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Extreme Yin Island!

The spaceship hovered above the spirit field.

Shan Yue felt the island's rich Spiritual Qi and vibrant life, a joyful smile appeared on her face.

"This island is indeed a blessed place for cultivation. What's its name?"

"Extreme Yin Island," Song Wen replied.

"Why does such a beautiful island have such a gloomy name? Why don't we change it?" Shan Yue asked.

Song Wen said coldly, "Shan Yue, you are only staying here temporarily, not the owner of this island."

Shan Yue's lips twitched, but she ultimately remained silent.

A figure rode a sword down from the cliff below.

"Greetings, Senior Extreme Yin." An Yin respectfully bowed to Song Wen.

Song Wen nodded, pointed to Shan Yue, and introduced it.

"Her name is Shan Yue. She'll be staying on the island for a while. Please look after her."

Then, he said to Shan Yue, "She is An Yin, whom I mentioned to you. You can talk to her about anything."

Shan Yue said, "So, 'Extreme Yin' is your Daoist name, and 'Wei Ding' is just an alias, right?"

Song Wen did not answer her, and flew away directly into the sky.

An Yin looked up at Shan Yue, her eyes unconsciously revealing a look of amazement.

The beauty of Shan Yue seems to eclipse everything around it.

Even though An Yin was also a woman, and even though her appearance was quite outstanding, standing in front of Shan Yue, she felt a strange sense of inferiority.

Shan Yue noticed An Yin's reaction, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

"Little sister An Yin, I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

An Yin bowed and said, "An Yin greets the Mistress!"

Shan Yue was so beautiful that she subconsciously regarded her as Song Wen 'Shan Yue dao companion.

"Madam?"

Shan Yue's brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed instantly, a smile appearing on her face.

"I quite like the title 'Mistress.' Please take me to the cave abode."

An Yin said, "Yes, Madam, please come with me."

With less than a year until the Rebirth Valley opens, it's simply impossible for Song Wen to significantly improve his strength in such a short time.

Therefore, he decided to refine several more Death-Substitute Puppet during this period to deal with the crisis in the Rebirth Valley.

Time flies, and the day he had agreed upon with Yuan Qing and the others arrived in the blink of an eye.

Song Wen left behind a Shadow Gu to monitor the three women on the island before setting off for Limitless Island.

The main reason for leaving the Shadow Gu was to monitor Shan Yue. She carries the Hidden Soul Jade, and if she were to secretly leave while Song Wen was away, Song Wen would suffer a great loss.

Song Wen did not go to Shadow City, but instead went to the west coast of Limitless Island.

Yuan Qing and Zhu Yin seemed unwilling to let outsiders know about their trip to the Rebirth Valley. Therefore, they deliberately chose an extremely remote place to meet in order to avoid being noticed by outsiders.

When Song Wen arrived, Yuan Qing was already waiting there.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yuan Qing. Have Fellow Daoists Zhu Yin and Si Xi not arrived yet?"

Yuan Qing said, "There are still two hours until the agreed time; they should arrive soon."

Song Wen nodded slightly and walked towards a large tree, intending to sit down and meditate with his back against it, when he heard Yuan Qing speak.

"Fellow Daoist, what are your plans for this trip to the Rebirth Valley?"

"Of course, we will do our best to cooperate with you and fellow Zhu Yin," Song Wen said matter-of-factly.

Yuan Qing raised his hand and created a soundproof barrier, enveloping him and Song Wen, before continuing.

"Fellow Daoist, there are many spiritual objects in the Rebirth Valley. Is there nothing you need?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wen's mind raced.

Yuan Qing wouldn't show kindness to me for no reason; the other party must have something in mind.

Recalling the scene a year ago when Zhu Yin sought him out to plot something, Song Wen realized: Zhu Yin was scheming against Yuan Qing, and Yuan Qing probably also had designs on Zhu Yin.

"Perhaps this is a good opportunity to obtain the Ksitigarbha Lotus." Song Wen immediately had a plan in mind.

Song Wen looked hesitant, as if he were pondering something deeply.

Finally, he shook his head and sighed.

"I am weak and frail. Only by staying by your and Zhu Yin's side can I ensure my safety. How dare I ask for more?"

A smile appeared on Yuan Qing's lips.

"Fellow Daoist, the Rebirth Valley is fraught with danger, and entering it is no easy feat. If you have any requests, why not speak frankly? Perhaps I can lend you a hand."

Song Wen said, "Fellow Daoist Yuan Qing, to be honest, I know almost nothing about the Rebirth Valley, so naturally I don't know what treasures it holds. The reason I'm willing to risk entering the Rebirth Valley is simply to earn more Spirit Stone."

Yuan Qing was slightly surprised, "Fellow Daoist, you really have no interest in the spiritual objects in the Rebirth Valley?"

"Really?" Song Wen said honestly.

"Fellow Daoist is a third-tier Alchemist, so why would you risk entering the Rebirth Valley for Spirit Stone?" Yuan Qing asked.

Song Wen said, "I want to raise some Spirit Stone to purchase the Yellow Springs Tainted Flame."

Upon hearing the words "Yellow Springs Tainted Flame," a glint flashed in Yuan Qing's eyes.

"What are you doing seeking the Yellow Springs Tainted Flame, fellow Daoist?"

Song Wen said, "There's a mission in the Mission Hall: to purchase the Yellow Springs Tainted Flame, with a reward of a Ksitigarbha Lotus. I want to complete this mission and obtain the Ksitigarbha Lotus."

Yuan Qing said, "The Yellow Springs Tainted Flame is extremely rare. It's probably impossible for you to buy it with Spirit Stone, fellow Daoist. However..."

"But what?" Song Wen exclaimed in surprise.

Yuan Qing said, "The task you mentioned, fellow Daoist, was issued by me."

"The Ksitigarbha Lotus is in your hands, fellow Daoist!" Song Wen exclaimed in shock.

"I wonder if you would be willing to part with the Ksitigarbha Lotus, as it is extremely important to me. I can exchange it for Spirit Stone or other treasures," Song Wen pressed.

Yuan Qing smiled mockingly, "Fellow Daoist, as the Demon Lord's personal disciple, what treasures do you think you possess that could sway me?"

"This..."

Song Wen looked somewhat embarrassed, stammered for a long time, and finally sighed with a hint of dejection:

"Alas! I truly have no treasures on me that can entice you, fellow Daoist."

Yuan Qing said, "The quest to purchase the Yellow Springs Tainted Flame was posted by me more than twenty years ago, and no one has accepted it yet. Presumably, the Ksitigarbha Lotus is not enough to exchange for even one Yellow Springs Tainted Flame. The Earthly Ksitigarbha Lotus is of little use to me, but it is not impossible for you to obtain it. You only need to do one thing for me."

"What is it?" Song Wen asked hurriedly.

"When we were in the Rebirth Valley, you worked with Si Xi to trap Zhu Yin using an array," Yuan Qing said.

Song Wen's expression changed drastically. "You want to kill Zhu Yin?"

Yuan Qing said, "Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. I only said I wanted to trap Zhu Yin, when did I say I wanted to kill her? Zhu Yin is the Devil Master's personal disciple, if I kill her, I will have no way to explain it to the Devil Master."

Song Wen did not believe Yuan Qing's words at all.

Once you've chosen to take action, there's no reason to stop.

Yuan Qing harbored murderous intent towards Zhu Yin.

Song Wen shook his head and said, "This is absolutely unacceptable. If I follow your advice, wouldn't I offend Fellow Zhu Yin? Where would I have a place on Limitless Island after that?"

Yuan Qing said, "Limitless Island isn't Zhu Yin's Limitless Island. With my protection, why are you worried about not being able to establish yourself on Limitless Island? Besides, aren't you afraid of offending me, fellow Daoist?"

As Yuan Qing spoke the last sentence, his voice gradually turned cold.

"This..."

Song Wen's expression shifted, looking hesitant and unable to make a decision.

"Fellow Daoist, please think carefully before you answer," Yuan Qing said coldly.

Song Wen gritted his teeth and resolutely said, "Fine, I promise you. But you have to give me the Ksitigarbha Lotus first."