Su Ziming quickly adopted an extremely solemn and indecisive, strange expression.

He seemed to hesitate for a long time before finally making a difficult decision and said to Grandmaster Shentu, "Grandmaster Shentu, please come with me."

With that, he walked out of the main hall first, heading towards the corner at the end of the corridor.

Shentu Yun paused, a look of confusion on her face.

However, seeing her Junior Brother's increasingly red eyes, she couldn't help but sigh helplessly and followed him out, walking towards Su Ziming at the end of the corridor.

Yang Che, standing at the hall entrance, saw Su Ziming seemingly speaking to Senior Apprentice-Sister Shentu very solemnly and quietly.

Senior Apprentice-Sister Shentu's face quickly showed surprise and disbelief, but it was soon replaced by uncontrollable joy.

After a while, Yang Che saw Senior Apprentice-Sister Shentu wave at him, signaling him to come over.

Yang Che bowed to the immortal-like, white-haired, vigorous old man, then quickly walked towards Senior Sister Shentu.

As he got closer, he heard Senior Sister saying to Su Ziming, "Fellow Daoist Ziming, if this is true, I will greatly reward you once I obtain the soul nourishing wood."

Su Ziming waved his hand and said, "Grandmaster Shentu, there's no need for a heavy reward. I must emphasize again, that place is extremely dangerous. It's not too late for Grandmaster Shentu to consider it carefully before making a decision."

After speaking, he cupped his hands and bowed to Shentu Yun, then subtly glanced at Yang Che before quickly re-entering the main hall.

"Junior Brother, let's go back."

As Shentu Yun finished speaking, Yang Che, filled with doubts, followed her and quickly walked out of the Su Family mansion.

Inside the Su Family's guest hall.

Su Ding, the Su Family Head, looked somewhat displeased.

He looked at Su Ziming and coldly questioned, "Ziming, are you sure you have it under control?"

Su Ziming, who had originally appeared as a refined scholar, now suddenly had a somewhat sinister look on his face, making him appear a little frightening.

With a hint of malicious sneer, he said, "Uncle, you can rest assured. Your nephew has a ten-tenths grasp on this matter. To take a step back, even if Shentu Yun truly obtains the soul nourishing wood, what then? She wants to refine some 'Soul Stabilizing Pill', but in the end, won't she still have to obediently beg our Su Family? At that time, we can just make a few small adjustments during the Alchemy... Hehe."

The aged Su Ding's expression softened slightly upon hearing this.

When he first learned that his nephew had dared to take matters into his own hands and reveal the location where the Su Family obtained the soul nourishing wood to Shentu Yun, he was furious.

However, after listening carefully to his nephew's intention, he felt it was indeed an excellent opportunity to completely control Shentu Yun.

Originally, the Su Family wanted to slowly win over Shentu Yun, but after Shentu Yun accepted Mo Wenyue of the Mo Family as a Named Disciple, they felt a sense of crisis.

If Su Ziming could use this opportunity to completely control Shentu Yun, it would instead be a great merit for the Su Family.

"Ziming, although the Restriction in Dark Demon Valley greatly suppresses Nascent Soul cultivators, to ensure everything is foolproof, let your Uncle Ke take people there. You don't need to personally take the risk."

It was clear that Su Ding still cared about his nephew.

Upon hearing this, Su Ziming repeatedly said, "Uncle, if I don't personally participate in this matter, I won't feel at ease."

Su Ding waved his hand and said, "The people from Wanxing City are here again. They also said that if the murderer of Young Miss Four isn't found in a day, they won't leave Dark Abyss City for a day.

I want you to contact them. If you can assist them in finding the murderer and take the opportunity to build a good relationship with them, our Su Family might gain another ally."

"So it's about Young Miss Four of Wanxing City. Uncle, I actually already have a plan for this matter. It just involves some risk..."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Su Ding immediately became interested.

Su Ziming then respectfully told Su Ding his plan...

Inside Shentu Yun's ancient residence.

Yang Che and Senior Sister sat opposite each other at an antique sandalwood table.

ling tea was placed on the table.

Yang Che had already learned from Senior Sister's words that the refined middle-aged Cultivator, Su Ziming, had actually told Senior Sister the major secret of where the Su Family obtained the 'soul nourishing wood'.

A gut feeling told Yang Che that Su Ziming would never be so kind; he always felt that something was subtly amiss.

"Senior Sister, I always feel that Su Ziming doesn't seem to have good intentions."

Yang Che finally couldn't help but voice his doubts to Senior Sister.

Shentu Yun lightly sipped her ling tea, thought for a moment, and then smiled:

"You should have noticed that Su Ziming has a bit of an interest in Senior Sister.

In fact, it's more than that. The Su Family has always wanted to win me over, to have me completely on their side, so they can contend with the Mo Family.

And the Su Family is probably anxious because I accepted Mo Wenyue as a Disciple. It's reasonable for them to want to do me a favor.

Besides, think about it, if the information Su Ziming gave me is false, wouldn't his Su Family be afraid that I would get angry and completely side with the Mo Family?"

Yang Che heard this and felt that what Senior Sister said made some sense, but he still felt something was off.

At this moment, Shentu Yun saw that Yang Che still seemed to have great reservations, and then continued:

"Junior Brother, don't overthink it. The reason the Su Family Head spoke without any room for discussion from the beginning was probably for another purpose.

Senior Sister needs to prepare well, then go to Dark Demon Valley. I will definitely retrieve the soul nourishing wood. Your Soul is a bit weak. Cultivate the Heavenly Evolution Art diligently; only the Sword Four Peak's lead Disciple is qualified to Cultivate it. This is one of Master's most favored Cultivation Techniques."

Upon hearing this, Yang Che immediately said, "Senior Sister, how can I let you go alone? I definitely have to go too."

"Nonsense. What use would you be with only Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation? You wouldn't be able to help, and instead, you'd drag me down."

Shentu Yun suddenly adopted the authority of a 'Senior Sister' at this moment, her face stern, and spoke with utmost seriousness.

Yang Che paused, and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Senior Sister, if it came down to a real fight, you might not necessarily be my opponent."

"Hurry up and Cultivate the Heavenly Evolution Art. It's precisely because I, your Senior Sister, Cultivated this Heavenly Evolution Art to the third layer that my Divine Sense is not weak, and I was fortunate enough to reach the attainment of a Grandmaster Talisman Maker."

As Shentu Yun spoke, she prepared to send Yang Che away.

Yang Che naturally couldn't give up and immediately said again, "Senior Sister, I understand Formation and Restriction. I can help."

Shentu Yun was startled upon hearing this, gently put down her ling tea cup, and then suddenly teased:

"Master even taught you Formation? Oh, it seems among us, Master values you the most, little fellow. But how long have you been Cultivating? You probably only understand the basics. Don't say anything else, obediently go back and Cultivate, otherwise, I, your Senior Sister, might have to punish you on behalf of the sect."

Yang Che: "..."

Back in his own residence, Yang Che found it impossible to calm down and Cultivate.

"Dark Demon Valley..."

Yang Che murmured to himself for a moment, then his eyes lit up.

When night fell, he quietly left the ancient residence and quickly headed towards Xiaoyao Pavilion in Yuan Fang City.