But just as Li Xiaowen and the others flew to within roughly thirty meters of the Rainbow Bloom, a blaze-red radiance shot into the sky. Immediately afterward, a young cultivator who looked barely in his teens appeared from within the light. His face carried a trace of arrogance, and he wore a pale green Taoist robe. Holding a leaf-shaped yellow talisman in his hand, he barred the way before Li Xiaowen and Xun Feiyan with a guarded expression.
"Two fellow Daoists, please do not come any closer. This Rainbow Bloom is something my Fire Flame Sect set its sights on long ago. If you come too near, I fear there may be misunderstandings!" The cultivator appeared to be only at the Qi Cultivation fourth layer, yet his bearing was extraordinary. He did not seem at all like someone others would dare look down upon because of his youth.
"Ah???" Xun Feiyan and Li Xiaowen abruptly stopped in midair at the sight.
Xiao Hua also narrowed his eyes slightly and slowed down.
"This fellow... Daoist, since... this Rainbow Bloom... was something your sect set its sights on long ago, then... why have you not plucked it?" Li Xiaowen looked reluctantly at the seven-colored radiance in the distance and asked in great puzzlement.
"This fellow Daoist... I have already made myself clear. This Rainbow Bloom belongs to my Fire Flame Sect. As for when my sect picks it, I fear that is none of your concern, is it?" the cultivator said coldly.
"I would not dare, I would not dare. I merely thought... the Rainbow Bloom is a spirit herb, and there must surely be a spirit creature guarding it nearby. If fellow Daoist finds it beyond your strength, we could lend a hand. Then..." Xun Feiyan said with a smile.
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