Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Just a mere Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm, it might not necessarily result in the loss of all Meridian Qi from His Highness Xuan Jing!”

When everyone in the hall was watching Elder Ran approach Xuan Jing, an incongruous voice suddenly emanated from somewhere, instantly drawing the attention of the crowd.

”Bo Ku?”

However, upon looking, not only the unrelated Meridian Refining Masters were shocked, but even Xuan Haoran and Consort Su were taken aback, inwardly remarking, at such a critical moment, why is this guy spouting nonsense here? What if he angers Elder Ran, then what?

Even Liu Hanyi, who always had confidence in Yun Xiao, was signaling with her eyes, hinting not to talk too much under such circumstances. A Meridian Refining Master of Earth Rank Low Level, even Yu Shu, the Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect, would not dare to offend, right?

”Where did this madman come from, to spout such wild claims here?”

As a Meridian Refining Master of Earth Rank Low Level, Elder Ran’s Meridian Refining Technique is feared unmatched in the Hidden Dragon Continent. Now he’s being questioned by a brat of Mortal Rank Advanced, and even his patience is wearing thin.

”This gentleman, I respect you as a guest and you came here for the sake of my younger brother’s illness, so I won’t take offense at your words. But if you speak out of turn again, don’t blame our Royal Family for being impolite!”

Seeing Elder Ran about to erupt, Xuan Jiuding also got a fright. Upon saying these words, even Xuan Haoran couldn’t help but nod in approval, thinking to himself that he hadn’t misjudged his eldest son, who is increasingly showing the bearing of a king.

In fact, Xuan Haoran had no idea how angry Xuan Jiuding was internally. He originally thought that with Elder Ran’s status as a Meridian Refining Master of Earth Rank Low Level, no one present would dare to openly question him. Who knew that there would be such a bold individual, daring to cause such a transgression?

Had it not been for the situation at hand, and if his father the king wasn’t standing right in front of him, Xuan Jiuding would’ve long taken action to silence Yun Xiao with a flick of his wrist, why would there be any need for more words?

Hearing what Xuan Jiuding said, the crowd’s gaze couldn’t help but flicker towards the door, secretly thinking wasn’t Ye Zong just driven out the same way?

Could it be that Bo Ku, who was responsible for driving Ye Zong out of the hall just a moment ago, is about to follow suit? This truly feels like swift retribution.

Honestly speaking, the Meridian Refining Masters of Spiritual Rank and mid to low levels in attendance had no good feelings toward Yun Xiao. After all, it was a Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master who had climbed above them, which would make anyone feel unbalanced.

But that guy called Bo Ku seemed completely oblivious, and even after Xuan Jiuding had spoken, he was entirely unaware of his dire situation and opened his mouth once more.

”Your Majesty, I think neither you nor Consort Su wants to see His Highness Xuan Jing become a cripple, do you? I have a way to not only expel that Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm but also to restore his Meridian Qi Cultivation back to its original state!”

Yun Xiao ignored Elder Ran and Xuan Jiuding, instead focusing on the king before him, or rather, on Consort Su, who cared more deeply for Xuan Jing.

The love of parents for their children is known to all; Yun Xiao saw that Xuan Jiuding would love nothing more than to get rid of Xuan Jing, but the care and concern that Xuan Haoran and Consort Su had shown for him were not lost on Yun Xiao, something that could never be concealed no matter what.

Moreover, given the relationship between Yun Xiao and Xuan Jing, how could he at this time trustingly leave the latter in the hands of that old man for treatment? Who knows, perhaps Xuan Jing’s affliction with the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm was a scheme set by this very old man.

”Sheer fantasy, do you know that even if I personally took action, I wouldn’t be able to restore him fully, let alone someone like you who hasn’t even broken through to become a Spiritual Rank Meridian Refining Master?”

Seeing Xuan Haoran and his wife appear somewhat moved, Elder Ran’s face grew darker. But this time, he didn’t just blindly criticize; he presented an irrefutable fact.

That is the level of Yun Xiao’s Meridian Refining Technique—a Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master could never surpass the words of an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master, now could he?

”Heh, remember, there are always people better than you and skies beyond the skies you know. How can you be so sure of others’ inability to accomplish what you cannot do?”

At a moment when the crowd was showing disdain, Yun Xiao’s voice let out a light chuckle, full of undisguised sarcasm, practically slapping Elder Ran in the face.

Yun Xiao’s words sounded ambiguously reasonable, but the thought of a Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master saying this to an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master—how laughable it sounded to everyone.

”Elder Ran, why waste words with this kind of person? Better to make your move quickly!”

Surprisingly, Xuan Jiuding sensed something unusual from Yun Xiao’s confident gaze. He was uncertain whether this guy was just grandstanding or truly capable, so he made this remark.

”What’s the matter? An Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master doesn’t even have the courage to let a Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master have a try? Or are you afraid of losing to me and unable to save face?”

Yun Xiao paid no heed to Xuan Jiuding, fixating instead on the old eyes of Elder Xing with provocation that was utterly undisguised—a demeanor quite at odds with his usual style.

”Ha, I, Ran Xing, have roamed the Hidden Dragon Continent for nearly two hundred years, and I’ve never encountered such an arrogantly unbridled individual. Very well, I shall grant you an opportunity. But should you fail to accomplish what you’ve claimed, humph...”

Seemingly provoked by Yun Xiao’s blatant challenge, Ran Xing could no longer maintain his composure and ultimately agreed, despite the faint frown on Xuan Jiuding’s face.

Yun Xiao, head bowed, exuded a victorious ease, having indeed employed provocation. Little did he expect it to work so effortlessly, but regardless, the outcome was favorable.

”This old man would see what capabilities you possess, you who daren’t even show your true face!”

Once Ran Xing finished speaking, a deeper unease took hold within Xuan Jiuding, as his gaze incessantly swept over Yun Xiao, seeking the latter’s true identity.

Fortunately, Yun Xiao’s Disguise Technique was exceedingly covert, and Xuan Jiuding, though not as formidable as Xuan Haoran or Ran Xing, fell far short of seeing through the ruse, even upon close inspection.

Relieved that an agreement was reached, Xuan Haoran and Consort Su breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, their confidence in Ran Xing was unshaken, fearing that Yun Xiao’s interference might prompt the Meridian Refining Master of Earth Rank Low Level to withdraw his aid, leaving them in dire straits.

Luckily, despite Ran Xing’s irritation with ”Bo Ku”, there was no sign of him abandoning the matter, and thus Xuan Haoran and his wife were content to let Yun Xiao make the first attempt.

Should Yun Xiao truly accomplish the expulsion of the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm without significantly draining Xuan Jing’s Meridian Qi, the outcome would be jubilant for all.

”My lord, please proceed.”

Having made his decision, Ran Xing would not pull any further tricks and was quite confident in his Energy-devouring Worm; even his own full effort after such a prolonged absorption would not be enough to preserve Xuan Jing’s Meridian Qi, much less that of one at Mortal Rank Advanced.

Now Ran Xing was indeed curious about how this boastful individual would attempt to heal Xuan Jing—simply coaxing the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm out of Xuan Jing’s body would require his Secret Technique.

In his lifetime, Ran Xing had yet to see any Meridian Refining Master below Earth Rank force the Energy-devouring Worm from a person’s body—surely, this individual wasn’t all talk and no action?

Truth be told, in Ran Xing’s heart, Yun Xiao had never been considered a true challenger. His action was intended to demonstrate to Xuan Haoran and Consort Su that he, a Meridian Refining Master of Earth Rank Low Level, was Xuan Jing’s only savior.

Unaware of Ran Xing’s actual thoughts, Yun Xiao would simply be grateful if the man did not interfere with the healing process.

Once the onlookers receded, Yun Xiao’s right hand touched Xuan Jing’s chest once more, rendering the clothing and skin there translucent. The nearly invisible transparent worm inside also revealed itself again.

Observing the transparent worm, Ran Xing and Xuan Jiuding exchanged glances, their innermost thoughts somewhat divergent—what were they truly pondering?

With one hand on Xuan Jing’s chest, Yun Xiao’s other hand brushed over the white Waist Storage at his side. In an instant, a three-inch long object materialized in his hand.

”What’s that? A whistle?”

Liu Hanyi’s keen eyes were the first to discern the three-inch long object—it appeared to be a crudely made bamboo whistle, discolored with age, likely to be disregarded if found on the ground.

Including the plot’s instigator, Ran Xing, all were somewhat incredulous at Yun Xiao’s action, tauntingly remarking, ”Are you planning to summon the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm out with that broken whistle?”

Having planted the Energy-devouring Worm himself, Ran Xing possessed his own resolution method, which certainly held no relation to a worn bamboo whistle, warranting his full-fledged mockery.

However, following Ran Xing’s scornful comment, Bo Ku—the subject of his words—indeed raised the bamboo whistle to his lips and began to blow.

To everyone’s surprise, while Yun Xiao seemed to be blowing the whistle, not a whisper of sound reached their ears, as if his actions were deliberate theatrics with no actual breath reaching the bamboo.

But the next moment, all thoughts of skepticism vanished, including from Ran Xing himself.

For they were astounded to see, as Yun Xiao blew into the whistle, the transparent worm within the translucence of Xuan Jing’s body trembled faintly.

”How can this be possible?”