"Won't we know once we try? Since Young Master Ling Zhuo's condition is a Heavenly Flame, I'd like to give it a try as well. How about we compete outside after the auction ends?" Xiao Yan said slowly.
Ling Zhuo's gaze shifted, sharp as a blade. "Bold indeed. You are the first person who has dared speak to me like this! Today, I am giving Elder Qin Qiong of Sound Valley some face. Once the auction ends, I will certainly witness this so-called pill-refining skill of yours."
Seeing the atmosphere grow tense again, the hunchbacked elder spoke at the right moment. "Valley Master Tang, how about we decide this matter after this young friend in Room Sixty-Six competes with Young Master Ling Zhuo?"
"Then I shall trouble Young Master Ling Zhuo and young friend Xiao Yan to have a match once the auction ends." Seeing a reasonable opportunity to settle the matter, Tang Zhen no longer dwelled on Ling Zhuo's arrogant words. Instead, he intended to take this chance to see whether Young Master Ling Zhuo's attainments in pill refinement had truly reached that level. After all, the matter he sought was far too important. Although the Pill Tower had eighth-tier alchemists, Heavenly Flames were truly difficult to find. As for Xiao Yan, Tang Zhen only hoped that he could force Ling Zhuo to reveal more of his methods. If Xiao Yan could display sufficient strength and contend with Ling Zhuo to some extent, Ling Zhuo's demands should lessen as well. Only then would the true negotiation begin.
"My apologies, esteemed guests. Let us continue the trading..."
Though the trade fair continued, everyone's interest had already been thoroughly stirred. A clash between Heavenly Flames—what a rare sight! Because of the agreement between Xiao Yan and Ling Zhuo, the transactions that