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After storing the map of the Dou Zun ruins into the system, Xiao Ling took a deep breath.
Calming his somewhat excited mood, he muttered to himself, "I never expected this Dou Zun ruins map would bring me such a big surprise: the entire fortune left behind by a Dou Zun master who, during his lifetime, was capable of refining four-colored, eighth-grade elixirs. Moreover, the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire he refined must also be found within the Dou Zun ruins."
The Turtle Spirit Earth Fire is ranked thirteenth on the list of Strange Fires. It resembles a giant turtle, its body covered in sharp flaming spikes. Its ferocious maw is filled with a strange brown flame, brimming with razor-sharp fangs.
In the original novel, Yao Tian, a young member of the Yao Clan, one of the eight ancient clans, possessed a Turtle Spirit Earth Fire.
Because the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire is not one of the three Strange Fires ranked in the top three, it is not unique. Given the right conditions, repeated Strange Fires can be created over time.
Even so, Xiao Ling remained a bit worried. He wondered if the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire was the inherited fire of the Medicine Clan, and it might be the same Turtle Spirit Earth Fire that Yao Tian possessed in the original novel.
Perhaps he or one of the Medicine Clan elders had just gotten lucky, discovering Wang Yanqing's remains. Given their strength, no matter how well-hidden Wang Yanqing's remains were hidden, they wouldn't be able to hide them.
After dealing with matters in the Jia Ma Empire, he would head to the Luo Yan Empire to search for the remains of the Turtle Spirit Venerable.
Currently, Xiao Ling had tracked down the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, ranked thirteenth on the list of strange fires, the Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth, and the Sea Heart Flame, ranked fifteenth. These three fires, ranked together, were already in Xiao Ling's possession. He also had two more Fallen Heart Flames.
If he could devour all of these fires, not only would his cultivation level be greatly enhanced, but the rank of his Burning Technique would also be significantly increased.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ling couldn't wait to set off.
"Squeak!"
Just then, the door to the side opened, and Zi Yan, her hair still a bit disheveled, staggered out of the bedroom.
"Ha... Xiao Ling, help me fix my hair," Zi Yan yawned before addressing Xiao Ling.
Shaking his head helplessly, Xiao Ling muttered, "At your age, you still need someone to tie your hair. Isn't that embarrassing?"
Despite a hint of complaint, Xiao Ling slowly retrieved a hair tie from his ring, walked up behind Zi Yan, and expertly tied her hair.
Back in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, Zi Yan often came to Xiao Ling or Han Yue for help whenever her hair got messy. By now, Xiao Ling was a master of this task.
Xiao Ling's grumbling was quiet, but Zi Yan, having reached the peak of Dou Wang cultivation, had keen senses, so she naturally heard Xiao Ling's complaint.
She waved her fist at the air, and two white waves burst forth from it, whistling through the air and causing the space before her to slightly distort.
"Hmph!" Zi Yan said proudly, raising her small fist in front of her. "According to the lifespan of a magical beast, I'm still a minor. If you dare to complain again, I'll give you two bang bang punches."
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Xiao Ling, who was standing behind Zi Yan and fixing her hair, saw Zi Yan casually swinging her fist and even distorting the space.
He felt a little scared and couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, muttering to himself: "Taixu Ancient Dragon is really so terrifying. I still have to pamper this little dragon in the future."
Seeing Zi Yan's expression, Xiao Ling thought to himself: "I should be able to break through the void at will now. Taixu Ancient Dragon's talent in space is really amazing. When I have time, I can ask Zi Yan to teach me some skills in this area. If I can master the power of space in advance, it will definitely be of great help in battle."
Xiao Ling asked Zi Yan curiously while bundling her hair, "Judging from your appearance, your strength should have improved a little. Are you about to break through the sixth level?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Zi Yan nodded proudly. "I'm only one step away from becoming a sixth-rank magical beast," Xiao Ling said smugly. "Once I consume more herbs, I'll be able to break through to Dou Huang. Little Lingzi, you've got to keep up with me."
Hearing Zi Yan's somewhat boastful tone, Xiao Ling curled his lips and said reluctantly, "Yes, yes, you're the best. From now on, just protect me."
Inwardly, he was already muttering, "You can brag for a while. Once I devour the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire and take the Douling Pill, it won't be long before I too become a Dou Huang. Once I devour a few more exotic fires, my cultivation will soon surpass yours. Let's see how you can still show off in front of me."
After some playful banter, Xiao Ling helped Zi Yan fix her hair. He also recounted Qing Lin's story.
Although Zi Yan, a magical beast, had no interest in these human behaviors, she felt a little sorry for Qing Lin after hearing Xiao Ling's description.
"I thought my life story was tragic enough, but I never imagined there could be someone even more miserable than me." Zi Yan sighed after hearing Xiao Ling's story about Qing Lin.
Just then, the door to the room opened, and Qing Lin, dressed in cyan, came into view.
Seeing that Qinglin had packed her things, Xiao Ling smiled at her, pointed at Zi Yan, and said, "Qinglin, let me introduce you. This is Zi Yan, my companion."
Zi Yan, who was standing by, nodded in agreement when she heard Xiao Ling introduce herself. Seeing Qinglin's petite figure, she said in an adult tone, "Yes, little girl, I am Zi Yan. Your name is Qinglin, right? From now on, you are my friend, Zi Yan. If anyone dares to bully you, I will teach him a lesson for you." After
a slight pause, he continued, "Xiao Ling and I have been together in Canaan College for five years. We have a good relationship. Since you are her sister, you are also my sister."
Qinglin looked at the little girl in front of him who was about the same age as himself, and showed the look of a little adult, and couldn't help but smile.
Thinking of what Xiao Ling had said before, Qing Lin couldn't help but mutter in his heart: "It seems that the young master didn't lie to me. The young master's companion is really lively and has no ill will towards Qing Lin. It seems that Qing Lin will have another family member. How great."
(End of this chapter)