Chapter 673: Chapter 673: The Agreement

Jiang Fan, solemn and unyielding, said sternly:

“Who would remind a prisoner like me of such a thing?”

“I just happened to overhear some of you in the Demon Race discussing the Spirit Sound Priest, mentioning how mysterious she is.”

Jiu Yinzhu’s emotions seemed a bit unsettled.

Some words were on the tip of her tongue but were held back.

She finally brushed off the topic, unwilling to say more.

To avoid inviting trouble.

“This Spirit Pill…”

Jiu Yinzhu looked at the Soul Nourishing Pill, her face full of hidden concerns.

Apparently, she was worried about potential issues.

Jiang Fan mused, “The pills overall should be fine.”

“If the Spirit Sound Priest really intended harm to Concubine Yunxia, she could simply watch her remain in a coma forever.”

“There’s no need to send a pill, risking effort and gaining a bad reputation.”

Jiu Yinzhu sighed slightly, “I know.”

“It’s just that her actions are always unpredictable.”

“If this pill is consumed, I worry about hidden risks.”

However, looking at Concubine Yunxia’s unconscious state.

She had no other choice.

She could only give the Spirit Pill to Concubine Yunxia.

The pill’s effect was excellent, and Concubine Yunxia immediately regained a faint sense of consciousness.

Jiang Fan breathed a sigh of relief.

The huge stone in his chest finally fell.

If Concubine Yunxia died because of him, he would feel guilty for a lifetime.

“Young Master Jiang, allow Yunxia to rest for a while.”

“Let her soul fully recover before you set off to the Demon Emperor Cave Mansion.”

Jiu Yinzhu said.

Jiang Fan nodded, “No problem, let her recover well.”

“Meanwhile, I also need to retreat for a few days.”

Returning to the cave mansion.

He saw a slender figure bending over, tidying up his bed.

Her waist was so thin it could barely be held, and her raised hips left a peach-shaped mark on the light green dress.

Sensing someone behind her.

The figure turned her head to look.

“Brother, are you okay?”

“You’ve been away for so long, Ling Shu was worried sick about you.”

Ling Shu’s delicate face lit up with joy, and she hurried over to examine Jiang Fan up and down.

With concern:

“Brother, are you injured?”

Jiang Fan smiled gently.

He took her soft, warm little hand.

“Don’t ever push yourself like that for me again.”

“It’s not worth it.”

Ling Shu’s pale cheeks turned visibly red, shyly pulling her hand back.

Yet she discovered something.

Opening her palm to look.

It was a small jade box.

Inside was filled with clear, viscous Spiritual Liquid.

Even through the jade box, she could feel her heart’s longing for the liquid within.

“Brother, what’s this?” Ling Shu asked, puzzled.

Jiang Fan said, “The secret of Liu Li’s breakthrough by two levels overnight.”

“For you, breaking through to the Jiedan Realm Eighth Layer shouldn’t be a problem.”

Ah?

Ling Shu showed an expression of joy.

Is this the mysterious opportunity she longed for?

She held it in her palms, examining it repeatedly, unable to let go.

Jiang Fan said, “You saved me, consider this as a thank you.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Shu’s smile faded.

She pondered while holding the small jade box, then grabbed Jiang Fan’s hand and returned the box to him.

“Then I don’t want it.”

“Why?”

Jiang Fan was stunned.

Ling Shu always got close to him, wasn’t it for the egg liquid?

Now that she got it, why doesn’t she want it?

Could she be playing a psychological tactic, like ‘playing hard to get’?

Ling Shu brushed her hair aside, her clear eyes carrying a hint of apology:

“When you risked your life sealing the blood skirt for me and the Sea Charm Demon King.”

“I felt utterly ashamed.”

“Because I approached you with a purpose.”

“With your intuition, you surely sensed that I wasn’t being sincere.”

“Yet, you still did this for me.”

“I treated you with insincerity, but you responded with genuine kindness.”

“I feel undeserving of this Spiritual Liquid.”

So that’s how it is.

Jiang Fan smiled slightly.

He took her small hand and stuffed the egg liquid back into her palm.

“Judge actions, not intentions. In terms of intentions, no one is a saint.”

“No matter what you intended, you ultimately risked your life to save me.”

“This is something I should reciprocate.”

Ling Shu, hearing this, gently pressed her lips, her eyes trembling.

Her heart felt warm, as if something was melting.

But, after thinking for a moment, she still said, “I don’t want the Spiritual Liquid.”

“Could you exchange it for something else?”

Jiang Fan nodded, “Let’s hear it.”

Ling Shu’s small face blushed slightly, but her eyes shone with irrepressible light:

“Do you remember that grassland?”

“The one where the wind blows and the grass lowers, revealing cattle and sheep?”

“I hope, when the war between the Human Clan and Demon Race ends, after peace comes.”

“You can accompany me to live on the grassland for a while.”

“A year… no, just a month is fine.”

“Is that okay?”

She still remembered that grassland.

She couldn’t forget it.

Jiang Fan, without hesitation, said, “Alright.”

Ling Shu’s eyes lit up suddenly, covering her mouth to exclaim, “Thank you, brother!”

“Thank you, brother!”

She didn’t expect Jiang Fan to agree.

Jiang Fan, smiling, placed the egg liquid back into her palm:

“I will accompany you on the grassland, watch the clouds roll and unfold, listen to the stars’ silent whispers.”

“I will accompany you to chop wood, read books, herd sheep and horses.”

“But first, you must enhance your strength.”

“You must reach the Ninth Layer of Core Formation!”

Ling Shu nodded continuously with joy, “It’s a deal!”

“I must breakthrough to the Ninth Layer of Core Formation!”

“I’m going to cultivate right now!”

She accepted the egg liquid and ran back to her own cave mansion, full of anticipation.

Jiang Fan showed a warm expression on his face.

Closing the stone door.

He sat down cross-legged to meditate.

A few days later.

He was awakened by a knock on the door.

After several days of recuperation, he had successively broken through the Fourth and Fifth Layers of Core Formation Realm, consolidating them a bit.

But it was still far from enough.

He needed practical combat to temper himself.

This unstable realm led to the leakage of Void Flow Thunder Force, which caused so much trouble?

The same situation.

He didn’t want to go through it a second time.

Upon hearing the knock.

He got up to open the door and was greeted by a stunning and graceful silhouette.

Her appearance could overthrow a nation, like a banished immortal walking in the mortal world.

“Is your soul wound healed?” Seeing her fully awake, Jiang Fan’s eyes showed a hint of happiness.

Concubine Yunxia was stunned for a moment.

In the past, Jiang Fan treated her harshly and coldly.

This sudden concern.

Made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

“I’m alright, it just feels like there’s something else inside my body now.”

Concubine Yunxia said.

Hmm?

Could Jiu Yinzhu be right, and the Spirit Sound Priest sent the pill with another purpose?

“Let me take your pulse.”

Jiang Fan grabbed her hand with seriousness and started checking.

Concubine Yunxia blushed and quickly pulled her hand back, saying, “It’s nothing serious, you don’t need to worry.”

Strangely enough.

In the past, if Jiang Fan touched her hand, she would definitely scold him.

Now, she didn’t lose her temper as much.

Jiang Fan didn’t notice these changes.

He furrowed his brows and fell into deep thought.

Though he only checked briefly, he confirmed there was indeed an inexplicable power within Concubine Yunxia.

It clung tightly to Concubine Yunxia’s Golden Core.

Quite stubbornly.

“What exactly is the Spirit Sound Priest trying to do?”

Jiang Fan was confused.

“Alright, don’t overthink it.”

Concubine Yunxia said, “Hurry and pack up, prepare to go to the Tiger Demon Emperor Mansion.”

“It’s not far from opening.”

“Also, there’s good news and bad news to tell you.”

“Which would you like to hear first?”

Hmm?

Jiang Fan said, “Let’s hear the good news first.”

Concubine Yunxia nodded gently, saying:

“You can leave the Demon Race lands and return to the Human Clan.”