Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”This Jade Martial Institute is indeed quite extraordinary!”

After paying a hundred points each, Yun Xiao and his two companions have entered through the circular archway. The moment they entered, they felt as though they were wrapped in an intangible aura, which couldn’t help but evoke a sense of awe in them.

Yun Xiao was no stranger to such phenomena. The Jade Martial Institute was the foundation of the Jade Pot Sect, housing the Sect’s precious legacies accumulated over hundreds of years. With these treasures, the Jade Pot Sect’s longstanding prosperity was guaranteed, and naturally, they couldn’t afford any losses.

Previously outside, Yun Xiao couldn’t see what was inside. Only after entering the gates of the Institute could he see that inside was a vast flatland, with a straight path in the center and small plazas of various sizes scattered on both sides.

As Yun Xiao stepped onto the straight path, he could vaguely make out figures in some of the plazas, all of whom seemed to be in a special state of deep practice.

With Yun Xiao’s discerning eye, it only took a few glances to realize what those figures in the plazas were doing. They must be the Inner Sect Disciples who had found a suitable Cultivation Technique or Meridian Techniques and were now deep in focused practice.

From this, it was evident that even if one found a suitable technique or ability, it could not be taken out of the Jade Martial Institute. One must master the practice within the Institute before leaving, thus preventing the loss of any exclusive precious scrolls.

However, after a cursory glance, Yun Xiao quickly lost interest in these outermost resources. He could sense that many of them were merely Mortal Rank Advanced or even Mortal Rank Middle Level. The truly valuable items should be located deeper within.

The Jade Martial Institute was indeed vast. Yun Xiao and his party walked for about the time it takes half an incense stick to burn and still hadn’t reached the end. Yet, as they moved on, the aura of the plazas on both sides grew stronger, later even giving off a faint sense of oppression.

”We must be reaching the Spiritual Rank area, right?”

Ling Wan muttered, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Seeing this, Yun Xiao nodded, gesturing her to go ahead and act on her own. If she could find a suitable Cultivation Technique, nothing could be better.

After receiving Yun Xiao’s signal, Ling Wan cheered and quickly entered one of the small plazas on the right. It seemed that she had her own plan all along.

Yun Xiao didn’t say much more. After a few more paces forward, Song Tian also sensed something and stepped into a small plaza on the left, searching for his opportunity.

Yun Xiao withdrew his gaze from Song Tian and turned towards the deeper part of the straight path. He did not come here to seek Cultivation Techniques and Meridian Techniques; what he had in mind was far beyond the scope of this modest Jade Martial Institute.

He came to the Jade Martial Institute primarily for Ling Wan’s sake, and secondly, to see if there were any special Pill Recipes and Meridian Arrays.

Yun Xiao cultivated the supreme Dragon Taming Technique, an amazing technique he had not seen even in Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, and he had long decided he would not exchange it for another.

As for Meridian Techniques, he was indifferent, but numerous strange diseases and deadly poisons across the Continent required the resolution of Pill Formulas and Pulse Arrays. Some Low Rank Pill Recipes and Meridian Arrays might not even be seen in Nine-layered Dragon Cloud.

Yun Xiao, in his previous life, had a large repertoire of knowledge, but he didn’t dare to claim he knew every Pill Recipe and Meridian Array in the world. Now that he had this opportunity, it was worth taking a closer look.

”Huh?”

As Yun Xiao was scanning and sensing the area around him, he suddenly noticed a somewhat familiar figure. To his right in one of the small plazas stood a young figure making some peculiar movements, yet his expression seemed rather distressed.

”Is that Senior Brother Chang Qing?”

Yun Xiao wasn’t unfamiliar with this figure, and he even held some favorable opinion of him, as it was none other than Chang Qing, the direct disciple of Li Shan, who was one of the four Elders of the Medical Pulse and had led him into the Inner Sect.

”It seems Senior Brother Chang Qing has encountered some trouble!”

Yun Xiao’s unique insight allowed him to perceive from Chang Qing’s movements and expressions in the plaza that he seemed to be practicing a certain Meridian Technique, and yet he was not able to fully grasp it, which was causing him much frustration and restlessness.

Just as Yun Xiao muttered to himself, a fragrant breeze brushed by his side. Before he could turn to look, a familiar voice reached his ears.

”Chang Qing has been in this Jade Martial Institute for several days, yet he still can’t successfully cultivate the ’Lightless Seal,’ a Spiritual Rank Intermediate Meridian Technique!”

Yun Xiao turned around to see a face cold as frost, but it was none other than Mo Qing, a talented young girl he had interacted with many times. Yet in her voice, there was a hint of wistfulness.

”The Lightless Seal?”

Hearing the name of this Meridian Technique, Yun Xiao’s heart stirred. He suddenly remembered that this technique was not merely Spiritual Rank Intermediate. If cultivated to Great Success, it could even reach Spiritual Rank Advanced.

Generally speaking, Meridian Techniques of Spiritual Rank Intermediate were best suited for cultivators at the Meridian Union Realm to practice, though those at the Meridian Rushing Realm could also practice them; they just wouldn’t be able to unleash their full potential.

”You probably haven’t come into contact with such high-rank Meridian Techniques before. I tried to cultivate the Lightless Seal myself but also failed. I wonder, what makes this technique so special?”

Mo Qing ignored Yun Xiao’s gaze. She was already clear about where Yun Xiao came from—a minor merchant family from Moon Bow City. How could someone like that possibly have Spiritual Rank Intermediate Meridian Techniques?

What Mo Qing didn’t know was that although the youth in plain clothes came from the Shang Family of Moon Bow City, his soul originated from the high-ranking Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Plane.

Not to mention a Spiritual Rank Intermediate Meridian Technique, even Holy Rank Meridian Techniques were not unusual to Yun Xiao. Upon hearing Mo Qing’s words, he confidently took a step forward and entered the small plaza where Chang Qing was located.

”Hey, what are you doing?”

Seeing this, Mo Qing’s face darkened, but by the time the words left her mouth, Yun Xiao had already stepped into the plaza, and it was too late for her to stop him.

At this moment, Chang Qing was clearly absorbed in the arduous cultivation of the Lightless Seal. Such a moment was the worst to be disturbed, especially when one’s cultivation had not succeeded after several days, and frustration and irritability were at their peak.

Mo Qing knew that although Chang Qing had a generous temperament, he might become extremely angry if disturbed under these circumstances. Yun Xiao usually seemed so shrewd; how had he become so foolish now?

Pff!

Whether by coincidence or not, just as Yun Xiao took his first step onto the corner of the plaza, the smear of Light Seal that Chang Qing had finally gathered shattered instantly, disappearing as if Yun Xiao had interrupted some sort of critical moment.

”Dammit!”

Chang Qing was not usually so irritable, but because he had failed to cultivate the Lightless Seal for several days in a row, he burst out with a curse and turned his gaze to one side.

Seeing Yun Xiao when he turned around, Chang Qing’s extremely sullen face showed a brief moment of surprise. The anger he had been prepared to unleash was forcibly held back. He had a good impression of Yun Xiao.

”Elder Chang Qing, this kid is new and doesn’t know the rules. Don’t take it personally!”

Just as Chang Qing was brooding, uncertain whether to erupt in anger, a cold voice came from behind Yun Xiao, causing him to be taken aback again.

”Disciple sister Mo Qing?!”

When Chang Qing saw the black-clothed young girl, his anger dissipated a lot, replaced by deep confusion. This behavior didn’t align with Mo Qing’s usual character.

The inner sect disciples, like Chang Qing, were already too familiar with this sister who was cold as a thousand-year-old iceberg. Even towards fellow Medical Pulse sect brothers, she never minced her words.

So, although Mo Qing was scolding Yun Xiao, she didn’t hide her protective intentions at all. She was clearly afraid that Chang Qing would hurt someone in a fit of rage and was defending Yun Xiao.

”You, how can you act so recklessly? Now, apologize to Elder Chang Qing!”

After explaining for a moment, Mo Qing turned her head and reprimanded Yun Xiao again. Truth be told, she was somewhat angry herself. Didn’t this boy know that disturbing someone’s cultivation was a major taboo?

”Nevermind, Disciple sister Mo Qing, this matter is not Yun Xiao’s fault. It’s just my own lack of ability that I can’t succeed in cultivating the Lightless Seal.”

Chang Qing had a generous character, and he knew that even if Yun Xiao hadn’t barged in suddenly, the Light Seal he had barely managed to condense would have dissipated due to his inability to maintain it.

Chang Qing’s earlier anger was just a vent to find a scapegoat. Seeing that it was Yun Xiao who came, he had already lost the intention to pursue the matter, and with Mo Qing providing a way out, he gladly took it.

”Elder brother is truly open and magnanimous!”

Yun Xiao praised in his heart. He hadn’t spoken right away because he wanted to test Chang Qing’s character. If Chang Qing had been like the hypocritical Xue Gong, Yun Xiao would have turned away and left.

However, Chang Qing’s attitude showed that he was naturally generous and would not vent his frustrations on others. With this, Yun Xiao’s thoughts were affirmed.

”You may leave, I’ll ponder over it myself!”

It seemed that Chang Qing was not willing to admit defeat. These repeated failures had not eroded his patience but instead kindled a sense of determination to keep going until success was achieved.

Seeing Chang Qing not pursuing Yun Xiao’s rash intrusion, Mo Qing also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did she realize that she had spontaneously come to Yun Xiao’s defense without a second thought. Wouldn’t it have been better for this boy to learn his lesson?

Just as Mo Qing was about to pull Yun Xiao away from the plaza, this audacious boy began to speak, and his first words left both Mo Qing and Chang Qing somewhat bewildered.

”Elder brother Chang Qing, this cultivation method of the Lightless Seal doesn’t seem quite right!”