"Squish-"
An almost imperceptible watery sound arose inside the crimson hall made of glazed crystal atop the dune.
At the center of the hall stood an exceptionally long, broad table. At its far end, Xiao Yan rested against the tabletop, lounging lazily against his chair.
The table hid everything below his chest.
Seated opposite him was Pill King Gu He.
Recalling what Xiao Yan had told him earlier, Gu He gritted his teeth. Xiao Yan had also revealed his identity as an Alchemist during their conversation, so there was no way he would bear the pain of parting with his Heavenly Flames.
But judging by his willingness to talk, there should still be room to negotiate...
Gu He was just about to raise his offer when Xiao Yan abruptly paused.
"Hiss..."
Drawing an almost inaudible breath through his teeth, Xiao Yan leaned forward, braced both arms on the table, and pressed two fingers against the tip of his nose.
"There's no need to raise your offer, Pill King. I can't bear to part with them. Heavenly Flames are extremely important to me."
Gu He's expression dimmed. He was about to speak again when Xiao Yan continued.
"But although I can't give you a Heavenly Flame or tell you where to find one, I can offer you an alternative."
"You mean a high-grade beast flame?"
After a moment's thought, Gu He seemed to understand what Xiao Yan meant. He currently used a beast flame from a high-grade magical beast himself.
Though he felt somewhat impatient, he dared not show it and immediately prepared to smile and shake his head.
"Of course not. I mean a Heavenly Flame's child flame..."
"I appreciate your kindness, Brother Xiao..."
They spoke simultaneously. Once Gu He registered what Xiao Yan had said, his eyes instantly widened.