"My young friend Xiao Yan, some things aren't convenient to discuss here. Let's continue in my office."
There were too many people and prying eyes in the Alchemist Guild. Something as rare as purple spirit crystal could easily attract covetous attention.
"All right. Please lead the way, Guild President." Xiao Yan wasn't afraid of any tricks. He was confident he could defeat a low-star Dou Ling.
Still, he had to exercise some caution lest he fall into a trap. It would be best not to touch the tea or anything of the sort, either.
"Wait, count me in too."
Otto, who had been watching from the side, suddenly spoke up and joined their conversation.
"I can refine Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills too. Count half the cost of buying this child flame of a heavenly flame as mine."
After some consideration, Otto finally made his decision. This heavenly flame would be displayed as a showpiece for the Alchemist Association in the future. He couldn't let Frank hog all the glory.
"You old codger, why are you sticking your nose in now?" Frank rolled his eyes at Otto, thinking the old fellow was about to start competing with him again.
"Don't worry. The heavenly flame will still stay here in your Alchemist Guild. I just want to contribute half the money and effort toward buying it, so you won't use this to needle me later.
"Of course, you can refuse. But then I'll deliberately drive up the price."
Frank was left speechless by Otto's retort. He also believed the man would make good on his threat.
He had already negotiated the terms. If this fellow's bidding forced him to invest even more, even the Alchemist Guild couldn't afford that loss.
"All right, all right. You get half too. Let's head inside first.