After Xiao Yu and the others entered the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower, all their faces flushed red, presumably from the Heart Flame's influence.
However, this was not their first time entering the black tower, so they soon adjusted. Their complexions returned to normal, though a faint flush remained.
"Oh no!"
Suddenly, Xiao Yu cried out. She had forgotten that this was Xiao Yu's male cousin's first time entering the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower and had not told him about the conditions inside beforehand.
Anyone unfamiliar with the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower who entered unprepared would be burned by the Heart Flame. At best, they would suffer burns to their flesh; at worst, the Heart Flame would damage their organs, leaving them bedridden for months.
Xiao Yu's cry drew many people's attention. Even the students cultivating in the first floor's cultivation rooms emerged from their cultivation state.
They had initially come out angry at being interrupted, but the moment they saw Xiao Yu's cousin standing motionless with his eyes closed, they understood.
This was a newcomer who had entered the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower without any preparation.
Amusement immediately appeared on their faces. It had been a long time since they had seen such a bold newcomer.
The Xiao Clan members also paled in alarm. He was the future pillar of their clan; nothing could be allowed to happen to him.
"No shouting inside the tower."
Just then, a plainly dressed old man walked over. He, too, had noticed the commotion.
The Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower was a place for cultivation. Wouldn't all this shouting disturb others?
Yet when he saw the young man, a trace of a smile appeared on his aged face. "Are all the new students this reckless nowadays? Entering the Heavenly Flame