Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

The loud sound of kicking the door open attracted all the attention of Yun Xiao and Tan Yun, though the expressions on their faces were far from pleasant, especially when they saw several people surge into the courtyard with aggressive momentum.

Since it was a forced entry by kicking down the door, it was certain that the visitors bore no good intentions, which even the simple-minded Ling Wan could perceive. However, when they caught sight of the burly figure at the lead, they were slightly dazzled, as they found this figure somewhat unfamiliar.

Previously, Yun Xiao had thought it might be the Third Prince or the talented individuals of the Zhao and Cao families seeking revenge, or even the Jade Pot Sect Inner Sect Disciple Yin Huan. But the burly leading figure before them was clearly none of these individuals.

”Who are you? What are you doing here?”

Although Tan Yun was now outstripped in strength by both Yun Xiao and Ling Wan, she was still ostensibly the leader of this small group, so she stepped forward without hesitation at this moment.

However, Tan Yun’s Meridian Introduction Realm Late Stage cultivation was undoubtedly insignificant in front of the visitors. As she shouted out, the burly figure did not pay her any heed, instead scanning the others as if searching for someone.

”Who is Yun Xiao? Show yourself to me!”

After scanning for a while, the visitor seemed unable to find the person he was looking for immediately and became somewhat impatient. A shout filled with ferocity issued forth, causing the other three members of the team to shudder, their gaze then settling on a young man in coarse clothes.

At this glance, not responding was as good as an answer. Seeing this, Yun Xiao couldn’t help but give a wry smile and muttered to himself about the incessant troubles; he had just settled down for one night, and now someone else had come knocking.

”It must have been the Xuanzhi Sect who sent you, right?”

Suppressing the severe injuries within his body, Yun Xiao struggled to stand up, but he did not admit his identity as the other man had said. Instead, he turned his gaze and uttered a statement that slightly staggered everyone present.

”Good lad, indeed perceptive. Are you Yun Xiao?”

The burly young man’s face also showed a trace of surprise. After initially praising him with a forced smile, he then said, ”To offend His Highness Xuan Zhi is to offend me, Guan Hu. I’m telling you, in this Jade Pot Sect, you can forget about living in peace.”

”Guan Hu?”

Hearing this self-introduction, Yun Xiao’s face showed some bafflement, but Tan Yun beside him lost color in her face, her exclamation carrying a hint of panic.

”Heh, the mighty Third Prince has now been reduced to hiding like a turtle in its shell, letting others take the lead for him?” Although Yun Xiao had never heard of Guan Hu, he was not one to back down easily and immediately retorted with mockery.

”You’re seeking death!” Before Guan Hu could respond, one of his companions already bellowed out and launched a palm strike directly at Yun Xiao.

At this moment, Yun Xiao, due to the Ren Du Meridian Array, had exhausted all his Meridian Qi and also suffered the shockwave of Ling Wan’s Mixed Element Qi twice, leaving him like an arrow at the end of its flight.

But merely a Meridian Gathering Realm Early Stage cultivator was not qualified to make Yun Xiao retreat. Don’t forget, aside from Meridian Qi, he still had the experience from his previous life.

Bang!

Just as Yun Xiao was about to muster the last bit of his Meridian Qi for a semblance of resistance, a chubby fist suddenly lashed out from the side, blasting the fierce cultivator back three steps.

The sudden punch, of course, came from Ling Wan. Even though he had just advanced to the Meridian Gathering Realm Early Stage, and even though he had overexerted himself somewhat by invoking the Mixed Element Qi.

But the Mixed Element Qi was precisely that—an element Qi rarely seen even in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, with its enhancement to Meridian Qi beyond the imagination of outsiders.

Keep in mind that the cultivation technique practiced by Ling Wan was only of the Mortal Rank Low Level, and yet this cultivator standing by Guan Hu, who had been in the Jade Pot Sect for almost three years and had reached the Meridian Gathering Realm some time ago, was sent reeling with one blow, illustrating the formidable power of the Mixed Element Qi.

Even Ling Wan himself did not anticipate that he would achieve such a gratifying effect. At that moment, he finally realized the enormous favor he owed to Yun Xiao—a favor he might need a lifetime to repay.

”Eh?”

As the Cultivator retreated in annoyance, Ling Wan’s move made Guan Hu feel slightly puzzled. One should know that the resources of the Jade Pot Sect were incomparable to those medium and small-sized families outside; but why would his subordinate be entirely outmatched when they were both at the Early Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm?

Guan Hu’s gaze swept over Ling Wan only briefly before returning to Yun Xiao. In his heart, he only knew to follow Xuan Zhi’s command, and it was this youth in humble attire who was the target of his mission this time.

”Tsk tsk, what a coincidence, to be seriously injured!”

Because of the aura that Yun Xiao had triggered when he was about to make a move, Guan Hu finally sensed the severity of the injuries on him, and he couldn’t help but voice his lament, seemingly a bit indecisive.

”Guan Hu, you are considered a notable figure in the Outer Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, bullying an injured person like this, if word got out, wouldn’t it sound bad for your reputation?” Tan Yun couldn’t hold back and spoke up again, and this time, her words seemed to have hit the nail on his arrogant pride.

Admittedly, Guan Hu, being at the Late Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, couldn’t be considered the top-notch person in the Outer Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, but due to his brother who had outstanding strength, his name was known to many in the Outer Sect of the Jade Pot Sect.

With Guan Hu’s status, coming personally to bully a newcomer who had just joined the sect for less than a day was already an act that damaged his own reputation. What if this newcomer was also someone who had been seriously injured? Indeed, as Tan Yun said, if it spread out, it would greatly harm his reputation.

”Since you’ve said this much, I will give this boy a pass today, but...”

Guan Hu slightly retracted his aura, making Tan Yun breathe a sigh of relief, only to hear him pause and continue, ”In seven days, you new recruits will have an opportunity to enter the Jade Pot Cave to seek treasures. Unfortunately, this time, the guardian of the third layer of the Jade Pot Cave will be me, Guan Hu!”

A smug smile formed on Guan Hu’s face, then with a wave of his hand, he led several subordinates as they swaggered out of the courtyard, a voice following them saying: ”Yun Xiao, remember, the Jade Pot Cave is the only place in the entire Jade Pot Sect where killing fellow disciples is not forbidden. If you’re scared, then just be a good little turtle and tuck your head in!”

Several figures disappeared outside the courtyard gate, but that voice lingered as if the sound resonated, still echoing in the air. It seemed Guan Hu had always held a grudge against the previous mocking words from Yun Xiao, unable to resist returning the ”turtle” insult before he left.

However, with Yun Xiao’s deep and calculating mind, he didn’t take such words seriously at all. He was just somewhat curious—what exactly was this so-called ”treasure seeking in Jade Pot Cave”?

To be honest, Yun Xiao didn’t know much about the Jade Pot Sect, because in a certain sense, he wasn’t originally from the Hidden Dragon Continent at all. But hearing Guan Hu speaking so earnestly, it did pique his interest greatly.

Since the Jade Pot Cave was named after ”Jade Pot,” it showed that its status within the Jade Pot Sect was absolutely extraordinary, and it could even be possible that the founding of the Jade Pot Sect here was because of the Jade Pot Cave.

Luckily, although Yun Xiao was not too familiar with it, he had Tan Yun by his side who had done a lot of homework in order to join the Jade Pot Sect. However, at this moment, Tan Yun didn’t look too well.

”Sister Tan Yun, what’s the background of that annoying guy named Guan Hu?”

Ling Wan was a person who couldn’t keep things to herself, and as soon as the others were far enough, she couldn’t help but ask immediately. As soon as she spoke, even Yun Xiao turned his attention to her.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Tan Yun didn’t keep them guessing. She sighed and said, ”Guan Hu comes from the Guan Family, and this Guan Family is a powerful clan in Baiyue City of the Xuanyue Imperial City. Moreover, I heard that the Guan Family in the Imperial City has some relations with the Xuanyue Royal Family.”

Tan Yun’s words affirmed the thought that was already in Yun Xiao’s mind. He muttered that Xuan Zhi was indeed insatiable, not being an opponent himself, so he sent Guan Hu, at the Late Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, to cause trouble.

As Yun Xiao pondered, Tan Yun glanced at him and continued, ”Yun Xiao, you were able to fight evenly with the Third Prince of the Empire, and now Ling Wan has also broken through to the Early Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm. If it were just Guan Hu alone, he might not pose a great threat to us, but...”

Tan Yun paused as if she thought of a certain name, and only then did she say, ”Guan Hu has an elder brother who is said to be a super-talented individual ranked third in the ’Mortal List’ of the Outer Sect disciples of the Jade Pot Sect. If we provoke him, I’m afraid we will be in big trouble!”

”Mortal List?”

Upon suddenly hearing this name, Yun Xiao was momentarily stunned, also feeling somewhat alert. With his current strength, facing a cultivator at the Early Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm was certainly winnable, but it would be somewhat troublesome to deal with a member at the Middle Stage of the Meridian Realm.

Especially for top-tier talents like Xuan Zhi who came from the Royal Family, Yun Xiao had fought him once before, and even after exhausting all his tricks, he failed to defeat him. Therefore, he also had a clear understanding of his own abilities.

Yun Xiao believed that if he were to clash with a cultivator at the Late Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, such as Guan Hu from earlier, the chance of defeat would definitely exceed 80%. No matter how rich his combat experience from a previous life was, he still needed Meridian Qi to back it up.

Since Guan Hu had an elder brother, at the very least his Meridian Qi Cultivation wouldn’t be lower than the Late Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm. There was even a large possibility that he had reached the Peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm. Against such an enemy, Yun Xiao would definitely run without a second word.

”The so-called Mortal List is the only list that records the cultivation levels of the Outer Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect,” said Tan Yun. The astonishment on her face turned into eagerness as she continued, ”They say that if you can rank in the top one hundred, the benefits are immense!” Tan Yun’s excitement was evident when she got to the last four words, it seemed she had some expectations for those benefits.