bù guò zuì xī yǐn rén de ， hái shì qián wǎng yí jì zhī hǎi de rù kǒu ， jù shuō zài shàng gǔ zhī shí ， jiù yǐ jīng bèi mǒu dà néng cún zài fēng yìn le 。
不过最吸引人的，还是前往遗迹之海的入口，据说在上古之时，就已经被某大能存在封印了。
However, the most captivating aspect was the entrance to the Ruins Sea. Legend had it that in ancient times, a great power had sealed off this entrance.
bù guò jiǔ xiān gōng zhōng ， què yǒu jìn bǎi zuò chuán sòng zhèn ， kě yǐ zhí dá nà lǐ ， jí shǐ bú shì jiǔ xiān gōng de xiū shì ， zhǐ yào kěn jiāo dà bǐ de líng shí ， jiù kě tōng guò chuán sòng zhèn ， jìn rù dào yí jì zhī hǎi lǐ 。
不过九仙宫中，却有近百座传送阵，可以直达那里，即使不是九仙宫的修士，只要肯交大笔的灵石，就可通过传送阵，进入到遗迹之海里。
But within Jiuxian Palace, there were nearly a hundred teleportation arrays that could directly transport one to those ruins. Even if one wasn't from Jiuxian Palace, as long as they paid a hefty sum of spirit stones, they could use the teleportation array and enter the Ruins Sea.
nà lǐ gù rán wēi xiǎn biàn bù ， dàn bǎo wù yě shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。
那里固然危险遍布，但宝物也数不胜数。
Though full of danger, the place was also filled with countless treasures.
zhè xiē nián lái ， shí cháng tīng dào rén yī yè bào fù ， shèn zhì shì tū pò píng jǐng de chuán shuō 。
这些年来，时常听到人一夜暴富，甚至是突破瓶颈的传说。
In recent years, people often heard stories of overnight wealth and even breakthroughs in cultivation.
ér zhè xiē chuán sòng zhèn ， měi nián yě wèi jiǔ xiān gōng dài lái bù fēi de shōu rù ， qián wǎng jiǔ xiān chéng de xiū shì ， dà bàn dōu shì chōng zhe zhè xiē chuán sòng zhèn ér lái de 。
而这些传送阵，每年也为九仙宫带来不菲的收入，前往九仙城的修士，大半都是冲着这些传送阵而来的。
These teleportation arrays brought substantial income to Jiuxian Palace each year. Most cultivators heading for Jiuxian City came here specifically because of these arrays.
lóng shé hùn zá ， zhǐ yào yǒu shí lì ， jiù yǒu kě néng zhǎo dào xiǎng yào de dōng xī 。
龙蛇混杂，只要有实力，就有可能找到想要的东西。
With all kinds of people around, as long as one had strength, they might find what they wanted.
guài shuō bù dé ， zhěng gè dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè ， jiù yǐ zhè ge dì fāng zuì wèi fán róng ， gāo shǒu zuì duō 。
怪说不得，整个东海修仙界，就以这个地方最为繁荣，高手最多。
That was why the entire Eastern Sea cultivation world was the most prosperous and full of experts.
lín xuān yě dòng xīn le 。
林轩也动心了。
Lin Xuan was also tempted by this. Cultivation, cultivation—relying on effort and opportunity. Jiuxian City seemed to be the perfect place for him.
xiū xiān xiū xiān ， kào de jiù shì nǔ lì yǔ jī yuán ， jiǔ xiān chéng wú yí shì zuì shì hé zì jǐ de dì diǎn 。
修仙修仙，靠的就是努力与机缘，九仙城无疑是最适合自己的地点。
After being chased by the Toxic Dragon Ancestor, Lin Xuan no longer wanted anything else; enhancing his strength was now his top priority.
zài bèi dú lóng lǎo zǔ zhuī dé yī fān jī fēi gǒu tiào zhī hòu ， lín xuān rú jīn yě bù xiǎng bié de ， zēng qiáng shí lì shì dì yī yào wù 。
在被毒龙老祖追得一番鸡飞狗跳之后，林轩如今也不想别的，增强实力是第一要务。
He decided to focus on cultivation.
zì jǐ shì gāi jìng xià xīn lái hǎo hǎo de xiū liàn yī fān le 。
自己是该静下心来好好的修炼一番了。
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan didn't waste any time and left the small island after a good meal. According to the map, Jiuxian Palace was located on an archipelago over ten times larger than the mainland.
xiǎng dào jiù zuò ， lín xuān méi yǒu duō zuò dān gē ， zài dà chī dà hē yī fān zhī hòu ， jiù lí kāi xiǎo dǎo 。
想到就做，林轩没有多做耽搁，在大吃大喝一番之后，就离开小岛。
Lin Xuan flew into the city without stopping. Wenjing City was the largest city along the northern coast of the main island. As he approached the city gate, Lin Xuan couldn't help but be impressed.
gēn jù hǎi tú ， jiǔ xiān gōng suǒ zài de qún dǎo ， zú yǒu bǎi wàn lǐ zhī yáo 。
根据海图，九仙宫所在的群岛，足有百万里之遥。
While the coastal city of Linghai was already quite large, it paled in comparison to this one. The scale of Wenjing City was at least ten times larger than that of Linghai.
bù guò yǐ lín jǐng de dùn shù ， zì rán bìng bù zěn me zài hū 。
不过以林井的遁术，自然并不怎么在乎。
Given the vastness of the main island, there were certainly more cities beyond Jiuxian City.
tā shèn zhì bù xū yào quán lì gǎn lù 。
他甚至不需要全力赶路。
According to ancient texts, even some human cities existed here.
sān tiān yǐ hòu ， yī dào jīng hóng huà xiǎo pò tiān jì ， suí hòu yī huǎn ， tíng le xià lái ， xīng luó qí bù de dǎo yǔ jìn rù dào le shén shí lǐ miàn 。
三天以后，一道惊虹划小破天际，随后一缓，停了下来，星罗棋布的岛屿进入到了神识里面。
The Ruins Sea was dangerous for cultivators but safe and prosperous for ordinary people who lived and traded under protective barriers.
shuō qǐ zhè jǐ rì de jīng lì ， hái zhēn shì gǎn kǎi yǐ jí ， kāi shǐ lín xuān xí guàn xìng de yǐn cáng qì xī ， wěi zhuāng chéng níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， jié guǒ jiē lián yù shàng dǎ jié de ” jī hū shì zǒu yī lù ， bèi qiǎng yī lù ， fán shì yù jiàn xiū xiān zhě ， jī hū dōu shì bù huái hào yì zhī tú 。
说起这几日的经历，还真是感慨以极，开始林轩习惯性的隐藏气息，伪装成凝丹期修仙者，结果接连遇上打劫的”几乎是走一路，被抢一路，凡是遇见修仙者，几乎都是不怀好意之徒。
After all, no sane cultivator would go out of their way to cause trouble.
zhè ràng lín xuān dà gǎn wú yǔ ， suī rán xiū xiān jiè shā rén qiǎng bǎo bù suàn shén me ， dàn yě bú shì rén rén dōu huái zhe zhè zhǒng xīn lǐ ， hùn luàn hǎi yù ， hái zhēn shì míng fù qí shí ， diǎn jí shàng de miáo shù ， sī háo méi yǒu kuā zhāng zhī chù 。
这让林轩大感无语，虽然修仙界杀人抢宝不算什么，但也不是人人都怀着这种心理，混乱海域，还真是名副其实，典籍上的描述，丝毫没有夸张之处。
Ignorance could be bliss, and a simple life without power might also bring its own kind of happiness.
wú nài zhī xià ， lín xuān líng yā quán kāi ， lí hé qī xiū shì ， yǐ pǒ wèi bù fán ， zhè yī cì ， tā zhōng yú méi yǒu zài yù shàng má fán 。
无奈之下，林轩灵压全开，离合期修士，已颇为不凡，这一次，他终于没有再遇上麻烦。
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dàn ǒu ěr yǔ mò shēng xiū shì xiāng yù ， nà xiē rén de biǎo qíng ， wú bù jǐng tì yì cháng ， sī háo méi yǒu shàng lái jiāo tán de yuàn wàng 。
但偶尔与陌生修士相遇，那些人的表情，无不警惕异常，丝毫没有上来交谈的愿望。
Jiuxian City was located at the center of the main island. It still took at least half a month to reach from here.
yóu qí shì dī jiē xiū shì ， gèng shì rú lín dà dí 。
尤其是低阶修士，更是如临大敌。
Lin Xuan planned to rest in this city first before heading to Jiuxian City.
nòng dé lín xuān kū xiào bù dé ， zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng zhí dào bàn rì yǐ qián ， cái kāi shǐ hǎo zhuǎn ， jiū qí yuán yīn ， shì lí jiǔ xiān chéng yǐ jīng bù yuǎn 。
弄得林轩哭笑不得，这种情况直到半日以前，才开始好转，究其原因，是离九仙城已经不远。
He arrived at the best inn in the city, where the fragrance wafted through the air. Not all cultivators were focused solely on cultivation; they also enjoyed life's pleasures.
zài zhè lǐ zhēng dòu bú shì bù kě ” dàn suí yì shā rén qiǎng bǎo zé yǒu kě néng fù chū gāo áng de dài jià le 。
在这里争斗不是不可”但随意杀人抢宝则有可能付出高昂的代价了。
"Senior, do you wish to stay or just have a meal?"
dāng tài yáng kuài yào là xià shān pō ， yuǎn chù de hǎi miàn ， zhōng yú chū xiàn le dì píng xiàn 。
当太阳快要落下山坡，远处的海面，终于出现了地平线。
Despite his plain appearance, Lin Xuan's presence exuded a formidable aura that attracted many gazes as he entered. The innkeeper hurried over.
jiǔ xiān gōng suǒ zài de jù dǎo yìng rù yǎn lián 。
九仙宫所在的巨岛映入眼帘。
"Stay," Lin Xuan said calmly, and with a wave of his sleeve, a mid-grade crystal stone landed in the innkeeper's hands.
méi cuò ， cǐ dǎo méi yǒu míng zì ， cóng shàng gǔ zhī shí kāi shǐ ， rén men jiù yǐ jù dǎo zuò wéi chēng hū 。
没错，此岛没有名字，从上古之时开始，人们就以巨岛作为称呼。
"Thank you, senior." Overjoyed, the innkeeper blushed. A mid-grade crystal stone was like a small windfall for him, as he was only at the middle-stage base level. "Rest assured, we are an ancient inn with complete facilities. The best rooms are private caves, and one night will cost you a mid-grade crystal stone."
lín xuān méi yǒu tíng liú ， fēi rù qí zhōng 。
林轩没有停留，飞入其中。
The price seemed high, but Lin Xuan didn't mind. "Give me a room that's quiet."
wén jǐng chéng shì jù dǎo běi bù hǎi yù zuì kào jìn àn biān de yī zuò chéng shì ” dāng lín xuān lái dào chéng mén 。 qián ， yě bù yóu de àn àn dòng róng 。
文景城是巨岛北部海域最靠近岸边的一座城市”当林轩来到城门。前，也不由得暗暗动容。
"Of course," the innkeeper replied respectfully.
lín hǎi chéng de guī mó yǐ jīng gòu dà le ， dàn yǔ yǎn qián de chéng shì xiāng bǐ ， yòu bù zhí yī tí ， zhè wén jǐng chéng bǐ lín hǎi chéng dà le shí bèi bù zhǐ 。
临海城的规模已经够大了，但与眼前的城市相比，又不值一提，这文景城比临海城大了十倍不止。
After a meal, Lin Xuan entered his new cave dwelling.
zhè jù dǎo miàn jī rú cǐ guǎng kuò ” shàng miàn de chéng shì dāng rán yuǎn bù zhǐ jiǔ xiān chéng yī zuò 。
这巨岛面积如此广阔”上面的城市当然远不止九仙城一座。
The environment was better than expected, meeting his need for solitude and having ample spirit energy. It would be an excellent place to cultivate if he stayed here.
cóng diǎn jí shàng dé zhī ， zhè lǐ shèn zhì yǒu bù shǎo fán rén de chéng shì 。
从典籍上得知，这里甚至有不少凡人的城市。
However, Lin Xuan had no intention of staying long. He planned to head to Jiuxian City soon.
hùn luàn hǎi yù wēi xiǎn ， nà shì duì xiū xiān zhě ér yán ” fán rén jū zhù zài zhè lǐ ， jīng shāng zhòng dì ” yòu yǒu jìn zhì bì hù ， fǎn ér néng gòu ān jū lè yè de 。
混乱海域危险，那是对修仙者而言”凡人居住在这里，经商种地”又有禁制庇护，反而能够安居乐业的。
Lin Xuan's goals were twofold: first, after raiding the Beast Island last time, he had acquired a large amount of wealth—estimated at around 500 million crystal stones. These items would be useless to him and needed to be sold.
bì jìng méi yǒu nà míng xiū xiān zhě ， chī bǎo le chēng de ， huì qù wéi nán yī jiè fán rén 。
毕竟没有那名修仙者，吃饱了撑的，会去为难一介烦人。
The market in Jiuxian City was the best choice for this.
wú zhī shì yī zhǒng xìng fú ， méi yǒu lì liàng ， píng fán de dù guò yī shēng ， hé cháng yòu bú shì yī zhǒng xìng fú ne ？
无知是一种幸福，没有力量，平凡的度过一生，何尝又不是一种幸福呢？
It was sizable with a mix of people, making it unlikely that anyone would trace the origins of these materials and spirit herbs.
jiǔ xiān chéng wèi yú jù dǎo de zhōng xīn ， lí zhè lǐ ， zhì shǎo hái yǒu bàn yuè de lù chéng 。
九仙城位于巨岛的中心，离这里，至少还有半月的路程。
Secondly, he intended to rent a cave dwelling in Jiuxian City. He planned to seclude himself and cultivate for several hundred years at least, as strength was crucial for survival in the Spirit Realm.
lín xuān dǎ suàn xiān zài yǎn qián de chéng shì zuò yī fān xiū zhěng 。
林轩打算先在眼前的城市做一番休整。
According to ancient texts, the nearby spirit veins around Jiuxian City were of the highest quality.
lái dào chéng zhōng zuì hǎo de jiǔ lóu ， xiāng wèi ér suí fēng piāo sàn ， shuí shuō xiū shì zhǐ huì yī xīn kǔ xiū ， qí shí tā men yě hěn zhù zhòng xiǎng shòu 。
来到城中最好的酒楼，香味儿随风飘散，谁说修士只会一心苦修，其实他们也很注重享受。
For now, he had no immediate plans to venture into the Ruins Sea, not out of fear but because he didn't fully understand it. He would only consider such a plan if something truly attractive presented itself.
“ qián bèi ， nín yào dǎ jiān hái shì zhù diàn ？”
“前辈，您要打尖还是住店？”
In any case, Jiuxian City was his first destination.
lín xuān róng mào suī rán píng fán ， dàn lí hé qī de líng yā què fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， cái gāng jìn mén jiù yǐn lái zhū duō mù guāng ， diàn xiǎo èr pì diān pì diān de pǎo dào shēn qián 。
林轩容貌虽然平凡，但离合期的灵压却非同小可，才刚进门就引来诸多目光，店小二屁颠屁颠的跑到身前。
Lin Xuan planned to sort through all the items before selling them here.
“ zhù diàn ， nǐ men zhè lǐ de kè fáng kě huán qīng jìng me ？” lín xuān dàn rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu xiù páo yī fú ， yī kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí jiù luò dào diàn xiǎo èr de shǒu zhōng 。
“住店，你们这里的客房可还清净么？”林轩淡然的声音传入耳朵，随后袖袍一拂，一块中品晶石就落到店小二的手中。
He stretched out his hand and several storage bags appeared.
“ duō xiè qián bèi 。” diàn xiǎo èr dà xǐ ， hóng guāng mǎn miàn ， tā bù guò zhù jī zhōng qī ， yī kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí yě suàn xiǎo fā le yī bǐ ， gèng xiǎn de yīn qín yǐ jí ：“ nín fàng xīn ， wǒ men zhè shì wàn nián lǎo diàn ， shè shī jué duì zhōu quán ， zuì hǎo de kè fáng ， dōu shì dān dú de dòng fǔ ， bù guò yī wǎn shàng ， jiù xū yào yī kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí de 。”
“多谢前辈。”店小二大喜，红光满面，他不过筑基中期，一块中品晶石也算小发了一笔，更显得殷勤以极：“您放心，我们这是万年老店，设施绝对周全，最好的客房，都是单独的洞府，不过一晚上，就需要一块中品晶石的。”
Then Lin Xuan turned the bags upside down, emptying their contents. He began sorting and categorizing everything meticulously.
zhè ge jià gé què shí yǒu xiē guì le ， dàn lín xuān bù zài hū ：“ gěi wǒ kāi yí gè ， yào qīng jìng de 。”
这个价格确实有些贵了，但林轩不在乎：“给我开一个，要清净的。”
The process proved far more complex than expected due to the sheer variety of items. It took him nine days and nights without rest before he could properly sort all the items.
“ shì ， nín shāo děng jiù hǎo le 。” xiǎo èr gōng jìng de shuō 。
“是，您稍等就好了。”小二恭敬的说。
Next, Lin Xuan sorted through the treasures collected in the mortal world—primarily the wealth from deceased cultivators who had died at his hands. He identified parts that were unnecessary for himself and planned to sell them together.
yī dùn fàn de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lái dào le xīn dòng fǔ 。
一顿饭的功夫以后，林轩来到了新洞府。
After resting in his bedroom, Lin Xuan returned to the secret room of his cave dwelling the next day.
huán jìng bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái bú cuò ， bù jǐn dá dào le zì jǐ qīng jìng de yāo qiú ， ér qiě líng qì chōng zú ， jiù suàn shì zài zhè lǐ xiū liàn ， yě shì shàng jiā xuǎn zé 。
环境比想象的还不错，不仅达到了自己清净的要求，而且灵气充足，就算是在这里修炼，也是上佳选择。
Even though the cave dwelling was already equipped with protective arrays, Lin Xuan still set up several more arrays around it this time.
dāng rán ， lín xuān shì bú huì yǒu zhè yàng xiǎng fǎ de 。
当然，林轩是不会有这样想法的。
The items he intended to study were not ordinary treasures. He needed to be cautious and avoid any careless mistakes that might attract unwanted attention from old monsters.
tā jǐn jǐn shì duǎn zàn tíng liú 。
他仅仅是短暂停留。
With a flick of his hand, the small ring appeared in front of him.
shāo hòu ， hái shì yào qù jiǔ xiān chéng 。
稍后，还是要去九仙城。
Lin Xuan's expression turned serious as he examined it closely.
lín xuān de mù dì yǒu liǎng gè 。 yī shì shàng cì xǐ jié wàn shòu dǎo ， dé dào le dà pī cái huò ， cū lüè gū jià yě zhí wǔ liù yì jīng shí ， zhè xiē dōng xī ， zì jǐ yòng bù shàng ， dāng rán yào chū shǒu 。
林轩的目的有两个。一是上次洗劫万兽岛，得到了大批财货，粗略估价也值五六亿晶石，这些东西，自己用不上，当然要出手。
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jiǔ xiān chéng de fāng shì shì zuì jiā xuǎn zé 。
九仙城的坊市是最佳选择。
It was an heirloom from the Mo Yue Clan, worn by the Heavenly Witch Goddess. It must have significant meaning, Lin Xuan was certain.
nà lǐ guī mó gòu dà ， ér qiě lóng shé hùn zá ， gāo shǒu shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， bú huì yǒu rén qù zhuī chá zhè bǐ cái liào yǔ líng cǎo de lái lù 。
那里规模够大，而且龙蛇混杂，高手数不胜数，不会有人去追查这笔材料与灵草的来路。
The ring was ancient and intricate but lacked any special features or even magical properties; it was merely a piece of jewelry. But this very simplicity made it suspicious.
dì èr ， zé shì zài jiǔ xiān chéng zū yī zuò dòng fǔ ， dāng rán ， bú shì zhè zhǒng kè diàn xìng zhì dì ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi bì guān ， kǔ xiū gè jǐ bǎi nián ， zhì shǎo xiān jiāng xiū wèi tí shēng dào lí hé zhōng qī ， zài líng jiè xiǎng yào huó dé zī rùn gèng xū yào shí lì 。
第二，则是在九仙城租一座洞府，当然，不是这种客店性质的，林轩准备闭关，苦修个几百年，至少先将修为提升到离合中期，在灵界想要活得滋润更需要实力。
Lin Xuan tried to infuse it with spiritual energy, but there was no reaction.
ér gēn jù diǎn jí jì zǎi ， jiǔ xiān chéng fù jìn de líng mài pǐn zhì shì zuì hǎo de 。
而根据典籍记载，九仙城附近的灵脉品质是最好的。
He placed the ring on his forehead, but his divine sense couldn't penetrate it either.
zhì yú qù yí jì zhī hǎi mào xiǎn ， tā duǎn qī nèi hái méi yǒu nà yàng de jì huà ， bú shì pà ， ér shì bìng bù liǎo jiě ， chú fēi yǒu zú gòu xī yǐn zì jǐ de dōng xī ， lín xuān cái huì hǎo hǎo kǎo lǜ 。
至于去遗迹之海冒险，他短期内还没有那样的计划，不是怕，而是并不了解，除非有足够吸引自己的东西，林轩才会好好考虑。
However, Lin Xuan wasn't discouraged. Such an extraordinary treasure wouldn't be easy to decipher; he had plenty of time.
zǒng zhī jiǔ xiān chéng shì tā jiē xià lái de dì yī zhàn 。
总之九仙城是他接下来的第一站。
Not in a hurry, Lin Xuan pondered and then reached out again. A tree root-like object appeared before him.
lín xuān jiù zhǔn bèi xiān zài zhè lǐ ， jiāng yào chū shǒu de bǎo wù yī yī qīng diǎn chū lái 。
林轩就准备先在这里，将要出手的宝物一一清点出来。
It was only about a foot long, dark and unremarkable.
shēn shǒu yī tuō ， jǐ gè chǔ wù dài fú xiàn chū lái 。
伸手一拖，几个储物袋浮现出来。
But this was the Mo Yue Clan's treasure from the Hundred Poison Divine King. It was said to have been passed down through the Spirit Realm.
rán hòu lín xuān bǎ dài kǒu xiàng xià ， jiāng lǐ miàn suǒ shèng zhī wù dào chū ， kāi shǐ fēn mén bié lèi de qīng diǎn 。
然后林轩把袋口向下，将里面所盛之物倒出，开始分门别类的清点。
Was there any connection between this ring and it?
zhè ge guò chéng yuǎn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de fán fù ， yīn wèi dōng xī tài zá tài duō ， lín xuān zú zú huā le jiǔ tiān jiǔ yè de gōng fu ， bù xiū bù mián ， cái jiāng suǒ shōu huò de dōng xī ， fēn mén bié lèi chū lái 。
这个过程远比想象的繁复，因为东西太杂太多，林轩足足huā了九天九夜的功夫，不休不眠，才将所收获的东西，分门别类出来。
Lin Xuan wasn't sure.
rán hòu lín xuān yòu jiāng zài rén jiè suǒ shōu luó dào de bǎo wù ， zhǔ yào shì nà xiē sǐ zài zì jǐ shǒu zhōng de xiū shì de cái huò ， qí zhōng kěn dìng yòng bù shàng de nà bù fèn qīng diǎn chū lái 。
然后林轩又将在人界所收罗到的宝物，主要是那些死在自己手中的修士的财货，其中肯定用不上的那部分清点出来。
Everything here was speculation until he could test them.
dào shí hòu zhǔn bèi yì qǐ mài 。
到时候准备一起卖。
With that thought, Lin Xuan placed both items together but still saw no reaction.
suí hòu lín jǐng dào wò fáng xiū xī le yī fān 。
随后林井到卧房休息了一番。
Shaking his head, Lin Xuan realized it wouldn't be easy to decipher.
dì èr tiān qǐ lái ， chóng xīn lái dào dòng fǔ de mì shì lǐ miàn 。
第二天起来，重新来到洞府的密室里面。
After a moment's hesitation, Lin Xuan began forming complex seals in the air with his hands.
suī rán dòng fǔ běn shēn jiù fù dài yǒu zhèn fǎ jìn zhì ， ér qiě wēi lì pǒ wèi bù fán de yàng zi ， dàn zhè yī cì ， lín xuān hái shì ná chū jǐ tào zhèn qí ， zài zhōu wéi bù zhì 。
虽然洞府本身就附带有阵法禁制，而且威力颇为不凡的样子，但这一次，林轩还是拿出几套阵旗，在周围布置。
He tried all the secret techniques he knew repeatedly throughout the morning. Despite his efforts, there was no result.
tā xià miàn yào yán jiū de dōng xī ， fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yuǎn bú shì tóu jǐ tiān qīng diǎn de nà xiē pǔ tōng bǎo wù ， kě yǐ xiāng bǐ de 。
他下面要研究的东西，非同小可，远不是头几天清点的那些普通宝物，可以相比的。
Feeling frustrated and restless, he paced around the cave dwelling like an ant on a hot pan.
xiǎo xīn shǐ dé wàn nián chuán ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng yī shí dà yì ， yǐn qǐ mǒu lǎo guài wù de kǎi yú 。
小心驶得万年船，林轩可不想一时大意，引起某老怪物的凯觎。
Suddenly, a flash of insight appeared in his mind. Could this ring be related to the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame?
shēn shǒu yī pāi ， nà méi xiǎo qiǎo de zhǐ huán fú xiàn chū lái 。
伸手一拍，那枚小巧的指环浮现出来。
This technique had been the first one Lin Xuan learned from the Mo Yue Clan's heritage, far more practical than the True Spirit Strike. Could it hold the key to unlocking this item?
lín xuān shén sè níng zhòng de kāi shǐ dǎ liàng 。
林轩神色凝重的开始打量。
With that thought, Lin Xuan couldn't sit still any longer and flicked his wrist. A ball of three-colored flames appeared.
mò yuè zú de yí bǎo ， ér qiě hái dài zài tiān wū shén nǚ de shǒu shàng ， jué duì huì yǒu fēi fán de yì yì ， duì yú zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān kěn dìng yǐ jí 。
墨月族的遗宝，而且还戴在天巫神女的手上，绝对会有非凡的意义，对于这一点，林轩肯定以极。
Looking at the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and sent divine sense into it.
zǐ xì duān xiáng ， hěn gǔ piáo ， hěn jīng qiǎo ， dàn chú cǐ yǐ wài ， bìng méi yǒu shén me tè yì zhī chù ， shèn zhì lián fǎ qì dōu bú shì ， zhǐ shì yī pǔ tōng de shǒu shì ér yǐ ， dàn zhèng yīn wèi rú cǐ ， fǎn ér lìng rén huái yí 。
仔细端详，很古朴，很精巧，但除此以外，并没有什么特异之处，甚至连法器都不是，只是一普通的首饰而已，但正因为如此，反而令人怀疑。
Boom!
lín xuān shì zhe wǎng lǐ miàn zhù rù fǎ lì ， sī háo fǎn yìng yě wú 。
林轩试着往里面注入法力，丝毫反应也无。
The flame flickered as if alive, then two colors gradually faded while the green grew deeper.
lín xuān yòu jiāng qí tiē yú é tóu ， shén shí tóng yàng wú fǎ qīn rù 。
林轩又将其贴于额头，神识同样无法侵入。
Soon, it transformed into a bright green flame.
bù guò lín xuān bìng bù qì něi ， yì bǎo dāng rán méi yǒu nà me róng yì jiù yán jiū chū lái ， tā yǒu de shì shí jiān 。
不过林轩并不气馁，异宝当然没有那么容易就研究出来，他有的是时间。
Since the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame had originated from the sacrifice, Lin Xuan could revert it to its original form if needed.
bù jí 。
不急。
Examining his hand, Lin Xuan hesitated. A mistake might destroy this mysterious ring, which would be a huge loss.
dī tóu xiǎng le xiǎng ， lín xuān shēn shǒu yī pāi ， yī shù gēn xíng zhuàng de dōng xī yìng rù yǎn lián 。
低头想了想，林轩伸手一拍，一树根形状的东西映入眼帘。
After several seconds, Lin Xuan gritted his teeth and decided to take the risk. Great things couldn't be achieved without taking risks; he would just try to be cautious.
zhǎng bù guò yī chǐ ， hēi hū hū de ， háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù 。
长不过一尺，黑乎乎的，毫无起眼之处。
Wrapping the ring with Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame, a clear sound echoed. The ring began trembling as if sensing something.
rán ér zhè què shì dāng nián cóng bǎi dú shén jūn nà lǐ dé dào de mò yuè zú de bǎo wù 。
然而这却是当年从百毒神君那里得到的墨月族的宝物。
A beam of light shot out and struck the wall on one side, causing a bright glow. It even emitted a strange fragrance, revealing several fist-sized golden characters.
However, the most captivating aspect was the entrance to the Ruins Sea. Legend had it that in ancient times, a great power had sealed off this entrance.
But within Jiuxian Palace, there were nearly a hundred teleportation arrays that could directly transport one to those ruins. Even if one wasn't from Jiuxian Palace, as long as they paid a hefty sum of spirit stones, they could use the teleportation array and enter the Ruins Sea.
Though full of danger, the place was also filled with countless treasures.
In recent years, people often heard stories of overnight wealth and even breakthroughs in cultivation.
These teleportation arrays brought substantial income to Jiuxian Palace each year. Most cultivators heading for Jiuxian City came here specifically because of these arrays.
With all kinds of people around, as long as one had strength, they might find what they wanted.
That was why the entire Eastern Sea cultivation world was the most prosperous and full of experts.
Lin Xuan was also tempted by this. Cultivation, cultivation—relying on effort and opportunity. Jiuxian City seemed to be the perfect place for him.
After being chased by the Toxic Dragon Ancestor, Lin Xuan no longer wanted anything else; enhancing his strength was now his top priority.
He decided to focus on cultivation.
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan didn't waste any time and left the small island after a good meal. According to the map, Jiuxian Palace was located on an archipelago over ten times larger than the mainland.
Lin Xuan flew into the city without stopping. Wenjing City was the largest city along the northern coast of the main island. As he approached the city gate, Lin Xuan couldn't help but be impressed.
While the coastal city of Linghai was already quite large, it paled in comparison to this one. The scale of Wenjing City was at least ten times larger than that of Linghai.
Given the vastness of the main island, there were certainly more cities beyond Jiuxian City.
According to ancient texts, even some human cities existed here.
The Ruins Sea was dangerous for cultivators but safe and prosperous for ordinary people who lived and traded under protective barriers.
After all, no sane cultivator would go out of their way to cause trouble.
Ignorance could be bliss, and a simple life without power might also bring its own kind of happiness.
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Jiuxian City was located at the center of the main island. It still took at least half a month to reach from here.
Lin Xuan planned to rest in this city first before heading to Jiuxian City.
He arrived at the best inn in the city, where the fragrance wafted through the air. Not all cultivators were focused solely on cultivation; they also enjoyed life's pleasures.
"Senior, do you wish to stay or just have a meal?"
Despite his plain appearance, Lin Xuan's presence exuded a formidable aura that attracted many gazes as he entered. The innkeeper hurried over.
"Stay," Lin Xuan said calmly, and with a wave of his sleeve, a mid-grade crystal stone landed in the innkeeper's hands.
"Thank you, senior." Overjoyed, the innkeeper blushed. A mid-grade crystal stone was like a small windfall for him, as he was only at the middle-stage base level. "Rest assured, we are an ancient inn with complete facilities. The best rooms are private caves, and one night will cost you a mid-grade crystal stone."
The price seemed high, but Lin Xuan didn't mind. "Give me a room that's quiet."
"Of course," the innkeeper replied respectfully.
After a meal, Lin Xuan entered his new cave dwelling.
The environment was better than expected, meeting his need for solitude and having ample spirit energy. It would be an excellent place to cultivate if he stayed here.
However, Lin Xuan had no intention of staying long. He planned to head to Jiuxian City soon.
Lin Xuan's goals were twofold: first, after raiding the Beast Island last time, he had acquired a large amount of wealth—estimated at around 500 million crystal stones. These items would be useless to him and needed to be sold.
The market in Jiuxian City was the best choice for this.
It was sizable with a mix of people, making it unlikely that anyone would trace the origins of these materials and spirit herbs.
Secondly, he intended to rent a cave dwelling in Jiuxian City. He planned to seclude himself and cultivate for several hundred years at least, as strength was crucial for survival in the Spirit Realm.
According to ancient texts, the nearby spirit veins around Jiuxian City were of the highest quality.
For now, he had no immediate plans to venture into the Ruins Sea, not out of fear but because he didn't fully understand it. He would only consider such a plan if something truly attractive presented itself.
In any case, Jiuxian City was his first destination.
Lin Xuan planned to sort through all the items before selling them here.
He stretched out his hand and several storage bags appeared.
Then Lin Xuan turned the bags upside down, emptying their contents. He began sorting and categorizing everything meticulously.
The process proved far more complex than expected due to the sheer variety of items. It took him nine days and nights without rest before he could properly sort all the items.
Next, Lin Xuan sorted through the treasures collected in the mortal world—primarily the wealth from deceased cultivators who had died at his hands. He identified parts that were unnecessary for himself and planned to sell them together.
After resting in his bedroom, Lin Xuan returned to the secret room of his cave dwelling the next day.
Even though the cave dwelling was already equipped with protective arrays, Lin Xuan still set up several more arrays around it this time.
The items he intended to study were not ordinary treasures. He needed to be cautious and avoid any careless mistakes that might attract unwanted attention from old monsters.
With a flick of his hand, the small ring appeared in front of him.
Lin Xuan's expression turned serious as he examined it closely.
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It was an heirloom from the Mo Yue Clan, worn by the Heavenly Witch Goddess. It must have significant meaning, Lin Xuan was certain.
The ring was ancient and intricate but lacked any special features or even magical properties; it was merely a piece of jewelry. But this very simplicity made it suspicious.
Lin Xuan tried to infuse it with spiritual energy, but there was no reaction.
He placed the ring on his forehead, but his divine sense couldn't penetrate it either.
However, Lin Xuan wasn't discouraged. Such an extraordinary treasure wouldn't be easy to decipher; he had plenty of time.
Not in a hurry, Lin Xuan pondered and then reached out again. A tree root-like object appeared before him.
It was only about a foot long, dark and unremarkable.
But this was the Mo Yue Clan's treasure from the Hundred Poison Divine King. It was said to have been passed down through the Spirit Realm.
Was there any connection between this ring and it?
Lin Xuan wasn't sure.
Everything here was speculation until he could test them.
With that thought, Lin Xuan placed both items together but still saw no reaction.
Shaking his head, Lin Xuan realized it wouldn't be easy to decipher.
After a moment's hesitation, Lin Xuan began forming complex seals in the air with his hands.
He tried all the secret techniques he knew repeatedly throughout the morning. Despite his efforts, there was no result.
Feeling frustrated and restless, he paced around the cave dwelling like an ant on a hot pan.
Suddenly, a flash of insight appeared in his mind. Could this ring be related to the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame?
This technique had been the first one Lin Xuan learned from the Mo Yue Clan's heritage, far more practical than the True Spirit Strike. Could it hold the key to unlocking this item?
With that thought, Lin Xuan couldn't sit still any longer and flicked his wrist. A ball of three-colored flames appeared.
Looking at the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and sent divine sense into it.
Boom!
The flame flickered as if alive, then two colors gradually faded while the green grew deeper.
Soon, it transformed into a bright green flame.
Since the Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame had originated from the sacrifice, Lin Xuan could revert it to its original form if needed.
Examining his hand, Lin Xuan hesitated. A mistake might destroy this mysterious ring, which would be a huge loss.
After several seconds, Lin Xuan gritted his teeth and decided to take the risk. Great things couldn't be achieved without taking risks; he would just try to be cautious.
Wrapping the ring with Illusory Phantasmal Fiery Flame, a clear sound echoed. The ring began trembling as if sensing something.
A beam of light shot out and struck the wall on one side, causing a bright glow. It even emitted a strange fragrance, revealing several fist-sized golden characters.