What Plan Could They Devise?

Two weeks later.

Ink Wind City.

After recovering from his injuries, Song Wen checked into a Small Courtyard Inn courtyard and then sent a message to Jiang Wanyue, inviting her to meet him.

Jiang Wanyue arrived quickly, appearing outside the Small Courtyard gate half an hour later.

Song Wen pushed open the courtyard gate and saw Jiang Wanyue wearing a black cloak, completely covering herself.

Jiang Wanyue stepped into the courtyard.

Song Wen stepped aside to let her into the courtyard and closed the gate behind him.

"Gu Huang, you've got some nerve. Xiao Wenyan just returned to the Xiao Household, and you dare to ask to meet me? Aren't you afraid he'll come after you?"

As Jiang Wanyue spoke, she took off her black cloak.

She was wearing a long, fitted dress underneath, which accentuated her curves.

Song Wen, however, had no interest in appreciating it; his face was filled with astonishment.

"Xiao Wenyan is back?"

"Yes, I just got back yesterday," Jiang Wanyue said.

"Then why did you come to see me, and why in Ink Wind City at that?" Song Wen turned his head and glanced at the courtyard gate, feeling an urge to leave Ink Wind City immediately.

Although Xiao Wenyan didn't value Jiang Wanyue as his wife, what if Jiang Wanyue went out to see him and someone happened to see her and report it to Xiao Wenyan? Wouldn't he then have nowhere to escape?

What are you afraid of!

Jiang Wanyue grabbed Song Wen by the collar and pulled him into the house in the courtyard.

"It's good that Xiao Wenyan is back. Being under his watchful eye makes things much easier..."

"How about... we go outside the city?" Song Wen broke free from Jiang Wanyue's grasp.

Jiang Wanyue stared at Song Wen, who was about to turn and leave, with a displeased expression.

"Gu Huang, if you dare to leave, I'll go into the street and shout that you've humiliated me."

Song Wen paused, caught in a dilemma.

Jiang Wanyue's tone immediately softened.

"Don't worry, Xiao Wenyan will go into seclusion as soon as he returns."

"Really?" Song Wen asked.

"Of course, would I lie to you? You're afraid of Xiao Wenyan, and I don't want to die either." Jiang Wanyue pushed open the door and entered the house.

After hesitating for a moment, Song Wen finally entered the room and saw Jiang Wanyue lying on her side on the bed, supporting her head with her hand, looking at him with gentle eyes.

"What did Xiao Wenyan say about your son's physical body being destroyed?" Song Wen asked.

Jiang Wanyue's alluring expression vanished instantly, replaced by a look of gritted teeth.

"He didn't ask anything. After returning to the Xiao Household, he went into seclusion and didn't even see me. He still doesn't know that I've retrieved Kui'er's soul."

Song Wen's brow was furrowed.

Xiao Wenyan's reaction was indeed rather strange. Even if he didn't care about Jiang Wanyue as his wife and Xiao Yuankui as his son, he should at least maintain basic decorum.

Jiang Wanyue was married into the Xiao Household on the orders of the Purple Star Immortal Sect, representing the face of the Purple Star Immortal Sect.

In fact, Xiao Wenyan had done the same thing in the past, at least on the surface, he valued Xiao Yuankui.

Could it be that something major happened to Xiao Wenyan, such as injury or acquisition of some precious treasure, forcing him to urgently go into seclusion?

"Is Xiao Wenyan going to the Sword-Seeking Sect on some important matter?" Song Wen asked curiously.

"I asked, but Xiao Wenyan wouldn't say."

As Jiang Wanyue spoke, she seemed a little impatient and ripped off the belt around her waist.

"Why are you asking him about something? Let's not waste time, we have important business to attend to..."

Song Wen steeled his heart and walked over.

Jiang Wanyue lay on the bed, her eyes alluring, looking up at Song Wen as he approached.

Seven days later.

At Jiang Wanyue's request, Song Wen took a small sip of the Greenwood Spirit Liquid.

Seven days later.

He finally managed to get out of bed after escaping Jiang Wanyue's clutches.

Song Wen walked to the wooden table and sat down. Just as he finished brewing the Spirit Tea, Jiang Wanyue came up from behind and pressed her head on Song Wen's shoulder.

"Gu Huang, have you already absorbed the cultivation levels of Ji Jinglun and the Corpse Daoist Yin?"

"Hmm." Song Wen didn't want to say another word, but just gulped down a large mouthful of scalding hot tea.

"Has your cultivation improved?" Jiang Wanyue asked again.

"Slight improvement," Song Wen replied casually.

"I thought it would take you quite a while, but I didn't expect you to devour their cultivation in just half a month. To think that the two of them have cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years, yet in just half a month, their entire life's cultivation was used to benefit others. This 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art' is truly profound," Jiang Wanyue said.

"If you are interested, you may also practice this Cultivation Method," Song Wen said.

"I won't cultivate this technique," Jiang Wanyue said. "If I switch to this Cultivation Method, not only will my cultivation level drop to the initial stage of the Lingxu Dao Immortal, but I'm also afraid I'll attract the attention of the Nine-Thunder Profound Lord. He ordered me to spread this Cultivation Method in the Xiao Household, surely because he wants to devour their cultivation."

Song Wen's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked.

"By the way, has Nine-Thunder Profound Lord made any moves regarding the deaths of Ji Jinglun, the Corpse Daoist Yin, and Gou Yi?"

These three were 'elixirs' raised by the Nine-Thunder Profound Lord. Now that the elixirs are gone, he should be furious.

Jiang Wanyue said, "I haven't reported this to him yet, so he probably doesn't know yet."

"You knew about it but didn't report it. Aren't you afraid that Nine-Thunder Profound Lord will hold you accountable later?" Song Wen asked.

"I'm afraid, of course I'm afraid." Jiang Wanyue whispered in Song Wen's ear, her breath sweet as orchids. "But right now, besides you and me, no one knows that I've retrieved Kui'er's soul. Outsiders just think that I'm still running around trying to save Kui'er's soul. What's so strange about a mother so anxious to save her son forgetting a few things?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wen felt that Jiang Wanyue was simply incredibly audacious.

But that's good too; at least he avoided a lot of trouble.

However, once Xu Hai's matter is resolved, it's best not to see Jiang Wanyue again.

Although Jiang Wanyue appears aloof on the surface, she is actually extremely reckless and might do something out of control one day.

"When shall we travel to Pill Hill City?" Song Wen asked.

The Cloud Pill Sect is located Pill Hill City, which is the largest city under the Cloud Pill Sect's control.

"The sooner the better," Jiang Wanyue said.

"How much do you know about Yuan Yuze?" Song Wen asked again.

Jiang Wanyue has been wanting to deal with Yuan Yuze for quite some time, and has likely investigated his background thoroughly.

"Yuan Yuze is extremely passionate about alchemy and dislikes socializing; he spends most of his time in the Cloud Pill Sect, either studying Alchemy or cultivating, and can be described as a recluse," Jiang Wanyue said.

"So what are you planning to do about him?" Song Wen asked.

"Of course, we should cater to his interests," Jiang Wanyue said. "Since he's obsessed with alchemy, he probably wouldn't miss a High Antiquity, incomplete Pill Formula. I happen to have one such incomplete Pill Formula that can elevate the spiritual soul realm of Lingxu Dao Immortal. When we arrive in Pill Hill City, you'll need to step forward, change your identity, and publicly offer a reward—one hundred thousand Low-grade Immortal Spirit Stones will be given to anyone who can complete the Pill Formula and refine the pill."

"Such a grand display is perhaps inappropriate. Even if we can lure Yuan Yuze out, I will attract the attention of countless people throughout the Cloud Pill Sect. At that time, attempting to take action against Yuan Yuze would be tantamount to suicide," Song Wen said.

"Don't worry, if there's really no opportunity, I won't risk our lives by rashly attacking him," Jiang Wanyue said.

"If that's the case, why not try a different approach—secretly lure Yuan Yuze out without alerting the Cloud Pill Sect?" Song Wen said.

"What's your idea?" Jiang Wanyue asked in return.

Song Wen did not answer immediately. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his mind raced with thoughts.

Yuan Yuze lives a secluded life, staying within the Cloud Pill Sect year-round. How easy would it be to lure him out without alerting the Cloud Pill Sect?

Moreover, Song Wen's goal was not to deal with Yuan Yuze, but with his bodyguard Xu Hai.

Therefore, it is necessary to lure both of them out at the same time.

"Perhaps we can start with the people around Yuan Yuze?" Song Wen said.

"The people around him?" Jiang Wanyue, her face full of doubt.

"Exactly," Song Wen said. "Although Yuan Yuze rarely goes out, he always has close senior and junior brothers and sisters. As long as we pass on the incomplete Pill Formula to Yuan Yuze through these people, we won't have to worry about him not being tempted, nor will we need to alarm the entire Cloud Pill Sect."