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"That place, it's the epitome of blazing yang."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly and slowly said: "During the day, the sunlight in the sky gathers there. Within the ancient altar is an earth eye that leads straight into the depths of the ground, and sometimes seedlings from the Core Heart Fire will drift out from it."
"And when those Core Heart Fire seedlings come into contact with the condensed sunlight, they transform into a kind of flame. The Ye Clan calls it Sun Flame."
"Although this Sun Flame isn't a Heavenly Flame, it's far stronger than ordinary beast flames. The Ye Clan often relies on this Sun Flame when refining pills, which greatly boosts their success rate. It's quite a remarkable flame."
"Unfortunately, this Sun Flame doesn't last long, and will automatically dissipate on its own."
"But even so, this Sun Flame is extremely tempting. Countless factions covet Ye City because of it, and what they're really after is the Ye Clan's Sun Fire Ancient Altar."
"I've also used that Sun Flame before, to temper and strengthen my Life Transforming Flame."
"Since nephew Wei Ye has a Pure Yang Body, cultivating at that altar would be like having a natural cultivation treasure. He'd get twice the results with half the effort."
Xiao Yan gave a detailed explanation about the Ye Clan's Sun Fire Ancient Altar, then frowned slightly: "As for the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, it truly is very suitable for a Pure Yang Body. But Brother Wei, speaking of yang flames, isn't your Black Sun Burning Heaven Flame also quite good? Why don't you consider it?"
"The properties of the Black Sun Burning Heaven Flame…" Wei Yang said helplessly: "It's no longer purely yang-based, that's why I considered the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame."
Wei Yang himself belonged more to the fire attribute, with yang only making up a small part. But his son, Wei Ye, was completely different. He had a Pure Yang Body, absolute and untainted.
Therefore, the best option was still a flame of pure yang—something that would be a one hundred percent perfect fit.
"I remember the Black Sun Burning Heaven Flame used to be of the thunder-fire type, blazing and fierce, containing ultimate destruction." Xiao Yan's eyes widened in surprise at Wei Yang. "Brother Wei, what the hell did you add to it? Don't tell me you ruined a perfectly good thunder-fire flame?"
"Ruined? Impossible." Wei Yang waved his hand, "As for what attribute I added… I'll keep that a secret for now."
"As long as you know what you're doing, don't mess it up." Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and didn't press further. Then he mused: "So in other words, for nephew Wei Ye, the Sun Fire Ancient Altar and the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame would be the best combination."
"Now that you put it like that, indeed." Wei Yang nodded. "Once he officially starts cultivating, putting him at the Sun Fire Ancient Altar would be like giving him a cheat for accelerated training."
As he said this, he glanced at Xiao Yan. "Your relationship with the Ye Clan seems pretty good? They even let you into their forbidden grounds."
"Hehe, it's decent I suppose." Xiao Yan chuckled, then explained the current state of the Ye Clan and his cooperation with them.
Finally he said: "If you need it when the time comes, I can step in and negotiate with the Ye Clan. I'm sure they'll allow nephew Wei Ye to use the Sun Fire Ancient Altar for ten years, that shouldn't be a problem."
"That'll do." Wei Yang nodded.
Ten years was more than enough for his son to build a solid foundation.
"As for the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame's sub-flame…" Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth: "Give me five years. Within five years, I'll get it for you."
There was no choice. This was the debt he owed Wei Yang in exchange for the Sea Heart Flame. Even if he had to thicken his skin, he had to find a way to obtain it.
"You can handle it however you want. Anytime within ten years is fine." Wei Yang didn't push him, instead giving him much more leeway.
"I know. But since nephew Wei Ye has a Pure Yang Body, the earlier the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame is obtained, the better." Xiao Yan waved his hand.
Seeing this, Wei Yang didn't press the matter further.
After chatting idly for a bit.
Wei Yang narrowed his eyes with a smile: "Brother, shouldn't we talk about the real business now?"
"What real business? Aren't we already talking about serious matters?" Hearing that, Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, his eyes flickered evasively, pretending not to understand.
"Heh, our agreement back then, did you forget?" Wei Yang reminded him.
"Ahem, of course I didn't forget." Xiao Yan coughed lightly, feeling a little guilty. "But we made a lot of promises, didn't we? Got to take care of them one by one."
"Don't play dumb." Wei Yang slapped the table. "I'm talking about the marriage contract between our kids!"
"I don't even know if my kid's been born yet, or whether it's a boy or girl." Xiao Yan scrambled for an excuse, still trying to squirm his way out.
"You think I'm stupid?" Wei Yang gave him a sidelong glance. "Every Medusa Queen of the Snake-People Clan throughout history has been female."
"Uh… oh, is that so, haha, that's news to me." Xiao Yan's face was full of awkwardness.
"Or have you ever seen a male Medusa?" Wei Yang sneered. "You helped refine the Heavenly Soul Blood Bone Pill, don't tell me you don't know this? Cut the act. I'll just ask you directly—do you acknowledge it or not?"
"Uh… I… acknowledge it, yeah…" Xiao Yan stammered.
"Good, that's all I wanted to hear!" Wei Yang slapped the table again. With a flip of his hand, he directly pulled out two marriage contracts.
Opening one, he pushed it toward Xiao Yan with a grin: "I knew you wouldn't go back on your word. You can add your daughter's birth date later, for now, just sign here."
Xiao Yan's face twitched. Damn it, he even prepared the marriage contracts!
His hands trembled as he received the weighty document, his lips quivering, his heart aching like it was bleeding. Damn it, he hadn't even seen his daughter yet, and now he had to give her away?
Agony!
Wei Yang, quick and efficient, pulled out ink and brush, even thoughtfully dipping the brush into ink that shimmered faintly with golden light. Handing it to Xiao Yan, he eagerly said: "Here, brother, the brush is ready."
Xiao Yan took the brush, casting a resentful glance at Wei Yang, and said: "Before, you always called me Xiao Yan or Brat, and I was wondering why today you suddenly started calling me brother—so cheesy."
Right now, he regretted it deeply. He shouldn't have invited Wei Yang here today. Even more regretful was that back then, he should never have made that bet. He really wanted to slap himself twice. Stupid.
"Ahem, listen to yourself." Wei Yang cleared his throat, then warmly said: "Brother, come on, we're practically family. Of course your daughter should marry my son—it's a perfect match. Like they say, why let good water flow into someone else's fields? Come on, sign the marriage contract, and we'll become in-laws."
Xiao Yan held the brush, hesitating for a long time without being able to write, his face twisting into a smile uglier than crying. "Brother Wei, how about we sign later? Let me talk to Medusa first, alright?"
He had the feeling that if he signed this, he'd be beaten to death by that woman when he got back.
"No way. No day like today, sign it now." Wei Yang naturally wouldn't agree, frowning: "Hey hey hey, and what's with that expression? Are you saying my son isn't good enough for your daughter? My son has a Pure Yang Body, the makings of an Emperor!"
Xiao Yan was speechless. Talking big like that, didn't he feel the least bit embarrassed?
"Stop stalling, hurry up." Wei Yang pressed.
There was no way out. It was his own mess, so if he had to die, then so be it. Xiao Yan clenched his teeth and scribbled his name on both marriage contracts. Once done, he tossed the brush aside, his face as dark as water, sitting silently without a word.
Inside, his heart twisted in pain.
He swore, from now on, he would never gamble with anyone again.
"Heh heh." Wei Yang ignored him, picking up the contracts and carefully checking them over. Once he confirmed everything was correct, he gently blew on the ink, drying it.
Then, pleased as could be, he kept one copy and folded the other, handing it to Xiao Yan with a satisfied grin: "Brother—oh no, I should say in-law—here's the marriage contract. Keep it safe."
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, glaring at Wei Yang, then irritably took the contract and put it away.
"Don't be like that, lighten up, smile a little."
With a grin, Wei Yang plopped down beside Xiao Yan, draping an arm around his shoulder, coaxing: "Hey, don't say I'm unfair. Since we've arranged this marriage for the kids, of course I need to give a bride price."
"Here's the deal, I'll do my best to help you obtain the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Whoever dares stop you, I'll kill them. Hell, I'll even subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame myself and hand it over to you personally. How's that for a bride price? Enough sincerity, right?"
"With the Three Thousand Burning Flame as the betrothal gift, your daughter is definitely worthy of it. Come on, stop sulking, smile a little."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression softened a lot.
Indeed, from what Wei Yang said, the sincerity was undeniable. But the moment he thought of Medusa, his smile instantly turned stiff again. He asked: "So what do I say to Medusa?"
"Ahem, that's your problem, not mine." Wei Yang stood up, sat back down across from him, and gave him a helpless look, casually pouring himself a drink.
"Hey, crossing the river and then tearing down the bridge?" Xiao Yan glared.
"That woman Medusa—no wait, I should say sister-in-law—sister-in-law is not someone I dare deal with. That's up to you." Wei Yang clearly didn't want to poke the hornet's nest.
"Damn it, where's your loyalty? That wasn't your attitude earlier!" Xiao Yan shot him an angry look.
"Well, yeah. Earlier I was sweet-talking you, but only to trick you into signing. Now it's done." Wei Yang was calm as ever. "Besides, come on, it's just between husband and wife. Worst case, you… eat more kidneys, work some overtime, and you'll be fine."
"You… fine, you win!" Xiao Yan was left speechless, his face full of frustration.
Wei Yang poured him a drink with a grin: "Come on, stop worrying. The road will straighten out when you get to it. Drink first, deal with it later. What, you think she'll really kill you?"
"You know how fierce that woman is. She really could kill me." Xiao Yan took the cup, his face full of gloom.
"You're not some Xu Xian, what's there to be afraid of from a snake?"
"Get lost~"
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