“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
"Is this..."
lù yíng ér gōng jìng de jiē le guò lái ， dàn liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng què yǒu shì gǔ guài ， bù guò tā bìng wèi kāi kǒu xún wèn shén me ， shào yé kěn dìng huì jiě shì qīng chǔ 。
陆盈儿恭敬的接了过来，但脸上的表情却有世古怪，不过她并未开口询问什么，少爷肯定会解释清楚。
Lin Ying'er respectfully took the item, but her expression was somewhat strange. However, she did not ask any questions; the young master would certainly explain everything.
“ cǐ zhū nǎi shì wǒ de jīng xuè yǔ fǎ lì níng jù ， huàn jù huà shuō ， lǐ miàn yǒu wǒ de yìn jì ， tiān yún jiāo yì huì suī shì sān bǎi nián yī cì de shèng jǔ ， dàn rén yāo liǎng zú ， shí èr gè zhōu fǔ de shì lì qí jù ， yòng lóng shé hùn zá dōu bù zú yǐ xíng róng ， suī yǒu zhí fǎ shǐ ， dàn zhào wǒ kàn lái ， yuǎn bù zú yǐ wéi chí zhì xù ，$$； rú guǒ yù jiàn le shén me wēi xiǎn ， kě yǐ jiāng cǐ zhū niē pò ， liǎng bǎi lǐ nèi ， wǒ dū huì yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng de 。” lín xuān fú wén de kāi kǒu 。
“此珠乃是我的精血与法力凝聚，换句话说，里面有我的印记，天云交易会虽是三百年一次的盛举，但人妖两族，十二个州府的势力齐聚，用龙蛇混杂都不足以形容，虽有执法使，但照我看来，远不足以维持秩序，$$；如果遇见了什么危险，可以将此珠捏破，两百里内，我都会有所感应的。”林轩绂纹的开口。
"This pearl is formed from my essence and magical power. In other words, it bears my mark. Although the Heavenly Cloud Fair occurs every three hundred years, with representatives of human and demon races gathering here, it's a chaotic scene beyond description. Even though there are enforcers, I believe they won't be enough to maintain order. If you encounter any danger, you can break this pearl; within two hundred miles, I will sense your distress."
“ duō xiè shào yé ！”
“多谢少爷！”
"Thank you, young master!"
lù yíng ér dà xǐ ， gōng jìng de bài le xià qù ， zhè yě shì lín xuān yǔ qí tā xiū xiān zhě de bù tóng zhī chù ， duì yú shǒu xià ， tā bù zhǐ qū shǐ ， yě jǐn liàng zhào fú ， nǎ xiàng qí tā de yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， mén rén dì zǐ ， quán dōu shì zuò niú mǎ gōng jù ， shèn zhì lián nú lì dōu bù rú 。
陆盈儿大喜，恭敬的拜了下去，这也是林轩与其他修仙者的不同之处，对于手下，他不止驱使，也尽量照拂，哪像其他的元婴期老怪物，门人弟子，全都视作牛马工具，甚至连奴隶都不如。
Lin Ying'er was overjoyed and respectfully bowed down. This was different from how Lin Xuan treated other cultivators—instead of merely commanding them, he also took care of their needs. Unlike some old monsters at the婴灵 stage who treated their disciples like beasts or even slaves.
“ hǎo le ，$$； kě yǐ xià qù 。”
“好了，$$；可以下去。”
"Alright, you can go now."
wàng zhuó lù yíng ér de bèi yǐng xiāo shī ， lín xuān cái zuǒ shǒu yī fān ， yī sī juàn bān de qīng bó miàn jù chū xiàn ， bú yòng shuō ， shì mèng rú yān zèng yǔ tā de bǎo wù ， ruò méi yǒu zhè ge ， xiǎng yào cān jiā tiān yún jiāo yì huì hái yǒu xiē má fán de ， bì jìng zhòng shǎng zhī xià bì yǒu yǒng fū ， xiǎng yào tǎo hǎo wàn fú zōng de lǎo guài wù yě bú shì shǎo shù ， kǔ xíng tóu tuó de dǎ bàn zài rén duō de dì fāng jí yǒu kě néng bèi shí pò 。
望着陆盈儿的背影消失，林轩才左手一翻，一丝绢般的轻薄面具出现，不用说，是梦如嫣赠予他的宝物，若没有这个，想要参加天云交易会还有些麻烦的，毕竟重赏之下必有勇夫，想要讨好万佛宗的老怪物也不是少数，苦行头陀的打扮在人多的地方极有可能被识破。
As Lin Xuan watched Ying'er's figure disappear, his left hand flicked and a delicate mask appeared. It was clearly a gift from Meng Ruyan. Without this item, participating in the Heavenly Cloud Fair would have been troublesome; after all, with great rewards, there were many who sought to please the old monsters of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect. The Beggar's Wandering attire might easily be recognized in crowded places.
bù guò xiàn zài yǒu le zhè ge ， chú fēi shì miàn duì miàn de yù jiàn lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， fǒu zé dōu bù yòng dān xīn shén me 。
不过现在有了这个，除非是面对面的遇见离合期修仙者，否则都不用担心什么。
But now that he had this mask, unless he met a Separation Stage cultivator face-to-face, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.
lín xuān jiāng miàn jù dài shàng yǐ hòu ， yòu shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， hún shēn líng guāng shǎn shuò ， pī lǐ pā lā de gǔ gé bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué tā yǐ xiū liàn dào dì èr céng dà yuán mǎn ， xiǎng yào gǎi biàn yī xià shēn xíng zì rán bìng bù wéi nán 。
林轩将面具戴上以后，又双手掐诀，浑身灵光闪烁，噼里啪啦的骨骼爆裂声传入耳朵，凤舞九天诀他已修炼到第二层大圆满，想要改变一下身形自然并不为难。
After putting on the mask, Lin Xuan crossed his hands and formed seals. His body was bathed in flickering spiritual light as cracking sounds filled his ears; he had already reached the second level of perfection with Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique, so changing his appearance wasn't difficult.
píng kōng bá gāo le sān cùn ， zài jiā shàng yì qiān bǐ hòu de róng yán ， lín xuān duì zhe fáng jiān nèi de tóng jìng yī zhào ， zì jǐ dōu chà diǎn méi yǒu rèn chū lái 。
凭空拔高了三寸，再加上奕千匕后的容颜，林轩对着房间内的铜镜一照，自己都差点没有认出来。
He grew three inches taller and then adjusted his face after the transformation. Looking at himself in a mirror, Lin Xuan found that he looked like a beautiful young woman, quite attractive given his original handsome features.
“ yuè ér ， rú hé ？”
“月儿，如何？”
If it were someone with an ordinary appearance, such as Lin Xuan, attempting to disguise themselves would have been easily exposed.
“ nà ge …… wǒ jué de hái shì shào yé yuán lái de yàng zi bǐ jiào yīng jùn de 。” shào nǚ ruò ruò de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎn shàng dài zhe jǐ fēn xiū hóng zhī sè 。
“那个……我觉得还是少爷原来的样子比较英俊的。”少女弱弱的声音传入耳朵，脸上带着几分羞红之色。
This was understandable since Meng Ruyan had gifted him this item. Poor Tian Xiaojian, who had no such luxury, found himself in a dire situation. His face was grim as the "girl" in the mirror followed with a light scowl.
lín xuān tīng le bù yóu de yī è ， zì cóng shàng cì shēn qíng biǎo bái hòu ， tā dāng rán míng bái xiǎo yā tou duì zì jǐ de xīn yì le ， nán dào zhè jiù shì chuán shuō zhōng de qíng rén yǎn lǐ chū xī shī ， fǒu zé zì jǐ de qíng kuàng zì jǐ qīng chǔ ， lín xuān suī rán shuō bù shàng chǒu ， dàn jué duì shì pǔ pǔ tōng tōng ， shǔ yú diū jìn rén duī jiù huì bèi yí wàng de nà zhǒng 。
林轩听了不由得一愕，自从上次深情表白后，他当然明白小丫头对自己的心意了，难道这就是传说中的情人眼里出西施，否则自己的情况自己清楚，林轩虽然说不上丑，但绝对是普普通通，属于丢进人堆就会被遗忘的那种。
He was indeed unlucky; by chance, he offended the Nine-Headed Ancestor and ended up drawing the soul of his most beloved granddaughter. The grudge was deep, but if it were just an ordinary demon race, his status as the Young Master of Liuyao Palace would have protected him. However, the Nine-Headed Demon, a Separation Stage beast with a fearsome reputation, made such conflicts unworthy. His Liuyao Palace might hand him over to the Nine-Headed Ancestor for some benefits.
yīng jùn kě shì hé tā zhān bù shàng biān de 。
英俊可是和他沾不上边的。
This was the harsh reality of the cultivation world—no matter how much one valued their title as Young Master, it could be discarded when faced with enough threats and rewards.
dàn pǔ tōng yě yǒu hǎo chù ， zhì shǎo bù róng yì yǐn rén zhǔ rì 。
但普通也有好处，至少不容易引人瞩日。
Only strength mattered. Every cultivator who had ascended to the heavens had treaded a path paved with corpses, overcoming countless obstacles to reach their current status.
rú jīn zhè fù dǎ bàn jiù gèng bú huì bèi rèn chū 。
如今这副打扮就更不会被认出。
Tian Xiaojian was no less cunning than Lin Xuan; he understood these principles well. He didn't dare return to Liuyao Palace and intended to find an uninhabited place for cultivation. If he reached the Separation Stage one day, he would no longer fear the Nine-Headed Ancestor's threats.
yuè ér huí dào yī xiù ， lín xuān huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng yāo yún jiāo yì huì de jǔ bàn dì ， xuān yuán chéng fēi qù le 。
月儿回到衣袖，林轩化为一道惊虹，像夭云交易会的举办地，轩辕城飞去了。
However, the path was not easy. Ancient history had shown that few could reach this stage. Although Tian Xiaojian was intelligent and ambitious, his mind remained clear. Moreover, cultivation required more than just a strong root; various elixirs were also essential. Hiding in an uninhabited place wouldn't help him advance.
yǔ lín xuān bìng bù zhī dào ， zài jù cǐ shù shí lǐ ， hái yǒu lìng wài yí gè yǔ tā tóng bìng xiāng lián de nàn xiōng nàn dì 。
雨林轩并不知道，在距此数十里，还有另外一个与他同病相怜的难兄难弟。
What should he do?
xiáng lóng chéng ， mǒu bù wéi rén zhī de jìng shì 。 yī shēn cái xiān xiù de miáo tiáo shào nǚ ， zhèng duì zhe jìng zi shū zhe sī 。
降龙城，某不为人知的静室。一身材纤秀的苗条少女，正对着镜子梳着丝。
Shape-shifting was something Tian Xiaojian knew well, but encountering powerful high-stage cultivators might expose him.
shū hǎo yǐ hòu ， yòu cóng qián miàn de hé zhōng ná qǐ yī zhī huà bǐ ， jù jīng huì shén de miáo qǐ méi lái le ， rán ér dòng zuò què hěn shēng shū ， sì hū cóng wèi shū zhuāng dǎ bàn guò 。
梳好以后，又从前面的盒中拿起一只画笔，聚精会神的描起眉来了，然而动作却很生疏，似乎从未梳妆打扮过。
If he didn't change his appearance, it would be easier to be recognized.
zhè yě shì nán guài de ， yīn wèi cǐ rén nǎi shì xī rì jí è mó zūn de ài tú ， dà míng dǐng dǐng de lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ 。
这也是难怪的，因为此人乃是昔日极恶魔尊的爱徒，大名鼎鼎的离药宫少主。
Tian Xiaojian seemed trapped. However, this clever man eventually found a solution: cross-dressing!
“ kě wù ， zì jǐ jū rán bèi bī dào rú cǐ dì bù 。”
“可恶，自己居然被逼到如此地步。”
While it sounded absurd, it was effective. First, the other party wouldn't expect such a move; secondly, since no magic was used for the disguise, he didn't need to worry about being detected by powerful high-stage cultivators.
tián xiǎo jiàn liǎn sè yīn chén ， jìng zhōng “ shào nǚ ” yě jiù gēn zhe qīng chēn báo nù ， shuō qǐ wèi ， tā yě tǐng dǎo méi ， yīn cuò yáng chā ， dé zuì le jiǔ tóu lǎo zǔ ， jiāng duì fāng zuì chǒng ài de dí qīn sūn nǚ gěi chōu hún liàn pò ， zhè ge liáng zi jié dé dà le ， rú guǒ shì pǔ tōng de yāo zú ， yǐ tā lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ de shēn fèn ， yě wèi bì zhào bú zhù ， kě jiǔ tóu lǎo mó ， nǎi shì lí hé qī yāo shòu ， xiōng míng yuǎn bō ， zhè yàng de cún zài ， biàn shì rén zú qī dà shì lì yě bù gǎn qīng yì zhāo rě ， bú shì shuō pà ， ér shì wèi le tā tián xiǎo jiàn ， yǔ duì fāng chōng tū ， míng xiǎn bù zhí dé ， lí yào gōng duō bàn huì jiāng tā jiāo chū qù ， cóng jiǔ tóu lǎo mó de shǒu zhōng ， huàn qǔ yī xiē hǎo chù 。
田小剑脸色阴沉，镜中“少女”也就跟着轻嗔薄怒，说起未，他也挺倒霉，阴错阳差，得罪了九头老祖，将对方最宠爱的嫡亲孙女给抽魂炼魄，这个梁子结得大了，如果是普通的妖族，以他离药宫少主的身份，也未必罩不住，可九头老魔，乃是离合期妖兽，凶名远播，这样的存在，便是人族七大势力也不敢轻易招惹，不是说怕，而是为了他田小剑，与对方冲突，明显不值得，离药宫多半会将他交出去，从九头老魔的手中，换取一些好处。
Although it would hurt his pride, for the path of immortality, he would endure.
zhè jiù shì xiū xiān jiè de xiàn shí ， wú qíng ér cán kù ， suǒ wèi de shǎo zhǔ ， zài zú gòu de lì yì yǔ wēi xié miàn qián ， yě shì kě yǐ dàng zuò pào huī shě qì 。
这就是修仙界的现实，无情而残酷，所谓的少主，在足够的利益与威胁面前，也是可以当做炮灰舍弃。
With this good method in hand, Tian Xiaojian decided to take the plunge. He wouldn't miss the Heavenly Cloud Fair and prepared himself to attend.
zhǐ yǒu shí lì ， cái zuì zhēn shí ， nà xiē fēi shēng shàng jiè de xiū shì ， nǎ yí gè bú shì tà zhe shī shān xuè hǎi ， pī jīng zhǎn jí ， yí bù bù chéng wéi lìng rén gāo shān yǎng zhǐ de xiū shì 。
只有实力，才最真实，那些飞升上界的修士，哪一个不是踏着尸山血海，披荆斩棘，一步步成为令人高山仰止的修士。
His current cultivation coincided with an opportunity; since he couldn't return to Liuyao Palace, he needed to collect his own elixirs. The items available at the fair would be useful.
tián xiǎo jiàn de chéng fǔ ， bǐ zhī lín xuān yě bù yí dìng xùn sè ， zhè xiē dào lǐ ， zì rán shì xīn zhī dù míng de ， tā bù gǎn huí lí yào gōng ， yuán běn shì xiǎng zhǎo yí gè huāng wú rén yān de dì diǎn xiū liàn ， yǒu zhāo yī rì ， rú guǒ zì jǐ yě dào le lí hé qī ， zì rán bù yòng jiāng jiǔ tóu lǎo zǔ de wēi xié fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， nà shí hòu tā dài gěi zì jǐ de qū rǔ ， bì dìng shí bèi bǎi bèi de hái huí qù 。
田小剑的城府，比之林轩也不一定逊色，这些道理，自然是心知肚明的，他不敢回离药宫，原本是想找一个荒无人烟的地点修炼，有朝一日，如果自己也到了离合期，自然不用将九头老祖的威胁放在眼里，那时候他带给自己的屈辱，必定十倍百倍的还回去。
After much effort, Tian Xiaojian finally completed his disguise. He looked like a beautiful young woman, quite attractive given his original good looks.
rán ér shuō zhe róng yì ， zhēn yào xiū liàn què bú shì nà me qīng sōng dì ， gǔ wǎng jīn lái ， yòu yǒu jǐ gè rén néng gòu dá dào lí hé zhī jìng ， tián xiǎo jiàn suī rán cōng míng ， yòu yǒu yě xīn ， dàn tóu nǎo gèng qīng xǐng 。
然而说着容易，真要修炼却不是那么轻松地，古往今来，又有几个人能够达到离合之境，田小剑虽然聪明，又有野心，但头脑更清醒。
If it were someone with an ordinary appearance, such as Lin Xuan, attempting to cross-dress would have been easily exposed.
hé kuàng xiū xiān chú le líng gēn yǔ nǔ lì ， jī yuán ， yǐ jí gè zhǒng dān yào yě bì bù kě shǎo ， duǒ zài huāng wú rén yān zhī dì ， bì mén zào chē ， xiǎng yào jìn jí ， gēn běn jiù shì chī rén shuō mèng ér yǐ 。
何况修仙除了灵根与努力，机缘，以及各种丹药也必不可少，躲在荒无人烟之地，闭门造车，想要晋级，根本就是痴人说梦而已。
Of course, their circumstances differed; Lin Xuan had Meng Ruyan's gift, while poor Tian Xiaojian was on his own. He had to go through many trials and tribulations to avoid being recognized by the old monsters. After that, he transformed into a streak of green light and soared towards the sky.
gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
该怎么办呢？
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huà xíng zhī shù ， tián xiǎo jiàn zì rán shì huì de ， kě yù jiàn shén shí qiáng dà de gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， hěn kě néng bèi kàn pò 。
化形之术，田小剑自然是会的，可遇见神识强大的高阶修仙者，很可能被看破。
Meanwhile, after leaving Tiger Lair City, Lin Xuan didn't fly too high; there were more cultivators along the way, and he didn't want to attract attention.
bù huàn róng mào de huà ， gèng róng yì bèi rèn chū 。
不换容貌的话，更容易被认出。
The Heavenly Cloud Fair had opened today, but various sects and families had already moved into the city of Tiger Lair three days ago. As major forces both bought and sold items at the fair, Bai Xuan Pavilion also rented a stall. Many people had gone there early.
tián xiǎo jiàn sì hū xiàn rù le yí gè sǐ hú tòng ， bù guò zhè #I_ zi què shí cōng míng ， míng sī kǔ xiǎng zhī hòu ， hái zhēn bèi tā zhǎo dào hǎo fāng fǎ le 。
田小剑似乎陷入了一个死胡同，不过这#I_子确实聪明，冥思苦想之后，还真被他找到好方法了。
Lin Ying'er was establishing a branch here with many capable hands to sell goods, so the headmaster didn't need to be present. Thus, she stayed in Tiger Lair City until just now when she reminded Lin Xuan that the fair had opened.
nán bàn nǚ - zhuāng ！
男扮女-装！
In other words, most of the humans and demons he encountered along the way were scattered cultivators, but their cultivation levels were exceptionally high—mostly at the Condensation Core Stage, with some at the Incarnation Stage. The low-level cultivators wouldn't stand out since the entrance fee to Tiger Lair City was three thousand crystals—a sum that could bankrupt many lower-stage cultivators.
tīng qǐ lái huāng miù ， dàn què shí fēn yǒu yòng ， yī lái duì fāng xiǎng bú dào zì jǐ huì zhè me zuò 「 èr lái zhuāng bàn bìng méi yǒu shǐ yòng fǎ shù ， zì rán yě jiù bù yòng dān xīn bèi shén shí qiáng dà de gāo jiē xiū shì kàn pò le 。
听起来荒谬，但却十分有用，一来对方想不到自己会这么做「二来装扮并没有使用法术，自然也就不用担心被神识强大的高阶修士看破了。
Of course, there weren't only low-level cultivators; members of powerful families or core disciples from major sects might also attend for a glimpse of this grand event. After all, it happened every three hundred years, and even just to observe would broaden one's horizons.
suī rán yǒu xiē shāng zì zūn ， bù guò wèi le cháng shēng zhī lù ， rěn 。
虽然有些伤自尊，不过为了长生之路，忍。
However, the Heavenly Cloud Fair didn't encompass all the power in the cultivation world. For example, the Far Horizon Pavilion was isolated on an island with abundant resources, making them largely self-sufficient. They preferred exchanging goods with other overseas sects rather than inland cultivators. Despite being one of the seven major forces, they hadn't participated in this grand event for three hundred years.
jì rán zhǎo dào le hǎo fāng fǎ ， zhè tián xiǎo jiàn yě suàn dǎn dà bāo tiān ， yī bù zuò ， èr bù xiū ， gān cuì lián tiān yún jiāo yì huì dōu bù cuò guò ， zhǔn bèi zhuāng bàn yī fān qián qù cān jiā le 。
既然找到了好方法，这田小剑也算胆大包天，一不做，二不休，干脆连天云交易会都不错过，准备装扮一番前去参加了。
But appearances were deceiving.
tā xiàn zài de xiū liàn ， qià hǎo yù jiàn le píng fù ， jì rán bù gǎn huí lí yào gōng ， nà suǒ xū yào de dān yào ， dāng rán yě zhǐ yǒu zì jǐ shōu jí ， ér miè yún jiāo yì huì zhōng ， kě shì huì chū xiàn bù shǎo hǎo dōng xī 。
他现在的修炼，恰好遇见了瓶覆，既然不敢回离药宫，那所需要的丹药，当然也只有自己收集，而灭云交易会中，可是会出现不少好东西。
Not far from Tiger Lair City, a faint green light streaked through the air. Inside was a slender female cultivator with an ordinary appearance and dark skin; her cultivation level was even lower—中期 of the Agile Stage.
tián xiǎo jiàn fèi jǐn le jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì ， zhōng yú huà zhuāng wán bì 。
田小剑费尽了九牛二虎之力，终于化妆完毕。
Meng Ruyan originally had no intention of attending this fair but reconsidered when she saw the three thousand crystals Lin Xuan had given her before leaving. Last time, encountering him had broken through her mental barriers, so perhaps there would be another opportunity for a stroke of luck.
hái bié shuō ， huó tuō tuō yī miào líng měi tóng ， pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn zī sè ， bì jìng zhè xiǎo zi yuán běn jiù shuài dé yī tā hú tú ， zhuāng bàn nǚ rén bìng bù nán de 。
还别说，活脱脱一妙龄美仝，颇有几分姿色，毕竟这小子原本就帅得一塌糊涂，装扮女人并不难的。
She didn't take much interest in the Heavenly Cloud Fair; it was just something to pass the time.
rú guǒ huàn chéng lín xuān nà zhǒng pǔ tōng zhǎng xiàng ， zhuāng bàn nǚ rén jué duì shì lì mǎ jiù lòu xiàn ér le 。
如果换成林轩那种普通长相，装扮女人绝对是立马就露馅儿了。
On the other side,
dāng rán ， liǎng rén jī yuán bù tóng ， lín xuān yǒu mèng rú yān zèng yǔ bǎo wù ， kě lián tián xiǎo jiàn què gū jiā guǎ rén yí gè ， zhǐ néng fèi jǐn zhōu zhé ， xiǎng bàn fǎ bù bèi lǎo guài wù men rèn chū ， suí hòu tā yě huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi xiàng le tiān kōng zhī zhōng 。
当然，两人机缘不同，林轩有梦如嫣赠予宝物，可怜田小剑却孤家寡人一个，只能费尽周折，想办法不被老怪物们认出，随后他也化为一道惊虹，飞向了天空之中。
A black-clothed cultivator and an elegantly dressed woman were flying together. They looked like a couple practicing cultivation together.
zài shuō lín xuān ， lí kāi wò hǔ chéng yǐ hòu ， fēi dé bìng bù huī ， yī lù shàng de xiū shì yuè lái yuè duō ， tā kě bù xiǎng yǐn rén zhǔ mù 。
再说林轩，离开卧虎城以后，飞得并不恢，一路上的修士越来越多，他可不想引人瞩目。
They were close but still careful, communicating telepathically.
shuō qǐ lái ， tiān yún jiāo yì huì suī rán jīn tiān cái kāi mù ， qí shí gè mén pài jiā zú ， sān tiān yǐ qián jiù lù xù jìn zhù xuān yuán chéng le ， yīn wèi gè dà shì lì ， jì shì jiāo yì huì shàng de mǎi zhǔ ， tóng shí yě shì mài jiā ， biàn shì bài xuān gé ， yě zū le yí gè tān wèi ， hěn duō rén shǒu tí zǎo jiù qù le 。
说起来，天云交易会虽然今天才开幕，其实各门派家族，三天以前就陆续进驻轩辕城了，因为各大势力，既是交易会上的买主，同时也是卖家，便是拜轩阁，也租了一个摊位，很多人手提早就去了。
"Seventh Sister, have we arranged things well ahead? I heard not only did Third Young Master perish, but Little Black also vanished mysteriously. Could our plan already be exposed?" the black-clothed man was uneasy.
lù yíng ér zhè cì jiàn lì fēn duò ， dài le hěn duō dé lì rén shǒu ， bǎi tān mài dōng xī ， zì rán bù xū yào gé zhǔ qīn zì qù zuò ， suǒ yǐ yì zhí dài zhe wò hǔ chéng zhōng ， zhí dào gāng gāng tí xǐng shào yé jiāo yì huì yǐ jīng kāi mù 。
陆盈儿这次建立分舵，带了很多得力人手，摆摊卖东西，自然不需要阁主亲自去做，所以一直待着卧虎城中，直到刚刚提醒少爷交易会已经开幕。
"Fifth Brother, it's too late to be afraid now. Our ancestor has prepared for this for a century; there is no room for retreat. If we succeed, we won't have to hide like rats in the street anymore. Third Young Master and Little Black may have encountered some issues, but that doesn't matter. We still don't fully understand our ancestor's plan, and even if they searched our minds, it would only reveal that we returned from the Luo family..." The woman was a decisive person; her tone showed no signs of retreat.
huàn jù huà shuō ， cǐ shí yī lù shàng yù jiàn de rén lèi xiū shì ， bāo kuò yāo zú ， dà bù fèn dōu shì sàn xiū ， dàn jí biàn rú cǐ ， xiū wèi yě gāo dé lí pǔ ， yǐ níng dān qī jū duō ， yuán yīng jí de cún zài yě sī háo bù yǐn rén zhǔ mù ， bì jìng guāng shì jìn rù xuān yuán chéng de mén piào ， jiù xū yào sān qiān jīng shí ， zhè jué duì shì yí gè ràng dī jiē xiū shì qīng jiā dàng chǎn de shù zì 。
换句话说，此时一路上遇见的人类修士，包括妖族，大部分都是散修，但即便如此，修为也高得离谱，以凝丹期居多，元婴级的存在也丝毫不引人瞩目，毕竟光是进入轩辕城的门票，就需要三千晶石，这绝对是一个让低阶修士倾家荡产的数字。
"Relax, everything is under control," the man said with relief. As more cultivators appeared around them, he didn't dare speak again. If any old monster had particularly strong divine sense and overheard their conversation, it would be disastrous!
"Is this..."
Lin Ying'er respectfully took the item, but her expression was somewhat strange. However, she did not ask any questions; the young master would certainly explain everything.
"This pearl is formed from my essence and magical power. In other words, it bears my mark. Although the Heavenly Cloud Fair occurs every three hundred years, with representatives of human and demon races gathering here, it's a chaotic scene beyond description. Even though there are enforcers, I believe they won't be enough to maintain order. If you encounter any danger, you can break this pearl; within two hundred miles, I will sense your distress."
"Thank you, young master!"
Lin Ying'er was overjoyed and respectfully bowed down. This was different from how Lin Xuan treated other cultivators—instead of merely commanding them, he also took care of their needs. Unlike some old monsters at the婴灵 stage who treated their disciples like beasts or even slaves.
"Alright, you can go now."
"Yes!"
As Lin Xuan watched Ying'er's figure disappear, his left hand flicked and a delicate mask appeared. It was clearly a gift from Meng Ruyan. Without this item, participating in the Heavenly Cloud Fair would have been troublesome; after all, with great rewards, there were many who sought to please the old monsters of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect. The Beggar's Wandering attire might easily be recognized in crowded places.
But now that he had this mask, unless he met a Separation Stage cultivator face-to-face, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.
After putting on the mask, Lin Xuan crossed his hands and formed seals. His body was bathed in flickering spiritual light as cracking sounds filled his ears; he had already reached the second level of perfection with Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique, so changing his appearance wasn't difficult.
He grew three inches taller and then adjusted his face after the transformation. Looking at himself in a mirror, Lin Xuan found that he looked like a beautiful young woman, quite attractive given his original handsome features.
If it were someone with an ordinary appearance, such as Lin Xuan, attempting to disguise themselves would have been easily exposed.
This was understandable since Meng Ruyan had gifted him this item. Poor Tian Xiaojian, who had no such luxury, found himself in a dire situation. His face was grim as the "girl" in the mirror followed with a light scowl.
He was indeed unlucky; by chance, he offended the Nine-Headed Ancestor and ended up drawing the soul of his most beloved granddaughter. The grudge was deep, but if it were just an ordinary demon race, his status as the Young Master of Liuyao Palace would have protected him. However, the Nine-Headed Demon, a Separation Stage beast with a fearsome reputation, made such conflicts unworthy. His Liuyao Palace might hand him over to the Nine-Headed Ancestor for some benefits.
This was the harsh reality of the cultivation world—no matter how much one valued their title as Young Master, it could be discarded when faced with enough threats and rewards.
Only strength mattered. Every cultivator who had ascended to the heavens had treaded a path paved with corpses, overcoming countless obstacles to reach their current status.
Tian Xiaojian was no less cunning than Lin Xuan; he understood these principles well. He didn't dare return to Liuyao Palace and intended to find an uninhabited place for cultivation. If he reached the Separation Stage one day, he would no longer fear the Nine-Headed Ancestor's threats.
However, the path was not easy. Ancient history had shown that few could reach this stage. Although Tian Xiaojian was intelligent and ambitious, his mind remained clear. Moreover, cultivation required more than just a strong root; various elixirs were also essential. Hiding in an uninhabited place wouldn't help him advance.
What should he do?
Shape-shifting was something Tian Xiaojian knew well, but encountering powerful high-stage cultivators might expose him.
If he didn't change his appearance, it would be easier to be recognized.
Tian Xiaojian seemed trapped. However, this clever man eventually found a solution: cross-dressing!
While it sounded absurd, it was effective. First, the other party wouldn't expect such a move; secondly, since no magic was used for the disguise, he didn't need to worry about being detected by powerful high-stage cultivators.
Although it would hurt his pride, for the path of immortality, he would endure.
With this good method in hand, Tian Xiaojian decided to take the plunge. He wouldn't miss the Heavenly Cloud Fair and prepared himself to attend.
His current cultivation coincided with an opportunity; since he couldn't return to Liuyao Palace, he needed to collect his own elixirs. The items available at the fair would be useful.
After much effort, Tian Xiaojian finally completed his disguise. He looked like a beautiful young woman, quite attractive given his original good looks.
If it were someone with an ordinary appearance, such as Lin Xuan, attempting to cross-dress would have been easily exposed.
Of course, their circumstances differed; Lin Xuan had Meng Ruyan's gift, while poor Tian Xiaojian was on his own. He had to go through many trials and tribulations to avoid being recognized by the old monsters. After that, he transformed into a streak of green light and soared towards the sky.
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Meanwhile, after leaving Tiger Lair City, Lin Xuan didn't fly too high; there were more cultivators along the way, and he didn't want to attract attention.
The Heavenly Cloud Fair had opened today, but various sects and families had already moved into the city of Tiger Lair three days ago. As major forces both bought and sold items at the fair, Bai Xuan Pavilion also rented a stall. Many people had gone there early.
Lin Ying'er was establishing a branch here with many capable hands to sell goods, so the headmaster didn't need to be present. Thus, she stayed in Tiger Lair City until just now when she reminded Lin Xuan that the fair had opened.
In other words, most of the humans and demons he encountered along the way were scattered cultivators, but their cultivation levels were exceptionally high—mostly at the Condensation Core Stage, with some at the Incarnation Stage. The low-level cultivators wouldn't stand out since the entrance fee to Tiger Lair City was three thousand crystals—a sum that could bankrupt many lower-stage cultivators.
Of course, there weren't only low-level cultivators; members of powerful families or core disciples from major sects might also attend for a glimpse of this grand event. After all, it happened every three hundred years, and even just to observe would broaden one's horizons.
However, the Heavenly Cloud Fair didn't encompass all the power in the cultivation world. For example, the Far Horizon Pavilion was isolated on an island with abundant resources, making them largely self-sufficient. They preferred exchanging goods with other overseas sects rather than inland cultivators. Despite being one of the seven major forces, they hadn't participated in this grand event for three hundred years.
But appearances were deceiving.
Not far from Tiger Lair City, a faint green light streaked through the air. Inside was a slender female cultivator with an ordinary appearance and dark skin; her cultivation level was even lower—中期 of the Agile Stage.
Meng Ruyan originally had no intention of attending this fair but reconsidered when she saw the three thousand crystals Lin Xuan had given her before leaving. Last time, encountering him had broken through her mental barriers, so perhaps there would be another opportunity for a stroke of luck.
She didn't take much interest in the Heavenly Cloud Fair; it was just something to pass the time.
On the other side,
A black-clothed cultivator and an elegantly dressed woman were flying together. They looked like a couple practicing cultivation together.
They were close but still careful, communicating telepathically.
"Seventh Sister, have we arranged things well ahead? I heard not only did Third Young Master perish, but Little Black also vanished mysteriously. Could our plan already be exposed?" the black-clothed man was uneasy.
"Fifth Brother, it's too late to be afraid now. Our ancestor has prepared for this for a century; there is no room for retreat. If we succeed, we won't have to hide like rats in the street anymore. Third Young Master and Little Black may have encountered some issues, but that doesn't matter. We still don't fully understand our ancestor's plan, and even if they searched our minds, it would only reveal that we returned from the Luo family..." The woman was a decisive person; her tone showed no signs of retreat.
"Relax, everything is under control," the man said with relief. As more cultivators appeared around them, he didn't dare speak again. If any old monster had particularly strong divine sense and overheard their conversation, it would be disastrous!