suī rán cóng xiǎo lǎo ér de zuǐ lǐ ， liǎo jiě le bù shǎo cǐ jiè de xiāo xī 。
虽然从小老儿的嘴里，了解了不少此界的消息。
Although Lin Xuan had learned a lot about this world from his old man, much of the information was broad and general. Many specific customs required firsthand experience in real life.
dàn tā kǒu zhōng suǒ shuō ， bù guò shì dà ér huà zhī de yī xiē dōng xī ， hěn duō jù tǐ de fēng sú ， hái xū yào zì jǐ zài xiàn shí shēng huó zhōng qù yī yī liǎo jiě qīng chǔ 。
但他口中所说，不过是大而化之的一些东西，很多具体的风俗，还需要自己在现实生活中去一一了解清楚。
Though he didn't plan to reside permanently in Lianhai City, he still needed some temporary accommodations for now. Through the description in the jade cylinder scroll, Lin Xuan knew where to apply for one.
lín xuān suī rán méi yǒu dǎ suàn zài lín hǎi chéng cháng zhù ， dàn duō shǎo hái shì yào dài shàng yī duàn shí jiān de ， suǒ yǐ tā xū yào yī lín shí de dòng fǔ 。
林轩虽然没有打算在临海城常住，但多少还是要待上一段时间的，所以他需要一临时的洞府。
Red Leaf Island, being the largest force within a hundred miles of sea, was bustling with visitors and travelers every day. Apart from other sects and families, there were many freelance cultivators who resided here permanently. To settle down here, one needed to meet either of two conditions: joining the island and taking on certain duties or paying a large sum of crystal stones for residency.
ér tōng guò yù tǒng jiǎn zhōng de jiè shào ， lín xuān yǐ xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， zhī dào gāi dào nà lǐ qù shēn qǐng le 。
而通过玉筒简中的介绍，林轩已心中有数，知道该到那里去申请了。
The head of the island would distribute some benefits annually, such as crystal stones. However, this came with obligations, essentially making him an employee of the island's leader. For Lin Xuan, this condition was too simple to consider, but he had no intention of joining the island permanently.
hóng yè dǎo zuò wèi zhè fù jìn jǐ shí wàn lǐ hǎi yù zuì dà de yī gǔ shì lì ， měi tiān lái lái wǎng wǎng de xiū shì luò yì bù jué 。
红叶岛做为这附近几十万里海域最大的一股势力，每天来来往往的修士络绎不绝。
Even if the current head of the island, Red Leaf Fairy, was only a late-stage cultivator, her grandfather, though powerful, was still not on par with Lin Xuan. He believed that in a one-on-one fight, he would definitely have the upper hand.
chú le yī xiē qí tā zōng mén jiā zú ， dǎo shì yǐ sàn xiū zuì duō ， bù shǎo yě zài hóng yè dǎo cháng zhù 。
除了一些其他宗门家族，倒是以散修最多，不少也在红叶岛常住。
This wasn't arrogance; it was based on his understanding of the cultivation world. Spirit Realm resources were richer and more complex than those in the Mortal World. Generally, same-stage cultivators from the Spirit Realm could handle matters more easily due to their higher ranks.
miàn xiǎng yào dìng jū yú cǐ chù ， mǎn zú liǎng gè tiáo jiàn zhī yī jí kě 。
面想要定居于此处，满足两个条件之一即可。
However, even in the rich Spirit Realm, advancing to the Profound Knowledge Stage was incredibly difficult. Lin Xuan's strength far surpassed that of the island's leader, and he had no intention of staying long-term. Thus, joining the island wasn't an option for him.
yī shì jiā rù běn dǎo ， bìng dān dāng yí dìng de zhí wù 。
一是加入本岛，并担当一定的职务。
The alternative was straightforward: pay a large sum of crystal stones to obtain residency in Lianhai City without any obligations or needing protection.
zhè yàng de huà ， dōu kě yǐ huò dé miǎn qī dìng jū de zī gé ， ér níng dān qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， shèn zhì hái kě yǐ dé dào yī zuò sī rén de dòng fǔ 。
这样的话，都可以获得免妻定居的资格，而凝丹期以上的修仙者，甚至还可以得到一座私人的洞府。
However, Lin Xuan didn't need such protection. After some thought, he adjusted his breath control technique to elevate his cultivation level to early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage. Higher ranks made things easier in the cultivation world.
bù jǐn rú cǐ ， dǎo zhǔ měi nián hái huì fēn fā yí dìng de dǎi lù jīng shí 。
不仅如此，岛主每年还会分发一定的傣禄晶石。
He checked himself and found no flaws before transforming into a streak of lightning and heading towards the central building of Lianhai City. The outer area had no anti-air restrictions, but once inside, there were none either. Many cultivators with early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage flew about, making Lin Xuan unremarkable.
dāng rán ， tiān xià shì méi yǒu miǎn fèi wǔ cān de ， huò dé rú cǐ duō hǎo chù ， yě bì xū lǚ xíng yí dìng de yì wù ， huàn jù huà shuō ， jiù chéng wéi nà dǎo zhǔ de shǒu xià le 。
当然，天下是没有免费午餐的，获得如此多好处，也必须履行一定的义务，换句话说，就成为那岛主的手下了。
The city hall was a beautiful seven-story structure in the center of the city, surrounded by four buildings—pavilions, terraces, towers, and pavilions—that floated above the ground. A ring of guards patrolled around it, with most being at the Foundation Establishment Stage led by late-stage Condensation Core cultivators.
zhè ge tiáo jiàn duì lín xuān lái shuō suī jiǎn dān yǐ jí ， dàn tā zì rán bú huì qù nà me zuò dì 。
这个条件对林轩来说虽简单以极，但他自然不会去那么做地。
Lin Xuan's target was a pavilion to the west of the city hall, where fewer guards were present. He entered smoothly after paying the crystal stones and obtained residency on Red Leaf Island for ten years, along with a temporary cave dwelling.
bù shuō rú jīn de dǎo zhǔ ， hóng yè xiān zi ， jǐn jǐn shì yī míng yuán yīng hòu qī de xiū shì ， jiù suàn tā nà wèi mò luò de zǔ fù ， xiū wèi yě bù guò lí hé zhōng qī bà le 。
不说如今的岛主，红叶仙子，仅仅是一名元婴后期的修士，就算她那位陌落的祖父，修为也不过离合中期罢了。
Though he didn't need to stay that long, as a cultivator with an extended lifespan, ten years was merely a blink of an eye. This was the shortest lease term available, so Lin Xuan didn't haggle further.
jìng jiè bǐ zì jǐ shèng shàng yī chóu ， dàn lín xuān zì wèn liǎng rén ruò zǒu dòng shǒu bǐ dòu ， zì jǐ jué duì kě yǐ wěn zhàn shàng fēng 。
境界比自己胜上一筹，但林轩自问两人若走动手比斗，自己绝对可以稳占上风。
With his mind on the task at hand, Lin Xuan left Lianhai City. His cave dwelling wasn't in the city but on a small island nearby. The island's base had excellent Spirit Vessels, but it was too crowded with mixed cultivators for Lin Xuan's taste. He preferred solitude.
zhè me xiǎng kě bú shì zì dà ， ér shì yǒu chōng fèn gēn jù zài lǐ tou 。
这么想可不是自大，而是有充分根据在里头。
Following the instructions on his token, he flew towards the island and found himself looking at an elliptical island no more than a hundred miles long. It was insignificant compared to the vastness of the East Sea.
líng jiè gè zhǒng zī yuán dōu bǐ rén jiè fēng fù ， lián gōng fǎ yě yào xuán ào dé duō ， yì bān tóng jiē xiū shì duì shàng le ， líng jiè dōu shì yíng miàn jū duō 。
灵界各种资源都比人界丰富，连功法也要玄奥得多，一般同阶修士对上了，灵界都是赢面居多。
Lin Xuan examined it closely and soon felt satisfied. The island was small but had beautiful scenery. Verdant flowers, trees, and plants thrived in the center, where a mountain ran north-south. Though not towering, its base housed a high-grade Spirit Vessel that rivaled the one at Tianya Pavilion on Immortal Isle.
rán ér zhè zhǐ shì jiù zhěng tǐ qíng kuàng lái shuō 。
然而这只是就整体情况来说。
"High-grade Spirit Vessel!" Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with excitement. The Spirit Realm was indeed different; even small islands had richer Spirit Energy than most places in the Mortal World.
jù tǐ xià lái hái shì yǒu yī xiē lì wài de 。
具体下来还是有一些例外的。
Immortal Isle was one of the five major forces in Cloud Province, while this island was insignificant by comparison.
zhèng yīn wèi rén jiè tiáo jiàn bǐ líng jiè chà dé duō ， néng gòu xiū dào lí hé kě yǐ shuō quán dōu shì jīng cái jué yàn de jiā huo ， zī zhì 、 yuè lì 、 xīn xìng yuǎn fēi líng jiè de tóng jiē xiū shì kě bǐ 。
正因为人界条件比灵界差得多，能够修到离合可以说全都是惊才绝艳的家伙，资质、阅历、心性远非灵界的同阶修士可比。
"Although it’s expensive, such rich Spirit Energy makes it worth it," Lin Xuan thought. He then delved into his spirit sense and found information about the island within the token.
bì jìng jiù suàn shì rén jiè gōng fǎ zhěng tǐ luò hòu dàn duō shǎo zǒng hái shì yǒu yī xiē pǒ wèi bù cuò de ， ér zhè bù fèn gōng fǎ ， duō bàn dōu shì luò zài nà xiē lí hé xiū shì de shǒu zhōng 。
毕竟就算是人界功法整体落后但多少总还是有一些颇为不错的，而这部分功法，多半都是落在那些离合修士的手中。
After a day and night, he set up a magnificent cave dwelling. The layout required meticulous work, but with his current cultivation level, it was easy to accomplish. Soon, a beautiful cave dwelling appeared before him.
zhǒng zhǒng tiáo jiàn róng hé zài yì qǐ 。
种种条件融合在一起。
With his keen eyesight, Lin Xuan quickly located the spring source. He then flicked his sleeve, releasing several sword qi that swam out like fish. With his current strength, setting up the cave dwelling was effortless. In less than half an hour, a splendid cave dwelling stood before him.
líng jiè xiū shì de zhěng tǐ shí lì shì bǐ rén jiè tóng jiē qiáng yī xiē ， dàn zhǔ yào shì biǎo xiàn zài dī jiē ér yǐ ， guǎi diǎn chū xiàn zài yuán yīng qī 。
灵界修士的整体实力是比人界同阶强一些，但主要是表现在低阶而已，拐点出现在元婴期。
He spent another day and night refining it, as he might stay for one or two years. After completing the cave dwelling, Lin Xuan set up several colorful array flags with his hands. He quickly set up an array formation.
rén jiè de yuán yīng xiū shì jī běn shàng néng yǔ líng jiè de fēn tíng kàng lǐ 。
人界的元婴修士基本上能与灵界的分庭抗礼。
As the sun began to set, the sky darkened. Lin Xuan entered his cave dwelling, having not rested since ascending. He lay down in his bedroom and soon fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly.
zhì yú lí hé rén jiè zhè bù fèn lǎo guài wù ， jì rán dōu shì jīng cái jué yàn de jiā huo ， dāng rán shèng guò líng jiè tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
至于离合人界这部分老怪物，既然都是惊才绝艳的家伙，当然胜过灵界同阶修仙者。
The next morning, he felt refreshed. He then went to his training room where he summoned an ancient-looking flat object. It was rugged but sturdy. Lin Xuan examined it carefully.
ér rén jiè lí hé zhōng néng gòu fēi shēng de ， gèng shì jiǎo jiǎo zhě lǐ miàn de jīng yīng ， duì shàng líng jiè tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， kě yǐ shuō yíng jī hū shì méi yǒu xuán niàn de 。
而人界离合中能够飞升的，更是佼佼者里面的精英，对上灵界同阶修仙者，可以说赢几乎是没有悬念的。
He had many treasures, including the hard shell of the Deep Sea Black Turtle and the iron shield of the Black Dragon, but none suitable for defense. He needed to repair them first.
zhè xiē qíng kuàng ， lín xuān suī rán bìng bù xiǎo de ， dàn yǐ tā de cōng míng zhè xiē dào lǐ yī xiǎng jiù néng tòu chè 。
这些情况，林轩虽然并不晓得，但以他的聪明这些道理一想就能透彻。
After a day and night, Lin Xuan emerged from his training room with a frown on his face. The damage to the Black Dragon Iron Shield was worse than expected, nearly losing its Spirit Energy. Repairing it would take much effort, and he might need to return to Lianhai City again.
Although Lin Xuan had learned a lot about this world from his old man, much of the information was broad and general. Many specific customs required firsthand experience in real life.
Though he didn't plan to reside permanently in Lianhai City, he still needed some temporary accommodations for now. Through the description in the jade cylinder scroll, Lin Xuan knew where to apply for one.
Red Leaf Island, being the largest force within a hundred miles of sea, was bustling with visitors and travelers every day. Apart from other sects and families, there were many freelance cultivators who resided here permanently. To settle down here, one needed to meet either of two conditions: joining the island and taking on certain duties or paying a large sum of crystal stones for residency.
The head of the island would distribute some benefits annually, such as crystal stones. However, this came with obligations, essentially making him an employee of the island's leader. For Lin Xuan, this condition was too simple to consider, but he had no intention of joining the island permanently.
Even if the current head of the island, Red Leaf Fairy, was only a late-stage cultivator, her grandfather, though powerful, was still not on par with Lin Xuan. He believed that in a one-on-one fight, he would definitely have the upper hand.
This wasn't arrogance; it was based on his understanding of the cultivation world. Spirit Realm resources were richer and more complex than those in the Mortal World. Generally, same-stage cultivators from the Spirit Realm could handle matters more easily due to their higher ranks.
However, even in the rich Spirit Realm, advancing to the Profound Knowledge Stage was incredibly difficult. Lin Xuan's strength far surpassed that of the island's leader, and he had no intention of staying long-term. Thus, joining the island wasn't an option for him.
The alternative was straightforward: pay a large sum of crystal stones to obtain residency in Lianhai City without any obligations or needing protection.
However, Lin Xuan didn't need such protection. After some thought, he adjusted his breath control technique to elevate his cultivation level to early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage. Higher ranks made things easier in the cultivation world.
He checked himself and found no flaws before transforming into a streak of lightning and heading towards the central building of Lianhai City. The outer area had no anti-air restrictions, but once inside, there were none either. Many cultivators with early-stage Immortal Nurturing Stage flew about, making Lin Xuan unremarkable.
The city hall was a beautiful seven-story structure in the center of the city, surrounded by four buildings—pavilions, terraces, towers, and pavilions—that floated above the ground. A ring of guards patrolled around it, with most being at the Foundation Establishment Stage led by late-stage Condensation Core cultivators.
Lin Xuan's target was a pavilion to the west of the city hall, where fewer guards were present. He entered smoothly after paying the crystal stones and obtained residency on Red Leaf Island for ten years, along with a temporary cave dwelling.
Though he didn't need to stay that long, as a cultivator with an extended lifespan, ten years was merely a blink of an eye. This was the shortest lease term available, so Lin Xuan didn't haggle further.
With his mind on the task at hand, Lin Xuan left Lianhai City. His cave dwelling wasn't in the city but on a small island nearby. The island's base had excellent Spirit Vessels, but it was too crowded with mixed cultivators for Lin Xuan's taste. He preferred solitude.
Following the instructions on his token, he flew towards the island and found himself looking at an elliptical island no more than a hundred miles long. It was insignificant compared to the vastness of the East Sea.
Lin Xuan examined it closely and soon felt satisfied. The island was small but had beautiful scenery. Verdant flowers, trees, and plants thrived in the center, where a mountain ran north-south. Though not towering, its base housed a high-grade Spirit Vessel that rivaled the one at Tianya Pavilion on Immortal Isle.
"High-grade Spirit Vessel!" Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with excitement. The Spirit Realm was indeed different; even small islands had richer Spirit Energy than most places in the Mortal World.
Immortal Isle was one of the five major forces in Cloud Province, while this island was insignificant by comparison.
"Although it’s expensive, such rich Spirit Energy makes it worth it," Lin Xuan thought. He then delved into his spirit sense and found information about the island within the token.
After a day and night, he set up a magnificent cave dwelling. The layout required meticulous work, but with his current cultivation level, it was easy to accomplish. Soon, a beautiful cave dwelling appeared before him.
With his keen eyesight, Lin Xuan quickly located the spring source. He then flicked his sleeve, releasing several sword qi that swam out like fish. With his current strength, setting up the cave dwelling was effortless. In less than half an hour, a splendid cave dwelling stood before him.
He spent another day and night refining it, as he might stay for one or two years. After completing the cave dwelling, Lin Xuan set up several colorful array flags with his hands. He quickly set up an array formation.
As the sun began to set, the sky darkened. Lin Xuan entered his cave dwelling, having not rested since ascending. He lay down in his bedroom and soon fell into a deep sleep, snoring loudly.
The next morning, he felt refreshed. He then went to his training room where he summoned an ancient-looking flat object. It was rugged but sturdy. Lin Xuan examined it carefully.
He had many treasures, including the hard shell of the Deep Sea Black Turtle and the iron shield of the Black Dragon, but none suitable for defense. He needed to repair them first.
After a day and night, Lin Xuan emerged from his training room with a frown on his face. The damage to the Black Dragon Iron Shield was worse than expected, nearly losing its Spirit Energy. Repairing it would take much effort, and he might need to return to Lianhai City again.