Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Amidst dozens of crystalline ice pillars, Yun Xiao wore a faint smile on his face, then he took out a small hoe-like object from his Waist Storage and began to dig beneath his feet.

What Yun Xiao held in his hand was no ordinary hoe; it was a uniquely shaped Earth Rank Low Level weapon. With his current wealth, taking out such an item was no big deal at all.

Ding!

After digging about ten feet down with his hoe weapon, Yun Xiao suddenly felt a jolt in his hand, accompanied by a crisp sound in his ears. When he looked down, a translucent object the size of a fist appeared before his eyes.

”Is this... the Cold Profound Stone Crystal?”

At first glance at this crystal stone, Yun Xiao’s gaze couldn’t shift away. With his experience, he naturally recognized its nature immediately, which made him extremely excited.

The so-called Cold Profound Stone Crystal is a special cold attribute crystal stone formed within the earth. This crystal stone not only possesses a strong ice cold attribute but also contains a subtle and special Earth Element.

The Earth Element is the essence of Earth Power, which Seeking Origin Realm cultivators can invoke. In this Cold Profound Stone Crystal, the content of Earth Essence is extremely abundant.

Yun Xiao had been troubled by his long stagnation at the Early Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm because he had not yet mastered the Earth Essence. Encountering this Cold Profound Stone Crystal was truly an unexpected delight.

It was worth his earlier efforts, and as he reached out to grasp the Cold Profound Stone Crystal, he sensed that its grade had reached the peak of Earth Rank Middle Level, just one step away from the Earth Rank Advanced level.

Earth Rank Middle-Level Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures correspond to human cultivators at the Seeking Origin Realm level. At this moment, Yun Xiao was at the Early Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm; this Cold Profound Stone Crystal was a godsend.

”Seems like my luck is really good!”

Holding the Cold Profound Stone Crystal in his hand, Yun Xiao murmured to himself. After a brief pause, he decided to refine this Earth Rank Middle-Level heavenly treasure here, hoping to break through to the Middle Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm in one go.

In truth, Yun Xiao had long been at the peak of the Early Stage of the Origin Seeking Realm, just one step away from breaking through to the Middle Stage, but was lacking the opportunity. The appearance of the Cold Profound Stone Crystal might be that very opportunity.

Yun Xiao acted upon his decision. Now that the Cold Profound Stone Crystal was in hand, it was unlikely to cause any more trouble. Those dozens of ice pillars stood like protectors around him, deterring other human cultivators or Vein Demons from entering this ice array lightly.

Ka!

When Yun Xiao stretched out his left hand and a trace of Meridian Qi penetrated the Cold Profound Stone Crystal, it seemed his left finger was frozen into an ice finger at that moment, showing how powerful the ice cold power was.

Fortunately, Yun Xiao anticipated this. This time, he extended his left hand, which possessed a unique arm with an Ice Attribute Ancestor Vein, so with a thought, the ice cold ancestor vein power of his left arm erupted and instantly neutralized the Cold Profound Stone Crystal’s ice cold power.

The process of refining the Cold Profound Stone Crystal was systematically underway. This would take some time, certainly a day or two, and whether he could successfully break through would depend on Yun Xiao’s luck.

...

In a certain area within the Jade Refining Hall space.

Bang!

A massive black shadow flew backward, followed by a leisurely and elegant figure approaching. If Yun Xiao were here, he might recognize this person as the top genius of the Heavenly Hospital: Bai Wushuang!

The shadow that had flown backward was a giant Vein Demon. Its motionless body seemed to emit a certain menacing aura, but now it would never have the chance to attack again, for it was dead.

An Eighth Rank Middle-Level Vein Demon posed no significant threat to Bai Wushuang at the peak of the Seeking Origin Realm. At this moment, he didn’t bother to retrieve the Vein Demon’s Demon Core. Instead, he went behind the Vein Demon’s corpse to a charred area.

”Hehe, Flame Wood Vine, it really is you!”

When Bai Wushuang saw the fiery red vine lying in the charred ground, a satisfied smile finally appeared on his face, indicating that the so-called Flame Wood Vine still held considerable allure for him.

In fact, someone of Bai Wushuang’s status could obtain what he needed by spending some resources at the Lianyun Mountain’s medicinal store.

However, methodically exchanging for it was nowhere near as thrilling as treasure hunting in the Refining Treasure Hall. Especially the feeling of obtaining treasure through one’s strength was incredibly gratifying.

”Congratulations, Senior Brother Wushuang!”

Just as Bai Wushuang was admiring the Flame Wood Vine in his hand, a familiar voice came from not far behind him. When he turned around, he saw another genius from the Heavenly Hospital, Liu Qingchen, striding over with a faint smile on his face.

”The Flame Wood Vine of Earth Rank Middle Level is nothing much!”

Just moments ago, Bai Wushuang was extremely excited, but by now he had regained his composure. After storing the Flame Wood Vine in his Waist Storage, he asked again, ”You really have vast divine skills; in this grand Refining Treasure Hall, you can find me so quickly!”

”Hey, Brother Wushuang, I found not only you!”

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingchen’s eyes showed a smug look, and then he continued mysteriously: ”I also discovered the location of Junior Sister Mo Qing by chance, but it seems she has encountered some trouble!”

”Oh? What kind of trouble?”

Hearing these words, Bai Wushuang’s eyes lit up involuntarily. After all, throughout the ages, the hero rescuing the damsel in distress has always been the easiest way to win the favor of beauties. He thought if he could help Mo Qing in her time of danger, wouldn’t the girl from Hidden Dragon Continent agree to devote herself to him?

”She seems to have found a kind of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but besides containing extremely strong power, that thing also has some unknown poison. Brother Wushuang, this is an excellent opportunity!”

Liu Qingchen seemed to genuinely know Mo Qing’s situation, speaking eloquently at this moment, and then Bai Wushuang moved eagerly.

”Then what are we waiting for, lead the way!”

Bai Wushuang was indeed a bit anxious because if he arrived too late, whether Mo Qing neutralized the poison herself or died from the poison, it would leave him with regret.

”Brother Wushuang, don’t rush. No one will perish in a short while!”

However, Liu Qingchen remained unmoved, seeing Bai Wushuang’s face turn somewhat grim. He then continued, ”Brother Wushuang, do you think even if you rescued Junior Sister Mo Qing in such a crisis, how likely is it that she would devote herself to you?”

”Well...”

Suddenly hearing Liu Qingchen ask such a thing, Bai Wushuang frowned. Actually, in matters of romance, even if there were ten of him, they probably wouldn’t be as good as Liu Qingchen alone.

After all, Liu Qingchen was a seasoned playboy, wandering through the flowers for many years, already possessing countless experiences. In contrast, Bai Wushuang was proud and arrogant, always waiting for women to take the initiative to throw themselves into his arms. Pursuing others was something he had near-zero experience in.

”Brother Wushuang, although Junior Sister Mo Qing is quite polite to you, she has no affections for you. Her eyes light up when looking at Yun Xiao. If you want to win her heart, it will probably take more than just rescuing her heroically!”

Liu Qingchen, a veteran of romance, was far more experienced in this matter than Bai Wushuang. Seeing Bai Wushuang’s eyes twitch, the words he spoke made Bai Wushuang frown once more.

”What idea do you have, tell me quickly!”

No man is willing to admit he’s a novice in the field of romance, but at this moment, Bai Wushuang, after frowning, asked impatiently. He knew that Liu Qingchen had many crafty ideas, especially when it came to pursuing women.

”Brother Wushuang, I have something here. If Junior Sister Mo Qing takes it, no matter how virtuous she is, she’ll instantly turn into a wanton woman, ready for any man’s plucking!”

Liu Qingchen’s face revealed a look that ”every man understands,” then he reached to his waist, and a pale red Jade Bottle appeared in his hand as if from thin air, seemingly exuding a faint red mist.

”This is called ’Joy Powder.’ Someone as upright as Brother Wushuang has probably never heard of it, but in extraordinary times, extraordinary actions are needed. Whether or not to use it, will depend on Brother Wushuang’s own thoughts!”

Liu Qingchen’s words seemed to carry a strong temptation, but the next moment, he saw Brother Wushuang’s face turn grim, looking somewhat angry.

”Such despicable means, and you came up with it!”

Bai Wushuang scolded with a grim face, but despite his verbal refusal, his body was quite honest. As he spoke, he reached for the pale red Jade Bottle.

”Tsk tsk, still trying to act virtuous after being a scoundrel, Brother Wushuang is really...”

This thought Liu Qingchen naturally didn’t speak aloud, but from Bai Wushuang’s actions, he could already discern the latter’s intentions. Experienced in such matters, he didn’t expose it, simply following closely behind, soon vanishing into the mountain’s forest.

Someone like Liu Qingchen, a master of the flowers, had used ’Joy Powder’ to ruin countless decent women, but firstly his status was noteworthy, and secondly, he acted covertly. To this day, no one had discovered his disreputable deeds.

Under the influence of this suggestion, Bai Wushuang seemed to be leaning toward joining in, perhaps this was Liu Qingchen’s true motive. With Bai Wushuang, the first genius of the Heavenly Hospital, becoming an accomplice, Liu Qingchen could act even more unscrupulously.

Meanwhile, beside a small creek in the Refining Treasure Hall, a rough-clad figure sat cross-legged, completely unaware of the events happening nearby. Perhaps, at some moment, some changes difficult for him to accept might occur.