Zhao Li wanted the Heavenly Flame Origin to continue taking shortcuts, enhance his Foundation, and improve his strength.
He originally thought Gu Yuan wouldn't hesitate too much, but then he realized he was wrong.
The Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame wasn't important, but the Fire Spirit nurtured within it was the future hope of the Gu Clan!
Therefore, in Gu Yuan's heart, nurturing the Fire Spirit was the top priority, even more so than a Ninth Grade Golden Pill. This was because he was confident that given enough Time, he could cultivate the Fire Spirit into a powerhouse no less than himself. A Ninth Grade Golden Pill, at most, would only allow Gu Lie to break through to Nine Star and then get stuck again. Nine Star was strong, but it didn't impact the overall situation much.
Most importantly, Gu Lie was even older than him. They couldn't possibly rely on him to inherit the Gu Clan's Legacy, could they?
After Zhao Li finished speaking, he saw Gu Yuan looking as if he was in a daze, remaining silent for a long time. Thinking he hadn't made himself clear, he added:
"If Brother Gu has a Heavenly Flame or information about one that you can provide me, I will offer corresponding compensation based on the Heavenly Flame's ranking on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."
As soon as he finished, Gu Yuan seemed to suddenly snap back to attention. He shook his head slightly and said with a hint of regret:
"Heavenly Treasures like Heavenly Flames are entirely dependent on luck to find. Even I have no information."
Hearing him say this, Zhao Li muttered to himself:
"Hmph, we're both Thousand Years old Foxes, why are you playing games with me? If you don't want to give it, just say so. Am I going to snatch it from you?"
While muttering, he also grew curious. Exchanging a strand of Heavenly Flame for a Golden Core, and he even promised corresponding compensation. Logically, this condition wasn't small for Gu Yuan. The Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame wasn't of much use to him anyway, so it would be better to exchange it for resources.
"I remember in the Original Work, the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame seemed to be within Gu Xun'er's body. Could it be that she was already born at this time?"
Others didn't know, but he was very clear that the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame was within the Gu Clan. He began to ponder the reason why Gu Yuan was unwilling to speak and quickly found a highly probable reason.
Zhao Li didn't know that although his guess was a little off in direction, it did hit the root of the matter.
He didn't delve into this issue either. His thoughts drifted further and further, and he asked with Doubt:
"Hmm, Yao Chen only disappeared recently, so there should still be a considerable amount of Time before the plot begins. The little girl who was as elegant as a lotus in the Original Work shouldn't have been born that early. Alas, I don't know what's going on with that old fellow Gu Yuan, to be able to time it so precisely and send his daughter to the protagonist."
The two of them were each making assumptions based on the information they knew. In this rather strange atmosphere, the scene fell silent for a moment.
Gu Yuan was the first to recover. Seeing that Zhao Li hadn't spoken for a long time after he finished, he asked:
"Brother Zhao Li, I am truly powerless regarding the matter of the Heavenly Flame. May I ask if you have any other needs?"
He thought about how he had previously boasted that he could satisfy Zhao Li's requests, but as soon as Zhao Li spoke, he was immediately proven wrong. He felt a little embarrassed and even decided that if Zhao Li wanted something else, he would personally get it for him.
Zhao Li's thoughts had long drifted to who knows where from his initial serious consideration of the problem. Hearing Gu Yuan's words, he just smiled and then shook his head:
"Heavenly Flames are Heavenly Treasures in the first place. How easy is it to find them? If there aren't any, then so be it."
"What about the matter of Alchemy?"
Gu Yuan cautiously asked about the Alchemy matter they had discussed earlier, wondering if Zhao Li was still willing to perform Alchemy after this unexpected turn of events.
Seeing the longing and caution revealed in Gu Yuan's subconscious question, Zhao Li couldn't help but sigh. No matter how outstanding your talent, how immense your strength, as long as you have something you desire, you can be controlled by others.
He smiled and said:
"You just need to prepare the Medicinal Ingredients. After I adjust my state, I will go and perform Alchemy. If you hear any news about Heavenly Flames, remember to inform me."
He mentioned the Heavenly Flame again, giving Gu Yuan the right to change his mind. If he wanted to, he could exchange the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame for corresponding compensation at any time. In Zhao Li's eyes, the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame was worth a Ninth Grade Golden Pill.
Hearing Zhao Li say this, Gu Yuan felt relieved and regained his previous cheerful demeanor:
"In that case, I will go back and prepare the Medicinal Ingredients first. If there is any news about Heavenly Flames, I will contact you immediately."
As he spoke, a Jade Talisman appeared out of thin air in his hand. He flicked his finger, and it flew before Zhao Li, then he introduced it to Zhao Li:
"This is a Communication Talisman. On this Continent, you can contact almost anyone through it. Consider this a favor today, Brother Zhao Li, please accept it. If you need anything, just tell me anytime."
Hearing this, a Divine Light flashed in Zhao Li's eyes. This was a good item! If he could analyze its mysteries, perhaps the Continent version of the mobile phone he was developing could be upgraded.
Thinking of this, he didn't refuse. He accepted the Jade Talisman and cupped his hands, saying:
"This is truly a good item! I thank Brother Gu for your kindness in advance. If you have time, you are welcome to visit Great Li as a guest. I won't keep you any longer this time."
Gu Yuan chuckled, returned the gesture by cupping his hands, and then his figure faded, disappearing into the Inn.
Zhao Li stared at the spot where he disappeared, speechless for a long time. After a while, he shook his head and thought to himself:
"Indeed, those who can become the top small group of people on the Continent are not fools. However, Gu Yuan, no matter how smart you are for a lifetime, you will ultimately be limited by your own understanding."
Including the time at Starfall Pavilion, this was the second time Zhao Li had seen Gu Yuan. The last time, he was an outsider who didn't care, and he even felt a little gleeful seeing Hun Tiandi suffer a setback.
But this time, he personally came out just for a Ninth Grade Golden Pill, and his words contained some deliberate attempts to befriend him, completely lacking the indifference he had before.
The change was too great, almost making Zhao Li feel like he had become a different person.
"When it comes to one's own interests, everyone will have selfish motives. Even you, Gu Yuan, are no exception."
Zhao Li wasn't sure what exactly was going on, but it definitely involved interests. Perhaps it was because of his appearance that even the usually laid-back Gu Yuan started to have pursuits.
"Right, is there some secret about the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame that I don't know? Otherwise, he wouldn't be so cautious, not even mentioning it?"
Thinking about it afterward, Gu Yuan's reaction wasn't just a simple unwillingness to exchange. He was like someone who didn't even want to talk about it, afraid of saying more and making mistakes, just wanting to skip the topic.
"Also, is Xiao Xun'er's existence, like Yao Chen's disappearance, destined?"
As Time passed and it got closer and closer to the Original Work's plot, Zhao Li increasingly felt that there seemed to be a force that was compelling things to develop towards the story of the Original Work. Yao Chen was like this, and the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame was also like this.
Because normally, an Alchemist who could Refine a Ninth Grade Golden Pill was worth befriending with a Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame. Moreover, he wasn't getting it for free; it was an exchange!
In this situation, for these Gu Clan members, it should be easier to choose between a Heavenly Flame and a few Ninth Grade Golden Pills, especially since they were the Gu Clan and had several powerhouses stuck in their Realm!
It couldn't be that Heavenly Flames were more important to the Gu Clan than Ninth Grade Golden Pills, could it?
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