Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Thunder Spirit Crystal? Thunder Attribute Strange Spirit Crystal?"

Having the memories of the Long Xiao Battle God, Yun Xiao immediately understood what that so-called Seventh Rank Thunder Spirit Crystal referred to, and right now, what he urgently needed was precisely this kind of thunder attribute item.

The Heaven and Earth Energy of Tenglong Continent was far denser than that of Hidden Dragon Continent, making the probability of Strange Spirits emerging far greater, and Strange Spirits were the mortal enemies of both humans and Vein Demons.

On Tenglong Continent, battles between humans and Strange Spirits occurred frequently, which was in stark contrast to Yun Xiao's past few years on Hidden Dragon Continent where he only encountered Strange Spirits a few times.

This was why Qian Sanyuan and others were so infuriated when they discovered the Golden Blade Strange Spirit, Jin Wuli. As the Meridian Refining Master Association of Tenglong Continent, they might not normally interfere with worldly issues, but they were absolutely obligated to act when a Strange Spirit appeared.

The Meridian Spirits refined by human cultivators on the continent aren't limited to just Vein Demons; if possible, they could also erase the Spiritual Wisdom of a Strange Spirit and refine it into their own Meridian Spirit.

Moreover, a Strange Spirit of the same rank, if refined into a Meridian Spirit, would be far more powerful than a Vein Demon, and some Strange Spirits are unique in the world. That is to say, by refining it into a Meridian Spirit, the cultivator would possess a unique ability.

The so-called Thunder Spirit Crystal, Yun Xiao knew, must be a Thunder Attribute Strange Spirit's Spirit Crystal obtained after slaying it. Such a Strange Spirit Crystal would be vastly stronger than the Demon Core of some thunder attribute Vein Demons.

Previously, with the reminder from the Golden Snake Worm, Yun Xiao knew that his sixth Ancestor Vein was likely of thunder attribute, and it needed some thunder attribute Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to be genuinely activated.

A Thunder Attribute Strange Spirit Crystal was undoubtedly one of such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Initially not too interested in the Spirit Fighting Conference, Yun Xiao's eyes now sparkled with excitement.

"Wining the crown of the Spirit Fighting Conference at the Qi Seeking Realm isn't that easy. I wonder what kind of Meridian Spirit Brother Yun Xiao has?"

Seeing Yun Xiao's excitement was hard to conceal, Lin Zhenjiang reminded him and then asked with some curiosity, after all, given the young man's apparent wisdom and strength, his Meridian Spirit must certainly be extraordinary.

"I... seem to have no Meridian Spirit yet!"

Yun Xiao was somewhat embarrassed at his words. In fact, after breaking through to the Spiritual Vein Realm, he had never refined any kind of Meridian Spirit (actually, he had forgotten about it)—not that he didn't want to refine one, but he hadn't encountered the right one.

As for the proud nature of the Golden Snake Worm, Yun Xiao did not even dare to mention it. He knew that if he showed even a hint of such intention, he would probably regret it deeply.

"No... no Meridian Spirit?"

Hearing Yun Xiao's reply, Lin Zhenjiang and his son were stunned. This young man had reached the Early Stage of the Qi Seeking Realm at such a young age and came from the "mysterious grand sect" Jade Pot Sect. How could he possibly have no Meridian Spirit?

It was known that even Lin Xuanhao, a cultivator in the Middle Stage of the Spirit Vein Realm, had refined a Meridian Spirit early because it could greatly enhance his combat power. In battle, cooperating with a Meridian Spirit would undoubtedly double his effectiveness.

"That might be a bit troublesome!"

After his moment of shock, Lin Zhenjiang frowned slightly. The Spirit Fighting Conference was just a month away, and with the travel time included, it was extremely urgent. Even if Yun Xiao wanted to refine, it would definitely be a challenge.

The path of Meridian Spirits wasn't one where you could command them as you wished immediately after refining. Even if a Meridian Spirit had its Spiritual Wisdom erased, it definitely needed a familiarization process.

Taking a Meridian Spirit you are not familiar with to the Spirit Fighting Conference might result in a swift defeat at the hands of an opponent, not to mention winning the championship of the conference.

"Let's see when we get there!"

Yun Xiao was not so worried. After all, he had the Golden Snake Worm Xiao Wu inside him, which was not exactly a Meridian Spirit but could be used as one.

Even if he had no other Meridian Spirit, Yun Xiao believed that for the sake of the Thunder Spirit Crystal, the Golden Snake Worm would not stand idly by. After all these years, he had come to understand the temper of the Golden Snake Worm, Xiao Wu.

And even taking ten thousand steps back, if the Golden Snake Worm did not agree, wasn't there still Little Dragon? Yun Xiao knew very well that the creature did not care much about him, but it definitely wouldn't dare to disobey the Dragon Tree Spirit Little Dragon's command.

"Big Brother Yun Xiao, I heard that because of the Spirit Fighting Conference, a Meridian Spirit Trading Street has formed in Yuyang City. We can check it out when we get there!"

Lin Xuanhao had indeed gathered quite some information about the Spirit Fighting Conference and had already begun to strategize for Yun Xiao. As soon as the latter nodded slightly, it was decided that they would set off early the next morning.

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The next day, early morning!

As the sky was just getting faintly bright, Yun Xiao and Lin Xuanhao set out from the Lin Family's main gate, with Lin Zhenjiang only seeing the two off to the gate, then returning to the Lin Household.

What no one noticed was that, several tens of yards away from a side of the Lin Family's main gate, a pair of slightly sinister eyes was watching the two young men of seventeen or eighteen, and then slyly followed them towards the North Gate.

"Big Brother Yun Xiao, if we move a bit faster, we could reach Yuyang City in half a month!"

Leaving North Gate of Yujiang City, Lin Xuanhao curiously glanced at the little mouse that had just jumped onto Yun Xiao's shoulder, then excitedly started to speak.

You should know that Lin Xuanhao, in the past, could only travel far with his father. This was his first time venturing out on his own, although Yun Xiao was at his side.

Perhaps this was why Lin Zhenjiang thought that going to Yuyang City this time was merely for Lin Xuanhao to experience the excitement of the Spirit Fighting Conference. As long as he didn't actively seek trouble, there shouldn't be any danger.

Furthermore, having Yun Xiao, a guy with demonic-like strength and wit, tagging along made Lin Zhenjiang very reassured. He clearly believed that at Lin Xuanhao's age, it was impossible for him to grow up under the constant protection of his parents. He needed to deal with more things on his own.

"Xuan Hao, wait a moment!"

Yun Xiao didn't give too much attention to Lin Xuanhao's words. After walking several miles outside the North Gate, he suddenly stopped, and his next words made Lin Xuanhao turn his head back in confusion.

"What's wrong, Big Brother Yun Xiao?"

Lin Xuanhao had a simple mind and had not thought of certain things. As he asked, he saw Yun Xiao turning his head back towards the direction of North Gate of Yujiang City.

However, with such a distance, the North Gate of Yujiang City was already out of sight. Along the official road, one could see strangers passing by leisurely, showing no signs of peculiarity.

"Sir, have you not grown tired from following us for so long?"

Ignoring Lin Xuanhao, Yun Xiao's gaze suddenly turned piercing, then rested on a green-clad figure. His words left Lin Xuanhao at his side somewhat puzzled.

However, Lin Xuanhao was naive but not foolish. From Yun Xiao's tone, he knew they had been followed, and it was definitely with ill intent.

"At such a young age, your sensing ability is quite remarkable, but that's all there is to it!"

Since his identity had been exposed, the green-clothed figure swiftly removed the bamboo hat covering his head, revealing a familiar old face to Lin Xuanhao. If not Qiao Guinong, then who was it? Qiao Guinong, the then-chief Meridian Refiner of the Lin Family.

The person was indeed Qiao Guinong, who, together with Lin Xuanting, had been outsmarted by Yun Xiao the night before. Their ambitions and schemes had been exposed, resulting in Lin Xuanting's Dantian being crippled and expelled from the Lin Family. If it weren't for Qiao Guinong's quick reaction and the use of intense poison, he probably wouldn't have been able to leave the Lin Family.

With such deep hatred, if Qiao Guinong could simply swallow it, then he was indeed a character to behold. As for the incapacitated Lin Xuanting, he naturally wouldn't bother anymore, but for this youth who caused him to be treated like a stray dog, he had to kill to find relief.

It seemed Qiao Guinong had guessed early on that the two of them would head north to Yuyang City to attend the so-called Spirit Fighting Conference, so he had waited outside the Lin Family early on, and sure enough, he had caught them.

Inside Yujiang City, Qiao Guinong did not dare to make a move because it was too close to the Lin Family. If there was any disturbance, the Lin Family would surely notice. With his cultivation at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm, he was no match for Lin Zhenjiang.

Although this place was only several miles away from Yujiang City, dealing with a youth at the Early Stage of Qi Seeking Realm wouldn't take Qiao Guinong too long.

As for Lin Xuanhao, in the Middle Stage of the Spirit Vein Realm, Qiao Guinong didn't even consider him a threat. Such a trivial character could easily be killed. Now, he had come to hate all of the Lin Family.

"You persistently haunt me; it seems you don't intend to let me go!"

Yun Xiao wasn't the least bit afraid of a cultivator at the Peak of the Qi Seeking Realm. His relaxed and jovial demeanor only increased Qiao Guinong's displeasure. Layers of dense Meridian Qi began to coil around him.

"Qiao Guinong, what do you think you're doing? My father spared your life last night, don't you feel any remorse?"

Lin Xuanhao, who was by his side, clearly underestimated the depth of Qiao Guinong's resentment. He considered that the Lin Family had not treated this Meridian Refining Master poorly over the years, so why would he turn hostile like this?

Lin Xuanhao wasn't foolish. He knew that he and Yun Xiao together were certainly no match for Qiao Guinong, so he tried to appeal to the years of good treatment by the Qiao Family to dispel Qiao Guinong's murderous intent.

"Rest assured, Young Master Xuan Hao, I will spare your life. At most, I will cripple your cultivation as well, but this kid, I must kill today!"

As Qiao Guinong wore a smile that resembled a cat toying with a mouse, his words turned Lin Xuanhao's face stark white. This contrasted sharply with the confident Yun Xiao at his side.

"Qiao Guinong, are you so sure you can kill me?"

Yun Xiao, intently watching Qiao Guinong, who was emanating dense Meridian Qi, spoke words that made the latter believe he was merely struggling in vain and couldn't stir up any significant trouble.

"When you're before King Yama, you'll know whether I'm sure or not!"

A cold chuckle emitted from Qiao Guinong's mouth, and then his entire body swooped towards Yun Xiao like a large bird, his strong Meridian Qi and Power of Soul pressuring Lin Xuanhao beside them, making it hard for him to breathe.