Chapter 824: Panic at Sheffield Company!

A bone-chilling cold shot through Zhu Yanyi’s hand as she grabbed the Ice-Fire Blue Flame. It nearly slipped away, but she knew exactly what she was doing. She refused to let go, no matter what.

The Ice-Fire Blue Flame was shocked. No human had ever dared to grab it! It was an Alien Fire with its own intelligence. It allowed no one to capture it. It could burn everything in the world. Though not as powerful as the Chaos Fire, its strength was still formidable. Angry, it released intense cold, trying to freeze Zhu Yanyi.

Feeling the biting cold, Zhu Yanyi used her Wood-type ability to protect her heart meridians. She held the flame tightly. Frost flowers formed on her face and hair. Yan Aohan watched from the side, anxious but unable to help. Only the owner could tame an Alien Fire to use it smoothly.

Zhu Yanyi felt her blood slowing down. Only her heart still beat. Her brain felt like it was freezing to a stop. Yet, her only thought was clear: she would not let go.

Sensing her determination, the Ice-Fire Blue Flame switched tactics. It could be cold or hot. It had been cold; now it turned hot. Zhu Yanyi felt her body ignite. She was surrounded by a sea of fire. Her clothes caught fire, but she still held on. She sensed that if she persisted just a little longer, the flame would submit. It was a battle of patience. Whoever had more endurance would win.

The Ice-Fire Blue Flame panicked. It couldn’t believe anyone had such patience. It didn’t want to be captured. It wanted freedom. It struggled wildly, dancing in Zhu Yanyi’s hand with blinding speed. Zhu Yanyi focused entirely, daring not to lose concentration for a second.

The flame in her hand grew more active. Zhu Yanyi grew angry. In a burst of will, she wrapped it in her mental power, then layered it with her Wood-type ability. Layer upon layer. To Yan Aohan, it looked magical: Zhu Yanyi was encased in blue, gold, and green layers. She saw the blue light fading. Finally, a beam of blue light shot from the flame into Zhu Yanyi’s chest. Simultaneously, a flame symbol appeared on the vines of the Yanhou mark on her back.

Yan Aohan’s eyes lit up. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. "Ani, it’s done. The Ice-Fire Blue Flame has submitted."

Zhu Yanyi had been so fierce she forgot the flame had stopped struggling. Hearing Yan Aohan’s clear, resonant voice, her mind cleared. She withdrew her abilities and mental power, then opened her hands. The Ice-Fire Blue Flame lay still in her palm, very obedient.

"From now on, I’ll call you Binglan," Zhu Yanyi said softly.

The Ice-Fire Blue Flame moved slightly, agreeing. It turned into blue light and entered the flame symbol on her Yanhou mark. Zhu Yanyi blinked in surprise. "Where did Binglan go?"

"It’s inside you," Yan Aohan said, looking at her with strange light in his eyes. "When you need it, just summon it. Usually, it rests on the Yanhou on your back."