The days of dual cultivation passed very quickly.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.
[Yao Ling]: We can't delay any longer. We've already arrived in the Black-Corner Region. When do you think we can go to Jia Nan Academy?
[Feng Qing Er]: Do as you like. Anyway, the Fire Lizard Race in the Lava World has been completely wiped out. Xiao Ting's power is too strong. When he releases the divine power of the Heaven and Earth Law and unifies his essence, energy, and spirit, even half-Saint Fire Lizard Race were erased one by one with a single strike.
[Yao Ling]: Hearing that makes me a little uneasy. Brother may not be a bad person, but those words are not pleasant. If he was rude to Sister Huo Zhi, would Xiao Ting have killed him with one strike?
[Xun Er]: It probably wouldn't be that bad. Killing the young master of the Yao Clan is equivalent to declaring war on the Yao Clan. Brother Xiao Ting wouldn't do something so unreasonable unless Yao Tian said something particularly harsh that provoked killing intent.
[Huo Zhi]: Ling Er, I refuse this script. I'm already Xiao Ting's woman now. I don't want to do this prank for you. It would be bad if it caused Xiao Ting to misunderstand.
[Yao Ling]: If I tell Brother to go back right now, he'll be killed, and he won't listen to me.
[Xun Er]: The plan remains the same as usual, but if we adjust the details, Brother Xiao Ting won't have to intervene anymore.
[Yao Ling]: Yes yes yes, do it like this: Sister Huo Zhi, after meeting Brother, clearly refuse. I'll say I'm staying at Jia Nan Academy to try persuading him.
[Huo Zhi]: That won't work. We can't give Yao Tian a chance to succeed and chase after me.
[Huo Zhi]: But I understand what Sister Xun Er wants to say. Meeting once is enough.
[Huo Zhi]: Whether to refuse or beat him until he gives up, I have my own ideas.
…
Yao Ling exchanged glances with Mu Qing Luan, then turned to Yao Tian with a hidden apologetic expression.
It seemed her brother could not avoid this beating.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Yao Tian sensed Yao Ling's gaze and said irritably. "Moving this slowly, it can take several months in just a few days. I think you just want to have fun. Even a crab doesn't walk as slowly as you."
"According to news from the clan, although Huo Zhi is the daughter of the Yan Clan leader, her bloodline is only fourth-rank, so she's not worthy of me."
"But she seems to have been recognized by the Red Lotus Karmic Flame and awakened a special physique. That's a good thing."
That's enough. Being beaten was normal, so she didn't care!
"Send a message to Sister Huo Zhi. Since she's been in the Black-Corner Region for a long time, if there's anything Qing Luan wants to investigate, she can help."
…
On the other side, deep in the Lava World, Xiao Ting, who had been devouring peak Dou Venerable-level fire beads for cultivation, opened his eyes and looked at Huo Zhi, who reached out to take the information.
"What's wrong?"
"An old friend came to see me."
Huo Zhi smiled gently. "Her name is Yao Ling and she's from the Yao Clan. I'm going to meet her."
"Should I go with you?"
Xiao Ting stopped cultivating.
Intuitively, Yao Ling also had a copy of the Journal, and the target of coming here should be him.
He didn't know what kind of script she had prepared.
"It's fine, I'm just going to greet her. If she says she has business, I'll send her back."
Huo Zhi immediately shook her head, her charming eyes filled with allure. "I won't let anyone disturb our dual cultivation. It's my turn in three more days."
Xiao Ting: "…"
I always feel that writing dual cultivation techniques in the Journal was not a good decision.
These women have become particularly greedy and are always thinking about things not suitable for children, calling it "cultivation."
"Understood. I'll wait here."
Since Huo Zhi did not want interference, Xiao Ting did not force it.
Let's see what kind of moves these women are making.
"I'll be back soon."
She walked up to Xiao Ting and kissed him on the cheek. Huo Zhi turned and stepped into the void.
…
A few moments later, Huo Zhi appeared on a mountaintop in the Black-Corner Region. The Red Lotus Karmic Flame naturally manifested.
"Sister Huo Zhi."
Yao Ling noticed Huo Zhi's appearance and greeted her.
Yao Tian stared at Huo Zhi with a critical gaze and an arrogant expression.
However, when he clearly saw her face and felt the overwhelming pressure, his expression instantly changed.
"Ling Er, it's been a long time."
Huo Zhi walked toward Yao Ling with a gentle smile.
"It's been a long time."
Yao Ling caught up with Huo Zhi.
Seeing that his stinky little sister did not introduce him, Yao Tian immediately coughed.
"You said you disliked it, but now you're very excited, aren't you?"
Yao Ling felt disgust in her heart. Her blue hair swayed in the wind as she smiled faintly and said, "Sister Huo Zhi, last time you said you wanted to travel across the continent to see all kinds of Heavenly Flames, right? When I returned to the clan, I learned that Brother had already refined the Turtle Spiritual Earth Flame and brought him to meet you."
Only then did Huo Zhi look at Yao Tian and speak with a polite yet clearly distant smile. "Young Master Yao Tian, hello."
"Hello, Miss Huo Zhi."
Yao Tian displayed a confident and handsome smile. "Ling Er often mentioned you. I heard you have mastered the Red Lotus Karmic Flame of the Yan Clan. I've always respected you."
Yao Ling could not bear to watch. At first she thought it was disadvantageous, but with Huo Zhi, it was more than enough.
"I was just lucky enough to be recognized by the Red Lotus Karmic Flame."
Huo Zhi's expression remained unchanged as she spoke in a calm tone. "I also heard that the Yao Clan has the Nine Serene Wind Flame. I've always wanted to see it."
The moment these words were spoken, Yao Tian's face stiffened.
The Yao Clan possessed two types of mutated flames. The Nine Serene Wind Flame, ranked 10th on the Heavenly Flame List, and the Turtle Spiritual Earth Flame, ranked 13th.
The Nine Serene Wind Flame was originally refined by Yao Wan Huo, the second strongest alchemist in the clan. Yao Tian had made a name for himself and, with the clan leader's approval, could only control the Turtle Spiritual Earth Flame.
However, just recently, Yao Xing Ji of the Yao Clan had refined a fifth-colored pill called the "Eighth-rank Thunder Pill."
At only twenty years old, he had set a new clan record. He was also highly regarded by Elder Yao Wan Huo and was granted the Nine Serene Wind Flame — a privilege he had never experienced.
Now that Huo Zhi mentioned the Nine Serene Wind Flame, it felt like she had touched his sore spot.
However, Huo Zhi felt that she should not know the internal affairs of the Yao Clan, so she said it.
"If Miss Huo Zhi is interested, you can visit the Yao Realm and see the Nine Serene Wind Flame without any problem."
Yao Tian took the opportunity to extend an invitation.
"No need."
Huo Zhi shook her head and refused. "Ling Er mentioned that the current master of the Nine Serene Wind Flame is her suitor. When I want to see it, I can just find him directly."
Yao Tian's expression immediately turned somewhat ugly.
Huo Zhi was simply bringing up the most delicate topic.
He could not help but stare at Yao Ling and say with questioning eyes, "Didn't you say you wanted to introduce Huo Zhi? She doesn't seem to want to meet me, does she?"
"Sister Huo Zhi."
Yao Ling thought in her heart, "Brother, this is something you brought upon yourself," as she continued acting. "Last time you said you want me to introduce Brother to meet and witness the Turtle Spiritual Earth Flame?"
"Times have changed."
Huo Zhi gently shook her head and said frankly, "I already have a Dao partner, so I don't have the honor to accept your kindness, Ling Er."