"Where is the ancient cultivator's tomb you mentioned?" Su Deyuan asked.
"The tomb isn't in Cangwu Province. It's in the Northern Region of Yujiang Province, in a place called the Dragon-Dry Desert," Song Wen said.
The Dragon-Dry Desert was not a place Song Wen had invented on the spot. It really existed, but it was extremely distant, almost at the edge of Yujiang Province's Northern Region.
Azure Mist Mountain, where the Su Clan resided, lay in the Western Region of Cangwu Province. To reach the Dragon-Dry Desert, they would first have to cross most of Cangwu Province, then traverse all of Yujiang Province.
Song Wen had deliberately named somewhere distant to keep Su Deyuan from demanding immediate verification and making Song Wen take him there at once.
"The Northern Region of Yujiang Province? That is rather far! But that ancient tomb may contain more information about the incomplete formation. It warrants an investigation, though there's no need to rush. We must plan carefully."
After quietly considering the matter, Su Deyuan looked at Song Wen and continued.
"Young friend Jiang, Zhixi can inscribe the Hundred Baleful Reversal Formation for you, and you won't need to provide any of the spiritual materials required. But once it is done, you must take Zhixi and me to that ancient tomb to investigate. Are you willing?"
Joy that seemed impossible to conceal immediately spread across Song Wen's face.
"I could ask for nothing better!"
Seeing this, a faint trace of mockery flashed deep in Su Deyuan's eyes.
"Good. Then it's settled. Before we leave for Yujiang Province, don't leave Azure Mist City, so I can find you whenever I need you."
With that, he rose and headed out of the courtyard.
Su Zhixi also rose and followed him.
Song Wen hurried after them and addressed