"Xiangxiang, why are you so upset?"

Just as Xue Ningxiang was stomping her foot in anger, a commanding voice suddenly sounded from behind her. When she turned around, she instantly saw a figure familiar down to her bones.

This figure was naturally Xue Tianao, the current Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall and father of Xue Ningxiang. He was a genuine powerhouse of the Heavenly Rank Third Realm, and had few rivals on the Tenglong Continent, his strength ranking among the top three of the continent.

In the past, Xue Tianao had traveled throughout the continent searching for a way to cure his precious daughter's Innate Pulse Cutting, but to no avail, forcing him to watch helplessly as his beloved daughter lay bedridden for over a decade.

Luckily, there was a glimmer of hope. One day, Qian Sanyuan, the Vice President of the Meridian Refining Master Association, brought people to visit, and using a special method, unexpectedly cured Xue Ningxiang's Innate Pulse Cutting, reviving her on the spot.

Later, some events revealed to Xue Tianao that this method wasn't devised by Lianyun Mountain itself, but rather the unintended action of a youth named Yun Xiao.

From then on, Xue Tianao began to pay close attention to the boy named Yun Xiao, knowing that his daughter's Innate Pulse Cutting wasn't completely cured. Without a complete cure, she would likely remain at the Peak of Spirit Vein Realm for her entire life.

Indeed, Xue Tianao had invited some high-ranked Meridian Refining Masters to treat his daughter after she returned to Xuanyin Hall, even exerting considerable effort to find the President of Lianyun Mountain, but in the end, it was all in vain.

Given this, to completely cure Innate Pulse Cutting, it seemed the only option was to turn to the youth named Yun Xiao. Therefore, the information Xue Ningxiang knew was also known to the Hall Master, who was aware that Yun Xiao had arrived on the Tenglong Continent and had caused quite a stir in the Southern Domain.

"It's that boy Yun Xiao; he said he would come to heal me, but now he's going to the Meridian Refining Master Association first. What's wrong with our Xuanyin Hall compared to Lianyun Mountain?"

Xue Ningxiang first bowed to her father, then opened her mouth wide, pouring out all her grievances, rendering Xue Tianao utterly amused.

In fact, during the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Xue Ningxiang had competed with Qian Sanyuan, the Vice President of the Meridian Refining Master Association, over Yun Xiao, but in the end, Yun Xiao didn't accept anyone's invitations, leaving Xue Ningxiang relatively unbothered.

At that time, Xue Ningxiang even suggested that if Yun Xiao joined Xuanyin Hall, he could potentially become the next Hall Master of Xuanyin Hall, but that boy remained indifferent.

If it were only like this, it wouldn't be a problem, but now that Yun Xiao was going to participate in the selection process of Lianyun Mountain disciples, Xue Ningxiang naturally felt unbalanced, with a sense of having lost to Qian Sanyuan.

However, regarding whether Yun Xiao would join Xuanyin Hall or not, as the Hall Master and father, Xue Tianao was not overly concerned; what he valued most was that the boy could completely heal his daughter's Innate Pulse Cutting.

"Xiangxiang, I just received something that might pique your interest!"

With these thoughts running through his mind, Xue Tianao reached to his waist and retrieved a black invitation card which suddenly appeared in his palm. Despite not seeing the whole picture, Xue Ningxiang caught a glimpse of the words "Lianyun Mountain."

"This is an invitation from Vice President Qian Sanyuan for me to observe the ceremony, but I have some commitments that I can't get out of, so how about you go as my representative?"

Without further ado, Xue Tianao forced the invitation card into Xue Ningxiang's hands, evidently an invitation for the Master of Xuanyin Hall to attend the triennial disciple selection of Lianyun Mountain.

Typically, Xue Tianao wouldn't personally attend such invitations. In past instances, he would send an elder from the hall to observe the ceremony, as the Hall Master had many significant duties.

This time, however, Xue Tianao intended for his precious daughter to attend, especially since Yun Xiao seemed to be participating in the Lianyun Mountain disciple selection.

If she could meet him, perhaps she could completely solve Xue Ningxiang's Innate Pulse Cutting issue, and maybe even intercept him to bring Yun Xiao to Xuanyin Hall.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of Ling Wan, and nothing serious will happen!"

Seeing his beloved daughter holding the invitation card and gazing toward a distant courtyard, Xue Tianao understood exactly what she was thinking and promptly made a promise.

As the Hall Master, Xue Tianao rarely intervened in the petty squabbles among the young generation, but that didn't mean he was completely oblivious. As long as it didn't escalate into anything fatal, he would turn a blind eye, knowing that hard knocks were instrumental in better cultivation.

Xue Tianao was indeed aware of the relationship between Ling Wan and Yun Xiao. With this assurance, Ling Wan's life would remain safe, allowing Xue Ningxiang to set her mind at ease.

"Yun Xiao, let's see where you can escape to this time?"

...

"Achoo!" "Achoo!" "Achoo!"

On the Southeast side of the Tenglong Continent Center, Yun Xiao, sitting cross-legged on the Green Winged Mad Eagle, suddenly sneezed three times in succession, leaving him somewhat mystified, unable to fathom the reason.

"The massive mountain below should be Lianyun Mountain, the site of the Meridian Refining Master Association, right?"

Piqued by the sneezes, Yun Xiao didn't give them much thought. As his gaze fell downward, spotting the sprawling mountain range stretching tens of thousands of miles ahead, he felt an overwhelming aura washing over him, prompting him to murmur to himself.

On this journey, Yun Xiao relied on the Green Winged Mad Eagle's assistance and had not encountered those potential enemies again, or perhaps those people had not given up their pursuit, but simply couldn't find him in this vast sky.

"Hey, Senior Sister Mo Qing, Senior Sister Han Yi, are you doing well at the Meridian Refining Master Association?"

Murmuring to himself, Yun Xiao's mind suddenly conjured up two graceful figures, and he had never forgotten about his companions from the Hidden Dragon Continent.

"Squeak squeak!"

Upon hearing these familiar names, even Chi Yan stood up from Yun Xiao's shoulder, emitting two squeaking sounds, apparently eager.

"We'll see them soon!"

Yun Xiao stroked Chi Yan's back and then gently tapped the eagle's back. The Green Winged Mad Eagle understood and swooped down, finally landing in this enormous mountain.

"Go play by yourself!"

After instructing the Green Winged Mad Eagle, Yun Xiao didn't linger and strode towards the mountain path. After walking dozens of miles and turning onto a main road, he suddenly noticed an increase in pedestrians, many of whom appeared powerful with high Meridian Qi Cultivation.

Most had an indistinct, invisible fluctuation, which Yun Xiao, who had broken through to the Earth Rank Middle Level soul, could sense as the unique Power of Soul of Meridian Refining Masters.

"Hey, I heard there's a herbal trade fair in Baihua Valley. It might be worth checking out!"

"Rumor has it the Baihua Valley trade fair has a lot of good stuff, but whether one can find a bargain relies on their own discernment!"

"Thank you, my luck is usually good!"

"Don't be too confident, if you get tricked, don't blame me!"

"..."

As the number of pedestrians increased, Yun Xiao heard discussions and knew there was a trade fair happening in the so-called Baihua Valley.

While Yun Xiao wasn't particularly interested in the trade fair, the route everyone seemed to be heading was towards Baihua Valley, so he went with the flow.

"Hmm? This place is indeed quite nice!"

When Yun Xiao rounded a corner and saw a marvelous location ahead, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, realizing that it was Baihua Valley.

Apart from the bustling crowd within Baihua Valley, Yun Xiao, still at a distance, could smell the intoxicating fragrance of flowers. Within the valley, countless bees and butterflies flew around, presenting a truly enchanting landscape.

"Tonglian Root, Summer Cicada, No-Harvest Fruit, Seven Spirit Flower, ..."

As Yun Xiao entered Baihua Valley, various stalls came into view, displaying innumerable Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures at Earth-rank Level. Although there were many counterfeits among them, Yun Xiao's sharp eyes could still recognize many genuine ones.

"Hey, young man, won't you come look at my 'Heavenly Flower Vine'?"

While Yun Xiao was leisurely strolling, a voice suddenly came from the side, causing him to abruptly turn his head. He saw a man with a pointed face waving a vine full of white flowers in his hand, flashing what seemed like a sincere smile towards him.

"Earth Rank Advanced Heavenly Flower Vine?"

Upon hearing this name, Yun Xiao was truly startled, as the matured Heavenly Flower Vine was considered a rare treasure on the Tenglong Continent.

However, when Yun Xiao shifted his gaze to the vine full of small flowers, he was greatly disappointed. Although it did resemble a Heavenly Flower Vine, the stall owner was foolish to think he could fool Yun Xiao, the reincarnated soul of the Long Xiao Battle God.

"Hmm?"

But just as Yun Xiao shook his head and was about to turn away, his eyes suddenly focused on a part of the "Heavenly Flower Vine," where an indistinct silver electric flash appeared, visible only to those with acute sight.

"Is it truly Heavenly Flower Vine? How much is it?"

As Yun Xiao noticed the anomaly, a voice suddenly came from behind him, drawing his and the stall owner's attention. They saw two young figures in silver robes approach, even the lightning faintly flickered in their eyes.

Turning his head, Yun Xiao found their faces unfamiliar, but judging from the expressions of surrounding people, he seemed to have guessed who they are.