Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Want to Give Up?

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Want to Give Up?

Cloud Sword Peak Master coldly snorted, “Who’s stopping you from finding backers?”

“If you have the ability, find a master like Young Master Jiang to support you!”

“All of you, get back to your caves and reflect on yourselves!”

Having said that.

He turned his head and smiled at Qin Caihe, “Come to my secret room later, I will guide your cultivation properly.”

Qin Caihe was astonished by the favor.

This treatment was only enjoyed by her two senior sisters, she, with her mediocre qualifications, could only envy it before.

“Thank you, Master!” Qin Caihe said joyfully.

But she did not forget the purpose of this visit, and said, “Master, Junior Brother Jiang came here this time because…”

She wanted to ride on this momentum and speak out.

Perhaps the master would be embarrassed to refuse.

But Jiang Fan raised his eyebrows and promptly interrupted her, interjecting:

“Disciple actually came specifically to visit the Cloud Sword Peak Master.”

As he spoke, he took out a black wooden box from his sleeve, “A small token of respect.”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master was surprised and laughed as he accepted it, “There’s even a meeting gift,”

“Young Master Jiang, no need for the pretense, you must have something to ask of me by coming to my Peak.”

“Tell me what’s on your mind first, given the great help you’ve provided my disciple, I will assist you if I can.”

Anyone who could become an elder wasn’t a simpleton.

Seeing him accept the gift, Jiang Fan felt it was the right time to speak.

He cupped his hands and said, “I want to meet your sect’s Supreme Elder Zhou Qidan.”

“Could you please convey my request?”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master frowned, briefly pondered, and returned the wooden box, saying:

“I can’t help with this.”

“Supreme Elder Zhou is currently in closed-door training and cannot be disturbed by anyone.”

As an ordinary elder, she dared not anger the Supreme Elder.

Jiang Fan said, “Peak Master, why don’t you take a look at what’s inside the box first.”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master chuckled.

What good things hadn’t she seen?

Could a mere disciple’s gift stir her so much that she would risk angering a Supreme Elder?

“No need.” She tossed the wooden box back into Jiang Fan’s arms.

With a look of regret, Jiang Fan opened it.

Revealing a fist-sized round bead, surrounded by a gentle breeze.

It was the Black Hawk’s demon core.

Demon cores from Beast Kings had always been extremely rare in the market.

It was only recently, with the Beast Tide, that one occasionally appeared, immediately becoming a sought-after item.

Especially, the Black Hawk, a fierce predator of the skies, was incredibly difficult to hunt.

Making it even rarer.

Thus, as soon as it was opened, the Cloud Sword Peak Master was taken aback, exclaiming, “A Beast King’s demon core?

And a wind attribute one at that!”

Such demon cores were top materials for making movement technique talismans and magic artifacts.

Priceless.

Once put up for sale, it would instantly be bought at a high price.

Rough estimates would place its worth at several ten thousand crystal stones at least.

Such a valuable gift, she had even returned it.

“Young Master Jiang’s ventures have been very fruitful, to have obtained such a demon core, truly fortunate.”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master said enviously, yet her eyes couldn’t move away from the demon core.

The more she looked, the more regretful she felt.

Why hadn’t she checked before deciding?

For such a demon core, getting scolded by Supreme Elder Zhou Qidan would be worth it!

Jiang Fan saw her expression clearly, and with a smile, pressed the wooden box into her hand, saying:

“It was thanks to the Peak Master’s great blessings and the cooperation of your elite disciple that we hunted this eagle.”

“This demon core should rightfully belong to the Peak Master.”

“I was merely safeguarding it.”

“Now it returns to its rightful owner, please accept it, Peak Master.”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master heard him out.

This was Jiang Fan providing her a way to accept the gift again.

Moreover, his words were well-crafted and proper, making her feel unembarrassed.

Feeling somewhat pleased, she was also secretly amazed at this young man’s adeptness in dealing with people.

She looked deeply at Jiang Fan.

Nodding, she said, “The demon core may not be overly valuable, but your gesture is priceless.

I’ll accept it.”

Since she accepted the gift, she had to act.

Without a hint of emotion, she put away the demon core and said, “You helped my disciple significantly, earning him four hundred merit points.”

“I will take you to the Supreme Elder Zhou Qidan’s secret chamber.”

“However, I can only make the introduction.

Whether she wishes to see you is beyond my control.”

Jiang Fan let out a sigh of relief, “Of course!”

Qin Caihe, who had witnessed everything, was stunned.

She could tell that her master was extremely reluctant to disturb the Supreme Elder.

Jiang Fan’s help hadn’t moved the master.

But Jiang Fan was so adept at social graces that even the master could not withstand it and gave in.

This guy had both high skill and high emotional intelligence.

Truly unbeatable!

Soon after.

At the rear mountain, before a dust-covered secret chamber.

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The Cloud Sword Peak Master hesitated at the door for a while, not daring to step forward.

She even felt like backing out.

Jiang Fan observed the surroundings of the secret chamber, the dust was half a foot thick, which also made him cautious.

As a Supreme Elder, the area in front of her door should have disciples coming to clean daily.

The fact that it was covered with dust meant that this Supreme Elder did not like to be disturbed.

Forbidding anyone from coming near.

This was why the Cloud Sword Peak Master hesitated to knock.

Jiang Fan rolled his eyes, taking the gift and still wanting to back out?

He discreetly tapped the head of the Little Qilin.

The sleeping Little Qilin suddenly woke up, grumbling in annoyance.

Though not loud, the sound was clear in the silent area before the secret chamber.

From inside the chamber, a displeased elderly voice immediately rang out.

“Who dares to make a noise?”

The Cloud Sword Peak Master was startled.

She toughened up and approached the stone door, bowing and saying, “Junior Cloud Sword Peak Master, paying respects to Supreme Elder Zhou.”

Knowing it was the Cloud Sword Peak Master, the voice inside the stone door softened a little, but remained cold:

“It’s Qiu Shengnan.”

“What do you want?”

Qiu Shengnan’s heart was pounding.

She regretted coming here even more.

But at this point, she had no choice but to stammer, “Reporting to Supreme Elder Zhou…”

“Our Green Cloud Peak disciple Jiang Fan wishes to meet you and has specially come to disturb you.”

Boom—

As soon as the words were spoken.

The stone door suddenly opened.

A surge of foul air rushed out, nearly making Jiang Fan vomit.

Looking closely.

In the small secret chamber, an old woman with tattered clothes and disheveled white hair covering half her body sat cross-legged.

Her features were indistinguishable, covered in thick grime from not bathing for a long time.

A foul smell emanated from her.

Even beggars would be cleaner.

How many years had she been in closed training?

Yet, no one dared to underestimate her!

For she was the second most powerful expert in the Myriad Swords Sect, only below Xu Qingyang!

Widely known for her fiery temper.

As expected.

Upon opening the door, her eyes blazed as she began scolding:

“Qiu Shengnan, you think yourself quite something!”

“Running errands for an Outer Sect disciple?”

“You have disgraced Cloud Sword Peak!”

“I will call your master, Supreme Elder Sun, over right now!”

“I want to ask him face-to-face how he teaches his disciples!”