What Zhu Yin Wanted

"You did a very good job," Song Wen praised Jing Kai.

"I have one more thing I need you to do. Find out the number of fruits on the Candlefruit Tree and when they will ripen. Also, find out what kind of bargaining chips Han Wu will need to hand over the Spirit Candle Fruit."

Jing Kai, "Please rest assured, senior, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Suddenly, a Storage Bag appeared in Song Wen's hand, which he handed to Jing Kai.

"Here are five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stone. Take them and use them to befriend Han Wu."

The next day.

Song Wen piloted the spaceship and brought Jing Kai back to Limitless Island.

Not long after the two parted, Song Wen suddenly received a message from Jing Kai.

[Extreme Yin, the entire Tang Family, numbering over 100,000, was slaughtered overnight.]

[How could this be? Where did you get this information from?]

[The sect told me. I had just returned to my cave abode when people from the Law Enforcement Hall came knocking, inquiring about everything that had happened on Mist-Hidden Island.]

You didn't tell anyone that I saved you, did you?

[Rest assured, Senior. According to the traces left at the Tang Family's residence, the one who made the move was a Golden Core cultivator. The Law Enforcement Hall was merely conducting a routine inquiry and did not suspect me. I dealt with it with a few simple words. I did not reveal a single word about you, Senior.]

[That's good.]

Song Wen put away the Jade Slip, a vague feeling in his heart that this matter was probably not over yet.

Chu Lingyun killed the entire Tang Family because she didn't want the fact that he had gone to Mist-Hidden Island to be exposed.

Song Wen speculated that Chu Lingyun was secretly plotting something, but his appearance disrupted Chu Lingyun's plans, forcing Chu Lingyun to change her mind and kill everyone in the Tang Family.

Next, Chu Lingyun will likely take action against Jing Kai.

They might even try to find Song Wen to prevent future troubles.

"What secrets are hidden on Mist-Hidden Island that would make Chu Lingyun risk violating the Limitless Island's rules and killing everyone in the Tang Family?" Song Wen wondered to himself.

Song Wen remained hidden in the shadows, unconcerned about Chu Lingyun's threat.

But Jing Kai is different. He's in the open, Chu Lingyun wanted to get rid of him, it would be a piece of cake.

However, Song Wen did not remind Jing Kai.

Once Jing Kai learns of this, he will definitely be hesitant to act, and may even be afraid to step out of Corpse King Valley. That might prevent him from completing the task assigned by Song Wen.

"Right now, there's still a use for Jing Kai, so he can't die. Perhaps... I should strike first and eliminate Chu Lingyun."

After deep thought, Song Wen had a general idea in mind.

However, before taking action, Song Wen needed to confirm one thing.

Has Limitless Island truly ceased investigating Yuan Qing's cause of death?

Song Wen took out the Message Jade Slip Zhu Yin's message.

[Fellow Zhu Yin, how have you been lately?]

[Extreme Yin! It's you! You've finally shown yourself.]

Zhu Yin replied to the message quickly, her tone filled with delight.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist has been looking for me?" Song Wen asked.

"Where are you? Let's meet and talk in detail," Zhu Yin said.

After a moment's thought, Song Wen replied via message.

[I await you, fellow Daoist, on Red Leaf Island.]

Red Leaf Island is an uninhabited island located thousands of miles south of Limitless Island. It is named for the large number of red leaf trees that grow on it.

[I will definitely arrive as promised. Also, fellow Daoist, please rest assured, I have no ill intentions towards you.]

The Message Jade Slip was limited, Zhu Yin was in her cave abode in Corpse King Valley. Therefore, she could determine that Song Wen was near Shadow City.

Song Wen deliberately chose to travel far and wide to meet Zhu Yin, clearly out of caution towards her.

That's why Zhu Yin took the initiative to make it clear that she meant no harm.

An hour later, in a dense crimson forest, Song Wen and Zhu Yin stood facing each other.

"Extreme Yin, it's been so hard to see you. I've been waiting for you for five or six years," Zhu Yin said.

"I've been away from the island for a while due to some personal matters," Song Wen casually fabricated a reason. "During these past few years, I must thank you for helping to pay the rent for Extreme Yin Island."

"It's just a few Spirit Stone, nothing to brag about."

"Five years' rent for the island is no small sum. Fellow Daoist, why are you spending so much?" Song Wen asked.

Zhu Yin said, "Extreme Yin, let's not beat around the bush. The reason you left Limitless Island was to evade their pursuit, wasn't it?"

"What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?" Song Wen asked, looking puzzled.

Zhu Yin said, "Yuan Qing, did you kill him?"

"What! Fellow Daoist Yuan Qing is dead?" Song Wen was filled with shock.

Zhu Yin's face showed a hint of disdain. "Extreme Yin, you don't need to hide it anymore. After escaping the underwater rift in the Rebirth Valley, I lurked at the edge of the rift for two days. My original plan was to wait for Yuan Qing's <Undying True Corpse Transformation> to dissipate so that I could take advantage of his weakness and launch a sneak attack. However, Yuan Qing did not appear. I only saw the heavily injured Purple Cloud hurriedly fleeing. You and Yuan Qing are nowhere to be found."

"I originally thought that you and Yuan Qing had perished in the crevice. But I searched the entire crevice and couldn't find your and Yuan Qing's bodies."

"After returning to my sect, I learned that Yuan Qing was dead. So, I went to your Extreme Yin Island in person. From your two maids, I learned that your dao companion had suddenly disappeared."

"Therefore, I conclude that you are not dead. On the contrary, Yuan Qing died at your hands."

"Extreme Yin, it seems Yuan Qing and I both underestimated you. Your strength is far more than it appears on the surface."

Although Zhu Yin's argument was reasonable and well-founded, Song Wen still stubbornly refused to admit it.

"Zhu Yin, these are all your speculations and should not be taken seriously. After all, I am only at the Golden Core Early Stage, while Yuan Qing is Peak Golden Core Stage cultivator. How could I possibly be his match?"

Zhu Yin stared intently at Song Wen, her gaze deep, as if trying to see through Song Wen's thoughts.

"If you didn't kill Yuan Qing, why did you flee Limitless Island years ago? Besides, why were you so cautious, arranging to meet me in such a remote place?"

"Fellow Daoist, are you so fixated on Yuan Qing's death because you wish to avenge him?"

Song Wen's expression gradually turned cold, and his tone carried a hint of hostility.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and an invisible sense of impending doom permeated the air above the island.

Zhu Yin suddenly smiled slightly, and the oppressive atmosphere vanished instantly.

Her tone carried a hint of disdain.

"What does Yuan Qing's life or death have to do with me! I just want some things from him."

"Furthermore, you can rest assured that I have eliminated all potential threats for you. It has been Ye Hua, the Demon Venerable who has been investigating Yuan Qing's death all along. I have successfully misled him, making him believe that Purple Cloud killed Yuan Qing."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen narrowed his eyes slightly.

Zhu Yin's words confirmed Jing Kai's guess.

This means that 'Extreme Yin' can now openly appear on Limitless Island.

"What exactly are you doing all this for?" Song Wen asked.