"Another kind of hetero-fire?" In the conference hall, upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Su Qian was momentarily stunned, then his face filled with astonishment. He was well aware of the rarity of hetero-fire—had it not been for a fortunate series of events, and had it not been for the exceptional abilities of the headmaster, the Gan'an Academy would never have managed to locate the fallen Heart Flame and successfully sealed it within the inner academy. Seeing Su Qian's expression of shock, Xiao Yan's own demeanor grew increasingly serious. He spoke with solemnity, "Yes. Perhaps even the Grand Elder knows that the cultivation technique I've been practicing can draw strength from hetero-fire. If I can secure another kind of hetero-fire, then, through the unique properties of hetero-fire, I should be able to completely resolve this 'malignant toxin spot'." "Strange flames... how difficult it is to obtain them. On this Qi Continent, their allure even surpasses that of the so-called Bodhi Body-Saliva. As soon as any word spreads, countless powerful figures come to observe. In fact, the number of known strange flames across the entire continent is surprisingly scarce—mere discovery may require endless time and effort, let alone securing one." Su Qian shook his head with a smile and said. Xiao Yan sighed softly, speaking gently, "Yet now I have no other choice but to pursue this path. No matter how difficult it may be, I must go in search. I've come to the Gan Nan Academy specifically to ask you whether you have any information regarding other strange flames. After all, the Grand Elder's knowledge of the Qi Continent surpasses mine considerably." Seeing the earnest look in Xiao Yan's eyes, Su Qian shook his head helplessly and pondered, "Why didn't you ask your teacher, the Master of Herbs?" As a master of pharmaceutical arts, his understanding of the unusual flames far surpasses mine. I believe he must know something about it." Hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes slightly dimmed, and he spoke softly, "My master has fallen into the hands of the Soul Palace. I've been so urgently seeking these unusual flames—not only because of the toxins within my body, but also because I hope to draw strength from them, enough to rescue my master from the Soul Palace." "Master has been captured by the Soul Palace?" Su Qian's face instantly showed a subtle change, and he exclaimed in surprise. Xiao Yan nodded with a bitter expression, his fist gradually tightening within his sleeve. Observing Xiao Yan's demeanor, Su Qian sighed lightly and furrowed his brows, "I wonder what this mysterious force needs so many powerful soul bodies for. These shadowy figures have been at odds with the administration in the past—my late dean once fought them fiercely, even engaging a senior Soul Palace master, yet ultimately didn't gain much ground." "Respect for the elderly?" Hearing the term, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered. He knew that within the Spirit Palace, only a few supreme强者 at the Spirit Sovereign level were granted such an honor. At that level, he simply had no strength to resist. "Now that you've clashed with the Spirit Palace—a mysterious organization—be especially cautious. Unless you're absolutely certain, don't easily go to resolve the matter with the Medicinal Sovereign. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a perilous situation, like a lamb among wolves. The Spirit Palace is exceptionally powerful. Even when the Director mentioned it back then, he expressed deep apprehension about this enigmatic force." Su Qian said solemnly. Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He naturally understood the Spirit Palace's strength—its protectors alone had left him struggling. Should he face even stronger figures among the Sovereigns, he would likely have no choice but to flee. "Nevertheless, the Medicine Master once had an extensive network of friends, and many powerful elders across the continent had some form of acquaintance with him. While these individuals may not necessarily come to oppose the Spirit Pavilion solely because of you, they still represent a subtle, underlying influence. Of course, if possible, you should strive to locate one such person—this would be of immense assistance in rescuing the Medicine Master." Su Qian crossed his fingers and spoke slowly. "Who?" Xiao Yan was momentarily startled, asking. "Master Feng." Su Qian said with solemnity, his tone carrying a touch of reverence as he uttered the three characters. "Master Feng?" Hearing the name again, Xiao Yan's heart gave a slight leap. Though he had heard this name before, he knew relatively little about the person himself. Yet he remembered two key points: first, Master Feng had a particularly close relationship with his teacher, and second, Master Feng was a genuine, fully-qualified Battle Sovereign. "Indeed, Master Wind... He is your teacher, and the closest friend of Master Herbal. When Master Herbal vanished without explanation, Han Feng publicly claimed he had died from self-immolation while refining elixirs—a rather forced account. Yet Master Wind has always harbored doubt. For years, he has tirelessly searched across the entire continent for any news related to Master Herbal. Han Feng himself has remained hidden in Black Corner Domain for decades, precisely fearing that Master Wind would uncover something significant. During his quest, Master Wind has even clashed with the Spirit Palace on several occasions. As for the reasons behind these confrontations, however, I remain unclear. "Su Qian sighed with a touch of admiration and then smiled, saying, "By mentioning all this, I merely wish to tell you, Master Feng—should you succeed in finding him, he would be an immense asset, and more importantly, one you can trust completely and without reservation." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, then chuckled, saying, "The Dragon Qi Continent is so vast; to locate a Supreme Master of such rare presence—seen only in glimpses, never fully revealed—how difficult that would be?" "It all depends on fortune... Master Feng is exceptionally strong, and even the Head Administrator holds him in high regard. Should you find him, the benefits would be substantial. After that, you won't have to worry about the Hún Palace's retaliation anymore." "Su Qian spread his hands, but didn't have any concrete plan to quickly help Xiao Yan locate Feng Zun. If he announced the news publicly, it might not even wait for Feng Zun to receive the message and arrive—by then, the ever-present Hún Palace, as well as the old rivals from the time of Yao Zun, would likely have already arrived." "I'll do my best," Xiao Yan shook his head with a sigh, then fixed his gaze on Su Qian and said, "But before that, I think it's still worthwhile to gather more information about the Strange Fires. Regardless of the help I might secure, I firmly believe that strengthening my own strength is the most crucial step." "Senior Elder, your experience is unparalleled, and you're well-informed about the affairs of the Battle Spirit Continent. Should you come across any leads regarding the Strange Fires—no matter how slim the chances of success—please let me know. This truly matters to me." Although Xiao Yan possessed three fragmented maps related to the Jinglian Demon Flame within his vows, he had not yet brought them forward to inquire—this was not due to a lack of trust in Su Qian, the Senior Monastic Elder, but rather because the allure of the Jinglian Demon Flame was simply too overwhelming. When he first obtained the first fragment, the Ye Elder had solemnly emphasized that this matter must remain strictly confidential, and thus, even when he had secured the fragments from Hai Bo Dong, he had preserved the secret. To this day, unless absolutely compelled, he had consistently made it a point to keep the matter hidden, never revealing it to anyone else. "Heard that, the gaze that Xiao Yan had directed toward Su Qian instantly warmed up. 'Have you ever heard of a sect called Burned Flame Valley?' Su Qian asked, lifting his eyes. 'Burned Flame Valley?' Upon hearing the name, Xiao Yan paused, momentarily stunned. Though he hadn't heard this name for the first time—his cultivation technique, the Three Supreme Variations of Heavenly Fire, was indeed a unique secret method of this sect—and he vaguely recalled something from his past: the old medicine master once mentioned that this sect on the Continent of Qi controlled an unknown type of special fire. 'This sect has traditionally maintained a unique kind of special fire, known as the Nine-Drake Thunder-Press Fire. Ranked twelfth on the List of Special Fires, it actually ranks higher than the Fallen Heart Flame. As for its specific applications, I'm not entirely clear on that. However, given its high standing on the List, it's undoubtedly no weaker than the Fallen Heart Flame,' Su Qian said slowly." Hearing this, Xiao Yan gently pressed his lips together. He had heard, back then, from Yao Lao, that the Burned Flame Valley possessed unique flames—though the details were not particularly clear. Moreover, he was well aware that the Burned Flame Valley was a powerful force, and securing their famed Nine-Drake Thunder-Flame Fire would certainly not be an easy task. Observing Xiao Yan's shifting expression, Su Qian chuckled wryly, "This is the only detailed information I currently have about a unique flame. If you're lucky, you might be able to secure it, but be extremely cautious—everyone at the Burned Flame Valley is fiery-tempered and passionate. Should you get caught, you'll inevitably end up with deep, lasting grievances." Xiao Yan nodded slightly. The Nine-Drake Thunder-Flame Fire was almost the very lifeblood of the Burned Flame Valley. If he took it, they would surely never let go. Yet... to save Yao Lao and his father... some things, even if they went against righteousness, would have to be done, no matter what. Taking a deep breath, a sudden cold and piercing intensity surged in Xiao Yan's dark eyes. Yet, just as he was about to nod, a clear, calm, and composed voice suddenly echoed throughout the room. "Although the Nine-Drake Thunder-Blazing Flame is an unusual fire, it has been continuously refined and imbued with a distinct blood-soul seal over several centuries in the Burned-Inn Valley. Unless one practices the Burned-Inn Valley's cultivation techniques, even possessing the Nine-Drake Thunder-Blazing Flame would not allow one to fully integrate and utilize it."