lín xuān liǎn shàng bù yóu de liú lù chū yī sī yà sè ， zhè kě bù xiàng jiě jiě píng rì lǐ chǔ shì de fēng gé ， nán dào tā yù jiàn shén me wéi nán de shì le me ？
林轩脸上不由得流露出一丝讶色，这可不像姐姐平日里处事的风格，难道她遇见什么为难的事了么？
Lin Xuan's face betrayed a hint of surprise. This didn't seem like his sister's usual style; could she be facing some difficult situation?
xīn zhōng yí huò ， bù guò cǐ shí rén duō ， diàn zi shū （）
心中疑惑，不过此时人多，電子书（）
With these thoughts in mind, but mindful that there were many people around, he changed the subject and chatted casually for a while before being welcomed into the sect.
yú shì zhuǎn yí huà tí ， suí yì liáo le jǐ jù ， suí hòu jiù bèi zhòng rén yíng jiē jìn le zōng lǐ 。
于是转移话题，随意聊了几句，随后就被众人迎接进了宗里。
The disciples stepped back.
zhū dì zǐ tuì le xià qù 。
诸弟子退了下去。
"Big Sister, you look troubled. What happened?" Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, his outward demeanor calm, but he was inwardly puzzled. Could it be that something unexpected had occurred at the Netherworld Gate? After all, Fairy Ruyan's cultivation and abilities were formidable; what could trouble her?
“ jiě jiě chóu méi bù zhǎn ， jiū jìng yù jiàn le shén me shì ？”， lín xuān hē le yī kǒu chá ， huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le ， biǎo miàn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn lǐ què yǒu xiē dí gū ， nán dào shì xiū luó zhī mén chū xiàn biàn gù ， fǒu zé yǐ rú yān xiān zi de xiū wèi shén tōng ， hái yǒu shén me shì qíng néng ràng tā chóu méi jǐn suǒ 。
“姐姐愁眉不展，究竟遇见了什么事？”，林轩喝了一口茶，缓缓的开口了，表面上不动声色，心里却有些嘀咕，难道是修罗之门出现变故，否则以如嫣仙子的修为神通，还有什么事情能让她愁眉紧锁。
"There are some issues, and I've been too careless in my planning," Fairy Ruyan sighed softly, her voice filled with self-reproach.
“ shì yǒu yī xiē wèn tí ， yě shì wǒ zhè zuò jiě jiě de kǎo lǜ tài guò bù zhōu le xiē *……” mèng rú yān wēi wēi tàn xī ， shēng yīn zhōng bǎo hán zì zé zhī yì 。
“是有一些问题，也是我这做姐姐的考虑太过不周了些*……”梦如嫣微微叹息，声音中饱含自责之意。
"Big Sister, just say if there’s something wrong. You’ve become so… fussy lately," Lin Xuan frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.
“ jiě ， yǒu shì jiù shuō ， mí shén me shí hòu ， yě biàn dé zhè yàng pó pó mā mā le *……” lín xuān méi tóu wēi zhòu ” yǒu diǎn bù mǎn de kāi kǒu 。
“姐，有事就说，弥什么时候，也变得这样婆婆妈妈了*……”林轩眉头微皱”有点不满的开口。
Only Lin Xuan dared to speak to this legendary female cultivator as he did. If anyone else had spoken like that, Fairy Ruyan would have either lost her temper or left in a huff. But for his younger brother, she was different. She didn’t get angry but looked more despondent.
fàng yǎn tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， kǒng pà yě zhǐ yǒu lín xuān ， gǎn yǔ zhè wèi chuán shuō zhōng de nǚ xiū rú cǐ jiǎng huà 。
放眼天云十二州，恐怕也只有林轩，敢与这位传说中的女修如此讲话。
"Little Brother, the Netherworld Gate will open in three years. Its dangers are well known to you. As siblings, our goal isn't just to find treasures; it's about ascending to the Spirit Realm. The challenges and perils are immense. If we succeed, our paths may merge with the Way. But if we fail…?"
huàn yí gè rén ， mèng rú yān jiù suàn bù fān liǎn dòng shǒu ， kěn dìng yě huì fú xiù ér qù 。
换一个人，梦如嫣就算不翻脸动手，肯定也会拂袖而去。
Fairy Ruyan combed her hair and spoke firmly: "But failure is merely a fall from grace.
bù guò duì zì jǐ de dì di ， zì rán yòu bù yí yàng le ， rú yān xiān zi bìng wèi shēng qì ， zhǐ shì liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yuè fā wǎng chàng le xiē 。
不过对自己的弟弟，自然又不一样了，如嫣仙子并未生气，只是脸上的表情越发惘怅了些。
"Regardless of success or failure, we won’t return to this mortal world. And in Tiaoyehai Pavilion...!"
“ xiǎo dì ， hái yǒu sān nián ， xiū luó zhī mén jiù yào kāi qǐ ， qí wēi xiǎn chéng dù ， xiǎng bì nǐ yě xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， dàn zuò wèi lí hé ， rú guǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng zài lǐ miàn xún zhǎo yī xiē tiān cái dì bǎo ， zì bǎo hái shì yǒu hěn dà xī wàng *……”
“小弟，还有三年，修罗之门就要开启，其危险程度，想必你也心中有数，但做为离合，如果只是想在里面寻找一些天材地宝，自保还是有很大希望*……”
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword Formation had exhausted its spirit energy, unable to activate.
“ zhè wǒ dāng rán qīng chǔ *……” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
“这我当然清楚*……”林轩点了点头。
Although Tiaoyehai Pavilion remained strong and could face any single sect, the saying "many ants can kill an elephant" applied here. If a coalition of hundreds of sects like before emerged, things might not be so easy.
“ kě wǒ men jiě dì bù tóng ， wǒ men jìn rù xiū luó zhī mén ， kě bú shì wèi le xún zhǎo shén me líng dān bǎo wù ” ér shì fēi shēng líng jiè zhī tú ， qí jiān nán xiǎn zǔ ， dāng rán gèng jiā de kě bù ， rú guǒ chéng gōng le ， wǒ men jiě dì zì rán dà dào yǒu wàng ， rú guǒ shī bài le …*……”
“可我们姐弟不同，我们进入修罗之门，可不是为了寻找什么灵丹宝物”而是飞升灵界之途，其艰难险阻，当然更加的可怖，如果成功了，我们姐弟自然大道有望，如果失败了…*……”
Though this was the worst-case scenario, Fairy Ruyan couldn't help but worry about it. While she could abandon her sect for ascension to the Spirit Realm, people had their own desires. After a thousand years in Tiaoyehai Pavilion, how could she remain indifferent?
shuō dào zhè lǐ ， rú yān xiān zi lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， yǔ qì yī jiù jiān dìng yǐ jí ：“ bù guò yǔn luò ér yǐ 。
说到这里，如嫣仙子理了理发丝，语气依旧坚定以极：“不过陨落而已。
Within her capacity, Fairy Ruyan planned carefully.
“ dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， chéng gōng yě hǎo ， shī bài yě bà ， zhōng guī wǒ men dōu bú huì zài huì zhe rén jiè zhī zhōng ， ér tiān yá hǎi gé …*……”
“但不管如何，成功也好，失败也罢，终归我们都不会再会着人界之中，而天涯海阁…*……”
"Big Sister Ruyan, if this is due to rapid expansion causing trouble, then simply giving up some territory should solve it," a clear voice echoed as Moer appeared in the grand hall. She was one of the three Supreme Elders and had every right to participate in discussions.
“ jiě jiě shì dān xīn tiān yá hǎi gé zài yě méi yǒu tài shàng zhǎng lǎo le *……” lín xuān shì hé děng xīn sī líng qiǎo de rén wù ， wén xián gē ér zhī yǎ yì bìng méi yǒu shén me hào qí guài dì 。
“姐姐是担心天涯海阁再也没有太上长老了*……”林轩是何等心思灵巧的人物，闻弦歌而知雅意并没有什么好奇怪地。
Moer's face showed a hint of amusement; she shook her head gently.
“ bù cuò ， xiān qián wǒ yì zhí zài móu suàn zì jǐ de fēi shēng zhī lù ， què piān piān jiàng mén pài gěi yí lòu diào le *……” shuō dào zhè lǐ ， mèng rú yān de qiào liǎn shàng liú lù chū jǐ fēn zì zé 。
“不错，先前我一直在谋算自己的飞升之路，却偏偏将门派给遗漏掉了*……”说到这里，梦如嫣的俏脸上流露出几分自责。
Lin Xuan understood immediately: "Once an arrow is shot, there’s no turning back. If Tiaoyehai Pavilion yields some territory now, those enemies will already be waiting. This would show weakness and do more harm than good."
shuō qǐ lái ， yě shì zuò jiǎn zì fù ， rú guǒ shì yǐ qián de tiān yá hǎi gé ， shī qù le lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ” suī rán huì yǒu yí dìng chéng dù de shuāi luò ， dàn yǒu jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn zhèn de shǒu hù ， mén pài zhōng hái yǒu dà liàng de yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， zì bǎo hái shì chuò chuò yǒu yú de ” xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi jué bù gǎn qīng rǔ 。
说起来，也是作茧自缚，如果是以前的天涯海阁，失去了离合期修仙者”虽然会有一定程度的衰落，但有九宫须臾剑阵的守护，门派中还有大量的元婴期修仙者，自保还是绰绰有余的”宵小之辈绝不敢轻辱。
This idea was unwise.
jiā yǐ shí rì ， zǒng huì zài chū xiàn lí hé qī ， nà shí hòu ， bì jiāng chóng xiàn xī rì de róng guāng 。
加以时日，总会再出现离合期，那时候，必将重现昔日的荣光。
After hearing Lin Xuan's explanation, Moer sighed but couldn't come up with a better solution.
mén pài qǐ qǐ fú fú ， zài xiū xiān jiè zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， jiù suàn shì dāng nián de tiān zhōu luó jiā ” nà yàng de bù kě yī shì ” yě nán miǎn chū xiàn qīng huáng bù jiē zhī shí 。
门派起起伏伏，在修仙界再正常不过，就算是当年的天州罗家”那样的不可一世”也难免出现青黄不接之时。
However, Lin Xuan noticed that Fairy Ruyan seemed hesitant to speak, her lips moving several times without uttering anything.
běn mén de chuán chéng ， mèng rú yān bìng bù dān xīn 。
本门的传承，梦如嫣并不担心。
"Big Sister, if there’s something I can do, please say. Since I joined Tiaoyehai Pavilion, it's only right for me to contribute," Lin Xuan said confidently.
kě bǎi nián qián yī yì ” tiān yá hǎi gé wéi rán fēng guāng yǐ jí ， kě fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， yīn wèi zhàn shèng le wàn fú zōng ， shí lì bào zhǎng le xǔ duō ， tiān yá hǎi gé xiàng yí gè páng rán dà wù ， shí lì jí sù kuò zhāng zhe 。
可百年前一役”天涯海阁围然风光以极，可凡事有利就有弊，因为战胜了万佛宗，实力暴涨了许多，天涯海阁像一个庞然大物，实力极速扩张着。
"Little Brother, you make me feel ashamed. Tiaoyehai Pavilion hasn't done much for you and Moer."
biǎo miàn shàng ， zì rán fēng guāng yǐ jí ， kě shí jì shàng ， àn liú què xiōng yǒng wú bǐ 。
表面上，自然风光以极，可实际上，暗流却汹涌无比。
Fairy Ruyan sighed; running the affairs of Tiaoyehai Pavilion and Kuijin Island were trivial compared to what Lin Xuan had done for the sect.
zài zhàn lǐng dà liàng dì pán de tóng shí ” yě jié xià chóu jiā wú shù ， rú jīn yǒu mèng rú yān ， lín xuān ， yuè ér sān míng lí hé qī cún zài zuò zhèn zōng nèi ， duì fāng jiù suàn xīn zhōng hèn jí ， yě wú jì kě shī ， kě dāng xiū luó zhī mén kāi qǐ ， sān rén yǒu qù wú huí ， shī qù le tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， kě yǐ xiǎng jiàn ， tiān yá hǎi gé de chǔ jìng ， jiāng huì zěn yàng de è liè ， qún láng huán shì ！
在占领大量地盘的同时”也结下仇家无数，如今有梦如嫣，林轩，月儿三名离合期存在坐镇宗内，对方就算心中恨极，也无计可施，可当修罗之门开启，三人有去无回，失去了太上长老，可以想见，天涯海阁的处境，将会怎样的恶劣，群狼环视！
"Here’s the situation: we need a new High Rank cultivator. Once that happens, as Moer suggested, we can contract our influence and ensure self-preservation," Fairy Ruyan explained softly.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn zhèn yòu hào jìn le líng qì ， wú fǎ kāi qǐ 。
九宫须臾剑阵又耗尽了灵气，无法开启。
Lin Xuan nodded; his sister's plan made sense, but it wouldn't be easy. Achieving High Rank was no small feat, even for him. He had struggled through many trials to break through in the Spirit Gathering Space.
suī rán tiān yá hǎi gé yī jiù hěn qiáng ， miàn duì dān dú yí gè zōng pài ， bìng bù wèi jù ， dàn sú huà shuō ， yǐ duō yǎo sǐ xiàng ， rú guǒ zài chū xiàn shù bǎi nián qián de bā shí yī jiā zōng mén lián méng ， néng bù néng huà xiǎn wéi yí ， jiù shì liǎng shuō zhī shì 。
虽然天涯海阁依旧很强，面对单独一个宗派，并不畏惧，但俗话说，蚁多咬死象，如果再出现数百年前的八十一家宗门联盟，能不能化险为夷，就是两说之事。
Just as he was about to voice his concerns, he thought that if Fairy Ruyan mentioned this, she must have some confidence.
jǐn guǎn zhè shì zuì è liè de jié guǒ ， dàn jì rán yǒu zhè yàng de kě néng ， rú yān xiān zi yòu zěn me néng bù cāo xīn 。
尽管这是最恶劣的结果，但既然有这样的可能，如嫣仙子又怎么能不操心。
"Why, is Liu Ying on the verge of breakthrough?" Lin Xuan asked with a raised chin.
suī rán yǔ fēi shēng líng jiè xiāng bǐ ， zōng mén kě yǐ shě qì ， bì jìng rén dōu yǒu sī yù ” dàn zài tiān yá hǎi gé dài le qiān nián zhī jiǔ ， yòu zěn me kě néng méi gǎn qíng ne ？
虽然与飞升灵界相比，宗门可以舍弃，毕竟人都有私欲”但在天涯海阁待了千年之久，又怎么可能没感情呢？
"How do you know?" Fairy Ruyan was genuinely surprised; she hadn't said anything yet.
zài lì suǒ néng jí de fàn wéi zhī nèi ， rú yān xiān zi dāng rán yào hǎo hǎo de móu huà yī fān 。
在力所能及的范围之内，如嫣仙子当然要好好的谋划一番。
"This isn’t unusual. The people who greeted me, besides you and Su Yili, also included Ji Yue. Three High Rank cultivators, only Liu Ying was absent. She wouldn’t neglect her senior uncle. If I’m not mistaken, she’s closing a life-and-death gate," Fairy Ruyan nodded in admiration at Lin Xuan's analysis.
“ rú yān jiě jiě ， jì rán shì shì lì kuò zhāng tài kuài rě huò ， nà fàng qì yī xiē dì pán bù jiù xíng le *……” qīng cuì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， bái guāng yī shǎn ， yuè ér chū xiàn zài le yǎn qián de dà diàn 。
“如嫣姐姐，既然是势力扩张太快惹祸，那放弃一些地盘不就行了*……”清脆的声音传入耳朵，白光一闪，月儿出现在了眼前的大殿。
Lin Xuan's quick thinking impressed her; he had deduced the entire situation from just one sentence.
shuō qǐ lái ， xiǎo yā tou yě shì sān wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo zhī yī ， dāng rán shì yǒu zī gé cān jiā tǎo lùn dì 。
说起来，小丫头也是三位太上长老之一，当然是有资格参加讨论地。
No wonder Lin Xuan could advance to High Rank so young—his intelligence was unparalleled.
miàn duì yuè ér de zhì yí ， yuè ér liǎn shàng què lù chū kǔ xiào zhī sè ， qīng qīng de yáo le yáo zhēn shǒu 。
面对月儿的质疑，月儿脸上却露出苦笑之色，轻轻的摇了摇臻首。
Fairy Ruyan nodded: "Liu Ying is indeed struggling, but she hasn’t succeeded yet."
xiǎo yā tou liǎn shàng lù chū bù jiě zhī sè ， dàn lín xuān xīn zhōng què shì qīng chǔ míng bái de ， suǒ wèi kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， jiù suàn tiān yá hǎi gé xiàn zài ràng chū yī xiē dì pán ， nà xiē chóu jiā yě dōu yǐ jīng jiē xià le 。
小丫头脸上露出不解之色，但林轩心中却是清楚明白的，所谓开弓没有回头箭，就算天涯海阁现在让出一些地盘，那些仇家也都已经接下了。
Lin Xuan nodded; this wasn't surprising. Although Liu Ying was a top-tier Yuanling cultivator in Tiaoyehai Pavilion and had one foot in High Rank, true advancement required more than just effort.
zhè me zuò ， fǎn ér chéng le shì ruò ， bù jǐn yú shì wú bǔ ， fǎn ér huì bào yào zì jǐ zhè biān xū ruò
这么做，反而成了示弱，不仅于事无补，反而会暴要自己这边虚弱
There were only a few High Rank cultivators across the Twelve Cloud States, each an old monster with deep blessings and countless hardships.
zhè zhǔ yì ， jué bù kě qǔ 。
这主意，绝不可取。
"What do you need me to do?" Lin Xuan asked directly.
tīng le lín xuān de jiě shì ， yuè ér tàn le kǒu qì ， yě xiǎng bù chū shén me hǎo zhǔ yì 。
听了林轩的解释，月儿叹了口气，也想不出什么好主意。
"Liu Ying has good potential. But breaking through requires more than just hard work. Despite our efforts, we couldn’t find many spirit medicines for her. I heard from you that in the Spirit Gathering Space, you found a few Hundred-Flower Pills by chance," Fairy Ruyan explained.
rán ér lín xuān què zhù yì dào ， rú yān xiān zi liǎn shàng lù chū yù yán yòu zhǐ de shén sè ， jǐ cì yīng chún wēi qǐ ， zhǐ bù guò jǐ cì dōu méi yǒu shuō ér yǐ 。
然而林轩却注意到，如嫣仙子脸上露出欲言又止的神色，几次樱唇微启，只不过几次都没有说而已。
Lin Xuan understood what she meant; he hadn't told her about his experiences in the Spirit Gathering Space to keep the secret of Blue Star Sea safe. He said they were just lucky finds.
“ jiě ” mí rú guǒ yǒu shén me fāng fǎ ， xū yào xiǎo dì bāng máng ， jiù qǐng míng shuō ， wǒ jì rán jiā rù tiān yá hǎi gé ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dōu gāi wèi mén pài jǐn yī fèn lì de 。” lín xuān pāi le pāi xiōng pú ， shí fēn háo shuǎng de shuō 。
“姐”弥如果有什么方法，需要小弟帮忙，就请明说，我既然加入天涯海阁，于情于理，都该为门派尽一份力的。”林轩拍了拍胸脯，十分豪爽的说。
Lin Xuan took out an elegant jade bottle from his pocket: "I have one Hundred-Flower Pill left."
“ dì di ， nǐ zhè yàng shuō ” zhēn ràng jiě jiě hàn yán ， wǒ tiān yá hǎi gé ， shí zài méi wèi nǐ yǔ yuè ér mèi mèi zuò duō shǎo shì de 。”
“弟弟，你这样说”真让姐姐汗颜，我天涯海阁，实在没为你与月儿妹妹做多少事的。”
Fairy Ruyan's face showed both surprise and joy; she knew how precious these pills were.
mèng rú yān tàn le kǒu qì ， zhào fú bài xuān gé ， yǐ jí kuí jīn dǎo de shēng yì ， zài tā kàn lái dōu bù guò shì xiǎo shì ér yǐ ， gēn běn wú fǎ yǔ lín xuān duì běn mén de ēn huì xiāng bǐ 。
梦如嫣叹了口气，照拂拜轩阁，以及魁金岛的生意，在她看来都不过是小事而已，根本无法与林轩对本门的恩惠相比。
"Little Brother, you’re too good. Even though we're siblings, I’ll repay this favor in the Spirit Realm if given the chance," Fairy Ruyan said.
bì jìng liǎng míng lí hé xiū shì de jiā rù ， guāng shì zhèn shè de xiào guǒ ， jiù ràng běn mén dé dào le xǔ duō hǎo chù 。
毕竟两名离合修士的加入，光是震慑的效果，就让本门得到了许多好处。
"No need for that."
“ shì qíng shì zhè yàng de ， xiǎng yào jiě jué zhè ge wēi jī ， chú fēi běn mén zài chǎn shēng yī míng lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， dào shí hòu zài zhào yuè ér mèi mèi suǒ yán ， shōu suō yī xià shì lì ， zì bǎo kěn dìng chuò chuò yǒu yú ， běn mén yī jiù huì chāng shèng wú bǐ 。” mèng rú yān qīng qīng de kāi kǒu 。
“事情是这样的，想要解决这个危机，除非本门再产生一名离合期修仙者，到时候再照月儿妹妹所言，收缩一下势力，自保肯定绰绰有余，本门依旧会昌盛无比。”梦如嫣轻轻的开口。
Lin Xuan smiled but shook his head. He had more than one Hundred-Flower Pill; he could easily produce a few more. The reason was simply to make Liu Ying owe him a favor.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ” jiě jiě dǎ suàn shì méi cuò ， dàn nǎ yǒu nà me róng yì de ， lí hé qī ， qiě bù shuō yún zhōu cái jǐ gè ， biàn shì dāng chū de zì jǐ ， yě shì fèi jǐn le qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， jī yuán qiǎo hé ， cái zài jù líng kōng jiān zhōng tū pò ， zhōng jiān hái shī bài le shù cì de 。
林轩点了点头”姐姐打算是没错，但哪有那么容易的，离合期，且不说云州才几个，便是当初的自己，也是费尽了千辛万苦，机缘巧合，才在聚灵空间中突破，中间还失败了数次的。
Though he joined Tiaoyehai Pavilion, as Fairy Ruyan said, he owed nothing in return. Without benefits, how could he be so generous?
gāng xiǎng jiāng zì jǐ de gù lǜ shuō chū ， dàn zhuǎn niàn yī xiǎng ， jiě jiě jì rán zhè me shuō ， yīng gāi shì yǒu jǐ fēn bǎ wò ， ér bú huì wú dì fàng shǐ de 。
刚想将自己的顾虑说出，但转念一想，姐姐既然这么说，应该是有几分把握，而不会无的放矢的。
While Lu Yinglei and the others had successfully formed their cores, and Tiaoyehai Pavilion had some self-preservation abilities, there were too many powerful cultivators in Yunzhou. He still needed to plan for them.
“ zěn me ， liú yíng shī zhí kuài yào tū pò ？” lín xuān yáng qǐ xià hé de kāi kǒu 。
“怎么，刘莹师侄快要突破？”林轩扬起下颌的开口。
If Liu Ying became a new Supreme Elder due to his help, she would surely remember his favor and continue to support Tiaoyehai Pavilion.
“ nǐ zěn me zhī dào de ？” mèng rú yān shì zhēn de yǒu xiē jīng yà le ， zì jǐ míng míng hái méi yǒu shuō 。
“你怎么知道的？”梦如嫣是真的有些惊讶了，自己明明还没有说。
With this assurance, Lin Xuan felt truly at ease.
“ zhè bìng bù xī sì ， gāng cái lái yíng jiē wǒ de rén zhī zhōng ， chú le jiě jiě mí ， sū yì chún hái yǒu jī yuè rú yě dōu dào le ， sān míng dà xiū xiān zhě ， dú dú liú yíng yí gè ， tā zì rán bú huì dài màn wǒ zhè wèi shī shū ， ruò méi yǒu cāi cè ， yīng gāi shì zài bì shēng sǐ guān lái zhe 。”
“这并不稀寺，刚才来迎接我的人之中，除了姐姐弥，苏绎唇还有姬月如也都到了，三名大修仙者，独独刘莹一个，她自然不会怠慢我这位师叔，若没有猜测，应该是在闭生死关来着。”
A single pill not only solved his sister's immediate problem but also brought him great benefits. He wouldn't hesitate to be so generous for such a small price.
Lin Xuan's face betrayed a hint of surprise. This didn't seem like his sister's usual style; could she be facing some difficult situation?
With these thoughts in mind, but mindful that there were many people around, he changed the subject and chatted casually for a while before being welcomed into the sect.
The disciples stepped back.
"Big Sister, you look troubled. What happened?" Lin Xuan took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, his outward demeanor calm, but he was inwardly puzzled. Could it be that something unexpected had occurred at the Netherworld Gate? After all, Fairy Ruyan's cultivation and abilities were formidable; what could trouble her?
"There are some issues, and I've been too careless in my planning," Fairy Ruyan sighed softly, her voice filled with self-reproach.
"Big Sister, just say if there’s something wrong. You’ve become so… fussy lately," Lin Xuan frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.
Only Lin Xuan dared to speak to this legendary female cultivator as he did. If anyone else had spoken like that, Fairy Ruyan would have either lost her temper or left in a huff. But for his younger brother, she was different. She didn’t get angry but looked more despondent.
"Little Brother, the Netherworld Gate will open in three years. Its dangers are well known to you. As siblings, our goal isn't just to find treasures; it's about ascending to the Spirit Realm. The challenges and perils are immense. If we succeed, our paths may merge with the Way. But if we fail…?"
Fairy Ruyan combed her hair and spoke firmly: "But failure is merely a fall from grace.
"Regardless of success or failure, we won’t return to this mortal world. And in Tiaoyehai Pavilion...!"
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword Formation had exhausted its spirit energy, unable to activate.
Although Tiaoyehai Pavilion remained strong and could face any single sect, the saying "many ants can kill an elephant" applied here. If a coalition of hundreds of sects like before emerged, things might not be so easy.
Though this was the worst-case scenario, Fairy Ruyan couldn't help but worry about it. While she could abandon her sect for ascension to the Spirit Realm, people had their own desires. After a thousand years in Tiaoyehai Pavilion, how could she remain indifferent?
Within her capacity, Fairy Ruyan planned carefully.
"Big Sister Ruyan, if this is due to rapid expansion causing trouble, then simply giving up some territory should solve it," a clear voice echoed as Moer appeared in the grand hall. She was one of the three Supreme Elders and had every right to participate in discussions.
Moer's face showed a hint of amusement; she shook her head gently.
Lin Xuan understood immediately: "Once an arrow is shot, there’s no turning back. If Tiaoyehai Pavilion yields some territory now, those enemies will already be waiting. This would show weakness and do more harm than good."
This idea was unwise.
After hearing Lin Xuan's explanation, Moer sighed but couldn't come up with a better solution.
However, Lin Xuan noticed that Fairy Ruyan seemed hesitant to speak, her lips moving several times without uttering anything.
"Big Sister, if there’s something I can do, please say. Since I joined Tiaoyehai Pavilion, it's only right for me to contribute," Lin Xuan said confidently.
"Little Brother, you make me feel ashamed. Tiaoyehai Pavilion hasn't done much for you and Moer."
Fairy Ruyan sighed; running the affairs of Tiaoyehai Pavilion and Kuijin Island were trivial compared to what Lin Xuan had done for the sect.
"Here’s the situation: we need a new High Rank cultivator. Once that happens, as Moer suggested, we can contract our influence and ensure self-preservation," Fairy Ruyan explained softly.
Lin Xuan nodded; his sister's plan made sense, but it wouldn't be easy. Achieving High Rank was no small feat, even for him. He had struggled through many trials to break through in the Spirit Gathering Space.
Just as he was about to voice his concerns, he thought that if Fairy Ruyan mentioned this, she must have some confidence.
"Why, is Liu Ying on the verge of breakthrough?" Lin Xuan asked with a raised chin.
"How do you know?" Fairy Ruyan was genuinely surprised; she hadn't said anything yet.
"This isn’t unusual. The people who greeted me, besides you and Su Yili, also included Ji Yue. Three High Rank cultivators, only Liu Ying was absent. She wouldn’t neglect her senior uncle. If I’m not mistaken, she’s closing a life-and-death gate," Fairy Ruyan nodded in admiration at Lin Xuan's analysis.
Lin Xuan's quick thinking impressed her; he had deduced the entire situation from just one sentence.
No wonder Lin Xuan could advance to High Rank so young—his intelligence was unparalleled.
Fairy Ruyan nodded: "Liu Ying is indeed struggling, but she hasn’t succeeded yet."
Lin Xuan nodded; this wasn't surprising. Although Liu Ying was a top-tier Yuanling cultivator in Tiaoyehai Pavilion and had one foot in High Rank, true advancement required more than just effort.
There were only a few High Rank cultivators across the Twelve Cloud States, each an old monster with deep blessings and countless hardships.
"What do you need me to do?" Lin Xuan asked directly.
"Liu Ying has good potential. But breaking through requires more than just hard work. Despite our efforts, we couldn’t find many spirit medicines for her. I heard from you that in the Spirit Gathering Space, you found a few Hundred-Flower Pills by chance," Fairy Ruyan explained.
Lin Xuan understood what she meant; he hadn't told her about his experiences in the Spirit Gathering Space to keep the secret of Blue Star Sea safe. He said they were just lucky finds.
Lin Xuan took out an elegant jade bottle from his pocket: "I have one Hundred-Flower Pill left."
Fairy Ruyan's face showed both surprise and joy; she knew how precious these pills were.
"Little Brother, you’re too good. Even though we're siblings, I’ll repay this favor in the Spirit Realm if given the chance," Fairy Ruyan said.
"No need for that."
Lin Xuan smiled but shook his head. He had more than one Hundred-Flower Pill; he could easily produce a few more. The reason was simply to make Liu Ying owe him a favor.
Though he joined Tiaoyehai Pavilion, as Fairy Ruyan said, he owed nothing in return. Without benefits, how could he be so generous?
While Lu Yinglei and the others had successfully formed their cores, and Tiaoyehai Pavilion had some self-preservation abilities, there were too many powerful cultivators in Yunzhou. He still needed to plan for them.
If Liu Ying became a new Supreme Elder due to his help, she would surely remember his favor and continue to support Tiaoyehai Pavilion.
With this assurance, Lin Xuan felt truly at ease.
A single pill not only solved his sister's immediate problem but also brought him great benefits. He wouldn't hesitate to be so generous for such a small price.