Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Hmm? Ling Wan’s Meridian Qi Cultivation...”

However, just as Zhao Ningshu was gritting his teeth and sizing up Ling Wan, who was slowly walking in, he suddenly discovered that this youngster, who had been considered a freak and useless since childhood, seemed to possess a kind of oppressive aura over himself.

”Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage!”

Zhao Ningshu was also a genuinely low-level Meridian Refining Master of Mortal Rank, so his Soul Power was stronger than ordinary cultivators of the same level, and the next moment, he made a discovery.

This discovery caused Zhao Ningshu’s complexion to become even more somber, like murky water. He couldn’t figure out why this waste, who had always been timid and cautious in the family, suddenly possessed such high cultivation talent.

When Zhao Ningshu encountered Ling Wan in the Yulin Mountain Range, he clearly remembered that this kid had only been at the Channel Introduction Realm Middle Stage. After entering the Jade Pot Sect, in mere seven days, he advanced three levels and broke through to the Meridian Gathering Realm, and even more bizarrely ”flipped” Zhao Xingwu to death inside Jade Pot Cave.

Who could have known that after another month, this kid Ling Wan had already surpassed him, reaching the level of Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage? After all, Zhao Ningshu was still striving to break through to the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage himself.

At this moment, Ling Wan had indeed broken through to the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage. The breakthrough he made within a month was inextricably linked to Yun Xiao helping him to open the governor and conception vessels, and truly gain initial control over the Mixed Element Qi.

The special constitution of the Mixed Element One Qi Body. Even in his previous life, the Long Xiao Battle God had only seen one in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, and even that Holy Rank powerhouse who had control over Mixed Element Qi was someone he dared not claim he could certainly defeat at his peak.

The former Ling Wan, because of the intermittent outbursts of Mixed Element Qi, was even considered a freak by his father, fearing disgrace so much that he allowed his other two sons to attempt to take Ling Wan’s life.

Never in their wildest dreams did they contemplate that, once such a special constitution received the aid of a noble person, Ling Wan would surely soar to the skies; from that point onwards, not to mention Zhao Ningshu being the top talent of the Zhao Family, even in the Hidden Dragon Continent, there might not be many who could surpass Ling Wan’s cultivation speed.

Ling Wan didn’t care the slightest about Zhao Ningshu’s dark and vicious gaze. Now, even when facing cultivators at the Late Stage of Meridian Gathering Realm, he possessed the power to fight. People like Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo were no longer in his sight.

With a higher Meridian Qi Cultivation, one’s horizons naturally elevate. Ling Wan, while chatting and laughing with Tan Yun and the others, had now reached the large desk for task handover and handed over his task wood plaque to Qin Wang.

”Hmm? A Mortal Rank Advanced task, Snake Saliva Ganoderma?”

Upon seeing the task on the wood plaque, even Qin Wang was taken aback. Although a Mortal Rank Advanced task was nothing in his eyes, for a young man who was only at the Meridian Gathering Realm Middle Stage, it seemed rather challenging.

Xuan Zhi had just completed that Mortal Rank Advanced task of killing a Third Rank High-Level Vein Demon. Qin Wang was well aware that it probably wasn’t due to Xuan Zhi’s own strength; he must have relied on the assistance of the brothers from the Guan Family.

But what about this plump youngster? Qin Wang barely even had any impression of him and certainly knew he couldn’t have powerful friends to help him. If he really managed to complete the task of obtaining Snake Saliva Ganoderma, that would be quite remarkable.

You see, the points rewarded for the task involving Snake Saliva Ganoderma were even higher than Xuan Zhi’s task of obtaining the demon corpse of a Third Rank High-Level Vein Demon, with a reward of eight hundred points, the highest amongst all Mortal Rank tasks.

Hearing Qin Wang’s murmur, Zhao Ningshu, Cao Luo, and several others all had a cold smile on their faces, thinking that this plump kid was bluffing. How could such a task be completed by a kid who was only at the Middle Stage of Meridian Gathering Realm? Ling Wan didn’t have powerful helpers like Xuan Zhi.

Even Xuan Zhi saw a sinister light in his eyes. Before Ling Wan appeared, he was the most dazzling individual there and among the newly promoted Outer Disciples, he held the highest completed task rank.

Whether or not Ling Wan had completed the Mortal Rank Advanced Snake Saliva Ganoderma task, at this moment, Xuan Zhi undoubtedly felt that many eyes were being taken away from him. At this instant, Xuan Zhi couldn’t help but curse inwardly why there was no penalty for failing Mortal Rank tasks.

All those present didn’t believe Ling Wan could complete the task. However, amidst the sneers, cold laughter, and malicious glares, Ling Wan reached to his Waist Storage, and with a swipe, a streak of white light flashed forth, and he suddenly had an odd thing in his hand.

Ling Wan held a piece of white cloth in his right hand – the crowd couldn’t see what was wrapped inside, but from the faint shape, many had a thought.

”Is that... really the Snake Saliva Ganoderma?”

Even Zhao Ningshu and Cao Luo began to have doubts. At this moment, this plump kid looked solemn, showing no signs of someone whose lies are about to be exposed. Could it be that he truly completed this impossible task?

Xuan Zhi’s face turned unsightly, and then he saw Ling Wan place the item wrapped in white cloth on the large desk, and with a swift gesture, he unveiled the cloth.

Swish!

A streak of multicolored light emanated from that object, and immediately everyone’s noses caught a heady fragrance, making their gazes turn somewhat peculiar.

”Everyone, hold your breath, this thing is extremely poisonous!”

Just as everyone’s gazes became somewhat blurred while looking at the glowing, multicolored mushroom-shaped object, Qin Wang’s face slightly changed, and his loud shout prompted everyone to reveal a panicked expression.

”It really is Snake Saliva Ganoderma!”

After issuing the warning, Qin Wang didn’t dare to delay even for a moment. A fierce surge of Soul Power erupted from him, and in the next instant, without any further doubt, he took a white Jade Box from his Waist Storage and placed the highly toxic Snake Saliva Ganoderma into the box, finally letting out a huge sigh of relief.

Compared to those young talents, Qin Wang certainly knew much more about the details of Snake Saliva Ganoderma. He knew that Snake Saliva Ganoderma was rare, formed by the droplets of numerous poisonous serpents’ saliva, taking years to take shape.

The Ganoderma that had absorbed so much venom from these snakes was incredibly toxic. It wasn’t just a matter of being touched carelessly; even breathing in its scent for too long would inevitably lead to being poisoned to death.

Such a toxic Ganoderma was an object that ordinary Cultivators or Medical Pulse Masters would avoid at all costs. However, for some powerful Poison Vein Masters, it was a rare and special treasure, an essential main ingredient for refining Poison Pills.

With Snake Saliva Ganoderma, the refined poison elixirs, just a tiny pill, could take the life of a Cultivator at the peak of the Meridian Gathering Realm or even at the early stages of the Meridian Rushing Realm in an instant.

Therefore, even though Qin Wang was a powerhouse at the peak of the Meridian Rushing Realm, he didn’t dare to touch the Snake Saliva Ganoderma with his own skin, afraid of inviting unnecessary trouble.

What Qin Wang couldn’t figure out was that around the fully formed Snake Saliva Ganoderma, there must be countless poisonous snakes guarding it. Many of these venomous snakes probably reached the advanced Third Rank. How exactly did this little fatty, who’s only at the Middle Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, obtain the Snake Saliva Ganoderma?

”Steward Qin Wang, the Snake Saliva Ganoderma should be real, right? It’s time to give me my eight hundred points, isn’t it?”

Ling Wan did not have so many thoughts. His acquiring the Snake Saliva Ganoderma was a narrow escape from death, nearly costing him his life. If not for these eight hundred points, why would he take such a risk?

However, thinking of the points reward for completing the task, Ling Wan felt that it was all worth it, and his gratitude towards Yun Xiao grew stronger in his heart.

Because if it weren’t for Yun Xiao helping him to unblock his governor and conception vessels, allowing him to have initial control over the Mixed Element Qi, there was no way Ling Wan could have escaped from that group of venomous snakes, let alone successfully obtain the Snake Saliva Ganoderma.

Hearing the words ”eight hundred points” from Ling Wan’s mouth, envy showed on the faces of the surrounding crowd. Of course, that was except for Xuan Zhi, who had previously made a big splash.

Such gazes had just gathered on Xuan Zhi not so long ago, but in such a brief moment, the focus of these gazes had shifted from this Third Prince of the Empire to an obscure little fatty.

Moreover, judging from the points reward, the task of Snake Saliva Ganoderma Ling Wan completed was obviously a notch stronger than the seven hundred points reward of Xuan Zhi.

From this, one could also see that among the first batch of tasks for the newly admitted Outer Disciples, it was Ling Wan who shone the brightest because he earned the highest points, as evidenced by Steward Qin Wang’s careful storage of the Jade Box into his Waist Storage.

”Your name is Ling Wan, right? Here are your eight hundred points, take good care of them!”

Although due to Xuan Zhi’s identity, Qin Wang had to be polite, in his heart, he somewhat disdained the Third Prince, knowing clearly that Xuan Zhi’s task completion was not solely attributable to his own effort.

On the contrary, this little fatty Ling Wan had aroused a bit of interest in Qin Wang, who now was really curious as to how Ling Wan managed to obtain the Snake Saliva Ganoderma. Thus, he directly handed over the points card to Ling Wan, his eyes revealing a hint of warmth.

Compared to Xuan Zhi, the fury in Zhao Ningshu’s eyes grew even more intense. He had always felt a great sense of superiority over Ling Wan, but now he increasingly felt that the gap between him and Ling Wan had widened further.

”I need to report this to father as soon as possible. This kid, we absolutely cannot keep him around!”

It seemed that Zhao Ningshu had sensed Ling Wan’s threat, a flicker of murderous intent passing through his eyes. Now, he believed he was probably no match for Ling Wan and thus had to utilize the power of the Zhao Family.

Ling Wan’s completion of a high-level Mortal Rank task, even outshining Xuan Zhi, delighted the members of Tan Yun’s team, but their gazes, at this moment, turned to the entrance of the Task Hall.

Including Ling Wan, in their minds, an image of a slender figure in coarse clothing suddenly appeared. Could that youth who undertook a low-level Spiritual Rank task, return to the Task Hall having successfully completed the mission this time?