Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 391: Chapter 391 This Kid is So-So Chapter 391: Chapter 391 This Kid is So-So “The Demon Emperor’s concubine has arrived at the front lines?”

After confirming he hadn’t made a mistake, You Yunzi was overcome by both anger and shock,

“Well done, Demon Emperor, you dare to break the pact you made with our Pavilion Master!”

The Demon Emperor and the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master were both beings at the Nascent Soul level.

When they fought, it resulted in innumerable casualties.

*No one wanted the other side to participate directly in the battlefield.*

Thus, there was an unspoken agreement that neither would show themselves unless it came to the final decisive battle.

*But who could’ve foreseen the Demon Emperor secretly playing tricks?*

Distributing his own demonic emperor blood to the front lines for use.

*Imagine the dire consequences if the human experts were unaware of this!*

“Jiang Fan, you’ve made a huge contribution!” You Yunzi said uneasily,

“The Pavilion Master will surely reward you heavily for this!”

Jiang Fan’s gaze remained calm as he said, “Without lips, teeth grow cold. I did my part only because I wish to avoid calamities affecting me if a Beast Tide overwhelms us in the future.”

“As for rewards, they’re unnecessary. I just request that the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion handle this matter properly.”

*You Yunzi quietly felt deep admiration.*

*This kid truly lived up to his expectations—remaining composed even in the face of rewards from the Pavilion Master.*

*It was common knowledge that a single word from the Pavilion Master could change the destiny of an ordinary person.*

*Inwardly, You Yunzi was gratified to think that only he had recognized Jiang Fan’s talents.*

*When the time came, even if it meant paying a great price, he would bring Jiang Fan under his wing and cultivate him properly.*

Tap, tap, tap—

Suddenly, a series of rapid footsteps echoed.

You Yunzi looked up and frowned, saying, “Vice Pavilion Master Gu?”

His face filled with surprise.

*Why was Gu Huaxi here?* Isn’t she supposed to be on standby for her tasks?

The sight of the Golden Claw Iron Wolf riddled with scorched wounds made Gu Huaxi’s heart sink slightly. She asked,

“Vice Pavilion Master You, how is the interrogation coming along?”

You Yunzi, without betraying emotion, tucked away the intelligence materials into his robes and responded, “Quite fruitful.”

“I was just about to report to the Pavilion Master now.”

These words made Gu Huaxi instinctively feel uneasy.

*Could it be that the Golden Claw Iron Wolf truly revealed crucial intelligence?*

*If so, didn’t that completely nullify Jin Zhongming’s opportunity for merit?*

*Her special trip here—was it entirely useless?*

“Wait!” Gu Huaxi stopped him abruptly, saying,

“Vice Pavilion Master You, isn’t interrogating such matters a task meant for disciples? Isn’t it inappropriate for someone of your rank to meddle in this?”

You Yunzi narrowed his eyes.

“Shouldn’t I be the one asking that question? The Beast Tide is raging, and yet Vice Pavilion Master Gu isn’t stationed at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion—why come to the Giant Sect?”

“And you’re awfully invested in the interrogation of this Demon King…”

He didn’t finish the sentence.

*When he felt the weight of the intelligence tucked inside his robes, sudden clarity struck—so that was why Jin Zhongming forbade others from executing this interrogation.*

*It must be because Gu Huaxi knew something and intended for her favored disciple Jin Zhongming to gain his achievements here.*

*Thus, she made this special trip to give him a reminder.*

You Yunzi’s brows furrowed tightly as he said, “Vice Pavilion Master Gu, I understand your love for your disciple.”

“But you nearly caused great disaster!”

*He shuddered to think what might’ve happened if he weren’t present to stand firm—or if Jiang Fan didn’t have the brilliant methods to extract intelligence.*

*What would’ve been the consequences?*

*At minimum, before Jin Zhongming returned, no one would have been able to interrogate this Demon Wolf.*

*After his return, it still wouldn’t guarantee a successful interrogation.*

*By the time he gave up and passed the task to others, an untold amount of time would’ve elapsed.*

*By then, the curtain may have fallen irreparably.*

*The shock troops at the front lines would come face-to-face with Demon Kings empowered by consuming demonic emperor blood, their abilities surging. Suddenly, an unstoppable collapse in the war lines might ensue.*

“A great disaster? Aren’t you exaggerating this far too much?”

Gu Huaxi snorted coldly, her nostrils flaring ever so slightly.

*What was wrong with helping her disciple achieve recognition? Surely it’s not as dramatic as he claimed!*

You Yunzi withdrew the intelligence.

Avoiding the Giant Sect Master’s eyes, he stealthily showed Gu Huaxi a glimpse.

Right away, her gaze landed on several elegantly written lines.

However, the contents shocked her deeply.

“The Demon Emperor’s concubine…”

The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master made a silencing gesture and sternly growled, “Do you intend to disclose even this too?”

Gu Huaxi immediately fell silent, yet the shock painted across her face lingered, refusing to dissipate.

*Instantly, she understood the gravity of the “great disaster” You Yunzi referred to.*

*By a hair’s breadth, she could’ve been branded the criminal responsible for catastrophe in this crucial battle!*

Beads of cold sweat rolled down her forehead.

*If today’s events were conveyed back to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, severe punishment from the Pavilion Master would be inescapable.*

“Consider it as though you were never here today, but don’t let there be a next time.” You Yunzi didn’t seem intent on making things overly difficult for her.

Gu Huaxi forced a stiff smile and nodded appreciatively, saying, “I’ll remember this favor.”

“It’s truly fortunate you personally conducted the interrogation today.”

Her expression carried a hint of sheepishness.

*Gone were the righteous tones she’d displayed earlier.*

“You’ve misunderstood—since this was a task meant for the disciples, how could I meddle here?”

“This intelligence was solely extracted by this disciple of Green Cloud Sect, Jiang Fan.” You Yunzi clarified.

Huh?

Gu Huaxi looked at Jiang Fan, who had kept silent all this time, with an incredulous gaze.

“Kid, was it really you who did the interrogation?” Gu Huaxi examined Jiang Fan from head to toe.

*He looked scholarly and refined—not at all like someone capable of intimidating the Golden Claw Iron Wolf.*

At that moment,

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf let out guttural roars, furiously thrashing and causing its chains to clatter noisily.

“What’s it saying?” Gu Huaxi asked.

A Deacon familiar with the Demon Race’s language had been summoned by the Giant Sect Master.

He observed Jiang Fan with a perplexing expression and said,

“It’s yelling—’I’m not a demon traitor, kill me now. That adorable kid’s information wasn’t something I gave away.ʼ”

Uh—

Upon hearing this, Gu Huaxi had no choice but to believe it.

So it really was Jiang Fan who had conducted the interrogation.

*In that case, the Golden Claw Iron Wolf wasn’t as impossible to interrogate as previously rumored.*

*Jiang Fan casually managed to get results—if Jin Zhongming had taken the task, it would’ve been even easier.*

*This kid lucked out, no doubt about it.*

Feeling this way, Gu Huaxi couldn’t help glaring at the Golden Claw Iron Wolf, grumbling, “Spineless creature!”

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf, hearing those words, grew indignant.

It snarled viciously, “Old woman, have the guts to interrogate me yourself! If I utter even one word, consider it your victory!”

The Deacon cautiously translated.

Gu Huaxi sneered upon hearing this, “Even a disciple could easily pry out intelligence from you. Do you think you could handle my methods?”

As she spoke, she raised the Dragon-Coiling Staff in her hand and pointed from a distance at the Golden Claw Iron Wolf’s chest.

Bang!

A bloody hole burst open.

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf shrieked miserably, wailing louder, “Too weak, old woman.”

“You think such pitiful means can subdue the Demon Race’s most loyal wolf?”

“Dream on!”

*It felt deeply remorseful for leaking intelligence to Jiang Fan.*

*Now, it was vowing to prove its loyalty by any means necessary—before the stigma of being a demon traitor could solidify.*

Gu Huaxi’s face grew cold as she barked, “Audacious creature!”

She unleashed successive blows—each more ruthless than the last, reducing the Demon Wolf to anguished howls.

*The unbearable sounds made everyone grit their teeth in unease—it wasn’t hard to imagine the pain being inflicted.*

*Yet the Golden Claw Iron Wolf remained resolutely defiant.*

*Even as it lay unconscious on the brink of death, its rebellious spirit remained intact.*

Gu Huaxi couldn’t help feeling a little humiliated.

*Assuming that since Jiang Fan had handled the interrogation with ease, she, a Vice Pavilion Master, would naturally find it effortless.*

*Who could’ve guessed that her full arsenal of techniques amounted to nothing!*

“What…what’s going on here?” Gu Huaxi’s face burned with embarrassment.

You Yunzi’s lips curled smugly as he remarked, “If brute force had worked on this Demon King, the intelligence would’ve been extracted long ago.”

“Jiang Fan used a mysterious method—one even I couldn’t comprehend—to succeed in obtaining the information.”

Only now did Gu Huaxi realize.

*She had underestimated Jiang Fan.*

Unable to resist reconsidering, she stared at him and said, “You’ve got some skills.”

“What’s your prowess in martial arts?”

She asked casually.

*This single question made You Yunzi regret speaking.*

*Why did he boast about Jiang Fan’s abilities?*

*Now that Gu Huaxi understood Jiang Fan’s potential, wouldn’t that mean he had gained another rival to contend with him?*

He quickly interjected in haste, “Average at best!”

“The boy is ordinary at best!”