Discernment

Xu Yuan turned his head and saw Blazing Flame of the Blazing Fire Sect approaching at some point, his face wearing undisguised mockery. Zhu Rong was not beside him—only two Qi Refinement attendants.

Seeing this, the black-clad old man closed his eyes again, adopting an attitude of helping neither side and merely watching the trade.

"Whether this guardian has any spirit materials or not, what does that have to do with you?" Xu Yuan asked calmly.

"Of course it has nothing to do with me." Blazing Flame gave a sinister chuckle and walked to the table. He actually picked up the piece of green gold for a look, then said to the black-clad old man, "Fellow Daoist, my Blazing Fire Sect does not lack Earthfire Flame Crystals. I'll trade for this item." As he spoke, a fist-sized crystal appeared in his hand, crimson as fire and radiating scorching heat. It was indeed an Earthfire Flame Crystal, roughly the same size as the raw green gold ore.

The black-clad old man opened his eyes once more. He looked at the Earthfire Flame Crystal in Blazing Flame's hand, then glanced at Xu Yuan, a flicker of interest passing through his eyes. The Blazing Fire Sect was famed for its fire arts, so it was hardly strange for them to produce an Earthfire Flame Crystal—and its quality seemed quite good.

Blazing Flame looked smugly at Xu Yuan, his gaze provocative. He was clearly stirring up trouble on purpose, seeking revenge for Xu Yuan's calm dismissal yesterday.

Wang Ming's expression darkened as he prepared to speak, but Xu Yuan raised a hand to stop him.

Xu Yuan examined the Earthfire Flame Crystal in Blazing Flame's hand, then looked at the piece of green gold. Suddenly, he lightly shook his head and said to the