Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor-Chapter 1101: Su Jian Acting Out of Character
"That bastard!"
When Xue Ningxiang saw Yun Xiao’s gaze cast over, clear as water without a hint of impurity, she wished nothing more than to stomp on his face, crushing that annoying visage to pieces.
Judging by the looks of the onlookers, Xue Ningxiang understood what had just transpired. That guy clearly handed over the Illusion Yin Grass to Xu Hongzhuang after leaving the Xuanyin Cave.
Xue Ningxiang racked her brain, yet couldn’t think of a word to describe Yun Xiao’s actions. As the person involved, how could she bring this to light without implying she liked Yun Xiao?
Even the Xuanyin Hall Master, Xue Tianao, although displeased, couldn’t do anything about Yun Xiao. Pursuing the matter would make it seem as though his daughter couldn’t find a husband.
After all, the Illusion Yin Grass was taken from Xu Hongzhuang’s hands, and he couldn’t possibly marry Xue Ningxiang to a woman, ending this marriage proposal in a bizarre manner.
"Master Xue, please find me a quiet room!"
Yun Xiao didn’t overthink, first speaking to Xue Tianao and then quickly stepping up to Xue Ningxiang. "Give me the materials I asked you to prepare!"
"Bastard!"
Looking closely at this refined face, Xue Ningxiang couldn’t help but mutter a curse, yet she still obediently handed over the prepared materials, which Yun Xiao stored in his Waist Storage.
"Treat your lifesaver with a bit more respect!"
Yun Xiao, familiar with Lady Xue’s temper, showed no embarrassment but rather said this, making Xue Ningxiang grit her teeth even harder.
As Yun Xiao pointed out, before he finished refining the elixir and fully controlling Xue Ningxiang’s innate syndrome aftermath, no one in Xuanyin Hall dared to offend him, not even Hall Master Xue Tianao.
"Great Elder, take him to the guest house!"
Xue Tianao really didn’t want to speak more with this insouciant fellow. The guy actually disregarded his precious daughter, which was infuriating, though he didn’t show it, only instructing the Great Elder.
Seeing the Great Elder leading Yun Xiao away from the Xuanyin Cave, Xue Tianao redirected his attention to the young geniuses.
"Everyone, the matter is settled. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!"
Xue Tianao spoke courteously to the geniuses from various sects and continued, "If there’s nothing more, you may leave, but if you’d like to stay in Extreme Yin City a few more days, Xuanyin Hall will certainly show hospitality!"
As the Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall, his courtesy towards these juniors was quite surprising, and after his words, many geniuses bowed and gradually headed outside.
A genius like Long Xiwawa from Wuyan Palace surely didn’t want to linger in Xuanyin Hall any longer, as the relationship between the two forces was already strained. He only came to Xuanyin Hall hoping to marry Xue Ningxiang and cause some embarrassment.
"Brother Long, wait a moment!"
Just as Long Xiwawa strode out of Xuanyin Hall’s boundary, a familiar voice reached his ears, causing him and Duan Wuya from Fire Tower to halt immediately.
"Brother Su, what do you need?"
Seeing Su Jian from Spirit Fighting Commerce approaching, a slight annoyance flickered in Long Xiwawa’s eyes, quickly concealed.
This top genius from Spirit Fighting Commerce, once called unparalleled in strategy and foresight, was not liked by straightforward geniuses, but such people were seldom easily offended.
At the start of the Xuanyin Hall journey, Su Jian’s strategic maneuvers did lead many to envy Yun Xiao, considering him the primary threat to be eliminated.
It yielded some effect, and in the seventh layer of Xuanyin Cave, Su Jian even rallied others against Yun Xiao, achieving commendable results.
Yet after seeing the ultimate outcome, Su Jian’s strategies seemed laughably childish before Yun Xiao, a youth who crushed all conspiracies with overwhelming force.
At this moment, Long Xiwawa was quite relieved he hadn’t faced Yun Xiao directly in Xuanyin Cave, or he might have met a dire fate akin to Gu Changsheng or Su Jian.
Outside Xuanyin Cave, upon seeing Yun Xiao again, Long Xiwawa realized he probably could no longer rival that young man in coarse clothing. Yun Xiao’s presence in Xuanyin Cave had cast a shadow over his genius heart.
Especially considering how easily Yun Xiao emerged from Xuanyin Cave; even the low-level ninth rank Strange Spirit wasn’t his match. Not to mention, according to Yun Xiao, a Heavenly Rank Strange Spirit also slumbered within Xuanyin Cave.
Originally, Long Xiwawa had made up his mind that once he returned to Wuyan Palace this time, he would concentrate on cultivation, striving to break through to the Early Stage of Earth Bending Realm soon. Only then might he be able to dispel the psychological shadow Yun Xiao cast on him.
But unexpectedly, just as he stepped out of Xuanyin Hall, Su Jian, this guy who fancied himself as very shrewd, stuck to him like gum. How could this not make Long Xiwawa feel disgust?
"There is something that I’ve thought about over and over, and I feel that I should tell Brother Long!"
No matter what kind of person Su Jian was, he could see that flash of disgust in Long Xiwawa’s eyes. Yet, he was not offended at all. Instead, he moved closer and whispered this sentence.
"What is it?"
Hearing the seriousness in Su Jian’s voice, Long Xiwawa resisted the urge to turn around and leave. Ignoring the geniuses who were coming out of Xuanyin Hall one after another, he asked back.
"Has Brother Long ever heard of ’Wuyan Cloth’?"
The volume of Su Jian’s voice dropped significantly, and he even took a few steps towards a remote area. When he saw Long Xiwawa follow, he lowered his voice and spoke again.
As soon as the words "Wuyan Cloth" came out of Su Jian’s mouth, a glint of light immediately appeared in the eyes of both Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya, as if they had heard something extremely incredible.
"Su Jian, what do you mean?"
However, Long Xiwawa didn’t give too much away. Forcing down his excitement, he asked with a stern face, which in turn served as an indirect response to Su Jian’s question.
Swish!
This leading genius of Douling Commerce did not hesitate much. He reached towards his waist, and a seemingly ordinary piece of rag appeared out of thin air in his palm.
"Wuyan Cloth?!"
When Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya saw this piece of rag, they felt as though something within them was being stirred. The rag seemed to possess an incredibly strong magic power, holding their gazes firmly in place.
Bang!
After presenting the rag, a pale yellow flame inexplicably rose up on Su Jian’s right hand, initially startling Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya. Then, as if they remembered something, they stared intently at the tattered cloth.
Regarding Wuyan Cloth, many outside cultivators were unaware, but how could these two top geniuses from Wuyan Palace not know? This object related to a secret treasure passed down through the years in Wuyan Palace had always been a top priority for many cultivators of Wuyan Palace to find.
Unfortunately, for countless years, the four scattered fragments of the Wuyan Cloth were spread across the Tenglong Continent, and no one knew who had them. Ironically, Wuyan Palace itself didn’t even have a single piece.
As the most talented genius in Wuyan Palace in a century, don’t let Long Xiwawa’s child-like appearance fool you; his ambitions are high. All these years, he has been incessantly inquiring about the whereabouts of Wuyan Cloth, but has never gained a shred of information.
Who could have predicted that one of the fragments of Wuyan Cloth, significant to Wuyan Palace’s supreme treasure, would appear before him so unexpectedly, stirring intense excitement in both Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya.
"Su Jian, you do realize that this Wuyan Cloth belongs to my Wuyan Palace!"
Thoughts quickly circulated in Long Xiwawa’s mind as he raised his head to stare at Su Jian’s face. This time, his words contained a subtle hint of threat, representing Wuyan Palace’s stance.
Those who understand the details of Wuyan Cloth naturally know what it means to Wuyan Palace. However, previous cultivators who obtained the Wuyan Cloth either didn’t know its true secret or hid it deep in their Waist Storage, leaving no clues.
Because once such an item was exposed, it would likely provoke unending pursuit from Wuyan Palace. Yet today, Su Jian took the initiative to present the Wuyan Cloth, and furthermore, showed it to the two geniuses of Wuyan Palace. What could be the reason for this?
"Brother Long, no need to rush. I intended to give this Wuyan Cloth Fragment to Brother Long!"
As the foremost genius of Douling Commerce, Su Jian could have easily ignored Long Xiwawa’s threats. Yet, his next words surprised and delighted both Long Xiwawa and Duan Wuya.
Then, both of them watched as the genius from Douling Commerce extended his right hand, genuinely handing the Wuyan Cloth Fragment, related to the supreme treasure of Wuyan Palace, to them. For a moment, they hesitated to accept it.
Could there really be such a good deal in this world?
If Su Jian were unaware of the details of Wuyan Cloth, it might be understandable. But given his demeanor, he clearly knew that the Wuyan Cloth was tied to Wuyan Palace’s supreme treasure, and yet he so readily offered it. The reasons and consequences behind this were rather thought-provoking.
Moreover, Long Xiwawa understood that this guy in front of him was always calculating. Given that he could easily present such a precious item, there might be some hidden plots beneath the surface. Without caution, one could easily fall into this person’s trap.
