“ nà shī xiōng wǎn liú tā shì wèi le ……”
“那师兄挽留他是为了……”
"Brother Senior, why did he try to persuade him?"
“ bù cuò ， qín yán céng chēng hū tā wèi shī dì ， yě jiù shì shuō ， cǐ rén de nián líng yǔ yún zhōng xiān zi xiāng chà fǎng fú ， ér wǒ men dōu qīng chǔ ， qín yán rú jīn bù guò liǎng bǎi suì chū tóu ， néng gòu níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， jù shuō yǐ jīng shèng guò le tā de shī zūn yī chóu ， ér zhè xìng lín de jiā huo ， què jìn jiē dào le zhōng qī ， shén tōng shèn zhì kān yǔ dà xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， tā wèi lái chéng jiù rú hé ， kǒng pà yǐ bù wèi wèi fū duō shuō ， shī mèi ， nǐ jué de wǒ zhè yàng zuò ， kě suàn yǒu cuò ？” zhū tiān yún qīng xiào zhe shuō 。
“不错，秦妍曾称呼他为师弟，也就是说，此人的年龄与云中仙子相差仿佛，而我们都清楚，秦妍如今不过两百岁出头，能够凝结元婴成功，据说已经胜过了她的师尊一筹，而这姓林的家伙，却进阶到了中期，神通甚至堪与大修士相比，他未来成就如何，恐怕已不为为夫多说，师妹，你觉得我这样做，可算有错？”朱天云轻笑着说。
"Indeed. Qin Yan once called him Junior Brother, meaning that his age is similar to Fairy Cloudy Mist's. And we all know that Qin Yan is only about two hundred years old now. She has already surpassed her master in condensing the yuan婴 core and becoming a junior cultivator. This Lin fellow, however, has advanced to the middle stage, with divine powers even comparable to Great Cultivators. How his future achievements will unfold, my husband need not elaborate further. Sister Senior, do you think I have done anything wrong by doing this?"
“ dāng rán méi yǒu ， shì xiǎo mèi wù huì le shī xiōng ， xióng nǐ zhuī fān tuī cè ， lín xiǎo zi jìn jiē yuán yīng hòu qī bú yòng shuō ， shù bǎi nián hòu ， mài rù lí hé zhī jìng yě shì dà yǒu kě néng de ， jiāo hǎo zhè me yí gè lǎo guài wù ， duì běn mén shí yǒu shù zhī bù jìn de hǎo chù ， xiàn zài zhè diǎn fù chū ， bù suàn shén me 。”
“当然没有，是小妹误会了师兄，熊你追番推测，林小子进阶元婴后期不用说，数百年后，迈入离合之境也是大有可能的，交好这么一个老怪物，对本门实有数之不尽的好处，现在这点付出，不算什么。”
Mrs. Zhu Tianyun smiled lightly. "Of course not. It's just that you misunderstood Brother Senior. Based on your speculation, Lin Junior must have advanced to the late yuan婴 stage. In a few hundred years, he might even step into the Separation of Yin and Yang realm. Cultivating such an old monster would bring countless benefits to our sect. This small sacrifice is nothing."
hóng yī měi fù zhuǎn chēn wéi xǐ ， kàn xiàng zhàng fū de biǎo qíng ， yě zhuǎn wéi le chóng bài zhī yì 。
红衣美妇转嗔为喜，看向丈夫的表情，也转为了崇拜之意。
Mrs. Zhu's rosy face turned from anger to delight as she looked at her husband with admiration.
ér qiě hái bù zhǐ ， cǐ rén yǔ yún zhōng xiān zi yǒu zhe fēi tóng yī bān de guān xì ， qín yán chū shēn tiān yá hǎi gé ， duì nán rén xiàng lái bù jiā yǐ cí sè ， piān piān yǔ lín xuān zài yì qǐ de shí hòu ， shén tài què wán quán bù tóng ， jiāo hǎo lín xuān ， zì rán yě jiù dé dào yún zhōng xiān zi de hǎo gǎn 。”
而且还不止，此人与云中仙子有着非同一般的关系，秦妍出身天涯海阁，对男人像来不加以辞色，偏偏与林轩在一起的时候，神态却完全不同，交好林轩，自然也就得到云中仙子的好感。”
Moreover, this person had a special relationship with Fairy Cloudy Mist. Qin Yan came from the Far Horizon Pavilion and was usually indifferent towards men. However, when together with Lin Xuan, her demeanor was completely different. Cultivating with Lin Xuan naturally won her Fairy Cloudy Mist's favor."
“ shī xiōng shī jiě ， nán dào tā men liǎ zǎo jiù rèn shí ， yào bù ， wǒ men àn zhōng chá yī chá ……”
“师兄师姐，难道他们俩早就认识，要不，我们暗中查一查……”
"Brother Senior and Sister Senior, do they know each other well? Otherwise, shouldn't we secretly investigate?"
hóng yī měi fù mù guāng shǎn shuò ， nǚ rén zǒng shì hào qí xīn bǐ jiào qiáng de ， zhè yì diǎn ， lián xiū xiān zhě dōu bù néng miǎn sú 。
红衣美妇目光闪烁，女人总是好奇心比较强的，这一点，连修仙者都不能免俗。
Mrs. Zhu's eyes sparkled as women always had a keen sense of curiosity.
“ hú shuō ， shī mèi ，$$； qiè bù kě dǎ cǎo jīng shé ， zuò yī xiē chù nù liǎng rén de jǔ dòng ， tā men guān xì rú hé ， wǒ men zhī dào le yòu yǒu shén me hǎo chù ， jié wài shēng zhī yǒu kě néng jiāng péng yǒu biàn chéng dí rén de 。” zhū tiān yún xià le yī tiào ， máng shēng sè jù lì de dào 。
“胡说，师妹，$$；切不可打草惊蛇，做一些触怒两人的举动，他们关系如何，我们知道了又有什么好处，节外生枝有可能将朋友变成敌人的。”朱天云吓了一跳，忙声色俱厉的道。
"Of course not. If I didn't have confidence, would I come here to take this risk? Originally, I planned to act quietly during the trade fair when there were many people around, but that was too risky. Now, with heaven's help, we've lured Snowy Mist Pavilion's disciples away. We must move quickly," said the short Lin cultivator with a look of excitement on his face.
“ wǒ zhī dào 。” hóng yī měi fù diǎn le diǎn tóu ， tā bì jìng yě shì huó le jǐ bǎi suì de yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， dāng rán bú huì bù zhī qīng zhòng ， gāng cái bù guò shuō shuō 。
“我知道。”红衣美妇点了点头，她毕竟也是活了几百岁的元婴期修仙者，当然不会不知轻重，刚才不过说说。
The female cultivator did not speak, but her eyes revealed a hint of greed, making her usually pretty face appear more menacing.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， zài xuě míng shān mǒu yǐn mì zhī chù ， sān gè mó hú de rén yǐng zhèng qīng wēi huàng dòng zhe zuǒ biān yí gè ， shēn cái ǎi xiǎo ， kàn shàng qù biàn xiàng yī zhū rú ， kě qì pài què hěn dà 。
与此同时，在雪暝山某隐秘之处，三个模糊的人影正轻微晃动着左边一个，身材矮小，看上去便像一侏儒，可气派却很大。
Snowy Mist Pavilion was just a solitary peak. They were currently at some hidden position near the middle of the mountain, so they had to be extremely cautious. The short Lin cultivator held a compass-shaped magical tool in his hand and checked the surroundings as he walked. Suddenly, he exclaimed with joy: "It's here."
tā suī rán yǐ shōu liǎn le ；$ shēn de líng lì ， dàn yī jiù kě yǐ pàn duàn chū ， zhè shì yī wèi wú yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
他虽然已收敛了；$身的灵力，但依旧可以判断出，这是一位无婴中期的修仙者。
"Here?"
lìng liǎng rén ， yě dōu shì yuán yīng xiū shì ， bù guò shì chū qī 。
另两人，也都是元婴修士，不过是初期。
The other two stopped walking. In front of them was just a bare rock wall, nothing else. Their eyes showed some suspicion.
yī mǎn tóu bái fà de lǎo tóu 。
一满头白发的老头。
Ignoring their doubts, the short cultivator dashed forward and stood before the rock wall. He checked his magical tool and then tapped it in an unusual order.
hái yǒu yī róng mào xiù lì de nǚ xiū 。
还有一容貌秀丽的女修。
Clicks sounded as a large hole about ten feet wide appeared before them, dark and deep. With the keen eyes of veteran Great Cultivators, they could see clearly inside.
rú guǒ yǒu qí tā cān jiā jiāo yì huì de xiū shì zài cǐ chù ， jiù kě yǐ rèn chū ， zhè sān rén ， zhèng shì zài nà jù dà bào zhà chū xiàn de shí hòu ， yì lùn gè bù tíng ， bìng tuī duàn chū yǒu lí hé qī cún zài jiāo shǒu de sān rén 。
如果有其他参加交易会的修士在此处，就可以认出，这三人，正是在那巨大爆炸出现的时候，议论个不停，并推断出有离合期存在交手的三人。
The three exchanged glances, their faces showing intense joy. They had indeed found the right place. Each of them then used their divine powers to fly into it one after another.
ér qiě yě shì tā men zuì xiān lí kāi ， qí yú de lǎo guài wù cái yī hòng ér sàn 。
而且也是他们最先离开，其余的老怪物才一哄而散。
Those on top of the mountain were unaware of what was happening below. In a quiet room with elegant surroundings, Qin Yan was meditating. She had been severely injured this time but had recovered thanks to various medicinal herbs from the Far Horizon Pavilion she brought along. It was now midnight, and the moon hung quietly in the branches outside. The birds chirped, and the events of the day seemed like a distant memory.
méi xiǎng dào tā men bìng wèi zǒu yuǎn ， fǎn ér bó qiào de qián le huí lái 。
没想到他们并未走远，反而博诮的潜了回来。
However, Fairy Cloudy Mist's heartstrings, as calm as an ancient well, stirred with a new presence.
xiǎn rán yǒu suǒ tú ， zhǐ shì bù zhī dào yīn móu shì shén me ？
显然有所图，只是不知道阴谋是什么？
Qin Yan sighed and slowly stood up. She would not be able to meditate tonight.
“ chén xiōng ， nǐ zhēn kěn dìng ， xuě míng shān yǒu nà wù ？” bái fà xiū shì zhuǎn le zhuǎn tóu ， mǎn liǎn jǐng tì de kāi kǒu 。
“陈兄，你真肯定，雪暝山有那物？”白发修士转了转头，满脸警惕的开口。
She pushed open the window in her quiet room but suddenly noticed something and flew out gracefully. It was like a fairy descending from heaven.
“ fèi huà ， ruò méi yǒu bǎ wò ， nǐ dāng chén mǒu huì lái zhè lǐ mào xiǎn ma ， yuán běn xiǎng chèn zhe jiāo yì huì rén duō yǎn zá ， qiǎo rán xíng dòng ， kě nà yàng bǎ wò bì jìng bù dà ， rú jīn tiān zhù wǒ yě ， jiāng xuě míng shān dì zǐ yǐn kāi ， wǒ men dòng zuò kě yào kuài yì diǎn 。” nà chén xìng de ǎi xiǎo xiū shì liǎn shàng lì sè yī xiǎn ， yǒu xiē xīng fèn de shuō dào 。
“废话，若没有把握，你当陈某会来这里冒险吗，原本想趁着交易会人多眼杂，悄然行动，可那样把握毕竟不大，如今天助我也，将雪暝山弟子引开，我们动作可要快一点。”那陈姓的矮小修士脸上厉色一显，有些兴奋的说道。
Her residence was naturally in the VIP building, which was independent and protected by simple禁制. There was no need to worry about being spied on.
zhì yú nà míng nǚ xiū ， suī rán méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， dàn yǎn móu zhī zhōng ， yě yǒu tān lán zhī sè shǎn guò ， ràng yuán běn hái suàn qīng xiù de miàn kǒng xiǎn de yǒu xiē zhēng níng le 。
至于那名女修，虽然没有开口，但眼眸之中，也有贪婪之色闪过，让原本还算清秀的面孔显得有些狰狞了。
Outside the blue light screen, a flame circled.
xuě míng shān jǐn jǐn shì yī zuò gū fēng ， tā men rú jīn zài shān yāo de mǒu yǐn mì wèi zhì ， dàn jù lí fēng dǐng bìng bù yuǎn ， gù ér bù dé bù xiǎo xīn wàn fēn de xíng shì 。
雪暝山仅仅是一座孤峰，他们如今在山腰的某隐秘位置，但距离峰顶并不远，故而不得不小心万分的行事。
A transmission talisman! A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yan's lips as she extended her finger. The light screen split open, and the transmission talisman flew in like a sentient entity, circling around the young woman.
nà ǎi xiǎo xiū shì de shǒu lǐ ， ná zhe yī luó pán xíng zhuàng de fǎ qì ， yī biān zǒu ， yī biān chá kàn zhōu wéi de dì xíng ， tū rán ， tā yī shēng qīng hū ， liǎn shàng lù chū xǐ sè ：“ jiù shì cǐ chù 。”
那矮小修士的手里，拿着一罗盘形状的法器，一边走，一边查看周围的地形，突然，他一声轻呼，脸上露出喜色：“就是此处。”
Qin Yan injected her divine sense into it.
zhè lǐ ？”
这里？”
As expected, it was indeed from that person.
lìng liǎng rén tíng xià jiǎo bù ， miàn qián chú le yī guāng tū tū de yán bì ， shén me yě méi yǒu ， tā men de yǎn zhōng ， bù yóu lù chū xiē xǔ hú yí 。
另两人停下脚步，面前除了一光秃秃的岩壁，什么也没有，他们的眼中，不由露出些许狐疑。
"…! …● Cloudy Mist Fairy looked up at the sky. It was midnight now. He wanted to meet her at this hour…
ǎi xiǎo xiū shì què shì ruò wú dǔ ， shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ fēi dào le yán bì de miàn qián ， kàn le kàn shǒu zhōng de fǎ qì ， rán hòu yǐ fēi cháng gǔ guài de shùn xù zài shàng miàn diǎn le jǐ diǎn 。
矮小修士却视若无睹，身形一闪，已飞到了岩壁的面前，看了看手中的法器，然后以非常古怪的顺序在上面点了几点。
She felt somewhat uneasy. If anyone else had asked, she would have ignored them, but Junior Brother Lin...
kā kā de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tā men miàn qián chū xiàn le yì zhí jìng zhàng xǔ de dà dòng ， hēi hū hū de ， shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， dàn yǐ jǐ míng yuán yīng lǎo guài de yǎn lì ， zì rán néng gòu kàn de qīng chǔ 。
咔咔的声音传入耳朵，他们面前出现了一直径丈许的大洞，黑乎乎的，深不见底，但以几名元婴老怪的眼力，自然能够看得清楚。
"Very well. I owe him a debt of gratitude; it wouldn't be polite to refuse," Qin Yan muttered to herself, which sounded like an excuse for the appointment.
sān rén duì shì yī yǎn ， liǎn shàng dōu lù chū kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， guǒ rán méi yǒu zhǎo cuò ， yú shì gè shī shén tōng ， yú guàn fēi jìn qù le 。
三人对视一眼，脸上都露出狂喜之色，果然没有找错，于是各施神通，鱼贯飞进去了。
A flush appeared on her face.
cǐ chù fā shēng de yī qiè ， shān dǐng shàng de zhòng rén bìng bù qīng chǔ 。 yī huán jìng dàn yǎ de jìng shì zhī zhōng ， qín yán zhèng zài dǎ zuò ， zhè yī cì tā kě shì shòu shāng fēi qīng de ， hǎo zài yǒu cóng tiān yá hǎi gé dài lái de gè lín líng yào ， fú yòng yǐ hòu ， yǐ jīng méi yǒu dà ài le 。
此处发生的一切，山顶上的众人并不清楚。一环境淡雅的静室之中，秦妍正在打坐，这一次她可是受伤非轻的，好在有从天涯海阁带来的各林灵药，服用以后，已经没有大碍了。
Though Fairy Cloudy Mist was beautiful, she lacked vitality. Qin Yan looked more alluring than usual tonight.
cǐ shí yǐ shì wǔ yè shí fēn ， yuè ér jìng jìng de guà zài zhī tóu ， chuāng wài hái yǒu niǎo jiào ， bái tiān fā shēng de yí mù ， zǎo yǐ yān xiāo yún sàn le ， rán ér yún zhōng xiān zi rú tóng gǔ jǐng bān de xīn xián lǐ 「 què qiǎo rán duō chū le yí gè yǐng zi 。
此时已是午夜时分，月儿静静的挂在枝头，窗外还有鸟叫，白天发生的一幕，早已烟消云散了，然而云中仙子如同古井般的心弦里「却悄然多出了一个影子。
This was truly a breathtaking beauty.
qín jiǎo tàn le kǒu qì ， huǎn bù zhàn qǐ ， kàn lái jīn yè shì xiū liàn bù xià qù 。
秦矫叹了口气，缓步站起，看来今夜是修炼不下去。
She glanced at the transmission talisman in her hand and found herself using concealment techniques. It was late under the full moon, and a male and female meeting secretly made her feel uneasy.
tā shēn shǒu tuī kāi jìng xuān de chuāng zi ， què tū rán méi shāo yī dòng ， piāo shēn fēi le chū qù 。
她伸手推开静宣的窗子，却突然眉梢一动，飘身飞了出去。
Poor Qin Yan had no idea that Lin Xuan did not think much about it. He had been involved in many intrigues and schemes, with countless old monsters falling to his hands. His intelligence was beyond doubt.
zī shì yōu měi zhī jí ， líng bō huī bù ， jiù rú tóng diào luò fán chén de xiān nǚ 。
姿势优美之极，凌波徽步，就如同掉落凡尘的仙女。
However, IQ and emotional intelligence were different things. In terms of emotions, Lin Xuan seemed like a fool.
tā jū zhù de zì rán shì guì bīn lóu ， ér zhè xiē zhāo dài yuán yīng qī lǎo guài de jiàn zhù ， měi yī dòng dōu shì dú lì de ， hái bèi jiǎn dān de jìn zhì bāo guǒ ， kě yǐ bù yòng dān xīn bèi tōu kuī shén me 。
她居住的自然是贵宾楼，而这些招待元婴期老怪的建筑，每一栋都是独立的，还被简单的禁制包裹，可以不用担心被偷窥什么。
After all, he had only met Fairy Cloudy Mist once, and it was due to her being forced into the situation. With Moonling, he was always casual. How could Lin Xuan know what to pay attention to when with female cultivators?
cǐ kè zài nà qiǎn lán sè de guāng mù wài miàn ， jiù yǒu yī dào huǒ guāng pán xuán 。
此刻在那浅蓝色的光幕外面，就有一道火光盘旋。
For example, inviting Qin Yan at midnight was extremely inappropriate, but Lin Xuan did not feel it that way. He chose this time because he guessed that Qin Yan's injuries and power should have just recovered.
chuán yīn fú ！ qín yán de zuǐ jiǎo biān ， gōu lè chū yī sī xiào róng ， suī rán zhè ge dòng zuò ， huò xǔ lián tā zì jǐ dōu méi yǒu zhù yì dào de 。
传音符！秦妍的嘴角边，勾勒出一丝笑容，虽然这个动作，或许连她自己都没有注意到的。
Lin Xuan felt pleased with himself for considering others' feelings, but he had no idea that Qin Yan was rushing to the appointment due to his late-night message, her heart racing in anticipation.
shēn shǒu yì diǎn ， yī dào hóng guāng jī shè chū zhǐ jiān ， guāng mù liè kāi ， chuán yīn zàng yǔ yè shí fēi le jìn lái ， yǒu rú tōng líng bān ， wéi zhe shào nǚ bù tíng de pán xuán 。
伸手一点，一道红光激射出指间，光幕裂开，传音葬与页时飞了进来，有如通灵般，围着少女不停的盘旋。
Of course, doing so did not mean that Qin Yan liked Lin Xuan.
qín yán jiāng shén shí zhù rù lǐ miàn 。
秦妍将神识注入里面。
A Fairy Cloudy Mist of such prestige would never be shallow-minded.
bù chū suǒ liào ， guǒ rán shì nà ge rén fā lái 。
不出所料，果然是那个人发来。
It couldn't be love at first sight.
1l：ir……！……● jǐ yún zhōng xiān zi tái tóu kàn le kàn tiān sè ， rú jīn dōu shì wǔ yè le ， tā xiàn zài yuē zì jǐ ……
1l：ir……！……●几云中仙子抬头看了看天色，如今都是午夜了，他现在约自己……
However, there was certainly a good impression.
xīn zhōng jué de yǒu diǎn bù tuǒ ， rú guǒ huàn yí gè rén tā kěn dìng lǐ dōu bù lǐ de ， kě nà wèi lín shī dì 。
心中觉得有点不妥，如果换一个人她肯定理都不理的，可那位林师弟。
Just like two hundred years ago when a young man saved her from a dire situation in Stream Leap Canyon.
“ bà le ， shuí ràng tā jiù le wǒ ， tuī tuō tài bù lǐ mào le 。” qín yán nán nán zì yǔ de shuō ， zhǐ shì tīng qǐ lái sì hū gèng xiàng shì wèi fù yuē zhǎo lǐ yóu 。
“罢了，谁让他救了我，推脱太不礼貌了。”秦妍喃喃自语的说，只是听起来似乎更像是为赴约找理由。
The same held true today.
qiào liǎn shàng shēng qǐ yī mǒ yān hóng 。
俏脸上升起一抹嫣红。
Was this just coincidence or some divine sign?
xiān zi suī rán měi lì ， rán ér què shǎo le yī fēn shēng qì ， cǐ shí de qín yán ， kàn qǐ lái yào bǐ píng shí yòu rén dé duō 。
仙子虽然美丽，然而却少了一分生气，此时的秦妍，看起来要比平时诱人得多。
Qin Yan, now an early-stage Great Cultivator, differed from Lin Xiao Jian and others who struggled with fate. Their motto was "I control my destiny," not caring about heaven. Qin Yan's path was simpler—mainly due to her资质 and opportunities. She believed in fate.
zhè cái shì zhēn zhèng qīng guó qīng chéng de lì sè 。
这才是真正倾国倾城的丽色。
Although the memories of two hundred years ago were somewhat blurred, today's events were crystal clear. Junior Brother Lin had given her more than just a life-saving favor; he had left countless impressions.
yòu kàn le kàn shǒu zhōng de chuán yīn fú ， qín yán de shēn xíng jiàn jiàn zài yè sè zhōng mó hú ， tā jū rán shǐ yòng qǐ le yǐn nì shén tōng ， bì jìng zài zhè me yí gè yuán yuè zhī yè ， yī nán yī nǚ tōu tōu jiàn miàn zǒng gǎn jué yǒu xiē xīn xū 。
又看了看手中的传音符，秦妍的身形渐渐在夜色中模糊，她居然使用起了隐匿神通，毕竟在这么一个圆月之夜，一男一女偷偷见面总感觉有些心虚。
According to what she knew, Lin Xuan lacked a灵根, yet his cultivation stage was now ahead of hers by one level, and his divine powers were off the charts.
kě lián qín yán nǎ lǐ qīng chǔ ， lín xuān gēn běn jiù méi yǒu xiǎng nà me duō ， wán yīn móu guǐ jì ， tā shì lì jīng le xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， zāi zài lín xuān shǒu zhōng de lǎo guài wù ， shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， qí cōng míng chéng dù ， shì bù róng zhì yí de 。
可怜秦妍哪里清楚，林轩根本就没有想那么多，玩阴谋诡计，他是历经了腥风血雨，栽在林轩手中的老怪物，数不胜数，其聪明程度，是不容置疑的。
Qin Yan's experiences were vast, but outside her master, she had never seen such a high-level cultivator. Even several late-stage Great Cultivators were inferior to Lin Xuan. At least the final blow he delivered had almost matched that of a Separation realm cultivator.
rán ér zhì shāng yǔ qíng shāng shì liǎng huí shì ， zài gǎn qíng fāng miàn ， lín xuān què yǒu diǎn xiàng bái chī 。
然而智商与情商是两回事，在感情方面，林轩却有点像白痴。
Incredible! Fairy Cloudy Mist was proud and unyielding. Even her master praised her for her brilliance, with an uncertain future...
yǔ kǒng què chūn fēng yī dù ， yě shì bèi nì tuī de jié guǒ ， píng shí yǔ yuè ér gèng shì dà dà liē liē guàn le ， lín xuān nǎ zhī dào yǔ nǚ xiū zài yì qǐ de shí hòu yīng gāi zhù yì shén me 。
与孔雀春风一度，也是被逆推的结果，平时与月儿更是大大咧咧惯了，林轩哪知道与女修在一起的时候应该注意什么。
But there was always someone better. For this Junior Brother Lin, she truly could not help but admire him.
bǐ rú shuō ， tā bàn yè yuē qín yán ， xiǎn rán shì fēi cháng de bù tuǒ ， bù guò lín xuān sī háo bù jué dé ， tā zhī suǒ yǐ tiāo zhè ge shí jiān ， shì gū mō zhe ， qín yán de shāng shì yǔ fǎ lì ， xiàn zài yīng gāi gāng hǎo huī fù 。
比如说，他半夜约秦妍，显然是非常的不妥，不过林轩丝毫不觉得，他之所以挑这个时间，是估摸着，秦妍的伤势与法力，现在应该刚好恢复。
Gratitude, surprise, admiration—these feelings easily transformed into good will over time.
lín wò hái zhān zhān zì xǐ ， jué de hěn huì tì bié rén kǎo lǜ ， què bù zhī dào qín yán bèi tā zhè fēng shēn gēng bàn yè fā gǔ de chuán yīn fú ， nòng dé xīn tiào jiā sù ， hóng zhe liǎn ér lái fù yuē de 。
林斡还沾沾自喜，觉得很会替别人考虑，却不知道秦妍被他这封深更半夜发古的传音符，弄得心跳加速，红着脸儿来赴约的。
Otherwise, Qin Yan would not have come to this midnight rendezvous just because of a life-saving favor.
dāng rán ， huì zhè yàng zuò ， yě jué bú shì shuō qín yán jiù xǐ huān shàng le lín xuān 。
当然，会这样做，也绝不是说秦妍就喜欢上了林轩。
Although still in the early stage, her cultivation technique, Nine Heavens Mystical Art's敛气术, was so subtle that no one could detect her. After a short while, she arrived at the back of the mountain.
táng táng de yún zhōng xiān zi ， qǐ huì zhè me qiǎn bó ？
堂堂的云中仙子，岂会这么浅薄？
There was a dense forest here, rarely visited by people. At this late hour, there was even less chance of someone intruding. Lin Xuan had chosen his location carefully.
yī jiàn zhōng qíng shì bù kě néng de 。
一见钟情是不可能的。
While it wasn't entirely wrong, he hadn't considered that inviting a female cultivator so late in the night could be inappropriate and choosing such a secluded place made it seem suspiciously ill-intentioned.
bù guò hǎo gǎn kěn dìng yǒu 。
不过好感肯定有。
Qin Yan's eyebrows slightly furrowed as she suspected her benefactor might have ulterior motives...
jiù rú tóng liǎng bǎi nián qián de xī yuè jiàn ， zài zì jǐ zuì wēi jí de shí kè ， yí gè shào nián jiāng zì jǐ cóng huǒ kēng zhōng jiù chū 。
就如同两百年前的溪跃涧，在自己最危急的时刻，一个少年将自己从火坑中救出。
But as an old adage went: "Do not harbor evil intentions, but always be wary of others." Although Qin Yan had experienced little in the world of cultivation, she was no novice.
dāng nián rú cǐ ， jīn tiān yòu rú shì 。
当年如此，今天又如是。
A hint of hesitation appeared on Qin Yan's face. She wanted to believe Lin Xuan had good intentions, but the secluded location and the soundproof禁制 made her suspicious.
"Brother Senior, why did he try to persuade him?"
"Indeed. Qin Yan once called him Junior Brother, meaning that his age is similar to Fairy Cloudy Mist's. And we all know that Qin Yan is only about two hundred years old now. She has already surpassed her master in condensing the yuan婴 core and becoming a junior cultivator. This Lin fellow, however, has advanced to the middle stage, with divine powers even comparable to Great Cultivators. How his future achievements will unfold, my husband need not elaborate further. Sister Senior, do you think I have done anything wrong by doing this?"
Mrs. Zhu Tianyun smiled lightly. "Of course not. It's just that you misunderstood Brother Senior. Based on your speculation, Lin Junior must have advanced to the late yuan婴 stage. In a few hundred years, he might even step into the Separation of Yin and Yang realm. Cultivating such an old monster would bring countless benefits to our sect. This small sacrifice is nothing."
Mrs. Zhu's rosy face turned from anger to delight as she looked at her husband with admiration.
Moreover, this person had a special relationship with Fairy Cloudy Mist. Qin Yan came from the Far Horizon Pavilion and was usually indifferent towards men. However, when together with Lin Xuan, her demeanor was completely different. Cultivating with Lin Xuan naturally won her Fairy Cloudy Mist's favor."
"Brother Senior and Sister Senior, do they know each other well? Otherwise, shouldn't we secretly investigate?"
Mrs. Zhu's eyes sparkled as women always had a keen sense of curiosity.
"Of course not. If I didn't have confidence, would I come here to take this risk? Originally, I planned to act quietly during the trade fair when there were many people around, but that was too risky. Now, with heaven's help, we've lured Snowy Mist Pavilion's disciples away. We must move quickly," said the short Lin cultivator with a look of excitement on his face.
The female cultivator did not speak, but her eyes revealed a hint of greed, making her usually pretty face appear more menacing.
Snowy Mist Pavilion was just a solitary peak. They were currently at some hidden position near the middle of the mountain, so they had to be extremely cautious. The short Lin cultivator held a compass-shaped magical tool in his hand and checked the surroundings as he walked. Suddenly, he exclaimed with joy: "It's here."
"Here?"
The other two stopped walking. In front of them was just a bare rock wall, nothing else. Their eyes showed some suspicion.
Ignoring their doubts, the short cultivator dashed forward and stood before the rock wall. He checked his magical tool and then tapped it in an unusual order.
Clicks sounded as a large hole about ten feet wide appeared before them, dark and deep. With the keen eyes of veteran Great Cultivators, they could see clearly inside.
The three exchanged glances, their faces showing intense joy. They had indeed found the right place. Each of them then used their divine powers to fly into it one after another.
Those on top of the mountain were unaware of what was happening below. In a quiet room with elegant surroundings, Qin Yan was meditating. She had been severely injured this time but had recovered thanks to various medicinal herbs from the Far Horizon Pavilion she brought along. It was now midnight, and the moon hung quietly in the branches outside. The birds chirped, and the events of the day seemed like a distant memory.
However, Fairy Cloudy Mist's heartstrings, as calm as an ancient well, stirred with a new presence.
Qin Yan sighed and slowly stood up. She would not be able to meditate tonight.
She pushed open the window in her quiet room but suddenly noticed something and flew out gracefully. It was like a fairy descending from heaven.
Her residence was naturally in the VIP building, which was independent and protected by simple禁制. There was no need to worry about being spied on.
Outside the blue light screen, a flame circled.
A transmission talisman! A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yan's lips as she extended her finger. The light screen split open, and the transmission talisman flew in like a sentient entity, circling around the young woman.
Qin Yan injected her divine sense into it.
As expected, it was indeed from that person.
"…! …● Cloudy Mist Fairy looked up at the sky. It was midnight now. He wanted to meet her at this hour…
She felt somewhat uneasy. If anyone else had asked, she would have ignored them, but Junior Brother Lin...
"Very well. I owe him a debt of gratitude; it wouldn't be polite to refuse," Qin Yan muttered to herself, which sounded like an excuse for the appointment.
A flush appeared on her face.
Though Fairy Cloudy Mist was beautiful, she lacked vitality. Qin Yan looked more alluring than usual tonight.
This was truly a breathtaking beauty.
She glanced at the transmission talisman in her hand and found herself using concealment techniques. It was late under the full moon, and a male and female meeting secretly made her feel uneasy.
Poor Qin Yan had no idea that Lin Xuan did not think much about it. He had been involved in many intrigues and schemes, with countless old monsters falling to his hands. His intelligence was beyond doubt.
However, IQ and emotional intelligence were different things. In terms of emotions, Lin Xuan seemed like a fool.
After all, he had only met Fairy Cloudy Mist once, and it was due to her being forced into the situation. With Moonling, he was always casual. How could Lin Xuan know what to pay attention to when with female cultivators?
For example, inviting Qin Yan at midnight was extremely inappropriate, but Lin Xuan did not feel it that way. He chose this time because he guessed that Qin Yan's injuries and power should have just recovered.
Lin Xuan felt pleased with himself for considering others' feelings, but he had no idea that Qin Yan was rushing to the appointment due to his late-night message, her heart racing in anticipation.
Of course, doing so did not mean that Qin Yan liked Lin Xuan.
A Fairy Cloudy Mist of such prestige would never be shallow-minded.
It couldn't be love at first sight.
However, there was certainly a good impression.
Just like two hundred years ago when a young man saved her from a dire situation in Stream Leap Canyon.
The same held true today.
Was this just coincidence or some divine sign?
Qin Yan, now an early-stage Great Cultivator, differed from Lin Xiao Jian and others who struggled with fate. Their motto was "I control my destiny," not caring about heaven. Qin Yan's path was simpler—mainly due to her资质 and opportunities. She believed in fate.
Although the memories of two hundred years ago were somewhat blurred, today's events were crystal clear. Junior Brother Lin had given her more than just a life-saving favor; he had left countless impressions.
According to what she knew, Lin Xuan lacked a灵根, yet his cultivation stage was now ahead of hers by one level, and his divine powers were off the charts.
Qin Yan's experiences were vast, but outside her master, she had never seen such a high-level cultivator. Even several late-stage Great Cultivators were inferior to Lin Xuan. At least the final blow he delivered had almost matched that of a Separation realm cultivator.
Incredible! Fairy Cloudy Mist was proud and unyielding. Even her master praised her for her brilliance, with an uncertain future...
But there was always someone better. For this Junior Brother Lin, she truly could not help but admire him.
Gratitude, surprise, admiration—these feelings easily transformed into good will over time.
Otherwise, Qin Yan would not have come to this midnight rendezvous just because of a life-saving favor.
Although still in the early stage, her cultivation technique, Nine Heavens Mystical Art's敛气术, was so subtle that no one could detect her. After a short while, she arrived at the back of the mountain.
There was a dense forest here, rarely visited by people. At this late hour, there was even less chance of someone intruding. Lin Xuan had chosen his location carefully.
While it wasn't entirely wrong, he hadn't considered that inviting a female cultivator so late in the night could be inappropriate and choosing such a secluded place made it seem suspiciously ill-intentioned.
Qin Yan's eyebrows slightly furrowed as she suspected her benefactor might have ulterior motives...
But as an old adage went: "Do not harbor evil intentions, but always be wary of others." Although Qin Yan had experienced little in the world of cultivation, she was no novice.
A hint of hesitation appeared on Qin Yan's face. She wanted to believe Lin Xuan had good intentions, but the secluded location and the soundproof禁制 made her suspicious.