"Suchén knows the secrets of the Tomb of Master Puxuan. There may be treasures of heaven and earth inside that could help me break through to the immortal realm, or even powerful divine abilities, spells, and immortal artifacts," Guangfa said.
"Master Puxuan?" Song Wen looked puzzled. "Who was he?"
"A senior in the Jade Firmament Profound Immortal Realm," Guangfa said. "Suchén once ventured into that tomb alone, but she lacked the strength to claim its treasures. Instead, her soul suffered severe injuries. Even after several centuries, those injuries have never healed. They have only worsened, reducing her to her present state."
"I see. So Suchén deliberately told Chen Yi about her past, guiding her into the Gai Family's service so she could borrow your strength to restore her soul?" Song Wen asked.
"That would seem to be the case," Guangfa said.
"Then she likely chose Chen Yi as her disciple because she coveted Chen Yi's body and intended to possess her?" Song Wen asked.
"I cannot say for certain, but that is indeed possible," Guangfa said.
"No-"
Chen Yi suddenly spoke, her voice hoarse and broken.
"That can't be true. Master would never do that to me. She always said I was the disciple she was proudest of, that looking at me was like looking at her younger self."
Song Wen glanced at Chen Yi, whose expression had crumbled.
"Chen Yi, whether you accept it or not, that is the truth."
All color instantly drained from Chen Yi's face, leaving it like a sheet of paper emptied of blood.
Song Wen said no more to Chen Yi and turned back to Guangfa.
"Do you have anything else to tell me?"
"Tell you what?" Guangfa asked, bewildered.
"Since you don't, you can die now."
With that, Song Wen abruptly tightened his