After leaving that area, Su Yi and Vulcan returned to the reception room in Vulcan's Great Hall.
Both looked much more relaxed as they sat down again.
Ilis's return and her perfect fusion with the primordial fire.
Had lifted a weight from both their hearts.
In the reception room, Vulcan waved a hand, and two teacups carved from translucent flame crystals appeared on the table.
The tea inside the cups was crimson and viscous, like lava, and gave off astonishing heat.
Vulcan smiled. "Give it a try. This is a specialty you won't find anywhere else in the universe."
"Not just anyone can handle this Lava Tea."
"I still remember the Mist Sage taking his first sip. It was so hot he couldn't speak for ages."
Surprised, Su Yi picked up his cup and examined it closely.
He discovered countless particles resembling fine red sand in the tea, glittering like stars.
A slight swirl sent them moving like stars revolving through a galaxy.
With a smile, Vulcan downed his tea in one gulp.
Then he let out a satisfied sigh.
"A cup of this after a big battle really refreshes the spirit and clears the mind."
"Go on, try it. Down it in one gulp—that's how you really enjoy it."
Su Yi knew there was probably a catch, but he no longer cared.
After downing the scalding red tea, he couldn't help coughing twice.
What he felt he had swallowed wasn't ordinary tea, but searing lava.
The texture of that lava was utterly unique.
The lava he had swallowed kept scorching the inside of his body.
Yet the burning left behind an indescribable coolness and exhilaration.
More importantly, as that astonishing heat spread outward from the mucous membranes inside his body, it produced a uniquely refreshing sensation that cleared his