Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1040: Shen Litong Overthinking
"Xue’er, well done!"
Witnessing this scene, Xu Hongzhuang completely ignored Situ Lang, whose heart had been pierced by his own sternum, gushing large mouthfuls of fresh blood, and instead walked straight to the side of the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, gently stroking its neck.
"Neigh!"
The Snow Stepping Flying Horse, which had just been extremely fierce and brutal, instantly restrained its violent aura under Xu Hongzhuang’s graceful touch, appearing to enjoy it very much like an ordinary stallion being gently petted by its owner.
"This... this is actually her demon pet?!"
The actions of Xu Hongzhuang and the Snow Stepping Flying Horse left the dying Situ Lang, as well as the nearby Yun Xiao, completely dumbfounded. Especially Yun Xiao, it somewhat overturned his understanding of the beast vein path.
A human woman at only the Early Stage of Seeking Origin Realm, how could she possibly tame a Ninth Rank Advanced Vein Demon as her demon pet? Moreover, this demon pet possessed special lineage—the Snow Stepping Flying Horse. It was truly baffling.
But observing the close state between Xu Hongzhuang and the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, Yun Xiao could not help but acknowledge their relationship was truly one of taming, not pretended, for a Vein Demon wouldn’t possibly act.
Unfortunately, while Yun Xiao still had the chance to be puzzled here, Situ Lang could only take this question into permanent darkness, probably never understanding what all this was about, even in death.
"Yun Xiao, let me introduce you, this is Xue’er, my good partner!"
Ignoring the dead Situ Lang, after moments of affection with the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, Xu Hongzhuang then pointed towards Yun Xiao and introduced, knowing the Snow Stepping Flying Horse could understand her words.
"Hello, Xue’er!"
Regarding this Ninth Rank Advanced Flying Horse Vein Demon, Yun Xiao was extremely appreciative. He stepped forward two paces, speaking, and attempted to reach out to stroke the neck hair of the Snow Stepping Flying Horse.
"Snort!"
Just at that moment, however, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse tossed its head, deflecting Yun Xiao’s right hand to the side, then snorted indignantly, its eyes seemingly harboring a hint of adversarial intent.
Such a scene rendered Yun Xiao’s right hand suddenly frozen in mid-air. Having once studied the beast vein path, how could he not recognize this as a way for the other party to express anger? But he had done nothing to offend this white flying horse, right?
"Xue’er, what are you doing?"
Even Xu Hongzhuang was somewhat baffled; she had always wanted to repair and restore relations with Yun Xiao, having even harbored some small malicious intent to reunite, yet she hadn’t anticipated such an attitude from the Snow Stepping Flying Horse, causing her tone to inadvertently hold a hint of complaint.
"Snort!"
Just as Xu Hongzhuang wanted to say more, the Snow Stepping Flying Horse snorted at her too, flapped its wings, lifted its entire body into the air, and in no time, vanished into the dark night sky.
"This guy..."
Watching the Snow Stepping Flying Horse’s actions, Xu Hongzhuang was a bit amused and bewildered, never expecting to be lumped together, yet what exactly caused the Snow Stepping Flying Horse to be so averse to Yun Xiao?
"Yun Xiao, don’t take it to heart, perhaps... maybe it’s just because Xue’er isn’t familiar with you yet!"
Thoughts swirling in her mind, Xu Hongzhuang had to offer Yun Xiao an explanation. However, with such a trivial matter, how could he care? Instead, he was intensely curious about how Xu Hongzhuang tamed the Snow Stepping Flying Horse.
"Seems over a year has passed since we last met, your abilities have significantly improved!"
Yun Xiao withdrew his gaze from the white dot in the sky, full of emotion. People truly are incomparable; he had struggled hard, surviving many near-death experiences, to gain his current situation.
Yet Xu Hongzhuang had only been on the Tenglong Continent for a little over a year and already possessed a Ninth Rank Advanced demon pet. With such a level of demon pet, where couldn’t she go on this Tenglong Continent?
"It’s not comparable to you!"
Speaking of this, Xu Hongzhuang felt a bit melancholy. Initially thinking that breaking through to the Early Stage of Seeking Origin Realm would close some distance between her and Yun Xiao, she hadn’t anticipated their reunion revealing an unbridgeable gap.
As for Ninth Rank demon pets and such, they could only be considered external aid. In traversing the continent, one’s own strength was paramount. Moreover, Xu Hongzhuang held an unusual emotion towards Yun Xiao, always feeling that unless their strengths were closely matched, they might never have another opportunity.
"Where are you planning to go next? Back to Lianyun Mountain?"
Xu Hongzhuang was quite interested in this matter and asked directly. If Yun Xiao decided to return to Lianyun Mountain, she planned to accompany him there for a look. As for when she would return to Demons Mountain, it wasn’t within her consideration.
"I plan to visit Xuanyin Hall first since I promised Miss Xue to completely cure her Innate Pulse Cutting. Besides, I’m curious about how Ling Wan is doing in Xuanyin Hall!"
Yun Xiao gently shook his head. Having met Mo Qing and Liu Hanyi at Lianyun Mountain and learned of their safety, he didn’t want to stay at Lianyun Mountain any longer, even though he was officially a disciple of Lianyun Mountain.
Honestly, after some time, Yun Xiao’s name might spread throughout the Tenglong Continent because he defeated Bai Wushuang, the demon-like genius, in the annual competition. Moreover, due to Ye Ku and Si Mo’s withdrawal, won the championship of this year’s competition, making him extremely prominent.
However, Yun Xiao didn’t care much about these accolades. He joined Lianyun Mountain simply to have such a powerful force as a backdrop, preventing the Spirit Fighting Commerce from daring to cross him openly.
But given Yun Xiao’s foundation, even though Lianyun Mountain is the most unique and powerful place on Tenglong Continent, it offers limited help. Whether it’s his Meridian Qi cultivation or enhancement of his Meridian Refining Technique, with the memory of Long Xiao Battle God, it’s the same wherever he is.
"How coincidental, I have business at Xuanyin Hall too. We’re on the same path!"
As Yun Xiao’s words fell, Xu Hongzhuang immediately chimed in. Her awkward excuse made Yun Xiao’s mouth twitch unconsciously, thinking that if he had said he was going back to Lianyun Mountain, would she say she had business there too?
However, Yun Xiao didn’t expose the truth. He was no longer the little boy on Hidden Dragon Continent who always bore grudges. After killing many Lingyun Sect elders and crippling the main culprit Xu Lingsong, that matter was considered over.
Of course, all of this rested on the premise that his sister Yun Wei was alive and his mother Shang Li possibly also alive. Furthermore, Xu Hongzhuang was utterly unaware of the matter back then, ultimately just a pitiful individual dragged down by her father.
So, knowing Xu Hongzhuang made an excuse, Yun Xiao didn’t refuse and nodded, heading straight towards the courtyard gate.
Seeing Yun Xiao didn’t turn her down, Xu Hongzhuang’s mood improved vastly, promptly following him. As for Shen Litong, the branch chairman of the Chunxiao City Spirit Fighting Commerce, pale-faced and somewhat overwhelmed, they didn’t even spare him a glance.
For Shen Litong, the sudden turns in the situation were astounding. He had thought once Situ Lang took action, the boy named Yun Xiao would have no escape, and thus the grudge of Chunxiao City’s Spirit Fighting Commerce branch would be avenged indirectly.
Unexpectedly, a red-skirted girl appeared, seeming intimately connected to Yun Xiao. Despite her Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage cultivation, she possessed a Heaven-defying Demon Pet of Ninth Rank Advanced.
The dignified Earth Bending Realm Early Stage expert could not withstand even a moment when stomped by the Ninth Rank Advanced Flying Pegasus Vein Demon, dying in a tragic manner.
Earlier, Shen Litong had accepted his fate, believing survival impossible. Yet, unexpectedly, the young boy and girl involved themselves in their conversation, irrelevant to Shen Litong’s fate.
Does that mean he narrowly escaped death? Watching the pair disappear from the courtyard entrance, Shen Litong pondered. But shortly afterward, he realized he might have thought too much.
Swoosh!
As Shen Litong relaxed, a fiery red shadow suddenly attacked from the dark night, and he felt a sharp pain in his throat, raising his hand incredulously to clutch his neck.
Even though Shen Litong almost choked himself trying to stop the blood, it continued to gush through his fingers unstoppably.
His peripheral vision caught a fiery red shadow darting past the courtyard entrance, precisely the Fire Attribute rat-shaped Vein Demon he once hunted at Lianyun Mountain.
The sudden attack was naturally from Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan. Having resolved not to spare any of those who dared to hunt him, Shen Litong, the main leader, was no exception.
Taking advantage of surprise, Shen Litong, whose strength was barely less than Chi Yan’s, had his throat bone crushed by the rat’s claw. Even if a Holy Rank Meridian Refining Master came, it would be futile.
Crash!
Shen Litong’s body finally collapsed, possibly feeling regret in his final moments, remorse for provoking this rat-shaped Vein Demon with Situ Lang, ultimately causing the downfall of Chunxiao City’s Spirit Fighting Commerce.
Just as with Yuyang City Spirit Fighting Commerce branch, Chunxiao City’s Spirit Fighting Commerce saw a chairman and nine branch elders wipe out within a few days.
Rebuilding Chunxiao City’s branch would not restore its former glory—all because they provoked an Eighth Rank Advanced rat-shaped Vein Demon.
If this incident spreads, who knows what storm it may cause. With Spirit Fighting Commerce’s temperament, they likely won’t let it rest easily. However, these are mere afterthoughts to certain departing individuals.
Since arriving at Tenglong Continent, Yun Xiao had already offended Spirit Fighting Commerce multiple times. When debts pile up, accumulating grudges doesn’t matter much. What’s one more protector killed, one more branch destroyed?
