Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 625 Refusal, Turnaround

Upon hearing Yao Lao's request, Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his gaze shifting between Yao Lao and Xiao Yan, a playful smile curving his lips.

"So that's how it works when you synthesize a different kind of flame!"

Seeing that Yao Lao and Xiao Yan had come together, he vaguely guessed that this matter was about to happen.

Inside the hall, the atmosphere suddenly became subtle. Sunlight streamed in through the windows, casting dappled shadows on the floor. These shadows swayed gently in the breeze, as if they too were wavering over the matter.

In the end, Lin Yuan shook his head: "Senior Yao, your request is really putting me in a difficult position!"

"I refuse!"

"You don't think that such a high-quality strange fire is something that can be easily created, do you?"

"Creating a synthetic Strange Flame requires consuming sub-flames, and separating these sub-flames consumes a large amount of the Strange Flame's essence. Once this essence is depleted, it's not so easy to replenish... It generally takes several years to fully recover!"

"The creation of the two combined flames of my predecessor and Dan Chen has already depleted my stockpile of sub-flames."

"In addition, to create a high-quality synthetic flame with a small amount of sub-flames, I also need the help of a friend of mine, and the price paid for it was quite high."

“Under these circumstances, even I wouldn’t be so generous as to take out an advance.”

As soon as Lin Yuan finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat heavy.

Beside them, Yao Lao and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance, a hint of disappointment flashing in their eyes, but they ultimately couldn't bring themselves to say anything to persuade him... Their request this time did indeed seem somewhat like pushing their luck.

There was one thing that Elder Yao knew perfectly well: Lin Yuan's price for the Bone Spirit Cold Fire was clearly overpriced!
Thinking about it carefully, even if it were a natural, unusual fire, it's hard to say it would fetch that kind of price.

Lin Yuan, knowing full well that the Bone Spirit Cold Flame was a hot potato and had been targeted by the Medicine Clan, and anticipating that he would eventually have to make a deal with it, did not choose to lower the price. Instead, he continued to trade at a premium, which in a sense was doing Lin Yuan a favor.

Even setting aside all the favors, big and small, the master and disciple, and even the entire Sifang Pavilion, still owe Lin Yuan a debt for his Heavenly Rank cultivation techniques and combat skills.

Under these circumstances, it's somewhat unreasonable for the two of them to come to Lin Yuan to "buy on credit".

It was only because the strange fire was too important to Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, as it affected both their strength and alchemy skills, that they wanted to give it a try.

Being rejected at this moment was somewhat disappointing, but it was also within expectations.

However, just as the two were feeling somewhat disappointed, a "however" suddenly rang in their ears, igniting a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

Under the expectant gazes of the two, Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly, he chuckled softly, and slowly opened his mouth.

"Considering our past friendship, I can leave you two some room for maneuver—as long as you can find another strange fire, even one that ranks low, you can come to me and exchange it for the powerful synthetic strange fire I possess."

"Furthermore, if you can find any concrete clues related to the Strange Fire, or anything else I need, I will carefully assess its value."

"As long as the value is right, I can also give you a synthetic flame."

"Of course, if the value of what you offer or the information you provide exceeds expectations, I will pay a corresponding premium, ensuring you don't suffer a loss." "This deal is valid long-term... until the ancient clan's coming-of-age ceremony!"

"I have always been very optimistic about your luck!" He smiled slightly and added, "By the way, the value of the strange flames that I already possess, such as the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the Sea Core Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame, and the Volcanic Stone Flame, will be reduced."

Although Lin Yuan has always been generous and unconcerned with trivial matters, he has no interest in being taken advantage of.

He was willing to pay a premium to acquire the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, partly to curry favor with Yao Lao and Xuan Yi, and partly to prevent Yao Lao from being too weak and easily killed by the Soul Palace.

He might need to use the Four Directions Pavilion and the Reverse Soul Alliance as pawns in the future!
Given the current rapid expansion of the Four Directions Pavilion and the upcoming actions of the Soul Palace, the two sides will soon be facing off... Elder Yao, if it is only a one-star Dou Sheng in the early stage, then the Four Directions Pavilion is far too vulnerable.

As for Xiao Yan, Lin Yuan has already shown him enough kindness, and unless there is a special need, he will naturally not show him any more kindness.

It is a universally accepted principle to provide emergency relief rather than long-term support.

As for his own Fu Xuan, due to the special talent of the Dan Huo Spirit, he can replenish the source of the strange fire by absorbing pills.

However, dividing the source to synthesize a different flame is not an easy task, and it will put Fu Xuan into a weakened state... Lin Yuan did not intend to take advantage of her generosity. If outsiders wanted her sub-flame, they would at least have to do what Yao Lao did and use a different flame to help her improve her source.

Moreover, people tend to trust and cherish things they have worked hard to obtain!
If Xiao Yan and Yao Lao were to easily acquire the synthesized strange fire with just a few words, wouldn't it make them look down on and doubt the value of synthesizing strange fire?
If they were any more suspicious, they might even suspect that something had been sabotaged.

On the other side, Yao Lao and Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Lin Yuan's words, and their brows relaxed a little - if there was a way out, then things would be much better!

They knew that the ancient tribe's coming-of-age ceremony was still two or three years away.

During this period, it wouldn't be impossible for Yao Lao, with his connections and strength, and the power of the Four Directions Pavilion, to find something of value and trade it with Lin Yuan.

"Thank you, it's a deal!" The two readily agreed to the terms.

"Hehe, of course!" Lin Yuan chuckled and nodded, a meaningful glint in his eyes—this Xiao Yan guy seems to have some of the characteristics of a treasure-hunting rat, able to stumble upon some good things unintentionally, shouldn't we make good use of him?!

As for whether they would be reluctant to exchange their newly acquired Strange Flames for a Synthetic Flame, Lin Yuan was absolutely confident.

The only drawback of synthesizing different flames is that they cannot separate into sub-flames.

As for its advantages, it surpasses most natural strange fires—not only does it possess the characteristics of various strange fires, but it also has stronger growth potential!
After the doctor has used the medicine for a period of time, he will naturally understand these things.

Afterwards, Lin Yuan discussed matters concerning the Soul Palace and the Reverse Soul Alliance with Yao Lao, who then led Xiao Yan to take his leave and departed from Saint Pill City.

Elder Yao has been away from Starfall Pavilion for many days; he should have returned long ago!

Watching the two figures walk away, Lin Yuan chuckled, "Hehe, Xiao Yan, I hope your good luck can bring me some surprises too!" He then prepared to leave the reception room and head to a quiet room in his Pill Tower.

Just then, an announcement rang out from outside the door: "Lord Tower Master, Valley Master Tang Zhen of Burning Flame Valley requests an audience."

　Something urgent came up at work and I need to deal with it urgently, so that's all for today's update.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)