Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 18: Chapter 17: Innate Pill

Xiao Ruohan, you’ve lost!

When Xiao Yi said these words, no one contradicted him, nor did anyone show dissatisfaction.

Because by now, Xiao Yi had demonstrated enough strength to say this.

Although Xiao Yi had a Wasted Martial Soul and Xiao Ruohan possessed a powerful Yellow Rank Martial Soul,

Martial Soul is the primary indicator of talent, defining genius or waste based solely on the strength of the Martial Soul.

But in this world, what is valued most is strength, which is the source of all power.

After all, no matter how good the talent is, it’s useless if it doesn’t develop, whereas strength truly exists.

On the Elder’s Seat, the Fifth Elder’s face was as dark as water, secretly cursing, ”Damn it, Xiao Yi actually defeated Xiao Zimu. This has completely messed up my plans.”

Xiao Ruohan also looked ugly, casting a pleading glance at the Fifth Elder.

The Fifth Elder nodded slightly, indicating that he should not worry.

Then, the Fifth Elder stood up and said aloud, ”Xiao Yi, the family martial competition has ended, you may step down now.”

After saying this, he turned to the other elders and said, ”Esteemed elders, it’s time to open the Purple Cloud Cave, let’s proceed.”

He intended to cut the Gordian knot, not giving Xiao Yi a chance to speak.

Xiao Yi had his own way to respond, also speaking aloud, ”What, Fifth Elder, are you trying to renegue?”

By accusing the Fifth Elder of reneguing so loudly, the Fifth Elder could no longer ambiguously evade it; he had to engage in a serious dialogue with him.

The Fifth Elder frowned and said, ”Xiao Yi, what do you mean by that? Don’t think that just because you are the Young Master, you can slander an elder at will. Be careful, or I’ll charge you with disrespecting your superiors.”

This old fox immediately retaliated by pinning a charge of disrespecting elders on Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi was not afraid and said, ”Fifth Elder, the bet I made with Xiao Ruohan half a month ago is known to all. Later, when you open the Purple Cloud Cave, please keep an eye on your son and make sure he doesn’t take advantage of the chaos to sneak in.”

”Hahaha.” The clan members burst into laughter upon hearing Xiao Yi’s humorous remark.

”You...” The Fifth Elder went pale and shouted, ”Xiao Yi, the bets made among you younger generations are trivial and shouldn’t be taken seriously.”

The Fifth Elder emphasized his tone, attempting to pressure Xiao Yi into backing down.

Xiao Yi was naturally unafraid and countered, ”Not to be taken seriously? This bet was made in the Council Hall half a month ago, in front of the elders and deacons. If you think this can’t be taken seriously, are you implying that our Xiao Family’s Council Hall is just for children’s play?”

”Hmph.” The Fifth Elder snorted coldly, and seemed to think of a countermeasure. He loudly said, ”Xiao Yi, you think it should be taken seriously. Well then, now in front of all the clan members, I want to ask who considers such a frivolous bet to be serious?”

As he spoke, the Fifth Elder’s commanding gaze swept over all the clan members.

At the same time, the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Elders all stood beside him.

The Four Great Elders pressured together, silencing all the clan members.

The Fifth Elder showed a smug smile, having anticipated that no one would challenge him and the other three Elders over such a matter that didn’t concern them.

Suddenly, a commanding voice rang out, ”I take it seriously!”

The voice echoed throughout the place, reaching everyone’s ears.

”Huh?” The Fifth Elder immediately turned cold, intending to see who dared to be presumptuous in front of him.

”Who do you think you are...” The Fifth Elder immediately started to scold, his status as an elder sufficient to scold anyone in the Xiao Family.

However, when he saw who it was, he immediately stopped speaking.

The newcomer was an old man, his hair and beard all white, but he was spirited, and his eyes flashed with wisdom, obviously no ordinary person.

”Greetings to the Second Elder!” all the clan members suddenly bowed respectfully.

”Second Elder.” All the other elders and deacons also slightly bowed.

Indeed, the person who appeared was the Second Elder, who had not shown himself before.

Among the nine elders of the Xiao Family, it is usually the latter seven elders who control the family’s power and discuss important family matters.

As for the Great Elder and the Second Elder, they are the seniors in the family, higher in generation than the other elders, and advanced in years, so they rarely appear before the clan members and do not concern themselves with the family’s trivial matters.

At the last elder meeting, and in today’s family competition, both individuals were absent.

The Great Elder is the only Third-grade Alchemist in the family and is naturally very busy, so naturally, he doesn’t have spare time to attend to other matters.

As for this Second Elder, he is a Martial Arts Fool, devoted to cultivation, and seldom appears.

In addition, he is currently the most powerful individual in the family, a Ninth-layered Martial Artist of the Innate Realm, just one step away from the Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior.

Thus, even though the Second Elder does not usually hold power, his generation and strength set him apart, giving him higher prestige than the other elders, capable of overturning even the decisions agreed upon by the other seven major elders.

The Second Elder first looked at Xiao Yi with an appreciative expression but then returned to his stern look towards Xiao Ruohan and the Fifth Elder.

”I mean this sincerely, do you have any objections?” the Second Elder asked authoritatively.

The Fifth Elder quickly replied respectfully, ”Not at all, since it is a decision made by you, Second Elder, I naturally have no objections.”

The Second Elder was also the Martial Arts Enlightenment teacher for the other elders and Xiao Yi’s father; upon his rhetorical question, the Fifth Elder dared not even release a fart.

”Hmph, good that you have no objections,” the Second Elder snorted, saying, ”I have heard a bit about the bet. Although it is a bet between the younger generation, both individuals are Martial Artists. As a Martial Artist, if one does not dare to bear the consequences of failure, then what qualifications does one have to be a Martial Artist?”

”A Martial Artist, if not possessing an unyielding heart, if one dares not face even such a trivial matter, how can they later on the arduous Martial Arts Dao split waves and achieve greatness?”

”Even if we don’t discuss Martial Artists, just the very act of failing to keep one’s word alone disqualifies him from being a descendant of my Xiao Family.”

The Second Elder reprimanded furiously.

”Yes, yes, yes.” The Fifth Elder nodded in deference, then spoke with difficulty, ”But Second Elder, as you know, Ruohan has the highest talent in our family. With his Mortal Realm Seventh Layer Cultivation surpassing everyone in the clan and possessing a Yellow Rank Martial Soul, not allowing him to cultivate in Purple Cloud Cave would ruin his entire life.”

”This...” The Second Elder fell silent, as he naturally could not ruin the future of a family descendant.

At that moment, Xiao Yi spoke loudly, ”Fifth Elder, allowing Xiao Ruohan to cultivate in Purple Cloud Cave is not impossible. I mentioned in the council hall half a month ago that betting with Xiao Ruohan poses risks for me as well, so Xiao Ruohan must also bear the corresponding consequences.”

”Then, as long as you provide an equivalent compensation, it is possible to exchange back this spot for Xiao Ruohan.” Xiao Yi said with a smile.

”Equivalent compensation?” the Second Elder turned to Xiao Yi, asking, ”What do you mean by that?”

Xiao Yi replied, ”Quite simple—10,000 taels, exchange this slot for 10,000 taels.”

The Fifth Elder immediately became furious, saying, ”Xiao Yi, don’t be too excessive. I only earn a few hundred taels a month from the family, how could I have 10,000 taels to give you.”

Xiao Yi indifferently said, ”That’s your problem, if the money isn’t enough, then trade it with something else. I think, a precious opportunity like entering the Purple Cloud Cave is worth 10,000 taels, right?”

”Indeed, of course it’s worth it,” the Second Elder nodded, saying, ”It’s settled then.”

The Fifth Elder’s face immediately turned gloomy, but as it was a decision made by the Second Elder, he really couldn’t object.

”Xiao Yi, how about 5000 taels, plus three Innate Pills and ten Postnatal Pills?” the Fifth Elder could only ask meekly.

For Xiao Ruohan, practicing cultivation in the Purple Cloud Cave was of utmost importance; the Fifth Elder truly had no room for choice.

Xiao Yi frowned, saying, ”5000 taels, plus five Innate Pills, twenty Postnatal Pills.”

”Five Innate Pills, twenty Postnatal Pills?” The Fifth Elder’s eyes widened, then he roared angrily, ”Xiao Yi, you might as well go rob.”

The Second Elder also coughed twice, saying, ”Xiao Yi, don’t be unreasonable. How about this, 5000 taels, plus three Innate Pills, fifteen Postnatal Pills.”

Xiao Yi smiled, saying, ”Since it’s decided by the Second Elder, I have no objections.”

”Thank you, Second Elder.” The Fifth Elder looked grateful towards the Second Elder, but his gaze towards Xiao Yi was still filled with venom.

”Alright,” the Second Elder said authoritatively, ”Since the matter is resolved, let’s go ahead and open the Purple Cloud Cave. This is a major affair of the family, not to be taken lightly.”

”Yes,” all the elders responded unanimously.