Song Wen furrowed his brows and made a show of pondering for a long while before finally speaking.
"Dao Lord, I agree to undertake this task. However, I have one more condition."
A glimmer finally flashed through Xuan Li's eternally cold eyes, vanishing as quickly as it appeared.
"Whatever your condition is, speak freely."
"I briefly examined the Nine Nether Void-Piercing Eye cultivation method just now and discovered that cultivating it requires refining various spiritual materials. Most of them are quite rare. I fear it would be difficult for me to gather them all in a short time with my own resources. I hope you will assist me by providing these materials." Though this was merely a transaction, Song Wen still spoke respectfully.
"Agreed." Xuan Li accepted without a moment's hesitation. "All the necessary materials will be delivered within half a month."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two traveled together to Blood Radiance City.
Upon reaching Blood Radiance City, they parted ways.
Xuan Li returned to the Divine Blood Sect.
Song Wen chose an inn at random and settled in.
The next day.
To Song Wen's surprise, he received a message from Qiluo.
[Ye Hua, are you in Blood Radiance City?]
[I am. Qiluo, is there something important you need me for?] Song Wen asked.
[I want to see you.] Qiluo's voice suddenly turned alluring and sweet. [Master went out early this morning. I reckon she won't return to the sect for ten days.]
Song Wen's heart skipped a beat.
For some reason, he felt as though he were sneaking around.
At the same time, he knew perfectly well why Xuan Li had gone out-
It was simply to gather the spiritual materials he needed to cultivate the Nine Nether Void-Piercing Eye.
Song Wen then sent Qiluo the