Along the way, Roan took the opportunity to ask Kihin. So, how was it? Did you find your compatible star beyond the barrier?

Kihin sighed in disappointment, telling Roan, Not even close. You told me you could feel your stars presence when you got close enough. However, the sea of stars is just too huge. Besides, I dont know whether I would be able to feel its presence or not, even if I was close. Perhaps that was something that only happened to you.

Roan nodded. Unfortunately, I cant confirm that either. But then again, the stars beyond the barrier are much better with Starlight Energy than the ones inside it. Dont forget what I told you. While youre looking for the right star, you wont be doing anything else. If it takes too long, you will lose too much of your young age, which you should be using for training.

Kihin sighed and nodded in understanding. I know that, alright? Im starting to consider leaving the Starlight Body Cultivation Technique aside for the moment. Once I get much older and time stops mattering too much, Ill go after the perfect star again.

Suddenly, Roan paused. What did you say?

Kihin looked at Roan, puzzled. That I will leave body cultivation aside?

Roan shook his head, replying, No, after that.

That I will wait until Im much older so that time wont matter? Kihin asked.

Roans eyes lit up when an idea popped into his mind. Thats it. I think I know a way for you to find your compatible star.

What?! Kihin was shocked to hear that. How?

Roan shook his head, telling him, Let me finish this thing with Glatica first, then Ill come with you to your home and tell you what you should do.

Kihin didnt like that but nodded nonetheless. Immediately, he increased his pace. Then lets go there already, come on!

Sometime later, the two arrived at Glaticas residence. Glatica, open the formation. Im here with a friend.

It didnt take too long before the formation was opened and a woman appeared at the entrance. What do you want? Im busy.

Kihin then looked at Roan, saying, Thats your problem. Go ahead.

Roan nodded before introducing himself. Im Roan Larks. I was the one who left the message about the Molten Divine Rock Flower in the Alchemist Hall. Do you have the information I seek?

Glaticas expression changed immediately after that. Oh, so it was you! That depends. How much are you willing to pay for the information? I might as well tell you that there arent many people who know about that flower.

Kihin was puzzled. He sure had never heard of something like it. But then again, he wasnt an alchemist, so he didnt intervene.

Roan nodded, telling her, Im willing to pay 100000 Merit Points.

Glatica pondered over it for a bit and shook her head. 200000, and the information is yours.

Kihins mouth could not help but twitch after hearing their negotiation. Hey, thats daylight robbery! You can buy four Rank Three Divine Stones with that! Naturally, he knew how important such a huge amount of points was.

Roan then made a counter-proposal. In any case, well just do useless bartering just so we can reach a middle ground. Lets not waste time with that. 150000 Merit Points. If you want, the Merit Points are yours. If not, then Ill ask someone else. Its not like Im desperate for the information anyway.

Glatica nodded after hearing that. I like your straightforwardness. Very well, 150000 Merit Points it is.

Roan also added, We will include a Soul Binding Contract to make sure both sides are being true to each other.

Glatica was more than happy to comply. If Roan didnt say that, she would. Thats a given. Now, come inside.

The contract was very simple. Once signed, Glatica was obligated to tell the real information while Roan was obligated to pay 150000 Merit Points. However, Roan also added a clause where Glatica must not talk about this deal to anyone. Glatica didnt really care about such a small thing, so she accepted that. That was Roans way of protecting himself. After all, if she leaked the information about him looking for this flower, perhaps the Blood Path Sect would have someone waiting for him once he went after it. He didnt mind Kihin seeing it as the guy did gain his trust.

Eventually, the contract took effect and bound their souls well, Glaticas soul, at least. The contract had no effect on Roan, not that she knew that. Not to mention that Roan also paid to keep the uselessness of the contract a secret.

Glatica began to explain, I have received your Merit Points. Very well, Im part of the Searing Blood Race, so were quite knowledgeable regarding items related to the Fire Element. The Molten Divine Rock Flower just so happens to be an item we would love to have.

Where can I find it? Roan asked.

However, she shook her head, explaining, It wont be easy. First of all, you wont find this flower in our Huring Continent. My clans elders traveled all around the realm in the past, and it was during one of those travels to the other continents that they found that flower.

Roan narrowed his eyes, asking, So its in another continent?

Correct. Glatica nodded. To be more specific, it can be found in Treavin Continent as its a huge desert. Fire Element is constant and very pure in certain parts of that continent, necessary for the flowers growth. The elder who brought one of those flowers in the past told me that he bought the flower in an auction there and that its very rare. With that said, you will have to find it by yourself. Or, of course, you can try to buy it there.

Kihin couldnt help but comment, Isnt that kind of useless information? Theres no way he can travel to such a faraway continent.

Glatica laughed in response. The agreement was that the information had to be real, not that it was easy. Now then, this is all that I know, so you two can leave already.

Roan nodded, not minding it too much. Treavin was also part of the journey, so he and Rean would get there eventually. Alright, Kihin. A deal is a deal, so dont bother about it. Lets go.