Translator: CinderTL
"Hongwen, shouldn't you return to Cultivation Sun City first? This news is too sudden, its authenticity uncertain. What if it's just a rumor? Your father is a Void Refinement Stage powerhouse—how could he fall so easily?" Mi Man said, her voice filled with genuine concern for Fu Hongwen.
"Fellow Daoist Mi Man speaks wisely. Little friend, you should hurry back to Cultivation Sun City and investigate immediately," Song Wen added, his tone sincere.
Fu Hongwen nodded gratefully. "Senior Lei, Fairy Mi Man, I will never forget your kindness. I will repay this debt in the future!"
With that, he soared into the sky, streaking toward Cultivation Sun City.
The old woman bowed respectfully to Song Wen and the others before hurrying after Fu Hongwen.
Once the pair had vanished into the distant horizon, Mi Man turned to Xu Mengyu.
"Senior Sister, I'll take my leave as well."
"Hmph!" Xu Mengyu snorted coldly, ignoring her.
Undeterred, Mi Man smiled faintly and addressed Song Wen.
"Fellow Daoist Lei, farewell."
"Fellow Daoist Mi Man, why the rush to depart? Why not stay a little longer?" Song Wen asked.
"No, Senior Sister Xu clearly doesn't welcome me," Mi Man replied, winking playfully at Song Wen, her expression both mischievous and alluring.
Immediately, she soared into the sky, vanishing toward the Spirit Jade Palace.
Watching Mi Man's retreating figure, Song Wen thought to himself, The first objective has been achieved. No one will suspect my involvement in Fu Chengye's death. Now, it's time to pursue the second objective.
"Lei Yue, you seem awfully reluctant to let Mi Man go," Xu Mengyu's voice cut through Song Wen's thoughts. "Could it be you've taken a liking to her? Well, it's no wonder. Mi Man is not only stunningly beautiful but also skilled at feigning innocence, making her irresistible to men like you."
Song Wen turned to face Xu Mengyu, his expression calm.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, you misunderstand. Mi Man and I merely crossed paths briefly. How could I harbor any special feelings for her? What you witnessed was nothing more than playing along. After all, she's a member of your Spirit Jade Palace, and I'm just a rogue cultivator. I can't afford to offend her easily. Besides..."
Song Wen paused, his gaze softening as he looked at Xu Mengyu with tender affection.
"While Mi Man is beautiful, she pales in comparison to you. Moreover, she's cunning and insincere, while you are frank and genuine. How could Mi Man ever compare to you?"
Xu Mengyu lowered her eyes, biting her lip, and murmured, "I'm glad you weren't deceived by Mi Man's appearance."
Song Wen took two steps forward, leaned close to Xu Mengyu, and whispered directly into her ear, "I'm not Fu Hongwen. How could I be deceived by Mi Man's clumsy act?"
Feeling Song Wen's warm breath on her ear, Xu Mengyu's fair cheeks flushed crimson like the evening sky.
Her ears buzzed, her throat felt as if it were glued shut with honey, and her lips parted, but only a faint breath escaped, without a sound.
At that moment, Song Wen spoke again.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, I have a favor to ask."
"Speak," Xu Mengyu replied, still shy, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"I've heard rumors in the market that your sect possesses a medicinal pill called the Blood Essence Pill. Is this true?" Song Wen asked, using divine sense to transmit his words and prevent eavesdropping.
Xu Mengyu replied telepathically, "You want the Blood Essence Pill? I happen to have two right here."
With a flick of her wrist, she produced a jade bottle and offered it to Song Wen.
Song Wen accepted the bottle, dispelled the Restriction sealing it, and peered inside.
Within the jade bottle lay two pills, each about the size of a fingertip.
The pills were perfectly round and radiated a warm, lustrous glow.
Despite obtaining the pills, Song Wen remained unsatisfied and continued telepathically, "Do you have the Pill Formula for this pill?"
Xu Mengyu looked up at Song Wen, her eyes wide with astonishment.
"The Blood Essence Pill forcefully extracts blood essence to temporarily boost and replenish spiritual power. It's a desperate measure used in life-threatening situations. Two pills should be more than enough for your needs. Why do you want the Pill Formula?"
"I'm obsessed with the Pill Refinement Technique," Song Wen replied. "I've seen many medicinal pills that burn blood essence, but they were all low-tier. This is the first time I've heard of a blood-burning pill used by high-tier cultivators, and I'm curious to see it for myself."
Xu Mengyu's expression turned hesitant, clearly troubled.
"I do have the Blood Essence Pill Formula. My master once tried to teach me the Pill Refinement Technique, but my talent in the Dao of Alchemy was too poor, and I never even managed to grasp the basics. At the time, she gave me several Pill Formulas, including the Blood Essence Pill. However, I can't give you the formula."
Song Wen's pupils narrowed slightly.
He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, with Xu Mengyu actually possessing the Pill Formula.
Moreover, her words revealed that her master, Bai Wei, was exceptionally skilled in the Dao of Alchemy.
"Why not?" Song Wen asked.
"The Blood Essence Pill is a unique creation of the Spirit Jade Palace," Xu Mengyu explained. "Aside from occasional trades with the Profound Sky Sect and Myriad Swords Pavilion, it rarely circulates outside the sect, let alone its Pill Formula. If I were to give you the formula and the sect found out, I would face severe punishment."
"In that case, I won't trouble you further, Fellow Daoist," Song Wen said. "It's just a pity I'll likely never have the chance to witness this pill in my lifetime."
Song Wen's expression darkened, his face etched with profound disappointment.
He sighed deeply and continued telepathically, "Fellow Daoist Xu, I have other matters to attend to. Farewell."
With these words, Song Wen slowly lifted his feet from the ground, preparing to depart.
Xu Mengyu felt a sudden, inexplicable panic. It was as if Lei Yue's departure meant they would never meet again.
"Wait!"
Song Wen paused, turning back to face Xu Mengyu, his expression slightly wooden. "Is there something else, fellow daoist?"
Xu Mengyu hesitated for a moment before replying telepathically, "I can give you the Pill Formula. But you must never reveal it to anyone, nor sell any of the Blood Essence Pills you create."
Song Wen's face brightened instantly, and he hastily descended back into the pavilion.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, rest assured! I will never share the Pill Formula with another soul, nor will a single Blood Essence Pill ever leave my hands. If I break this oath, may the Heavenly Dao forsake me, and may I die without a burial!"
"You don't need to go to such lengths. I trust you," Xu Mengyu said, flipping her hand to retrieve a jade slip and subtly pressing it into Song Wen's palm.
Song Wen accepted the jade slip and smoothly stored it in his storage ring. At the same time, he firmly grasped her slender, jade-like hand.
"Thank you," Song Wen said.
The blush that had just faded from Xu Mengyu's face returned, even more intense than before, her cheeks now crimson as if they could bleed.
"You don't need to be so formal with me," Xu Mengyu murmured.
She struggled briefly, finally managing to wrench her hand free from Song Wen's grasp.
"I..."
Before Song Wen could finish speaking, a furious shout erupted.
"Lei Yue! I warned you to stay away from her! You dare come bothering her again? Are you courting death?"
The voice boomed like thunder in Song Wen and Xu Mengyu's ears, yet only they could hear it. The other lovebirds on Auspicious Jade Mountain remained blissfully unaware.
(End of the Chapter)
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