"It took the initiative to form a bond..."
Zhao Feilian sighed softly, exchanged a glance with Zhang Ying, and swiftly communicated with him through their eyes.
Both men knew that this Human Realm cultivator before them was also an alchemist, currently employed by the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
Generally speaking, an alchemist who had not received a cultivation art could not possibly obtain a flame seed.
Unless the flame seed itself took the initiative to form a bond with the alchemist, allowing it to be collected with ease.
Cheng Lie clasped his fists and took the initiative to speak. "My lord, Supervisor Su escaped. The flame seed became ownerless and was collected by Ning Jin. That's a good thing too."
"Yes, a good thing."
Many Vermilion Bird Guards nodded in agreement.
Along the way, they had long found Su Zhe unpleasant to look at. Now that the flame seed had been acquired by Chen Changming, they instead felt pleased.
"I cannot make the decision on this matter either. It must be reported to the Commander."
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Feilian spoke.
"Captain Zhao, I will remain here to guard the Vermilion Bird Ancient Shrine. Take Yi Fire Third Squad and return to the royal city first."
Zhang Ying said.
"Very well."
Zhao Feilian nodded, took out the Vermilion Bird Vessel, and flew with the members of Yi Fire Third Squad toward Azure Billow Royal City.
Zhang Ying and the other nine squads remained stationed outside the crimson barrier.
Su Zhe had opened a passage through this crimson barrier, and it had yet to close. Therefore, they had to wait for people from the Pill Pavilion to arrive and close the barrier before leaving.
Zhao Feilian was uncertain about Chen Changming collecting the flame seed as well, so on