"Heavenly Flames? How did you learn that I obtained the Heavenly Flames?" Queen Medusa brushed her slender fingers through the green hair draping over her forehead. A trace of chill flickered in her slightly violet eyes.
Seeing the coldness in Medusa's gaze, Pill King Gu He hurriedly explained, "Not long ago, while gathering herbs outside, I accidentally detected the aura of Heavenly Flames. However, when I arrived, I found nothing else—only strange snake scales bearing the aura of Heavenly Flames. So I guessed that Queen Medusa had taken the Heavenly Flames and fought with them."
At his words, a faint chill surfaced in Medusa's eyes. Stared at by such a cold and stunning beauty, Gu He felt a shiver run through him and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I mean no disrespect. You know how important Heavenly Flames are to an alchemist. They seem to be of little use to you, so I am willing to trade anything for them."
"If I obtain the Heavenly Flames and improve my alchemy, then the Snake-People will have earned a great favor from me in the future."
"I, Pill King Gu He, will absolutely keep my word!"
A promise from Pill King Gu He was worth a fortune!
Anyone else would naturally have been tempted. Having a sixth-tier Pill King owe them a great favor was worth more than any fortune.
"Tell me what you can offer." Medusa blinked. "Since you understand the value of Heavenly Flames, there is no need to bring out ordinary trifles."
"Of course not." Gu He pondered for a long while, and a rare look of pain appeared on his face. The items he was offering this time were no small price; he was truly going all out. Slowly raising his head, he said in a deep voice, "I