After going to considerable trouble to disguise himself as an elderly Spirit Transformation cultivator, Song Wen draped himself in a black cloak.
Then, under the strange looks of the innkeeper and several attendants, he walked out of the tavern.
Song Wen had spent fifty mid-grade spirit stones to reserve a private room, yet ordered neither food nor wine, then left with his face concealed. It was difficult not to attract attention.
However, the innkeeper and attendants did not pry.
In the cultivation world, who did not have a few secrets?
After putting some distance between himself and the tavern, Song Wen considered for a moment, then took out Shi Man's communication jade slip and replied.
[Senior Shi Man, may I ask why you wish for this junior to go to Moon-Covering Hall?]
Shi Man potentially intending him harm was only his speculation.
Once he had ensured his own safety, Song Wen still intended to get to the bottom of it.
Shi Man swiftly sent back a reply, her tone extremely displeased.
[Gou Jun, why have you been dawdling? Why did you take so long to reply! We found the vendor you mentioned last time. He is a Rogue Cultivator named Shi Chang. Not only does his appearance closely resemble the image you drew, he is also a poison cultivator at the Spirit Transformation stage. He matches the information you provided perfectly. But in the end, we have never personally seen that vendor. Young Master Chi Pei has therefore specifically ordered you to accompany me to Shi Chang's lair and identify him.]
After reading the message, Song Wen's expression became rather strange.
For one, he had been too suspicious. All his earlier efforts to alter his appearance had been wasted.
For another, Moon-Covering Hall had actually found someone who closely resembled