As Gu Xun'er finished introducing the origins of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, the girls looked at Zi Yan in surprise, clearly not expecting her to have such a background.
Huo Wu chuckled, "Zi Yan, I didn't expect your background to be so grand. When you become successful, don't forget us older sisters!"
The other girls also teased and joked.
Zi Yan's small face flushed slightly upon hearing them. She said, "Of course not! When that day comes, you can eat whatever you want, and play whatever you want."
Zi Yan actually held some resentment towards the clan that abandoned her, even after knowing her identity, she didn't want to just return.
But listening to the girls' teasing, and thinking of all the benefits she had received from her sisters, she decided that if that day truly came, she would steal all the treasures from her clan and give them to her sisters.
Oh, and Qi Lin Gege too!
Zi Yan thought to herself.
Just then, Xue Ling suddenly spoke, "Now that we know Zi Yan's background and clan, how should we send her message back?"
"Yes, the child has been missing for so many years, Zi Yan's parents must be frantic."
The girls discussed animatedly, but Gu Yuena suddenly said, "We can't be in a hurry about this; there are still many doubts."
Hearing this, the girls all looked at Gu Yuena.
The latter continued to explain, "Since the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan is so powerful, there's no reason they haven't come looking for Zi Yan all these years. Therefore, Zi Yan's parents likely encountered some unavoidable situation."
The girls nodded, feeling that Gu Yuena's words made a lot of sense.
Gu Xun'er pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "Perhaps I can help a little with this matter."
The girls looked over in surprise. Gu Xun'er smiled and said, "My father is the patriarch of the Gu Clan, and his words carry some weight on this continent. I can ask him to help contact the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan.
Although the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan has gradually faded from public view over the years, they can still be found if one truly searches.
At that time, I can first have my father inquire about the situation of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, and then decide whether or not to tell them about Zi Yan."
"The Gu Clan Patriarch?" The girls were slightly stunned, but then Gu Xun'er continued to tell them about the most powerful forces on the continent, the Eight Ancient Clans.
After listening to Gu Xun'er's introduction and learning the true significance of the Gu Clan, all the girls were greatly astonished.
Even Zhu Zhuqing and Huo Wu, who were closest to Gu Xun'er, were incredibly shocked.
Although they knew Gu Xun'er's background was not simple, they never expected her origins to be so terrifying.
Especially Gu Xun'er's father, who was actually a peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng expert!
Just then, Qi Lin suddenly spoke.
"No need for such trouble. If we're looking for Zi Yan's relatives, perhaps I have some clues."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, the girls all looked towards Qi Lin.
"Qi Lin Gege, have you discovered something?" Gu Xun'er asked curiously.
Qi Lin nodded slightly, then said, "I have a special ability that allows me to sense bloodline power, and I vaguely sensed a bloodline power similar to Zi Yan's, right in the area where Canaan Academy is located."
The girls were astonished upon hearing this, all finding it incredible.
"Qi Lin Gege, are you saying Zi Yan's relatives are within the Canaan Academy area?"
"How is that possible?"
"If Zi Yan's relatives are truly within the Canaan Academy area, how could they bear to watch Zi Yan be all alone?"
The girls all echoed, and Zi Yan's small face also held a hint of disbelief.
Seeing this, Qi Lin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I haven't finished yet!"
"I did indeed sense a bloodline power similar to Zi Yan's within the Canaan Academy area, but this bloodline power is hidden underground."
"So I estimate that the reason Zi Yan's relatives haven't come out to look for her is probably because they are trapped somewhere!"
"Underneath Canaan Academy!"
Upon hearing this, the girls' faces flashed with confusion.
How could Zi Yan's relatives run to the underground of Canaan Academy?
"Don't be curious, wouldn't it be better if I just took you to see it directly!"
With that, Qi Lin's spirit power spread out, locking onto the position of the underground lava, and he casually waved his hand.
The next second, a silver portal suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.
Qi Lin beckoned and smiled, "Follow me!"
With that, he walked ahead and stepped into the portal.
The girls exchanged glances and followed closely behind.
After passing through a long spatial tunnel, everyone quickly appeared in a crimson underground World.
"This is the underground of Canaan Academy?"
"What a rich fire attribute energy!"
"If someone with fire attribute Dou Qi cultivates here, they will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."
The girls nodded in agreement.
Zi Yan stood among the girls, appearing calm, but a closer look revealed a hint of anticipation on her face.
"Is that… a Heavenly Flame?"
Suddenly, a colorless and transparent Heavenly Flame appeared in everyone's sight.
Around this colorless and transparent Heavenly Flame, the space itself was distorted by the terrifying high temperature it emitted.
Qi Lin smiled faintly and nodded, while the girls curiously walked towards the Fallen Heart Flame to observe it up close.
"Isn't this the heart flame of the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower?" Zi Yan exclaimed.
She had spent years in the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, so she was naturally incredibly familiar with the Fallen Heart Flame.
The girls circled the Fallen Heart Flame for a while, and Qi Lin smiled, "Alright, we should continue moving. This is not where Zi Yan's relatives are trapped yet."
"Not here, then where…"
Upon hearing this, the girls surveyed the cracked ground and the boundless crimson lava around them.
Suddenly, Huo Wu exclaimed, "Could Zi Yan's relatives be trapped beneath the lava?"
After she finished speaking, the girls looked at the bubbling lava and couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
Given the temperature of this lava, even an ordinary Dou Ling probably couldn't stay in it for long, could they?
Seeing this, Qi Lin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm here!"
Then he raised his hand and a condensed golden light instantly enveloped the girls.
"Follow me!"
With that, Qi Lin took a step and walked into the crimson lava.
Seeing this, the girls followed without hesitation.
In the vast, endless World of crimson lava, several figures enveloped in golden light rapidly descended, appearing particularly conspicuous.
As they descended deeper and deeper, the pressure increased, but with Qi Lin's golden light protecting them, the girls didn't feel any pressure at all.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred!
Roar——
A sound like a fierce beast's roar suddenly echoed, followed by a scorching gust of wind that swept towards them.
A grotesque creature resembling a lizard then appeared in everyone's sight.
This creature was entirely crimson, covered in red scales, walked upright, and its eyes revealed a tyrannical and ferocious gaze.
But Qi Lin merely glanced at this lizardman indifferently, then ignored it.
He thought it would be stronger; turns out it was just a small Dou Zong!