suí hòu cǐ nǚ shuāng shǒu píng pěng yù tǒng ， yǎn qíng bàn mī ． jiāng shén shí chén rù jìn qù 。[]
随后此女双手平捧玉筒，眼晴半眯．将神识沉入进去。[]
Subsequently, the woman placed the jade cylinder in her hands flatly and narrowed her eyes. She sank her spirit into it.
jǐn jǐn jǐ xī de gōng fu ． hóng líng jiù tái qǐ zhēn ， zuǒ zhǎng qīng qīng yī dǒu ， yù tǒng bèi yī céng líng guāng bāo guǒ ， huǎn huǎn de xiàng lín xuān fēi guò qù le 。
仅仅几息的功夫．红陵就抬起臻，左掌轻轻一抖，玉筒被一层灵光包裹，缓缓的像林轩飞过去了。
In just a few breaths, Hong Ling raised her eyebrows, lightly shaking her left palm. A layer of spiritual light enveloped the jade cylinder as it slowly flew towards Lin Xuan.
yě bú jiàn lín xuān yǒu shén me dòng zuò ． yù tǒng jiù zhí jiē tiē shàng le tā de é tóu ， lín xuān jiāng shén shí chén rù 、 yī fù líng shòu de tú huà yìng rù le nǎo hǎi zhōng 。
也不见林轩有什么动作．玉筒就直接贴上了他的额头，林轩将神识沉入、一副灵兽的图画映入了脑海中。
Lin Xuan did not make any move, but the jade cylinder directly adhered to his forehead. His spirit sank in and an image of a spirit beast appeared in his mind.
yuán běn jǐn jǐn shì cún le zēng zhǎng jiàn shí de niàn tou ． rán ér lín xuān mù guāng zài shàng miàn sǎo guò ． biǎo qíng què dǒu rán dà biàn le 。
原本仅仅是存了增长见识的念头．然而林轩目光在上面扫过．表情却陡然大变了。
Originally, he only intended to gain more knowledge, but upon scanning the image, his expression suddenly changed dramatically.
jīng è ． dòng róng ， máng rán ， gè zhǒng gè yàng de qíng xù zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò 。
惊愕．动容，茫然，各种各样的情绪在脑海中转过。
Surprise, astonishment, confusion—various emotions raced through his mind.
“ qián bèi ． nǐ zěn me le ？”
“前辈．你怎么了？”
"Senior, what's wrong with you?"
lín xuān de fǎn yìng dà dà chū hū hóng líng de yù liào ． cǐ nǚ yě bù yóu shí fēn jīng è de dào 。
林轩的反应大大出乎红绫的预料．此女也不由十分惊愕的道。
Lin Xuan's reaction greatly surprised Hong Ling. The woman could not help being equally shocked as she said, "No, just that I guessed. A spirit beast worth the efforts of a Great Power cultivator must be extraordinary. I never expected it to look like this."
“ méi yǒu ， zhǐ shì lín mǒu cāi cè ． ràng líng jiè dà néng xiū shì qiǎng duó de yāo shòu bì dìng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ． méi xiǎng dào què shì zhè fú mō yàng 。
“没有，只是林某猜测．让灵界大能修士抢夺的妖兽必定非同小可．没想到却是这幅摸样。
Lin Xuan's strange expression flashed for an instant before he spoke calmly.
lín xuān nà gǔ guài de biǎo qíng jǐn jǐn yī shǎn ér guò ， suí hòu jiù shén sè cóng róng de kāi kǒu le 。
林轩那古怪的表情仅仅一闪而过，随后就神色从容的开口了。
"Oh!"
“ ó ！”
“哦！”
Hong Ling nodded and fell silent. Of course, she did not believe Lin Xuan's explanation. But as the saying goes, troubles come from too much talk; misfortunes arise when one tries to be overly proactive. She did not want to provoke Lin Xuan's wrath out of curiosity.
hóng líng diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yě chén mò qǐ lái ， tā dāng rán bù xìn lín xuān de jiě shì ． dàn sú huà shuō ， fán nǎo jiē yīn duō kāi kǒu ， huò shì jiē yóu qiáng chū tóu ． suǒ wèi huò cóng kǒu chū ， tā cái bù xiǎng yīn wèi yī shí hào qí 、 yòu rě dé lín xuān shā xīn dà qǐ 。
红陵点了点头，也沉默起来，她当然不信林轩的解释．但俗话说，烦恼皆因多开口，祸事皆由强出头．所谓祸从口出，她才不想因为一时好奇、又惹得林轩杀心大起。
That would be incredibly foolish.
nà qǐ bù shì yú chǔn yǐ jí 。
那岂不是愚蠢以极。
A wise person must know their limits and should act dumbfounded when appropriate.
cōng míng rén jiù yào dǒng de fēn cùn ， gāi zhuāng shǎ shí yí dìng bú yào biǎo xiàn dé tài jīng míng 。
聪明人就要懂得分寸，该装傻时一定不要表现得太精明。
Though Lin Xuan remained composed on the outside, his inner turmoil was like a stormy sea.
lín xuān bù dòng shēng sè ． dàn nèi xīn shēn chù ， què yǐ jīng yǒu rú fān jiāng dǎo hǎi yī yàng le 。
林轩不动声色．但内心深处，却已经有如翻江倒海一样了。
It made sense; he had seen that young beast's diagram, which Hong Ling had engraved.
yě nán guài ， hóng líng kè yìn de nà yòu shòu tú pǔ ， tā jū rán jiàn guò 。
也难怪，红陵刻印的那幼兽图谱，他居然见过。
No, not just seen. He himself once owned such a spirit beast.
bù ． bú shì jiàn guò ． ér shì zì yǐ ． yě céng jīng yōng yǒu zhè me yī zhī líng shòu de 。
不．不是见过．而是自已．也曾经拥有这么一只灵兽的。
The little guy looked like a meat ball, covered in fluffy fur, appearing adorable and lovable.
nà xiǎo jiā huo jiù xiàng yí gè ròu qiú ． hún shēn shàng xià máo róng róng de ， kàn shàng qù hān tài kě jū ．
那小家伙就像一个肉球．浑身上下毛茸茸的，看上去憨态可掬．
He loved it immensely.
rě rén xǐ ài yǐ jí 。
惹人喜爱以极。
Lin Xuan received this beast egg from the Malevolent Tyrant Demon Lord. After several twists and turns, he finally hatched it.
lín xuān cóng tiān shā mó jūn nà lǐ ． dé dào le zhè me yí gè shòu luǎn ， jǐ jìng zhōu zhé ． cái zhōng yú jiāng tā gěi fū huà chū lái 。
林轩从天煞魔君那里．得到了这么一个兽卵，几径周折．才终于将他给孵化出来。
The young fellow's appearance was completely different from that in the jade cylinder, clearly belonging to the same species.
xiǎo jiā huo de yàng zi ． yǔ yù tǒng zhōng de tú pǔ ． méi yǒu fēn háo bù xiàng zhī chù ， fēn míng jiù shì tóng yī zhǒng dòng wù 。
小家伙的样子．与玉筒中的图谱．没有分毫不像之处，分明就是同一种动物。
He had even blooded himself as its master, but unfortunately, when he entered the forbidden grounds of the Cloud Sea Island, his little companion mysteriously disappeared. Lin Xuan searched for him but found no clues. Over time, he gradually forgot about it.
zì jǐ hái céng dī xuè rèn zhǔ ， kě xī zài nà qī xīng dǎo yún huì 、 zì jǐ jìn rù yù xuán zōng jìn dì ．
自己还曾滴血认主，可惜在那七星岛云诲、自己进入玉玄宗禁地．
After all, although the little guy looked adorable, he clearly lacked formidable strength. He never expected to hear such news from Hong Ling that even spirit realm cultivators were vying for this beast. What was its origin?
xiǎo jiā huo què bèi liú zài dòng fǔ lǐ ， děng zì jǐ chū lái yǐ hòu ， tā què mò míng qí miào de bù zhī suǒ zōng 。
小家伙却被留在洞府里，等自己出来以后，他却莫名其妙的不知所踪。
Lin Xuan was momentarily troubled by this. Such an outstanding spirit beast had been lost under his nose.
lín xuān yě céng zhǎo guò ． què méi yǒu xiàn suǒ ． suí zhe shí jiān de liú shì ， màn màn de ， yě jiù gěi tán wàng le 。
林轩也曾找过．却没有线索．随着时间的流逝，慢慢的，也就给谈忘了。
But as a cultivator, he quickly adjusted his emotions.
bì jìng xiǎo jiā huo kàn shàng qù suī rán kě ài yǐ jí ． dàn míng xiǎn bù xiàng yōng yǒu shén me lì hài de shí lì ， méi xiǎng dào cóng hóng líng xiān zi de kǒu lǐ ， què dé dào zhè yàng de xiāo xī ， lián líng jiè xiū shì yě zhēng duó ． xiǎo jiā huo jiū jìng yǒu shén me lái lì ？
毕竟小家伙看上去虽然可爱以极．但明显不像拥有什么厉害的实力，没想到从红陵仙子的口里，却得到这样的消息，连灵界修士也争夺．小家伙究竟有什么来历？
After all, it was something from two hundred years ago; worrying about it would be futile. One must look to the future.
yī shí jiān ． lín xuān yǒu xiē qiān cháng zhǔ dù ． zhè me liǎo bù qǐ de líng shòu ， jū rán bèi zì jǐ nòng diào 。
一时间．林轩有些牵肠拄肚．这么了不起的灵兽，居然被自己弄掉。
After asking Hong Ling some questions, Lin Xuan did not inquire why she became Luo Family's senior elder. It wasn't because he had forgotten; rather, since he had uprooted and eradicated the entire Luo family, there was no longer any point in asking about their lineage.
bù guò tā dào dǐ bú shì tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， hěn kuài jiù jiāng qíng xù tiáo zhěng guò lái le 。
不过他到底不是通的修仙者，很快就将情绪调整过来了。
Regardless of how Hong Ling and them came to be together so quickly, this woman was not a true Luo family disciple. Lin Xuan did not fear her seeking revenge.
bì jìng shì liǎng bǎi nián qián de wǎng shì ． yù mèn yě yú shì wú bǔ ， ér rén zǒng shì yào xiàng qián kàn de 。
毕竟是两百年前的往事．郁闷也于事无补，而人总是要向前看的。
"Senior, what are your plans for the future?" Lin Xuan suddenly spoke slowly.
lín xuān yǔ hóng líng yòu jiǎo le yī huì er gāi wèn de yě dōu wèn le ． zhì yú hóng líng wèi hé huì chéng wéi luó jiā de dà zhǎng lǎo ， què fǎn ér méi yǒu xiāng xún ． bú shì lín xuān shū hū ． ér shì luó jiā jǐ bèi zì jǐ lián gēn bá chú ， duàn le chuán chéng xiāng huǒ ． zài wèn zhè xiē yě méi yǒu yì yì le 。
林轩与红绫又脚了一会儿该问的也都问了．至于红绫为何会成为罗家的大长老，却反而没有相询．不是林轩疏忽．而是罗家己被自己连根拔除，断了传承香火．再问这些也没有意义了。
"What else? My friend has advanced beyond the Separation stage; his cultivation speed leaves me in awe. I will continue traveling around various regions. After all, reaching the immortal path is something Hong Ling hopes to achieve one day and ascend to the spirit realm."
bù guǎn hóng líng yǔ tā men shì zěn yàng yī pāi jí hé ， fǎn zhèng cǐ nǚ yòu bú shì qí zhèng de luó jiā dì zi ． lín xuān yě bù pà cǐ nǚ zhǎo zì jǐ bān chóu 。
不管红陵与他们是怎样一拍即合，反正此女又不是其正的罗家弟子．林轩也不怕此女找自己扳仇。
"Travelling around is indeed a good idea, but even though you are an Advanced Stage Immortal, shouldn't you know that solitary practitioners face many inconveniences? Would you be interested in joining a sect?" Lin Xuan said casually.
“ xiān zi jīn hòu yǒu shén me dǎ suàn ne ？” lín xuān tū rán huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
“仙子今后有什么打算呢？”林轩突然缓缓的开口了。
"Are you suggesting I join your sect? Your kindness is appreciated. But since the Luo family has been eradicated and Hong Ling remains alone, it's better to remain free for now; I don't want to join any sect," she said with forced politeness as her eyes revealed a hint of caution. Although Lin Xuan had once saved her, circumstances had changed, and he might not be so merciful.
“ hái néng zěn me ， dào yǒu yǐ jìn jiē lí hé ， xiū liàn zhī xùn ràng qiè shēn hàn yán bù yǐ ． wǒ zhǔn zài gè dì yóu lì ， bì jìng néng tà shàng xiān tú ， hóng líng dāng rán yě xī wàng yǒu zhāo yī rì néng fēi shēng dào líng jiè qù 。
“还能怎么，道友已进阶离合，修炼之迅让妾身汗颜不已．我准在各地游历，毕竟能踏上仙途，红陵当然也希望有朝一日能飞升到灵界去。
"Since you have no interest in joining a sect, I will not force it on you. We can part ways." Hearing this, Hong Ling was overjoyed. She finally confirmed that the young man wasn't fickle. She showed more respect: "Thank you, senior. Farewell. Your great kindness today will be repaid by Hong Ling if she survives."
“ gè chù yóu lì ， què shí shì bù cuò de zhǔ yì ， bù guò xiān zi suī shì yuán yīng hòu qī ， yě yīng gāi xiǎo de sàn xiū yǒu zhū duō bù biàn zhī chù ， kě yǒu xìng qù jiā rù yī mén pài me ？” lín xuān kàn shì bù jīng yì de shuō 。
“各处游历，确实是不错的主意，不过仙子虽是元婴后期，也应该晓得散修有诸多不便之处，可有兴趣加入一门派么？”林轩看似不经意的说。
She then bowed and flew towards the sky.
“ mò fēi dào yǒu xiǎng wèi hóng líng jiè shào ， nǐ de hǎo yì qiè shēn xīn lǐng 。 bù guò luó jiā yǐ miè ， hóng líng zi rán yī shēn ． dào yě xiāo yáo ， zàn shí hái bù xiǎng rù rèn hé mén pài de ” cǐ nǚ qiǎng xiào zhe shuō ， yǎn zhōng què yǐn yǐn liú lù chū jǐng tì zhī sè ． suī shuō lín xuān céng chū shǒu yuán jiù zì jǐ ， dàn shì yì shí yí ， rú jīn tā yǐ zhī dào le xiǎng yào de dōng xī 、 huì bú huì fān liǎn yě shì liǎng shuō 。
“莫非道友想为红绫介绍，你的好意妾身心领。不过罗家已灭，红绫子然一身．倒也逍遥，暂时还不想入任何门派的”此女强笑着说，眼中却隐隐流露出警惕之色．虽说林轩曾出手援救自己，但事易时移，如今他已知道了想要的东西、会不会翻脸也是两说。
Lin Xuan fell silent. He took a deep breath, expelled a mouthful of stale air, and turned his head to the left. "Moon, you came here; why hide? Are you playing hide-and-seek with Master?"
“ xiān zi jì wú rù mén pài zhī yì 、 lín mǒu yě bù miǎn qiǎng ， hòu huǐ yǒu qī 。， tīng lín xuān zhè yàng shuō ． hóng líng dà xǐ ． zì jǐ zǒng suàn méi yǒu kàn cuò 、 zhè lín xiǎo zi bìng bú shì ěr fǎn ěr de jiā huo ， tā biǎo miàn shàng jiù biǎo xiàn dé gōng jìng duō le ． yíng yíng yī fú ：“ duō xiè qián bèi 、
“仙子既无入门派之意、林某也不勉强，后悔有期。，听林轩这样说．红绫大喜．自己总算没有看错、这林小子并不是尔反尔的家伙，她表面上就表现得恭敬多了．盈盈一福：“多谢前辈、
"Haha, it's impossible to fool Master," a light chuckle entered his ears as a beautiful young lady appeared from an empty space on his left.
hòu huì yǒu qī 、 jīn rì de dà ēn dà dé 、 zhǐ yào hóng léng méi yǒu yǔn luò ． yǒu zhāo yī rì ． yí dìng huì bào nǐ de 。
后会有期、今日的大恩大德、只要红棱没有陨落．有朝一日．一定会报你的。
She was pure and adorable, surpassing Hong Ling in beauty—clearly Moon Immortal.
shuō wán yǐ hòu ， yòu chōng lín xuān xíng le yī lǐ ． rán hòu huà zuò yī dào jīng hóng ． fēi xiàng le tiān jì 。
说完以后，又冲林轩行了一礼．然后化作一道惊虹．飞向了天际。
The little girl had originally comforted her precious disciple at the Azure Cloud Mountain. However, she could not sit still when Master did not return despite waiting for him. Despite knowing that Lin Xuan's abilities would ensure no danger from a few Luo family cultivators, she came over out of concern.
lín xuān zé chén mò le xià qù 。
林轩则沉默了下去。
Moon had also advanced to the Separation stage; her concealment techniques were formidable, but Lin Xuan still noticed.
suí hòu ． tā shēn shēn hū xī ， tǔ chū yī kǒu xiōng zhōng de zhuó qì ． xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ yuè ér ． nǐ zhè yā tou ． lái le jiù lái le ， hái duǒ zài yī páng gàn shén me ． yǔ shào yé wǒ wán zhuō mí cáng me ？”
随后．他深深呼吸，吐出一口胸中的浊气．向左转过头颅：“月儿．你这丫头．来了就来了，还躲在一旁干什么．与少爷我玩捉迷藏么？”
"Master, if you let Hong Ling go, is it okay? She said that jade token was significant. If news leaks out, it might cause us trouble. As they say, a petty person isn't a true gentleman, and one who doesn't use poison isn't a real man. Why not..."
hē hē 。 guǒ rán mán bù guò shào yé de 。” qīng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ． suí hòu zuǒ cè mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chū ， qīng guāng yī shǎn ， yī wèi jué měi de shào nǚ fú xiàn 。
呵呵。果然瞒不过少爷的。”轻笑的声音传入耳朵．随后左侧某空无一人之初，青光一闪，一位绝美的少女浮现。
The little girl hesitated before speaking; she wasn't heartless but knew that in the cultivation world, there was no such thing as mercy.
qīng chún wú bǐ ． kě ài yǐ jí ． qí zī sè bǐ hóng líng dōu hái yào shèng shàng yī xiē ． zì rán shì yuè xiān zi 。
清纯无比．可爱以极．其姿色比红陵都还要胜上一些．自然是月仙子。
"No need."
xiǎo yā tou yuán běn zài bì yún shān ān wèi bǎo bèi ài tú ． kě zuǒ děng shào yé bú jiàn zōng yǐng ， yòu děng shào yé hái bù huí lái ． suī rán míng xiǎo de yǐ lín xuān de shén tōng ． duì fù jǐ gè luó jiā de xiū xiān zhě ． shì bàn diǎn wēi xiǎn yě wú ， hái shì zuò bú zhù ． zì jǐ pǎo guò lái 。
小丫头原本在碧云山安慰宝贝爱徒．可左等少爷不见踪影，右等少爷还不回来．虽然明晓得以林轩的神通．对付几个罗家的修仙者．是半点危险也无，还是坐不住．自己跑过来。
Lin Xuan shook his head. "Don't worry. I'm not swayed by her beauty. Letting this woman go won't harm us either."
yuè ér yě jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， qí yǐn nì shén tōng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn lín xuān hái shì xiàn le 。
月儿也进阶到了离合，其隐匿神通非同小可，但林轩还是现了。
"But..."
“ shào yé ， nǐ fàng hóng líng zǒu ． méi yǒu guān xì me ， tā yě shuō guò ， nà yù fú fēi tóng xiǎo kě wàn yī xiāo xī zǒu lòu ． kě shì huì gěi nǐ wǒ dài lái hěn dà má fán de ． sú huà shuō ． liàng xiǎo fēi jūn zǐ ． wú dú bù zhàng fū ． bù rú ……”
“少爷，你放红陵走．没有关系么，她也说过，那玉符非同小可万一消息走漏．可是会给你我带来很大麻烦的．俗话说．量小非君子．无毒不丈夫．不如……”
"I just thought about the dangers of the jade token. But who would Hong Ling tell? Besides, will others believe she has my treasure if she says so? It's better to keep quiet and avoid trouble," Moon nodded in agreement but still had a hint of worry on her face. After all, one could never be too careful.
xiǎo yā tou niè jué zhe kāi kǒu le ． dào bìng fēi tā xīn hěn ． xiǎng yào zài xiū xiān jiè kuài lè de huó zhe ． jiù bù néng yǒu shǒu xià liú qíng yī shuō “ bù yòng de 。．
小丫头嗫嚼着开口了．倒并非她心狠．想要在修仙界快乐的活着．就不能有手下留情一说“不用的。．
Three hundred years of wind and rain; how could Lin Xuan not understand Moon's psychology: "Stupid girl, don't worry. I have backup for Hong Ling."
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ：“ nǐ fàng xīn ． shào yé wǒ kě bú shì bèi tā měi sè suǒ huò ， ér shì fàng cǐ nǚ zǒu ， yě bú huì duì nǐ wǒ yǒu rèn hé shāng hài de 。．
林轩摇了摇头：“你放心．少爷我可不是被她美色所惑，而是放此女走，也不会对你我有任何伤害的。．
"Backup? Yes, you think Master is so magnanimous to forgive grievances with kindness. In reality, when helping her suppress the risk of going mad, I left a hidden hand on her. If she behaves well, it's fine; if she dares to harm me, taking her life would be just a thought away. But I believe Hong Ling won't repay my kindness," he said reassuringly.
Subsequently, the woman placed the jade cylinder in her hands flatly and narrowed her eyes. She sank her spirit into it.
In just a few breaths, Hong Ling raised her eyebrows, lightly shaking her left palm. A layer of spiritual light enveloped the jade cylinder as it slowly flew towards Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan did not make any move, but the jade cylinder directly adhered to his forehead. His spirit sank in and an image of a spirit beast appeared in his mind.
Originally, he only intended to gain more knowledge, but upon scanning the image, his expression suddenly changed dramatically.
Surprise, astonishment, confusion—various emotions raced through his mind.
"Senior, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Xuan's reaction greatly surprised Hong Ling. The woman could not help being equally shocked as she said, "No, just that I guessed. A spirit beast worth the efforts of a Great Power cultivator must be extraordinary. I never expected it to look like this."
Lin Xuan's strange expression flashed for an instant before he spoke calmly.
"Oh!"
Hong Ling nodded and fell silent. Of course, she did not believe Lin Xuan's explanation. But as the saying goes, troubles come from too much talk; misfortunes arise when one tries to be overly proactive. She did not want to provoke Lin Xuan's wrath out of curiosity.
That would be incredibly foolish.
A wise person must know their limits and should act dumbfounded when appropriate.
Though Lin Xuan remained composed on the outside, his inner turmoil was like a stormy sea.
It made sense; he had seen that young beast's diagram, which Hong Ling had engraved.
No, not just seen. He himself once owned such a spirit beast.
The little guy looked like a meat ball, covered in fluffy fur, appearing adorable and lovable.
He loved it immensely.
Lin Xuan received this beast egg from the Malevolent Tyrant Demon Lord. After several twists and turns, he finally hatched it.
The young fellow's appearance was completely different from that in the jade cylinder, clearly belonging to the same species.
He had even blooded himself as its master, but unfortunately, when he entered the forbidden grounds of the Cloud Sea Island, his little companion mysteriously disappeared. Lin Xuan searched for him but found no clues. Over time, he gradually forgot about it.
After all, although the little guy looked adorable, he clearly lacked formidable strength. He never expected to hear such news from Hong Ling that even spirit realm cultivators were vying for this beast. What was its origin?
Lin Xuan was momentarily troubled by this. Such an outstanding spirit beast had been lost under his nose.
But as a cultivator, he quickly adjusted his emotions.
After all, it was something from two hundred years ago; worrying about it would be futile. One must look to the future.
After asking Hong Ling some questions, Lin Xuan did not inquire why she became Luo Family's senior elder. It wasn't because he had forgotten; rather, since he had uprooted and eradicated the entire Luo family, there was no longer any point in asking about their lineage.
Regardless of how Hong Ling and them came to be together so quickly, this woman was not a true Luo family disciple. Lin Xuan did not fear her seeking revenge.
"Senior, what are your plans for the future?" Lin Xuan suddenly spoke slowly.
"What else? My friend has advanced beyond the Separation stage; his cultivation speed leaves me in awe. I will continue traveling around various regions. After all, reaching the immortal path is something Hong Ling hopes to achieve one day and ascend to the spirit realm."
"Travelling around is indeed a good idea, but even though you are an Advanced Stage Immortal, shouldn't you know that solitary practitioners face many inconveniences? Would you be interested in joining a sect?" Lin Xuan said casually.
"Are you suggesting I join your sect? Your kindness is appreciated. But since the Luo family has been eradicated and Hong Ling remains alone, it's better to remain free for now; I don't want to join any sect," she said with forced politeness as her eyes revealed a hint of caution. Although Lin Xuan had once saved her, circumstances had changed, and he might not be so merciful.
"Since you have no interest in joining a sect, I will not force it on you. We can part ways." Hearing this, Hong Ling was overjoyed. She finally confirmed that the young man wasn't fickle. She showed more respect: "Thank you, senior. Farewell. Your great kindness today will be repaid by Hong Ling if she survives."
She then bowed and flew towards the sky.
Lin Xuan fell silent. He took a deep breath, expelled a mouthful of stale air, and turned his head to the left. "Moon, you came here; why hide? Are you playing hide-and-seek with Master?"
"Haha, it's impossible to fool Master," a light chuckle entered his ears as a beautiful young lady appeared from an empty space on his left.
She was pure and adorable, surpassing Hong Ling in beauty—clearly Moon Immortal.
The little girl had originally comforted her precious disciple at the Azure Cloud Mountain. However, she could not sit still when Master did not return despite waiting for him. Despite knowing that Lin Xuan's abilities would ensure no danger from a few Luo family cultivators, she came over out of concern.
Moon had also advanced to the Separation stage; her concealment techniques were formidable, but Lin Xuan still noticed.
"Master, if you let Hong Ling go, is it okay? She said that jade token was significant. If news leaks out, it might cause us trouble. As they say, a petty person isn't a true gentleman, and one who doesn't use poison isn't a real man. Why not..."
The little girl hesitated before speaking; she wasn't heartless but knew that in the cultivation world, there was no such thing as mercy.
"No need."
Lin Xuan shook his head. "Don't worry. I'm not swayed by her beauty. Letting this woman go won't harm us either."
"But..."
"I just thought about the dangers of the jade token. But who would Hong Ling tell? Besides, will others believe she has my treasure if she says so? It's better to keep quiet and avoid trouble," Moon nodded in agreement but still had a hint of worry on her face. After all, one could never be too careful.
Three hundred years of wind and rain; how could Lin Xuan not understand Moon's psychology: "Stupid girl, don't worry. I have backup for Hong Ling."
"Backup? Yes, you think Master is so magnanimous to forgive grievances with kindness. In reality, when helping her suppress the risk of going mad, I left a hidden hand on her. If she behaves well, it's fine; if she dares to harm me, taking her life would be just a thought away. But I believe Hong Ling won't repay my kindness," he said reassuringly.