The courage Bai Jinge gave him

"After returning to the sect, I will inquire whether Nine-Thunder and Dust-Slaying Profound Lord are available. If so, I will definitely invite them to meet with you," Bai Jinge said.

Song Wen reached out and grasped Bai Jinge's hands across the stone table, his gaze filled with deep affection and emotion.

"Jinge, I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."

Bai Jinge couldn't help but smile, a sweet smile spreading across her face, her whole being radiating joy.

"Extreme Yin, I've said it before, I'm willing to do anything for you."

Song Wen stood up, walked around the stone table, and gently pulled Bai Jinge, who was sitting on the stone bench, into his arms.

He gently combed her hair as he spoke.

"Jinge, it's getting dark. Are you... going back to your sect?"

"I don't want to." Bai Jinge wrapped her arms around Song Wen's waist and rubbed her head against Song Wen stomach. "Tonight, I'm staying here with you."

"But... if you don't go back, I'm afraid your father will have a hard time explaining things. After all, this is Central Mu City, and your father can easily find out what we're doing with a scan of his divine Divine Sense," Song Wen said.

"So what if he knows?" Bai Jinge hugged her even tighter.

Song Wen affectionately ruffled Bai Jinge's hair.

"Sweetie! You should go home now."

Hearing that Song Wen insisted on letting her leave, Bai Jinge felt a little aggrieved, and looked up at Song Wen with pleading eyes.

"Alright then... I'll come see you again tomorrow."

The next day.

The sun rises.

Bai Jinge hadn't come to find Song Wen yet, but her message had arrived.

[Extreme Yin, after returning to the sect last night, I went to pay my respects to the two Xuanjun, Dust-Slaying and Nine-Thunder. However, Dust-Slaying Profound Lord has been in seclusion recently and I was unable to meet him. But Nine-Thunder Profound Lord is available and has agreed to see you.]

[Does Nine-Thunder Profound Lord have a specific time set?] Song Wen asked.

"That's not certain," Bai Jinge said. "But he'll probably contact me again. Just wait for me in the Small Courtyard of the teahouse."

[Good.]

Half an hour later.

There was a knock on the courtyard gate.

Song Wen scanned the area with his Divine Sense and immediately discovered:

The disciples were Bai Jinge and a man.

The man was dressed in a black robe, his body was thin, and his eyes were sunken, making him look like a ten-thousand-year-old corpse.

Song Wen's heart sank.

This man is most likely the Nine-Thunder Profound Lord. And with his appearance, he is undoubtedly a corpse cultivator, most likely practicing the "Corpse King Blood Refinement Art" rather than the "Corpse King Reincarnation Art".

However, the man's aura was concealed, and Song Wen, with his cultivation level, could not sense any leakage of his aura, so he could not immediately draw a conclusion.

Song Wen hurriedly went to the courtyard gate and pushed it open.

"Jinge, you've arrived... Is this senior the Nine-Thunder Profound Lord?"

The man's withered skin twitched slightly, revealing a chilling smile.

"It is indeed I. You must be Extreme Yin, young friend."

"This junior is none other than Senior Nine-Thunder Extreme Yin. I am deeply honored by your invitation and the honor of your presence. Please come in."

Song Wen stepped aside and gestured for him to enter.

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord and Bai Jinge entered the Small Courtyard one after the other.

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.

Song Wen picked up the teapot that had been prepared on the table, poured a cup, and handed it to Nine-Thunder Profound Lord.

"This junior only has a little bit of crude Spirit Tea; I hope Senior Nine-Thunder won't find it offensive."

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord took the teacup and took a small sip.

"Extreme Yin, since you and Miss Bai are mutually in love, you are no strangers. There's no need for formalities. Let's get straight to the point: what brings you to see me?"

Song Wen looked at Nine-Thunder Profound Lord with a faint expression of respect and a calm gaze.

With Nine-Thunder Profound Lord deliberately concealing his aura, he couldn't immediately determine whether this person was cultivating the "Corpse King Reincarnation Art" or the "Corpse King Blood Refinement Art."

However, with Bai Jinge by my side, perhaps it's possible to take a slightly riskier approach.

Since you can't figure it out, just ask.

"May I ask Nine-Thunder Profound Lord, have you ever heard of a method called 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art'?" Song Wen asked.

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord's gaze suddenly sharpened, staring intently into Song Wen's eyes.

"Extreme Yin, may I ask where you learned of this Cultivation Method?"

Being stared at by Nine-Thunder Profound Lord, a Peak Profound Immortal Yuxiao Stage, Song Wen felt as if his entire being had been seen through.

He tried his best to maintain a calm demeanor as he spoke.

"Reporting to Senior, I once cultivated near Azure Purity City in the Western Region and was fortunate enough to come into contact with this Cultivation Method, but it was incomplete, only containing the cultivation content for those at the Lingxu Dao Immortal level and below. I unexpectedly obtained this Cultivation Method in a tomb. The tomb also contained records that the Cultivation Method originated from the Purple Star Immortal Sect. Therefore, I have taken the liberty of requesting an audience with Senior, after all, Senior is the foremost Corpse Dao expert of the Purple Star Immortal Sect."

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord said, "Extreme Yin Ji Yin, I still don't understand. Even if you accidentally obtained the incomplete 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art,' what does that have to do with seeking an audience with me? Do you intend to switch to cultivating this Cultivation Method?"

Song Wen said, "To be honest, I do indeed have this intention."

"Oh?" asked Nine-Thunder Profound Lord, "Why?"

Song Wen said, "As far as I know, cultivating this Cultivation Method can greatly weaken the erosion of Origin Qi, allowing one to remain within the Source-Qi Death Domain for an extended period without fear of being corrupted by Origin Qi and becoming a mindless Wraith. As you also know, the current situation is turbulent, with Evil Spirit Cultivator stirring up trouble in various places, attempting to pollute the Earth Veins with the Primordial Chaos Qi Embryo and create a Source-Qi Death Domain in the Purple Star Immortal Domain. If one can obtain this Cultivation Method, it might be able to save one's life in a critical moment."

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as deep and cold as an eagle's or a wolf's.

"Extreme Yin, you seem to be holding back some information. Your true purpose in obtaining the 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art' is probably not to save your life, but rather because you learned of another wondrous use of this Cultivation Method within that tomb."

Song Wen felt uneasy under his gaze.

But Song Wen immediately realized that Nine-Thunder Profound Lord was suspicious. Song Wen had already learned that those who cultivated the Corpse King Blood Refinement Art could devour each other's cultivation, so he also wanted to cultivate this Cultivation Method in order to find a shortcut.

"What makes you say that, Senior Jiuting?" Song Wen Nine-Thunder ignorance.

A smile reappeared on Nine-Thunder Profound Lord's face, though it now appeared somewhat sinister.

"Young friend, you needn't be so cautious. With Miss Bai here, I won't kill anyone to silence you. You want the follow-up Cultivation Method of the 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art'? I can give them to you, but not for free. After all, this is the Cultivation Method I cultivate, and it cannot be easily shown to others."

Hearing the other party admit that he was practicing the "Corpse King Blood Refinement Art," Song Wen's disappointment deepened.

"What are your conditions, senior?" Song Wen asked.

Nine-Thunder Profound Lord did not respond immediately, but simply tapped the stone tabletop with his fingers.

He responded after a moment.

"Please allow me a few days to consider this before giving you an answer, young friend."

"This junior awaits your good news, senior. However, there is no need for you to rush. I have no intention of changing my Cultivation Method at the moment. I have been at the Lingxu Dao Immortal level for many years to reach my current level. If I were to change cultivation method rashly, my cultivation would inevitably fall back to the Early Lingxu Dao Immortal Stage, which would be a loss. Even if I were to change cultivation method, I would have to wait until I break through to the Profound Immortal Yuxiao one day," Song Wen said.

"Since you've put it that way, young friend, then I won't rush to make a decision," said Nine-Thunder Profound Lord. "However, I also have something to say: the 'Corpse King Blood Refinement Art' is no ordinary technique. Before switching to its cultivation, you'd better carefully consider your own capabilities. Otherwise, you might suffer harm instead of Cultivation Method."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior," Song Wen said.

"Extreme Yin Jiyin, Miss Bai, I have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After saying this, Nine-Thunder Profound Lord got up and left.

"Nine-Thunder Profound Lord, take your time," Bai Jinge said.

Song Wen suddenly spoke up at this moment.

"Senior Nine-Thunder, have you ever heard of the 'Corpse King Reincarnation Art'?"