Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Teacher, it was that beast in Ling Wan’s hands that stole numerous Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from the Mysterious Artifact Hall. Yet, Yun Xiao insists on protecting that thieving beast, which led to the conflict between us!”

Before Shi Ping could speak, Yin Huan, eager to reverse his image in the teacher’s mind and eager to kick Yun Xiao while he’s down, preempted him, but what he said was also true.

”Oh? Is that so?”

Upon hearing this, Fu Du completely ignored Shi Ping, the somewhat nervous steward of the Mysterious Artifact Hall, and turned his gaze to Yun Xiao with a smile that was not quite a smile: ”Yun Xiao, the Sect has its rules. By not following them, you are doing something wrong!”

It seemed that although Fu Du had just slapped Yin Huan, in his heart, he harbored the most resentment towards Yun Xiao, knowing that if it weren’t for Yun Xiao, Yin Huan wouldn’t have said those inappropriate words.

”Second Elder, I admit, Chi Yan was at fault first, and I’m willing to compensate with the corresponding points. However, as soon as Brother Yin Huan opened his mouth, he demanded I pay a hundred thousand points. I asked them to provide a breakdown, but then they wanted to attack me. Please give us your judgment. What should I do about this matter?”

Yun Xiao was not at all intimidated by Fu Du’s imposing aura. These words were meant not just for the Second Elder but for all the elders and the Sect Leader present.

From the very beginning, Yun Xiao made it clear that the fault was indeed Chi Yan’s first, an undeniable fact, but as he spoke of the latter issues, the complexions of all the elders changed, as the whole situation became crystal clear.

”A hundred thousand points, Yin Huan, you really have the nerve to say that!”

Mo Qing, who already disliked Yin Huan immensely, couldn’t help but mock him at this moment, turning the complexion of this Poison Vein prodigy even paler.

In the face of facts, all explanations are weak. At this moment, Yin Huan had nothing to say, because the ins and outs of the Mysterious Artifact Hall were accountable and could not be falsified.

Of course, if the Sect Leader and the elders hadn’t all appeared, Yin Huan might have already settled these annoying people with the help of Shi Ping’s strength.

But who the hell could have imagined, such a trivial matter would alarm six elders and even the Sect Leader? Yin Huan truly felt wronged; he found that ever since Yun Xiao joined the Jade Pot Sect, nothing had gone his way.

Little did Yin Huan know that these Sect dignitaries were not here just because the Mysterious Artifact Hall lost a few Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures; their real purpose was to seek out Yun Xiao.

”Alright, since both sides are at fault, let’s temporarily set this matter aside. As for the things lost from the Mysterious Artifact Hall...”

Yu Shu slightly coughed, quieting the scene, and as he continued, his gaze inevitably glanced at the dying Chi Yan, remembering this Vein Demon that entered the Inner Sect together with Yun Xiao, he too had a deep impression.

Even Chi Yan’s every move inside the Inner Sect had been under Yu Shu’s surveillance. It was just that later, because he entered seclusion to push for a higher level and, after exiting, was preoccupied with the poison in Elder Li Shan’s heart, he had no intention of dealing with Chi Yan.

”Yun Xiao, since Chi Yan is your Vein Demon, I will give you an opportunity!”

Yu Shu’s eyes flickered slightly, shifting his gaze from Chi Yan back to Yun Xiao, and said: ”If you can cure the poison affecting Elder Li Shan, then the items eaten by Chi Yan will be written off, which will also serve as a reward for you. If not, you’ll have to make up for it with your points.”

”Elder Li Shan?”

Upon suddenly hearing Yu Shu bring up this matter, Yun Xiao instantly recalled it. Honestly speaking, he had a very good impression of Li Shan, and even without this matter, he likely wouldn’t have any hesitation.

Seeing Yun Xiao’s inquiring gaze cast towards her, Mo Qing also looked somewhat distressed and said softly: ”Elder Li Shan has been in a coma for a month now, and if no solution is found, I fear...”

On the way here, Mo Qing naturally learned of the previous events, knowing that even the Sect Leader’s intervention was to no avail, and now their last hope rested on Yun Xiao.

”Take me there!”

At this moment, Yun Xiao didn’t care at all about the strange looks from Yin Huan, Shi Ping, and others, and took the lead, walking towards the direction of the Medical Pulse.

As for Chi Yan’s injury, Yun Xiao had already sensed it just now. Although it was severe, it was not fatal. With the Fire Cloud Rat clan’s recovery abilities, it probably wouldn’t take many days to heal. Now, saving Elder Li Shan was the priority.

Immediately following, a procession of elders followed Yun Xiao as he strode away, leaving Shi Ping, Yin Huan, and the guards of the Mysterious Artifact Hall looking at each other.

At this time, neither of them spoke, or rather couldn’t find the words to say. Amidst this awkward atmosphere, Shi Ping didn’t wish to linger any longer and led the group away.

However, as he left, Shi Ping had made up his mind to avoid provoking Yun Xiao, the Sect Master’s disciple, in the future, fearing that one might be unexpectedly humiliated like Yin Huan today.

Although the conversation between the Sect Leader and the Elders was brief, Shi Ping was not a fool. From the snippets he heard, he could guess that Yun Xiao seemed to have a way to help Elder Li Shan with the severe poison.

Now within the Jade Pot Sect, the fact that Elder Li Shan was poisoned was no secret. Still, whether it was the Elders from the Medical Pulse or the Poison Vein, all were at a loss, which caused quite some discussions among the Sect’s Cultivators.

The fact that Sect Leader was now personally requesting Yun Xiao’s presence signified something significant, which even Shi Ping could understand without much thought.

He couldn’t help feeling somewhat relieved, glad that these important figures had arrived early. Otherwise, had he hurt Yun Xiao in his own attempt, he might have lost not only his position as Steward but also his place in the Jade Pot Sect, which would have been the least of his problems.

With these thoughts in mind, Shi Ping couldn’t help but look back at Yin Huan with a deep glare, thinking that if it hadn’t been for this young man’s instigation, he would not be in such a precarious situation. It seemed best to keep a distance from Yin Huan in the future.

Without dwelling on Shi Ping and Yin Huan’s respective thoughts, Yun Xiao, led by Mo Qing to the Medical Pulse area, felt a faint but potent burning aura emanating from the hall room upon approaching.

Creak!

Without any hesitation, Yun Xiao pushed the door open and entered, followed closely by Yu Shu, Lu Zhan, and others. For some reason, Yun Xiao had become the leader in this moment.

It must be said that each person present, comparing status and cultivation, far surpassed Yun Xiao. But on this young man, an indefinable and subtle aura of dominance naturally emanated.

Perhaps this was the aura of Long Xiao Battle God from Yun Xiao’s past life. Regardless, in this moment, even if Fu Du and Mo Li had doubts about Yun Xiao’s ability to save Li Shan, no one spoke up to disrupt his actions.

Yun Xiao, however, had no such thoughts; entering the room, he went straight to Li Shan’s bed. Upon seeing the familiar yet elderly face flushed with fever, his brows furrowed even more tightly.

”It looks even more serious than I had imagined.”

As he contemplated, Yun Xiao reached out and touched Li Shan’s forehead. At this touch, it felt as though he had come into contact with a lump of burning coal. Had it been an ordinary person, their palm might have been scalded by this heat.

It was unthinkable for a human body to be burnt to such a degree and remain conscious, let alone the uncertainty of whether Li Shan’s mind would be affected even if he could be saved.

”Seven Evil Poisonous Flame, once contracted, burns the body like a raging fire. Only the coldest substances can resolve it!”

Murmuring to himself, Yun Xiao pulled his hand away from Li Shan’s forehead and proceeded to press on certain spots on Li Shan’s chest, abdomen, and limbs.

Adding to the forehead, Yun Xiao touched a total of seven areas, perhaps the origin of the so-called ”Seven Evils.” But what puzzled him was why such a Fire Attribute severe poison would appear in the relatively modest Hidden Dragon Continent?

”Seven Evil Poisonous Flame? What is that?”

Despite Yun Xiao’s soft murmur, those present were remarkable individuals; aside from Spirit Extinguishing Pill and Mo Qing, who had lower Cultivation levels, the rest were powerful beings at the Spirit Vein Realm, with exceptionally strong Power of Soul.

Even the current Sect Leader of Jade Pot Sect, Yu Shu, who had comprehensively studied the Sect’s records for hundreds of years and traveled through many realms of the Hidden Dragon Continent, had never heard of a severe poison called ”Seven Evil Poisonous Flame.”

However, although Yu Shu and the others were unfamiliar with this name, a glimmer of hope arose in their hearts at this moment, thinking that, at the very least, Yun Xiao had recognized the essence of this Fire Attribute poison and might have a method to cure it.

Great Elder Lu Zhan had the closest relationship with Li Shan and, after a moment of shock, asked in a low voice, ”Yun Xiao, this Seven... Seven Evil Poisonous Flame, is there a way to resolve it?”

With Lu Zhan’s question, all eyes turned to Yun Xiao. Except for some with ulterior motives, even Fu Du dreaded hearing the words ”no cure” from the young man’s mouth.

Indeed, Yun Xiao had become everyone’s last hope. If Li Shan were truly to die, it would be a tremendous loss for the Jade Pot Sect, as cultivating a powerhouse at the Spirit Vein Realm was no easy feat.

”There is no absolute certainty, but let us... give it a try!”

Yun Xiao did not make grandiose claims. His measured words allowed Yu Shu, Lu Zhan, and the others to breathe a deep sigh of relief. As long as there was a sliver of hope and they were not at a complete loss, there was a chance.

If it had been Long Xiao Battle God from his past life, he would not have considered the toxicity of the Seven Evil Poisonous Flame particularly formidable. Unfortunately, Yun Xiao’s current Meridian Qi Cultivation was only at the Middle Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm, and his Meridian Refining Technique was merely at the Mortal Rank Middle Level. These limitations restricted the methods he could employ.

Therefore, what Yun Xiao intended to do now was simply to share his method; the actual implementation would still depend on the Elders present, especially his teacher who was the Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect—after all, only Yu Shu’s Meridian Refining Technique had reached Spiritual Rank Advanced.