In the early morning, the wolf howls and fox laughter outside may have ceased, but Song Yan continued to ponder.

He had much to consider, on a chessboard interwoven with various unknowns and deceptions; charging forward with a piece shouting "kill, kill, kill" was undoubtedly the act of a child yet to enter the master level.

Ants have always believed that if there exists an entity capable of easily picking up food as large as a mountain, then they need not be diligent, nor spend effort thinking about how to cooperate to move the food. But the reality is quite the opposite; humans can easily pick up food that ants cannot, yet human thoughts are infinitely more complex than those of ants.

But are humans any different from this themselves?

Some people always assume that a powerful existence means they can abandon thinking, since they can "easily pick up mountain-sized food," what need is there for a brain—power alone suffices.

However, they may overlook one point, which is... strong, there are no fools.

Song Yan could guarantee that if he dared to risk killing a Corpse-Eating Wolf or a Multi-tailed Fox, then... all remaining demons would band together, perhaps even hide, and then, Purple Mansion Realm demons would arrive early.

Demons lining up for you to kill, helping you level up, then conveniently, a higher-level demon comes for you to continue killing—that only happens in fairy tales.

By the moment he cast the stone asking the way and revealed he had successfully digested Changwang Tiger Blood, he undoubtedly turned the situation around, yet did so exposing his cards.

No one understands what kind of ghostly existence Changwang Hu is better than the Fox and Wolf Races once under its dominion.

That implies the domination of the Divine Soul World.

Once killed, immediately captured, turned into a Changwang, for a Tiger's ghostly servant.

This is a level of power even more terrifying than the Soul-Searching Skill.

Since Gu Huangzi was directly slain by him.

The reasonable inference is that Granny Fox was also killed by him, and turned into a Changwang.

Thus, he possesses knowledge concerning the Fox and Wolf Races.

And clearly, the Fox and Wolf Races would be aware of this.

So...

Song Yan squinted his eyes slightly.

Perhaps he would never see a solitary Multi-tailed Fox, or Corpse-Eating Wolf.

Should he face them, at least one pair, possibly... more.

And the Fox and Wolf Races here must number at least four, and these four should also be analyzing his circumstances while setting up various snares.

He closed his eyes, rubbed his brows in distress, rehearsing every possible outcome.

Then he couldn't help but sigh softly.

Why does he favor little Sister Xiaojiu, who is without guile?

If everyone in the world were like little Sister Xiaojiu, how wonderful it would be.

He truly wishes the world were composed of good people.

Only a fool would voluntarily go into a snare.

He is a gifted individual, one who can quickly grow stronger with resources.

Being so, why not consider the Fox and Wolf Races as the ultimate feast?

And before that, he will deeply conceal himself. No matter how the Fox and Wolf Races may exhaust themselves, they do their own; Song Yan will absolutely not show himself, nor act rashly in response to any provocation.

He will first gather other Essence Blood as a "side dish."

Once the side dish is ready, then see if there's a chance to enjoy the main course.

If he can break through directly to the Purple Mansion Realm, then all worries are unnecessary.

As for how to breakthrough to the Purple Mansion Realm, he believes that sects like the Nanwu Sword Sect, which possess significant heritage, must hide notes from predecessors.

When the time comes, if things really go wrong, he'll escape.

Is there not still the Ancient Teleportation Array?

'Wait, Ancient Teleportation Array...'

Song Yan suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but show a wry smile.

The matter of the Ancient Teleportation Array and the Sword Sect Leader's lineage research in repairing it might be rather secret, but with the abilities of the Fox and Wolf Races, they can surely investigate.

Great, he's identified his own vulnerability.

Just unsure of how the Fox and Wolf Races plan to exploit this weakness.

...

...

During the day, as soon as the sun rose, the senior members of the Sword Sect went to "meet" regarding the Fox and Wolf Races' declaration last night.

Song Yan didn't know what kind of meeting it was, he was busy between the bamboo dwelling and the Profound Field.

By noon, he took a slight respite and then took out the "Crimson Palace Pill Research Notes" acquired from Sword-master Kuye, starting to read diligently.

It was spring, the Misty Sea was the location of the Profound Vein, the air fresh, birds on branches chirping incessantly.

Song Yan, holding the notes, leisurely lounged in the old bamboo wicker chair.

The chair creaked and moved with the rustling forest breeze, accompanied by the lake's moisture, quite comfortable.

"Oh, it's quite leisurely for the Embroidered Tiger."

Meng Po's voice came distantly, carrying rare traces of amusement.

Song Yan quickly set down the book, stood up, and looked at the approaching elderly couple not far off, smiling: "Teacher Kuye, Teacher Meng."

Perhaps because of the reconciliation with his loved one and experiencing battles together, Sword-master Kuye's temperament seemed to slightly change, he too called with a grin: "Embroidered Tiger, come, come."

Song Yan approached, smiling: "Teachers, what good news has you both so pleased?"

Sword-master Kuye exchanged a glance with Meng Po, then Meng Po stepped forward and softly said: "Our Sword Sect, for unity, wishes to merge the Sun and Su families; the elite disciples from the Sun Family need to be paired as Dao Companions with elite disciples from the Su Family, and henceforth count as one family, indistinguishable."

Song Yan was slightly stunned.

Sword-master Kuye remarked unkindly: "Are you still thinking about Xuanwei?"

Song Yan quickly shook his hands, "How would I dare?"

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