Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 468 - Gui Yuan Qi

Translator: Cinder Translations

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"Please speak, senior," Chu Qian said.

"I wish to purchase some rare third-tier spiritual materials, but I don't know where to find them. I would like to ask for your help," Song Wen said.

"What kind of spiritual materials is senior looking for?" Chu Qian asked.

"Blood Jade Coral," Song Wen replied.

Currently, the third-tier spiritual materials Song Wen needed were not limited to just Blood Jade Coral. However, he was unsure about Chu Qian's character and the connections he had with Golden Core cultivators or the rare spiritual materials he could obtain. Therefore, Song Wen decided to be cautious and did not reveal everything.

Chu Qian furrowed his brow slightly. "Senior, although Blood Jade Coral isn't exactly rare among third-tier materials, it is highly versatile, and very few cultivators are willing to part with it for trade."

Song Wen asked, "Can't you find any Blood Jade Coral, Junior Chu?"

Chu Qian shook his head. "It's not that I can't find it, but it will take some time, and the price won't be low. May I ask how many years' worth of Blood Jade Coral senior requires?"

"Over ten years," Song Wen said.

"The price for ten top-quality spirit stones. Would that be acceptable to senior?" Chu Qian inquired.

Song Wen didn't immediately agree but instead pondered it in his mind.

At the mission hall, he had seen the purchase price for Blood Jade Coral listed as 100,000 low-grade spirit stones, plus 20,000 contribution points. The total value was around 120,000 low-grade spirit stones.

Chu Qian's price was higher than this, but not by much. Moreover, the price at the mission hall might not be entirely accurate.

"Fine, I will accept your price, Junior Chu," Song Wen said.

Chu Qian replied, "Senior Ji Yin, it's not that I don't trust you, but since this is our first transaction, I will need a deposit."

"How much?" Song Wen asked.

"One top-quality spirit stone should be enough," Chu Qian answered.

Song Wen took out a top-quality spirit stone and handed it over.

After Chu Qian received the spirit stone, he said, "Senior, please wait for a while. Once I have the Blood Jade Coral, I will contact you immediately."

Song Wen nodded in agreement.

Chu Qian suddenly asked, "Senior Ji Yin, I heard from Jing Kai that you are a pill master?"

Song Wen smiled and said, "Junior Chu, you're quite well-informed. May I ask why you inquire about this?"

Chu Qian said, "I was simply hoping that, if you have any pills available for sale, you would consider giving me priority. I can guarantee that the prices I offer for pills will not be lower than those of the shops in the markets."

Song Wen replied, "That's fine."

Chu Qian smiled, "Then it's settled. Come, let me toast to you, senior."

The banquet was enjoyable for both the host and guests, and everyone left afterward.

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Song Wen flew alone toward Ji Yin Island.

As for Peng Guang, Song Wen had no intention of taking him along.

When Song Wen arrived at Ji Yin Island, he found that the two Qi Refining female cultivators were still lingering on the island.

They were standing on the platform outside the cave, clearly waiting for Song Wen's return.

Although the two women looked almost identical, a closer look revealed slight differences.

One appeared more mature, while the other seemed somewhat younger.

"Why haven't you left?" Song Wen asked coldly, his voice sharp.

The two women immediately knelt, their faces filled with sorrow and pleading expressions.

"Please, senior, take us in," the more mature woman said, likely the older of the two.

She continued, "We are both disciples of Wu Ji Island. A year ago, we were forcefully captured by Peng Guang and brought here, suffering under his torment. This past year, we have lived like we are in hell, each day worse than death."

Song Wen's expression remained cold. "What does this have to do with me?"

The older sister looked up, her gaze pleading as she turned to Song Wen.

"Senior, we are truly at the end of our rope. All we ask for is a place to live in peace."

Song Wen replied, "I don't need useless people here, nor do I take in those who are pitiful. Your grudge with Peng Guang has nothing to do with me. I'll give you thirty breaths of time. If you don't leave the island by then, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Senior, I know a place where the Gui Yuan Qi can be found. I wonder if we could use this as a condition to ask senior to take us in," the older sister said.

Song Wen raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

The Gui Yuan Qi was an extremely chaotic and dense evil aura. It was often used to refine magical defense treasures or enhance the bodies of puppets.

"Oh? You, a mere Qi Refining fifth-layer rogue cultivator, know where the Gui Yuan Qi is?" Song Wen's voice carried a hint of amusement, showing that he didn't fully believe her.

"Our father was once a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Two years ago, he returned from an outing, his body covered in evil qi, which had already invaded his internal organs. Not even an immortal could save him. Two days later, he died. The poison he was infected with was none other than the Gui Yuan Qi," the older sister explained.

"Then why didn't you use this as leverage to bargain with Peng Guang for your freedom?" Song Wen asked.

The older sister's expression turned bitter. "Senior, Peng Guang is despicable. If he knew of the Gui Yuan Qi's existence, not only would he refuse to free us, but he would also use any means necessary to torture us, forcing us to reveal the location of the evil qi."

Song Wen thought for a moment. "Perhaps we can strike a different kind of deal. You tell me where the Gui Yuan Qi is, and I will help you kill Peng Guang and return your freedom."

The older sister shook her head. "Our strength is too weak, and we have no one to rely on in this demonic realm. Even if we escaped from Peng Guang, we would still be targeted by other evil people."

"You see things clearly," Song Wen said.

The older sister suddenly reached out and lifted her younger sister's head, which had been hanging low.

The younger sister's face, though beautiful, was filled with despair, and in her eyes, there was a hint of numbness.

"If senior doesn't mind our filthy bodies, we can serve you together, just hoping that you will treat us as human beings," the older sister said.

Song Wen looked at the two women's figures, which were faintly revealed, then glanced at the entrance of the cave. An idea suddenly formed in his mind.

"I can take you in, but first, the Gui Yuan Qi must be real. Secondly, you must obey all my arrangements from now on."

Seemingly realizing that the second condition might be ambiguous, Song Wen added, "Don't worry, I won't force you to do anything against your will."

Upon hearing this, the older sister was overjoyed.

"Thank you, senior, for taking us in. Thank you, senior..." She kept bowing and thanking him, tears welling up in her eyes as she spoke.

Even the younger sister's numb expression now showed a flicker of light.

"How should I address you two?" Song Wen asked.

The older sister hurriedly replied, "My name is An Tong, and my sister's name is An Yin."

Song Wen nodded. "Get up, no need to kneel. Also, you should change your clothes."

An Tong wiped the tears from her face and reached for her sister, trying to stand up. When she heard Song Wen tell them to change clothes, her expression turned bitter again.

"Senior, we only have these clothes. Most of the time, Peng Guang wouldn't even allow us to wear them."

Song Wen paused for a moment, slightly stunned.

Peng Guang certainly knew how to play his cards.

He took out two sets of unused robes and tossed them over to them.

"Put these on for now."

The two women received the clothes, turned around, and began to change behind their backs, the rustling sound of their movements filling the air.

After a moment, they were dressed.

The robes were a little large, but with their delicate features, the two women exuded a fragile beauty.

(End of the Chapter)

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