In the reception hall, Gu He sat to one side, took a small sip of tea, and spoke slowly.
"With Su Tian's talent, joining the Misty Cloud Sect would be his best choice."
"But you saw it yourself. Su Tian doesn't seem particularly interested in the terms you offered."
Looking at Gu He's resolute gaze, Nalan Yanran could not help letting out a soft sigh and giving a bitter smile.
Even before Gu He, Nalan Yanran had considered recruiting Su Tian into the Misty Cloud Sect. Yet during her interactions with him, she had discovered that he seemed to have little interest in it.
For a time, this had left Nalan Yanran unsure how to broach the subject with him.
And today's proposed trade for his Heavenly Flame made it clear once again that Su Tian truly had no interest in the Misty Cloud Sect.
Nalan Yanran had explained this clearly to Gu He, but he was unwilling to give up so easily.
She could tell that what Gu He wanted was not for Su Tian to join the Misty Cloud Sect.
Rather, he wanted the Heavenly Flame Su Tian possessed.
Although she knew how immensely tempting Heavenly Flames were to alchemists, Nalan Yanran did not want Su Tian to suffer any harm because of it.
Whatever else might be said, Su Tian was a benefactor of the Nalan Family.
"Don't worry, Yanran. I know what I'm doing."
Gu He naturally understood her concerns. Setting down his teacup, he looked at Nalan Yanran, then gave a faint smile and reassured her.
"If you don't mind, I may need to stay here for a while."
"Of course that's no problem. If Grandfather and the others learn that you're staying here, they'll certainly be delighted."
Hearing Gu He's words, Nalan Yanran paused