“ jiā rù tiān yá hǎi gé ？”
“加入天涯海阁？”
"Join the Endless Sea Pavilion?"
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī de shén sè 。
林轩眉头一挑，脸上露出若有所思的神色。
Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. "Indeed, Sister, you know my character well enough. This will be greatly beneficial to both of us," Dream Ruyan spoke sincerely.
“ bù cuò ， jiě jiě wéi rén rú hé ， xiǎo dì nǐ yě xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， cǐ jǔ duì nǐ duì wǒ ， dōu yǒu mò dà hǎo chù 。” mèng rú yān shén sè chéng kěn de kāi kǒu le 。
“不错，姐姐为人如何，小弟你也心中有数，此举对你对我，都有莫大好处。”梦如嫣神色诚恳的开口了。
"I understand that."
“ zhè xiǎo dì dāng rán qīng chǔ 。”
“这小弟当然清楚。”
Nodding, Lin Xuan noted that the Endless Sea Pavilion was an ancient legacy, one of the five major forces in the Twelve Cloud States. If he became its Supreme Elder, his status would rise rapidly. As a Separation Realm cultivator, he wouldn't have to deal with mundane affairs and could command thousands of disciples with just a decree.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， tiān yá hǎi gé chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， wèi jū tiān yún shí èr zhōu wǔ dà shì lì ， rú guǒ chéng wéi xī de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， nà zì jǐ jiāng mǎ shàng shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo 。
林轩点了点头，天涯海阁传承自上古，位居天云十二州五大势力，如果成为牺的太上长老，那自己将马上水涨船高。
He also didn't need to seek out rare herbs or materials for cultivation; his subordinates would handle that. Moreover, the Endless Sea Pavilion boasted many beautiful women, though Lin Xuan wasn't a lecher, so he had no concerns about that aspect.
ér qiě zuò wéi lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， píng shí yě bù yòng fù dān shén me jù tǐ de sú wù ， fǎn dào shì yǒu shén me shì qíng ， dōu bù yòng qīn lì qīn wéi le ， zhǐ xiāo yī jù fǎ zhǐ ， jiù yǒu shù yǐ wàn jì de xiū shì rèn píng qū shǐ 。
而且作为离合期修仙者，平时也不用负担什么具体的俗务，反倒是有什么事情，都不用亲力亲为了，只消一句法旨，就有数以万计的修士任凭驱使。
Seeing Baoxuan's thoughtful expression, Dream Ruyan remained silent but was also quite nervous. A Separation Realm cultivator meant a lot to any sect—she understood this well. Furthermore, Lin Xuan wasn't alone; if Mo admired him enough to join the Endless Sea Pavilion, Moon would surely follow.
xū yào shén me líng huā líng cǎo ， huò zhě bié de xiū xiān cái liào ， dōu kě yǐ ràng xià miàn de dì zǐ qù zhǎo 。
需要什么灵花灵草，或者别的修仙材料，都可以让下面的弟子去找。
In other words, three Separation Realm cultivators would suddenly be part of the Endless Sea Pavilion. Even with her admiration for his character, Dream Ruyan couldn't help but feel a bit apprehensive about this arrangement.
gèng bú yào shuō tiān yá hǎi gé měi nǚ wú shù ， dāng rán le ， lín xuān bú shì hào sè zhī tú ， suǒ yǐ zhè yì diǎn tā bù yòng kǎo lǜ shén me 。
更不要说天涯海阁美女无数，当然了，林轩不是好色之徒，所以这一点他不用考虑什么。
"Ah, Sister, you flatter me."
jiàn bō xuān liǎn lù chén yín zhī sè ， mèng rú yān zuǐ shàng bù shuō ， qí shí xīn lǐ yě shì fēi cháng jǐn zhāng de 。
见钵轩脸露沉吟之色，梦如嫣嘴上不说，其实心里也是非常紧张的。
Lin Xuan felt a little embarrassed by Dream Ruyan's praise, and Moon nodded in agreement, thinking that Master was indeed a good man. "So you don't want to join my Endless Sea Pavilion?"
yī míng lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， duì mén pài yì wèi zhe shén me ， cǐ nǚ dāng rán xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
一名离合期修仙者，对门派意味着什么，此女当然心中有数。
"Not at all, I hope Sister can understand," Lin Xuan said with a bow.
hé kuàng lín xuān hái bú shì gū jiā guǎ rén yí gè ， rú mù tā yuàn yì jiā rù tiān yá hǎi gé ， nà yuè ér yě bì dìng shì yì qǐ de 。
何况林轩还不是孤家寡人一个，如慕他愿意加入天涯海阁，那月儿也必定是一起的。
"Ha, Brother, there's no need for such concern. Who says having the Baoxuan Pavilion means you can't become an elder of this sect?" Dream Ruyan raised her eyebrows and smiled faintly.
huàn jù huà shuō ， tiān yá hǎi gé de lí hé xiū shì yī xià zi jiù huì biàn chéng sān gè 。
换句话说，天涯海阁的离合修士一下子就会变成三个。
"I beg your pardon, Sister. What do you mean?"
jí biàn yǐ rú yān xiān zi de chéng fǔ ， xiǎng dào cǐ chù ， liǎng yǎn yě bù yóu de kāi shǐ fàng guāng le 。
即便以如嫣仙子的城府，想到此处，两眼也不由得开始放光了。
"Fine, let me ask: You want the Baoxuan Pavilion to establish roots in Yunzhou and continue its legacy, correct?"
yǐ shǒu zhī hé ， jué měi de róng yán shàng mǎn shì qī dài zhī sè 。
以手支颌，绝美的容颜上满是期待之色。
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded, understanding that Dream Ruyan had a reason for this question.
“ duì bù qǐ jiě jiě ， xiǎo dì zhī dào mí yī fān hǎo yì ， dàn zhè ge yāo qiú wǒ bù néng dā yìng mí 。” liáng jiǔ ， lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn qiàn jiù zhī yì 。
“对不起姐姐，小弟知道弥一番好意，但这个要求我不能答应弥。”良久，林轩叹了口气，脸上露出几分歉疚之意。
"But you just said it started as a merchant alliance, and those girls don't have outstanding资质. Even if you use divine treasures to help them achieve immortality, what then? A few early-stage Immortals in Yunzhou aren't significant; once you shatter the void, the Baoxuan Pavilion will face difficulties," Dream Ruyan said.
“ wèi shén me ， nán dào xiǎo dì nǐ kàn bù qǐ wǒ tiān yá hǎi gé ？” mèng rú yān mǎn liǎn shī wàng de shuō 。
“为什么，难道小弟你看不起我天涯海阁？”梦如嫣满脸失望的说。
Lin Xuan sighed. Good medicine tastes bitter, and while these words weren't pleasant, they were honest.
“ dāng rán bú shì le 。” lín xuān máng bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， tā kě bù xiǎng ràng rú yān xiān zi wù huì shén me 。
“当然不是了。”林轩忙摆了摆手，他可不想让如嫣仙子误会什么。
"Sister, if that's your concern, there must be a solution. Please don't keep us waiting."
“ nà yòu shì wèi hé ， dì di nǐ suī rán jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， dàn yě yīng gāi qīng chǔ ， méi yǒu mén pài yǐ kào ， jiù yǒu ruò wú gēn de dà shù ， shì ， jiě jiě wǒ chéng rèn ， yāo qǐng nǐ jiā rù ， chū zhōng shì wèi le tiān yá hǎi gé ， dàn duì xiǎo dì nǐ lái shuō ， tóng yàng yǒu xǔ duō hǎo chù ， gēn běn jiù shì hù huì hù lì de 。” mèng rú yān yǒu diǎn bù mǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
“那又是为何，弟弟你虽然进阶到了离合，但也应该清楚，没有门派倚靠，就有若无根的大树，是，姐姐我承认，邀请你加入，初衷是为了天涯海阁，但对小弟你来说，同样有许多好处，根本就是互惠互利的。”梦如嫣有点不满的开口了。
"Simple: form an alliance with the Endless Sea Pavilion. From now on, we'll support each other in attacks and defenses, like branches of the same tree. If one side faces trouble, it will be treated as internal affairs, and full support will be given," Dream Ruyan said.
“ jiě ， mí bié zhè yàng shuō ，． bo dì zhī dào mí bú shì lì yòng wǒ ， dàn wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ jù jué ， yě shì yīn wèi yǒu nán chǔ 。” lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn wú nài zhī sè 。
“姐，弥别这样说，．卜弟知道弥不是利用我，但我之所以拒绝，也是因为有难处。”林轩摇了摇头，脸上露出几分无奈之色。
The promise was so appealing that any Separation Realm cultivator would be overjoyed, but Lin Xuan remained silent, his face darkening slightly.
“ nán chǔ ？” mèng rú mā yī dāi ， cǐ nǚ pí qì suī rán yǒu xiē gǔ guài ， dàn yě bìng fēi bù jiǎng dào lǐ ， tīng le lín xuān de yán yǔ ， bù yóu de liǎn sè shāo wù ：“ zhè me shuō ， xiǎo dì nǐ bú shì bù yuàn yì jiā rù tiān yá hǎi gé ， ér shì yǒu kǔ zhōng 。”
“难处？”梦如妈一呆，此女脾气虽然有些古怪，但也并非不讲道理，听了林轩的言语，不由得脸色稍雾：“这么说，小弟你不是不愿意加入天涯海阁，而是有苦衷。”
Dream Ruyan paused, then clarified: "Brother, I didn't mean to make the Baoxuan Pavilion a peripheral force or try to annex it. We're just forming an alliance for mutual support; our statuses will be equal."
“ bù cuò 。”
“不错。”
Lin Xuan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. He had underestimated Dream Ruyan's intentions, but that was understandable given their vastly different strengths.
“ nà nǐ shuō yī shuō ， kàn wǒ men néng bù néng jiāng xī jiě jué le 。”
“那你说一说，看我们能不能将牺解决了。”
"I deeply appreciate your kindness, Brother, but I don't like taking others' advantages. If this is an alliance, the Baoxuan Pavilion will benefit more, and I can't be at ease with that. Sister, if you have any instructions, please speak freely. Even if it means climbing a knife mountain or descending into boiling oil..."
xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， suí hòu wěi wěi de kāi kǒu ：“ yǒu yì diǎn ， jiě jiě mí wù huì le ， xiǎo dì bìng fēi gū jiā guǎ rén yí gè ， bù zhī dào mí yǒu méi yǒu tīng shuō guò bài xuān gé ？”
轩点了点头，随后娓娓的开口：“有一点，姐姐弥误会了，小弟并非孤家寡人一个，不知道弥有没有听说过拜轩阁？”
"You're just full of words again," Dream Ruyan said nonchalantly. "I don't need you to do anything dangerous. The only condition is that you join the Endless Sea Pavilion."
“ bài xuān mù ？” rú yān xiān zi de yǎn zhōng lù chū jǐ fēn mí huò ， zhè yě shì nán guài de ， lián yī yuán yīng xiū shì dōu méi yǒu de xiǎo mén pài zài yún zhōu gēn běn jiù bù rù liú ， yǐ tā de shēn fèn dì wèi ， yòu zhè me kě néng tīng shuō 。
“拜轩目？”如嫣仙子的眼中露出几分迷惑，这也是难怪的，连一元婴修士都没有的小门派在云州根本就不入流，以她的身份地位，又这么可能听说。
"But"
lín xuān liǎn shàng méi yǒu lù chū yì wài zhī sè ， zuǐ chún wēi qǐ ， huǎn huǎn de jiǎng qǐ bài xuān gé de lái lì 。
林轩脸上没有露出意外之色，嘴唇微启，缓缓的讲起拜轩阁的来历。
"Relax, Sister understands your concerns. You can still be the Supreme Elder of the Baoxuan Pavilion; there's no conflict between the two," Dream Ruyan said confidently.
zhuǎn yǎn sān gè shí chén guò qù 。
转眼三个时辰过去。
"Can I hold both positions?"
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
"Why not? Think about it, Brother."
rú yān xiān zi de liǎn shàng zài yě méi yǒu yī sī yùn nù ， qǔ ér dài zhī de shì zàn shǎng yǔ pèi fú ， zhěng gè guò chéng ， lín xuān jiǎng dé hěn xiáng xì ， cóng tā rèn shí lù yíng ér yǔ liú xīn kāi shǐ ， dào bài xuān gé xióng bà yōu zhōu ， zhuǎn ér zài yún zhōu jiàn lì fēn duò ， yǐ jí zì jǐ zuì hòu shì zěn yàng dǎ suàn de ， bù jǐn xiǎng ràng bài xuān gé zài rén jiè liú xià xiāng huǒ ， hái xī wàng xī néng gòu zài yún zhōu lì zú ， ér bú shì zì jǐ fēi shēng hòu jiù bèi gǎn huí mán huāng zhī suǒ 。
如嫣仙子的脸上再也没有一丝愠怒，取而代之的是赞赏与佩服，整个过程，林轩讲得很详细，从他认识陆盈儿与刘芯开始，到拜轩阁雄霸幽州，转而在云州建立分舵，以及自己最后是怎样打算的，不仅想让拜轩阁在人界留下香火，还希望牺能够在云州立足，而不是自己飞升后就被赶回蛮荒之所。
"I see, I agree without hesitation."
dāng rán ， lín xuān zhī suǒ yǐ zhè me zuò ， dōu shì wèi le lù yíng ér jǐ nǚ néng gòu bù shòu qī fù ， bì jìng xiū xiān jiè shì ruò ròu qiáng shí de ， ér tā men shí lì yòu tài ruò 。
当然，林轩之所以这么做，都是为了陆盈儿几女能够不受欺负，毕竟修仙界是弱肉强食的，而她们实力又太弱。
Lin Xuan wasn't stupid. Joining the Endless Sea Pavilion was beneficial for both parties. The alliance meant mutual prosperity. With this arrangement, he had no worries. The Baoxuan Pavilion could easily establish itself in Yunzhou with the support of the Endless Sea Pavilion.
qià qià zhè yì diǎn yě zuì ràng mèng rú yān pèi fú 。
恰恰这一点也最让梦如嫣佩服。
Dream Ruyan's joy was evident as she agreed to help organize the ceremony. "Brother, I'll gather disciples and prepare for your initiation."
yǒu qíng yǒu yì ， nán ér dāng rú cǐ ， duì dí rén gù rán kě yǐ là shǒu lěng mò ， dàn duì zì jǐ rén yí dìng yào wēn qíng zhào fú 。
有情有义，男儿当如此，对敌人固然可以辣手冷漠，但对自己人一定要温情照拂。
With two Separation Realm cultivators joining, this was significant. Not only would the sect celebrate, but Dream Ruyan also planned to send out messages to all major forces in the Twelve Cloud States.
mèng rú yān zì jǐ ， jiù shì zhè yàng zuò 。
梦如嫣自己，就是这样做。
"Stop being so troublesome," Lin Xuan frowned, shaking his head. He preferred a low profile and had grown accustomed to it over centuries. Even as a Separation Realm cultivator, he didn't want unnecessary attention.
dāng chū guǒ rán méi yǒu kàn cuò ， dì di shì yǒu qíng yǒu yì de nán zi hàn dà zhàng fū 。
当初果然没有看错，弟弟是有情有义的男子汉大丈夫。
Dream Ruyan understood but didn't force him. "Fine, we'll keep it simple. Three days from now, we'll hold an initiation ceremony."
“ hē hē ， jiě jiě guò yù le 。”
“呵呵，姐姐过誉了。”
"Alright," Lin Xuan nodded. While he disliked the fuss, some traditions couldn't be skipped.
tīng le mèng rú jiū de zàn shǎng zhī cí ， yǐ lín xuān liǎn pí zhī hòu yě yǒu xiē bù hǎo yì sī ， dǎo shì yuè ér lián lián diǎn tóu ， zài tā xīn mù zhōng ， shào yé dāng rán shì yǒu qíng yǒu yì de hǎo rén le 。
听了梦如鸠的赞赏之词，以林轩脸皮之厚也有些不好意思，倒是月儿连连点头，在她心目中，少爷当然是有情有义的好人了。
"I'll handle everything for you then." Dream Ruyan smiled.
“ suǒ yǐ nǐ bù yuàn yì jiā rù wǒ tiān yá hǎi gé 。”
“所以你不愿意加入我天涯海阁。”
"That's fine; as your brother and a member of this sect, there's no need to be so formal. However, you can't stay in the guest pavilion anymore."
“ bù cuò ， hái qǐng jiě jiě mí tǐ liàng yī èr de 。” lín xuān bào le bào quán ， lüè gǎn yí hàn de shuō 。
“不错，还请姐姐弥体谅一二的。”林轩抱了抱拳，略感遗憾的说。
"Why?"
“ hē hē ， dì di ， zhè què shì nǐ guò lǜ le ， shuí shuō yǒu le bài xuān gé ， nǐ jiù bù néng chéng wéi běn mén zhǎng lǎo ？” mèng rú yān xiù méi wēi tiāo ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng sì xiào fēi xiào 。
“呵呵，弟弟，这却是你过虑了，谁说有了拜轩阁，你就不能成为本门长老？”梦如嫣秀眉微挑，脸上的表情似笑非笑。
"Stupid, as an elder, you should have your own abode. This guest pavilion is comfortable but for guests," Dream Ruyan said with a glance.
“ jiě jiě yǒu huà qǐng míng shuō ， xiǎo dì bù dǒng 。”
“姐姐有话请明说，小弟不懂。”
PS: I'll post another chapter later tonight, though it will be late. Today's update will reach 9000 words, so please vote for recommendations!
"Join the Endless Sea Pavilion?"
Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. "Indeed, Sister, you know my character well enough. This will be greatly beneficial to both of us," Dream Ruyan spoke sincerely.
"I understand that."
Nodding, Lin Xuan noted that the Endless Sea Pavilion was an ancient legacy, one of the five major forces in the Twelve Cloud States. If he became its Supreme Elder, his status would rise rapidly. As a Separation Realm cultivator, he wouldn't have to deal with mundane affairs and could command thousands of disciples with just a decree.
He also didn't need to seek out rare herbs or materials for cultivation; his subordinates would handle that. Moreover, the Endless Sea Pavilion boasted many beautiful women, though Lin Xuan wasn't a lecher, so he had no concerns about that aspect.
Seeing Baoxuan's thoughtful expression, Dream Ruyan remained silent but was also quite nervous. A Separation Realm cultivator meant a lot to any sect—she understood this well. Furthermore, Lin Xuan wasn't alone; if Mo admired him enough to join the Endless Sea Pavilion, Moon would surely follow.
In other words, three Separation Realm cultivators would suddenly be part of the Endless Sea Pavilion. Even with her admiration for his character, Dream Ruyan couldn't help but feel a bit apprehensive about this arrangement.
"Ah, Sister, you flatter me."
Lin Xuan felt a little embarrassed by Dream Ruyan's praise, and Moon nodded in agreement, thinking that Master was indeed a good man. "So you don't want to join my Endless Sea Pavilion?"
"Not at all, I hope Sister can understand," Lin Xuan said with a bow.
"Ha, Brother, there's no need for such concern. Who says having the Baoxuan Pavilion means you can't become an elder of this sect?" Dream Ruyan raised her eyebrows and smiled faintly.
"I beg your pardon, Sister. What do you mean?"
"Fine, let me ask: You want the Baoxuan Pavilion to establish roots in Yunzhou and continue its legacy, correct?"
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded, understanding that Dream Ruyan had a reason for this question.
"But you just said it started as a merchant alliance, and those girls don't have outstanding资质. Even if you use divine treasures to help them achieve immortality, what then? A few early-stage Immortals in Yunzhou aren't significant; once you shatter the void, the Baoxuan Pavilion will face difficulties," Dream Ruyan said.
Lin Xuan sighed. Good medicine tastes bitter, and while these words weren't pleasant, they were honest.
"Sister, if that's your concern, there must be a solution. Please don't keep us waiting."
"Simple: form an alliance with the Endless Sea Pavilion. From now on, we'll support each other in attacks and defenses, like branches of the same tree. If one side faces trouble, it will be treated as internal affairs, and full support will be given," Dream Ruyan said.
The promise was so appealing that any Separation Realm cultivator would be overjoyed, but Lin Xuan remained silent, his face darkening slightly.
Dream Ruyan paused, then clarified: "Brother, I didn't mean to make the Baoxuan Pavilion a peripheral force or try to annex it. We're just forming an alliance for mutual support; our statuses will be equal."
Lin Xuan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. He had underestimated Dream Ruyan's intentions, but that was understandable given their vastly different strengths.
"I deeply appreciate your kindness, Brother, but I don't like taking others' advantages. If this is an alliance, the Baoxuan Pavilion will benefit more, and I can't be at ease with that. Sister, if you have any instructions, please speak freely. Even if it means climbing a knife mountain or descending into boiling oil..."
"You're just full of words again," Dream Ruyan said nonchalantly. "I don't need you to do anything dangerous. The only condition is that you join the Endless Sea Pavilion."
"But"
"Relax, Sister understands your concerns. You can still be the Supreme Elder of the Baoxuan Pavilion; there's no conflict between the two," Dream Ruyan said confidently.
"Can I hold both positions?"
"Why not? Think about it, Brother."
"I see, I agree without hesitation."
Lin Xuan wasn't stupid. Joining the Endless Sea Pavilion was beneficial for both parties. The alliance meant mutual prosperity. With this arrangement, he had no worries. The Baoxuan Pavilion could easily establish itself in Yunzhou with the support of the Endless Sea Pavilion.
Dream Ruyan's joy was evident as she agreed to help organize the ceremony. "Brother, I'll gather disciples and prepare for your initiation."
With two Separation Realm cultivators joining, this was significant. Not only would the sect celebrate, but Dream Ruyan also planned to send out messages to all major forces in the Twelve Cloud States.
"Stop being so troublesome," Lin Xuan frowned, shaking his head. He preferred a low profile and had grown accustomed to it over centuries. Even as a Separation Realm cultivator, he didn't want unnecessary attention.
Dream Ruyan understood but didn't force him. "Fine, we'll keep it simple. Three days from now, we'll hold an initiation ceremony."
"Alright," Lin Xuan nodded. While he disliked the fuss, some traditions couldn't be skipped.
"I'll handle everything for you then." Dream Ruyan smiled.
"That's fine; as your brother and a member of this sect, there's no need to be so formal. However, you can't stay in the guest pavilion anymore."
"Why?"
"Stupid, as an elder, you should have your own abode. This guest pavilion is comfortable but for guests," Dream Ruyan said with a glance.
PS: I'll post another chapter later tonight, though it will be late. Today's update will reach 9000 words, so please vote for recommendations!