Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 355: Bodhi Falls Lotus

Translator: Cinder Translations

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In the Canglan Secret Realm, the most precious spiritual items are undoubtedly the Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch and the Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Liquid.

However, not all cultivators rush to obtain them.

Some cultivators, considering themselves to be weaker, are well aware of the dangers involved. They avoid deep underground adventures and instead search for spiritual herbs on the mountain.

These individuals often end their secret realm journeys early, exiting the realm sooner.

Now, several days have passed since the opening of the secret realm, yet only Song Wen and his three companions have made it out alive.

This situation raised concerns among those waiting outside, like Yan Yuyan.

The He Huan Sect and the Profound Heaven Sword Sect were on good terms. Mu Yunxin recognized Yan Yuyan and, feeling compelled, spoke up.

"Disciple Mu Yunxin greets Senior Yan of the Sword Sect."

"Reporting to you, Senior, a three-tiered demon beast, the Winged White Tiger, blocked the exit of the secret realm. The four of us worked together to distract the white tiger and managed to escape from the realm."

Mu Yunxin did not mention the matter of Xue Gu meeting his demise at the hands of the white tiger.

Yan Yuyan also had no suspicions; she inquired instead.

"Have you seen any disciples from my Sword Sect?"

"Reporting to you, Senior, within the Hall of Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Liquid, I teamed up with Senior Brother Xue Gu and Junior Sister Ji Ruxue to compete for the spirit liquid. After that, we separated and have not seen each other since."

Mu Yunxin replied respectfully, her expression betraying no signs of unusual behavior.

Her answer wasn't intended to exonerate Song Wen.

Even if she told the truth, with Tu Lian present, Yan Yuyan wouldn't be able to kill Song Wen.

Instead, revealing her calculations against Xue Gu and Jie Ku could expose her.

This would incite hatred from certain individuals within the Profound Heaven Sword Sect who were close to Xue Gu.

Song Wen and Rong Jingyun would definitely not expose her.

As for Jie Ku, there was no particular connection between him and Xue Gu. Without any vested interest, he wouldn't disclose the truth about Xue Gu's death to Yan Yuyan.

Having encountered countless people in the He Huan Heavenly Spring Courtyard, Mu Yunxin possessed an exceptional understanding of human nature.

Upon hearing this, Yan Yuyan's expression turned cold as she flew back to her own flying ship.

With her departure, the others also dispersed.

Hui Ming, accompanied by Jie Ku, flew towards the Mixed Yuan Temple's ship, but suddenly heard Shu Qing's voice from behind.

"Master Hui Ming, please don't stand me up like yesterday. I'll be waiting for you in my boudoir; remember to come! Your joyous Buddhist teachings are so wonderful; I relish them."

As she spoke, Shu Qing's eyes shimmered with an alluring light, a look of unfulfilled desire on her face.

Hui Ming's expression stiffened upon hearing this, and he touched his somewhat fatigued waist.

After battling for over ten days, even as a Golden Core cultivator, he was unable to withstand the other party's excessive demands.

The practices of the He Huan Sect were no mere dual cultivation techniques; they were practically a depraved method of absorbing Yang to supplement Yin.

However, the Mixed Yuan Temple's joyous Buddhist teachings were also formidable, their subtlety in absorbing Yin to replenish Yang was not inferior to the He Huan Sect's dual cultivation techniques.

But, unfortunately, his opponent had experienced countless battles, already a master of seduction with vast knowledge.

Hui Ming, having spent years in the temple reciting scriptures and chanting Buddha's name, was no match for Shu Qing.

"Jie Ku, having just returned from the secret realm, I have a few questions to ask. I'll come back another day to seek your guidance," he said, then hurriedly flew away to his own ship.

Seeing this, Shu Qing's eyes filled with disappointment and disdain.

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On the Beastmaster Sect's Flying Ship.

Tu Lian asked Song Wen and Rong Jingyun, "How was your harvest on this trip?"

Song Wen understood that she was inquiring if he and Rong Jingyun had found the Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

According to the regulations set by the Beastmaster Sect, everything obtained in the secret realm, aside from the Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch, belonged to the individual cultivators.

Song Wen raised his hand and flipped it, producing a jade box.

"I was fortunate enough to obtain one, although it's slightly younger than expected."

As he spoke, he opened the jade box, revealing a four-leaf Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

He had previous experience with the Corpse Demon Sect entering the Withered Blood Secret Realm; to avoid unnecessary trouble after exiting the realm, he had long since prepared countermeasures.

Three high-age Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branches; six portions of Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Liquid; spiritual weapons and techniques obtained through killing—everything that could be identified as belonging to its original owner was stored separately in a storage ring.

Using the same trick, he sealed this storage ring within his heart.

In the storage ring he carried on his hand, there was only this four-leaf Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch and a vial of Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Liquid.

However, Song Wen's actions were somewhat unnecessary.

Tu Lian did not check his storage ring.

With a thought, Tu Lian summoned a strand of spiritual power and whisked the jade box from Song Wen's hand.

"Obtaining a four-leaf Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch is extremely rare. If you bring it back to the sect and carefully nurture it for twenty years, you'll be able to use it to refine a Golden Core. If the alchemy is successful, you might be able to receive a Golden Core. With this pill, one day, you may even advance to the Golden Core stage."

Song Wen's face lit up with excitement, and he cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you, Senior Tu, for your kind words."

Tu Lian put away the jade box and turned to look at Rong Jingyun. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Rong Jingyun was also holding a jade box, which she respectfully handed to Tu Lian.

Tu Lian took the jade box and opened it to find a two-hundred-year-old Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

She nodded in satisfaction. "You've done well."

After saying this, she turned and left.

From beginning to end, she showed no intention of inspecting the storage rings of Song Wen and Rong Jingyun.

The submitted Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branches would be processed by third-tier alchemists within the sect to refine Golden Cores.

Moreover, all the auxiliary herbs required for alchemy would be provided by the sect.

Once the refining was successful, the sect would distribute forty percent to the person who obtained the Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

Under such conditions, normally, no one would privately hoard Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branches.

After all, those entering the secret realm were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, and their alchemy skills could not surpass those of third-tier alchemists.

Handing the Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch to the sect was the safest course of action.

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The flying ships of the four major sects and the Lei family hovered above the surface of the lake, continuing to wait for the return of various sect cultivators.

After some time, only nine cultivators walked out of the secret realm together.

Among these nine, there were two from each of the four major sects and one from the Lei family.

According to the nine, they had also encountered the ferocious tiger.

They had made several attempts to lure the tiger away, but it did not fall for their tricks and remained guarding the stone hall.

Later, it was another group that engaged in a fierce battle halfway up the mountain.

The aftermath of the battle startled the ferocious tiger, allowing the nine to seize the opportunity to escape.

After this, the exit of the secret realm was closed, and no cultivators came out alive.

This left the Golden Core cultivators from various sects with grim expressions.

Next time the secret realm opened, it was likely that very few cultivators would dare to enter the Canglan Secret Realm.

Tu Lian, however, was in a good mood.

Although only four people from the Beastmaster Sect managed to escape the secret realm, nearly half fewer than in previous years, they still had the most among the major powers.

Moreover, three of them each brought back a Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

Among the last two to exit the secret realm, one had obtained a three-hundred-year-old Yin-Yang Blood Weeping Branch.

This met the sect's expectations.

With a command from Tu Lian, the flying ship set off to return to the Beastmaster Sect.

(End of the Chapter)

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