dì yī qiān sì bǎi líng yī zhāng bǎi nián xiāng jiàn “ yí ， shì nà yā tou 。[]”
第一千四百零一章百年相见“咦，是那丫头。[]”
Chapter 1401: A Century of Reunion "Hm, it's that girl."
jìn jiē lí hé yǐ hòu ， lín xuān bù zhǐ xiū wèi bào zēng le xǔ duō ， tīng jué shì lì tóng yàng dà dà zēng qiáng le 。
进阶离合以后，林轩不止修为暴增了许多，听觉视力同样大大增强了。
After advancing beyond the Separation and Union stage, Lin Xuan not only saw a significant increase in his cultivation but also greatly enhanced hearing and vision.
mù guāng zài nà jǐ dào fēi dùn ér lái de jīng hóng shàng sǎo guò ， liǎn shàng lù chū dà gǎn yì wài zhī sè ， méi xiǎng dào cái huí dào bài xuān gé zǒng néng ， jiù yǔ shú rén chóng féng ， jīn tiān shì nà xiǎo yā tou dāng zhí me ？
目光在那几道飞遁而来的惊虹上扫过，脸上露出大感意外之色，没想到才回到拜轩阁总能，就与熟人重逢，今天是那小丫头当值么？
His gaze swept over several streaks of flying light. His expression showed clear surprise as he hadn't expected to meet an old acquaintance so soon after returning to the Baitian Pavilion. Was it the little girl's turn on duty today?
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shǎn guò ， nà jǐ dào dùn guāng yě lái dào yǎn qián le 。
脑海中念头闪过，那几道遁光也来到眼前了。
Thoughts raced through his mind as those streaks of light approached him.
wèi de shì yī miào líng shào nǚ ， shēn cái gāo tiǎo ， róng yán měi lì ， cóng zī sè lái shuō ， bǐ yè píng ér hái shèng shàng yī chóu ， suī bù néng kān chēng jué sè ， dàn yě dān dāng dé qǐ míng móu hào chǐ jǐ gè zì de xíng róng 。
为的是一妙龄少女，身材高挑，容颜美丽，从姿色来说，比叶瓶儿还胜上一筹，虽不能堪称绝色，但也担当得起明眸皓齿几个字的形容。
Before him stood a young woman, tall and beautiful, her appearance surpassing Ye Ping'er in many ways. Though she couldn't be considered breathtakingly beautiful, she certainly lived up to the description of having bright eyes and a sweet smile.
“ cān jiàn shī shū 。”
“参见师叔。”
"Salutations, Senior Aunty."
liǎng míng dāng zhí de xiū shì máng bào quán bài xià qù le ， duì fāng suī rán jǐn jǐn shì níng dān chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn zài bài xuān gé de quán shì ， hái yuǎn zài jǐ míng zhǎng lǎo zhī shàng de 。
两名当值的修士忙抱拳拜下去了，对方虽然仅仅是凝丹初期的修仙者，但在拜轩阁的权势，还远在几名长老之上的。
The two on-duty cultivators hurriedly bowed, though their opponent was merely an early-stage Condensation Core cultivator, her status in the Baitian Pavilion far exceeded that of several elders.
tīng shuō jí shǐ jiàn dào liǎng wèi gé zhǔ ， yě shì yǐ jiě jiě chēng hū 。
听说即使见到两位阁主，也是以姐姐称呼。
It was said that even seeing the two Pavilion Masters required addressing them as sisters.
“ zhōu cái shì nǐ liǎ lái de chuán yīn fú ， shuō yǒu rén “” shào nǚ huà yīn wèi luò ， shēng yīn tū rán gā rán ér zhǐ le ， mù guāng luò xiàng lín xuān de miàn róng ， měi móu zhōng shǎn guò bù néng zhì xìn zhī sè ， shēng yīn shèn zhì dōu yǒu xiē chàn dǒu 。
“州才是你俩来的传音符，说有人“”少女话音未落，声音突然嘎然而止了，目光落像林轩的面容，美眸中闪过不能置信之色，声音甚至都有些颤抖。
"Zhousheng, is this you and your companion's doing? You say someone—"
“ shī zǔ ， nín …… nín huí lái le ？”
“师祖，您……您回来了？”
Before she could finish, her voice abruptly stopped. Her gaze landed on Lin Xuan’s face, and a look of disbelief flashed in her eyes, her voice trembling slightly.
bú yòng shuō ， cǐ nǚ zhèng shì yuè ér de ài tú 。
不用说，此女正是月儿的爱徒。
"Senior Ancestor, are you… Are you back?"
lín xuān de biǎo qíng dùn shí yě wēn hé xià lái le ， suǒ wèi ài wū jí wū ， zhèng yù kāi kǒu yǔ cǐ nǚ dǎ zhāo hū ， yuè ér què rú yī zhèn fēng bān de fēi chū le tiān jī fǔ 。
林轩的表情顿时也温和下来了，所谓爱屋及乌，正欲开口与此女打招呼，月儿却如一阵风般的飞出了天机府。
Of course, this girl was Moon’s beloved disciple.
liǎng nǚ kě shì fēi cháng tóu yuán de ， míng wèi shī tú ， qí shí hǎo dé yǔ jiě mèi chà bu duō 。
两女可是非常投缘的，名为师徒，其实好得与姐妹差不多。
Lin Xuan's expression softened as well. As the saying goes, love for one extends to their house. Just as he intended to greet her, Moon rushed out of the Tianji Manor like a gust of wind.
“ xuán er ， shì mí me ？”
“旋儿，是弥么？”
The two women were very close; though they were master and disciple by title, they were practically sisters.
xiǎo yā tou yě méi xiǎng dào rú cǐ kuài ， jiù yù jiàn le ài tú ， zhè yī bié jiù shì bǎi nián zhī jiǔ ， dāng rán yǒu mǎn fù de huà xiǎng shuō 。
小丫头也没想到如此快，就遇见了爱徒，这一别就是百年之久，当然有满腹的话想说。
"Xuan'er, is it really you?"
“ shī …… shī zūn ？”
“师……师尊？”
The young girl hadn't expected such a quick reunion with her beloved disciple. They had been apart for a century, so she had plenty to say.
zhèng bān yī è ， liǎn shàng gèng shì lù chū kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， yǔ bié de shī tú jiàn miàn xíng lǐ bù tóng ， zhè yā tou jū rán shì rú xuán fēng bān chōng guò lái ， jiāng yuè ér bào zhù ：“ shī zūn ， wǒ ，“ wǒ zhōng yú yòu jiàn dào mí le 。”
郑斑一愕，脸上更是露出狂喜之色，与别的师徒见面行礼不同，这丫头居然是如旋风般冲过来，将月儿抱住：“师尊，我，“我终于又见到弥了。”
"Senior… Senior Master?"
huà yīn wèi luò ， biàn yīng yīng de kū qǐ lái le 。
话音未落，便嘤嘤的哭起来了。
Zheng Ban was taken aback, his face showing extreme joy as he rushed over like a whirlwind and embraced Moon: "Senior Master, I— I finally see you again."
lín xuān yě bù yóu de yī zhèn wú yǔ ， cǐ nǚ hǎo dǎi yě shì níng dān qī xiū shì ， què dāng zhe wǎn bèi fàng shēng dà kū ， yě bù pà bèi wǎn bèi men xiào huà 。
林轩也不由得一阵无语，此女好歹也是凝丹期修士，却当着晚辈放声大哭，也不怕被晚辈们笑话。
Before he could finish, tears welled up in his eyes.
lín xuān yě suàn shì jiàn shí guǎng bó ， zhè zhǒng qíng jǐng què zhēn méi yǒu yù dào guò ， yī shí piàn kè ， yě bù zhī dào gāi rú hé shì hǎo le 。
林轩也算是见识广博，这种情景却真没有遇到过，一时片刻，也不知道该如何是好了。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel speechless. This girl, an early-stage Condensation Core cultivator, was openly weeping before her juniors, not caring if they would laugh at her.
zú zú guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， zhèng zhēn cái xiǎng qǐ shī zǔ hái zài páng biān děng zhe ， liǎn shàng lù chū bù hǎo yì sī zhī sè ， chōng lín xuān yíng yíng yī fú ：“ duì bù qǐ ， shī zǔ ， xuán er tài shī lǐ le 。”
足足过了一盏茶的功夫，郑甄才想起师祖还在旁边等着，脸上露出不好意思之色，冲林轩盈盈一拂：“对不起，师祖，旋儿太失礼了。”
He had seen many things in his travels, but this situation was truly unprecedented. He didn’t know how to handle it for a moment.
“ méi shén me 。”
“没什么。”
After nearly a cup of tea’s time, Zheng Zhen finally remembered that their senior ancestor was still waiting and blushed: "I'm sorry, Senior Ancestor, Xuan'er has been too rude."
lín xuān xiào zhe bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， zì rán bú huì wèi zhè diǎn xiǎo shì jiù jiàn guài shén me 。
林轩笑着摆了摆手，自然不会为这点小事就见怪什么。
"It's fine."
“ duō xiè shī zǔ 。”
“多谢师祖。”
Lin Xuan smiled and waved his hand. He wouldn't take offense over such a trivial matter.
zhèng bān liǎn shàng lù chū tián tián de xiào róng ， suí hòu jiāng jiāo qū zhuǎn guò ， chōng zhe yī páng de xiū shì hē chì qǐ lái le ：‘ dōu lèng zhe gàn shén me ， hái bù kuài gěi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo jiàn lǐ 。”
郑斑脸上露出甜甜的笑容，随后将娇躯转过，冲着一旁的修士呵斥起来了：‘都愣着干什么，还不快给太上长老见礼。”
"Thank you, Senior Ancestor."
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā yù shǒu yī fú ， yě chū le yī dào chuán yīn fú 。
话音未落，她玉手一拂，也出了一道传音符。
Zheng Ban’s face lit up with a sweet smile before she turned to the other cultivators beside her: "What are you all standing around for? Quickly pay respects to Grand Elder."
“ shén me ， yǎn qián zhī rén jiù shì tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ？”
“什么，眼前之人就是太上长老？”
Before her words were out, she waved her hand and sent another transmission scroll.
zhòng xiū shì dà jīng shī sè ， lín xuān suī shì bài xuān gé mù hòu zhēn zhèng de zhǔ rén ， dàn zōng mén shì wù ， yì zhí shì yóu 6 yíng ér sān nǚ dǎ lǐ de ， jiàn guò tā de rén qū zhǐ kě shǔ ， yì bān xiū shì dōu shì zhǐ wén qí míng ér yǐ ， bù guò dào méi yǒu rén huái yí zhèng xuán de yán yǔ ， fēn fēn qū xī guì le xià qù 。
众修士大惊失色，林轩虽是拜轩阁幕后真正的主人，但宗门事物，一直是由6盈儿三女打理的，见过他的人屈指可数，一般修士都是只闻其名而已，不过倒没有人怀疑郑漩的言语，纷纷屈膝跪了下去。
"What, is this senior elder the Supreme Elder?"
“ bù yòng duō lǐ 。”
“不用多礼。”
The cultivators were shocked. Although Lin Xuan was the true master behind Baitian Pavilion, it was managed by three women—Zheng Ying, Zheng Yun, and Zheng Zhen. Few people had seen him in person, so most only knew his name. No one doubted Zheng Xuan’s words as they all knelt down.
lín xuān huà yīn wèi luò ， yuǎn chù ， yǐn yǐn yǒu dùn guāng yìng rù le yǎn lián zhōng 。
林轩话音未落，远处，隐隐有遁光映入了眼帘中。
"Rise."
xiǎo bàn gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān bèi yíng rù le yī měi lún měi huàn de dà diàn lǐ ， suī rán yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé xiāng bǐ ， hái yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， dàn qí huá lì chéng dù ， què yǐ shèng guò shì sú de huáng gōng bèi xǔ 。
小半个时辰以后，林轩被迎入了一美轮美奂的大殿里，虽然与天涯海阁相比，还远远不及，但其华丽程度，却已胜过世俗的皇宫倍许。
Lin Xuan sipped his tea before speaking calmly: "Yes, please."
dà diàn zhōng jǐn yǒu sān rén ér yǐ 。
大殿中仅有三人而已。
A quarter of an hour later, Lin Xuan was welcomed into a grand hall. Though it couldn’t compare to the vastness of the Heavenly Sea Pavilion, its splendor far surpassed any secular palace.
yī nán liǎng nǚ 。
一男两女。
Only three people were in the hall—Lin Xuan and two Pavilion Masters from Baitian Pavilion.
bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì lín xuān yǔ liǎng wèi bài xuān gé de gé zhǔ 。
不用说，自然是林轩与两位拜轩阁的阁主。
Moon wasn't at the Tianji Manor; she had gone to her disciple’s cave for a private chat. Ye Ping'er was still new and hadn’t been brought down yet, so Lin Xuan sent someone to take her away.
lián yuè ér dōu bù zài tiān jī fǔ ， xiǎo yā tou qù le bǎo bèi tú dì de dòng fǔ ， shuō qiāo qiāo huà qù le kǒu yè píng ér cái zhōu yòng rù mén ér yǐ ， lín xuān yě ràng rén jiāng tā dài le xià qù 。
连月儿都不在天机府，小丫头去了宝贝徒弟的洞府，说悄悄话去了口叶瓶儿才洲用入门而已，林轩也让人将她带了下去。
"Sir, please drink."
“ shào yé ， qǐng hē 。”
“少爷，请喝。”
Zheng Ying personally brewed tea for Lin Xuan. Despite not seeing each other in a century, she remained as generous as ever, more understanding than before.
6 yíng ér qīn shǒu wèi lín xuān qī le yī hú tú ， bǎi nián wèi jiàn ， cǐ nǚ dà fāng rú xī ， què bǐ yǐ qián gèng jiā de shàn jiě rén yì 。
6盈儿亲手为林轩沏了一壶荼，百年未见，此女大方如昔，却比以前更加的善解人意。
Zheng Yun’s face was full of smiles; both had advanced to late-stage Condensation Core.
wǔ yún ér de liǎn shàng yě mǎn shì xiào yì ， liǎng rén rú jīn dōu yǐ jìn jiē dào níng dān hòu qī 。
武云儿的脸上也满是笑意，两人如今都已进阶到凝丹后期。
Compared to Zheng Yun, her talent was better, and her cultivation was slightly higher, nearing the peak of Condensation Core.
xiāng duì lái shuō ， yún ér zī zhì yào hǎo yī xiē ， xiū wèi hái yǒu shèng shàng yī chóu ， yǐ jīng fēi cháng jiē jìn níng dān qī dǐng fēng 。
相对来说，云儿资质要好一些，修为还有胜上一筹，已经非常接近凝丹期顶峰。
About a month ago, they learned from the messenger of the Heavenly Sea Pavilion about Lin Xuan's news. Both were thrilled but only truly relieved after seeing him in person.
dà gài yuè yú yǐ qián ， cóng tiān yá hǎi gé shǐ zhě de kǒu lǐ ， dé zhī le lín xuān de xiāo xī ， liǎng nǚ zì shì yòu jīng yòu xǐ ， bù guò qīn yǎn xiāng jiàn yǐ hòu ， cái zǒng suàn shì sōng le yì kǒu qì 。
大概月余以前，从天涯海阁使者的口里，得知了林轩的消息，两女自是又惊又喜，不过亲眼相见以后，才总算是松了一口气。
"Congratulations on advancing beyond Separation and Union, my lady," Zheng Ying bowed gracefully with genuine joy on her face.
“ shào yé jìn jiē lí hé ， xiǎo bì zài zhè lǐ gōng xǐ nǐ le kǒu ”6 yíng ér yíng yíng yī fú ， liǎn shàng dài zhe yóu zhōng de xǐ sè 。
“少爷进阶离合，小婢在这里恭喜你了口”6盈儿盈盈一福，脸上带着由衷的喜色。
"Not bad; at just over three hundred years old, you've entered the legendary realm of Separation and Union. No one before or after will surpass you. I believe you can advance further to ascend to the Spirit Realm."
“ bù cuò ， shī bó cái sān bǎi yú suì nián jì ， jiù néng mài rù chuán shuō zhōng de lí hé ， qián wú gǔ rén ， hòu wú lái zhě ， wǒ xiāng xìn nín yí dìng néng gòu gèng jìn yí bù ， fēi shēng dào líng jiè qù de 。”
“不错，师伯才三百余岁年纪，就能迈入传说中的离合，前无古人，后无来者，我相信您一定能够更进一步，飞升到灵界去的。”
Zheng Yun’s clear voice was always soothing to the ears.
qīng cuì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wǔ yún ér shuō huà ， hái shì nà me de ràng rén tīng le xīn zhōng shū fú 。
清脆的声音传入耳朵，武云儿说话，还是那么的让人听了心中舒服。
"Enough, we are family. Why do these two girls need to flatter me? Tell me about the current state of Baitian Pavilion?"
“ hǎo le ， dōu shì zì jǐ rén ， mí men liǎng gè yā tou yòu hé xū pāi mǎ pì ne ， gěi wǒ shuō shuō ， xiàn zài bài xuān gé qíng xíng rú hé ？”
“好了，都是自己人，弥们两个丫头又何需拍马屁呢，给我说说，现在拜轩阁情形如何？”
Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke calmly.
lín xuān hē le yī kǒu chá ， shēng yīn píng dàn de kāi kǒu le 。
林轩喝了一口茶，声音平淡的开口了。
"Yes, sir," Zheng Ying lowered her head, combed her hair, and opened her lips: "Since your departure a century ago—"
“ shì ， shào yé 。”
“是，少爷。”
Meanwhile, several thousand miles away.
6 yíng ér dī chuí zhēn ， lǐ le lǐ sī ， yīng chún wēi qǐ ：‘ zì cóng bǎi nián qián ， nín lí kāi cǐ ，“” zài shuō lìng yī biān ， jù cǐ qiān wàn lǐ zhī wài 。
6盈儿低垂臻，理了理丝，樱唇微启：‘自从百年前，您离开此，“”再说另一边，距此千万里之外。
Tianzhou, in the Demonic Realm Mountains.
tiān zhōu ， mó yù shān mài 。
天州，魔域山脉。
In a dark and eerie cave deep within the mountains.
qún shān shēn chù ， mǒu yīn sēn huì àn de dòng fǔ 。
群山深处，某阴森晦暗的洞府。
"Is that so? You’ve finally made up your mind?"
“ zhè me shuō ， nǐ yǐ jīng xiǎng míng bái le ？”
“这么说，你已经想明白了？”
A voice, neither male nor female, echoed with excitement on Feng Liang’s strange face.
hū nán hū nǚ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fēng liáng yāo yì de róng mào shàng dài zhe jǐ fēn xīng fèn zhī sè 。
忽男忽女的声音传入耳朵，风良妖异的容貌上带着几分兴奋之色。
"Yes, Master."
“ shì de ， shī fù 。”
“是的，师傅。”
Field Xiaojian nodded resolutely. After days of contemplation, he had agreed to the suggestion of absorbing demonic energy into his body.
tián xiǎo jiàn diǎn le diǎn tóu ， liǎn sè jiān dìng de kāi kǒu 。
田小剑点了点头，脸色坚定的开口。
Choosing this path wasn’t without reason. Although Field Xiaojian was calm and ruthless by nature, he didn’t find the allure of Separation and Union too tempting. Originally, he wanted to steadily build a solid foundation before gradually advancing.
jīng guò shù rì de sī suǒ ， tā zhōng yú dā yìng duì fāng mó qì guàn tǐ de jiàn yì le 。
经过数日的思索，他终于答应对方魔气灌体的建议了。
But time was pressing. Feng Liang pretended to give him time to consider but grew increasingly irritable as days passed.
ér zuò chū zhè yàng de xuǎn zé ， dāng rán yě shì yǒu lǐ yóu de ， qí shí yǐ tián xiǎo jiàn chén wěn hěn lì de xìng zi ， dào bú shì shòu bù liǎo lí hé qī de yòu gǎn ， cóng běn yì lái shuō ， tā yě shì xiǎng yī bù yī gè jiǎo yìn ， xiān dǎ xià jiān shí de jī chǔ ， zài màn màn jìn jí de 。
而做出这样的选择，当然也是有理由的，其实以田小剑沉稳狠厉的性子，倒不是受不了离合期的诱感，从本意来说，他也是想一步一个脚印，先打下坚实的基础，再慢慢晋级的。
His character was already unpredictable and harsh; under his roof, Field Xiaojian dared not truly anger him, fearing what this old monster might do if enraged.
kě shí bù dài wǒ ， fēng liáng biǎo miàn shàng shuō ràng tā kǎo lǜ ， kě suí zhe shí jiān de chuí yí ， zhè lǎo guài wù de pí qì què biàn dé bào zào yǐ jí 。
可时不待我，风良表面上说让他考虑，可随着时间的椎移，这老怪物的脾气却变得暴躁以极。
Rather than die at his hands, he decided to take a chance. While the risk of absorbing demonic energy was high, there was still a chance for success.
zhè jiā huo de xìng gé ， běn lái jiù guāi zhāng hěn lì ， rén zài wū yán xià ， bù dé bù dī tóu ， tián xiǎo jiàn yě bù gǎn zhēn de jiāng tā jī nù ， fǒu zé tiān zhī dào zhè lǎo guài wù qǐ fēng lái ， huì bú huì jiāng zì yǐ gěi miè le 。
这家伙的性格，本来就乖张狠厉，人在屋檐下，不得不低头，田小剑也不敢真的将他激怒，否则天知道这老怪物起疯来，会不会将自已给灭了。
Better to enter the tiger’s den and catch its cub. After weighing the pros and cons, Field Xiaojian decided to take the gamble.
yǔ qí sǐ zài tā de shǒu lǐ ， bù rú bó yī bó ， mó qì guàn tǐ suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn yě shì yǒu jī huì chéng gōng 。
与其死在他的手里，不如搏一搏，魔气灌体虽然危险，但也是有机会成功。
"Master, I am willing to follow your advice. But you didn’t deceive me; do you really have an 80% chance of success?"
bù rù hǔ xué yān dé hǔ zi ， shuō bù dìng zì jǐ zhēn de kě yǐ jìn jiē lí ，“ tōng guò yī fān lì bì quán héng zhī hòu ， tián xiǎo jiàn jué dìng dǔ yī dǔ 。
不入虎穴焉得虎子，说不定自己真的可以进阶离，“通过一番利弊权衡之后，田小剑决定赌一赌。
Field Xiaojian spoke slowly.
“ shī fù ， tú dì yuàn yì àn nǐ de jiàn yì qù zuò ， bù guò nǐ méi yǒu piàn wǒ ， zhēn de yǒu bā chéng bǎ wò ？”
“师傅，徒弟愿意按你的建议去做，不过你没有骗我，真的有八成把握？”
"Hmph, you’re too suspicious for a cultivator with such excellent talents. Would I lie about something like this? What benefit would it bring me if you died?" Feng Liang replied coldly.
tián xiǎo jiàn huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
田小剑缓缓的开口了。
That was true; after careful consideration, Field Xiaojian couldn’t find any flaws in his reasoning.
“ hēng ， nǐ xiǎo zi zī zhì yōu yì ， jiù shì xìng gé tài guò duō yí ， běn zūn yòu qǐ huì zài zhè yàng de shì qíng shàng piàn nǐ ， nǐ sǐ le ， duì wǒ yòu hé hǎo chù ？”
“哼，你小子资质优异，就是性格太过多疑，本尊又岂会在这样的事情上骗你，你死了，对我又何好处？”
"Alright, then tell me what to do."
fēng liáng lěng lěng de kāi kǒu le 。
风良冷冷的开口了。
"It’s simple. You just need to temporarily seal your spirit awareness and all your magical energy."
Chapter 1401: A Century of Reunion "Hm, it's that girl."
After advancing beyond the Separation and Union stage, Lin Xuan not only saw a significant increase in his cultivation but also greatly enhanced hearing and vision.
His gaze swept over several streaks of flying light. His expression showed clear surprise as he hadn't expected to meet an old acquaintance so soon after returning to the Baitian Pavilion. Was it the little girl's turn on duty today?
Thoughts raced through his mind as those streaks of light approached him.
Before him stood a young woman, tall and beautiful, her appearance surpassing Ye Ping'er in many ways. Though she couldn't be considered breathtakingly beautiful, she certainly lived up to the description of having bright eyes and a sweet smile.
"Salutations, Senior Aunty."
The two on-duty cultivators hurriedly bowed, though their opponent was merely an early-stage Condensation Core cultivator, her status in the Baitian Pavilion far exceeded that of several elders.
It was said that even seeing the two Pavilion Masters required addressing them as sisters.
"Zhousheng, is this you and your companion's doing? You say someone—"
Before she could finish, her voice abruptly stopped. Her gaze landed on Lin Xuan’s face, and a look of disbelief flashed in her eyes, her voice trembling slightly.
"Senior Ancestor, are you… Are you back?"
Of course, this girl was Moon’s beloved disciple.
Lin Xuan's expression softened as well. As the saying goes, love for one extends to their house. Just as he intended to greet her, Moon rushed out of the Tianji Manor like a gust of wind.
The two women were very close; though they were master and disciple by title, they were practically sisters.
"Xuan'er, is it really you?"
The young girl hadn't expected such a quick reunion with her beloved disciple. They had been apart for a century, so she had plenty to say.
"Senior… Senior Master?"
Zheng Ban was taken aback, his face showing extreme joy as he rushed over like a whirlwind and embraced Moon: "Senior Master, I— I finally see you again."
Before he could finish, tears welled up in his eyes.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel speechless. This girl, an early-stage Condensation Core cultivator, was openly weeping before her juniors, not caring if they would laugh at her.
He had seen many things in his travels, but this situation was truly unprecedented. He didn’t know how to handle it for a moment.
After nearly a cup of tea’s time, Zheng Zhen finally remembered that their senior ancestor was still waiting and blushed: "I'm sorry, Senior Ancestor, Xuan'er has been too rude."
"It's fine."
Lin Xuan smiled and waved his hand. He wouldn't take offense over such a trivial matter.
"Thank you, Senior Ancestor."
Zheng Ban’s face lit up with a sweet smile before she turned to the other cultivators beside her: "What are you all standing around for? Quickly pay respects to Grand Elder."
Before her words were out, she waved her hand and sent another transmission scroll.
"What, is this senior elder the Supreme Elder?"
The cultivators were shocked. Although Lin Xuan was the true master behind Baitian Pavilion, it was managed by three women—Zheng Ying, Zheng Yun, and Zheng Zhen. Few people had seen him in person, so most only knew his name. No one doubted Zheng Xuan’s words as they all knelt down.
"Rise."
Lin Xuan sipped his tea before speaking calmly: "Yes, please."
A quarter of an hour later, Lin Xuan was welcomed into a grand hall. Though it couldn’t compare to the vastness of the Heavenly Sea Pavilion, its splendor far surpassed any secular palace.
Only three people were in the hall—Lin Xuan and two Pavilion Masters from Baitian Pavilion.
Moon wasn't at the Tianji Manor; she had gone to her disciple’s cave for a private chat. Ye Ping'er was still new and hadn’t been brought down yet, so Lin Xuan sent someone to take her away.
"Sir, please drink."
Zheng Ying personally brewed tea for Lin Xuan. Despite not seeing each other in a century, she remained as generous as ever, more understanding than before.
Zheng Yun’s face was full of smiles; both had advanced to late-stage Condensation Core.
Compared to Zheng Yun, her talent was better, and her cultivation was slightly higher, nearing the peak of Condensation Core.
About a month ago, they learned from the messenger of the Heavenly Sea Pavilion about Lin Xuan's news. Both were thrilled but only truly relieved after seeing him in person.
"Congratulations on advancing beyond Separation and Union, my lady," Zheng Ying bowed gracefully with genuine joy on her face.
"Not bad; at just over three hundred years old, you've entered the legendary realm of Separation and Union. No one before or after will surpass you. I believe you can advance further to ascend to the Spirit Realm."
Zheng Yun’s clear voice was always soothing to the ears.
"Enough, we are family. Why do these two girls need to flatter me? Tell me about the current state of Baitian Pavilion?"
Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke calmly.
"Yes, sir," Zheng Ying lowered her head, combed her hair, and opened her lips: "Since your departure a century ago—"
Meanwhile, several thousand miles away.
Tianzhou, in the Demonic Realm Mountains.
In a dark and eerie cave deep within the mountains.
"Is that so? You’ve finally made up your mind?"
A voice, neither male nor female, echoed with excitement on Feng Liang’s strange face.
"Yes, Master."
Field Xiaojian nodded resolutely. After days of contemplation, he had agreed to the suggestion of absorbing demonic energy into his body.
Choosing this path wasn’t without reason. Although Field Xiaojian was calm and ruthless by nature, he didn’t find the allure of Separation and Union too tempting. Originally, he wanted to steadily build a solid foundation before gradually advancing.
But time was pressing. Feng Liang pretended to give him time to consider but grew increasingly irritable as days passed.
His character was already unpredictable and harsh; under his roof, Field Xiaojian dared not truly anger him, fearing what this old monster might do if enraged.
Rather than die at his hands, he decided to take a chance. While the risk of absorbing demonic energy was high, there was still a chance for success.
Better to enter the tiger’s den and catch its cub. After weighing the pros and cons, Field Xiaojian decided to take the gamble.
"Master, I am willing to follow your advice. But you didn’t deceive me; do you really have an 80% chance of success?"
Field Xiaojian spoke slowly.
"Hmph, you’re too suspicious for a cultivator with such excellent talents. Would I lie about something like this? What benefit would it bring me if you died?" Feng Liang replied coldly.
That was true; after careful consideration, Field Xiaojian couldn’t find any flaws in his reasoning.
"Alright, then tell me what to do."
"It’s simple. You just need to temporarily seal your spirit awareness and all your magical energy."