Chapter 880: Biluoke's Gift

Jiang Fan's heart tightened. He certainly didn't dare to become a disciple of Venerable Seven Tones. This person was not as upright as the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master. While he couldn't be called evil, he was definitely not a benevolent individual. From previously wanting to monitor Jiang Fan, to refusing to help Yu Peiyuan when she was in danger, and then to extorting resources from the North Sea Demon King, all signs indicated he was a very shrewd and pragmatic person. If Jiang Fan were to become his disciple, he feared Venerable Seven Tones would covet his spatial storage device, just like Venerable Evil Eye did.

Venerable Seven Tones' eyes lit up slightly, clearly tempted. However, the thought of the lost Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, and the unknown consequences from his sect, weighed heavily on his mind. How could he possibly consider taking another disciple now?

"We'll talk about it if he gets a chance to come to Taicang Great Province," Venerable Seven Tones said. "This master still has urgent matters to attend to back at Tianya Haige."

Yu Peiyuan looked disappointed. Reluctantly, she turned to Jiang Fan and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, remember to find your Senior Sister when you come to Taicang Great Province. I'll look out for you."

Jiang Fan cupped his hands and smiled, "Thank you, Senior Sister. Take care!"

Yu Peiyuan waved her hand. "You too. I'll wait for you in Taicang Great Province..."

As the golden cloud spirit boat moved away, the group's figures vanished from sight.

Jiang Fan let out a slight breath. It was a good thing Venerable Seven Tones hadn't agreed to take him as a disciple. Otherwise, he would have had to come up with a reason to escape without offending anyone.

"Young Master Jiang, this sovereign will also give you some resources," the North Sea Demon King said. He took out some excellent cultivation resources, all beneficial for late-stage Core Formation. They were even better than what he had given to Wei Chaoran and Yu Peiyuan.

"Tianya Haige is our North Sea's protector, so when he asked for some resources, I could only give them. But Young Friend Jiang is my son's savior; how could I be stingy with you? Take it all."

Jiang Fan had already gained a lot this time. He said, "Demon King, your North Sea has suffered significant losses due to that fierce creature. Please keep these for your people." The North Sea Demon King, however, stuffed them into his hands without explanation, saying, "My child, how could I let you leave empty-handed?"

Jiang Fan's face showed gratitude. After a moment of thought, he took out the undamaged Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot and a portion of Water Source Essence. "I was fortunate and didn't encounter any insurmountable dangers," he said. "Here, your chariot is returned."

Seeing the chariot completely intact and the Water Source Essence untouched, the North Sea Demon King was delighted. He had been worried that Jiang Fan might have left the chariot in the ruins. In that case, this North Sea divine artifact would have been lost forever.

Jiang Fan pondered for a moment, then took out the formula for the Cold Cicada Annihilation Pill. The demon kings of the East, South, and West Seas already possessed this formula. Even if he didn't give it to the North Sea, he believed the other three seas would share it with them soon enough. There was no need to hide it any longer.

"North Sea Demon King, do you know why the demon kings of the East, South, and West Seas swore brotherhood with me?" Jiang Fan asked.

The North Sea Demon King chuckled and, without concealing anything, replied, "I actually wondered about that too, but I couldn't figure out the reason. I can't say for sure about the West Sea Demon King, but Demon King Yizhu and Demon King Jiuguang would certainly not acknowledge a sworn younger brother. Their identities are sensitive, and they are very conservative; it's difficult for any other man to even get close to them. Acknowledging a sworn brother just doesn't seem like something they would do."

Jiang Fan smiled. He placed the formula for the Cold Cicada Annihilation Pill in the demon king's palm and said, "The reason is this."

The North Sea Demon King looked at it in surprise, then his pupils dramatically constricted. "The Cold Cicada Annihilation Pill formula?"

Jiang Fan said, "I'm giving it to your North Sea. This way, all four seas can break free from Sanqing Mountain's control."

The North Sea Demon King's mind reeled. This made perfect sense! No wonder the three demon kings had sworn brotherhood with Jiang Fan. This pill formula could be said to change the fate of an entire demon race! Sworn brotherhood was their highest form of gratitude to Jiang Fan. Trembling with excitement, he said, "Young Friend Jiang... No, it's Brother Jiang! From today, you are also my sworn younger brother, the North Sea Demon King's sworn younger brother! Moreover, I bestow upon you the title of King of the North Sea! From now on, wherever you are, you can announce yourself as the King of the North Sea."

Jiang Fan touched his nose. Another sea king title had been acquired. But he naturally welcomed another demon king brother. Cupping his hands, he said, "Your younger brother Jiang Fan pays his respects... Uh, may I ask your Daoist title, Elder Brother?"

He felt a strange sensation in his heart. Come to think of it, no one ever directly called the North Sea Demon King by his Daoist title, did they? Could it be another unmentionable one?

The North Sea Demon King immediately looked embarrassed. "Cough, cough. Since you've sworn brotherhood with the West Sea Demon King, you must have heard his Daoist title. Then it won't be embarrassing for me alone. My Daoist title... is Demon King Many Tears."

*Pfft* — Jiang Fan almost burst out laughing. This North Sea Demon King's tears were indeed a bit excessive. When his son was in danger, he cried even more than the Queen. "Demon King Many Tears" was quite fitting.

But as he laughed, his smile faded. He was already at the ninth layer of Core Formation, not far from breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. When that time came, would his Daoist title also be something unmentionable? Thinking of this, he straightened his expression and said, "From now on, I'll just call you Elder Brother Bei." It was better to laugh less at others now. He hoped that when he got an unfavorable Daoist title, his sworn brothers would laugh at him a little less.

The North Sea Demon King firmly grasped his arm, his face filled with relief and satisfaction, "Brother Jiang!"

Suddenly, he noticed the Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot still in Jiang Fan's hand and, gritting his teeth, said, "Since this pill formula is so precious, I can't just take it for free. Keep using the Nine Dragon Bronze Chariot. If you no longer need it in the future, then you can return it to us."

Jiang Fan was overjoyed. This item was a life-saving divine artifact, plus it provided the combat power of a demon king realm dragon soul. It was exactly what he needed most. "Thank you, Elder Brother Bei!"

The North Sea Demon King nodded slightly. Finally, he looked back at the fiery gate behind him with regret. "Alas, this place can no longer be entered. Tianya Haige's Golden Flood Dragon Scissors and the Soul Transformation expert's furnace will forever be buried within." He sighed. "Alright, let's head back to the North Sea."

Jiang Fan nodded slightly. He still wanted to see the North Sea Prince. He had gained so much this time thanks to the map the prince provided. He needed to properly thank him. And while he was at it, he would ask for the fragmented bamboo slip from him. The demon king summoned a current of water, carrying Jiang Fan along with him.

On the way, with the Demon King leading, Jiang Fan discreetly tallied his gains. The first items he took out were the two blue seeds. He had always felt there was a deeper meaning behind Biluo giving him two and instructing him not to give them away. He held the two seeds in front of his eyes and carefully compared them. The result: he indeed found one of them was unusual. This was because one of them emitted an almost imperceptible spatial fluctuation.

"A spatial storage device?" Jiang Fan's heart pounded. He scanned it with his consciousness and indeed found a space. Although it was very small, only about the size of a suckling pig, it contained two items! The first was a palm-sized, golden, shimmering pair of scissors. The Golden Flood Dragon Scissors!!! Jiang Fan almost cried out in excited surprise!