Orn's expression wasn't pleasant as he pursed his lips and said, "Then I fled, and she chased me. I kept escaping, but she'd always capture me again. Eventually, I gave up and came here. Afraid she'd catch me once more, I changed my appearance, used an energy crystal to hide my aura, and hid in that cave every day.

In that cave, I experienced the most beautiful time of my life, with fewer worries every day while doing what I love—crafting. Unfortunately, she still caught me here."

Ye Chen sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, Orn indeed seems a bit pitiful, truly pitiful to the core."

"Hmph!" The Fire Maiden snorted coldly, entering the cave, and said to Orn with a chilly voice, "What? Feeling wronged? There are plenty of men who want to be with me. Just count your blessings and stop crying. Seriously!"

Orn glanced at the Fire Maiden, wanting to say, "Then go and find another man," but eventually held back.

A beast was thrown onto the table by the Fire Maiden, who said, "Grill it. After all, one is your descendant, and the other is your disciple. You should entertain them well!"

Orn sighed again and began grilling the meat.

After the meal and drinks, Ye Chen considered it a chance to connect with the Fire Maiden.

The Fire Maiden had a fundamentally good nature, though a bit reckless and explosive by nature, her love for Orn was genuine.

"By the way, Ye Chen, why did you guys suddenly come here?" Orn asked.

The Pill Master was the first to speak: "Master, I felt there was a Fire Saint Hall here, so I came."

Orn was taken aback and said, "Disciple, the Fire Saint Hall isn't of much use to you. The Fire Origin is equivalent to the Supreme Fire, which could make you the Fire God. But it's not the most suitable path for you. Your true path is to fuse the Three Great Divine Fires along with the Top Ten Flames to become the Supreme God Fire! That is your strongest path. Initially, I didn't hold much hope, but when you fused Yin Fire and Yang Fire, I knew you were suitable for this path."

"Supreme God Fire? What is that? Isn't gaining the Attribute Origin and becoming a god the strongest path?"

The Pill Master asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Indeed, that is the strongest path, but you are an exception. Collecting 100% of the Fire Origin is like possessing the Three Great Divine Fires and the Top Ten Flames, but without fusion. You can completely pursue the path of flame fusion, which is your privilege. That's why I took you as my disciple the first time I saw you," Orn replied with a smile.

At this point, Ye Chen thought of something: "Orn senior, can you tell us why you decided to take the Pill Master as your disciple the first time you met her?"

Orn pointed at the mark on the Pill Master's forehead.

"Because of this mark, look at your Blood Asura and your Dark Princess."

Orn chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen summoned the Dark Princess and Blood Asura, each of whom had the same mark in the center of their foreheads.

Immediately, a realization flooded into Ye Chen's mind.

That was because the mark appeared only when Blood Asura and Dark Princess acquired the Origin of Gold and Dark Origin.

Yet, the mark on the Pill Master's forehead had appeared long ago.

Could it be?

Thinking of this, Ye Chen couldn't contain his excitement.

Orn laughed heartily: "Exactly, it's because of this mark. Only when one acquires the Power of Origin is this mark recognized, appearing on them. And at that time, the Pill Master was only at Level 30, signifying she received the Fire God's recognition. She can pursue the fusion path and become the most powerful Fire God in history!"

While saying the final sentence, Orn was filled with excitement.

For Orn, he did not crave power but enjoyed crafting. More than crafting, he enjoyed watching the people he trained grow and become strong.

The Pill Master was somewhat thrilled, not expecting herself to be so talented and capable.

However, thinking about gathering thirteen types of flames made the Pill Master a bit worried.

Altogether, she only had four flames at present.

Orn sighed and said, "Disciple, I am of the second race. Major progress is impossible to achieve within my lifetime; I can't even become a part of the first race. And, alas, I'm just a failure. Even the flame I possess was given by someone else; I am powerless. Thinking about this makes me gloomy, unable to eat or swallow anything!"

As he said this, Orn began to cry.

Heartbroken, he exclaimed, "I've never had a grand ambition, apart from crafting every day. It's not that I don't want to become strong, but I simply lack the qualifications. My biggest dream now is to see you, my disciple, grow stronger and become a true powerhouse!"

The Fire Maiden, seeing Orn weep, immediately panicked, hurriedly approaching him to comfort him: "What happened? What's the matter? Why are you suddenly crying?"

Orn suddenly hugged the Fire Maiden tightly, causing her to tremble and her face to flush a deep red as her heart pounded; this was the first time Orn had embraced her.

Instantly, the Fire Maiden felt enveloped in happiness, utterly thrilled.

Orn held the Fire Maiden tightly and choked up, "Fire Maiden, it's not that I don't love you; it's that I dare not love you. You belong to the Tier One race, the esteemed Saintess, the Flame Maiden, an outstanding talent. And I am merely a foolish young man of the Demigod Race. I dare not love you. If you were with someone like me, you'd be mocked. But, I do love you!"

Orn spoke with intense emotion.

Ye Chen looked at the Fire Maiden and found her full of excitement and trembling uncontrollably, her face wet with tears.

However, they were tears of excitement.

Ye Chen never imagined events would unfold this way.

It turned out Orn, who claimed not to love the Fire Maiden, was lying.

But then Orn turned and winked at Ye Chen.

In that moment, Ye Chen realized something.

Was Orn acting all along?

Indeed, in the next moment.

Orn hugged the Fire Maiden tighter, choking up: "Fire Maiden, I really do love you, but I have no opportunity left for advancement. My greatest wish is for my disciple to grow strong so I may stand beside you. I don't want people saying I rely on you, to hold you back. But this Samadhi True Flame, only you have it, alas, my dream is shattered again!"

Upon saying this, Orn began to cry aloud.

The Pill Master also realized the situation.

Thinking it over, it appeared all Orn's prior performances were an act?

The true motive, then, was actually the Samadhi True Flame held by the Fire Maiden?

But Orn's acting was incredible; it all seemed absolutely genuine!

It was entirely from the heart!

If Orn hadn't winked at him earlier, Ye Chen would've believed that Orn's emotions were sincere!