Chapter 246: Jun Xiaoyao

Looking at Fang Han, who bowed his head with hands clasped.

Jun Xiaoyao internally sighed in amazement.

To deceive him, Fang Han had indeed endured humiliation and hardship.

But what leverage did he have to oppose him?

A golden finger?

Jun Xiaoyao considered all possible scenarios in his mind.

At this moment, Jiang Luoli also exited her cultivation state.

She immediately saw Fang Han, and her little face darkened.

She had finally managed to secure a private moment with Jun Xiaoyao—how could this nuisance interrupt them?

"Xiaoyao brother, who is he?" Jiang Luoli frowned.

"A prince of the Great Yin Empire," Jun Xiaoyao replied casually.

"Oh, Xiaoyao brother, let's go," Jiang Luoli wanted to shake off the annoying Fang Han.

Seeing this, Fang Han quickly spoke up: "I humbly wish to follow beside the Divine Son."

"How annoying you are," Jiang Luoli snapped angrily.

Being scolded like this, Fang Han's face flushed alternately red and white.

Any man would resent being cursed by a woman like this.

Yet Fang Han persisted.

Jun Xiaoyao regarded Fang Han deeply, then said: "Very well, follow me then."

"Xiaoyao brother…" Jiang Luoli bit her lip, growing even more displeased with Fang Han.

Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand, silencing Jiang Luoli.

Why let Fang Han follow him?

Naturally, because Jun Xiaoyao had grown interested in Fang Han's golden finger and the world's primordial source.

If Fang Han didn't follow him, how could he stir up trouble?

If he didn't stir up trouble, how could Jun Xiaoyao find a legitimate reason to strike at the son of a meritorious subject?

Fang Han intended to stay by Jun Xiaoyao's side with ill intent.

Jun Xiaoyao, however, intended to create opportunities for him to cause trouble.

That way, he could lawfully strip Fang Han of his opportunities.

The Emperor of Great Yin and others would harbor no resentment.

A perfect solution—wasn't that delightful?

If Fang Han knew Jun Xiaoyao's true thoughts.

He would surely rage out loud.

You old schemer!

But unfortunately, Fang Han did not know.

He even mistakenly believed Jun Xiaoyao had completely lowered his guard against him.

Afterwards, Jun Xiaoyao and the others left the ancient hall.

They continued seeking opportunities.

Yet every opportunity was seized by Jun Xiaoyao and Jiang Luoli.

Fang Han, trailing behind Jun Xiaoyao, gained not even a single hair's worth.

This made Fang Han's expression subtly grim.

And even more infuriating to Fang Han was this:

They discovered a Nourishing Immortal Herb.

The herb consisted of two fused fruits—one crimson-gold, the other mercury-silver.

The Nourishing Immortal Herb radiated the power of sun, moon, yin, yang, and the cosmos.

"Sun-Moon Nourishing Immortal Herb?" Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.

Even in the Immortal Realm, Nourishing Immortal Herbs were rare.

Once, the Phoenix Ancient Kingdom's princess Bai Yuer knelt and begged for one.

Clearly, such things were exceedingly scarce.

Yet discovering one in the Ten Realms Rift—a treasure-laden place—was understandable.

Fang Han, however, was filled with intense excitement.

This Sun-Moon Nourishing Immortal Herb perfectly matched his cultivation foundation; if he could obtain and refine it, the benefits would be boundless.

Around the Nourishing Immortal Herb lurked fierce ancient progenitor beasts.

"Go deal with those ancient progenitor beasts," Jun Xiaoyao said coolly.

Since Fang Han insisted on following him, he might as well make him work.

Hearing this, Fang Han's heart stirred with quiet excitement.

Was Jun Xiaoyao planning to have him eliminate the beasts, then hand over the Nourishing Immortal Herb?

In the past, Fang Han would never have believed Jun Xiaoyao could be so kind.

But now, Jun Xiaoyao had been deceived by him—perhaps he might actually grant him a small reward.

Thinking this, Fang Han surged his magic power and charged straight at the ancient progenitor beasts.

Undeniably, the ancient progenitor beasts guarding the Nourishing Immortal Herb were extremely powerful.

Even with Fang Han, the rebellious prodigy, they proved exceedingly difficult to overcome.

Moreover, with Jun Xiaoyao watching, he dared not summon his Divine Offering Talisman.

Thus, the battle was grueling.

Yet Jun Xiaoyao and Jiang Luoli merely stood aside, watching like spectators, refusing to lift a finger.

Jiang Luoli even stuck out her tongue at Fang Han and pouted: "Serves you right!"

Fang Han fought the ancient progenitor beast for half an hour before finally, with immense difficulty, slaying it.

He panted heavily, his body drenched in blood and claw marks, looking thoroughly battered.

With Jun Xiaoyao present, Fang Han could not deploy his hidden cards, so victory came only through sheer struggle.

But the outcome was good.

Fang Han exhaled slowly, offering a faint smile.

He turned, ready to pluck the Sun-Moon Nourishing Immortal Herb.

The herb was instantly snatched away by an invisible force and landed in Jun Xiaoyao's hands.

Fang Han: "????"

Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, then handed the Nourishing Immortal Herb to Jiang Luoli.

Jiang Luoli's face lit up with delight: "Xiaoyao brother, you're giving this to me? Isn't it too precious?"

"No matter. I don't lack Nourishing Immortal Herbs," Jun Xiaoyao replied with a light smile.

"Thank you, Xiaoyao brother!" Jiang Luoli beamed, two dimples appearing on her cheeks.

As the cherished jewel of the Jiang Clan, she wasn't short of Nourishing Immortal Herbs.

But this one came from Jun Xiaoyao—its meaning was entirely different.

Jiang Luoli's big eyes darted, then she tiptoed, leapt slightly, and stole a kiss on Jun Xiaoyao's cheek.

"You little rascal…" Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly.

Fortunately, she hadn't kissed his lips—otherwise, his first kiss would be gone.

Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't easily be moved by any woman; he was the cold, aloof white moonlight in every woman's heart.

This little girl, Jiang Luoli, wouldn't find it easy to win him over.

Fang Han, witnessing this scene, stood frozen, utterly stunned.

He had endured countless hardships to slay the ancient progenitor beast—only for the treasure to be snatched away by Jun Xiaoyao.

Worse still, Jun Xiaoyao had passed it off as a gift to a little girl.

Most importantly, the little girl had rewarded him with a kiss.

Only Fang Han remained alone, covered in wounds, forced to swallow bitter dog food.

How utterly miserable!

Snowflakes drifted, the north wind howled!

Fang Han felt icy rain pelting his face.

Jun Xiaoyao noticed Fang Han, a flicker of mockery in his eyes.

He spoke: "Fang Han, you did well. I won't let you go unrewarded."

Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Fang Han's expression improved slightly.

Yet his heart still bled.

Because the Sun-Moon Nourishing Immortal Herb was perfectly suited to his constitution.

This Jun Xiaoyao had simply stripped him of the opportunity most fitting to him.

Yet Jun Xiaoyao's next move left Fang Han stunned again.

Jun Xiaoyao pulled out a spiritual herb and presented it to Fang Han.

"Ah… this…" Fang Han stood rigid, frozen in place.

He felt profound malice.

Above spiritual herbs are treasure herbs; above treasure herbs are holy herbs; only above holy herbs lies the Immortal Herb.

He traded one of his Sun-Moon Immortal Herbs for just one spiritual herb?

And it was even a low-grade spiritual herb!

Fang Han's body trembled slightly.

Jun Xiaoyao, seeing this, feigned surprise: "Not enough? No matter, I have more."

Jun Xiaoyao pulled out another low-grade spiritual herb.

"Puff!"

Fang Han could no longer hold back and spat out a great gout of heartblood!