This was the second time Zhan Li had asked Qin Ze the same question.
He gave the same answer.
"The founder of the Fire Movement Technique taught me."
Zhan Li stared into Qin Ze's eyes.
Qin Ze did not dodge, but kept staring at him.
After a moment, Zhan Li said in surprise, "Although it's an extremely nonsensical answer."
But I found out you weren't lying.
Qin Ze shrugged. "I'm the kind of person who likes to tell the truth."
Zhan Li rolled her eyes. Guess whether I believe it or not.
" The Fire Movement Technique is very special. Ultimately, it's a cultivation method entirely designed for the Blue Flame People Blue Flame People, perfectly suited to their physical structure."
"Cultivation by other races will progress very slowly."
"In order to enable the Maka Race to cultivate, the Great Sage of the Blue Flame Race modified it."
Even so, the Blue Flame People's Fire Movement Technique Fire Movement Technique still significantly stronger than that of the Maka Race.
"This can be distinguished by the color of the flame."
" The Blue Flame People's fire is blue, commonly known as Blue Flame, while the Maka Race's Fire Movement Technique is Purple Flame."
Zhan Li frowned, puzzled, and asked, "You're neither a Maka Race nor Blue Flame People, yet you've cultivated Fire Movement Technique almost identical to that of the Blue Flame People."
"And it's blue too, I can hardly imagine how you did that."
Qin Ze sighed, "Perhaps I am the legendary chosen one of heaven."
"Actually, Fire Movement Technique is very easy to learn."
"It takes only one percent talent and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
Fire Movement Technique Training Group: "..."
After a moment of silence, Zhan Li nodded slightly. "Perhaps you are right."
Qin Ze asked, "By the way, isn't the fire of your Maka People also bluish?"
Zhan Li replied, "Because my mother is Blue Flame People."
The answer was somewhat unexpected for Qin Ze.
He hadn't expected that Zhan Li, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was actually of mixed race.
However, he couldn't see any characteristics of the Blue Flame People in Zhan Li.
If this guy hadn't admitted it himself, Qin Ze would never have guessed.
Seemingly noticing Qin Ze's confusion, Zhan Li said, "Perhaps my father's genes are too strong."
Qin Ze thought of the conversation among the diners in the restaurant and asked, "Is the war currently raging in your world caused by the Blue Flame People?"
According to those people, the Northern Continent is currently engulfed in war, and the Northern Continent is the territory of the Blue Flame People.
Zhan Li shook her head. "I don't know."
"I rarely return to the Empire; I spend eight or nine months of the year training in the Abyss."
"When I returned to the Empire more than two months ago, the war hadn't broken out yet, so I don't know the specifics."
The last time Qin Ze saw a prince as noble as Zhan Li was the last time.
"Tomorrow we'll leave the Abyss, and everything will be clear."
After saying that, Zhan Li returned to his second bedroom.
Qin Ze gently tapped the sofa armrest with his right index finger.
"It seems the Maka Race is quite cunning these days."
However, for him, an outsider, the deeper and muddier the water, the better.
Otherwise, how can we catch fish?
The black card in the storage ring suddenly vibrated.
Qin Ze returned to his room, locked the door, took out the card, and saw that it was a communication request from Brother Yuanzi.
Have we arrived?
After confirming the communication, Qin Ze heard Brother Yuanzi's familiar voice in his mind.
The cards transmit information through mental fluctuations, acting directly on the brain to prevent eavesdroppers.
We've arrived in Torch City.
Immediately, Qin Ze recounted the events that had transpired along the way.
He also told me everything about his conversation with Zhan Li.
After listening, Brother Yuanzi said, "The current internal strife among the Maka Race is very likely being fueled by Shadow behind the scenes."
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow. "Shadow?"
Brother Yuanzi explained, "An organization under the Ancient Clan Alliance."
"They operate covertly in the Abyss and various worlds."
"They usually form groups of two or three, with strength around level six."
Qin Ze thought of Brother Unscathed and Baldy.
Are they also shadows?
Brother Yuanzi gave the answer, "Those two Cloud Clan you encountered in Snow City not long ago were Shadow."
"The Shadow Organization's objective is to lead the world toward destruction, thereby awakening the World Overlord."
"These are things I've discovered secretly recently."
Qin Ze thought that Brother Yuanzi's speculation was most likely correct.
War is the best and quickest way to destroy civilization and the world.
The fifth prince in the capital is very likely a member of the Shadow Organization, active in the Maka Empire.
"With Ying involved, the danger of your trip has increased significantly."
"I suggest you turn back immediately; there's no need to get involved in this mess any further."
Hearing Brother Yuanzi's words, Qin Ze smiled faintly, "The higher the risk, the greater the reward."
Based on the principle of "since we're already here," he would never leave empty-handed.
Besides, what can a shadow do?
When he becomes brave, he can even erase the authority of the World Overlord.
Yao Yuan pondered for a moment and then said, "You decide for yourself."
"In case of emergency, you can contact our embassy staff in Torch City. Their contact information is on your contact card."
"No matter what, survival is the most important thing."
After ending the call, Qin Ze put the card back into his storage ring.
" Brother Yuanzi was so worried about my safety, I'm so touched."
Since my first encounter with Brother Yuanzi, I have indeed received many favors from him.
Thinking of this, Qin Ze sighed silently, "It's a pity that Brother Yuanzi isn't a woman, otherwise I would have offered myself to him."
Qin Ze lay in bed, having already planned his next move.
Tomorrow, after leaving the Abyss, I'll head straight to the capital to meet that studious fifth prince.
If possible, he would also like to meet with the current Great Sage of the Blue Flame Race.
Regardless, when he retrieved the Source of the World beneath the Flame Temple, he made a promise to that wisp of the World Will.
He would help the Blue Flame Race if he could.
He was obligated to accept a bribe, so Qin Ze needed to first understand the current situation of the Blue Flame People.
If it's beyond his capabilities, then all he can do is apologize.
After a long day of travel, Qin Ze lay down and quickly fell asleep.
boom--
After an unknown amount of time, Qin Ze was suddenly awakened by a deafening explosion outside.
He got up and went to the window, where he saw a raging fire burning in a corner of Torch City.
Chaos erupted in the streets, and patrols imposed a citywide curfew.
The streets were completely cleared, and no one was allowed to go out. Soldiers guarded every intersection.
Qin Ze frowned slightly upon seeing this.
Has a strange beast entered the city?
As Qin Ze hesitated about whether to keep a few extra eyes and ears outside, a blue streak of light sped towards him from the distant street.
The soldiers at the intersection tried to stop them, but were knocked away in a single encounter.
Under the blue light, Qin Ze saw a familiar face—the Blue Flame People from the restaurant.
He escaped from prison.