Earthflame Island of the Southern Sea

From a great distance away, before they could even speak, they heard Fire Daoist Li laugh. "I was wondering who had arrived. So it was worthy brother Guixu and my several younger siblings-in-law."

"This elder brother has failed to welcome you from afar. I hope worthy brother will not take offense."

Chen Nianzhi smiled slightly and did not bother with Daoist Mingyuan's formalities. He simply said with a smile, "I heard that Brother Li Fire had broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm, so I came especially to offer my congratulations."

"I was merely a step late. I hope brother will not be angered."

"Not at all, not at all."

Fire Daoist Li was in an excellent mood. He pulled Chen Nianzhi toward the dojo and said delightedly, "If not for that Spirit-Nourishing Herb of yours, I could not have traded for a Primordial Spirit Pill and broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm."

"Speaking of which, worthy brother deserves a share of the credit for my breakthrough."

A joyous occasion refreshed the spirit. Having only recently broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm, Fire Daoist Li was in high spirits and invited Chen Nianzhi to discuss the Dao.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Nianzhi found an opportunity to say, "Now that Brother has broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm, this dojo is somewhat unworthy of you."

"I wonder whether Brother has any plans to seek out a sixth-tier spirit vein for cultivation?"

Fire Daoist Li waved his hand, then said with a bitter smile, "How rare are sixth-tier spirit veins? Though I have broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm, I do not possess such means."

"To be honest, although this elder brother took the first step into the Primordial Spirit realm, spiritual energy for future cultivation