Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”How could this country bumpkin possibly recognize the Golden Jade Tassel so quickly? It must be a coincidence!”

Hearing Yun Xiao’s light laughter, Li Gongnian’s previously confident smile instantly vanished. After a brief roar in his heart, he attributed it to luck and coincidence.

As for the onlookers, upon hearing Yun Xiao’s voice, they all gasped in surprise. After all, some among them were quite knowledgeable, yet they hadn’t recognized that tassel-like object at first glance. Now, with Yun Xiao’s reminder, they naturally understood what it was.

It is said the Golden Jade Tassel is extremely rare, even at the Meridian Refining Master Association. This item has astonishing effects, and it’s rumored that a single grain from one stalk can sustain a critically injured person for ten days, giving them time to find other life-saving methods.

If refined into a certain Earth Rank Advanced elixir, its effects could be pushed to the extreme, making the phrase ”bring the dead back to life” no exaggeration.

Even Qian Sanyuan and others, who originally lacked confidence in Yun Xiao, couldn’t help but admire him. They thought to themselves that this young man certainly didn’t let them down.

This Golden Jade Tassel, which even many elders of the Meridian Refining Master Association couldn’t recognize, was identified by him at a glance. It seems that this final herb identification contest might take quite a while.

”Yun Xiao, this time it was just your luck. You won’t be so lucky next time!”

Seeing the Golden Jade Tassel identified by Yun Xiao, Li Gongnian refrained from discussing its effects and usage. After a harsh remark, he intended to store the Golden Jade Tassel into his Waist Storage.

”Hold on!”

Just then, he heard a soft exclamation from the young man opposite, causing his arm to freeze, and he lifted his head in confusion to stare at the plainly dressed boy.

”Do you really think that’s the Golden Jade Tassel?”

As everyone found Yun Xiao’s sudden outburst baffling, the boy’s question left many shocked and confused.

”Isn’t that the Golden Jade Tassel?”

Even Qian Sanyuan and others in the northern seats exchanged glances. With their power of soul, they could clearly sense the aura of the Golden Jade Tassel from such a distance. They couldn’t comprehend why Yun Xiao would complicate matters.

”If it’s not the Golden Jade Tassel, what is it? Do you think it’s something else?”

As for Li Gongnian, hearing Yun Xiao’s words left him momentarily stunned, then a hint of delight emerged in his heart. He coldly retorted.

After acquiring the Golden Jade Tassel, Li Gongnian had it appraised by the chief Meridian Refining Master of Douling Commerce, who had surpassed the Heavenly Rank Low Level over a year ago. In terms of Meridian Refining Technique, he was not much weaker than Qian Sanyuan.

Even that Heavenly Rank Low Level Meridian Refiner hadn’t raised any doubts about the Golden Jade Tassel, giving Li Gongnian absolute confidence that this was the genuine article.

If Yun Xiao, after identifying the Golden Jade Tassel, suddenly denied its authenticity, wouldn’t that mean Li Gongnian still had a chance to win? What a case of intelligence leading to bewilderment!

”Golden Jade Tassel, an Earth Rank Advanced material, with its grains golden and plump, and even its tassels can be medicinal. The refined ’Golden Grain Pill’ works wonders for some special patients, such as those suffering physical weakness due to soul damage.”

Yun Xiao spoke confidently while stepping forward, and as his final words left his mouth, the director of the Heavenly Hospital, Guan Rufeng, trembled. His beloved grandson had been bedridden for years due to soul damage and resultant physical weakness, causing him immense heartache.

Beside him, Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu considered another aspect. Since Yun Xiao articulated the details and effects of the Golden Jade Tassel so clearly, why did he claim it wasn’t the genuine article?

Given their understanding of Yun Xiao, they found themselves somewhat believing him at this point. They watched as Yun Xiao approached Li Gongnian and snatched the Golden Jade Tassel from his hands.

”Hmph, let’s see what trick you can play!”

Li Gongnian barely reacted to the toy being taken. After all, Yun Xiao couldn’t possibly seize an Earth Rank Advanced material right here in public?

”The true Golden Jade Tassel indeed has the effects I mentioned, but if someone were to use this one to save a life, instead of saving him, it might end his life instantly!”

Holding the tassel-like object, Yun Xiao’s words sparked a commotion in the crowd, especially with Guan Rufeng, the director of the Heavenly Hospital, who turned pale, feeling genuinely terrified.

Though Guan Rufeng wasn’t fully convinced by Yun Xiao’s claim, he wouldn’t risk his precious grandson’s life, even on the slightest chance of truth.

Moreover, seeing the confidence on the face of the boy in coarse clothes, Guan Rufeng couldn’t help but believe a bit more, thinking to himself that it’s good he didn’t act on impulse; otherwise, he might have ended up causing his grandson’s death.

”Yun Xiao, stop with your alarming words. This is clearly the divine medicine for refining the Golden Grain Pill, how could it possibly be Pigeon Bone Poison?”

Being publicly questioned about the authenticity of the Golden Jade Tassel in his hand, Li Gongnian could no longer remain calm. If what Yun Xiao said was true, it would mean that his ability to identify herbs was exceedingly poor, and that the item he presented was a fake. That was something he absolutely could not accept.

”It’s actually quite simple to prove whether this is the real Golden Jade Tassel or not...”

Yun Xiao paid no heed to Li Gongnian’s feelings. He spoke as he reached out with another hand, plucked a grain from the tassel, and handed it to Li Gongnian.

”As long as Brother Li can eat one in public, won’t the truth of my claims be immediately apparent?”

Yun Xiao’s arm didn’t move a bit, and at this moment, everyone felt a strange sensation rising in their hearts, and they all fixed their gaze intently on the genius of the Spirit Fighting Commerce to see whether this genius would dare to swallow that grain.

Didn’t Li Gongnian confidently assert that there was nothing wrong with the Golden Jade Tassel? If he didn’t even dare to eat it, wouldn’t that be an admission that there was a problem with it?

Being stared at by such peculiar gazes, even with Li Gongnian’s thick skin, he felt awkward, but he was still hesitant to swallow that grain.

A gentleman does not stand beneath a dangerous wall. Although Li Gongnian did not believe Yun Xiao’s words, he was unwilling to take the risk, even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance. Anything can happen.

”Yun Xiao, what on earth are you up to? Didn’t you tamper with this thing?”

Li Gongnian reacted swiftly, glancing at Yao Tiansha’s body being carried off the square, and suddenly it dawned on him why he didn’t dare to eat the grain.

With these words from the Spirit Fighting Commerce genius, many people started contemplating, thinking that this might be true. Given the coarse-clothed boy’s usual methods, it was not impossible that he might be trying to poison this genius too.

But honestly, Yun Xiao at that moment hadn’t thought of such an effective method. Little Dragon indeed had the means of One Thought to Transform Myriad Poisons, but this time, it wasn’t necessary for Little Dragon.

”Tsk tsk, I didn’t expect a dignified Earth Rank Low Level Poison Vein Master to not even dare to eat his own stuff. Truly makes me look at you differently!”

Though Yun Xiao’s words praised looking at him differently, the constant nodding and mocking expression almost made Li Gongnian spit out blood in anger. This guy is truly infuriating.

”Since Brother Li doesn’t dare, let’s try another method!”

Seeing that Li Gongnian looked troubled, Yun Xiao knew he couldn’t force him. He then turned his gaze to the elder of Lianyun Mountain.

”Dean Qing, you should have a Poison Testing Beast at your Sky Poison Institute, right? Could I borrow one?”

Yun Xiao’s loud words startled many among the onlookers, thinking that was said to the Dean of the Sky Poison Institute. How bold must this kid, who had only joined Lianyun Mountain a day earlier, be to dare ask Qingmu Wu to borrow the Poison Testing Beast.

Even though these Meridian Refining Masters hadn’t interacted with Qingmu Wu, it didn’t stop them from knowing about this Dean of the Sky Poison Institute.

It is said that this Dean is the number one Poison Vein Master on the Tenglong Continent, and in the field of the Poison Meridian Path, even the President of the Meridian Refining Master Association wouldn’t dare claim a definite victory.

Moreover, it’s said that Dean Qingmu Wu’s temperament is unpredictable. If one carelessly offends him, they might not even know how they died. At least among those present, few would have the courage to speak to him.

If it were two days ago, Yun Xiao would have been wary of dealing with the Dean of the Sky Poison Institute, but after what happened yesterday, he had a clearer understanding of Qingmu Wu.

This person, although indeed eccentric, was genuinely passionate about poison. Owing Yun Xiao a big favor and even calling him ”Master Yun,” he probably wouldn’t refuse his request, Yun Xiao thought to himself.

”Someone, bring a Poison Testing Beast over!”

Just when everyone thought Qingmu Wu wouldn’t easily agree to Yun Xiao’s request, the Dean of the Sky Poison Institute, without a moment’s hesitation, waved his hand.

Upon Qingmu Wu’s voice falling, a Steward of the Sky Poison Institute, already prepared, directly brought a small white beast to the center of the square. It seemed to be the so-called Poison Testing Beast.