12: Frozen Secret 2

Upon hearing Hu Jia’s name, Han Yue relaxed slightly: "Where is she?"

"A safe place." Tang Huo'er handed over a bottle of Medicinal Pill, "Heal your injuries first, then I’ll take you to see her."

After taking the Medicinal Pill, Han Yue's complexion improved significantly. Tang Huo'er led her flying deep into the mountain range, explaining along the way: "This is Burning Flame Valley's territory, the people from Ice River Valley wouldn't dare to enter easily."

Half an hour later, the two landed on the edge of a volcano. In the center of the steaming lava lake, there was an exquisite red pavilion.

"Old Man Chi Huo's residence," Tang Huo'er introduced, "Absolutely safe."

Inside the pavilion, Hu Jia was pacing back and forth anxiously. Seeing Han Yue, she rushed forward: "Yue'er! Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." Han Yue forced a smile, "Xiao Bing, he…"

"Let him out first." An old voice rang out.

Only then did Han Yue notice that an old man in red robes was sitting in the hall. The old man's hair and beard were all red, and even his eyebrows were flame-shaped, as he leisurely sipped tea.

"This is Elder Chi Huo of Burning Flame Valley," Tang Huo'er introduced, "He is also my Master."

Han Yue hesitated for a moment, but still took the ice coffin out of her storage ring. The moment the profound ice coffin appeared, the temperature of the entire hall plummeted, and the water in the teacup immediately froze.

"Hoo!" Elder Chi Huo became interested, circling the ice coffin once, "Interesting, a self-protection mechanism formed by three types of Spiritual Thunder."

Hu Jia asked nervously: "Can he be saved?"

Elder Chi Huo stroked his beard: "Saved? He's doing quite well right now." Seeing the two girls confused, he explained, "This is a rare 'Spiritual Thunder Nirvana' state; he will naturally wake up once he fully adapts to the three Spiritual Thunder."

"How long will that take?" Han Yue couldn't help but ask.

"As short as three months, as long as three years." Elder Chi Huo suddenly narrowed his eyes, "However… there's a way to accelerate this process."

"What way?"

"Heavenly Flame." Elder Chi Huo said meaningfully, "Extreme heat and extreme cold are mutually reinforcing and restraining; stimulating the Spiritual Thunder with Heavenly Flame can promote their faster Fusion."

Tang Huo'er frowned: "But how precious is Heavenly Flame, who would…"

"Xiao Yan." Han Yue suddenly said.

Everyone was stunned.

"Xiao Bing's sworn brother," Han Yue explained, "He possesses Heavenly Flame. Hu Jia, do you still remember the alchemist who went by the alias Yan Xiao during the inner courtyard selection competition?"

Hu Jia's eyes widened: "It's him?!"

Elder Chi Huo laughed heartily: "What a coincidence! That kid is incredible now; he established the Yan Alliance and is currently at the peak of his power!"

"Where is he?" Han Yue asked eagerly.

"Central Plains, Southern Region," Tang Huo'er replied, "However…"

Before she could finish speaking, the ice coffin suddenly shook violently! A crack appeared on its surface, and dazzling blue light burst out from the crack!

"What's happening?!" Hu Jia exclaimed.

Elder Chi Huo's expression changed drastically: "Not good! It's Soul Hall's tracking mark! They've found this place!"

Almost simultaneously, dark clouds gathered over the entire volcano, and five black-robed figures tore through space. The leader held a black chain, and his cold voice resounded through heaven and earth:

"Burning Flame Valley, hand over the ice coffin, otherwise… extermination!"

"Five-star Dou Zong?!" Tang Huo'er's face turned pale.

Elder Chi Huo snorted coldly, fierce flames igniting around him: "What big words! Huo'er, take them through the secret passage!"

"Master!"

"Go quickly!"

Tang Huo'er gritted her teeth, pulling Han Yue and Hu Jia along: "Follow me!"

As soon as the three entered the secret passage, an earth-shattering explosion came from behind them. The entire volcano trembled, and lava spewed out!

In the secret passage, Han Yue tightly hugged the ice coffin. Through the ever-widening cracks, she could see Xiao Bing's peaceful sleeping face.

"Hold on…" She whispered, "We'll go find Xiao Yan."

Just then, the ice coffin suddenly cracked with a "crunch" and completely split open! A hand covered in blue-black lightning armor suddenly stretched out and grabbed Han Yue's wrist!

"Xiao Bing?!" Han Yue was both surprised and delighted.

The person in the coffin slowly opened his eyes, three different colors of lightning flowing within them. His voice was deep and hoarse, yet it carried an unprecedented powerful pressure:

"No need to find Flame Brother…"

"The current me is enough to deal with those scumbags."