Father and Nihility Devouring Flame

As the page revealed its true form, a smooth, tender hand like that of a newborn reached out and silently pinched it between its fingertips.

"Emperor Brother, I have not failed you."

Beneath the glow of blood-red light, Nihility Devouring Flame's delicate features gradually became clear, a smile resting on its lips.

Unlike when it was with Hun Ruoruo, it was now completely unrestrained. The black runes that had once covered its body had vanished without a trace. Its body was naked, yet bore none of the traits of either man or woman, as though yin and yang had fused into one.

Its eyes, which almost never opened, now brimmed with a stirring darkness like black holes, as if even the very origin of matter would be swallowed whole.

Clearly, this was Nihility Devouring Flame's true appearance.

The Scholar imperceptibly frowned. "Get dressed."

"It is merely an incarnation. Why should Emperor Brother be so particular?"

Nihility Devouring Flame smiled, held the page between its lips, and slowly walked over. Its swaying figure somehow carried a hint of feminine grace. "For a natural spirit like me, yin and yang are but a thought away. If Emperor Brother is interested—"

The Scholar looked at it calmly without saying a word.

Seeing this, Nihility Devouring Flame blinked and immediately spread its hands. "Forget I said anything."

As soon as it finished speaking, the scattered runes instantly wrapped around its body. Then it flopped onto the ground without the slightest regard for its image and let out a long sigh.

"After spending a thousand years nursing my wounds, I've been bored out of my mind. Ever since that little girl Su Ying left, I haven't seen anyone interesting." It patted its head. "Oh, right, except for that newly arrived little little girl."

"I have