Covering the Sky: I, Wang Teng, truly lack the bearing of an emperor.

Chapter 350 Central Plains, A Stubborn Acquaintance

The person in front of me was none other than Xia Jiuyou, who had previously been very prominent in the Northern Region.

Back in the Northern Region, Xia Jiuyou was already quite prominent.

Although there was Wang Teng, the undisputed number one genius in the same realm, ahead of him, and Qi Hao, the arrogant and unruly person who attracted the attention of countless people and made countless people grit their teeth in hatred, Xia Jiuyou still stole the limelight.

Because Xia Jiuyou was far too young at the time.

In comparison, Wang Teng was already a year or two younger than the prodigies of the Eastern Wilderness, but Xia Jiuyou was two or three years younger than Wang Teng.

Reaching a level comparable to the prodigies of the Eastern Wilderness at this age, and even catching up with those young prodigies in combat strength, is enough to demonstrate Xia Jiuyou's specialness.

Moreover, Xia Jiuyou's personality has never been one to hide anything.

She has an outspoken and unrestrained personality. Although she is not as unruly as Qi Hao, she never bothers to hide her personality.

When facing the Holy Body, she had hoped that after the Holy Body was partially completed, she could use its flesh and blood as medicine.

Moreover, her strength is formidable enough that few among the younger generation of the Eastern Wilderness can challenge her, because even the most talented individuals of the Eastern Wilderness are not absolutely certain of defeating this seemingly young person.

In addition, her background is indeed exceptionally powerful, with such strong protectors that even some holy lords of holy lands were surprised when they saw them.

Logically speaking, if nothing unexpected happens, Xia Jiuyou should be thriving in the Eastern Wilderness.

However, she has now come to Zhongzhou.

"What's it to you?" Xia Jiuyou's expression turned unpleasant when asked why he had come to Zhongzhou.

Wang Teng wasn't angry when he saw this. After all, she was just a teenage girl who had been spoiled since childhood. In addition, she was Gai Jiuyou's disciple and was pampered by others, so it was normal for her to be a little willful and capricious.

Therefore,
"I heard you're a young girl?" Wang Teng asked.

That one short sentence caused the girl's expression to change drastically.

"Shut up!" Xia Jiuyou made a move, attempting to suppress Wang Teng.

However, before she could even extend her fair and slender hand, it was stopped.

"Young Master, you mustn't!" Xia Jiuyou's protector couldn't sit still any longer. He didn't care about concealing his figure and rushed out in a hurry to stop Xia Jiuyou and prevent her from making a move.

"Why not! He's not Qi Hao, so why can't I attack him?" Xia Jiuyou said, dissatisfied.

This was the second time this protector had stopped her from making a move, and she was very dissatisfied!
The reason she wasn't allowed to act last time was because Qi Hao's background was extraordinary, and there might be an unparalleled expert behind him, so she wasn't allowed to act.

She tolerated it then, but now that Wang Teng is provoking her, she won't let him take action. Could it be that Wang Teng has some powerful force behind him?

"You can't beat him!" the protector transmitted, reminding Xia Jiuyou.

At the same time, he also felt that Xia Jiuyou was really too outrageous, always choosing opponents that she couldn't afford to offend!
Let's not even talk about Qi Hao. Putting aside his own strength in being able to stop Xia Jiuyou with a casual strike, the power behind him is not something that ordinary people can afford to offend. In this era, being able to call upon an ancient sage to stand on his side is already quite remarkable.

Don't other ancient families and holy lands have ancient sages?

No, they do too, but whose younger generation can directly call out an ancient sage like Qi Hao?
Most importantly, even that ancient sage was very respectful when facing Qi Hao, showing none of the attitude or thoughts one would have towards a junior. Moreover, according to the other party's words, there were many powerful figures in the so-called Supreme Hall, and even he, the ancient sage, was roughly equivalent to a servant among them.

As for Wang Teng, there's even less to say.

He is truly the number one among the younger generation, both in terms of cultivation level and combat strength!
This title alone speaks volumes.

The younger generation taking the initiative to challenge Wang Teng is just asking for trouble.
As Xia Jiuyou's protector, the powerful figure before him naturally wouldn't watch Xia Jiuyou die.

So he stopped Xia Jiuyou.

"So what if I can't beat him!" Xia Jiuyou was dissatisfied and still wanted to make a move. "He criticized me in public, shouldn't I fight him?"

"Just for telling the truth, am I supposed to get beaten up?" Wang Teng smiled faintly.

He knew that Xia Jiuyou would definitely get angry after he said those words.

"Don't go too far! I've already come to Zhongzhou, why are you still saying those things!" Xia Jiuyou said with a grim expression.

The protector behind him sighed, looked at Wang Teng, and took the initiative to speak, "Young friend, this is not the place to talk. Let's find a quiet place to discuss this in detail."

Since this matter involves Xia Jiuyou, it certainly cannot be discussed in public indefinitely.

In fact, people around here have already started to pay attention to this place again. If they continue to stand here, even more people will be paying attention to this place. When that happens, it will not be a secret to others that Xia Jiuyou has come to Zhongzhou.

As a protector, he was definitely thinking of his young master.

Wang Teng nodded in agreement.

Led by their protectors, Wang Teng and Xia Jiuyou arrived at a very high-class restaurant, where an entrance fee was required to enter.

"No wonder Zhongzhou is a land of outstanding people and abundant resources. If this kind of restaurant were located in our Beiyuan, unless it was in the most prosperous part of the royal city, no one would be willing to go in," Wang Teng couldn't help but say upon seeing this.

What kind of restaurant is this that requires an entrance fee to get in!

Even in the holy city of the Eastern Wilderness and Northern Region, there is no such restaurant. As for the Northern Plains, it goes without saying that the vast land and sparse population is not Wang Teng's self-deprecation, but the reality of the Northern Plains.

Apart from the royal city where the core of the royal family is located, which is the most prosperous place in the Northern Plains, the rest of the Northern Plains can really be described as poor and remote. Even if the entrance fee is only one or two taels of impurity source, not many people can afford to open a restaurant like this in such a place.

You can't expect one or two spoiled brats in a city to support the entire restaurant with their occasional spending once or twice a month, can you?
But there really is such a restaurant in Zhongzhou!

Moreover, the city Wang Teng is currently in is not the largest or most prosperous city in Zhongzhou, but only a medium-sized city, yet it possesses such a luxurious place!

"You bumpkin!" Xia Jiuyou exclaimed, rolling her eyes.

Wang Teng was too lazy to argue with this little guy.

Xia Jiuyou was just a naive young girl who harbored resentment towards everyone around her equally.

In other words, Xiaohongshu no longer exists in this universe or at this point in time. Otherwise, when Wang Teng returned to Earth in the world of Shrouding the Heavens, he would definitely have taken Xia Jiuyou with him and had her register as a content creator on Xiaohongshu.

After paying the entrance fee of ten catties of source, the protector led the two to a valuable cave dwelling.

The cost of renting out this cave alone would be over a hundred kilograms of resources.

"The prices in Zhongzhou are really high!" Wang Teng exclaimed again.

These things meant nothing to him, but he had recently traveled through the Northern Plains and naturally knew what these prices meant to low-level cultivators and ordinary people.

In the Northern Plains, ten jin of source energy is enough for a cultivator in the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm to cultivate for a lifetime, and a hundred jin of source energy is enough for a person to cultivate to the peak of the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and there is even some left over, enough to buy a decent weapon from the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

For an ordinary person, it might take a lifetime to use up even a pound of the source.

Even for spoiled brats in some small towns in the Northern Plains, a pound of Yuan is enough for them to pull off a classic comeback by showing off and getting slapped in the face.

“The higher the cultivation level, the more expensive the things needed will naturally be,” said Xia Jiuyou’s protector.

"Of course I know that." Wang Teng nodded calmly; he was just expressing a slight sentiment.

Although the cave dwelling of this restaurant is not as well-decorated as the best one in the Northern Holy City, it is still quite nice, and the entrance fee of 110 jin of source energy is probably worth it.

After entering the cave, Xia Jiuyou sat down first, still somewhat sullen, and even unwilling to look at Wang Teng.

Wang Teng was still too lazy to argue with this little guy, and he looked at Xia Jiuyou's protector.

"I wonder why you brought me here, senior?" Wang Teng asked.

"Actually, it's nothing, it's just that it wasn't very good for you and my young master to be talking outside just now. If someone with ulterior motives notices, it might affect something," Xia Jiuyou's protector said.

"Okay, that's good. I thought you wanted me to help Xia Jiuyou deal with Qi Hao," Wang Teng said with a smile.

If that's the case, then that's interesting.

There is a Holy Son of Yao Guang in the far-off Northern Region of the Eastern Wilderness who asked Qi Hao to deal with him. If someone in the Central Region were to ask him to deal with Qi Hao, that would be too much of a coincidence.

"Heh, why bother asking others to deal with someone who acts arrogantly and recklessly outside just because he's from a sect? I can handle him myself!" Xia Jiuyou chuckled, her words filled with disdain. "Then why didn't you deal with him last time?" Wang Teng chuckled, his words cutting to the heart.

"That's because I was stopped before I could even make a move last time!" Xia Jiuyou said indignantly.

She had a lot of opinions about Qi Hao.

Because Qi Hao publicly revealed her situation, referring to her as a naive young girl who hadn't even grown her first hair.

She was pampered since childhood, and she was still a young girl, so how could she possibly tolerate such words?
If it weren't for the protectors stopping her that day, she would have fought Qi Hao to the death long ago!
"Besides, people say Qi Hao is stronger than me, but that's just because he's a few years older! If I had a few more years to cultivate, he might not be able to withstand more than a few moves from me!"

Xia Jiuyou grumbled, also dissatisfied with some of the outside opinions.

"Young Master, the power behind Qi Hao is extraordinary. You must be careful what you say!" Xia Jiuyou's protector said earnestly.

"So what? Don't I have powerful backers behind me?!" Xia Jiuyou was very unconvinced.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Jiuyou's protector subconsciously glanced at Wang Teng.

"It's alright, I've already figured out that Miss Xia's background is quite extraordinary," Wang Teng chuckled.

"Don't call me Miss Xia!" However, Xia Jiuyou showed great resistance to this title.

“Okay, Brother Xia.” Wang Teng was always accommodating; if the other party was dissatisfied, he would change his ways.

"Don't go too far!" Xia Jiuyou slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

"Hmm?" Wang Teng hummed softly.

That little brat has no manners at all.

A wisp of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm's aura emanated outwards, transforming the surrounding area into a fiery domain. Multicolored mist began to permeate the cave, instantly making the entire cave unbearably hot. Even the surrounding void seemed to be subtly distorting, and there were signs that the cave was about to be shattered.

Xia Jiuyou's expression changed slightly. In an instant, she felt immense pressure. She hadn't expected Wang Teng to be so strong!

However, she still gritted her teeth and persisted, using her own methods.

Beside Xia Jiuyou, her protector wore a worried expression, but did not immediately take action.

"Not bad, he's stronger than most people in the Eastern Wilderness, and he has a certain amount of confidence to be proud of himself." Wang Teng nodded slowly.

The surrounding temperature continued to rise, and the colorful mist seemed to undergo a qualitative change, with another color faintly emerging.

Across from Wang Teng, Xia Jiuyou's smooth forehead was already glistening with sweat, her breathing was somewhat rapid, and the expression on her face gradually became serious.

"Can you still hold on?" Wang Teng asked considerately.

"I am no weaker than anyone else!" Xia Jiuyou gritted her teeth, blood dripping from the corner of her lips.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're only fifteen years old, right? To have such a level of skill and combat power at this age is already quite impressive; you've surpassed most people," Wang Teng commented.

Since the little girl didn't beg for mercy, he wouldn't go easy on her.

The surrounding void became increasingly distorted, as if the void itself were shattering.

Xia Jiuyou's protector looked solemn as he carefully observed Xia Jiuyou's condition to prevent any accidents.

Of course, since Xia Jiuyou didn't speak, he didn't intervene. Although Xia Jiuyou seemed to be under a lot of pressure, there was no immediate life-or-death crisis.

"I will not only surpass most people, I will surpass everyone!" Xia Jiuyou said softly.

Now, the pressure she's under is so great that she no longer has the energy to maintain her facade.

Her voice transformed into a tender, clear, and cool female voice, and all the disguises and decorations on her body vanished in that instant.

With her long, glossy black hair cascading down, Xia Jiuyou transformed back into a young girl. Although she hadn't fully matured, she already possessed a striking beauty. Her slightly immature face was filled with stubbornness, and even under immense pressure, she refused to bow her head and admit defeat.

Wang Teng has never been the type to be swayed by lust.

In the surrounding void, the seventh type of colored mist finally appeared.

The calories almost doubled in an instant!
The surrounding void was melting, and the cave was slowly disappearing.

Xia Jiuyou's face was flushed and burning hot. Under immense pressure, her entire body was almost pierced and burned to ashes by the flames.

At this moment, she could barely hold on any longer; it felt as if she was being completely melted from the inside out, starting with her soul.

At the critical moment, the protectors intervened, using their supreme power to try and block the mist for Xia Jiuyou.

However, when he made his move, he was surprised to find that even he could not gather all the mist together.

"This..." The supreme expert refused to believe it and tried again.

However, this time, the mist pierced right through his illusory giant hand and continued to burn!
"The Fire Domain Fire of the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness?" The supreme expert finally came to his senses and asked in surprise.

Wang Teng nodded calmly, then looked at Xia Jiuyou, "How do you feel now?"

"I'm no weaker than anyone else!" Xia Jiuyou gritted her teeth, still refusing to admit defeat.

“Very good…” Wang Teng said.

This was also the last relatively clear sentence Xia Jiuyou heard.

After hearing those three words, she suddenly felt dizzy and fainted.

"He's resolute enough and has a good foundation, but his personality still needs some work out..."

A faint voice sounded in Xia Jiuyou's ear, and then she could hear nothing more.

"Thank you for showing mercy, young friend!" Xia Jiuyou's protector breathed a sigh of relief.

In the situation just now, if Wang Teng hadn't stopped and continued to burn with the seven-colored mist flames, even if he had managed to save Xia Jiuyou, he would have paid a heavy price.

"No need to thank me. I have no grudge against this little girl. I just wanted to test her on a whim," Wang Teng said calmly.

He reached out and placed a hand on Xia Jiuyou's forehead. Upon seeing this action, Xia Jiuyou's protector felt a chill run down his spine.

He knew that with Wang Teng's strength, if he wanted to harm Xia Jiuyou, this slight touch could completely destroy Xia Jiuyou's foundation, making her a cripple from now on, unable to cultivate.

However, Wang Teng did not do that. He merely used his divine sense to examine Xia Jiuyou's foundation, and then used the power of time reversal to heal all of Xia Jiuyou's injuries.

“Her foundation is very solid, stronger than some of the younger generation of Saint Sons in the Eastern Wilderness, with almost no flaws. However, given her personality, I suggest that she remain at this level and be further refined over time, not only to refine her foundation but also to temper her character,” Wang Teng said calmly.

“My master once said that the young master did not choose this path at the time…” Xia Jiuyou’s protector felt his scalp tingle.

What Wang Teng said was almost exactly the same as what his master said!
But the question is, what level is Wang Teng at now?
And what level of cultivation did his master reach?
The difference in their levels of understanding is like heaven and earth, yet Wang Teng is able to possess such a vision!
"Try to persuade her more. She's still young and doesn't think things through very well. If necessary, you can push her a little," Wang Teng said calmly.

Xia Jiuyou is considered a prodigy with a significant role in the original novel "Covering the Sky," and he is backed by Gai Jiuyou, who will be one of the pillars of the human race in the future.

Wang Teng had wanted to recruit Xia Jiuyou from the beginning, and this was just him doing what he had always wanted to do. Just like with other prodigies, he wanted to make his presence known and gain their favor in the early stages, and then he would naturally win her over later.

Just as Wang Teng was talking with Xia Jiuyou's protector, the cave was finally destroyed by the residual heat of the flames, turning into fragments of the void and dissipating. Fortunately, both Wang Teng and Xia Jiuyou's protectors were powerful and were able to survive the annihilation of the void.

However, the surrounding caves were also affected, and some of them began to slowly dissipate.

The restaurant owner immediately rushed over to see what had happened.

Then he saw a scene that shocked him: starting from one cave dwelling, the surrounding cave dwellings were slowly dissipating, turning into nothingness one after another.

“My restaurant…” He suddenly collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with heartache.

However, before he could shed a tear, a bag was placed in his arms first. "100,000 catties of raw materials as compensation. If you have any dissatisfaction later, you can come to me. I, Wang Teng, will take responsibility for this matter."

(End of this chapter)