Chapter 153: Heart Fire Body-Forging, Lin Xiu's Only Chance

On the night the competition ended, a group of people gathered at Lin Xiu's residence to celebrate.

Xiao Yan was there too.

The deal between him and Lin Xiu was just missing the final strand of flame.

That night.

Zi Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, Lin Xiu Ya, and others gathered together.

Each of them was a prominent figure in the inner courtyard now.

Lin Dun, busy in the kitchen, looked on with envy. Lin Xiu's life was something he wouldn't dare to dream of, even in his dreams.

"Fortunately, I established a good relationship with Brother Xiu when he was still insignificant, otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to cook for them here."

Lin Dun secretly felt a sense of pride.

Back in the dormitory, everyone had favored Xiao Ning from the Xiao Family, and they all befriended him one after another.

As a result, except for himself, they didn't even have the chance to enter the inner courtyard.

Now, leveraging Brother Xiu's relationship, I've become familiar with Lin Xiu Ya and the others. In the future, when Xiao Ning and they enter the inner courtyard, I can still surpass them.

The group ate and chatted until dawn before gradually dispersing.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er walked back together.

"Xiao Yan, Lin Xiu Ya, Yan Hao, and those people all have excellent talent. Their future achievements won't be low. You should interact with them more. When we return to the Jia Ma Empire, perhaps we can enlist their help."

Xiao Xun'er spoke softly.

"I understand this. I've already made an appointment with Lin Yan before."

Misty Cloud Sect is like a thorn in Xiao Yan's heart; he constantly wants to remove it.

Especially with the recent news brought by Second Brother's arrival at Jia Nan Academy!

Big Brother is crippled, and the Xiao Family is hiding everywhere like rats. I will definitely avenge this!

"As long as brother Xiao Yan understands, it's fine. I might have to leave temporarily."

Xiao Xun'er suddenly changed the topic.

As her words fell, Xiao Yan abruptly stopped, turning to look at her. "Where are you going?"

He looked stunned and surprised.

"There's news from home that I need to go back for a while."

Xiao Xun'er didn't reveal the real reason.

In fact, the clan believed that since she hadn't obtained the Xiao Family key yet, they assumed the items weren't with the Xiao Family, so they didn't plan to let her continue wandering outside.

"I will come find you! I promise!"

Xiao Yan's gaze was resolute.

Since childhood, from his father and the elders' attitudes towards Xun'er, Xiao Yan could guess that there was something extraordinary about this girl.

So, if Xun'er didn't say, he didn't ask either.

Some things, if she could say, Xiao Yan believed Xun'er wouldn't hide them from him.

"Well, I Trust sister Xun'er"

Xiao Xun'er's lips curved slightly, revealing a charming smile.

...

The next time Lin Xiu saw Xiao Yan was three days later outside the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

Beside Xiao Yan were Lin Xiu Ya, Yan Hao, Han Yue, and others.

They were all among the top ten winners of the Inner Courtyard's Strong Ranking Grand Competition.

According to the regulations, they would undergo Heart Fire Body-Forging at the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower today.

"Why does Xiao Yan look unhappy? And what about Xiao Xun'er?"

Standing beside Lin Xiu, Zi Yan scanned the crowd and finally fixed his gaze on the black-clothed youth at the front.

'Xiao Xun'er has been taken back to the Gu Clan?'

Lin Xiu was stunned, a suspicion forming in his mind.

He patted Zi Yan's head, "Do you remember what I told you? If there's any trouble in the tower, run out immediately without hesitation."

"I know, actually, I don't want to go to that place at all. It's too hot, very uncomfortable."

Pushing away Lin Xiu's hand, Zi Yan sounded a bit annoyed. "Stop touching my head all the time, it'll stunt my growth."

Lin Xiu smiled but didn't say anything.

At that moment, Grand Elder Su Qian appeared, stopping in front of Lin Xiu. "Why did you come here today?"

He looked surprised.

Could it be that the Fire Spirit has been cultivated to perfection and can now deal with the Fallen Heart Flame?

"I've seen the Grand Elder. I specifically brought Zi Yan over."

First, he bowed, then Lin Xiu pointed to the person beside him.

"You, this girl, the Heart Fire Body-Forging is beneficial for you. Many people wish to undergo it but don't have the opportunity, yet you still complain," scolded Su Qian with a light laugh.

Zi Yan wasn't afraid of him at all. She cutely rolled her eyes and turned her head to the other side.

Seeing this, Su Qian showed a hint of helplessness and then looked at Lin Xiu. "How's the Fire Spirit now?"

"It'll be ready in a few more days," Lin Xiu replied.

According to the tradition of the inner courtyard, the Grand Elder shouldn't stop the Heart Fire Body-Forging. So, Lin Xiu didn't hesitate to push the timing forward.

After all, after this time, the Fallen Heart Flame would erupt completely, and this was his only chance to obtain the Fallen Heart Flame.

"Good. Then we'll wait for their Heart Fire Body-Forging to finish, and we'll begin. If you can solve the problem in the tower, you'll be an elder of our Jia Nan Academy in the future."

Su Qian's smile brightened.

Everything went as Lin Xiu expected; Su Qian didn't halt this round of Heart Fire Body-Forging, waiting to resolve the issues before proceeding.

After the last eruption of the Fallen Heart Flame, Su Qian contacted the other elders and reinforced the seal on the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

In addition to the existing measures, they added a total of a thousand new seals.

Su Qian believed that even if the Fallen Heart Flame erupted again, it would only cause a slight tremor at most. Breaking the seal again was definitely impossible.

And the tremor wouldn't pose a threat to the students of the Academy.

Leading Zi Yan, Su Qian walked towards Xiao Yan and the others. He exchanged a few words with them before leading them into the tower.

Lin Xiu Ya and the others turned back, waving to Lin Xiu with excitement on their faces, which they couldn't hide.

Lin Xiu responded with a smile.

He understood Lin Xiu Ya and their excitement and exhilaration.

Heart Fire Body-Forging can increase the chances of successfully advancing to Dou King, and they are all currently at the peak of Dou Spirit. Lin Xiu Ya is even just a step away from Dou King.

Given the opportunity now, how could they not be excited?

"The Fallen Heart Flame knows that the inner courtyard is trying to deal with it, and it has even discovered my existence.

During this time, there has been no activity, which most likely means it's gathering strength!

And since Xiao Yan possesses the Heavenly Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame must also sense the existence of the Green Lotus Core Flame. If it wants to quickly enhance itself, it will surely be tempted to devour the Heavenly Flame.

So, the Fallen Heart Flame will definitely go all out this time. It also knows that this may be its only chance.

But at the same time, this is also my only chance.

Now, let's see who will devour who!"

Lin Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, silently gazing ahead at the top of the tower, which was only partially visible on the ground.

...

Su Qian led the group straight to the bottom of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.

Within the crowd,

Xiao Yan secretly observed his surroundings. This was his first time descending to the bottom of the tower, and the tight security around made it difficult for any crooked thoughts to arise.

With Su Qian just ahead, Xiao Yan didn't dare to communicate casually with his teacher at this moment.

They arrived at the very bottom.

Initially, Xiao Yan diligently tried to remember the route, but after seeing layer upon layer of defense, he decisively chose to abandon the attempt.

With such strict measures in place, even with the help of his teacher's power, it would be impossible to sneak away with the Fallen Heart Flame.

As instructed, everyone took their seats on the jade platform.

"Keep a close eye, don't let anything go wrong," Su Qian instructed the two elders beside him as he looked at the flushed faces on the jade platforms.

One elder in grey robes said, "Grand Elder, the Fallen Heart Flame has been unusually calm recently. Perhaps it has sensed our reinforced seal and has chosen to give up on its own."

"No activity?" Su Qian not only didn't feel pleased but instead, a trace of worry flickered in his eyes.

When things deviate from the norm, there must be something amiss!

For so many years, the Fallen Heart Flame has been constantly attacking the seal. How could it suddenly give up?

Could it be plotting something?

'No! Once this Heart Fire Body-Forging is over, I must immediately gather all the elders and coordinate with Lin Xiu to take action against the Fallen Heart Flame!'

With thoughts racing in his mind, Su Qian settled on a plan.

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