“ qín xīn ！”
“琴心！”
"Qin Xin!"
lín xuān jī hū tuō kǒu jīng hū ， dàn tā dào dǐ bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， yìng shēng shēng jiāng zhè zhǒng chōng dòng yā xià lái le 。
林轩几乎脱口惊呼，但他到底不是普通的修仙者，硬生生将这种冲动压下来了。
Lin Xuan almost exclaimed in shock, but as a cultivator, he managed to suppress his impulse. His gaze swept over the woman, noticing some differences.
mù guāng zài zài cǐ nǚ shēn shàng sǎo guò ， fā xiàn le xiē xǔ bù tóng 。
目光再在此女身上扫过，发现了些许不同。
Despite her appearance and figure being extremely similar to Qin Xin, she was like a mold-made copy, only about 90% alike. After all, Qin Xin was his beloved wife, so Lin Xuan still noticed several distinct differences.
jǐn guǎn bù lùn róng mào hái shì shēn cái ， zhè yíng miàn ér lái de nǚ xiū dōu yǔ qín xīn jí wéi xiāng sì ， fǎng fú kè zì yí gè mú zi 。
尽管不论容貌还是身材，这迎面而来的女修都与琴心极为相似，仿佛刻自一个模子。
Her skin was even whiter than Qin Xin's, smooth as if made of cream. Her slightly prominent nose was a bit more defined, but the biggest difference lay in her cultivation and demeanor.
dàn guī gēn jié dǐ ， yě bù guò jiǔ chéng ér yǐ 。
但归根结底，也不过九成而已。
While their appearances might be similar, one's aura was deeply influenced by their environment and experiences. Even twins often had vastly different auras. Qin Xin was gentle yet not frail; she exuded an air of grace and strength.
qín xīn kě shì zì jǐ de ài qī ， lín xuān hái shì fā xiàn le jǐ chù jiǒng yì 。
琴心可是自己的爱妻，林轩还是发现了几处迥异。
But this woman before him was different. Although Lin Xuan had just met her for the first time and hadn't spoken to her, his experience in judging people made it clear that her aura was entirely different from his beloved wife's. Moreover, Qin Xin had already successfully formed a baby spirit core, while this woman was merely a low-stage condensation core cultivator. Even if cultivators could conceal their strength, Lin Xuan believed she wouldn't be able to fool him.
tā de jī fū bǐ qín xīn hái yào gèng bái yī xiē ， shuō dé shàng huá ruò níng zhī ， xiǎo qiǎo de bí liáng yào lüè tǐng yì diǎn ， bù guò zuì dà de chā bié shì xiū wèi yǔ qì zhì 。
她的肌肤比琴心还要更白一些，说得上滑若凝脂，小巧的鼻粱要略挺一点，不过最大的差别是修为与气质。
It was just superficial similarity!
yí gè rén de róng mào huò xǔ yǒu xiāng sì ， dàn qì zhì què yǔ shēng huó huán jìng yǒu hěn dà guān xì ， tóng jīng lì yě xī xī xiāng guān dì ， jiù suàn shì luán shēng xiōng dì ， qì zhì tōng cháng yě shì jiǒng yì 。
一个人的容貌或许有相似，但气质却与生活环境有很大关系，同经历也息息相关地，就算是孪生兄弟，气质通常也是迥异。
Lin Xuan sighed. While it was true that he missed Moon the most these days, his wife was still his beloved. How could he not miss her?
qín xīn xìng gé wēn wǎn ， dàn què bìng bú shì xiǎo jiā bì yù ， fǎn ér shí fēn dà qì ， shì nà zhǒng róu zhōng dài gāng de xìng zi 。
琴心性格温婉，但却并不是小家碧玉，反而十分大气，是那种柔中带刚的性子。
Back at the Asura Palace, she had inadvertently triggered a teleportation spell and broken through the void, arriving in this spirit realm.
dàn yǎn qián cǐ nǚ bù tóng ， suī rán lín xuān yǔ tā shì chū cì xiāng féng ， shèn zhì bù céng yǒu fēn háo yán yǔ ， dàn lín xuān kàn rén de jīng yàn hé děng fēng fù ， xiǎn rán tā yǔ ài qī de qì zhì shì wán quán jiǒng yì 。
但眼前此女不同，虽然林轩与她是初次相逢，甚至不曾有分毫言语，但林轩看人的经验何等丰富，显然她与爱妻的气质是完全迥异。
But this world was vast, with hundreds of small interfaces. Who knew where Qin Xin had been sent? Although they would inevitably meet again, how many twists and turns would there be...
hé kuàng qín xīn zǎo yǐ jié yīng chéng gōng ， ér cǐ nǚ bù guò yī xiǎo xiǎo de níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， suī shuō xiū xiān zhě yǒu kě néng yǐn cáng shí lì ， dàn lín xuān xiāng xìn tā shì mán bù guò zì jǐ fǎ yǎn dì 。
何况琴心早已结婴成功，而此女不过一小小的凝丹期修仙者，虽说修仙者有可能隐藏实力，但林轩相信她是瞒不过自己法眼地。
The thoughts flashed through his mind, and even Lin Xuan's stoic expression couldn't help but show a hint of melancholy.
zhǐ shì xiāng sì ér yǐ ！
只是相似而已！
However, the look he gave to the woman was exceptionally gentle. This was what people called loving someone so much that you loved their reflection as well.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， suī rán píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè xiē tiān lái ， tā xiǎng yuè ér de cì shù zuì duō ， dàn bì jìng shì zì jǐ de ài qī ， lín xuān duì qín xīn yòu zěn me kě néng yì diǎn sī niàn yě wú 。
林轩叹了口气，虽然平心来说，这些天来，他想月儿的次数最多，但毕竟是自己的爱妻，林轩对琴心又怎么可能一点思念也无。
After all, she did bear some resemblance to Qin Xin.
dāng chū zài ā xiū luó xíng gōng ， tā jī yuán qiǎo hé chù dòng le chuán sòng ， pò suì xū kōng ， lái dào le zhè líng jiè zhī zhōng 。
当初在阿修罗行宫，她机缘巧合触动了传送，破碎虚空，来到了这灵界之中。
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zhǐ shì cǐ jiè miàn jī guǎng kuò ， guāng shì xiǎo jiè miàn jiù yǒu shàng bǎi zhī duō ， tiān zhī dào qín xīn bèi chuán sòng dào nǎ lǐ qù le 。
只是此界面积广阔，光是小界面就有上百之多，天知道琴心被传送到哪里去了。
Lin Xuan's mood changed significantly, though it only took an instant for this woman not to notice. She gracefully moved towards him and said, "I offer my respects to the senior. I am Dongfang Mingyu, the manager of this Precious Pavilion. If you have any requests, just let me know, and our shop will ensure your comfort."
suī rán yǐ hòu kěn dìng yě huì xiāng féng ， dàn jiù bù zhī dào yào jīng lì duō shǎo qū zhé ……
虽然以后肯定也会相逢，但就不知道要经历多少曲折……
As she spoke, she gestured for a seat.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shǎn guò jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě bù yóu de fú xiàn chū jǐ fēn chóu chàng zhī qíng lái le 。
脑海中念头闪过即便以林轩的城府，脸上也不由得浮现出几分惆怅之情来了。
Although she didn't invite him to a private room, the second floor was quiet and elegant, not inferior to the general store's parlors.
bù guò tā kàn xiàng nà nǚ xiū de mù guāng què xiǎn de shí fēn róu hé ， zhè jiù shì suǒ wèi de ài wū jí wū 。
不过他看像那女修的目光却显得十分柔和，这就是所谓的爱屋及乌。
She then clapped her hands, and two fair-faced maids approached with spiritual tea and exotic fruits.
bì jìng cóng tā de shēn shàng ， duō shǎo yě néng kàn dào yī xiē qín xīn yǐng zi de 。
毕竟从她的身上，多少也能看到一些琴心影子的。
"Senior, please try this Qilin Fruit. It is our island's specialty. Each fruit requires ten low-grade crystal stones. For low-stage cultivators focusing on physical cultivation techniques, it can enhance their cultivation. Of course, for a senior like you, it would be rather laughable, but the taste is quite good, and I wonder if it suits your palate."
lín xuān zhè fān xīn jìng de biàn huà ， shuō qǐ lái fù zá ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu cǐ nǚ dǎo shì méi yǒu fā xiàn fēn háo ， lián bù qīng yí ， yǐ cháo zhe zhè biān zǒu le guò qù 。
林轩这番心境的变化，说起来复杂，其实不过瞬息的功夫此女倒是没有发现分毫，莲步轻移，已朝着这边走了过去。
"Qilin Fruit?"
“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， xiǎo nǚ zǐ dōng fāng míng yù ， shì zhè bǎi bǎo gé de guǎn shì ， nín yǒu shén me fēn fù ， jǐn guǎn duì wǒ shuō ， běn diàn yí dìng huì ràng nín bīn zhì rú guī de 。”
“给前辈见礼，小女子东方明玉，是这百宝阁的管事，您有什么吩咐，尽管对我说，本店一定会让您宾至如归的。”
Lin Xuan's pupils narrowed as he picked up the dark red fruit in front of him. His eyes were slightly squinted, but he didn't see anything special.
tā yī biān shuō yī biān cháo zhe yī páng ràng zuò 。
她一边说一边朝着一旁让座。
However, the name of this fruit caught his attention.
suī rán méi jiāng lín xuān qǐng dào bāo jiān zhī zhōng ， dàn zhè èr lóu ， huán jìng qīng yōu ， bù zhì yě dōu gǔ xiāng gǔ sè ， bìng bù bǐ yì bān diàn pù de yǎ jiān xùn sè 。
虽然没将林轩请到包间之中，但这二楼，环境清幽，布置也都古香古色，并不比一般店铺的雅间逊色。
The Qilin was one of the few true spirits in this world, and its power compared to Phoenixes or True Dragons was only slightly inferior.
suí hòu cǐ nǚ pāi le pāi shǒu ， yòu yǒu liǎng míng róng mào qīng xiù de shì nǚ zǒu shàng qián qù ， fèng shàng líng chá ， hái yǒu qí zhēn yì guǒ 。
随后此女拍了拍手，又有两名容貌清秀的侍女走上前去，奉上灵茶，还有奇珍异果。
"Could the name 'Qilin' have something to do with that legendary divine beast?"
“ qián bèi qǐng cháng cháng zhè qí lín guǒ nǎi shì běn dǎo de tè chǎn ， yī méi guǒ zi ， xū yào shí méi xià pǐn jīng shí ， duì yú xiū liàn duàn tǐ shén tōng de dī jiē dào yǒu ， hái yǒu zēng jìn xiū wèi de zuò yòng ， dāng rán ， zài qián bèi zhè yàng gāo rén de yǎn zhōng jiù yí xiào dà fāng le ， hǎo zài xī de wèi dào hái bú cuò ， jiù bù zhī dào hé bù hé qián bèi de wèi kǒu 。”
“前辈请尝尝这麒麟果乃是本岛的特产，一枚果子，需要十枚下品晶石，对于修炼锻体神通的低阶道友，还有增进修为的作用，当然，在前辈这样高人的眼中就贻笑大方了，好在牺的味道还不错，就不知道合不合前辈的胃口。”
"This… I'm not sure. But it's probably just a coincidence; otherwise, such a spiritual fruit wouldn't be so cheap, and it would only benefit low-stage cultivators," Dongfang Mingyu said with a smile.
“ qí lín guǒ ？”
“麒麟果？”
Lin Xuan nodded but didn't delve deeper. Instead, he placed the Qilin Fruit in his mouth and took a bite. The taste was rich and satisfying.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， ná qǐ le miàn qián nà àn hóng sè de zhū guǒ ， yǎn jīng wēi mī dàn bìng méi yǒu kàn chū shén me tè yì ， bù guò duì cǐ guǒ de míng zì ， tā hái shì yǒu jǐ fēn shàng xīn 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，拿起了面前那暗红色的朱果，眼睛微眯但并没有看出什么特异，不过对此果的名字，他还是有几分上心。
"Not bad, not bad."
qí lín kě shì běn jiè bù duō de zhēn líng jí cún zài ， shí lì yǔ fèng huáng 、 zhēn lóng xiāng bǐ yě zuì duō lüè xùn yī xiē 。
麒麟可是本界不多的真灵级存在，实力与凤凰、真龙相比也最多略逊一些。
"Senior, if you like it, please eat more. When we leave, I'll have one of the maids pack some for you."
“ cǐ guǒ qǔ míng qí lín ， nán dào shì yǔ nà chuán shuō zhōng de shén shòu yǒu shén me guān xì ？”
“此果取名麒麟，难道是与那传说中的神兽有什么关系？”
"I don't need that. I came here to discuss business, and these trivial matters can wait."
“ zhè ge ………… qiè shēn yě bù qīng chǔ ， dàn xiǎng lái yě shì qiǎo hé ， fǒu zé zhè zhǒng líng guǒ jiù bú huì rú cǐ pián yi le ， ér qiě jǐn duì dī jiē xiū shì yǒu xiào guǒ 。” dōng fāng míng yù wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“这个…………妾身也不清楚，但想来也是巧合，否则这种灵果就不会如此便宜了，而且仅对低阶修士有效果。”东方明玉微笑着说。
"Haha, perhaps I was presumptuous," Dongfang Mingyu combed her hair, looking relaxed: "May I ask what kind of business senior wishes to engage in? Are you looking to purchase existing treasures or do you have materials for us to tailor something special for you? Our Precious Pavilion is renowned not only in the Red Leaf Sea but also across thousands of miles. We recently acquired a batch of ancient treasures; are you interested?"
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yě méi yǒu zài shēn jiū ， ér shì jiāng shǒu zhōng de qí lín guǒ ， fàng dào zuǐ biān ， yǎo le yī kǒu ， mǎn kǒu chún xiāng ， jiù wèi dào lái shuō ， guǒ rán shì lìng rén jí wéi shuǎng kuài de bǎo wù 。
林轩点了点头，也没有再深究，而是将手中的麒麟果，放到嘴边，咬了一口，满口醇香，就味道来说，果然是令人极为爽快的宝物。
"Ancient treasures?"
“ bù cuò ， bù cuò 。” lín xuān diǎn tóu chēng zàn zhe shuō 。
“不错，不错。”林轩点头称赞着说。
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up before he shook his head. While spirit realm treasures were undoubtedly superior to those from the mortal world, such items on display weren't likely to be top-grade goods. Even if he wanted to buy them, he would go to secret markets for auctions; waiting here was a waste of time.
“ qián bèi jì rán xǐ huān ， jiù duō chī yī xiē ， yī huì er lí kāi xiǎo diàn zhī shí ， wǎn bèi zài ràng shì nǚ wèi nín zhuāng shàng yī dài zi 。”
“前辈既然喜欢，就多吃一些，一会儿离开小店之时，晚辈再让侍女为您装上一袋子。”
"Thank you for your kind offer, but I came here neither to purchase magical tools nor to refine anything."
“ zhè dào bù bì ， lín mǒu lái cǐ ， shì yào tán yī zhuāng shēng yì ， zhì yú zhè xiē kǒu fù zhī yù de dōng xī ， dào yě bù jí 。”
“这倒不必，林某来此，是要谈一桩生意，至于这些口腹之欲的东西，倒也不急。”
"What then?"
“ hē hē ， dǎo shì qiè shēn zhe xiāng le xiē 。” dōng fāng míng yù lǐ le lǐ bìn biān de fā sī ， yī liǎn de suí hé zhī yì ：“ bù zhī dào qián bèi zhǔn bèi zuò shén me shēng yì ， shì gòu mǎi xiàn chéng de bǎo wù ， hái shì yǒu cái liào ràng wǒ men wèi nǐ liàng shēn dìng zhì ， bú shì qiè shēn zì kuā zhī yǔ ， wǒ bǎi bǎo gé bù jǐn zài hóng yè hǎi yù ， jiù suàn fāng yuán qiān wàn lǐ ， suǒ liàn zhì de bǎo wù yě shǒu qū yī zhǐ ， ér qiě zuì jìn hái xīn shōu luó le yī pī gǔ bǎo ， bù zhī dào qián bèi yǒu méi yǒu xìng qù ？”
“呵呵，倒是妾身着相了些。”东方明玉理了理鬓边的发丝，一脸的随和之意：“不知道前辈准备做什么生意，是购买现成的宝物，还是有材料让我们为你量身定制，不是妾身自夸之语，我百宝阁不仅在红叶海域，就算方圆千万里，所炼制的宝物也首屈一指，而且最近还新收罗了一批古宝，不知道前辈有没有兴趣？”
Dongfang Mingyu's eyes showed surprise.
“ gǔ bǎo ？”
“古宝？”
Lin Xuan didn't elaborate. Instead, he waved his sleeve and a shield the size of a palm appeared before him.
lín xuān xiān shì yǎn qián yī liàng ， suí hòu yòu yáo le yáo tóu ， suī shuō líng jiè de bǎo wù pǐn zhì kěn dìng bǐ rén jiè hǎo dé duō ， dàn zhè zhǒng bǎi zài diàn pù lǐ chū shòu de yě bù kě néng shì jí pǐn huò sè ， jí shǐ zhēn yào gòu mǎi ， yě shì qù mì shì pāi mài ， děng zài cǐ chù ， chún cuì làng fèi shí jiān 。
林轩先是眼前一亮，随后又摇了摇头，虽说灵界的宝物品质肯定比人界好得多，但这种摆在店铺里出售的也不可能是极品货色，即使真要购买，也是去秘市拍卖，等在此处，纯粹浪费时间。
Despite its loss of spirit energy and damaged surface, this was no ordinary item. Dongfang Mingyu's expression turned serious.
“ duō xiè dào yǒu hǎo yì ， dàn lín mǒu lái cǐ ， jì bú shì gòu mǎi fǎ qì ， yě bú shì liàn zhì dōng xī 。
“多谢道友好意，但林某来此，既不是购买法器，也不是炼制东西。
"Senior, can you repair this?"
“ nà dào yǒu shì ………
“那道友是………
Lin Xuan picked up another Qilin Fruit and said indifferently.
dōng fāng míng yù yǎn zhōng liú lù chū yī sī chà yì 。
东方明玉眼中流露出一丝诧异。
The woman apologized as she carefully took the black dragon armor shield to examine it closely.
lín xuān méi yǒu duō shuō ， ér shì xiù páo yī fú ， yí miàn bā zhǎng dà xiǎo de dùn pái jiù chū xiàn zài yǎn qián le 。
林轩没有多说，而是袖袍一拂，一面巴掌大小的盾牌就出现在眼前了。
Though her cultivation was negligible, her eyes were sharp. Having dealt with magical treasures all her life, she had seen countless precious items. This damaged shield's uniqueness stood out to her.
jǐn guǎn yǐ líng xìng dà shī ， biǎo miàn hái bèi huǐ sǔn dé tū āo bù píng de yàng zi ， dàn cǐ bǎo bì jìng bú shì fán wù ， dōng fāng míng yù de biǎo qíng yī xià zi níng zhòng qǐ lái le 。
尽管已灵性大失，表面还被毁损得凸凹不平的样子，但此宝毕竟不是凡物，东方明玉的表情一下子凝重起来了。
"Senior has good fortune; where did you find such a treasure? Although somewhat broken, its quality and spirit energy are so high that even an old patriarch of the Separation stage would be delighted," she said with a gleam in her eyes as she exhaled.
“ dào yǒu kàn kàn ， kě néng xiū fù cǐ wù ？”
“道友看看，可能修复此物？”
"This item was found by chance. As for its origin… hehe…" Lin Xuan smiled without saying more, his expression full of amusement.
lín xuān yòu ná qǐ yī méi qí lín guǒ ， shén sè píng dàn de shuō 。
林轩又拿起一枚麒麟果，神色平淡的说。
"I apologize; I asked something inappropriate. Please don't mind me." Dongfang Mingyu quickly realized that her previous words might have been presumptuous.
cǐ nǚ gào zuì yī shēng ， xiǎo xīn yì yì de jiāng wū jīn zhuó lóng jiǎ dùn ná dào shēn qián ， xì xì guān kàn 。
此女告罪一声，小心翼翼的将乌金丵龙甲盾拿到身前，细细观看。
"Did the precious item you mentioned earlier have any chance of being repaired?" Lin Xuan spoke calmly.
měi rén rú yù ， dàn nà xiù lì de miàn róng shàng ， jīng yà zhī sè què yuè lái yuè nóng 。
美人如玉，但那秀丽的面容上，惊讶之色却越来越浓。
"Repairing this item?" Dongfang Mingyu's gaze swept over the damaged black dragon armor shield: "It is not impossible, but it would require considerable effort and some materials. The cost will be quite high."
bié kàn cǐ nǚ xiū wèi bù zhí yī tí ， dàn yǎn guāng què shì yī děng yī ， hé kuàng zuò de jiù shì fǎ bǎo de shēng yì ， cóng xiǎo ěr wén mù rǎn ， jiàn guò de bǎo bèi wú shù ， yě zhèng yīn wèi rú cǐ ， tā kàn chū le zhè miàn pò sǔn xiǎo dùn de bù fán zhī chù 。
别看此女修为不值一提，但眼光却是一等一，何况做的就是法宝的生意，从小耳闻目染，见过的宝贝无数，也正因为如此，她看出了这面破损小盾的不凡之处。
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“ qián bèi hǎo yùn qì ， cóng nǎ lǐ xún lái zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， suī yǒu xiē cán pò ， dàn jiù pǐn zhì yǔ líng xìng lái shuō ， jiù suàn shì lí hé qī lǎo zǔ dé le ， kǒng pà yě huì shí fēn huān xǐ 。” cǐ nǚ mù guāng shǎn dòng ， qīng tǔ le yī kǒu zhuó qì de shuō 。
“前辈好运气，从哪里寻来这样的宝物，虽有些残破，但就品质与灵性来说，就算是离合期老祖得了，恐怕也会十分欢喜。”此女目光闪动，轻吐了一口浊气的说。
This chapter was a bit平淡 (plain), but I'm laying down a big plot hole!
"Qin Xin!"
Lin Xuan almost exclaimed in shock, but as a cultivator, he managed to suppress his impulse. His gaze swept over the woman, noticing some differences.
Despite her appearance and figure being extremely similar to Qin Xin, she was like a mold-made copy, only about 90% alike. After all, Qin Xin was his beloved wife, so Lin Xuan still noticed several distinct differences.
Her skin was even whiter than Qin Xin's, smooth as if made of cream. Her slightly prominent nose was a bit more defined, but the biggest difference lay in her cultivation and demeanor.
While their appearances might be similar, one's aura was deeply influenced by their environment and experiences. Even twins often had vastly different auras. Qin Xin was gentle yet not frail; she exuded an air of grace and strength.
But this woman before him was different. Although Lin Xuan had just met her for the first time and hadn't spoken to her, his experience in judging people made it clear that her aura was entirely different from his beloved wife's. Moreover, Qin Xin had already successfully formed a baby spirit core, while this woman was merely a low-stage condensation core cultivator. Even if cultivators could conceal their strength, Lin Xuan believed she wouldn't be able to fool him.
It was just superficial similarity!
Lin Xuan sighed. While it was true that he missed Moon the most these days, his wife was still his beloved. How could he not miss her?
Back at the Asura Palace, she had inadvertently triggered a teleportation spell and broken through the void, arriving in this spirit realm.
But this world was vast, with hundreds of small interfaces. Who knew where Qin Xin had been sent? Although they would inevitably meet again, how many twists and turns would there be...
The thoughts flashed through his mind, and even Lin Xuan's stoic expression couldn't help but show a hint of melancholy.
However, the look he gave to the woman was exceptionally gentle. This was what people called loving someone so much that you loved their reflection as well.
After all, she did bear some resemblance to Qin Xin.
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Lin Xuan's mood changed significantly, though it only took an instant for this woman not to notice. She gracefully moved towards him and said, "I offer my respects to the senior. I am Dongfang Mingyu, the manager of this Precious Pavilion. If you have any requests, just let me know, and our shop will ensure your comfort."
As she spoke, she gestured for a seat.
Although she didn't invite him to a private room, the second floor was quiet and elegant, not inferior to the general store's parlors.
She then clapped her hands, and two fair-faced maids approached with spiritual tea and exotic fruits.
"Senior, please try this Qilin Fruit. It is our island's specialty. Each fruit requires ten low-grade crystal stones. For low-stage cultivators focusing on physical cultivation techniques, it can enhance their cultivation. Of course, for a senior like you, it would be rather laughable, but the taste is quite good, and I wonder if it suits your palate."
"Qilin Fruit?"
Lin Xuan's pupils narrowed as he picked up the dark red fruit in front of him. His eyes were slightly squinted, but he didn't see anything special.
However, the name of this fruit caught his attention.
The Qilin was one of the few true spirits in this world, and its power compared to Phoenixes or True Dragons was only slightly inferior.
"Could the name 'Qilin' have something to do with that legendary divine beast?"
"This… I'm not sure. But it's probably just a coincidence; otherwise, such a spiritual fruit wouldn't be so cheap, and it would only benefit low-stage cultivators," Dongfang Mingyu said with a smile.
Lin Xuan nodded but didn't delve deeper. Instead, he placed the Qilin Fruit in his mouth and took a bite. The taste was rich and satisfying.
"Not bad, not bad."
"Senior, if you like it, please eat more. When we leave, I'll have one of the maids pack some for you."
"I don't need that. I came here to discuss business, and these trivial matters can wait."
"Haha, perhaps I was presumptuous," Dongfang Mingyu combed her hair, looking relaxed: "May I ask what kind of business senior wishes to engage in? Are you looking to purchase existing treasures or do you have materials for us to tailor something special for you? Our Precious Pavilion is renowned not only in the Red Leaf Sea but also across thousands of miles. We recently acquired a batch of ancient treasures; are you interested?"
"Ancient treasures?"
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up before he shook his head. While spirit realm treasures were undoubtedly superior to those from the mortal world, such items on display weren't likely to be top-grade goods. Even if he wanted to buy them, he would go to secret markets for auctions; waiting here was a waste of time.
"Thank you for your kind offer, but I came here neither to purchase magical tools nor to refine anything."
"What then?"
Dongfang Mingyu's eyes showed surprise.
Lin Xuan didn't elaborate. Instead, he waved his sleeve and a shield the size of a palm appeared before him.
Despite its loss of spirit energy and damaged surface, this was no ordinary item. Dongfang Mingyu's expression turned serious.
"Senior, can you repair this?"
Lin Xuan picked up another Qilin Fruit and said indifferently.
The woman apologized as she carefully took the black dragon armor shield to examine it closely.
Though her cultivation was negligible, her eyes were sharp. Having dealt with magical treasures all her life, she had seen countless precious items. This damaged shield's uniqueness stood out to her.
"Senior has good fortune; where did you find such a treasure? Although somewhat broken, its quality and spirit energy are so high that even an old patriarch of the Separation stage would be delighted," she said with a gleam in her eyes as she exhaled.
"This item was found by chance. As for its origin… hehe…" Lin Xuan smiled without saying more, his expression full of amusement.
"I apologize; I asked something inappropriate. Please don't mind me." Dongfang Mingyu quickly realized that her previous words might have been presumptuous.
"Did the precious item you mentioned earlier have any chance of being repaired?" Lin Xuan spoke calmly.
"Repairing this item?" Dongfang Mingyu's gaze swept over the damaged black dragon armor shield: "It is not impossible, but it would require considerable effort and some materials. The cost will be quite high."
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This chapter was a bit平淡 (plain), but I'm laying down a big plot hole!