Chapter 788: Demon Emperor Forces Marriage

Jiang Fan was slightly taken aback.

That voice...

The Sea Demon King?

She was the demon in charge?

However.

She was quite bold.

How dare she pound the table when her master was speaking?

From inside the tent, the Sea Demon’s displeased voice was heard again.

“Humans outside, send one representative inside.”

“As for the three noisy ones from before.”

“You will enter last!”

Li Shangqiu glanced at Jiang Fan from a distance.

He shook his head slightly: “He’s good at everything, but having too many women around brings trouble.”

Yu Tiandu suppressed a laugh and said, “He deserves it.”

“Not only will he be the last to get information, but he’ll also surely get the worst information.”

“Let him keep monopolizing every pretty woman he sees.”

“Now he’s really losing out, isn’t he?”

So.

The various groups outside the tent each sent a representative inside.

As soon as they received the information, they anxiously departed.

Finally, only Jiang Fan, Yue Mingzhu, Gong Caiyi, and their companions remained.

Yue Mingzhu bit her lip slightly: “Which scoundrel is this?”

“I’ll go confront her!”

“How dare she make things so difficult for my husband!”

Jiang Fan looked around, and seeing no outsiders, gently patted her hand and said:

“Don’t be angry.”

“She’s helping me.”

Immediately, he stepped into the tent.

As soon as he entered.

The Sea Demon, with her long, wavy golden hair, graceful upper body, and fish tail, came forward and bowed deeply.

She said quickly and with trepidation, “Master, please let me explain first.”

Jiang Fan waved his hand.

He looked around, and seeing no one else, said, “No need, I understand what you mean.”

“You deliberately created the illusion for outsiders that I wouldn’t get information, or would only get inaccurate information, because I supposedly angered you.”

“That way, when I go search for the Hellish Beasts with the most accurate information...”

“...they won’t follow me.”

“The credit will be all mine.”

The Sea Demon King’s taut body suddenly relaxed.

She wiped the sweat from her forehead, exhaled slightly, and forced a smile:

“If I had known Master understood, Sea Demon wouldn’t have had to worry for so long.”

It was a scheme of feigned injury.

But if she had encountered a less intelligent master, a severe scolding would have been mild in comparison.

It was even possible she would have been punished indiscriminately.

Fortunately, Jiang Fan’s intellect was almost supernatural.

Without any prior communication, he had understood her well-intentioned efforts.

Jiang Fan said, “You’ve gone to a lot of trouble.”

He walked to a stool and sat down.

The Sea Demon immediately brought a cup of hot tea.

She then pulled open her collar, took out a hidden parchment scroll from within, and said softly:

“Master, this is the latest information.”

“An hour ago, a destroyed demon search party sent back their final message.”

“You must go there as soon as possible.”

Even before letting everyone in.

She had made preparations in advance.

Now, she took it out without Jiang Fan even needing to ask.

Jiang Fan nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

The Sea Demon was meticulous and intelligent, handled affairs thoroughly, and was even more loyal to him.

He also had a portion of Sky Demon’s Essence and several Bodhi Pills.

If he gave them to the Sea Demon, she would have a chance to break through to the Demon Emperor realm.

However.

If she broke through to the Demon Emperor realm, the karmic necklace on her would no longer be able to control her.

Jiang Fan had to carefully consider the uncertainties that would follow.

“What’s wrong, Master?”

“Are you tired from the long journey?”

“Let me give you a massage.”

The Sea Demon walked behind Jiang Fan, extended her slender fingers, and gently massaged his scalp.

Her movements were gentle, and her gaze was tender.

Jiang Fan closed his eyes and said, “Sea Demon, have you ever thought about a day when you’re free?”

The Sea Demon didn’t stop her hands and honestly replied, “Of course, I have.”

“Who wants to be a slave forever?”

“I also want to interact normally with Master, and laugh and talk with Master, like Ling Shu and Concubine Yunxia.”

The first part of her statement was as Jiang Fan expected.

The latter part was a slight surprise.

Jiang Fan continued, “If we weren’t master and servant, and I encountered danger, would you selflessly save me like Ling Shu and Concubine Yunxia?”

The Sea Demon answered without hesitation, “Yes.”

Jiang Fan was surprised: “So certain?”

The Sea Demon’s fingers became gentler as she said:

“I can’t explain why I’m so certain.”

“But if that day truly comes, I will.”

Jiang Fan nodded lightly and asked, “How are Concubine Yunxia and Ling Shu?”

The Sea Demon replied, “Concubine Yunxia has been in seclusion; I haven’t heard anything about her.”

“Ling Shu, however, isn’t doing so well.”

A hint of worry appeared between her brows.

“I heard a rumor.”

“The Demon Emperor wants to take Ling Shu as his thirty-seventh concubine.”

What?

Jiang Fan’s eyes snapped open.

That fresh and ethereal girl, like a first love, was going to marry the Demon Emperor?

In his ears, he seemed to hear the soft and gentle call of “Brother,” as delightful as a spring breeze.

A pang of bitterness welled up in his heart.

“Is she willing?”

The Sea Demon fell silent.

After a long moment, she gave a bitter smile: “Does the Demon Emperor need her consent?”

“If the Demon Emperor were to take me as a concubine one day, I wouldn’t have a choice either.”

“Even if I wished to resist unto death, I couldn’t.”

“Because the Demon Emperor would take his anger out on my mermaid tribe.”

Jiang Fan clenched his fists.

How many could this Demon Emperor monopolize before it was enough?

Thinking of this.

He no longer hesitated.

He took out a portion of Sky Demon’s Essence and two Bodhi Pills.

“You know what this is, don’t you?”

The Sea Demon’s delicate body trembled violently at the sight, her pupils contracting to pinpricks:

“Sky Demon’s Essence?”

Jiang Fan turned around.

He placed the ox horn in her left hand and the two Bodhi Pills in her right.

“Find an opportunity to break through to the Demon Emperor realm.”

“If you gain your freedom, you don’t have to acknowledge me as your master.”

“But please stop the Azure Demon Emperor.”

“Don’t let him act recklessly anymore.”

The Sea Demon was in disbelief.

The chance to break through to the Demon Emperor realm had just fallen upon her.

She prostrated herself on the ground, pressing her palms against her forehead, and kowtowed, saying:

“If I break through to Demon Emperor…”

“...I will protect Ling Shu.”

Jiang Fan nodded: “As for the other Bodhi Pill, give it to Concubine Yunxia for me.”

“Remember, don’t let anyone know.”

“Anyone!”

The Sea Demon’s heart trembled.

Faintly understanding something, she said, “Yes, Master!”

Jiang Fan nodded and strode out of the tent.

Yue Mingzhu and Gong Caiyi came forward to meet him.

“Husband, that arrogant woman didn’t do anything to you, did she?”

Jiang Fan sighed and said, “She didn’t give me any information.”

“She also told you not to go in and bother her.”

“We’ll have to act separately. If you find anything, inform me immediately.”

Yue Mingzhu and Gong Caiyi frowned deeply.

But there was nothing they could do.

If they wanted to help Jiang Fan, they could only mobilize their respective sect’s forces and search separately.

“Then be careful, Husband.”

“If I find it, I’ll notify you at once. I’ll make sure you get the credit for this.”

Yue Mingzhu handed him a communication jade pendant.

Gong Caiyi also silently gave him one.

The two women then led their respective groups and searched in different directions.

Jiang Fan watched them leave, then murmured softly:

“Two silly women.”

“How could I let you two risk yourselves with me?”

“If you actually encounter a Hellish Beast, you won’t even have a chance to escape.”

Afterward.

He returned to Boundary Mountain.

Wu Manyue had also almost returned, giggling as she waved the paper in her hand:

“I’ve got the information!”

Jiang Fan smiled faintly:

“What a coincidence, I found it too.”