Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1393: Golden House for a Hidden Beauty

Translator: CinderTL

"Senior Ji Yin," Lan Chen said, "you’ve been wandering the world for so long. Have you ever considered joining the Spirit Jade Palace?"

Her words surprised and puzzled Song Wen. He couldn’t understand why she would suddenly ask such a question. Bai Wei also appeared somewhat taken aback.

Ji Yin is already a Body Integration Stage cultivator. If he wanted to join a sect, he would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?

Then Lan Chen continued, "From what I know, Senior Ji Yin has cultivated for thousands of years and remains unmarried. Though your cultivation is peerless, you’ve lived a life of solitude, never taking a disciple or finding a dao companion. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could find a like-minded woman in the Spirit Jade Palace and become dao companions?"

"The Spirit Jade Palace is filled with beauties, but even someone of my modest appearance is considered ordinary. My master’s beauty far surpasses mine."

"I once had the fortune to see my master’s true face. She is truly breathtaking—even the legendary Moon Goddess descending to Earth would pale in comparison. Moreover, my master possesses a gentle disposition and treats everyone with sincerity."

"If any man in this world were to earn the favor of our master, it would truly be a blessing cultivated over three lifetimes."

Hearing this, Song Wen and Bai Wei immediately understood Lan Chen’s meaning.

Song Wen was dumbfounded, nearly dropping the teacup in his hand.

He never expected Lan Chen to act as a matchmaker, trying to pair him with Bai Wei.

Bai Wei’s delicate cheeks flushed crimson, and she quickly interjected, "Lan Chen, don’t speak such nonsense!"

Though her words were a reprimand, they carried no anger, only a hint of shy embarrassment.

Bai Wei lowered her head, her eyes fixed on the bronze kettle on the stone table, daring not to meet Song Wen’s gaze.

Lan Chen raised an eyebrow at Song Wen, then glanced at Bai Wei before her.

It was as if she were signaling to Song Wen that the time was ripe to make his move.

Then, cupping her hands in a formal gesture, she added, "Master, Senior Ji Yin, since you two are catching up, this junior will not intrude. I shall return to the sect first."

With that, she turned and walked away, quickly leaving the small courtyard.

Bai Wei regained her composure, the flush gradually fading from her cheeks. "Ji Yin, I apologize for the embarrassment. Lan Chen... she’s not usually so bold."

"Indeed," Song Wen replied. "I’ve known her for a long time, and she’s never been like this before."

"By the way," Bai Wei said, quickly changing the subject, though her voice betrayed a hint of fluster, completely ignoring the ’formation’ Song Wen had already mentioned.

Song Wen flipped his hand and produced a jade slip, which he handed to Bai Wei.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Wei, the formation I intend to set up is recorded in this jade slip. Please examine it."

The Imperial Thunder God’s Sacrifice Platform consisted of two parts: the ground formation patterns and the platform itself.

The former was a complete formation, but it required the platform to be activated.

The latter was covered in hundreds of runes, each corresponding to the ground formation.

The two parts complemented each other, neither complete without the other.

Song Wen didn’t want too many people to know about the existence of the Imperial Thunder God’s Sacrifice Platform, so he separated the formation part and recorded it in the jade slip he gave to Bai Wei.

Bai Wei took the jade slip and let her divine sense flow into it like water.

However, as time passed, her delicate eyebrows, like distant mountains, gradually furrowed, forming a deep crease between them.

After a long while, she slowly raised her eyes, her gaze shimmering with light and a hint of confusion.

"Ji Yin, where did you obtain this formation from? And what are its unique applications?"

"I hope fellow daoist will forgive me. This formation is deeply involved, and I cannot reveal too much."

Song Wen’s apology was sincere, and he continued, "I know it’s improper to ask for your help without being fully transparent, and for that, I am truly ashamed. But..."

Bai Wei gently raised her hand, interrupting him.

"Fellow daoist, please don’t worry! What cultivator doesn’t have their own secrets? The fact that you’ve come to me to engrave this formation shows you trust me."

Song Wen’s expression froze momentarily.

Then, the stiffness melted away, replaced by a tender smile.

"You speak the truth! As a rogue cultivator, I must be cautious in all things, living each day as if walking on thin ice. Only when I’m with you, Fellow Daoist Bai Wei, can I truly let down my guard."

A flush returned to Bai Wei’s cheeks, even more vibrant than before, like the delicate peach blossoms of spring.

Her eyes darted away slightly as she steered the conversation back to the formation.

"The structure of this formation is truly extraordinary, unlike any I’ve ever encountered. I’m genuinely curious—who could have conceived such a brilliant design?"

"I stumbled upon this formation in the tomb of an ancient cultivator," Song Wen replied.

This wasn’t entirely a lie; after all, the object had originated from the Immortal’s Tomb.

"Fellow Daoist, are you confident you can set up this formation?" Song Wen asked.

"With some time to study and comprehend it, it shouldn’t be difficult to arrange," Bai Wei replied.

"In that case, please take this jade slip back and study it at your leisure," Song Wen said.

"There’s no need. I can comprehend and deduce it here."

Song Wen’s expression stiffened once more.

If Bai Wei was going to study the formation here, wouldn’t he have to stay and keep her company?

"Then... perhaps you’d like to study it at my humble abode?" Song Wen invited.

"At your cultivation cave?" Bai Wei seemed somewhat surprised.

Song Wen nodded slightly. "This is indeed rather abrupt. But... to prevent the formation from being leaked, I plan to set it up within my cave. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, I swear upon my divine soul that inviting you to my abode carries no ill intentions."

"There’s no need for such formalities, Fellow Daoist. I’ll accompany you to your cave," Bai Wei said.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist," Song Wen said, standing up. "Please follow me."

The two left the inn.

Song Wen summoned a small Giant Flying Ship and took Bai Wei aboard. At full speed, they crossed a million li in a short time, arriving at Cloudstream Valley.

As they entered the valley and observed its dim, desolate environment, Bai Wei couldn’t help but frown.

"Ji Yin, why do you reside in such a barren place?"

Song Wen was speechless.

For a Body Integration Stage cultivator, the Spiritual Qi in Cloudstream Valley was indeed somewhat thin, but it wasn’t exactly ’barren,’ was it?

However, it couldn’t compare to Bai Wei’s cultivation cave in the Spirit Jade Palace.

His own dwelling likely had Spiritual Qi equivalent to that of the Divine Transformation Stage direct disciples’ caves in the Spirit Jade Palace, at most.

"Cultivation is never easy, and it’s even more challenging for rogue cultivators," Song Wen said. "My dwelling is rather simple. I hope Fellow Daoist won’t laugh."

Bai Wei turned to study Song Wen with intense scrutiny.

"You’ve cultivated to the Body Integration Stage in such an environment. If you’d been in a blessed land with abundant Spiritual Qi, wouldn’t you have advanced to the Great Ascension Stage long ago?"

"Fellow Daoist flatters me. I don’t dare accept such praise," Song Wen replied with a smile.

Bai Wei continued, "With such a vast canyon to yourself, you only have one maidservant? Could it be... a hidden lover you’ve concealed in this deep valley?"

Guan Lin, who had been tending to the Bodhi Spirit Core in the Spirit Field, noticed their arrival and was already flying toward them. She couldn’t escape Bai Wei’s sharp eyes.

(End of the Chapter)

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