"Tap, tap, tap~" Heavy footsteps echoed through the area.
Before long, a Kirin radiating five-colored brilliance emerged from within.
It was none other than Ancestor Kirin.
However, Ancestor Kirin was no longer as extraordinary and powerful as he had been during the Ancient Era. He had clearly suffered severe injuries. Although he had recovered, both his strength and potential had greatly declined.
He could not even maintain a human form now and had no choice but to reveal his true body, albeit in a miniature form.
"Are you Supreme Purity?"
As Ancestor Kirin emerged, his gaze immediately locked onto Laozi.
Sensing the aura emanating from him, Ancestor Kirin was initially stunned, then asked in alarm, "May I ask why Saint of Supreme Purity has come to my Kirin Clan?"
He could not help being nervous.
After all, this was Supreme Purity Laozi.
He was even the foremost among the Six Saints, not someone Ancestor Kirin could possibly contend with.
Not to mention now—even at his peak, he would never have been Laozi's match.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ancestor Kirin!"
Laozi clasped his hands in salute. After examining Ancestor Kirin for a few moments, he said, "I have come for two matters."
"My disciple needs to condense an Earth Flower and requires the Kirin Clan's assistance."
"However, he has already begun condensing the Earth Flower, so there is no longer much danger or obstruction in this matter."
"As for the other matter, I wish to speak with you alone, Fellow Daoist."
Ancestor Kirin frowned at those words.
Laozi's candor caught him somewhat off guard, leaving him at a loss.
Still, since Laozi had not come to cause trouble for the Kirin Clan, it was not a major matter.
With that thought, Ancestor Kirin looked at Heibai and said, "Heibai, personally oversee the