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Chapter 532 Negotiations Failed

Seemingly sensing the hostile intent in Queen Medusa's eyes, Gu He cautiously retreated behind the black-robed man, and said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, I meant no harm. You surely understand how important the Strange Fire is to an alchemist. In my search for it, I've traversed almost every strange place in the Gama Empire. The snake-people's bloodline is cold and sinister; the Strange Fire wouldn't be of much use to you. Therefore, I hope Your Majesty will allow me to exchange other items for the Strange Fire from you!"

"An exchange?" Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa's eyes curled into a slight sneer. She smiled faintly and said, "Since you are an alchemist, you naturally understand the power of strange fire better than I do. Tell me, what do you need to offer to match its value?"

With a slight frown, Gu He pondered for a long while, a rare look of pain appearing on his face. He raised his head and said in a deep voice, "I am willing to exchange two Rank 6 Spirit Pills and one Rank 7 Transformation Pill for the Strange Flame! What does Your Majesty think?"

The moment Gu He uttered his words, Yan Shi and the others around him widened their eyes, staring at him in astonishment. Even the black-robed woman beside him turned her head slightly, casting a surprised glance from within her robes. She probably hadn't expected Gu He to be so generous with his money for the strange fire.

The Rank 6 Battle Spirit Pill is a type of pill that turns everyone's eyes crimson. Its effect is simple, yet incredibly enticing. This is because it can instantly elevate a Battle King-level expert by one star level after consuming it.

In other words, if a two-star Dou Wang takes the Dou Ling Pill, he can become a three-star Dou Wang in just a few days!

It's important to understand that at the Dou Wang level, the difference between each star is enormous. Many Dou Wang experts, after years of arduous cultivation, remain stuck at a certain star. This is a common occurrence, demonstrating just how precious Dou Ling Pills are.

Of course, while the effects of the Battle Spirit Pill are extremely enviable, it also possesses extremely high resistance. Once someone has consumed one, a second Battle Spirit Pill will essentially have no effect on them. In other words, a Battle King can only consume one Battle Spirit Pill in their lifetime!

Even so, the Battle Spirit Pill remains the most coveted elixir among the powerful. Countless people are willing to pay a huge price to obtain even a single Battle Spirit Pill.

Compared to the sixth-grade Battle Spirit Pill, the seventh-grade Transformation Pill is even more astounding.

This pill is enough to drive countless Dou Huang-level magical beasts mad. Because with just one pill, they could completely shed their beastly forms, gaining both the long lifespan of a magical beast and the cultivation talents of a human. The combination of these two effects could create something that could become a legendary powerhouse capable of becoming a Dou Zong, or even a Dou Sheng.

The two items that Guhe brought out were almost enough to drive some people crazy. No wonder Yan Shi and the others nearby found it unbelievable.

"Holy crap? This guy's spending is way too much!" Amidst the pile of rocks, Jing Chen stared dumbfounded at the ancient river high above. After a long while, he gradually came to his senses and muttered to himself, "As expected of the number one alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, he even has a rare spiritual pill like Huai Xing Dan. It seems he's really determined to get that strange fire."

"His ambition is indeed grand, but with his current alchemy skills, while there's an extremely low chance he can successfully refine the Spirit-Conquering Pill, as for the Transformation Pill, he has absolutely no chance of making it." The old alchemist sighed first, then added with a hint of disdain. He had personally refined the Transformation Pill himself back then, and naturally knew just how incredibly difficult and complicated it was. If it weren't for the help of his strange fire, he probably wouldn't have been able to refine it successfully.

Jing Chen nodded slightly, looking up at Yue Mei and the other person on the city wall. Clearly, the two were also taken aback by the price Gu He had quoted. Their astonished expressions were quite amusing.

His gaze gradually shifted to Queen Medusa high in the sky. Jing Chen frowned slightly and said softly, "I wonder if she will agree?"

Everyone who shared Jing Chen's thoughts, including Gu He, also focused their tense gazes on the silent Queen Medusa, waiting for her to speak.

Under the watchful eyes of countless gazes, Queen Medusa remained silent for a long time high in the sky. She sighed softly, pursed her sensual red lips, and looked at Gu He with a hint of regret in her beautiful eyes. She said somewhat helplessly, "I have to admit, your offer is very tempting, but..."

"Sorry, I still won't switch with you!"

Hearing Queen Medusa's words, which signified rejection, many were stunned. Although the power of the strange fire was extremely immense, it didn't seem to hold much appeal for the snake-people. After all, compared to their cold and sinister bloodline, or something so violent and destructive, it was like fire and water—completely incompatible!

Therefore, when they heard Queen Medusa's slightly regretful words of refusal, Gu He and the powerful figures beside him, such as Yan Shi and Feng Li, were all astonished.

"Why is this woman keeping a strange fire that she can't use much for? She might as well exchange it for something useful to herself. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?" Yan Shi shook his head helplessly and muttered in confusion.

Beside him, Windwalker Feng Li also shook his head slightly, his face full of confusion.

Compared to their astonishment, Yue Mei and Mobas, hovering above the city walls, were much calmer. Queen Medusa's refusal made them fully understand what she intended to do.

"Sigh, as expected, it seems Her Majesty really wants to do that. Otherwise, she wouldn't have rejected this exchange so readily." Yue Mei sighed softly.

Mobas nodded slightly, a hint of worry and bitterness on his gloomy face.

"Tsk tsk, as expected of Queen Medusa, she refused such a generous exchange so decisively." Hiding his body under the boulder, Jing Chen raised his head, looked at the enchanting beauty, and couldn't help but click his tongue.

"That's indeed strange. Logically speaking, the strange fire shouldn't be too tempting for the snake people. Why did she refuse it? Could it be that she's afraid Gu He's strength will increase greatly after obtaining the strange fire, endangering the snake people? But that reason doesn't make much sense. A powerhouse like Pill King Gu He rarely participates in battles between the two sides. Otherwise, Queen Medusa would probably have started a massacre as soon as she appeared." Yao Lao's voice was also full of doubt. After pondering for a long time, he whispered, "Could it be?"

(End of this chapter)