Chapter 728: with translation of chapter title

728. Chapter 726: Fire Glow Fruit

"Lu Yuan!" Su Liyan shouted.

But Lu Yuan seemed not to hear her shout; he focused all his attention on resisting that cultivator, and powerful energy fluctuations also emanated from his body.

Su Liyan's heart jolted violently; she realized Lu Yuan was at a life-and-death moment.

Without hesitation she employed ice-system immortal arts, condensing an Ice Crystal Long Whip in midair, which she thrust at that cultivator like a blade.

The cultivator easily dodged Su Liyan's attack and launched a counterattack against her.

Su Liyan gripped the Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, using the power of the Cold Jade Ice Sheet to unleash a stronger attack.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Su Liyan never ceased to pay attention to Lu Yuan.

She saw Lu Yuan, using the Five Elements Escape Technique and the Big Dipper Heavenly Gang Formation, fighting that cultivator to a stalemate.

"You cannot stop me!"

The cultivator sneered, "Once the illusory formation is triggered, you will fall into an endless illusion."

Su Liyan's heart tightened; she knew she must quickly find a flaw in the illusory formation to rescue Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er.

She marshaled all her strength to carefully observe the surroundings, searching for any possible weak point.

Finally, after patient waiting and continual probing, Su Liyan discovered a tiny, hidden flaw.

She immediately employed immortal arts, infusing the Cold Jade Ice Sheet into it.

The illusory formation collapsed swiftly, and the true scene appeared amidst the shattered void.

Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er immediately awoke from the illusion.

At the outskirts of Fire Spirit Valley, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan decided to return together to Lei Huo Dan Ge; leaving Fire Spirit Valley puzzled the guardians.

But Lu Yuan keenly felt that the Xiuzhen Jie would face greater turmoil; he urged the guardians to heighten vigilance and told them they need not worry for now, since he had already obtained new power.

On the return journey, Lu Yuan displayed his newly acquired power.

He unleashed the energy of the Verdant Flame Spirit Infant, and a verdant-green light radiated from within his body.

The heretical cultivators all retreated three li, daring not to approach.

Lu Yuan used his new power to easily repel the heretical cultivators on the road, protecting Su Liyan as she safely returned to Lei Huo Dan Ge.

When they arrived at Lei Huo Dan Ge, Lu Yuan's progress in strength shocked the other elders.

Zi Cui Ling, the clan chief, personally received Lu Yuan and praised his efforts and breakthroughs during this period.

She invited Lu Yuan to become a core member of Lei Huo Dan Ge and granted him special treatment.

However, in this process it seemed someone had overlooked Su Liyan.

She received no attention or inquiry from others, as if she were merely an ordinary presence in Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Su Liyan felt somewhat disappointed, but she did not abandon her mission.

Fortunately, Su Liyan encountered an old acquaintance, Hong Lietian.

They chanced upon each other in an open space within Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Hong Lietian was evidently surprised by Su Liyan and took the initiative to converse with her.

The two sat in a quiet corner, and Hong Lietian revealed to Su Liyan news of internal instability within the Youhun Sect.

"Recently the Youhun Sect's interior has been tumultuous and uneasy; it seems something major is about to happen."

Hong Lietian, his face grave, told Su Liyan, "They appear to be contending for some kind of power."

Upon hearing this news, Su Liyan felt a sense of foreboding arise in her heart.

"Lu Yuan still doesn't know this news," she muttered to herself.

"Has anything unusual happened recently at Lei Huo Dan Ge?"

Hong Lietian looked at Su Liyan, awaiting her answer.

Su Liyan fell into contemplation; she knew that at this crucial moment she must quickly join forces with Hong Lietian.

"We need to closely monitor Lei Huo Dan Ge's movements and wait for the right moment to act," she said.

Hong Lietian nodded, "Exactly, we must make thorough preparations."

In the herbal garden of Lei Huo Dan Ge, Su Liyan was attentively tending to various precious medicinal herbs.

Having once assisted Lu Yuan in processing spiritual medicines, she possessed a considerable understanding of these plants.

Although she was not particularly valued in Lei Huo Dan Ge, she was not discouraged but strove to exert her utmost ability.

One day, Su Liyan was pruning a plant called the Azure Immortal Flower in a corner.

Suddenly, she heard a low-voiced discussion.

"Senior Brother Zhou, the Ziyun Clan needs special medicinal herbs to aid in finding Zi Xi'er; do you know where they can be found?" a voice asked.

Su Liyan stopped what she was doing, crept closer, and wanted to hear more clearly.

The inner sect disciple named Zhou Yunhai pondered for a moment and said, "As far as I know, there is a plant called the Century Fire Glow Fruit in the Lei Huo Dan Ge herbal garden; it has an extremely high capacity for refining spirit pills."

"If we obtain it and subject it to proper processing, it should be able to help Zi Xi'er recover quickly."

Another voice then said, "In that case, we need to enter the herbal garden to obtain this precious plant."

"I've heard Senior Brother Zhou, you have an uncle also at Lei Huo Dan Ge; he should be very familiar with the herbal garden, right?"

Zhou Yunhai nodded: "Yes, my uncle Zhou Jingshan is an elder of Lei Huo Dan Ge and knows the herbal garden inside out."

"I can bring a few inner sect disciples along to gather the needed materials."

Su Liyan's heart stirred; she knew this was an excellent opportunity.

Although she was not clear about the specifics of the Ziyun Clan and Zi Xi'er, she deeply felt she could do something for them.

Thus, Su Liyan stepped out of her hidden corner and approached Zhou Yunhai and his companions.

"Are you discussing the Century Fire Glow Fruit?" she asked.

Zhou Yunhai, seeing Su Liyan appear, was somewhat surprised but did not conceal it: "Yes, we need special medicinal herbs to help Zi Xi'er."

Do you have any ideas?

Su Liyan smiled and said, "I am very familiar with the medicinal herbs in the Lei Huo Dan Ge's herb garden, and I have also helped Lu Yuan deal with spiritual herbs before."

If you are willing, I can take you to pick the hundred-year fire rosy fruit.

Zhou Yunhai's eyebrows twitched slightly: "Can you really obtain this kind of medicinal material?"

Su Liyan nodded: "As long as there is a suitable opportunity and method, it should be possible."

Che Tianfu also joined the discussion: "Senior Sister Su, are you willing to help us?"

Su Liyan looked at the two youths, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "Of course I am willing."

Zi Xi'er needs our help; we cannot stand by and do nothing.

Zhou Yunhai and Che Tianfu glanced at each other, unable to hide a hint of joy.

"Good! Then we'll have Senior Sister Su lead the way." Zhou Yunhai said.

Thus, Su Liyan led Zhou Yunhai and several other inner disciples into the Lei Huo Dan Ge's herb garden.

She first secretly guided them to avoid some dangerous areas, then found the location of the hundred-year fire rosy fruit.

This fruit grows on a huge flame tree, emitting a splendid red light, like a flame. (End of chapter)