Dragon Prince Yuan c1-1251

by Translator: Yeow

  However, given the power that the Fire Pavilion had over the years, coupled with the fact that they held the Mark Capturer Rune, they indeed had this qualification.

  “Hey, pavilion master Zhou Yuan is an understanding man.” A burst of laughter sounded behind Zhou Yuan.

  Zhou Yuan turned his head to see a slender and handsome man smiling at him. Behind the man was a beautiful girl and a tall, burly man.

  The two smiled at each other. Although it was their first formal meeting, they could feel the hint of goodwill released by the other. This wasn’t surprising. After all, it was difficult for the Forest Pavilion to deal with the Fire and Mountain Pavilions alone. Since a pavilion master had finally appeared in the Wind Pavilion, Zhou Yuan naturally could help ease some of their pressure.

  “The pavilion master conference today most likely won’t be too friendly to pavilion master Zhou Yuan,” Mu Liu reminded.

  Zhou Yuan calmly nodded. “The Wind Pavilion doesn’t want anything extra, but what belongs to the Wind Pavilion must be returned.”

  “Then I hope pavilion master Zhou Yuan succeeds.” Mu Liu’s eyes narrowed slightly, and then he nodded gently and introduced Mu Qingyan and Jiang Man.

  Zhou Yuan also nodded with a smile and became acquainted with them. The two groups entered the restaurant together, and under the direction of a member of the Fire Pavilion, they arrived at the top floor lobby where Lu Xiao and Han Yuan were already seated.

  Next to Lu Xiao was Zhu Liang, the number two person of the Fire Pavilion. He was staring at Zhou Yuan with a scrutinising gaze.

  Seated to Zhu Lian’s right was a pale and feminine man. His eyes were narrowed, and there was a sinister chill in his eyes. The Genesis Qi pulsing around his body was unexpectedly more powerful than Zhu Lian’s.

  He never raised his head to look at Zhou Yuan and the others once; he kept his head low and casually played with a silver iron ball in his palm.

  Zhou Yuan glanced at the man, who should be the number three person of the Fire Pavilion, Fang Ao.

  Although Fang Ao was the number three person of the Fire Pavilion, in terms of strength, he was far superior to Zhu Lian. Zhu Lian only obtained the number two position because of the existence of the Mark Capturing Rune.

  Fang Ao was known to have a fierce personality and use ruthless methods. He had a very well-known reputation in the four pavilions, and even Wang Chen, who Zhou Yuan had met before, acted submissive in front of Fang Ao and dared not create any trouble.

  Lu Xiao, who was sitting on the main seat, smiled faintly when he saw Zhou Yuan and Mu Liu. “We’ve been waiting for you two.”

  Zhou Yuan, Mu Liu and others each took their seats.

  Lu Xiao clapped his hands, and someone slowly closed the door. Suddenly the light in the hall dimmed a little, and the atmosphere turned solemn.

  “Everyone must know what this four-pavilion conference is for, because in seven days is the newcomer ceremony.”

  Lu Xiao had an extraordinary manner as he scanned the audience and smiled. “In previous years, because the Wind Pavilion didn’t have a pavilion master, the Wind Pavilion’s share was temporarily taken by the Fire Pavilion and the Mountain Pavilion, but this has changed, and we have decided to increase the Wind Pavilion’s share to 10%.”

  Zhou Yuan interrupted, “Pavilion master Lu, if I remember correctly, the share of newcomers in the newcomer ceremony should be 25% for each of the four pavilions.”

  “Pavilion master Zhou Yuan, don’t be impatient. After all, you have just become a pavilion master, and there are a lot of things you don’t understand. I am worried that if the Wind Pavilion were to take on so many new people all of a sudden, it would cause chaos for the Wind Pavilion. I suggest you take it step by step. Why don’t you wait until next year’s newcomer ceremony? The wind pavilion can have its 25% then,” Lu Xiao said indifferently.

  “We understand pavilion master Lu’s kind intention, but we want 25%,” Zhou Yuan said with a smile.

  Lu Xiao frowned. “Pavilion master Zhou Yuan, I have made a decision on this matter, you should give face to me.”

  Zhou Yuan’s eyelids drooped. “Pavilion master Lu, this isn’t a problem with face, but the 25% is a rule set when the four pavilions were established. You already took our share when the Wind Pavilion didn’t have a pavilion master for the past few years. I don’t plan to pursue this, but in the future I think it should be 25%.

  “If pavilion master Lu disagrees, you can report the matter to the five grand elders for them to decide.”

  His voice was calm but unyielding. He knew that he shouldn’t retreat; otherwise the Fire Pavilion would try to demand more in the future.

  The atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned tense.

  Lu Xiao’s expression was indifferent, but in the depths of his eyes, a cold light emerged.

  The Fire Pavilion’s deputy pavilion master Fang Ao finally lifted his long and narrow eyes, staring at Zhou Yuan coldly, “The new master of the Wind Pavilion really has a temper.

  “But what qualifications do you have to negotiate terms with the Fire Pavilion?!” he thundered; his eyes were violent, and the silver iron ball in his hand suddenly transformed into a silver shadow and shot out, aiming directly for Zhou Yuan.

  The silver shadow was wrapped in powerful Genesis Qi that made even the air tremble slightly.

  “Impudent!”

  Seeing this, Ye Bingling suddenly roared angrily and stepped forward, stretching out her beautiful hand. Snowy white Genesis Qi gathered in her palm, turned into an icy claw and clutched the silver shadow.

  Bang!

  The two collided, their clash suddenly sputtering countless ice fragments.

  Ye Bingling’s pretty face also changed slightly during the moment of contact. The tremendous force had unexpectedly torn the Genesis Qi in her palm, and the sharp qi around the silver ball directly pierced her palm multiple times. There were mainly specks of blood in her palm.

  Ye Bingling was blasted back one step.

  The silver shadow light ball took advantage of the opportunity to attack Zhou Yuan.

  As before, there wasn’t a ripple of emotion on Zhou Yuan’s face, and when the silver ball appeared in front of him, he swiftly stretched out his hand. Azure scales surfaced around his palm, and the skin underneath glowed with a jade-colored light.

  Bang!

  Zhou Yuan grabbed the silver ball and squeezed tight.

  Chi!

  The silver ball slowly shattered in his hand.

  Silver iron fragments fluttered in front of him as he looked up at Fang Ao. His calm and unrelenting voice sounded.

  “This is a pavilion master conference. Are you, a deputy pavilion master, qualified to speak?”

  Chapter 828 Fang Ao

  “You’re just a deputy pavilion master, are you qualified to speak here?”

  When Zhou Yuan’s cold voice echoed in the hall, a cold light emerged in Fang Ao’s sinister eyes. Fang Ao curled his lips, revealing his white teeth. “What arrogance. Do you not know how much weight the pavilion master of the Wind Pavilion has?”

  “Chen Beifeng wouldn’t even be ranked in the top five of the Fire Pavilion. Do you think you’re very powerful just because you have defeated him?

  “If you don’t know how much weight you have, I can help you know!”

  Boom!

  When Fang Ao’s voice faded, a violent gush of Genesis Qi suddenly erupted from his body, shrouding the entire area.

  “If a deputy pavilion master of the Fire Pavilion is so rude and disrespectful, I don’t mind teaching him on behalf of pavilion master Lu!” Zhou Yuan’s eyes were icy cold. Like before, he didn’t move an inch, but mighty golden Genesis Qi pulsed around his body, quaking the void.

  Fang Ao’s eyes flashed with anger.

  However, just as he was about to strike back in rage, Lu Xiao’s indifferent voice rang out, “Fang Ao, don’t be rude.”

  Hearing Lu Xiao’s voice, Fang Ao gradually calmed down his st
rong and mighty Genesis Qi. He glowered at Zhou Yuan for a good while before sitting back down with a cold smile. But his expression was still full of provocation.

  Lu Xiao turned to Zhou Yuan and explained, “Fang Ao has a fiery temper, so I hope pavilion master Zhou Yuan won’t take it to heart.”

  Hearing his calm and indifferent tone, Zhou Yuan coldly snorted. The two were just trying to frighten him by playing good cop and bad cop. They only wanted to give the newly appointed leader of the Wind Pavilion some intimidation. If it was someone normal who encountered them, their ploy would have succeeded.

  Zhou Yuan also withdrew his Genesis Qi and calmly responded, “He’s just a deputy pavilion master. I won’t lower myself to his level.”

  Fang Ao’s eyelids twitched, a glint of malice in his eyes.

  Zhou Yuan paid no attention to him and said, “I have made it very clear, the four pavilions should each have 25% of the newcomers. This is the rule. You have already gone against the rules in the past, but I don’t intend to pursue it any further. If you continue to do so, however, I have no choice but to report this matter to Lady Chi Jing.”

  With his hands cupped around his tea, Lu Xiao chuckled, “Fine, it seems pavilion master Zhou Yuan has the heart to revitalise the Wind Pavilion. I admire that, so let’s follow the rules.

  “Each of the four pavilions has a share of 25% of the newcomers.”

  Zhou Yuan nodded. “Thank you for understanding, pavilion master Lu.”

  Lu Xiao smiled “It’s a trivial matter, but about what I had talked to you before…are you going to think about it again? My offer will be higher this time.”

  The matter of purchasing the refinement method of the Mother Wind Rune?

  Zhou Yuan shook his head, his expression unchanged.

  The Mother Wind Rune was priceless to the Wind Pavilion, and Lu Xiao should be very clear about this. After all, the Fire Pavilion had risen by selling Mark Capturing Runes. But Lu Xiao wanted the Mother Wind Rune because he was worried that the Wind Pavilion would also have the opportunity to rise.

  Seeing Zhou Yuan decline the offer again, Lu Xiao took a deep look at Zhou Yuan and said indifferently, “Pavilion master Zhou Yuan, the newcomer share is not actually the most important thing. Sometimes, even with the share, it’s difficult to attract good seedlings.”

  There was a hint of threat and warning in his tone of voice.

  Zhou Yuan smiled. “Pavilion master Lu doesn’t need to worry about this.”

  “It seems that pavilion master Zhou Yuan is already mentally prepared, so I will wait and see.”

  There wasn’t a ripple of emotion on Zhou Yuan’s face. He no longer responded since he had achieved his purpose of going to the pavilion master conference.

  After negotiating the share, Lu Xiao discussed other things, but Zhou Yuan wasn’t interested, and he remained silent during the whole process.

  The meeting lasted half an hour before it ended.

  Zhou Yuan was the first to get up. He gave a cupped fist salute to Lu Xiao, Han Yuan and Mu Liu and left with his people.

  Mu Liu also got up and left with a smiling expression.

  Following their departure, in the hall, the smile on Lu Xiao’s face faded instantly.

  Bang!

  Fang Ao’s face was dark. He slammed a fist at the iron table and even dented the iron table.

  “He’s just the pavilion master of the Wind Pavilion. If we were outside, I would have taken his head off already!” Fang Ao’s eyes were full of malice.

  “This is the Tianyuan Utopia. Everything must be done according to the rules. If you act directly on him here, he can report you and remove you from your position as deputy pavilion master. At that time it would be you who loses face,” Lu Xiao said indifferently.

  “So we are just going to return the share of newcomers to them?” Zhu Lian frowned.

  “I already said before, the share of newcomers isn’t important.

  “The Wind Pavilion’s present foundation is full of holes. Even if they have the Mother Wind Rune, they can’t change anything. You really think they can attract good seedlings? In the end, only the rubbish 25% will be thrown to their side.

  “Later, I will send someone to spread rumors among the newcomers to let them understand the background of the Wind Pavilion. This way, it would be even more unlikely for them to recruit any good seedlings.”

  Fang Ao’s expression finally relaxed a little when he heard this.

  “But it’s still very unpleasant.” He grunted.

  Zhu Lian also sneered, “This kid seems to not want to hand over the method of refining the Mother Wind Rune.”

  Lu Xiao smiled. “No hurry, this is his last struggle. There are four months till the pavilion master battle. When I become the chief pavilion master, I will have a way to make him obediently hand it over.”

  He peered in the direction Zhou Yuan left, and an icy cold smile curved his eyes.

  ….

  Outside the restaurant.

  Zhou Yuan halted his footstep and turned to look at Ye Bingling, whose beautiful hand was dripping with blood.

  He slightly squinted his eyes, and a hint of coldness flashed across them as he asked, “Are you alright?”

  Ye Bingling nodded. “Just a small injury, don’t worry.”

  Her beautiful face grew serious. “Fang Ao is very strong, stronger than Chen Beifeng!”

  Zhou Yuan nodded. Earlier, when he had withstood Fang Ao’s move and faced his sharp Genesis Qi, it was similar to being stabbed by billions of needles, and the attack had made his palm go numb. It seemed that what Fang Ao said was true, Chen Beifeng’s strength really wasn’t ranked in the top five.

  According to his calculation, Fang Ao’s Genesis Qi foundation was at least 15 million Genesis Qi stars, and of course, this was without activating the fire spirit rune.

  The experts of the Fire Pavilion had emerged endlessly, and they were far stronger than those of the Wind Pavilion.

  “Don’t worry, I’ll get payback for you when I get the chance,” Zhou Yuan reassured. He was going to remember the day’s conflict.

  Ye Bingling glanced at him and said, “Don’t mess around. That guy isn’t easy to deal with.”

  Zhou Yuan smiled. He had almost completed the polishing of his sixth Divine Dwelling. Once he succeeded, his Genesis Qi foundation would skyrocket, and at that time, if Fang Ao dared to cause trouble again, he would make him understand what it meant by asking for humiliation.

  Sudden laughter sounded behind them—Mu Liu and his group were slowly approaching—“Pavilion master Zhou Yuan, although you got back the share of the newcomers this time, given Lu Xiao’s personality, he won’t leave the matter at that. Be careful.”

  “Thank you pavilion master Mu for reminding me.”

  Mu Liu curiously studied Zhou Yuan and asked, “But I feel that you already have some means to deal with Lu Xiao. Is there going to be a good show at the newcomer ceremony in seven days?”

  Zhou Yuan was slightly surprised to hear his words. How did he know? He had never revealed the other three Genesis Runes, and even Ye Bingling and Yi Qiushui didn’t know about them.

  “Heh, it seems I’m right. Interesting.”

  Mu Liu laughed heartily when he saw the look in Zhou Yuan’s eyes. He then shook his head and left with Mu Qingyan and Jiang Man.

  “That guy…”

  Zhou Yuan suspiciously watched Mu Liu as he left.

  But in the end he shook his head. Mu Liu had guessed that he had a plan to deal with Lu Xiao, but there was no way he knew that it had to do with the three ancient Genesis Runes…

  Zhou Yuan turned his head and glanced at the restaurant behind him. A cold smile spread across his mouth.

  He originally didn’t intend to steal all the business of the Mark Capturing Rune, but since his opposition wasn’t friendly…they couldn’t blame him for being ruthless.

  If you want to play, I’ll accompany you to the end.

  Chapter 829 Flex
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  Several days after the pavilion master conference.

  The wind district.

  Zhou Yuan’s Spirit was seated behind the azure wind stratum. A black brush was flying in front of him in a very natural manner, ultimately drawing a mystical Genesis Rune.

  Zhou Yuan’s Spirit power surged out, condensing into a warm stream of energy that flowed into the center of the Genesis Rune.

  Bzz!

  Scarlet-red light blossomed from the Genesis Rune.

  Zhou Yuan retrieved a small piece of jade and imprinted the Genesis Rune on it. The scarlet rays slowly receded as a jade with a fiery-red Genesis Rune imprinted on it appeared.

  Zhou Yuan reached out and grabbed it as a satisfied smile appeared at the corners of his lips.

  “The Mother Fire Rune is a success.”

  That was right. This was not the Mother Wind Rune but the Mother Fire Rune.

  When activated in the fire district it would increase the rate of accumulating fire spirit rune Genesis marks.

  Its effectiveness was on par with the Mother Wind Rune. The highest quality rune would increase one’s efficiency by fifty percent.

  Another two jade pieces landed in his hand. One gave off a dark green glow, while the other shone with faint ash-yellow light.

  The Mother Forest Rune and the Mother Mountain Rune.

  Over the past few days, Zhou Yuan had not only manufactured a large number of Mother Wind Runes but also a batch of the other three Genesis Runes.

  Even with such rapid production speed, no issues had cropped up. It was exactly as he had envisioned in the beginning: with the main bodies of the four ancient Genesis Runes, he could copy a tiny hint of their auras to use as the cores of these three Genesis Runes.

  Zhou Yuan toyed with the jade pieces as he softly chuckled.

  With these three Genesis Runes, there would no longer be any need for the Mark Capturing Rune in the future.

  Zhou Yuan’s Spirit power flowed out, sweeping up all of the jade pieces as he swiftly descended.

  A valley in the wind district.

  A bundle of Spirit light descended from the sky into the body that was silently seated within the valley. Zhou Yuan’s tightly shut eyes slowly opened.