I could join the Clear Sky School was because of you. So, I wanted to ask you why you did it and express my gratitude,” Shang An said.

“I see.” Jiang Hao nodded slightly.

After a pause, Shang An said, “I know you don’t like Little Mei.” “Then, why did you want me to save her?” Jiang Hao asked.

“I didn’t have any grievances against you. You seemed like a very reliable person,” Shang An said. “You’re not someone who could be easily influenced by outsiders.”

“Don’t you feel resentment toward me?” Jiang Hao asked.

“I did.” Shang An nodded. “I blamed you. But what right do I have to blame you? Without you, I would have died. It’s just that sometimes I can’t help but think, what if you had saved Little Mei instead..”