493: Jinwu joins

However, the fire spirit stone seemed unimpressed. It shimmered with light, continuously releasing powerful fire-attribute energy, forcing the three of them to retreat repeatedly.

Lin Feng looked at the fire spirit stone, a hint of anxiety in his heart. He said, "This fire spirit stone is so powerful; how can we obtain it?"

Fire Kirin Ruiming pondered for a moment, then said, "Brother Lin Feng, Nan Ming, this fire spirit stone clearly possesses its own sentience and choice. Taking it by force won't work. We can only try to move it with our sincerity and strength."

Nanming Li Fire Beast nodded in agreement, saying, "Brother Ruiming is right. We are fire-attribute beings, sharing the same origin as this fire spirit stone. As long as we can demonstrate enough sincerity and strength, I believe it will acknowledge us."

Thus, the three of them approached the fire spirit stone once more, beginning to communicate with it using their own power. They continuously released powerful fire-attribute energy, attempting to resonate with the fire spirit stone.

Time passed minute by minute, and the three continued to communicate with the fire spirit stone. Their faces showed signs of fatigue, but their eyes remained resolute.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the light of the fire spirit stone gradually began to dim. It seemed to have been moved by the trio's sincerity and strength, and began to acknowledge them.

They watched as it slowly floated before the three of them, then transformed into a streak of fire and entered the Nanming Li Fire Beast's body. The Nanming Li Fire Beast's body immediately erupted with a powerful fire-attribute aura, and its strength was greatly enhanced at that moment.

The three of them smiled in relief as they watched the Nanming Li Fire Beast's transformation.

The fire spirit stone's choice was correct; the Nanming Li Fire Beast was indeed a being worthy of its bestowed power.

Feeling the powerful energy surging within its body, the Nanming Li Fire Beast was overcome with excitement. It said, "Thank you, Lin Feng, Ruiming. If you hadn't accompanied me through so much, I might never have obtained this fire spirit stone."

Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming both smiled upon hearing this.

At this point, Fire Kirin Ruiming finally informed the Nanming Li Fire Beast about their plan to go to the Qilin Secret Realm. They had been waiting for the Nanming Li Fire Beast's return precisely so they could enter the Qilin Secret Realm together, search for the qilin pearl, and help Lin Feng resolve the problem of being unable to Ascend in the Hundred Spirits World.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of determination flashed in the Nanming Li Fire Beast's eyes. It said, "Lin Feng, Ruiming, thank you for waiting for me. Now that I have obtained the fire spirit stone, my strength will greatly increase after I refine it. We will go to the Qilin Secret Realm together, and we will surely find the qilin pearl to help you solve the problem of Ascension."

Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming both nodded. With the Nanming Li Fire Beast's addition, their strength would greatly increase, and their hopes of finding the qilin pearl would be even higher.

So, after a brief rest, the three of them left the place. However, just as they flew away, they were stopped by Fire Kirin Ruiming's cousin, Miss Jin Wu.

Miss Jin Wu, with her golden-red feathers shimmering with dazzling light, appeared anxious as she blocked the path of Lin Feng and the other two.

Miss Jin Wu urgently asked, "Cousin Ruiming, are you planning to go to the Qilin Secret Realm?!"

Fire Kirin Ruiming was taken aback. He hadn't expected Miss Jin Wu to appear suddenly, nor had he expected her to know about their plan to go to the Qilin Secret Realm.

He nodded and said, "That's right, we are preparing to go to the Qilin Secret Realm. Cousin Jin Wu, why are you here? And how do you know we're going to the Qilin Secret Realm?"

Upon hearing this, Miss Jin Wu's face showed a hint of anxiety. She said, "Cousin Ruiming, you can't go to the Qilin Secret Realm! It's too dangerous! I just returned from there a while ago and witnessed its perils firsthand."

Lin Feng and the Nanming Li Fire Beast were both startled upon hearing this. They hadn't expected the Qilin Secret Realm to be so dangerous, even Miss Jin Wu said so.

Fire Kirin Ruiming also frowned. He said, "Cousin Jin Wu, we know the Qilin Secret Realm is dangerous, but we must go. Brother Lin Feng needs to find the qilin pearl to solve the problem of being unable to Ascend in the Hundred Spirits World; we cannot give up."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of determination flashed in Miss Jin Wu's eyes.

She said, "Cousin Ruiming, I know you're doing this for Brother Lin Feng's sake, but I can't let you go to your deaths. How about this: I'll go to the Qilin Secret Realm with you. I know some things about the place that might be able to help you."

Fire Kirin Ruiming was touched upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Miss Jin Wu to be willing to venture with them. He said, "Cousin Jin Wu, thank you. With you joining us, our strength will greatly increase."

Lin Feng was curious about Miss Jin Wu helping Fire Kirin Ruiming and secretly transmitted a message to Fire Kirin Ruiming, as he remembered that Fire Kirin Ruiming had asked him to discipline his cousin before. Why was his cousin now concerned about Fire Kirin Ruiming's safety and offering help?

Fire Kirin Ruiming heard Lin Feng's message and smiled slightly, explaining awkwardly, "Brother Lin Feng, you don't know the full story. Although I asked you to discipline Cousin Jin Wu back then, it was only because she was too mischievous and needed some lessons.

We are cousins, after all, and blood ties are there. How could I stand by if she encountered danger? Moreover, although Cousin Jin Wu is mischievous, her strength is considerable, and she knows some things about the Qilin Secret Realm. With her joining us, our journey will surely be smoother."

Although Lin Feng could tell that the relationship between Fire Kirin Ruiming and Miss Jin Wu was definitely not as simple as mere kinship,

he didn't press further. He nodded and said, "Since Miss Jin Wu is willing to join, then let's all head to the Qilin Secret Realm together. One more person means one more source of strength."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of gratitude flashed in Miss Jin Wu's eyes. She said, "Thank you for trusting me. I will do my best to help you find the qilin pearl."

Thus, after a brief rest, the four of them embarked on their journey to the Qilin Secret Realm. They flew all the way, traversing numerous obstacles, and finally arrived at the entrance of the Qilin Secret Realm.

There, clouds swirled and Immortal Qi permeated the air, as if it were a heavenly wonderland.

However, Lin Feng and the other three knew that immense danger lurked within.

The Qilin Secret Realm was guarded by a powerful barrier, which emitted dazzling light, like a chasm separating the Qilin Secret Realm from the outside world.

Lin Feng and the other three looked at the powerful barrier, their expressions varied.

Lin Feng thought to himself that to enter the Qilin Secret Realm, they would have to break through this barrier, and the Secret Realm barrier before them was clearly not easy to break.

Just as Lin Feng was thinking about how to break through the Secret Realm, Fire Kirin Ruiming lightly drew a line on his body, and a drop of fiery red Qilin Blood

appeared, carrying a scorching aura, and flew towards the barrier.