Lu Yeling nodded in agreement. Zhao Yingtian did not refuse.

After the five finished eating, Lu Yeling went to clear the dishes, leaving the other four sitting at the table. Zhao Yingtian spoke first, "Elder Ye, I won't beat around the bush, do you know what the 'Free Spirit Fire' is all about?"

Ye Hao nodded. "That fire is called the True Phoenix Fire. It's a unique ability of our family's bloodline, and it only awakens under extreme conditions." As he spoke, a blood-red flame appeared in his palm, but no high temperature was emanating from it, clearly controlled by Ye Hao.

"It's just that Sui Xin can't fully control this power yet, so it can only manifest in the spiritual fire."

Zhao Yingtian was shocked by the flames in Ye Hao's palm, then nodded. He had never heard of any family on Xuanxing having such an ability, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"What about Xi Yun?" Zhao Yingtian knew that Xi Yun was not his biological daughter, but he was equally puzzled as to how these two oddballs had gotten together.

Ye Hao smiled and gave a general account of what happened back then.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yingtian instinctively exclaimed, "This... this is simply a match made in heaven!"

Sui Xin and Xi Yun, who were listening nearby, also turned their heads away from each other's slightly flushed faces.

Afterwards, the group chatted for a while longer. When the topic turned to Sui Xin's terrifying memory, Ye Hao could only shake his head; he didn't understand it either. As for the rest, Ye Hao naturally answered all his questions, expressing his heartfelt gratitude and respect for the old man before him.

Three people stood outside the doorway.

Zhao Yingtian said, "Alright, thank you both for your hospitality today. This old man will be taking his leave now."

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhao, please take care."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Zhao, I'd like to ask for leave for Suixin and the other two. I have some things I'd like to teach them tomorrow. Is that alright?"

"no problem"

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