The Song Family of Green Paulownia

A Life Soul Lamp is extremely valuable. Only high-level cultivators of the Spirit Control Sect possess Life Soul Lamp. Once they die, their Life Soul Lamp will go out. Master Ice Silkworm is Artifact Refiner who crafted a Life Soul Lamp for Xu Xin and stored it in a secret chamber in Ice Silkworm Valley.

When did this happen?

Shen Long frowned and asked.

"Six months ago, I was cultivating and was unaware of it. Senior Brother Xu's friend couldn't find him for a long time, so he went to the Spirit Control Sect to inquire. I went to the secret room to check and that's when I discovered that Senior Brother Xu's Life Soul Lamp had gone out."

Chen Bing spoke slowly.

"Has Senior Brother Xu offended any enemies?"

Shen Long continued to ask.

According to him, before the incident, Senior Brother Xu had a verbal altercation with several Rogue Cultivator, but it was unclear who else Senior Brother Xu had a grudge against.

Chen Bing said.

Shen Long asked several questions, and Chen Bing answered truthfully.

"Senior sister, I'll make a trip to the Yu Kingdom myself! Don't tell Master about this for now."

Shen Long said.

It's not surprising that Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Spirit Control Sect would die while traveling. The Spirit Control Sect can't possibly send people to investigate every case. Xu Xin died in a foreign land, making the investigation extremely difficult.

"Why don't we inform the Law Enforcement Hall and ask them to send someone to investigate?"

Chen Bing said.

Core Formation Cultivator speaks up, the Enforcement Hall will still send someone.

"The Yu Kingdom is quite far from the Qin Kingdom. By the time they reach Yu Kingdom, the trail will probably be lost. I have acquaintances in the Yu Kingdom, so it's better if I go there myself."

Shen Long said in a deep voice.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Junior Brother Shen."

Chen Bing said.

"It's what I should do. You go back first! Don't tell Master yet, wait for my news."

Shen Long said.

Chen Bing nodded and agreed.

"Uncle-Master Shen, I'll go with you! I can't help with important matters, but running errands is no problem."

Qian Dafu volunteered.

After a moment's thought, Shen Long nodded and said, "Alright! Then you'll come with me."

With a flick of his sleeve, the Sea-Crossing Boat flew out, hovering in mid-air, and he walked onto it.

Qian Dafu took out his Communication Disk and gave Lin Shan a few instructions.

Shen Long made a hand seal, Sea-Crossing Boat immediately lit up with a dazzling blue light, flying into the sky and quickly disappearing from sight.

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Sky Wolf Mountain Range, Sky Wolf Tribe.

Golden Wolf Garden features pavilions, towers, waterwheels, and a long corridor.

Gu Hong sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while Li Sangya reported to him.

"That traitor has Human Race blood and has likely escaped to Human Race territory. I have activated the spies embedded within the Human Race, instructing them to keep an eye out for him. Once discovered, they will be executed immediately."

"That's what Li Sangya said."

"Malha and his group went into the Ten Thousand Fire Valley to search for treasures. They finally obtained a rare material. We must find it and retrieve it. Our tribe's fourth-tier Artifact Refiner might be able to forge a Spirit Treasure. If we can't get it, we must destroy it. We can't let it fall into the hands of Human Race cultivators, who are far more skilled at weapon forging than we are."

Gu Hong gave the order, his tone stern.

"Yes, Elder Gu."

Li Sangya readily agreed.

Gu Hong seemed to remember something and asked, "Which item still hasn't been reported?"

"Not yet. I've already assigned people to keep a close eye on things."

"That's what Li Sangya said."

"As soon as we get any news, we must get our hands on that thing at all costs."

Gu Hong said.

Li Sangya agreed, her expression solemn.

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Yu Kingdom is one of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms in the East Hua Cultivation World. It covers a vast area, and its territory is mostly mountains and hills.

The Green Paulownia Mountain Range are located in the central part of the Yu Kingdom, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, with peaks vying for beauty and ancient trees reaching the sky. This is the ancestral home of the Song Family.

The Song Family has a history spanning thousands of years and boasts numerous Core Formation Cultivator, giving them considerable influence in the Yu Kingdom.

In Green Paulownia Garden, an elderly man in a green robe with a ruddy complexion and a tall, thin man in a golden robe sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

The old man in the green robe took out Communication Disk that shimmered with green light, cast a spell, and a respectful male voice sounded, "Ancestor Qingyu, a senior named Shen Long has come to visit."

"Shen Long? Quickly, please invite him to the Reception Hall. I'll be right there."

Song Qingyu gave the instructions.

"Yes, Ancestor Qingyu."

The man agreed.

"Sixth Uncle, what's this person's background? Why are you so concerned?"

The man in the gold shirt asked, puzzled.

"Fellow Daoist Shen can refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill and comes from the Spirit Control Sect. Now you understand!"

Song Qingyu said.

The Song Family has no Alchemist capable of refining High-Grade Medicinal Pill, nor any Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"When did you meet Fellow Daoist Shen? I've never heard you mention him before."

The man in the golden shirt asked, puzzled.

"Years ago, I went to the Jiang Kingdom to hunt down Third-Rank Flood Dragon and met many fellow Daoists. Fellow Daoist Shen is one of them. Shuheng, come with me to meet Fellow Daoist Shen! It would be good for you to get to know him."

Song Qingyu explained.

"Yes, Sixth Uncle."

Song Shuheng agreed.

They arrived at the Reception Hall, and soon after, Shen Long followed in a young man in a blue robe.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Song."

Shen Long greeted him.

The Song Family has a certain influence in the Yu Kingdom. If the Song Family is willing to help, it will be much easier for Shen Long to do things.

"It's been many years since we last met. Congratulations on advancing to the mid-stage of cultivation, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Song Qingyu offered his congratulations, pointing to Song Shuheng and introducing him. "Fellow Daoist Shen, this is my nephew Song Shuheng."

"I've heard Uncle Liu mention Fellow Daoist Shen many times before, and today I'm finally able to meet True Person."

Song Shuheng said politely.

Shen Long sat down, and a Green-Shirted Attendant came in, placed three cups of fragrant tea on the table, and then withdrew.

Song Qingyu sipped her tea and chatted with Shen Long.

After chatting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long said, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Song, I heard that your Lineage is skilled in cultivating spirit medicine. How about I use two bottles of Beast Rearing Pill to buy some spirit medicine that are five or six hundred years old?"

He took out two Cyan Porcelain Bottle and handed them to Song Qingyu.

Song Qingyu uncorked the bottle and poured the contents into her palm. Several Beast Rearing Pill rolled into her hand, each pill having nine Pill Pattern on its surface.

"High-Grade Medicinal Pill!"

A look of surprise flashed in Song Qingyu's eyes.

It may look like a business transaction, but the Song Family actually made a huge profit. High-Grade Medicinal Pill are rarely sold on the market, so they mostly kept them for their own use.

Shen Long's unsolicited hospitality suggests he has ulterior motives.

Song Shuheng's eyes burned with fervor. With a high-grade Beast Rearing Pill, his Spirit Beast might be able to advance to a minor realm.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please speak plainly!"

Song Qingyu said solemnly.

"My senior brother was traveling in the Yu Kingdom. He was Foundation Establishment Cultivator and stayed in the Ginseng Marketplace for a while. He was murdered after leaving the Marketplace. I would like to ask your Song Family for help in investigating. If you find the real culprit, I will reward you handsomely."

Shen Long promised.

Song Qingyu's expression softened, and she said, "It's a small matter. Could you provide more clues? For example, who he has a grudge against?"

Shen Long took out a Cyan Jade Slip and handed it to Song Qingyu, saying, "This contains information about several Rogue Cultivator who have clashed with my senior brother. Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Song."

He had already been to Ginseng Marketplace. The crowds were huge, and the disappearance of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator wouldn't attract much attention. It would be better if the Song Family stepped in.

Qian Dafu went to other places to gather information and investigate whether any Evil Cultivator were active.

Song Qingyu scanned the Jade Slip with her Divine Sense, nodded, and handed it to Song Shuheng, instructing, "Shuheng, you handle this personally. Send people to investigate whether any Evil Cultivator have appeared. A generous reward will be given for any clues provided. Investigate discreetly and without making a big fuss."

"Understood, Sixth Uncle."

Song Shuheng agreed, accepted the Jade Slip, and left to carry out the order.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, we can't find out everything in a short time. Please stay at our Song Family's place for now. If we have any leads, I'll let you know immediately."

Song Qingyu said.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Shen Long agreed.

"It's no bother, I'm just glad Fellow Daoist Shen doesn't mind."

Song Qingyu laughed heartily. It was a rare opportunity to get closer to Shen Long, so he naturally wanted to make the most of it.

And so, Shen Long settled down at the Song Family.