Huo Ling’er was silent for a moment, then she understood.
David has the Golden Dragon bloodline and holds many secrets, so he needs a secluded place.
She bit her lip and thought for a while, then her eyes suddenly lit up: “There is a place! That is the forbidden area of the Earth Fire Pavilion. No one except Father and a few core elders can enter. I can take you there!”
“Forbidden area?”
Red Cloud Demon Lord frowned. “Is this appropriate? If the Pavilion Master finds out, he might blame the princess.”
“I can’t worry about that anymore!”
Huo Ling’er said firmly, “David saved our lives, and Dad wouldn’t say anything even if he knew. Moreover, the forbidden area is quiet all year round and very remote, which is very suitable for recuperating.”
David and the Red Cloud Demon Lord exchanged glances and nodded: “Then we will have to trouble you, Princess.”
“Don’t delay any longer, let’s go now.”
Huo Ling’er looked out the window. “It’s late at night now, and the guards are relatively careless. I’m familiar with the patrol routes in the restricted area, so I can avoid anyone.”
He took out a black robe and handed it to David: “Wear this, it will hide your whereabouts.”
The three quietly left the room and, led by Huo Ling’er, passed through the line of Earth Fire Pavilion guards and headed deep into the back mountain.
Behind the Earthfire Pavilion stretched a dark red mountain range covered in various restrictions.
The deeper you dive, the higher the temperature, and the air is filled with pure spiritual energy characterized by fire.
Sometimes, dark red crystals could be seen exposed in the mountains, emitting a warm glow.
“The entrance to the restricted area is ahead.”
Huo Ling’er pointed at the ordinary-looking mountain wall in front of her, “Many illusory arrays and defensive formations have been set up here. Only the core members of the Fire Earth Pavilion know how to enter.”
He made hand seals and recited an incantation, and dark red runes flew from his fingertips, blending into the mountain wall.
The mountain walls rippled like water, revealing a deep cave entrance.
Inside the cave entrance were descending stone steps, with glowing red crystals embedded in the stone walls on both sides, barely illuminating the path ahead.
“Follow me.” Huo Ling’er stepped in first.
David and the Red Cloud Demon Lord followed closely.
After entering the cave, the mountain wall behind us closed again, isolating us from all outside sounds.
The cave was very quiet, only the sound of three people’s footsteps could be heard inside.
The stone steps spiral downward, and the temperature increases as you descend. After walking for about fifteen minutes, the view suddenly stretches out before you.
This was a huge underground cave, about thirty feet high and a hundred feet in diameter.
In the center of the cave, there is a lava pool with a diameter of ten zhang (about 33 meters). The dark red lava in the pool flowed slowly, emitting extremely high temperatures and terrifying pure fire elemental energy.
Around the lava pool, some rare fire-elemental spiritual herbs and medicines grew, some of which were even thousands of years old.
The walls of the cave were decorated with countless dark red crystals, making the entire cave appear dark red.
“This is the forbidden area of the Earthfire Pavilion, the ‘Heart of Earthfire’.”
Huo Ling’er explained, “It is said that the ancestor of the Earth Fire Pavilion comprehended the Great Dao of Fire here and founded the Earth Fire Pavilion. The concentration of fire spiritual energy here is a hundred times that of the outside world, which is of great help in cultivating fire attribute techniques.”
He paused, somewhat embarrassed, “However the temperature here is too high; ordinary cultivators can’t stay here for long. David, your injury isn’t healed yet, can you handle it?”
David felt the abundant fire spiritual energy in the air. His chaotic immortal power circulated by itself, turning this spiritual energy into pure immortal power to restore his damaged meridians.
“It’s okay, this place suits me very well.”
David nodded. “Thank you, Princess.”
“I told you to call me Ling’er.”
Huo Ling’er waved her hand, “Then you can stay here and recuperate from your injuries. I will send medicine and food regularly. As for Father I will keep it a secret from you for the time being, and we will talk about it after you recover.”
“I will always remember the princess’ extraordinary kindness.”
David solemnly clenched his fists as a sign of respect.
Huo Ling’er blushed and whispered, “Then take good care of your wound. I will go home now. I will come to see you again tomorrow.”
After saying that, he turned and left, his figure disappearing at the end of the stone steps.
FAQ Novel
Q: Who visits David in this chapter?
A: Huo Ling’er visits David, bringing healing pills and spiritual fruits for his recovery.
Q: What does David request from Huo Ling’er?
A: David requests a completely secluded place where he can recuperate without any disturbances.
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