"Valley Master Tang, to be honest, I'm really not interested in anything from your Burning Flame Valley."
Tang Zhen's expression changed slightly.
Liu Bai continued.
"Other than Heavenly Flames."
Tang Zhen's face stiffened, then he gave a bitter smile.
"Grandmaster, you jest. The Nine Dragon Lightning Gang Flame is Burning Flame Valley's inherited Heavenly Flame, passed down through successive Valley Masters. We truly cannot simply hand it over. I hope Grandmaster can understand."
Liu Bai smiled. This was within his expectations.
Burning Flame Valley's Tang Huo'er
"Valley Master Tang need not be nervous. It is fine if you will not give me the Heavenly Flame. However..."
He paused before saying,
"Does Burning Flame Valley have any information or records related to Heavenly Flames? If so, those can serve as payment this time. In addition, once the pill is refined, I want Burning Flame Valley to owe me a favor."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen sank into thought.
A moment later, he raised his head, a trace of resolve flashing in his eyes.
"Fine. This old man agrees."
He took an ancient scroll from his Storage Ring and handed it to Liu Bai.
"These are records on Heavenly Flames collected by Burning Flame Valley over the generations. There is quite a bit of information within, though most of it has not been verified. Still, there are no shortage of valuable leads. If Grandmaster does not mind, please take it."
Liu Bai accepted the scroll and swept it with his Soul Power, satisfaction flashing through his eyes.
"Valley Master Tang is straightforward. Since that is the case, it is settled. Tomorrow, I will accompany Valley Master Tang to Burning Flame Valley and begin refining the Fire Bodhi Pill."
Tang Zhen was overjoyed and hurriedly rose to clasp his hands.
"Many thanks, Grandmaster!"