Leaving the Secret Realm

In front of Zhu Yin and Purple Cloud, Song Wen could not possibly devour the souls and Essence Blood of Hu Gao and Wen Lin.

He could only use magic to trap their souls within the Yin Soul Banner, allowing the Ghost King to devour them.

As for the two bodies, they were burned to ashes.

After doing all this, the three of them could finally relax and rest.

Ten days later.

Purple Cloud's injuries are temporarily under control.

Zhu Yin's Law Power has been largely restored.

Song Wen's Law Power had recovered to about 70-80%, and the internal injuries he suffered from fighting the golden corpse had also largely healed.

Song Wen stood up and looked towards Black Stone Mountain.

His goal for this trip was to obtain three Purple Salvia Root, but he only managed to get two. Therefore, he considered exploring the underground caves of Black Stone Mountain again.

This time, he wanted to go alone.

Having learned from his previous exploration experience, Song Wen no longer needed Purple Cloud to lead the way.

With Zhu Yin and Purple Cloud by his side, he was less able to use his various methods. Going alone would give him a better chance of success, whether it was searching for the Purple Salvia Root or escaping if he encountered the Golden Corpse.

"Gentlemen, I wish to explore the underground caves of Black Stone Mountain alone once more."

After interrupting their cultivation, Song Wen shared his thoughts.

Purple Cloud asked, puzzled, "Extreme Yin, we've already each obtained two Purple Salvia Roots, why are you still risking your life?"

"I'd like to find one or two more Purple Salvia Root," Song Wen said.

Zhu Yin stared at Song Wen, but did not speak. Instead, she chose to transmit her thoughts through Divine Sense.

"Extreme Yin, you don't need to go."

"Why?" Song Wen replied telepathically.

"I have three Purple Salvia Root in total. I will give all three of them to you when the time comes," Zhu Yin transmitted.

How come you have three?

"I had already obtained one before entering the underground cave."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen immediately understood.

While the three of them were searching the shallow areas of Black Stone Mountain separately, Zhu Yin should have already obtained a Purple Salvia Root.

"Why are you helping me?" Song Wen asked telepathically.

"I'm not only helping you, I'm helping myself too. If we can gather more spirit medicine for the Infant Spirit Pill, your chances of successfully refining Infant Spirit Pill will be much greater."

Song Wen replied telepathically, "Then thank you very much, fellow Daoist. I accept your kindness."

A smile appeared on Zhu Yin's face, and she stopped transmitting her voice.

Song Wen turned to look at Purple Cloud and asked.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud, your injuries are under control. Shall we leave the secret realm now?"

Purple Cloud gave Zhu Yin a strange look.

She could sense that Song Wen and Zhu Yin had been communicating telepathically, but she did not try to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Putting aside the fact that she wasn't entirely confident in doing so, given her current situation, offending Song Wen and Zhu Yin was not a wise choice.

After exchanging telepathic messages, Song Wen no longer insisted on going to Black Stone Mountain.

There is only one explanation: Song Wen got what he wanted.

Zhu Yin must possess a Purple Salvia Root.

Purple Cloud did not point this out; she simply nodded.

"Very well, we will do as you say, fellow Daoist."

The Illusory Spirit Valley Secret Realm is open for one month, but that doesn't mean you have to stay there for the full month before you can leave.

The exit from the secret realm appeared the moment it opened. As long as you go through the exit, you can leave the secret realm at any time.

"My current condition is not suitable for flying, so I will trouble you, fellow Daoist, to use your flying ship to carry me," Purple Cloud said.

Song Wen readily agreed and summoned a small spaceship.

The spaceship, carrying three people, arrived at the exit of the secret realm, located in the desert to the west of the secret realm.

There was no danger near the exit, and the three of them successfully exited the secret realm.

After a brief period of weightlessness, the three found themselves back in the Cave they had entered the secret realm from.

Only the Daoist Lan Yin was in the cave.

The Divine Sense of the Daoist nun Lan Yin swept over the three of them.

When she discovered that her apprentice's injuries were quite serious, she frowned slightly.

But instead of asking about it, she inquired about it.

"Only eleven days have passed, and the three of you have already come out. Did the trip go smoothly?"

"Reporting to Senior Lan Yin, everything went smoothly," Zhu Yin replied with a bow.

"That's good," Lan Yin said.

"We are very grateful for your help, senior. We, Extreme Yin and I, will always remember your kindness. If you ever need our assistance in the future, we will do our best to help you," said Zhu Yin Extreme Yin.

Lan Yin nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"Senior, Extreme Yin and I must return to Limitless Island. We shall take our leave now," Zhu Yin continued.

Lan Yin Dao Gu did not answer Zhu Yin, but instead turned her gaze to Purple Cloud.

"Purple Cloud, have you obtained what you desired?"

The question posed by the Daoist Lan Yin was not merely whether Purple Cloud had obtained any treasures in the secret realm. It was also whether Purple Cloud had received what she desired in her transaction with Song Wen and Zhu Yin.

"Reporting to Master, this disciple has obtained what he desired. Moreover, this journey through the secret realm was largely Extreme Yin's assistance. Otherwise, this disciple fears he would not have been able to leave the secret realm alive."

Before leaving the secret realm, as agreed upon by the three of them, Song Wen had already given Purple Cloud the Pill Formula for the Infant Spirit Pill.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Lan Yin smiled slightly and turned to look at Song Wen.

"Since you two young friends are so eager to return, I will not try to stop you. Also, I must thank you Extreme Yin, for saving Purple Cloud from danger."

Song Wen said, "This junior is unworthy of such praise. Without Fellow Purple Cloud, this journey to the secret realm would not have been so smooth. Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud possesses extraordinary strength and overcame the crisis through her own power. This junior merely happened to be there and offered a small contribution."

Song Wen was quite surprised that the Daoist Lan Yin and Purple Cloud were willing to let him and Zhu Yin leave An Ran.

He was initially worried that Purple Cloud would use the influence of Lan Yin to coerce him and Zhu Yin into handing over the other spirit medicine needed for the Infant Spirit Pill.

To prevent Lan Yin Dao Gu from taking action, Song Wen secretly placed a Shadow Gu in a large mountain dozens of miles away before entering the secret realm.

If the Daoist Lan Yin attacked him, he planned to use the 'Life-Substitution Technique' to escape to the vicinity of the Shadow Gu, and then use the Blood Escape Technique.

Although Song Wen wasn't entirely confident of escaping from the Daoist Lan Yin, he still needed to make the necessary preparations.

Surrendering without resistance is not Song Wen's style.

However, given the current situation, these arrangements are no longer needed.

For Song Wen, not having to take action was naturally a good thing.

"Senior Lan Yin, Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud, I take my leave."

After Song Wen finished speaking, he wanted to call Zhu Yin to leave together.

"Extreme Yin, wait a moment," Purple Cloud suddenly spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud, is there anything else?" Song Wen asked.

"I would like to request a Message Jade Slip from you, fellow Daoist. Also, I would like to inquire about the location of your cave abode," Purple Cloud said.

Upon hearing this, Song Wen was puzzled, unsure of Purple Cloud's intentions.

Perhaps sensing Song Wen's confusion, or perhaps simply not wanting to cause Song Wen to misunderstand, Purple Cloud explained.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. I mean no harm. I simply wish to make your acquaintance."

Song Wen took out a Jade Slip and handed it over, saying as he did so.

"My cave abode is located on Extreme Yin Island in the Limitless Island sea area."