xuán bīng jùn wèi qiān yún zhōu běi bù 。 jiù miàn jī lái shuō ， bǐ qǐ lín xuān céng jīng jiā rǔ xīn lǎn jiù dì qū yuǎn yuǎn bù rú ， suàn shì yún zhōu qī shí èr jùn zhōng pái míng dào shǔ de jǐ gè 。
玄冰郡位千云州北部。就面积来说，比起林轩曾经夹汝心揽旧地区远远不如，算是云州七十二郡中排名倒数的几个。
Xuanbing County was located in the northern part of Qiyun State. In terms of area, it paled in comparison to Lin Xuan's former jurisdiction, Jiurixinlan. It could be considered one of the least prosperous counties among the seventy-two in the state.
bù guò miàn jī suī rán bù dà ， cǐ jùn què shí fēn fù ráo ， míng shān dà chuān ， shǔ bù shèng shǔ fán rén zú yǒu bǎi yì zhī duō ， xiū xiān jiè yě tóng yàng fēi cháng fán róng 。 qī dà shì lì zhī tiān qiǎo mén ， jiù wèi yú gāi jùn zhī zhōng 。
不过面积虽然不大，此郡却十分富饶，名山大川，数不胜数凡人足有百亿之多，修仙界也同样非常繁荣。七大势力之天巧门，就位于该郡之中。
However, despite its small size, this county was incredibly rich and fertile, with numerous mountains and rivers. The population numbered in the billions, both commoners and cultivators alike. The Heavenly Skill Sect's headquarters was located here.
dāng rán ， duì yú nà xiē téng yún jià wù de xiū xiān zhě ， fán rén shì děng xián nán dé yī jiàn de 。
当然，对于那些腾云驾雾的修仙者，凡人是等闲难得一见的。
For ordinary people, seeing cultivators soaring through the clouds was a rare sight indeed. After all, in the bustling mortal world, cultivators were like ants to most people. Even low-ranking disciples of the Flexible Spirit Stage rarely ventured into the mundane world unless absolutely necessary.
bì jìng hóng chén fēn rǎo tài duō ， pǔ tōng rén zài xiū shì yǎn lǐ ， yǒu rú lóu yǐ ， jí shǐ shì líng dòng qī de dī jiē dì zǐ ， ruò fēi wàn bù dé yǐ ， yě hěn shǎo huì jìn rù fán chén shì sú 。
毕竟红尘纷扰太多，普通人在修士眼里，有如蝼蚁，即使是灵动期的低阶弟子，若非万不得已，也很少会进入凡尘世俗。
Xuelou City was the second largest city in Xuanbing County. However, it was situated far from any major spiritual veins, making it a rare place for cultivators to appear. That morning, as the sun began to rise, a streak of lightning flew towards the city from afar.
xuě lóu chéng shì xuán bīng jùn de dì èr dà chéng shì 。 rán ér qí suǒ zuò luò de dì diǎn ， què piān piān jù lí líng mài hěn yuǎn ， gù ér hěn shǎo yǒu xiū xiān zhě chū mò 。 kě zhè tiān qīng chén ， tài yáng cái gāng gāng shēng kōng 。 jiù cóng yuǎn chù fēi lái le yī dào jīng hóng 。
雪楼城是玄冰郡的第二大城市。然而其所坐落的地点，却偏偏距离灵脉很远，故而很少有修仙者出没。可这天清晨，太阳才刚刚升空。就从远处飞来了一道惊虹。
The speed was astonishing; at first, it was barely visible on the horizon. In an instant, it was less than twenty miles away from Xuelou City's northern gate. The light dissipated, revealing a young man. It was Lin Xuan without a doubt.
dù jí kuài ， qǐ chū de shí hòu hái zài tiān biān 。 yī zhǎ yǎn ， jù lí xuě lóu chéng de běi mén jiù bù zú èr shí lǐ yuǎn ， dùn guāng yī liǎn ， yí gè shào nián xiǎn xiàn 。 bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì lín xuān 。
度极快，起初的时候还在天边。一眨眼，距离雪楼城的北门就不足二十里远，遁光一敛，一个少年显现。不用说，自然是林轩。
"Master, is this Xuelou City?"
“ shào yé ， zhè lǐ jiù shì xuě lóu chéng le ？”
“少爷，这里就是雪楼城了？”
"Hmm."
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
Lin Xuan nodded as he looked at the grand structure before him. While it couldn't compare to the圣地of Xuanxian in terms of splendor, its bustling atmosphere was undeniable. The early morning had people bustling about their daily lives, much like cultivators battling through life and death.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， kàn zhuó yǎn qián wēi é de páng rán dà wù ， jiù qì pài lái shuō ， dāng rán wú fǎ yǔ xiū xiān zhě de shèng dì xuān yuán xiāng bǐ ， dàn zuò wèi fán rén zhòng yào de jù jū qū ， rén kǒu jìn yì de dà chéng 。 yě bié yǒu yī fān bù cuò de fēng qù 。
林轩点点头，看着眼前巍峨的庞然大物，就气派来说，当然无法与修仙者的圣地轩辕相比，但做为凡人重要的聚居区，人口近亿的大城。也别有一番不错的风趣。
But would immortality truly bring happiness?
cǐ shí de lín xuān ， yǐ jìn jiē hòu qī chéng gōng ， suī rán mó yīng de yǐn huàn shàng wèi wán quán jiě chú ， dàn yě yǒu yī zhǒng yì qì fēng de gǎn jué 。
此时的林轩，已进阶后期成功，虽然魔婴的隐患尚未完全解除，但也有一种意气风的感觉。
Xue'er felt a sense of melancholy as she pondered this. According to Xiao Tao, her previous life had been that of a ruler, with power rivaling true immortals. Yet, even the Arhat King had met his end in the cycle of rebirth.
“ yún ér dào zhēn shì yī gǔ líng jīng guài de yā tou ， cǐ chéng zuò wèi tā shī tú èr rén de liáo shāng xiū yǎng zhī suǒ ， xuǎn dé hěn bú cuò 。” lín xuān shōu huí shén shí 。 yǒu xiē zàn xǔ de kāi kǒu 。
“云儿倒真是一古灵精怪的丫头，此城做为她师徒二人的疗伤修养之所，选得很不错。”林轩收回神识。有些赞许的开口。
What was the point of all this?
“ shào yé ， wèi shén me ？”
“少爷，为什么？”
These thoughts led Xue'er to sigh deeply.
“ xuán bīng jùn miàn jī suī rán bù dà 。 dàn yí xiàng líng shān zhòng duō 。 nǎi shì tiān qiǎo mén de shì lì fàn wéi 。 qī dà zōng pài biǎo miàn tóng qì lián zhī ， qí shí hù xiāng chè zhǒu ， nà xiē kě wù de tū lǘ ， méi yǒu dé dào què qiè de xiāo xī ， hěn nán míng mù zhāng dǎn de jìn rù cǐ dì ， xuě lóu chéng yòu yuǎn lí líng dì ， ān quán jué bú huì yǒu wèn tí 。” lín xuān rú cǐ zhè bān de fēn xī 。
“玄冰郡面积虽然不大。但一向灵山众多。乃是天巧门的势力范围。七大宗派表面同气连枝，其实互相掣肘，那些可恶的秃驴，没有得到确切的消息，很难明目张胆的进入此地，雪楼城又远离灵地，安全绝不会有问题。”林轩如此这般的分析。
"Why are you so down?" Lin Xuan could sense her mood and asked curiously.
“ ó 。” yuè ér diǎn diǎn tóu 。 guāi guāi de bù zài kāi kǒu 。
“哦。”月儿点点头。乖乖的不再开口。
"Master, I'm wondering if our path as cultivators is truly the right choice."
lín xuān zé shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi 。 qīng guāng yī shǎn 。 yī cuì lǜ de yù tǒng jiǎn fú xiàn zài miàn qián 。
林轩则伸出手来，在储物袋上一拍。青光一闪。一翠绿的玉筒简浮现在面前。
"Why? Only by becoming an immortal can one live forever. If we cannot achieve immortality, how can I be with you forever?" Lin Xuan's resolve was unshakable despite his different emotional state from Xue'er.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí chén rù lǐ miàn 。
林轩将神识沉入里面。
"But what about true immortals? Can they really do as they please?" Xue'er said sadly.
cǐ wù shì wǔ yún ér jiāo gěi tā de ， lǐ miàn jì lù zhe shī tú èr rén de qī shēn zhī suǒ 。
此物是武云儿交给他的，里面记录着师徒二人的栖身之所。
"Xue'er, what’s the matter? Is there something bothering you?" Lin Xuan noticed that Yangtou had been in a low mood lately.
hěn kuài lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， hún shēn líng guāng yī shǎn ， shēn yǐng jìng guǐ yì de mó hú le qǐ lái ， zuì hòu wán quán xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
很快林轩抬起头颅，浑身灵光一闪，身影竟诡异的模糊了起来，最后完全消失不见。
"I'm just feeling reflective," Xue'er hesitated to reveal her true identity.
zhè shì yǐn nì shén tōng ， yǐ lín xuān rú jīn de xiū wèi ， jiù suàn shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， děng xián yě nán yǐ xiàn de 。
这是隐匿神通，以林轩如今的修为，就算是元婴期老怪物，等闲也难以现的。
Lin Xuan frowned but didn't press further. He cared deeply for her and didn't want to force her to speak if she was hiding something.
xuě lóu chéng hěn shǎo chū xiàn xiū xiān zhě ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng jīng shì hài sú ， shǐ yòng yǐn nì shén tōng yǐ hòu 。 zhè cái fàng xīn dà dǎn de huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi shè jìn le chéng zhōng 。
雪楼城很少出现修仙者，林轩可不想惊世骇俗，使用隐匿神通以后。这才放心大胆的化为一道惊虹，飞射进了城中。
"Don't worry, Xue'er. I'll protect you. No one will harm you."
lǐ miàn de jiē dào píng zhěng kuān chǎng ， chéng zhōng cuò luò yǒu zhì de fēn bù zhe gè zhǒng jiàn zhù ， qí huá měi chéng dù dāng rán wú fǎ yǔ xiū xiān zhě xiāng bǐ ， bù guò rén qì què gèng zú 。
里面的街道平整宽敞，城中错落有致的分布着各种建筑，其华美程度当然无法与修仙者相比，不过人气却更足。
"But what if we become true immortals?" Xue'er said weakly.
tiān sè hái zǎo ， jiē dào shàng de rén jiù yǐ mó jiān cā ， rén men wéi shēng huó máng lù ， jiù rú tóng xiū xiān zhě zài xīng fēng xuè yǔ zhōng xún qiú zhe cháng shēng zhī lù 。
天色还早，街道上的人就已摩肩擦，人们为生活忙碌，就如同修仙者在腥风血雨中寻求着长生之路。
"True immortals? What a strange thought," Lin Xuan was taken aback. "Why are you thinking so far ahead? But my resolve remains unchanged." He continued firmly, "Stupid girl, don't overthink it. Even if we become true immortals, no one can take you from me. I'll make sure the heavens bleed someday."
zhǐ shì chéng le xiān jiù zhēn de huì zhuó fú ？
只是成了仙就真的会卓福？
"Really?"
zài zhè fán rén de shì jiè zhōng ， yuè ér jìng yǒu xiē xīn shēng gǎn chù ， zhào xiǎo táo suǒ shuō 。 zì jǐ qián shì zhī shí ， yǐ shì yī jiè zhī zhǔ ， xiū wèi kān bǐ zhēn xiān ， kě ā xiū luó wáng yòu rú hé ， zuì hòu bù yě tóng yàng yǔn luò ， yào shòu zhè lún huí zhī kǔ 。
在这凡人的世界中，月儿竟有些心生感触，照小桃所说。自己前世之时，已是一界之主，修为堪比真仙，可阿修罗王又如何，最后不也同样陨落，要受这轮回之苦。
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded solemnly.
nà zhuī xún zhè xiē yòu yǒu shén me yì yì ne ？
那追寻这些又有什么意义呢？
"Thank you, Master," Xue'er's spirits lifted as she felt a sense of relief. She had been pondering Xiao Tao's fate, but now it seemed like a burden she could carry with her no matter what lay ahead.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， yuè ér yōu yōu de tàn le kǒu qì 。
想到这里，月儿幽幽的叹了口气。
In Lin Xuan's mind, Xue'er said seriously, "Master, don't worry. No matter who I become in the future, before you, I'll always be your little servant."
“ zěn me le ？” lín xuān zì rán gǎn jué dào xiǎo yā tou xīn qíng dī luò ， yǒu xiē hào qí de kāi kǒu le 。
“怎么了？”林轩自然感觉到小丫头心情低落，有些好奇的开口了。
Lin Xuan didn't understand fully but decided not to pry further. He focused on flying forward.
“ shào yé xiǎo bì zài xiǎng ， wǒ men zhè yàng kǔ kǔ xiū xiān 。 shì fǒu zhēn de shì zhèng què xuǎn zé ？”
“少爷小婢在想，我们这样苦苦修仙。是否真的是正确选择？”
Soon, he arrived at the southern part of Xuelou City, a residential area for the wealthy. It was vast but comprised individual households. The bustling sounds of people disappeared as he entered.
“ wèi shén me 。 zhǐ yǒu chéng xiān ， cái néng yǔ tiān dì tóng shòu ， ruò bù néng cháng shēng 。 mí wǒ yòu rú hé néng yǒng yuǎn xiāng shǒu ？” yǔ yuè ér de duō chóu shàn gǎn bù tóng ， lín xuān xiū xiān de yì zhì què shì wú bǐ jiān dìng de 。
“为什么。只有成仙，才能与天地同寿，若不能长生。弥我又如何能永远相守？”与月儿的多愁善感不同，林轩修仙的意志却是无比坚定的。
The elegant surroundings were indeed an excellent place to hide.
“ kě zhēn xiān yòu rú hé ， jiù zhēn de néng gòu fán shì jiē àn zhào zì jǐ de yì zhì xíng shì me ？” yuè ér yǒu xiē shāng gǎn de shuō 。
“可真仙又如何，就真的能够凡事皆按照自己的意志行事么？”月儿有些伤感的说。
Lin Xuan released his divine sense.
“ yuè ér ， chēng zěn me le ， shì bú shì yǒu shén me shì qíng mán zhe wǒ ？” zǐ xì huí xiǎng ， yáng tóu zhè jǐ tiān qíng xù dōu yǒu xiē dī luò 。
“月儿，称怎么了，是不是有什么事情瞒着我？”仔细回想，羊头这几天情绪都有些低落。
He frowned soon after; there weren't any cultivators here, so why did several powerful figures appear in front? Two at the Condensation Core Stage and seven or eight at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
“ méi yǒu xiǎo bì zhǐ shì xīn shēng gǎn chù 。” yuè ér hái shì bù gǎn jiāng zì jǐ de shēn fèn hé pán tuō chū 。
“没有小婢只是心生感触。”月儿还是不敢将自己的身份合盘托出。
Could they be from the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect?
lín xuān zhòu le zhòu méi ， yǐn yǐn jué de yǒu xiē bú duì ， dàn tā duì zhè yā tou zhēn de téng ài dào le jí diǎn ， jí biàn cāi dào xiǎo yā tou kě néng yǒu suǒ yǐn mán 。 lín xuān yě bù xiǎng bī tā shuō chū lái 。
林轩皱了皱眉，隐隐觉得有些不对，但他对这丫头真的疼爱到了极点，即便猜到小丫头可能有所隐瞒。林轩也不想逼她说出来。
Did Qinyin's identity get exposed?
“ yuè ér ， bú yào duō xiǎng le ， fàng xīn 。 yī qiè yǒu wǒ ， wǒ jué bú huì ràng rèn hé rén shāng hài dào chēng de 。”
“月儿，不要多想了，放心。一切有我，我绝不会让任何人伤害到称的。”
No, Lin Xuan shook his head. With his current abilities, he could sense even subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy. Their cultivation methods were different from those of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect, and no one had made a move.
“ kě ， kě rú guǒ shì zhēn xiān ne ？” yuè ér yǒu xiē ruò ruò de shuō 。
“可，可如果是真仙呢？”月儿有些弱弱的说。
He didn't know if they were friends or foes but decided not to act rashly. He flew past them silently. Soon, he arrived at an elegant courtyard where several cultivators stood facing each other.
“ zhēn xiān ？” lín xuān yī dāi ， zhè yā tou de xiǎng fǎ hào qí guài ， zěn me huì xiǎng dé nà me yuǎn ， dàn tā de biǎo qíng ， yī jiù shì yì rú jì wǎng de jiān dìng ：“ shǎ yā tou ， bié duō xiǎng ， jiù suàn shì zhēn xiān ， yě xiū xiǎng jiāng chēng cóng wǒ shǒu lǐ qiǎng qù ， shào yé xiàn zài hái hěn ruò ， dàn shuí gǎn zhè me zuò ， yǒu zhāo yī rì ， wǒ yí dìng huì ràng xiān jiè xuè liú chéng hé 。”
“真仙？”林轩一呆，这丫头的想法好奇怪，怎么会想得那么远，但他的表情，依旧是一如既往的坚定：“傻丫头，别多想，就算是真仙，也休想将称从我手里抢去，少爷现在还很弱，但谁敢这么做，有朝一日，我一定会让仙界血流成河。”
On one side were two young women whose faces Lin Xuan recognized well.
“ zhēn de ？”
“真的？”
Wuxun was aside; the girl on her left looked around twenty-eight years old and had a striking beauty.
“ ń 。” lín xuān zhèng zhòng de diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
“嗯。”林轩郑重的点了点头。
Most cultivation methods suitable for females included anti-aging effects, but Qinyin's Sound Wave Technique was particularly effective. She appeared slightly younger than Xue'er due to its exceptional results.
“ xiè xiè shào yé 。” lín xuān zhè fān huà ， ràng yuè ér yǒu rú bō kāi yún wù jiàn rì chū ， xiào yè rú ， bā ， sān tiān 。 tā fán fù sī liáng zhe xiǎo yī táo de shì chóng chóng 。 rú jīn què fǎng fú gè dà bāo fú ， bù guǎn wèi lái rú hé ， zǒng yǒu yī rén huì bù lí bù qì de péi zài zì jǐ shēn biān de 。
“谢谢少爷。”林轩这番话，让月儿有如拨开云雾见日出，笑靥如，叭，三天。她繁复思量着小一桃的事重重。如今却仿佛个大包袱，不管未来如何，总有一人会不离不弃的陪在自己身边的。
Two hundred years had passed without any change in appearance. The only difference from her memory was that Qinyin's face was pale, giving her a frail and sickly look.
lín xuān de shí hǎi lǐ ， yuè ér yī liǎn zhèng zhòng zhī sè ：“ shào yé ， nǐ fàng xīn ， bù guǎn yǐ hòu ， yuè ér huì biàn chéng shén me ， zài shào yé miàn qián ， wǒ yǒng yuǎn dōu shì nǐ de xiǎo yā tou 。”
林轩的识海里，月儿一脸郑重之色：“少爷，你放心，不管以后，月儿会变成什么，在少爷面前，我永远都是你的小丫头。”
The former Immortal Lady Qiongxin, though petite, exuded an aura of grandeur. Even during the battle with the White Crane Immortal, despite being at a disadvantage, she had shown admirable courage.
yuè ér shuō dé hěn zhèng zhòng ， kě lián lín xuān què wán quán méi yǒu tīng dǒng ， bì jìng tā zài cōng míng ， yě xiǎng bú dào zì jǐ hūn mí de shí hòu shēng le nà me duō biàn gù 。
月儿说得很郑重，可怜林轩却完全没有听懂，毕竟他再聪明，也想不到自己昏迷的时候生了那么多变故。
Now, poisoned by a venomous spider's charm, she appeared weak and her cultivation level was only at the early Condensation Core stage.
yuè ér de shēn fèn jìng hài rén dào rú cǐ dì bù 。
月儿的身份竟骇人到如此地步。
This wasn't hiding; it was the result of the venom's erosion. However, there was no need to worry too much. Her元婴was still intact, in a state of apparent death but not disintegrated. With detoxification and some cultivation, her abilities would return fully.
zhè yā tou ， zuì jìn zěn me biàn dé duō chóu shàn gǎn qǐ lái le ， lín xuān xīn zhōng àn àn dí gū ， bù guò jiàn yuè ér yǐ lù chū xiào róng 。 yě jiù bù zài zhuī wèn ， zhuān xīn xiàng qián fēi zǒu 。
这丫头，最近怎么变得多愁善感起来了，林轩心中暗暗嘀咕，不过见月儿已露出笑容。也就不再追问，专心向前飞走。
Apart from this master-disciple pair, several other cultivators stood on the opposite side.
hěn kuài ， tā jiù lái dào le xuě lóu chéng nán bù 。
很快，他就来到了雪楼城南部。
Leading them were two Condensation Core cultivators, one at an early stage and another mid-stage. Behind them were seven Foundation Establishment disciples.
zhè ér shì fù rén de jù jū zhī suǒ ， miàn jī hěn guǎng 。 què shì yí gè gè dān dú de yuàn luò ， jìn qù yǐ hòu ， dǐng fèi de rén shēng xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
这儿是富人的聚居之所，面积很广。却是一个个单独的院落，进去以后，鼎沸的人声消失得无影无踪。
"Two Immortal Ladies, what do you think? If my Master, the Venom Dragon Venerable, accepts us as his wives, we'll be family. I must call you sisters-in-law; I wouldn't dare offend you," said the mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator. He looked around thirty and was handsome but had a pair of flirtatious eyes that were quite annoying.
zhè yōu yǎ de huán jìng què shí shì bù cuò de yǐn jū zhī suǒ 。
这优雅的环境确实是不错的隐居之所。
Wuxun inwardly groaned. Xuelou City rarely saw the presence of cultivators, so her Master's severe injuries forced her to occasionally travel to distant markets for medicinal herbs.
lín bài jiàng shén shí fàng chū 。
林拜将神识放出。
She hadn't faced any issues before, but this time, she was caught by a lecherous man who had made advances. She had managed to escape without fighting him, as she didn't want to draw attention. Now, they were still under the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect's wanted list.
hěn kuài què méi tou yí zhòu ， zhè ér bú shì méi yǒu xiū xiān zhě ， zěn me qián miàn què chū xiàn le jǐ gè xiū wèi bù cuò de jiā huo ， liǎng gè níng dān qī ， hái yǒu qī bā míng zhù jī qī xiū shì 。
很快却眉头一皱，这儿不是没有修仙者，怎么前面却出现了几个修为不错的家伙，两个凝丹期，还有七八名筑基期修士。
Discretion was their only option.
nán dào shì wàn fú zōng de tū lǘ ？
难道是万佛宗的秃驴？
But now, he and his companions followed her, making it impossible for them to leave quietly with their Master.
qín xīn tā men shēn fèn bào lù ？
琴心她们身份暴露？
What was even more unbearable was that after insulting her, this man had the nerve to suggest she marry the Venom Dragon Venerable along with her Master.
bú duì ， lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， yǐ tā xiàn zài de shén tōng ， yǐ néng gǎn jué dào hěn xì wēi de líng lì bō dòng ， cóng hū xī lái kàn ， duì fāng de gōng fǎ yǔ wàn fú zōng dà bù xiāng tóng ， ér qiě yě méi yǒu rén dòng shǒu 。
不对，林轩摇了摇头，以他现在的神通，已能感觉到很细微的灵力波动，从呼吸来看，对方的功法与万佛宗大不相同，而且也没有人动手。
Even in a world where everything depended on strength, such words were an insult. Qinyin, if not poisoned, might have been stronger than that so-called Venerable with her Sound Wave Technique.
bù zhī shì dí shì yǒu ， lín xuān méi yǒu qīng jǔ wàng dòng 。 bù dòng shēng sè de fēi guò qù le 。 hěn kuài yǎn qián jiù chū xiàn le yī jīng zhì xiǎo qiǎo de yuàn luò ， lǐ miàn duì zhì zhàn zhe jǐ míng xiū xiān zhě 。
不知是敌是友，林轩没有轻举妄动。不动声色的飞过去了。很快眼前就出现了一精致小巧的院落，里面对峙站着几名修仙者。
It was like a tiger being bullied by a dog. The situation for the master-disciple pair was indeed perilous.
yī fāng shì liǎng míng shào nǚ ， róng yán lín xuān dōu shú xī yǐ jí 。
一方是两名少女，容颜林轩都熟悉以极。
Wuxun held her Master's hand to prevent her from getting angry. Poisoned by the spider charm, any further fighting would worsen her condition.
wǔ yún ér zàn qiě bù shuō ， zuǒ biān nà wèi shào nǚ ， kàn shàng qù bù guò èr bā zuǒ yòu nián jì ， róng yán shí fēn měi lì 。
武云儿暂且不说，左边那位少女，看上去不过二八左右年纪，容颜十分美丽。
With the enemy stronger and them weaker, a clever plan was needed. How could they escape gracefully? Wuxun's eyes darted around but couldn't think of an immediate solution.
Xuanbing County was located in the northern part of Qiyun State. In terms of area, it paled in comparison to Lin Xuan's former jurisdiction, Jiurixinlan. It could be considered one of the least prosperous counties among the seventy-two in the state.
However, despite its small size, this county was incredibly rich and fertile, with numerous mountains and rivers. The population numbered in the billions, both commoners and cultivators alike. The Heavenly Skill Sect's headquarters was located here.
For ordinary people, seeing cultivators soaring through the clouds was a rare sight indeed. After all, in the bustling mortal world, cultivators were like ants to most people. Even low-ranking disciples of the Flexible Spirit Stage rarely ventured into the mundane world unless absolutely necessary.
Xuelou City was the second largest city in Xuanbing County. However, it was situated far from any major spiritual veins, making it a rare place for cultivators to appear. That morning, as the sun began to rise, a streak of lightning flew towards the city from afar.
The speed was astonishing; at first, it was barely visible on the horizon. In an instant, it was less than twenty miles away from Xuelou City's northern gate. The light dissipated, revealing a young man. It was Lin Xuan without a doubt.
"Master, is this Xuelou City?"
"Hmm."
Lin Xuan nodded as he looked at the grand structure before him. While it couldn't compare to the圣地of Xuanxian in terms of splendor, its bustling atmosphere was undeniable. The early morning had people bustling about their daily lives, much like cultivators battling through life and death.
But would immortality truly bring happiness?
Xue'er felt a sense of melancholy as she pondered this. According to Xiao Tao, her previous life had been that of a ruler, with power rivaling true immortals. Yet, even the Arhat King had met his end in the cycle of rebirth.
What was the point of all this?
These thoughts led Xue'er to sigh deeply.
"Why are you so down?" Lin Xuan could sense her mood and asked curiously.
"Master, I'm wondering if our path as cultivators is truly the right choice."
"Why? Only by becoming an immortal can one live forever. If we cannot achieve immortality, how can I be with you forever?" Lin Xuan's resolve was unshakable despite his different emotional state from Xue'er.
"But what about true immortals? Can they really do as they please?" Xue'er said sadly.
"Xue'er, what’s the matter? Is there something bothering you?" Lin Xuan noticed that Yangtou had been in a low mood lately.
"I'm just feeling reflective," Xue'er hesitated to reveal her true identity.
Lin Xuan frowned but didn't press further. He cared deeply for her and didn't want to force her to speak if she was hiding something.
"Don't worry, Xue'er. I'll protect you. No one will harm you."
"But what if we become true immortals?" Xue'er said weakly.
"True immortals? What a strange thought," Lin Xuan was taken aback. "Why are you thinking so far ahead? But my resolve remains unchanged." He continued firmly, "Stupid girl, don't overthink it. Even if we become true immortals, no one can take you from me. I'll make sure the heavens bleed someday."
"Really?"
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded solemnly.
"Thank you, Master," Xue'er's spirits lifted as she felt a sense of relief. She had been pondering Xiao Tao's fate, but now it seemed like a burden she could carry with her no matter what lay ahead.
In Lin Xuan's mind, Xue'er said seriously, "Master, don't worry. No matter who I become in the future, before you, I'll always be your little servant."
Lin Xuan didn't understand fully but decided not to pry further. He focused on flying forward.
Soon, he arrived at the southern part of Xuelou City, a residential area for the wealthy. It was vast but comprised individual households. The bustling sounds of people disappeared as he entered.
The elegant surroundings were indeed an excellent place to hide.
Lin Xuan released his divine sense.
He frowned soon after; there weren't any cultivators here, so why did several powerful figures appear in front? Two at the Condensation Core Stage and seven or eight at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Could they be from the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect?
Did Qinyin's identity get exposed?
No, Lin Xuan shook his head. With his current abilities, he could sense even subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy. Their cultivation methods were different from those of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect, and no one had made a move.
He didn't know if they were friends or foes but decided not to act rashly. He flew past them silently. Soon, he arrived at an elegant courtyard where several cultivators stood facing each other.
On one side were two young women whose faces Lin Xuan recognized well.
Wuxun was aside; the girl on her left looked around twenty-eight years old and had a striking beauty.
Most cultivation methods suitable for females included anti-aging effects, but Qinyin's Sound Wave Technique was particularly effective. She appeared slightly younger than Xue'er due to its exceptional results.
Two hundred years had passed without any change in appearance. The only difference from her memory was that Qinyin's face was pale, giving her a frail and sickly look.
The former Immortal Lady Qiongxin, though petite, exuded an aura of grandeur. Even during the battle with the White Crane Immortal, despite being at a disadvantage, she had shown admirable courage.
Now, poisoned by a venomous spider's charm, she appeared weak and her cultivation level was only at the early Condensation Core stage.
This wasn't hiding; it was the result of the venom's erosion. However, there was no need to worry too much. Her元婴was still intact, in a state of apparent death but not disintegrated. With detoxification and some cultivation, her abilities would return fully.
Apart from this master-disciple pair, several other cultivators stood on the opposite side.
Leading them were two Condensation Core cultivators, one at an early stage and another mid-stage. Behind them were seven Foundation Establishment disciples.
"Two Immortal Ladies, what do you think? If my Master, the Venom Dragon Venerable, accepts us as his wives, we'll be family. I must call you sisters-in-law; I wouldn't dare offend you," said the mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator. He looked around thirty and was handsome but had a pair of flirtatious eyes that were quite annoying.
Wuxun inwardly groaned. Xuelou City rarely saw the presence of cultivators, so her Master's severe injuries forced her to occasionally travel to distant markets for medicinal herbs.
She hadn't faced any issues before, but this time, she was caught by a lecherous man who had made advances. She had managed to escape without fighting him, as she didn't want to draw attention. Now, they were still under the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect's wanted list.
Discretion was their only option.
But now, he and his companions followed her, making it impossible for them to leave quietly with their Master.
What was even more unbearable was that after insulting her, this man had the nerve to suggest she marry the Venom Dragon Venerable along with her Master.
Even in a world where everything depended on strength, such words were an insult. Qinyin, if not poisoned, might have been stronger than that so-called Venerable with her Sound Wave Technique.
It was like a tiger being bullied by a dog. The situation for the master-disciple pair was indeed perilous.
Wuxun held her Master's hand to prevent her from getting angry. Poisoned by the spider charm, any further fighting would worsen her condition.
With the enemy stronger and them weaker, a clever plan was needed. How could they escape gracefully? Wuxun's eyes darted around but couldn't think of an immediate solution.