Puppet Saint, Jiang Yu

Battle Through the Heavens: The Ice Saint of the Xiao Clan, Chapter 286: The Puppet Saint, Jiang Yu

In the Southern Region of Central Plains, Langtian City.

In a private room on the top floor of a restaurant near the street, a handsome man dressed in white was leisurely watching the people coming and going on the street. This man was Xiao Han, who was out wandering around with nothing to do.

Just then, a commotion arose at the top of the stairs outside the door. Putting down his cup, Xiao Han said calmly,

"Please come in!"

Xiao Han keenly sensed that the person outside the door paused for a moment, and then the latter gently pushed open the door and walked in. A towering, black-clad man appeared before Xiao Han.

"Introduce yourself!" Xiao Han said calmly.

"I am Hei Qing, and I greet the Ice Saint." Hei Qing said respectfully.

They adopted a very humble posture. Before they arrived, the Third Elder personally instructed them to treat him with utmost respect, even more so than they would have shown to the Grand Elder.

"Hmm." Xiao Han said calmly, "Eight-Star Dou Zun peak, it seems Candle Flame still trusts me quite a bit."

When Xiao Han sent a message to Eastern Dragon Island, he only told Candle Flame to send a trusted clansman with a higher cultivation level if possible, otherwise he would bear all the consequences.

Based on Xiao Han's understanding of Eastern Dragon Island's current strength, aside from the few Grand Elder who cannot be easily dealt with, Hei Qing, at the peak of the Peak Eight-Star, is indeed a very strong presence.

Seeing that Xiao Han had immediately recognized his cultivation level and even addressed the Grand Elder by his name, Hei Qing was not surprised.

The fact that the Third Elder could utter those words suggests that he was a legendary saint from the Central Plains. It would be strange if he didn't possess such abilities.

Hei Qing said calmly, "Our clan takes the message from the Ice Saint very seriously. However, we are currently going through a turbulent period and cannot spare any manpower at the moment."

"Therefore, I have no choice but to send myself."

"What are your orders, Lord Ice Saint?"

Xiao Han smiled slightly and said slowly, "You must have heard about the upcoming opening of a Saint Relic in Central Plains!"

Although Hei Qing looked puzzled, he nodded with a blank expression. "Yes!"

After all, he had overheard people talking about it when he passed by downstairs just now, and he was thinking that if he had time, it wouldn't hurt to go and investigate.

But the next moment, Xiao Han's words made Hei Qing decide that he had to go at all costs!

Xiao Han smiled and said, "There is a Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in that Ruins."

"Bang!" In his daze, Hei Qing unconsciously cracked the Jade Floor beneath his feet. He quickly regained his senses and subconsciously said:

Is this really true?

Xiao Han glanced casually at Hei Qing. "Why would I need to lie to you?"

"Yes, yes, yes! My lord, there is no need for you to deceive me." Hei Qing immediately realized what was happening, his body breaking out in a cold sweat.

"However, this Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit is related to the rise and fall of my Void Ancient Dragon Tribe. I was momentarily excited and spoke carelessly. I hope you will forgive me, sir."

"Hmm!" Looking at the trembling Hei Qing, Xiao Han had a faint smile on his face, "Don't worry, I naturally won't do anything to you."

"You are also very lucky. This time, the strength of the people who came to the Saint Relic is not too strong, so there is a high chance that you will get the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

Hei Qing finally understood what the Elder meant by "bearing the consequences"—a consequence that no one, from top to bottom, could bear.

He took a deep breath, feeling a heavy burden on his shoulders. The future of the entire Void Ancient Dragon Tribe rested entirely in his hands. If he could not obtain it, then he would be a sinner of the entire Void Ancient Dragon Tribe!

"Thank you for the news, sir. Our Void Ancient Dragon Tribe will never forget your kindness!" Hei Qing said solemnly.

"Hehe~" Xiao Han smiled calmly, "This is also your own choice. Candle Flame is very lucky; he sent someone with decent cultivation to come over."

Hei Qing inwardly wiped away a cold sweat. Fortunately, his clan hadn't just given him a perfunctory job and sent anyone. Otherwise, he would have been left with no recourse if he hadn't obtained the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

"By the way, I need you to do something in the Saint Relic this time."

"Xiao Han added."

"Of course, you can do it after you get the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

Hei Qing patted his chest and assured him, "Please give the order, sir, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"It's nothing difficult!" Xiao Han said with a chilling smile.

"I want you to leave all those scum from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan inside the Ruins, especially their Elder named Huang Xuan."

"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan has also arrived?" Hei Qing was taken aback, then revealed a cold smile. Although he didn't know how that Huang Xuan had offended the Ice Saint, the reason was not important.

There's no need for anyone else to tell him this. Given the hatred between the two races, if he were to encounter them, would he possibly let them go?

This Elder of Huang Xuan was quite honored to be specifically requested to be killed by the Ice Saint; his life was certainly worthwhile.

He readily agreed, "Please rest assured, sir, they won't get away."

"Thank you very much then," Xiao Han said with a smile. After becoming Dou Sheng, although he had much more freedom, some things were still subject to certain restrictions, for example...

Settle scores later!

The calculation wasn't just about the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan joining forces with the Soul Hall to attack Langya Pavilion; it was also about avenging himself.

Xiao Han is a very petty person. Back in the Beast Region, Huang Xuan was the main force that hunted down him and Yi Huang. At that time, they were only High-level Dou Zong, while Huang Xuan was Three Star Dou Zun.

Now that times have changed, he has reached the pinnacle of the Fierce Qi Continent, while his opponent is only Five Star Dou Zun. He cannot bully the weak with his superior strength.

But if we hadn't run into them, that would have been fine. But now that we've finally encountered them, how can we not make the other party pay the price?

Unable to act personally, uu reads books. Hiring someone to kill isn't enough? Even the Elder sent by the Langya Pavilion had been instructed by Xiao Han beforehand.

The seriousness with which it was remembered left Yi Huang both amused and exasperated when she heard about it! A grudge she had almost forgotten was still being remembered to this day.

And so, Huang Xuan was sentenced to death without any explanation.

"Alright, that's all for now. Do you have any other questions?" Xiao Han frowned and then asked Hei Qing.

Just now, he sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar presence within his perception range.

"No." Hei Qing sensed the hint in Xiao Han's words that meant to see him off, and tactfully replied, "I'll take my leave now."

Xiao Han moved slightly and left the room.

The next instant, Xiao Han appeared in the next private room, where a pale-skinned, slender man in a green robe was leisurely sipping his wine.

"The aroma is rich, the taste is mellow and smooth, and the aftertaste is long. This Cang Yuan Wine truly deserves to be the number one wine of the Langya Merchant Guild." The man put down his cup and said with a smile.

"Perhaps this is our first meeting?" Ignoring the other person's words, Xiao Han stared at the person in front of him and said without any emotion.

"Hehe~" the man chuckled, "Even so, your name, the Ice Saint, is renowned throughout the entire Central Plains! I, too, have long admired you!"

"Oh?" Xiao Han raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly. "That's my honor!"

"May I ask your name?"

Calmly downing the fine wine in his hand, the man slowly said, "Puppet Saint, Jiang Yu."

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