After sending Qiao Mengyu a message, Song Wen waited a full three days before finally receiving a reply.
[Brother Lei Yue, I am truly sorry. Because I went to the Source-Qi Death Domain without permission last time, my master ordered me to reflect behind closed doors. I was only released today and just saw your message.]
"Finally, a reply!" Song Wen sighed.
If she had not replied soon, he would likely have had to leave Taitan City.
[Friend Qiao, you are too polite. So long as I could receive your reply, not to mention three days—even three years would have been worthwhile to me.] Song Wen said softly.
[Brother Lei Yue, you... why are you speaking like this...?] There was a hint of reproach in Qiao Mengyu's voice, mingled with a trace of shyness.
Song Wen said, [I was rash for a moment. I hope you will not take offense. Will you be taking custody of that robber cultivator?]
[Of course. I want to see exactly who dares openly defy the sect's prohibitions and commit evil outside. I will take him back to the sect and hand him over to Law Enforcement Peak to be dealt with according to the sect rules.] Qiao Mengyu said indignantly.
[You are upright and righteous, always safeguarding the sect's reputation. Such integrity and sense of responsibility truly earn my deepest admiration.] Song Wen flattered her.
Qiao Mengyu said, [You flatter me. Where are you now? I will come find you.]
Song Wen said, [The place I am at now is crowded and full of prying eyes, so some things are inconvenient to discuss. How about we meet at Auspicious Jade Mountain outside the city?]
[All right.] Qiao Mengyu readily agreed.
Song Wen put away the jade slip, dragged Shi Lei out of the inn,