Xiao Xuan then lowered his head to look at the remnant map of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame in his hand again.
He said in a deep voice, "Little Fellow, as the third-ranked heavenly flame on the strange fire ranking list, finding the location of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame is not simple..."
"That you found this remnant map in this cave today is already a great Opportunity..."
"From the residual aura on it, I sense that there must be three more such remnant maps. Only by gathering all four remnant maps will you likely be able to pinpoint the location of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame..."
Xiao Yi also looked at Xiao Xuan with a slight smile and said softly,
"Ancestor, since this one remnant map has fallen into our hands, it means Luck is already on our side. Therefore, I believe the remaining three remnant maps will also be gathered in the future..."
Xiao Yi was determined to obtain the remaining three remnant maps of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame.
Because Xiao Yi clearly remembered that "Angel Investor" Hai Bodong had one, and the Black-Corner Region and Central Plains also each had one.
Xiao Xuan nodded upon hearing this: "That's true. The most urgent task for you, Little Fellow, is still to improve your strength..."
"You've been a bit lax in your Cultivation Technique lately, haven't you, Little Fellow..."
"After so long, you're still stuck in the Flame Introduction Realm Early Stage. Logically speaking, this Earth Rank Low-Grade Cultivation Technique shouldn't be so difficult to Cultivate..."
Xiao Xuan looked down at Xiao Yi, with a look of confusion in his eyes.
Because the Cultivation Technique Xiao Xuan initially Cultivated was also this [Crimson Sun Burning Heaven Technique].
The only difference from Xiao Yi was that in just one month, Xiao Xuan went from the "Flame Introduction Realm" to the "Melting Vein Realm"... However, Xiao Yi has been Cultivating this Cultivation Technique for almost a year and is still stuck in the "Flame Introduction Realm" Early Stage, showing no progress whatsoever.
Even if Xiao Yi didn't have Dou Di Bloodline support, in Xiao Xuan's opinion, this speed was still too slow.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi also showed a troubled expression.
He slowly gathered the Heart Fire within his body, concentrating it in his palm.
A very faint flame slowly appeared, and he looked at the flame that had not grown for a long time.
Xiao Yi was also quite puzzled. He had clearly followed the steps recorded in the scroll and Cultivated with all his heart.
However, the Heart Fire he condensed had not improved at all.
Xiao Xuan merely glanced at the Heart Fire condensed in Xiao Yi's palm and instantly understood.
He smiled slightly and said softly, "Little Fellow, you really can't be blamed for this..."
"It was my oversight..."
"This [Crimson Sun Burning Heaven Technique] is a fire-attribute Cultivation Technique, which emphasizes resonating with the surrounding fire-attribute energy. However, the fire-attribute energy in a place like Wutan City seems to be too scarce..."
"Look, the color of the Heart Fire you've condensed isn't pure enough..."
"But don't worry, you only need to find a place with rich fire-attribute energy, and your improvement will surely be extremely fast..."
Xiao Yi nodded upon hearing this.
Xiao Yi already had a choice in mind for a place with rich fire-attribute energy.
Perhaps then, Ancestor Xiao Xuan might even meet an "acquaintance" from a thousand years ago... After the usual heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Xuan, Xiao Yi did not stay long.
Instead, he returned to the guest room prepared for him by Xiao Yi Xian to rest.
The next morning.
"Boom..."
Xiao Yi was still sound asleep when the door of his guest room suddenly exploded.
Dozens of burly Mercenary Group members had already surrounded the guest room.
And the leader was none other than Mu Li, who had been stunned by Xiao Yi on the street yesterday, and an even burly, sharp-eyed middle-aged man.
Without much thought, it must be Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, Mu Li's father, a Two-Star Dou Shi.
"This brat really is hiding here!"
"Father, this is the brat who insulted our Wolf Head Mercenary Group on the street yesterday!"
Mu Li pointed at Xiao Yi and immediately whispered, adding fuel to the fire.
Xiao Yi merely gave a cold smile at Mu Li's false accusation and did not intend to explain.
After all, arguing with a dog, it wouldn't understand.
Mu She, upon hearing this, did not immediately make a move. Instead, he turned to look at Xiao Yi and said softly,
"To have reached the Dou Master Realm at such a young age, your talent is good..."
"It's just a pity, Geniuses always tend to die young..."
Xiao Yi merely gave a cold smile: "A Two-Star Dou Shi, why do you think you can defeat me..."
As Xiao Yi's voice fell, the dragon abyss formation breaking spear had already appeared in his hand.
"Leader Mu, Mister Xiao Yi is my guest. Your actions are perhaps a bit too rude..."
At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian finally appeared, coming in front of Xiao Yi and speaking in a deep voice towards Mu She.
Mu She, however, merely gave a sinister smile: "This person insulted my Wolf Head Mercenary Group and should be suppressed here..."
"Since he is a friend of Xiao Yi Xian, I will spare his life, abolish his Dou Qi, and let him kneel here for the rest of his life to atone for his sins..."
Upon hearing this, a trace of anger flashed in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes. She pointed at Mu She and reprimanded, "Mu She, don't go too far!"
Xiao Yi, however, did not react much. He simply took a step forward, shielding Xiao Yi Xian behind him, and said softly,
"Don't worry, such trash can't hurt me..."
Before Mu She could speak, Mu Li, who was beside him, couldn't hold back upon hearing these words.
His father's presence today gave him courage.
"Presumptuous! Attack!"
Mu Li roared, and the dozens of Mercenary Group members behind him responded and charged forward.
They rushed towards Xiao Yi along with Mu Li.
Xiao Yi stood his ground, neither dodging nor evading.
The dragon abyss formation breaking spear in his hand trembled slightly, and then a layer of red Dou Qi immediately appeared on the shaft.
"Boom..."
A red cold light flashed, and several streaks of red Dou Qi were unleashed.
Mu Li and the dozens of Mercenary Group members were instantly sent flying to the ground.
"Leader Mu, if you want to capture me, why don't you do it yourself..."
"Relying solely on these useless Dou Practitioners probably won't be enough to deal with me!"
As Xiao Yi's voice fell, his figure transformed into several streaks of red light, leaping into the air.
The dragon abyss formation breaking spear was already imbued with endless red light, pointing directly at Mu She.
"Dragon Abyss First Awakening!"
Xiao Yi didn't want to waste time with pleasantries, because he wasn't a scholar like Xiao Yan, but rather had the style of Lin Dong.
Why waste words when you can just act directly?
Seeing Xiao Yi use a Dou Technique first, Mu She was not afraid. The broadsword at his waist came out of its sheath with a clang.
A sinister smile even curved his lips:
"Jie jie jie... A One-Star Dou Shi dares to be so arrogant!"
"Wind Blade Dance!"
Green Dou Qi instantly attached itself to Mu She's broadsword.
He also activated a Mysterious Tier Low-Grade Combat Skill, intending to contend with Xiao Yi.
Upon hearing Mu She's extremely familiar laughter, Xiao Yi merely said coldly, "Without the strength of the Hall of Souls, you still adopt the Hall of Souls's mannerisms..."
The next second, the Dragon's head had already appeared on Xiao Yi's long spear.
The long spear swung out, and a red light Dou Qi immediately cut through the air, accompanied by a Dragon's roar, flying rapidly towards Mu She.
Only when Xiao Yi's Dou Technique was unleashed did Mu She truly feel its terrifying power.
However, it was already too late to dodge. He could only grit his teeth and swing the broadsword in his hand.
Countless afterimages of broadswords immediately appeared, colliding with Xiao Yi's Dragon Head Light Blade...