Liehuo True Man heard this, and a trace of interest appeared in his eyes, but he quickly shook his head and said, "Taoist Friend Zhou, I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Dong appreciates it, but this matter concerns the safety of the sect, and the lives and safety of countless cultivators and mortals in the Fire Basin Oasis, Mr. Dong really can't take the risk!"
Seeing his firm refusal, Zhou Chun found it inappropriate to press further, so he complimented him a few times and then dropped the subject.
The two then entered Heaven Fire Peak together and headed directly to Liehuo True Man's cavern abode.
However, to Zhou Chun's surprise, the [Heaven Fire Divine Pearl], which had always been suspended above the volcano's mouth, was unexpectedly missing.
Seeing this, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Oh, why is the [Heaven Fire Divine Pearl] not here? Could it be that this treasure has already been refined by Taoist Friend Liehuo?"
