Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Junior Brother Qingchen, this Treasure Mountain is fraught with danger. In your current state, the odds are against you if you enter. I suggest you stay outside,”

said Bai Wushuang, suddenly turning his head to Yun Xiao, causing Liu Qingchen’s face to change slightly. He thought to himself that this senior brother was probably about to burn the bridge after crossing it.

In fact, Liu Qingchen’s guess was not wrong. Previously, when he still had some use, Bai Wushuang held him in high regard. But now, to Bai Wushuang, Liu Qingchen, who had lost an arm, was no longer of much use.

Besides, with Treasure Mountain fraught with danger, dragging along a burden like Liu Qingchen might just put Bai Wushuang himself in danger. He certainly wouldn’t take such a risk.

”I...”

Just as Liu Qingchen was about to say something, out of the corner of his eye he suddenly caught sight of several figures approaching together. Among them, one figure in coarse clothes made a flash of resentment appear in his eyes.

”Yun Xiao!”

These two words were squeezed out from between Liu Qingchen’s teeth. One must know that it was all thanks to that coarse-clothed boy that he ended up in such a state. If he had the chance, he would definitely tear that boy into pieces to vent his anger.

But now, even if Liu Qingchen had the courage, he wouldn’t dare to confront Yun Xiao. After all, he lost an arm even at his peak, let alone in his current state. So he could only grumble inwardly.

”Yun Xiao? Ye Ku? How did these two end up together?”

In contrast, Bai Wushuang did not lose his composure like Liu Qingchen, but when he saw a certain green-clothed figure beside Yun Xiao, a trace of doubt flashed through his eyes.

Bai Wushuang knew Yun Xiao was new here and apart from having some relationship with the girls Mo Qing and Liu Hanyi, who also came from the Hidden Dragon Continent, he shouldn’t know any other geniuses from Lianyun Mountain, right?

Moreover, Bai Wushuang knew that Ye Ku seemed to have some different feelings towards Liu Hanyi. Weren’t he and Yun Xiao supposed to be rivals? Why did it seem like they were getting along harmoniously now?

”Oh, these two senior brothers are really quite fast!”

While Bai Wushuang and Liu Qingchen were observing their group, Yun Xiao naturally spotted the two geniuses from the Heavenly Hospital, and his voice carried a subtle mocking tone.

”Huh? How did Liu Qingchen end up missing an arm?”

As for Ye Ku and Si Mo, they immediately noticed Liu Qingchen’s sorry state. Si Mo even exclaimed in surprise, seemingly taken aback.

One must know that Si Mo and Liu Qingchen are fierce rivals, with Si Mo being the second genius of the Sky Poison Institute, and Liu Qingchen being the second genius of the Heavenly Hospital. They always saw each other as the biggest competition during the Lianyun Mountain annual meet, refusing to yield to each other.

But now, when Si Mo saw Liu Qingchen missing an arm, he realized that from this moment on, the second genius of the Heavenly Hospital could never be his opponent again.

Si Mo was curious about who broke Liu Qingchen’s arm. This cunning and devious fellow wouldn’t suffer a huge loss easily.

”It was Yun Xiao who broke it!”

Mo Qing’s beautiful eyes flashed with a strange glint. Seeing Liu Hanyi’s curious expression, she whispered the fact into her ear, though she wouldn’t reveal the specifics.

”What?!”

Even though Mo Qing spoke softly, Liu Hanyi, along with Ye Ku and Si Mo, all heard it clearly and gasped in shock.

Even Ye Ku, the top genius of the Sky Poison Institute at the Peak of the Seeking Origin Realm, wasn’t confident he could easily break Liu Qingchen’s arm, let alone Si Mo. The two were always on par, unable to overcome each other.

Who would have thought that the honorable second genius of the Heavenly Hospital, a true genius of the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage, would have his arm broken by a boy who had joined Lianyun Mountain just a few days ago?

Though neither knew how Yun Xiao managed to break Liu Qingchen’s arm, upon learning this fact, they certainly gained a deeper understanding of Yun Xiao.

Especially Si Mo, who kept assessing Liu Qingchen’s broken arm and the coarse-clothed boy nearby, a trace of fear occasionally flickering in his eyes.

Because Si Mo understood that if Yun Xiao could break Liu Qingchen’s arm, he could also break his own arm. It was best not to offend this unknown threat lightly.

”Yun Xiao, you’ve truly chosen the path to hell over the road to heaven. This foothill of Treasure Mountain will be your burial ground,”

At the same time, as several people over there were shocked, Bai Wushuang had no idea that those people had already formed an alliance. He thought they just happened to gather together, so he directly shouted coldly, a hint of murderous intent rising.

Bai Wushuang’s state indirectly proved Mo Qing’s words were true, and it gave Ye Ku and Si Mo another guess: Yun Xiao not only removed Liu Qingchen’s arm, but also had some unpleasantness with the Heavenly Hospital’s top genius.

”Rest assured, even if you don’t come looking for me, I’ll come looking for you. For the dirty deeds you’ve done, dying ten thousand times wouldn’t be enough!”

At this moment, Yun Xiao restrained the cold smile on his face, replaced by a murderous intent similar to Bai Wushuang’s. He had no sympathy for people like this.

”Relying on your Origin Seeking Realm Middle Stage cultivation?”

Upon hearing this, Bai Wushuang sneered again. Since they were already at the foot of Treasure Mountain, dealing with the boy daring to offend him would eliminate a potential variable in the treasure-seeking expedition.

As for Ye Ku and Si Mo standing not far from Yun Xiao, Bai Wushuang never thought these two would take action. He judged others by himself, thinking Ye Ku might even strike the coarse-clothed boy when Yun Xiao and himself fight.

”Brother Ye Ku, didn’t you want to repay the favor? Then go kill that vile Bai Wushuang, and from then on, we’ll be even, owing nothing to each other!”

However, just as Bai Wushuang’s meridian qi aura was surging, Yun Xiao suddenly turned his head to the top genius of the Sky Poison Institute, saying these words, which instantly cast a shadow on the faces of Bai Wushuang and Liu Qingchen.

”A life-saving favor? How is that possible?”

Bai Wushuang’s initial reaction was disbelief, as Ye Ku was a real Earth Rank Middle Level Poison Vein Master, whose meridian qi cultivation was not beneath his own. Did someone like that need Yun Xiao’s help?

Yun Xiao’s words not only shocked Bai Wushuang and Liu Qingchen, but also made the people beside him look bewildered. Wasn’t this guy too blunt?

Yet Ye Ku didn’t say much at this time. He had indeed promised to repay such a favor but hadn’t expected the opportunity to come so quickly, facing none other than his old rival.

”Actually... It was those two trying to plot against me. So Yun Xiao stepped in to teach them a lesson, but they wouldn’t let it go!”

Seeing Ye Ku and Si Mo’s expressions, Mo Qing suddenly gritted his teeth, revealing some details from that time. As these words came out, an intense hostility erupted from Ye Ku.

Though Ye Ku was a ruthless Poison Vein Master, he was straightforward, detesting hypocrites like Bai Wushuang and Liu Qingchen, especially after hearing about their disgraceful actions.

Although Mo Qing hadn’t mentioned certain details, Ye Ku’s understanding of Bai Wushuang and Liu Qingchen confirmed their capability of such despicable deeds, causing him to explode on the spot.

”Despicable!”

Even Si Mo cursed upon hearing Mo Qing’s words. Hypocrites were always more detestable than villains. Not liking the two over there, he even wanted to strike Liu Qingchen dead with his palm.

”Bai Wushuang, last time there was no resolution, let’s settle it today!”

It seemed Ye Ku and Bai Wushuang had crossed paths openly and secretly countless times, but unfortunately, neither had won decisively before deploying their final tactics.

Now Ye Ku, having absorbed the energy of the Earth Thorn Poison Fruit, had greatly enhanced his meridian qi cultivation, confident in defeating his old rival.

”Damn, has Ye Ku been bewitched by Yun Xiao?”

Seeing Ye Ku really about to fight him on Yun Xiao’s word, Bai Wushuang was angered beyond measure and couldn’t understand how a newcomer like Yun Xiao could command the Sky Poison Institute’s top genius?

Given Bai Wushuang’s selfish, devious nature, breaking promises wasn’t unheard of for him. Hence, Ye Ku listening to Yun Xiao seemed utterly disgraceful for the veteran geniuses of Lianyun Mountain.

”Yun Xiao, I don’t believe your luck will always be this good. Let’s see!”

Under such circumstances, though Bai Wushuang was furious, he couldn’t afford to fight to the death with Ye Ku. With only two of them on his side and Liu Qingchen as a handicapped useless person, initiating a fight would only lead to their disadvantage.

Ye Ku’s strength was unquestionable. Once engaged, not taking a few hundred or thousand moves to determine a winner was impossible. If in the heated battle Yun Xiao or Si Mo suddenly intervened, Bai Wushuang might meet his end at the foot of Treasure Mountain.

Swoosh!

Thus, after throwing out a harsh threat, Bai Wushuang didn’t hesitate. He turned around and vanished into the fog of Treasure Mountain, disappearing in an instant, his speed astonishing.