Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1045: Snatching Food from the Tiger’s Mouth

"When buying things, you should consider the principle of 'first come, first served,' right? Besides, this fellow has already settled the payment; what you're doing is no different from outright robbery."

After acknowledging Xuan Haoran, Yun Xiao's mind was flooded with past memories, but upon hearing Ji Sanjian's cold tone, he collected his thoughts and began to argue with the other party.

"Who is this kid? Is he tired of living?"

Although the scene where the mudstone knocked Ji Sanjian's sword flying was quite astonishing, by this point, everyone believed it was merely the coarse-clothed boy's luck, taking advantage of the situation, which was why they all wore disdainful sneers on their faces.

After all, Ji Sanjian's reputation was well-known across the entire Tenglong Continent among the younger generation. Perhaps only the super geniuses from the four top powers could surpass him.

The coarse-clothed boy before them looked unfamiliar; at the very least, everyone present knew that he was not a famed talent from any of the top powers. So daring to oppose Ji Sanjian was nothing short of seeking death, wasn't it?

When Xuan Haoran reasoned with Ji Sanjian earlier, the latter responded without a word by attacking directly. The current situation seemed no different from before, so the fate of the coarse-clothed boy was likely already sealed.

"First come, first served? Then you'll be the first to report to the King Yan!"

Ji Sanjian knew full well that his actions this time were beyond reasoning, and according to his philosophy, having a stronger fist was all the reasoning he needed. As long as he could chop off this annoying brat's head with a single swing, who would dare reason with him?

Amid everyone's mixed thoughts, they suddenly noticed something amiss. As Ji Sanjian's right index finger lightly moved, a stream of energy silently swept toward Yun Xiao's nape.

No one noticed that the transparent long sword, which had been knocked away by the mudstone earlier, had disappeared. It seemed Ji Sanjian didn't underestimate this coarse-clothed boy after all, as he even concealed the sound of his attack to prevent outsiders from discerning any clues.

Clearly, this was Ji Sanjian's true signature move, the surprise element that allowed him to succeed effortlessly in numerous assassinations.

Unfortunately, this time Ji Sanjian encountered Yun Xiao, a demon capable of summoning wind and rain even in a place like Lianyun Mountain—how could a minor Killing Heart Sect genius possibly kill him?

Clang!

In the blink of an eye, everyone saw clearly as the coarse-clothed boy's figure slightly shifted, then raised his right hand.

Following that, a strange sound was heard, as if the boy's thumb and index fingers had caught something in midair.

"Is that... Ji Sanjian's weapon?"

Among the crowd, there were some with keen senses, and after a brief moment, when the transparent sword appeared at Yun Xiao's fingertips, they suddenly realized something.

Clearly, in that split second, Ji Sanjian had activated his Dark Killing Skill, launching an attack on the coarse-clothed boy.

Who would have thought such a surprise attack would not only be detected by that boy but he also precisely captured the tip of the transparent sword between his fingers?

Though a sword, no matter how sharp, its sides are blunt. So at that moment, Yun Xiao dared to use his two fingers to catch it. The precision in timing and vision was terrifying to contemplate.

"This is impossible!"

Compared to the dumbfounded crowd, Ji Sanjian's heart was already in turmoil.

This was one of his unrivaled three swords; he believed that unless one reached the Earth Rank Middle Level and could sense with powerful soul energy, it would be impossible to detect his sword attack.

But Ji Sanjian did not know that the young man before him, who looked impossibly young, was indeed a bona fide Earth Rank Middle Level Meridian Refining Master and a dual cultivator of medicine and poison. This time, he was destined to be disappointed.

Whoosh!

Unlike Ji Sanjian, Yun Xiao had no such thoughts. His two fingers pinched the transparent sword of this Killing Heart Sect genius, and in the next instant, he suddenly appeared not far from Ji Sanjian, moving several times faster than the latter.

Yun Xiao's movements were like lightning, and upon approaching Ji Sanjian, before he could react, Yun Xiao's left hand, with a pincer-like gesture, directly caught the Hidden Light Jade in Ji Sanjian's hand.

"Let go!"

Following a low shout from Yun Xiao, the power in his left hand erupted, catching Ji Sanjian by surprise. His right arm was yanked straight.

One must admit, this first genius of the Killing Heart Sect was not like those ordinary Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage cultivators, and Ji Sanjian's reaction was extremely quick. As his arm was pulled straight, his entire body surged with meridian qi, preventing Yun Xiao from snatching the Hidden Light Jade from his hand at that moment.

"There is quite some strength!"

Sensing the feeling of power transmitted through his hand, Yun Xiao sighed, but his movements did not pause at all. Then, everyone clearly saw that the transparent long sword clamped between the fingers of the coarse-clothed youth's right hand was already fiercely chopping towards Ji Sanjian's right wrist.

Yun Xiao's change of move can be described as nothing but swift. While everyone was still unresponsive, everything had already reached a fever pitch in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Ji Sanjian's entire right arm was being pulled straight by Yun Xiao. If he insisted on not giving up the Hidden Light Jade that was in his hand, then his right hand would inevitably be severed by his own transparent long sword.

"Bastard!"

Ji Sanjian's reaction was not slow. In that split second, he had already made his decision. No matter how important the Hidden Light Jade was, it couldn't be more important than his own hand, right? So, after cursing angrily in his heart, he ultimately loosened his grip and released the Hidden Light Jade.

As a result, the Hidden Light Jade naturally fell into Yun Xiao's hands, and at this moment, only a few breaths had passed since Ji Sanjian's attack. Everything that happened in that short time was dazzling to watch.

"He's actually this strong!"

Even Xuan Haoran, who had seen Yun Xiao's demon-like talent on the Hidden Dragon Continent, had never thought that within just over a year, Yun Xiao, who had entered the Tenglong Continent, would reach a level where he could compete with the top talents of these sects.

If Xuan Haoran knew that Yun Xiao had even killed the genius Bai Wushuang from the Lianyun Mountain Heavenly Hospital, would his jaw drop to the ground?

"Kid, do you know the consequences of offending me, Ji Sanjian?"

Having suffered a big loss due to carelessness, Ji Sanjian still hadn't fully realized the gap between himself and his opponent. So his face showed a trace of hostility, appearing like an owl ready to devour someone, and his tone was filled with uncontrollable rage.

"The Killing Heart Sect? It's not like I haven't offended them before. I don't mind adding one more!"

Yun Xiao didn't care about Ji Sanjian's threat in the slightest. As soon as his voice fell, he walked straight back and placed the Hidden Light Jade into Xuan Haoran's hand, leaving the latter quite moved.

They first had a quarrel with the stall owner, Song Wu, and barely negotiated the price of two Earth Rank Low Level Heart Cleansing Pills. Little did they know that just after the deal was made, Ji Sanjian, a genius from the Killing Heart Sect, suddenly appeared.

At one point, Xuan Haoran thought he was destined never to obtain the Hidden Light Jade, and he nearly lost his life.

Unexpectedly, the situation took a turn, and the youth who had once greatly aided the Xuanyue Empire on the Hidden Dragon Continent appeared. In just a few moves, he reclaimed the Hidden Light Jade from Ji Sanjian.

Holding the Hidden Light Jade, which emitted a faint coldness, Xuan Haoran felt increasingly unable to fathom this coarse-clothed youth. In just over a year's time, the other had grown to a height he found hard to reach.

"Senior brother, what's going on?"

And just as tensions were high and a fight was about to break out, a female voice suddenly came from somewhere on the trading street. Soon, everyone was dazzled, for a graceful figure in a white dress appeared before their eyes.

"That seems to be the 'Su Shou Yanluo' Ye Suxin from the Killing Heart Sect, and to think she even came!"

There were quite a few knowledgeable people in the crowd, and from Ye Suxin's appearance as well as her address to Ji Sanjian, they faintly had a guess. Even though that white-clothed woman might not be using her true appearance.

"Junior Sister Suxin, you're just in time. There is a kid here who dared to provoke my Killing Heart Sect, he must be tired of living!"

After the brief exchange just now, Ji Sanjian wasn't certain he could take down the coarse-clothed youth in a one-on-one fight. Seeing his junior sister Ye Suxin appear now, his confidence undoubtedly soared several times over.

The one who arrived was the genius from the Killing Heart Sect, known as Su Shou Yanluo, Ye Suxin. It's worth mentioning that Ye Suxin was now truly a middle-stage strong cultivator of the Seeking Origin Realm.

This time, the Killing Heart Sect's senior and junior went to Lengshui City together, and given their status, naturally, no one dared to provoke them.

When Ji Sanjian sensed the aura of the Hidden Light Jade and rushed here, Ye Suxin happened to spot something she fancied elsewhere, and the two temporarily split up.

However, this conflict attracted a good number of people on the trading street, and Ye Suxin quickly came over after hearing the commotion. Once she listened to her senior brother's words, her gaze instantly shifted over, extremely curious to see who dared to challenge the Killing Heart Sect.

Who would have thought that when Ye Suxin laid eyes on him, she immediately saw a familiar, unforgettably handsome face. And those eyes on that face were staring right at her, seemingly containing a peculiar hint of a smile.

"It's him?!"

At this moment, coldness surged from the soles of Ye Suxin's feet straight to her head, lingering there, perhaps even unwilling to admit it herself. After a few encounters, the youth named Yun Xiao had already left an indelible psychological shadow on her.