Starting with the Sword Ancestor System: Xiao Yan, Your Harem is Mine!

285: Undercurrents surge within the secluded courtyard; true gold is forged in fire.The Yan Heart Separate Courtyard lived up to its name.

The courtyard walls were built from warm, red jade, isolating the interior from most of the external heat and clamor. Inside, it was not an ordinary garden; instead, it utilized geothermal fire, cleverly arranged to form several zones with varying temperatures and concentrations of fire-attribute energy. There was a training ground as scorching as a furnace, residential quiet rooms as warm as spring, and hot spring pools formed by diverted branches of flame rivers, shrouded in mist. In the center of the courtyard, a strange three-colored fire lotus slowly bloomed in a small magma pool, with liquid fire spirit essence condensing at its heart, emitting an alluring aura.

This place was indeed where the Yan Clan entertained their most distinguished guests. The protective Formations were layered, and one could vaguely sense the aura of the elite Flame Dragon Guard patrolling outside the courtyard, standing on high alert.

”They certainly know how to enjoy themselves.” Medusa swept her gaze over the layout of the courtyard, her cold, beautiful lips curving slightly. She walked straight toward the warm pavilion, which had a comfortable temperature and soft couches. Her Seven-Colored Dou Qi circulated slightly, dispersing the fire energy that felt a bit too dry for her.

Xiao Yi Xian was quite interested in the three-colored fire lotus. She could feel the majestic life energy and pure fire energy contained within the fire spirit essence, which also had a nourishing effect on her consolidated Chaos Poison Body. ”This item is quite rare.”

Elder Gu Hai silently found a quiet corner, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, while keeping his Soul Power projected outward, alert to any abnormal fluctuations. Elder Yan Sha being attacked made them even more cautious while in the heart of the Yan Realm.

Gu Xun’er and Li Ao stood side by side near the fire lotus in the courtyard. Xun’er extended a jade finger, a wisp of pale golden flame dancing on its tip, faintly resonating with the aura emitted by the fire lotus. ”The Yan Clan is truly facing both internal and external troubles this time. Brother Li Ao, you spoke with Clan Chief Yan Jin privately; just how serious is the hidden danger of the Red Lotus Karma Fire?” She asked via sound transmission, as this matter was of great importance and should not be publicized.

Li Ao also responded via sound transmission, briefly informing her of his findings in the quiet room—the rule contamination, the ancient imprint, and the potential danger of a mole. He concluded, ”Elder Yan Sha was attacked, likely because he supported the Alliance and may have inadvertently touched someone’s sensitive nerves. The other party is either silencing him or issuing a warning, while also muddying the waters to prevent us from investigating the Karma Fire issue further.”

Gu Xun’er’s delicate brows furrowed deeply. ”In that case, there is indeed a mole with a very high status within the Yan Clan, and they are deeply colluding with the Hun Clan. To be able to touch the deepest Origin of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, and perhaps even have left an imprint since ancient times... Who could this person be? One of the few remaining Grand Elders of the Yan Clan? Or...” She did not continue, but the meaning was clear; it could even involve Yan Jin’s direct relatives or absolute confidants.

”Both are possible.” Li Ao’s expression was calm. ”The more anxious the other party is and the more extreme the measures they use, the more it shows that we are on the right track and have touched their core interests. Next, Yan Jin will surely carry out a secret purge and investigation. We just need to wait and see, and provide some ’help’ when necessary.”

He paused and looked at Xun’er. ”The negotiation of the Alliance details will likely have to be conducted amidst these treacherous undercurrents. Xun’er, you and Elder Gu Hai need to be extra careful. You must push for the Alliance, but also guard against anyone sabotaging it or even using the opportunity to cause trouble.”