Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 424 - Eager to Save Her Son

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Song Wen deliberately mentioned the 'Soul Severing Talisman' and 'Magical Shield' to gain Shan Yue's trust.

The Soul Severing Talisman and Magical Shield were Xing Xinxin and Xing Chang's life-saving trump cards, and they would never easily reveal them to outsiders.

By mentioning these two treasures, Song Wen was proving that he had witnessed them with his own eyes.

"Then why did my son's communication jade slip end up in your hands?"

After careful consideration, Shan Yue pointed out the flaw in Song Wen's story.

Song Wen narrowed his eyes.

Although Shan Yue was usually proud, she wasn't completely lacking in intelligence.

"Xing Chang threw it to me in the final moments when he was trapped in the formation."

Shan Yue lightly pursed her red lips, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and her expression became more solemn.

According to Wei Ding's words, she could not reveal this situation to the Xing family.

Moreover, there was another matter that greatly troubled Shan Yue.

Xing Xinxin wasn't dead!

If she was still alive and reached the Xing family, this situation would undoubtedly be exposed. At that time, Xing Chang would also not be able to avoid the family rules.

"This little bitch must die!"

Shan Yue's eyes were filled with cruelty.

"Take me to where my son is trapped," Shan Yue commanded, her voice leaving no room for refusal.

She seemed completely unconcerned that Song Wen might act against her.

Song Wen revealed his cultivation level, which was two small realms higher than hers. But Shan Yue had her own life-saving trump cards, much stronger than those of Xing Chang and Xing Xinxin.

A cultivator at the late Foundation Establishment stage would not pose a threat to her safety.

Song Wen squinted, "Madam Xing, did you forget something?"

Shan Yue's expression darkened, "What do you mean by that?"

"We agreed on 100 top-grade spirit stones."

Shan Yue's anger flared, "Before I've even seen my son, you dare to demand spirit stones!"

Song Wen smiled coldly, a smug expression on his face.

"That's not my fault. I've saved Xing Chang's life twice, and yet you mother and son only gave me 10,000 inferior spirit stones as compensation. If I don't fight for what I'm owed, you'll probably try to get rid of me with a few trifling things."

Song Wen portrayed his greed perfectly.

Shan Yue clenched her teeth, fury burning in her phoenix-like eyes.

"Fine, spirit stones, take them. But if you dare deceive me, the Chaotic Sea will have no place for you."

100 top-grade spirit stones would be an astronomical sum for an average Foundation Establishment cultivator, but for Shan Yue, it was nothing.

She was usually stingy, but when it came to Xing Chang's life, she didn't hesitate to hand over the spirit stones to Song Wen.

Song Wen's eyes gleamed with undisguised greed and excitement as he counted the spirit stones multiple times before storing them in his storage ring.

He acted this way to make Shan Yue think that his motive in providing the information was driven by greed, thus lowering her guard.

"Now can you take me to see my son?" Shan Yue urged.

Song Wen raised his hand and gestured toward the east, "Madam Xing, please!"

That night, at the Chou Hour.

Song Wen and Shan Yue arrived at the Rift Valley.

"Madam Xing, Young Master Xing is trapped in this cave. There are many poisonous insects inside, so be careful."

Song Wen's words now were almost identical to what he had said to Xing Chang several hours earlier.

The cave was deep and dark, like the gaping mouth of a monster.

Shan Yue, who had never faced any real danger in her life, felt her heart begin to race, and a sense of unease and tension rose within her.

She subconsciously took two steps back.

"Wei Ding, you go ahead."

Song Wen had no objection, stepping into the cave.

Shan Yue watched his back slowly disappearing into the darkness of the cave.

She steadied her nerves, and a magical shield appeared around her, stronger than Xing Chang's. It was left behind by a Nascent Soul cultivator who had expended their cultivation.

Soon, the two of them reached the depths of the cave.

When Shan Yue saw that both Xing Chang and Xing Xinxin were trapped in a formation, having already fainted, she became incredibly anxious.

"Chang'er!"

Shan Yue exclaimed in shock and quickly flew toward the formation.

"Bang!"

Shan Yue collided with the formation's barrier, and the massive recoil sent her flying backward.

However, her magical shield protected her, so she wasn't injured.

"Tsk tsk, Madam Xing, you should be more careful. This formation is a third-tier formation. Your magical shield can protect you, but Young Master Xing inside doesn't have one. If you recklessly crash into the formation and activate it, Young Master Xing might be in danger!"

Hearing this, Shan Yue gradually calmed down.

Young Master Xing, who was inside the formation, wasn't in immediate danger. She needed to think of a plan to break the formation.

Suddenly, she realized that Wei Ding's tone earlier seemed to carry ill intentions.

Shan Yue turned to Song Wen and sternly asked, "Wei Ding, was this all your doing?"

Song Wen's face still wore a gentle smile.

"I had something I wanted to ask Madam Xing for help with. I had no choice but to resort to these means."

Shan Yue's phoenix-like eyes flashed with anger.

"You have a lot of courage, daring to target the children of the Xing family's ancestors."

Song Wen's smile didn't fade.

"Madam, you should think carefully about the safety of Young Master Xing and yourself."

"You..."

Shan Yue's anger intensified, her ample chest rising and falling quickly.

"Wei Ding, although I don't know what methods you used to injure my son and Xing Xinxin, it's a foolish dream to think you can keep me here. Once I return to the Xing family, it will be the end for you."

"Looks like Madam Xing doesn't want to save Young Master Xing, huh?" Song Wen's smile slowly turned sinister.

Shan Yue's voice grew sharp, "Do you really dare to kill them?"

Both Xing Chang and Xing Xinxin had soul marks on them. If they were killed, the marks would transfer to Song Wen, which was the reason Shan Yue felt confident.

Song Wen grinned with an eerie smile.

"Madam Xing, you can try it."

As he spoke, Song Wen produced a formation disk.

He cast two hand seals, and the "Four Symbols Formation" immediately activated, causing a gust of violent wind to roar through the area.

Xing Chang and Xing Xinxin, still unconscious, were helpless against the storm of wind, their skin and flesh torn apart.

"Stop!"

Shan Yue shouted in desperation.

However, Song Wen remained unfazed.

The fierce wind within the formation continued to tear at them.

"Stop! Stop, please..."

Shan Yue watched as Xing Chang's body was shredded, tears falling from her beautiful eyes and wetting her face.

"Please, I beg you, stop..."

Shan Yue's voice grew more frantic and desperate.

"Oh? Madam Xing is begging me, then I will give you some face."

Before his words had even finished, the wind inside the formation abruptly ceased.

Shan Yue looked at Xing Chang, whose body was covered in wounds, her eyes filled with tears.

"Wei Ding, you have a heart of stone."

Song Wen replied, "Madam Xing, your attitude doesn't seem like that of someone begging."

Shan Yue retorted, "What do you want? Do you want me to kneel and beg you?"

"Remove your magical shield," Song Wen said coldly.

"That's impossible!" Shan Yue immediately refused.

Song Wen raised the formation disk in his hand.

"Madam, you wouldn't want your beloved son to die young, would you?"

(End of the Chapter)

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