Chapter 682: You Choose a Concubine?

The Supreme Elders of the Nine Sects had traveled across the continent and appeared before the Tiger Demon Emperor’s cave. What were they doing here? The Tiger Demon Emperor’s cave should offer little benefit to humans, right?

Qin Wangchuan glanced at Concubine Yunxia and the Sea Enchantress King. He lowered his voice and asked, "Is it safe to discuss this here?" He meant that the information was highly confidential.

Jiang Fan, however, replied without hesitation, "It's fine, they are with us."

"With... with us?" Qin Wangchuan looked at Concubine Yunxia, the Sea Enchantress King, and the delicate young girl in surprise. He wouldn't question the latter two for now, but Concubine Yunxia was the Demon Emperor's woman! How could she be "with" Jiang Fan?

Upon receiving Qin Wangchuan's gaze, Concubine Yunxia's expression became slightly uneasy, and she suppressed her demonic energy. She obediently curtsied and said, "Yunxia greets Supreme Elder Qin."

Qin Wangchuan could hardly accept such a deep bow from Concubine Yunxia. He quickly helped her up, saying, "Oh, please don't. If not for the current war between our two races, I should be addressing you as a senior."

Ling Shu sweetly interjected, "Grandma, please don't be so formal with us. We are all good friends of Brother Jiang Fan."

"Grandma?" This affectionate address momentarily stunned Qin Wangchuan. Gazing at the intelligent and bright young girl before him, he asked, "And you are?"

Ling Shu smiled sweetly and replied, "I am Ling Shu, one of the Four Prodigies of the Demon Race. Hello, Grandma."

Qin Wangchuan was startled! The Four Prodigies of the Demon Race were top-tier talents, comparable only to the mythical prodigies of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. Jiang Fan was actually friends with a disciple of such caliber from the Demon Race?

"Grandma, Brother Jiang Fan often talks about you," Ling Shu continued. "He said you were very good to him, but I never quite believed it. You're not his biological grandmother, so how good could you be? But today I realized, Grandma, you're not just good to Brother Jiang Fan; you value him more than yourself. Brother Jiang Fan is truly enviable to have a grandmother like you."

She squatted down to be at the same height as Qin Wangchuan, holding her hand with a face full of emotion.

Qin Wangchuan was secretly speechless. Before today, Jiang Fan hadn't even known she was a Supreme Elder. This girl's flattery flowed so effortlessly, yet it truly warmed her heart.

She felt very pleased and said, "Excellent, excellent. Jiang Fan, this girl is very charming. I like her."

Ling Shu was secretly delighted. She had gained the approval of Jiang Fan's first elder.

Concubine Yunxia subtly glanced at Ling Shu, a hint of dissatisfaction bubbling up deep inside: "Who can't flatter people?"

The Sea Enchantress King was speechless. Seriously, this person was merely a Supreme Elder from Jiang Fan's sect, not even a particularly close elder. Was there really a need to try so hard? She introduced herself gracefully, "Hello, Elder Qin, I am the Sea Enchantress King. It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."

Qin Wangchuan began to observe the Sea Enchantress King: golden wavy long hair, azure-blue eyes, a delicate and beautiful face. The only pity was that her lower body was a fish tail. She wasn't as human-like in form as Concubine Yunxia and Ling Shu.

"Good, good as well," Qin Wangchuan said. "Thank you for taking care of Jiang Fan."

This scene made the Supreme Elders from the other seven sects puff out their cheeks and glare, their eyes red with jealousy. All because of Jiang Fan's connection, the three women treated Qin Wangchuan with respect, just like their own elders. Moreover, Qin Wangchuan's gaze flitted back and forth between the three women, looking more and more satisfied with each glance, as if she were choosing concubines for Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan also sensed the strange atmosphere and interrupted, "Supreme Elder Qin, you haven't explained yet. Why are you all here?"

Upon learning that the three women were "with them," Qin Wangchuan no longer concealed anything. "We were ordered to destroy the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave to prevent the birth of a second Demon Emperor, which would affect the balance of power between our two races."

"Uh—" Jiang Fan gave a wry smile and said, "Then you've come for nothing."

Qin Wangchuan was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Concubine Yunxia gently said, "Elder Qin, allow me to explain." Under her patient and gentle explanation, Qin Wangchuan finally understood the internal situation of the Demon Race. The Demon Emperor was more worried about the emergence of a second Demon Emperor than humans were, fearing it would threaten his rule. Destroying the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave would be a futile effort. In fact, it would be better for humans to help the Demon Race cultivate a second Demon Emperor. This way, the Demon Race might fall into disunity, and the Demon Emperor would be less inclined to target humans.

Qin Wangchuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "So that's how it is! Then our dangerous journey here was truly for nothing."

Ling Shu's clever eyes darted around, and she said, "Grandma, how can you say that? If you hadn't come, how would Ling Shu have had the chance to meet you?" She had already prepared and pulled out a spirit ginseng. "Grandma, it's our first meeting, and I didn't have time to prepare. It's just a small token of my regard, please don't dislike it, Grandma."

Qin Wangchuan was flattered and repeatedly declined. Finally, unable to refuse any longer, she accepted it. She couldn't help but say, "Jiang Fan, this girl is wonderful. She's pretty and sensible, I like her. Can you bring her back to Qingyun Sect?"

This utterly infuriated Concubine Yunxia. After all her patient explanations, Ling Shu had managed to snatch away the good impression.

A black line appeared on Jiang Fan's forehead. How did the conversation get so off-topic? He said, "Supreme Elder Qin, since this place doesn't need to be destroyed, then you should quickly return while there aren't many demons in the heartland of the Demon Race."

The Supreme Elders had already intended to do so. With the Demon Emperor leading his army south, the human frontline was short on personnel. They couldn't stay outside for too long.

"What about you?" Qin Wangchuan asked.

Jiang Fan replied, "I'll return to human territory once I finish exploring the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave. You don't need to worry about me."

Qin Wangchuan looked at the three women, felt reassured, and said, "Alright. Then we'll wait for your return in human territory!"

Without further delay, the Supreme Elders and their party bid farewell to Jiang Fan and collectively set off back. Jiang Fan watched their retreating figures, a hint of anticipation stirring in his eyes. He somewhat missed the lands of the Nine Sects and those familiar faces.

"So you're a disciple of Qingyun Sect, one of the Nine Local Sects," the West Sea Prince's voice, tinged with coldness, slowly drifted over. Zhu Yinghuan's eyes also held a trace of annoyance. Even if they were fools, they had understood. Jiang Fan was not a disciple of Venerable Qinghe at all; he was a disciple of Qingyun Sect, one of the local human Nine Sects! This person had been deceiving them all along!

Jiang Fan was not surprised. He clasped his hands and said, "It was a measure of expediency. There was no malicious intent to deceive you." As he spoke, he picked up the Blood Bodhi from the ground, threw it over, and said, "Are we even now?"

The West Sea Prince laughed in anger! This was originally given to them by He Jiuzhang. Besides, was this even a matter of compensation? The West Sea Prince said furiously, "Deceiving our West Sea Demon Race is an insult to our entire race! If you don't give an explanation today, don't blame me, the Prince..."

Jiang Fan took out another Blood Bodhi and threw it over: "Two should be enough, right?"

The West Sea Prince and Zhu Yinghuan were greatly astonished. Jiang Fan had actually produced an identical one! Only then did they realize that the Blood Bodhi in He Jiuzhang's possession very likely also came from Jiang Fan. The first one truly was a gift from Jiang Fan to them. Holding the two Blood Bodhi, both their hearts fluttered. One was already incredible; two... they were tempted. Being deceived and getting two Blood Bodhi? It didn't seem like a loss at all! As for insulting the Sea Demon Race, the other party said it was a temporary measure. Why be so petty and narrow-minded about it?