That Earth Fire Spirit Flower was undergoing a transformation.
The flesh, blood, and demonic power that had exploded from the three fiends turned into visible crimson streams of air, all of which were absorbed by the flower.
The fiery radiance on its petals grew ever more dazzling before suddenly contracting.
All its light was drawn inward, and the entire flower became plain and unadorned, like a carving of red jade.
It had matured.
Gu Qingyue stared blankly at everything before turning to look at Shen Che, her mind still muddled.
She walked to Shen Che's side and gave him a deep bow.
"Benefactor, this spirit flower matured through the slaughter of fiends. It should rightfully belong to you."
"The Blazing Fire Sect was already saved by you, a kindness as vast as the heavens. We would never dare covet such a divine treasure again."
Her reasoning was clear.
This was spoils of war, not property of the Blazing Fire Sect.
Shen Che did not stand on ceremony.
With a leap, he crossed several dozen zhang and landed steadily on the stone platform at the center of the lake.
He reached out and plucked the Earth Fire Spirit Flower. It felt warm and smooth in his hand, with an unusual texture.
The two left the Earth Fire Cavern and returned to the Blazing Fire Sect.
The sect was already in chaos. Gu Qingyue's appearance as the sect master's personal disciple finally steadied everyone's hearts.
She did not reveal the truth that Hong Yi had colluded with fiends. She only said that the sect master and the fiends had perished together, while she herself had been saved by Shen Che.
For the Blazing Fire Sect, this was the best possible ending.
With her status as Hong Yi's disciple and her strength as