Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 467 - Connections

Translator: Cinder Translations

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The Starry Line Formation can transmit information over long distances, up to 100,000 miles, but compared to a message jade slip, its operation is much more complicated.

First, the formation's setup is difficult, involving complex calculations of star positions, which is time-consuming and mentally taxing.

Secondly, this formation is divided into two parts: the main formation and several sub-formations. The main formation connects to multiple sub-formations, enabling communication with all of them. The formation in Song Wen's hands is a sub-formation, which can only connect with the main formation and not with other sub-formations.

Lastly, the transmission of information has a time delay. The greater the distance, the longer it takes for the message to be sent. When the two sides are 100,000 miles apart, it takes more than a quarter of an hour to receive the message.

Peng Guang watched the trembling jade plate with a resentful expression.

The other end of this Starry Line Formation was connected to Chu Qian.

Chu Qian had likely sent a message to inform him that the island had a new owner and to leave immediately.

However, the message came too late, as the island's owner was already standing before him.

"I was wrong to trespass on senior's island," Peng Guang said respectfully. "I am willing to make amends. Please, senior, spare me this once."

Song Wen did not give a direct answer but instead asked, "Chu Qian has extensive connections in the inner sect of Wu Ji Island, doesn't he?"

Peng Guang replied, "How would I dare deceive senior? You can easily ask around and verify this."

Song Wen frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "I can overlook your trespassing, but you must help me with something."

Peng Guang's face brightened. "Senior, please say the word. As long as it's within my ability, I won't refuse."

Song Wen replied, "It's not a difficult task. Just introduce me to Chu Qian."

Peng Guang was stunned. "Is that all?"

For someone like Song Wen, a Golden Core cultivator, it would be easy to meet Chu Qian.

However, Song Wen had only just arrived here and didn't know anyone, so finding Chu Qian was actually quite troublesome.

Seeing Song Wen's confirmation, Peng Guang continued, "I will use the jade plate to contact Chu Qian right away. I didn't know you were the owner of this island earlier, and I have disturbed you. Most of the blame lies with Chu Qian, and he should come here to apologize to you."

After speaking, he walked briskly to the jade plate, where he read the message.

As expected, the message from Chu Qian was informing him to leave the island as soon as possible.

[The island now has an owner. The senior is magnanimous and is not pursuing my fault, but he wishes to meet a fellow daoist. I hope you can come to the island for a meeting.]

Although Peng Guang felt resentful, he knew he couldn't offend Chu Qian now, nor could he let Chu Qian think that Song Wen was dangerous. Otherwise, if Chu Qian avoided meeting him, he would be in a passive position.

After about a quarter of an hour, a reply came from Chu Qian.

[Fellow daoist Peng, no problem. However, I am currently dealing with some matters and cannot leave Wu Ji Island. Could you please ask the senior to come to Wu Ji Island for a meeting?]

Clearly, Chu Qian did not trust Peng Guang completely and was unwilling to personally visit the island, preferring to meet Song Wen on Wu Ji Island instead.

Peng Guang's anger deepened. He was well aware that it was Chu Qian's fault for accepting money and not fulfilling his promises, yet he was unwilling to take any risks.

He hesitated for a while, and after a moment, he muttered to Song Wen, "Senior, Chu Qian has invited you to Wu Ji Island for a meeting."

Peng Guang expected Song Wen to be angry, but instead, Song Wen merely said coldly, "Fine. You arrange the time and place with him."

Peng Guang immediately felt relieved, his spirits lifted.

"I'll arrange it with Chu Qian right away."

Two hours later, Peng Guang returned to Song Wen.

"Senior, I've arranged with Chu Qian. We will meet tomorrow at the Tide Listening Pavilion on Wu Ji Island at the hour of Wei." (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM)

"Alright," Song Wen responded lightly.

After scanning the cave one last time, Song Wen continued, "Clean up the cave and take all your belongings with you."

Peng Guang said, "Thank you, senior. Please wait for a moment. I will clean up and make everything spotless."

All the cultivation-related items in the cave were quickly stored by Peng Guang into his storage ring.

Then, with two light gusts of wind, the cave was left completely spotless.

Peng Guang glanced at the darkening sky outside and said, "It's getting late. Senior, please rest for the night. I will stay outside the cave and keep watch for you. These two women have been properly trained, so you can relax tonight."

He pointed to the two Qi Refining female cultivators.

The two women knelt silently on the ground, not daring to make a sound.

"Take them as well; I'm not interested in them."

Peng Guang nodded humbly, "It was presumptuous of me. With their delicate appearances, how could they be worthy of senior?"

Afterward, he took the two female cultivators and left the cave.

He summoned a small flying ship, which hovered just outside the cave, like a dutiful guard, watching over the surroundings of the island.

The night passed without incident.

The next day, at the hour of Wei, Song Wen arrived at the flying ship.

"Let's go. Set off for Wu Ji Island."

With only two hours remaining until the appointed time, Peng Guang's speed would definitely not allow him to reach Wu Ji Island in time.

Song Wen had no choice but to use his flying sword to take him there quickly.

As for the two female cultivators, Peng Guang had given them a small boat and told them to wait on an empty island several hundred miles away until he returned.

It seemed that Peng Guang had placed some kind of restriction on them, so he wasn't worried they would escape.

At the hour of Wei, Song Wen and the others arrived at Tide Listening Pavilion as scheduled, where they found Chu Qian waiting outside.

Chu Qian was different from most demon cultivators, who often had a gloomy and sinister demeanor.

His face was gentle, his posture tall, and his movements composed, giving off a steady and reliable aura that made others feel at ease.

Upon seeing Song Wen and Peng Guang arrive, Chu Qian quickly approached to greet them.

"Junior Chu Qian greets senior Ji Yin. Regarding yesterday's matter, it was all my fault, and I hope senior will overlook it."

"It was just a minor issue. There's no need for you to worry, Junior. But how did you learn my name?" Song Wen asked, his voice cold despite the smile on his face.

Faced with Song Wen's questioning, Chu Qian remained calm and answered without panic, "It was on the latest sea chart of Wu Ji Island, where senior's name was listed."

Song Wen nodded slightly. "Junior Chu, this isn't a good place to talk. Let's find somewhere quiet."

Chu Qian gestured toward the interior of Tide Listening Pavilion. "Please follow me, senior. I've already arranged a spiritual feast to apologize for the incident."

The three of them entered a private room within the pavilion.

Inside the room, a lavish spiritual feast had already been set up.

Once they sat down, Chu Qian once again apologized to Song Wen and Peng Guang, compensating Peng Guang with 30,000 spirit stones to make up for the scare he had received the previous day.

Peng Guang, who had previously harbored a lot of resentment toward Chu Qian, instantly brightened up upon receiving the spirit stones, his anger completely dissipating.

The atmosphere in the private room quickly became warm and friendly.

After three rounds of drinks, Chu Qian asked, "Senior Ji Yin, you asked me to meet through Peng Guang. May I ask what the matter is?"

Song Wen replied, "I heard that you have extensive connections, and I have a small request. I hope you can assist me."

A smile appeared at the corner of Chu Qian's mouth, clearly expecting something like this. Although his cultivation was a bit lacking, his wide network allowed even some Golden Core cultivators on Wu Ji Island to show him a bit of respect.

(End of the Chapter)

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