Supreme Emptiness

After a while, the Building Owner finally calmed down.

He suspiciously looked at Jiang Fan, "Haven't heard about the East Sea Demon Emperor keeping concubines."

Jiang Fan cleared his throat and said, "Saw it by accident."

The Building Owner became even more curious, "She didn't kill you?"

The majesty of the Demon Emperor is not to be taken lightly.

Jiang Fan said, "She peeked at me too."

"Let's call it even."

The Building Owner's previously relaxed eyes widened again.

This information was quite deep.

"You... you always manage to surprise me."

The Building Owner exhaled lightly and said, "Alright, since you know the East Sea Demon Emperor, there's a lead to follow."

"There is a Mother Origin Cauldron in the East Sea."

"The cauldron contains mysterious powers that can heal the hardest injuries in the world."

"Nascent Soul injury is nothing to the Mother Origin Cauldron."

"If Vice Building Master Gu is lucky enough to enter the cauldron, recovery of the Nascent Soul is not difficult."

Mother Origin Cauldron?

There certainly are a lot of cauldrons in this world.

In his hand he has the Mountain River Tripod, and there's a Nine Dragon Demon Tripod in the cave at the bottom of Snow Mountain.

Now the East Sea Demon Clan has a Mother Origin Cauldron.

"Hmm, is it difficult to borrow this cauldron?" Jiang Fan asked again.

The Building Owner nodded slightly, "Very difficult."

"Firstly, this cauldron is used to suppress the sea spring, its healing ability is just a secondary effect. The Sea Demon Clan doesn't like people using it often, to avoid any sea spring leakage."

"Secondly, Taicang State and the Four Seas all know the cauldron can heal. Many strong individuals often want to borrow it, the queue is long, and it's not certain your turn will come."

Jiang Fan frowned.

So, it seems borrowing the Mother Origin Cauldron is indeed not easy.

His mention of the misunderstanding with the East Sea Demon Emperor was just a joke.

How could the other party look at Jiang Fan differently because of this?

In fact, to avoid suspicion, she might hide from Jiang Fan as soon as possible.

But since there's hope, it's worth trying.

It might be possible to pay some price too.

"Forget it, don't worry about her for now."

"Once I recover, I'll personally take her to the East Sea."

The Building Owner shook his head slightly.

Jiang Fan pondered.

He didn't know what a Nascent Soul injury was, but most injuries in the world get worse the longer they are delayed.

By the time the Building Owner recovers, who knows how damaged Purple Flame Master's Nascent Soul will be.

"How about this, I'll take her to the East Sea now to try our luck. If we can borrow the Mother Origin Cauldron, that would be best."

"If not, we can wait for the Building Owner to take action."

The Building Owner nodded gently.

Listening to the increasingly fierce battle outside, he showed a worried expression.

If he's discovered in his current state of serious injury, that wouldn't be good.

He could easily end up like the injured Green Crane Master, being coveted by others.

"Kid, I'm leaving."

"Vice Building Master Gu is entrusted to you for now."

The Building Owner stood up and looked at Jiang Fan, saying, "This time, it's thanks to your help."

"I owe you one."

"Is there anything you want? I can give it to you to repay the debt."

Jiang Fan's eyes lit up.

Without thinking, he said, "Yes!"

"Jade Paper Heavenly Book!"

With another one, he could decipher the inscriptions on it to break through to Primordial Spirit.

Meaning, his soul would first reach the Nascent Soul Realm.

The Building Owner's figure wobbled, and his mouth twitched slightly, "You sure know how to choose."

"Many Seven-Quartet Nascent Souls that have reached the peak are searching everywhere for the Jade Paper Heavenly Book."

"It's even rumored that a certain Divinity Transformation Realm existence is also inquiring about the whereabouts of the Jade Paper Heavenly Book."

Jiang Fan was moved inwardly.

If that's the case, Xi Feijue is quite able to keep things under wraps.

This extremely valuable treasure was hidden without a trace.

But it all worked out in his favor.

"Alright, you saved my life, I will do my utmost to get you a piece."

"But let me state in advance, I can't guarantee the degree of completeness."

"When the Jade Paper Heavenly Book shattered back then, there weren't many complete pieces left."

Jiang Fan was overjoyed and immediately cupped his hands, "Building Owner, senior, just handle it as you see fit."

Finding even one is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Who has room to be picky?

The Building Owner nodded, "Then I'll be off."

"Don't say I've been here."

Immediately, he took out a Mid Grade Dustless Talisman, pasted it on himself, and disappeared without a trace.

Jiang Fan looked on enviously.

As expected of the Building Owner, he can casually pull out a Mid Grade Dustless Talisman.

Cock-a-doodle-doo—

From the bottom of the abyss, two chicken calls came.

A beautiful rooster flapped its wings and flew back.

It was the chicken feather that went off to fight.

"You're okay?"

Jiang Fan was greatly surprised.

He thought this guy would end up dead in the dragon's hands.

The rooster strutted over to Jiang Fan and spat an icy beam in front of him.

Jiang Fan's mouth twitched:

"I don't eat bugs."

"Thanks."

But when Jiang Fan looked closely, he was startled.

It was actually a small sword as long as an index finger.

The sword body was entwined with ice dragon patterns.

If it's not the Tingxue Sword, then what is it?

It's just shrunk down countless times in size.

"Is this... the Tingxue Sword?" Jiang Fan tried to pick it up.

The ice dragon on it glared at him coldly, emitting a frigid aura that Jiang Fan couldn't approach.

The rooster shook its head, letting out a mocking "cluck cluck cluck" sound.

Then it transformed into a chicken feather pattern and attached itself to his chest.

Jiang Fan's face darkened.

He was belittled by a chicken!

But can you blame him?

The sacred sword that almost tripped up the Jiangshan First-class Building Owner.

Isn't it normal that he can't handle it?

Looking at the fierce ice dragon eyeing him, Jiang Fan snorted, "I'll deal with you sooner or later!"

He took out a Jade Box and put the small sword inside.

Then he turned his attention to Gu Xin'er.

Staring at her Peking Opera mask, he couldn't help but be curious about her appearance.

"She seems a bit younger than me, yet she has achieved Nascent Soul."

"Is it due to her background or some special fortune?"

He carefully grasped the mask.

Preparing to take it off.

The pair of eyes exposed suddenly opened, and she quickly slapped his hand away.

"What are you trying to do to me again, scoundrel!"

Er—

Jiang Fan smiled awkwardly, "I have bad news and good news."

"Which do you want to hear first?"

Gu Xin'er sat up and finally realized she was feeling chilly all over.

She hugged her arms and looked around, "The good news, I already know. I've managed to save my life."

"Tell me the bad news."

Jiang Fan rubbed his nose, "Your Nascent Soul is frost damaged, your realm has fallen."

Hmm?

Gu Xin'er immediately checked internally.

Her eyes quickly went hazy, easy to imagine how upset her face was under the mask.

With guilt in his heart, Jiang Fan said, "The Building Owner pointed out a clear path, saying there's hope in the East Sea."

"I'll take you to the East Sea right away."

Only then did Gu Xin'er's pupils regain focus, and she showed a joyful expression.

But soon she became puzzled, "You're taking me?"

"Why are you being so good to me?"

Informing her of the lurking Hell Beast risk at his own peril.

Even giving her the life-saving Mid Grade Dustless Talisman.

Now he's taking her to the East Sea for healing.

Could it be that he... likes her?

Thinking of this, Gu Xin'er felt a bit flustered, yet slightly happy.

Turns out she's quite charming.

Jiang Fan couldn't bring himself to explain.

He cleared his throat, "Don't ask so many questions, just come with me!"

Gu Xin'er was hesitating.

Boom—

A Mountain Shattering impact wave radiated over.

Almost piercing through the gorge.

The roars of the Hell Beast echoed from above.

"Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master, three Sea Demon Emperors!"

"We will remember this!"