"This..."
Xiahou Hongde's eyes bulged as big as copper bells, staring fixedly at Wang Shouzhe as if breathing fire.
Such an important matter, and you brat didn't mention it sooner? He had actually thought that swallowing the fire-type spirit stone was a necessary step for drinking the Fire Crystal Burn~!
Who could have guessed that it was just for lighting a fire... or perhaps adding a bit of ceremonial flair.
Immediately, Xiahou Hongde felt the burning sensation in his stomach growing more and more intense.
The difficulty of channeling profound Qi into his stomach to wrap around the fire-type spirit stone was no ordinary task! Moreover, that "Fire Crystal Burn" was not simple either. After downing most of a large bowl, his entire body grew scorching hot and his blood surged continuously.
This was simply a double joy.
He hesitated whether he should get out of the carriage first and force that damned fire-type spirit stone out.
"However, City Governor Xiahou truly lives up to his reputation as a Celestial Realm cultivator." Wang Shouzhe said while cupping his hands toward Xiahou Hongde, a look of deep admiration crossing his face as he praised endlessly, "To swallow a fire-type spirit stone while it is burning and remain completely unfazed—your profound mastery is truly heaven-defying."
One had to know that once a fire-type spirit stone was activated, it could burn without oxygen, emitting blistering heat waves. This kind of stimulation was something ordinary people simply could not endure.
As soon as these words were spoken.
Xiahou Hongde's impulse to get off the carriage and vomit first was instantly dismissed.
"It is merely a trivial trick. Once you, Patriarch Shouzhe, ascend to the Celestial Realm, you will naturally be able to do it as well."
He forcefully suppressed the intense abnormality and discomfort