"I don't know their specific identities!"
Ji Chuan quickly shook his head.
"They all communicate via spirit stones and never show their faces! All I know is that they are much stronger than me, and one of them seems to be a late-stage Immortal Lord!"
"So, you're just a pawn being used!"
Ye Lingtian's voice was deep.
"Then, what is the background of that Void Abyss Envoy?"
"I...I really don't know!"
Ji Chuan knelt down and kowtowed.
"Heavenly Emperor, I have told you everything I know! Please, have mercy on me!"
Ye Lingtian ignored him and turned to look at Xiao Huo.
Do you think he might still be hiding something?
Little Fire licked its paws, tilted its head, and thought for a moment.
"Master, I think he's scared enough by now, and he probably won't dare to hide anymore. We won't get anything new out of him if we keep asking!"
"Then it's up to you!"
Ye Lingtian spoke calmly.
"Clean it up!"
Little Fire immediately flicked its tail and jumped up excitedly.
"Hey! This is my job! Old man, are you ready to be burned to ashes?"
Ji Chuan shouted and suddenly turned around to run away.
However, he had only taken two steps when he was engulfed by a net of fire. The intense heat of the heavenly fire instantly consumed him, and before he could even scream, he was reduced to ashes.
"Master, all done!"
Little Fire clapped its paws and turned to look at Ye Lingtian with a grin.
"Look, aren't I getting more and more efficient at handling things?"
"Quick and efficient indeed!"
Ye Lingtian said calmly.
"But the real problem lies deeper!"
"Deeper?"
Little Fire tilted its head.
"Master, you mean the mastermind? Shall we go find him now? Can I breathe more fire this time?"
"What's the rush!"
Ye Lingtian turned and left.
"Now that the enemy has exposed one corner, they will surely reveal more flaws. What we need to do is wait for them to weave their own net, and then pull in the net in one fell swoop!"
Little Fire flicked its tail, its face full of excitement.
"Hey, Master, I love your idea! But next time you close the net, you'll have to let me burn a few more! My Heavenly Fire has been getting stronger and stronger lately, so I need to find a few powerful ones to practice on!"
Then, the man and the beast teleported again.
Little Fire continued to wag its tail, following Ye Lingtian all the way, chattering incessantly.
"Master, where are we going now? Are we going back to Fengyun Pavilion? Or should we go directly to that Xuyuan Envoy? You need to let me know in advance so I can prepare and avoid being caught off guard!"
Ye Lingtian did not stop walking and spoke calmly.
"Return to Fengyun Pavilion, reorganize, and then continue tracking down Xuyuan's trail!"
"Back to Fengyun Pavilion..."
Little Fire seemed a bit discouraged, and its tail drooped.
"I thought we could have a good fight right away! What's there to go back and reorganize? Look how energetic I am now, I'm ready to go anytime!"
"Enough with the nonsense!"
Ye Lingtian said calmly, glancing at it.
"However, you also need to cultivate more. Although the Heavenly Fire is powerful, it is still far from enough!"
"Master, those words are a bit of a blow to my Qilin spirit!"
Little Fire quickly jumped onto Ye Lingtian's shoulder and whispered something in his ear.
"My heavenly fire can burn even demons, and you still don't think that's enough? Besides, who told me to follow you? You're the one who gets to show off!"
Ye Lingtian said calmly.
"You have potential, but if you don't know how to restrain yourself and improve, you'll only become a burden!"
"Master, I understand what you mean!"
Xiao Huo nodded, then suddenly became serious.
"I will cultivate diligently, and next time I encounter evil spirits, I will definitely be the first to charge!"
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Ye Lingtian waved his hand, tearing through the void, and stepped in with Xiao Huo in tow.
"After returning to Fengyun Pavilion, you will be in seclusion for three days to consolidate your Flame Domain!"
Upon hearing the word "seclusion," Xiao Huo immediately lowered his head and muttered something under his breath.
"Seclusion again and again, I'm practically a secluded Qilin... But, as you say, I'll go ahead and go into seclusion..."
A moment later, they returned to Fengyun Pavilion.
Ye Sitian had been waiting at the entrance of the main hall. Upon seeing Ye Lingtian return, he immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"Father, you're back! How did things go?"
"Ji Chuan has been dealt with, and the clues behind him have been clarified!"
Ye Lingtian walked into the main hall and casually placed the spirit stone with the Void Abyss Mark on the table.
"This is the medium in his possession, containing demonic power. Have someone seal it away and do not touch it for the time being!"
Ye Sitian nodded in agreement, and his gaze sharpened slightly as he accepted the spirit stone.
"Father, the evil aura of this spirit stone is stronger than I imagined. Could it be that Ji Chuan has accomplices?"
"He's just a pawn!"
Ye Lingtian spoke calmly.
"There are other people behind this, including some forces in the Immortal Realm. The next task is to trace the origins of these forces!"
"Yes, I understand!"
Ye Sitian cupped his hands in greeting.
"Father, do you need our assistance with the next steps?"
"Not for now!"
Ye Lingtian said calmly.
"You are responsible for strengthening the defenses of the Wind and Cloud Pavilion, while also keeping an eye on any unusual activity in other areas of Blue Star. Report immediately if you discover any similar spirit stones or formations!"
"yes!"
Ye Sitian immediately accepted the order and withdrew.
Little Fire nestled on Ye Lingtian's shoulder and whispered something.
"Master, we didn't catch the mastermind this time. So, should we go find all the suspects in the immortal realm one by one? Or should we just set fire to their houses? That'll surely burn out the truth!"
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