Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 553: Well-Instructed

Song Wen gently wrapped his arm around Shan Yue's waist, his gaze soft and reassuring.

"Let's leave Fang City first. You can contact Xing Shan after that. It'll prevent the Xing family from locking down the city once you reach out to her."

The two left the inn, heading into the wilderness at the city's edge. Despite her initial reluctance, Shan Yue finally agreed to contact Xing Shan under Song Wen's persistent persuasion.

"Fine, I'll give it a try. But you'd better protect me."

After receiving instructions from Song Wen, Shan Yue took out her communication jade slip for Xing Shan.

[Shan Shan, how have you been?]

Time passed without a reply, leaving Shan Yue anxious and uneasy. She feared Xing Shan might have reported her to the Xing family's higher-ups.

Seeing her distress, Song Wen pulled her into his arms.

"Don't worry. She might be cultivating and hasn't checked her jade slip yet."

Shan Yue nodded slightly but couldn't shake her unease.

After agonizing for nearly thirty minutes, a reply from Xing Shan finally arrived.

[Sister Shan Yue, what were you thinking? You've worked so hard to escape the Xing family's pursuit, so why would you return to Fang City?]

There was no hint of malice in Xing Shan's message—only sincere concern for Shan Yue's safety.

[That adulterous couple, Jing Feiyao and Xing Wen Yao, killed Xing Gaohan and my son. I must avenge them.]

[Sister Shan Yue, you're merely at the Foundation Establishment stage. How can you contend with Patriarch Wen Yao? The entire Xing family is under his control. How can you challenge such a colossal force alone?]

[I'm not alone. I've joined the 'Anti-Xing Society' to fight against the Xing family with them.]

After a short pause, Xing Shan replied:

[I've heard of the 'Anti-Xing Society.' To the Xing family, they're nothing more than a minor nuisance—not worth worrying about.]

[You're underestimating them. The Alliance has spies within the Xing family who provide detailed intelligence, allowing us to target the family's assets effectively. Remaining hidden while striking accurately, the Xing family will inevitably weaken over time.]

[Spies! Who are they?]

[That's classified information within the Alliance, so I can't disclose it.]

Xing Shan fell silent again for a long while before responding:

[Why did you contact me, Sister Shan Yue? Is there something you need?]

[You're my only true friend in the Xing family, and now my only lingering concern. I fear the Alliance's upcoming actions may endanger you, so I wanted to give you a heads-up.]

[What actions?]

[Cloud Ridge Mountain. The Anti-Xing Society plans to target Cloud Ridge Mountain.]

The notion that the Alliance might target Cloud Ridge Mountain was merely Song Wen's speculation. He had already severed ties with the Alliance.

On the last full moon night, Song Wen had visited the Dark Star Ghost Market, hoping to extract some information about the Xing family and the secrets of Cloud Ridge Mountain from Jing Lie.

However, he discovered that the communication jade slip for the 'Anti-Xing Society' was no longer working. It was likely that the death of Gan Hong had caused Jing Lie to become suspicious and replace the jade slip used for communication with the Alliance.

[Why is the 'Anti-Xing Society' planning to target Cloud Ridge Mountain? Isn't there just a small spiritual mine there? It doesn't seem like an important asset to the Xing family.]

[You don't understand. Cloud Ridge Mountain is crucial to the Xing family.] Shan Yue's message was deliberately vague.

[Really? What secrets does Cloud Ridge Mountain hold?] Xing Shan's tone was full of curiosity.

[I can't tell you this. Just stay away from Cloud Ridge Mountain.] Shan Yue replied.

[Alright, thank you for the warning, Sister Shan Yue. I'll avoid Cloud Ridge Mountain. By the way, how have you been?]

[Naturally, not well.] Her words hinted at a deep sense of loneliness.

[Why?]

[The spiritual stones and medicinal resources I took from the Xing family have been used up. In Fangzhudao, I can't go out openly, so I can't earn more spiritual stones. As a result, I'm severely lacking in cultivation resources, and essential items like healing potions and spiritual tools for survival.]

[I still have some spiritual stones left. Where are you? I'll send them to you to help you with your urgent needs.]

[This...]

Shan Yue hesitated for a long time but ultimately refused the offer.

[Forget it. Shan Shan, it's better for you not to be involved with me.]

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[Sister Shan Yue, you're thinking of my safety and warned me to stay away from Cloud Ridge Mountain. Since you're in trouble, how can I just stand by? It's just some spiritual stones—let it be my way of repaying you for your kindness.]

[Alright! Thank you, Shan Shan.]

[We're sisters, no need for thanks. How should I send the spiritual stones to you?]

[At noon tomorrow, come to the underground cave 400 miles south of Fang City. I'll be waiting there.]

[Okay!]

After putting away the communication jade slip, Shan Yue looked serious and said, "Are we really going to the cave tomorrow? I still feel something's off with Xing Shan."

Song Wen nodded. "The meeting point is in such a secluded place like an underground cave. Since Xing Shan agreed to go, there must be something wrong. But we'll go, just not necessarily at noon tomorrow."

"What if the Xing family's golden core cultivators or even Nascent Soul cultivators follow Xing Shan? Wouldn't we be trapped with no escape?" Shan Yue said with concern.

"Don't worry. I won't put us in danger just for the Saintly Spirit Pill. If things aren't right, I'll give up on it."

Song Wen thought for a moment before continuing, "You stay here in the wilderness tonight. If there's no movement in Fang City by tomorrow morning, we'll return to the 'Immortal's Arrival Inn.'"

"Where are you going?" Shan Yue asked.

"I'll go to the Ghost Market to gather some information."

Song Wen left behind two Shadow Gu and disappeared into the dense forest.

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The head of the Xing family, Xing Xingxiu, spoke with a smile on his face.

TL/N: Xing Wenyao was supposed to be the family head, but for some reason author has introduced this completely new character. My guess is that he is someone who is managing the family on Xing Wen Yao's behalf.

"Mo brother, you really are well-instructed. Shan Shan is very clever. After receiving Shan Yue's message, she immediately reported to me. I didn't expect Shan Yue had joined the 'Anti-Xing Society.' Perhaps this time, we can follow the trail and eliminate the entire 'Anti-Xing Society.'"

Xing Mo smiled humbly, "You flatter me, family head. Shan Shan is part of the Xing family, and it's only natural that she helps eliminate the 'Anti-Xing Society.' Tomorrow, please make sure to send more people to ensure Shan Shan's safety."

"Rest assured, Mo brother, I will make sure my niece faces no danger. Farewell!"

Xing Xingxiu turned and left Xing Mo's residence.

Xing Mo watched the back of Xing Xingxiu leaving, and his smile faded. His expression grew cold as he fixed his stern gaze on Xing Shan.

(End of the Chapter)

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