Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Yun Xiao was not as circuitous as Nie Qianqiu; he thought, despite the Crown Prince’s harsh words, he certainly seemed to be a helpful person. It would be good to make connections with him if possible.

Thud!

A money bag was thrown onto the front desk by Nie Qianqiu, making a loud sound, and Yun Xiao just pointed to it saying, ”This is my deposit, can we start the exam now?”

”This... Yes!”

Seeing that this fellow had indeed managed to borrow money from the Crown Prince in just a few words, Xiao Qian was speechless. Since the deposit had been paid, everything would proceed by the rule.

”Please follow me!”

Xiao Qian didn’t drag his feet; after stowing the money bag in his Waist Storage, he gestured with a hand, and Yun Xiao, smiling at Nie Qianqiu, followed along.

”Crown Prince, are you also taking the exam for Spiritual Rank Low-Level Meridian Refining Master now?”

Seeing the backs of the two men, Mu Yun turned to ask, but while mentioning the Spiritual Rank Low-Level Meridian Refining Master, a spark of eagerness crossed her eyes.

This is the Crown Prince of the Lingtian Empire, much more reliable than the man who just appeared out of nowhere. Being a Spiritual Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master at twenty-five, how exhilarating it would be to establish a connection with him.

”Not so fast, let’s see if that young fellow can pass first!”

However, as soon as Mu Yun stopped speaking, Nie Qianqiu had already moved his feet and quickly walked in the direction of Yun Xiao and Xiao Qian, causing Mu Yun to feel a sense of unease.

Whether that youngster is truly skilled or not, at least he managed to garner the attention of the Crown Prince. Even if that fellow indeed fails the examination, this might be considered an honor, right?

Thinking thus, Mu Yun quickly followed, and soon saw Xiao Qian and Yun Xiao standing in front of a room, waiting.

Yun Xiao examined the room briefly; a wooden plaque hung beside the door with ”Mortal One” written on it, indicating that this was the evaluation place for Mortal Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master.

Creak!

Just as Yun Xiao was observing the room, the door was suddenly pulled open from inside, and out came a middle-aged man with a face full of disappointment and frustration, apparently failing the assessment.

”Why has the examination for Mortal Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master become increasingly difficult?”

The middle-aged man muttered to himself and when he raised his head, he instantly paused upon noticing the several people in front of him, especially when he saw a young man in plain clothes. He seemed to find some solace, which somewhat dissipated the discontent on his face.

A Meridian Refining Master not only needs guidance from a teacher but also a cumulative experience over time. Like this middle-aged man, who is over forty years old and still unable to pass the Mortal Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master, there must be some aspect in which he doesn’t meet the requirements.

Perhaps only people with influential backgrounds like the Crown Prince of the Empire could have both a teacher and a continuous supply of resources to cultivate their Meridian Refining Technique. Otherwise, how could someone attain the level of Mortal Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master in their early twenties?

Therefore, when this middle-aged man saw Yun Xiao, he knew that this young man most likely wouldn’t succeed. A teenager of sixteen or seventeen had no way to match his years of refining experience.

Little did the middle-aged man know that, although this young man appeared to be merely sixteen or seventeen, his Meridian Refining Technique was informed by his past life experience of being at the Holy Rank Peak, making him unparalleled in the Meridian Refining Master Guild solely based on experience.

”Ah, Crown Prince!”

A moment later, the middle-aged man finally noticed another young man standing not far away, and was so frightened that his legs weakened, prompting him to hurriedly offer a respectful bow.

Anyone who was a cultivator in the Imperial City of Lingtian Empire would recognize Nie Qianqiu. Furthermore, the middle-aged man knew that his Meridian Refining Technique was probably much stronger than his own. Why then was he standing outside the room for the examination of Mortal Rank Low Level Meridian Refining Master?

”Um!”

Nie Qianqiu didn’t pay much attention to these unimportant people. He came here just to see if the young man in plain clothes could pass, and the outcome might appear very soon.