So it turns out I'm the demon!

Chapter 171 Aunt's Advice

Standing to the side, Shui Miaozheng also sensed Jiang Mu's change and couldn't help but open her cherry lips wide.

"Excuse me."

Jiang Mu said apologetically,

"I accidentally broke through just now and couldn't suppress it. It must be because the spiritual energy given by Lord Yuan is very powerful."

"Well... now that I've reached the fifth realm, can I have this Star Official Seal?"

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For a moment, Yuan Qianfan was at a loss for words.

As the garrison commander of Daqing, what kind of glory did he experience in his life?

How many extraordinary and brilliant geniuses have you witnessed?

But to be honest, none of the geniuses I've ever seen combined are as freakish as this kid in front of me.

Breaking through to a higher realm is as easy and effortless as letting out a fart.

Can you stop being so outrageous?

At least pretend to sit cross-legged, frown, sweat a little, and show some sense of ritual that the breakthrough was difficult.

At this moment, even though his cultivation had once surpassed that of the youth before him by several realms, Yuan Qianfan couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy deep within his heart. What kind of unreasonable monster was this?

After confirming repeatedly that Jiang Mu's stellar energy was circulating smoothly and there were no signs of him going astray, indicating that he had already entered the fifth realm, Yuan Qianfan exclaimed, "I have a feeling that you will definitely achieve great things in the cultivation world in the future."

Without further hesitation, he handed the [Heavenly Killing Star] Star Official Seal to Jiang Mu, and solemnly instructed him:

"Take this and go back to seclusion to properly verify this star position. After verifying the star position, wait patiently for five days."

In these five days, I estimate that the girl named Jiang Sheng'er from the inner guard should have recovered most of her injuries.

At the same time, I will also make some arrangements in secret to help you with your upcoming challenges.

Five days later, come find me, and I will arrange the next step of your plan to seize the throne.

After all, although that girl wasn't very bright, she was a genuine sixth-realm cultivator and possessed the orthodox Heavenly Gang lineage.

As a newbie who has just entered the fifth realm, you are still at a great disadvantage.

To ensure everything goes smoothly, I will do my best to create opportunities for you to win, within the limits permitted by the rules of Heaven.

"Once you successfully obtain her rightful star position, I will immediately pass on my Dharma form to you. Judging by the time, the demon army outside the city should be losing patience and launching their final attack by then."

Jiang Mu accepted the Star Official Seal and put it into his pocket: "I've remembered it. Thank you for your kindness, Garrison Commander."

After leaving the garrison commander's mansion, Jiang Mu and Shui Miaozheng returned to their post courtyard.

Throughout the journey, Shui Miaozheng remained unusually silent.

Those beautiful phoenix eyes would occasionally turn their heads, staring at Jiang Mu with a complex look.

Feeling a little uneasy under Shui Miaozheng's intense gaze, Jiang Mu smiled and said:

"Aunt Shui, why are you staring at me like that?"

"I know I'm handsome, but that look in your eyes... It's just that breaking through to the fifth realm was a little easier than expected, is it really necessary to look at me like that, as if you want to devour me?"

Not long?

A little easier?

Seeing his smug expression, Shui Miaozheng was immediately furious.

She reached out her delicate hand and grabbed Jiang Mu's ear. Although she didn't use much force, her tone was sterner than ever before:

"Xiao Jiang, listen to me carefully."

Even if you're exceptionally talented and breakthroughs are truly easy for you, you absolutely shouldn't appear so relaxed and casual in front of outsiders. Don't you understand the saying, "The tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind"?

Do you really think that's a good thing? Who knows what Yuan Qianfan is really thinking?

What if he seems to be helping you, but is actually testing you?

"Now that you're displaying such extraordinary potential, you're more likely to attract the attention of a dying old monster like him!"

As Jiang Mu inhaled the mature, alluring fragrance emanating from the woman, his heart fluttered.

He lowered his head slightly, leaned close to Shui Miaozheng's ear, and whispered:

"Aunt Shui, do you mean... you suspect that Yuan Qianfan's generosity in giving me the Dharma Image and Star Position was actually for ulterior motives? He might have deliberately set up this scheme to resurrect himself, wanting to possess my body at the last moment?"

Upon hearing the words "possession," Shui Miaozheng let out a long sigh.

She released her grip on Jiang Mu's ear:

"I dare not make wild guesses. I also feel that he seems to have a strong sense of righteousness and should not be the kind of insidious and vicious person."

But the hearts of people in the cultivation world are truly treacherous; one must always be wary. Moreover, he is now only a soul; to prolong his existence or achieve some other purpose, no one knows what he might do.

At this point, Shui Miaozheng's mood suddenly became somewhat depressed and agitated.

She couldn't help but step forward, stretch out her arms, and gently hug Jiang Mu's strong waist:

"Little Jiang... how about you resign from your post in Huzhou City and come to my Fazhou City after this matter in Yancheng is settled? Let Aunt Shui keep you by her side and protect you well."

You don't know, you always do things in such an unpredictable way. The more dazzling you are, the more uneasy and fearful I feel.

Auntie is really afraid that one day you will be plotted against by those old monsters who lurk in the shadows and devour people without spitting out the bones.

Auntie doesn't want to see anything happen to you again...

Feeling the soft, warm body of the woman in his arms and her genuine concern, Jiang Mu felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He dropped his nonchalant smile and pulled his arms back together.

He held Shui Miaozheng's slender yet voluptuous waist tightly and softly comforted her:

"Don't worry, Aunt Shui. Although I, Jiang Mu, love adventure, I also value my life. I know what I'm doing, and whoever tries to scheme against me will pay the price."

Suddenly being hugged so tightly by the man, Shui Miaozheng's delicate body stiffened instantly.

Reason returned instantly.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly struggled gently, pulling herself out of Jiang Mu's embrace.

She awkwardly tidied the stray hairs at her temples, giving Jiang Mu a coquettish glare.

"When your aunt hugs you, it's out of the love and concern of an elder for a younger person."

You brat, why are you hugging your auntie like that? What kind of behavior is this, so disrespectful!

Don't forget, I'm your elder.

Shui Miaozheng reached out and straightened Jiang Mu's clothes, which had become slightly wrinkled from the hug.

She lowered her eyes, not daring to look Jiang Mu in the eye, and said softly:

"Alright, stop joking around. Now that you've obtained the Star Official Seal, hurry back to your room and go into seclusion to prove your star power."

This kind of thing cannot be taken lightly.

"Auntie won't bother you inside. I'll go outside to the yard to protect you and make sure no one gets near."

Jiang Mu felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked at the woman's gentle yet dignified appearance.

He grabbed Shui Miaozheng's soft touch as she was about to pull away, his gaze fixed intently on her:

"Aunt Shui, I don't know why, but I'm very nervous right now."

My cultivation level increased too quickly just now, and my blood and qi are surging violently. I'm afraid that if I force myself to try to reach the Star Realm now, my soul might become unstable and I might suffer a qi deviation. What should I do then?

"How about... Aunt Shui, you give me another reward so I can calm down my restless mind?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Miaozheng felt both ashamed and angry, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

That little rascal!

Even at this crucial moment that will determine the future, he's still thinking about that matter.

She pulled her hand back in embarrassment and annoyance, blushing as she scolded him:

"Since you know you're tense and your blood and energy are unstable, you should abandon distracting thoughts and meditate to regulate your breathing."

If all else fails, wait a couple more days before going to Zhengxing.

"When your anger subsides and you're no longer nervous, then we can prove it again. Don't try to fool me with these lame excuses!" Jiang Mu sighed.

"Aunt Shui, I'm really not joking."

I'm afraid that things might go wrong if we wait too long, because this is a major issue concerning our future.

And you forgot?

The dragon poison that I contracted while saving you last time seems to still not be completely cleaned up.

Now, with the surge of stellar power, it shows signs of resurgence. I fear this lingering poison will seriously affect the success or failure of my Star Proving attempt.

"You one!"

Shui Miaozheng was so angry that she laughed instead.

What dragon poison hasn't been cleared?

Do you really think I'm a three-year-old?

She finally understood that this guy was the kind of person who would take advantage of anyone who gave him a little attention.

We absolutely cannot tolerate this anymore!

Shui Miaozheng, too lazy to listen to his nonsense any longer, flicked her sleeve, turned and strode out of the house, slamming the door shut behind her. "Bang!"

Looking at the tightly closed door, Jiang Mu felt helpless.

Well, it seems my plan to enjoy some more comforts before the battle is ruined.

He shrugged, preparing to turn around and sit cross-legged on the bed to begin fusing with the Star Official Seal.

However, just as he turned around...

A soft creaking sound.

The door that had just been closed was gently pushed open again from the outside.

Immediately afterwards, a graceful figure flashed in.

Then he turned around and closed the door.

They even set up a soundproof barrier.

Jiang Mu turned around in surprise.

Shui Miaozheng stood gracefully behind the door.

The afternoon sunlight, dappled by the windowpanes, fell upon her, half bright and half hidden in shadow, outlining her unique plumpness and roundness.

Like a ripe peach, it is quietly waiting for someone to pick it.

"Aunt Shui, what's wrong with you..."

Jiang Muxin's heart skipped a beat.

The woman didn't speak, but slowly walked up to Jiang Mu.

Those watery, misty eyes, filled with a hint of resentment and annoyance, stared intently at Jiang Mu.

"Yes, Auntie."

Shui Miaozheng bit her red lips tightly, opened her mouth and said seriously,

This is really the last time!

If you ever dare to use this kind of thing to blackmail or lie to me again, Aunt Shui will never talk to you again.

I keep my word and do what I say!

Jiang Mu nodded very seriously: "This is definitely the last time."

He reached out and gently grasped Shui Miaozheng's slightly cool and delicate hand, then tentatively made a small request:

"Aunt Shui, since you've said this is the last time, could you please tie your hair up?"

The blazing sun hanging in the sky finally extinguished its last rays, like a worn-out red copper coin slowly sinking into an ancient well deep in the horizon.

"Squeak"

The wooden door made a dry, creaking sound as it was slowly pulled open from the inside.

Shui Miaozheng leaned against the door frame.

She walked out of Jiang Mu's house, her body swaying slightly.

She walked very slowly.

With each step, my legs seemed to tremble slightly.

Her frail and delicate appearance did indeed evoke a sense of pity and tenderness.

Jiang Mu, inside the room, breathed a long sigh of relief.

Hearing the woman's footsteps return to the next room, he finally composed himself.

With a flick of his wrist, he produced the Heavenly Gang-level pseudo-Star Official Seal.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, held his breath and concentrated, and after his spirit had completely returned to stillness, he pressed the Star Official Seal against his brow.

"Buzz!"

The instant the Star Official Seal touched his brow, Jiang Mu's body erupted with dazzling golden light.

The light enveloped him like concentric waves of air.

A moment later, a rich crimson light once again emanated from Jiang Mu's body, and the air currents swirled rapidly around him, causing the tables and chairs in the room to creak. Within his dantian, the size of his star core also expanded.

Like a ignited crimson meteor, it greedily devoured the spiritual energy surging in from the surroundings.

During this process, Jiang Mu's three demonic shadows drifted silently.

According to common practice in the cultivation world, when a cultivator breaks through a major realm and attains a higher star position, the lower star position originally contained within their body will automatically detach and return to the sea of ​​stars to await the next destined person.

But this ironclad rule failed in the face of Jiang Mu.

At the moment of breakthrough, he used the magic slot's characteristic of ignoring the rules of heaven to preserve the star position that was about to break away.

It was forcibly imprinted onto the demonic shadow.

The whole process was done flawlessly, so much so that even Yuan Qianfan, who was standing right next to him, did not notice anything unusual.

He thought Jiang Mu's Earthly Fiend Star Rank had already dissipated normally.

Moreover, Jiang Mu discovered that even after his true form had advanced to the fifth realm, the demonic shadow bearing the orthodox star position of the Earthly Fiend level was still functioning normally. However, there was one thing that made Jiang Mu slightly regretful.

His body's meridians and dantian have now been reshaped by the rules of the Five Realms, becoming a high-level mold to support the Heavenly Gang Star Position.

The Earthly Fiend level star position can no longer be embedded in his current body.

It's no longer possible to play dumb and outsmart others.

"Fine, if it can't be put back, it can't be put back. Anyway, it'll work the same on the Shadow Demon."

Jiang Mu was making plans in her mind.

The First Demon Shadow carries the orthodox [Earthly Star];

The second Shadow Demon is currently in a long cooldown period because it self-destructed in the Demon Army camp. It's just an empty shell.

The Third Shadow Demon carries the true [Earth Hidden Star].

As for the fake [Earthly Hidden Star] official seal, he had already thrown it away when he obtained the legitimate star position.

"In a few days, I'll kill that girl named Jiang Sheng'er and steal her rightful [Heavenly Lone Star] position. By then, the second Demon Shadow should be almost out of cooldown."

I'll transfer this pseudo-[Heavenly Killing Star] that's currently being verified to the Second Shadow Demon...

Wow! If you add the three Shadow Demons, that's a full-fledged Star-level team, a quad-core powerhouse!

Jiang Mu was secretly delighted, and she could hardly contain her smile.

As time passed, and the last ray of starlight entered his body, his star position finally became completely stable.

At that moment, a sudden realization dawned on me.

The supernatural abilities associated with the pseudo-star position of [Heavenly Killing Star] were also clearly imprinted in his mind.

Supernatural Power: [Whirlwind Slash]!

When wielding the weapon, it can draw upon stellar energy, causing itself to rotate at high speed and form a small stellar whirlwind.