Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Yun Xiao, I’m going to kill you!”

During the moment when Xue Qi and Shang Li, mother and daughter, were stunned, a voice filled with extreme resentment and rancor suddenly rang out. It was Shang Huiyu, who had just regained his senses after being kicked several meters away.

Although the lesson Yun Xiao taught Shang Huiyu was far less harsh than the two slaps he had given Xue Qi just now, for the eldest young master of the Shang Family, it was probably more painful than death.

A lowly bastard, whom Shang Huiyu always regarded as an ant, a wimp who didn’t even know his own father, had dared to humiliate him like this. At this moment, he had lost all his scruples and was ready to kill someone right here in the Shang Family’s headquarters.

”Heh, Shang Huiyu, are you sure you want to do this?”

Yun Xiao didn’t care about Shang Huiyu’s outraged roar at all. His words caused Shang Huiyu, who was rushing forward, to pause slightly, as he suddenly remembered Yun Xiao’s capabilities and began to hesitate.

Yun Xiao’s words carried a clear meaning. If Shang Huiyu was intent on fighting to the death, then he wouldn’t hold back any longer, and it was uncertain who would live and who would die.

”I am the eldest young master of the Shang Family. I don’t believe you’d really dare to kill me!”

However, a moment later, Shang Huiyu had regained some courage. Perhaps in his heart, with his status, killing Yun Xiao wouldn’t result in any repercussions, but if Yun Xiao injured him, he would face the Shang Family’s disciplinary action.

What Shang Huiyu didn’t realize was that Yun Xiao was no longer the man who would back off at the sight of him. With the formidable power of the Long Xiao Battle God, how could he be afraid of the eldest young master of the Shang Family?

Tap tap!

Just as a life-and-death battle was about to erupt, an urgent series of footsteps could be heard outside the secluded courtyard gate.

As the sound arrived, so did the person. Shang Li and the others saw a young man dressed in splendid attire stride in, a face that no one found unfamiliar.

”Shang Huifeng?”

Shang Xi, who had come with Shang Huiyu, immediately voiced his joy. Honestly, after witnessing the previous scene, he had been genuinely worried that Shang Huiyu was no match for Yun Xiao, but luckily, they now had an additional helper.

Both Yun Xiao and Shang Huiyu held off from starting the fight immediately because of the newcomer’s arrival. When the former turned his head and saw that young figure, certain memories surged up like a tide.

”Shang Huifeng, the leading grandson of the Shang Family’s second branch, always in cahoots with Shang Huiyu!”

Yun Xiao’s eyebrows slightly knitted as he processed this information in his head, and a hint of caution arose in his heart. But there wasn’t too much surprise; after all, in the Shang Family, he and his mother had no friends.

”Huifeng, you’ve come at just the right time. This bastard Yun Xiao has stolen a treasure from our Shang Family and gained incredible strength. Let’s join forces to capture him!”

Seeing Shang Huifeng’s arrival, Shang Huiyu regained a bit of sanity. With just a slip of the tongue, the ”treasure” Yun Xiao got from Snake Nest quickly became their Shang Family’s possession.

Moreover, Shang Huiyu, who had shown some wariness towards Yun Xiao just a moment ago, instantly felt emboldened. He believed that even if Yun Xiao was strong, he couldn’t be the opponent of two Meridian Introduction Realm cultivators, right?

Shang Huifeng’s Meridian Qi Cultivation might have been slightly inferior to Shang Huiyu, but he was still a genuine Meridian Introduction Realm early-stage cultivator. Now, Shang Huiyu had realized that Yun Xiao’s ability to externalize Meridian Qi did not prove that his Meridian Qi Cultivation had truly reached the Meridian Rushing Realm level; it must have been an unknown method that helped him.

Shang Huiyu’s words only drew a cold sneer from Yun Xiao, who couldn’t help but think that this man’s shamelessness had reached an astonishing level. Since when had the soul of the Long Xiao Battle God become the property of the Shang Family?

However, Yun Xiao didn’t take it to heart. It was just one more Meridian Introduction Realm early-stage cultivator; he wasn’t without ways to deal with it, it would just require more time and methods.

On the other side, Shang Huifeng, who had just entered the courtyard, paused upon hearing Shang Huiyu’s words. He had come for something more pressing and didn’t engage immediately but spoke out in a somewhat exasperated tone instead.

”Big brother, what are you doing here? I was just about to come looking for you. The Family Head has requested you to hurry to the ’Righteous Hall,’ saying there’s an important matter!” Shang Huifeng looked at Shang Huiyu’s ashen face, the words causing the latter to be momentarily taken aback.

Shang Huiyu, being the leading grandson of the Shang Family’s main branch and a young prodigy nurtured by the family, was usually called upon to observe important matters.

However, at this time, Shang Huiyu had no mood for anything else, as the humiliation given by Yun Xiao had ignited his rage, and he was constantly preoccupied with the ”treasure” Yun Xiao had obtained from Snake Nest. Even if there were other pressing matters, they would have to wait until he had dealt with Yun Xiao.

”Huifeng, the Shang Family’s treasure must not be lost. Join me and let’s retrieve the treasure first!” Shang Huiyu’s eyes darted about, but as he spoke, he failed to notice a strange expression flickering across Shang Huifeng’s face.

”Big brother, I’m afraid this will have to wait. The Family Head has ordered Yun Xiao to immediately present himself at the Righteous Hall without any delay!” said Shang Huifeng. His words not only stunned Shang Huiyu but also caused a slight change in the expressions of Shang Li and Yun Wei, the mother and daughter nearby.

Ever since the death of Shang Li’s father, and with the addition of bringing the siblings Yun Xiao and Yun Wei back home, this courtyard had never been of any interest to the power wielders of the Shang Family. Not to mention entering the Shang Family’s most important Righteous Hall.

This also explained why Shang Huifeng was here - it seems he was not here for Shang Huiyu, but for Yun Xiao. But what matter could prompt such a high and lofty figure as the Shang Family’s Family Head to remember the existence of Yun Xiao, a child whose father was unknown?

”Huifeng, what exactly is going on?”

Under the impact of Shang Huifeng’s successive statements, Shang Huiyu finally abandoned some of his thoughts of dealing with Yun Xiao, replaced now by a thick sense of curiosity.

”I don’t know the specifics, but as far as I know, someone from the Jade Pot Sect has arrived!” Shang Huifeng glanced at Yun Xiao, then leaned in and whispered into Shang Huiyu’s ear. However, as he mentioned the name of the sect, his body visibly shuddered.

”Good heavens... the Jade Pot Sect?!”

Shang Huiyu was equally alarmed by this name. Although their Shang Family was a major family in Moon Bow City, compared to some of the major sects of the Xuanyue Empire, they were simply insignificant.

The so-called Jade Pot Sect was a colossal entity within the Xuanyue Empire, filled with formidable individuals. Not only did it have numerous cultivators at the Meridian Gathering Realm, but even the Meridian Rushing Realm powerhouses were a common sight. It was rumored that there were even superpowers at the Meridian Union Realm and the Spirit Vein Realm, completely incomparable to a minor Shang Family.

The strongest of the Shang Family was the Family Head Shang Yan. Yet even he had only just broken through to the Meridian Rushing Realm, capable of projecting Meridian Qi externally. Someone of his level might well be inferior to any random Inner Sect Disciple of the Jade Pot Sect.

”Could it be because of...” Shang Huiyu, who was initially somewhat unconcerned, was thoroughly shaken upon hearing the name of the Jade Pot Sect, and, without the slightest hesitation upon considering a possibility, he immediately turned around and left the courtyard, not even sparing another glance at Yun Xiao.

Seeing Shang Huiyu depart, Shang Huifeng immediately reverted to his arrogant demeanor, turned his head and said, ”Yun Xiao, come with me. Let’s not keep the Family Head and the others waiting.”

To be honest, Shang Huifeng felt quite envious. For an entity like the Jade Pot Sect, he would be at a loss as to how to establish a connection on an ordinary day. Yet to his chagrin, the moment the person from the Jade Pot Sect arrived at the Shang Family, he specifically asked to see Yun Xiao.

But with the Family Head’s orders, Shang Huifeng dared not disobey in the slightest, not to mention the deterrence of the visitor from the Jade Pot Sect. Even if he were braver, he wouldn’t dare to act against Yun Xiao at this time; who could tell whether this unknown lad might establish ties with the Jade Pot Sect because of this?

Yun Xiao, of course, was unaware of Shang Huifeng’s thoughts but, at this point, he wasn’t showing any signs of backing down. After all, the strong members of the Shang Family couldn’t possibly kill him in broad daylight, right?

”Xiao’er, I’ll go with you!”

Watching Yun Xiao following Shang Huifeng to the gate of the courtyard, Shang Li suddenly snapped out of her daze, worried about certain possibilities, and quickly followed them.

Seeing her mother follow, Yun Wei didn’t hesitate and quickly joined, but as she passed by Xue Qi, she couldn’t help letting out a cold laugh, then followed her mother and brother without looking back, leaving the courtyard.

Xue Qi was left with a face that alternated between paleness and flush, still feeling some pain and swelling. After a long while, her eyes revealed a hint of hatred as she spitefully glanced at the three rooms inside the courtyard, then resolutely turned and left.

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Shang Family, Righteous Hall!

The Righteous Hall of the Shang Family was rather lively today, but beneath the liveliness, there was a hint of an oppressive atmosphere. All the influential powerhouses of the Shang Family had arrived, speaking to each other in hushed tones, seemingly cautious.

As these Shang Family powerhouses conversed, their gaze occasionally cast toward the two figures at the head of the hall, one old and one young. They were familiar with the elderly figure robed in splendid garments, for it was the contemporary Family Head of the Shang Family, the strongest of them all, Shang Yan.

Yet, even as Shang Yan, the Family Head of the Shang Family, sat within this most important hall, his face bore a smile that was somewhat humble. If Shang Huiyu or Shang Huifeng were to see this, they would probably find it unbelievably astonishing.

After all, Shang Yan was a powerhouse of the Meridian Rushing Realm, a rare adversary within Moon Bow City, and combined with the Shang Family’s robust power, there was seldom someone who could cause Shang Yan to display such an appeasing demeanor.

However, none of the Shang Family strongmen present found this odd, for they all knew the identity of the young man sitting silently beside Shang Yan, and probably all of them together still wouldn’t be as noble as this single individual.