CHAPTER 448: CHAIRMAN 448, THERE’S A BIG PROBLEM!

"Of course!"

Yun Xiao was no fool. He knew that Gu Dao valued him so much that he made an exception for him to hold the position of Honorary Elder because he had seen the potential in him. Therefore, Yun Xiao had no dissatisfaction with Gu Dao’s words.

Hearing Yun Xiao’s commitment, Gu Dao finally let go of his hand, contentedly. He seemed to foresee a day when the Lingtian Empire Meridian Refining Master Guild would soar to great heights because of Yun Xiao.

"Hehe, Chairman Gu Dao, now that I am the Honorary Chairman of the Meridian Refining Master Guild, Yun Xiao has a favor to ask. I wonder if you could grant it?"

After collecting his badge, Yun Xiao’s face suddenly revealed a peculiar smile. The words he spoke made both Gu Dao and Qin Zhengyang ponder, secretly wondering what trick this young man was going to pull next?

However, this was a crucial moment to win over Yun Xiao, and Gu Dao didn’t think too much about it. He directly replied: "As long as it’s within the capacity of our Meridian Refining Master Guild, there will be no hesitation."

"Chairman Gu Dao is indeed straightforward!"

Yun Xiao first generously praised him, and then with a cheeky expression, he said: "You must be aware that I come from the Xuanyue Empire, and the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference will be starting soon. I would like to borrow your Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion, so I can return to the Xuanyue Empire sooner, right?"

It appeared Yun Xiao had been planning this all along. Previously, with neither the status nor the strength, he hadn’t had the right to say such things. Now that he was an Honorary Elder, of course he would ’abuse his power for personal gain’ once.

"Countries Hidden Dragon Conference?"

Upon hearing this name, both Gu Dao and Qin Zhengyang were startled. They then sensed Yun Xiao’s Meridian Qi Cultivation, both slightly shaking their heads, inwardly remarking that the standards of the Hidden Dragon Continent’s grand event were declining with each iteration.

Presently, the two had only witnessed Yun Xiao’s extraordinary Meridian Refining Technique and were not deeply aware of his combat abilities. And a young man at the Early Stage of Meridian Union participating in the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference suggested very low standards, didn’t it?

"What? Is it not possible?"

Seeing the two men silent, Yun Xiao’s heart sank, thinking that if he had to return to the Xuanyue Empire on foot, he might indeed not make it to the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference in time since he had already delayed so much here.

"Oh, no no, the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion was cured by you, I am sure it won’t refuse. This, our Meridian Refining Master Guild will certainly not oppose!"

Hearing Yun Xiao’s misunderstanding, Gu Dao quickly waved his hands. His words were indeed true; before, even if the Meridian Refining Master Guild wanted to borrow it, the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion would not have agreed.

In fact, ever since the old chairman went missing, the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion did not listen to anyone and would even punish the Meridian Refining Master Guild’s elders if displeased, without sparing even Gu Dao the chairman.

It could be said that although the Meridian Refining Master Guild possessed such a powerful Flying Beast Pulse Demon, no one could command it. Had Yun Xiao not cured it of the July Flowing Fire Poison, how could it have become so tame?

"This kid, truly refuses to suffer any loss!"

Watching Yun Xiao walk towards a specific direction, Gu Dao could only smile helplessly. The fellow hadn’t brought any benefit to the Meridian Refining Master Guild yet and had already borrowed an Advanced Spiritual Rank Flying Beast Pulse Demon. This business, really didn’t seem like something a sixteen or seventeen-year-old would do.

As for Yun Xiao’s request, the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion naturally had no objections and, because of the presence of the Golden Snake Worm, it inherently harbored a sense of submission towards a certain scent on Yun Xiao’s body.

Additionally, since Yun Xiao was its savior, merely escorting him was a trivial matter. Thereupon Yun Xiao leapt onto the back of the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion, bid farewell to Gu Dao and Han Santong, and the colossal beast soared into the sky, kicking up a storm of sand and gravel.

"It seems, Yun Xiao isn’t new to flying!"

Watching the tiny black dot disappear into the sky, Gu Dao mused thoughtfully while Han Santong nodded repeatedly. It was known that even if one rode a Flying Beast Pulse Demon, a novice usually felt somewhat panicked.

After all, not under their own conscious control, the Pulse Demon’s flight was also somewhat unstable, and a slight mishap could lead to a devastating fall from the sky.

But that rough-clothed young man stood steadily on the lion’s back, his face calm, showing not the slightest hint of panic, truly like an experienced flyer.

Little did these two know that Yun Xiao in his past life was the Long Xiao Battle God, not only capable of flying himself, but also his mount was a Demon World titan of the Holy Rank Third Realm. How could a mere Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion invoke fear in him?

Tap tap tap...

While Gu Dao and Han Santong were fixated on the vanishing black dot in the sky, a series of urgent footsteps suddenly came, diverting both of their attentions.

"Eh? Elder Zhengyang, why are you here?"

It turned out the rapidly approaching figure was none other than Qin Zhengyang, who had been previously guarding the Qihuang Stele. Unexpectedly, he had also followed them here.

"Chairman, there’s been a major incident!"

Qin Zhengyang’s voice reached them before he did, and upon his words, both Gu Dao and Han Santong’s expressions stiffened. They all knew although Elder Zhengyang was somewhat prideful, his actions were usually steady. What on earth had happened to make him so agitated?

"Elder Zhengyang, please take your time,"

Gu Dao remained composed as he asked solemnly, and then he saw Qin Zhengyang sprinting towards him, his face full of disbelief yet tinged with a hint of strangeness.

"Chairman, did you just see that large stele at the Qihuang Hall?"

Qin Zhengyang was breathing heavily; hearing this, Gu Dao relaxed somewhat, realizing that the reason for Elder Zhengyang’s distress was still within the Qihuang Hall.

"I saw it, what about the stele?"

Gu Dao had already guessed a possibility, but he still asked. Then, he saw an incredibly shocked expression reappear on Qin Zhengyang’s face.

"That stele, it fell over!"

It was as if Qin Zhengyang was describing some supernatural event, his tone filled with an odd sense of urgency, and even his breathing seemed heavier at that moment.

"What did you say...?"

Now, Gu Dao could no longer remain calm. As the chairman of the Lingtian Empire Meridian Refining Master Guild, he knew exactly what the giant Qihuang Stele meant.

If nothing surprising happened, that would be the Meridian Refining Master Guild Headquarters at Tenglong Continent that intentionally exhibited the Qihuang Stele due to Yun Xiao’s transcendent performance beforehand. The difficult issues that the stele presented could perhaps even baffle the high-level pulse refining masters at the continental headquarters.

Previously, upon seeing that towering stele, Gu Dao had secretly felt relieved, thinking that though Yun Xiao was formidable, the illnesses manifested on this Qihuang Stele by the headquarters were still insolvable.

It seems that he had underestimated that ragged-clothed youth after all. Gu Dao’s mind was quick to turn, realizing that the stele was still upright before because the headquarters’ refining masters were unsure and sought ways to verify it.

Now, having verified and obtained the accurate conclusion written by Yun Xiao, the giant stele would naturally have collapsed. Gu Dao quickly sorted out the cause and effect logic, feeling a pressure building up in his heart that he couldn’t express.

"Elder Zhengyang, do you think the Honorary Elder title we gave to Yun Xiao might have been a bit light?"

Understanding the crux of the matter, Gu Dao suddenly uttered this, causing Han Santong next to him to be somewhat confused—when had Yun Xiao become an honorary elder of the Meridian Refining Master Guild?

"Or perhaps, how about I just hand over my position as chairman to him?"

Gu Dao was clearly agitated, and upon hearing this, both Qin Zhengyang and Han Santong were startled and hastened to persuade him, thus dissuading the chairman from this radical idea.

What a joke, a greenhorn appearing out of nowhere, who merely knew a bit about healing and saving people, comparing him to the chairman of the Meridian Refining Master Guild in terms of strength or prestige was ridiculously far-fetched.

Setting aside the wild ideas of the three from the Meridian Refining Master Guild, at this moment, Yun Xiao was already riding on the back of the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion, cloud-riding and fog-driving, flying past the Southern Gate of Lingtian Imperial City.

"...

Chi Yan, that guy, I wonder where he has run off to?"

While standing on the back of the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion, Yun Xiao scanned the area below, and suddenly a fiery red petite shadow popped into his mind—it was Chi Yan.

Ever since they separated when entering the Lingyun Sect, he hadn’t seen Chi Yan until he arrived in Lingtian City, which made Yun Xiao somewhat worried.

While flying forward, Yun Xiao emitted his own aura. Believing in the Fire Cloud Rat’s extraordinarily sensitive sense of smell, once it detected his scent, it would definitely find him.

As night fell, Yun Xiao looked at a verdurous mountain ahead, his feet slightly moved, and the understood Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion descended, landing on a space surrounded by giant trees within the mountains.

As he did not find Chi Yan, Yun Xiao naturally couldn’t just leave Lingtian Empire; resting in this place, thousands of miles away from Lingtian City, and waiting for Chi Yan seemed like a good choice.

Popssh!

In the campfire, the sound of burning wood crackling was especially clear in the quiet deep mountains. Yun Xiao turned the leg of a Meridian Demon over the fire, his thoughts drifting far away.

Not far away, the Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion opened its huge mouth, joyously tearing at a Meridian Demon it hunted, enjoying a feast. With its powerful aura deterring any approach, even some Sixth Rank Meridian Demons didn’t dare come near this place.

"Boy, someone’s coming, and they’re likely not friendly!"

Just as Yun Xiao watched the leg of the Meridian Demon gradually turn yellow, a somewhat grave voice suddenly echoed in his mind—it was the Golden Snake Worm.

Hearing this warning, Yun Xiao’s movements slightly paused, and then his Soul Power spilled out, his gaze turning followingly towards a certain direction.

There, a very covert aura flickered in and out of existence!