It really is her

Yan Chihuo could not help but freeze. This did not match the name the female demon had mentioned. The demon had said the Flower Clan chief was named Hua Qingxiu, while Hua Ying said it was Hua Qingshi—only one character apart.

While he was still puzzled, the two had arrived outside the Flower Clan chief's cave dwelling. The flowers outside had parted to reveal a path, clearly prepared for the two of them.

Yan Chihuo and Hua Ying entered, only to see the Flower Clan chief sitting upright upon a stone platform. Her hair was loosely pinned up, and though her face remained cool and aloof, when she looked at the purple-skinned gourd, an immeasurable tenderness appeared in her eyes.

For no reason at all, Yan Chihuo's heart stirred. The beauty before him possessed a thousand captivating charms, bewitching beyond measure. Yet she merely sat there, without making any other movement.

Yan Chihuo secretly drew a breath and activated the Innate Seventy-Two Transformations, only barely suppressing those amorous thoughts. He was secretly startled. What was going on? In his daze, he also felt that this Flower Clan chief seemed exceedingly familiar.

The Flower Clan chief glanced at Yan Chihuo. Her face remained expressionless, and he had no idea whether she had noticed his embarrassment. She said, "I was fortunate. Yesterday, while consolidating this Hundred Flowers Spirit Soul, my magical power seemed to advance greatly, so the process went exceptionally smoothly. I had thought it would take three days, but it was completed in one."

Hua Ying bowed to the ground and said, "Congratulations, Clan Chief, on your great advance in cultivation."

The Flower Clan chief said, "Enough, rise. Yan Chihuo, I called you here so you could look at this Hundred Flowers Spirit Soul and communicate with her. That will