Suppressing the Eruption, Revealing His True Aim

After Su Qian reinforced the seal, the commotion inside the tower finally began to subside.

The Fallen Heart Flame knew further collisions would be futile. It glared viciously at Su Qian, its vertical pupils of formless fire brimming with hatred.

Its gaze then swept over Xiao Yan beside Su Qian and lingered for an instant. At last, it gave up, and its enormous flaming body slowly sank into the Magma World.

Xiao Yan had sensed longing and greed in that glance.

After a moment's thought, he understood.

Heavenly Flames could sense one another. They could also devour one another to grow stronger.

Clearly, the creature had sensed the Heavenly Flames within him.

But if the Fallen Heart Flame wanted to devour his flames, he wanted to devour it just as badly.

The Fallen Heart Flame would be his!

Xiao Yan looked away and asked, feigning ignorance, "First Elder, what was that just now?"

"Let's talk outside." Once Su Qian was certain the Sealing would hold, he let out a long breath and beckoned to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan nodded and left the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower with him.

Back on the surface, Su Qian brought Xiao Yan and Zi Yan to his residence. He carefully took an old tea tin from a cabinet and said with a smile, "Come on, you two. Try some of my prized tea. I don't bring this out for just anyone."

He brewed the tea with practiced hands. Steam rose, and a delicate, refreshing fragrance quietly filled the room.

Even Zi Yan, who could rarely sit still, was captivated by the scent. She settled obediently beside the table to wait.

Su Qian poured tea for them both.

Xiao Yan lifted his cup and took a small sip. The tea went down smooth and cool, leaving