“ líng yào shān ？” lǎo dào shì de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī chà yì ：“ shī dì zhè huà shì hé yòng yì ， líng yào shān bù guò liàn dān zhī shù shén qí ， xiū shì de shí lì bù zhí yī tí ， biàn shì zhǎng mén yě jǐn jǐn shì zhù jī qī 。”
“灵药山？”老道士的眼中闪过一丝诧异：“师弟这话是何用意，灵药山不过炼丹之术神奇，修士的实力不值一提，便是掌门也仅仅是筑基期。”
"Spirit Medicine Mountain?" The old Taoist's eyes flashed with surprise. "Junior brother, what do you mean by that? Spirit Medicine Mountain is merely renowned for its alchemy techniques; the strength of cultivators there is insignificant. Even the sect leader is only at the Foundation Establishment stage."
“ hēng ， zhù jī qī ！”
“哼，筑基期！”
"Humph! Foundation Establishment stage!"
qīng shān lǎo zhě suī shì shī dì ， dàn míng xiǎn jīng yú suàn jì ， lěng xiào qǐ lái ：“ shī xiōng xiǎng dé wèi miǎn yě tài jiǎn dān ， yǐ qián xiǎo dì yě shì zhè me rèn wéi ， kě zhè cì tiān chén dān chū shì ……”
青衫老者虽是师弟，但明显精于算计，冷笑起来：“师兄想得未免也太简单，以前小弟也是这么认为，可这次天尘丹出世……”
The gray-robed elder, though a junior brother, was clearly skilled in calculation and sneered. "Brother Senior, you're thinking too simply. I used to believe that as well, but this time with the emergence of Heavenly Dust Pill..."
“ zhè yòu guān tiān chén dān hé shì ？”
“这又关天尘丹何事？”
"What does this have to do with the Heavenly Dust Pill?"
“ shī xiōng nǐ nán dào méi yǒu xiǎng guò ， líng yào shān de kāi shān zǔ shī ， yuán běn rén rén dōu yǐ wéi zhǐ shì yī rè zhōng yú liàn dān shù de sàn xiū ér yǐ ， méi yǒu rén huái yí tā huì shì yuán yīng qī de gāo shǒu ， shèn zhì liàn chū le tiān chén dān zhè zhǒng jī hū kě yǐ nì tiān de líng yào ， yóu tā suǒ kāi chuàng chuán chéng xià qù de mén pài ， zěn me kě néng shì yī qún bù zhōng yòng de fèi wù zǔ chéng de ne ？” qīng shān lǎo zhě liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī lěng xiào zhī sè 。
“师兄你难道没有想过，灵药山的开山祖师，原本人人都以为只是一热衷于炼丹术的散修而已，没有人怀疑他会是元婴期的高手，甚至炼出了天尘丹这种几乎可以逆天的灵药，由他所开创传承下去的门派，怎么可能是一群不中用的废物组成的呢？”青衫老者脸上露出一丝冷笑之色。
"Brother Senior, haven't you thought about it? The founder of Spirit Medicine Mountain was originally just considered a wandering cultivator obsessed with alchemy techniques. No one suspected he could be an expert at the Core Formation stage, let alone someone who could produce such miraculous spirit medicine as the Heavenly Dust Pill. How could a sect founded by him consist of mere waste?"
“ shī dì nǐ shì shuō ……”
“师弟你是说……”
"Junior brother, you mean..."
“ bù cuò ， wǒ huái yí tā men shì zài bàn zhū chī lǎo hǔ ， líng yào shān de shí lì jué duì bú shì sān liú ， suī rán bù zhī dào yǒu méi yǒu yuán yīng qī de gāo shǒu ， dàn níng dān qī de xiū shì kěn dìng bù shǎo ， yí gè yì liú de mén pài zhè me dī diào ， méi yǒu yě xīn nà hái shì shén me ？”
“不错，我怀疑他们是在扮猪吃老虎，灵药山的实力绝对不是三流，虽然不知道有没有元婴期的高手，但凝丹期的修士肯定不少，一个一流的门派这么低调，没有野心那还是什么？”
"Correct. I suspect they're playing the role of a pig to eat tiger. The strength of Spirit Medicine Mountain is definitely not third-rate. Although we don't know if there are Core Formation stage experts, there must be many Core Condensation stage cultivators. A first-rate sect like this being so low-key and without ambition—what kind of sect would that be?"
“ ń ， shī dì yán zhī yǒu lǐ ， nà wǒ men ……”
“嗯，师弟言之有理，那我们……”
"Hmm, Junior brother makes a valid point. What should we do..."
“ zàn shí bú yào qīng jǔ wàng dòng ， bù guò kě yǐ pài dì zǐ ……”
“暂时不要轻举妄动，不过可以派弟子……”
"For now, let's not act rashly. However, we can send disciples..."
qīng shān lǎo zhě de shēng yīn jiàn jiàn xiǎo le xià qù ， zuì hòu gèng shì cǎi yòng chuán yīn de fāng shì yǔ shī xiōng shāng liáng qǐ lái 。
青衫老者的声音渐渐小了下去，最后更是采用传音的方式与师兄商量起来。
The gray-robed elder's voice gradually softened until he began whispering to his senior brother.
jiù zài liǎng gè yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù mì yì zhī shí 。 yī dào chuán yīn fú yòu fēi jìn le dòng fǔ ， qīng shān lǎo zhě shēn shǒu yī zhāo 。 nà chuán yīn fú huà wèi yī dào huǒ guāng ， luò rù qí zhǎng xīn zhī zhōng 。
就在两个元婴期老怪物密议之时。一道传音符又飞进了洞府，青衫老者伸手一招。那传音符化为一道火光，落入其掌心之中。
Just as the two Core Formation stage experts were secretly discussing, another transmission talisman flew into their cave dwelling. The gray-robed elder reached out and caught it; the transmission talisman transformed into a flame of light that fell into his palm.
jiāng shén shí zhù rù jìn qù ， piàn kè hòu tā dì liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī gǔ guài zhī sè 。
将神识注入进去，片刻后他地脸上露出一丝古怪之色。
After injecting his spirit sense into it, he revealed an odd expression on his face after a moment.
“ shī dì ， zěn me le ？”
“师弟，怎么了？”
"Junior brother, what's wrong?"
“ shì ōu yáng nà yā tou ， nǐ zì jǐ kàn kàn ba ！” shuō zhe jiāng chuán yīn fú dì le guò qù 。
“是欧阳那丫头，你自己看看吧！”说着将传音符递了过去。
"It's that girl, Ouyang. You should check for yourself!" He handed over the transmission talisman.
piàn kè hòu ， lǎo dào shì tái qǐ tóu 。 biǎo qíng shí fēn nán kàn ：“ bù kě néng 。 zhāng tài bái zěn me kě néng shì nèi jiān ？”
片刻后，老道士抬起头。表情十分难看：“不可能。张太白怎么可能是内奸？”
...
“ méi yǒu shén me bù kě néng 。”
“没有什么不可能。”
A while later, the old Taoist raised his head with a very displeased expression. "Impossible. How could Master Zhang Tai Bai be an insider?"
qīng shān lǎo zhě de nèi xīn suī rán tóng yàng shí fēn zhèn hài ， dàn què lěng jìng dì fēn xī qǐ lái ：“ ōu yáng yā tou de chuán yīn fú lǐ shuō de hěn qīng chǔ ， shàng yī cì tā fù tài bái zhī yuē jiù bèi miáo ǎi nà xiǎo zi fú jī ， zhè yī cì zài kuí yīn shān mài kǔ dòu chì mù 。 fàng chū qiú jiù de xìn hào ， què yě chí chí bú jiàn yǒu rén lái 。”
青衫老者的内心虽然同样十分震骇，但却冷静地分析起来：“欧阳丫头的传音符里说的很清楚，上一次她赴太白之约就被苗矮那小子伏击，这一次在奎阴山脉苦斗赤目。放出求救的信号，却也迟迟不见有人来。”
"There is nothing impossible."
“ huò xǔ zhǐ shì qiǎo hé ， zhāng tài bái dāng shí yě yù jiàn le má fán 。” lǎo dào shì hái shì yǒu xiē bù yuàn yì xiāng xìn de fēn xī dào 。
“或许只是巧合，张太白当时也遇见了麻烦。”老道士还是有些不愿意相信的分析道。
Although the gray-robed elder was equally shocked inside, he calmly analyzed the situation: "Ouyang's girl's transmission talisman clearly states that she was ambushed by that short boy named Miao during her previous meeting with White Clouds. This time in Kuinyin Mountain Range, after a fierce battle against Red-Eyed, she sent out distress signals but didn't receive any response."
“ què shí yě yǒu zhè zhǒng kě néng 。” qīng shān lǎo zhě liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī yīn mái ：“ bù guò xiàn zài ， jí è mó zūn yě xīn bó bó ， wǒ men zhèng dào gè pài yě xiāng hù dī fáng 。 chǔn chǔn yù dòng ， xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ……”
“确实也有这种可能。”青衫老者脸上闪过一丝阴霾：“不过现在，极恶魔尊野心勃勃，我们正道各派也相互提防。蠢蠢欲动，小心无大错……”
"Perhaps it's just coincidence. Master Zhang Tai Bai also encountered trouble at the same time," the old Taoist analyzed reluctantly.
“ kě zhāng tài bái bài rù wǒ men bì yún shān mén xià yǐ yǒu liǎng bǎi yú zài ， ér qiě zài níng dān qī dì zǐ zhōng ， shí lì chū lèi bá cuì ， qián yī zhèn ， qián shī zhí xiǎng yào bì guān ， chōng jī jiǎ yīng jìng jiè ， biàn tí yì yóu zhāng tài bái dài xíng zhǎng mén zhī zhí ， wǒ men bì yún shān dài tā bù báo 。 tā zhēn de huì bù shí hǎo dǎi me ？”
“可张太白拜入我们碧云山门下已有两百余载，而且在凝丹期弟子中，实力出类拔萃，前一阵，钱师侄想要闭关，冲击假婴境界，便提议由张太白代行掌门之职，我们碧云山待他不薄。他真的会不识好歹么？”
"There is indeed that possibility." A shadow of gloom flashed across the gray-robed elder's face: "But now, the Extreme Demon Sovereign has ambitious plans, and our sects are wary of each other, ready to act. Better safe than sorry..."
“ rén xīn gé dù pí 。” qīng shān lǎo zhě tàn le kǒu qì ：“ yǔ zhāng tài bái xiàng bǐ 。 wǒ dào gèng yuàn yì xiāng xìn ōu yáng qín xīn dì yán yǔ ， yǐ nà yā tou dì xìng gé 。 ruò fēi yǒu qī céng yǐ shàng de bǎ wò ， jué bú huì wú dì fàng shǐ de ， ér qiě zhāng tài bái …… nà xiǎo zi suī rán míng shēng bù cuò ， dàn fēi cháng gōng lì ， ruò yǒu zú gòu dì hǎo chù ， bèi mó dào shōu mǎi yě bú shì bù kě xiǎng xiàng de 。”
“人心隔肚皮。”青衫老者叹了口气：“与张太白相比。我倒更愿意相信欧阳琴心地言语，以那丫头地性格。若非有七层以上的把握，绝不会无的放矢的，而且张太白……那小子虽然名声不错，但非常功利，若有足够地好处，被魔道收买也不是不可想象的。”
"Still, Master Zhang Tai Bai has been a disciple at our Azure Cloud Mountain for over two hundred years. Moreover, among Core Condensation stage disciples, his strength stands out. Recently, when Senior Neimen wanted to retreat and attempt the False婴 realm, he proposed that Master Zhang Tai Bai temporarily take on the role of sect leader. We treated him well. Could he really be ungrateful?"
“ nà yào bù yào ……”
“那要不要……”
"Man proposes, God disposes." The gray-robed elder sighed: "Compared to Zhang Tai Bai, I'd rather believe Ouyang Qinxin's words. With her character, she wouldn't make unfounded accusations without a seven-layered certainty. And Master Zhang Tai Bai... that boy has a good reputation but is very pragmatic. If there are enough benefits, he could be bought by the Evil Sect."
“ shī xiōng bù yòng zháo jí ， bú shì hái méi yǒu kěn dìng tā yí dìng jiù shì jiān xì ， jiǎ rú shì ōu yáng nà yā tou duō xīn dào yě bà le ， wàn yī shì qíng zhēn de shǔ shí ， wǒ men yě bù fáng jiāng jì jiù jì ， gěi jí è nà lǎo jiā huǒ yí gè jīng xǐ ， zǒng zhī bú yào dǎ cǎo jīng shé ， zhǐ xū duō duō zhù yì jiù xíng le 。” dào le zì jǐ de dòng fǔ ， xiǎng xiǎng zhè cì kuí yīn shān mài zhī xíng ， lì jīng jiān xiǎn ， zhāng tài bái yǔ xiū mó zhě yǒu gōu jié jī hū kě yǐ què dìng ， jǐ fān sī liáng zhī hòu ， tā hái shì jiāng cǐ shì gào zhī le liǎng wèi shī bó ， bù guò què jiāng yǔ lín xuān yǒu guān de bù fèn yǒu yì yǐn qù le ， cǐ shì gān xì zhòng dà ， tā bìng bù xiǎng jiāng lín xuān qiān chě jìn lái 。
“师兄不用着急，不是还没有肯定他一定就是奸细，假如是欧阳那丫头多心倒也罢了，万一事情真的属实，我们也不妨将计就计，给极恶那老家伙一个惊喜，总之不要打草惊蛇，只需多多注意就行了。”到了自己的洞府，想想这次奎阴山脉之行，历经艰险，张太白与修魔者有勾结几乎可以确定，几番思量之后，她还是将此事告知了两位师伯，不过却将与林轩有关的部分有意隐去了，此事干系重大，她并不想将林轩牵扯进来。
"Should we..."
niàn jí nà ge shào nián ， ōu yáng qín xīn dì liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī fù zá de biǎo qíng 。
念及那个少年，欧阳琴心地脸上闪过一丝复杂的表情。
"Do not worry, Brother Senior. We haven't confirmed him as an insider yet. If it turns out to be Ouyang's overthinking, so be it. But if this is true, we can use his suspicions against him and give that old demon a surprise. In any case, don't alert the enemy; just keep a close watch." After returning to her cave dwelling, she reflected on their recent journey through Kuinyin Mountain Range. The evidence of Zhang Tai Bai's connection with evil sects was almost certain. After much deliberation, she informed her two senior brothers but deliberately omitted any mention of Lin Xuan. This matter was significant, and she didn't want to involve Lin Xuan.
yuǎn zài shù wàn lǐ wài 。
远在数万里外。
Thinking of that young man, Ouyang Qinxin's face showed a complex expression.
“ a qiàn ！”
“啊欠！”
Several thousand miles away,
lín xuān dǎ le gè pēn tì ， dùn guāng jiàng luò le xià qù 。
林轩打了个喷嚏，遁光降落了下去。
"Achoo!"
zhàn zài shān dǐng shàng ， lín xuān mù wú biǎo qíng de tiào wàng yuǎn fāng ， xīn zhōng zhēng zhá yóu yù ， bàn xiǎng ná bù dìng zhǔ yì 。
站在山顶上，林轩目无表情的眺望远方，心中挣扎犹豫，半响拿不定主意。
Lin Xuan sneezed as his light form descended. Standing atop the mountain, he gazed into the distance with an expressionless face, struggling and hesitating for a long time before making up his mind.
yuán běn lí kāi kuí yīn shān mài yǐ hòu ， lín xuān jiù xiǎng huí dào líng yào shān ， jì xù bì guān xiū liàn ， zhè cì chū lái suī rán yǒu jīng wú xiǎn ， ér qiě shōu huò pǒ duō ， dàn shí huà ， chú le zì jǐ xīn sī jī mǐn ， yùn qì yě zhàn le hěn dà de yīn shù 。
原本离开奎阴山脉以后，林轩就想回到灵药山，继续闭关修炼，这次出来虽然有惊无险，而且收获颇多，但实话，除了自己心思机敏，运气也占了很大的因数。
Originally, after leaving Kuinyin Mountain Range, Lin Xuan intended to return to Spirit Medicine Mountain to continue his seclusion and cultivation. Although this trip was mostly uneventful and fruitful, he had to admit that much of the success came from his sharp wit and good fortune.
kě lín xuān qīng chǔ ， yùn qì zhè zhǒng dōng xī tài xū wú piāo miǎo le ， ér zài jué duì de shí lì miàn qián ， xīn jī yě méi yǒu duō dà de yòng chǔ ， xiǎng yào zài xiān dào zhī lù shàng zǒu yuǎn ， zuì zhòng yào de hái shì xiū liàn 。
可林轩清楚，运气这种东西太虚无缥缈了，而在绝对的实力面前，心机也没有多大的用处，想要在仙道之路上走远，最重要的还是修炼。
However, Lin Xuan knew that luck is too ephemeral; in the face of absolute strength, scheming would be useless. To advance on the path of immortals, cultivation was most important.
suǒ yǐ àn zhào tā yuán xiān de dǎ suàn ， huí dào líng yào shān hòu jiù lì kè bì guān ， bù shuō níng chéng jīn dān ， zhì shǎo yě yào dá dào zhù jī qī dà yuán mǎn 。
所以按照他原先的打算，回到灵药山后就立刻闭关，不说凝成金丹，至少也要达到筑基期大圆满。
Thus, according to his original plan, he intended to immediately retreat upon returning to Spirit Medicine Mountain and at least reach the peak of Foundation Establishment stage.
nà yàng zì jǐ cái suàn yǒu le yí dìng de zì bǎo zhī lì 。
那样自己才算有了一定的自保之力。
Only then could he have some self-preservation ability.
rán ér zài huí qù dì tú zhōng ， lín xuān lù guò le yí gè fāng shì ， yú shì tā tíng le xià lái ， dǎ suàn jiāng shēn shàng dì yī xiē dōng xī biàn mài 。
然而在回去地途中，林轩路过了一个坊市，于是他停了下来，打算将身上地一些东西变卖。
However, during his journey back, Lin Xuan passed through a marketplace. He stopped there intending to sell some items from his storage bracelet.
bì jìng zhè cì de shōu huò ， chú le xuán mó zhēn jīng ， shòu luǎn děng bǎo wù ， yě yǒu bù shǎo shì yòng bù shàng dì ， bǐ rú shuō zài pò chú le jiǎ cáng bǎo shì de zhèn fǎ yǐ hòu ， nà liù gè yǔn luò xiū shì de chǔ wù dài zì rán yě luò rù le lín xuān de shǒu zhōng 。
毕竟这次的收获，除了玄魔真经，兽卵等宝物，也有不少是用不上地，比如说在破除了假藏宝室的阵法以后，那六个陨落修士的储物袋自然也落入了林轩的手中。
After all, among the treasures obtained this time—besides the True Scripture of Evil Magic and the beast eggs—there were many that weren't useful. For example, after breaking the array in the fake treasure room, Lin Xuan naturally took possession of the six fallen cultivators' storage bracelets.
chú le jiāng yī xiē yǒu yòng de bǎo wù tiāo chū lái yǐ wài ， qí tā de dōng dōng ， lín xuān dōu dǎ suàn biàn mài hòu huàn chéng jīng shí ， rán hòu zài mǎi rù yī xiē xiū liàn shí kě néng yòng dào de cái liào ， zhè yī cì ， lín xuān jué dìng bì guān gè èr sān shí nián 。
除了将一些有用的宝物挑出来以外，其他的东东，林轩都打算变卖后换成晶石，然后再买入一些修炼时可能用到的材料，这一次，林轩决定闭关个二三十年。
Besides picking out some useful items, he planned to sell the rest for crystal stones and then purchase materials needed for cultivation. This time, he decided to retreat for about two or thirty years.
rán ér wú dú yǒu ǒu ， zài fāng shì zhōng pèng qiǎo tīng jiàn le bù shǎo xiū shì de yì lùn ， dōu shì tán lùn xiū zhēn jiè de yī xiē jiàn wén 。
然而无独有偶，在坊市中碰巧听见了不少修士的议论，都是谈论修真界的一些见闻。
However, coincidentally, in the marketplace, he overheard many cultivator discussions, mostly about anecdotes from the cultivation world.
lín xuān yuán běn yě méi yǒu zěn me zài yì ， dà jiā tǎo lùn zuì duō de jiù shì yǒu guān tiān chén dān zhī shì ， ér nà líng yào xiàn zài zhèng hǎo hǎo de zài zì jǐ chǔ wù dài lǐ ， qiě bù yòng dān xīn yǐn qǐ rèn hé rén de huái yí 。
林轩原本也没有怎么在意，大家讨论最多的就是有关天尘丹之事，而那灵药现在正好好的在自己储物袋里，且不用担心引起任何人的怀疑。
Lin Xuan hadn't paid much attention at first. The most discussed topic was the Heavenly Dust Pill. And that spirit medicine was safely stored in his storage bracelet; there was no need to worry about arousing suspicion.
tā zhèng zhǔn bèi lí qù ， kě jiē xià lái jǐ gè xiū shì de huà què ràng tā dà chī yī jīng a ！
他正准备离去，可接下来几个修士的话却让他大吃一惊啊！
He was just preparing to leave when several cultivators' words shocked him!
"Spirit Medicine Mountain?" The old Taoist's eyes flashed with surprise. "Junior brother, what do you mean by that? Spirit Medicine Mountain is merely renowned for its alchemy techniques; the strength of cultivators there is insignificant. Even the sect leader is only at the Foundation Establishment stage."
"Humph! Foundation Establishment stage!"
The gray-robed elder, though a junior brother, was clearly skilled in calculation and sneered. "Brother Senior, you're thinking too simply. I used to believe that as well, but this time with the emergence of Heavenly Dust Pill..."
"What does this have to do with the Heavenly Dust Pill?"
"Brother Senior, haven't you thought about it? The founder of Spirit Medicine Mountain was originally just considered a wandering cultivator obsessed with alchemy techniques. No one suspected he could be an expert at the Core Formation stage, let alone someone who could produce such miraculous spirit medicine as the Heavenly Dust Pill. How could a sect founded by him consist of mere waste?"
"Junior brother, you mean..."
"Correct. I suspect they're playing the role of a pig to eat tiger. The strength of Spirit Medicine Mountain is definitely not third-rate. Although we don't know if there are Core Formation stage experts, there must be many Core Condensation stage cultivators. A first-rate sect like this being so low-key and without ambition—what kind of sect would that be?"
"Hmm, Junior brother makes a valid point. What should we do..."
"For now, let's not act rashly. However, we can send disciples..."
The gray-robed elder's voice gradually softened until he began whispering to his senior brother.
Just as the two Core Formation stage experts were secretly discussing, another transmission talisman flew into their cave dwelling. The gray-robed elder reached out and caught it; the transmission talisman transformed into a flame of light that fell into his palm.
After injecting his spirit sense into it, he revealed an odd expression on his face after a moment.
"Junior brother, what's wrong?"
"It's that girl, Ouyang. You should check for yourself!" He handed over the transmission talisman.
...
A while later, the old Taoist raised his head with a very displeased expression. "Impossible. How could Master Zhang Tai Bai be an insider?"
"There is nothing impossible."
Although the gray-robed elder was equally shocked inside, he calmly analyzed the situation: "Ouyang's girl's transmission talisman clearly states that she was ambushed by that short boy named Miao during her previous meeting with White Clouds. This time in Kuinyin Mountain Range, after a fierce battle against Red-Eyed, she sent out distress signals but didn't receive any response."
"Perhaps it's just coincidence. Master Zhang Tai Bai also encountered trouble at the same time," the old Taoist analyzed reluctantly.
"There is indeed that possibility." A shadow of gloom flashed across the gray-robed elder's face: "But now, the Extreme Demon Sovereign has ambitious plans, and our sects are wary of each other, ready to act. Better safe than sorry..."
"Still, Master Zhang Tai Bai has been a disciple at our Azure Cloud Mountain for over two hundred years. Moreover, among Core Condensation stage disciples, his strength stands out. Recently, when Senior Neimen wanted to retreat and attempt the False婴 realm, he proposed that Master Zhang Tai Bai temporarily take on the role of sect leader. We treated him well. Could he really be ungrateful?"
"Man proposes, God disposes." The gray-robed elder sighed: "Compared to Zhang Tai Bai, I'd rather believe Ouyang Qinxin's words. With her character, she wouldn't make unfounded accusations without a seven-layered certainty. And Master Zhang Tai Bai... that boy has a good reputation but is very pragmatic. If there are enough benefits, he could be bought by the Evil Sect."
"Should we..."
"Do not worry, Brother Senior. We haven't confirmed him as an insider yet. If it turns out to be Ouyang's overthinking, so be it. But if this is true, we can use his suspicions against him and give that old demon a surprise. In any case, don't alert the enemy; just keep a close watch." After returning to her cave dwelling, she reflected on their recent journey through Kuinyin Mountain Range. The evidence of Zhang Tai Bai's connection with evil sects was almost certain. After much deliberation, she informed her two senior brothers but deliberately omitted any mention of Lin Xuan. This matter was significant, and she didn't want to involve Lin Xuan.
Thinking of that young man, Ouyang Qinxin's face showed a complex expression.
Several thousand miles away,
"Achoo!"
Lin Xuan sneezed as his light form descended. Standing atop the mountain, he gazed into the distance with an expressionless face, struggling and hesitating for a long time before making up his mind.
Originally, after leaving Kuinyin Mountain Range, Lin Xuan intended to return to Spirit Medicine Mountain to continue his seclusion and cultivation. Although this trip was mostly uneventful and fruitful, he had to admit that much of the success came from his sharp wit and good fortune.
However, Lin Xuan knew that luck is too ephemeral; in the face of absolute strength, scheming would be useless. To advance on the path of immortals, cultivation was most important.
Thus, according to his original plan, he intended to immediately retreat upon returning to Spirit Medicine Mountain and at least reach the peak of Foundation Establishment stage.
Only then could he have some self-preservation ability.
However, during his journey back, Lin Xuan passed through a marketplace. He stopped there intending to sell some items from his storage bracelet.
After all, among the treasures obtained this time—besides the True Scripture of Evil Magic and the beast eggs—there were many that weren't useful. For example, after breaking the array in the fake treasure room, Lin Xuan naturally took possession of the six fallen cultivators' storage bracelets.
Besides picking out some useful items, he planned to sell the rest for crystal stones and then purchase materials needed for cultivation. This time, he decided to retreat for about two or thirty years.
However, coincidentally, in the marketplace, he overheard many cultivator discussions, mostly about anecdotes from the cultivation world.
Lin Xuan hadn't paid much attention at first. The most discussed topic was the Heavenly Dust Pill. And that spirit medicine was safely stored in his storage bracelet; there was no need to worry about arousing suspicion.
He was just preparing to leave when several cultivators' words shocked him!