Journey to Sacred Pill City, Meeting Xuan Kongzi

Xiao Yan had called Xuan Yi "Master's wife" more than once. With no outsiders around, she had gradually grown used to it.

"The Three Thousand Burning Flame? You intend to subdue it and make it your own Heavenly Flame?" Xuan Yi immediately understood what Xiao Yan was after.

Xiao Yan nodded.

"With your talent, I'm sure everyone will agree. It's just..." Xuan Yi's expression turned grave. "If you have another choice, I hope you won't choose the Three Thousand Burning Flame. That fire has grown far too powerful. Subduing it will be extremely difficult..."

She had seen how formidable the beast was. Even someone as strong as Xuan Kongzi could do nothing about the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

Xiao Yan understood her concern. "I've been preparing for the Three Thousand Burning Flame for a long time. You can rest easy, Master's wife."

On the night he left Zi Yan's chambers, he had asked her for the Dragon Seal. It would let him keep track of her condition while also helping him prepare to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

Feng Xian knew what Xiao Yan was capable of and spoke up for him.

Seeing Xiao Yan's confidence, Xuan Yi caught a glimpse of Yao Chen as he had been years ago. She nodded and agreed.

To the Pill Tower, the Three Thousand Burning Flame was a ticking time bomb. If Xiao Yan could subdue it, he would rid the Pill Tower of a grave threat.

With business settled, the three chatted about other things, including Xiao Yan and Yao Lao's experiences on the Northwest Continent.

From Xiao Yan's account, Xuan Yi also realized her chances of seeing Yao Lao on this visit were slim.

They agreed to set out the next day, with Xiao Yan accompanying her back to the