Xue Cong heard Hong Yi's question, his eyes shifting as his gaze fell on Song Wen.
He clearly did not want to answer Hong Yi's question—at least, not truthfully. Yet he feared that making something up would displease her, so he intended to let Song Wen draw Hong Yi's attention instead.
"Fellow Daoist Gou Jun, your cultivation surpasses mine. Whatever you seek must surely be no ordinary treasure. Why don't you answer Fellow Daoist Hong Yi first?"
Just as Xue Cong had hoped, the moment he spoke, Hong Yi's eyes locked onto Song Wen.
Unlike Xue Cong's glib tongue, Song Wen wore a calm expression, open and forthright like an upright gentleman.
"I was fortunate enough to enter the Turbid Spirit Realm only because of Senior Bai Wei's assistance. Senior Bai Wei is an elder of Jade Spirit Palace, and Fellow Daoist Hong Yi is also a disciple of Jade Spirit Palace. Since Fellow Daoist Hong Yi has asked, I should naturally answer truthfully. It can also be considered a way of repaying Senior Bai Wei's kindness."
Hong Yi's eyes brightened slightly, and the way she looked at Song Wen unexpectedly softened.
"No wonder Elder Bai Wei allowed a Rogue Cultivator like you to enter, even knowing that the Turbid Spirit Realm contains supreme treasures such as Pure Origin Heavenly Dew and Heavenly Soul Lingzhi. You truly are extraordinary—open and upright, unlike ordinary Rogue Cultivators who harbor hidden schemes."
"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist Hong Yi. I am merely returning a peach for a plum; I do not deserve your praise." Song Wen continued, "I have no particular goal in entering the Turbid Spirit Realm this time. I only hope to find one or two extraordinary items that may benefit Jade Spirit Palace, so that this journey will not have