C98 Shock!
The Fire Qilin belonged to the Qilin race, but it couldn't be considered a real Qilin. It was already infinitely close to becoming a true Qilin.
As for the 'free hand' technique, it was one which other races could learn. It didn't require the blood of the Fire Qilins to learn.
Otherwise, Qin Fann would have no choice but to enter the treasure mountain and return empty-handed