Song Wen sought Corpse Baleful Essence primarily to refine Gou Jun's corpse, intending to turn it into a corpse puppet at the late fourth rank or even the peak of the fourth rank.
After being besieged by Blood Brow and the other two, Song Wen had also realized that having one more top-tier corpse puppet could sometimes turn the tide of battle.
Among Gou Jun's belongings, Song Wen had obtained six strands of Corpse Baleful Essence, but that was still insufficient to refine a corpse puppet at the late fourth rank or peak fourth rank. He needed at least four more strands.
"I was merely curious. Does the Limitless Sect actually possess such a rare treasure as Corpse Baleful Essence?" Song Wen asked.
Meng Lengyu fell silent for a moment before speaking.
"Gou Jun, regardless of why you are inquiring about Corpse Baleful Essence, I can tell you the truth. The Limitless Sect naturally has it, but it is not in the Treasure Pavilion. It is not a treasure I can access. Besides..."
"From now on, whatever spiritual materials you may lack, so long as the Treasure Pavilion has them, I will sell them to you at the prices set by the sect. I will never profit from the difference. I only hope that you can look after Meng Cao to some extent. He acts far too rashly, and I fear that one day he will stir up trouble beyond even my ability to resolve."
"Fine." Song Wen nodded and left the secret chamber.
After receiving the spiritual herbs for refining Ghost Power Pills from a Foundation Establishment Realm steward in the Treasure Pavilion's main hall, Song Wen returned to the Pill Hall.
The moment he entered the Pill Hall's main hall, Song Wen saw more than a dozen late