“ dào yǒu yán zhòng le ． zhè yàng ba ． sàn xiū zài de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， nǐ wǒ liǎng cì xiāng jiàn ， yě suàn yǒu yuán ， gū niáng ruò shì bù qì ， jiù yǔ wǒ yì qǐ huí bài xuān gé ． bù zhī nǐ yì xià rú hé ？、 lín xuān hé yán yuè sè de kāi kǒu le 。[]
“道友言重了．这样吧．散修在的太上长老，你我两次相见，也算有缘，姑娘若是不弃，就与我一起回拜轩阁．不知你意下如何？、林轩和颜悦色的开口了。[]
"Friend, you speak too highly. Let me put it this way: the Supreme Elder of the Loose Cultivators here, we have met twice, so there is some connection between us. If you do not mind, would you consider joining my Eagle Nest Pavilion? What say you?" Lin Xuan spoke with a pleasant smile.
yuán lái shì tuī jiàn zì jǐ jiā rù zōng mén jiā zú ， yè píng ér yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī shī wàng zhī sè ． bù guò hěn kuài jiù yǐn cáng qǐ lái le 。
原来是推荐自己加入宗门家族，叶瓶儿眼中闪过一丝失望之色．不过很快就隐藏起来了。
It turned out that she was recommending him to join their sect. Ye Ping'er's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, but quickly hid it away.
tā duì lín xuān bìng wú yuàn duì zhī yì ． bì jìng cóng tóu zhì wěi ， dōu shì zì jǐ yì xiāng qíng yuàn bà le ， duì fāng yī shēn bù kě cè de dà gāo shǒu ． yòu zěn me kě néng kàn qǐ zì jǐ zhè bù qǐ yǎn de xiǎo yā tou 。
她对林轩并无怨怼之意．毕竟从头至尾，都是自己一厢情愿罢了，对方一深不可测的大高手．又怎么可能看起自己这不起眼的小丫头。
She harbored no resentment towards Lin Xuan; after all, from the beginning until now, it had been her one-sided affection. A deep and inscrutable powerhouse like this man would never take notice of such an insignificant little girl.
tiān shēng mèi gǔ duì bié rén huò xǔ shì yòu huò 、 dàn yǎn qián de lín qián bèi yǎn shén yì zhí dōu hěn qīng chè 。
天生媚骨对别人或许是诱惑、但眼前的林前辈眼神一直都很清澈。
The innate charm that could be a temptation to others was not present in front of this Senior Lin's clear gaze. The young lady standing beside him, with her breathtaking beauty, was undoubtedly a match for his high cultivation; they were the perfect couple.
yǔ tā bìng jiān ér lì de shào nǚ ， yǒu zhe qīng guó qīng chéng zhī mào ． xiū wèi yě gāo shēn wú bǐ ． liǎng rén cái shì le láng cái nǚ mào de shén xiān juàn lǚ 。
与他并肩而立的少女，有着倾国倾城之貌．修为也高深无比．两人才是了郎才女貌的神仙眷侣。
Ye Ping'er sighed inwardly but wore a respectful and happy expression on her face. After all, it would be an excellent outcome. With Senior Lin taking care of her, she believed that joining the Eagle Nest Pavilion wouldn't mean any bullying from others.
yè píng ér xīn zhōng tàn le kǒu qì ， dàn liǎn shàng què gōng jìng huān xǐ ． bù guǎn zěn me shuō ． zhè yě shì yí gè hěn hǎo de jié jú ． yǒu lín qián bèi zhào gù zì jǐ ． xiāng xìn jìn le bài xuān gé ， yīng gāi yě bú huì shòu bié rén qī fù de 。
叶瓶儿心中叹了口气，但脸上却恭敬欢喜．不管怎么说．这也是一个很好的结局．有林前辈照顾自己．相信进了拜轩阁，应该也不会受别人欺负的。
However, there was some doubt in her heart. The Eagle Nest Pavilion—she had never heard of such a place before. Although she had only been in Yunzhou for a short time, with an expert like Senior Lin, their sect's strength should not be underestimated.
zhǐ shì xīn zhōng yǒu xiē yí gǎn ， bài xuān gé 、 zěn me cóng lái yě wèi céng tīng shuō ． zì jǐ suī rán lái dào yún zhōu bù jiǔ ． dàn àn lǐ shuō ． yōng yǒu lín qián bèi zhè yàng de dà gāo shǒu ． gāi pài de shí lì jué duì bù xiǎo de 。
只是心中有些疑感，拜轩阁、怎么从来也未曾听说．自己虽然来到云州不久．但按理说．拥有林前辈这样的大高手．该派的实力绝对不小的。
Despite the doubts, she didn't dare to ask about it directly. After all, this girl was clever and well-versed in human affairs; if she openly said that she hadn't heard of the Eagle Nest Pavilion, it would be extremely impolite.
chú le yí huò hái shì yí huò ． bù guò zhè ge wèn tí tā què bù hǎo chū kǒu xiāng xún 。
除了疑惑还是疑惑．不过这个问题她却不好出口相询。
"Ping'er, since you've decided to join our Eagle Nest Pavilion, we're no longer outsiders. If there's something on your mind, just speak up without any hesitation," Lin Xuan said with a friendly smile, his demeanor completely at ease as he patted his nose.
bì jìng yǐ cǐ nǚ de cōng míng ． yòu qǐ huì bù dǒng de rén qíng shì gù ． rú guǒ zì jǐ dāng miàn shuō 、
毕竟以此女的聪明．又岂会不懂得人情世故．如果自己当面说、
"Senior, Ping'er wants to ask: are you an advanced-stage Immortal cultivator? Your powers are so astonishing!"
cóng méi yǒu tīng shuō guò bài xuān gé ． nà jiǎn zhí tài shī lǐ le 。
从没有听说过拜轩阁．那简直太失礼了。
Ye Ping'er's voice was filled with excitement. Although she had managed to form a core by chance, the gap between her and an advanced-stage Immortal was unbridgeable. Such beings were rarely seen.
shuō bù dìng hái huì rě dé yǎn qián de gāo rén huǒ ． tā jiù suàn bù chéng fá zì jǐ ． jǐn jǐn zhǐ xiù ér qù zì jǐ yě zhuī huǐ mò jí 。
说不定还会惹得眼前的高人火．他就算不惩罚自己．仅仅指袖而去自己也追悔莫及。
Lin Xuan smiled slightly at this: "Advanced-stage… Haha, I'm not anymore."
quán héng lì bì ． cǐ nǚ dāng rán bú huì bù zhī qīng zhòng huǎn jí ． liǎn shàng lù chū yíng yíng xiào yì ， chōng zhe lín xuān shēn shī yī lǐ ：“ píng ér jǐn zūn qián bèi fēn fù 、 néng gòu jiā rù bài xuān gé shì wǒ sān shì xiū lái de xiān fú 。““ qǐ lái ba ！， lín xuān biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què yǒu xiē wú yǔ le 。
权衡利弊．此女当然不会不知轻重缓急．脸上露出盈盈笑意，冲着林轩深施一礼：“瓶儿谨尊前辈吩咐、能够加入拜轩阁是我三世修来的仙辐。““起来吧！，林轩表面不动声色，心中却有些无语了。
"Already not?" The young lady was stunned, repeating his words softly. Her face quickly changed as she realized something unbelievable. She stared wide-eyed with disbelief.
hǎo zuǐ tián de yā tou ． pāi mǎ pì bù zhe hén jì ． dào yǔ wǔ yún ér xiāng sì yǐ jí 。
好嘴甜的丫头．拍马屁不着痕迹．倒与武云儿相似以极。
He wasn't an advanced-stage Immortal; just a single sentence contained shocking news. He had been an advanced-stage Immortal before but now he wasn't.
qí shí lín xuān ān pái cǐ nǚ jiā rù bài xuān gé ， yī lái què shí shì kàn tā gū kǔ wú yī ． cún le shùn shǒu bāng bāng gù rén de xīn lǐ 。
其实林轩安排此女加入拜轩阁，一来确实是看她孤苦无依．存了顺手帮帮故人的心理。
There were only two possibilities: one, his cultivation dropped. But from the look in Lin Xuan's eyes and tone, it was clear that this wasn't the case. The other possibility was that he had transcended to become a Separation Stage cultivator.
èr lái shàng cì zài yāo líng dǎo jiàn miàn ， cǐ nǚ hái jǐn jǐn shì líng dòng qī de dī jiē dì zǐ ， duǎn duǎn bǎi nián guò qù ． jiù chéng le níng dān qī de gāo jiē xiū shì ， suī rán zhè zhōng jiān kěn dìng yǒu shén me qí yù ． dàn zī zhì yě jué duì yōu yì yǐ jí ． ér qiě píng rì lǐ fēi cháng de yòng gōng nǔ lì 。
二来上次在妖灵岛见面，此女还仅仅是灵动期的低阶弟子，短短百年过去．就成了凝丹期的高阶修士，虽然这中间肯定有什么奇遇．但资质也绝对优异以极．而且平日里非常的用功努力。
Despite her low cultivation, Ye Ping'er had seen many grand scenes during her travels. At this moment, she felt as if struck by lightning; she couldn't speak for shock.
bì jìng xiū xiān zhī lù ． jī yuán 、 zī zhì 、 nǔ lì quē yī bù kě 。
毕竟修仙之路．机缘、资质、努力缺一不可。
On Jingshi Island, there was only one Separation Stage existence, and it was merely legendary. For a cultivator of her level, such an encounter would be unimaginable.
yè píng ér néng yǒu zhè yàng de chéng jiù ， wèi lái zhǐ yào shāo jiā dǎ mó ， chéng wéi yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě shì dà yǒu kě néng de 。
叶瓶儿能有这样的成就，未来只要稍加打磨，成为元婴期修仙者是大有可能的。
After arriving in the Twelve States of Tianyun, the number of Separation Stage cultivators had increased, but they were still just rumors to her. She scoffed inwardly at the claim that the Tiaoyehai Pavilion had three Separation Stage cultivators; it was clearly a boast.
ràng tā jiā rù bài xuān gé ． duì běn mén tóng yàng yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù 。
让她加入拜轩阁．对本门同样有莫大的好处。
There couldn't possibly be such beings in existence. This showed how difficult it was for humans to advance to the Separation Stage.
lín xuān zhè me cōng míng de rén ． zuò shì qíng yòu zěn me huì chī kuī ne ． zhè jiàn shì qíng shì hé zé liǎng lì ． duì shuāng fāng dōu yǒu hǎo chù dì 。
林轩这么聪明的人．做事情又怎么会吃亏呢．这件事情是合则两利．对双方都有好处地。
But here, before her very eyes, someone claimed to be a Separation Stage cultivator.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， mù guāng sǎo guò què xiàn yè píng ér mù guāng shǎn shuò ， sì hū yǒu shén me shì qíng xiǎng shuō ， què yòu bù gǎn kāi kǒu 。
心中如此想着，目光扫过却现叶瓶儿目光闪烁，似乎有什么事情想说，却又不敢开口。
Ye Ping'er's shock was beyond measure.
“ píng ér ． jì rán jiā rù bài xuān gé ， nà wǒ men yě jiù bú shì wài rén le ． yǒu shì qíng jǐn guǎn kāi kǒu ， bù yòng zhè yàng tūn tūn tǔ tǔ de 。” yǔ tóng jiē xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān shì yì diǎn jià zi yě wú ． mó le mō bí zi ． hé yán yuè sè de kāi kǒu le 。
“瓶儿．既然加入拜轩阁，那我们也就不是外人了．有事情尽管开口，不用这样吞吞吐吐的。”与同阶修士相比，林轩是一点架子也无．模了摸鼻子．和颜悦色的开口了。
However, she didn't doubt that Lin Xuan was boasting. Girls often had keen instincts; although this was their third meeting, Ye Ping'er was certain that he wasn't the kind of person who liked to exaggerate or lie.
qián bèi ， píng ér shì xiǎng wèn yī jù ， nín shén tōng rú cǐ jīng shì hài sú ， kě shì yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū xiān zhě ？”
前辈，瓶儿是想问一句，您神通如此惊世骇俗，可是元婴后期的大修仙者？”
Moreover, his killing of the Three Moun Mountains without lifting a finger and the mysterious blade light suggested that such powerful techniques might not be within the reach of even high-ranking cultivators. This made her more convinced.
yè píng ér de shēng yīn yǒu xiē jī dòng ， tā suī rán jiǎo xìng jié dān chéng gōng ， dàn jù lí yuán yīng hòu qī jiù kě wàng ér bù kě jí ． nà zhǒng děng jí de cún zài ， píng shí shì méi yǒu jǐng me jī huì néng gòu jiàn yǐ dì 。
叶瓶儿的声音有些激动，她虽然侥幸结丹成功，但距离元婴后期旧可望而不可及．那种等级的存在，平时是没有井么机会能够见以地。
Her expression fluctuated with shock, disbelief, and joy, along with admiration. In the human world, how many cultivators had the chance to see a Separation Stage existence?
lín xuān tīng le cǐ yǔ ， zuǐ jiǎo biān què liú lù chū jǐ fēn xiào yì ：“ yuán yīng hòu qī …… hē hē wǒ yǐ jīng bú shì le 。、
林轩听了此语，嘴角边却流露出几分笑意：“元婴后期……呵呵我已经不是了。、
She had just said she was blessed in three lifetimes, but this was truly an unexpected turn of events—meeting someone of such high rank.
“ yǐ jīng bú shì ？” shào nǚ yī dāi ． bù yóu de nán nán de chóng fù le qǐ lái ， dàn hěn kuài ， tā de liǎn sè jiù yī xià zi kuáng biàn ． bù kě zhì xìn de dèng dà de shuāng yǎn ． mù guāng zhōng mǎn shì hài rán 。
“已经不是？”少女一呆．不由得喃喃的重复了起来，但很快，她的脸色就一下子狂变．不可置信的瞪大的双眼．目光中满是骇然。
This woman before her must be on par with her ancestors.
bú shì yuán yīng qī hòu qī 。 duǎn duǎn de yī jù ， què bāo hán zhe lìng rén zhèn hài de xiāo xī 。
不是元婴期后期。短短的一句，却包含着令人震骇的消息。
The pinnacle of the Separation Stage in the human world.
yǐ qián shì dà xiū xiān zhě ， kě xiàn zài bú shì le 。
以前是大修仙者，可现在不是了。
Ye Ping'er was both shocked and delighted. But then, she seemed to remember something and turned to look at Yue'er.
nà yǒu liǎng zhǒng kě néng ， yī shì jìng jiè diào luò 。
那有两种可能，一是境界掉落。
"Then… this lady?" Her gaze swept over Yue'er's pretty face but quickly dropped; it was too disrespectful.
kě kàn lín xuān de shén sè yǔ qì ， biǎo miàn shàng suī rán dàn dàn de ， dàn nèi lǐ què chōng mǎn le zì dé ， nà kěn dìng bú shì zhè yàng bēi cǎn de jié guǒ 。
可看林轩的神色语气，表面上虽然淡淡的，但内里却充满了自得，那肯定不是这样悲惨的结果。
Although her cultivation was low, Yue'er had already suppressed her spiritual fluctuations. The aura she displayed could match Lin Xuan's in strength. Thus, Ye Ping'er realized a shocking truth: could this breathtaking beauty also be at the Separation Stage?
nà shèng xià de yī zhǒng kě néng jiù shì tā jìn jí tū pò ． mài guò yuán yīng ． chéng wéi lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě 。
那剩下的一种可能就是他晋级突破．迈过元婴．成为离合期修仙者。
"Indeed, Yue'er is my wife. Our levels are the same."
yè píng ér xiū wèi suī rán bù gāo ． dàn zǒu nán chuǎng běi ， dà chǎng miàn yě jiàn guò bù shǎo ． cǐ shí cǐ kè ． què fǎng fú wǔ léi hōng dǐng yì bān 、 zhèn hàn dé shuō bù chū huà 。
叶瓶儿修为虽然不高．但走南闯北，大场面也见过不少．此时此刻．却仿佛五雷轰顶一般、震撼得说不出话。
Lin Xuan's voice echoed in her ears; he had no intention of hiding it and was being so open for a reason.
yào zhī dào fàng yǎn yāo líng dǎo ． lí hé qī cún zài yě jǐn yǒu yí gè ， ér qiě hái jǐn jǐn shì chuán shuō 。
要知道放眼妖灵岛．离合期存在也仅有一个，而且还仅仅是传说。
As they say, one can know a person by their face but not their heart. They had only met three times, and although she liked him, she couldn't be sure about his character.
zhì shǎo zì jǐ zhè zhǒng děng jí de xiū xiān zhě ， kěn dìng shì wú yuán jiàn miàn de 。
至少自己这种等级的修仙者，肯定是无缘见面的。
Lin Xuan wanted to expand the Eagle Nest Pavilion without making any mistakes; he didn't want to bring in someone who might cause trouble. By revealing their levels, he was being both honest and intimidating. This would deter any untrustworthy thoughts from this girl.
lái dào tiān yún shí èr zhōu yǐ hòu ， zhè lǐ de lí hé xiū shì dǎo shì shāo duō ， bù guò tóng yàng shì tīng shuō ， méi yǒu qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， shì zhēn shì jiǎ shuí yòu qīng chǔ ． zhì shǎo duì yú tiān yá hǎi gé yōng yǒu sān míng lí hé qī xiū shì de chuán wén ． yè píng ér biǎo miàn bù shuō ． nèi xīn shēn chù ， jiù shì chī zhī yǐ bí de 。
来到天云十二州以后，这里的离合修士倒是稍多，不过同样是听说，没有亲眼目睹，是真是假谁又清楚．至少对于天涯海阁拥有三名离合期修士的传闻．叶瓶儿表面不说．内心深处，就是嗤之以鼻的。
Lin Xuan's wisdom had led him to great achievements. He knew that showing his true self now would be beneficial for the future.
míng xiǎn shì chuī niú ， nà zěn me kě néng ne 。
明显是吹牛，那怎么可能呢。
"Is this lady also at the Separation Stage?" Ye Ping'er felt her heart racing as she heard Lin Xuan confirm it. She couldn't believe what was happening; seeing two Separation Stages in one outing was too unbelievable to tell anyone about.
bù xiāng xìn yǒu zhè yàng de cún zài ． cóng zhè yì diǎn yě kě yǐ kàn chū ． zài rén jiè xiǎng yào jìn jiē lí hé nán dào le zěn yàng de dì bù 。
不相信有这样的存在．从这一点也可以看出．在人界想要进阶离合难到了怎样的地步。
She stood there, stunned and speechless, for a long time before finally recovering.
kě yǎn qián què yǒu yī rén duì zì jǐ shuō ． tā shì lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě 。
可眼前却有一人对自己说．他是离合期修仙者。
"Senior, I was too forward just now. Please forgive me and allow me to pay my respects as your junior."
kě xiǎng ér zhī ． yè píng ér zhèn hài dào hé zhǒng chéng dù 。
可想而知．叶瓶儿震骇到何种程度。
Calling them seniors wasn't wrong since she had joined the Eagle Nest Pavilion. However, Yue'er's face showed a hint of awkwardness; she frowned at her youthful appearance being called "senior." But with their seniority, there was nothing she could do.
bù guò tā què bìng méi yǒu huái yí lín xuān chuī niú ． yǒu shí hòu ． nǚ hái zi rén de yǎn guāng hěn dú ， suī rán yán gé shuō lái ， zhè cái shì liǎng rén de dì sān cì jiàn miàn ， kě yè píng ér què kěn dìng ． lín xuān jué bú shì nà zhǒng xǐ huān xū yán fú kuā de rén wù 。
不过她却并没有怀疑林轩吹牛．有时候．女孩子人的眼光很毒，虽然严格说来，这才是两人的第三次见面，可叶瓶儿却肯定．林轩绝不是那种喜欢虚言浮夸的人物。
Sighing, high cultivation came with its own challenges—people often called you old.
zài xiǎng xiǎng tā miè shā méng shān sān xióng ， lián shǒu zhǐ tou dōu méi yǒu dòng ． nà dāo guāng yě shì píng kōng chū de 。
再想想他灭杀蒙山三雄，连手指头都没有动．那刀光也是凭空出的。
Ye Ping'er felt truly happy now. The Eagle Nest Pavilion must have formidable strength to have two Separation Stages; joining it would open up endless possibilities for her future.
rú cǐ shén miào de mì shù ． dà xiū shì kǒng pà zhēn shǐ bù chū lái 。
如此神妙的秘术．大修士恐怕真使不出来。
Knowing that she had managed to form a core by chance and due to good fortune, the path to Immortalhood was still difficult without assistance from a sect. With a stronger sect and a Supreme Elder of high cultivation, support would be greater.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， yè píng ér yuè de xìn le 。
念及至此，叶瓶儿越的信了。
With guidance from a Separation Stage cultivator, forming an embryo wouldn't be out of reach.
liǎn sè biàn huàn bù jǐ ， yí huò 、 zhèn jīng 、 kuáng xǐ ， dāng rán chóng bài de chéng fèn gèng duō ， fàng yǎn rén jiè ． yǒu jǐ míng xiū shì yǒu jī yuán jiàn dào lí hé 。
脸色变幻不己，疑惑、震惊、狂喜，当然崇拜的成分更多，放眼人界．有几名修士有机缘见到离合。
Everyone wanted to go as far as possible on their journey.
zì jǐ gāng gāng shuō shì sān shì xiū lái de xiān fú ， méi xiǎng dào yī yǔ chéng zhí ， zhēn shì chū mén yǔ guì ， rén xiāng yù 。
自己刚刚说是三世修来的仙福，没想到一语成直，真是出门与贵，人相遇。
Lin Xuan's efforts hadn't been in vain; Ye Ping'er was now fully committed to the Eagle Nest Pavilion. It was her benefactor's sect with emotional ties, and she had a bright future ahead.
duì fāng yǔ xiān zǔ shì yí gè děng jí 。
对方与先祖是一个等级。
"Enough, no need for such formalities. As long as you work hard and remain loyal to our sect, I won't be stingy. If you make significant contributions, I can help you form an embryo," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
rén jiè zhì gāo de lí hé qī 。
人界至高的离合期。
"Thank you, Senior. It's the Ye family's tradition to repay kindness. Now that I've joined the Eagle Nest Pavilion, there is no regret; I will do my best."
yè píng ér yòu jīng yòu xǐ ． dàn hěn kuài ． yòu xiàng shì xiǎng qǐ le shén me ． xiàng lìng yī cè zhuǎn guò tóu qù 。
叶瓶儿又惊又喜．但很快．又像是想起了什么．像另一侧转过头去。
Ye Ping'er curtsied gracefully and spoke obediently.
“ nà …… nà zhè wèi xiān zi ？” tā de mù guāng zài yuè ér de qiào liǎn shàng sǎo guò ， dàn hěn kuài jiù dī xià le tóu lú ． zhè yàng yǒu xiē tài bù jìng 。
“那……那这位仙子？”她的目光在月儿的俏脸上扫过，但很快就低下了头颅．这样有些太不敬。
"Very well, I believe in you. Get up, no need for such formalities," Lin Xuan said kindly as he gestured with his hand.
suī rán tā xiū wèi tài dī ． yuè ér yě jiāng líng lì bō dòng shōu liǎn qǐ ． dàn suǒ zhǎn xiàn chū lái de qì shì ． yī jiù néng yǔ lín xuān fēn tíng kàng lǐ ， yú shì yè píng ér xiǎng dào le yí gè lìng rén jīng hài de shì shí nán dào zhè wèi qīng guó qīng chéng de nǚ zǐ ， tóng yàng yě shì lí hé qī ？““ bù cuò ． yuè ér shì wǒ de ài qī ． jìng jiè yǔ wǒ yě shì yī yàng dì 。”
虽然她修为太低．月儿也将灵力波动收敛起．但所展现出来的气势．依旧能与林轩分庭抗礼，于是叶瓶儿想到了一个令人惊骇的事实难道这位倾国倾城的女子，同样也是离合期？““不错．月儿是我的爱妻．境界与我也是一样地。”
The young lady was secretly amazed. According to what she knew, these old monsters were all stubborn and domineering, especially towards low-ranking cultivators. Even within the same sect, seniors often punished lower-ranked disciples harshly if they didn't meet their expectations. But the two seniors before her were surprisingly kind and gentle.
"Friend, you speak too highly. Let me put it this way: the Supreme Elder of the Loose Cultivators here, we have met twice, so there is some connection between us. If you do not mind, would you consider joining my Eagle Nest Pavilion? What say you?" Lin Xuan spoke with a pleasant smile.
It turned out that she was recommending him to join their sect. Ye Ping'er's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, but quickly hid it away.
She harbored no resentment towards Lin Xuan; after all, from the beginning until now, it had been her one-sided affection. A deep and inscrutable powerhouse like this man would never take notice of such an insignificant little girl.
The innate charm that could be a temptation to others was not present in front of this Senior Lin's clear gaze. The young lady standing beside him, with her breathtaking beauty, was undoubtedly a match for his high cultivation; they were the perfect couple.
Ye Ping'er sighed inwardly but wore a respectful and happy expression on her face. After all, it would be an excellent outcome. With Senior Lin taking care of her, she believed that joining the Eagle Nest Pavilion wouldn't mean any bullying from others.
However, there was some doubt in her heart. The Eagle Nest Pavilion—she had never heard of such a place before. Although she had only been in Yunzhou for a short time, with an expert like Senior Lin, their sect's strength should not be underestimated.
Despite the doubts, she didn't dare to ask about it directly. After all, this girl was clever and well-versed in human affairs; if she openly said that she hadn't heard of the Eagle Nest Pavilion, it would be extremely impolite.
"Ping'er, since you've decided to join our Eagle Nest Pavilion, we're no longer outsiders. If there's something on your mind, just speak up without any hesitation," Lin Xuan said with a friendly smile, his demeanor completely at ease as he patted his nose.
"Senior, Ping'er wants to ask: are you an advanced-stage Immortal cultivator? Your powers are so astonishing!"
Ye Ping'er's voice was filled with excitement. Although she had managed to form a core by chance, the gap between her and an advanced-stage Immortal was unbridgeable. Such beings were rarely seen.
Lin Xuan smiled slightly at this: "Advanced-stage… Haha, I'm not anymore."
"Already not?" The young lady was stunned, repeating his words softly. Her face quickly changed as she realized something unbelievable. She stared wide-eyed with disbelief.
He wasn't an advanced-stage Immortal; just a single sentence contained shocking news. He had been an advanced-stage Immortal before but now he wasn't.
There were only two possibilities: one, his cultivation dropped. But from the look in Lin Xuan's eyes and tone, it was clear that this wasn't the case. The other possibility was that he had transcended to become a Separation Stage cultivator.
Despite her low cultivation, Ye Ping'er had seen many grand scenes during her travels. At this moment, she felt as if struck by lightning; she couldn't speak for shock.
On Jingshi Island, there was only one Separation Stage existence, and it was merely legendary. For a cultivator of her level, such an encounter would be unimaginable.
After arriving in the Twelve States of Tianyun, the number of Separation Stage cultivators had increased, but they were still just rumors to her. She scoffed inwardly at the claim that the Tiaoyehai Pavilion had three Separation Stage cultivators; it was clearly a boast.
There couldn't possibly be such beings in existence. This showed how difficult it was for humans to advance to the Separation Stage.
But here, before her very eyes, someone claimed to be a Separation Stage cultivator.
Ye Ping'er's shock was beyond measure.
However, she didn't doubt that Lin Xuan was boasting. Girls often had keen instincts; although this was their third meeting, Ye Ping'er was certain that he wasn't the kind of person who liked to exaggerate or lie.
Moreover, his killing of the Three Moun Mountains without lifting a finger and the mysterious blade light suggested that such powerful techniques might not be within the reach of even high-ranking cultivators. This made her more convinced.
Her expression fluctuated with shock, disbelief, and joy, along with admiration. In the human world, how many cultivators had the chance to see a Separation Stage existence?
She had just said she was blessed in three lifetimes, but this was truly an unexpected turn of events—meeting someone of such high rank.
This woman before her must be on par with her ancestors.
The pinnacle of the Separation Stage in the human world.
Ye Ping'er was both shocked and delighted. But then, she seemed to remember something and turned to look at Yue'er.
"Then… this lady?" Her gaze swept over Yue'er's pretty face but quickly dropped; it was too disrespectful.
Although her cultivation was low, Yue'er had already suppressed her spiritual fluctuations. The aura she displayed could match Lin Xuan's in strength. Thus, Ye Ping'er realized a shocking truth: could this breathtaking beauty also be at the Separation Stage?
"Indeed, Yue'er is my wife. Our levels are the same."
Lin Xuan's voice echoed in her ears; he had no intention of hiding it and was being so open for a reason.
As they say, one can know a person by their face but not their heart. They had only met three times, and although she liked him, she couldn't be sure about his character.
Lin Xuan wanted to expand the Eagle Nest Pavilion without making any mistakes; he didn't want to bring in someone who might cause trouble. By revealing their levels, he was being both honest and intimidating. This would deter any untrustworthy thoughts from this girl.
Lin Xuan's wisdom had led him to great achievements. He knew that showing his true self now would be beneficial for the future.
"Is this lady also at the Separation Stage?" Ye Ping'er felt her heart racing as she heard Lin Xuan confirm it. She couldn't believe what was happening; seeing two Separation Stages in one outing was too unbelievable to tell anyone about.
She stood there, stunned and speechless, for a long time before finally recovering.
"Senior, I was too forward just now. Please forgive me and allow me to pay my respects as your junior."
Calling them seniors wasn't wrong since she had joined the Eagle Nest Pavilion. However, Yue'er's face showed a hint of awkwardness; she frowned at her youthful appearance being called "senior." But with their seniority, there was nothing she could do.
Sighing, high cultivation came with its own challenges—people often called you old.
Ye Ping'er felt truly happy now. The Eagle Nest Pavilion must have formidable strength to have two Separation Stages; joining it would open up endless possibilities for her future.
Knowing that she had managed to form a core by chance and due to good fortune, the path to Immortalhood was still difficult without assistance from a sect. With a stronger sect and a Supreme Elder of high cultivation, support would be greater.
With guidance from a Separation Stage cultivator, forming an embryo wouldn't be out of reach.
Everyone wanted to go as far as possible on their journey.
Lin Xuan's efforts hadn't been in vain; Ye Ping'er was now fully committed to the Eagle Nest Pavilion. It was her benefactor's sect with emotional ties, and she had a bright future ahead.
"Enough, no need for such formalities. As long as you work hard and remain loyal to our sect, I won't be stingy. If you make significant contributions, I can help you form an embryo," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"Thank you, Senior. It's the Ye family's tradition to repay kindness. Now that I've joined the Eagle Nest Pavilion, there is no regret; I will do my best."
Ye Ping'er curtsied gracefully and spoke obediently.
"Very well, I believe in you. Get up, no need for such formalities," Lin Xuan said kindly as he gestured with his hand.
The young lady was secretly amazed. According to what she knew, these old monsters were all stubborn and domineering, especially towards low-ranking cultivators. Even within the same sect, seniors often punished lower-ranked disciples harshly if they didn't meet their expectations. But the two seniors before her were surprisingly kind and gentle.