Flame Clan

The Middle Continent occupied a quarter of the entire continent, and the several Ancient Races had also deliberately kept their distance from one another.

After all, these Ancient Races did not consist solely of their own clansmen. They also had quite a few affiliated aristocratic families and clans, as well as people with exceptional talent whom they had taken notice of. However, these people would not move into their minor worlds.

Thus, they became gatekeepers. For example, the entrance to the Gu Clan's Gu Realm was a city. The other clans were the same.

Most of the people living in these cities were the affiliated clans of the various races.

Only clans that had earned tremendous merit in certain matters were qualified to enter the minor worlds of the Ancient Families.

However, although they might be lofty Strong Persons outside, within the minor worlds of the various races, they were merely a group of lowly servants.

Even so, the affiliated clans of the various races were still quite numerous. Every year, plenty of people wished to enter the minor worlds of the Dou God Clans as well.

Lei Dong and the other two traveled for five or six days before finally reaching the entrance to the Flame Clan.

As if he had received the news long ago, Yan Jin had specially ordered Huo Xuan, Huo Zhi, and several younger members of the Flame Clan to come and welcome them.

When Huo Zhi saw Lei Dong, dressed in black robes with handsome features that were even more striking than five years ago, her pretty face beneath the veil flushed slightly.

Lei Dong had a typical pretty-boy face, yet he was not the frail, delicate type.

A man like that was the most attractive kind to girls in their youth.

Huo Zhi was only eighteen years old. In her life, aside from Exotic Flames, the only thing she had cared about was her displeasure with Lei Dong's arrogance toward her five years ago! As for other things, she had never been interested.

However, upon seeing Lei Dong again today, she discovered that her so-called displeasure did not seem to be quite what she had imagined...

While Huo Zhi was spacing out, Huo Xuan and the others had already gone up to greet Lei Dong. They exchanged pleasantries and asked after one another.

Huo Xuan had been defeated by Lei Dong in a single move that time, and he had been thoroughly convinced.

Moreover, Lei Dong had shown him mercy, so Huo Xuan still treated him quite amicably.

After chatting for a while, Huo Xuan followed Lei Dong's request and first took him to pay respects to Huo Yu's parents.

After the memorial ceremony ended, Lei Dong went to visit Yan Jin as well. He then prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, Huo Xuan said, "Lei, the Lei and Flame Clans have always been on good terms. Since Brother Lei has come to my Flame Clan, how can you not stay for a few days?"

As soon as Huo Xuan spoke, Yan Jin also said, "That's right, Lei Dong. Although you are a member of the Lei Clan, Huo Yu was also a member of my Flame Clan. What harm would it do for you to stay a few days?"

Lei Dong had been planning to go to the Gama Empire on the Northwest Continent and ruin Xiao Yan's opportunity. However, he could not withstand the Flame Clan's enthusiasm, and ultimately agreed.

Within the Flame Realm, Huo Xuan and Huo Zhi took Lei Dong around.

While the three of them were strolling, Huo Zhi, who had been spacing out for half a day, suddenly asked, "Lei Dong, what level are you at now?"

Huo Zhi's voice was very pleasant. This was the first time Lei Dong had heard her speak in all this time.

After pausing briefly, he shrugged and said, "Only a Five Star Dou Zong."

Huo Xuan asked in confusion, "No way. How are you only a Five Star Dou Zong? I've already reached the strength of a Three-star Dou Ancestor!"

Huo Zhi was equally astonished. After all, Lei Dong possessed a God Grade Bloodline, and he had already been a Dou Emperor five years ago. At that time, they had all still been at the Dou Wang level.

Lei Dong smiled and said, "A level doesn't represent strength. Aside from cultivating my level, I also need to practice Lightning Refining Body."

The two looked at Lei Dong's thin frame and merely responded with an "Oh~."

Seeing that the two of them did not really believe him, Lei Dong did not bother explaining. Isn't it enough for me to know about this myself? Why insist on making others believe me?

Lei Dong then looked at Huo Zhi and asked, "Little Sister Huo Zhi, why are you covering your face?"

Huo Zhi had already possessed beauty capable of toppling cities five years ago. People said that a girl changed dramatically at eighteen, so Lei Dong was genuinely curious about what she looked like now. Had she become disfigured... or perhaps...

Faced with Lei Dong's bluntness, Huo Xuan froze, but Huo Zhi said, "I like it this way. Is that not allowed?"

Huo Xuan raised his brows slightly, put an arm around Lei Dong's shoulders, and pulled him aside. "Brother Lei, I originally thought you didn't like women anymore. What, have you returned to normal now?"

"Huh!?" Lei Dong stared blankly at Huo Xuan, then said unhappily, "Bullshit! Who told you I don't like women?"

He could not tolerate this. He was a perfectly normal man!

Huo Xuan laughed. "I heard that the Gu Clan's Prodigy, Gu Xun'er, is the Gu Clan's number-one beauty. Gu Yuan proposed a marriage between her and you, but you rejected it, didn't you?"

Lei Dong curled his lips. "You're saying I don't like women just because of that?"

Huo Xuan shook his head. "That's not something I made up. Everyone among the various clans knows about it by now."

Lei Dong directly shook off Huo Xuan and said unhappily, "I've never even met Gu Xun'er. How would I know what she looks like?"

"If Gu Xun'er really is as beautiful as the rumors say, would you regret it?"

Although the two were not speaking loudly, with Huo Zhi's strength, she heard every word clearly. Upon hearing what Lei Dong said, she could not help interrupting to ask.

Lei Dong paused, then smiled. "I've never regretted anything in my life. I never did before, and I never will in the future!"

Huo Zhi's beautiful eyes lit up when she heard this. Seeing her reaction, Huo Xuan felt somewhat puzzled.

He had always felt that Huo Zhi was a little different today. He had not noticed it earlier, but now that he saw her speaking up, Huo Xuan understood somewhat. My little sister is about to go galloping off with someone else!

While Huo Xuan's thoughts ran wild, Lei Dong looked at Huo Zhi again and said, "By the way, Little Sister Huo Zhi, could you let me see your beautiful face?"

Huo Zhi gave a delicate laugh and said, "Why should I?"

Lei Dong turned around, grabbed Huo Xuan, and said, "By the way, Huo Xuan, you've been showing me around for half a day, but there's nothing new here. Isn't there anywhere fun to go?"

Huo Xuan thought for a moment, then shook his head. "There really isn't..."

Huo Xuan usually focused on cultivation. Only occasionally, when he came out to relax, would he come here for a little wine and stroll around.

As for "having fun"...

There really was not much fun to be had...

Lei Dong immediately said, "Since that's the case, why don't we go have a few drinks and see whose tolerance is better?"

"Ha, Brother Lei, although I can't beat you, you definitely aren't my match when it comes to drinking!"

Huo Xuan's eyes lit up, and he laughed confidently.

Lei Dong sighed faintly and said, "Perhaps. Since I was born, I haven't had more than a few drinks in total."

It was not that he could not drink. Before transmigrating, he had been able to down two and a half jin of baijiu and casually guzzle beer.

(In any case, that was what people said when they were bragging.)

But ever since he had come to the Dou Qi Continent, once he had been able to move around on his own, he had begun cultivating, cultivating, and cultivating. It was as if his life contained nothing but cultivation.

Since he had come out now, he should relax a little as well.

Huo Xuan was overjoyed when he heard this. "That's wonderful!"

Upon hearing that Lei Dong had barely drunk before, Huo Xuan instinctively assumed that Lei Dong's alcohol tolerance was poor. In terms of combat strength, he clearly could not win. If he could turn the tables at the drinking table, that would be enough to make him happy.

Huo Xuan immediately said, "Since that's the case, today we'll drink until we're both thoroughly drunk. But let's make this clear first: you can't use Dou Qi to sober up!"

The corners of Lei Dong's lips lifted slightly. How could he not understand what Huo Xuan was thinking? However, Lei Dong had no intention of exposing him and instead said, "Sure! Lead the way."

With that, Huo Xuan led the way as the two quickly headed toward a tavern he had mentioned.

After the two left, Huo Zhi felt as though she had been ignored!

She was even somewhat puzzled. Does Lei Dong not know that he should ask me too?

She did not truly mind letting Lei Dong have a look at her appearance.

"Hmph~!"

Huo Zhi snorted unhappily, but did not intend to follow them. After all, she did not like drinking.

On the way back, she remained huffy and angry. Even she herself did not know whether she was somewhat upset. Nor did she know what she was upset about...

P.S. Everyone says that I write romantic scenes awkwardly, so from now on, I won't write a single female lead.

As for being a "simp," that's impossible too. With powerful backing and heaven-defying talent, why would I still grovel?

Finally, if you don't like it, don't come in. I am the Zu An Old Ancestor, known as the "Permission Key Immortal!"

(￣y▽￣)~* Covering my mouth and snickering