Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 579: Meeting with Zi Yun

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Zhu Yin spoke, "I am a direct disciple of the Demon Lord of Wu Ji Island, Yin Shuo—Zhu Yin. The person beside me is Elder Ji Yin, a Golden Core cultivator of Wu Ji Island. We have come to visit Senior Lan Yin of your sect."

Upon hearing that Zhu Yin was a direct disciple of the Demon Lord, the guard's expression became more respectful.

"You are esteemed figures from Wu Ji Island; I offer my respects. Please, wait a moment, I will inform the sect."

The guard took out a token and sent a message.

A short while later, the guard received a reply from the sect and respectfully said, "Seniors, please follow me, the Sect Leader is waiting for you in the main hall."

Zhu Yin said, "Thank you, young friend, for guiding us."

Under the guard's lead, they arrived at the main hall of the Liangyi Sect.

The main hall was built atop a mountain on the island, grand and imposing.

"Two friends, welcome from afar, please allow me to welcome you," a gentle voice greeted them as they entered the hall. Sect Leader Lu Heng smiled and approached them.

"Greetings, Sect Leader Lu," Zhu Yin and Song Wen both cupped their hands in salute.

"Zhu Yin, Ji Yin, please, take a seat."

The hall had many stone chairs, and Lu Heng gestured for the two of them to sit. He took his seat at the prominent position at the top.

"Zhu Yin, Ji Yin, it has been over thirty years since we last met, hasn't it?" Lu Heng asked.

"Indeed. The last time we met, I was sent on behalf of my master to attend your appointment ceremony," Zhu Yin replied.

It was clear that Zhu Yin and Lu Heng knew each other well and started reminiscing.

After a round of pleasantries, Lu Heng asked, "May I ask why you two have come to visit Senior Lan Yin?"

"We are here on the orders of our master to pay respects to Senior Lan Yin. The matter concerns my master and Senior Lan Yin, and it is not convenient for me to disclose further details. I hope Sect Leader Lu can understand," Zhu Yin explained, using the name of Yin Shuo to assert some authority.

Upon hearing this, Lu Heng did not press further.

"Currently, Senior Lan Yin is not in the sect, so I am afraid your journey may be in vain," Lu Heng said.

"Do you know where Senior Lan Yin has gone? And when will she return to the sect?" Zhu Yin inquired.

Lu Heng replied, "The whereabouts of senior sect members are not something we juniors can easily inquire about. I do not know where Senior Lan Yin is at the moment."

Zhu Yin frowned and handed over a jade slip.

"In that case, we will not take up more of your time. We will stay in Four Symbols City for a while. This is my communication jade slip. If Senior Lan Yin returns, please contact us, and we will come to visit again," Zhu Yin said.

Zhu Yin and Song Wen took their leave.

After leaving the North Pole Island, Zhu Yin asked, "Ji Yin, do you think what Lu Heng said is true? Is it possible that Daoist Lan Yin is really not in the Liangyi Sect?"

Song Wen replied, "We did not reveal our true intentions, so Lu Heng had no reason to deceive us. Daoist Lan Yin is probably really not in the Liangyi Sect."

Zhu Yin nodded slightly, agreeing with Song Wen's deduction.

"It seems we can only stay in Four Symbols City for now and wait for Daoist Lan Yin to return," she said.

Song Wen added, "We can't place all our hopes on Daoist Lan Yin. We should prepare other options as well."

Zhu Yin asked, "What do you plan to do?"

Song Wen replied, "Do you have any acquaintances within the Liangyi Sect?"

Zhu Yin shook her head. "No, I don't have much contact with any members of the Liangyi Sect." frёewebnoѵēl.com

Song Wen said, "It doesn't necessarily need to be someone with a deep connection, just someone you know. Ideally, they should have a certain standing within the Liangyi Sect and not be weak in cultivation."

Zhu Yin was unsure of what Song Wen intended to do. She hesitated slightly and said, "Zi Yun does meet your conditions. However, there is no relationship between us, and in fact, we have some enmity."

Song Wen replied, "No problem! There are no eternal enemies, only eternal benefits. As long as there is enough benefit, what do small grudges matter?"

"What do you intend to gain from her?" Zhu Yin asked.

"I'll try to make a deal with her for the Purple Spirit Ginseng or ask her to guide us into the secret realm, or perhaps we could explore it together. In any case, as long as it benefits both of us, we can try to cooperate with her," Song Wen said.

"How do you plan to approach this? Common treasures or spirit stones are probably not enough to sway her," Zhu Yin remarked.

"I'll offer her the Nascent Spirit Pill formula and my insights on pill refining," Song Wen replied.

Zhu Yin turned around and scrutinized Song Wen with a sharp gaze.

"You're willing to part with the pill formula and your refining insights so easily?" she asked.

"There's nothing to hesitate about. As long as we get the Purple Spirit Ginseng, we will have all the necessary spirit herbs for pill refining. Even if Zi Yun gets the formula, she won't pose any trouble to us," Song Wen explained.

Song Wen was different from both Ji Qing and Zhu Yin. The Nascent Spirit Pill formula, refining insights, and various spirit herbs needed for pill refining all came from Ji Qing, and he had paid no price for them.

Thus, in order to obtain the Purple Spirit Ginseng, he could easily part with the formula and refining insights.

Noticing the hesitation in Zhu Yin's expression, Song Wen asked, "Zhu Yin, do you have any doubts about this?"

Zhu Yin sighed, "It's just that I feel a little reluctant. Since you've already made your decision, I'll go along with it. I don't have Zi Yun's communication jade slip, so I can only send her an invitation, asking her to meet us in Four Symbols City. Whether she comes or not is another matter."

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Three Days Later

In a cultivator's tavern in Four Symbols City.

Zi Yun pushed open the door and entered a private room.

Her gaze swept over the entire room.

There was only Zhu Yin sitting at a wooden table, leisurely drinking wine.

"Zhu Yin, how dare you come to Four Symbols City and even invite me here? Aren't you afraid I'll bring people and kill you on the spot?" Zi Yun said coldly.

Zhu Yin replied, "Zi Yun, since you came after receiving the invitation, you must be interested in the Nascent Spirit Pill mentioned in it. If that's the case, why pretend to be so aggressive?"

A cold gleam flashed in Zi Yun's eyes as she sneered, "That invitation you sent was full of mystery. What exactly does this Nascent Spirit Pill do?"

Zhu Yin poured herself another cup of spirit wine, tasting it before filling Zi Yun's cup.

"Why not sit down and chat while we drink?" Zhu Yin suggested.

Zi Yun glanced at the cup disdainfully. "I don't have the fortune to enjoy your demonic sect's wine. If you have a purpose, just say it."

Zhu Yin remained relaxed, still in no hurry.

"No rush, someone is still on their way."

"Who else?" Zi Yun's expression grew cautious.

Though she was suspicious, she knew that Four Symbols City was the core of the Liangyi Sect, and her safety was guaranteed here.

As long as Zhu Yin wasn't foolish enough to dig her own grave, she wouldn't dare to harm her.

"A person you've met before."

At that moment, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Seeing this, Zhu Yin said, "They've arrived."

(End of the Chapter)

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