Heavenly Soul Stone

The next day, at noon.

This was Cui Qiao's third time stepping into the Small Courtyard.

"Fairy Qiao, you've arrived!" Song Wen said with a look of surprise and delight. "Last night, I sent you several messages, but you didn't reply. I was worried that you would never speak to me again."

"I'm cultivating at night, how could I have time to reply to your message?"

Cui Qiao looked annoyed, but there was no anger on her face.

"It was my oversight that disturbed the fairy's cultivation."

Song Wen looked somber, his disappointment evident in his expression.

"I will reply to your messages later," Cui Qiao said.

"Really?" Song Wen immediately lit up with a smile.

Cui Qiao rolled her eyes at Song Wen, her expression quite alluring.

"Look at you, you silly thing!"

"Hey-hey..."

"I've come to see you today on important business. I've found out Cui Huo's whereabouts. He was chosen as a disciple by Third Grandfather Cui San. During the competition, you injured him, damaging his meridians. He's been healing in Third Grandfather Cui San's cave abode for the past two days, and he'll only come to Handsome Peak after he's fully recovered."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen smiled.

Finally, there's news about Cui Huo.

"Thank you very much, Fairy Qiao. I would also appreciate it if you could keep an eye on this matter for me. I will visit him to apologize as soon as he recovers."

Don't worry.

The two then sat in the courtyard and chatted.

With his silver tongue and extensive knowledge of the Cultivation World, Song Wen elicited frequent exclamations and laughter from Cui Qiao.

Two days later.

Led by Cui Qiao, Song Wen met Cui Huo.

What are you doing here?

Cui Huo stared at Song Wen, his expression unfriendly.

Song Wen secretly used his Spirit-Seeking Treasure Eyes to scan Cui Huo's chest, and after confirming that the jade pendant was still there, a smile appeared on his face.

"I accidentally injured Brother Cui on the arena that day, and I have come today to apologize," Song Wen said, cupping his hands in apology.

Cui Huo said coldly, "I'm not the only one injured. Your injuries aren't light either."

Song Wen said, "Brother Cui is absolutely right. Brother Cui is very powerful. That strike was like a thunderbolt, which seriously injured me. Even today, my left arm is still not very mobile."

Upon hearing this, Cui Huo's lips curled into a smile.

"Hmph! If I hadn't been severely depleted of my spiritual energy from repeated battles, you wouldn't have been able to harm me in the slightest."

"Brother Cui is absolutely right..."

Song Wen's words were suddenly interrupted by Cui Qiao.

"Cui Huo, don't act innocent after getting the benefit. Wei Ding only came to apologize because he didn't want to make enemies on his first visit to the Cui Family. Do you really think you're invincible?"

Cui Huo could be arrogant and domineering towards Song Wen, but he dared not be the slightest bit presumptuous in front of Cui Qiao.

In terms of both status and ability, he was far inferior to Cui Qiao.

Faced with Cui Qiao's rebuke, Cui Huo's expression stiffened.

"Miss Qiao, that's not what I meant."

Cui Qiao glared at Cui Huo. "Wei Ding, let's go. I've said it before, with me here, no one on Handsome Peak dares to do anything to you. You don't need to come and apologize to him. A mere Qi Refining Stage cultivator, does he really think he's someone important?"

After saying that, she grabbed Song Wen's sleeve and walked out of the courtyard.

"Brother Cui, let's talk again another day."

As Song Wen was being pulled away by Cui Qiao and walked outside, he turned back to Cui Huo and said something.

Only after the two figures disappeared into the courtyard did Cui Huo's gaze turn sinister.

"Senior, didn't you say that I was already hard to beat in the Qi Refining Stage? Why am I no match for this kid?" Cui Huo muttered to himself.

A weak voice echoed in his Sea of Consciousness.

"Your Cui Family primarily focuses on controlling ghosts, and you don't understand the extent of that person's physical strength. His physical body is exceptionally strong. If he gets close, you are naturally no match for him. After you successfully Foundation Establishment, I will pass on the <Corpse King Blood Refinement Art> to you. You will then cultivate this Cultivation Method to temper your physique. At that time, even if a body cultivator gets close, you will have nothing to fear."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will definitely Foundation Establishment as soon as possible," Cui Huo said with a determined look in his eyes.

"That person is probably hiding some secret. Find an opportunity to get close to him and uncover his secret. It might be of great benefit to your future body tempering."

Upon hearing this, Cui Huo's expression brightened, and his eyes gleamed with excitement. "I understand, senior."

"My soul is weakening day by day. You must find as many treasures as possible to restore your soul. Otherwise, I fear I will fall into a long slumber, and I may not be able to guide your cultivation in the future."

"Please rest assured, senior, I will do my utmost to find the treasure to restore your soul," Cui Huo promised.

Song Wen and Cui Qiao bid farewell and returned to their Small Courtyard.

He began to think about how to obtain the token through which Xugeng was hiding from Cui Huo without alerting the upper echelons of the Cui Family.

Cui Huo's Small Courtyard was protected by an array. With Song Wen's almost non-existent array skills, it was absolutely impossible for him to break through the array without anyone noticing.

The only way is to lure Cui Huo out of the Small Courtyard, and even out of Azurefall Mountain.

Just as Song Wen was frowning in worry, he suddenly sensed someone approaching the Small Courtyard.

The person who arrived was none other than Cui Huo!

"What is Cui Huo doing here?" Song Wen wondered.

Song Wen naturally couldn't figure out Cui Huo's purpose in coming here.

However, he came up with a way to lure Cui Huo into taking the bait.

With a thought, Song Wen produced a black crystal the size of an adult's fist in his hand.

The crystal is called the Heavenly Soul Stone, a third-tier Ghost Dao treasure. It has the effect of condensing the soul of ghosts and was a necessary item for the cultivation of the Ghost King that Song Wen refined.

Song Wen placed the Heavenly Soul Stone on the stone table in the courtyard, and then there was a knock on the door.

Arriving at the courtyard gate, Song Wen opened it and was surprised to see Cui Huo.

"Brother Cui, what brings you here?"

Cui Huo said, "I've come to apologize to Brother Wei. I didn't think things through just now and spoke harshly to you. Please forgive me."

"Brother Cui, you flatter me. Please come in."

Song Wen's face lit up with joy, and he quickly stepped aside to let Cui Huo enter the hospital.

As Song Wen moved away, Cui Huo's gaze immediately fell on the Heavenly Soul Stone on the stone table.

"I must obtain that crystal! It is the Heavenly Soul Stone, which will be of great use to my soul recovery."

Xugeng's voice suddenly rang in Cui Huo's mind.

Song Wen seemed to realize this too late, only noticing Cui Huo's gaze at this moment. He hurriedly turned around, ran to the stone table, and put away the Heavenly Soul Stone.

They looked as if they were afraid of revealing their treasure.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Brother Cui. I have a bad memory and I always misplace things," Song Wen said somewhat guiltily.

Cui Huo stepped into the Small Courtyard, smiling, and said, "Brother Wei, you seem so flustered. Could that crystal be some kind of priceless treasure?"

"It's just an ordinary item, nothing special."

Song Wen feigned nonchalance, attempting to bluff his way out of the situation.

He quickly changed the subject.

"Brother Cui, come and sit down, and try my Spirit Tea."

As he spoke, Song Wen took out a copper teapot and a water bag.

The water bag was tilted, and clear, sweet spring water flowed out gently.

After the teapot was filled, Song Wen placed his right hand on it and began to circulate his internal energy.

Soon, the water in the teapot began to boil.

Song Wen took out a jade box, removed two green leaves, and placed them into the teapot.

Instantly, a faint aura of Spiritual Qi, along with the rising steam, escaped from the teapot.

Two teacups suddenly appeared on the stone table, and Song Wen filled them.

"Brother Cui, please!"

"I didn't expect Brother Wei to be so knowledgeable about tea. I must try this Spirit Tea."

Cui Huo picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.