Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1441: Wringing Hands in Regret

Translator: CinderTL

"Your Majesty flatters me," Song Wen replied, not straightening up but instead bending even lower.

He had no desire to provoke King Yinliu. This snake was unlike King Jianglin. The latter, mindful of Song Wen’s relationship with Qing Lian, would not act too freely. But King Yinliu would. In her eyes, Song Wen was likely little more than a piece of merchandise—a piece that now belonged to King Jianglin, preventing her from casually claiming it.

Suddenly, Song Wen’s vision went white. King Yinliu had circled around to stand before him, less than a foot away. As he bowed, his gaze fell directly upon her bare chest.

A slender, jade-like finger lifted his chin, tilting his head upward. His gaze naturally shifted from her chest to her alluring face. A faint smile played on King Yinliu’s lips, her eyes sparkling with seductive charm.

"Look at you, so pitifully adorable," she murmured, her voice languid and seductive. "You promised to visit my palace a few days ago. Why have I been waiting in vain?"

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty," Song Wen stammered, his voice trembling with anxiety. "I... I am new to the Willow Serpent Clan and unfamiliar with its customs. I feared I might offend you with an unannounced visit..."

"Heh heh heh..."

King Yinliu’s sweet, coquettish laughter made the branches of the flowers tremble and the waves of her body surge.

"What a sharp-tongued young man you are. You suit my tastes perfectly."

She lowered the hand that had been resting on Song Wen’s jaw and gently took his right hand, stroking it softly.

As she leaned closer, her crimson lips brushed against his ear, her breath like fragrant dew.

"I heard from Xuan Chengzi that you’ve been inquiring about the Yaoguang Lotus. If you agree to serve me alone for the rest of your life, how would you like a Yaoguang Lotus as a reward?"

Song Wen’s pupils widened, and he glanced at Xuan Chengzi beside him.

That old bastard has sold me out completely.

Indeed, one must be wary when encountering familiar faces in a foreign land.

Yet, a strange tremor ran through Song Wen’s heart.

He had to admit, he was deeply tempted.

Last night, he had waited for King Jianglin in vain. But today, King Yinliu had come to him willingly.

Could this be the saying, "Lose the east, gain the west"?

But knowing King Yinliu’s nature, if he accepted, would he be confined here?

"Wait!"

Sudden vigilance surged through Song Wen.

Yesterday, Xuan Chengzi had mentioned that even asking a single question about the Yaoguang Lotus had earned him a cold glare from King Yinliu.

Such a reaction proved the Yaoguang Lotus was no ordinary treasure.

King Yinliu would never casually bestow such a treasure upon someone.

"She wants to get something for free! Even... use this opportunity to make me offend King Jianglin, forcing me to seek refuge under her wing."

Song Wen knew he couldn’t afford to offend King Jianglin, especially not to the point of Qing Lian growing cold towards him. Otherwise, he might be trapped in the Willow Serpent Clan for the rest of his life, becoming a plaything for the Willow Serpents.

Moreover, King Jianglin’s master was the Willow Serpent Clan’s only Ninth-Realm Venerable. If King Yinliu could truly offer the Yaoguang Lotus as a reward, why wouldn’t King Jianglin be able to?

There was no need to look far when the solution was close at hand.

With his mind racing, Song Wen quickly understood the implications and immediately replied:

"I am honored by your favor, Master King Yinliu, but I have no intention of residing in the Willow Serpent Clan for long. I fear I must disappoint you."

"Heh heh heh..."

King Yinliu let out a series of laughter, as if she had heard the most amusing joke. The previous seductive tone was gone, replaced by a mocking edge.

"If the young master is unwilling, this queen will not force him. However..."

King Yinliu leaned close to Song Wen’s ear again.

"Should you ever find yourself in dire straits, remember to seek me out. This queen will always welcome you with open arms."

As her words faded, the delicate body pressed against Song Wen’s chest had already vanished.

Xuan Chengzi glanced at Song Wen with an apologetic gesture before hurrying after the departing King Yinliu.

Watching the two figures depart, Song Wen felt a sudden wave of relief.

Fortunately, King Jianglin still held some authority within the Willow Serpent Clan. Otherwise, he might have fallen prey to King Yinliu’s "demonic clutches" today.

Song Wen lowered his head and glanced at his lower abdomen, his expression darkening.

If only I had a waist of bronze and kidneys of iron, then I could make you wretched beasts all submit to this Lord...

His figure blurred into an afterimage as he flew toward his cultivation cave.

Qing Lian was nowhere to be seen outside the cave. He didn’t bother searching and simply returned inside.

The clock struck the hour of Hai (9 PM).

The night was as black as ink, and the world lay shrouded in darkness.

The stone door of the cultivation cave swung open without warning, and King Jianglin swept inside with hurried steps.

"Did King Yinliu visit you today?" King Jianglin asked, her voice cold.

Song Wen, who had been about to undress, froze with his hand on the sash at his waist.

"Yes."

"What did she want?" King Jianglin pressed.

"She wanted me to become her subordinate and promised a Yaoguang Lotus in return," Song Wen replied truthfully.

He had met King Yinliu openly outside the Human Pavilion. There was no way King Jianglin didn’t know what they had done and said. In fact, she was fully aware of his and Xuan Chengzi’s actions inside the Human Pavilion.

As an Eighth-Tier Great Demon, King Jianglin had countless subordinates, making it trivial for her to monitor Song Wen’s every move.

"Did you agree?" King Jianglin demanded.

"Of course not. If I had, why would I be here now?" Song Wen countered.

King Jianglin nodded slightly, her gaze softening.

"You’re not as foolish as I thought; you didn’t fall for King Yinliu’s scheme."

"This king consulted the clan’s ancient texts this afternoon. The Yaoguang Lotus can indeed enhance the spirit root quality of your human race, and its effects are even more pronounced for those with inferior innate talent."

"However, the Yaoguang Lotus is equally crucial to our Willow Serpent Clan, aiding us in breaking through the bottleneck to the ninth-tier. How could King Yinliu casually bestow it upon you when she herself covets it?"

"Our clan does cultivate a Yaoguang Lotus, but it blossoms only once every thousand years. The flower has now fully bloomed and is ready to be harvested, yet it remains untouched. This is because it is reserved for this king."

"I am already at the peak of the eighth-tier and will soon enter seclusion to break through to the next realm within these few years."

"Once I succeed and become a Ninth-Realm Venerable, what harm would there be in bestowing a Yaoguang Lotus upon you?"

"However, you must first become Qing Lian’s dao companion and treat her well. As you once vowed—never to abandon her, to grow old together!"

(End of the Chapter)

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