Translator: CinderTL
Song Wen smiled. "So you're Xu Mengyu. Even at death's door, Senior Bai Wei was concerned about you. Such deep master-disciple affection is truly admirable."
"Thank you for saving my master, Senior. I will never forget your great kindness," Xu Mengyu said, her knees bending slightly in a graceful bow. Yet her eyes continued to scrutinize Song Wen.
"I only offered a small service. There's no need for such formality, Miss Xu," Song Wen replied, his tone shifting. "Why are you looking at me so intently?"
"It's nothing," Xu Mengyu said. "It's just that your figure bears a resemblance to someone I haven't seen in forty years."
Song Wen's heart skipped a beat. He inwardly marveled at her keen observation, but his expression remained impassive.
"If this person still lingers in your thoughts after so long, they must be very important to you."
Xu Mengyu glanced at Bai Wei beside her, a bittersweet smile flickering across her face. "It's just an old memory. I apologize for boring you with it, Senior."
"Gou Jun," Bai Wei's voice suddenly cut through the air, interrupting their conversation.
With a wave of her hand, a set of tables, chairs, and tea utensils materialized neatly on the deck.
"Please, take a seat. Let's discuss this properly."
Song Wen readily agreed, taking a seat opposite Bai Wei. Xu Mengyu stood behind Bai Wei.
After pouring Song Wen a cup of Spirit Tea, Bai Wei executed two magic seals, activating a formation.
Instantly, a transparent barrier materialized, enveloping the entire Giant Flying Ship.
"Gou Jun, tracing the Six Fiends Hall will be no easy task," Bai Wei began, cutting to the heart of the matter.
"Senior, what makes you say that?" Song Wen asked.
Bai Wei explained, "The battle at Luyang City ended in mutual devastation for both the Orthodox Path and the Six Fiends Hall. Neither side gained an advantage. The Six Fiends Hall's two Body Integration Stage cultivators—Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu—were both severely wounded. They retreated into the Primordial Qi Death Zone with their remaining forces, vanishing without a trace. It's unlikely the Six Fiends Hall will resurface in the Southern Nether Continent anytime soon."
Song Wen's brow furrowed slightly.
This outcome was far from ideal for him.
With the Six Fiends Hall's forces hiding in the Primordial Qi Death Zone, even with the shadow void's assistance, searching for them alone would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
What puzzled Song Wen most was Xuan Qu's earlier claim that the Orthodox Path had been on the verge of defeat when they fled the battlefield. How had the tide turned into a mutual stalemate?
"Senior Bai Wei," Song Wen asked, "when we fled, the five orthodox cultivators were clearly losing ground. How did they manage to turn the tide?"
"It was Jian Xiao," Bai Wei explained. "In the critical moment, he unleashed a Profound Heaven Spirit Treasure—a two-foot-long short sword. The moment the sword appeared, Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu retreated into the Six Fiends Hall in terror. With a single strike, Jian Xiao shattered the hall's defensive formation and severely wounded Gong Tianzong, Wei Gu, and the late-seventh-tier void fiend. However, that one strike exhausted his spiritual power, leaving him unable to continue fighting. Coupled with the injuries sustained by the other orthodox cultivators, they could only watch helplessly as the dozen Void Refinement Stage cultivators from the Six Fiends Hall fled with Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu."
"I see," Song Wen said, setting down his teacup. "Thank you for clarifying, Senior Bai Wei. But if the Six Fiends Hall has retreated into the Primordial Qi Death Zone, I fear I'll never have the chance to avenge my blood debt."
Bai Wei's expression remained unchanged, showing no hint of surprise or concern.
Behind her, Xu Mengyu's eyes flickered as she studied Song Wen intently.
"Gou Jun, don't lose heart," Bai Wei said. "I'll keep a close eye on intelligence regarding the Six Fiends Hall and inform you immediately of any news. Furthermore, I'll begin refining the Heavenly Astral Body Integration Pill as soon as possible. Given time, if you successfully advance to the Body Integration Stage, you'll have a much better chance of settling old scores with the Six Fiends Hall."
Song Wen clasped his hands in a respectful bow. "Senior's kindness will not be forgotten. If you ever require my assistance in the future, I will not hesitate to offer it."
A flicker of unease crossed Bai Wei's eyes.
"Gou Jun, to be honest... I actually have a request right now."
Song Wen's expression froze momentarily. His earlier words had been mere polite formalities; he hadn't expected Bai Wei to actually have a request.
"What is it?"
Bai Wei explained, "Thanks to your help in healing my divine soul injuries last time, I managed to save my life. However, after returning to the sect, I consumed numerous medicinal pills, but none could repair the damage to my Sea of Consciousness. In fact, the injury seems to be worsening over time. Therefore, I'm asking you to intervene once more and help me repair my Sea of Consciousness. I understand that healing divine soul injuries comes at a considerable cost to you. And since you treated me just a month ago, your divine soul likely hasn't fully recovered yet. But I can't afford to wait any longer, which is why I'm making this bold request."
With that, she gazed earnestly at Song Wen, awaiting his response.
This matter concerned her very survival, so her anxiety was understandable.
Upon hearing her words, Song Wen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
For him, this was no great matter, merely requiring the expenditure of some demon beast souls.
After treating Bai Wei's divine soul last time, Song Wen had estimated that the Soul Source Essence used could be converted from demon beast souls worth approximately ten thousand high-grade spirit stones.
However, Song Wen's face remained hesitant and troubled.
Seeing this, Bai Wei quickly said, "Gou Jun, rest assured, I won't let your efforts go unrewarded. I can offer you one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones as compensation. Moreover, if you have any other requests, please don't hesitate to voice them. As long as it's within my means, I will do my utmost to fulfill them."
Song Wen frowned deeply, remained silent for a long moment, and finally sighed.
"Very well. Since this concerns Senior's life and death, even if it's perilous, this junior cannot refuse."
"Thank you," Bai Wei said, her expression grateful.
Song Wen continued, "Senior, I have one more request."
"Speak freely," Bai Wei replied.
"I've long admired Senior's mastery of Pill Refinement Technique, and I myself am deeply fascinated by it. Therefore, I would like to request a copy of your insights into the Dao of Pill Refinement. Additionally, I'm currently refining a medicinal pill and lack True Yang Grass and Mingqing Grass. I humbly ask if Senior could spare some."
With a flick of her wrist, Bai Wei produced a jade slip and handed it to Song Wen.
"This contains my insights on alchemy. However, it includes some Pill Formulas unique to the Spirit Jade Palace. Do not share them carelessly, or you may invite trouble upon yourself."
Song Wen accepted the jade slip, saying, "This junior would never divulge such secrets."
Bai Wei nodded. "I don't have any True Yang Grass or Mingqing Grass on me, but the sect's treasure pavilion should have some. How much do you need? I can retrieve it for you now."
"The more, the better," Song Wen replied.
"Then wait here. I'll return to the sect to check."
Bai Wei rose to her feet and slowly ascended into the air, preparing to depart. But she suddenly paused.
Turning to Xu Mengyu, she said, "Mengyu, stay here and entertain Gou Jun properly on my behalf."
"Yes, Master," Xu Mengyu replied.
(End of the Chapter)
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