Translator: Cinder Translations
Two days later, at the seventh watch of the Tiger hour (about 4:40 AM).
At this mont, it was the darkest ti just before dawn.
The night was deep and silent.
On the sheer cliffs of the western mountains behind the Cheng family's spiritual fields, a crimson figure slowly crawled out from a crevice in the rocks.
This figure was covered in blood-red, resembling a humanoid shape, sowhat like a monkey, yet also reminiscent of a bat standing upright.
It had humanoid limbs and a head, but between its hands and torso were mbranes akin to wings.
Its limbs were on the ground, sharp claws gleaming with a chilling light.
Staring down at the Cheng family courtyard, its eyes sparkled with a bloodthirsty red glow.
It opened its mouth wide, revealing sharp fangs and a long tongue covered in barbs, stained with blood.
It was the Blood Demon.
Without using any spiritual power, the Blood Demon rely exerted a slight force with its limbs and gracefully leaped down the cliff, like a small spiritual bird gliding through the night sky, silently landing in the center of the spiritual fields.
The Blood Demon intended to pass through the spiritual fields and infiltrate the Cheng family.
However, once it landed in the fields, the enticing fragrance of the spiritual herbs wafted into the Blood Demon's heart and lungs.
It pulled up a hundred-year-old Sun Spirit herb and, after a mont of hesitation, stuffed it into its mouth.
As it chewed carefully, a rich aroma arose between its teeth.
Swallowing the spiritual herb, a surge of pure dicinal power instantly flowed into its body.
Its blood energy began to boil and surge, and its body gradually grew warm.
The Blood Demon's eyes brightened; for the first ti since its birth, an emotion it had never experienced arose deep within.
It waved its hands and continuously pulled up Sun Spirit herbs, stuffing them into its mouth and swallowing them in large bites.
After consuming dozens of Sun Spirit herbs, it glanced down at itself, and an ominous smile surfaced on its hideous face.
It seed to have found a better way to take revenge on the Cheng family- a thod that would instill fear in them beyond re slaughter.
The next day.
After dawn.
Cheng Ruida received a report from his subordinates that over a dozen ordinary clansn had gone missing the previous night.
After counting and checking, it was found that all the missing clansn were won, mostly young girls.
A gleam of light flashed in Cheng Ruida's eyes.
The Blood Demon had finally entered its mature phase.
It must be captured as soon as possible.
Once the Blood Demon matured, its intelligence would rapidly grow, and the blood seal remaining within it might no longer contain it.
If the Blood Demon resisted the urge to devour the Cheng family's bloodline from the blood seal, it could anyti choose to leave the Cheng family for a relatively safer place.
If that happened, all the plans he had made, which had cost many clan mbers' lives, would be for naught.
A quarter of an hour later.
While Song Wen was ditating in the guest room, he was disturbed by Cheng Ruida's voice.
"Elder Wu, I have sothing to discuss with you. Please open the door for a chat."
Creak.
The door opened automatically.
Song Wen's voice ca from within, "Cheng family head, please co in."
Cheng Ruida stepped inside and, upon seeing Song Wen, revealed a deep sense of worry on his face.
"Elder Wu, last night over ten clan mbers from the Cheng family went missing."
"As the clan leader, I truly feel powerless. I couldn't protect them, and I feel ashad of the trust placed in by the Cheng family."
"I often think, why wasn't it who was taken by the Blood Demon? If it were, I could bear the pain and fear for my clan."
"I wish I could rush in front of the Blood Demon right now and slay it to avenge the tens of thousands of my clan mbers."
"Unfortunately, the Blood Demon moves stealthily, making it hard to trace. I possess the strength to slay dragons, yet I can't find the Blood Demon or know how to strike."
Cheng Ruida looked helpless and despondent, nearly on the verge of tears.
Song Wen appeared astonished and indignant, exclaiming loudly, "What! The Blood Demon appeared again last night! But how did I not notice it at all? There wasn't a hint of spiritual energy fluctuation!"
"The Blood Demon is adept at concealing its presence. Discovering its whereabouts is indeed difficult," Cheng Ruida sighed and continued, "The only way to quickly resolve the Blood Demon issue now is the Demon Luring Powder. I don't know if Elder Zuo has succeeded in
refining it."
Song Wen replied, "Elder Zuo has practiced alchemy since childhood; it shouldn't be a problem for her to refine the Demon Luring Powder. We just need to wait a few more days, and she should be able to complete it."
Cheng Ruida said, "I'm still a bit uneasy with Elder Zuo refining it alone. If the first batch fails, and she has to start over, who knows how long it will take. I wonder if Elder Wu could lend a hand to assist Elder Zuo in refining the Demon Luring Powder?"
Song Wen responded, "I must humbly say that I am truly powerless. I have never refined a
second-tier Demon Luring Powder before. If I rashly enter the alchemy room, it might instead lead to mistakes for Elder Zuo."
Hearing this, Cheng Ruida felt sowhat disappointed. "I was being too presumptuous."
Cheng Ruida turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing without a trace.
Song Wen waved his hand to close the door and then a cold smile appeared at the corner of his
mouth.
Last night, while the Blood Demon sneaked into the spiritual fields, the Sacred Gu, which was monitoring the situation, had discovered it. The Blood Demon's entire activities from last night were under the watch of the Sacred Gu.
Song Wen also noticed that all the cultivators of the Cheng family had gathered in the back
courtyard.
In the front courtyard, where ordinary clan mbers lived, there was not a single cultivator stationed, as if it were unguarded.
The Cheng family's behavior didn't seem to match Cheng Ruida's earlier display of deep concern for the safety of his clan.
Song Wen speculated that Cheng Ruida ca only to test him, to ascertain whether he had discovered any abnormalities and to worry about the exposure of the Cheng family's secrets.
Soon, five days passed.
On this day, Qiu Lu knocked on Song Wen's door.
"Elder Wu, Elder Zuo has co out of seclusion. The family head has sent to invite you
-over."
Since Song Wen moved into the guest room, Qiu Lu would co by every day.
Under the guise of showing concern for Song Wen's daily life, she would inquire about his
well-being, but in reality, she was monitoring him.
Song Wen hadn't left his room for the past few days, so Qiu Lu and Cheng Ruida had gradually
relaxed their vigilance over him.
Song Wen opened the door.
"Elder Zuo has co out? Then I will go over right away. With the Demon Luring Powder
ready and with and Elder Zuo working together, we can surely slay the Blood Demon and
avenge your family and the Cheng clan mbers, restoring peace to the Cheng family."
"Thank you, senior."
Quickly, Song Wen arrived at the main hall of the Cheng family, where he saw Zuo Shuiyun,
who had just co out of the alchemy room.
After days of alchemy, Zuo Shuiyun looked sowhat fatigued.
"Thank you, Elder Zuo, for your tireless efforts in refining the Demon Luring Powder for my
Cheng family. I worry that ti may be of the essence, so I plan to use the Demon Luring Powder tonight to draw out the Blood Demon. Capturing the Blood Demon will require the efforts of both of you; I wonder how you both feel about that?"
Zuo Shuiyun, feeling sowhat proud of her accomplishnt in refining the Demon Luring Powder, responded, "What the Cheng family head says is correct. Once the Demon Luring Powder leaves the cauldron, its dicinal power will gradually dissipate, so it must be used quickly."
Song Wen added, "Whatever you decide, I will do my utmost to assist."
(End of the Chapter)
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