Tang Zhen's Sense of Honor, Tang Huo'er's Injuries Exposed

The air in the hall seemed to freeze for a moment.

The expressions of the Second Elder and Third Elder, who had remained silent until now, changed.

The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes is a closely guarded secret of their Burning Flame Valley, their most prized treasure.

Let alone outsiders, even disciples within the valley need to make contributions in order to gradually obtain the complete Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes.

The two of them looked rather grim.

Although Yao Lao was Peak Nine-Revolution Dou Venerate and Eighth-Rank Peak Alchemist, they were unwilling to obtain their treasured possession.

"Um, Venerable Yao, this Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes is the treasure of our Burning Flame Valley, and it cannot be passed on to outsiders," Tang Zhen said.

The Yao Lao had anticipated Tang Zhen's refusal.

He didn't insist, but looked at Xiao Yan beside him, indicating that Xiao Yan should give his own terms.

Xiao Yan stood up and walked to the center of the hall, facing Tang Zhen.

He knew that the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was the treasure of Burning Flame Valley, and even if he offered a generous reward, he would still owe Burning Flame Valley a favor. Therefore, he planned to uphold his moral principles.

"Valley Master Tang, was the creator of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes named Xiao Xuan?" Xiao Yan asked.

Tang Zhen was somewhat surprised, wondering where Xiao Yan had learned this information.

Somewhat hesitant, Tang Zhen thought for a moment and then nodded, "That's right. Our Burning Flame Valley's founder, Burning Flame Ancestor, was one of the five strongest people on the continent. He was a close friend of a supreme expert named Xiao Xuan. The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was created by that supreme expert named Xiao Xuan."

Seeing that Tang Zhen had admitted it, Xiao Yan continued, "Valley Master Tang, my name is Xiao Yan, and that Xiao Xuan is the ancestor of my Xiao Clan."

"The reason we came to Burning Flame Valley this time is to retrieve the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes and bring it back to the Xiao Clan."

The scene froze once again.

"You say you are a descendant of that supreme expert, so you are? There are countless people with the surname Xiao on this continent. Don't even think about taking away our Burning Flame Valley's most treasured artifact with such a lame excuse!" The Second Elder of Burning Flame Valley stood up excitedly and shouted angrily.

Xiao Yan remained calm and replied, "Back then, among the eight great Dou God Clan of ancient times, my Xiao Clan was one of them."

"The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes were created by my Xiao Clan Xiao Xuan to enhance the strength of our clan."

"If a member of our Xiao Clan cultivates, the Xiao Clan Crest will appear above their head."

The Second Elder and the Third Elder's expressions changed simultaneously.

The Dou God Clan... does Xiao Yan really have such a background?

"Elders, there's no need to be nervous. My Xiao Clan has long since declined; otherwise, we wouldn't have needed to come to Burning Flame Valley to retrieve Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes." Xiao Yan disdained the charade of someone using another's power.

The Second Elder and Third Elder breathed a sigh of relief, and in their hearts they had begun to believe it to some extent.

While the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes are important, surely it wouldn't warrant Xiao Yan telling such a blatant lie?

After all, Xiao Yan is Yao Lao's disciple; he should be able to obtain even Heaven Rank Dou Skill.

Even so, they still didn't want to hand over the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes.

The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes have been passed down in Burning Flame Valley for so long that they have long become an inseparable part of the Burning Flame Valley.

Gritting his teeth, the Second Elder said, "Words alone are not enough; you can't just say whatever you want."

"Do we expect you to learn the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes first, and then prove it to us?"

In the main seat.

Tang Zhen slammed his hand on the table.

"Enough!"

He looked at the Second Elder and said earnestly, "This Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was created by their ancestors, so naturally it should be returned to them."

"Xiao Yan, I can give you the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes. After you finish cultivating it, as long as you can make your Clan Pattern appear as you said, then everything will be fine."

"Otherwise, our Burning Flame Valley is not something to be trifled with. Even if you are a disciple of the Venerable Yao, we will show no mercy!"

Although Tang Zhen's words were threatening, Xiao Yan heard them as extremely moral.

If it were any other force, they would be lucky not to even try, let alone let them try.

Therefore, Xiao Yan was not angry; instead, he smiled slightly.

"Valley Master Tang, the Burning Flame Valley has held the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes many years, which can be considered as continuing this heritage for my Xiao Clan. Xiao Yan will remember this in his heart."

"In exchange, does Valley Master Tang have any Tier 8 Medicinal Pill you wish to refine?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Tang Zhen naturally assumed that it was Yao Lao who had refined it, and did not question it.

He looked at the Second Elder and Third Elder, whose brows had suddenly relaxed considerably, and replied, "If this Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was truly created by your Xiao Clan's ancestor, and we, the Burning Flame Valley, have inherited and studied it for many years, how could we possibly accept your benefits?"

Tang Zhen's fair and impartial remarks earned Xiao Yan's respect.

But this also made the Second Elder and Third Elder of Burning Flame Valley's expressions suddenly turn ugly.

That's Tier 8 Medicinal Pill!

A pill that is extremely useful even to Dou Zun expert!

If we could obtain an Tier 8 Medicinal Pill, the loss of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes wouldn't be unacceptable.

But to their surprise, Tang Zhen refused so easily.

They kept signaling to Tang Zhen with their eyes to take back what he had said.

Tang Zhen ignored the two and continued speaking to Xiao Yan, "I can teach you the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes, but you must not leave Burning Flame Valley until you have perfected them and revealed your Clan Pattern. Can you do that?"

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment. The difficulty of learning the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was not low, but his current Heaven-Swallowing Talent was many times stronger than his own in the original story. He could master the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes in at most a month.

This month won't cause any delays; on the contrary, it's a good time to wait for the Fire Cloud Ancestor to emerge from seclusion. At that time, we can discuss with the Fire Cloud Ancestor and find a way to obtain the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame.

"I will stay in Burning Flame Valley until I have mastered the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes," Xiao Yan said.

Tang Zhen nodded and said, "Alright, come with me, let's learn the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes."

Xiao Yan did not move.

His gaze swept over Tang Huo'er, ignoring Tang Huo'er slightly raised eyebrows, and he asked Tang Zhen, "Valley Master Tang, do you really not want anything?"

Tang Zhen frowned, somewhat displeased, and said, "If I say I don't want it, then I don't want it. I, Tang Zhen, keep my word."

"If the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes was truly created by your Xiao Clan ancestor, then it should rightfully be returned to you. Naturally, your master shouldn't have to refine Tier 8 Medicinal Pill for it as compensation."

Xiao Yan pointed at Tang Huo'er and said, "But Miss Tang's body seems to have failed in her attempt to forcibly fuse with the Fusion Heavenly Flame, resulting in a backlash from the Heavenly Flames. She'll need at least a High Seventh Grade pill to recover, right?"

"Moreover, the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes is exactly what I need; how could I trouble my teacher to refine the elixir?"

"I am capable of refining it myself."

Tang Zhen stood there, stunned, staring at Xiao Yan in disbelief. "You were actually able to see the problem with Huo'er's body?"

"No, what do you mean you can refine it yourself?"

"You can refine High Seventh Grade pills?"

Xiao Yan had no intention of pretending to be weak to take advantage of others, and nodded frankly.