Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 361: An Impromptu Gathering

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The next day, Jiang Hao noticed that the stone tablet was vibrating.

He discovered that there would be a gathering tonight at midnight.

‘An impromptu gathering? They’re already having a gathering so soon?’

Jiang Hao was surprised. This was the first time he encountered an impromptu gathering.

‘I wonder what it could be about?’

Jiang Hao took out the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl. Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt that the pearl was becoming more active.

After wiping off the mud, he carefully examined it, but there was no reaction.

After hesitating for a moment, he appraised it.

[Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl: A magic treasure of providence. Sealed by the Universe in a Palm Technique. It will automatically break free from the seal after 45 years. If left unsealed, it will gradually spread misfortune and cause suffering and death. In the sealed state, the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl can suppress curses.]

‘Forty-five years? Something seems off.’

Jiang Hao felt that it should be around fifty-one years.

Why had it suddenly decreased by six years?

Jiang Hao used the Universe in a Palm Technique to seal it again. He hoped the information given by the ability was a mistake.

He made sure nothing was wrong with it and put it away.

However, no bubbles appeared even after being covered in mud for so long. It seemed that treasures sealed by the Universe in a Palm Technique could not produce bubbles.

Fortunately, he still had the rings and the Heavenly Blade. He could continue his experiments later.

At midnight, Jiang Hao entered the stone tablet.

This time, when he entered, everyone was already in their seats.

After exchanging greetings with Senior Dan Yuan, everyone sat down cross-legged on the floor.

Jiang Hao noticed that Liu and Xing looked puzzled.

Gui looked worried.

Although he couldn’t see their faces clearly, their emotions were discernible.

‘Could this gathering be related to Gui?’

Senior Dan Yuan got straight to the point. “This urgent gathering was called because Gui has made a discovery.”

Everyone looked at Gui.

“I found traces of great luck near the Heavenly Note Sect, but I realized that someone got there ahead of me,” Gui said.

For a moment, both Xing and Liu looked at Jiang Hao. They knew he was near that sect.

“It wasn’t me,” said Jiang Hao.

He hadn’t even gone to search for it. Even if he did, it would have caused him trouble.

And besides, going out was dangerous for him.

It was easy to be discovered by others, and he’d have to accept missions from the Law Enforcement Hall.

“Did you find anything else?” Liu asked.

“Yes, while sensing the traces of great luck, I also detected an ominous curse.

It’s a very special one. Even I wouldn’t dare to touch it recklessly,” Gui said. “The curse seems to be attached to great luck there. I heard those people saying that someone had used the traces of great luck. So, I have a frightening guess.”

“Someone used the traces of great luck to find the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl?” Senior Dan Yuan’s voice was grave.

Jiang Hao was stunned. He then recalled the changes in the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl. What Gui said must be true.

“Yes.” Gui nodded. “That kind of misfortune might come from the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl. The reason that person is still alive is that the great luck traces protected him from the backlash.”

“While traces of great luck do indeed have a certain chance of avoiding the backlash, it’s extremely difficult to completely evade it. Only with a resolve to die can one possibly attempt such a thing. Do you know who it is?”

“Mu Qiu… that’s what I heard,” Gui said.

Mu Qiu was one of the people from overseas who was targeting the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.

Jiang Hao was worried. He was worried about someone coming for him, and about the seal being broken from the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.

Once the seal was broken, the first one to die would be him, followed by the entire Heavenly Note Sect. Then it would spread to the Hidden Cloud Prefecture, and, in time, the entire southern region.

No wonder they called for an impromptu gathering. This was a major issue that affected all of them.

It was also the first time they were this close to the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.

“Is the location near the Heavenly Note Sect in the southern region?” Xing suddenly asked.

Gui nodded.

Xing nodded. “Coincidentally, someone from the Bright Moon Sect is heading to the southern region. If they receive this news, they will head to the Heavenly Note Sect soon. However, we can’t be sure when the Heavenly Fate Misfortune

Pearl will erupt.”

“But just that is not enough. We need to be prepared to send messages to the immortal sects. Anyone can request information from me if they need it.” Senior Dan Yuan looked at everyone.

“There’s a problem. They may not believe it, especially if we’re not certain whether the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl will erupt. Sending messages like this won’t gain their trust,” Liu said.

Jiang Hao lowered his head and hesitated. “If misfortune is about to erupt, I might be able to sense it.”

The others looked surprised, but no one asked further.

After the discussion, the gathering came to an end.

The topic revolved around the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.

On the balcony, Jiang Hao took out the pearl and examined it. It was stable at the moment.

However, any external stimulus would cause fluctuations, which could eventually break the seal.

If someone had used the traces of great luck to search for it from the beginning, he would have been in real danger.

By sealing it every day, he had created a buffer zone.

“I should give it to Hong Yuye. I’ll give it to her again the next time she comes.” For someone at his level of cultivation, carrying such a thing was indeed risky.

Putting away the pearl, Jiang Hao started to think of a way for the issue.

‘The Bright Moon Sect’s people will probably arrive at the Heavenly Note Sect sooner than expected. Although their presence alone might not be effective, they have a powerful backing.’

Liu Xingchen might be able to notify the Clear Sky School too.

But…

No one could save him.

Indeed, he could foresee an eruption, but it will mean his own destruction first.

‘I need to get stronger. If someone comes looking for me, I can make them give up on finding the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl.’

However, for safety, he took out a Breath Concealment Talisman. It could conceal him for a few days.

Although he wasn’t sure if it would work, every extra day counted.

If he could escape, he wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, it was pointless to take the Heavenly Fate Misfortune Pearl with him. Even if he was able to get rid of it, he was connected to it by now.

Once it was unsealed, death was inevitable.

Somewhere in a forest, a thin man frowned.

“I could clearly sense it just now. Why has it disappeared now? No worries, I can still wait.”

His eyes glowed faintly red.

He sat in the woods and gazed at the moonlight.

“Did you find it?” Mu Qiu approached him.

“The traces are gone… obscured, but not for long. I feel that it’s about to appear. It would be better if I could get closer.” The man extended and pointed toward the direction of the Heavenly Note Sect.

“Heavenly Note Sect? Alright. In a few days, we’ll find a way to enter. How confident are you about this?” Mu Qiu asked.

“Thirty percent. There’s a chance it might bring forth bad luck,” said the thin man..