Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1442: Since I’m already here...

Translator: CinderTL

After hearing what King Jianglin said, Song Wen suddenly realized that the Yaoguang Lotus was even more difficult to obtain than he had imagined.

This treasure was actually related to the Willow Serpent Clan’s advancement to the ninth-tier. While it might not be the sole key, it was undoubtedly indispensable.

The only good news was that a Yaoguang Lotus bloomed once every thousand years, which wasn’t an excessively long wait.

Could I really have to wait a thousand years?

"Ji Yin!" King Jianglin’s voice rang out again, icy and cold.

"Did you mention the Mirror Sea Mirage Abyss to Qing Lian today?"

"Do you know how dejected and heartbroken she became after returning to her cultivation cave?"

"Her heart and soul are filled with you, and she treats you with utmost sincerity. Yet you plot to return to the Eastern Profound Continent, even risking your life to do so. How dare you betray her like this?"

"This is your final warning. If you ever dare to mention returning to the Eastern Profound Continent or leaving the Willow Serpent Clan in her presence again, I will take your life!"

"Ji Yin, watch your step. Do not ruin yourself!"

With that, King Jianglin turned and left.

But as she reached the entrance of the cultivation cave, she suddenly stopped.

Since I’m already here...

Song Wen was still pondering King Jianglin’s words when he saw her, the righteous and stern figure from moments ago, return. Simultaneously, two palm-sized snake scales fell from her chest.

This demon truly sees me as nothing more than a tool!

By the time this thought crossed his mind, he was already holding her soft body, her warm fragrance filling his senses.

The next day, before dawn, King Jianglin departed.

Song Wen remained on the stone bed, analyzing his current situation.

Although he had gathered some information about the Yaoguang Lotus, the Mirror Sea Mirage Abyss, and the Divine Blood Gate’s teleportation array, he remained unaware of their precise locations.

Moreover, the Yaoguang Lotus was crucial to the Willow Serpent Clan, making it difficult to obtain even if he discovered its whereabouts.

King Jianglin now harbored suspicions toward him, making it impossible to extract further clues about these three from her.

As for Qing Lian, her limited cultivation prevented her from accessing many of the Willow Serpent Clan’s secrets, so Song Wen couldn’t rely on her for assistance.

Suddenly, the image of King Yinliu flashed through his mind.

This serpent was at odds with King Jianglin, and perhaps could be exploited.

However, Song Wen was uncertain about the depth of their enmity.

Was it an irreconcilable hatred, a desire to see the other dead at all costs?

Or was it merely a conflict of interests, a mutual rivalry?

If the former, he could sow discord and profit from the chaos, at the very least learning the Yaoguang Lotus’s exact location from King Yinliu.

But if the latter, rash provocation might backfire.

This plan was fraught with peril; a single misstep could lead to eternal damnation. If he angered King Jianglin, even if she spared his life, she would likely imprison him, forever confining him to the Willow Serpent Clan.

Song Wen’s expression was stern, his eyes glinting slightly.

It seems I need to first understand the depth of the conflict between the two snakes...

At that moment, Qing Lian’s urgent voice suddenly rang out from outside the cultivation cave.

"Ji Yin, open the door quickly! I need to make something clear with you."

"Why is she here so early today?" Song Wen muttered to himself, sliding off the stone bed.

Normally, Qing Lian wouldn’t appear until after dawn, but it was still pitch-black outside. The anxiety in her voice made Song Wen wonder if something urgent had happened.

Just as he was about to open the stone door, his gaze fell upon the stone bed beside him. For a fleeting moment, he considered leaving it exposed to let Qing Lian see the true nature of her big brother.

But the thought vanished as quickly as it came. Such an act would bring only temporary satisfaction, with no real benefit.

After storing the stone bed, Song Wen summoned a gust of wind to clear the lingering decadent atmosphere from the cave before opening the stone door.

The next moment, Qing Lian hurried inside.

"Miss Qinglian, what brings you here so early?" Song Wen asked.

"Did my big brother come here just now?" Qing Lian asked anxiously, her expression urgent.

Song Wen froze.

A sudden, baseless anxiety washed over him, as if he had been caught in the act.

Since they clearly had reliable information, lying was pointless.

Song Wen could only nod.

However, Qing Lian seemed completely oblivious to Song Wen’s reaction, as if she hadn’t even noticed his nod. She hurriedly continued:

"Ji Yin, please don’t take this to heart. My big brother spoke harshly to you and forbade you from leaving the Willow Serpent Clan or inquiring about the Mirror Sea Mirage Abyss out of concern for me."

"I apologize on her behalf. I hope you won’t hold it against me. I would never restrict your freedom. You can leave the Willow Serpent Clan anytime. If my big brother forbids it, I... I’ll threaten to kill myself!"

Seeing the desperate, near-tearful expression on Qing Lian’s face, Song Wen suddenly sighed.

This girl is too pure, too untainted, as if she doesn’t belong in this murky world.

His expression softened slightly.

"Miss Qinglian, please rest assured, I won’t misunderstand you because of this. As for King Jianglin, while her approach is rigid, I can understand her good intentions."

The anxiety on Qing Lian’s face vanished, and she broke into a radiant smile.

"Ji Yin, thank you! You’re so kind!"

Her voice was filled with gratitude, and a tender warmth flickered in her eyes as she gazed at Song Wen.

"You flatter me, Miss."

Song Wen swiftly changed the subject.

"By the way, I encountered King Yinliu outside the Human Pavilion yesterday."

"You met King Yinliu again? She didn’t give you any trouble, did she?" Qing Lian’s expression, which had just relaxed, tensed up again.

"She wanted me to become her subordinate, but I mentioned Queen Jianglin, and she backed down without harming me. Is there some kind of grudge between her and your big brother?" Song Wen asked.

Qing Lian tilted her head, pondering.

"They don’t have any particularly deep enmity. It’s just that King Yinliu has been an eighth-tier great demon for a long time. She’s accomplished many great deeds for her clan and is highly respected. Originally, she was the most likely candidate to become the next ninth-tier Venerable in the clan, and most of the clan’s high-tier spiritual objects were allocated to her."

"However, my big brother later emerged unexpectedly. Her cultivation advanced rapidly, and she gained the favor of Venerable Bi Wu, who took her as a disciple. Now, though both King Yinliu and my big brother are peak eighth-tier great demons, my big brother’s strength is slightly superior."

"As a result, my big brother has taken over as the new candidate to become the next ninth-tier Venerable."

(End of the Chapter)

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