Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 545 - Heavenly Soul Stone

Translator: Cinder Translations

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The next day, noon.

Cui Xinyi arrived at the small courtyard for the third time.

"Fairy Xinyi, you're here," Song Wen said with a surprised look. "Last night, I sent you several messages, but you didn't reply. I was worried that you might stop responding to me."

"I was in cultivation last night and didn't have time to reply to your messages."

Cui Xinyi appeared unconcerned, but there was no sign of anger on her face.

"It was my oversight. I've disturbed your cultivation," Song Wen said, his expression dimming, showing disappointment.

"I'll reply to your messages in the future," Cui Xinyi said.

"Really?" Song Wen's face lit up with joy.

Cui Xinyi gave him a side glance, full of playful charm.

"Look at your silly face!"

"Hehe..."

"I'm here for something important today," Cui Xinyi continued. "I've found out where Cui Huo is. He was noticed by Cui San Grandpa, who took him as a disciple. During the competition, he was injured by you, damaging his meridians. For the past couple of days, he's been recovering in Cui San Grandpa's cave. After his recovery, he'll come to Junxiu Peak."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen smiled.

Finally, there was news of Cui Huo.

"Thank you, Fairy Xinyi, and I appreciate you keeping an eye on this matter for me. Once he's recovered, I'll go apologize to him in person."

"Don't worry," Cui Xinyi said.

The two of them sat in the courtyard and chatted casually.

With his eloquence and knowledge of the cultivation world, Song Wen made Cui Xinyi frequently exclaim in surprise and laughter.

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Two days later.

Under Cui Xinyi's lead, Song Wen met Cui Huo.

"What do you want?" Cui Huo glared at Song Wen, his expression unfriendly.

Song Wen discreetly used his Treasure Light Spiritual Eyes, sweeping over Cui Huo's chest to confirm that the jade token was still there. He then smiled.

"I unintentionally injured Brother Cui during the tournament, and I've come today to apologize," Song Wen said, cupping his hands.

Cui Huo spoke coldly, "It wasn't just you who injured me. Your injuries aren't light either."

Song Wen replied, "Brother Cui is absolutely right. Your strength is immense, and the force of that strike was like a thunderclap, injuring me deeply. Even now, my left arm is still difficult to move."

Hearing this, the corner of Cui Huo's mouth curled into a smile.

"Hmph! If it weren't for my repeated battles depleting my spiritual energy, you wouldn't have been able to harm me at all."

"Brother Cui speaks the truth..." Song Wen began, but he was suddenly interrupted by Cui Xinyi.

"Cui Huo, stop acting all smug. Wei Ding just didn't want to make enemies when he first arrived at the Cui family, so he came to apologize. Do you really think you're invincible?"

Cui Huo could act domineering in front of Song Wen, but he didn't dare be rude in front of Cui Xinyi.

Whether in terms of status or strength, he was no match for Cui Xinyi.

Faced with Cui Xinyi's reprimand, Cui Huo stiffened.

"Miss Xinyi, I didn't mean it."

Cui Xinyi shot him a stern look. "Wei Ding, let's go. I told you before, as long as I'm here, no one on Junxiu Peak will dare to do anything to you. You don't need to apologize to him. A mere Qi Condensation cultivator thinks he's someone important?"

After saying this, she grabbed Song Wen's sleeve and started to drag him outside the courtyard.

"Brother Cui, we'll talk another day."

As Song Wen was being dragged by Cui Xinyi toward the exit, he called back to Cui Huo, but his figure soon disappeared from the courtyard.

After they left, Cui Huo's eyes turned cold and sinister.

"Senior, didn't you say that I was nearly invincible in the Qi Condensation stage? Why am I not a match for this kid?" Cui Huo muttered to himself.

In his sea of consciousness, a voice echoed, faint but present.

"Your Cui family focuses on ghost control, and you don't understand the strength of that person's body. His body is surprisingly strong. If you get close to him, you naturally won't be his opponent. Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, I'll pass on to you the Corpse King Blood Refining Technique. After you cultivate this technique and temper your body, even if a body cultivator gets close, you won't need to fear them." "Thank you, senior, for the guidance. I will definitely focus on reaching the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible," Cui Huo said with a determined gaze.

"That person is probably hiding some secret. Look for an opportunity to get close to him and uncover what's hidden; it might greatly benefit your future body refinement."

Upon hearing this, Cui Huo's expression brightened, and his eyes sparkled with excitement. "I understand, senior."

"My soul is gradually weakening. You must quickly find more treasures to restore my soul. Otherwise, I may fall into a prolonged sleep, and I will be unable to guide you in your cultivation in the future."

"Senior, please don't worry. I will do my utmost to find treasures that can restore the soul," Cui Huo promised.

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Song Wen said goodbye to Cui Xinyi and returned to his small courtyard.

He began thinking about how to obtain the token hidden by Cui Huo, without alarming the higher-ups of the Cui family.

The courtyard where Cui Huo lived was protected by an array. With Song Wen's limited array skills, it was impossible for him to break the formation unnoticed.

The only way was to lure Cui Huo out of the courtyard, and perhaps even out of Biluo Mountain.

Just as Song Wen was frowning, he suddenly sensed someone approaching the courtyard.

It was Cui Huo!

"Why is Cui Huo coming here?" Song Wen thought, confused.

Song Wen couldn't figure out the reason Cui Huo was visiting.

However, he quickly came up with a way to tempt Cui Huo into taking the bait.

With a thought, Song Wen produced a black crystal stone the size of a human fist from his hand.

The crystal stone was called the Heavenly Soul Stone, a third-tier ghost cultivation treasure. It had the ability to condense the soul of a ghost, and it was the material that Song Wen used to refine the ghost king for his own cultivation.

As soon as Song Wen placed the Heavenly Soul Stone on the stone table in the courtyard, a knock sounded from outside the courtyard.

He opened the door and was surprised to see Cui Huo standing there.

"Brother Cui, what brings you here?" Song Wen asked, feigning surprise.

Cui Huo replied, "I've come to apologize to Brother Wei. Earlier, I wasn't clear-headed and spoke harshly to you. Please forgive me."

"Brother Cui, you're too kind. Please, come in."

Song Wen smiled and quickly stepped aside, inviting Cui Huo into the courtyard.

As Song Wen moved aside, Cui Huo's gaze instantly fell on the Heavenly Soul Stone on the stone table.

"I must get that crystal! It's the Heavenly Soul Stone, which will help me restore my soul," Cui Huo thought.

The voice of Xu Geng suddenly echoed in Cui Huo's mind.

Song Wen, noticing Cui Huo's intense gaze, hurriedly ran to the stone table and took the Heavenly Soul Stone away, as if afraid it would be discovered.

"Sorry, Brother Cui, my memory isn't the best, and I tend to misplace things," Song Wen said with a guilty tone.

Cui Huo stepped into the courtyard, smiling. "Brother Wei, you seem so flustered. Could that crystal be some kind of treasure?"

"It's just an ordinary item, nothing special," Song Wen said nonchalantly, trying to brush it off.

Quickly, he changed the subject.

"Brother Cui, come sit down and try some of my spiritual tea."

As he spoke, Song Wen took out a copper teapot and a water bag. He tilted the water bag, and clear spring water flowed out.

Once the teapot was filled, Song Wen pressed his hand on it, beginning to circulate his energy.

Soon, the water in the teapot began to boil.

Song Wen took out a jade box, retrieved two green leaves, and placed them into the teapot.

Immediately, a faint aura of spiritual energy rose with the steam from the boiling water.

Two teacups appeared on the stone table, and Song Wen poured the tea into them.

"Brother Cui, please help yourself."

"I didn't expect Brother Wei to be so knowledgeable in tea-making. I must try this spiritual tea," Cui Huo said, raising his teacup and drinking it all in one go.

(End of the Chapter)

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