Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2515

Emir said, "I heard that the leader of the Divine Alchemists, Mr. Julius Bowen, spends all his time obsessed with martial arts instead of studying the alchemy traditions passed down by the sect's founder. When the leader goes astray, the whole line falters. From the looks of it, Sovereign's Apothecary seems to be heading downhill, too."

He continued, "Meanwhile, my family is at a point where we're ready to soar. Sovereign's Apothecary's elixirs' quality and inflated prices can't keep up with our family's needs. So frankly, we'd rather not do this business at all."

His words were sharp and confrontational.

Theon suppressed his rising anger and glared coldly at Emir. The latter stared right back at Theon, refusing to back down.

Emir had a refined, almost feminine look, but he did not seem weak. His eyes were dark and unreadable, giving off a quiet sense of danger.

Among the Robertson family's three prodigies, Emir ranked second. His martial skills and intelligence far surpassed Isabelle's. In terms of strategy, he was even more cunning than his older brother, Mylo Robertson.

Theon knew that if he wanted to secure the Robertson family's contract, he had to get past Emir first.

He said, "You must be Emir, right? Mr. Robertson Senior is truly blessed, having two talented sons and a brilliant daughter. The next generation's already strong enough to hold up half the family's empire."

He added, "For instance, that new group called Medicine God's Covenant, and they seem to have some real potential."

Theon scoffed loudly, full of disdain. "Emir, let me educate you on something. You can say what you want about the competition, but Medicine God's Covenant? They're nothing but amateurs. Are you truly unaware that Andrew is the man behind that group? Are you seriously saying the Robertson family would work with him?"

Emir replied calmly, "Of course not. The Robertson family would never cooperate with that traitor. But aside from Medicine God's Covenant, there are plenty of others we could turn to. And to be frank, Sovereign's Apothecary's attitude has become rather… unpleasant over the years. Even if partnering with Medicine God's Covenant isn't ideal, it wouldn't be any worse than sticking with you."