Chapter 647: with translation of chapter title

Hearing the former's question, Gu Xun'er naturally could not speak the truth.

After all, if Xiao Yan learned of the secret, he would inevitably develop misgivings, affecting their direct relationship.

Thus, Gu Xun'er organized her words in her mind and then immediately explained: "The Xiao clan and our ancient clan are allies; when the Xiao clan was attacked by the Soul clan, since it happened suddenly, our ancient clan had no time to come to their aid. However, after that, our ancient clan fought and drove the Soul clan out of the Xiao realm."

Having said that, Gu Xun'er paused slightly, then continued: "Afterward, our ancient clan's elders saw that the Xiao realm was uninhabited and left there, it would easily be taken by the Soul clan as a base, so they took it."

Hearing that the ancient clan, without their master's consent, arbitrarily took what belonged to the Xiao clan, Xiao Yan's brows furrowed instantly.

But thinking that if they didn't take it, it might benefit the Soul clan, Xiao Yan's brows relaxed slightly.

And seeing his expression, Gu Xun'er understood he was somewhat displeased, so she spoke again: "However, many elders in our clan also oppose this practice. But because the Soul clan constantly eyes the Xiao clan's property covetously, we had no choice."

Gu Xun'er's relationship with the Xiao clan was damaged, and she also crazily blamed the Soul clan as a scapegoat.

Indeed, Xiao Yan, who originally had some opinions about the ancient clan, had his attention quickly drawn upon hearing about the Soul clan.

Then, after Gu Xun'er fell silent for a moment, she immediately said: "Xiao Yan brother, although I know many decently ranked strange fires are in whose hands, but now your strength is still weak, you certainly cannot take strange fire from those people. However, I have a method that might allow us to obtain strange fire from them, and even several strands."

"Xun'er, what method?"

Upon hearing that he could obtain several strands of strange fire, Xiao Yan's expression instantly became very surprised, and he pressed further.

"Xun'er thought this way; Xiao Yan brother, as the young chief of the Xiao clan, can..."

Seeing the former urge her, Gu Xun'er immediately explained her plan to him.

And upon hearing the former's plan, Xiao Yan's face also flashed a hint of astonishment.

Immediately afterward, he fell into hesitation.

"Xun'er, just do as you said."

After a long silence, Xiao Yan finally reluctantly agreed.

Although he knew how to do it, it was extremely uneconomical.

But at this moment, he really could not obtain new strange fire.

Moreover, his strength is insufficient; clinging stubbornly yields nothing, so it's better to sign this agreement with the ancient clan and exchange for some strange fire.

And as long as he grows up, plus his identity as an alchemist, there is no worry about failing to revive the Xiao family.

But thinking about the ancient clan's character, it also seems not very reliable.

Xiao Yan inevitably thought they would, to save time and effort, simply find some relatively easy-to-obtain, lower-ranked strange fires for him.

Thus, he pondered a moment, then continued looking at Gu Xun'er and reminded: "Xun'er, although I have agreed to this, the ancient clan must guarantee to help me find at least three strands of strange fire, and their ranking on the strange fire list must not be lower than twenty."

"Furthermore, one of those strange fires must not be ranked lower than the Falling Heart Flame in my hand. Moreover, those strange fires must not be the strange fire on Lin Feng's person."

This number is not something he said randomly; after weighing it in his mind, he felt it was a figure both sides could relatively easily accept.

As for Lin Feng's strange fire, he excluded it.

After all, in his view, as long as he obtains the strange fire sent by the ancient clan, the things on Lin Feng's person will be easily obtainable.

Upon hearing the former's conditions, Gu Xun'er felt moved and thought those elders in the clan should be able to accept.

Immediately, she nodded and smiled lightly: "Xiao Yan brother, rest assured, this condition is not overly excessive; I think those elders in the clan will most likely agree."

"Then that's good."

Seeing Gu Xun'er full of confidence, Xiao Yan's heart also let out a long breath, and he relaxed somewhat.

If he can obtain those three strands of strange fire, he will then completely subdue them.

His Flame Mantra, at the very least, can evolve to the heavenly level.

By then, he will hardly need to worry about his cultivation technique lagging behind his strength.

Furthermore, with the support of those three strands of strange fire, his Dou Qi cultivation might advance to the Dou Zun realm.

At that time, he will likewise have great confidence in defeating Lin Feng.

By then, he will easily be able to take back the former's Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, his teacher's Bone Flame Ring, and Bone Spirit Cold Fire.

And he had previously excluded Lin Feng's strange fire.

This is also because he believes that after absorbing those three strands of strange fire, his strength will be sufficient to kill Lin Feng.

And those things on the former's person, he will also be able to retrieve them then.

By then, he will again absorb Lin Feng's Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire and his teacher's Bone Spirit Cold Fire, and his technique and strength will certainly improve greatly again.

But if he lets the ancient clan take Lin Feng's strange fire, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Thinking of the gains, Xiao Yan no longer feels as distressed about the losses.

As for Gu Xun'er, seeing Xiao Yan's joyful expression, her mood also improved greatly, and she secretly gave her plan a thumbs-up.

This transaction not only enabled Xiao Yan brother to walk out of dejection

and after absorbing those strange fires, his strength will certainly also receive a great increase.

Thus, in the future, when Xiao Yan brother goes to the ancient clan to propose marriage, the resistance will also be reduced somewhat.

Meanwhile, while the two were both happy earlier, Lin Feng had already left the Holy Pill City and was galloping toward the eastern region of Zhongzhou.

After some thought, Lin Feng finally decided to try a "dark under the lamp" approach, heading to the area near the ancient clan's territory to attempt a breakthrough.

Of course, he will not venture deep into eastern Zhongzhou; he will only break through at its fringe.

"Whoosh~"

After nearly ten days of flight, Lin Feng's figure finally stopped before a picturesque mountain range.

Thinking of this place, being far enough from the Holy Pill City, the former's vast soul power suddenly spread outward in all directions.

In an instant, it had already spread over a radius of tens of miles.

After confirming there was no threat around, Lin Feng immediately rushed toward the mountain range, casually found a cave on the mountainside, and darted inside.

After sitting cross-legged, he again used spatial power to seal the space near the cave.

Immediately afterward, he moved his mind and took out the Netherworld Poison Fire that had been nurtured in his brow for a long time.

Gazing at the faintly rising emerald-green flame before him, Lin Feng muttered to himself: "Hopefully this time I can successfully break through to the Dou Zun realm. After all, there isn't much time left until the Pill Assembly. If my strength cannot keep up with the younger generation of those ancient clans, then some future opportunities may be hard to come by."