Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 94: 94, you come down here!

The man and woman who arrived on the backs of the Flying Beast Pulse Demons were actually not unfamiliar to these new Outer Disciples, as they were none other than the Inner Sect prodigies, Mo Qing and Yin Huan, who had led them into the Jade Pot Sect.

At this moment, everyone finally sensed the cultivation of the twenty or so Flying Beast Pulse Demons; they seemed to be only of the Second Rank Middle Level, and they stood in an extremely orderly fashion, not even making a single cry.

It was clear that these were Flying Beast Pulse Demons that had been tamed by the Jade Pot Sect, used to guide them towards the Jade Pot Cave. Ironically, they had thought that the Vein Demons were launching a massive attack, hurriedly trying to dodge and avoid, some youths even summoning their Meridian Qi to prepare for battle.

Looking at these somewhat panicked newcomers, both Mo Qing and Yin Huan’s eyes revealed a trace of disdain. However, their gazes did not linger on these youths, but instead simultaneously shifted to a particular area, where a shabbily dressed youth was also staring at them.

This youth was naturally Yun Xiao. Relative to others, Yin Huan knew more about Yun Xiao, so even though his mentor, Fu Du, was still in seclusion refining the Three-legged Ice Crystal Toad, his interest in Yun Xiao had never waned.

As for Mo Qing, she had relayed to her teacher, the Great Elder of the Jade Pot Sect, the abilities displayed by Yun Xiao, and ultimately received the instruction to pay special attention to this new disciple.

Of course, to these Outer Disciples merely at the Meridian Introduction and Meridian Gathering Realms, a personage such as the Great Elder of the Jade Pot Sect wouldn’t garner too much attention, even if, in Mo Qing’s description, Yun Xiao possessed many miraculous traits.

Only if Yun Xiao could show a talent not inferior to those Inner Sect Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect might he obtain the special regard of those in power within the sect. At least for now, he had not yet reached that qualification.

The gaze directed by Mo Qing and Yin Huan, naturally, ignited the jealous heart of Xuan Zhi once again. He had been the most dazzling figure among this batch of the Jade Pot Sect’s Outer Disciples, and with his unique status, he should have been the first one to be noticed by the elders and Inner Sect Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect.

But now, the two outstanding young members of factions within the Jade Pot Sect, Mo Qing, and Yin Huan, had appeared and ignored Xuan Zhi, instead focusing on a newcomer whose origins they didn’t know. This undoubtedly dealt another severe blow to Xuan Zhi’s pride.

Even though Xuan Zhi had an impressive background, upon coming to the Jade Pot Sect, he still had to follow the sect’s rules. At this moment, it was natural that he wouldn’t cause trouble; he only swore internally to make Guan Hu ensure Yun Xiao would forever remain in the Jade Pot Cave. By doing so, he could regain his dignity.

Mo Qing wasn’t going to bother with the thoughts of these Outer Disciples. She withdrew her gaze from Yun Xiao and loudly declared, ”Everyone, groups of five, get on the backs of the Wolf Hawks!”

This prodigious young girl of the Jade Pot Sect’s Medical Pulse line didn’t say much more, but this single instruction made everyone understand that the Jade Pot Cave was certainly not nearby; otherwise, there would be no need for Second Rank Middle Level Wolf Hawks for transportation.

Yun Xiao and the others didn’t delay either. Passing by the Flying Beast Pulse Demons, they clearly saw that these creatures were powerful, with the heads of eagles but outfitted with limbs, making them appear exceedingly strange.

Yun Xiao was naturally familiar with Wolf Hawks, a type of Pulse Demon that combined characteristics of both the Wolf Clan and the Eagle Clan. Not only could they fly, but their physical strength was also several times stronger than that of ordinary Flying Beast Pulse Demons.

This was also why the Jade Pot Sect could tame such naturally ferocious Wolf Hawks to willingly serve as mounts for humans, which, incidentally, indicated the enormous attributes of the Jade Pot Sect.

However, when Yun Xiao and Tan Yun’s group began to climb onto a Wolf Hawk, they encountered a problem. As their team had six people, they exceeded the carrying capacity of a single Wolf Hawk and had to find another one.

”Ling Wan, come up; I’ll go sit with the others!”

Yun Xiao was the first to mount the Wolf Hawk. Seeing Ling Wan somewhat at a loss below, he immediately spoke up and was about to jump down from the Wolf Hawk.

”Big Brother Yun Xiao, it’s okay!” Ling Wan held the utmost respect for Yun Xiao and wouldn’t let Yun Xiao give up his spot for him. After speaking, he turned and walked towards another direction.

Among the twenty-three Wolf Hawks, aside from the exclusive ones for Mo Qing and Yin Huan, one of them was carrying three people, including Guan Hu, the Guardians of the first three layers of the Jade Pot Cave.

The remaining twenty Wolf Hawks, exactly enough for five people each, left Yun Xiao unconcerned about Ling Wan being left behind. Thus, he didn’t insist, but when his gaze turned in a certain direction, his eyes flickered with amusement.

As it turned out, Ling Wan stepped forward and approached another Wolf Hawk not far from Yun Xiao’s group. He leapt up onto the creature’s back, but just then a robust figure followed, with an aura that was quite formidable.

This figure was not too unfamiliar to the members of Yun Xiao’s small squad, especially Ling Wan, who had just mounted the Wolf Hawk—because it was none other than his biological older brother from the Zhao Family, Zhao Xingwu, who had always held him in contempt.

”Ling Wan, get down!”

Zhao Xingwu has always been dominant in the Zhao Family, disregarding anyone of the younger generation other than his elder brother Zhao Ningshu; even some of the Zhao Family elders had to give him face. He walked straight to the side of the Wolf Hawk, and upon his loud shout, everyone present heard it.

No one interfered with the Zhao Family’s internal matters, and even Mo Qing and Yin Huan on the side watched with interest. This kind of conflict between disciples was also a form of indirect training, which they had also experienced.

”Zhao Xingwu, aren’t there other spots available? Why must you insist on this Wolf Hawk?”

Anger appeared on Ling Wan’s face as he pointed to several vacant spots on the backs of other Wolf Hawks, including one on the very Wolf Hawk where his brother was, which still had an empty spot.

”Hmph, Ling Wan, got yourself a backer and stopped calling me second brother, huh?”

Zhao Xingwu’s anger rose when Ling Wan called him out by name. This aberrant good-for-nothing had always been excessively cautious and subdued within the family, too scared to say much even when bullied. Therefore, Zhao Xingwu was greatly annoyed by Ling Wan’s current attitude.

As Zhao Xingwu spoke, he cast a surreptitious glance towards a certain place. When he noticed that the roughly clothed boy did not speak up or come to assist Ling Wan, he couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief.

To be honest, on that day when Yun Xiao defeated Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo in a blink of an eye, it caused a huge shock to everyone. Zhao Xingwu, who was at the peak of the Meridian Introduction Realm, simply dared not provoke Yun Xiao.

However, Zhao Xingwu didn’t understand the relationship between Ling Wan and Yun Xiao. Moreover, with Yun Xiao having offended Xuan Zhi, he was likely in trouble himself, and thus Zhao Xingwu had the confidence to trouble Ling Wan.

This time, Zhao Xingwu completely misjudged Yun Xiao’s thoughts. If Ling Wan had still been that timid boy from the middle stage of the Meridian Introduction Realm, then Zhao Xingwu would certainly have made a move. As for now, well...

”Second brother, in consideration of our same maternal kinship, I will not quarrel with you. But if you push your luck, I won’t be polite!”

The surge in strength gave Ling Wan much more confidence, and after these words, not only did Zhao Xingwu show a cold smile, even the distant Zhao Ningshu secretly thought him overconfident.

”Ha ha, I really want to see how this useless freak will be ’not polite’ to me!”

Zhao Xingwu sneered instead of getting angry. As his words fell, he completely missed the peculiarity in Ling Wan’s eyes. He leaped up, intending to pull Ling Wan straight off the back of the Wolf Hawk.

Bang!

Who would have thought that in the next moment, Ling Wan extended his short, thick right leg with a speed too fast for the ear to catch, kicking directly into Zhao Xingwu’s abdomen and sending the second young master of the Zhao Family flying several meters away.

”Pfft!”

A powerful kick, catching Zhao Xingwu off guard and with such explosive force, resulted in him spurting mouthfuls of fresh blood as he tumbled to the ground several meters away, clearly suffering from a severe injury due to the kick.

”Mer... Meridian Gathering Realm?!”

Struggling to get up from the ground, Zhao Xingwu had a look of shock and disbelief in his eyes. He couldn’t comprehend how this aberrant good-for-nothing, whom he hadn’t seen in just seven days, had broken through to the early stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm.

It wasn’t just Zhao Xingwu at a loss. Zhao Ningshu, the young master of the Zhao Family, was also dumbfounded. It was his suggestion for his younger brother to go and give Ling Wan a hard time, but he had never expected it to end like this.

Zhao Ningshu was a genuine Low-Level Mortal Rank Meridian Refining Master, so his sensing ability was also exceptionally strong. When the aura of Ling Wan’s kick exploded, he immediately knew that it was a force akin to his own, a bona fide early stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm.

But Zhao Ningshu clearly remembered that just seven days ago, within the Yulin Mountain Range, Ling Wan undoubtedly only had the strength of the middle stage of the Meridian Introduction Realm. If Yun Xiao hadn’t suddenly appeared at that time, Ling Wan might have already died at his hands.

Zhao Ningshu had always been the number one talent among the younger generation of the Zhao Family in Ningfeng City. Now, with his position as the top talent under great threat, the killing intent in his heart burst forth in an instant.

Especially since the one posing the threat was that universally acknowledged useless freak of the family, Zhao Ningshu felt a surge of heat rising from his lower abdomen that he could not dispel.

This time, under their father’s orders, the Zhao Ningshu brothers had intended to kill Ling Wan in the Yulin Mountain Range. However, the unforeseen occurrence of Yun Xiao had actually allowed Ling Wan to truly join the Jade Pot Sect. Seeing Ling Wan’s strength increase so terrifyingly, the eldest young master of the Zhao Family really did not want to delay any longer.