Unexpected

In the days that followed, Song Wen continued to monitor Han Wu.

However, in the following three months, Han Wu never left the herb garden even for a moment.

Despite Jing Kai's repeated invitations, Han Wu declined them all.

As the departure time for the Two Forms Sect drew ever closer, Song Wen felt a little anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Zhu Yin had already sent a message once, urging Song Wen to go to the Two Forms Sect.

Just as Song Wen was pondering his options, Jing Kai suddenly sent a message.

[Extreme Yin, Han Wu suddenly invited me to meet.]

Did he say why he invited you?

He said, "Let's talk about... the Spirit Candle Fruit."

When Jing Kai sent this message, his voice trembled slightly, as if he himself could hardly believe it.

"Did you tell him that we knew he had the Spirit Candle Fruit?" Song Wen asked.

[No. Senior, you instructed me not to reveal this matter, how could I dare to act on my own?]

Jing Kai was afraid that Song Wen might misunderstand, so he quickly explained.

How did he know about this?

[It's highly likely that the younger generation repeatedly probed him indirectly, causing him to become suspicious.]

Song Wen neither confirmed nor denied Jing Kai's explanation; he simply relayed the message.

Where did he invite you to meet?

[Tide-Listening Pavilion.]

[Say yes.]

After finishing his communication with Jing Kai, Song Wen rushed to the outside of the Flame-Soil Spirit Fields.

He was worried that Han Wu's sudden proposal to trade for the Spirit Candle Fruit might be hiding some kind of conspiracy, so he planned to personally monitor Han Wu's every move as he went to the Tide-Listening Pavilion.

About fifteen minutes later, Han Wu appeared outside the gate of Lingyuan Mountain. He rode his sword alone towards Shadow City.

Song Wen followed him all the way, but did not find anything unusual about Han Wu, nor did he find anyone else following him.

This made Song Wen wonder.

Could it be that Han Wu is really going to negotiate a deal with Jing Kai for the Spirit Candle Fruit?

Jing Kai was to arrive at the Tide-Listening Pavilion a step ahead of Han Wu.

After Han Wu went in, Song Wen quickly received a message from Jing Kai.

[Senior, Han Wu suspects I have powerful backers and wants you to come and talk to me personally.]

Song Wen stood on the bustling street outside the Tide-Listening Pavilion, a smile playing on his lips.

"It seems this Han Wu is much smarter than I imagined," Song Wen murmured to himself.

[I'm coming right now. Remember, don't reveal my identity to him.]

Song Wen stepped into the Tide-Listening Pavilion and entered the private room where Jing Kai and Han Wu were.

"Greetings, senior."

As soon as Song Wen entered the private room, he saw Jing Kai and another male cultivator bowing to him. This male cultivator was Han Wu.

"Young friends Han and Jing, no need for formalities, please have a seat."

Jing Kai was slightly taken aback when he saw that the person who entered did not resemble 'Extreme Yin'. But when he thought of Song Wen's last message, he immediately understood.

However, just to be on the safe side, he secretly sent a message to Song Wen using Message Jade Slip.

[Senior, is that you?]

[It's me, no doubt about it.]

The three of them sat down.

"Young friend Han, how did you know that Jing Kai approached you for the Spirit Candle Fruit?" Song Wen asked directly.

Han Wu smiled faintly, "Replying to Senior, I have never had any interaction with Fellow Jing Kai before. However, a few months ago, he suddenly took the initiative to befriend me and even hosted banquets for me on several occasions. It would be too illogical to say that Jing Kai had no ulterior motives. Moreover, Jing Kai has also subtly inquired several times about the spiritual spirit medicine planted in the spiritual fields that I am in charge of."

Song Wen said, "Young friend Han is indeed intelligent. But how can you be so sure that there is someone else behind Jing Kai?"

Han Wu, "This is simple. The Spirit Candle Fruit is a fourth-grade spirit medicine. Like me, Fellow Jing Kai only has the Foundation Establishment level, so he won't need it in the short term. Why would Fellow Jing Kai go to such lengths for a spiritual item he can't use?"

Song Wen said, "Young friend, you are right. How many Spirit Candle Fruit do you have in total?"

Han Wu held up three fingers. "Three. How many would you like to buy, senior?"

"The more the better, of course. How many Spirit Stones would you like for three Spirit Candle Fruits, young friend?" Song Wen asked.

"This junior does not want Spirit Stone," Han Wu.

Song Wen raised an eyebrow and asked with great interest.

"Oh? What would you like, young friend?"

"This junior desires a Golden Core Pill," Han Wu.

Upon hearing that Han Wu wanted to Golden Core Pill, a slight smile appeared on Song Wen's face.

Even Jing Kai's eyes widened slightly.

For Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Golden Core Pill is undoubtedly a supreme elixir.

"Young friend, you are a smart person. You should know very well that although Spirit Candle Fruit are precious, three Spirit Candle Fruits are not enough to exchange for a Golden Core Pill."

Although Song Wen possessed Golden Core Pill, and more than one at that, he did not intend to take them out easily.

When Song Wen was forming his core, he refined four Golden Core Pills, but he only consumed two of them.

Later, after killing Xing Yixuan, Song Wen obtained another Golden Core Pill.

Therefore, Song Wen possessed a total of three Golden Core Pills.

"Senior, can you really produce Golden Core Pill?"

Han Wu showed no disappointment at Song Wen's rejection; on the contrary, he seemed quite agitated.

"For me, obtaining the Golden Core Pill is not difficult."

Song Wen didn't directly admit that he possessed Golden Core Pill. He changed the subject and continued.

"But if you want to get the Golden Core Pill from me, you must offer a sufficient price."

"What does Senior want?" Han Wu asked.

"That depends on what bargaining chips you can offer, young friend," Song Wen then passed the question on to Han Wu.

Han Wu pondered for a long time, his expression gradually darkening.

"Besides the Spirit Candle Fruit, I may not have anything else to offer that could impress you, senior."

A deep, unfathomable smile appeared on Song Wen's face.

"That's not necessarily true."

A bright light suddenly flashed in Han Wu's eyes.

"I wonder if there's anything I can do for you, senior?"

Song Wen did not rush to answer Han Wu, but turned to look at Jing Kai.

"Young friend Jing, could you please step outside for a moment?"

"Yes, senior."

Jing Kai understood that Song Wen and Han Wu were about to discuss something that involved certain secrets, so she tactfully walked away.

After Jing Kai left the private room, Song Wen continued.

"Young friend, you only need to do one small favor for me to obtain the Golden Core Pill."

"Please speak frankly, senior," Han Wu.

"Investigate the entire Limitless Island for information on those who cultivate the <Corpse King Blood Refinement Art>. The more detailed the information, the better," Song Wen said.

Before Song Wen even spoke, Han Wu had already guessed that what Song Wen wanted him to do would definitely not be easy.

But he never expected that Song Wen would ask him to investigate those within the sect who practiced the <Corpse King Blood Refinement Art>.

His first thought was that Song Wen wanted to obtain the complete <Corpse King Blood Refinement Art Cultivation Method>.

The Corpse King Blood Refinement Art is a Limitless Sect guarded secret of the Wuji Sect. Even within the inner sect, there are not many people who practice this Cultivation Method. The vast majority of them only switch to this Cultivation Method after they have reached the Foundation Establishment or even the Core Formation stage.

Han Wu frowned, looking worried, and said...

"Senior, this is a crime of betraying the sect. If the sect finds out, I will die without a burial place."