Although Tang Zhen did not want to hand over the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations, Xiao Yan's strength was unfathomable, and he did not want to offend him either.
After pondering for a moment, Tang Zhen finally spoke tactfully.
"My young friend, it isn't that I, Tang Zhen, am stingy. It's just that the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations is an inherited secret technique of our Burning Flame Valley, the very foundation of our standing. Even I cannot decide to hand it over to an outsider."
"There is a grand elder in our Burning Flame Valley who does have the authority to decide this matter."
"Unfortunately, that grand elder is currently in secluded cultivation. Even I cannot readily disturb him. Otherwise, I could put in a good word or two for you."
Tang Zhen spoke sincerely, his face full of regret.
His words sounded gracious, but they also subtly made it clear that Burning Flame Valley had an ancestor overseeing it and was no soft persimmon anyone could squeeze. He hoped this would dispel Xiao Yan's intention of asking for the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations.
Meanwhile, listening to Tang Zhen's tactful explanation, Xiao Yan shook his head with a smile.
He couldn't make that decision?
If I didn't know the original story, I might actually have believed him!
Xiao Yan smiled and cupped his hands. "Valley Master Tang, why not first hear about my connection to your valley? It won't be too late to decide afterward."
At Xiao Yan's words, everyone from Burning Flame Valley raised their eyebrows.
Seeing how confidently he spoke, could he really have some connection to Burning Flame Valley?
Tang Zhen nodded slightly. "Please speak, my young friend. I'll wash my ears and listen."
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and immediately posed his first question.
"Valley