piàn kè yǐ hòu ， lín xuān yòng shén shí zài shòu fú shàng yī sǎo ， liǎn shàng lù chū le jīng xǐ zhī sè 。
片刻以后，林轩用神识在兽符上一扫，脸上露出了惊喜之色。
A moment later, Lin Xuan used his spirit sense to scan the beast talisman. A look of surprise and joy appeared on his face.
suī rán xīn zhōng yǒu tuī cè ， kě dāng shì shí bǎi zài yǎn qián shí ， hái shì ràng tā yǒu xīn xǐ ruò kuáng de gǎn jué 。
虽然心中有推测，可当事实摆在眼前时，还是让他有欣喜若狂的感觉。
Although he had speculated about this outcome, seeing it with his own eyes still brought him a feeling of elation.
tiān xiáng niǎo shòu fú xiāo hào diào de néng liàng jū rán bǔ mǎn le 。
天翔鸟兽符消耗掉的能量居然补满了。
The energy in the Sky翔 Bird Beast Talisman had been replenished.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， suǒ wèi shòu fú ， nǎi shì shā le yāo shòu yǐ hòu ， chōu qǔ tā de hún pò ， rán hòu yóu guǐ dào xiū shì shī zhǎn yī zhǒng tè shū de níng liàn zhī fǎ ， jiāng qí fēng yìn zài fú zhǐ zhī zhōng 。
众所周知，所谓兽符，乃是杀了妖兽以后，抽取它的魂魄，然后由鬼道修士施展一种特殊的凝炼之法，将其封印在符纸之中。
It was well-known that so-called beast talismans were made by killing妖 beasts, extracting their souls, and then using a special condensation method to seal them within paper talismans. The power remained the same as when the beast was alive. However, these talismans had a fatal flaw: the energy of the beast's soul would diminish with each use. When all the energy in the soul was used up, the beast talisman would be rendered useless.
wēi lì yǔ yāo shòu shēng qián xiāng tóng ， rán ér zhè zhǒng fú què yǒu yí zhì mìng de ruò diǎn ， yāo shòu jīng hún de néng liàng yòng yì diǎn shǎo yì diǎn ， dāng hún pò zhōng de néng liàng yòng wán le ， shòu fú yě jiù bào fèi le 。
威力与妖兽生前相同，然而这种符却有一致命的弱点，妖兽精魂的能量用一点少一点，当魂魄中的能量用完了，兽符也就报废了。
Thus, while beast talismans were simple to use and powerful, they were also very expensive due to their high consumption rate.
suǒ yǐ shòu fú suī rán shǐ yòng jiǎn dān ， wēi lì qiáng dà ， què shì hěn shē chǐ de xiāo hào pǐn 。
所以兽符虽然使用简单，威力强大，却是很奢侈的消耗品。
Now, however, the energy from his Sky翔 Bird Manor had been replenished. This meant he could use the beast talismans at will without worry. Under certain conditions where his spirit sense allowed him to control them, he might even be able to use several together. The benefits of this were obvious for enhancing his strength.
kě xiàn zài ， zì jǐ shǒu zhōng tiān xiáng niǎo shǒu fǔ de néng liàng què dé dào le bǔ chōng ， zhè yì wèi zhe ， zì jǐ kě yǐ suí xīn suǒ yù de shǐ yòng shòu fú 。
可现在，自己手中天翔鸟首府的能量却得到了补充，这意味着，自己可以随心所欲的使用兽符。
However, it seemed that the jade pendant itself did not provide energy to the beast talismans; rather, it absorbed some of the soul energy from the Lion Tiger Beast and then supplied it to the talisman.
zài shén shí yǔn xǔ ， néng gòu cāo kòng de qíng kuàng xià ， shèn zhì kě yǐ jǐ zhāng yì qǐ yòng ， zhè duì zì jǐ shí lì de zēng qiáng ， hǎo chù shì bù yán ér yù de 。
在神识允许，能够操控的情况下，甚至可以几张一起用，这对自己实力的增强，好处是不言而喻的。
Recalling the scene in the herb garden where the Lion Tiger Beast had appeared docile on the surface but with a hint of fear, Lin Xuan realized that this discovery was already quite exciting. He stored the information away in his storage bracelet and began meditating in a cross-legged position.
bù guò sì hū bú shì yù pèi běn shēn kě yǐ wèi shòu fú tí gōng néng liàng ， ér shì tā xī shōu le shī hǔ shòu de yī xiē jīng hún néng liàng ， rán hòu tí gōng gěi shòu fú 。
不过似乎不是玉佩本身可以为兽符提供能量，而是它吸收了狮虎兽的一些精魂能量，然后提供给兽符。
That night passed uneventfully.
zǐ xì huí yì dāng shí zài yào yuán lǐ de qíng jǐng ， shī hǔ shòu biǎo miàn wēn xùn ， dàn yǐn yǐn de ， yǒu yī sī wèi jù zhī sè 。
仔细回忆当时在药园里的情景，狮虎兽表面温驯，但隐隐的，有一丝畏惧之色。
The next day, Lin Xuan called back Ling Er, removed the restrictions, identified the direction, and flew southeast.
suī rán bù zhī dào zhè shì fǒu shì yù pèi de quán bù gōng yòng ， dàn zhè ge fā xiàn ， yǐ jīng hěn ràng lín xuān xīn xǐ le ， jiāng qí shōu rù chǔ wù shǒu zhuó ， lín xuān kāi shǐ pán xī dǎ zuò 。 yè wú shì 。
虽然不知道这是否是玉佩的全部功用，但这个发现，已经很让林轩欣喜了，将其收入储物手镯，林轩开始盘膝打坐。夜无事。
This wasn't the path to Spirit Herb Mountain; instead, he planned to head to a nearby market town to purchase some supplies.
dì èr tiān ， lín xuān huàn huí lín ér ， shōu le jìn zhì ， biàn shí le yī xià fāng xiàng ， rán hòu xiàng dōng nán fāng fēi qù 。
第二天，林轩唤回林儿，收了禁制，辨识了一下方向，然后像东南方飞去。
After half a day, Lin Xuan descended his cloaking light. After breaking through the illusionary array's restrictions, a massive market town appeared before him.
zhè bìng bú shì huí líng yào shān de lù ， lín xuān dǎ suàn xiān qù fù jìn de yī zuò fāng shì ， cǎi gòu yī xiē dōng xī 。
这并不是回灵药山的路，林轩打算先去附近的一座坊市，采购一些东西。
In the cultivation world of Youzhou, this was an unusual location.
bàn rì yǐ hòu ， lín xuān là xià dùn guāng 。 rán hòu pò chú huàn zhèn jìn zhì yǐ hòu 。 yī zuò jù dà de fāng shì ， jiù chū xiàn zài le miàn qián 。
半日以后，林轩落下遁光。然后破除幻阵禁制以后。一座巨大的坊市，就出现在了面前。
Unlike Yanzhou, where there were few cultivation sects, Youzhou had numerous ones.
zhè zài yōu zhōu de xiū zhēn jiè ， suàn shì yī chù bǐ jiào tè bié de dì diǎn 。
这在幽州的修真界，算是一处比较特别的地点。
For example, in the vicinity of Snow霞 Mountain, there were several major and minor sects such as Tianmu Gang, Hai沙 Sect, Liuhuo Sect, etc. Additionally, many cultivation families scattered around.
yǔ yǎn zhōu bù tóng ， yōu zhōu xiū zhēn mén pài zhòng duō 。
与兖州不同，幽州修真门派众多。
Although their numbers were considerable, these sects and families were weak, with only fourth- or fifth-rate power.
bǐ rú shuō zài zhè xuě xiá shān fù jìn ， jiù yǒu tiān mù bāng ， hǎi shā pài ， liù hé jiào děng dà dà xiǎo xiǎo shù shí gè xiū zhēn mén pài 。
比如说在这雪霞山附近，就有天目帮，海沙派，六和教等大大小小数十个修真门派。
For instance, the headmaster of a small sect was at the peak of the Flexible Spirit Period. It was truly abysmal.
chú cǐ yǐ wài ， hái sàn luò zhe bù shǎo xiū zhēn jiā zú 。
除此以外，还散落着不少修真家族。
In short, they belonged to the grassroots of the cultivation world, with status similar to that of wandering cultivators.
shù liàng suī duō ， zhè xiē mén pài yǔ jiā zú què hěn ruò xiǎo ， shí lì zhǐ néng suàn sì wǔ liú 。
数量虽多，这些门派与家族却很弱小，实力只能算四五流。
Though their cultivation levels were somewhat lacking, collectively, these sects and families formed an不可 underestimated force.
bǐ rú shuō mǒu gè xiǎo pài 。 zhǎng mén jū rán shì líng dòng qī dà yuán mǎn de jìng jiè 。 shí zài shì dī dào le lìng rén cǎn bù rěn dǔ de dì bù 。
比如说某个小派。掌门居然是灵动期大圆满的境界。实在是低到了令人惨不忍睹的地步。
Historically, some of their ancestors had been wise enough to realize the harsh realities of the cultivation world. To prevent their sect's lineage from disappearing, they had established a mutual aid pact.
jiǎn dān dì shuō 。 tā men suàn shì xiū zhēn jiè dì cǎo gēn yī zú ， dì wèi yǔ sàn xiū chà bu duō 。
简单地说。他们算是修真界地草根一族，地位与散修差不多。
An attack on one sect would trigger support from all others without conditions. This agreement allowed these small sects to survive in the brutal cultivation world for thousands of years.
rán ér xiū wèi suī rán chà le yī xiē ， dàn zhè me duō mén pài yǔ jiā zú hé zài yì qǐ ， dǎo shì yī gǔ bù róng xiǎo kàn de shì lì 。
然而修为虽然差了一些，但这么多门派与家族合在一起，倒是一股不容小看的势力。
Another reason was that this area wasn't rich in Spirit Channels, so there were no powerful forces interested in occupying or plundering it.
lì shǐ shàng 。 zhè me mén pài de xiān zǔ yě bù fá cái zhì zhī shì ， zhī dào xiū zhēn jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， wèi le bù ràng zì jǐ de mén pài dào tǒng xiāo shī ， zhì dìng le yí gè méng yuē 。
历史上。这么门派的先祖也不乏才智之士，知道修真界弱肉强食，为了不让自己的门派道统消失，制定了一个盟约。
Due to their weakness, they focused on earning more crystal stones rather than just cultivating. They opened a market town and operated it collectively.
gōng shǒu tóng méng ！
攻守同盟！
After several thousand years of development, this place had become the largest market town in Youzhou. Its scale and variety of goods far surpassed those of even the three major sects' market towns like Qingyun Mountain.
yí gè mén pài shòu dào gōng jī ， qí tā mén pài bì xū wú tiáo jiàn de dǐng lì xié zhù yǒu le zhè ge méng yuē yǐ hòu ， chéng gōng ràng zhè xiē xiǎo mén pài zài cán kù de xiū zhēn jiè yán xù le xià lái 。
一个门派受到攻击，其他门派必须无条件的鼎力协助有了这个盟约以后，成功让这些小门派在残酷的修真界延续了下来。
No wonder, as these sects devoted most of their efforts to operating the market rather than just sending low-ranking disciples to manage it.
dāng rán ， tā men suǒ zài de zhè ge dì fāng ， bìng fēi shén me líng mài 。 bú huì yǒu qiáng dà de shì lì xiǎng yào bà zhàn qiǎng duó 。 yě shì yí gè zhòng yào lǐ yóu 。
当然，他们所在的这个地方，并非什么灵脉。不会有强大的势力想要霸占抢夺。也是一个重要理由。
The size of this market was understandable given the different levels of investment.
yóu yú zhè xiē mén pài shí fēn ruò xiǎo ， guāng shì xiū xíng méi yǒu qián tú 。 suǒ yǐ tā men biàn jiāng zhǔ yì dǎ dào rú hé zhuàn qǔ gèng duō de jīng shí shàng miàn lái le 。
由于这些门派十分弱小，光是修行没有前途。所以他们便将主意打到如何赚取更多的晶石上面来了。
At that moment, Lin Xuan was walking through the market town.
kāi shè le yí gè fāng shì ， gòng tóng jīng yíng 。
开设了一个坊市，共同经营。
Though called a market town, from an external perspective, it resembled a city in the secular world. Two main streets intersected at a crossroad, each several dozen feet wide. Buildings lined both sides of the streets, and there were also numerous smaller streets weaving through them, forming a bustling network for trade.
jīng guò shù qiān nián de fā zhǎn ， zhè ér jū rán biàn chéng le yōu zhōu zuì dà dì fāng shì ， qí guī mó ， gè zhǒng huò wù dì qí quán chéng dù ， biàn shì bì yún shān děng sān jù tóu dì fāng shì ， yě wú fǎ yǔ qí xiāng bǐ 。
经过数千年的发展，这儿居然变成了幽州最大地坊市，其规模，各种货物地齐全程度，便是碧云山等三巨头地坊市，也无法与其相比。
Lin Xuan had seen many things before, but here he was left speechless. This place wasn't just a market town; it had evolved into a place providing various services to cultivators.
bù yòng jīng qí ， yīn wèi zhè xiē mén pài shì jiāng dà bù fèn jīng lì ， dōu yòng lái jīng yíng fāng shì ， ér fēi xiàng sān jù tóu yī yàng ， jǐn jǐn pài yī xiē dī jiē dì zǐ ， dǎ diǎn zhào yìng 。
不用惊奇，因为这些门派是将大部分精力，都用来经营坊市，而非像三巨头一样，仅仅派一些低阶弟子，打点照应。
In addition to shops, there was an auction house where rare items were sold. There were even rumors that if you could afford the crystal stones, you could buy even magical treasures.
yóu yú tóu rù chéng dù de bù tóng ， suǒ yǐ zhè ge fāng shì de guī mó jiào dà ， yě jiù kě yǐ lǐ jiě le 。
由于投入程度的不同，所以这个坊市的规模较大，也就可以理解了。
There was also the Gathering Immortal Pavilion, something unique compared to other market towns.
cǐ shí lín xuān zhèng zǒu zài fāng shì zhōng 。
此时林轩正走在坊市中。
The Gathering Immortal Pavilion somewhat resembled a restaurant in the secular world but served true immortal delicacies made from ingredients like妖 beasts and exotic plants, carefully prepared.
shuō shì fāng shì ， qí shí cóng wài biǎo shàng kàn ， dào xiàng shì shì sú jiè de yī zuò chéng shì 。
说是坊市，其实从外表上看，倒像是世俗界的一座城市。
Despite their ferocity, the flesh of these beasts was far more delicious than that of ordinary wild animals. Although cultivators sought the Dao, they still had desires, and this place could satisfy them.
gòng yǒu liǎng tiáo zhǔ jiē dào shí zì jiāo huì ， kuān dá shù zhàng ， jiē dào dì liǎng páng ， gè zhǒng jiàn zhù lín cì zhì bǐ ， ér chú cǐ yǐ wài ， hái yǒu shí jǐ tiáo jiào xiǎo de jiē dào chuān chā qí zhōng ， gòu chéng le yī zhāng fán róng de jiāo yì wǎng 。
共有两条主街道十字交汇，宽达数丈，街道地两旁，各种建筑鳞次栉比，而除此以外，还有十几条教小的街道穿插其中，构成了一张繁荣的交易网。
Moreover, there were rumors that eating such dishes could enhance cultivation. Even if it wasn't true, it attracted many cultivators who flocked to try them. The prices were also quite high.
lín xuān yě suàn jiàn duō shí guǎng ， dàn dào le zhè lǐ ， què ràng tā chēng mù jié shé ， zhè lǐ qí shí yǐ bù jǐn jǐn shì yòng fāng shì lái xíng róng le ， ér shì shàng shēng dào wèi xiū zhēn zhě tí gōng gè zhǒng fú wù de chǎng suǒ 。
林轩也算见多识广，但到了这里，却让他瞠目结舌，这里其实已不仅仅是用坊市来形容了，而是上升到为修真者提供各种服务的场所。
Similarly, there was a tea house where secret blends of various spirit herbs were brewed into tea. While it couldn't directly increase cultivation levels, it had several beneficial effects.
chú le diàn pù ， hái yǒu pāi mài háng ， zhè lǐ chū shǒu de ， dōu shì yī xiē xī hǎn huò ， shèn zhì yǒu chuán yán shuō ， zhǐ yào nǐ fù dé qǐ jīng shí ， shèn zhì lián fǎ bǎo dōu néng gòu mǎi dào 。
除了店铺，还有拍卖行，这里出手的，都是一些稀罕货，甚至有传言说，只要你付得起晶石，甚至连法宝都能够买到。
Like in the secular world, cultivators enjoyed discussing and sharing information while drinking tea here. Thus, one could hear many pieces of cultivation-related intelligence.
hái yǒu jù xiān lóu ， yě shì bié de fāng shì suǒ méi yǒu 。
还有聚仙楼，也是别的坊市所没有。
Lin Xuan stopped in front of a shop where the sign read "Medicine." If there was anything not sold in this market town, it would be various medicinal pills to enhance cultivation.
suǒ wèi jù xiān lóu ， yǒu diǎn xiàng fán jiān de fàn guǎn ， dàn zhè lǐ chū shòu de ， shì zhēn zhèng dì xiān jiā měi wèi ， cài yáo dì yuán liào ， shì yāo shòu yǔ qí huā yì cǎo ， jīng xīn pēng rèn 。
所谓聚仙楼，有点像凡间的饭馆，但这里出售的，是真正地仙家美味，菜肴地原料，是妖兽与奇花异草，精心烹饪。
However, although finished pills weren't available, some raw herbs were still obtainable. For example, he could find two-century-old ginseng and lower-grade Red Silk Grass. He had already gathered all the ingredients for Easy Jing Pills, but there was a slight shortage that only allowed him to make one batch. Fortunately, he had successfully collected Seven-star Grass, which would serve as an excellent medicinal ingredient, requiring just a small amount per batch. The market town could produce many such batches.
yāo shòu qiáng dà xiōng cán ， rán ér xuè ròu zhī měi wèi què yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò le pǔ tōng de yě shòu ， xiū zhēn zhě suī rán zhuī qiú tiān dào ， dàn bì jìng méi yǒu dù jié chéng xiān ， yī yàng yǒu qī qíng liù yù ， zhè lǐ zé kě yǐ mǎn zú tā men kǒu fù dì xū qiú 。
妖兽强大凶残，然而血肉之美味却远远超过了普通的野兽，修真者虽然追求天道，但毕竟没有渡劫成仙，一样有七情六欲，这里则可以满足他们口腹地需求。
Since he was in the market anyway, Lin Xuan decided to buy some additional supplies.
A moment later, Lin Xuan used his spirit sense to scan the beast talisman. A look of surprise and joy appeared on his face.
Although he had speculated about this outcome, seeing it with his own eyes still brought him a feeling of elation.
The energy in the Sky翔 Bird Beast Talisman had been replenished.
It was well-known that so-called beast talismans were made by killing妖 beasts, extracting their souls, and then using a special condensation method to seal them within paper talismans. The power remained the same as when the beast was alive. However, these talismans had a fatal flaw: the energy of the beast's soul would diminish with each use. When all the energy in the soul was used up, the beast talisman would be rendered useless.
Thus, while beast talismans were simple to use and powerful, they were also very expensive due to their high consumption rate.
Now, however, the energy from his Sky翔 Bird Manor had been replenished. This meant he could use the beast talismans at will without worry. Under certain conditions where his spirit sense allowed him to control them, he might even be able to use several together. The benefits of this were obvious for enhancing his strength.
However, it seemed that the jade pendant itself did not provide energy to the beast talismans; rather, it absorbed some of the soul energy from the Lion Tiger Beast and then supplied it to the talisman.
Recalling the scene in the herb garden where the Lion Tiger Beast had appeared docile on the surface but with a hint of fear, Lin Xuan realized that this discovery was already quite exciting. He stored the information away in his storage bracelet and began meditating in a cross-legged position.
That night passed uneventfully.
The next day, Lin Xuan called back Ling Er, removed the restrictions, identified the direction, and flew southeast.
This wasn't the path to Spirit Herb Mountain; instead, he planned to head to a nearby market town to purchase some supplies.
After half a day, Lin Xuan descended his cloaking light. After breaking through the illusionary array's restrictions, a massive market town appeared before him.
In the cultivation world of Youzhou, this was an unusual location.
Unlike Yanzhou, where there were few cultivation sects, Youzhou had numerous ones.
For example, in the vicinity of Snow霞 Mountain, there were several major and minor sects such as Tianmu Gang, Hai沙 Sect, Liuhuo Sect, etc. Additionally, many cultivation families scattered around.
Although their numbers were considerable, these sects and families were weak, with only fourth- or fifth-rate power.
For instance, the headmaster of a small sect was at the peak of the Flexible Spirit Period. It was truly abysmal.
In short, they belonged to the grassroots of the cultivation world, with status similar to that of wandering cultivators.
Though their cultivation levels were somewhat lacking, collectively, these sects and families formed an不可 underestimated force.
Historically, some of their ancestors had been wise enough to realize the harsh realities of the cultivation world. To prevent their sect's lineage from disappearing, they had established a mutual aid pact.
An attack on one sect would trigger support from all others without conditions. This agreement allowed these small sects to survive in the brutal cultivation world for thousands of years.
Another reason was that this area wasn't rich in Spirit Channels, so there were no powerful forces interested in occupying or plundering it.
Due to their weakness, they focused on earning more crystal stones rather than just cultivating. They opened a market town and operated it collectively.
After several thousand years of development, this place had become the largest market town in Youzhou. Its scale and variety of goods far surpassed those of even the three major sects' market towns like Qingyun Mountain.
No wonder, as these sects devoted most of their efforts to operating the market rather than just sending low-ranking disciples to manage it.
The size of this market was understandable given the different levels of investment.
At that moment, Lin Xuan was walking through the market town.
Though called a market town, from an external perspective, it resembled a city in the secular world. Two main streets intersected at a crossroad, each several dozen feet wide. Buildings lined both sides of the streets, and there were also numerous smaller streets weaving through them, forming a bustling network for trade.
Lin Xuan had seen many things before, but here he was left speechless. This place wasn't just a market town; it had evolved into a place providing various services to cultivators.
In addition to shops, there was an auction house where rare items were sold. There were even rumors that if you could afford the crystal stones, you could buy even magical treasures.
There was also the Gathering Immortal Pavilion, something unique compared to other market towns.
The Gathering Immortal Pavilion somewhat resembled a restaurant in the secular world but served true immortal delicacies made from ingredients like妖 beasts and exotic plants, carefully prepared.
Despite their ferocity, the flesh of these beasts was far more delicious than that of ordinary wild animals. Although cultivators sought the Dao, they still had desires, and this place could satisfy them.
Moreover, there were rumors that eating such dishes could enhance cultivation. Even if it wasn't true, it attracted many cultivators who flocked to try them. The prices were also quite high.
Similarly, there was a tea house where secret blends of various spirit herbs were brewed into tea. While it couldn't directly increase cultivation levels, it had several beneficial effects.
Like in the secular world, cultivators enjoyed discussing and sharing information while drinking tea here. Thus, one could hear many pieces of cultivation-related intelligence.
Lin Xuan stopped in front of a shop where the sign read "Medicine." If there was anything not sold in this market town, it would be various medicinal pills to enhance cultivation.
However, although finished pills weren't available, some raw herbs were still obtainable. For example, he could find two-century-old ginseng and lower-grade Red Silk Grass. He had already gathered all the ingredients for Easy Jing Pills, but there was a slight shortage that only allowed him to make one batch. Fortunately, he had successfully collected Seven-star Grass, which would serve as an excellent medicinal ingredient, requiring just a small amount per batch. The market town could produce many such batches.
Since he was in the market anyway, Lin Xuan decided to buy some additional supplies.