Long Hao managed to disrupt the intimacy between Li Xueru and Gou Shengtian, yet he deceived himself, believing that Li Xueru would eventually return to him.
Li Xueru's sweet talk had long manipulated Long Hao into doing anything for her.
"This guy," thought Long Hao, "with a green grassland on his head, has fallen for this deceitful woman. No wonder he has always been a spare tire, or at most, just a jack!"
Although Long Hao was a young man from Earth, modern society had already made him keenly aware of the deceptive nature of such women. Secretly, he despised Li Xueru.
Externally, Long Hao maintained a composed demeanor, showing surprise and embarrassment. "Younger Sister Xueru, are you... coming to see me?"
"Big Brother Hao, of course! People are coming to see you! Do you remember a few days ago, did you promise someone else?" Li Xueru spoke with a certain disdain in her eyes.
In the past, Long Hao would have been easily swayed by Li Xueru's words, but now he keenly detected the disdainful look in her eyes. He couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This woman was not to be trusted.
Before crossing into this world, Long Hao had agreed to help Li Xueru steal the Transforming Dragon Pill from a Senior Sister at the Pill Palace.
The Transforming Dragon Pill was the most precious spirit pill, capable of aiding Fleshy Body Realm 10th Layer Great Perfection cultivators in shedding one's body, exchanging one's bones, and condensing Innate true qi to promote to Transcendent Realm.
Li Xueru had contemplated stealing the Transforming Dragon Pill but lacked the courage. Instead, she wanted Long Hao to take the risk for her.
If it were the previous Long Hao, Li Xueru might have successfully manipulated him. However, the current Long Hao was not easily fooled.
"This guy actually thinks he can't see through me? A low-grade Spirit Artifact is extremely precious for an inner sect disciple. The Hidden Spirit Ring in Li Xueru's hands was undoubtedly given to her by Gou Shengtian. At the beginning, they had malicious intentions, trying to make me a scapegoat."
"Big Brother Hao, I have taken up your fleshy body. Today, I will help you expose this deceitful woman; it will be your karma!" Long Hao resolved silently.
Outwardly, he maintained a hesitant expression. "Younger Sister Xueru, Senior Sister Lu Yao's residence has strict guards. Although I promised you, it's quite challenging to accomplish!"
"Big Brother Hao, don't worry, I've already inquired! Senior Sister Lu Yao left the Sect on a mission yesterday and won't be back for at least a few months! Now is the best opportunity. Take this low-grade Spirit Artifact Hidden Spirit Ring. Once you drop blood to recognize it, you can use its magical effects to cover your aura, penetrate Senior Sister Lu Yao's guardian array, and retrieve the Transforming Dragon Pill!" Li Xueru whispered, revealing a silver ring that emitted a faint aura.
"Big Brother Hao, rest assured! After I take the Transforming Dragon Pill, breakthrough to Transcendent Realm, and become an inner sect disciple, I will definitely help you become an inner sect disciple! Wait for you to become an inner sect disciple… I will... I'll become your dao companion!"
Li Xueru blushed as she made this declaration.
"Really? Younger Sister Xueru, rest assured, I will bring the Transforming Dragon Pill out for you!" Long Hao pretended to be surprised and readily promised.
Long Hao's heart, however, was filled with sneers. Did this deceitful woman really think he couldn't see through her ruse? Low-grade Spirit Artifacts were extremely valuable for inner sect disciples, and the Hidden Spirit Ring in Li Xueru's possession was undoubtedly given to her by Gou Shengtian.
After Li Xueru left, Long Hao muttered, "Transforming Dragon Pill? I heard it's a combination of dozens of rare ingredients, along with the blood of the Flood Dragon, creating a powerful pill. It would be a great boost for cultivating Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art. If that's the case, I'll gladly accept it!"
As he spoke, a bright glow flashed in Long Hao's eyes, and he made his way towards Pill Palace.
Senior Sister Lu Yao's residence, located in Pill Palace, was an exquisite courtyard with a small wood house for outer sect disciples. Inner sect disciples lived within the inner sect, while core disciples enjoyed the privilege of residing in Cave Mansions provided by the sect, a rare luxury.
True disciples could even open individual mountain peaks, establishing palaces—a symbol of status and honor.
Long Hao believed that with the inheritance of Burning Heaven Demon Emperor and Primal Chaos Ancestral Dragon Secret Art, he would one day become a true disciple and establish a lineage mountain peak.
Li Xueru had previously provided Long Hao with information about Senior Sister Lu Yao's residence, and Long Hao had thoroughly investigated the location. He was very familiar with the surroundings as he approached Senior Sister Lu Yao's other courtyard.
"This Hidden Spirit Ring... hehe..."
In Long Hao's eyes, a bright glow flickered. He wasn't ready to use it yet; who knew if Li Xueru had tampered with it or if it required caution?
Long Hao possessed the Aura Restraining Technique from Burning Heaven Demon Emperor's inheritance, which could make his aura disappear completely. Standing in front of the courtyard, Long Hao carefully observed it before deciding on his next move.
"The array in this courtyard is based on the spiritual qi of the Earth Core Fire. It should be a Quadrant Array! Trying to forcefully break it would be difficult even for a Transcendent Realm powerhouse."
Long Hao analyzed the situation. Although Burning Heaven Demon Emperor wasn't particularly skilled in arrays, he knew enough to recognize this basic one. However, it was insufficient to hinder Burning Heaven Demon Emperor.
"Use the Backfire Secret Art! Although I don't have Innate true qi within my body, I can temporarily imbue my blood and qi with Fire Attribute traits using the Backfire Secret Art. Moreover, there are some flaws in this Quadrant Fire Spirit Array!"
Long Hao whispered to himself, standing in front of a pillar. The blood and qi within his body surged, becoming intensely hot like flames. Pointing at the pillar, he caused the Quadrant Fire Spirits to tremble, and a light appeared on the second floor, revealing a massive gap.