Spirit Candle Fruit in Hand
"Every man for himself, or the world will destroy him. Young friend Han, we cultivators can abandon even our closest relatives for the sake of longevity. What does a sect matter? I believe that with your intelligence and talent, you will surely be able to accomplish this," Song Wen said.
Han Wu looked deep in thought and did not give Song Wen a quick answer.
Song Wen took out a Message Jade Slip and handed it over.
"Since you are undecided, young friend, you may go back and consider it carefully. The conditions I have set are valid for one year. As long as you can provide me with information that satisfies me, you will receive a Golden Core Pill."
Han Wu suddenly raised his head and stared at Song Wen.
"This junior dares to ask, senior, how can you prove that you possess Golden Core Pill? If I risk my life to gather intelligence but cannot Golden Core Pill cultivator, wouldn't my efforts be in vain?"
"That's easy."
Song Wen smiled slightly, and a jade bottle suddenly appeared in front of Han Wu, hovering in mid-air.
"Young friend, you can judge for yourself whether the pill in the jade bottle is Golden Core Pill?"
Han Wu held the jade bottle in one hand and uncorked it with the other.
Then, a glint flashed in his eyes.
"It truly is Golden Core Pill!" Han Wu exclaimed softly.
With a wave of his hand, Song Wen sent the jade bottle flying from Han Wu's hand to Song Wen's front, amidst Han Wu's reluctant gaze.
"Put the jade bottle away, "Song Wen said.
"Now that you trust me, young friend, let's put that aside for now and talk about the Spirit Candle Fruit transaction. I'd like to offer thirty Superior Spirit Stones for the three Spirit Candle Fruit you possess. What do you say?"
"This..." Han Wu hesitated slightly, "This junior wishes to obtain forty Superior Spirit Stones. In addition, this junior hopes to receive a promise from senior."
"What promise?" Song Wen asked.
"This Golden Core Pill cannot be traded to anyone else within a year. I will definitely deliver the information you desire within a year," Han Wu.
Song Wen replied without hesitation, "Sure. When shall we make the deal?"
"Anytime is fine. The Spirit Candle Fruit is ripe, and I have already picked it and placed it in my cave abode. However, I will decide the location of the transaction," Han Wu.
A slight smile curved the corners of Song Wen's lips.
Han Wu was quite cautious in his actions. The reason he proposed to choose the transaction location was simply because he was afraid that Song Wen would kill someone to steal the treasure.
"Where would you like to conduct this transaction, young friend?"
"Outside the gate of the Flame-Soil Spirit Fields."
Song Wen nodded, "As you say, young friend. Jing Kai for you outside the Lingtian Mountain gate in a quarter of an hour."
Upon hearing this, Han Wu looked at Song Wen with a slightly strange expression.
Song Wen surprisingly didn't go to the transaction himself, but instead had Jing Kai do it.
However, this is good news for Han Wu.
After all, since Jing Kai was trading with him, he didn't have to worry about encountering any danger during the transaction.
Han Wu stood up. "Senior, then this junior will take my leave first and return to my cave abode to retrieve the Spirit Candle Fruit."
Song Wen nodded.
After Han Wu left, Song Wen called Jing Kai into a private room, gave him a Storage Bag, and told Jing Kai to take the Storage Bag to the Flame-Soil Spirit Fields to make a deal with Han Wu.
The transaction between Jingjiao and Han Wu went smoothly.
Before long, Jing Kai returned to Shadow City with a jade box containing three Spirit Candle Fruits, where he met Song Wen, who was waiting there.
After receiving the Spirit Candle Fruit from Jing Kai, Song Wen handed Jing Kai a Storage Bag.
"Here are a thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stone as a reward for you, young friend."
Jing Kai put away the Storage Bag, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Young friend Jing, given our relationship, you can speak frankly about anything," Song Wen said.
Jing Kai, "This junior would like to know what you need Han Wu to do? What Han Wu can do, this junior can also do."
Song Wen grinned.
He knew in his heart that Jing Kai also wanted to Golden Core Pill.
However, the investigation into cultivators practicing the <Corpse King Blood Refinement Art> could not be entrusted to Jing Kai.
Because Jing Kai's master, Yu Qi, cultivated this very Cultivation Method. If Jing Kai were to investigate this matter, he might become suspicious of the cause of Yu Qi's death.
Furthermore, Song Wen quite approved of Han Wu's style of doing things.
While in the private room at the Tide-Listening Pavilion, Han Wu never inquired about Song Wen's identity. This shows that Han Wu is a cautious person who knows when to advance and when to retreat.
Song Wen felt reassured entrusting the matter to Han Wu.
"I can get one Golden Core Pill, and I can get a second. As long as you do a good job for me, you'll definitely get your share of the rewards."
Jing Kai brightened. "I wonder if there's anything else you need me to do, Senior?"
Song Wen said, "There's nothing for you to do right now, young friend. You should return to Corpse King Valley first. I'll let you know if I need your help."
Jing Kai couldn't help but look somewhat disappointed.
"Yes, senior."
After Jing Kai, Song Wen took out Zhu Yin's Message Jade Slip.
[Fellow Zhu Yin, my affairs have been settled. I am ready to depart for the Two Forms Sect at any time.]
[We will meet on the south coast of Limitless Island in one hour.] Zhu Yin replied via message.
On the vast ocean, a small spaceship is speeding along.
"Fellow Zhu Yin, do you have any plans for this trip?" Song Wen asked.
Zhu Yin said, "If you and I want to obtain the Purple Salvia Root, there are essentially two paths. One is to find a way to enter the Illusory Spirit Valley Secret Realm and search for the Purple Salvia Root. The other is to try to obtain it from the people who have entered the secret realm."
"Which path do you wish to choose, fellow Daoist?" Song Wen asked.
"I will not place my hopes on others; I intend to enter the secret realm myself." As she spoke, a powerful confidence emanated from Zhu Yin.
Song Wen said, "Illusory Spirit Valley is a secret realm unique to the Two Forms Sect. How could they easily allow you and me to enter?"
Zhu Yin said, "I've discovered that the person who oversaw the opening of the Illusory Spirit Valley Secret Realm is Daoist Lan Yin. She has some connection with my master, and I intend to personally pay a visit to Senior Lan Yin to request the opportunity to enter the secret realm."
Song Wen asked, "How confident are you about this, fellow Daoist?"
Zhu Yin said, "I'm not entirely confident; everything depends on what Daoist Lan Yin decides. If she doesn't allow us to enter the secret realm, we'll have to find another way."
Song Wen said with a slightly worried expression.
"Wouldn't it be too risky for us to openly enter the secret realm? After all, neither of us are from the Two Forms Sect. In the secret realm, we might become targets and be besieged by the Two Forms Sect cultivators. Moreover, in order to avoid antagonizing the Two Forms Sect, we might be restrained when facing their people and unable to unleash our killing spree. Wouldn't that put us in a dangerous situation?"
Zhu Yin said, "Your concerns are not unfounded, but that's something to consider later. Right now, we need to figure out how to enter the secret realm; otherwise, everything else is just empty talk."
In less than half a month, the two arrived at the Two Forms Sect.
As they arrived, it was getting late. After resting for the night in Four Symbols City, the two set off for North Pole Island, one of the two Extreme Island, the next morning.
The two were stopped dozens of miles from the North Pole Island.
About a mile ahead of the two, on a floating island suspended in the air, a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage spoke up.
"May I ask where you two seniors come from? What brings you to my Two Forms Sect?"