Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 263: The Chaste and Fiery Woman



Translator: Cinder Translations

Zuo Shuiyun remained unmoved, still seething with anger.

"Cheng family head, you are insulting me, insulting the Alchemy Peak, and insulting the entire Beastmaster Sect."

"Five thousand spirit stones. If Elder Zuo finds that insufficient, how about ten thousand?" Cheng Ruida said.

"Although I, Zuo Shuiyun, am not a paragon of virtue, I am not someone who can be bought so easily."

Cheng Ruida held up two fingers, continuing to raise the offer.

"Twenty thousand spirit stones."

"I possess a dual cultivation technique that can only be practiced by Foundation Establishment cultivators. With this technique, in just a day or two, Elder Zuo could earn back these twenty thousand spirit stones."

A flicker of hesitation passed through Zuo Shuiyun's eyes.

One or two days!

Twenty thousand spirit stones.

She turned to look at the Blood Demon.

The Blood Demon was neither human nor beast, its skin reddish, face resembling a nightmarish creature, sharp teeth and fangs, and its ugly form...

A wave of disgust surged within Zuo Shuiyun.

She shook her head in refusal.

"Absolutely impossible."

"Thirty thousand spirit stones. This is the highest price I can offer. If Elder Zuo still refuses, I can simply capture more mortals. Although it's more troublesome and time-consuming, it can still resolve this matter."

Zuo Shuiyun did not immediately respond.

She stared at the Blood Demon, lost in thought.

She didn't know what kind of scene was playing out in her mind.

"Thirty thousand spirit stones could buy seven low-grade offensive spirit weapons, three mid-grade offensive spirit weapons, and a thousand cultivation pills."

"Elder Zuo only needs to lie down on the ground to earn thirty thousand spirit stones. Such an opportunity does not come often."

Cheng Ruida's words were like the seductive notes of a dark night flute, enticing Zuo Shuiyun to cross the line of reason and step into the abyss of depravity.

"I... this..."

Zuo Shuiyun hesitated, finding it hard to make a decision.

Cheng Ruida smiled deviously.

"I'll give Elder Zuo one hour to think it over. Don't forget your current situation. Your and Elder Wu's lives are still in my hands."

After saying this, he walked toward the cave exit.

At that moment, an unexpected change occurred.

The Blood Demon suddenly stood upright, its hind legs exerting force as it leaped toward Cheng Ruida with all its might.

Its claws glimmered with a chilling light, slicing through the air like a sword, aiming straight for Cheng Ruida's chest.

A flicker of panic flashed in Cheng Ruida's eyes.

He realized, to his shock, that the Blood Demon had somehow broken free from the sealing nails and chains, escaping its confinement.

He had been completely oblivious to it all!

Instinctively, Cheng Ruida retreated backward.

At the same time, a flying sword appeared before him, slashing toward the Blood Demon like lightning.

Beside him, Zuo Shuiyun, seeing the Blood Demon suddenly break free and attack Cheng Ruida, quickly reacted after a momentary daze, summoning her sword light and flying toward the cave exit.

Just as she was about to rush out, she noticed a flying sword coming from outside, slicing down into the underground cave.

Zuo Shuiyun's heart tightened.

She thought this flying sword was driven by Cheng Han, aiming to kill her.

Just as she was about to activate her defensive spirit weapon, she saw the flying sword sweep past her, aimed at Cheng Ruida behind her.

...

Song Wen followed behind Cheng Han, emerging from the underground cave.

The two flew on their swords and soon reached the guest room.

"Elder Wu, please rest in the guest room. The family head and Elder Zuo should finish their

discussion soon," Cheng Han said.

"Thank you, Brother Cheng," Song Wen replied.

At the same time, Song Wen estimated the distance from the guest room to the underground

cave.

About four hundred meters.

It exceeded the perception range of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Song Wen spoke, "Brother Cheng, I wish to return to the sect immediately. May I?"

Cheng Han stared at Song Wen, a puzzled expression on his face.

"Elder Wu, aren't you waiting for Elder Zuo?"

Song Wen replied, "I imagine the Cheng family head has a request that requires Elder Zuo's assistance. It may take a while to sort out, so I'll return to the sect and wait for Elder Zuo."

Cheng Han said, "Elder Wu, if you wish to leave, I certainly won't stop you. I will inform the family head to come and see you off."

Song Wen chuckled awkwardly. "There's no need to trouble the Cheng family head."

With a flip of his hand, Song Wen produced a cloth bag.

The bag was about the size of a basin, bulging and heavy.

"Brother Cheng, please accept this. Here are one hundred mid-grade spirit stones as a token

of my appreciation. I hope you can graciously accept them."

Song Wen tossed the bag to Cheng Han, who instinctively caught it but furrowed his brow

slightly.

He never expected that Song Wen would offer one hundred mid-grade spirit stones as a bribe

to leave the Cheng family so quickly.

After all, Cheng Ruida had no intention of killing Song Wen or Zuo Shuiyun.

There was no need for Song Wen to go to such lengths.

Cheng Ruida's reluctance to let Song Wen leave at this moment was merely to wait until

matters settled before allowing him and Zuo Shuiyun to depart together.

After all, Song Wen was leaving for the Beastmaster Sect first.

If the Beastmaster Sect saw that Zuo Shuiyun had not returned, they might send someone to

investigate.

Capturing the Blood Demon would take an unknown amount of time, and if the Beastmaster Sect arrived before it was fully subdued, it could lead to unnecessary complications.

Cheng Han said, "Elder Wu, you truly misunderstand. The family head and I have no..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Song Wen suddenly sprang up, summoning a flying sword

that slashed toward him.

Cheng Han's expression turned cold.

Hmph! Just a trivial skill.

Cheng Han's thoughts raced as he gripped a long sword in his hand.

He was about to raise his sword to block Song Wen's flying sword when suddenly, he felt a

sharp pain in his left hand holding the bag.

Two black bugs bit through his flesh, burrowing into his palm and crawling up his veins

toward his heart.

Cheng Han immediately fell into a state of panic.

In an instant, he made a decision.

He swung his right hand, slashing at his left arm with the sword.

At the same time, he formed a protective shield of spiritual energy in front of him to block

Song Wen's flying sword.

The sword light passed, severing his left arm at the shoulder.

Simultaneously, Song Wen's flying sword struck the spiritual shield.

"Bang!"

Cheng Han was greatly startled as the spiritual shield didn't even hold for a moment before

shattering.

How could this be possible?!

The opponent was only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment and a mere

alchemist; why was his flying sword so formidable?

Before Cheng Han could finish this thought, Song Wen's flying sword had already pierced his

chest.

At the same time, the two Sacred Beetles flew out from his severed left arm and burrowed into Cheng Han's body through the wound, instantly consuming his internal organs.

Cheng Han didn't even have time to let out a cry before he lost his breath.

Song Wen darted to Cheng Han's side, grabbing his head and starting to perform a soul-

searching technique.

From Cheng Han's memories, Song Wen learned the general situation.

About eight days ago, Cheng Ruida had returned heavily injured from exploring ancient ruins.

At that time, Cheng Ruida was still the only Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Cheng

family.

His injuries caused great alarm among the Cheng family, and they temporarily sealed off the

family, cutting off all contact with the outside world.

Cheng Ruida entered seclusion to heal his injuries and only emerged after some time.

After a period of recovery, Cheng Ruida's injuries had fully healed.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

With the pillar of the Cheng family recovered, everyone rejoiced.

However, no one expected that Cheng Ruida's return marked the beginning of the Cheng

family's nightmare.

(End of the Chapter)

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