Chapter 625: Big and Small Vampires

Yu Qingxuan noticed the Demon Emperor's unusual behavior. His gaze flickered slightly as he said, "Heavenly Demon Emperor."

"This young man, could he not be from your continental demon race?"

How could the Demon Emperor allow himself to lose face? He immediately stopped hesitating and said, "Well... you could say so."

"What do you mean 'you could say so'?" Yu Qingxuan felt a moment of doubt but then dismissed it. He had lost too much face today.

He didn't want to stay a moment longer, so he stood up and said, "It's getting late; I won't disturb the Demon Emperor any further. I sincerely apologize for the considerable chaos caused in the city today. Please distribute these unique products of the sea demon race among the captured residents!"

He took out an entire box of resources unique to the sea, such as coral rich in spiritual energy, sea mussels containing high-grade spirit pearls, and more.

The Demon Emperor watched them leave. He casually collected the resources. As for the captured residents, he swept a cold glance over them: "Useless trash! Get out!"

The demon race was almost disgraced!

The residents, trembling with fear, bowed and dispersed.

"Jiang Fan! Even with your hands and feet bound, can I still not suppress your sharp edge?" The Demon Emperor's eyes flickered with an unpredictable light.

Just then, Han Feidao and Lingshu came to pay their respects.

"Demon Emperor, auspicious news has arrived. The Tiger Demon Emperor's relic box has been opened." Han Feidao held the jade box, his face full of congratulations.

"What?" The Demon Emperor's expression changed drastically. He snatched the Tiger Demon Emperor's jade box, a fierce light glinting in his eyes: "Are all the contents still inside?"

There was no hint of joy on his face, only ferocity. As the greatest beneficiary of the Tiger Demon Emperor's legacy, the Heavenly Demon Emperor was most concerned about others also acquiring it. If a second Demon Emperor emerged, his ruling position would undoubtedly be challenged.

Han Feidao quickly cupped his hands and said, "Please inspect it first, Demon Emperor."

The Demon Emperor immediately opened the box. The first item that caught his eye, the Cold Dragon Marrow Elixir, greatly surprised him: "A spiritual elixir that enhances the Nascent Soul realm? Unfortunately, it's only suitable for demon beasts with ice attributes."

He then opened the second layer, his face showing surprise: "A demon race cultivation technique? That is quite rare. However, all known demon race cultivation techniques have flaws, and this one likely does too."

Finally, he opened the third layer. The compartment was empty. The Demon Emperor glared sharply at the two of them. "Where is the item?"

Lingshu's heart pounded, and she trembled. Unable to withstand the pressure, she knelt on the spot. She secretly congratulated herself for having followed Jiang Fan and Han Feidao's advice to present the Tiger Demon Emperor's jade box. Even by presenting it proactively, the Demon Emperor was still so suspicious. She couldn't imagine what the Demon Emperor's expression would be if he found out she had hidden it.

Han Feidao, neither servile nor overbearing, said, "Demon Emperor. The last compartment contained Memory Silver Water, abandoned silver sand from back then."

The Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes: "I'm asking where it went."

Lingshu shrank her neck and cautiously replied, "Reporting to the Demon Emperor, Lingshu gave it to Jiang Fan."

"Jiang Fan again?" His eyes shifted, and he snorted, "Bring Jiang Fan to me! No one is permitted to tamper with the Tiger Demon Emperor's relics without my permission!"

Han Feidao glanced at the trembling Lingshu. He said, "Demon Emperor, your old subordinate has repeatedly confirmed that it is indeed discarded Memory Silver Water. Just let him have it then. Something the Tiger Demon Emperor himself couldn't restore back then, how could it possibly regain its glory in the hands of a mere human?"

The Demon Emperor looked at Han Feidao. After a slight pause, his voice softened as he said, "Very well. Since Elder Han says so, then Jiang Fan can have it cheaply." As he spoke, his gaze towards Han Feidao deepened considerably.

"Since Elder Han has met the human Jiang Fan, what is your assessment of him?"

Han Feidao pondered seriously and said: "His potential is limitless, and he poses a great threat. I recommend immediate execution!"

Hearing him say this, the Demon Emperor's gaze softened. When Han Feidao had just suggested giving the Memory Silver Water to Jiang Fan, doubts had swirled in his heart. Han Feidao, a human, colluding with Jiang Fan was something he could not tolerate. Fortunately, Han Feidao remained as hostile towards humans as ever. The advice he gave was also ruthless enough and aligned with the demon race's interests.

"Elder Han has a rather high opinion of this young man. I will seriously consider your suggestion." He glanced at the jade box in his hand and said, "I will accept these two items. Lingshu, you have rendered meritorious service by presenting this treasure. I grant you permission to cultivate for ten days in the Northern Realm Secret Domain. You shall depart immediately after the delegation concludes its visit."

"What?" Lingshu was overjoyed! The Northern Realm Secret Domain of the demon race was a rare opportunity for good fortune. Among the Four Prodigies, the other three had all gained astonishing benefits there. Lingshu, whose tribe wasn't as powerful as theirs, had never had the chance. Now, she had also received an opportunity!

"Thank you for your grace, Demon Emperor!"

The Demon Emperor nodded slightly: "Go, and tomorrow, during the sparring match, be sure to uphold the might of our continental demon race."

"Yes, Demon Emperor!"

At the Glazed Imperial Palace.

Upon their return, Liuli went back to her room to rest during her pregnancy. Jiang Fan, meanwhile, returned to his secret chamber. After closing the chamber door, he first emptied out everything he had taken from Mu Ziyu's person from the Sky Thunder Stone.

There were many items, varied and strange. They included poison needles crafted from fish bones, sea spirit herbs he had never seen before, and a red bellyband.

"Wait a minute!" Jiang Fan's expression stiffened. "How did I end up taking her bellyband? Oh no! Will people think I'm a pervert?" He had been in a hurry then, shoving whatever he grabbed into the Sky Thunder Stone. He truly hadn't expected to pull this off as well. Now, even if he wanted to explain, he wouldn't be able to articulate it clearly.

However, it was unlikely he would encounter the Northern Sea demon race again. He simply incinerated it into ash with a fireball.

Suddenly, Jiang Fan discovered a palm-sized conch hidden beneath the bellyband. The sound of gurgling seawater actually came from within it. An incomparably pure water-element aura emanated from it.

"This is... Water Source Essence?" Jiang Fan was surprised. Water was also one of the powers of heaven and earth, just like the power of lightning. The Water Source Essence before him gathered powerful water-element energy. It was a treasure in the eyes of water-element demon beasts or martial artists cultivating water-element techniques.

Thinking about it, there seemed to be no one around him who cultivated water-element techniques, nor did he plan to cultivate such techniques himself. He was just thinking it was useless. Suddenly, he recalled his last conversation with the giant egg. It was currently weak and needed some natural energy to replenish itself so it could release more True Spirit Blood. Wouldn't giving it the Water Source Essence now be absolutely perfect?

He immediately took out the giant egg and shined the Ancient Mirror of Reflection upon it. He immediately heard the giant egg's grumbling.

"Why am I so unlucky? I finally got away from that big vampire, the ancient giant. And now I'm controlled by this little vampire, Jiang Fan. When I hatch, I'll definitely trap them in an egg and drain them too. I'll drain them every day, drain them with all my might until they cry out in agony, hmph!"

Jiang Fan chuckled. Still in its shell, and it's already thinking of biting Jiang Fan back. Truly a born rebel.

"Hey rebel, who are you grumbling about?" Jiang Fan appeared and said.