Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 565: What Zhu Yin Seeks

Translator: Cinder Translations

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"You've done well in this matter," Song Wen praised Jing Kai.

"I have another task for you. Investigate the number of fruits on the Spirit Candle Fruit Tree and the time they will ripen. Also, find out what kind of bargaining chips Han Wu would require to hand over the Spirit Candle Fruit."

Jing Kai replied, "Please rest assured, Senior. I will not disappoint you."

Suddenly, a storage bag appeared in Song Wen's hand, which he handed to Jing Kai.

"There are five hundred middle-grade spirit stones here. Use them to build a relationship with Han Wu."

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The next day.

Song Wen piloted the flying ship, taking Jing Kai back to Wu Ji Island.

The two had just parted ways when Song Wen suddenly received a transmission from Jing Kai.

[Senior Ji Yin, over a hundred thousand people of the Tang family were killed in a single night.]

[How could this happen? Where did you get this information?]

[The sect informed me. As soon as I returned to my cave, the Law Enforcement Hall came to ask about everything that happened on Misty Island.]

[You didn't reveal that I saved you, did you?]

[Rest assured, Senior. According to the traces left at the Tang family's station, the attack was carried out by a Golden Core cultivator. The Law Enforcement Hall only asked as a routine inquiry and did not suspect me. I answered their questions casually and didn't reveal a word about you.]

[Good.]

Song Wen put away the jade slip, feeling a vague sense that this matter was far from over.

Chu Lingyun's massacre of the Tang family was likely to prevent the fact that Song Wen went to Misty Island from being exposed.

Song Wen speculated that Chu Lingyun had been secretly plotting something, but Song Wen's appearance had disrupted his plan, forcing Chu Lingyun to alter his strategy and kill everyone in the Tang family.

Next, Chu Lingyun would probably target Jing Kai.

He might even try to find Song Wen to eliminate him as a potential threat.

"What secret does Misty Island hold that made Chu Lingyun break the rules of Wu Ji Island and kill the entire Tang family?" Song Wen thought to himself.

Song Wen remained hidden in the shadows and wasn't worried about the threat from Chu Lingyun.

However, Jing Kai was a different case. On the surface, it would be easy for Chu Lingyun to deal with him.

But Song Wen didn't warn Jing Kai.

If Jing Kai found out about this, he would surely be cautious in his actions, perhaps even too afraid to step out of the Corpse King Valley. That would likely prevent him from completing the task Song Wen had assigned.

"Right now, there's still use for Jing Kai, so he can't die. Perhaps... I should strike first and eliminate Chu Lingyun."

After some deep thought, Song Wen began to form a rough plan.

However, before taking action, Song Wen needed to confirm one thing.

Whether Wu Ji Island had truly ceased investigating Ji Qing's death.

Song Wen took out the communication jade slip from Zhu Yin.

[Zhu Yin, how have you been lately?]

[Ji Yin! It's you! You finally revealed yourself.]

Zhu Yin quickly replied with excitement in her tone.

[Oh? Have you been searching for me?] Song Wen asked.

[Where are you? Let's meet and discuss in person.] Zhu Yin said.

Song Wen thought for a moment before replying.

[I'm waiting for you on Crimson Leaf Island.]

Crimson Leaf Island is an uninhabited island located south of Wu Ji Island. It is named for the large number of red-leaf trees that grow there.

[I will definitely be there as promised. Also, rest assured, I have no ill intentions toward you.]

The communication jade slip has a limited range, and Zhu Yin was in her cave in Corpse King Valley. From this, she could deduce that Song Wen was near Shadow City.

Song Wen deliberately chose to meet Zhu Yin far from there, at 10,000 miles of distance, which was clearly an attempt to guard against her.

It was precisely because of this that Zhu Yin proactively stated that she had no malice.

One hour later, in a crimson-colored dense forest, Song Wen and Zhu Yin stood facing each other.

"Ji Yin, it's not easy to meet you. I've been waiting for you for five or six years," Zhu Yin said.

"I had some personal matters that kept me away from the island for a while," Song Wen casually fabricated an excuse. "During these years, I must thank you for helping with the rent for Ji Yin Island."

"It was just a few spirit stones, nothing worth mentioning."

"Five years of island rent is no small amount. You've spent so much, I wonder what it's for?" Song Wen asked.

Zhu Yin replied, "Ji Yin, let's not beat around the bush. You left Wu Ji Island to avoid their investigation, didn't you?"

"What do you mean by that?" Song Wen asked, feigning confusion.

Zhu Yin said, "Ji Qing, you killed him, didn't you?"

"What! Ji Qing is dead?" Song Wen exclaimed, his face filled with shock.

Zhu Yin's face showed a hint of disdain. "Ji Yin, stop pretending. After I escaped from the underwater rift leading to Corpse Valley, I hid for two days near the rift's edge. I originally planned to wait for Ji Qing's 'Immortal Corpse Transformation' to wear off, and then strike when he was weak. However, Ji Qing never appeared. I only saw the injured Zi Yun hurriedly escaping. Both you and Ji Qing were nowhere to be found."

"I thought both of you had perished in the rift. But after searching the entire rift, I found no bodies of you or Ji Qing."

"After returning to the sect, I learned that Ji Qing had died, so I personally went to your Ji Yin Island. From your two maids, I found out that your partner had suddenly disappeared."

"From this, I concluded that you didn't die. Instead, Ji Qing was killed by your hand."

"Ji Yin, it seems that both Ji Qing and I underestimated you. Your strength is far from as simple as it appears."

Although Zhu Yin's reasoning seemed logical, Song Wen continued to deny it.

"Zhu Yin, these are just your speculations, not the truth. After all, I'm only at the early stage of the Golden Core, while Ji Qing was at the peak of the Golden Core. How could I possibly be his match?"

Zhu Yin's eyes locked onto Song Wen's, her gaze deep as though she could see through his very thoughts.

"If Ji Qing wasn't killed by you, then why did you flee Wu Ji Island years ago? Also, why be so cautious and arrange a meeting with me in such a remote place?"

"Are you so obsessed with Ji Qing's death because you want revenge?"

Song Wen's expression gradually turned cold, and his tone carried a hint of hostility.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and an invisible murderous aura spread across the island.

Zhu Yin suddenly smiled faintly, and the oppressive atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Her tone carried a slight sneer.

"What does Ji Qing's life or death have to do with me! I simply wanted to obtain something from him."

"Also, you can rest assured. I've already eliminated all hidden dangers for you. All this time, it was the Demon Sovereign investigating Ji Qing's death. I successfully misled him, making him believe that it was Zi Yun who killed Ji Qing."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Zhu Yin's words confirmed Jing Kai's suspicions.

This meant that 'Ji Yin' could now appear openly on Wu Ji Island.

"Why are you doing all this?" Song Wen asked.

(End of the Chapter)

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