Within Burning Flame Valley's residence in Holy Pill City.
"Young friend Xiao Yan, sorry to have kept you waiting." Tang Zhen smiled as he addressed Xiao Yan, who was seated in the reception hall.
Before Tang Zhen arrived, Xiao Yan had been taking small sips of the tea prepared by Burning Flame Valley. He had never had much of a habit of drinking tea and could not discern anything special about it. After Tang Zhen arrived, he politely replied, "I only arrived a short while ago as well."
Tang Zhen's gaze toward Xiao Yan grew increasingly satisfied. He had spent quite some time discussing matters with the old ancestor in the rear courtyard, yet Xiao Yan's expression showed that he did not care about such things at all. Such composure surpassed that of countless proud young geniuses in the Central Plains by an unknown margin!
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xiao Yan went straight to the point. "Valley Master Tang, since I agreed to the arrangement, I will certainly give it my all. I just do not know what I need to do."
Tang Zhen was startled upon hearing this, and a trace of awkwardness appeared on his face. He let out a soft sigh. "It is a long story. Young friend Xiao Yan may not know this, but the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire is a Heavenly Flame passed down through Burning Flame Valley for generations. Our research into it is quite thorough, so once the next Valley Master has been chosen, we select an appropriate time to pass down the Heavenly Flame."
Xiao Yan nodded in understanding. All major sects operated this way. Good things were passed down generation after generation; there was no need to roam the entire continent like Xiao Yan in search of Heavenly Flames.