Demoness Cao Ying

He had no interest in drinking tea. He had come for the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast's Magical Core, so he got straight to the point from the start.

"May I ask why Brother Xiao wishes to see my grandfather?" Cao Xiu frowned, unable to resist asking.

He had come straight away asking to see the Cao Clan's old ancestor. In all these years, this was the first person Cao Xiu had encountered like this.

Moreover, Lu Yunxiao was so young. What connection could he possibly have with the Cao Clan's old ancestor?

Cao Xiu was deeply puzzled.

"I heard that Old Senior Cao hunted a Tier 7 Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast in Fallen God Ravine three days ago. I happen to need its Magical Core, so I came to exchange for it."

Lu Yunxiao did not conceal anything and stated his purpose directly.

"Exchange for the Magical Core?"

Cao Xiu froze. This was the reason Lu Yunxiao had come?

However, Cao Xiu quickly recovered and said with a touch of apology, "Then I'm afraid your timing is unfortunate. Ever since Grandfather returned three days ago, he has entered seclusion to research a new pill."

"And the Heavenly Scorpion Poison Dragon Beast's Magical Core is an indispensable medicinal catalyst for that new pill, so I'm afraid Brother Xiao has made this trip in vain."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yunxiao abruptly rose to his feet, his expression changing drastically. His aura surged, and a trace of his presence leaked out unconsciously.

Yet that tiny trace of aura made Cao Xiu's heart shudder. The hairs on his back stood on end, and he trembled as though facing death itself.

"So strong!"

Cao Xiu's face changed in shock, and the way he looked at Lu Yunxiao instantly became as reverent as