duì pǔ tōng de zhù jī qī xiū zhēn zhě lái shuō ， gū shēn lái dào tiān mó chéng ， què shí fēi cháng wēi xiǎn ， dàn zì jǐ de qíng kuàng què yòu bù tóng 。
对普通的筑基期修真者来说，孤身来到天魔城，确实非常危险，但自己的情况却又不同。
For ordinary Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, venturing alone into the Demon Capital City was indeed perilous. But Lin Xuan's situation was different.
zài yōu zhōu ， líng yào shān dì wèi chāo rán 。
在幽州，灵药山地位超然。
In Youzhou, Lingyun Mountain held a prominent position. Apart from its hidden power, it openly welcomed fellow cultivators to refine their elixirs. This wasn't limited to just cultivators; even those who practiced magic were treated equally.
chú le àn zhōng yǐn cáng de lì liàng ， biǎo miàn shàng ， tā dà kāi fāng biàn zhī mén ， wèi tóng dào liàn dān ， zhè tóng dào ， bìng fēi jǐn jǐn shì zhǐ xiū zhēn zhě ， xiū mó zhě yě yī shì tóng rén 。
除了暗中隐藏的力量，表面上，它大开方便之门，为同道炼丹，这同道，并非仅仅是指修真者，修魔者也一视同仁。
Thus, while Lingyun Mountain belonged to the cultivation sect, it still enjoyed a good reputation among the practitioners of magic, earning widespread respect.
suǒ yǐ líng yào shān suī rán shǔ yú xiū zhēn yī mài ， kě zài xiū mó zhě zhōng ， yī rán yǒu zhe jí hǎo de kǒu bēi ， shòu dào guǎng fàn jìng zhòng 。
所以灵药山虽然属于修真一脉，可在修魔者中，依然有着极好的口碑，受到广泛敬重。
Lingyun Mountain's alchemists could freely move about in the Demon Capital City without any trouble from the magicians.
líng yào shān de liàn dān shī ， zài tiān mó chéng zhōng kě yǐ chàng xíng wú zǔ ， jué duì bú huì yǒu xiū mó zhě gù yì wéi nán 。
灵药山的炼丹师，在天魔城中可以畅行无阻，绝对不会有修魔者故意为难。
Lin Xuan had no need to travel with anyone else. After a moment, he landed in the Demon Capital City.
lín xuān gēn běn jiù méi yǒu bì yào yǔ duì fāng jié bàn 。
林轩根本就没有必要与对方结伴。
The city gate before him was over seven or eight zhang high, encased by a layer of pale blue protective film. Two solemn-faced cultivators stood beside it.
piàn kè hòu ， lín xuān zài tiān mó chéng jiàng luò xià lái 。
片刻后，林轩在天魔城降落下来。
Lin Xuan noticed that while magicians could pass freely, cultivators had to stop for inspection.
yǎn qián de chéng mén ， zú yǒu qī bā zhàng gāo ， yī céng dàn lán sè de bǎo hù mó jiāng qí lǒng zhào ， liǎng gè shén sè sù rán de xiū shì zhàn zài páng biān 。
眼前的城门，足有七八丈高，一层淡蓝色的保护膜将其笼罩，两个神色肃然的修士站在旁边。
The man on his left sized up Lin Xuan with a sneer in his eyes. This kid's cultivation was impressive; reaching the Foundation Establishment中期 stage at such a young age, but he was too arrogant to come alone to this holy land of magic practitioners.
lín xuān zhù yì dào ， xiū mó zhě kě yǐ chàng xíng wú zǔ ， xiū zhēn zhě zé yào tíng xià jiē shòu jiǎn chá 。
林轩注意到，修魔者可以畅行无阻，修真者则要停下接受检查。
He raised an eyebrow and was about to speak when Lin Xuan beat him to it, smiling and saying, "Lingyun Mountain, Lin Xuan. Greetings to both of you."
zuǒ biān zhī rén dǎ liàng le yī yǎn lín xuān ， yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jī fěng ， zhè xiǎo zi xiū wèi bù cuò ， zhè me nián qīng jiù dào zhù jī zhōng qī ， zhǐ shì bù zhī tiān gāo dì hòu ， gǎn gū shēn yī rén dào zhè xiū mó zhě de shèng jìng lái 。
左边之人打量了一眼林轩，眼中闪过一丝讥讽，这小子修为不错，这么年轻就到筑基中期，只是不知天高地厚，敢孤身一人到这修魔者的圣境来。
"From Lingyun Mountain?"
tā shuāng méi yī tiāo ， zhèng yù kāi kǒu ， lín xuān què qiǎng xiān xiào dào ：“ líng yào shān lín xuān ， jiàn guò liǎng wèi dào yǒu 。”
他双眉一挑，正欲开口，林轩却抢先笑道：“灵药山林轩，见过两位道友。”
The man on the left was taken aback, immediately adopting a friendly expression and smiling, "Pardon me, pardon me. May I ask if you have your sect's jade token with you?"
“ líng yào shān ？”
“灵药山？”
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded. He reached into his robe and took out an exquisite jade token.
zuǒ shǒu zhī rén yī lèng ， dùn shí huàn shàng yī fù yǒu hǎo de biǎo qíng ， xiào dào ：“ shī jìng shī jìng ， bù zhī dào yǒu kě dài yǒu guì mén de yù pái ？”
左首之人一愣，顿时换上一副友好的表情，笑道：“失敬失敬，不知道友可带有贵门的玉牌？”
This item was carved from high-quality warm jade, with an ancient design. It had special prohibitions inscribed on it that no one else could replicate.
“ ń 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu 。 shēn shǒu rù huái ， qǔ chū le yī jīng yíng tī tòu dì yù pái 。
“嗯。”林轩点点头。伸手入怀，取出了一晶莹剔透地玉牌。
The magician took a look and his expression became even more respectful. "Ah, so you are the young master of Lingyun Mountain. I apologize for any offense."
cǐ wù yóu shàng hǎo de nuǎn yù diāo kè ér chéng ， zào xíng gǔ piáo 。 shàng miàn xià yǒu tè bié de jìn zhì ， bié rén yě fǎng zhì bù lái 。
此物由上好的暖玉雕刻而成，造型古朴。上面下有特别的禁制，别人也仿制不来。
"Haha, friend, you're too kind," Lin Xuan returned the token. "May I enter now?"
nà xiū mó zhě jiē guò yī kàn ， liǎn shàng dì biǎo qíng dùn shí biàn dé yuè fā gōng jìng ， dào ：“ yuán lái shì líng yào shān de shǎo zhǎng mén ， shù wǒ liǎng duō yǒu dé zuì 。”
那修魔者接过一看，脸上地表情顿时变得越发恭敬，道：“原来是灵药山的少掌门，恕我两多有得罪。”
"Of course." The magician's face was filled with flattery as he took out a black talisman from his storage bracelet and activated it. A beam of dark light shot at Lin Xuan's clothes.
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu kè qì le 。....” lín xuān shōu huí yù pái ：“ wǒ kě yǐ jìn qù le ma ？”
“呵呵，道友客气了。....”林轩收回玉牌：“我可以进去了吗？”
Lin Xuan remained unperturbed, but there was a glint in his eyes. He hesitated for a moment before entering the city.
“ dāng rán kě yǐ 。” nà xiū mó zhě mǎn liǎn tǎo hǎo de biǎo qíng ， cóng chǔ wù dài zhōng qǔ chū yī zhāng hēi sè de fú ， líng lì qū dòng 。 cóng lǐ miàn fēi chū yī dào hēi guāng shè zài lín xuān de yī fú zhī shàng 。
“当然可以。”那修魔者满脸讨好的表情，从储物袋中取出一张黑色的符，灵力驱动。从里面飞出一道黑光射在林轩的衣服之上。
The Demon Capital City was the gathering place for Youzhou's magicians, indeed bustling with activity. The streets were filled with people. Lin Xuan noticed that while most were pursuing immortality, quite a few ordinary folk also roamed about.
zhěng gè guò chéng lín xuān shén sè bù biàn ， wéi yǒu yǎn móu de shēn chù yǒu yì guāng shǎn dòng ， dàn yóu yù le yī xià ， què méi yǒu duǒ 。 zhǐ shì lüè dài chí yí de dào ：“ zhè shì ……”
整个过程林轩神色不变，唯有眼眸的深处有异光闪动，但犹豫了一下，却没有躲。只是略带迟疑的道：“这是……”
This surprised him greatly.
“ hē hē ， shǎo zhǎng mén bù yòng jiè yì 。” xiū mó zhě wēi xiào zhe jiě shì ：“ xiǎng bì nín yě zhī dào ， chú le líng yào shān de dào yǒu ， qí tā xiū zhēn zhě ， wǒ men tiān mó chéng bìng bù huān yíng ， zhè dào fú ， dài biǎo nǐ shì běn chéng dì guì kè 。 yǒu le tā ， jiù bú huì yǒu rén gù yì zhǎo chá er le 。”
“呵呵，少掌门不用介意。”修魔者微笑着解释：“想必您也知道，除了灵药山的道友，其他修真者，我们天魔城并不欢迎，这道符，代表你是本城地贵客。有了它，就不会有人故意找茬儿了。”
The cultivators here looked different from those he usually saw—some had thick facial hair and others exuded an aura of danger, giving off the impression that they should be avoided at all costs.
“ ń ， xiè xiè dào yǒu 。”
“嗯，谢谢道友。”
These differences stemmed from the cultivation methods practiced by magicians. While their progress was faster, it often distorted their mental states.
nà dào fǎ jué mò rù yǐ hòu ， lín xuān de yī fú shàng fā chū yī zhǒng guǐ yì de hēi sè guāng máng ， suī rán xiāng xìn duì fāng bú huì duì zì jǐ bù lì ， dàn lín xuān hái shì yòng shén shí chá kàn le yī fān ， què dìng méi yǒu shén me bù tuǒ ， rán hòu cái fàng xīn dà dǎn de zǒu jìn le chéng zhōng 。
那道法诀没入以后，林轩的衣服上发出一种诡异的黑色光芒，虽然相信对方不会对自己不利，但林轩还是用神识查看了一番，确定没有什么不妥，然后才放心大胆的走进了城中。
Of course, not all outsiders were magicians; many cultivators also lived here, but most kept a low profile.
tiān mó chéng shì yōu zhōu xiū mó zhě de jù jū zhī dì ， què shí fán róng wú bǐ ， dà jiē rén liú yǒng dòng 。 lín xuān fā xiàn chú le zhuī qiú xiān dào de xiū shì ， fán rén jū rán yě yǒu bù shǎo 。
天魔城是幽州修魔者的聚居之地，确实繁荣无比，大街人流涌动。林轩发现除了追求仙道的修士，凡人居然也有不少。
From time to time, arguments could be heard in the city, and even physical altercations were common. The temper of magicians was more explosive, and disputes often led to duels with magical weapons.
zhè ràng tā dà wèi chà yì 。
这让他大为诧异。
Ahead, there was another commotion.
ér nà xiē xiū shì ， yě yǔ zì jǐ píng shí suǒ jiàn de bù tóng ， yí gè gè bú shì mǎn liǎn héng ròu 。 jiù shì hún shēn shā qì ， yī fù shēng rén wù jìn de yàng zi 。
而那些修士，也与自己平时所见的不同，一个个不是满脸横肉。就是浑身煞气，一副生人勿近的样子。
Many people surrounded it.
zhè yǔ xiū mó zhě suǒ liàn de gōng fǎ yǒu guān xì ， suī rán jìn dù kuài yī xiē ， dàn què huì ràng xīn tài niǔ qū 。
这与修魔者所练的功法有关系，虽然进度快一些，但却会让心态扭曲。
Lin Xuan paid no mind; he didn't like getting involved in other people's affairs and had no interest in spectating. He intended to walk past them.
dāng rán ， chú le mó dào de xiū shì ， wài lái dì xiū zhēn zhě yě bù shǎo ， dàn dà bù fèn dōu hěn dī diào 。
当然，除了魔道的修士，外来地修真者也不少，但大部分都很低调。
But after a few steps, he stopped. Lin Xuan's brow furrowed as he seemed to make up his mind.
chéng zhōng ， bù shí kě yǐ tīng jiàn zhēng chǎo 。 shèn zhì dòng shǒu zhī shì yě lǚ jiàn bù xiān 。 xiū mó zhě de pí qì gèng wéi huǒ bào ， yī yán bù hé 。 wǎng wǎng jiù fàng chū líng qì jué dòu 。
城中，不时可以听见争吵。甚至动手之事也屡见不鲜。修魔者的脾气更为火爆，一言不合。往往就放出灵器决斗。
He turned towards the source of the commotion.
qián miàn yòu tīng jiàn le chǎo nào 。
前面又听见了吵闹。
The onlookers were mostly at the Spirit Movement stage, with some even lower. Seeing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they immediately made way for him out of respect.
hái yǒu bù shǎo rén wéi zhe 。^^
还有不少人围着。^^
Lin Xuan focused and saw a familiar figure—Xu Yin, whom he had met briefly before.
lín xuān bù yǐ wéi yì ， tā bìng bù xǐ huān guǎn xián shì ， yě méi yǒu shén me ài kàn rè nào de xīn lǐ ， zhèng zhǔn bèi cóng páng biān rào guò qù 。
林轩不以为意，他并不喜欢管闲事，也没有什么爱看热闹的心理，正准备从旁边绕过去。
He recognized her voice, which prompted his change in decision.
kě zǒu le liǎng bù ， què tíng le xià lái ， lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng lù chū chén yín zhī sè 。
可走了两步，却停了下来，林轩眉头一挑，脸上露出沉吟之色。
Although her cultivation was negligible, she had an impressive brother named Xu Feng. He was a rising star in the Heavenly Mountain Sect, a formidable contender for future sect leader.
shǎo qǐng ， lín xuān sì hū zuò xià jué dìng ， zhuǎn shēn xiàng rè nào zhī chù ér qù 。
少顷，林轩似乎做下决定，转身像热闹之处而去。
The Heavenly Mountain Sect's strength in Youzhou ranked second only to the three major factions.
kàn rè nào de rén xiū wèi dà duō bù gāo ， dōu zài líng dòng qī zuǒ yòu ， jiàn dào yī wèi zhù jī qī qián bèi ， suī rán shì xiū zhēn zhě ， kě shēn shàng de shā guāng què dài biǎo tā shì běn chéng de guì kè ， lì kè gōng jìng de ràng chū le dào lù 。
看热闹的人修为大多不高，都在灵动期左右，见到一位筑基期前辈，虽然是修真者，可身上的煞光却代表他是本城的贵客，立刻恭敬的让出了道路。
Lin Xuan was of the type who acted when it benefited him. Cultivating good relations with such a promising figure like Xu Feng would certainly be advantageous for his own cultivation in the future.
lín xuān dìng jīng wàng qù ， yí gè shú xī de shēn yǐng yìng rù yǎn lián ， xú yīn ， liǎng rén céng yǒu guò yí miàn zhī yuán 。
林轩定睛望去，一个熟悉的身影映入眼帘，徐茵，两人曾有过一面之缘。
Seeing that her sister seemed to be in trouble, Lin Xuan decided to stop and see what happened.
lín xuān zhèng shì rèn chū le tā de shēng yīn ， cái lín shí gǎi biàn jué dìng 。
林轩正是认出了她的声音，才临时改变决定。
Of course, he wouldn't intervene rashly. If it was just a simple matter, he wasn't opposed to helping. But if it involved risk, he would carefully consider the pros and cons before deciding.
cǐ nǚ de xiū wèi suī rán bù zhí yī tí ， dàn què yǒu yí gè pǒ wèi le bù qǐ dì xiōng zhǎng 。
此女的修为虽然不值一提，但却有一个颇为了不起地兄长。
With this mindset, Lin Xuan remained hidden, observing for a while before making his decision.
tā de dí qīn dà gē xú fēng nǎi shì tiān shān pài xīn yí dài qiáo chǔ ， wèi lái zhǎng mén de yǒu lì jìng zhēng zhě 。
她的嫡亲大哥徐风乃是天山派新一代翘楚，未来掌门的有力竞争者。
The conflict was with a tall magician with a shaved head and thick facial hair. His appearance was unremarkable, but his cultivation level was around Foundation Establishment stage third tier.
ér tiān shān zài yōu zhōu de shí lì jǐn cì yú sān jù tóu 。
而天山在幽州的实力仅次于三巨头。
Five years had passed, and Xu Yin's appearance hadn't changed much; she still looked sweet and charming. But her face showed anger: "I've already said I'm not interested in you. Why are you still bothering me? I won't be your co-cultivator."
lín xuān shǔ yú wú lì bù zǎo qǐ dì nà zhǒng rén ， jiāo hǎo xú fēng zhè dà yǒu qián tú de rén wù ， duì zì jǐ wèi lái de xiū xíng kěn dìng yǒu hǎo chù 。
林轩属于无利不早起地那种人，交好徐风这大有前途的人物，对自己未来的修行肯定有好处。
"Don't speak so definitively, Miss. I have genuine feelings for you. As a Foundation Establishment中期 cultivator now, you will benefit from our cultivation together," he insisted.
jiàn tā mèi mèi sì hū yù jiàn le má fán ， lín xuān jué dìng tíng bù kàn yī kàn 。
见他妹妹似乎遇见了麻烦，林轩决定停步看一看。
"Just because?" Xu Yin's expression showed disdain: "I'm a disciple of the Heavenly Mountain Sect, and my brother is already at the peak of Foundation Establishment stage. Do I need your help?"
dāng rán ， tā bú huì bù zì liàng lì de bāng máng ， ruò jǐn jǐn shì jǔ shǒu zhī láo ， lín xuān bù jiè yì chū shǒu ， jiù suàn shì ràng xú fēng qiàn xià zì jǐ yí gè rén qíng hǎo le 。
当然，他不会不自量力的帮忙，若仅仅是举手之劳，林轩不介意出手，就算是让徐风欠下自己一个人情好了。
Xu Yin was telling the truth, but the magician didn't believe her. If she were truly from the Heavenly Mountain Sect, why would she be alone here? Her so-called peak-stage brother was just a bluff.
dàn ruò shì yào mào fēng xiǎn ， shì fǒu chū shǒu ， lín xuān jiù huì jiāng lì hài dé shī hǎo hǎo zhēn zhuó yī fān 。
但若是要冒风险，是否出手，林轩就会将利害得失好好斟酌一番。
He decided Xu Yin must be an independent cultivator, lusting after her beauty and unwilling to give up easily. His eyes flashed with vicious red light as he planned to force his way.
huái zhe zhè zhǒng xīn lǐ ， lín xuān xiōng yǒu chéng zhú ， zàn qiě bù máng xiàn shēn ， xiān guān chá yī zhèn zài zuò jué dìng 。
怀着这种心理，林轩胸有成竹，暂且不忙现身，先观察一阵在做决定。
In this Demon Capital City, bullying a lowly Spirit Movement stage cultivator wouldn't draw any attention.
yǔ xú yīn fā shēng chōng tū de shì yī shēn cái gāo dà de xiū mó zhě ， guāng tóu ， mǎn liǎn héng ròu ， xiàng mào pǒ chǒu ， dàn xiū wèi jū rán yě shì zhù jī qī dì sān céng zuǒ yòu 。
与徐茵发生冲突的是一身材高大的修魔者，光头，满脸横肉，相貌颇丑，但修为居然也是筑基期第三层左右。
Xu Yin, though somewhat spoiled, was clever. Seeing the magician's expression, she felt alarmed. Just as she was hesitating, she spotted a familiar figure.
wǔ nián bú jiàn ， xú yīn xiàng mào shēn cái méi yǒu duō dà gǎi biàn ， yī rán shì yī fù jiāo tián kě rén de xíng xiàng ， rán ér qiào liǎn shàng ， què yǐn xiàn nù róng ：“ dōu shuō le ， běn gū niáng duì nǐ bù gǎn xìng qù ， nǐ hái chán zhe wǒ gàn shén me ， wǒ shì bú huì yǔ nǐ shuāng xiū de 。”
五年不见，徐茵相貌身材没有多大改变，依然是一副娇甜可人的形象，然而俏脸上，却隐现怒容：“都说了，本姑娘对你不感兴趣，你还缠着我干什么，我是不会与你双修的。”
"Brother Lin," the girl ran over like she had found a lifeline.
“ xiǎo jiě bú yào jiāng huà shuō dé nà me jué ， yuán mǒu duì nǐ zhēn xīn shí yì ， wǒ rú jīn yǐ shì zhù jī zhōng qī ， nǐ yǔ wǒ shuāng xiū ， shì bú huì chī kuī dì ， wǒ huì hǎo hǎo tí xié yú nǐ 。“ jiù píng nǐ ？” xú yīn liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù xiè ：“ wǒ nǎi tiān shān dì zǐ ， ér qiě wǒ gē gē yǐ jīng shì zhù jī qī dà yuán mǎn dì xiū wèi le ， wǒ hái xū yào nǐ tí xié ？”
“小姐不要将话说得那么绝，袁某对你真心实意，我如今已是筑基中期，你与我双修，是不会吃亏地，我会好好提携于你。“就凭你？”徐茵脸上满是不屑：“我乃天山弟子，而且我哥哥已经是筑基期大圆满地修为了，我还需要你提携？”
"Miss Xu, it's been a long time. Where is your brother?"
xú yīn jiǎng de shì shí qíng ， kě nà xiū mó zhě gēn běn bù xìn ， ruò zhēn shì tiān shān dì zǐ ， zěn me huì yí gè rén lái dào zhè lǐ ， shén me zhù jī qī dà yuán mǎn dì xiōng zhǎng ， cǐ nǚ bù guò shì xū zhāng shēng shì 。
徐茵讲的是实情，可那修魔者根本不信，若真是天山弟子，怎么会一个人来到这里，什么筑基期大圆满地兄长，此女不过是虚张声势。
"This we'll discuss later. Brother Lin, please save me."
tā rèn dìng xú yīn nǎi shì sàn xiū ， chuí xián yú tā de měi sè ， qǐ huì qīng yán fàng qì ， yǎn zhōng shǎn guò bào nüè de hóng guāng ， yǐ jīng dǎ suàn yòng qiáng 。
他认定徐茵乃是散修，垂涎于她的美色，岂会轻言放弃，眼中闪过暴虐的红光，已经打算用强。
Seeing her pitiful expression, Lin Xuan smiled lightly. He had already observed that the magician didn't have any allies and was likely an independent cultivator of high standing. Although their cultivation levels were similar, his Nine Heaven Mystical Technique was powerful and excelled among top-tier techniques.
fǎn zhèng zài tiān mó chéng qī fù yí gè xiǎo xiǎo de líng dòng qī xiū zhēn zhě ， bú huì yǒu rén wèi tā chū tóu 。
反正在天魔城欺负一个小小的灵动期修真者，不会有人为她出头。
Moreover, he carried many magical treasures; fighting a peer would be a win-win situation.
xú yīn suī rán xìng gé diāo mán le yì diǎn ， dàn què bīng xuě cōng míng ， jiàn le duì fāng de biǎo qíng ， xīn zhōng yī jīng ， zhèng gǎn páng huáng zhī jì ， què kàn jiàn le yí gè shú xī de shēn yǐng 。
徐茵虽然性格刁蛮了一点，但却冰雪聪明，见了对方的表情，心中一惊，正感彷徨之际，却看见了一个熟悉的身影。
With this in mind, Lin Xuan decided to intervene.
“ lín dà gē 。” xiǎo nī zi lì kè xiàng zhuā dào jiù mìng dào cǎo yī yàng de pǎo guò lái le 。
“林大哥。”小妮子立刻像抓到救命稻草一样的跑过来了。
Firstly, it would help him cultivate good relations with Xu Feng. Secondly, since it was a simple matter, he wouldn't mind helping her out of courtesy.
“ xú gū niáng ， hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn ， lìng xiōng ne ？”
“徐姑娘，好久不见，令兄呢？”
Before he could speak, the magician's voice cut through the air coldly: "Who are you? I advise you not to meddle."
“ zhè ge yǐ hòu zài tán ， lín dà gē ， nǐ kě yào jiù jiù wǒ 。”
“这个以后再谈，林大哥，你可要救救我。”
Lin Xuan looked up and met the man's hostile gaze.
jiàn duì fāng lù chū yī fù chǔ chǔ kě lián de biǎo qíng ， lín xuān dàn rán yī xiào ， tā yǐ jīng zǐ xì guān chá guò ， zhè ge xiū mó zhě bìng méi yǒu tóng huǒ ， yīng gāi yě shì sàn xiū yì liú ， suī rán xiū wèi yǔ zì jǐ chà bu duō ， dàn zì jǐ suǒ liàn de jiǔ tiān xuán gōng wēi lì jí dà ， zài dǐng jiē gōng fǎ zhōng yě chū lèi bá cuì 。
见对方露出一副楚楚可怜的表情，林轩淡然一笑，他已经仔细观察过，这个修魔者并没有同伙，应该也是散修一流，虽然修为与自己差不多，但自己所练的九天玄功威力极大，在顶阶功法中也出类拔萃。
Yuan Song's face showed a fierce expression, but his heart was filled with doubt. He hadn't expected someone to suddenly appear and thwart his plan of forcibly taking the girl as a co-cultivator.
hé kuàng zì jǐ shēn shàng fǎ bǎo zhòng duō ， yǔ tóng jiē xiū shì dòu fǎ ， jué duì shì yǒu shèng wú bài 。
何况自己身上法宝众多，与同阶修士斗法，绝对是有胜无败。
He himself was at Foundation Establishment中期 stage, and more importantly, the aura of heaven-defying evil magic emanating from his clothes indicated he was a guest in this city.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān jué dìng chū shǒu 。
念及至此，林轩决定出手。
While cultivators and magicians weren't enemies, they generally didn't get along. This young man clearly belonged to the cultivation sect, yet why did he receive such hospitality?
yī lái zì rán shì wèi le jiāo hǎo xú fēng ， èr lái ， jì rán shì jǔ shǒu zhī láo ， hǎo dǎi zì jǐ yǔ zhè xiǎo nī zi yě yǒu yí miàn zhī yuán ， lín xuān zì rán yě bú huì jiè yì jiù tā yǐ jiù
一来自然是为了交好徐风，二来，既然是举手之劳，好歹自己与这小妮子也有一面之缘，林轩自然也不会介意救她以救
What was his identity?
tā shàng wèi kāi kǒu ， nà xiū mó zhě de shēng yīn què lěng mò de chuán guò lái le ：“ gé xià hé rén ， wǒ quàn nǐ bú yào duō guǎn xián shì 。”
他尚未开口，那修魔者的声音却冷漠的传过来了：“阁下何人，我劝你不要多管闲事。”
Countless questions swirled through Yuan Song's mind.
lín xuān tái qǐ tóu ， jiù kàn jiàn nà dà hàn chōng mǎn dí yì de mù guāng 。
林轩抬起头，就看见那大汉充满敌意的目光。
Lin Xuan, with his deep-seated cunning, couldn't miss his opponent's fear. He said without expression: "This Miss Xu is my old acquaintance's sister. I advise you not to have delusions of grandeur; a frog dreaming of eating a swan will only bring misfortune."
yuán sōng liǎn shàng suī rán shì yī fù xiōng hěn de biǎo qíng ， dàn xīn lǐ ， qí shí què jīng yí bù dìng ， tā méi xiǎng dào ， bàn lù zhēn néng shā chū yí gè chéng yǎo jīn ， ràng zì jǐ xiǎng yào qiáng qiǎng shào nǚ zuò wèi shuāng xiū lú dǐng de jì huà wú fǎ shī xíng 。
袁松脸上虽然是一副凶狠的表情，但心里，其实却惊疑不定，他没想到，半路真能杀出一个程咬金，让自己想要强抢少女做为双修炉鼎的计划无法施行。
"Boldly, just because you're a minor cultivator do you dare be so insolent in the Demon Capital City!"
cǐ rén yě shì zhù jī zhōng qī de xiū zhēn zhě ， ér gèng lìng yuán sōng bù gǎn qīng jǔ wàng dòng de shì ， tā de yī fú shàng ， bù tíng de chuán chū tiān shā mó qì ， zhè dài biǎo tā shì běn chéng de guì bīn 。
此人也是筑基中期的修真者，而更令袁松不敢轻举妄动的是，他的衣服上，不停的传出天煞魔气，这代表他是本城的贵宾。
Yuan Song was furious. His cultivation method was already unconventional, making his temper even more short-tempered. With so many people watching, being intimidated by one sentence would be too embarrassing.
xiū zhēn zhě yǔ xiū mó zhě zhī jiān ， suī fēi shì bù liǎng lì ， dàn yě yí xiàng hù bù shùn yǎn ， zhè shào nián míng míng shì xiū zhēn yī mài de rén ， zěn me huì zài tiān mó chéng shòu dào rú cǐ lǐ yù ？
修真者与修魔者之间，虽非势不两立，但也一向互不顺眼，这少年明明是修真一脉的人，怎么会在天魔城受到如此礼遇？
He laughed with anger: "I'll see what abilities a minor cultivator like you have."
tā jiū jìng shì shén me shēn fèn ？
他究竟是什么身份？
Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Song flicked his sleeves and sent out a greenish-black beam of light toward Lin Xuan's chest.
wú shù yí wèn ， yǒng jìn yuán sōng de nǎo hǎi 。
无数疑问，涌进袁松的脑海。
Lin Xuan grunted. He had anticipated this; he wouldn't be caught off guard. His figure shimmered into white mist, enveloping Xu Yin before vanishing to the side.
For ordinary Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, venturing alone into the Demon Capital City was indeed perilous. But Lin Xuan's situation was different.
In Youzhou, Lingyun Mountain held a prominent position. Apart from its hidden power, it openly welcomed fellow cultivators to refine their elixirs. This wasn't limited to just cultivators; even those who practiced magic were treated equally.
Thus, while Lingyun Mountain belonged to the cultivation sect, it still enjoyed a good reputation among the practitioners of magic, earning widespread respect.
Lingyun Mountain's alchemists could freely move about in the Demon Capital City without any trouble from the magicians.
Lin Xuan had no need to travel with anyone else. After a moment, he landed in the Demon Capital City.
The city gate before him was over seven or eight zhang high, encased by a layer of pale blue protective film. Two solemn-faced cultivators stood beside it.
Lin Xuan noticed that while magicians could pass freely, cultivators had to stop for inspection.
The man on his left sized up Lin Xuan with a sneer in his eyes. This kid's cultivation was impressive; reaching the Foundation Establishment中期 stage at such a young age, but he was too arrogant to come alone to this holy land of magic practitioners.
He raised an eyebrow and was about to speak when Lin Xuan beat him to it, smiling and saying, "Lingyun Mountain, Lin Xuan. Greetings to both of you."
"From Lingyun Mountain?"
The man on the left was taken aback, immediately adopting a friendly expression and smiling, "Pardon me, pardon me. May I ask if you have your sect's jade token with you?"
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded. He reached into his robe and took out an exquisite jade token.
This item was carved from high-quality warm jade, with an ancient design. It had special prohibitions inscribed on it that no one else could replicate.
The magician took a look and his expression became even more respectful. "Ah, so you are the young master of Lingyun Mountain. I apologize for any offense."
"Haha, friend, you're too kind," Lin Xuan returned the token. "May I enter now?"
"Of course." The magician's face was filled with flattery as he took out a black talisman from his storage bracelet and activated it. A beam of dark light shot at Lin Xuan's clothes.
Lin Xuan remained unperturbed, but there was a glint in his eyes. He hesitated for a moment before entering the city.
The Demon Capital City was the gathering place for Youzhou's magicians, indeed bustling with activity. The streets were filled with people. Lin Xuan noticed that while most were pursuing immortality, quite a few ordinary folk also roamed about.
This surprised him greatly.
The cultivators here looked different from those he usually saw—some had thick facial hair and others exuded an aura of danger, giving off the impression that they should be avoided at all costs.
These differences stemmed from the cultivation methods practiced by magicians. While their progress was faster, it often distorted their mental states.
Of course, not all outsiders were magicians; many cultivators also lived here, but most kept a low profile.
From time to time, arguments could be heard in the city, and even physical altercations were common. The temper of magicians was more explosive, and disputes often led to duels with magical weapons.
Ahead, there was another commotion.
Many people surrounded it.
Lin Xuan paid no mind; he didn't like getting involved in other people's affairs and had no interest in spectating. He intended to walk past them.
But after a few steps, he stopped. Lin Xuan's brow furrowed as he seemed to make up his mind.
He turned towards the source of the commotion.
The onlookers were mostly at the Spirit Movement stage, with some even lower. Seeing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they immediately made way for him out of respect.
Lin Xuan focused and saw a familiar figure—Xu Yin, whom he had met briefly before.
He recognized her voice, which prompted his change in decision.
Although her cultivation was negligible, she had an impressive brother named Xu Feng. He was a rising star in the Heavenly Mountain Sect, a formidable contender for future sect leader.
The Heavenly Mountain Sect's strength in Youzhou ranked second only to the three major factions.
Lin Xuan was of the type who acted when it benefited him. Cultivating good relations with such a promising figure like Xu Feng would certainly be advantageous for his own cultivation in the future.
Seeing that her sister seemed to be in trouble, Lin Xuan decided to stop and see what happened.
Of course, he wouldn't intervene rashly. If it was just a simple matter, he wasn't opposed to helping. But if it involved risk, he would carefully consider the pros and cons before deciding.
With this mindset, Lin Xuan remained hidden, observing for a while before making his decision.
The conflict was with a tall magician with a shaved head and thick facial hair. His appearance was unremarkable, but his cultivation level was around Foundation Establishment stage third tier.
Five years had passed, and Xu Yin's appearance hadn't changed much; she still looked sweet and charming. But her face showed anger: "I've already said I'm not interested in you. Why are you still bothering me? I won't be your co-cultivator."
"Don't speak so definitively, Miss. I have genuine feelings for you. As a Foundation Establishment中期 cultivator now, you will benefit from our cultivation together," he insisted.
"Just because?" Xu Yin's expression showed disdain: "I'm a disciple of the Heavenly Mountain Sect, and my brother is already at the peak of Foundation Establishment stage. Do I need your help?"
Xu Yin was telling the truth, but the magician didn't believe her. If she were truly from the Heavenly Mountain Sect, why would she be alone here? Her so-called peak-stage brother was just a bluff.
He decided Xu Yin must be an independent cultivator, lusting after her beauty and unwilling to give up easily. His eyes flashed with vicious red light as he planned to force his way.
In this Demon Capital City, bullying a lowly Spirit Movement stage cultivator wouldn't draw any attention.
Xu Yin, though somewhat spoiled, was clever. Seeing the magician's expression, she felt alarmed. Just as she was hesitating, she spotted a familiar figure.
"Brother Lin," the girl ran over like she had found a lifeline.
"Miss Xu, it's been a long time. Where is your brother?"
"This we'll discuss later. Brother Lin, please save me."
Seeing her pitiful expression, Lin Xuan smiled lightly. He had already observed that the magician didn't have any allies and was likely an independent cultivator of high standing. Although their cultivation levels were similar, his Nine Heaven Mystical Technique was powerful and excelled among top-tier techniques.
Moreover, he carried many magical treasures; fighting a peer would be a win-win situation.
With this in mind, Lin Xuan decided to intervene.
Firstly, it would help him cultivate good relations with Xu Feng. Secondly, since it was a simple matter, he wouldn't mind helping her out of courtesy.
Before he could speak, the magician's voice cut through the air coldly: "Who are you? I advise you not to meddle."
Lin Xuan looked up and met the man's hostile gaze.
Yuan Song's face showed a fierce expression, but his heart was filled with doubt. He hadn't expected someone to suddenly appear and thwart his plan of forcibly taking the girl as a co-cultivator.
He himself was at Foundation Establishment中期 stage, and more importantly, the aura of heaven-defying evil magic emanating from his clothes indicated he was a guest in this city.
While cultivators and magicians weren't enemies, they generally didn't get along. This young man clearly belonged to the cultivation sect, yet why did he receive such hospitality?
What was his identity?
Countless questions swirled through Yuan Song's mind.
Lin Xuan, with his deep-seated cunning, couldn't miss his opponent's fear. He said without expression: "This Miss Xu is my old acquaintance's sister. I advise you not to have delusions of grandeur; a frog dreaming of eating a swan will only bring misfortune."
"Boldly, just because you're a minor cultivator do you dare be so insolent in the Demon Capital City!"
Yuan Song was furious. His cultivation method was already unconventional, making his temper even more short-tempered. With so many people watching, being intimidated by one sentence would be too embarrassing.
He laughed with anger: "I'll see what abilities a minor cultivator like you have."
Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Song flicked his sleeves and sent out a greenish-black beam of light toward Lin Xuan's chest.
Lin Xuan grunted. He had anticipated this; he wouldn't be caught off guard. His figure shimmered into white mist, enveloping Xu Yin before vanishing to the side.