The newcomer cast Song Wen a contemptuous sidelong glance, then spoke.
"Since you are so sincere, I shall give you a chance. So long as you help me find Bai Wei, I will keep you by my side and put you to use."
"Thank you, Senior."
The terror on Song Wen's face vanished in an instant, replaced by uncontainable ecstasy.
"This junior is Chi Pei. May I ask Senior's esteemed name?" Song Wen asked.
Xuan Qu wore an arrogant expression as he replied slowly.
"I am Xuan Qu."
Song Wen's face was instantly plastered with obsequiousness.
"So it is Senior Xuan Qu. I have long heard of your great name. Now that I have seen you in person, you truly possess the immortal bearing and transcendent bones spoken of in the rumors."
Xuan Qu said, "Enough nonsense. Hurry up and lead me to Bai Wei!"
"Yes! Please follow me, Senior." Song Wen rose to his feet and flew in the direction from which he had come.
Xuan Qu followed dozens of li behind Song Wen.
"Chi Pei, you should be a demonic cultivator, shouldn't you?" Xuan Qu asked casually.
Song Wen continued flying ahead and turned back to answer.
"Senior's gaze is as sharp as a torch. This junior indeed cultivates corpse-path techniques."
"Hmph!" Xuan Qu snorted disdainfully. "Just as I expected, Bai Wei has been secretly connected to those demonic cultivators from the Divine Blood Sect all along."
Song Wen froze slightly, unable to hide his astonishment.
How had Bai Wei become involved with the Divine Blood Sect again?
"Senior misunderstands. Though this junior is a corpse cultivator, I have no connection whatsoever with either Six Baleful Hall or the Divine Blood Sect."
Xuan Qu said coldly, "There is no need for excuses. In Southern Nether Province, aside from