In the course of Xiao Yifei's conversations with the Holy Spirit within this Holy Mountain, he learned that the latter had some past connection with his father, and the oppressive aura he sensed at the foot of the mountain also emanated from the Holy Spirit within.

Moreover, based on the behavior of the two servants in the presence of this aura, Xiao Yifei could see that the Holy Spirit's existence within the Holy Mountain was recognized by the Xiao Family. In other words, both the Holy Mountain and the Holy Spirit within it are acknowledged by the Xiao Family.

Based on this information, Xiao Yifei linked it to the wager for the victor in this "Martial Artist Conference," and he could easily deduce the identity of the Holy Spirit.

Sunflame Qilin!

As the Holy Beast of the Xiao Family, Xiao Yifei had some mental preparation regarding the strength of the Sunflame Qilin. Its behavior was within Xiao Yifei's expectations, but what he didn't anticipate was that the Holy Beast could actually speak fluently and converse with him.

Wasn't the Sunflame Qilin just a Qilin? How could it talk? This question lingered in Xiao Yifei's mind after he confirmed his thoughts. About the Qilin, a mythical beast from ancient legends, Xiao Yifei had heard a bit.

There is a saying: "Among the flying creatures, the Phoenix is the head, and among the walking beasts, the Qilin is the supreme." The Qilin is the king of the beasts, ruler of myriad animal species.

Suddenly, Xiao Yifei had an idea. The Qilin, being an auspicious beast, has a gentle nature and does not harm living beings. Thus, he came up with a plan.

"Oh, mighty Holy Beast, you see, I have no grudge against you. My arrival at this Holy Mountain is also due to..." Upon reaching this point, Xiao Yifei suddenly thought that as the Guardian Beast of the Xiao Family, if it knew that he was despised by the Xiao Family, it would be detrimental to him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yifei suddenly changed his words: "My arrival at this Holy Mountain was also because I was recognized by the Xiao Family, which gave me the opportunity to come here for enlightenment. Moreover, you and my father are old acquaintances; could you spare my life? My skills are insufficient to survive in your domain." Regardless, at this moment, Xiao Yifei needed to ensure his survival; otherwise, further discussions would be in vain.

If he were to die here, not only would Zhang Po and Chang Wei suffer persecution from the Xiao Family, but the latter's schemes against the Cultivator world would also succeed.

But, unexpectedly, the Sunflame Qilin seemed to have no regard for his plight, responding grumpily: "The Xiao Family? Would they really favor someone from another clan?" The tone was filled with disdain and disgust.

"What do you mean, senior?" Listening to the Sunflame Qilin's tone, it seemed to have little regard for the Xiao Family members, which precisely aligned with Xiao Yifei's thoughts. So he cautiously probed the Sunflame Qilin with his question.

"The fate of the Xiao Family is none of my concern, and I hadn't planned on letting even the Xiao Family members enter," the Sunflame Qilin's tone gradually rose.

That can't be right! Xiao Yifei thought, when he and the Xiao Family's servants were at the foot of the mountain, the Sunflame Qilin had clearly restrained the pressure after hearing the Xiao Family's introduction. Was it all an act?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yifei spoke: "Enough, I might as well tell the truth. I was persecuted by the Xiao Family and sent here."

:"Oh? Let's hear about it," hearing this, the Sunflame Qilin suddenly showed interest and addressed Xiao Yifei.

Xiao Yifei then recounted his actions during the Martial Artist Conference and the conduct of the Xiao Family members to the Sunflame Qilin. After hearing what Xiao Yifei described, the latter grew even more intrigued: "You've got guts, challenging Xiao Zhentian."

Xiao Yifei chuckled and replied: "That old rascal Xiao Zhentian bullies others excessively, causing harm to living beings, completely contrary to my values as a Doctor. I had no choice but to oppose him."

"Not bad, not bad, at your age, to have such courage, truly a chip off the old block,"

It seemed that the Sunflame Qilin's perception of Xiao Yifei had changed, and perhaps because it had been isolated for so long, it began to open up about the past: "I was originally the mount of the Xiao Family's Holy Ancestor. After the Holy Ancestor ascended, I became the Guardian Beast of the Xiao Family, responsible for protecting generations of inheritors. As an ancient mythical beast, I have a long lifespan and have witnessed the fall of the Seven Ancient Clans to their current state."

"Then why didn't you help, senior, to support the declining great families?" Xiao Yifei asked, very curious about this issue. After all, with the strength of the Sunflame Qilin, it could dominate the world. Why did it stand by and watch?

"It's not that I don't want to help, but I'm powerless. The decline of the great families is the will of the Heavenly Dao. Who dares to defy it? Moreover, as one of the mythical beasts, I am a product of the Heavenly Dao, and everything I do is restricted, I have no power to act."

At this point, the Sunflame Qilin seemed to have remembered something, and its tone turned solemn: "The Xiao Family was originally a positive, hard-working family. But unexpectedly, in the era of Xiao Zhentian, it became ambitious, ruthless. To change fortune, they even used a malicious technique to forcibly extract the auspicious Qi from me."

What!

Xiao Yifei was shocked. Could such a thing actually happen? How bold of Xiao Zhentian! What could be the Xiao Family's ultimate goal? He didn't dare interrupt the Sunflame Qilin, instead waiting for the next piece of information.

"As the Sunflame Qilin, I cannot take a single step away from the Sunflame Volcano. Without the nourishment of the Purple Flames, I would quickly wither. I have lived for thousands of years, and as I watched myself nearing my end, I also had to bear the curses of my clan, both pitiful and laughable," the Sunflame Qilin lamented.

"Xiao Zhentian repeatedly used a wicked Cultivation Technique to strip me of my auspicious Qi, yet I could do nothing. Before the Holy Ancestor ascended, he left a Limitation Ring on me. I must unconditionally obey the orders of the successive Clan Leaders of the Xiao Family and cannot harm my own clan, or else the Limitation Ring would activate. The power of the Holy Clan would erupt within me, and even I would not be able to withstand it."

"Is there anything I can do to help you?" Hearing the Sunflame Qilin's plight, Xiao Yifei's hatred for Xiao Zhentian deepened. It's one thing to harm others, but to harm even the Holy Beast that protects one's own clan is truly unforgivable!

"The only person who can help me is your father. With his ability, he could use the Biwei Silver Needle to remove the curse from me and restore my Holy Beast power. But alas, we parted ways last time, and I never saw him again."

"But the Biwei Silver Needle is in my hands now! Can't I help you, senior, break free?" Xiao Yifei was eager to assist the Holy Beast out of its predicament, but the latter didn't seem to think him capable.

"Your strength is too weak, and through my perception, you haven't practiced the Xiao Family's Cultivation Technique. You are of no use to me; it would be better if you died here. Perhaps then your father, hearing the news, might return."

Damn it! Xiao Yifei cursed internally, realizing this was the plan all along. The old Qilin probably allowed him into the mountain for this very reason. Such cunning—no wonder it's lived for thousands of years, a true old monster.

"As I see it, senior's curse is a kind of Witchcraft affliction; it's unrelated to Medical Skill or Cultivation. I can cure it!" Xiao Yifei quickly said. As for what kind of Witchcraft affliction, it was just Xiao Yifei's speculation. In desperate times, any chance must be seized.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.