A Kindhearted Man

"Extreme Yin, the Blue-Scaled Snake is ready." An Tong carried a copper basin, riding the wind as she arrived.

As soon as she landed, she noticed Purple Cloud in the pavilion. After a brief moment of surprise, she hurriedly apologized.

"I'm sorry, senior. I didn't know you had guests."

Song Wen waved his hand, "It's alright. Now that the snake soup is ready, bring it over so that Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud can have a taste as well."

Purple Cloud smiled slightly, "It seems I'm quite lucky to be able to taste the unique Blue-Scaled Snake from the Western Region here with you, fellow Daoist."

Song Wen said, "An Tong's cooking skills are quite good; I guarantee she won't disappoint you, fellow Daoist."

After An Tong placed the copper basin on the stone table, she wanted to ask her sister to leave, but Song Wen stopped her.

"Please sit down and eat with us. This Blue-Scaled Snake originally belonged to you sisters, and it wouldn't be proper for Fellow Purple Cloud and me to take over."

"Extreme Yin, this..." An Tong hesitated.

"Fellow Daoist Purple Cloud and I have been through thick and thin together, so there's no need for you to be so formal," Song Wen said.

Purple Cloud smiled and said, "Please sit down, young friends. Just as Extreme Yin said, you don't need to be so formal."

After saying that, she continued to ask.

"By the way, I haven't yet asked these two young friends how they should be addressed."

Purple Cloud spotted the two women before even landing on the island.

At first, she thought the two women were Song Wen's concubines, but after observing them closely, she discovered that this was not the case.

When the two women faced Song Wen, they showed only respect and awe, without any other emotional expression.

"Reporting to Senior, my name is An Tong, and my younger sister's name is An Yin. We sisters were originally Rogue Cultivator, but were later enslaved by Bandit Cultivator. Fortunately, we were rescued by Senior Extreme Yin and were able to escape. Moreover, Senior Extreme Yin took us in, giving us a place to live, and never asked for anything in return. Extreme Yin's kindness to us sisters is like giving us a second life."

An Tong's tone was filled with gratitude.

Purple Cloud turned and glanced at Song Wen.

"I didn't expect you to be such a kind-hearted person."

An Yin and An Tong nodded simultaneously, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Song Wen.

Song Wen was slightly taken aback; this was the first time he had heard such an evaluation.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. Come, try An Tong's cooking," Song Wen said, changing the subject.

"Hiss! This Blue-Scaled Snake truly lives up to its reputation, it's incredibly delicious, and young friend An Tong's cooking skills are superb..." Purple Cloud exclaimed loudly after tasting a piece of snake meat.

Soon, the snake soup in the copper basin was eaten by the four of them, mainly by Song Wen and Purple Cloud.

An Yin and An Tong were quite reserved, only taking a few symbolic bites.

After they cleared away the dishes and left, Purple Cloud said.

"Extreme Yin, I have another request during my visit."

Song Wen said, "Fellow Daoist, please speak frankly."

Purple Cloud said, "With my master's help, I have gathered two sets of the spirit medicine needed for the Infant Spirit Pill. So, I consulted a senior fourth-level Alchemist about the refining process. But this senior said that even with only two sets of these fourth-level spirit medicine, he was not entirely confident that he could successfully refine the Infant Spirit Pill, spirit medicine he had never seen before."

"I've come here today to ask you, fellow Daoist, which senior refined the Infant Spirit Pill that you and Zhu Yin requested? I originally wanted to ask Fellow Zhu Yin, but she's not in the Limitless Sect, so I can only ask you."

After a moment's hesitation, Song Wen spoke truthfully.

"To be honest, I personally refined the Infant Spirit Pill."

Purple Cloud's pupils contracted slightly, her face showing excitement, and her voice suddenly rose two decibels.

"You've already refined the Infant Spirit Pill?"

Song Wen nodded, "Yes!"

"How many portions of spirit medicine were used in total, and how many pills were made?" Purple Cloud continued to ask.

"There are five portions of spirit medicine in total, yielding two pills. One for me and one for Zhu Yin," Song Wen said.

The truth is, Song Wen refined a total of three Infant Spirit Pills, but he couldn't tell Purple Cloud.

"Your alchemy skills are truly exquisite."

Purple Cloud stared at Song Wen, somewhat lost in thought, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"I wonder if you would be so kind as to help me refine the Infant Spirit Pill? What kind of reward do you desire, please just name it. As long as it is within my power, I will do my best to fulfill your request."

When Song Wen decided to reveal that he was the one who refined the Infant Spirit Pill, he had already decided what he wanted in return.

He looked thoughtful, and after a moment's thought, he spoke.

"When I first entered the Illusory Spirit Valley, you and your master were kind to me. I shouldn't ask for anything in return for refining the Infant Spirit Pill for you. But right now, I urgently need something, so I have no choice but to shamelessly ask you for it."

Purple Cloud's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

It's good to have something to ask for.

Only through mutual benefit can a transaction be completed.

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely."

Song Wen said, "What I need is the Nascent Soul cultivation insights of your esteemed clan's predecessors."

The insights into infant formation are a compilation of experiences from many predecessors, including both successful and unsuccessful attempts.

Lessons from the past should guide future actions.

The insights gained from Nascent Soul formation are of immeasurable value to cultivators who are about to form their Nascent Soul.

Purple Cloud frowned. "You want the Nascent Soul cultivation manual?"

For a member of a powerful sect like Purple Cloud, the experience of Nascent Soul formation is readily available.

However, for Rogue Cultivator and members of small factions, the Nascent Soul Formation experience is a treasure that is both desirable and unattainable.

It is relatively easy for disciples of powerful forces to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, but for small and medium-sized forces to produce a Nascent Soul Cultivator is extremely difficult, which is one of the important reasons.

Those from powerful factions can learn from the experiences of their predecessors, while those from smaller factions have to figure things out on their own, making it incredibly difficult.

The importance of the insights gained by our predecessors can be seen from the process of refining the Infant Spirit Pill.

Song Wen had experience in Alchemy and successfully refined the Infant Spirit Pill. However, a fourth-level Alchemist, without any experience in Alchemy and with only two portions of spirit medicine, was not entirely confident in his ability to succeed.

Purple Cloud pondered for a moment, then her gaze became firm and resolute.

"Okay, I promise you," she added solemnly, "But you must swear that the secrets of Nascent Soul formation will not be revealed to anyone."

Song Wen's face lit up with joy, and he quickly responded.

"Of course. But I hope you can keep my ability to refine Infant Spirit Pill a secret, fellow Daoist."

Both of them got what they wanted, and they looked at each other with knowing smiles.

"When can you begin Alchemy pills, fellow Daoist?" Purple Cloud asked.

"It can be done at any time. However, the current situation of the Limitless Sect is uncertain, and Alchemy requires more than forty days, during which there can be no interference. Now is not a good time to Alchemy," Song Wen said.

Purple Cloud said, "Given the current situation of the Limitless Sect, it is indeed not suitable to Alchemy on your Extreme Yin Island."

She paused for a moment, then continued.

"Extreme Yin, you are merely Outer Sect Elder of the Limitless Sect. If the Limitless Sect goes to war with the Demon Race, you will likely be the first to be sent to the front lines. Rather than that, you should come with me to the Two Forms Sect. With your alchemy skills, you will surely become Golden Core Offering Elder of the Two Forms Sect's Pill Peak. In the Two Forms Sect, as long as you do not wish, you will never be placed in the midst of war."