Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 237: 237, you talk to me!

”Yun Xiao, this Strange Spirit was killed by the Fourth Elder, so the Spirit Crystal should belong to the Sect. Why haven’t you promptly handed it over?”

Yin Huan’s voice rang out with a righteous and stern tone deep within the fourth layer of the Jade Pot Cave, finally bringing Yun Xiao back to his senses. However, the expressions of the onlookers all turned somewhat peculiar at this moment.

In fact, just now it was Yin Huan himself who had first attempted to snatch that Spirit Crystal. If he had managed to get it first, apart from Li Shan, nobody present could have criticized him.

But out of nowhere, Yun Xiao emerged, and with some crafty method, he snatched the Fourth Rank Intermediate Spirit Crystal that was about to fall into Yin Huan’s hands, how could Yin Huan swallow this insult?

In Yin Huan’s view, the Spirit Crystal was already in Yun Xiao’s Waist Storage. To get it back would require some effort; it would be better for him to use his own status to suppress Yun Xiao, a newcomer to the Inner Sect Disciple ranks.

Such specious words, however, didn’t bother Yun Xiao at all. Having already broken through to the Early Stage of the Meridian Rushing Realm, he had the strength to fight against Yin Huan alone.

When Yun Xiao first saw Yin Huan in the Shang Family of Moon Bow City, this Inner Sect Disciple of the Jade Pot Sect was haughty and lofty, not even placing the Shang Family Head Gao Yan in his eyes, let alone Yun Xiao himself.

Yet in just less than two years, Yun Xiao had progressed from the Meridian Qi stage and caught up with the same level as Yin Huan. On the other hand, the latter only managed to break through a minor realm within these two years. One could imagine who was stronger and who was weaker in terms of Cultivation talent?

As times changed, Yun Xiao was now finally able to stand at almost the same level as Yin Huan. Furthermore, he had joined the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect and had even been taken as a Direct Disciple by the Sect Leader Yu Shu.

Thus, whether in terms of Meridian Qi Cultivation or status, Yun Xiao was not far behind Yin Huan. But underneath his raging fury, the latter seemed to have overlooked this fact, acting no better than a jumped-up clown.

Most importantly, even if Yun Xiao was forced to hand over that Fourth Rank Intermediate Spirit Crystal right now, he was powerless to do so. In his view, the golden snake would pay him no heed, and negotiating with it would be like trying to extract skin from a tiger.

”Brother Yin Huan, if you want this Fourth Rank Intermediate Spirit Crystal for yourself, just say so directly. Don’t preach me these grand principles!”

A cold smile appeared on Yun Xiao’s face. He mocked Yin Huan first, and without waiting for him to speak, continued, ”That Strange Spirit was indeed killed by the Fourth Elder, but I also exerted significant effort. If it wasn’t for me, wouldn’t all these fellow Brothers have been unable to leave the fourth layer of the Jade Pot Cave alive?”

As these words came out, many Inner Sect Disciples watching all nodded quietly. Of course, this excluded the Poison Vein talent disciples who wanted to ingratiate themselves with Yin Huan, but in a sense, Yun Xiao was not wrong.

Earlier, that Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit had erupted from the ground and grievously wounded Yin Huan with a single blow. This person, who could have been claimed the strongest in the fourth layer of the Jade Pot Cave, fled in a panic, completely ignoring the lives of the other Disciples.

Then the Strange Spirit started a massacre with astonishing speed. Had it not been for Yun Xiao leading it away, perhaps none of the Inner Sect Disciples present there at that time would have survived.

Those Poison Vein Disciples could choose not to agree with Yun Xiao’s words, but the fact could not be denied. Even when they followed Li Shan here earlier, they had witnessed Yun Xiao fighting fiercely with that Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit.

”Yun Xiao, do not be unreasonable. The emergence of a Strange Spirit in the Jade Pot Cave is no trivial matter. That Spirit Crystal needs to be handed over to the Sect for thorough research. To claim it for yourself is an act of rebellion!”

It has to be said that Yin Huan was quite articulate, his words carried more conviction than earlier statements and subtly highlighted Elder Li Shan’s neglect. One could describe it as killing two birds with one stone.

With Yin Huan’s statement, not only did onlookers start contemplating, but even Li Shan felt a jolt in his heart, secretly thinking that he had forgotten about this issue. The appearance of the Strange Spirit was indeed mysterious, and it might really be necessary to study that Spirit Crystal.

Seeing everyone’s gaze turning towards himself, the smile on Yun Xiao’s face had faded. Wasn’t he aware that Yin Huan and those Poison Vein folks were envious of him getting a Fourth Rank Intermediate Spirit Crystal and wanted to kick him while he was down?

But how could Yun Xiao hand over the Spirit Crystal under such circumstances? Besides, even if he could, would his nature allow him to back down just because of a word from Yin Huan?

”Brother Yin Huan, since you mentioned research, then I might as well hand the Spirit Crystal directly to my mentor. No need for you to trouble yourself!”

With a twinkle in his eye, Yun Xiao spoke these words, prompting many to recall that this youngster was indeed the new disciple taken in by the Sect Leader himself, not so easily dealt with.

”Yun Xiao, do not think you can do whatever you please just because you have the Sect Leader’s support. Are you aware of the Jade Pot Sect...”

Yin Huan was so infuriated by Yun Xiao that he almost spoke without thinking, but before he could finish his sentence, a commanding voice had already sounded from the outskirts of the fourth layer of Jade Pot Cave.

”How is Jade Pot Sect? Tell me about it!”

As the voice echoed from afar, Yin Huan felt a chill from head to toe, for he was all too familiar with that voice—it belonged to none other than Yu Shu, the contemporary Sect Leader of the Jade Pot Sect.

Just now, Yin Huan had spoken rashly, intending to claim that even though the Sect Leader was powerful, he didn’t have absolute control over the Jade Pot Sect. But before he could finish, the Sect Leader himself had already arrived, catching him completely off-guard.

No matter how arrogant and domineering Yin Huan was among his peers, he had to behave humbly in front of Sect Leader Yu Shu. At this moment, he was extremely relieved that he hadn’t finished his earlier statement; otherwise, he would have been in big trouble.

It was clear to all that two figures were approaching from afar. One of them, a lady in a black dress with a graceful figure, was none other than Mo Qing, the top-ranked individual of the Medical Pulse lineage within the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect!

As for the other person, a handsome middle-aged man in dark clothes, the onlookers gazed at him with a mix of awe and eagerness, for within the vast confines of the sect, he was regarded as the most revered being.

Elder Li Shan didn’t dare to neglect him and quickly took a few steps forward, bowed deeply, and said respectfully, ”Sect Leader, Li Shan has failed in his duties, please punish me as you see fit!”

Li Shan was known to be straightforward and honorable. Guarding the Jade Pot Cave for many years, he had somehow failed to detect the presence of a Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit within the fourth layer, resulting in the tragic deaths of several Inner Sect Disciples. To say he had failed in his duty was indeed undeniable.

The person who had arrived was indeed Yu Shu, who must have been informed by Mo Qing about the urgency of the situation, and had come here without a moment’s hesitation. However, the Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit no longer existed.

Of course, Yu Shu hadn’t come here to deal with the Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit. A strange spirit of that level was not qualified to invoke his fear. He wanted to find out why a strange spirit had appeared in the Jade Pot Cave.

”Let it be, even this Sect Leader did not anticipate this. The blame cannot be wholly placed on you!”

Yu Shu’s demeanor was solemn, but he did not overly blame Li Shan, which left Yin Huan feeling somewhat stifled. Elder Li Shan was part of the Medical Pulse, and if he were to be punished for this incident, it would have greatly benefited their own Poison Vein lineage.

However, in the presence of the Sect Leader, how could Yin Huan dare to utter another word of complaint? Even his teacher Fu Du wouldn’t dare offend someone of such stature, let alone him, a young disciple.

Yu Shu’s gaze swept over the site where the Strange Spirit had perished, and he seemed to have deduced some facts. He glanced over the many Inner Sect Disciples and finally rested his gaze on Yun Xiao.

”Eh? Your Meridian Qi Cultivation...”

Being a true Spirit-grade Advanced Meridian Refining Master, the Sect Leader immediately sensed the traces of Meridian Qi that Yun Xiao was struggling to contain, which caused his expression to light up with interest.

With Yu Shu’s prompt, Mo Qing beside him also sensed Yun Xiao’s aura almost immediately, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement. This guy always seemed to be creating miracles.

To be honest, even Mo Qing didn’t understand why things had turned out this way. Originally, after Yun Xiao had seen her in the Yurong Volcano, she should’ve harbored deep resentment towards this young man. Yet, paradoxically, since that incident within Yurong Mountain, she found herself unable to harbor any malice against Yun Xiao.

Even on that night when Xuan Zhi and Bi Luo schemed against Yun Xiao, Mo Qing inexplicably came to his rescue, claiming that Yun Xiao’s life was hers and that no one else could touch him.

Especially when she heard from Li Shan earlier about the emergence of a Strange Spirit in Jade Pot Cave and Yun Xiao’s unknown fate, Mo Qing had unreasonably panicked, feeling as if she was about to lose something incredibly precious. Therefore, without any hesitation, she had rushed to bring the Sect Leader with her as quickly as possible.

It wasn’t until she saw Yun Xiao standing safe and sound that Mo Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps even she didn’t realize that, unnoticed, as Yun Xiao continued to display his extraordinary abilities, she had developed a peculiar sentiment towards this young man, whose prowess was far less than her own.

As Yu Shu finished speaking, Li Shan, who stood by, was also moved and chimed in, ”Sect Leader, we really have to thank Yun Xiao this time. If not for his risking life and limb to draw away the Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit, none of these Inner Sect Disciples might have survived!”

Whether or not Li Shan had witnessed the recent events, he was now convinced of Yun Xiao’s heroism. Furthermore, considering that Yun Xiao was the direct disciple of the Sect Leader, praising him seemed appropriate in this context, and besides, it was the truth.

However, when Li Shan spoke these words, he failed to notice the unnatural expression on the face of a boy in coarse clothing not far away.

In fact, it wasn’t that Yun Xiao had ”risked his life to draw away the Fourth Rank Intermediate Strange Spirit”; rather, he had been targeted by the Strange Spirit and was trying to escape it, having no choice but to flee into the depths of the fourth layer.