Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 577: Unexpected

Translator: Cinder Translations

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In the following days, Song Wen continued to monitor Han Wu.

However, in the next three months, Han Wu didn't step out of the spiritual garden even once.

Despite Jing Kai's repeated invitations, Han Wu rejected them all.

As the time to depart for the Liangyi Sect grew nearer, Song Wen felt a sense of urgency but had no solutions.

Zhu Yin had already sent a message once, urging Song Wen to head to the Liangyi Sect.

While Song Wen was considering what to do, he suddenly received a message from Jing Kai.

[Senior Ji Yin, Han Wu suddenly invited me to meet.]

[Did he mention why he wanted to meet?]

[He said it was to discuss... the Spirit Candle Fruit.]

When sending this message, Jing Kai's voice trembled, and it seemed he couldn't quite believe it himself.

[Did you reveal to him that we know about the Spirit Candle Fruit?] Song Wen asked.

[No, Senior. You had specifically instructed me not to disclose anything about it, so I would never dare to do so.]

Jing Kai hurriedly explained, worried that Song Wen might misunderstand.

[Then how does he know about it?]

[It's possible that I indirectly hinted at it multiple times, which made him suspicious.]

Song Wen wasn't sure whether to accept Jing Kai's explanation. He replied with another message.

[Where did he invite you to meet?]

[At the Listening Tide Pavilion.]

[Agree to it.]

After finishing the conversation with Jing Kai, Song Wen quickly made his way to the outskirts of the Flame Soil Spirit Field.

He was concerned that if Han Wu suddenly proposed a deal for the Spirit Candle Fruit, there might be some hidden scheme behind it. He planned to personally monitor Han Wu's every move as he headed to the Listening Tide Pavilion.

About fifteen minutes later, Han Wu appeared outside the spiritual garden's gate. He was alone, riding his sword toward Shadow City.

Song Wen followed quietly, but he didn't notice anything unusual about Han Wu's behavior, nor did he see anyone following him.

This made Song Wen feel a bit puzzled.

Could it be that Han Wu really wanted to discuss a trade for the Spirit Candle Fruit with Jing Kai?

Jing Kai arrived at the Listening Tide Pavilion ahead of Han Wu.

After Han Wu entered, Song Wen quickly received another message from Jing Kai.

[Senior, Han Wu seems to suspect that someone is behind me, which is why he asked for you to come personally.]

Song Wen stood on the street outside the Listening Tide Pavilion, smiling slightly.

"It seems this Han Wu is smarter than I imagined," Song Wen murmured to himself.

[I'm on my way. Remember, don't reveal my identity to him.]

Song Wen stepped into the Listening Tide Pavilion and entered the private room where Jing Kai and Han Wu were.

"Greetings, Senior."

As soon as Song Wen entered the room, he saw Jing Kai and another male cultivator, both bowing respectfully. The other cultivator was Han Wu.

"Young friend Han. Young friend Jing, no need for formalities. Please, sit."

Jing Kai was momentarily surprised when he saw Song Wen, as he hadn't expected the "Ji Yin" to look like this. But recalling the last message from Song Wen, he quickly understood.

However, just to be safe, Jing Kai still discreetly used a jade slip to send Song Wen a message.

[Senior, is it really you?]

[Yes, don't doubt it.]

The three of them sat down.

"Young friend Han, how did you know that Jing Kai approached you because of the Spirit Candle Fruit?" Song Wen asked, getting straight to the point.

Han Wu smiled faintly. "Senior, I've never had any prior dealings with Jing Kai. A few months ago, he suddenly began showing interest in befriending me and hosted several banquets in my honor. If he had no ulterior motives, that would be quite illogical. Also, Jing Kai repeatedly hinted at asking about the spiritual herbs I'm in charge of growing in the spiritual field."

Song Wen said, "You're quite sharp, Young friend Han. But how are you so sure that there's someone else behind Jing Kai?"

Han Wu said, "This is simple. The Spirit Candle Fruit is a fourth-tier spiritual herb. Like me, Jing Kai Daoist only has Foundation Establishment cultivation, and cannot use it in the short term. How could Jing Kai Daoist go through all this trouble for something he cannot use?"

Song Wen nodded, "You make a valid point. How many Spirit Candle Fruits do you have?"

Han Wu held up three fingers. "Three. How many does Senior wish to purchase?"

"The more, the better," Song Wen replied. "How many spirit stones do you want for the three Spirit Candle Fruits?"

"I don't want spirit stones," Han Wu said.

Song Wen raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh? What do you want then?"

"I want a Golden Core Pill," Han Wu said.

Upon hearing that Han Wu wanted a Golden Core Pill, Song Wen smiled slightly. Even Jing Kai looked slightly stunned.

The Golden Core Pill is a supreme elixir for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Young friend, you are a smart person, so you must know that while the Spirit Candle Fruit is precious, it is still not worth exchanging for a Golden Core Pill with just three of them," Song Wen said.

Although Song Wen had Golden Core Pills in hand, and not just one, he didn't want to part with them easily.

When Song Wen refined the Golden Core Pills, he made four in total. He had consumed two of them. Later, after killing Xing Yixuan, he obtained one more. Therefore, he had three Golden Core Pills in total.

"Senior, can you really offer a Golden Core Pill?" Han Wu asked, his eyes filled with excitement.

Song Wen didn't directly acknowledge that he possessed the Golden Core Pill. He turned the conversation around.

"For me, obtaining a Golden Core Pill is not difficult," he said. "However, if you want one from me, you'll need to offer something of sufficient value."

"What does Senior want?" Han Wu asked.

"That depends on what you can offer," Song Wen replied, tossing the question back to Han Wu.

Han Wu thought for a long time, his expression gradually darkening.

"Aside from the Spirit Candle Fruits, I may not have anything else that could impress Senior," he said.

A deep, inscrutable smile appeared on Song Wen's face.

"That may not be the case," he said.

Han Wu's eyes suddenly brightened.

"May I ask what I can do for Senior?"

Instead of immediately answering Han Wu, Song Wen turned and looked at Jing Kai.

"Young friend Jing, please excuse us for a moment."

"Yes, Senior," Jing Kai understood and excused himself, sensing that what was to be discussed between Song Wen and Han Wu would likely involve some secrets.

After Jing Kai left the private room, Song Wen continued.

"Young friend, you only need to do one small thing for me, and you can have the Golden Core Pill."

"Please speak, Senior," Han Wu said.

"Investigate the cultivators on Wu Ji Island who are practicing the 'Corpse King Blood Refining Technique.' The more detailed the information, the better," Song Wen said.

Before Song Wen even spoke, Han Wu had already anticipated that the task Song Wen would ask him to do would not be easy.

What he never expected, however, was that Song Wen wanted him to investigate the people in their sect who were practicing the 'Corpse King Blood Refining Technique.'

His first reaction was that Song Wen wanted to acquire the full technique of the 'Corpse King Blood Refining Method.'

The 'Corpse King Blood Refining Technique' is a secret art of the Wu Ji Island. Even within the inner sect, there are not many who practice this technique, and most of them start practicing it only after reaching Foundation Establishment or Golden Core stages.

Han Wu's brows furrowed, and a worried expression appeared on his face as he spoke.

"Senior, this is considered a treasonous act. If the sect finds out, I will have no place to bury my body."

(End of the Chapter)

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