Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

These observing Meridian Refining Masters, as well as the Elders of the Sky Poison Institute, how would they know about the events in Yun Xiao’s courtyard yesterday? That was an extraordinary talent even Qingmu Wu had to respectfully call ”Master.” What right do these people have to curse?

”In that case, let’s respect Yun Xiao’s decision!”

Just as the crowd was puzzled by Qingmu Wu’s words, the voice of the Heavenly Hospital Director, Guan Rufeng, came through, leaving them even more bewildered.

What the heck is going on here?

In the past, for the sake of an exceptional talent, the Two Great Academies would fight tooth and nail to secure them, even resorting to a brawl. Now with Yun Xiao, an impressive extraordinary talent right before them, the Two Great Academies simultaneously waved the white flag.

Respect Yun Xiao’s decision? This sounds almost laughable!

This is dignified Refining Cloud Mountain; when did its top Meridian Refining great powers ever respect the decision of a disciple who just joined Refining Cloud Mountain?

The many observing Meridian Refining Masters were puzzled, the talented disciples from the Sky Poison Institute and Heavenly Hospital were puzzled, and even numerous Elders from the Two Great Academies were extremely puzzled.

But since this decision was made directly by the two Deans, even if these people had any thoughts, they wouldn’t voice their opposition at this time. Thus, Yun Xiao became a unique existence who, after passing the Refining Cloud Mountain disciple selection, did not join any faction.

With the result already settled, Yun Xiao did not concern himself with others’ thoughts. He nodded towards Qian Sanyuan, Qingmu Wu, and others, then proceeded to leave the plaza, leaving behind a crowd of Meridian Refining Masters with peculiar expressions, discussing spiritedly.

Even the talented disciples from the Medical and Poison Cultivation factions were pointing and murmuring at the silhouette fading into the distance. Yet in certain people’s eyes, an unknown gleam was already shining.

People like Li Gongnian and Xu Changgui chose their respective academies. Li Gongnian, being a Poison Vein Master, naturally joined the Sky Poison Institute, while Xu Changgui, after scanning Yao Tiansha, also joined the Sky Poison Institute.

It seems these two can see that Yun Xiao appears to have a good relationship with the Heavenly Hospital, so after joining the Sky Poison Institute, they might unite with some Poison Vein Masters in future cultivation to strike against Yun Xiao.

Though Yu Shu practices both Medical and Poison Cultivation, due to his previous dealings with Qian Sanyuan on the Hidden Dragon Continent, he ultimately chose the Heavenly Hospital. After the incident with Jade Pot Sect’s Poison Vein, he naturally harbored strong wariness against those Poison Vein Masters.

The Refining Cloud Mountain disciple selection held every three years concluded in such a manner. Surely in the coming days, stories about Yun Xiao, Li Gongnian, and Yao Tiansha would spread across the entire Tenglong Continent.

And the name of that young man from the Hidden Dragon Continent would undoubtedly be showcased on the entire Tenglong Continent for the first time, known to all major forces and Sects.

This was Yun Xiao’s purpose in choosing to join Refining Cloud Mountain, right? At least from now on, forces like Sky Thunder Valley, Killing Heart Sect, Xiao Family, Chu Family, and even including the Spirit Fighting Commerce headquarters, probably won’t dare to blatantly hunt him like before, right?

After all, having joined Refining Cloud Mountain, and doing so with a first-place result, Yun Xiao, though he did not choose any institute from Medical and Poison Cultivation, has already become a true disciple of Refining Cloud Mountain, representing the face of Refining Cloud Mountain.

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Somewhere on the outskirts of the plaza!

This place is where the chairmen of various cities’ Meridian Refining Master Guilds gather, and at this moment, an elderly figure among them had a stupefied expression. This person is Lu Liancheng, the chairman of Lushan City’s Meridian Refining Master Guild.

To be honest, although Lu Liancheng had witnessed Yun Xiao’s Meridian Refining Talent before, he still harbored some apprehension about the young man making it into the top ten.

However, now Yun Xiao not only made it into the top ten but also ascended to the supreme point, becoming the first place in this year’s Refining Cloud Mountain disciple selection conference.

Lu Liancheng’s mood was undoubtedly excited because he could foresee that with Yun Xiao’s first-place fame spreading, Lushan City’s Meridian Refining Master Guild would attract considerable attention, and their guild’s status would probably soar with it.

The fellow chairmen from nearby cities cast envious and fiery gazes at Lu Liancheng; it seems that this chairman of the Lushan City will probably steal the spotlight at this year’s Refining Cloud Mountain annual conference.

”Hey, you there, don’t leave!”

Amidst Lu Liancheng’s excitement, he suddenly glimpsed a figure about to blend into the crowd from the corner of his eye, reminding him of something, causing him to forget the person’s name in haste.

The sudden loud shout of Lu Liancheng momentarily gathered the attention of various chairpersons, who promptly turned their gaze to the figure halted by the shout, all having a moment of revelation in their hearts.

”Chairman Ge, you haven’t forgotten our bet, have you?”

By suppressing the excitement in his heart, Lu Liancheng spoke, which reminded a few chairpersons who hadn’t realized what it was about the matter. They all adopted a dramatic stance.

The figure turned out to be Ge Buqi, the branch chairman of the Shiyun City Meridian Refining Master Branch. At this moment, all the branch chairmen remembered that at the beginning of the final selection competition, the two had made a bet.

Now, whether the Meridian Refining Masters sent by Shiyun City have entered the top ten is yet to be determined, but at least Yun Xiao from Lushan City is undoubtedly the first. Speaking of which, Ge Buqi lost this bet.

”Haha, well... Congratulations, Chairman Lu!”

With so many eyes on him, Ge Buqi certainly couldn’t escape. He couldn’t afford to lose face here. He turned around directly and congratulated Lu Liancheng with a forced smile.

”Chairman Ge, can you give me the Earth Void Thunder Pearl now?”

Lu Liancheng wasn’t swayed by Ge Buqi’s words. He directly stepped forward a few steps and stretched out his right hand. Hearing the words ”Earth Void Thunder Pearl,” Ge Buqi’s face twitched with anguish.

That was a high-level, earth-rank treasure that Ge Buqi had painstakingly acquired. It could even be considered the treasure of the Shiyun City Meridian Refining Master Branch.

Originally, Ge Buqi believed that the Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Branch, which hadn’t entered the top 100 for several sessions, couldn’t possibly have anyone in the top ten.

Who would have thought that Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Branch would make a miraculous comeback, not only entering the top ten but Yun Xiao also claimed first place in this disciple selection.

If it were in the past, Ge Buqi wouldn’t care much about shirking this bet, but now, with so many people watching, he couldn’t back down. The real reason, however, was Yun Xiao’s achievement.

After witnessing several rounds of competitions, Ge Buqi had recognized Yun Xiao’s Meridian Refining strength, believing this remarkable talent would have limitless future prospects once entering the Meridian Refining Master Association.

Moreover, even Yun Xiao’s current Meridian Refining Technique might not be inferior to Ge Buqi, the branch chairman of Shiyun City; given more time, Yun Xiao would definitely be an unattainable existence.

If he reneged on the Earth Void Thunder Pearl today, Yun Xiao might settle accounts with him in the future, potentially implicating the entire Shiyun City Meridian Refining Master Branch.

Swish!

After pondering, Ge Buqi finally refrained from doing something contemptible. He wiped his hand across his waist, and a silver pearl appeared in his palm out of thin air.

”An Earth Rank Advanced Earth Void Thunder Pearl!”

Upon its appearance, many people stared at it with enthusiasm. They had surely heard of this Earth Rank Advanced Earth Void Thunder Pearl, but it had always been hidden away by Ge Buqi in his Waist Storage, denying them a chance to see it.

Seeing that this Earth Void Thunder Pearl was about to belong to Lu Liancheng, everyone silently lamented for Ge Buqi, understanding he had to accept defeat. None pitied Ge Buqi, and some even regretted not betting with him themselves.

After all, at the start of the competition, who would dare to accept such a bet, knowing that if Lu Liancheng lost, he would have to go to Shiyun City Meridian Refining Master Branch as a powerless Elder.

”Chairman Ge is indeed a man of his word. Next time you have something good, be sure to inform me!”

Taking the Earth Void Thunder Pearl from Ge Buqi’s hand, Lu Liancheng completely ignored the other’s face that seemed on the verge of bleeding. His words made everyone think he was being overly greedy this time.

”I fear Ge Buqi will never wager with this old man again in his life.”

So thought the crowd, considering Ge Buqi had clearly been led by Lu Liancheng to accept the bet. Since Yun Xiao was sent by Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Branch, Lu Liancheng, the branch chairman, must have known Yun Xiao’s potential.

Nobody could guarantee first place, but at least the top ten probably never seemed uncertain to Lu Liancheng. Under such circumstances, he provoked Ge Buqi to agree to the bet, a calculation not easily withstood by everyone.

”Hmph! Farewell!”

With many strange looks on him, Ge Buqi no longer wished to stay and be shamed. He let out a cold snort and left without looking back.

This little episode naturally didn’t attract too much attention, and Lu Liancheng, holding the Earth Void Thunder Pearl, looked towards the direction where a certain rough-clothed youth had disappeared, murmuring.

”I heard Yun Xiao has been looking for some Thunder Attribute treasures lately. I wonder if this Earth Rank Advanced Earth Void Thunder Pearl will be of any use to him?”

Yun Xiao’s recent experiences weren’t really a secret; they could be easily uncovered with some inquiry.

Whether it was the original Spirit Fighting Conference or the subsequent Sky Thunder Valley journey, his goal was clear, so it seemed Lu Liancheng’s betting wasn’t entirely to assert himself either.