wàng zhe yǔ lín xuān bìng jiān ér lì de měi mào shào nǚ ， yè píng ér de qiào liǎn shàng chōng mǎn zhe huái yí ， zhè lǐ míng míng zhǐ yǒu zì jǐ hé qián bèi liǎng rén ér yǐ ， yǎn qián zhè qīng guó qīng chéng de shào nǚ cóng nǎ lǐ mào chū lái dì ？
望着与林轩并肩而立的美貌少女，叶瓶儿的俏脸上充满着怀疑，这里明明只有自己和前辈两人而已，眼前这倾国倾城的少女从哪里冒出来地？
Looking at the beautiful young girl standing beside Lin Xuan, Ye Ping'er's delicate face was filled with suspicion. Clearly, there were only she and the senior here. Where did thisbreathtakingly beautiful beauty come from?
xīn zhōng yí huò ， bù guò yè píng ér què shì fēi cháng guāi qiǎo de ， sú huà shuō ， fán nǎo jiē yīn qiáng chū tóu ， rě huò yuán shǒu duō kāi kǒu 。[]
心中疑惑，不过叶瓶儿却是非常乖巧的，俗话说，烦恼皆因强出头，惹祸源手多开口。[]
Though puzzled in her heart, Ye Ping'er remained very obedient. As they say, trouble comes from sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. The senior's expression showed no hint of surprise or concern, which was enough to prove that the woman before them was not an enemy but a friend.
qián bèi liǎn shàng fēn háo bìng sè yě wú ， zhè jiù zú yǐ zhèng míng yǎn qián de nǚ zǐ fēi dí shì yǒu 。
前辈脸上分毫并色也无，这就足以证明眼前的女子非敌是友。
If she didn't need to ask, she wouldn't open her mouth. So she lowered her gaze and answered politely.
bù gāi wèn de huà jiù bié kāi kǒu ， yú shì tā dī chuí zhēn ， guāi guāi de huí dá wèn tí le 。
不该问的话就别开口，于是她低垂臻，乖乖的回答问题了。
However, deep down, she was greatly alarmed. Lin Xuan could eliminate a condensation core stage cultivator without even moving a finger. Yet the woman in front of him exuded an aura that could stand on equal footing with his own.
rán ér nèi xīn shēn chù ， què jīng hài bù yǐ ， lín qián gū shèn zhì bù yòng dòng shǒu ， jiù néng jiāng níng dān qī xiū shì miè chú ， kě yǎn qián nǚ zǐ suǒ sàn chū lái de qì shì ， què néng yǔ tā fēn tíng kàng lǐ 。
然而内心深处，却惊骇不已，林前辜甚至不用动手，就能将凝丹期修士灭除，可眼前女子所散出来的气势，却能与他分庭抗礼。
It was simply inconceivable!
jiǎn zhí bù kě sī yì ！
简直不可思议！
After all, while this place might be slightly more advanced than Jinnv Island, it was still just a corner of the mortal world. Where did so many powerful cultivators come from?
yào zhī dào ， zhè lǐ de xiū xiān shuǐ píng suī rán bǐ yāo líng dǎo lüè shèng yī chóu ， dàn yě bù guò shì rén jiè yī ǒu ， nǎ lǐ lái de rú cǐ duō gāo shǒu ？
要知道，这里的修仙水平虽然比妖灵岛略胜一筹，但也不过是人界一偶，哪里来的如此多高手？
Moon didn't have time to dwell on what the small cultivator in front of her was thinking. Hearing his words, she heaved a sigh of relief. A condensation core stage cultivator escaping through a spatial vortex could arrive safely here. Her younger sister Xiang'er had her older sister's care, and with a century passing, Huanke had already advanced to the late transformation phase. Protecting her little sister would be no problem.
yuè ér què méi yǒu xīn qíng guǎn yǎn qián de xiǎo xiū xiān zhě zài xiǎng shén me ， tīng le cǐ yǔ ， dà dà de sōng le yì kǒu qì ， qū qū níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě táo rù kōng jiān xuán wō ， dōu néng yǒu jīng wú xiǎn de lái dào cǐ chù ， xiāng ér kě shì yǒu tā jiě jiě zhào gù ， bǎi nián guò qù ， huǎn kē shí yǒu ** yǐ jīng jìn jiē dào huà xíng hòu qī ， bǎo hù tā mèi mèi píng ān kěn dìng méi yǒu wèn tí 。
月儿却没有心情管眼前的小修仙者在想什么，听了此语，大大的松了一口气，区区凝丹期修仙者逃入空间漩涡，都能有惊无险的来到此处，香儿可是有她姐姐照顾，百年过去，缓柯十有**已经进阶到化形后期，保护她妹妹平安肯定没有问题。
Lin Xuan's thoughts were similar. He missed Xiang'er as well. Although she was a bit mischievous, overall, she was incredibly adorable.
lín xuān de xiǎng fǎ yě chà bu duō ， zhǐ bù guò tā guà huái de rén hái yǒu yí gè 。
林轩的想法也差不多，只不过他挂怀的人还有一个。
"Moon, I can't say for sure, but there's no need to worry. Xiang'er isn't an ordinary snow fox; she has three tails from birth and her talent is extraordinary—almost on par with the demon kings of the Spirit Realm. Ascending to the Spirit Realm might be difficult for other cultivators, but with her overwhelming talent, it would be a sure thing if she weren't too lazy. So I believe we will meet again someday."
nà wèi hóng líng xiān zi ， cún huó le bǎi wàn nián de gǔ xiū shì shì fǒu yě píng ān wú shì ， suī rán tā zhuī shā guò zì jǐ ， bù guò shì yì shí yí ， rú jīn zì jǐ yǐ jìn jiē dào lí hé qī ， cǐ nǚ zì rán zài yě gòu bù chéng fēn háo wēi xié dì 。
那位红绫仙子，存活了百万年的古修士是否也平安无事，虽然她追杀过自己，不过事易时移，如今自己已进阶到离合期，此女自然再也构不成分毫威胁地。
Hearing this, Moon's face finally brightened. She patted her chest and looked more at ease.
lín xuān dān xīn tā ， dào bú shì yīn wèi bié de yuán gù ， ér shì yīn wèi zài xī yuè jiàn de shí hòu ， zì jǐ céng jīng dé dào yī kuài yù fú ， shén mì dào jí chù ， kě xī yì zhí bù zhī dào yòng tú ， bù guò guān jiàn shí kè ， què yě bāng guò zì jǐ shù cì le 。
林轩担心她，倒不是因为别的缘故，而是因为在溪跃涧的时候，自己曾经得到一块玉符，神秘到极处，可惜一直不知道用途，不过关键时刻，却也帮过自己数次了。
The path of cultivation was hard, but as cultivators had long lifespans, as long as there was hope to see each other again, it didn't matter how much time passed.
ér hóng líng zhī suǒ yǐ zhuī shā zì jǐ ， jiù shì yīn wèi tā suǒ zài yù xuán zōng zhǎng mén rén lìng fú ， yǔ zì jǐ shǒu zhōng de yù fú shì yī mú yī yàng de 。
而红绫之所以追杀自己，就是因为她所在玉玄宗掌门人令符，与自己手中的玉符是一模一样的。
Their unexpected encounter in the Cloud Region allowed Lin Xuan to learn about Jinnv Island. He felt a deep sense of regret over what happened. In just a century, who would have thought that the former demon sanctuary would be destroyed by such a terrifying spatial vortex?
cǐ nǚ xiǎng yào duó zǒu ， suǒ yǐ liǎng rén cái fǎn mù chéng chóu 。
此女想要夺走，所以两人才反目成仇。
Just like the Indefinite River and the palace of Asura King, they were once filled with beauty, like an earthly paradise.
nà shí hòu ， lín xuān hái wèi jié yīng chéng gōng ， jiàn dào cǐ nǚ zhǐ néng dōng duǒ xī zǒu ， sú huà shuō ， rén zài wū yán xià ， bù dé bù dī tóu ， jì bù rú rén ， yòu yǒu shén me bàn fǎ ne ？
那时候，林轩还未结婴成功，见到此女只能东躲西走，俗话说，人在屋檐下，不得不低头，技不如人，又有什么办法呢？
But in the end, they were bloodied and turned into ruins.
kě cháng yán dào ， níng qī lǎo ， mò qī shǎo ， rú jīn zì jǐ jìn jiē lí hé ， zhè māo zhuō lǎo shǔ de yóu xì dāng rán yě jiù gǎi biàn le 。
可常言道，宁欺老，莫欺少，如今自己进阶离合，这猫捉老鼠的游戏当然也就改变了。
Lin Xuan sighed deeply. "So you've been in the Cloud Region for only about half a year?"
lín xuān dān xīn hóng líng de ān wēi ， shì xiǎng cóng tā kǒu zhōng ， dé zhī yù fú de yòng tú ， rú guǒ zài yù jiàn cǐ nǚ de huà ， tā guāi guāi tǔ lù yě jiù bà le ， fǒu zé lín xuān cái bú huì lián xiāng xī yù ， zhí jiē sōu hún **， xiǎng yào zài xiū xiān jiè huó dé xiāo yáo kuài lè ， yǒu shí hòu jiù shì bù néng tài xīn ruǎn de 。
林轩担心红绫的安危，是想从她口中，得知玉符的用途，如果再遇见此女的话，她乖乖吐露也就罢了，否则林轩才不会怜香惜玉，直接搜魂**，想要在修仙界活得逍遥快乐，有时候就是不能太心软的。
"Yes," Ye Ping'er nodded obediently. "What are your plans going forward, friend?"
dāng rán ， zhè yě jiù shì xīn zhōng xiǎng xiǎng ér yǐ ， néng fǒu yǔ hóng líng chóng féng hái shì liǎng shuō ， ér qiě zhēn yù jiàn le huì shì zěn yàng yī zhǒng qíng jǐng xiàn zài shuí yòu zhī dào ne ？
当然，这也就是心中想想而已，能否与红绫重逢还是两说，而且真遇见了会是怎样一种情景现在谁又知道呢？
"Ah, this..." Ye Ping'er's expression froze as her eyes became hazy with various emotions—sorrow, resentment, and confusion.
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， qīng cuì yōu ěr de shēng yīn yǐ chuán rù le ěr duǒ ：‘ shào yé ， nǐ shuō wǒ men huì zài jiàn dào xiāng ér me ？”， zhè “” lín xuān méi tóu wēi zhòu ， tā yě bù gǎn shuō ， bì jìng zì jǐ zhǐ shì lí hé ， duì yú kōng jiān fǎ zé liǎo jiě dé tài shǎo le 。
林轩脑海中念头转过，清脆忧耳的声音已传入了耳朵：‘少爷，你说我们会再见到香儿么？”，这“”林轩眉头微皱，他也不敢说，毕竟自己只是离合，对于空间法则了解得太少了。
On Jinnv Island, although she had fallen on hard times, it was still her birthplace, so there wasn't much unfamiliarity. After refining her golden core, while not exactly happy, she could say she lived a carefree life.
yè píng ér céng shuō ， dāng yāo líng dǎo yào kuài huǐ miè de yī kè ， chū xiàn zài tiān kōng zhōng de jù dà xuán wō yǒu shù gè ， nà zuò yí gè dà dǎn de cāi cè 。
叶瓶儿曾说，当妖灵岛要快毁灭的一刻，出现在天空中的巨大漩涡有数个，那做一个大胆的猜测。
But in the Cloud Region, things were different. Although this place was only a corner of the mortal world, its cultivation level was several steps higher than Jinnv Island.
měi yí gè xuán wō tōng wǎng de dì fāng dōu bù tóng de 。
每一个漩涡通往的地方都不同的。
Jinnv Island had just one old monster at the transformation phase among both demons and humans.
bì jìng rén jiè kě yǒu jiǔ gè ， yīn sī jiè yě yǒu liǎng gè 。
毕竟人界可有九个，阴司界也有两个。
But soon after arriving here, she heard about five major forces with immense power, each boasting legendary transformation stage cultivators. The Skyfarer Pavilion, in particular, had recently made headlines for hosting a grand ceremony to welcome two new members of that rank.
hé kuàng shuí yòu zhī dào tā men huì bú huì bèi chuán sòng dào líng jiè ， shèn zhì shì gǔ mó jiè ne 。
何况谁又知道他们会不会被传送到灵界，甚至是古魔界呢。
A single sect with three transformation stage cultivators was unimaginable on Jinnv Island. This reflected the high level of cultivation in the Cloud Region.
bì jìng kōng jiān fēng bào kě shì liǎng bǎi wàn nián yī yù de ， nà shēng shén me shì qíng yě dōu bù suàn lí pǔ 。
毕竟空间风暴可是两百万年一遇的，那生什么事情也都不算离谱。
In such places where there were more powerful cultivators, opportunities would naturally be easier to come by, but so too did dangers increase.
zǎi huái xiǎng xiǎng ， zhè xiē cāi cè ， jiē shì dà yǒu kě néng de 。
仔徊想想，这些猜测，皆是大有可能的。
Under a big tree, one could find shade, but for lone cultivators, life was even harder than on Jinnv Island. Especially with her natural charm, she had already encountered danger several times in less than half a year.
hé kuàng tuì yī wàn bù shuō 。
何况退一万步说。
Once, six old immortals wanted to use her as a cauldron. Ye Ping'er naturally didn't want that, but in the world of cultivation, who cared about righteousness and morality? If you disagreed, they would just take what they wanted by force.
jiù suàn měi gè xuán wō chuán sòng de zhōng diǎn ， dōu shì zì jǐ xiàn zài suǒ zài de zhè ge jiè miàn 。
就算每个漩涡传送的终点，都是自己现在所在的这个界面。
Her ancestral cultivation technique was indeed powerful, but how could a newly refined golden core cultivator possibly stand up to an old immortal?
nà yòu rú hé ， rén jiè kě shì fēi cháng guǎng kuò ， tiān yún shí èr zhōu yě bù guò shì qí zhōng yī ǒu ， bié de dì fāng lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， zhì shǎo tā xiǎo de hái yǒu qī xīng dǎo yún hǎi cún zài de 。
那又如何，人界可是非常广阔，天云十二州也不过是其中一偶，别的地方林轩并不清楚，至少他晓得还有七星岛云海存在的。
Just as she was about to be captured, her luck turned. The old immortal's enemy arrived, and it was a mortal enemy at that. In the narrow path of fate, two transformation stage cultivators fought fiercely. Ye Ping'er took advantage of this opportunity and escaped.
suǒ yǐ bù guǎn shì hóng líng xiān zi ， hái shì sān wěi xiǎo xuě hú ， shèn zhì shì wěi hé gōng zhǔ ， yǔ tā men jiàn miàn de jī huì dōu shì fēi cháng miǎo máng de 。
所以不管是红绫仙子，还是三尾小雪狐，甚至是娓河公主，与她们见面的机会都是非常渺茫的。
This time, if not for Senior Lin's help, she would have ended up in the hands of three evil cultivators, with no better life than death.
dāng rán ， fán shì méi yǒu jué duì 。
当然，凡事没有绝对。
Thinking about these experiences made her shudder with fear.
guān jiàn shì kàn shuāng fāng yǒu méi yǒu yuán le 。
关键是看双方有没有缘了。
Other condensation core stage cultivators could live happily as long as they were careful. But with her natural charm, if she couldn't find a big tree to rely on—good luck didn't come every day; eventually, she would fall into disaster.
qí shí lín xuān tóng yàng hěn xiǎng niàn xiāng ér ， nà yā tou suī rán táo qì le yì diǎn ， dàn zǒng tǐ shuō lái ， què kě ài dào jí chù 。
其实林轩同样很想念香儿，那丫头虽然淘气了一点，但总体说来，却可爱到极处。
Ye Ping'er had considered joining a sect or family, but being unfamiliar with the place and choosing poorly might just send her straight to a cauldron. She hesitated before deciding that the Skyfarer Pavilion was worth a try since it was all women and thus safe from malicious intentions.
‘ yuè ér ， wǒ yě bù qīng chǔ ， dàn de yě bù yòng dān xīn shén me ， xiāng ér kě bú shì yì bān de xuě hú ， tā yī chū shēng jiù yōng yǒu sān tiáo wěi ba le ， zī zhì dì yōu yì chéng dù ， jiǎn zhí kān yǔ líng jiè yāo wáng xiàng bǐ le ， fēi shēng duì bié de xiū shì hěn nán ， dàn xiāng ér zī zhì tài guò nì tiān ， zhǐ shì bú shì tài tōu lǎn ， dào líng jiè sī háo méi yǒu xuán niàn ， suǒ yǐ wǒ xiāng xìn zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， mí yí dìng néng yǔ nà xiǎo yā tou zài xiāng jiàn 。”， ó 。”
‘月儿，我也不清楚，但的也不用担心什么，香儿可不是一般的雪狐，她一出生就拥有三条尾巴了，资质的优异程度，简直堪与灵界妖王相比了，飞升对别的修士很难，但香儿资质太过逆天，只是不是太偷懒，到灵界丝毫没有悬念，所以我相信总有一天，弥一定能与那小丫头再相见。”，哦。”
But as one of the five major forces in the Cloud Region, how easy would it be to join? Despite her confidence in her own talent, she was still just a demon cultivator. Would the Skyfarer Pavilion accept her?
tīng lín xuān zhè me shuō ， yuè ér liǎn shàng zǒng suàn lù chū le xiào róng ， pāi le pāi xiōng kǒu ， biǎo qíng yě biàn dé qīng sōng 。
听林轩这么说，月儿脸上总算露出了笑容，拍了拍胸口，表情也变得轻松。
The future seemed uncertain. With a look of confusion on her face, but being very intelligent, Ye Ping'er raised her gaze and met Lin Xuan's eyes.
xiān dào jiān nán ， hǎo zài xiū xiān zhě yě dōu yǒu zhe màn cháng de shòu yuán ， zhǐ yào yǒu zài jiàn miàn de xī wàng jiù hǎo ， duō děng yī xiē shí jiān ， dào bù yòng fán nǎo 。
仙道艰难，好在修仙者也都有着漫长的寿元，只要有再见面的希望就好，多等一些时间，倒不用烦恼。
When Senior Lin asked, it wasn't necessarily out of simple concern; perhaps there was deeper meaning behind his words.
yǔ yè píng ér de yì wài xiàng yù ， ràng lín xuān liǎo jiě le yāo líng dǎo de xiāo xī ， xīn zhōng yě gǎn kǎi bù yǐ ， bù guò cōng cōng bǎi nián ， shuí xiǎng de dào xī rì de yāo zú shèng dì ， huì huǐ zài kě pà de kōng jiān fēng bào lǐ 。
与叶瓶儿的意外相遇，让林轩了解了妖灵岛的消息，心中也感慨不已，不过匆匆百年，谁想得到昔日的妖族圣地，会毁在可怕的空间风暴里。
She didn't think he had any malicious intentions since he had saved her twice. Why wait until now if that were the case?
jiù fǎng fú wú dìng hé ， ā xiū luó wáng de xíng gōng ， jǐ bǎi wàn nián qián bù yě fán huā sì jǐn ， měi dé yǒu rú rén jiān xiān jìng 。
就仿佛无定河，阿修罗王的行宫，几百万年前不也繁花似锦，美得有如人间仙境。
Unlike in the secular world, respect in cultivation came from strength, not looks. Although Lin Xuan's appearance was unremarkable, his power easily won over female cultivators' hearts.
kě zuì zhōng què bèi xīng jiè dà jūn xuè xǐ ， huà wèi le jīn tiān de yī piàn fèi xū 。
可最终却被星界大军血洗，化为了今天的一片废墟。
As long as she wasn't used as a cauldron, Ye Ping'er would be more than willing to become his concubine.
yī shí jiān ， lín xuān gǎn kǎi bù yǐ ， liáng jiǔ ， cái yōu yōu de tàn le kǒu qì ， kàn xiàng shēn qián dī méi shùn mù dì shào nǚ ： zhè me shuō ， mí lái dào yún zhōu ， qián hòu yě bù guò bàn nián de guāng jǐng ？”， shì de 。” yè píng ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ， guāi qiǎo wàn fēn de shuō ‘ ń ， nà dào yǒu jīn hòu yǒu shén me dǎ suàn ne ？”
一时间，林轩感慨不已，良久，才幽幽的叹了口气，看像身前低眉顺目的少女：这么说，弥来到云州，前后也不过半年的光景？”，是的。”叶瓶儿点了点头，乖巧万分的说‘嗯，那道友今后有什么打算呢？”
Thinking this, a blush rose on her face, though Lin Xuan didn't notice. He wasn't a lecher and had no such thoughts. But now that he was at the transformation phase, meeting an old acquaintance made him feel awkward about turning a blind eye.
“ zhè ，“” yè píng ér biǎo qíng yī jiāng ， yǎn shén yě biàn dé mí lí qǐ lái ， wěi qū 、 míng chàng 、 máng rán ， gè zhǒng kǔ sè gān tián ， wàn bān zī wèi ér yǒng shàng xīn tóu 。
“这，“”叶瓶儿表情一僵，眼神也变得迷离起来，委屈、明怅、茫然，各种苦涩甘甜，万般滋味儿涌上心头。
As they say, help those in need until the end; send a buddha to the West. Lin Xuan disliked giving up halfway. Seeing her predicament, he wanted to guide her.
zài yāo líng dǎo de shí hòu ， tā suī rán jiā dào zhōng luò ， yě shì zuò wèi yí gè sàn xiū sì chù piāo bó ， dàn hǎo dǎi nà shì zì jǐ de chū shēng zhī suǒ ， bìng méi yǒu shén me shēng shū zhī gǎn de 。
在妖灵岛的时候，她虽然家道中落，也是做为一个散修四处漂泊，但好歹那是自己的出生之所，并没有什么生疏之感的。
"Your Excellency, I am new to the Cloud Region and alone here. Please enlighten me on my path. Your great kindness will be remembered by your humble servant." Ye Ping'er performed a respectful bow, with a hint of shyness in her demeanor.
Looking at the beautiful young girl standing beside Lin Xuan, Ye Ping'er's delicate face was filled with suspicion. Clearly, there were only she and the senior here. Where did thisbreathtakingly beautiful beauty come from?
Though puzzled in her heart, Ye Ping'er remained very obedient. As they say, trouble comes from sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. The senior's expression showed no hint of surprise or concern, which was enough to prove that the woman before them was not an enemy but a friend.
If she didn't need to ask, she wouldn't open her mouth. So she lowered her gaze and answered politely.
However, deep down, she was greatly alarmed. Lin Xuan could eliminate a condensation core stage cultivator without even moving a finger. Yet the woman in front of him exuded an aura that could stand on equal footing with his own.
It was simply inconceivable!
After all, while this place might be slightly more advanced than Jinnv Island, it was still just a corner of the mortal world. Where did so many powerful cultivators come from?
Moon didn't have time to dwell on what the small cultivator in front of her was thinking. Hearing his words, she heaved a sigh of relief. A condensation core stage cultivator escaping through a spatial vortex could arrive safely here. Her younger sister Xiang'er had her older sister's care, and with a century passing, Huanke had already advanced to the late transformation phase. Protecting her little sister would be no problem.
Lin Xuan's thoughts were similar. He missed Xiang'er as well. Although she was a bit mischievous, overall, she was incredibly adorable.
"Moon, I can't say for sure, but there's no need to worry. Xiang'er isn't an ordinary snow fox; she has three tails from birth and her talent is extraordinary—almost on par with the demon kings of the Spirit Realm. Ascending to the Spirit Realm might be difficult for other cultivators, but with her overwhelming talent, it would be a sure thing if she weren't too lazy. So I believe we will meet again someday."
Hearing this, Moon's face finally brightened. She patted her chest and looked more at ease.
The path of cultivation was hard, but as cultivators had long lifespans, as long as there was hope to see each other again, it didn't matter how much time passed.
Their unexpected encounter in the Cloud Region allowed Lin Xuan to learn about Jinnv Island. He felt a deep sense of regret over what happened. In just a century, who would have thought that the former demon sanctuary would be destroyed by such a terrifying spatial vortex?
Just like the Indefinite River and the palace of Asura King, they were once filled with beauty, like an earthly paradise.
But in the end, they were bloodied and turned into ruins.
Lin Xuan sighed deeply. "So you've been in the Cloud Region for only about half a year?"
"Yes," Ye Ping'er nodded obediently. "What are your plans going forward, friend?"
"Ah, this..." Ye Ping'er's expression froze as her eyes became hazy with various emotions—sorrow, resentment, and confusion.
On Jinnv Island, although she had fallen on hard times, it was still her birthplace, so there wasn't much unfamiliarity. After refining her golden core, while not exactly happy, she could say she lived a carefree life.
But in the Cloud Region, things were different. Although this place was only a corner of the mortal world, its cultivation level was several steps higher than Jinnv Island.
Jinnv Island had just one old monster at the transformation phase among both demons and humans.
But soon after arriving here, she heard about five major forces with immense power, each boasting legendary transformation stage cultivators. The Skyfarer Pavilion, in particular, had recently made headlines for hosting a grand ceremony to welcome two new members of that rank.
A single sect with three transformation stage cultivators was unimaginable on Jinnv Island. This reflected the high level of cultivation in the Cloud Region.
In such places where there were more powerful cultivators, opportunities would naturally be easier to come by, but so too did dangers increase.
Under a big tree, one could find shade, but for lone cultivators, life was even harder than on Jinnv Island. Especially with her natural charm, she had already encountered danger several times in less than half a year.
Once, six old immortals wanted to use her as a cauldron. Ye Ping'er naturally didn't want that, but in the world of cultivation, who cared about righteousness and morality? If you disagreed, they would just take what they wanted by force.
Her ancestral cultivation technique was indeed powerful, but how could a newly refined golden core cultivator possibly stand up to an old immortal?
Just as she was about to be captured, her luck turned. The old immortal's enemy arrived, and it was a mortal enemy at that. In the narrow path of fate, two transformation stage cultivators fought fiercely. Ye Ping'er took advantage of this opportunity and escaped.
This time, if not for Senior Lin's help, she would have ended up in the hands of three evil cultivators, with no better life than death.
Thinking about these experiences made her shudder with fear.
Other condensation core stage cultivators could live happily as long as they were careful. But with her natural charm, if she couldn't find a big tree to rely on—good luck didn't come every day; eventually, she would fall into disaster.
Ye Ping'er had considered joining a sect or family, but being unfamiliar with the place and choosing poorly might just send her straight to a cauldron. She hesitated before deciding that the Skyfarer Pavilion was worth a try since it was all women and thus safe from malicious intentions.
But as one of the five major forces in the Cloud Region, how easy would it be to join? Despite her confidence in her own talent, she was still just a demon cultivator. Would the Skyfarer Pavilion accept her?
The future seemed uncertain. With a look of confusion on her face, but being very intelligent, Ye Ping'er raised her gaze and met Lin Xuan's eyes.
When Senior Lin asked, it wasn't necessarily out of simple concern; perhaps there was deeper meaning behind his words.
She didn't think he had any malicious intentions since he had saved her twice. Why wait until now if that were the case?
Unlike in the secular world, respect in cultivation came from strength, not looks. Although Lin Xuan's appearance was unremarkable, his power easily won over female cultivators' hearts.
As long as she wasn't used as a cauldron, Ye Ping'er would be more than willing to become his concubine.
Thinking this, a blush rose on her face, though Lin Xuan didn't notice. He wasn't a lecher and had no such thoughts. But now that he was at the transformation phase, meeting an old acquaintance made him feel awkward about turning a blind eye.
As they say, help those in need until the end; send a buddha to the West. Lin Xuan disliked giving up halfway. Seeing her predicament, he wanted to guide her.
"Your Excellency, I am new to the Cloud Region and alone here. Please enlighten me on my path. Your great kindness will be remembered by your humble servant." Ye Ping'er performed a respectful bow, with a hint of shyness in her demeanor.