Teaching Mother and Daughter to Cultivate and Finding a Heavenly Flame

Xiao Yan rested at the Desert Iron Mercenary Group's headquarters for several days.

With him looking out for them, no one in the group dared show Qing Lin and her mother the slightest prejudice. At last, the two enjoyed a few days of normal life.

But Qing Mian felt uneasy accepting it all.

She offered to look after Xiao Yan's daily needs and quietly took on some of a maid's duties.

At first, Xiao Yan repeatedly told her there was no need. But he could not dissuade her from repaying his kindness, so he let her be.

He understood, too. Qing Mian was hardworking and kind, the sort of woman who never forgot a favor. If he gave her nothing to do, she would only feel more uneasy.

Once they had grown familiar, Xiao Yan decided to teach Qing Lin to cultivate and told Qing Mian his idea.

"Young Master, can Qing Lin really cultivate?" Qing Mian asked, astonished to hear that he wanted to guide her daughter.

"Of course. Qing Lin can cultivate, and she's quite talented." Xiao Yan smiled as he stroked the little girl's head.

Under his gentle touch, Qing Lin's eyes curved into crescents, her face full of delight.

Emotion surged across Qing Mian's face, and she moved to kneel. "Thank you, Young Master! You truly are our savior!"

Xiao Yan quickly reached out and held her up. "Stand up. Didn't I tell you there's no need to kneel anymore?"

"I'm sorry, Young Master. I was just so overwhelmed." Qing Mian straightened and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Qing Lin came forward too, her eyes shining as she looked up at Xiao Yan. "I'll cultivate hard with you, Young Master. One day, I'll help you and Mama fight those bad people, so no one can bully us again."

Seeing how thoughtful Qing Lin was moved Qing Mian all the more. Mother and daughter leaned against each other, a lovely sight.

Qing Mian was undeniably beautiful. It was no wonder she had given birth to such an adorable daughter.

And after Xiao Yan had carefully restored her health with a Talisman, her complexion improved day by day, gradually revealing the allure of a mature woman.

One sweet and adorable, the other still graceful and beautiful, mother and daughter made a lovely pair.

Even Xiao Yan could not help silently admiring their beauty.

Over the following days, Xiao Yan personally taught Qing Lin and Qing Mian how to sense and cultivate Dou Qi.

Qing Lin was exceptionally gifted and soon sensed Dou Qi. Qing Mian's talent was more ordinary.

That was fine. Xiao Yan only intended to give her enough strength to protect herself.

Once Qing Lin reached the level of Dou Di, her mother would naturally benefit from their shared bloodline.

Of course, Xiao Yan had not forgotten his eldest and second brothers.

He divided the Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills he had obtained from Little Purple's cave between them and gave them Pills as well, enough to keep them cultivating for quite some time.

A few days later, Hai Bodong returned.

Xiao Yan went straight to meet him. "Elder Hai, how did it go? Did you find it?"

"Young Master, I found a place that closely matches your description." Hai Bodong bowed and answered respectfully.

Medusa had yet to come and take the Heavenly Flame, and Qing Lin had not sensed it either.

Without a precise direction, finding the Heavenly Flame in the vast sea of sand was difficult. Even Yao Lao could barely sense it.

So Xiao Yan had sent Hai Bodong to investigate its whereabouts.

Hai Bodong had traveled the desert often in his younger days and already had several places marked on his map where a Heavenly Flame might be hidden. He was the ideal man for the search.

And now, it seemed he had not disappointed Xiao Yan.

With the location confirmed, Xiao Yan took Qing Lin and set off with Hai Bodong for the Green Lotus Core Flame.

As soon as they arrived, Yao Lao's voice sounded. "The fire element here is indeed much denser than elsewhere..."

Yao Lao's soul power had grown considerably, and Heavenly Flames had a subtle connection to one another. This time, he could sense it clearly.

"Then this must be the place." Excitement showed on Xiao Yan's face.

"Elder Hai, it's here." Xiao Yan nodded to Hai Bodong.

Understanding, Hai Bodong approached the flat stretch of sand Xiao Yan had indicated. Dou Qi surged through his palm, and he struck the ground.

Boom!

The surface sand scattered, revealing a dark opening.

Xiao Yan could clearly feel an immense concentration of fire element pouring from within it.

"Let's go!" Xiao Yan called, taking Qing Lin with him as he flew into the opening.

Hai Bodong followed close behind.

Inside was a twisting passage so narrow that two people could barely walk abreast.

Xiao Yan flew through it at speed. Before long, a faint light appeared ahead.

He accelerated at once and swept out with Qing Lin.

Beyond the passage, the view opened before the three of them: an immense Underground Magma World.

"I never imagined such a place lay so deep underground!" Hai Bodong exclaimed, looking around.

Xiao Yan set Qing Lin down and walked to the edge of the stone platform to look below.

Beneath them, scorching magma churned, its depths hidden from sight.

"Young Master, watch out!" Qing Lin cried, her expression changing.

Before she had finished speaking, a two-headed flaming snake burst from the magma, both gaping jaws snapping toward Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan remained calm. He stood his ground without dodging.

Just as the snake was about to reach him, the Ice Dragon Spear tore through the air and plunged into its body. The force pinned the enormous creature to the rock wall behind it.

With a single blow, the fourth-tier Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake was gravely wounded and unable to move.

Once he was certain it could no longer fight back, Xiao Yan waved his hand and unleashed his telekinesis.

The Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake rose into the air and drifted toward him.

It was still conscious. At the sight of Xiao Yan, it glared at him viciously with its huge eyes.

"Oh, you still want to bare your fangs at me?" Xiao Yan drove a fist the size of a sandbag into one of its heads.

He had not used much force, but that head went blank on the spot.

The remaining head was scared half to death. It immediately went as meek as a quail and dared not bare its fangs again.

Only when it had settled down did Xiao Yan call Qing Lin over.

"Qing Lin, try controlling it with your eyes," Xiao Yan said, pointing at the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.

Qing Lin knew she had the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, but she had never understood how to use them. At Xiao Yan's urging, she began to try cautiously.

Even Yao Lao knew little about how the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils worked, let alone Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan simply encouraged Qing Lin to try.

Whether she succeeded or not, he would personally visit the Heavenly Snake Mansion one day.

After several attempts, a strange light suddenly shone from Qing Lin's jade-green eyes, enveloping the enormous snake.

At that sight, Xiao Yan knew she had succeeded.