Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Using Kindness to Act Arrogantly

Life-saving grace?

Jiang Fan looked at Xu Yining in confusion.

“Did you encounter danger previously?”

Xu Yining nodded, her face showing a look of lingering fear, and said,

“A few days ago, while crossing the Nu River within the Spirit Beast Sect’s territory, I encountered a fierce water demon beast that almost capsized the boat I was on.”

“Fortunately, Elder Jin was leading the disciples of the True Thunder Sect nearby and repelled the beast with a thunder strike.”

“That’s how I managed to save my life.”

A water demon beast in the Nu River?

Could it be the Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon?

This beast comes and goes without a trace, making it difficult to injure effectively in the water.

But thunder is an exception.

A bolt of thunder in the water could injure any Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon within a hundred feet.

If Jiang Fan had earlier cultivated the “Three Pure Thunder Shadow,” he wouldn’t have had to go through such trouble luring and killing the Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon.

He cupped his hands toward Jin Yunlie, “Thank you, Elder Jin, for saving her.”

Jin Yunlie forced a smile, “Why thank me?”

“If you want to thank someone, let the girl thank me.”

Xu Yining did not flinch and bowed, “I am grateful to Elder Jin for rescuing me and for taking care of me these past few days.”

“I will repay this kindness with my life.”

“If there’s ever anything you need, I will go through fire and water without hesitation.”

“Now, I won’t continue to disturb you.”

Her words were sincere and appropriate.

Leaving no room for rebuttal.

Jin Yunlie’s eyes narrowed.

He was never one to meddle in other people’s affairs.

He saved this girl by consuming the power of thunder because his disciple, Lu Shiyi, fancied her looks.

Now, seeing her old flame, she wanted to leave after throwing herself into his arms?

Wouldn’t that make them look like fools?

However, as the Great Elder, he couldn’t argue with his disciple.

He had to let Lu Shiyi handle it himself.

The handsome, tall young man was Lu Shiyi.

He slightly furrowed his sword-shaped eyebrows, “There’s no need to repay with your life.”

“What use do we have for your life?”

Knowing she was in the wrong, Xu Yining did not argue about his attitude.

She sincerely said, “Junior Sister has little foundation, no wealth, and no power.”

“Apart from repaying with my life, I don’t know how else to repay you.”

“Or if Senior Brother Lu needs help, Junior Sister will do her best to assist.”

Jiang Fan stood silently beside Xu Yining.

He sensed their ill intentions.

If that were the case, he wouldn’t turn a blind eye.

Lu Shiyi, noticing Jiang Fan’s movement, felt even more displeased and said,

“Junior Sister, you make it sound like our True Thunder Sect is forcing you!”

He had wanted to say “marry me,” but Elder Ling was watching from the side.

Not to mention whether she would intervene, just the news of it would greatly damage their reputation.

Thus, Lu Shiyi’s eyes flickered, and he took a step back, saying,

“We saved you considering the alliance of the Nine-Sect, not for your gratitude.”

“However, when we saved you, my Master was hunting a Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon.”

“My Master needs its teeth to forge a magic artifact.”

“To save you, he had to abandon the Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon he already had.”

“You can repay us with a Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon, and we will call it even.”

Upon hearing this,

Xu Yining showed a troubled look.

Having experienced its ferocity firsthand, she nearly became a meal for the beast.

How could she possibly hunt one down?

Moreover, the beast resided within the borders of the Spirit Beast Sect.

She wouldn’t be able to return to the Spirit Beast Sect anytime soon.

Lu Shiyi’s eyes flickered, “Our request is not unreasonable, right?”

“Not at all, but…” Xu Yining waved her hand.

They wanted to recoup their losses; it wasn’t unreasonable at all.

But this request was something she couldn’t fulfill now.

Lu Shiyi then softened his tone, “Of course, I know asking Junior Sister to kill a Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon is difficult.”

“How about this, you follow us.”

“When we cross the Nu River again, you assist us in slaying one, and consider the debt repaid.”

“How does that sound?”

Xu Yining exhaled slightly.

Lu Shiyi continued, “However, this means you will need to temporarily stay with us.”

“Once we kill the Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon, I will personally escort you back to the Green Cloud Sect.”

Jiang Fan sneered.

So, after going round and round,

This was the main point!

Just finding an excuse to keep Xu Yining.

As for what he would do once she stayed, it wasn’t hard to imagine.

Xu Yining’s face stiffened slightly, showing hesitation.

She wasn’t a fool.

She could feel the hidden burning gaze Lu Shiyi had for her.

And she understood well enough what awaited her if she stayed.

Elder Ling coldly observed for a while.

Being experienced, she naturally saw through Lu Shiyi’s little thoughts clearly.

If it were someone else, she might not meddle.

But Xu Yining was Jiang Fan’s old flame.

Jiang Fan was someone the Sect Master instructed to give special attention to.

It wouldn’t be right to stand by and do nothing.

She walked to Xu Yining’s side, gently patted her shoulder, and said, “Just come with us.”

“A Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon is nothing, I will have someone fetch one from the Nu River and send it to the True Thunder Sect later.”

Seeing the Great Elder of the Desires Sect helping her,

Xu Yining was overjoyed and gratefully said, “Thank you, Elder Ling.”

Elder Ling laughed, “Thank your friend here, he saved our Desires Sect Master once.”

“I help you once, and we are even.”

Ah?

Xu Yining looked at Jiang Fan in shock.

The Desires Sect Master was such an esteemed figure?

What kind of danger did she encounter that she needed the No. 1 Shadow Guard to save her?

After not seeing him for a long time, the No. 1 Shadow Guard’s strength had not only not declined but had become even more admirable.

Her eyes sparkled with admiration.

Worthy of being the man who gave her a sense of security just thinking about him.

“Elder Ling! You’re meddling too much!”

Jin Yunlie’s voice turned cold.

Seeing his treasured disciple almost ensnare Xu Yining,

Elder Ling interfered!

“What, didn’t you want a Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon? I’ll compensate you with one later. Is it not the same?”

Elder Ling secretly scorned him.

Petty tricks to try and trap a girl?

Lu Shiyi grew both anxious and angry.

This old woman!

Why meddle in this?

He cast a pleading look at Jin Yunlie.

Even without his plea, Jin Yunlie wouldn’t let Elder Ling ruin his disciple’s opportunity!

He snorted, “Then I want it now. Can you produce one?”

Elder Ling chuckled, “I’ll give it to you after. Take it or leave it!”

Jin Yunlie’s body surged with spiritual power, “Ling Jinghu, what do you want to do?”

Elder Ling was unafraid, “Is my intention not clear?”

She shook, unleashing equally strong spiritual power.

The disciples from both sides tensed up.

Glaring at each other!

Just as the situation was about to explode,

A calm voice rang out.

“Elder Jin, was the Red-Scaled Evil Flood Dragon you lost an adult or a juvenile?”

The one who asked was none other than Jiang Fan.