Chapter 728: Conversation with Shang An
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Jiang Hao stood still as everyone looked at him.
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.
âGreetings, Senior.â
He bowed in greeting and dared not speak further.
Instead, he waited.
As an inner sect disciple, he didnât 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 wasnât 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 masterâs instructions were symbolic, but everyone knew that Shang An didnât 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 didnât 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 Anâs reputation. He possessed the Sageâs 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 couldnât 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 Anâs arrival many years ago, but he still didnât know how to face it.
Shang Anâs power far exceeded his expectations.
It hadnât been like this before.
âIs there no one here?â Shang An suddenly asked.
âYes.â Jiang Hao nodded. âThere are few people in that direction toward the mountain peaks ahead.â
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 Anâs 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. âHave you seen me before?â
âI have.â 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.
âIn that case, Iâll take off my mask.â 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 wouldnât 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 didnât 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.
âDid I scare you?â Shang An asked apologetically.
Jiang Hao was momentarily stunned. This person made him feel that Charm Goddess really didnât deserve a man like Shang An.
âNo, Senior.â
He had been surprised, but he hadnât been scared.
âI was supposed to die.â Shang An put his hand down from the mask. âBack then, did I see you?â
Jiang Hao remained silent and didnât want to answer that question. âI remember it was you,â Shang An said. âI begged you to save her.â
Jiang Hao still didnât 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 didnât 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.
âThank you,â Shang An suddenly said.
Jiang Hao looked over with some surprise. âYou seem quite surprised,â ShangAn said.
âYes, a bit.â Jiang Hao nodded.
âWhy did you save me?â Shang An asked earnestly.
âBecause I wanted to,â Jiang Hao said.
âIs there no other reason?â Shang An asked.
âI just wanted you to live,â 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 didnât press further on the matter and simply gazed ahead.
âDo you know why I wanted to thank you?â he asked.
âI donât know.â Jiang Hao shook his head.
He hadnât thought about it.
âShouldnât I be thanking the one who saved my life? Itâs been many years since then. I have been very ungrateful,â said Shang An with a smile.
âYou want to thank me because I saved your life?â Jiang Hao looked at him in surprise.
âActually, itâs more than that. If it werenât for you, I wouldnât have been taken away by my master, wouldnât have had my epiphany, and wouldnât be in my current realm,â Shang An said seriously. âI was unwilling to take that step. I hadnât seen you yet.â
âMe?â Jiang Hao was puzzled.
Wasnât it because of the Charm Goddess?
In his understanding, Shang An couldnât take that step because he was unwilling to let go of the Charm Goddess. But now, it seemed different.
âYes. 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,â Shang An said.
âI see.â Jiang Hao nodded slightly.
After a pause, Shang An said, âI know you donât like Little Mei.â âThen, why did you want me to save her?â Jiang Hao asked.
âI didnât have any grievances against you. You seemed like a very reliable person,â Shang An said. âYouâre not someone who could be easily influenced by outsiders.â
âDonât you feel resentment toward me?â Jiang Hao asked.
âI did.â Shang An nodded. âI blamed you. But what right do I have to blame you? Without you, I would have died. Itâs just that sometimes I canât help but think, what if you had saved Little Mei instead..â
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