Supreme Emptiness

With the intention of showing off in front of Chen Silin, Zhu Jianshen carefully took out a bottle of Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid from his pocket.

He boasted, "This is the authentic Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid awarded to me personally by that Second Grade Soul Master from the Green Cloud Sect."

"I have been reluctant to drink it, but today, to ensure Miss Chen is not deceived, I am willing to use it."

Deceived?

Chen Silin showed a surprised expression.

Her mother, Liu Qimin, worriedly explained, "Siling, Young Master Zhu said just now that the Second Grade Soul Master our Chen family met might be fake."

"I have been thinking, why would a Second Grade Soul Master stay in a small place like Lonely Boat City."

"If you take out a bottle of Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid and compare it with the authentic one, you'll know if it's real or not."

Suspect Jiang Fan?

Chen Silin got a bit angry and said, "I appreciate Young Master Zhu's kind intention, but I can distinguish whether the Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid is fake or not!"

Even if she was young and inexperienced, the shopkeeper couldn't make a mistake, right?

Nor would the powerful figures who bought the Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid be mistaken, right?

Zhu Jianshen's tone grew serious, "Miss Chen, what you don't know is that there has indeed been a batch of counterfeit Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid rampant within the Green Cloud Sect territory recently."

"According to reliable sources, it is likely the work of the Blood Bat Palace. They manufacture a large quantity of counterfeit Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid to deceive martial artists for their money."

"Not only is this medicine ineffective, but it also contains some toxicity, leading to many deaths."

"If your Chen family gets deceived and sells fake Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid, causing casualties, the consequences would be unbearable."

Upon hearing this.

Chen Silin's heart skipped a beat.

She couldn't help but waver a little.

Zhu Jianshen continued, "Miss Chen, take out a bottle of the Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid made by this fake Soul Master and compare it with mine. You will know whether it is real or fake."

This...

Chen Silin bit her red lips slightly. Doing this would mean suspecting Jiang Fan?

When Liu Qimin heard this, her face changed dramatically, feeling the situation was severe, and said, "Siling, what are you hesitating for?"

"Your father is seriously ill in bed; you can't afford to make any mistakes."

Thus, Chen Silin hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth, took out a bottle of just exchanged Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid, and walked over, saying, "How do we compare them?"

Smelling the intoxicating fragrance from Chen Silin, Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but feel restless.

If he unmasked the fake Soul Master, it would be equivalent to saving the entire Chen family.

By then, even if Chen Silin had to commit herself to him, the Chen family would have no objections, right?

Suppressing the restless evil fire in his heart, Zhu Jianshen took out two gray-brown seeds.

"These are Spirit-finding Flower seeds. They are very sensitive to spiritual energy and are usually used to precisely distinguish the grade of Qi Cultivation Liquid."

"Just watering them with a bottle of Qi Cultivation Liquid will make them emit different height sprouts based on the absorbed spiritual energy."

"Thus, determining the quality of the Qi Cultivation Liquid."

Pausing for a moment, Zhu Jianshen glanced at the Qi Cultivation Liquid in Chen Silin's palm and said, "Of course, if it's fake Qi Cultivation Liquid, the seed will not move at all."

"If Miss Chen doesn't have any other questions, let's begin."

Zhu Jianshen first opened his Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid, feeling very reluctant.

He hadn't even been willing to drink it himself.

But if he could save the Chen family and win over Chen Silin, a great beauty, this bottle would be worth it.

Gritting his teeth, he poured an entire bottle of Qi Cultivation Liquid onto a seed.

After three breaths.

A miraculous scene occurred. The seed swelled, cracked, sprouted, and grew at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In less than ten breaths, it grew into a three-inch-tall, lush green sprout.

Zhu Jianshen said, "One inch means Low Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid, two inches is Mid-grade Qi Cultivation Liquid, three inches is authentic Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid."

"Miss Chen, it's your turn."

Chen Silin was a bit nervous.

If it was fake, what should she do?

Should she uphold justice for Xu Youran and take down Jiang Fan?

Liu Qimin urged with concern, "Siling! What are you hesitating for?"

Helpless.

Chen Silin had to bite her red lips and hesitantly pour the Qi Cultivation Liquid onto the seed.

Then, her crystal-clear eyes stared unblinkingly at the seed.

In her heart, she silently prayed that it must be real!

If not, the Chen family would be doomed.

Not only would they be unable to surpass the Qin family, but they would also have to pay a heavy price for the previously sold fake Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid.

Zhu Jianshen, on the other hand, looked relaxed, with a victorious smile on his lips.

Even with simple logic, it was obvious that this bottle must be fake.

After all, there was only one Second Grade Soul Master within the Green Cloud Sect territory.

Three breaths passed.

The seed indeed remained motionless.

Chen Silin's heart skipped a beat and ached faintly. Her beautiful face visibly showed signs of panic.

What she feared most had happened!

It turned out to be fake!

Zhu Jianshen smiled slightly, revealing the demeanor of a benefactor, saying, "Miss Chen, fortunately, I appeared in time."

"The Chen family is not deeply affected yet, and there is still room for maneuver."

Liu Qimin's body swayed, almost unable to stand, her face turning pale.

She hurriedly said to Zhu Jianshen, "Thanks to Young Master Zhu, otherwise, our Chen family would be doomed!"

"You have done our Chen family a great favor. Please accept my bow!"

She was about to kneel down.

Zhu Jianshen courteously helped her up and said, "Aunt, you are too kind."

"I got along well with Silin and couldn't bear to see her fall into the crime of the family, so I helped."

Everyone could understand his implication.

Liu Qimin was also delighted.

If her daughter got the favor of a disciple from the Green Cloud Sect and it turned into a marriage, it would be the best possible outcome.

She hurriedly said, "Siling, shouldn't you thank Young Master Zhu?"

Chen Silin was still in shock from the drastic turn of events, dazedly saying, "Thank you, Young Master Zhu."

Liu Qimin deliberately tried to matchmake them and scolded, "Is this the way to thank someone?"

She held Chen Silin's hand and placed it in Zhu Jianshen's palm, smiling, "Take Young Master Zhu and have a good walk in our garden."

Only then, Chen Silin suddenly came to her senses and quickly withdrew her hand, saying, "Mother! What are you doing?"

Liu Qimin simply spoke straightforwardly, "Siling, Young Master Zhu sacrificed a bottle of authentic Top Grade Qi Cultivation Liquid for you, isn't his affection clear?"

She grabbed Chen Silin's hand again, saying, "Besides, Young Master Zhu saved our entire Chen family, saving dozens of lives."

"Isn't it right for you to express your gratitude to him properly?"

Chen Silin continued to struggle.

But it was very feeble.

Because Zhu Jianshen indeed had a great favor.

Just as she was about to be handed over to Zhu Jianshen, she suddenly glimpsed something from the corner of her eye and quickly shook off Liu Qimin's hand, exclaiming:

"It moved! The seed moved!"