Entering the Underground

When Xiao Yan arrived in the Heavenly Tomb, he found Xiao Qing there as well.

She waved her fair arm with a bright smile and called out in a crisp voice, "Cousin, cousin, over here!"

Just like the little girl she had been in the past.

A smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face. As he walked over, he saw that besides the five Heavenly Flames Xiao Qing had obtained from the Flame Clan, she had three more: one black, one silver, and one brown.

He recognized them at a glance: the Nine Nether Wind Flame, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, and the Turtle Spirit Earth Flame...

Xiao Yan asked, "Weren't these three Heavenly Flames supposed to be in the Medicine Clan and Burning Flame Valley? Where did they come from?"

Xiao Qing answered without hesitation, "The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame was snatched by Cousin Xiao Li. Well, he did give compensation, but it should still count as snatching it...

"The other two were sent by your master. He said the Medicine Clan no longer had much strength and would be useless on the main battlefield, so they could only use these to lend you a hand.

"Also, he gathered another batch of medicinal ingredients and refined a Ninth Grade Profound Pill for you."

Xiao Yan was deeply moved. He stepped forward and said softly,

"I understand... You should leave. At a time like this, you shouldn't waste the time you can spend in the Heavenly Tomb. If the Heavenly Tomb rejects you when the time comes, you might not be able to get back in during an emergency."

Xiao Qing asked, "Don't you need me to protect you?"

Xiao Yan shook his head. "The Heavenly Tomb is very safe. Those soul bodies wouldn't dare resist me."

"Alright, then. Do your