[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-record-of-a-demon-s-cultivation":3,"chapter-record-of-a-demon-s-cultivation-record-of-a-demon-s-cultivation-chapter-263":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Record of a Demon's Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},951857,1246,"Chapter 263: The Chaste and Fiery Woman","record-of-a-demon-s-cultivation-chapter-263",263,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translator: Cinder Translations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Shuiyun remained unmoved, still seething with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheng family head, you are insulting me, insulting the Alchemy Peak, and insulting the entire Beastmaster Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five thousand spirit stones. If Elder Zuo finds that insufficient, how about ten thousand?\" Cheng Ruida said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I, Zuo Shuiyun, am not a paragon of virtue, I am not someone who can be bought so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ruida held up two fingers, continuing to raise the offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty thousand spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I possess a dual cultivation technique that can only be practiced by Foundation Establishment cultivators. With this technique, in just a day or two, Elder Zuo could earn back these twenty thousand spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of hesitation passed through Zuo Shuiyun's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One or two days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at the Blood Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Demon was neither human nor beast, its skin reddish, face resembling a nightmarish creature, sharp teeth and fangs, and its ugly form...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of disgust surged within Zuo Shuiyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head in refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty thousand spirit stones. This is the highest price I can offer. If Elder Zuo still refuses, I can simply capture more mortals. Although it's more troublesome and time-consuming, it can still resolve this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Shuiyun did not immediately respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the Blood Demon, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know what kind of scene was playing out in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty thousand spirit stones could buy seven low-grade offensive spirit weapons, three mid-grade offensive spirit weapons, and a thousand cultivation pills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Zuo only needs to lie down on the ground to earn thirty thousand spirit stones. Such an opportunity does not come often.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ruida's words were like the seductive notes of a dark night flute, enticing Zuo Shuiyun to cross the line of reason and step into the abyss of depravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Shuiyun hesitated, finding it hard to make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ruida smiled deviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give Elder Zuo one hour to think it over. Don't forget your current situation. Your and Elder Wu's lives are still in my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he walked toward the cave exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an unexpected change occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Demon suddenly stood upright, its hind legs exerting force as it leaped toward Cheng Ruida with all its might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its claws glimmered with a chilling light, slicing through the air like a sword, aiming straight for Cheng Ruida's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of panic flashed in Cheng Ruida's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized, to his shock, that the Blood Demon had somehow broken free from the sealing nails and chains, escaping its confinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been completely oblivious to it all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, Cheng Ruida retreated backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a flying sword appeared before him, slashing toward the Blood Demon like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Zuo Shuiyun, seeing the Blood Demon suddenly break free and attack Cheng Ruida, quickly reacted after a momentary daze, summoning her sword light and flying toward the cave exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to rush out, she noticed a flying sword coming from outside, slicing down into the underground cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Shuiyun's heart tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought this flying sword was driven by Cheng Han, aiming to kill her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to activate her defensive spirit weapon, she saw the flying sword sweep past her, aimed at Cheng Ruida behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen followed behind Cheng Han, emerging from the underground cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two flew on their swords and soon reached the guest room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Wu, please rest in the guest room. The family head and Elder Zuo should finish their\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>discussion soon,\" Cheng Han said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Cheng,\" Song Wen replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Song Wen estimated the distance from the guest room to the underground\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About four hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It exceeded the perception range of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen spoke, \"Brother Cheng, I wish to return to the sect immediately. May I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han stared at Song Wen, a puzzled expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Wu, aren't you waiting for Elder Zuo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen replied, \"I imagine the Cheng family head has a request that requires Elder Zuo's assistance. It may take a while to sort out, so I'll return to the sect and wait for Elder Zuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han said, \"Elder Wu, if you wish to leave, I certainly won't stop you. I will inform the family head to come and see you off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen chuckled awkwardly. \"There's no need to trouble the Cheng family head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flip of his hand, Song Wen produced a cloth bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bag was about the size of a basin, bulging and heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, please accept this. Here are one hundred mid-grade spirit stones as a token\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>of my appreciation. I hope you can graciously accept them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen tossed the bag to Cheng Han, who instinctively caught it but furrowed his brow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that Song Wen would offer one hundred mid-grade spirit stones as a bribe\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to leave the Cheng family so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Cheng Ruida had no intention of killing Song Wen or Zuo Shuiyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for Song Wen to go to such lengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ruida's reluctance to let Song Wen leave at this moment was merely to wait until\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>matters settled before allowing him and Zuo Shuiyun to depart together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Song Wen was leaving for the Beastmaster Sect first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Beastmaster Sect saw that Zuo Shuiyun had not returned, they might send someone to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capturing the Blood Demon would take an unknown amount of time, and if the Beastmaster Sect arrived before it was fully subdued, it could lead to unnecessary complications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han said, \"Elder Wu, you truly misunderstand. The family head and I have no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish his sentence, Song Wen suddenly sprang up, summoning a flying sword\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that slashed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han's expression turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! Just a trivial skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han's thoughts raced as he gripped a long sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to raise his sword to block Song Wen's flying sword when suddenly, he felt a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sharp pain in his left hand holding the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two black bugs bit through his flesh, burrowing into his palm and crawling up his veins\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>toward his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han immediately fell into a state of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his right hand, slashing at his left arm with the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he formed a protective shield of spiritual energy in front of him to block\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen's flying sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light passed, severing his left arm at the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, Song Wen's flying sword struck the spiritual shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han was greatly startled as the spiritual shield didn't even hold for a moment before\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be possible?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment and a mere\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>alchemist; why was his flying sword so formidable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cheng Han could finish this thought, Song Wen's flying sword had already pierced his\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the two Sacred Beetles flew out from his severed left arm and burrowed into Cheng Han's body through the wound, instantly consuming his internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Han didn't even have time to let out a cry before he lost his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen darted to Cheng Han's side, grabbing his head and starting to perform a soul-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>searching technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Cheng Han's memories, Song Wen learned the general situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About eight days ago, Cheng Ruida had returned heavily injured from exploring ancient ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Cheng Ruida was still the only Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Cheng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His injuries caused great alarm among the Cheng family, and they temporarily sealed off the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>family, cutting off all contact with the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ruida entered seclusion to heal his injuries and only emerged after some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a period of recovery, Cheng Ruida's injuries had fully healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the pillar of the Cheng family recovered, everyone rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no one expected that Cheng Ruida's return marked the beginning of the Cheng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>family's nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of the Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want More of (RDC)?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read ahead on [Pa.treon](pa treon.com\u002FCinderTL) - up to Chapter 432.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early access starts at $5. 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