Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"I really can’t accept being called ’brother’, Yun Xiao, I have some questions I’d like to consult with you on!"

A trace of embarrassment appeared on Nie Xiaosheng’s face, but he did not hesitate much. He had stayed at Lianyun Mountain for more than a month precisely to foster a connection with Yun Xiao.

Seeing those elders and geniuses from Sky Poison Institute receiving Yun Xiao’s guidance, and even witnessing two Poison Vein geniuses break through in battle, Nie Xiaosheng felt that his waiting for a month had not been in vain.

"Brother Xiaosheng, what you want to ask is probably the opportunity to break through to the Middle Stage of Earth Bending Realm, right?"

Yun Xiao indeed treated everyone equally, without withholding his insights. With a slight smile, he already knew what Nie Xiaosheng’s problem was upon seeing him for the first time.

Speaking of Nie Xiaosheng’s talent, it was also quite remarkable. Although not as monstrous as Yun Xiao, among the younger generation, he was considered outstanding.

Breaking through to the Early Stage of Earth Bending Realm at such a young age, it was certain he would eventually become the Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect. Yun Xiao had a favorable impression of him.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

As Yun Xiao finished his sentence, he reached out his hand and tapped several times on Nie Xiaosheng’s lower abdomen, then retracted his right hand.

"Opportunities for breakthrough are indeed elusive, but it’s not impossible to grasp. Focus on sensing the acupuncture points I touched, coupled with the fluctuation of energy between Heaven and Earth, and within three days, you will gain insight!"

As a Heavenly Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master, helping a talent at the Early Stage of Earth Bending Realm find an opportunity was fundamentally not a difficult task for Yun Xiao. This was a unique demonstration of the Medical Pulse Technique.

"Thank you, Yun Xiao!"

Sensing the special energy within his body, Nie Xiaosheng was overjoyed. He knew this young man wouldn’t speak irresponsibly. Since Yun Xiao said there was a chance, he couldn’t afford to delay further.

Immediately, Nie Xiaosheng bowed to Yun Xiao, and after rising, departed without looking back. He needed to seize every moment of the next three days to sense the opportunity and not waste Yun Xiao’s guidance.

"Yun Xiao, I..."

As Nie Xiaosheng left amid the envy of many cultivators, a figure suddenly squeezed forward, drawing angry glares from others. This guy didn’t know about queuing?

In fact, all elders and geniuses from Sky Poison Institute had received Yun Xiao’s advice and had retreated. Only the external cultivators remained.

These external cultivators naturally dared not fight with Sky Poison Institute’s local talents for position, and they had queued in an orderly fashion, but unexpectedly, someone barged in, naturally causing dissatisfaction.

However, upon seeing the person’s appearance, many suppressed their anger slightly, as he wasn’t unfamiliar to them.

"Huh? Aren’t you Xu Changgui from Sky Thunder Valley?"

Yun Xiao raised his head as if trying hard to remember, finally recalling from the depths of memory this first genius from Sky Thunder Valley, known as Heavenly Thunder Child, Xu Changgui, who had once held a grudge against him.

Years ago, during Yun Xiao’s participation in the selection of disciples at Lianyun Mountain, he had conflicts with Sky Thunder Valley. At that time, two great talents from Sky Thunder Valley also participated, including Heavenly Thunder Child Xu Changgui.

After that confrontation, Sky Thunder Valley’s Earth Mine Lu Zhang died at Yun Xiao’s hands, even the Earth Rank Middle Level Meridian Refining Master protector perished because of Yun Xiao.

Since then, Xu Changgui had also entered Sky Poison Institute for cultivation but never dared to stir trouble for Yun Xiao again. After years of cultivation, he returned to Sky Thunder Valley with significant advancement in his cultivation.

However, Xu Changgui’s current cultivation was only at the Peak of Seeking Origin Realm, which was clearly inadequate compared to Ye Ku and Si Mo.

Although knowing he had a grudge with Yun Xiao, Xu Changgui couldn’t resist jumping out seeing those cultivators from Sky Poison Institute benefit, including Nie Xiaosheng leaving in joy.

After all, Xu Changgui watched as young talents on par with him either broke through to the Early Stage of Earth Bending Realm or reached the half-step Earth Realm, making him anxious.

"Sorry, I can’t solve your problem!"

Just as Xu Changgui nodded awkwardly, these words were spoken by the boy in simple clothes, prompting thoughtful looks from many.

Some geniuses from Sky Poison Institute, like Ye Ku and Si Mo, knew the past enmity between these two and couldn’t help but smile coldly, silently mocking Heavenly Thunder Child Xu Changgui for dreaming too much.

Not holding a grudge over Sky Thunder Valley’s past pursuit, letting Valley Master Duan Zixiao go was already Yun Xiao’s mercy. Xu Changgui had the nerve to dare seek Yun Xiao’s guidance, truly wishful thinking!

"I..."

Hearing Yun Xiao’s words, Xu Changgui’s face turned bright red. It seemed he thought Yun Xiao still harbored old grudges against him, unlike his dealings with Nie Xiaosheng and others.

At this moment, Xu Changgui couldn’t help but blame his teacher. He thought, if it weren’t for his teacher’s instructions to deal with Yun Xiao back then, how would he have ended up with a feud against this demon-like fellow?

"It’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s that I really can’t solve your problem!"

Seeing Xu Changgui’s flushed face, Yun Xiao spoke again. Actually, what did he have to fear from a young talent of Sky Thunder Valley like Xu Changgui now?

Even if Xu Changgui did break through to the early stage of the Earth Bending Realm, so what? Yun Xiao was now a genuine mid-stage Heavenly Realm powerhouse, probably able to crush Xu Changgui with just a flick of a finger.

Yun Xiao could overlook the entire actions of Sky Thunder Valley, let alone a young talent like this. What he said at the moment was indeed the truth.

Of course, if Yun Xiao truly had a decent relationship with Xu Changgui and decided to use some complex and powerful means, the problem could be solved. But he wasn’t obliged to do so, right?

"If I’m not mistaken, you seem to have recently refined some thunder attribute heavenly materials and earth treasures, trying to force your way into the early stage of the Earth Bending Realm, which has now injured your meridians, hasn’t it?"

Seeing the many puzzled faces around him, Yun Xiao explained again, and as soon as he said this, everyone suddenly realized, especially some Meridian Refining Masters, who secretly agreed that such a problem was indeed difficult to resolve.

Sky Thunder Valley primarily cultivates thunder attribute techniques. From the Valley Master Duan Zixiao down, almost everyone had the thunder attribute, and this so-called Heavenly Thunder Child, Xu Changgui, was no exception.

Driven by the desire to reach the Earth Bending Realm, Xu Changgui secretly took a powerful thunder attribute item from the Sky Thunder Valley’s collection of heavenly materials and earth treasures, hoping to use it for a major breakthrough, without his teacher, Valley Master Duan Zixiao’s knowledge.

Who would have expected that the item’s power was too overwhelming? Xu Changgui managed to withstand most of the energy impact, but in the final moment, something went wrong. Not only did he fail to break through, but he also damaged his meridians.

Though meridian damage isn’t life-threatening to cultivators, it has a crucial impact on their cultivation talent or speed.

After all, Meridian Qi is cultivated through the meridians. If the meridians are damaged, the generation of Meridian Qi would be significantly hindered. This was precisely why Xu Changgui realized his hopes of breaking through to the early stage of the Earth Bending Realm were dim.

But Yun Xiao’s previous words and actions had given Xu Changgui a glimmer of hope, which was why he bravely came forward to ask for advice, only to receive a disappointing answer once more.

"Hehe, it’s the first time I’ve seen Senior Brother Yun Xiao encounter a problem he can’t solve!"

A poison vein genius from the Sky Poison Institute exclaimed with a sense of discovery, like someone who had found a new continent. However, his words immediately drew numerous teasing glances from those around him.

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

Feeling puzzled by everyone’s gaze, the genius from Sky Poison Institute scratched his head and questioned. In fact, he truly hadn’t seen Yun Xiao face an insoluble problem.

"I say, do you really think Senior Brother Yun Xiao can’t do anything about Xu Changgui’s meridian injury?"

Having just come to some realizations, Si Mo gave the genius a look of exasperation and said, "Our Senior Brother Yun Xiao is not a nice guy who would expend immense effort to heal that Xu Changgui."

"Si Mo is right. From Senior Brother Yun Xiao’s demeanor, it seems he simply doesn’t want the trouble. The only thing to blame is that Sky Thunder Valley offended him too deeply in the past!"

Ye Ku nodded slightly from the side. His understanding of Yun Xiao was deeper than those poison vein geniuses. He knew that if it were people like Liu Hanyi or Mo Qing with meridian damage, Yun Xiao wouldn’t have said this.

The reason mainly lay in the fact that Sky Thunder Valley had targeted Yun Xiao before, even bearing a life-and-death grudge. Ultimately, it’s impossible for Yun Xiao to be completely indifferent toward this sect.

The explanation from these two brothers finally made the genius from the Sky Poison Institute realize, inwardly scolding himself for thinking too simply. How could Senior Brother Yun Xiao truly encounter an unsolvable problem?

What Ye Ku and Si Mo could think of, of course, others could too. Therefore, their gazes towards Xu Changgui were filled with a touch of schadenfreude.

Especially when the next few cultivators from outside came to ask Yun Xiao for advice and gained tremendously, they became even more convinced that Yun Xiao didn’t solve Xu Changgui’s problem due to the old grievances with Sky Thunder Valley.

At this moment, many secretly rejoiced that neither they nor their sect had offended Yun Xiao. Otherwise, how could they enjoy their current fortunes?

Even those cultivators who did not achieve breakthroughs found solutions to problems that had troubled them for several years, even over a decade.

That rough-clad young man was like an omniscient great power. Every question brought to him was answered with lotus-like eloquence, leaving people genuinely convinced and in awe.