Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Jia Yi, overcome with excitement, had completely forgotten that she herself was a peak Spirit Vein Realm powerhouse, while the young man before her was merely in the late stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm—a gap so vast there was no comparison.

Crack! Crack!

Therefore, when Jia Yi squeezed, it felt as if Yun Xiao’s shoulder bones were about to be crushed, sending a clear sound of cracking bones through the tranquil Moon Embracing Hall, leaving everyone in shock and awe.

”Hey, hey, hey, Sect Leader Jia Yi, if you keep this up, my disciple’s bones are going to break!”

Yu Shu, who stood nearby, knew that Jia Yi was acting in haste and not truly meaning to harm Yun Xiao. He promptly stood up, brushed Jia Yi’s wrist lightly, and spoke at the same time.

Indeed, Yu Shu worried that Jia Yi’s unintentional act would seriously injure Yun Xiao, since the disparity between their Meridian Qi Cultivations was vast. Even a moment’s delay could have grave consequences.

”Ouch, my apologies, so sorry!”

Startled by Yu Shu’s touch, Jia Yi’s entire body shook, and as she spoke words of apology, her heart was already in turmoil, both from Yu Shu, the Sect Leader of Jade Pot Sect, and from the young disciple Yun Xiao.

Firstly, Jia Yi was taken aback by the force of Yu Shu’s brush; although she hadn’t been using her full strength, her grip was strong in her haste. Yet Yu Shu’s intervention had made her release Yun Xiao instantly.

Secondly, though the young Yun Xiao looked somewhat troubled, he didn’t seem injured. Jia Yi, who was deeply aware of the force of her squeeze just now, really began to see Yun Xiao in a new light.

What could be the reason that allowed a young man at the late stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm to seem unharmed after being squeezed by a peak Spirit Vein Realm powerhouse? Jia Yi was completely baffled.

The other guests, unaware of what Jia Yi noticed, especially the master and disciple pair from Qingshan Sect, were hoping that in her anxious state, Jia Yi would just break Yun Xiao’s shoulder bones.

”Teacher, what are you doing?”

Liu Hanyi felt a bit embarrassed; she hadn’t expected to be so calm about the situation while her own teacher acted so irrationally.

If Yun Xiao harbored resentment from this incident, the glimmer of hope that had just emerged would vanish into thin air, so Liu Hanyi chided softly.

”Haha, I’m sure Yun Xiao isn’t so petty, right?”

Although Jia Yi was a woman, she wouldn’t have become the Sect Leader of Luoyi Sect if she were easy to deal with. Her words left Yun Xiao in a dilemma whether to be angry or not, eliciting some mixed feelings.

”Yun Xiao, is there really a way to resolve Hanyi’s abnormal physique?”

After the small farce, Jia Yi finally returned to the main issue at hand. Not only Liu Hanyi, but even the Jade Pot Sect Leader Yu Shu, was curious, as this disciple often surprised him.

Within the Xuanyue Empire, Jade Pot Sect had always been at odds with Qingshan Sect, and now, due to the matter with the Sect Treasure, there was even friction with the Xuanyue Imperial Family; Yu Shu was urgently seeking an ally.

And aside from the Luoyi Sect, which other sect in the Xuanyue Empire could stand toe to toe with a sect like Qingshan Sect? If Yun Xiao could truly cure Liu Hanyi’s Abnormal Physique, it would undoubtedly owe Luoyi Sect a tremendous favor.

Despite Yu Shu’s gesture causing Jia Yi to withdraw her hand, the decision to do so was mainly her own will—if she had truly intended to harm Yun Xiao, Yu Shu knew it would not have been so easy for him to intervene.

However, as everyone expectantly watched, Yun Xiao shook his head slightly and said, ”Although I know of a method, I would need to at least reach the rank of an Earth-Rank Meridian Refining Master before I can perform it!”

”Earth-Rank Meridian Refining Master...”

Upon hearing these five words from Yun Xiao, Liu Hanyi and her mentor felt a wave of disappointment, because even if they searched the entire Xuanyue Empire, or even the entire Hidden Dragon Continent, finding an Earth-Rank Meridian Refining Master was nearly impossible.

Compared to this mentor-disciple pair, the others showed strange expressions upon hearing this claim; many even showed mockery and disdain, clearly having their own interpretations of Yun Xiao’s statement.

Especially the mentor-disciple pair from Qingshan Sect, who after a brief moment of confusion, understood more clearly than the disinterested spectators and couldn’t help but feel elated.

”Haha, and here I thought you had some extraordinary skill, young man. Turns out it’s just the same old attention-seeking trick!”

Li Feng, the Sect Master of Qingshan Sect, had had his face slapped by Yu Shu and was ignored by Jia Yi, leaving him suffocating with pent-up frustration. Now seizing the opportunity, he burst into hearty laughter.

Li Yue, standing to the side, of course had to back his own teacher, and quickly chimed in: ”The teacher is right, Yun Xiao, your words are rather ludicrous. Just think, on the Hidden Dragon Continent, where could you possibly find an Earth-rank Meridian Refining Master?”

”Sect Leader Yu Shu, I must say you don’t have the best eye for talent, to have accepted such a disciple who only knows how to boast shamelessly. It’s not a shame to be ignorant of the solution, but for someone of this kid’s cultivation, it’s nothing short of disgraceful!”

The more Li Feng spoke, the more vigorous he became; by the end, not only was he deriding Yun Xiao, but he also started to criticize Yu Shu’s judgment, implying that taking Yun Xiao as a disciple was a complete failure.

”Sister Hanyi, it’s better to avoid associating with such people in the future, lest you be deceived and remain unaware!”

The master and disciple duo from Qingshan Sect exchanged barbs, maxing out their mockery, but in Yun Xiao’s eyes, their demeanor was as laughable as a jumping clown.

”I say, you two, the affairs of Jade Pot Sect and Luoyi Sect are not something for you to point fingers at, right?”

Anyone would have a hard time staying in good spirits when subjected to such cold mockery. Yun Xiao was no saint, and not exchanging tit-for-tats just wasn’t his style.

His words were sharp, making many in the audience nod in agreement. Indeed, as Yun Xiao said, whether what he said was true or false, if the two from Luoyi Sect chose to believe it, then it was their business, not for Qingshan Sect to interfere.

”Ah ha, the affairs of the world are managed by the people of the world. So, if you are allowed to blather nonsense here, doesn’t that mean others can’t object?”

Qingshan Sect’s Sect Leader Li Feng was no pushover. Although their sect mostly practiced Earth Attribute cultivation techniques, which seemed unadorned and simple, the real situation was far from it, just like their Sect Leader, who was indeed a most critical character.

His words did hold some logic, resembling an attempt by Qingshan Sect to persuade Luoyi Sect not to be duped, but unfortunately, they didn’t understand Yun Xiao, nor were they aware of Yun Xiao’s true capabilities.

Yun Xiao really didn’t want to waste words with the master and disciple from Qingshan Sect. Turning his head, he said softly, ”If Sister Hanyi trusts me, then please find the time to visit our Jade Pot Sect. Although I can’t completely control your unique physique right now, I can at least spare you the agony twice a month for the next one month. Would you be willing?”

Yun Xiao spoke confidently, and there seemed to be a strange magic in his voice, enough to make Liu Hanyi’s heart flutter. It was truly the unbearable suffering on the first and fifteenth of every month that made her feel worse than death.

Jia Yi, who was standing beside her, knew full well the pain of her precious disciple, and without paying any attention to Li Feng, who was signaling to her from the side, she clapped her hands and declared: ”After the King’s birthday celebration is over, my disciple and I will surely pay a visit to Jade Pot Sect.”

Seeing Jia Yi’s attitude, Yun Xiao was greatly relieved. As just a youngster, he truly could not expect too much trust. If this master and disciple had taken Li Feng’s words seriously, he would have no reason to be unnecessarily good.

The things Yu Shu could think of, how could Yun Xiao, sharp as he was, not have considered? Moreover, both Qingshan Sect and Xuanyue Imperial Family were likely enemies of his, Yun Xiao. Having one more ally was always good.

”Then it’s a deal!”

Yun Xiao didn’t beat around the bush and, as soon as he spoke, the promise was established, leaving the bystanders somewhat unable to comprehend. Was this kid really just a young disciple from Jade Pot Sect?

Indeed, from the moment Li Yue provoked Yun Xiao to later when Luoyi Sect arrived, the focus of the entire Moon Embracing Hall seemed to be on this unadorned young man, Yun Xiao.

Yun Xiao’s presence even outshone the Sect Leaders of the three great sects of Xuanyue Empire; even his teacher, the Sect Leader of Jade Pot Sect, seemed dull in comparison to his brilliance.

Starting from today, the name Yun Xiao will surely enter into the view of many families and sects of Xuanyue Empire. A genius with both an exceptional temperament and talent could not go unnoticed.

”Hmph, Sect Leader Jia Yi, in consideration of us all being from the Empire’s three great sects, I still must warn you: don’t be fooled by some kid seeking fame. There will be no regret medicine to take!”

Only the Qingshan Sect Leader Li Feng, who had always looked askance at Yun Xiao, continued with his disdainful remarks, practically outright accusing Yun Xiao of being a fraudster.

”Hehe, I’ll thank Sect Leader Li Feng for his concern, but there’s no need—I’ll take care of my own sect’s affairs!”

Jia Yi was far from angry; turning her head, she spoke with a smile, her words seemingly a perfect embellishment to Yun Xiao’s previous statements. She then returned to her seat with Liu Hanyi, looking as if she took no offense at the previous interaction.

Seeing that the Sect Leader of Luoyi Sect took no heed, Li Feng’s face grew dark, his eyes fiercely piercing towards Yun Xiao. Perhaps in his heart, he had already marked this young man as his most disliked individual.

Thus, a tumult subsided without a sound, but for some reason, many in the crowd were somewhat looking forward to whether Yun Xiao could indeed heal Liu Hanyi’s condition. This feeling was inexplicable yet undeniably real.

However, all of this had to wait until after the King’s birthday celebration to see results, and as the crowd pondered, suddenly a melodious chime rang out within the Moon Embracing Hall, followed by a procession emerging from the inner chamber.

”The Crown Prince arrives!”