"Where is Dragon Vein Xiao Hua?" Jade Slip Xiao Hua's heart stirred, and he hurriedly called out.
"This one is here. Greetings, Fellow Daoist!" Along with Jade Slip Xiao Hua's voice, the shape of a long dragon appeared before Xiao Hua's eyes. Dragon Vein Xiao Hua was still like a fine thread, except that this thread had become exceptionally distinct, clearly taking the form of a dragon. Flashing scales covered his body, and even the dragon's head and horns had emerged. Once the dragon form appeared, golden light flashed, and it transformed into the likeness of Xiao Hua in human form.
Clearly, Dragon Vein Xiao Hua must have obtained the essence of the Fire Dragon Soul earlier, which was why he had improved so greatly. Of course, Xiao Hua had no time to examine Dragon Vein Xiao Hua's progress and merely asked, "Do you feel anything unusual, Fellow Daoist?"
"Burning—a burning that can destroy all things!" Dragon Vein Xiao Hua also knew the situation was urgent and answered directly. "However, it has only just begun. As time passes, even this one will be unable to withstand it!"
"Excellent." Jade Slip Xiao Hua nodded. "Do you know the reason?"
"I do not."
"Please return, Fellow Daoist." Jade Slip Xiao Hua cupped his hands and saw Dragon Vein Xiao Hua off, then called again, "Is the bone-tempering Fellow Daoist here?"
Bone-tempering Xiao Hua was naturally that thread of Primordial Spirit Xiao Hua had fused into his bones, dedicated solely to tempering them. This wisp of Primordial Spirit was extremely important. Xiao Hua also knew from the secret art and images transmitted by Suo Guang that the key to light evasion seemed to involve not only the Five Elements Evasion Technique—the tempering of the bones was equally vital. Thus, he had never summoned