xú yīn jié yīng chéng gōng ， lín xuān tóng yàng xīn xǐ ， jiāng yōu zhōu jiāo dào cǐ nǚ shǒu zhōng ， zhè yǒu shén me bù fàng xīn de ， yú shì fēn fù xīn ér shōu shí cái huò ， qù wú cún jīng ， jiāng bài xuān gé qiān wǎng yún zhōu 。[]
徐茵结婴成功，林轩同样欣喜，将幽州交到此女手中，这有什么不放心的，于是吩咐芯儿收拾财货，去芜存精，将拜轩阁迁往云州。[]
Xu Yin's condensation core was successful, and Lin Xuan was equally pleased. Handing over Youzhou to this woman, what could he be worried about? Thus, he instructed Xin'er to tidy up the wealth and goods, purify them, and move the Baxuan Pavilion to Yunzhou.
yī fān xì xì dīng zhǔ ， xiū xiān zhě zì rán yǔ fán rén bù tóng ， bú huì chū xiàn yī yī bù shě 。
一番细细叮嘱，修仙者自然与凡人不同，不会出现依依不舍。
After a thorough farewell, cultivators naturally differed from ordinary people; there wouldn't be any reluctance or attachment.
xiān dào jì mò ， bēi huān lí hé ， zhè xiē zài xiū xiān zhě de yǎn lǐ ， zǎo jiù kàn kāi le 。
仙道寂寞，悲欢离合，这些在修仙者的眼里，早就看开了。
The path of immortality was lonely, filled with joys and sorrows. These were all matters that cultivators had long since come to terms with.
dāng rán yě yǒu lì wài ， yuè ér shī tú jiù shě bù dé fēn kāi ， bù guò zhèng tàn nǎi shì xiào nǚ ， fù qīn yǐ rán zuò huà ， tā dāng rán shě bù dé jiāng mǔ qīn yí gè rén gū kǔ líng zhú de liú zài yōu zhōu ， suǒ yǐ bù dǎ suàn huí jiǔ líng shān le 。
当然也有例外，月儿师徒就舍不得分开，不过郑炭乃是孝女，父亲已然坐化，她当然舍不得将母亲一个人孤苦伶竹的留在幽州，所以不打算回玖凌山了。
Of course, there were exceptions—Moon's disciples refused to part ways. However, Zheng Tan was a filial daughter; her father was already deceased. She naturally wouldn't leave her mother alone in Youzhou. Therefore, she didn’t plan on returning to Jiuling Mountain.
gāo táng zài ， bù yuǎn yóu ， zhè fān xīn yì ， lín xuān zì shì jiā xǔ ， hǎo dǎi yuè ér de bǎo bèi tú dì zhǐ yǒu zhè me yí gè ， dāng rán bù néng kuī dài le ， lín bié zhī qián ， sòng le tā bù shǎo dān yào bǎo wù 。
高堂在，不远游，这番心意，林轩自是嘉许，好歹月儿的宝贝徒弟只有这么一个，当然不能亏待了，临别之前，送了她不少丹药宝物。
When parents are alive, one doesn’t travel far. Lin Xuan approved of this sentiment. After all, Moon’s precious disciple only had one, and he couldn’t be stingy with her. Before their departure, he gave her a generous supply of medicinal pills and treasures.
suī rán xiàn zài yě bù qīng chǔ ， zhè yā tou shì bú shì miào tiān guǐ dì chuán chéng róng hé ， dàn zī zhì bú yòng shuō ， nà kě shì fēi cháng yōu yì de 。
虽然现在也不清楚，这丫头是不是妙天鬼帝传承融合，但资质不用说，那可是非常优异的。
Although it was unclear whether the girl truly inherited the legacy of the Heavenly Deity Ghost Emperor, her talents were undoubtedly exceptional.
zhǐ yào bù chū xiàn shén me dǎo méi de biàn gù ， lín xuān xiāng xìn zhèng tàn shù bǎi nián hòu ， bì dìng kě yǐ jié yīng chéng gōng 。
只要不出现什么倒霉的变故，林轩相信郑炭数百年后，必定可以结婴成功。
As long as no unfortunate events occurred, Lin Xuan believed that Zheng Tan would succeed in condensation core formation after a few hundred years.
dāng rán ， měi gè rén yǒu měi gè rén de xiān lù ， zì jǐ bù kě néng yǒng yuǎn zhào fú 。
当然，每个人有每个人的仙路，自己不可能永远照拂。
Of course, everyone had their own path. He couldn’t forever look after them.
néng zài zhè tiáo dà dào shàng zǒu duō yuǎn ， guān jiàn hái shì kàn zì jǐ de nǔ lì yǔ jī tāo de 。
能在这条大道上走多远，关键还是看自己的努力与机涛的。
How far one could travel on this path depended largely on one’s efforts and opportunities.
yī fān huà bié hòu ， lín xuān yǔ bài xuān gé zhòng rén jiù lí kāi zi yōu zhōu 。
一番话别后，林轩与拜轩阁众人就离开子幽州。
After bidding farewell, Lin Xuan and the Baxuan Pavilion members left Youzhou.
yí yuè yǐ hòu ， tā men lái dào le yún zhōu de bài xuān gé zǒng duò 。
一月以后，他们来到了云州的拜轩阁总舵。
A month later, they arrived at the main hall of the Baxuan Pavilion in Yunzhou. Ying'er and Yun'er had received word beforehand and led their subordinates to greet them. After a long separation, meeting each other was naturally filled with joy.
yíng ér 、 yún ér zǎo yǐ dé dào xiāo xī ， dài lǐng shǒu xià yíng le chū qù ， jiǔ bié chóng féng ， jiàn miàn zì rán shì yǒu yī fān huān xǐ 。
盈儿、云儿早已得到消息，带领手下迎了出去，久别重逢，见面自然是有一番欢喜。
Especially Liu Xin, although she and Lu Ying'er were only fellow disciples, their relationship was closer than sisters. They hadn't seen each other for a hundred years, and upon reuniting, they wept uncontrollably.
tè bié shì liú xīn ， tā yǔ lù yíng ér suī rán jǐn shì tóng mén ， dàn guān xì què bǐ jiě mèi hái qīn ， zhè yī bié jiù shì bǎi nián ， zài jiàn miàn yǐ shì lèi liú mǎn miàn 。
特别是刘芯，她与陆盈儿虽然仅是同门，但关系却比姐妹还亲，这一别就是百年，再见面已是泪流满面。
They were all family, so the welcoming ceremony was both grand and brief. Following this, the disciples dispersed as Lin Xuan and Moon led three women into the main hall.
dōu shì zì jǐ rén ， yíng jiē yí shì lóng zhòng ér jiǎn duǎn ， suí hòu zhū dì zǐ xià qù ， lín xuān hé yuè ér zé dài zhe sān nǚ lái dào le dà diàn lǐ 。
都是自己人，迎接仪式隆重而简短，随后诸弟子下去，林轩和月儿则带着三女来到了大殿里。
Taking their seats, Moon had now reached the stage of separation and union. Even without Lin Xuan’s influence, the three girls showed extreme respect. However, the little girl obediently kept her gaze straight ahead, looking like she would follow only her master's lead.
zhǔ wèi jiù zuò ， yuè ér rú jīn yě shì lí hé ， jiù suàn méi yǒu lín xuān de guān xì ， sān nǚ de biǎo qíng yě gōng jìng yǐ jí ， bù guò xiǎo yā tou què guāi guāi dì ， mù bù xié shì ， yī fù wéi shào yé mǎ shǒu shì zhān de yàng zi 。
主位就坐，月儿如今也是离合，就算没有林轩的关系，三女的表情也恭敬以极，不过小丫头却乖乖地，目不斜视，一副唯少爷马首是瞻的样子。
Three years passed—neither too long nor short. Lin Xuan inquired about the development of the Baxuan Pavilion; everything was proceeding smoothly. The alliance with the Tiaohai Pavilion wasn’t a joke. Who would dare to provoke the guardian deity? That would be like an old man hanging himself, wishing for longevity.
sān nián de shí jiān ， shuō zhǎng bù zhǎng ， shuō duǎn bù duǎn ” lín xuān guò wèn le yī xià bài xuān gé de fā zhǎn ， yī qiè shùn lì ， tiān yá hǎi gé de méng yuē kě bú shì shuō xiào ” shuí gǎn lái tài suì tóu shàng dòng tǔ ， nà qǐ bù shì lǎo shòu xīng shàng diào ， xián mìng zhǎng me ？
三年的时间，说长不长，说短不短”林轩过问了一下拜轩阁的发展，一切顺利，天涯海阁的盟约可不是说笑”谁敢来太岁头上动土，那岂不是老寿星上吊，嫌命长么？
Cultivators weren't foolish; they were very cunning. After all, their lifespans were much longer than those of ordinary people—thus, they knew how to assess situations. It wasn’t shameful to exploit weaknesses; on the contrary, not taking advantage of opportunities was foolish.
xiū xiān zhě bù shǎ ， xiāng fǎn ， fēi cháng de jiǎo huá ， bì jìng tā men de shòu yuán bǐ fán rén zhǎng dé duō ” dāng rán dǒng de shěn shí duó shì 。
修仙者不傻，相反，非常的狡猾，毕竟他们的寿元比凡人长得多”当然懂得审时度势。
Although Lu Ying'er’s cultivation talent was average, she had exceptional skills in managing her sect's development. She couldn't let such an opportunity slip by. The Baxuan Pavilion's growth could be described as terrifying.
qī ruǎn pà è bìng bù diū liǎn ， xiāng fǎn ， yǒu pián yi bù zhàn cái shì shǎ dàn 。
欺软怕恶并不丢脸，相反，有便宜不占才是傻蛋。
Expanding trade routes and establishing myriad connections with various major sects—this woman had long-term plans, understanding that eggs shouldn’t all be placed in one basket.
ér lù yíng ér xiū liàn de zī zhì suī rán yì bān ， dàn zài mén pài fā zhǎn fāng miàn ， què yōng yǒu jí wéi gāo chāo de shǒu wàn ， zhè me hǎo de jī huì ， qǐ huì fàng guò ， bài xuān gé de fā zhǎn ， kě yòng kǒng bù lái xíng róng 。
而陆盈儿修炼的资质虽然一般，但在门派发展方面，却拥有极为高超的手腕，这么好的机会，岂会放过，拜轩阁的发展，可用恐怖来形容。
Although the Tiaohai Pavilion showed favor to their sect due to Lin Xuan’s influence, relying solely on others’ generosity wouldn't lead to greatness. If Lin Xuan were no longer around...
tuò zhǎn shāng lù ， yǔ gè míng mén dà pài jiàn lì qiān sī wàn lǚ de guān lián ， cǐ nǚ kě shì shēn móu yuǎn lǜ ， dǒng de jī dàn bù yīng gāi fàng zài yí gè lán zi lǐ 。
拓展商路，与各名门大派建立千丝万缕的关联，此女可是深谋远虑，懂得鸡蛋不应该放在一个篮子里。
Of course, this referred to breaking through the void. Whether or not the Tiaohai Pavilion would provide assistance was uncertain.
suī rán yīn wèi shào yé de yuán gù ， tiān yá hǎi gé duì běn mén pǒ wèi zhào fú ， dàn jǐn jǐn yī kào bié rén de shī shě shì yǒng yuǎn chéng bù liǎo dà qì de ， jiǎ rú shào yé yǒu yī tiān bù zài le ……
虽然因为少爷的缘故，天涯海阁对本门颇为照拂，但仅仅依靠别人的施舍是永远成不了大气的，假如少爷有一天不在了……
After all, cultivators were selfish; people came and went, but tea cooled down in the same way in both secular society and the cultivation world.
dāng rán ， zhè lǐ de yì si shì zhǐ pò suì xū kōng ， nà shí hòu tiān yá hǎi gé huì fǒu tí gōng fāng biàn kě jiù shì liǎng shuō 。
当然，这里的意思是指破碎虚空，那时候天涯海阁会否提供方便可就是两说。
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Baxuan Pavilion established connections with major sects. Even if they no longer received support from the Tiaohai Pavilion, they could still thrive in Youzhou.
bì jìng xiū xiān zhě shì zì sī de ， rén zǒu chá liáng bìng bù jǐn jǐn cún zài shǒu shì sú ， xiū xiān jiè zhè yàng de qíng kuàng gèng duō 。
毕竟修仙者是自私的，人走茶凉并不仅仅存在手世俗，修仙界这样的情况更多。
Lu Ying'er had no secrets about these plans from Lin Xuan. After speaking, she felt a bit uneasy, as Lin Xuan was also an elder of the Tiaohai Pavilion and had good relations with Fairy Ruyan. However, to her surprise, not only did he not get angry but praised her immensely.
ér bài xuān gé nǎi shì shāng méng ， jiè cǐ jī huì yǔ gè dà pài dōu jiàn lì qiān sī wàn lǚ de lián xì ， jí shǐ yǐ hòu dé bú dào tiān yá hǎi gé de zhī chí ， yě kě yǐ zài yōu zhōu hěn zī rùn de huó xià qù 。
而拜轩阁乃是商盟，借此机会与各大派都建立千丝万缕的联系，即使以后得不到天涯海阁的支持，也可以在幽州很滋润的活下去。
"Good, very good, Ying'er, I underestimated you. You have deep foresight; compared to me, I fall short."
zhè fān dǎ suàn ， lù yíng ér duì shào yé zì shì bú huì yǐn mán ， bù guò shuō wán yǐ hòu ， xīn zhōng yě yǒu xiē tǎn tè ， bì jìng shào yé yě shì tiān yá hǎi gé de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， yǔ rú yān xiān zi guān xì gèng shì bù cuò ， rán ér chū hū yì liào de ， lín xuān bù jǐn méi yǒu shēng qì ， fǎn ér duì tā zàn shǎng bù yǐ 。
这番打算，陆盈儿对少爷自是不会隐瞒，不过说完以后，心中也有些忐忑，毕竟少爷也是天涯海阁的太上长老，与如嫣仙子关系更是不错，然而出乎意料的，林轩不仅没有生气，反而对她赞赏不已。
"Master, your courtesy is too much. Servant daringly acted without seeking your permission. If there were any mistakes, please punish the servant," Lu Ying'er lowered her head and spoke with utmost respect.
“ bù cuò ， bù cuò ， yíng ér wǒ hái zhēn shì xiǎo kàn le mí ， shēn móu yuǎn lǜ ， zhè fāng miàn běn zūn yǔ mí xiāng bǐ ， yě shì yuǎn yuǎn bù jí 。”
“不错，不错，盈儿我还真是小看了弥，深谋远虑，这方面本尊与弥相比，也是远远不及。”
"Punishment? What punishment are you talking about? Not putting all eggs in one basket—this line of thought pleases me. However, Ying'er, I have a reminder for you."
“ shào yé ， nín tài kè qì le ， xiǎo bì dà dǎn ， méi yǒu zhēng qiú nín de yì jiàn ， ruò yǒu zuò dé bú duì zhī chù ， hái qǐng shào yé chǔ fá de 。” lù yíng ér dī chuí zhēn shǒu ， wàn fēn gōng jìng de kāi kǒu 。
“少爷，您太客气了，小婢大胆，没有征求您的意见，若有做得不对之处，还请少爷处罚的。”陆盈儿低垂臻首，万分恭敬的开口。
"Master, please speak; your servant is listening intently."
“ chǔ fá ， chǔ fá nǐ shén me ， jī dàn bú yào fàng zài yí gè lán zi lǐ ， zhè yàng de sī lù wǒ hěn mǎn yì ， zhǐ shì yíng ér ， wǒ yào tí xǐng nǐ yī jù 。”
“处罚，处罚你什么，鸡蛋不要放在一个篮子里，这样的思路我很满意，只是盈儿，我要提醒你一句。”
"A good approach to developing relations with other sects, but don't forget that the Tiaohai Pavilion is our current main support. Never neglect it, especially when expanding trade routes and trading with Kaijin Island's market—there are significant profits to be made. How’s this matter progressing?" Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke calmly.
“ shào yé qǐng shuō ， xiǎo bì zài rèn zhēn tīng zhe 。”
“少爷请说，小婢在认真听着。”
"Master, please rest assured; servant knows the importance of priorities and wouldn't forget our roots. Our sect has reached its current state due to the Tiaohai Pavilion's favor. I dare not neglect it. The matters concerning transactions with overseas cultivators have been preliminarily settled, yielding over a million crystals annually. However, we are slightly short on manpower," Lu Ying'er combed her hair and said.
“ yǔ bié de mén pài fā zhǎn guān xì de sī lù bù cuò ， dàn bú yào wàng le ， tiān yá hǎi gé cái shì běn mén rú jīn lài yǐ qǐ kào de dà shù ， qiān wàn bù kě lěng luò ， tè bié shì shāng lù kāi kuò ， yǔ kuí jīn dǎo fāng shì jiāo yì ， hái yǒu jí dà lì rùn kě zhuàn de ， zhè jiàn shì jìn xíng dé zěn me yàng le ？” lín xuān pǐn le yī kǒu chá ， dàn dàn de kāi kǒu le 。
“与别的门派发展关系的思路不错，但不要忘了，天涯海阁才是本门如今赖以绮靠的大树，千万不可冷落，特别是商路开阔，与魁金岛坊市交易，还有极大利润可赚的，这件事进行得怎么样了？”林轩品了一口茶，淡淡的开口了。
"Indeed, but the Baxuan Pavilion disciples in Youzhou are still unfamiliar with this place; they need time to get used to their new roles," Lin Xuan said slowly.
“ shào yé fàng xīn ， xiǎo bì qǐ huì bù zhī qīng zhòng ， gèng bú huì wàng běn de ， běn mén néng yǒu jīn rì ， nǎi shì tiān yá hǎi gé de zhào fú ， wǒ qǐ gǎn lěng luò ， yǔ wài hǎi xiū shì jiāo yì de shì qíng ， yǐ chū bù bàn tuǒ ， měi nián de shōu yì ， dōu yǒu shàng bǎi wàn jīng shí ， zhǐ shì rén shǒu shāo xián bù zú 。” lù yíng ér lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， yīng chún wēi qǐ ：“ bù guò xiàn zài kàn lái ， yě bú shì shén me wèn tí ， shào yé shēn móu yuǎn lǜ ， jiāng yōu zhōu jiāo yǔ tiān bān mén dǎ lǐ ， wǒ bài xuān gé ， zé quán bù qiān wǎng cǐ chù ， yǒu xīn ér mèi mèi bāng shǒu ， wǒ yǔ yún ér yě bù yòng nà me máng le ， rén shǒu wèn tí ， yě yíng rèn ér jiě 。”
“少爷放心，小婢岂会不知轻重，更不会忘本的，本门能有今日，乃是天涯海阁的照拂，我岂敢冷落，与外海修士交易的事情，已初步办妥，每年的收益，都有上百万晶石，只是人手稍嫌不足。”陆盈儿理了理发丝，樱唇微启：“不过现在看来，也不是什么问题，少爷深谋远虑，将幽州交予天斑门打理，我拜轩阁，则全部迁往此处，有芯儿妹妹帮手，我与云儿也不用那么忙了，人手问题，也迎刃而解。”
"Servant understands; everything will be handled properly," Lu Ying'er replied softly.
“ dào lǐ shì zhè yàng de ， bù guò yōu zhōu de bài xuān gé dì zǐ ， bì jìng gāng lái dào cǐ chù ， rén shēng dì bù shú ， yào tā men zuò bāng shǒu ， hái xū yào yī duàn shí jiān de shú xī mó hé 。” lín xuān huǎn huǎn de shuō 。
“道理是这样的，不过幽州的拜轩阁弟子，毕竟刚来到此处，人生地不熟，要他们做帮手，还需要一段时间的熟悉磨合。”林轩缓缓的说。
Lin Xuan nodded. He had no doubts about her abilities—could he doubt someone who had developed the Baxuan Pavilion to its current scale?
“ zhè xiǎo bì dāng rán xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， yī qiè dū huì chǔ lǐ hǎo de 。” lù yíng ér shí fēn wēn wǎn de kāi kǒu 。
“这小婢当然心中有数，一切都会处理好的。”陆盈儿十分温婉的开口。
"By the way, how is that woman I brought back last time?" Lin Xuan turned his head slightly and suddenly seemed to recall something.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zhè yì diǎn ， tā háo bù huái yí ， néng gòu jiāng bài xuān gé fā zhǎn dào xiàn zài de guī mó ， lù yíng ér de néng lì ， hái yòng dé zhe zhì yí me ？
林轩点了点头，这一点，他毫不怀疑，能够将拜轩阁发展到现在的规模，陆盈儿的能力，还用得着质疑么？
"You mean Ye Ping'er?" Wu Yun'er's voice entered his ears. This girl had been silent until now but couldn't hold it in any longer.
“ duì le ， shàng cì wǒ dài huí lái de nà míng nǚ zǐ ， rú jīn qíng xíng rú hé ？” lín xuān lüè yī piān tóu ， tū rán yòu xiàng shì xiǎng qǐ shén me shì de kāi kǒu 。
“对了，上次我带回来的那名女子，如今情形如何？”林轩略一偏头，突然又像是想起什么似的开口。
"Yes, I instructed you to thoroughly examine her. How is she?"
“ shào yé shì zhǐ yè píng ér ？” wǔ yún ér de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè yā tou yì zhí chén mò ， rú jīn zhōng yú rěn bú zhù kāi kǒu 。
“少爷是指叶瓶儿？”武云儿的声音传入耳朵，这丫头一直沉默，如今终于忍不住开口。
"Master’s instructions were not ignored; disciple has always kept an eye on her. Over these three years, this woman has remained loyal and performed her duties well," Lu Ying'er nodded.
“ bù cuò ， wǒ shuō guò ， yào mí men hǎo hǎo kǎo chá yī fān de ， jié guǒ ……”
“不错，我说过，要弥们好好考察一番的，结果……”
Lin Xuan agreed. Ye Ping'er was originally a wandering cultivator in Yunzhou, without any support. He had saved her twice, so as long as she wasn't inherently cold-hearted, she should be devoted to the Baxuan Pavilion.
“ shào yé de fēn fù ， shī zhí qǐ gǎn dài màn shén me ， yè píng ér de qíng xíng ， wǒ yì zhí yǒu liú yì ， zhè sān nián lái ， cǐ nǚ zhōng xīn gěng gěng ， bàn shì néng lì yě hái suàn shàng jiā 。”
“少爷的吩咐，师侄岂敢怠慢什么，叶瓶儿的情形，我一直有留意，这三年来，此女忠心耿耿，办事能力也还算上佳。”
The examination was merely out of caution; he worried about unforeseen circumstances.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， yè píng ér běn shì sàn xiū ， zài yún zhōu wú yī wú zhù ， zì jǐ yòu duì tā yǒu liǎng cì jiù mìng yuán shǒu zhī dé ， zhǐ yào cǐ nǚ bú shì tiān xìng liáng báo de rén wù ， duì bài xuān gé ， yīng gāi huì sǐ xīn tā dì de 。
林轩点点头，叶瓶儿本是散修，在云州无依无助，自己又对她有两次救命援手之德，只要此女不是天性凉薄的人物，对拜轩阁，应该会死心塌地的。
Fortunately, his worries were unfounded.
zhī suǒ yǐ kǎo chá ， yě bù guò shì xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， dān xīn chū xiàn wàn yī de qíng kuàng shén me 。
之所以考察，也不过是小心无大错，担心出现万一的情况什么。
"Indeed, with the rapid development of the Baxuan Pavilion, everyone has a lot on their plate. But don’t forget what I said: cultivation is all about one’s true essence and power. While sects are important, don't neglect your own cultivation. You must learn to delegate; don’t let your practice suffer," Lin Xuan said.
Xu Yin's condensation core was successful, and Lin Xuan was equally pleased. Handing over Youzhou to this woman, what could he be worried about? Thus, he instructed Xin'er to tidy up the wealth and goods, purify them, and move the Baxuan Pavilion to Yunzhou.
After a thorough farewell, cultivators naturally differed from ordinary people; there wouldn't be any reluctance or attachment.
The path of immortality was lonely, filled with joys and sorrows. These were all matters that cultivators had long since come to terms with.
Of course, there were exceptions—Moon's disciples refused to part ways. However, Zheng Tan was a filial daughter; her father was already deceased. She naturally wouldn't leave her mother alone in Youzhou. Therefore, she didn’t plan on returning to Jiuling Mountain.
When parents are alive, one doesn’t travel far. Lin Xuan approved of this sentiment. After all, Moon’s precious disciple only had one, and he couldn’t be stingy with her. Before their departure, he gave her a generous supply of medicinal pills and treasures.
Although it was unclear whether the girl truly inherited the legacy of the Heavenly Deity Ghost Emperor, her talents were undoubtedly exceptional.
As long as no unfortunate events occurred, Lin Xuan believed that Zheng Tan would succeed in condensation core formation after a few hundred years.
Of course, everyone had their own path. He couldn’t forever look after them.
How far one could travel on this path depended largely on one’s efforts and opportunities.
After bidding farewell, Lin Xuan and the Baxuan Pavilion members left Youzhou.
A month later, they arrived at the main hall of the Baxuan Pavilion in Yunzhou. Ying'er and Yun'er had received word beforehand and led their subordinates to greet them. After a long separation, meeting each other was naturally filled with joy.
Especially Liu Xin, although she and Lu Ying'er were only fellow disciples, their relationship was closer than sisters. They hadn't seen each other for a hundred years, and upon reuniting, they wept uncontrollably.
They were all family, so the welcoming ceremony was both grand and brief. Following this, the disciples dispersed as Lin Xuan and Moon led three women into the main hall.
Taking their seats, Moon had now reached the stage of separation and union. Even without Lin Xuan’s influence, the three girls showed extreme respect. However, the little girl obediently kept her gaze straight ahead, looking like she would follow only her master's lead.
Three years passed—neither too long nor short. Lin Xuan inquired about the development of the Baxuan Pavilion; everything was proceeding smoothly. The alliance with the Tiaohai Pavilion wasn’t a joke. Who would dare to provoke the guardian deity? That would be like an old man hanging himself, wishing for longevity.
Cultivators weren't foolish; they were very cunning. After all, their lifespans were much longer than those of ordinary people—thus, they knew how to assess situations. It wasn’t shameful to exploit weaknesses; on the contrary, not taking advantage of opportunities was foolish.
Although Lu Ying'er’s cultivation talent was average, she had exceptional skills in managing her sect's development. She couldn't let such an opportunity slip by. The Baxuan Pavilion's growth could be described as terrifying.
Expanding trade routes and establishing myriad connections with various major sects—this woman had long-term plans, understanding that eggs shouldn’t all be placed in one basket.
Although the Tiaohai Pavilion showed favor to their sect due to Lin Xuan’s influence, relying solely on others’ generosity wouldn't lead to greatness. If Lin Xuan were no longer around...
Of course, this referred to breaking through the void. Whether or not the Tiaohai Pavilion would provide assistance was uncertain.
After all, cultivators were selfish; people came and went, but tea cooled down in the same way in both secular society and the cultivation world.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Baxuan Pavilion established connections with major sects. Even if they no longer received support from the Tiaohai Pavilion, they could still thrive in Youzhou.
Lu Ying'er had no secrets about these plans from Lin Xuan. After speaking, she felt a bit uneasy, as Lin Xuan was also an elder of the Tiaohai Pavilion and had good relations with Fairy Ruyan. However, to her surprise, not only did he not get angry but praised her immensely.
"Good, very good, Ying'er, I underestimated you. You have deep foresight; compared to me, I fall short."
"Master, your courtesy is too much. Servant daringly acted without seeking your permission. If there were any mistakes, please punish the servant," Lu Ying'er lowered her head and spoke with utmost respect.
"Punishment? What punishment are you talking about? Not putting all eggs in one basket—this line of thought pleases me. However, Ying'er, I have a reminder for you."
"Master, please speak; your servant is listening intently."
"A good approach to developing relations with other sects, but don't forget that the Tiaohai Pavilion is our current main support. Never neglect it, especially when expanding trade routes and trading with Kaijin Island's market—there are significant profits to be made. How’s this matter progressing?" Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke calmly.
"Master, please rest assured; servant knows the importance of priorities and wouldn't forget our roots. Our sect has reached its current state due to the Tiaohai Pavilion's favor. I dare not neglect it. The matters concerning transactions with overseas cultivators have been preliminarily settled, yielding over a million crystals annually. However, we are slightly short on manpower," Lu Ying'er combed her hair and said.
"Indeed, but the Baxuan Pavilion disciples in Youzhou are still unfamiliar with this place; they need time to get used to their new roles," Lin Xuan said slowly.
"Servant understands; everything will be handled properly," Lu Ying'er replied softly.
Lin Xuan nodded. He had no doubts about her abilities—could he doubt someone who had developed the Baxuan Pavilion to its current scale?
"By the way, how is that woman I brought back last time?" Lin Xuan turned his head slightly and suddenly seemed to recall something.
"You mean Ye Ping'er?" Wu Yun'er's voice entered his ears. This girl had been silent until now but couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Yes, I instructed you to thoroughly examine her. How is she?"
"Master’s instructions were not ignored; disciple has always kept an eye on her. Over these three years, this woman has remained loyal and performed her duties well," Lu Ying'er nodded.
Lin Xuan agreed. Ye Ping'er was originally a wandering cultivator in Yunzhou, without any support. He had saved her twice, so as long as she wasn't inherently cold-hearted, she should be devoted to the Baxuan Pavilion.
The examination was merely out of caution; he worried about unforeseen circumstances.
Fortunately, his worries were unfounded.
"Indeed, with the rapid development of the Baxuan Pavilion, everyone has a lot on their plate. But don’t forget what I said: cultivation is all about one’s true essence and power. While sects are important, don't neglect your own cultivation. You must learn to delegate; don’t let your practice suffer," Lin Xuan said.