Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 1660: Chapter 1698: Obtaining the Puppet

The implication is that while a two-hour period passes in the outside world, ten two-hour periods pass within the hourglass’s range, roughly equivalent to an entire day.

At face value, it doesn’t seem very useful.

But in urgent situations where time is of the essence, it can be invaluable.

Jiang Fan understood its utility and said, "Not bad, but it’s not worth one Small Divine Ring."

Heavenly Sword’s face darkened, "You should know when to stop."

"This is something I would never bring out under normal circumstances. But since the Divine Ring in your hand is something I desperately need, I’m showing goodwill."

Jiang Fan calmly said, "Lady Qiqi has taught me repeatedly that it’s better to lose a deal than to sell an item cheaply."

"There are only two Small Divine Rings in the world. Since you don’t want them, I’ll go find someone lucky."

Heavenly Sword’s expression slightly changed.

If the two Divine Rings were sold to someone else, they would have an advantage. If they ended up in Young Master Xiang’s hands, their hopes for the top spot would be even slimmer.

After struggling for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said,

"Hold on! I actually have two Space-Time Hourglasses!"

Heavenly Sword felt immense pain at this, as it was a gift from the clan’s Emperor before coming, who instructed him to use it wisely.

He originally planned to use it to escape in the next challenge.

Now, he could only take it out to trade for supplies.

However, since there are only two Small Divine Rings in existence, this deal wasn’t too much of a loss for him either.

Jiang Fan was overjoyed.

See, treasures are like water in a sponge; there’s always more if you squeeze.

But he didn’t stop, appearing troubled, "It’s still lacking a bit. If the deal is made, Lady Qiqi will criticize me."

Heavenly Sword’s teeth ground with a grating noise, "Is this guy too greedy?"

Tian Qin pulled at him, who was about to erupt, her eyes slyly turning towards the Three Crowned Asura King behind her, and said:

"How about this, we’ll throw in a Puppet of the Three Crowned Asura King?"

"She is not only powerful but also beautiful, suitable for the battlefield and the bed, and will surely be welcomed in your Sin Realm."

Oh?

Jiang Fan had long noticed the Three Crowned Asura King.

Where could he normally find such a Puppet?

If he brought it back to Central Earth, it could slay Ancient Giants and later guard the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

In addition to the two Space-Time Hourglasses.

An absolute profit!

He sighed in faux reluctance, "Alright, for your sweet voice and looks, I’ll take a loss this time."

"The deal is done, take it."

He threw the Small Divine Ring down.

Heavenly Sword threw the two Space-Time Hourglasses over with a dark face, while Tian Qin, full of delight, pointed and tapped the forehead of the Three Crowned Asura King.

A black Token enveloped with her soul mark slowly formed.

She tossed the Three Crowned Asura King along with the Token over, "With this Token, you can command her."

Jiang Fan caught the thrown items, feeling very satisfied.

Another day of significant gains!

Heavenly Sword grabbed the Small Divine Ring, unable to hide his delight on his face.

But looking at the other Small Divine Ring, he felt quite regretful.

He still had some formidable items on him, but those were reserved for future life-saving situations, exchanging them all for a Small Divine Ring wouldn’t be smart.

But not buying it would just benefit someone else.

Especially if it benefited the powerful Young Master Xiang.

Shifting his gaze, he reminded, "Your Excellency, why not trade your last one with Liubian Huang?"

"The Ancient Demon Realm has spent a lot of resources to win the Ancient Hunt."

"They even enlisted the Chaotic Ancient Blood Marquis from the Sin Realm to seize the Ancient Token, eliminate competitors, and have prepared many great treasures."

"They would certainly be eager to trade with you."

Oh?

Jiang Fan recalled how during his tribulation, the world barrier was cut open and attacked by the Chaotic Ancient Blood Marquis to take his Ancient Token.

So it was the Ancient Demon Realm that employed them.

He remembered the line of heads hanging from the Chaotic Ancient Blood Marquis’s steed, each with an Ancient Token in its mouth.

He himself nearly ended up like those heads.

He still bore a pursuit seal from the Chaotic Ancient Blood Marquis!

Liubian Huang, that wretched creature!

However, this also explained why the Heavenly Realm’s Asura Clan had two Ancient Tokens and why many participants were missing.

Because the Ancient Token can be purchased in the Sin Realm.

He glanced at Heavenly Sword, who was filled with machinations, and said, "Alright, I’ll go seek out Liubian Huang now."

With that, he turned and left.

Heavenly Sword chuckled, "This black-hearted fellow!"

Tian Qin shook her head, "He’s just Qiqi’s apprentice, acting under orders."

"The truly black-hearted one is Qiqi; he is rather understanding."

Heavenly Sword glanced at her sideways, "Just because he complimented your sweet looks and voice, you’re speaking well of him?"

Tian Qin replied, "I just feel he must be a kind person."

"He’s just been coerced into becoming a black-market dealer by Qiqi."

Speaking of Jiang Fan.

He organized his haul simply on the tiger’s back, storing the two Space-Time Hourglasses separately in a Storage Device.

As for the Three Crowned Asura King Puppet.

He tucked the Token into his chest and gave the Puppet a brief look-over.

The Puppet was shrouded in black mist, obscuring its true form, and its consciousness was suppressed by Puppetry Technique, like a wooden figure.

Jiang Fan didn’t currently need her to fight, so he simply left her on the tiger’s back, continuing to seek the next easy mark.

Of course.

He had no intention of trading with Liubian Huang.

They had a grudge, and upon meeting, the other would likely shout to attack, causing endless trouble.

Moreover, he couldn’t let the Small Divine Ring be acquired cheaply by him.

As for Young Master Xiang, he wouldn’t go there either.

With that man’s world-dominating aura, Jiang Fan could imagine him taking the Small Divine Ring to trade, and the other man would likely say disdainfully:

"You know nothing about me!"

Then drawing his sword to defeat opponents, leaving Jiang Fan with a face of nosebleed in awe.

Such acts of showing off in front of inter-realm powerhouses should be handled by him!

Once the Ancient Blood Demons were injured, it would be time for Jiang Fan to act!

And then, when he acted, it would shock everyone!

With these thoughts, he continued seeking easy targets.

"Fortunate people, congratulations on meeting me."

"Young lad, would you like to engage in a destiny-defying trade?"

"Qiqi’s apprentice is here, do you want to trade?"

...

Not long after.

Qiqi had made his way from one end of the battlefield to the other.

"Strange, why does no one want it when I asked along the way?"

"Some even glared at me; it’s baffling. I haven’t ripped them off for a single Daqian Divine Coin. Why such resentment?"

At this time, he saw Heavenly Sword and Tian Qin.

He immediately put on a sweet smile and approached:

"Hello brother and sister, I am your favorite Qiqi."

"Here is a Divine Ring that can restore the domain. Would you like it?"

Heavenly Sword and Tian Qin exchanged a surprised look.

Heavenly Sword immediately felt deceived and said, "Didn’t you say there were only two?"

"How is there another one?"

He was willing to put down two Space-Time Hourglasses because there were said to be only two in the world!

Who knew, there was a third one!

No, there were probably many more!

They had fallen victim to Qiqi and her apprentice’s grand ploy!

Um?

Qiqi blinked, puzzled:

"I haven’t traded with you before?"

"What are you talking about?"