Supreme Emptiness

Ha ha ha—

Unable to hold it in any longer, Gui Fengyin burst out laughing.

He completely lost his composure.

Clutching his stomach, he laughed heartily.

Xiang Zhenyuan was also stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"My favorite, a thorny flower?"

"Hahaha!"

"This junior brother from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is really in luck!"

Wei Wuji's face twitched heavily.

He couldn't hold back and snickered, gloating:

"Looks like this kid is the East Sea Third Princess's favorite."

The Second Crown Prince tried hard to hold back his laughter.

"So you are the thorny flower that my third sister talks about."

"Indeed, quite handsome."

"No wonder my third sister can't forget about you."

Even the Yizhu Demon Emperor gently covered her mouth, unable to stop chuckling.

Jiang Fan's face darkened.

He pointed to his forehead, exclaiming, "Don't come over!"

"I'll prick you to death!"

The Third Princess, having experienced the pain of the soul nail once, quickly stopped in her tracks.

Yet her face was full of excitement.

"Thorny flowers are more fragrant!"

"You won't escape this time!"

"Mom, catch him, I'm ready to marry him now."

The Yizhu Demon Emperor was about to suppress her amusement.

But upon turning her head, she saw Jiang Fan, normally quite proud, hiding behind her.

His face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

She couldn't help but burst into laughter again.

Gu Xin'er, fearing the world would not be chaotic enough, laughed uproariously:

"Haha, little rascal, you have a nemesis!"

"I'm dying of laughter!"

Jiang Fan, with a dark face, gave her a sideways glance: "One grip!"

Hmph!

Gu Xin'er immediately couldn't laugh anymore, stomping her foot in anger.

In front of so many people, how dare this little rascal say that?

Outrageous!

Only then did Jiang Fan turn to look at the East Sea Third Princess.

Pondering for a moment, he said, "Third Princess, come with me."

"I have something to say to you."

The East Sea Third Princess' eyes lit up: "Is it a confession?"

Excitedly, she followed Jiang Fan to a side hall.

Soon after, the hall doors were closed.

The Yizhu Demon Emperor's amusement faded, worry appearing on her brows.

Could Jiang Fan be in trouble?

Her daughter's temperament was really hard to figure out.

But thinking of Jiang Fan's strength, she felt reassured.

Just wondering, what does Jiang Fan want with her?

Inside the hall.

Jiang Fan walked deeper inside and slowly turned around.

Facing the Third Princess of the East Sea, who loomed like a mountain, he said:

"Hold out your hand."

The East Sea Third Princess, drooling, immediately extended her paw, which was larger than Jiang Fan's head.

Jiang Fan took out a jade bottle and a silver needle.

He pricked her palm.

Blood instantly began to flow.

Jiang Fan caught it with the jade bottle.

"Ah! Thorny flower, why did you really prick me?"

The East Sea Third Princess put her finger in her mouth to suck on it, complaining.

Jiang Fan put away the jade bottle, calmly saying:

"I know of several Fourth Grade Spirit Pills for treating body mutations."

"Once I find them, I'll test them with your finger blood."

"If it works, I'll have someone send them to you."

The East Sea Third Princess' facial expression froze.

She seemed a bit incredulous at what she had heard.

"You... want to treat my body?"

Ever since her body mutated.

Besides her mother, brother, and sister, it was the first time someone wanted to help heal her.

"Aren't you afraid of me?"

The East Sea Third Princess lowered her head, her voice somewhat disheartened.

Jiang Fan sighed slightly: "You're also a pitiful person."

"Once with a beautiful life and future, all ruined by the malice of others."

"I'll do my best to help you recover your body."

"But, I can only try, I can't guarantee."

As for what those strange sea spring powers are, he isn't quite sure.

How dare he guarantee a cure?

All he could do was attempt it while practicing alchemy.

If he finds a restoring pill, it would be best; if not, he's powerless.

Drip drop—

Two clear tears rolled down from the East Sea Third Princess' eyes.

She wiped her eyes.

With a crying tone: "Thank you."

"It's the first time someone has been nice to me."

"Thank you..."

Jiang Fan sighed, feeling more sympathetic.

Originally, she could have been as beautiful as the Yizhu Demon Emperor.

But she became a reviled and hated mound of flesh.

Don't need to say, one can imagine what she's endured over the years.

"Things will get better."

Jiang Fan said.

But the East Sea Third Princess shook her head.

"Thank you, Jiang Fan."

"But... there's no need."

She took out a small pouch from the folds of fat at her waist.

From it spilled a large variety of Spirit Pills.

Some were freshly made, others were from a few years ago.

"Do none of these work?"

Jiang Fan asked.

Among them, there should be one or two that are suitable for her physical deformity.

Even if they can't cure her, they should at least improve her current state.

Why doesn't she take them?

"These were gathered by my mother, sisters, and brothers for me from all sorts of places.

"But I haven't taken any, I've hidden them all."

The East Sea Third Princess said something that surprised Jiang Fan.

"Why?"

Jiang Fan couldn't understand.

These Spirit Pills were painstakingly obtained, why was she keeping them stored?

The East Sea Third Princess lowered her head and gently sighed:

"Did you see that Wei Wuji earlier?"

"You could see his intentions towards my mother, couldn't you?"

Jiang Fan remained silent.

He just quietly nodded.

Even a blind man could see Wei Wuji's feelings.

But the Yizhu Demon Emperor had no such intentions.

The East Sea Third Princess continued, "There are many, many people like him."

"They're all lusting after my mother's beauty and the lands of the East Sea."

"And with my ghastly appearance, I can scare away many of them."

"So, why cure it?"

"In this way, I can silently help my mother."

Jiang Fan was stunned.

A wave of emotion rose in his heart.

Looking at the mountain of flesh before him, he suddenly didn't find her unappealing anymore.

Instead, he was moved.

Because, within that mountain of flesh, there was a shining heart.

He stepped forward, gently patted her head, and said:

"Your mother is very fortunate."

The East Sea Third Princess's eyes grew moist.

With her head lowered, she softly sobbed, allowing Jiang Fan to caress her.

Outside the hall.

The Yizhu Demon Emperor's crystalline eyes shimmered, her eyes slightly red as she quietly withdrew.

The Second Prince had his hands behind his back.

Watching the harmonious scene of Jiang Fan gently caressing his third sister's head.

He remained silent for a long time.

That evening.

The Yizhu Demon Emperor hosted a banquet.

The dishes were abundant, mostly specialties of the East Sea Demon Clan.

Concerned that Jiang Fan might not be accustomed to them, they even sent someone to the shore to bring back a few Human Clan chefs to prepare some authentic human cuisine.

The attendees were solely the Yizhu Demon Emperor, Jiang Fan, the Second Crown Prince, and the Third Princess.

Gu Xin'er, her injuries not fully healed, declined the banquet.

So it was just the few of them.

"Where is Meng Chou? Why isn't she coming?"

The Yizhu Demon Emperor frowned and asked.

The Second Crown Prince replied, "Mother, eldest sister said she is currently focused on studying an important piece of information and can't leave."

"She asked us to drink with Young Master Jiang in her stead."

The Yizhu Demon Emperor tapped the table, "How impudent!"

"Such an important occasion, and she doesn't come!"

"I will personally fetch her!"

At this, Jiang Fan hurriedly said, "No, no."

"Reading is a good thing."

"There's no rush, we can meet another time."

The Yizhu Demon Emperor sighed helplessly, glancing at Jiang Fan seated in the guest of honor's seat.

She beckoned, "Come, sit beside me."

Jiang Fan hesitated for a moment.

Sitting beside the Yizhu Demon Emperor implied sharing the Family Head's seat with her?

Or perhaps the Sea Demon Clan didn't care about such formalities?

Jiang Fan sat down, still puzzled.

The Yizhu Demon Emperor looked at the Second Crown Prince and Third Princess seated below and said:

"Young Master Jiang has helped us solve the Cold Cicada Silence Pill, alleviating a major crisis for our East Sea Demon Clan."

"And he saved the Second Crown Prince."

"This debt is immeasurable."

"Therefore, I now formally announce something!"

She glanced at Jiang Fan.

Determined to officially acknowledge Jiang Fan as her sworn brother.

From now on, if Jiang Fan has any need, the East Sea will fully support him!

The Second Crown Prince and Third Princess showed signs of confusion.

What could be so significant?

The Yizhu Demon Emperor first cautioned them, reminding:

"Regardless of what I announce next."

"I don't want you to be surprised."

"Moreover, I hope you will henceforth respect Young Master Jiang and not show the slightest negligence."

The Second Crown Prince slowly rose.

With complexity, he said, "Mother need not say more."

"I understand your intentions."

Finished speaking.

He moved to the center of the hall.

Facing Jiang Fan, he solemnly knelt down on one knee.

His voice was loud and clear as he exclaimed:

"Father!"

"Please accept a bow from your son!"