In the end, however, Jiang Lin never got the chance to use the Soul Clan and Spirit Clan connections he could have used to bluff his way through.
After Jiang Lin had silently copied all kinds of exclusive books from Blazing Flame Valley for a month, nearly emptying its store of knowledge and preparing to leave, Ancestor Huoyun was too embarrassed to keep urging him to stay. At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared before them without a sound.
"Wait. Since you wished to visit this old man, why leave instead?" An aged voice rang out calmly. Jiang Lin looked up to see a white-haired old man in a long robe patterned with flames standing before them.
The old man's aura was almost nonexistent. Even Jiang Lin's Chaotic Spiritual Eyes could only detect faint traces of energy fluctuations.
"Ancestor!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Ancestor Huoyun immediately cupped his hands respectfully, his expression excited.
"Huoyun, withdraw first. This old man has something to discuss with these young friends." The man Ancestor Huoyun called Ancestor was none other than the founder of Blazing Flame Valley, one of the strongest beings in the world today—the Blazing Flame Ancestor.
"Yes, Ancestor!" Ancestor Huoyun did not hesitate. He promptly took his leave, leaving the space to Jiang Lin's group of four and the Blazing Flame Ancestor.
"Spirit Artisan Jiang Lin greets Senior Blazing Flame." After Ancestor Huoyun left, Jiang Lin finally recovered himself and cupped his hands toward the white-haired elder.
"Xiao Yi Xian greets Senior Blazing Flame!" Xiao Yi Xian likewise cupped her hands properly.
"Lei Dong greets Senior." Lei Dong gave a slight salute, with no surprise on his face. He had met the Blazing Flame Ancestor before, so he did not particularly care.
The Thunder Clan's agreement to let Lei Dong accompany