Flame Emperor set down the Ice Crystal Teacup, lightly rubbing the rim with his fingertips as his expression gradually turned serious. "First, I understand better than anyone the value of an exclusive Artifact Refining Inheritance. After all, the Myriad Fire Method I created has never been passed on to outsiders. If you teach me this Innate Restriction Method, I swear in my capacity as a Star Brilliance Envoy that this inheritance will never be passed to a second person."
He paused, then continued, "Second, in exchange, I can teach you the Myriad Fire Method without reservation, including the core technique for forging through the fusion of multiple Emperor Fire origins. But likewise, you must not pass it on in the slightest."
Lin Yi raised his brows slightly after hearing this.
"Lord Flame Emperor, I do not actually lack another artifact-refining method. Besides, your Myriad Fire Method relies too heavily on the number of Emperor Fires. Without your foundation and wealth, even if I learned it, I doubt I could use it."
"See? You're getting impatient again. I haven't finished speaking."
Flame Emperor chuckled softly, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip. The fragrance of tea spread across his tongue, while the Dao aura around him flowed ever more intensely.
"Since you were able to forge an Emperor Artifact like the Chaos Profound Bell while only in the early emperor realm, your methods must be far less simple than they appear. How about this? Starfall Academy is nothing but a cage to you. Why not join the Star Brilliance Tower and become an Official of Starfall City?"
He leaned forward slightly, his tone enticing. "During my tenure governing the city, whatever you wish to do, I can cover for you. Moreover, the White Tiger Captain of the second floor