Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

On the third floor of an extremely tall tavern in Extreme Yin City, a young boy dressed in coarse clothes, with a wooden sword on his back, sat by the window. This was Yun Xiao, who had just left the Xuanyin Hall headquarters.

A palm-sized, fire-red mouse was continuously munching on peanuts and other nuts on the table, occasionally sticking out its tongue to lick the strong liquor in the nearby wine cup, its face wrinkling from the spice.

This small fire-red mouse was naturally the Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan. Although it was most interested in all sorts of fire attribute heavenly treasures, seeing Yun Xiao leisurely eating and drinking, it couldn’t help but want to try a little.

The taste of the peanuts and nuts wasn’t bad, but it couldn’t understand why humans would call the hot, spicy drink ”fine wine.” It was baffled as to where the ”fine” label came from.

There were other guests on the third floor of this tavern, many of whom were glancing sideward at the fire-red mouse, who was flailing its limbs from the spice, and found it somewhat amusing.

However, a small number of cultivators with strong soul sensing wore a serious expression, because from the aura faintly emanating from Chi Yan, they all recognized this as a powerful vein demon, certainly not as cute and funny as it appeared.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Just as the cultivators curiously observed the man and his demon, the floorboards on the third floor of the tavern began to creak loudly.

It seemed as if something heavy was moving upward, or as if a large vein demon had stepped into the tavern, advancing toward the third floor.

A moment later, a figure flashed at the entrance of the stairs, and a particularly robust human silhouette appeared in everyone’s line of sight, standing there like a half iron tower.

”Duan Wuya of the Fire Tower from Wuyan Palace!”

Many in the room weren’t too unfamiliar with this man, who exuded endless dominance and an overwhelming blazing aura. The second prodigy of Wuyan Palace, Fire Tower Duan Wuya, certainly wasn’t as ”unknown” as Yun Xiao.

In fact, after the journey to Xuanyin Cave, Yun Xiao’s name had already spread, but it was limited to the upper echelons. Ordinary cultivators in Extreme Yin City, even if they’d heard of Yun Xiao, wouldn’t immediately connect the name to the person.

Swoosh!

After the appearance of Fire Tower Duan Wuya, another figure flashed at the stairs, and an oddly peculiar-looking person emerged in front of everyone, causing a chill to run through their hearts.

The figure stood beside Fire Tower Duan Wuya, resembling a ten-year-old child, likely not even stacked could match Duan Wuya in height.

Yet, when everyone saw this childlike figure, they were even more startled than by Duan Wuya, because they all knew this person’s background.

”The Flame Demon Child Long Xiwawa!”

When it comes to the physique of these two from Wuyan Palace, they were probably the most memorable among all the young prodigies. Any cultivator who saw these two could never forget them for a lifetime.

Even Yun Xiao slightly turned his head, staring at the large and small figures over there in confusion. Why were these two prodigies from Wuyan Palace still lingering in Extreme Yin City ten days after the Xuanyin Cave expedition had ended?

”Everyone, get out of here!”

As everyone assessed the two prodigies from Wuyan Palace, a sudden roar issued from Fire Tower Duan Wuya, causing numerous cultivators to shiver while also giving Yun Xiao a sense of familiarity.

Apart from Yun Xiao, the other cultivators naturally didn’t dare to oppose the two geniuses of Wuyan Palace.

Though deeply dissatisfied with Duan Wuya’s dominance, they also knew that speaking out against him might result in being directly thrown out from the third floor by the Fire Tower, which would be even more embarrassing.

Crash!

Several breaths later, on the third floor of this tavern, aside from the Flame Demon Child and Duan Wuya, only Yun Xiao remained, along with the feasting Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan on the table.

”Tsk tsk, I didn’t expect that after not seeing you for many days, you two brothers are still so domineering!”

Yun Xiao snatched a peanut just peeled by Chi Yan and tossed it into his mouth, but his words elicited no sign of anger from the two over there, which was somewhat different from their first meeting several days ago.

Duan Wuya glared at Yun Xiao, saying nothing, and sat down onto an adjacent chair, picking up chopsticks to engage the untouched dishes on the table.

The Flame Demon Child Long Xiwawa leisurely walked over to where Yun Xiao was, and without waiting for the latter’s consent, sat down directly. Seeing this, Yun Xiao couldn’t help but ponder.

”Squeak, squeak!”

Although Chi Yan wasn’t aware of what happened inside the Xuanyin Cave, this human, less than three feet tall, dared to steal its spot, and it was instantly displeased, waving tiny paws and emitting two angry squeaks.

”Eat your food!”

Seeing this, Yun Xiao waved his hand, causing Chi Yan to glare fiercely at Long Xiwawa, but it didn’t seem intimidating at all, and instead appeared somewhat adorable.

”Brother Long, you didn’t come just to find me, did you?”

Yun Xiao gently swirled the wine glass in his hand and asked directly. He didn’t believe that someone like Long Xiwawa would be staying in Extreme Yin City just to enjoy sightseeing. Now, appearing mysteriously in front of him suggested that he had been monitoring the movements within Xuanyin Hall all along.

”Indeed, straight to the point. Well, I won’t beat around the bush then!”

Unlike the insincere and mysterious types like Su Jian, Long Xiwawa was decidedly different. Seeing Yun Xiao’s straightforwardness, he spoke directly, simultaneously running his hand across his waist.

Swish!

A gray light flashed, and shortly after, in Long Xiwawa’s right palm, a piece of cloth appeared out of thin air, looking somewhat familiar to Yun Xiao.

”Wuyan Cloth!”

Upon seeing the cloth for the first time, Yun Xiao no longer had any doubts. The moment the cloth appeared, the three fragments of Wuyan Cloth in his Waist Storage stirred slightly, confirming his sensing was right.

”It seems Brother Yun Xiao recognizes this Wuyan Cloth!”

Long Xiwawa, having taken out the Wuyan Cloth, was closely observing Yun Xiao’s expression. Being an exceptional talent himself, even though Yun Xiao’s expression was subtle, he noticed a hint of change and thus spoke again.

”So what if I do?”

With Yun Xiao’s current Meridian Qi cultivation, if it were just Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya, he wouldn’t feel the slightest threat, so he admitted it directly.

Although the Wuyan Cloth is tied to the secret treasures of Wuyan Palace, after all these years, it can’t be said that the Wuyan Cloth is the sole property of Wuyan Palace. However, Yun Xiao seemed to have guessed Long Xiwawa’s intentions.

”Yun Xiao, since you recognize the Wuyan Cloth, you should know it’s related to the secret treasures of Wuyan Palace, or rather, it’s something of Wuyan Palace.”

Long Xiwawa, being from Wuyan Palace and the top talent of the younger generation within the palace, naturally had a different view from an outsider like Yun Xiao. He never doubted that Wuyan Cloth belonged to Wuyan Palace; the name alone indicated a significant connection.

”How can you prove it’s Wuyan Palace’s? Just because of the word ’Wuyan’? Would it respond if you call it?”

When it comes to eloquence, perhaps only Su Jian from the Douling Commerce could spar with Yun Xiao. The otherwise inarticulate Wuyan Tongmo was quickly backed into a corner with just a few words, leaving him momentarily speechless.

If it were another ordinary cultivator, why would Long Xiwawa waste so many words?

But the man in front named Yun Xiao not only had formidable vein energy combat power but also hailed from Lianyun Mountain and might now be entwined with Xuanyin Hall. Unless absolutely necessary, Long Xiwawa didn’t want to openly clash with Yun Xiao.

”Yun Xiao, you should possess the remaining three fragments of Wuyan Cloth, right?”

Suppressing his anger, Long Xiwawa got straight to the point. Seeing Yun Xiao’s peculiar gaze, he spoke in a deep voice, ”Name your price!”

Long Xiwawa was determined to get the Wuyan Cloth, but due to Yun Xiao’s strength and the backing of the Meridian Refining Master Association, he held onto a hint of rationality. If the other party was sensible, he didn’t mind resolving this easily.

”Let’s hear it, what price can you offer?”

Yun Xiao continued to swirl the wine glass in his hand, not refusing outright but instead asked with interest. Perhaps he was curious to see what this genius from Wuyan Palace could offer.

”What do you want?”

Long Xiwawa was equally cautious, not revealing his cards first. This was the tactic of making an extravagant demand to settle for something fair.

”A low-level Heavenly Rank Thunder Attribute heavenly treasure and two low-level Heavenly Rank Fire Attribute heavenly treasures. Can you offer these?”

Yun Xiao had already made up his mind. His gaze swept over the somewhat displeased Chi Yan nearby. As soon as he spoke, the little mouse stood up immediately, its small eyes shining brightly with interest.

As for Long Xiwawa, the top talent of Wuyan Palace, his face instantly turned gloomy upon hearing Yun Xiao’s conditions.

Duan Wuya, who had been drinking from a wine jug, squeezed the jug flat, spilling the wine everywhere.

”Yun Xiao, are you mocking me?”

If not for that last bit of rationality Long Xiwawa held onto, he might have resorted to violence, for Yun Xiao’s conditions didn’t seem like serious negotiating terms at all.

Treasure of the Heavenly Rank level is considered supreme on the entire Tenglong Continent. Even in a top-tier force like Wuyan Palace, they’re scarce, not to mention these specified attribute Heavenly treasures.

Yun Xiao’s demands weren’t just exorbitant; they were practically trying to swallow half of Wuyan Palace. How could Long Xiwawa possibly agree to such terms?