Chapter 1877: One Arm for Each Question!

Mixed Element Valley is located in the Southeast Territory of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, and it is said to have been passed down for thousands of years, its foundation no less deep than powerful sects like the Lu Family or the Wansu Sect.

The reason why Mixed Element Valley has been able to stand tall for thousands of years in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud is that within this sect, everyone cultivates Mixed Element Qi, which makes their combat strength several degrees stronger than cultivators of the same level, even as their hair gradually becomes sparse.

Of course, the Mixed Element Qi mentioned here is not the same as the Mixed Element One Qi like Ling Wan once had. The difference of a single character between them conceals an abyss.

Chaos returns to one, and the origin begins anew. Simply put, Ling Wan’s Mixed Element One Qi is innately born, a kind of heaven and earth energy that, when cultivated to great success, can even communicate with the monadic energy of the heavens and earth.

However, the Mixed Element Qi of Mixed Element Valley is cultivated postnatally, derived from the cultivation method of Mixed Element Valley, and cannot be equated with the innate version.

Nevertheless, even the Mixed Element Qi cultivated postnatally through a cultivation technique is several times stronger than ordinary Meridian Qi.

When the cultivators of Mixed Element Valley activate their Mixed Element Qi, their combat power experiences a significant increase, akin to the power of the Ancestor Vein.

“Mo Qing and Hanyi have found their own paths. I wonder if Ling Wan has been noticed and accepted as a disciple by Mixed Element Valley?”

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Yun Xiao’s memory became clearer of that rotund figure—a life-and-death companion from the Hidden Dragon Continent he relied on.

Yun Xiao had a life full of misfortunes, and Ling Wan was considered a monster by members of the Zhao Family because of his innate Mixed Element One Qi, with even his father and brother trying to kill him.

Had it not been for Yun Xiao, Ling Wan might have already died at the hands of his two brothers. Since then, Ling Wan no longer considered the Zhao Family his own, acknowledging only Yun Xiao as his relative.

Fortunately, Yun Xiao knew that Ling Wan was no longer seen as a pitiable little fat boy, considered a monster, for on the Tenglong Continent, the name of the “One-shot Saint Son” was enough to instill fear.

However, the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud differs from the Tenglong Continent, and even though Ling Wan is a strong practitioner of the Lingyun Realm, he would still be considered at the bottom tier there.

Compared to the nearby prodigies, Yun Xiao’s understanding of Mixed Element Valley is naturally far greater, having even had friendly relations with the valley’s master in his previous life.

This was why Yun Xiao recognized Ling Wan’s possession of the Mixed Element One Qi upon seeing him, as only the Valley Master of Mixed Element Valley possessed the true innate Mixed Element One Qi.

Except for that Valley Master, everyone else’s Mixed Element Qi was cultivated postnatally, incomparable to the innate version. Additionally, Yun Xiao knew that Mixed Element Valley had always been searching across the continent for talents possessing innate Mixed Element One Qi, a pursuit they never gave up.

Those blessed with innate Mixed Element One Qi are exceptionally rare, even in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud. According to the Long Xiao Battle God’s knowledge from his past life, only the Valley Master of Mixed Element Valley possessed it.

Ling Wan is a good brother to Yun Xiao, who believed that if Ling Wan came to the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, merely displaying his Mixed Element One Qi Body would attract Mixed Element Valley’s attention.

Yun Xiao understood where Ling Wan’s Mixed Element One Qi Body could achieve the greatest enhancement, feeling that even with his knowledge as the Long Xiao Battle God, he couldn’t surpass Mixed Element Valley’s expertise in this area.

Furthermore, Yun Xiao knew the contemporary Valley Master of Mixed Element Valley was searching across the continent for talents with innate Mixed Element One Qi to continue their legacy, for every Valley Master was required to possess the innate Mixed Element One Qi.

The Mixed Element Qi cultivated postnatally is derived from the innate Mixed Element One Qi, with significantly weaker power compared to the true innate version.

To ensure the perpetuation of their legacy, Mixed Element Valley had long established this rule of inheritance. Yet, finding someone with the innate Mixed Element One Qi, a one in a billion rarity, was not easy.

According to Yun Xiao, throughout Mixed Element Valley’s thousands of years of legacy, finding a true inheritor of innate Mixed Element One Qi had often been a challenge, sometimes leaving the Valley Master’s position vacant for years.

Yun Xiao was one of the few aware of these internal details, so after learning that Xiang Wenyuan hailed from Mixed Element Valley, an unstoppable thought surged in his mind.

“Brother Wu, I’ve heard that Xiang Wenyuan has a temperament issue. Seeing his relationship with the Third Young Master of the Lu Family, he might become a formidable rival!”

While Yun Xiao’s thoughts wandered, Heart Poison Sect’s Duan Wuwei spoke up, intentionally or not, though he addressed Wu Jiantong, his eyes never left Yun Xiao.

Duan Wuwei implied that Xiang Wenyuan had greeted Lu Zhanbai upon arrival, indicating their acquaintance, suggesting that Yun Xiao might provoke hostility from Xiang Wenyuan after killing Lu Zhanbai’s lackey, Gu Zhixuan.

For some reason, after Yun Xiao poisoned Gu Zhixuan, Duan Wuwei already regarded him as a friend, which might stem from his fondness for Yun Xiao or perhaps the old grudges between Heart Poison Sect and Wansu Sect.

“Hmph, as long as we don’t provoke them first, we might not fear him!”

Wu Jiantong, despite being a Medical Pulse Master, is known for his hatred of evil. Perhaps he has heard some stories about Xiang Wenyuan, so he doesn’t have much fondness for him.

“Hey, isn’t that Brother Xiang from the Mixed Element Valley? I have a question to ask, and I hope you won’t hold back your guidance!”

Unexpectedly, just as Wu Jiantong spoke about not provoking others, a certain young man in white beside him called out loudly, making both he and Duan Wuwei tense up, wondering what kind of trouble is brewing now.

Although Yun Xiao’s previous performance was extremely impressive, poisoning Gu Zhixuan with a single move, these two did not believe he truly possessed the combat power of the Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage. It was merely some tricky methods.

In their hearts, Yun Xiao, with his half-step Holy Rank cultivation, could not possibly be a match for Lu Zhanbai. The opponent only refrained from acting because they were at Xuanyuan Platform.

But now, Xiang Wenyuan from the Mixed Element Valley seems quite friendly with the Third Young Master of the Lu Family. Even Wu Jiantong, a fellow Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage genius of the Holy Doctor Alliance, said “don’t provoke him.”

Yet this guy seems to deliberately go against the flow, speaking out at this moment.

Moreover, Yun Xiao’s tone didn’t sound too polite. The words “don’t hold back your guidance” are often taken as provocation. Is this Yun Xing kid really fearless?

Wu Jiantong and Duan Wuwei are well aware that Xiang Wenyuan’s temperament is extremely volatile, often to the point where he kills cultivators who offend him out of sheer cruelty, breaking their bones until they die.

“Who are you?”

Seeing a stranger young man suddenly shouting at him, Xiang Wenyuan’s expression darkened slightly, turning to stare at Yun Xiao with a troubled look in his eyes.

“Heh, Brother Xiang, that kid is not ordinary; even Gu Zhixuan from Wansu Sect died by his hand!”

Before Yun Xiao could respond, the Third Young Master of the Lu Family, Lu Zhanbai, offered a strange smile, gesturing to the bloodied corpse, his tone carrying a hint of complexity.

“Oh? Gu Zhixuan?”

Lu Zhanbai’s reminder made Xiang Wenyuan realize the significance of the unrecognizable corpse. However, at this moment, a cold smile appeared on his face.

Truth be told, Xiang Wenyuan noticed the corpse upon arriving but didn’t know it was Gu Zhixuan. He had heard of this poisonous vein genius known for toxic might in Wansu Sect.

Because of his understanding of Gu Zhixuan, Xiang Wenyuan knew he was just a half-step Holy Rank talent, yet uncertain if he’d reached Sixth Transition Half-step Holy Rank. How could such a person earn the attention of geniuses like them at Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage?

“Just killing a mere half-step Holy Rank like Gu Zhixuan, and thinking you’re invincible?”

With this thought, Xiang Wenyuan let out a cold laugh, subtly showing his disdain for Gu Zhixuan and implying that someone who only killed Gu Zhixuan couldn’t possibly stand on equal footing with him.

“Kid, if you want answers from Xiang Wenyuan, it won’t be easy. Are you prepared to pay the price?”

Xiang Wenyuan’s cold smile turned into a strange grin, his words causing many around to shiver instinctively.

Perhaps it’s Xiang Wenyuan’s bald appearance that sets him apart from ordinary geniuses, giving off a naturally feral aura, evoking fear and making others keep their distance.

“Price? What price?”

Yun Xiao didn’t understand Xiang Wenyuan’s meaning at first, thinking he wanted some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or powerful elixirs. He immediately asked back.

If it’s just those items, Yun Xiao wouldn’t mind paying a bit to uncover information about Ling Wan. But clearly, he misunderstood Xiang Wenyuan’s intent.

“Since you’re so straightforward, let’s say one arm for one question!”

As Yun Xiao finished speaking, the grin on the Mixed Element Valley genius’s face grew darker. While he spoke, he licked his cracked lips, his white teeth seemingly ready to bite the youth in white.

Upon hearing Xiang Wenyuan’s words, Wu Jiantong and Duan Wuwei’s expressions immediately turned grim, even though they’ve heard about the Mixed Element Valley genius’s cruelty, they didn’t expect him to cripple others so easily.