Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 571: Timid as a Mouse

Translator: Cinder Translations

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After obtaining the Undying True Corpse Transformation from Bie Chou, Song Wen had not attempted to practice it.

Firstly, cultivating the Undying True Corpse Transformation required refining multiple types of spiritual herbs, and the most rare of them was the Falling World Lotus.

Secondly, the version of Undying True Corpse Transformation Song Wen received was clearly different from the one that Ji Qing had demonstrated.

According to Bie Chou's description, once the technique was successfully cultivated, it allowed the practitioner to transform into a giant corpse over three zhang tall, possessing immense strength, an indestructible body that was immune to fire and water, and was resistant to damage from magical tools.

Clearly, when Ji Qing used the Undying True Corpse Transformation, his transformed body was far from reaching the described height, strength, or resilience.

Although Ji Qing had been powerful at the time, his corpse was harmed by yang-attributed spiritual fire, and the strength boost was quite limited.

Song Wen could not determine whether the failure to reach full potential was due to Ji Qing's improper cultivation, or if there was an issue with the technique Bie Chou had provided.

These two possibilities had made Song Wen hesitate on whether to practice the technique.

However, by some twist of fate, he came across a Falling World Lotus, which made him reconsider and contemplate practicing the Undying True Corpse Transformation.

Song Wen's spiritual sense locked onto the Falling World Lotus and he did not rush to approach and pick it.

Instead, he retreated.

Although his spiritual sense did not detect any beasts deeper in the cave, as he neared the entrance, he vaguely felt that some presence had locked onto him.

However, Song Wen could not pinpoint the source of this sensation, which raised his caution.

The treasure was valuable, but it was not worth risking his life.

Song Wen withdrew to the middle of the passage, ensuring that he maintained sufficient distance from both the Falling World Lotus and the Yin Camel Turtle.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the churning lava at the entrance gradually settled down.

Song Wen guessed that the Yin Camel Turtle had likely left.

He slowly moved toward the entrance.

When he was less than half a mile from the entrance, Song Wen released a Shadow Gu.

Since Cui Yan and Chu Lingyun were both searching for the third-tier Gu cultivators, Song Wen had always been cautious about releasing Gu.

The Shadow Gu was unaffected by the sinister power in the lava; it moved through the molten liquid like a fish swimming in water, its speed unaffected.

The Shadow Gu reached the entrance and confirmed that the Yin Camel Turtle had indeed left.

Song Wen recalled the worm and swiftly exited the cave.

As soon as he emerged, the presence that had been locking onto him vanished without a trace.

Song Wen let out a small sigh of relief and ascended toward the surface.

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"Extreme Yin, have you found the Yin Spring Stone?"

Just as Song Wen's head emerged from the lava, the voice of Chu Lingyun reached his ears.

Originally planning to sneak away, Song Wen was startled when he heard this.

'Why is Chu Lingyun here? Shouldn't he be searching for the Yin Spring Stone deeper in the lava?'

'Could it be that Chu Lingyun and Cui Yan have been keeping an eye on me? Did they suspect I might try to escape, and after we separated, Chu Lingyun surfaced from the lava to monitor me?'

Song Wen's mind raced with thoughts.

He was about to take action when he suddenly reconsidered.

Chu Lingyun had many life-saving items, and Song Wen wasn't confident he could strike decisively to kill him.

If Chu Lingyun realized he was not a match for Song Wen, he would definitely contact Cui Yan. If that happened, escaping would become much more difficult.

In an instant, Song Wen devised a plan to deal with Chu Lingyun.

He immediately reversed his qi and blood, causing a violent surge that made him appear seriously injured.

Song Wen flew out of the lava and landed on a protruding rock on the cave wall.

He looked fatigued, leaning against the rock, and casually took two healing pills.

"Yin Spring Stone, I haven't found it."

Chu Lingyun looked at Song Wen's weakened state, his expression somewhat suspicious.

"How did you get such serious injuries?"

"Earlier, the Yin Camel Turtle suddenly dove underwater. Its diving direction happened to be where I was, so I hurriedly fled into a cave to avoid it. For some reason, the Yin Camel Turtle suddenly attacked me, spewing lava into the cave. I barely escaped with my life, but I was heavily injured in the process."

Song Wen spoke half-truths, half-lies.

Chu Lingyun could not determine whether Song Wen's words were true, and he questioned him further.

"The Yin Camel Turtle is usually docile. Why would it attack you?"

"I don't know, but I suspect it has something to do with the cave," Song Wen replied.

Chu Lingyun's face showed confusion. "What's so special about that cave?"

"In the deepest part of the cave, there's a section with no lava. Inside, I saw a ghostly blue lotus. Although I'm not familiar with this lotus, I believe it must be something extraordinary!" Song Wen explained.

"A ghostly blue lotus!"

Chu Lingyun gasped, his eyes flashing with greed. "What you saw must be the fourth-tier spiritual material, Falling World Lotus."

After a brief moment of surprise, Chu Lingyun regained his composure.

"Since you know that lotus is not an ordinary item, why didn't you pick it?"

Song Wen shook his head with a bitter smile. "Given my current condition, rushing to pick a fourth-tier spiritual material would be no different than seeking death."

Chu Lingyun frowned slightly. "Could it be that a beast is guarding the Falling World Lotus?"

"I'm not sure," Song Wen replied.

"Then why did you say that picking the Falling World Lotus would be dangerous?"

"Fourth-tier spiritual materials are certainly guarded by beasts!" Song Wen said, as if it were obvious.

Chu Lingyun looked at Song Wen with a gaze that carried a hint of contempt.

Timid as a mouse!

"Where is the cave?" Chu Lingyun asked.

"It's located where I surfaced from the lava. Dive down about a hundred zhang, and you'll find the cave," Song Wen answered.

Then, Song Wen asked in return, "Daoist Chu, you don't intend to go alone and pick that lotus, do you? I advise you not to act impulsively."

Chu Lingyun responded, "Why?"

"There must be a powerful beast guarding the cave," Song Wen said.

"The path to immortality is full of thorns. Opportunities are rare, and when they come, one must fight for them. Only by doing so can one hope to find a sliver of immortality in this vast and desolate world. Sometimes, risks are inevitable," Chu Lingyun said, his words resounding with conviction.

Song Wen cupped his hands. "Daoist friend, your words are profound and insightful. I admire you greatly. I wish you success and may you return with the lotus."

Just as Song Wen thought he had deceived Chu Lingyun and created an opportunity to escape, Chu Lingyun surprisingly took out a jade slip for communication.

"Though opportunities must be seized, one must also act within their means. Right now, Senior Cui is here. We can ask him to retrieve the Falling World Lotus," Chu Lingyun said after sending a message through the jade slip.

Song Wen's expression stiffened slightly.

"Daoist friend, are you willing to hand over the treasure so easily?"

After Chu Lingyun contacted Cui Yan, he turned to Song Wen and said, "To do something that is known to be impossible is not the action of a wise person."

At these words, a trace of disdain flashed in Song Wen's eyes.

Timid as a mouse!

TL/N: 😂

Unable to shake Chu Lingyun off, Song Wen felt a heavy weight in his heart.

He hadn't expected Chu Lingyun to resist the temptation of the Falling World Lotus.

Now that Chu Lingyun had contacted Cui Yan, who could return at any time, Song Wen had no choice but to continue playing along.

(End of the Chapter)

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