dì yī qiān qī bǎi sì shí bā zhāng fǔ zhù fú lù （ dì èr gèng ）
第一千七百四十八章辅助符箓（第二更）
Chapter 1748: Auxiliary Talismans (Second Update)
“ qián bèi jì yǒu jì cè ， nà yī qiè jiù yóu nín ná zhǔ yì hǎo le ， ruò yǒu shén me fēn fù ， jǐn guǎn shuō ， qiè shēn yǔ mén xià dì zǐ yí dìng huì cóng mìng xíng shì de 。”
“前辈既有计策，那一切就由您拿主意好了，若有什么吩咐，尽管说，妾身与门下弟子一定会从命行事的。”
"Senior, since you have a plan, let me handle everything. If there are any instructions, just speak them out and your servant and the disciples under my tutelage will certainly comply."
shàng guān mù yǔ lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， wēn wǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， suǒ wèi yòng rén bù yí ， dāng jué dìng qiān xǐ de yī kè ， zì jǐ jiù jiāng bǎi cǎo mén de mìng yùn ， jiāo dào le lín xuān de shǒu lǐ 。
上官暮雨理了理发丝，温婉的声音传入耳朵里，所谓用人不疑，当决定迁徙的一刻，自己就将百草门的命运，交到了林轩的手里。
Shangguan Muduyu combed her hair, her gentle voice entering Lin Xuan's ears. With this decision to relocate, she had handed over the fate of Bái Cǎo Sect to Lin Xuan.
bì jìng zì jǐ zhǐ shì níng dān qī ， xiū wèi jiàn shí ， yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ lín qián bèi xiāng bǐ ， xiǎng yào huó zhe lí kāi zhè piàn shuǐ yù ， tīng tā fēn fù shì hěn zhèng cháng dì 。
毕竟自己只是凝丹期，修为见识，远远没有办法与林前辈相比，想要活着离开这片水域，听他吩咐是很正常地。
After all, as a cultivator at the Condensation Core stage, her cultivation and experience were far from matching those of Senior Lin. To survive in this perilous area by following his instructions was quite normal.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， cǐ nǚ dǎo shì míng bái shì lǐ ， bù guò huà yòu shuō huí lái ， ruò bú shì bǎi cǎo mén de dì zǐ dōu hěn zūn jìng zì jǐ ， yòu zhòng qíng zhòng yì ， zì jǐ huì bú huì dà fèi zhōu zhé de dài tā men lí kāi zhè piàn wēi xiǎn shuǐ yù ， gēn běn jiù hái shì liǎng shuō de wèn tí ， lín xuān kě cóng lái yě bù zuò péi běn de shēng yì 。
林轩点点头，此女倒是明白事理，不过话又说回来，若不是百草门的弟子都很尊敬自己，又重情重义，自己会不会大费周折的带他们离开这片危险水域，根本就还是两说的问题，林轩可从来也不做赔本的生意。
Lin Xuan nodded. This lady understood matters well enough. However, if it weren't for the respect and loyalty shown by Bái Cǎo Sect's disciples, he might not have gone through all this trouble to bring them out of danger. Lin Xuan never did business at a loss.
tā zhè me zuò ， kěn dìng shì yǒu zì jǐ kǎo liáng dì 。
他这么做，肯定是有自己考量地。
He must have his own reasons for doing so.
“ fū rén yě wú xū duō lǐ ， gèng bù yòng tài guò zháo jí ， yǎn qián de jú miàn suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn xiǎng yào huà xiǎn wéi yí de fāng fǎ què shì shùn qí zì rán 。”
“夫人也无需多礼，更不用太过着急，眼前的局面虽然危险，但想要化险为夷的方法却是顺其自然。”
"You needn't be overly formal or anxious. The current situation is dangerous, but we can turn it into an opportunity by following the natural course."
“ shùn qí zì rán ？” shàng guān mù yǔ yī è ， yǎn zhōng liú lù chū jǐ fēn bù jiě zhī sè 。
“顺其自然？”上官暮雨一愕，眼中流露出几分不解之色。
"Following the natural course?" Shangguan Muduyu was surprised, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
“ bù cuò ， fū rén kě yǐ fēn fù mén rén dì zǐ ， quán dōu huí dào jìng shì ， rán hòu dǎ zuò tiáo xī 。” lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
“不错，夫人可以吩咐门人弟子，全都回到静室，然后打坐调息。”林轩淡淡的声音传入耳里。
"Indeed. You can instruct your disciples to return to their chambers and meditate," Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed in her ears.
liǎn qì zhī shù ， bìng bú shì měi yí gè xiū xiān zhě dū huì de ， hé kuàng cǐ shí ， zì jǐ jí shǐ yuàn yì chuán shòu ， tā men xué yě lái bù jí 。
敛气之术，并不是每一个修仙者都会的，何况此时，自己即使愿意传授，他们学也来不及。
The art ofgather qi (concentrating qi) wasn't something every cultivator knew. Even if he were willing to teach it now, they wouldn't have enough time to learn.
yǔ qí zuò nà lín shí bào fó jiǎo de wú yòng zhī shì ， bù rú ràng tā men huí dào jìng shì tiáo xī ， yào zhī dào dāng xiū xiān zhě dǎ zuò de shí hòu ， líng lì nèi suō ， duō shǎo yě yǒu yī xiē liǎn qì de xiào guǒ 。
与其做那临时抱佛脚的无用之事，不如让他们回到静室调息，要知道当修仙者打坐的时候，灵力内缩，多少也有一些敛气的效果。
Rather than engage in last-minute efforts, it was better for them to return to their chambers and meditate. When a cultivator meditates, the flow of qi is inward, which somewhat resembles the art ofgather qi.
rú jīn zài nà qiān lǐ zhī yuǎn ， rén lèi yǔ hǎi zú xiū shì zhèng dǎ dé rú huǒ rú tú ， zài zhè jī liè huǒ bìng de shí kè ， wèi bì huì fā xiàn zì jǐ zhè xiē rén de 。
如今在那千里之远，人类与海族修士正打得如火如荼，在这激烈火并的时刻，未必会发现自己这些人的。
A thousand miles away, humans and sea creature cultivators were fighting fiercely. At this critical moment, they might not notice these people.
dāng rán ， zhè ge fāng fǎ yě bú shì shén me wàn quán zhī cè ， duō shǎo yào kàn kàn zì jǐ zhè biān yùn qì rú hé 。
当然，这个方法也不是什么万全之策，多少要看看自己这边运气如何。
Of course, this wasn't a foolproof plan; it depended on their luck.
zǒng zhī yī jù huà ， dǔ yī dǔ ， zhì shǎo cóng wēi xiǎn xì shù ， bǐ rào dào lí kāi yào ān quán xǔ duō ， nà yàng mù biāo tài dà ， fǎn ér róng yì bèi fā xiàn a ！
总之一句话，赌一赌，至少从危险系数，比绕道离开要安全许多，那样目标太大，反而容易被发现啊！
In short, Lin Xuan was taking his chances. It was safer to stay here than to leave by another route, as the latter would attract more attention.
zhè fān kǎo liáng ， lín xuān bìng méi yǒu xì shuō ， ér shàng guān mù yǔ suī shì nǚ zǐ ， què xiōng huái guǎng kuò ， shǔ yú yòng rén bù yí de nà zhǒng ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu duō wèn shén me ， jiù zhào zhe lín xuān de fēn fù ， chuán xià hào lìng qù le 。
这番考量，林轩并没有细说，而上官暮雨虽是女子，却胸怀广阔，属于用人不疑的那种，根本就没有多问什么，就照着林轩的吩咐，传下号令去了。
Without elaborating further, Shangguan Muduyu, despite being a woman, had a broad mind and trusted him implicitly. She didn't question much but followed Lin Xuan's instructions.
“ dì zǐ jǐn zūn fǎ yù 。”
“弟子谨尊法谕。”
"Disciples will obey your command."
zhòng xiū shì xíng le yī lǐ ， jiù fēn fēn huí dào gāng cái wèi zì jǐ fēn pèi dào de jìng shì ， tiáo xī dǎ zuò ， jǐn liàng jiāng fǎ lì ， jìn gù zài dān tián lǐ 。
众修士行了一礼，就纷纷回到刚才为自己分配到的静室，调息打坐，尽量将法力，禁锢在丹田里。
The cultivators bowed and returned to their assigned chambers, meditating and restraining their power within the dantian.
zhè zhǒng shí kè ， tā men dǎ zuò guī dǎ zuò ， zì rán yě bù gǎn xiū xíng de ， fǒu zé wàn yī yù jiàn diǎn shén me biàn gù ， xiū xíng què bù néng lì kè jié shù ， bèi wài wù dǎ rǎo ， zǒu huǒ rù mó ， nà qǐ bù shì tài wēi xiǎn le ？
这种时刻，他们打坐归打坐，自然也不敢修行的，否则万一遇见点什么变故，修行却不能立刻结束，被外物打扰，走火入魔，那岂不是太危险了？
At such times, they couldn't risk practicing. If something unexpected happened, it would be dangerous if their practice was interrupted or disrupted.
méi yǒu rén huì gàn nà yàng de shǎ shì ， hé kuàng jù tǐ qíng kuàng zhòng rén suī rán bù qīng chǔ ， dàn yě zhī dào rú jīn shì yù jiàn wēi jī le 。
没有人会干那样的傻事，何况具体情况众人虽然不清楚，但也知道如今是遇见危机了。
No one would do that foolishly. Even though everyone wasn't clear on the specifics, they knew a crisis had arisen. These low-rank disciples hadn't experienced much hardship; many of them hadn't even left Yànguī Island before. Their minds were untested.
zhè xiē dī jiē dì zǐ ， nǎ jīng lì guò duō shǎo jiān nán xiǎn zǔ ， bù shǎo rén ， zài cǐ zhī qián ， shèn zhì lián yuán guī dǎo dōu méi yǒu chū guò ， xīn jìng de mó lì zì rán shì yuǎn yuǎn bù gòu de 。
这些低阶弟子，哪经历过多少艰难险阻，不少人，在此之前，甚至连元龟岛都没有出过，心境的磨砺自然是远远不够的。
While sitting there, their hearts raced with tension.
bié kàn zài nà lǐ dǎ zuò ， xīn què pū tōng pū tōng de kuáng tiào zhe ， mǎn liǎn de jǐn zhāng zhī sè 。
别看在那里打坐，心却噗通噗通的狂跳着，满脸的紧张之色。
Lin Xuan didn't care if they were tense or not. Seeing that his disciples returned to the chambers, Lin Xuan waved his sleeves and several talismans flew out.
zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng lín xuān bù xiǎo de ， jǐn bù jǐn zhāng dōu wú ài dà jú ， jiàn zhòng dì zǐ huí dào le jìng shì ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， jǐ zhāng fú lù fēi lüè ér chū 。
这种情况林轩不晓得，紧不紧张都无碍大局，见众弟子回到了静室，林轩袖袍一拂，几张符箓飞掠而出。
Ordinary-looking, these talismans seemed like nothing special. Shangguan Muduyu was curious when suddenly, a finger from Lin Xuan pointed at them.
píng píng wú qí ， nà fú lù kàn shàng qù ， sì hū bìng bù xiàng duō me gāo jí de dōng xī ， shàng guān mù yǔ zhèng gǎn hào qí ， lín xuān yǐ jīng yī zhǐ diǎn le shàng qù 。
平平无奇，那符箓看上去，似乎并不像多么高级的东西，上官暮雨正感好奇，林轩已经一指点了上去。
"Quickly!"
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
With a light command from Lin Xuan, the talismans ignited without wind. They merged into one, releasing countless wisps of white mist that spread in all directions.
suí zhe lín xuān yī shēng qīng chì ， nà fú lù wú fēng zì rán ， suí hòu jǐ zhāng lián chéng yī piàn ， wú shù bái méng méng de wù qì cóng lǐ miàn piāo sàn chū lái ， xiàng zhe sì zhōu mí màn 。
随着林轩一声轻叱，那符箓无风自燃，随后几张连成一片，无数白蒙蒙的雾气从里面飘散出来，向着四周弥漫。
"What... auxiliary talismans?"
“ zhè shì …… fǔ zhù fú lù ？”
“这是……辅助符箓？”
Shangguan Muduyu covered her mouth and whispered in surprise, her face showing disbelief. Auxiliary talismans weren't valuable; they were typically low-grade items meant for support rather than offense or defense.
shàng guān mù yǔ yǐ shǒu yǎn kǒu ， rěn bú zhù xiǎo shēng jīng hū ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù kě sī yì zhī sè ， zhè dào bú shì yīn wèi fǔ zhù fú lù tài zhēn guì le ， qià qià xiāng fǎn ， gù míng sī yì ， fǔ zhù fú lù tōng cháng dōu shì bù zhí qián de dōng xī 。
上官暮雨以手掩口，忍不住小声惊呼，脸上满是不可思议之色，这倒不是因为辅助符箓太珍贵了，恰恰相反，顾名思义，辅助符箓通常都是不值钱的东西。
Low-rank cultivators might have them, but Shangguan Muduyu was a Condensation Core cultivator. The other party was at the Separation stage... This was too unbelievable!
méi yǒu gōng jī ， yě bù néng fáng yù ， yòng yí gè bù qià dàng de bǐ yù ， jiù fǎng fú shì sú de jī míng gǒu dào zhī tú ， nán kān dà yòng ， zhè zhǒng fǔ zhù lèi xíng de fú lù ， dī jiē xiū shì yě xǔ huì yōng yǒu ， kě xiàng zì jǐ yī yàng de níng dān qī xiū shì jiù bú huì gǎn xìng qù ， ér duì fāng kě shì lí hé ……
没有攻击，也不能防御，用一个不恰当的比喻，就仿佛世俗的鸡鸣狗盗之徒，难堪大用，这种辅助类型的符箓，低阶修士也许会拥有，可像自己一样的凝丹期修士就不会感兴趣，而对方可是离合……
With a glance from the corner of his eye, Lin Xuan could easily deduce what she was thinking. A smile played on his lips.
zhè tài bù kě sī ！
这太不可思！
Who said auxiliary talismans were useless? Ancient cultivators had researched them for a reason; they must have found their uses.
yǎn jiǎo de yú guāng sǎo guò ， cóng shàng guān mù yǔ zhèn jīng de biǎo qíng ， lín xuān dāng rán bù nán tuī duàn tā zài xiǎng shén me ， lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo biān ， lù chū jǐ fēn wēi xiào zhī sè 。
眼角的余光扫过，从上官暮雨震惊的表情，林轩当然不难推断她在想什么，林轩的嘴角边，露出几分微笑之色。
Moreover, these weren't ordinary auxiliary talismans but secret treasures from Dántuán Sect's hidden headquarters. These mists had concealment effects. With them surrounding the spirit boat, the chances of discovery would be much lower.
shuí shuō fǔ zhù fú lù jiù yí dìng méi yòng le ， gǔ xiū shì jì rán jiāng qí yán jiū chū ， nà kěn dìng jiù néng zhǎo dào qí yòng wǔ zhī chù 。
谁说辅助符箓就一定没用了，古修士既然将其研究出，那肯定就能找到其用武之处。
If not out of necessity, Lin Xuan wouldn't conflict with these cultivators. The saying "better to avoid trouble" applied here. He needed to protect many people; encountering danger meant avoiding it as much as possible.
hé kuàng zì jǐ shǒu zhōng zhè jǐ zhāng yě bú shì yì bān de fǔ zhù fú lù ， ér shì zài dān yuè zōng de mì mì zǒng duò zhǎo dào de ， kān chēng jīng pǐn zhī wù ， zhè xiē wù qì dōu yǒu yǐn nì de xiào guǒ ， yǒu tā men bāo wéi zài líng zhōu zhī cè ， bèi fā xiàn de jī lǜ jiāng jiàng dī xǔ duō 。
何况自己手中这几张也不是一般的辅助符箓，而是在丹月宗的秘密总舵找到的，堪称精品之物，这些雾气都有隐匿的效果，有牠们包围在灵舟之侧，被发现的几率将降低许多。
Of course, the outcome was uncertain, but he had used all available means. As they say, do your best and leave the rest to fate.
rú guǒ bú shì wàn bù dé yǐ ， lín xuān yě bù xiǎng yǔ zhè xiē xiū shì chōng tū ， sú huà shuō ， duō yī shì bù rú shǎo yī shì ， hé kuàng tā rú jīn yǒu nà me duō rén xū yào zhào fú ， yù jiàn wēi xiǎn nà jiù gèng yào jǐn liàng duǒ 。
如果不是万不得已，林轩也不想与这些修士冲突，俗话说，多一事不如少一事，何况他如今有那么多人需要照拂，遇见危险那就更要尽量躲。
Lin Xuan stood still, his divine sense already released. The battle ahead raged fiercely. He hoped it would end soon; naturally, a human victory was preferable.
dāng rán ， zuì zhōng jié guǒ rú hé ， yī jiù bù hǎo shuō ， zǒng zhī lín xuān shì jiāng néng yòng shàng de shǒu duàn quán yòng shàng le ， bú shì yǒu yī jù huà jiào zuò ， jìn rén shì ， ér tīng tiān mìng me ， zhǐ de ， dà gài jiù shì xiàn zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng le 。
当然，最终结果如何，依旧不好说，总之林轩是将能用上的手段全用上了，不是有一句话叫做，尽人事，而听天命么，指的，大概就是现在这种情况了。
Although cultivators were self-interested, Lin Xuan was on humanity's side from an emotional standpoint.
suí hòu lín xuān jiù zhàn zài yuán dì yī dòng bù dòng zhe ， rán ér shén shí ， zǎo yǐ bèi tā qiǎo rán fàng chū ， qián fāng de zhàn chǎng dǎ dé rú huǒ rú tú ， lín xuān dào xī wàng qí néng kuài diǎn jié shù ， dāng rán ， rén lèi néng gòu huò shèng shì zuì hǎo de 。
随后林轩就站在原地一动不动着，然而神识，早已被他悄然放出，前方的战场打得如火如荼，林轩倒希望其能快点结束，当然，人类能够获胜是最好的。
"Eh, cultivators from the Holy City."
suī rán xiū xiān zhě zì sī zì lì ， bù guò cóng gǎn qíng lái shuō ， lín xuān dāng rán shì zhàn zài rén lèi zhè biān de 。
虽然修仙者自私自利，不过从感情来说，林轩当然是站在人类这边的。
Lin Xuan suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
“ yí ， shèng chéng de xiū xiān zhě 。”
“咦，圣城的修仙者。”
"Senior, you mean there are cultivators from the Holy City here?" Shangguan Muduyu was also surprised.
lín xuān tū rán yī shēng qīng hū ， liǎn shàng lù chū yì wài zhī sè 。
林轩突然一声轻忽，脸上露出意外之色。
"Yes, and not just one."
“ qián bèi ， nǐ shì shuō ， zhè ér yǒu shèng chéng de xiū xiān zhě ？” shàng guān mù yǔ yě yǒu diǎn chī jīng le 。
“前辈，你是说，这儿有圣城的修仙者？”上官暮雨也有点吃惊了。
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, sensing something. Cultivators from the Holy City were easily recognizable; even if their attire varied, they all had uniform markings.
“ bù cuò ， ér qiě hái bù zhǐ yí gè 。”
“不错，而且还不止一个。”
The battlefield was about a thousand miles away, neither too far nor too near. With Lin Xuan's divine sense, he could fully encompass it without issue.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， yǐn yǐn xiàng shì bǎ wò dào yì diǎn shén me ， shèng chéng de xiū shì hěn hǎo biàn shí ， jí shǐ chuān zhe de fú zhuāng bù tóng ， dàn shàng miàn dōu yǒu zhěng qí huà yī de biāo shì 。
林轩以手抚额，隐隐像是把握到一点什么，圣城的修士很好辨识，即使穿着的服装不同，但上面都有整齐划一的标示。
He didn't pay attention to minor battles but focused on Separation stage and above cultivators. There were over ten of them from each side, fighting in pairs. The battle was intense, with bursts of light and constant explosions entering his ears due to his powerful divine sense. Shangguan Muduyu saw nothing.
zhàn chǎng jù lí zhè lǐ yuē yǒu qiān lǐ ， shuō yuǎn bù yuǎn ， shuō jìn yě shì bù jìn ， yǐ lín xuān de shén shí ， quán bù náng kuò zì rán shì fēn háo wèn tí yě méi yǒu de 。
战场距离这里约有千里，说远不远，说近也是不近，以林轩的神识，全部囊括自然是分毫问题也没有的。
However, she remained calm. Worrying wouldn't help. Since they decided to leave the dangerous area, she trusted Lin Xuan completely during their journey.
nà xiē xiǎo xiā mǐ de zhàn dòu tā bù guān zhù ， zhù yì lì quán dōu jí zhōng zài lí hé qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， shuāng fāng dōu gè yǒu shí yú rén zhī duō ， zhèng zhuō duì sī shā ， zhǐ jiàn líng guāng sì shè ， bào liè shēng yě bù tíng de chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dāng rán ， zhè yě shì yīn wèi lín xuān shén shí gòu qiáng de yuán gù ， shàng guān mù yǔ kě jiù shén me yě kàn bú jiàn ， shén me yě tīng bú dào de 。
那些小虾米的战斗他不关注，注意力全都集中在离合期以上的修仙者，双方都各有十余人之多，正捉对厮杀，只见灵光四射，爆裂声也不停的传入耳朵，当然，这也是因为林轩神识够强的缘故，上官暮雨可就什么也看不见，什么也听不到的。
She had a clear understanding of her limitations.
bù guò cǐ nǚ dào yě bù jí ， huāng méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， jì rán jué dìng yào lí kāi wēi xiǎn hǎi yù ， nà zài qiān xǐ de tú zhōng ， jiù fàng xīn dà dǎn de jiāng mìng jiāo dào lín xuān de shǒu lǐ 。
不过此女倒也不急，慌没有用处，既然决定要离开危险海域，那在迁徙的途中，就放心大胆的将命交到林轩的手里。
Lin Xuan observed the battle, noting that most Separation stage cultivators were in deadlock. The two most intense battles involved late-stage cultivators.
cǐ nǚ shì hěn yǒu zì zhī zhī míng dì 。
此女是很有自知之明地。
On the human side was an ugly-looking monk who wielded his fiery staff with mastery, transforming it into dragons and obscuring half the sky at times. His presence was overwhelming.
lín xuān guān zhù zhe zhàn jú ， zhǐ jiàn nà jǐ míng lí hé qī xiū shì de dòu fǎ ， dà duō chéng xiàn jiāo zhuó ， qí zhōng zuì jī liè de ， fēi liǎng míng hòu qī xiū shì mò shǔ 。
林轩关注着战局，只见那几名离合期修士的斗法，大多呈现胶着，其中最激烈的，非两名后期修士莫属。
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Chapter 1748: Auxiliary Talismans (Second Update)
"Senior, since you have a plan, let me handle everything. If there are any instructions, just speak them out and your servant and the disciples under my tutelage will certainly comply."
Shangguan Muduyu combed her hair, her gentle voice entering Lin Xuan's ears. With this decision to relocate, she had handed over the fate of Bái Cǎo Sect to Lin Xuan.
After all, as a cultivator at the Condensation Core stage, her cultivation and experience were far from matching those of Senior Lin. To survive in this perilous area by following his instructions was quite normal.
Lin Xuan nodded. This lady understood matters well enough. However, if it weren't for the respect and loyalty shown by Bái Cǎo Sect's disciples, he might not have gone through all this trouble to bring them out of danger. Lin Xuan never did business at a loss.
He must have his own reasons for doing so.
"You needn't be overly formal or anxious. The current situation is dangerous, but we can turn it into an opportunity by following the natural course."
"Following the natural course?" Shangguan Muduyu was surprised, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
"Indeed. You can instruct your disciples to return to their chambers and meditate," Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed in her ears.
The art ofgather qi (concentrating qi) wasn't something every cultivator knew. Even if he were willing to teach it now, they wouldn't have enough time to learn.
Rather than engage in last-minute efforts, it was better for them to return to their chambers and meditate. When a cultivator meditates, the flow of qi is inward, which somewhat resembles the art ofgather qi.
A thousand miles away, humans and sea creature cultivators were fighting fiercely. At this critical moment, they might not notice these people.
Of course, this wasn't a foolproof plan; it depended on their luck.
In short, Lin Xuan was taking his chances. It was safer to stay here than to leave by another route, as the latter would attract more attention.
Without elaborating further, Shangguan Muduyu, despite being a woman, had a broad mind and trusted him implicitly. She didn't question much but followed Lin Xuan's instructions.
"Disciples will obey your command."
The cultivators bowed and returned to their assigned chambers, meditating and restraining their power within the dantian.
At such times, they couldn't risk practicing. If something unexpected happened, it would be dangerous if their practice was interrupted or disrupted.
No one would do that foolishly. Even though everyone wasn't clear on the specifics, they knew a crisis had arisen. These low-rank disciples hadn't experienced much hardship; many of them hadn't even left Yànguī Island before. Their minds were untested.
While sitting there, their hearts raced with tension.
Lin Xuan didn't care if they were tense or not. Seeing that his disciples returned to the chambers, Lin Xuan waved his sleeves and several talismans flew out.
Ordinary-looking, these talismans seemed like nothing special. Shangguan Muduyu was curious when suddenly, a finger from Lin Xuan pointed at them.
"Quickly!"
With a light command from Lin Xuan, the talismans ignited without wind. They merged into one, releasing countless wisps of white mist that spread in all directions.
"What... auxiliary talismans?"
Shangguan Muduyu covered her mouth and whispered in surprise, her face showing disbelief. Auxiliary talismans weren't valuable; they were typically low-grade items meant for support rather than offense or defense.
Low-rank cultivators might have them, but Shangguan Muduyu was a Condensation Core cultivator. The other party was at the Separation stage... This was too unbelievable!
With a glance from the corner of his eye, Lin Xuan could easily deduce what she was thinking. A smile played on his lips.
Who said auxiliary talismans were useless? Ancient cultivators had researched them for a reason; they must have found their uses.
Moreover, these weren't ordinary auxiliary talismans but secret treasures from Dántuán Sect's hidden headquarters. These mists had concealment effects. With them surrounding the spirit boat, the chances of discovery would be much lower.
If not out of necessity, Lin Xuan wouldn't conflict with these cultivators. The saying "better to avoid trouble" applied here. He needed to protect many people; encountering danger meant avoiding it as much as possible.
Of course, the outcome was uncertain, but he had used all available means. As they say, do your best and leave the rest to fate.
Lin Xuan stood still, his divine sense already released. The battle ahead raged fiercely. He hoped it would end soon; naturally, a human victory was preferable.
Although cultivators were self-interested, Lin Xuan was on humanity's side from an emotional standpoint.
"Eh, cultivators from the Holy City."
Lin Xuan suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Senior, you mean there are cultivators from the Holy City here?" Shangguan Muduyu was also surprised.
"Yes, and not just one."
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, sensing something. Cultivators from the Holy City were easily recognizable; even if their attire varied, they all had uniform markings.
The battlefield was about a thousand miles away, neither too far nor too near. With Lin Xuan's divine sense, he could fully encompass it without issue.
He didn't pay attention to minor battles but focused on Separation stage and above cultivators. There were over ten of them from each side, fighting in pairs. The battle was intense, with bursts of light and constant explosions entering his ears due to his powerful divine sense. Shangguan Muduyu saw nothing.
However, she remained calm. Worrying wouldn't help. Since they decided to leave the dangerous area, she trusted Lin Xuan completely during their journey.
She had a clear understanding of her limitations.
Lin Xuan observed the battle, noting that most Separation stage cultivators were in deadlock. The two most intense battles involved late-stage cultivators.
On the human side was an ugly-looking monk who wielded his fiery staff with mastery, transforming it into dragons and obscuring half the sky at times. His presence was overwhelming.
: This month, I'm planning to snatch a category award. I know it's difficult, but I'll do my best. Please support me as much as you can. Of course, Huanyu will also try her best for updates today; at least 9000 words, more if the mood strikes. Fellow Daoists, are your storage bags still full? Give to Huanyu! Thank you all!