Yan Chihuo's heart stirred as he recalled that True Spirit aristocratic family, and he accepted the Jade Box.
Xun Ying continued, "You must detonate this pearl when all three of them are together. Otherwise, if even one of them survives, it may very well affect your capture of the kirin."
Yan Chihuo naturally understood that Xun Ying feared he would fail to catch the kirin within forty-nine days. Xun Ying then explained the precautions for entering Qilin Cave, pointed out on the map where ambushes might be laid, and detailed the formidable abilities of those three men one by one before taking his leave.
The next day, Yan Chihuo stood before a cave entrance wide enough for three or four people to enter abreast, silent and wordless. Other than its size, there was nothing unusual about this entrance. A strange beast like a kirin actually lived here?
Seeing Yan Chihuo's doubts, Qi Yuan said, "The kirin here is a Fire Qilin. The interior is unbearably hot, though you can't tell from the outside. The Earth Fire Chamber you used before also benefited from Qilin Cave."
Yan Chihuo said, "Manor Lord, I am about to enter. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?"
Qi Yuan shook his head. "I've already told you all that needs saying. There is a kirin at the peak of the Tribulation Stage inside. Its concealment methods are exceptional. I entered this cave several times without finding it, so you must remain vigilant as well."
"Rest assured, Manor Lord. I will not fail your trust." With that, Yan Chihuo turned and walked toward the cave entrance.
After he entered Qilin Cave, Qi Yuan turned to Xun Ying and asked, "Have Chao Yiyan and the other two entered the cave?"
"An hour ago, I already let