One Condition

Ryu truly thought that he had been finished being taken off guard by this woman. But she once again rendered him without the words to speak. It simply didn't make sense how this woman could go from being flustered speaking about the most mundane things, to suddenly asking something like this so boldly.

"… What are you talking about?" Ryu asked.

"Aren't people with common interests supposed to become Dao Companions? I've never seen someone with my level of skill in alchemy, but you come very close. And, only someone who truly loves alchemy could possibly concoct such a thing. Doesn't it make sense to be Dao Companions?"

Ryu looked at the Favor Alchemy Sky God who seemed to be quite serious before he shook his head.

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I have four wives and two concubines. In addition, I do not love alchemy, it is a means to an end and I happen to have the skill for it."