Chen Shi'an was clearly somewhat surprised and was about to speak.
Xiang Li hurriedly interjected, "Shan Xue, you can't do this! You taught Shi'an your cultivation method without Elder Tian's permission.
If Elder Tian finds out, he might cripple your cultivation!"
Qianshan Xue replied, "As long as neither of us says anything and Shi'an is a little more careful, Master won't find out."
Xiang Li raised his voice. "Paper can't wrap up fire. A day or two might not be a problem, but as time goes on, who can guarantee Elder Tian won't notice something?"
Qianshan Xue was about to respond.
Chen Shi'an said with a laugh, "Sister Qian, the consequences of teaching me your cultivation method would be even worse than my practicing the Mad Flame Saber Technique. Absolutely not.
If I ended up harming you, my conscience would never rest easy for the rest of my life.
Don't worry. I'll find a way to deal with the Mad Flame Saber Technique myself."
"What could you possibly do?"
Qianshan Xue sighed. "The most urgent thing right now is for you to stop practicing the Mad Flame Saber Technique immediately, then find a way to get the method for refining Fire-Expelling Pills from Ye Xicheng.
Once we're back at the stronghold, I'll find a solution for the Fire-Expelling Pills.
As for a cultivation method..."
"Sister Qian, I have a plan for the Mad Flame Saber Technique. You don't need to worry about me."
Chen Shi'an interrupted Qianshan Xue and changed the subject. "We may have a major problem on our hands right now."
At his words, Qianshan Xue's and Xiang Li's attention immediately shifted.
"What problem?" Xiang Li asked.
"Gu Qingyao," Chen Shi'an said.
Xiang Li looked puzzled. "She didn't even make it into the Top Hundred Tournament. What waves