Why Exactly Was That...

"You... kicked them right out of the ruins?"

Inside the ruins, Cao Ying felt the surrounding space tremble, and the three people in front of her vanished without a trace, prompting her to speculate.

If Qin Yu had killed those three people instantly, they should have left some traces.

But at this moment, Cao Ying could not sense any trace of those three people. The only possibility was that they were no longer in this space.

"Well, to prevent them from interfering with what I'm about to do, I kicked everyone else out of the ruins as well."

Qin Yu lowered his arm, Turtle Spirit Earthfire beside him shrank back to the size of an ordinary tortoise and perched on his shoulder.

"I see... But he introduced himself as being from that ancient family, so we'll have to be careful afterwards."

Cao Ying nodded, but soon a new worry arose.

Being in the Pill Tower, she had some understanding of some of the truly top-tier forces on the continent.

When Yao Tian revealed his identity as a member of the Yao Clan, she was already worried for Qin Yu.

But who would have thought that Qin Yu could actually kick the other party out of the ruins!

"From what I know of them, the Yao Clan members are all incredibly arrogant."

In fact, Qin Yu initially wanted to eliminate the three people directly, but considering that Yao Tian had a certain status in the Yao Clan, he thought that he might possess some unique life-saving magic treasure.

He can use the power of the Turtle Spirit Earthfire to control the space inside the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range, but ultimately, he is still only a Four-Star Dou Venerable.

If a Dou Sheng- level expert were to intervene, they could still break through his spatial restriction.

Therefore, after weighing the options, Qin Yu decided to simply kick the three of them out without taking any further action.

"In these kinds of situations, they'll most likely try to justify themselves with other reasons to protect their so-called 'pride' as an ancient family."

Cao Ying's beautiful eyes widened slightly, a hint of gossip flashing in them.

Judging from Qin Yu's words, had he interacted with other ancient families before?

Qin Yu: To be honest, there are some.

Why isn't the Xiao Clan considered an ancient clan?

"Alright, now that it's quiet around us, can we reveal the treasure you mentioned earlier, the one that's exclusively yours?"

After pondering for a moment, Cao Ying decided it was best not to pry and changed the subject.

"My one and only treasure... is this Mountain Range."

Qin Yu took a deep breath, a sense of excitement gradually welling up in his heart.

After several years, he finally had the opportunity to recreate this familiar scene!

When he subdued the Volcanic Rock Flame, he used its unique properties to absorb the power of the Gemer Volcano Volcanic Rock Flame, directly raising his cultivation level from the initial stage of Dou Wang to the Peak Dou King.

Now, in the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range, he can also take advantage of the opportunity to subdue the Turtle Spirit Earthfire and seize all the immense power that has accumulated here over the years!

"This Mountain Range?"

Upon hearing Qin Yu's words, Cao Ying frowned slightly. The next second, her gaze fell upon the Turtle Spirit Earthfire perched on Qin Yu's shoulder, and she instantly had a clue.

However, she found it hard to believe.

Isn't this going too far? Is Qin Yu really that confident?

"Yes, I will be cultivating in seclusion here from now on. You can also make some preparations."

"Me? What preparations can I make?"

Cao Ying pointed to herself, looking somewhat puzzled.

What else can she do?

"After all, you've come all this way, I can't let you come away empty-handed, can I?"

Qin Yu tapped the Turtle Spirit Earthfire's head with his finger, and the Turtle Spirit Earthfire, perched on his shoulder, instantly understood and spat out a small ball of flame.

"You mean..."

Cao Ying took the small ball of flame, seemingly understanding Qin Yu's meaning, and her eyes immediately lit up.

"Well, use this Turtle Spirit Earthfire to temper your body first. After I subdue the Turtle Spirit Earthfire, I will give you a portion of Child Flame."

Really?

"Of course, why would I need to lie to you about something like this?"

After receiving Qin Yu's personal confirmation, Cao Ying couldn't help but cheer with joy inside.

Even though the Turtle Spirit Earthfire is only ranked thirteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, its Child Flame is already far stronger than Beast Flames.

She hadn't contributed much to the trip to the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range; Qin Yu had dealt with Yao Tian and the others entirely on his own.

If I had to pinpoint her role, her only contribution was informing Qin Yu of this information.

Qin Yu: The most crucial intelligence was provided by you, so why can't you share the spoils?

Although Qin Yu could find out this information if he wanted to, intelligence is all about timeliness.

If it weren't for the message from Cao Ying, he might have missed this opportunity.

"It's so kind of you!"

Overwhelmed with joy, Cao Ying took a step forward and her delicate body crashed straight into Qin Yu's arms.

Frog Fun: Before, I only saw it with my eyes and didn't really understand it.

Only when she hugged him did Cao Ying realize how vast the gap was between her and Qin Yu.

Physically.

"Tell me, wouldn't you say this is... like a lamb entering a tiger's den?"

Qin Yu wrapped his arms around Cao Ying's slender waist and looked down. He saw that Cao Ying's cheeks were flushed, but her eyes were still staring straight at him.

Perhaps it was because she had been watching for a while and was less nervous, but Cao Ying's eyes gradually changed from initial shyness to a sense of composure.

It seems to be saying:

I'm practically offering myself up to you, you big tiger, do you dare eat me?

Ahem, to be honest, Qin Yu has no experience in field combat, nor does he have an exhibitionist streak.

He could understand the idea of using the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed, but it was not something he could accept.

Ultimately, after a lengthy verbal exchange, Qin Yu decided to first absorb the Turtle Spirit Earthfire and the energy of the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range.

Cao Ying was also nearby, using that small ball of Turtle Spirit Earthfire to temper her own power so that she could successfully absorb the Child Flame of Turtle Spirit Earthfire Fire in the future.

Time flies, and another six months have passed.

"Having been gone for so long, Ying'er must have gained quite a lot this time."

Xuan Kongzi, who was in the Pill Tower, had already heard about the mysterious closure of the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range.

Having waited in vain for Qin Yu and Cao Ying to return, he quickly realized that the matter was definitely related to the two of them.

Now, half a year has passed, which has further solidified Xuan Kongzi's suspicions.

"Senior, is there still no news about him?"

Suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian arrived.

"Not yet, young lady, don't be anxious. I reckon they must have obtained the Turtle Spirit Earthfire, which is why they've been so late in returning."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. To be honest, she didn't want to come every few days like this.

But for some reason, the combination of the Heavenly Flames, Xuan Kongzi, and Qin Yu, who was currently missing, made her feel uneasy.

Especially Xuan Kongzi, who was clearly a senior who had helped Qin Yu, yet at this moment, she felt a sense of dissatisfaction towards him for no reason.

That's so strange.

Why is that...?