Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1218: Bai Wei’s Request

Translator: CinderTL

A smile graced Song Wen's lips. "So you’re Xu Mengyu. Even as death loomed near, Senior Bai Wei still worried about you. That profound master-disciple bond is truly worthy of admiration."

"Thank you for rescuing my master, Senior. Your immense kindness will forever be etched in my heart," Xu Mengyu replied, her knees dipping in a elegant curtsy. However, her gaze kept examining Song Wen closely.

"I merely provided minor aid. No need for such politeness, Miss Xu," Song Wen responded, his voice altering slightly. "Why do you stare at me with such intensity?"

"It’s nothing," Xu Mengyu answered. "Your silhouette simply reminds me of someone I haven’t encountered in forty years."

Song Wen’s heart jolted abruptly. Internally, he praised her sharp perception, yet his face stayed utterly calm.

"For this person to remain in your mind after all these years, they must hold great significance for you."

Xu Mengyu cast a look at Bai Wei by her side, a mix of joy and sorrow flashing on her features. "It’s merely a faded recollection. Forgive me for prattling on about it, Senior."

"Gou Jun," Bai Wei’s voice abruptly pierced the atmosphere, halting their exchange.

With a casual flick of her hand, tables, chairs, and tea sets appeared orderly across the deck.

"Please, sit down. Let’s talk this over thoroughly."

Song Wen accepted without hesitation, settling into a chair across from Bai Wei. Xu Mengyu positioned herself behind Bai Wei.

After serving Song Wen a cup of Spirit Tea, Bai Wei formed two magical seals, triggering a formation.

In an instant, a see-through barrier sprang up, encasing the whole Giant Flying Ship.

"Gou Jun, tracking down the Six Fiends Hall won’t be simple," Bai Wei stated directly, getting to the point.

"Senior, why do you think that?" Song Wen inquired.

Bai Wei elaborated, "The clash at Luyang City left both the Orthodox Path and the Six Fiends Hall in ruins, with no victor emerging. The two Body Integration Stage experts of the Six Fiends Hall—Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu—suffered grave injuries. They withdrew into the Primordial Qi Death Zone alongside their surviving troops, disappearing completely. The Six Fiends Hall probably won’t show up again in the Southern Nether Continent for a long while."

A slight frown creased Song Wen’s forehead.

This result fell short of what he desired.

Now that the Six Fiends Hall had concealed itself within the Primordial Qi Death Zone, even aided by the shadow void, locating them solo would prove as futile as hunting a needle in a vast sea.

The aspect baffling Song Wen the most was Xuan Qu’s prior assertion that the Orthodox Path teetered on collapse when they escaped the fray. How did it evolve into a deadlock for both?

"Senior Bai Wei," Song Wen questioned, "during our retreat, the five orthodox cultivators were evidently faltering. How did they reverse the momentum?"

"Jian Xiao was the key," Bai Wei clarified. "At the pivotal juncture, he deployed a Profound Heaven Spirit Treasure—a short sword merely two feet in length. As soon as the sword emerged, Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu fled in panic back into the Six Fiends Hall. One slash from Jian Xiao demolished the hall’s protective formation and inflicted heavy damage on Gong Tianzong, Wei Gu, and the late-seventh-tier void fiend. Yet that solitary attack drained his spiritual power entirely, preventing further combat. Combined with the wounds on the other orthodox cultivators, they stood powerless as the dozen Void Refinement Stage members of the Six Fiends Hall escaped alongside Gong Tianzong and Wei Gu."

"I understand," Song Wen remarked, placing his teacup aside. "Many thanks for the explanation, Senior Bai Wei. Still, with the Six Fiends Hall retreated to the Primordial Qi Death Zone, I worry vengeance for my blood feud may forever elude me."

Bai Wei’s face showed no trace of astonishment or worry.

Standing behind her, Xu Mengyu’s eyes gleamed as she observed Song Wen with focus.

"Gou Jun, stay resolute," Bai Wei encouraged. "I’ll vigilantly monitor any intel on the Six Fiends Hall and relay it to you at once. Moreover, I’ll commence refining the Heavenly Astral Body Integration Pill without delay. In due course, should you break through to the Body Integration Stage, confronting the Six Fiends Hall to resolve past grievances will become far more feasible."

Song Wen cupped his hands in salute. "I won’t forget Senior’s benevolence. Should you need my help anytime ahead, I’ll rush to your aid without question."

A shadow of discomfort passed through Bai Wei’s gaze.

"Gou Jun, truthfully... I have a favor to ask at this very moment."

Song Wen’s features stiffened briefly. His previous statement had been simple courtesy; he never anticipated Bai Wei truly needing something.

"What is it?"

Bai Wei stated, "Owing to your assistance in mending my divine soul injuries previously, I was able to preserve my life. Yet, upon returning to the sect, I swallowed countless medicinal pills, but not one succeeded in fixing the harm to my Sea of Consciousness. Worse still, the damage appears to be growing more severe with time. That’s why I’m pleading with you to step in again and restore my Sea of Consciousness. I know full well that healing divine soul injuries exacts a heavy price from you. And with you having treated me merely a month prior, your own divine soul surely hasn’t regained full strength. Still, I have no choice but to make this daring plea without further delay."

She fixed Song Wen with an earnest gaze, hanging on his every word for a reply.

After all, this issue tied directly to her very existence, so her nervousness was entirely justified.

Song Wen let out a hidden sigh of relief upon hearing her plea.

To him, it posed no real difficulty—just the use of a few demon beast souls.

From his prior treatment of Bai Wei’s divine soul, Song Wen had calculated that the Soul Source Essence employed equated to demon beast souls valued at around ten thousand high-grade spirit stones.

Yet Song Wen’s expression stayed one of reluctance and concern.

Noticing this, Bai Wei hurriedly added, "Gou Jun, don’t worry, I won’t leave your help uncompensated. I’m prepared to give you one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones as payment. Plus, if there’s anything else you desire, feel free to ask. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll make every effort to provide it."

Song Wen furrowed his brow deeply, stayed quiet for what seemed an eternity, then finally heaved a sigh.

"Alright. Since this is a matter of Senior’s life or death, this junior can’t turn away, no matter the danger."

"Thank you," Bai Wei responded, gratitude shining in her eyes.

Song Wen went on, "Senior, there’s one additional favor I’d like to ask."

"Name it," Bai Wei said.

"I’ve always been in awe of Senior’s prowess in the Pill Refinement Technique, and I’m quite taken with it myself. So, I’d like a record of your understandings on the Dao of Pill Refinement. Also, while refining a certain pill right now, I’m short on True Yang Grass and Mingqing Grass. Might Senior possibly provide some?"

With a casual wave of her hand, Bai Wei brought out a jade slip and passed it over to Song Wen.

"Inside are my notes on alchemy. But take care—some of the Pill Formulas are exclusive to the Spirit Jade Palace. Don’t spread them around lightly, lest you bring disaster on yourself."

Song Wen took the jade slip and assured her, "This junior would never leak such confidential matters."

Bai Wei nodded. "I lack True Yang Grass and Mingqing Grass at the moment, but the sect’s treasure pavilion ought to stock them. How much do you require? I’ll fetch it right away."

"The more the better," Song Wen answered.

"Stay put then. I’ll head back to the sect and see what’s available."

Bai Wei stood up and began rising into the sky, ready to leave, but halted abruptly.

She turned to Xu Mengyu and instructed, "Mengyu, remain here and keep Gou Jun company properly for me."

"Understood, Master," Xu Mengyu acknowledged.

(End of the Chapter)

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