Hearing this, Gu He cast Zi Yan an envious glance. Though he could rapidly increase his strength, he was always concerned about his Dou Qi becoming unstable. Thus, even with the Devouring Flame as such a cheat, he did not dare make excessively large leaps in strength. Yet whether in this life or the original timeline, Zi Yan's strength rose like a rocket without the slightest issue. Whether it was her Dou Qi or her combat experience, neither posed a problem with the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and Dragon Blood Flower. This left him rather envious of the Primordial Void Dragon clan, to the point that he wished he could be born into their clan in his next life.
After remaining on East Dragon Island for another half a month, Gu He saw that Zi Yan was still focused on converting her awakened bloodline power into cultivation. After touring Dragon Island once more, he bid Qing Shan, the Great Elder, farewell and departed.
Flying through the void, Gu He was quite satisfied with this trip to Dragon Island. Not only had he helped Zi Yan resolve the issue of returning home, but he had also provided her with a good environment for growth. At Zi Yan's current rate of advancement, she would likely reach the Dou Zun realm before long. According to the time when the Ancient Cave Mansion containing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit opened in the original timeline, there were a little over five years left. By then, Zi Yan should have reached the Half-Saint realm. With her strength at that time, she should be able to withstand the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit's energy and refine it.
After returning from Dragon Island, Gu He received a message from Xuan Kongzi, telling him to gather at the Small Pill