Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 351: 351 still not giving up!

”Anything is most precious before it is obtained. As the Crown Prince of the Xuanyue Imperial Family, Xuan Jiuding cultivates the Xuantian Treasure Manual, so this Cultivation Technique is merely a spiritual support for him and no longer brings any benefits.

Compared to the Xuantian Treasure Manual that he has mastered thoroughly, the treasure inside the black wooden box is key to significantly enhancing Xuan Jiuding’s strength, potentially allowing him to breakthrough realms that he has yet to achieve.

Especially since the black wooden box is made of such special material and the Black Lock is impervious to numerous attempts to open it, this indicates that the contents inside the box are absolutely extraordinary. How could Xuan Jiuding willingly let it be taken away?

However, given the circumstances, Xuan Jiuding couldn’t say anything else, because no matter what, he is currently only the Crown Prince and must obey Xuan Haoran’s commands.

At this moment, Xuan Jiuding’s determination to ascend to the throne sooner only strengthened. He gave Yun Xiao a hateful glare before turning towards Ran Xing, the Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master.

An old man and a young man tacitly nodded at each other, as if making a firm decision. At this moment, Xuan Jiuding refrained from voicing any objections, which was truly unusual.

What thoughts Yun Xiao harbored were unknown, but looking at King Xuan Haoran, his face showed excitement as he held up the Xuantian Treasure Manual. Perhaps in his heart, only this national heirloom was important, as for the black wooden box, it was trivial.

”Your Majesty, I need a quiet chamber to recuperate, perhaps... in the Second Prince’s residence?”

Yun Xiao paused thoughtfully, his gaze sweeping over Xuan Jiuding’s face before uttering these words, darkening the faces of the Crown Prince and Ran Xing even further.

”All is as you say, Sir!”

Now King Xuan Haoran’s hopes were all placed on Master Bo Ku, thus he was naturally accommodating. However, he was eager to secure the Xuantian Treasure Manual in a safe place, and he turned to say, ”Jiuding, escort Master Bo Ku.”

This time, Ran Xing did not follow, and at a certain point, Xuan Jiuding suddenly spoke, ”Master Bo Ku, I advise you to return the item in your hands to me and then leave. The future Xuanyue Imperial Family will surely remember your favor!”

”Oh? Do you mean for me to let go and allow the Second Prince to fend for himself?”

Yun Xiao turned around, his smile not quite reaching his eyes as he stared at Xuan Jiuding. His question was quite sharp—if the Crown Prince answered yes, it would confirm the rumors of his discord with Xuan Jing and possibly even involvement in this issue.

”Master Bo Ku, let’s speak plainly. I’m not afraid to tell you that Xuan Jing is the biggest threat to my ascension to the throne. If you cure him, you’ll be an enemy to the entire Crown Prince Mansion!”

With King Xuan Haoran not present, the Crown Prince seemed to shed a layer of thick disguise. He was no longer the brotherly, honorable figure he pretended to be, revealing his true nature.

”An enemy of the Crown Prince Mansion?”

Hearing Xuan Jiuding’s threatening words, Yun Xiao sneered before responding, ”Sorry, I do not take threats; moreover, I strive for perfection in my work. I won’t leave without curing the Second Prince!”

”Hmph, I thought you were wise, but it turns out you’re just a fool who can’t see the situation. Do you realize who will own this Xuanyue Empire in the future?”

Xuan Jiuding’s cold words were a wake-up call for Master Bo Ku. King Xuan Haoran may be nearly two hundred years old and still impressive, but he does not have many years left. Ultimately, this Xuanyue Empire will belong to Xuan Jiuding.

If it were a cultivator born and bred in the Xuanyue Empire, perhaps hearing Xuan Jiuding’s words, they might indeed think twice, considering they still have to live in the Xuanyue Empire.

But who is Yun Xiao? He is the reincarnation of the Long Xiao Battle God. In this life, he has seen countless great powers, each capable of wiping out the Xuanyue Empire or even the entire Hidden Dragon Continent with a single hand.

Moreover, Xuan Jiuding is not yet the King of the Xuanyue Country, and whether he can be is still uncertain. With Yun Xiao’s abilities, advancing to a Spiritual Rank Meridian Refining Master and refining a special Lifespan Extension Pill from Nine-layered Dragon Cloud for Xuan Haoran is not impossible.

Additionally, Yun Xiao has no ties left in this life, his only concerns being his mother and sister who ”died” during the Shang Family’s annihilation. Thus, he won’t fear Xuan Jiuding targeting his family.

”Crown Prince, please leave!”

As they spoke, they had returned outside Xuan Jing’s chambers. At this moment, Yun Xiao said no more and turned to enter the chambers immediately after speaking.

”Obstinate and foolish, if so, I cannot blame myself then!”

Watching Yun Xiao’s disappearing figure, Xuan Jiuding’s expression turned exceedingly grim. His low, resentful voice clearly indicated he had made a vicious decision that might soon erupt thunderously.

Inside the chambers, Yun Xiao, of course, was unaware of Xuan Jiuding’s thoughts. Although unclear, he adhered to the principle that one must always be cautious of others. Spotting someone ahead, he quickly approached.”

At this moment within Xuan Jing’s sleeping chamber, aside from Concubine Su, there were no outsiders, which indicated that Xuan Haoran also knew that apart from Yun Xiao and Ran Xing, no one else was necessary and need not stay any longer.

”Great Sir, Concubine Su has no way to repay your kindness, please accept my bow!”

Seeing Yun Xiao approaching, Concubine Su hurriedly stood up from beside the bed and then bowed gracefully, lacking the airs of a favored royal concubine, which in turn made Yun Xiao feel a bit more favorably towards her.

The reason Concubine Su was so courteous was that ever since Yun Xiao had captured the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm, though Xuan Jing had not awakened yet, his complexion had turned much rosier and his breath was slowly recovering. This was totally different from his feeble state the previous day.

In Concubine Su’s eyes, her son was undoubtedly the most important person, and now she held another expectation: whether this Master Bo Ku before her could truly restore Xuan Jing’s cultivation talent, which concerned the future prospects of her precious son.

”Your words are too heavy, Madame. I have some old acquaintance with the Second Prince, which is why I made a move. Rest assured, I will return a lively and energetic Lord Xuan Jing to you!”

Yun Xiao helped Concubine Su up, his words causing her to feel quite astonished, but she soon understood. Over the years, as Xuan Jing traveled around the Empire and met various remarkable individuals, it wasn’t strange. It only showed that Xuan Jing had good fortune, and the good karma he accumulated was now paying off.

”As for Jing’er’s illness, I entrust it to you, Sir. Should you need anything, just instruct the servants!”

After Concubine Su spoke, knowing that Yun Xiao was here to treat Xuan Jing, she did not delay further and gracefully returned to another room, leaving only Yun Xiao and Xuan Jing.

Under these circumstances, Yun Xiao naturally found it inconvenient to investigate the contents of the black wooden box. Previously, in order to lure out the Yin Light Devouring Energy Worm, he had exhausted both his Qi Soul and the Power of Soul. He first needed to recover his Meridian Qi and Power of Soul.

Night swiftly fell!

Inside the sleeping quarters of the Second Prince, aside from the somewhat hurried breathing of Xuan Jing, no other sound was heard. Even Yun Xiao, who was in the midst of cultivation, seemed to enter a certain state, utterly quiet.

However, in this silent dark night, undercurrents were flowing. At one moment, Yun Xiao suddenly opened his eyes wide and spoke, ”Since you have come, stop sneaking around. Show yourself!”

Whoosh!

As Yun Xiao’s words fell, a window in the sleeping quarters suddenly shattered, scattering numerous splinters and obscuring the appearance of the intruder.

”Die!”

A deep voice emanated from the blurred figure, as a clear burst of sword light suddenly shone, aiming with speed and direction to impale both Yun Xiao and Xuan Jing.

But it seemed the blurred figure didn’t see the fleeting mocking in his opponent’s eyes until his staggering strike suddenly met some resistance and deviated sideways.

Ding!

A crisp sound echoed as the blurred figure, missing his target, swiftly retreated; at that very moment, in front of Yun Xiao, an imposing figure had appeared unknowingly.

”Xuan Haoran!”

The ambusher stepped back and with one glance recognized the threatening figure standing before Yun Xiao. His hoarse voice, sounding somewhat familiar, shifted drastically.

”Hmph, when Master Bo Ku warned me earlier, I was somewhat skeptical. Who would have the audacity to strike in the Xuanyue Imperial Palace, aiming to kill my son? It turns out some people really do not fear death!”

Xuan Haoran’s face was not any more pleasant to look at. As he had said, being a revered sovereign of the Xuanyue Empire and a formidable ruler and strong king who had his hands stained with blood from subduing neighboring nations, his reign had been marked by fear.

Over the decades that Xuan Haoran dominated the Xuanyue Empire, no one had ever dared to assassinate a direct descendant of the Royal Family within the bounds of the Royal House; it was simply audacious.

”It appears that some people do not wish to see Jing’er healed by Master Bo Ku, Your Majesty, do you still not understand?”

As Xuan Haoran’s words fell, a door from another room quietly opened, revealing a stunningly beautiful face; it was Concubine Su who couldn’t sleep after returning to her room. Her cold implication made even Xuan Haoran stir inside.

Long before Xuan Jing fell into a coma, Concubine Su had already warned Xuan Haoran that she believed it was Crown Prince Xuan Jiuding’s malicious doing, as Xuan Jing’s existence threatened his position as Crown Prince.

However, at that time, Xuan Haoran simply did not believe it, instinctively trusting that his eldest son would not commit such a disgraceful act of fratricide. But now, he was finally beginning to waver.