èr dāng jiā suī shì tān shēng pà sǐ de jiā huo “ bù guò duì zhè fù jìn de dì xíng què shí chēng de shàng shú mén shú lù ， jǐn jǐn xiǎo bàn gè shí chén de gōng fu ， jiù jiāng lín xuān dài dào tā xiǎng yào de dì diǎn le 。
二当家虽是贪生怕死的家伙“不过对这附近的地形确实称得上熟门熟路，仅仅小半个时辰的功夫，就将林轩带到他想要的地点了。
Second Master, though a greedy and cowardly fellow, was quite familiar with the terrain around here. In just half an hour, he had brought Lin Xuan to his desired location.
yǎn qián de dǎo yǔ yī piàn huāng wú ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， jiù shì yī duī líng luàn de shí pō ， bié shuō líng mài le ， lián zhí wù yě méi yǒu kàn jiàn jǐ kē 。
眼前的岛屿一片荒芜，放眼望去，就是一堆凌乱的石坡，别说灵脉了，连植物也没有看见几棵。
The island in front of them was barren, covered by scattered stone slopes. Not only were there no signs of any spirit veins, but even plants were scarce.
jiā shàng zhè fù jìn yě bú shì xiū shì men shú xī de háng lù ， lín xuān gū mō kàn dài zài cǐ chù ， kǒng pà shí tiān bàn gè yuè yě bú huì kàn jiàn rén de 。
加上这附近也不是修士们熟悉的航路，林轩估摸看待在此处，恐怕十天半个月也不会看见人的。
Given that this area wasn't a well-known route for cultivators, Lin Xuan estimated it would take at least ten days or more before anyone passed through here.
gòu piān pì ！
够偏僻！
How secluded!
lín xuān fēi cháng mǎn yì ， fēn fù bǎi cǎo mén de dì zǐ zàn shí liú zài zhè lǐ ， zhù yì bú yào xiǎn lù le xíng jì ， suí hòu jiāng líng zhōu yī shōu ， ràng èr dāng jiā dài zhe zì jǐ xiàng hēi fēng dào de lǎo cháo ér qù 。
林轩非常满意，吩咐百草门的弟子暂时留在这里，注意不要显露了行迹，随后将灵舟一收，让二当家带着自己像黑风盗的老巢而去。
Lin Xuan was very satisfied and instructed the disciples from Hundred Grass Sect to stay put, making sure not to reveal their presence. He then retracted his spirit boat and led Second Master towards Black Wind Bandits' stronghold.
èr dāng jiā zì wú bù yǔn ， tā rú jīn zhǐ qiú huó mìng ， zhì yú yǐ qián de xiōng dì ？
二当家自无不允，他如今只求活命，至于以前的兄弟？
Second Master had no objections; he only cared about surviving now. As for his former brothers?
hēng hēng ， nà bù guò shì yī duī gǒu ròu péng yǒu ér yǐ 。
哼哼，那不过是一堆狗肉朋友而已。
Hmph, they were just a bunch of dog friends.
hēi fēng dǎo ， jiù wèi yú hùn luàn hǎi yù ， rán ér jiǔ xiān chéng bù guǎn shì nǎ jiā diàn pù suǒ mài de hǎi tú ， duì qí dōu méi yǒu fēn háo de biāo zhù 。
黑风岛，就位于混乱海域，然而九仙城不管是哪家店铺所卖的海图，对其都没有分毫的标注。
Black Wind Island was located in the chaotic sea, but it wasn't deserted. There was a thin layer of miasma surrounding it, making it less appealing to ordinary people. The area was so desolate that within a hundred miles, there weren’t even traces of mineral resources or sea creatures.
hēi fēng dào de lǎo cháo ， yòu qǐ néng bèi wài rén zhī xiǎo ， fǒu zé tā men shā rén yuè huò ， dé zuì de suī rán dōu shì sàn xiū yǔ bù zhī míng de zōng mén jiā zú ， dàn kǔ zhǔ men lián hé ， nà shì lì yě lìng rén cè mù ， zǎo jiāng tā de lǎo cháo ， gěi yī wō duān diào 。
黑风盗的老巢，又岂能被外人知晓，否则他们杀人越货，得罪的虽然都是散修与不知名的宗门家族，但苦主们联合，那势力也令人侧目，早将他的老巢，给一窝端掉。
For cultivators, this place was like a barren wasteland; why would anyone bother coming here?
jǐn shèn ， yǐn mì ， shì hēi fēng dào shēng cún de liǎng ** bǎo 。
谨慎，隐秘，是黑风盗生存的两**宝。
Moreover, the miasma made it unsuitable for settlement by ordinary people.
kě xī zhè cì yùn qì bù hǎo ， chū hǎi dǎ jié què yǔ lín xuān zhè sào bǎ xīng yù shàng 。
可惜这次运气不好，出海打劫却与林轩这扫把星遇上。
Lin Xuan's mind raced as he figured out how Black Wind Island managed to remain so secretive. However, establishing a sect headquarters in an area devoid of spirit veins seemed too risky and foolish from any angle.
“ zhè jiù shì nǐ men de lǎo cháo ？”
“这就是你们的老巢？”
Second Master’s voice interrupted his thoughts with a pleading tone: "Senior, you are mistaken. Our Black Wind Island does have a spirit vein, not just one but of good quality. Otherwise, we wouldn't be living here."
kàn zhuó yǎn qián de dǎo yǔ ， lín xuān yǔ qì suī píng jìng yǐ jí ， dàn yǎn zhōng què liú lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì 。
看着眼前的岛屿，林轩语气虽平静以极，但眼中却流露出几分诧异。
"Really? I didn’t see anything unusual," Lin Xuan was surprised. He had even used the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, yet still found nothing amiss.
zhè dǎo yǔ miàn jī dǎo shì tǐng dà de yàng zi ， xíng zhuàng yǔ yī wū guī xiāng sì ， dǎo yǔ shàng shān luán qǐ fú ， dào cǐ dōu shì mào mì fán shèng de zhí wù ， lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， jǐng sè hái zhēn bù cuò 。
这岛屿面积倒是挺大的样子，形状与一乌龟相似，岛屿上山峦起伏，到此都是茂密繁盛的植物，林轩将神识放出，景色还真不错。
Second Master explained, "Senior, our leader once stumbled upon a set of array flags that can conceal the island's spirit energy, including the spirit vein itself. This way, outsiders would see it as an ordinary island."
wèi zhì yě què shí tǐng piān pì de ， yì bān xiū xiān zhě bú huì cóng páng biān lù guò ” kě zuò wéi hēi fēng dào de lǎo cháo ， shù lǜ nián lái zěn me yì zhí méi yǒu bèi fā xiàn ne ？
位置也确实挺偏僻的，一般修仙者不会从旁边路过”可作为黑风盗的老巢，数率年来怎么一直没有被发现呢？
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan nodded. He had some knowledge of arrays but rarely delved into them. Still, compared to most cultivators, he was well-versed in various array techniques.
lín xuān kāi shǐ ” hái yǐ wéi tā men de zǒng duò ， zài shén me rén jì hǎn zhì de mán huāng zhī suǒ ， kě xiàn zài mù guāng sǎo guò ， sì hū wán quán bú shì zhè me yī huí shì de 。
林轩开始”还以为他们的总舵，在什么人迹罕至的蛮荒之所，可现在目光扫过，似乎完全不是这么一回事的。
He wondered if there were such wonders in the spirit realm that could conceal even a spirit vein.
zhè lǐ yě jǐn jǐn shì lüè yǒu xiē piān pì ér yǐ ， àn lǐ shuō ， zuò wéi hēi fēng dào zǒng duò ， zǎo jiù yīng gāi bào lù diào le 。
这里也仅仅是略有些偏僻而已，按理说，作为黑风盗总舵，早就应该暴露掉了。
However, this wasn’t unusual; the myriad wonders of the spirit world far exceeded those of the mortal world.
“ yí ， bú duì 。”， lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， tā zhōng yú fā xiàn zhè dǎo yǔ de qí tè zhī chù ， miàn jī shàng kě ， jǐng sè yě bù cuò ， rán ér gāi dǎo ， què shì méi yǒu líng mài de 。
“咦，不对。”，林轩瞳孔微缩，他终于发现这岛屿的奇特之处，面积尚可，景色也不错，然而该岛，却是没有灵脉的。
Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a smile. If Black Wind Island truly had such an excellent spirit vein as Second Master claimed, it would be perfect for Hundred Grass Sect's base.
yī sī líng qì yě wú 。
一丝灵气也无。
Without wasting time, Lin Xuan intended to eliminate these pirates immediately. However, knowing his opponent was wise; he asked, "How many cultivators are on the island?"
biǎo miàn shèn zhì hái bèi yī céng zhàng qì lǒng zhào zhe 。
表面甚至还被一层瘴气笼罩着。
"Excluding those killed by you, there are about seven or eight hundred left," Second Master answered bluntly.
lín xuān zhōng yú xiǎo de wèn tí chū zài nǎ lǐ le 。
林轩终于晓得问题出在哪里了。
He was the second-in-command of the bandits and knew the situation inside the island well.
hēi fēng dào suī rán yě dǎ jiā jié shè ” rán ér guī gēn jié dǐ ， tā men dào dǐ hái shì xiū xiān zhě ， qiǎng de yě bú shì pǔ tōng de shì sú cái huò ， ér shì jīng shí ， fǎ bǎo ， dān yào ， yǐ jí qí tā de xiū xiān cái liào 。
黑风盗虽然也打家劫舍”然而归根结底，他们到底还是修仙者，抢的也不是普通的世俗财货，而是晶石，法宝，丹药，以及其他的修仙材料。
"Only that few?" Lin Xuan’s face showed surprise. There were fewer than he had anticipated.
qiǎng zhè xiē dōng xī ， méi yǒu qí tā mù dì ” ér shì mǎn zú tā men xiū liàn suǒ xū 。
抢这些东西，没有其他目的”而是满足他们修炼所需。
"These resources can only support a few cultivators, all above Condensation Core stage," Lin Xuan nodded. The Black Wind Bandits focused on quality over quantity, so their strength wasn’t weak.
kě dài zài zhè lián líng mài dōu méi yǒu de dǎo shàng ， rú hé xiū xíng ？
可待在这连灵脉都没有的岛上，如何修行？
"Who is your leader?"
zhè yàng zuò ， qǐ bù shì shě běn zhú mò ， fēi cháng yú chǔn me ér qí tā de xiū xiān zhě ， yòu rú hé néng gòu xiǎng dào ， hēi fēng dào de lǎo cháo ， jū rán shì yī méi yǒu líng mài de pǔ tōng xiǎo dǎo 。
这样做，岂不是舍本逐末，非常愚蠢么而其他的修仙者，又如何能够想到，黑风盗的老巢，居然是一没有灵脉的普通小岛。
"Leader?" Second Master licked his tongue. "Black Wind Venerable is much stronger than me. Although he hasn't advanced, one foot has already stepped into the Profound Origin realm."
zhè yàng de dǎo yǔ ” zhěng gè hùn luàn hǎi yù kě yǐ shuō biàn dì dōu shì ， jù tǐ de shù mù ， shù dōu shǔ bù qīng chǔ ， jí shǐ yǒu xiū shì cóng zhè lǐ lù guò ， yě gēn běn bú huì ná zhèng yǎn qù kàn yī yǎn de 。
这样的岛屿”整个混乱海域可以说遍地都是，具体的数目，数都数不清楚，即使有修士从这里路过，也根本不会拿正眼去看一眼的。
"Hmm," Lin Xuan frowned. "So, he’s significantly stronger than ordinary Separation Stage cultivators."
hé kuàng zhè lǐ suī fēi rén jì hǎn zhì ， yě què shí shì shí fēn huāng pì de chǎng suǒ ， fāng yuán bǎi lǐ ， bié shuō shén me kuàng mài zī yuán ” lián hǎi shòu de yǐng zi dōu kàn bú dào 。
何况这里虽非人迹罕至，也确实是十分荒僻的场所，方圆百里，别说什么矿脉资源”连海兽的影子都看不到。
"Indeed, our leader's technique is extremely powerful but slow to progress. In combat with peers, it ensures victory every time!" Second Master showed fear but didn’t hide anything; his soul and essence were in the other party's hands.
duì yú xiū xíng zhī rén lái shuō ， zhè lǐ jiù shì niǎo bù lā shǐ de chǎng suǒ ” yǒu shì méi shì pǎo dào cǐ chù ， nà chī duō hái shì zhàng bǎo le ？
对于修行之人来说，这里就是鸟不拉屎的场所”有事没事跑到此处，那吃多还是胀饱了？
Given his keen eyesight, even if the leader was strong, he would still lose more often than not against this mysterious cultivator. So, how to proceed, he had already decided.
hé kuàng zài hēi fēng dǎo de sì zhōu ， hái mí màn zhe yī céng zhàng qì suǒ xíng chéng de bó wù ， yú shì hū ， fán rén yě bú huì xuǎn zé zài zhè lǐ dìng jū le 。
何况在黑风岛的四周，还弥漫着一层瘴气所形成的薄雾，于是乎，凡人也不会选择在这里定居了。
Lin Xuan’s face showed contemplation. He had faced Profound Origin monsters before and knew that Separation Stage wasn’t something to fear. However, with so many opponents, Lin Xuan didn’t want a prolonged battle.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān yǐ xiǎng qīng chǔ cǐ dì zuò wéi hēi fēng dào lǎo cháo ， yǐn mì jiū jìng lái zì yú hé fāng ？
脑海中念头转过，林轩已想清楚此地作为黑风盗老巢，隐秘究竟来自于何方？
"Is there anyone else at the Separation Stage in the stronghold?" he asked after some thought.
kě bù guǎn rú hé ， xuǎn méi yǒu líng mài de dì fāng jiàn lì mén pài zǒng duò ， cóng nǎ yì fāng miàn shuō ， dōu wèi miǎn tài ér xì le 。
可不管如何，选没有灵脉的地方建立门派总舵，从哪一方面说，都未免太儿戏了。
"Yes," Second Master replied confidently.
zhè me zuò ， gēn běn jiù shì dé bù cháng shī de 。
这么做，根本就是得不偿失的。
"Does your leader have any spirit eye techniques?" "No." Second Master shook his head, puzzled by the question.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yí huò ， èr dāng jiā de shēng yīn què chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dài zhe jǐ fēn tǎo hǎo zhī sè ：“ qián bèi wù huì le ， wǒ hēi fēng dǎo qí shí shì yǒu líng mài de ， bù jǐn yǒu ， ér qiě pǐn zhì hái bú cuò ， fǒu zé wǒ men yě bú huì zài zhè ér ān jū luò hù 。”
林轩心中疑惑，二当家的声音却传入耳朵，带着几分讨好之色：“前辈误会了，我黑风岛其实是有灵脉的，不仅有，而且品质还不错，否则我们也不会在这儿安居落户。”
"That’s good."
“ ó ， běn rén zěn me méi yǒu kàn chū ？”
“哦，本人怎么没有看出？”
Lin Xuan muttered to himself. He had a plan that would save time and effort.
lín xuān dà gǎn jīng è ， gāng cái tā shèn zhì shī zhǎn le tiān fèng shén mù ， kě tóng yàng méi yǒu fā xiàn sī háo bù tuǒ 。
林轩大感惊愕，刚才他甚至施展了天凤神目，可同样没有发现丝毫不妥。
Suddenly, he clapped his hands, emitting a burst of spiritual light and loud crackling sounds. His appearance changed instantly.
“ qián bèi yǒu suǒ bù zhī ， wǒ men dà dāng jiā de céng jī yuán qiǎo hé ， dé dào le yī tào zhèn qí ， kě yǐ jiāng dǎo yǔ de líng qì yǎn qù ， shèn zhì lián líng mài dōu kě yǐ zhē yǎn ， rú cǐ yī lái ， zài wài rén de yǎn lǐ ， zhè jiù shì pǔ tōng dǎo yǔ 。”
“前辈有所不知，我们大当家的曾机缘巧合，得到了一套阵旗，可以将岛屿的灵气掩去，甚至连灵脉都可以遮掩，如此一来，在外人的眼里，这就是普通岛屿。”
The Heaven Demon Mimicry Technique was one of Lin Xuan's early techniques but proved very useful. "How do you think? Can anyone recognize me?" After the light faded, Second Master stared in shock as Lin Xuan seemed taller by several inches, looking like his third brother.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， duì yú zhèn fǎ ， tā yě yǒu yán jiū ， suī rán shù yè yǒu zhuān gōng ， duì yú zhèn fǎ shū ， zhǐ shì ǒu ěr yán dú ， dàn dào dǐ hùn le yí gè yǎn shú ， duì yú gè zhǒng zhèn fǎ zhī shí de liǎo jiě ， yuǎn fēi pǔ tōng xiū shì kě bǐ 。
“原来如此。”林轩点点头，对于阵法，他也有研究，虽然术业有专攻，对于阵法书，只是偶尔研读，但到底混了一个眼熟，对于各种阵法知识的了解，远非普通修士可比。
But Third Brother had died right before his eyes.
què bù zhī dào ， shì jiān hái yǒu rú cǐ bǎo wù ， jū rán lián líng mài dōu néng yǎn gài le 。
却不知道，世间还有如此宝物，居然连灵脉都能掩盖了。
And Lin Xuan even mimicked his voice flawlessly.
bù guò ， zhè bù xī qí ， líng jiè de gè zhǒng qí miào shén tōng ， běn lái jiù yuǎn fēi rén jiè kě bǐ 。
不过，这不稀奇，灵界的各种奇妙神通，本来就远非人界可比。
"I have another piece of Chu here."
lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo biān ， lù chū jǐ lǚ xiào yì ， zhè hēi fēng dǎo rú guǒ zhēn xiàng èr dāng jiā suǒ shuō ， líng mài rú cǐ yōu yì ， nà zuò wéi bǎi cǎo mén de ān shēn lì mìng zhī dì ， dǎo shì hé shì wú bǐ 。
林轩的嘴角边，露出几缕笑意，这黑风岛如果真像二当家所说，灵脉如此优异，那作为百草门的安身立命之地，倒是合适无比。
After a moment's silence, Second Master realized. "Here?"
lín xuān yě bù dǎ suàn dān gē ， zhí jiē jiù xiǎng xià qù jiāng zhè huǒ dào zéi miè chú ， bù guò sú huà shuō ， zhī jǐ zhī bǐ bǎi zhàn bù dài ， liǎo jiě xià duì fāng de xū shí ， zhè yì diǎn ， dǎo shì hěn yǒu bì yào de 。
林轩也不打算耽搁，直接就想下去将这伙盗贼灭除，不过俗话说，知己知彼百战不殆，了解下对方的虚实，这一点，倒是很有必要的。
A thought flashed across Lin Xuan’s face as he added another mole to his left cheek. A hundred precautions could be missed; after all, they only met briefly.
“ dǎo shàng yǒu duō shǎo xiū xiān zhě ？” lín xuān lěng lěng de kāi kǒu le 。
“岛上有多少修仙者？”林轩冷冷的开口了。
"Now..."
“ chú diào sǐ zài qián bèi shǒu lǐ de lóu luó ， dà yuē hái shèng qī bā bǎi gè 。， èr dāng jiā shí fēn shuǎng lì de huí dá le 。
“除掉死在前辈手里的喽罗，大约还剩七八百个。，二当家十分爽利的回答了。
"Can’t see any flaws now."
zài zhè huǒ dào zéi lǐ ， tā shì jǐn cì yú hēi fēng zūn zhě de dà tóu mù ， duì yú dǎo shàng fāng miàn de qíng kuàng ， liǎo jiě dé zì rán shì fēi cháng qīng chǔ 。
在这伙盗贼里，他是仅次于黑风尊者的大头目，对于岛上方面的情况，了解得自然是非常清楚。
Second Master circled Lin Xuan and said in admiration, "Senior, are you..."
“ zhǐ yǒu zhè me diǎn rén me ？”， lín xuān liǎn shàng dǎo shì lù chū jǐ fēn yì wài zhī sè ， bǐ tā yuán xiān gū mō de ， yào shǎo hǎo duō 。
“只有这么点人么？”，林轩脸上倒是露出几分意外之色，比他原先估摸的，要少好多。
"You guessed it. Why ask? I’m here for a surprise attack. You said Black Wind Venerable is strong, so I don’t have time to spar with him," Lin Xuan said coldly.
“ qián bèi yǐ wéi ， wǒ men shā rén yuè huò ， qiǎng de zī yuán ， yòu néng yǎng huó duō shǎo xiū xiān zhě ， bù guò zhè qī bā bǎi dào zéi ， xiū wèi dōu shì bù dī ， méi yǒu zhù jī ， quán shì níng dān qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě 。”， lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， hēi fēng dào zǒu de lù xiàn shì guì jīng bù guì duō ， quán shì níng dān qī yǐ shàng de ， nà shí lì yě bù néng shuō ruò 。
“前辈以为，我们杀人越货，抢的资源，又能养活多少修仙者，不过这七八百盗贼，修为都是不低，没有筑基，全是凝丹期以上的修仙者。”，林轩点点头，黑风盗走的路线是贵精不贵多，全是凝丹期以上的，那实力也不能说弱。
"Senior..."
“ nà nǐ men lǎo dà ne ？”，“ lǎo dà ？”， èr dāng jiā tiǎn le tiǎn shé tou ：“ hēi fēng zūn zhě ， shí lì bǐ wǒ qiáng dé duō ， suī rán méi yǒu jìn jí ， dàn yī zhī jiǎo yǐ jīng suàn shì tà rù le dòng xuán qī 。
“那你们老大呢？”，“老大？”，二当家舔了舔舌头：“黑风尊者，实力比我强得多，虽然没有晋级，但一只脚已经算是踏入了洞玄期。
"If you win, will you spare me?" After some hesitation, Second Master finally asked the question that troubled him.
“ ó ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ：“ zhè me shuō ， tā bǐ yì bān de lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， yào qiáng shàng xǔ duō 。”
“哦？”林轩眉头一皱：“这么说，他比一般的离合期修仙者，要强上许多。”
"You might suffer the same fate as a rabbit after a dog's feast. Trust me; I always keep my word and won’t break it. If you help me eliminate Black Wind Bandits, not only will I let you go free, but I’ll even give you your freedom," Lin Xuan said.
“ bù cuò ， lǎo dà xiū liàn de shén tōng ” shì wēi lì jí dà de nà zhǒng ， suī rán jìn zhǎn huǎn màn ， dàn yǔ tóng jiē xiū shì dòu fǎ ， què shí shì wěn shèng bù bài a ！”， èr dāng jiā de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī wèi jù ， dǎo shì sī háo yě méi yǒu yǐn mán zhī yì ” bì jìng zì jǐ de yī hún yī pò ， hái cāo zài duì fāng de shǒu lǐ 。
“不错，老大修炼的神通”是威力极大的那种，虽然进展缓慢，但与同阶修士斗法，确实是稳胜不败啊！”，二当家的脸上露出一丝畏惧，倒是丝毫也没有隐瞒之意”毕竟自己的一魂一魄，还操在对方的手里。
"Really?" Second Master was overjoyed. Who wouldn't want to be free?
hé kuàng yǐ tā de yǎn lì ， lǎo dà suī qiáng ， dàn duì shàng yǎn qián zhè shén mì de xiū xiān zhě ， yī jiù shì bài duō shèng shǎo de jié jú ， suǒ yǐ gāi rú hé xuán zhuǎn ， tā xīn zhōng zǎo jiù yǒu dìng lùn le 。
何况以他的眼力，老大虽强，但对上眼前这神秘的修仙者，依旧是败多胜少的结局，所以该如何旋转，他心中早就有定论了。
But his expression quickly turned cold with a hint of bitterness: "Why lie to me? You plan to establish your stronghold here and won’t let me go?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū chén yín zhī sè ， lián dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù ” tā yě bù zhǐ yī cì de jiāo shǒu ， qū qū lí hé ， àn lǐ shuō ， què shí méi shén me hǎo pà de ， bù guò duì fāng rén duō ， lín xuān suī rán yǒu yíng de bǎ wò ， dàn yě bù xiǎng xiǎn rán kǔ zhàn shén me 。
林轩脸上露出沉吟之色，连洞玄期老怪物”他也不止一次的交手，区区离合，按理说，确实没什么好怕的，不过对方人多，林轩虽然有赢的把握，但也不想显然苦战什么。
"Indeed, indeed, you are quite smart to guess this," Lin Xuan was surprised. This guy seemed even smarter than he thought.
lüè yī sī suǒ ：“ chú le hēi fēng zūn zhě ， lǐ miàn zài méi yǒu lí hé ？”，“ bù cuò 。”， èr dāng jiā shí fēn bàn dìng de shuō 。
略一思索：“除了黑风尊者，里面再没有离合？”，“不错。”，二当家十分半定的说。
"But don’t worry; I will keep my word but won’t spare you easily. I’ll use secret techniques to remove part of your memories."
“ nà nǐ men lǎo dà ” kě xiū liàn yǒu líng yǎn lèi de mì shù ？”，“ méi yǒu 。”， èr dāng jiā yáo le yáo tóu ， liǎn shàng fú xiàn chū yī sī máng rán zhī sè ， duì fāng wèn zhè xiē gàn shén me 。
“那你们老大”可修炼有灵眼类的秘术？”，“没有。”，二当家摇了摇头，脸上浮现出一丝茫然之色，对方问这些干什么。
"Really?" Second Master’s face showed genuine joy as the other party had been so clear about it, making him believe it wasn’t a lie.
“ zhè jiù hǎo le 。”， lín xuān què nán nán zì yǔ ， tā yǐ jīng xiǎng dào yí gè fāng fǎ kě yǐ shěng shí shěng lì 。
“这就好了。”，林轩却喃喃自语，他已经想到一个方法可以省时省力。
"I can promise that, but whether I return your freedom depends on how well you perform later," Lin Xuan said.
yě bù duō shuō ， tū rán shuāng shǒu yī wò ， hún shēn shàng xià ， dùn shí líng máng dà zuò ” hái yǒu pī lǐ pā lā de bào liè shēng bù tíng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
也不多说，突然双手一握，浑身上下，顿时灵芒大做”还有噼里啪啦的爆裂声不停传入耳朵。
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Second Master, though a greedy and cowardly fellow, was quite familiar with the terrain around here. In just half an hour, he had brought Lin Xuan to his desired location.
The island in front of them was barren, covered by scattered stone slopes. Not only were there no signs of any spirit veins, but even plants were scarce.
Given that this area wasn't a well-known route for cultivators, Lin Xuan estimated it would take at least ten days or more before anyone passed through here.
How secluded!
Lin Xuan was very satisfied and instructed the disciples from Hundred Grass Sect to stay put, making sure not to reveal their presence. He then retracted his spirit boat and led Second Master towards Black Wind Bandits' stronghold.
Second Master had no objections; he only cared about surviving now. As for his former brothers?
Hmph, they were just a bunch of dog friends.
Black Wind Island was located in the chaotic sea, but it wasn't deserted. There was a thin layer of miasma surrounding it, making it less appealing to ordinary people. The area was so desolate that within a hundred miles, there weren’t even traces of mineral resources or sea creatures.
For cultivators, this place was like a barren wasteland; why would anyone bother coming here?
Moreover, the miasma made it unsuitable for settlement by ordinary people.
Lin Xuan's mind raced as he figured out how Black Wind Island managed to remain so secretive. However, establishing a sect headquarters in an area devoid of spirit veins seemed too risky and foolish from any angle.
Second Master’s voice interrupted his thoughts with a pleading tone: "Senior, you are mistaken. Our Black Wind Island does have a spirit vein, not just one but of good quality. Otherwise, we wouldn't be living here."
"Really? I didn’t see anything unusual," Lin Xuan was surprised. He had even used the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, yet still found nothing amiss.
Second Master explained, "Senior, our leader once stumbled upon a set of array flags that can conceal the island's spirit energy, including the spirit vein itself. This way, outsiders would see it as an ordinary island."
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan nodded. He had some knowledge of arrays but rarely delved into them. Still, compared to most cultivators, he was well-versed in various array techniques.
He wondered if there were such wonders in the spirit realm that could conceal even a spirit vein.
However, this wasn’t unusual; the myriad wonders of the spirit world far exceeded those of the mortal world.
Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a smile. If Black Wind Island truly had such an excellent spirit vein as Second Master claimed, it would be perfect for Hundred Grass Sect's base.
Without wasting time, Lin Xuan intended to eliminate these pirates immediately. However, knowing his opponent was wise; he asked, "How many cultivators are on the island?"
"Excluding those killed by you, there are about seven or eight hundred left," Second Master answered bluntly.
He was the second-in-command of the bandits and knew the situation inside the island well.
"Only that few?" Lin Xuan’s face showed surprise. There were fewer than he had anticipated.
"These resources can only support a few cultivators, all above Condensation Core stage," Lin Xuan nodded. The Black Wind Bandits focused on quality over quantity, so their strength wasn’t weak.
"Who is your leader?"
"Leader?" Second Master licked his tongue. "Black Wind Venerable is much stronger than me. Although he hasn't advanced, one foot has already stepped into the Profound Origin realm."
"Hmm," Lin Xuan frowned. "So, he’s significantly stronger than ordinary Separation Stage cultivators."
"Indeed, our leader's technique is extremely powerful but slow to progress. In combat with peers, it ensures victory every time!" Second Master showed fear but didn’t hide anything; his soul and essence were in the other party's hands.
Given his keen eyesight, even if the leader was strong, he would still lose more often than not against this mysterious cultivator. So, how to proceed, he had already decided.
Lin Xuan’s face showed contemplation. He had faced Profound Origin monsters before and knew that Separation Stage wasn’t something to fear. However, with so many opponents, Lin Xuan didn’t want a prolonged battle.
"Is there anyone else at the Separation Stage in the stronghold?" he asked after some thought.
"Yes," Second Master replied confidently.
"Does your leader have any spirit eye techniques?" "No." Second Master shook his head, puzzled by the question.
"That’s good."
Lin Xuan muttered to himself. He had a plan that would save time and effort.
Suddenly, he clapped his hands, emitting a burst of spiritual light and loud crackling sounds. His appearance changed instantly.
The Heaven Demon Mimicry Technique was one of Lin Xuan's early techniques but proved very useful. "How do you think? Can anyone recognize me?" After the light faded, Second Master stared in shock as Lin Xuan seemed taller by several inches, looking like his third brother.
But Third Brother had died right before his eyes.
And Lin Xuan even mimicked his voice flawlessly.
"I have another piece of Chu here."
After a moment's silence, Second Master realized. "Here?"
A thought flashed across Lin Xuan’s face as he added another mole to his left cheek. A hundred precautions could be missed; after all, they only met briefly.
"Now..."
"Can’t see any flaws now."
Second Master circled Lin Xuan and said in admiration, "Senior, are you..."
"You guessed it. Why ask? I’m here for a surprise attack. You said Black Wind Venerable is strong, so I don’t have time to spar with him," Lin Xuan said coldly.
"Senior..."
"If you win, will you spare me?" After some hesitation, Second Master finally asked the question that troubled him.
"You might suffer the same fate as a rabbit after a dog's feast. Trust me; I always keep my word and won’t break it. If you help me eliminate Black Wind Bandits, not only will I let you go free, but I’ll even give you your freedom," Lin Xuan said.
"Really?" Second Master was overjoyed. Who wouldn't want to be free?
But his expression quickly turned cold with a hint of bitterness: "Why lie to me? You plan to establish your stronghold here and won’t let me go?"
"Indeed, indeed, you are quite smart to guess this," Lin Xuan was surprised. This guy seemed even smarter than he thought.
"But don’t worry; I will keep my word but won’t spare you easily. I’ll use secret techniques to remove part of your memories."
"Really?" Second Master’s face showed genuine joy as the other party had been so clear about it, making him believe it wasn’t a lie.
"I can promise that, but whether I return your freedom depends on how well you perform later," Lin Xuan said.
PS: It's been a long time since I've competed for monthly votes. I didn't expect the competition to be this intense. Phantom Rain has been consistently performing and is still in eighth place in theimmortal hero category. The competition is fierce, and it’s closing in fast. We can’t lose heart; we need to keep fighting. Tomorrow, another blast of content! Fellow Daoists with monthly votes, please support Bilei! This month marks Phantom Rain's most dedicated effort in two years. Your support means everything!