Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1252: A Teacher’s Deep Concern
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"After the elder of the Body Integration Stage perished, Mu Tu's loyalty became uncertain, and he absconded with the Inheritance Treasure Cauldron..."
Perhaps sensing her imminent soul scattering and spirit vanishing, Bi Xiaoyu started to speak incoherently about her conflict with Mu Tu and her current state of being neither human nor ghost.
Song Wen, however, possessed no interest in these peripheral details. He interrupted her, inquiring, "Earlier, you summoned those ten Gu—the Bloodcry Mother-Child Gu. By what means can I subdue them?"
"You cannot," Bi Xiaoyu responded. "They are my Natal Spirit Gu, intrinsically tied to my destiny. Upon the dispersal of my soul, they shall perish alongside me. Should you harbor doubts, examine them now. With the demise of my physical form, they ought to be significantly weakened."
Upon hearing this, Song Wen utilized his divine sense to probe the gu cauldron concealed within his sleeve, verifying Bi Xiaoyu's assertion.
At that precise moment, Mu Tu abruptly felt a formidable suction force descending from the heavens.
The force was so overpowering that resistance was impossible, pulling him inexorably towards the Black Hole suspended high above.
Mu Tu instantly comprehended: Song Wen's intention was to annihilate him.
Although he had long foreseen this possibility, he could not quell the surge of panic and resentment that welled up within him.
His resentment intensified further when he observed Bi Xiaoyu still standing motionless, not being drawn into the Black Hole along with him.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, show leniency and spare my life! I shall serve you like a beast of burden..."
His plea was abruptly silenced as the Black Hole engulfed him entirely.
Song Wen had intentionally spared Bi Xiaoyu, recognizing her potential utility.
As per the Blood Refinement Gu Sacrifice Grand Formation, the method for fortifying the foundation of Gu insects within this formation required Gu with exceptionally robust foundations.
Furthermore, Song Wen harbored a suspicion that Bi Xiaoyu would prove beneficial during the actual deployment of the formation.
Song Wen withdrew his consciousness from his Sea of Consciousness. Perceiving no immediate pursuit, he lingered, methodically finishing the remaining dishes on the table. After leaving a low-grade spirit stone as payment, he departed the establishment, ascended into the sky, and made his way towards Cloudstream Valley.
Half a month later.
With Bi Xiaoyu's assistance, Song Wen had acquired a foundational understanding of the Blood Refinement Gu Sacrifice Grand Formation. While he was incapable of personally erecting the formation, he was now intimately familiar with the entire process and the requisite spiritual materials.
Song Wen returned to Great Tan City to procure the outstanding spiritual materials.
The moment he entered the city, he noticed a Communication Jade Slip within his storage ring vibrating faintly.
Employing his divine sense, he identified the sender as Bai Wei.
Could it be that the Heavenly Astral Body Integration Pill had been successfully refined?
Despite his skepticism, Song Wen retrieved the jade slip with a sense of anticipation.
[Gou Jun, where are you? I require your immediate assistance.]
A flicker of surprise registered on Song Wen's face. Bai Wei was actually soliciting his aid?
This development was undeniably favorable.
Perhaps he could leverage this opportunity to negotiate with Bai Wei and obtain her Breakthrough Insights for advancing to the Body Integration Stage.
Song Wen entered an inn, reserved a private chamber, and promptly assumed the guise of "Gou Jun," the appearance Bai Wei had previously encountered. Only then did he retrieve the Communication Jade Slip once more.
He abruptly realized that within the short span it took him to check into the inn—less time than is required to brew a cup of tea—Bai Wei had dispatched the identical message multiple times.
What could have transpired that rendered Bai Wei so desperate to seek me out?
With this query occupying his thoughts, Song Wen dispatched a reply:
[Senior Bai Wei, what matter necessitates the attention of this junior?]
[Gou Jun, you have finally received my message!" Bai Wei's voice resonated with an unusual level of vigor. "I need your assistance in saving someone. Her divine soul is critically damaged, and she stands on the precipice of collapse.]
[Senior, we had a pact. You were expressly forbidden from disclosing my capacity to heal divine souls to any individual," Song Wen responded, his tone carrying a distinct edge of displeasure.
[Gou Jun, she is not merely an arbitrary individual—she is my disciple, Xu Mengyu," Bai Wei rapidly elucidated.
[Miss Xu?" Song Wen inquired instinctively.
[Indeed, her. You encountered her when you aided me in rectifying the damage to my Sea of Consciousness previously," Bai Wei reminded him.
[Senior has consistently demonstrated great kindness towards me, and I ought not to refuse. However, as you are aware, this divine soul healing technique places an immense strain upon me. Each instance of its application necessitates the detachment of my own divine soul's essence. Recurrent usage could compromise the stability of my soul's foundation, leading to irreparable harm and imperiling my cultivation path..." Song Wen continued, elaborating on the inherent risks at length.
Bai Wei naturally apprehended Song Wen's implicit meaning and promptly responded:
[Rest assured, your diligent efforts shall not be in vain. Once Mengyu's divine soul is fully restored, I shall personally bestow upon you my Breakthrough Insights from the Body Integration Stage.]
A faint smile graced Song Wen's lips; the unfolding of events surpassed his initial expectations in smoothness.
However, he chose not to respond immediately, opting instead for a period of quiet contemplation.
Witnessing Song Wen's delayed reply, Bai Wei felt compelled to automatically escalate her offers.
Initially, she committed to refining the Heavenly Astral Body Integration Pill with all possible speed. Subsequently, she pledged a sum of 100,000 high-grade spirit stones as a reward.
Yet, Song Wen remained in silence.
By this point, a full quarter of an hour had elapsed since Song Wen's last communication.
A flicker of apprehension seemed to cross Bai Wei's face as she added another concession: she would be indebted to Song Wen for a personal favor, vowing to fulfill any request he might have in the future to the utmost of her capabilities.
Believing he had secured sufficient recompense, Song Wen finally conveyed his reply:
[The dedication you show towards your disciple is truly commendable, Senior. This humble junior will gladly lend his aid.]
[Where in the city are you presently located? I shall bring Mengyu to your side.] Bai Wei's tone now held an audible note of urgency. [Her current condition is precarious and necessitates immediate attention.]
Song Wen responded, [The city's environs are excessively populated and present considerable inconvenience. Let us convene at the mountain valley where I previously aided you.]
"Then the arrangements are finalized," Bai Wei affirmed.
Song Wen carefully put away the transmission jade slip, retreated into a secluded chamber, and departed from the inn.
The moment he emerged onto the bustling street, his gaze caught sight of a magnificent Giant Flying Ship soaring across the distant expanse of the sky—the very vessel he had observed Bai Wei aboard earlier.
A slight shake of his head accompanied an inward sigh from Song Wen, reflecting on the profound depth of Bai Wei's concern for Xu Mengyu.
Ascending into the air, Song Wen commenced his steady journey towards the designated mountain valley.
By the time his flight had traversed tens of thousands of miles and brought him to the valley, the Giant Flying Ship was already suspended overhead. Bai Wei stood at the ship's prow, her anticipation palpable as she anxiously awaited his arrival.
"Gou Jun, you have finally arrived! I implore you, hasten to save Mengyu," Bai Wei pleaded, her voice laced with urgency.
"Senior, please set aside your worries. Permit me to first ascertain Miss Xu's current state," Song Wen replied, alighting with practiced grace upon the ship's expansive deck.
"This way, please," Bai Wei instructed, her form elegantly gliding towards the ship's central tower.
Song Wen followed in close succession.
Upon entering the opulent interior of the ship tower, Song Wen's attention was drawn to Xu Mengyu, who lay perfectly still upon a jade bed, her eyelids shut fast.
The jade bed itself appeared to be an artifact of significant value, fashioned from a rare spiritual material. It emanated a gentle, pervasive energy that seemed dedicated to nurturing Xu Mengyu's fragile divine soul.
(End of the Chapter)
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