Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

”Brother Lu Ye, I think your earlier proposal was good. If we could truly drink that Holy Rank Wine, how about we split it equally?”

Seemingly ignoring Yu Xu, and also seemingly responding to this guy’s earlier threats, Yun Xiao directly dismissed his previous intention to refuse, nodded to Lu Ye, and said words that caused Yu Xu’s face to turn gloomy.

In fact, Yun Xiao wasn’t very interested in this so-called Drunken Immortal Conference; his only goal was to find Murong Sou and retrieve the item Xu Tongshi had left there.

However, Yun Xiao didn’t expect that without provoking anyone, Yu Xu would deliberately provoke him. For someone who is only at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage, what is there for him to fear?

With Yun Xiao’s current strength, as long as it’s not those Holy Rank Old Monsters, even against a Half-step Holy Rank Strange Spirit Expert he wouldn’t have any fear. Such is the courage born from strength.

What is Yu Xu, to dare bark and shout in front of him? As the Long Xiao Battle God in his previous life, and now a Heavenly Realm Late Stage Expert in this life, Yun Xiao too possesses a strong heart.

”Haha, with Brother Yun Xiao’s assistance, we’ll surely dominate today!”

Who knows if this was really his intention, or if he just wanted to disgust Yu Xu a bit, but Lu Ye cooperated evidently with an exaggerated smile, drawing disdainful glances not just from Yu Xu but from those around as well.

Occupied by experts of the Heavenly Realm Middle Late Stage, Yun Xiao subtly sensed that one among them had reached the terrifying Heavenly Realm Peak level, stronger than Liu Wenzong from the Ye City Emperor Palace.

In front of these experts, a mere Heavenly Realm Early Stage Lu Ye, accompanied by an over-twenty-year-old young man, attempting to seize the top spot—isn’t it just a pipe dream?

”Kid, you’ll pay the price for your choice!”

Unlike others who merely felt annoyance internally, Yu Xu found their duo’s act amusing and didn’t bother to hide his threatening words, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes.

Yu Xu and Lu Ye originally had conflicts, but the latter had some backing in the Drunken Immortal City, making it impossible for Yu Xu to deal with Lu Ye based only on a one level higher cultivation.

Yet this unknown reckless youth dared show complete lack of respect for the strong, inciting Yu Xu’s extraordinary anger. He vowed to make this young one pay a hefty price.

This was also because Yu Xu knew Lu Ye and Yun Xiao had just met, so if he were determined to kill this young lad, Lu Ye unlikely would risk his life to defend him, nor could he easily use the connections he had painstakingly built up.

”Ridiculous!”

Yun Xiao felt quite amused by this Heavenly Realm Middle Stage fellow’s clown-like performance, uttering softly just four words, and then ignoring him.

”You...”

But those four words nearly made Yu Xu erupt on the spot. Were it not for the fact this was the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, he might not have resisted striking down this reckless young man immediately.

”Brother Yun Xiao, your skill at provoking hatred is far superior to mine!”

Lu Ye beside him was already watching in a daze, yet this was something he gladly witnessed. Thumbs up to Yun Xiao, his words nearly made Yu Xu lose control yet again.

Squeak!

Just as Yun Xiao slightly nodded, intending to say something, a door that had been tightly shut in the depths of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant’s first-floor hall suddenly opened from inside, revealing an old man in a yellow robe.

The elderly man’s face was slightly flushed, exuding a strong smell of alcohol that Yun Xiao could sense from him, indicating that he had drunk quite a bit without using Meridian Qi to forcefully dispel it.

”Manager Zhou!”

”Manager Zhou!”

”...”

Yet this seemingly drunken old man stirred up quite a commotion, prompting many to rush forward and greet the so-called Manager Zhou, including the Heavenly Realm Peak experts and others.

Actually, Manager Zhou’s cultivation was only at the Heavenly Realm Late Stage and might not be stronger than Liu Wenzong of the Ye City Emperor Palace in direct combat, but everyone’s respect presumably isn’t based solely on his visible Heavenly Realm Late Stage cultivation.

Truth be told, though Manager Zhou is the apparent boss of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, any cultivator lingering in Drunken Immortal City for some time knows that with just his Heavenly Realm Late Stage cultivation, he couldn’t possibly sustain such an operation.

Surely he has stronger support behind him, possibly even the Holy Rank Expert capable of brewing Holy Rank Wine. Thus not just Heavenly Realm Peak cultivators, but even the Director at the Drunken Immortal City Emperor Palace would likely show him due respect.

”All of you arrived quite early!”

Manager Zhou responded one by one, but the smile on his face was rather perfunctory, and his old eyes kept glancing at the door of the restaurant. It seemed as if he was waiting for someone?

Tap, tap, tap!

As many people followed Manager Zhou’s gaze towards the entrance, a shadow flashed there, and a group of three people walked into the lobby of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant together, each with an imposing presence.

”Ah! Isn’t that Supervisor Ma Nanfeng from the Emperor Palace?”

Upon seeing the leading figure, Yu Xu, who had just been giving Yun Xiao the cold shoulder, suddenly lit up with bright eyes. Then he arrogantly glanced at Lu Ye and strode towards the group of three.

”Yu Xu greets Lord Supervisor!”

Amidst the various gazes of the onlookers, Yu Xu rushed forward with a whoosh, then bowed to the so-called Supervisor Ma Nanfeng, completely losing his previous arrogant demeanor when facing Yun Xiao.

”Oh, it’s Yu Xu. You did a good job on the task I assigned last time. Rise!”

As someone suddenly rushed forward to bow, the group of three was initially stunned. Then the leading Ma Nanfeng seemed to recognize Yu Xu’s appearance and immediately spoke indifferently, causing many people to be surprised once again.

”Damn, since when did Yu Xu get involved with the Emperor Palace?”

The most shocked in the crowd was naturally Lu Ye, who had always had conflicts with Yu Xu. At this moment, his face was somewhat pale, and his murmuring voice contained a slight tremor.

Over the years, Lu Ye had mingled in Drunken Immortal City, making many powerful cultivator acquaintances due to his knowledge of various wines, one of whom had even reached the Heavenly Realm Late Stage.

This was the reason why Yu Xu, despite being stronger than Lu Ye by a notch, never dared to act hastily for fear of the potential background Lu Ye might have.

Yu Xu dared not really take action, and naturally, Lu Ye wouldn’t easily use his own background either. Favors are reduced each time they’re used, so using them at a life-and-death moment would be the wisest choice.

But now, seeing that Yu Xu had unknowingly gotten involved with the Emperor Palace of Drunken Immortal City, Lu Ye suddenly felt that his previous decision seemed somewhat foolish.

The Heavenly Realm Late Stage expert who owed Lu Ye a favor could certainly walk around Drunken Immortal City with confidence, but that didn’t include the Emperor Palace. Moreover, the Supervisor Ma Nanfeng of the Emperor Palace was a genuine Heavenly Realm Peak expert.

Given the Emperor Palace’s backing of the Canglong Emperor Palace, even some Holy Rank experts wouldn’t dare to easily challenge the Emperor Palace’s authority, let alone someone like Lu Ye with modest skills.

Lu Ye had reason to believe that once the news of Yu Xu’s connection with the Supervisor of the Emperor Palace spread, no one in Drunken Immortal City would dare to provoke him easily, and Lu Ye’s background would become irrelevant.

There might not even be a need for Ma Nanfeng to speak. Some people eager to curry favor with the Emperor Palace, yet struggling to find a way, might take Yu Xu’s path instead.

By then, Lu Ye might truly find himself unable to stay in Drunken Immortal City. Even if no one else acted, just those who relied on him and hesitated to help would leave him completely at Yu Xu’s mercy.

”It looks like I’ll have to leave Drunken Immortal City after this Drunken Immortal Conference ends!”

Lu Ye was a smart person. Knowing the situation was unfavorable, he had already started planning his retreat. Though he loved good wine dearly, when one’s life is at risk, survival naturally takes precedence.

”The Emperor Palace of Drunken Immortal City? Supervisor Ma Nanfeng?”

What neither Lu Ye nor others noticed was the flash of brilliance in the eyes of a certain rough-clothed youth when Yu Xu went to curry favor with the Supervisor.

In the past, in Yongxiu City and in Ye City, Yun Xiao had uprooted the Emperor Palaces of both cities. Due to his adversarial relationship with the Canglong Emperor Palace, he never had any goodwill towards the Emperor Palaces of various cities.

However, despite this, Yun Xiao didn’t choose to act directly. He had more important matters to attend to. Before that, he intended to let Ma Nanfeng’s group flaunt their power for a while.

”Haha, having Lord Supervisor here really brings great honor to our Drunken Immortal Restaurant!”

With different thoughts from everyone, the rosy-cheeked Manager Zhou had already approached with large strides, and his voice came right along with his presence, carrying an unmistakable enthusiasm within.

At this moment, Yu Xu had transformed into a subordinate of the Emperor Palace, striding in confidently alongside someone else. Even when facing Manager Zhou, he still had an arrogant expression.

”Oh, it’s Manager Zhou. What? Is Mr. Rong still not showing up this time?”

Seeing Manager Zhou’s enthusiasm, the long-faced Ma Nanfeng replied with a hypocritical grin and asked a question. Upon hearing the words ”Mr. Rong,” many people suddenly felt a shiver run down their spines.

Rumors had always circulated that there was a great backing behind the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, possibly even a Holy Rank expert, but no one had ever seen it in person. Could it be the legendary ”Mr. Rong”?