Only then did Liu Bai withdraw his gaze and turn to Yuan Yi.
"Is the information accurate?"
Yuan Yi lowered his head and said solemnly, "In reply to Master, this person claimed to have seen it with his own eyes. His description was extremely detailed and did not seem fabricated. This subordinate has already sent people to verify it around the outskirts of the Nether Poison Swamp. Although they could not venture deeper because of the poisonous mist, they did indeed sense unusual energy fluctuations at the edge of the swamp—cold and eerie, utterly unlike ordinary fire-attributed energy."
He paused before adding, "The news has not spread yet. That Alchemist has already left the Black-Corner Region, and this subordinate took the liberty of temporarily suppressing the information."
Liu Bai nodded, a trace of approval flashing through his eyes.
"Well done."
After pondering for a moment, he suddenly said, "In that case, we need to adjust our next destination."
He looked at Xiao Yi Xian, his tone natural and resolute.
"First, we'll help Xian'er obtain the Nether Poison Flame."
Xiao Yi Xian abruptly raised her head.
"No, your matters are more important."
She paused, softening her voice.
"I'm not in a hurry, really. The Woe Poison Body can still be suppressed. There won't be any problems for the next three to five years. Once you obtain the Sea Heart Flame and become stronger, we'll have a better chance when we go to the Nether Poison Swamp."
Liu Bai shook his head.
"No."
"The Sea Heart Flame is in Han Feng's hands. He's a living man, and a peak sixth-tier Alchemist at that. Dou Emperor experts serve beneath him, and his connections and influence run deep. Taking a Heavenly Flame from him is not something that can be done overnight."
He paused,