“ níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， jī yuán qiǎo hé ， fēi shēng dào líng jiè zhī zhōng ？”
“凝丹期修仙者，机缘巧合，飞升到灵界之中？”
"Condensation Core cultivators ascending to the Spirit Realm by chance?!"
lǎo zhě tīng le ， bù yóu de mǎn miàn jīng è ， zuǐ bā zhāng dé dà dà de ， tā xiū wèi suī rán jǐn jǐn shì zhù jī ， dàn què bó wén qiáng jì ， zhè yàng de shì qíng bié shuō qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， jiù suàn shì tīng yě méi yǒu tīng shuō guò 。
老者听了，不由得满面惊愕，嘴巴张得大大的，他修为虽然仅仅是筑基，但却博闻强记，这样的事情别说亲眼目睹，就算是听也没有听说过。
The elder was left speechless, his mouth agape. Although his cultivation level was only Foundation Establishment, he had a vast knowledge of the world and had never heard such a tale, either seen or heard.
rán ér yǎn qián zhī rén de liǎn sè ， què rán bù xiàng chè huǎng de ， zhè yě nán guài ， yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， xū yǔ wēi yí ， jiǎn zhí gēn chī fàn shuì jiào chà bu duō 。
然而眼前之人的脸色，确然不像撤谎的，这也难怪，以林轩的城府，虚与委蛇，简直跟吃饭睡觉差不多。
However, this man's expression did not seem like that of someone lying. It made sense; Lin Xuan’s composure was as natural as eating or sleeping—virtually effortless.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， qián bèi zhēn shì fú yuán shēn hòu 。”
“原来如此，前辈真是福缘深厚。”
"Indeed, Senior, you truly have deep blessings."
zú zú guò le bàn zhǎn chá zhī jiǔ ， lǎo zhě cái bàn xìn bàn yí de diǎn le diǎn tóu ， jǐn guǎn xīn zhōng yī jiù yǒu xǔ duō yí huò ， dàn tā yě bù dǎ suàn zài xiáng xì zhuī jiū 。
足足过了半盏茶之久，老者才半信半疑的点了点头，尽管心中依旧有许多疑惑，但他也不打算再详细追究。
After nearly half a cup of tea had passed, the elder nodded hesitantly, though his doubts remained. He decided not to delve further into the matter.
bì jìng xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， zhè yì diǎn líng jiè yǔ rén jiè kě yǐ shuō bié wú èr zhì 。
毕竟修仙界弱肉强食，这一点灵界与人界可以说别无二致。
After all, in the cultivation world, survival of the fittest held true; this was no different from the Spirit Realm compared to the mortal realm.
duì fāng kě shì yī wèi “ níng dān qī ” gāo shǒu ， nǎ shì zì jǐ yī xiǎo xiǎo de zhù jī qī xiū shì kě yǐ dé zuì de ， zhì wèn bú shì cōng míng rén de xuǎn zé ， wàn yī jiāng duì fāng rè huǒ ， gěi zì jǐ lái gè chōu hún liàn pò ， nà bú shì lǎo shòu xīng shàng diào ， xián mìng zhǎng le 。
对方可是一位“凝丹期”高手，哪是自己一小小的筑基期修士可以得罪的，质问不是聪明人的选择，万一将对方热火，给自己来个抽魂炼魄，那不是老寿星上吊，嫌命长了。
The other party was a "Condensation Core" expert—someone who could not be trifled with by a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator. Questioning him would not be wise, for he might retaliate and perform soul refinement techniques on Lin Xuan.
jù lǎo zhě méi yǒu duō kǒu ， lín xuān mǎn yì de diǎn diǎn tóu 。
具老者没有多口，林轩满意的点点头。
Without further ado, the elder nodded in satisfaction.
tā bù xiǎng làn shā wú gū ， dàn duì fāng ruò zhēn bù shí xiàng ， tā yě zhǐ yǒu miǎn wéi qí nán ， jiāng duì fāng zhuō lái sōu hún yī fān 。
他不想滥杀无辜，但对方若真不识相，他也只有勉为其难，将对方捉来搜魂一番。
He did not wish to kill indiscriminately but if the other party persisted in provocation, he had no choice but to search his mind.
“ gōng xǐ qián bèi fēi shēng dào le líng jiè zhī zhōng ， nín rén shēng dì bù shú ， ěr shì xū yào xiǎo lǎo ér jiāng zhè yī jiè de qíng kuàng xiàng nín jiè shào yī fān me ？” lǎo zhě yǐ xiǎng tōng le zì jǐ gāi zěn me zuò ， mǎn miàn gōng jìng de kāi kǒu le ， yán yǔ zhī jiān ， hái dài shàng le tǎo hǎo zhī sè 。
“恭喜前辈飞升到了灵界之中，您人生地不熟，耳是需要小老儿将这一界的情况像您介绍一番么？”老者已想通了自己该怎么做，满面恭敬的开口了，言语之间，还带上了讨好之色。
"Congratulations on ascending to the Spirit Realm. Since you are unfamiliar with this place, would you like me to introduce the situation of this realm to you?" The elder, now understanding what to do, bowed respectfully and spoke with a hint of flattery.
“ bù cuò ， cǐ jiè de qíng kuàng ， zài xià què shí xiǎng yào liǎo jiě yī xià de 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn ， tóu ， háo bù bì huì de kāi kǒu 。
“不错，此界的情况，在下确实想要了解一下的。”林轩点了点，头，毫不避讳的开口。
"Yes, I indeed want to know about this realm," Lin Xuan nodded without hesitation.
“ xíng ， bù guò qǐng qián bèi shāo děng piàn kè ， wǎn bèi yī huì er zài xiáng xì duì nǐ shuō 。”
“行，不过请前辈稍等片刻，晚辈一会儿再详细对你说。”
"Alright, but please wait for a moment. I will give you a detailed explanation shortly."
lǎo zhě yī biān shuō yī biān xiàng lín xuān zuò le yí gè yī ， rán hòu fǎn shēn xiàng hǎi miàn fēi le guò qù 。
老者一边说一边像林轩作了一个揖，然后返身像海面飞了过去。
The elder performed a bow towards Lin Xuan and then flew over the sea surface.
lín xuān jiàn le ， dào yě bìng bù xī qí ， qū qū yī tóu èr jiē yāo shòu duì tā lái shuō ， bù zhí yī tí ” dàn zài zhù jī qī xiū shì yǎn zhōng ， què shì yī bǐ kě guān de cái huò ” cǐ rén dāng rán bù kě néng jiāng qí bái bái làng fèi le 。
林轩见了，倒也并不稀奇，区区一头二阶妖兽对他来说，不值一提”但在筑基期修士眼中，却是一笔可观的财货”此人当然不可能将其白白浪费了。
Lin Xuan found it unremarkable; such a low-level second-stage monster was insignificant to him. However, in the eyes of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was a considerable treasure. The elder would not waste this opportunity.
cǐ lǎo zhě dòng zuò dào yě xián shú ， bù guò yī xiǎo huì er rǎn gōng fu jiù jiāng nà guài yú chōu jīn bā gǔ ， yāo dān yě shōu rù náng zhōng ， suí hòu lù chū xǐ hǒng hǒng zhī sè fēi dào le lín xuān shēn cè 。
此老者动作倒也娴熟，不过一小会儿苒功夫就将那怪鱼抽筋扒骨，妖丹也收入囊中，随后露出喜哄哄之色飞到了林轩身侧。
The elder's actions were smooth. In a short while, he had stripped the strange fish and collected its spirit nucleus before flying over to Lin Xuan with a pleased expression.
“ zǒu ba ！” lín xuān kàn le yī yǎn lǎo zhě ， dàn dàn de kāi kǒu le 。
“走吧！”林轩看了一眼老者，淡淡的开口了。
"Let's go!" Lin Xuan looked at the elder and said indifferently.
“ bù cuò ” fǒu zé hái jì xù liú zài zhè lǐ gàn shén me ， nǐ jì shì líng jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， yīng gāi zhī dào zhè fù jìn nǎ yǒu xiū shì de jù jū zhī suǒ ， lín mǒu dǎ suàn dào nà lǐ qù de 。”
“不错”否则还继续留在这里干什么，你既是灵界的修仙者，应该知道这附近哪有修士的聚居之所，林某打算到那里去的。”
"Yes," otherwise, what was the point of staying here? You are a cultivator in the Spirit Realm; you should know where there are clusters of cultivators. I plan to head there."
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， dǎo shì wǎn bèi shū hū ， zhèng hǎo ， wǒ yě yào huí lín hǎi chéng yī tàng ， bǔ chōng yī xiē líng jiǔ jīng shí ” yǔ qián bèi tóng lù ， shùn biàn zài gěi nín jiǎng jiǎng zhè yī jiè de qíng kuàng hǎo le 。” lǎo zhě huǎng rán dà wù ， xǐ xiào yán kāi de shuō 。
“原来如此，倒是晚辈疏忽，正好，我也要回临海城一趟，补充一些灵酒晶石”与前辈同路，顺便再给您讲讲这一界的情况好了。”老者恍然大悟，喜笑颜开的说。
"Oh, that makes sense. I neglected this detail. Coincidentally, I need to return to Linhai City to replenish some spirit wine and crystal stones. Travelling with you will be convenient, and we can discuss the situation of this realm," the elder suddenly understood and happily said.
tā zhè yī cì liè shā hǎi shòu ， zǒu dé yǒu xiē tài yuǎn ， yí gè rén huí qù ， pǒ bù ān quán ， yǒu zhè me yī wèi níng dān qī xiū shì tóng háng ， hǎo chù duō duō ” zì rán shì qiú zhī bù dé 。
他这一次猎杀海兽，走得有些太远，一个人回去，颇不安全，有这么一位凝丹期修士同行，好处多多”自然是求之不得。
He had traveled too far on his hunt for sea monsters alone, making it unsafe to return. Having a Condensation Core cultivator accompany him would be advantageous; he was more than willing.
lín xuān zì rán méi yǒu yì yì shén me 。
林轩自然没有异议什么。
Lin Xuan had no objections.
suí hòu nà lǎo zhě gào zuì yī shēng ， shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， líng guāng yī shǎn ， yī jiàn fǎ qì jiù bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
随后那老者告罪一声，伸出手来，在腰间一拍，灵光一闪，一件法器就被他祭了起来。
The elder then apologized and stretched out his hand, tapping his waist. A flash of light appeared as a small boat materialized before him.
bú duì ， bú shì fǎ qì ， ér shì yī cháng zú yǒu sān zhàng yú de xiǎo chuán 。
不对，不是法器，而是一长足有三丈余的小船。
No, not a magical weapon but a long boat measuring over three meters in length.
shēn hēi sè ” lín xuān yī shí jiān yě méi yǒu kàn chū shì yòng shén me cái liào liàn zhì ér chéng de 。
深黑色”林轩一时间也没有看出是用什么材料炼制而成的。
Dark black, Lin Xuan could not immediately identify the material it was made from.
zhè zhǒng dōng xī ruò shì fàng dào guò qù ， jiǎn zhí bù kě sī yì ， yǐ tā jiàn wén guǎng bó ， jū rán bù rèn shí yī qū qū zhù jī qī xiū shì shǒu zhōng zhī wù 。
这种东西若是放到过去，简直不可思议，以他见闻广博，居然不认识一区区筑基期修士手中之物。
Such things were inconceivable if he had seen them before; with his extensive knowledge, he did not recognize an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator's item.
dàn fàng dào líng jiè ， zé méi yǒu shén me qí guài zhī chù ” zhè jiè de hěn duō cái liào ， běn lái jiù shì xià wèi jiè miàn suǒ méi yǒu de 。
但放到灵界，则没有什么奇怪之处”这界的很多材料，本来就是下位界面所没有的。
But here in the Spirit Realm, such items were commonplace. Many materials on this plane did not exist in lower realms.
“ qián bèi ， qǐng 。”
“前辈，请。”
"Please."
lǎo zhě jǔ shǒu gōng yíng 。
老者举手恭迎。
The elder gestured respectfully.
“ zhè shì fēi xíng fǎ qì ？”
“这是飞行法器？”
"This is a flying magical weapon?"
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ” liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī qí guài zhī yì ， zhè zhǒng dōng xī ” tā dào yě bú shì wán quán méi yǒu jiàn dào guò 。
林轩叹了口气”脸上闪过一丝奇怪之意，这种东西”他倒也不是完全没有见到过。
Lin Xuan sighed, a strange expression crossing his face. He had seen something similar before.
jì de zài yún zhōu zhī shí ， yǒu yī cì bài huì tiān qiǎo mén zǒng duò ， zài qí gōng fāng zhī zhōng ， jiù céng jiàn dào yī lèi sì zhī wù ， jù shuō fēi xíng sù dù hái shì hěn kuài de ， kě xī méi yǒu shén me yòng tú 。
记得在云州之时，有一次拜会天巧门总舵，在其工坊之中，就曾见到一类似之物，据说飞行速度还是很快的，可惜没有什么用途。
Recalling his time in Yunzhou, he once visited the main hall of Tiangao Sect and saw such an item in their workshop. It was said to be fast but had no practical use due to its size requiring top-grade crystal stones to power it.
yīn wèi tǐ jī de yuán gù ， jū rán yào jí pǐn jīng shí cái néng qū sà zhè ge wán xiào kě yǒu xiē kāi dà le 。
因为体积的缘故，居然要极品晶石才能驱飒这个玩笑可有些开大了。
This joke was too big; top-grade crystal stones were extremely rare in the mortal realm. Even late-stage Golden Core cultivators often struggled to obtain them, while only ancient monsters with millennia of accumulation could produce a few—possibly two…
jí pǐn jīng shí ， zài rén jiè kě shì jí wéi hǎn yǒu ， jiù suàn shì yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū xiān zhě ， tōng cháng yě shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú ， zhǐ yǒu lí hé qī lǎo guài wù ， píng zhe tāo tiān de xiū wèi ， yǐ jí shàng qiān nián de jī lěi ， cái néng ná chū nà me yī kuài ， liǎng kuài …*……”
极品晶石，在人界可是极为罕有，就算是元婴后期的大修仙者，通常也是可遇而不可求，只有离合期老怪物，凭着滔天的修为，以及上千年的积累，才能拿出那么一块，两块…*……”
And even then, they were rarely used and kept as treasures.
ér qiě shù liàng yě bù duō ， píng shí gēn běn shě bù dé yòng ， tōng cháng dōu shì zuò wéi yā xiāng dǐ zhī wù 。
而且数量也不多，平时根本舍不得用，通常都是作为压箱底之物。
That was why Tiangoushi, a senior cultivator, had included it among his three marriage gifts when proposing to Yuanyuan.
fǒu zé tiān shī shàng rén yě bú huì jiāng qí zuò wèi sān jiàn pìn lǐ zhī yī ， yòng lái xiàng yuàn yuàn qiú qīn 。
否则天狮上人也不会将其做为三件聘礼之一，用来像媛媛求亲。
But before him stood this old man, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, using such an item. Could the resources in the Spirit Realm be so abundant that even Foundation Establishment cultivators could afford top-grade crystal stones?
kě yǎn qián ， zhè xiǎo lǎo ér bù guò yī qū qū de zhù jī qī xiū xiān zhě ， jū rán néng gòu shǐ yòng cǐ wù ， nán dào shuō ， líng jiè de zī yuán zhēn fēng fù dào rú cǐ chéng dù ， lián zhù jī qī xiū shì yě néng yōng yǒu jí pǐn jīng shí 。
可眼前，这小老儿不过一区区的筑基期修仙者，居然能够使用此物，难道说，灵界的资源真丰富到如此程度，连筑基期修士也能拥有极品晶石。
Though Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface, he was genuinely impressed.
lín xuān biǎo miàn suī bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn xīn zhōng què zhe shí bèi zhèn hàn le yī bǎ 。
林轩表面虽不动声色，但心中却着实被震撼了一把。
He stepped onto the boat's center as it glided forward.
shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ lái dào le nà xiǎo zhōu de zhōng jiān 。
身形一闪，已来到了那小舟的中间。
The elder stepped to the stern and reached into his robe, producing several crystal stones. Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted but widened when he realized they were only middle-grade stones!
lǎo zhě yī tái tuǐ ， què dēng shàng le zhōu wěi 。
老者一抬腿，却登上了舟尾。
Converted to lower-grade stones, this amounted to around seven or eight hundred pieces—considerable wealth for a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the mortal realm, yet not particularly remarkable.
suí hòu shēn shǒu zài huái lǐ yī mō ， líng máng shǎn shuò ， jiāng qī bā kuài jīng shí qǔ chū lái le 。
随后伸手在怀里一摸，灵芒闪烁，将七八块晶石取出来了。
The question arose: could such a flying magical weapon be powered by merely middle-grade crystal stones?
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， kě dìng jīng yī qiáo ， què yǎ rán shī xiào ， nǎ lǐ shì shén me jí pǐn zhī wù ， bù guò zhōng pǐn bà le ！
林轩瞳孔微缩，可定睛一瞧，却哑然失笑，哪里是什么极品之物，不过中品罢了！
As his thoughts raced, he saw the elder skillfully place the crystals into slots on the stern. A spell was cast from his fingertips, and the small boat sped forward with a whistling sound.
huàn suàn chéng xià pǐn jīng shí ， yě jiù qī bā bǎi kuài ， jiù rén jiè tóng děng jí de xiū shì lái shuō ， yǐ suàn fù shù ， dàn yě tán bù shàng yǒu shén me chū qí zhī chù 。
换算成下品晶石，也就七八百块，就人界同等级的修士来说，已算富庶，但也谈不上有什么出奇之处。
To Lin Xuan’s eyes, this speed was insignificant, but for the elder, it was astonishing. The speed was comparable to that of a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator.
kě yí wèn lái le ， nán dào zài líng jiè ， jǐn píng zhōng pǐn jīng shí jiù néng qū dòng zhè yàng de fēi xíng fǎ qì ？
可疑问来了，难道在灵界，仅凭中品晶石就能驱动这样的飞行法器？
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over the boat, noticing intricate patterns carved on both sides. These formed a complex array.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shǎn guò ， què jiàn lǎo zhě shú mén shú lù de jiāng nà jǐ kuài jīng shí ān fàng zài le zhōu wěi de āo cáo zhī zhōng 。
脑海中念头闪过，却见老者熟门熟路的将那几块晶石安放在了舟尾的凹槽之中。
Though he had read many miscellaneous books and occasionally pondered Tiangyuan Array Scripture in his leisure time, Lin Xuan was no expert in array techniques but understood enough to recognize this one as incomprehensible.
suí hòu yī dào fǎ jué cóng zhǐ jiān jī * shè ， wū de yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà xiǎo zhōu jū rán zhēn de yǐ jí kuài de sù dù xiàng qián fēi lüè ér chū 。
随后一道法诀从指尖激*射，呜的一声传入耳朵，那小舟居然真的以极快的速度向前飞掠而出。
However, he vaguely grasped that according to the Tiangao Sect, flying magical weapons required top-grade crystal stones because extracting energy from crystals and converting it into power involved overly complex arrays. Their efficiency was low; most of the energy dissipated into the air.
dāng rán ， zhè jí kuài zǒu xiāng duì lái shuō ， zài lín xuān yǎn lǐ ， bù zhí yī tí ， dàn jiù lǎo zhě běn shēn de xiū wèi ， què xiǎn de jīng shì hài sú ， nà sù dù jū rán gēn yī níng dān zhōng qī xiū shì fēi xíng de sù dù chà bu duō 。
当然，这极快走相对来说，在林轩眼里，不值一提，但就老者本身的修为，却显得惊世骇俗，那速度居然跟一凝丹中期修士飞行的速度差不多。
In the Spirit Realm, such issues did not exist.
lín xuān de mù guāng zài chuán shēn shàng sǎo guò ， fā xiàn zài liǎng cè de xián shàng ， kè yǒu xǔ duō fán fù de huā wén ， pái liè zǔ hé ， xíng chéng le yī pǒ wèi xuán miào de fǎ zhèn 。
林轩的目光在船身上扫过，发现在两侧的弦上，刻有许多繁复的huā玟，排列组合，形成了一颇为玄妙的法阵。
Indeed, this was an upper realm. The array techniques here far surpassed those in the mortal realm.
lín xuān shè liè de zá xué pǒ duō ， tiān yuán zhèn shū zài xián xiá de shí hòu shí cháng yě huì ná chū lái cān wù ， duì yú zhèn fǎ zhī shù ， zōng shī tán bù shàng ， dàn yě jué bú shì shén me mén wài hàn de ， kě zhè fǎ zhèn tā wán quán kàn bù dǒng 。
林轩涉猎的杂学颇多，天元阵书在闲暇的时候时常也会拿出来参悟，对于阵法之术，宗师谈不上，但也绝不是什么门外汉的，可这法阵他完全看不懂。
Thus, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator like this elder could use flying magical weapons.
bù guò lín xuān yě yǐn yuē míng bái le yì diǎn ， zài tiān qiǎo mén de shí hòu ， céng tīng gāi pài de xiū shì shuō guò ， fēi xíng fǎ qì zhī suǒ yǐ xū yào jí pǐn jīng shí ， shì yīn wèi jiāng jīng shí zhōng de néng liàng chōu qù ， zài zhuǎn huàn chéng dòng lì ， xū yào de fǎ zhèn tài guò fán fù ， tā men nòng chū lái de xiào lǜ tài dī ， jīng shí zhōng de néng liàng jiǔ chéng yǐ shàng dōu yì sàn dào le kōng qì zhōng qù 。
不过林轩也隐约明白了一点，在天巧门的时候，曾听该派的修士说过，飞行法器之所以需要极品晶石，是因为将晶石中的能量抽去，再转换成动力，需要的法阵太过繁复，他们弄出来的效率太低，晶石中的能量九成以上都逸散到了空气中去。
From this, Lin Xuan surmised that other cultivation arts and crafts were likely more advanced than in the mortal realm.
"Condensation Core cultivators ascending to the Spirit Realm by chance?!"
The elder was left speechless, his mouth agape. Although his cultivation level was only Foundation Establishment, he had a vast knowledge of the world and had never heard such a tale, either seen or heard.
However, this man's expression did not seem like that of someone lying. It made sense; Lin Xuan’s composure was as natural as eating or sleeping—virtually effortless.
"Indeed, Senior, you truly have deep blessings."
After nearly half a cup of tea had passed, the elder nodded hesitantly, though his doubts remained. He decided not to delve further into the matter.
After all, in the cultivation world, survival of the fittest held true; this was no different from the Spirit Realm compared to the mortal realm.
The other party was a "Condensation Core" expert—someone who could not be trifled with by a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator. Questioning him would not be wise, for he might retaliate and perform soul refinement techniques on Lin Xuan.
Without further ado, the elder nodded in satisfaction.
He did not wish to kill indiscriminately but if the other party persisted in provocation, he had no choice but to search his mind.
"Congratulations on ascending to the Spirit Realm. Since you are unfamiliar with this place, would you like me to introduce the situation of this realm to you?" The elder, now understanding what to do, bowed respectfully and spoke with a hint of flattery.
"Yes, I indeed want to know about this realm," Lin Xuan nodded without hesitation.
"Alright, but please wait for a moment. I will give you a detailed explanation shortly."
The elder performed a bow towards Lin Xuan and then flew over the sea surface.
Lin Xuan found it unremarkable; such a low-level second-stage monster was insignificant to him. However, in the eyes of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was a considerable treasure. The elder would not waste this opportunity.
The elder's actions were smooth. In a short while, he had stripped the strange fish and collected its spirit nucleus before flying over to Lin Xuan with a pleased expression.
"Let's go!" Lin Xuan looked at the elder and said indifferently.
"Go?"
"Yes," otherwise, what was the point of staying here? You are a cultivator in the Spirit Realm; you should know where there are clusters of cultivators. I plan to head there."
"Oh, that makes sense. I neglected this detail. Coincidentally, I need to return to Linhai City to replenish some spirit wine and crystal stones. Travelling with you will be convenient, and we can discuss the situation of this realm," the elder suddenly understood and happily said.
He had traveled too far on his hunt for sea monsters alone, making it unsafe to return. Having a Condensation Core cultivator accompany him would be advantageous; he was more than willing.
Lin Xuan had no objections.
The elder then apologized and stretched out his hand, tapping his waist. A flash of light appeared as a small boat materialized before him.
No, not a magical weapon but a long boat measuring over three meters in length.
Dark black, Lin Xuan could not immediately identify the material it was made from.
Such things were inconceivable if he had seen them before; with his extensive knowledge, he did not recognize an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator's item.
But here in the Spirit Realm, such items were commonplace. Many materials on this plane did not exist in lower realms.
"Please."
The elder gestured respectfully.
"This is a flying magical weapon?"
Lin Xuan sighed, a strange expression crossing his face. He had seen something similar before.
Recalling his time in Yunzhou, he once visited the main hall of Tiangao Sect and saw such an item in their workshop. It was said to be fast but had no practical use due to its size requiring top-grade crystal stones to power it.
This joke was too big; top-grade crystal stones were extremely rare in the mortal realm. Even late-stage Golden Core cultivators often struggled to obtain them, while only ancient monsters with millennia of accumulation could produce a few—possibly two…
And even then, they were rarely used and kept as treasures.
That was why Tiangoushi, a senior cultivator, had included it among his three marriage gifts when proposing to Yuanyuan.
But before him stood this old man, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, using such an item. Could the resources in the Spirit Realm be so abundant that even Foundation Establishment cultivators could afford top-grade crystal stones?
Though Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface, he was genuinely impressed.
He stepped onto the boat's center as it glided forward.
The elder stepped to the stern and reached into his robe, producing several crystal stones. Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted but widened when he realized they were only middle-grade stones!
Converted to lower-grade stones, this amounted to around seven or eight hundred pieces—considerable wealth for a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the mortal realm, yet not particularly remarkable.
The question arose: could such a flying magical weapon be powered by merely middle-grade crystal stones?
As his thoughts raced, he saw the elder skillfully place the crystals into slots on the stern. A spell was cast from his fingertips, and the small boat sped forward with a whistling sound.
To Lin Xuan’s eyes, this speed was insignificant, but for the elder, it was astonishing. The speed was comparable to that of a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator.
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over the boat, noticing intricate patterns carved on both sides. These formed a complex array.
Though he had read many miscellaneous books and occasionally pondered Tiangyuan Array Scripture in his leisure time, Lin Xuan was no expert in array techniques but understood enough to recognize this one as incomprehensible.
However, he vaguely grasped that according to the Tiangao Sect, flying magical weapons required top-grade crystal stones because extracting energy from crystals and converting it into power involved overly complex arrays. Their efficiency was low; most of the energy dissipated into the air.
In the Spirit Realm, such issues did not exist.
Indeed, this was an upper realm. The array techniques here far surpassed those in the mortal realm.
Thus, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator like this elder could use flying magical weapons.
From this, Lin Xuan surmised that other cultivation arts and crafts were likely more advanced than in the mortal realm.