Translator: Cinder Translations
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"I have a task I'd like to ask of you, my young friend," Song Wen said.
Jing Kai held the storage bag in his hands, his spiritual sense perceiving the layers of spiritual stones inside. He was quite surprised.
Originally, he had been worried that Song Wen might not have good intentions toward him. However, to his surprise, Song Wen had given him fifty thousand spiritual stones.
Since Song Wen had offered him the spiritual stones, it meant that he held no malice toward him.
After all, with Song Wen's strength, if he truly wished to harm Jing Kai, it would be as simple as flipping his hand, and there would be no need for subtle tactics.
"Please, Senior, speak. As long as it's something I can do, I will not refuse," Jing Kai said, his voice filled with some excitement.
"In the Flame Soil Spiritual Field on Wu Ji Island, there is a Spirit Candle Tree. I would like you to inquire who is responsible for looking after it," Song Wen said.
Song Wen hadn't obtained this information during his soul search of Ji Qing, so he asked Jing Kai to help investigate.
"The Flame Soil Spiritual Field! Senior, are you...?"
Jing Kai's voice rose slightly, and his expression grew alarmed.
It seemed he was surprised that Song Wen would target the spiritual field.
"Don't worry, my young friend. You only need to help me gather information. There's no need for you to get involved in other matters. Once it's done, I will offer a generous reward," Song Wen reassured.
Jing Kai glanced at the storage bag in his hand and resolutely said, "Senior, don't worry. I will find out about this as soon as possible."
However, to his surprise, Song Wen shook his head.
"There's no rush. The Spirit Candle Tree has a special origin, so be careful when inquiring," Song Wen cautioned.
The Spirit Candle Tree had been brought back by Ji Qing and planted in the medicinal garden.
If Jing Kai rushed, it might attract the attention of people with ulterior motives, who might think him an accomplice in the murder.
Jing Kai nodded in understanding. "I will follow your advice, Senior. May I ask where I can find you once I have the information?"
"You don't need to find me. When the time is right, I will come to you. Until then, everything remains as usual," Song Wen replied.
The Spirit Candle Tree would still need some time to mature. Song Wen planned to leave Wu Ji Island for a while and return after the turmoil surrounding Ji Qing's death had settled.
After exchanging communication jade slips with Jing Kai, Song Wen took off into the air and left.
Jing Kai tucked the storage bag into his robe. He vaguely suspected that Song Wen's and Ji Qing's deaths were closely connected.
For a moment, he had considered reporting this to the sect.
However, thinking about the fifty thousand spiritual stones in his possession, he quickly dismissed the thought.
After his master, Yu Qi, passed away, he had been loyal to the sect, but his life had been extremely difficult.
Now, all he had to do was help "Ji Yin" with a small task, and he would receive fifty thousand spiritual stones.
In an instant, Jing Kai understood how to make his decision.
If his master had any awareness in the afterlife, he would likely understand his choice.
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Song Wen returned to the deserted island where he had been hiding for a month.
Seeing Song Wen return, Shan Yue appeared quite happy.
"Ji Yin, you're back."
Song Wen nodded slightly. "Pack your things. We are leaving Wu Ji Island."
"Where are we going?" Shan Yue asked.
It was clear that Song Wen had already decided on their destination. "Fangzhudao," he replied.
Upon hearing this, Shan Yue frowned slightly.
"Going to the Xing family now... isn't it a bit too risky?"
She had barely escaped from the Xing family after several months of fleeing, and after only a short period of peace, returning to the Xing family made her uneasy.
Song Wen said, "You have the Soul Concealment Jade. As long as you don't make a scene in Fang Zhu City, the Xing family won't notice you."
Seeing that Song Wen was determined to go to Fangzhudao, Shan Yue had no choice but to comply.
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Half a month later...
The sky is completely dyed with crimson clouds, as if ablaze with fire, casting a red hue over half of the vast sky.
The surface of the sea sparkles with golden waves, blending seamlessly with the sky.
Shan Yue stood at the bow of the ship, the red clouds reflecting on her face, as if she were an immortal descending to the mortal world.
The sunset was like a painting.
The beauty was like poetry.
She quietly gazed at the distant setting sun, her eyes gleaming with a look of intoxication.
"Ji Yin, this sunset is so beautiful. Sometimes, I really wish I could leave the world of cultivation behind and live a simple life," she said.
Song Wen, who had just finished his meditation, glanced at Shan Yue but didn't reply.
Perhaps due to the great changes in the Xing family, Shan Yue had become somewhat sentimental, often speaking words full of wistful emotions.
"What is that?"
Shan Yue pointed at something on the sea below, her voice filled with surprise.
Song Wen followed her finger and looked in the direction she pointed.
In the vast sea, there was a circular island.
Within the blue waters encircled by this island, two small islands stood tall.
The two islands were positioned symmetrically, one on the left and the other on the right.
From a high vantage point, the circular island resembled a giant Taiji symbol, and the two small islands were like the two polar points within the symbol.
"Liangyi Island. The residence of the Liangyi Sect," Song Wen said.
The most powerful force in the Chaotic Sea, the Liangyi Sect! The Liangyi Sect, which has led the Star Sea Alliance for three consecutive terms!" Shan Yue exclaimed in surprise and awe.
Xing Gaohan had long coveted the position of the Star Sea Alliance leader. However, before he could wait for the leadership change, he was ambushed and killed by Xing Wenyao and the Jing family.
Six years ago, the Star Sea Alliance elected a new leader, and once again, the position of the leader belonged to the Liangyi Sect.
"Shall we visit Liangyi Island?" Shan Yue asked, quite excited.
"Sure," Song Wen replied lightly.
Song Wen was also curious to see what the most powerful sect in the Chaotic Sea was like.
Additionally, he planned to visit the market of the Liangyi Sect to see if he could buy some rare spiritual herbs unique to the sect.
Song Wen steered the ship toward the eastern part of the circular island, where there was a large city.
It's worth mentioning that there were almost no mortals living on Liangyi Island, only disciples of the Liangyi Sect and loose cultivators affiliated with them.
As for the two small islands in the center of the circular island, those were the sect's territory, and outsiders were forbidden to enter.
Just as they arrived above the city, they noticed a massive stone sword standing at the center of the city.
The stone sword was embedded in the ground, with only half of its blade above the surface, yet it still reached hundreds of feet tall.
From a distance, the stone sword exuded an overwhelming pressure, making those who looked at it feel awe and fear.
In front of the stone sword was a giant square, with the Liangyi Sect's market surrounding it.
There were many cultivators standing around the square, gazing up at the stone sword.
Song Wen and Shan Yue landed on the square.
"What an enormous stone sword. Why did the Liangyi Sect create such a massive stone sword?"
Shan Yue gazed up at the giant sword, speaking to herself in a low voice.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, she wore a veil that concealed her stunning face.
This veil was no ordinary item—it was a magical treasure that prevented others from seeing her appearance and aura. It was something Song Wen had obtained after killing Xing Xinxin.
Song Wen had also disguised himself, taking on the appearance of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Honorable seniors," a young male cultivator, who appeared to be at the fourth level of Qi Condensation, approached them and said with an eager expression, "The stone sword was forged by the founding patriarch of the Liangyi Sect. It is said that a peerless swordsmanship technique is hidden within the sword, waiting for a destined person to come and comprehend it."
TL/N: *Eye Roll*
(End of the Chapter)
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