Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”You are that Yun Xiao from the Jade Pot Sect?”

Just as Yun Xiao was forcibly suppressing the hatred in his heart, Ran Xing’s figure had already approached closely, and this question finally pulled his mind back.

This sudden voice startled everyone in the room, especially Xu Lingsong who had certain schemes in mind. He thought to himself, could this Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master have some connection with Yun Xiao?

Earth Rank Meridian Refining Masters are esteemed figures revered by all, and not just in the Lingtian Empire, but a rare existence throughout the whole Hidden Dragon Continent. If he truly had a relationship with Yun Xiao, then Xu Lingsong would have to consider carefully before taking any action against Yun Xiao.

However, what Xu Lingsong couldn’t fathom was, even if Yun Xiao was a disciple of the Jade Pot Sect’s Sect Master, his limited strength should not catch the attention of someone as exalted as Ran Xing, right?

”If I’m not mistaken, you are that Bo Ku who foiled my plans before, aren’t you?”

The glint in Ran Xing’s eyes shone continuously, and upon this questioning, Yun Xiao had an epiphany, thinking that he might have been recognized by this old man as soon as he heard his own name.

After curing Xuan Jing’s illness and opening his governor and conception vessels, Yun Xiao had stopped hiding his identity. Naturally, the Crown Prince Xuan Jiuding became aware of it as well.

Ran Xing and Xuan Jiuding were in cahoots, and even if the former could no longer stay in the Xuanyue Empire, the two must have stayed in contact and exchanged information. It was no surprise for Ran Xing to know that Yun Xiao and Bo Ku were the same person.

”This time, you won’t be able to thwart my plans again!”

Ran Xing’s voice suddenly lowered, and as these words were spoken, Yun Xiao’s heart chilled. Thinking to himself, since this guy has mentioned ”plans,” could it be possible that the Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance affecting the Sect Master’s wife was also his doing?

This scene was strikingly similar to what had occurred in the Xuanyue Palace. And if this matter were truly Ran Xing’s doing, then it seems that this great benefactor was actually this old man.

After Ran Xing had finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to Yun Xiao but instead commented while walking, ”It seems that the Lingyun Sect, despite being the number one sect in the Lingtian Empire, conducts its matters quite poorly. What use is a Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master?”

”Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master? Is he referring to... Yun Xiao?”

Suddenly hearing Ran Xing’s scornful remark, everyone in the room was once more surprised, all now pondering another matter—that Yun Xiao was actually a Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master?

It should be noted that at this moment, Yun Xiao was only sixteen or seventeen years old. Even if his Meridian Refining Technique pales in comparison to those of Ran Xing or Elder Guo, given time, his potential was bound to be limitless.

Even Xu Lingsong had a moment where his eyes betrayed an emotion he attempted to suppress. The truth was, if it weren’t for that past incident, perhaps having this young man as his son-in-law would not have been such a bad idea.

Now, however, any chance of forming a marriage alliance was impossible. Hadn’t he noticed the indescribable melancholy in his precious daughter’s eyes?

Xu Hongzhuang indeed felt deeply melancholic. Back in Xuri City, she had already learned of Yun Xiao’s identity and considered him as her future husband.

If things had developed smoothly, having a husband who excelled in both Meridian Qi Cultivation and the Meridian Refining Technique would have been an excellent choice. But now, nothing could change the situation.

As everyone entertained their own thoughts, Ran Xing had already reached the bedside of the Sect Master’s wife. At this very moment, the Seven Stars Mark that Yun Xiao had somehow managed to stimulate into appearance had already disappeared.

Seeing Ran Xing’s movements, Yun Xiao pondered. From the words Ran Xing had just said, he speculated that the Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance was probably his doing.

But how could an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master possibly refine the Earth Rank Middle Level Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance? Could there be an even more powerful Meridian Refining Master backing Ran Xing?

As Yun Xiao looked on with a peculiar gaze, Ran Xing’s fingers had already landed on the wrist of the Sect Master’s wife. To Elder Guo looking not far away, this scene was quite familiar.

For it was Yun Xiao who had previously felt the pulse and then pressed various acupoints on the Sect Master’s wife’s head to reveal the Seven Stars Mark. Could it be that this Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master intended to use the same method?

However, what followed was a different gesture altogether. Elder Guo saw Ran Xing furrow his brow slightly and switch to taking the pulse with the other hand.

”It seems I had thought too much!”

Yun Xiao mentally exhaled in relief, a hint of a cold smile flashing across his eyes, thinking to himself that the old man’s previous assurances were nothing but bluster.

In Yun Xiao’s opinion, after taking the pulse once, Ran Xing had not noticed anything unusual about the Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance but had started to feel the other wrist.

It seems that this old fellow merely relied on his identity as an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master, believing that there’s nothing on the Hidden Dragon Continent that he can’t solve. A Meridian Refining Master of such level does indeed have the capital to look down upon the entire Continent.

However, as time passed, Ran Xing’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter, seemingly encountering some difficulty. Witnessing such a state, Xu Lingsong’s brow jumped violently, as he wondered whether not even an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master could save his wife.

”Mr. Ran Xing, have you ever heard of something called ’Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance’?”

Just as Ran Xing’s expression grew darker, a voice suddenly rang out in the room. Hearing this voice, even Yun Xiao instantly turned his head to look.

Upon looking over, it turned out that the speaker was the chief Meridian Refining Master of Lingyun Sect, Elder Guo, and his words caused the faces of Sect Master Xu Qingyuan and Xu Hongzhuang to turn somewhat unsightly.

Seeing Ran Xing’s condition, it was clear that he hadn’t determined the origin of the sect master’s wife’s illness. Yet the name ”Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance” had just been discovered by Yun Xiao, and to blatantly remind another Meridian Refining Master seemed somewhat discourteous to the young and the old.

It’s just that Xu Qingyuan and Xu Hongzhuang were unaware of Elder Guo’s thoughts. This person has always been quite disdainful of Yun Xiao, and now had come to some realizations, so he couldn’t help but speak up.

The dispute between Yun Xiao and Great Elder Yu Qian had just become so stiff, with the two sides even harboring enough enmity to annihilate each other’s sects. Elder Guo, who observed with a cold eye, although unaware of the specifics, knew that Yun Xiao and Lingyun Sect could no longer possibly become in-laws.

If this Earth-rank Meridian Master Ran Xing also couldn’t cure the sect master’s wife’s illness, wouldn’t that mean that Lingyun Sect would have to turn to Yun Xiao in the end? This was something Elder Guo didn’t want to see.

Since enmity was already established, there was no need for unnecessary favors. If the name ”Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance” could make Ran Xing remember something to cure the lady, wouldn’t everyone be happy?

”Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance? You’re saying... this is Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance?”

Indeed, as soon as the name left Elder Guo’s mouth, Ran Xing shuddered all over. However, his exclamation was somewhat different from what Elder Guo had in mind.

”Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, that’s an Earth Rank Middle Level item, how did you... come to know of it?”

Ran Xing realized he had lost his composure and, after taking a deep breath, asked his question. He indeed had heard of this item, but with his current Meridian Refining Technique, he absolutely couldn’t refine it, much less solve it.

As soon as Ran Xing made his statement, everyone in the room, except Xu Lingsong, turned their gazes towards a certain shabbily dressed youth. Without needing a reply, they also came to know what was happening.

”Could it be this damn brat again?”

Ran Xing, who had once been outsmarted by Yun Xiao in the Xuanyue Imperial Family, felt extreme disgust at the sight of the latter’s face. Now thinking that the discovery of Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance could also be attributed to this youth, he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

He himself was a dignified Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master; how come every time he crossed paths with this youth, who was merely Mortal Rank Advanced and now only at Spiritual Rank Low Level, he was left helpless? Could it be that this kid was truly his nemesis?

”Hehe, isn’t he just an Earth Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master? Unable to cure even the simple poison of Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, he’s really nothing special after all!”

With everyone’s eyes on him, a trace of a smile emerged on Yun Xiao’s face. However, the words he spoke turned Ran Xing’s old face alternating shades of green and white, yet he couldn’t muster a rebuttal.

Ran Xing had just sneered at Yun Xiao’s status as a Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master, and now, ironically, his face was slapped on the spot. The Poisonous Incense he couldn’t identify was recognized by Yun Xiao, what could this imply?

”Just a Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance?”

Hearing Yun Xiao’s description, Ran Xing felt on the verge of fainting. It was, after all, an Earth Rank Middle Level Poisonous Incense. He had once seen higher-level Meridian Refining Masters refine it in the Middle Three Realms; their complex techniques were far beyond his reach.

Let alone the refinement technique for Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, there were also many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that were difficult to find in the external world. Once this grade of Poisonous Incense was refined, without Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Refining skills, there’d be no hope of resolving it.

Knowing now that it was Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, Ran Xing admitted to himself he was at a complete loss, but he was provoked by Yun Xiao’s attitude.

”You, a mere Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master, perhaps using ’just’ to describe yourself would be more fitting. Even if you recognized Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, can you actually solve it?”

”I bet Mr. Ran Xing must be thinking: even if you recognized Seven Stars Soul-shocking Fragrance, what does it matter? You still can’t solve it anyway?”

Seemingly having an uncanny grasp on Ran Xing’s thoughts, Yun Xiao spoke with a light smile. Then, changing the subject, he nodded and said, ”You’re right. I indeed can’t solve it. With this, I bid you farewell!”

With those words, Yun Xiao no longer looked at the sect master’s wife, nor did he greet Xu Qingyuan and Xu Hongzhuang. Instead, he cast a deep glance at Lingyun Sect Master Xu Lingsong, then turned and walked towards the room’s door without looking back.