dàn zhè zhǒng xuě zhōng sòng tàn de bāng zhù ， què huì ràng tā men míng jì zài xīn de 。
但这种雪中送炭的帮助，却会让他们铭记在心的。
But this timely assistance would leave a lasting impression on them.
suǒ wèi dī shuǐ zhī ēn ， yǒng quán xiāng bào 。 lín xuān xiāng xìn zì jǐ méi yǒu kàn cuò ， ér tā zǒng jué de ， zhè jǐ gè rén ， fēi chí zhōng zhī wù ， yě xǔ yǐ hòu huì duì zì jǐ dà yǒu bāng zhù 。
所谓滴水之恩，涌泉相报。林轩相信自己没有看错，而他总觉得，这几个人，非池中之物，也许以后会对自己大有帮助。
As the saying goes, a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Lin Xuan believed he had not misjudged their intentions. He felt these people were not ordinary and might prove helpful in the future.
xiàn zài xiān jié yí gè shàn yuán 。
现在先结一个善缘。
For now, let's establish a good relationship first.
jiù suàn zhēn zǒu yǎn le ， yě méi yǒu guān xì ， qū qū sì kuài gāo jiē jīng shí ， zài lín xuān yǎn lǐ bù zhí yī tí ， zhè yàng de tóu zī ， jué duì shì zhí de dì 。
就算真走眼了，也没有关系，区区四块高阶晶石，在林轩眼里不值一提，这样的投资，绝对是值得地。
Even if his judgment was wrong, it didn't matter much. Four high-grade crystal stones were insignificant to him; such an investment would definitely be worthwhile.
hòu miàn bù yòng duō shuō 。 shèng chéng xiū shì de xiào lǜ hěn bú cuò 。 jiǎo nà zú gòu de jīng shí yǐ hòu 。 bù guò zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， jiù jiāng shǒu xù bàn hǎo le ， wǔ dòng gé lóu 。 lián zài yì qǐ ， shì yàng gè bù xiāng tóng ， dàn dōu shì yī wán zhěng de wēi xíng dòng fǔ 。
后面不用多说。圣城修士的效率很不错。缴纳足够的晶石以后。不过盏茶的功夫，就将手续办好了，五栋阁楼。连在一起，式样各不相同，但都是一完整的微型洞府。
No need for further discussion. The efficiency of the Holy City cultivators was impressive. After paying enough crystal stones, everything was handled in just a short while—five interconnected pavilions forming a complete miniature cave dwelling. There were practice rooms, rest areas, bedrooms, herb gardens, and beast stables; Lin Xuan was extremely satisfied. He bid farewell to the Yan Mountain Four Companions before entering his own cave dwelling.
liàn gōng fáng ， xiū xī shì ， wò fáng ， yào yuán ， wú shòu shì 。 yī yīng jù quán ， lín xuān mǎn yì wú bǐ ， yǔ yān shān sì yǒu gào cí yǐ hòu ， jiù lái dào le zì jǐ de dòng fǔ 。
练功房，休息室，卧房，药园，吴兽室。一应俱全，林轩满意无比，与燕山四友告辞以后，就来到了自己的洞府。
By this time, it was already late in the day. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan decided to take a nap first.
cǐ shí tiān sè yǐ jīng bù zǎo ， lín xuān èr huà bù shuō ， zì rán shì xiān xiū xī le zài shuō 。
此时天色已经不早，林轩二话不说，自然是先休息了再说。
He wouldn't rush into action just yet; he needed to rest and regain his strength before making any decisions.
yào xíng dòng ， yě bù jí yú yī shí ， xiān yǎng zú tǐ lì ， suí hòu zài dìng xíng zhǐ 。
要行动，也不急于一时，先养足体力，随后再定行止。
Nothing happened during the night.
yī yè wú shì 。
一夜无事。
The next morning, as the sun rose, as cultivators, they didn't need much sleep. Early in the morning, the Yan Mountain Four Companions invited him over. Lin Xuan had already woken up and joined them at the city center's plaza, which used to be the Lord’s residence but was now occupied by several ancient experts.
dì èr tiān tài yáng shēng qǐ 。
第二天太阳升起。
Several fortress-like buildings loomed overhead, surrounded by a mysterious light barrier. Patrols of cultivators moved around, making it seem impregnable.
zuò wèi xiū xiān zhě ， zì rán bù xū yào shuì tài jiǔ de ， yī dà zǎo ， yān shān sì yǒu jiù lái xiāng yāo ， lín xuān zì rán yǐ jīng qǐ chuáng 。 rán hòu yǔ tā men yì qǐ lái dào chéng zhōng xīn de 〖 guǎng 〗 chǎng ， zhè ér yuán běn shì chéng zhǔ fǔ 。 bù guò zǎo yǐ bèi jǐ míng dòng xuán qī de lǎo guài wù gěi zhàn jù diào le 。
做为修仙者，自然不需要睡太久的，一大早，燕山四友就来相邀，林轩自然已经起床。然后与他们一起来到城中心的〖广〗场，这儿原本是城主府。不过早已被几名洞玄期的老怪物给占据掉了。
Below these structures lay a vast plaza filled with stone monuments.
jǐ dòng bǎo lěi bān de jiàn zhù ， gāo xuán yú tóu dǐng shàng kōng ， biǎo miàn bèi qí miào de guāng mù bāo guǒ 。 hái yǒu yī duì duì xiū shì xún luó ， kàn shàng qù ， jiān bù kě pò 。
几栋堡垒般的建筑，高悬于头顶上空，表面被奇妙的光幕包裹。还有一队队修士巡逻，看上去，坚不可破。
These monuments varied in size and shape, emitting faint glows. Small texts were carved on them—this was where missions were posted.
ér zài jiàn zhù xià fāng ， zé shì hǎo dà yī zuò 〖 guǎng 〗 chǎng 。
而在建筑下方，则是好大一座〖广〗场。
Even though the sky was still dim, the plaza was already bustling with hundreds of cultivators circling around each monument.
〖 guǎng 〗 chǎng shàng xīng luó qí bù ， yǒu yī xiē shí bēi chù lì zhe 。
〖广〗场上星罗棋布，有一些石碑矗立着。
The variety of tasks here was endless; one could do almost anything. The rewards varied based on difficulty and danger but were generally generous.
nà xiē shí bēi dà xiǎo bù yī ， xíng zhuàng yě shì gè yì ， biǎo miàn sàn fà zhe dàn dàn de yíng guāng ， yí gè gè quán tou dà xiǎo de wén zì 。 kè yìn qí shàng ” zhè lǐ jiù shì rèn wù de fā bù zhī suǒ 。
那些石碑大小不一，形状也是各异，表面散发着淡淡的荧光，一个个拳头大小的文字。刻印其上”这里就是任务的发布之所。
The four newcomers paid close attention to these postings. Lin Xuan seemed indifferent, but he secretly released a strand of his divine awareness towards the buildings above. It bounced back upon touching the light barrier.
tiān suī rán gāng mēng mēng liàng ， dàn 〖 guǎng 〗 chǎng shàng ” yǐ jù jí le shù yǐ qiān jì de xiū xiān zhě ， zhèng wéi rào yí gè gè shí bēi zhuàn yōu 。
天虽然刚蒙蒙亮，但〖广〗场上”已聚集了数以千计的修仙者，正围绕一个个石碑转悠。
Lin Xuan sighed. As expected, there was no opportunity here.
zhè lǐ de rèn wù ， wǔ huā bā mén ， kě yǐ shuō ， zuò shén me de dōu yǒu ” gēn jù nán dù yǔ wēi xiǎn xì shù de bù tóng 。 bào chóu yě shì xiāng chà xuán shū ， dàn xiāng duì lái shuō ， dōu fēi cháng de fēng hòu 。
这里的任务，五huā八门，可以说，做什么的都有”根据难度与危险系数的不同。报酬也是相差悬殊，但相对来说，都非常的丰厚。
However, patience is key; one cannot eat hot beans in haste. For now, they would wait for their chance to present itself.
jǐ rén shì chū lín cǐ chù ， yān shān sì yǒu yòu qióng dé yī tā hú tú ， zì rán shì fēi cháng guān zhù rèn wù ， lín xuān biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， yǔ tā men chà bu duō 。 rán ér què qiāo qiāo fàng chū yī lǚ shén shí ， xiàng tóu dǐng de jiàn zhù tàn qù ， kě gāng jiē chù dào biǎo miàn de guāng mù ， jiù bèi fǎn tán huí lái le 。
几人是初临此处，燕山四友又穷得一塌糊涂，自然是非常关注任务，林轩表面上看，与他们差不多。然而却悄悄放出一缕神识，像头顶的建筑探去，可刚接触到表面的光幕，就被反弹回来了。
"Eh, big brother, that monument has so many people around it. Should we go take a look?" Fish Miaorong's clear voice rang out with excitement on her face.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， guǒ rán yǔ zì jǐ yù liào shì yī yàng dì ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu kě chèn zhī jī 。
林轩叹了口气，果然与自己预料是一样地，根本就没有可趁之机。
To be honest, she didn't seem like an advanced-stage cultivator based on her demeanor and actions.
bù guò bù jí 。 xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu méi ， zàn shí zài zhè lǐ qián fú ” zǒng huì bèi zì jǐ děng dài jī huì de 。
不过不急。心急吃不了热豆眉，暂时在这里潜伏”总会被自己等待机会的。
This was probably due to her personality; Lin Xuan could find no other explanation.
“ yí ， dà gē ， nà ge shí bēi rén hǎo duō ， wǒ men guò qù kàn kàn rú hé ？” qīng liàng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yú miào róng de liǎn shàng dài zhe jǐ fēn 〖 xīng 〗 fèn zhī sè 。
“咦，大哥，那个石碑人好多，我们过去看看如何？”清亮的声音传入耳朵，鱼妙容的脸上带着几分〖兴〗奋之色。
Following the direction of her finger, he saw a large stone monument towering over 100 feet high. The inscription read "Collect Heavenly Heart Stone."
píng xīn lái shuō 。 cǐ rén bù guǎn shén qíng hái zǒu dòng zuò ， gēn běn jiù bù xiàng yuán yīng hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
平心来说。此人不管神情还走动作，根本就不像元婴后期的修仙者。
It was clear that this was the mission title.
zhè zhǐ néng shuō shì xìng gé shǐ rán de yuán gù ” chú cǐ yǐ wài 。 lín xuān yě zhǎo bú dào shén me bié de jiě shì le 。
这只能说是性格使然的缘故”除此以外。林轩也找不到什么别的解释了。
Below it, hundreds of cultivators gathered around, their heads forming a bustling crowd.
shùn zhe tā shǒu zhǐ de fāng xiàng zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， hǎo yī kuài shí bēi yìng rù yǎn lián zhōng ， gāo zú yǒu bǎi zhàng zhī jù kǒu qì shì xiǎn de páng bó yǐ jí 。
顺着他手指的方向转过头颅，好一块石碑映入眼帘中，高足有百丈之巨口气势显得磅礴以极。
Apart from the eye-catching title, the rest of the text on the monument was smaller.
shǒu xiān yìng rù yǎn lián de shì jǐ gè dà dà de jīn zì ～ shōu tiān xīn shí 。
首先映入眼帘的是几个大大的金字～收天心石。
Lin Xuan's expression turned peculiar as he scanned the inscription.
bú yòng shuō 。 zhè jiù shì rèn wù de biāo tí ， jiǎn dān míng liǎo yǐ jí 。
不用说。这就是任务的标题，简单明了以极。
According to the text, Heavenly Heart Stone was a substance formed in the body of a frog-like monster. Due to this, it was named "Heavenly Heart Toad."
ér shí bēi xià ， cù yōng zhe de xiū xiān zhě bù xià qiān rén zhī duō ” yòng rén tóu cuán dòng lái xíng róng ， kě yǐ shuō ” yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò 。
而石碑下，簇拥着的修仙者不下千人之多”用人头攒动来形容，可以说”一点也不为过。
This monster had low levels and could not advance throughout its life. Even when mature, its cultivation level only reached the early Foundation Establishment stage.
chú le nà jǐ gè jīn zì rě yǎn yǐ jí 。 shèng xià de bēi wén 。 zì tǐ zé míng xiǎn yào xiǎo shàng yī xiē 。
除了那几个金字惹眼以极。剩下的碑文。字体则明显要小上一些。
Unlike ordinary monsters, there was nodemon pillin its body; instead, it contained Heavenly Heart Stones. Each stone could be exchanged for a high-grade crystal stone.
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng jiù yǒu xiē gǔ guài le 。
林轩目光扫过，脸上的表情就有些古怪了。
After reading this mission, Lin Xuan felt genuinely surprised. Even a third-stage monster's inner core wouldn't fetch such a price. The Holy City seemed too generous with their offer.
jù bēi wén shàng shuō ， zhè tiān xīn shí ， shì yī zhǒng xíng rú há ma de yāo shòu 〖 tǐ 〗 nèi suǒ níng jié chéng de lèi sì yú yāo dān de dōng xī 。
据碑文上说，这天心石，是一种形如蛤蟆的妖兽〖体〗内所凝结成的类似于妖丹的东西。
Lin Xuan believed they weren't issuing this task to be charitable; what was the hidden agenda?
cǐ yāo shòu yě yīn cǐ ， ér dé dào le yí gè “ tiān xīn chán ” de míng zì 。
此妖兽也因此，而得到了一个“天心蟾”的名字。
Heavenly Heart Stone—something he had never heard of before, even when on Red Leaf Island. What use did it have?
tiān xīn chán děng jí hěn dī ， ér qiě zhōng shēng bù néng jìn jí ， jí biàn shì chéng shú tǐ ， xiū wèi yě jǐn jǐn xiāng dāng yú zhù jī chū qī de xiū shì 。
天心蟾等级很低，而且终生不能晋级，即便是成熟体，修为也仅仅相当于筑基初期的修士。
Unlike the excited cultivators, Lin Xuan pondered many things as he looked at the mission.
yǔ pǔ tōng de yāo shòu bù tóng ， xī 〖 tǐ 〗 nèi bìng wú yāo dān 。 qǔ ér dài zhī de shì tiān xīn shí 。 bēi wén shàng shōu gòu de jiù shì zhè zhǒng dōng xī ， měi yī lì 。 kě yǐ huàn qǔ yī méi shàng pǐn jīng shí 。
与普通的妖兽不同，牺〖体〗内并无妖丹。取而代之的是天心石。碑文上收购的就是这种东西，每一粒。可以换取一枚上品晶石。
Scanning his surroundings, a lone-arm Daoist appeared about 100 feet away.
kàn wán zhè ge rèn wù ， lín xuān zhe shí yǒu xiē jīng è ， yào zhī dào jiù suàn shì sān jiē yāo shòu de nèi dān ， yě yuǎn yuǎn zhí bù liǎo zhè ge jià gé 。 shèng chéng chū shǒu wèi miǎn yě tài dà fāng le 。
看完这个任务，林轩着实有些惊愕，要知道就算是三阶妖兽的内丹，也远远值不了这个价格。圣城出手未免也太大方了。
Lin Xuan's heart stirred; without hesitation, he walked over.
lín xuān xiāng xìn ， tā men fā bù zhè ge rèn wù ， jué duì bú shì kāi shàn táng lái zhe ， nà zhè zhōng jiān huì cái shén me māo nì ne ？
林轩相信，他们发布这个任务，绝对不是开善堂来着，那这中间会才什么猫腻呢？
"Brother Lin?" Huang Tingzong’s surprised voice echoed. After yesterday's incident, they really considered him a close friend.
tiān xīn shí ， zì jǐ yǐ qián cóng wèi tīng shuō ， yǐ qián zài hóng yè dǎo de shí hòu ， yě méi yǒu tīng xiǎo mèi tí qǐ guò 。 zhè dōng xī ， jiū jìng yǒu shén me yòng ne ？
天心石，自己以前从未听说，以前在红叶岛的时候，也没有听小妹提起过。这东西，究竟有什么用呢？
"This task seems peculiar. I want to investigate it," Lin Xuan didn't hide anything. The question was straightforward: "Do any of you want to join?"
yǔ nà xiē mǎn liǎn jī dòng de xiū shì bù tóng ， lín xuān kàn zhe zhè ge rèn wù xīn zhōng xiǎng le hěn duō 。
与那些满脸激动的修士不同，林轩看着这个任务心中想了很多。
"I agree with Brother Lin." Zhuo Tianyuan nodded and the four exchanged glances before following from behind.
mù guāng zài sì zhōu sǎo guò ， bǎi fēng zhàng yuǎn chù ， yī dú bì dào rén de shēn yǐng jìn rù le shì xiàn zhōng 。
目光在四周扫过，百丰丈远处，一独臂道人的身影进入了视线中。
Though they couldn't fly, cultivators could use lightness techniques to cover a hundred feet in an instant.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yī dòng 。 háo bù yóu yù zhōu zǒu guò qù le 。
林轩心中一动。毫不犹豫舟走过去了。
"Please follow me."
“ lín xiōng ？” huáng tíng zōng chà yì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jīng guò zuó tiān nà yí mù ， tā men dào zhēn de jiāng lín xuān dàng chéng wú huà bù tán de zhī jǐ le 。
“林兄？”黄庭宗诧异的声音传入耳朵，经过昨天那一幕，他们倒真的将林轩当成无话不谈的知己了。
Lin Xuan bowed and greeted the lone-arm Daoist.
“ zhè ge rèn wù yǒu jǐ fēn guǐ yì zhī chù 。 lín mǒu xiǎng qù dǎ tàn qīng chǔ 。” lín xuān dào méi cái yǐn mán shén me ， zhè ge wèn tí ， běn lái yě yòng bù zhe bǎo mì ：“ jǐ wèi dào yǒu yào bù yào yì qǐ ？”
“这个任务有几分诡异之处。林某想去打探清楚。”林轩倒没才隐瞒什么，这个问题，本来也用不着保密：“几位道友要不要一起？”
"Hello, we don’t know each other. What brings you here?"
“ wǒ yě jué de lín dào yǒu suǒ yán bù cuò 。” zhū gě tiān yuán diǎn le diǎn tóu lú ， suí hòu sì rén duì shì yī yǎn ， yě cóng hòu miàn gēn le shàng lái 。
“我也觉得林道友所言不错。”诸葛天元点了点头颅，随后四人对视一眼，也从后面跟了上来。
Although private duels were forbidden within the city, the lone-arm Daoist's face showed extreme tension as he was only an early-stage cultivator. Being surrounded by several mid-to-late stage cultivators made him visibly nervous.
suī rán bù néng fēi xíng 。 dàn xiū xiān zhě shī zhǎn qīng shēn zhī shù ， bǎi zhàng de jù lí ， yī jiù shì shùn xī jí zhì 。
虽然不能飞行。但修仙者施展轻身之术，百丈的距离，依旧是瞬息即至。
Lin Xuan noticed his expressions and smiled kindly: "Don’t worry; we have no ill intentions. We just want to ask a few questions."
“ zhè wèi dào yǒu qǐng zi 。”
“这位道友请子。”
"Of course, please speak your mind; I will share everything," the lone-arm Daoist was surprised but had to respond this way.
lín xuān chōng nà dú bì dào rén bào quán xíng le yī lǐ 。
林轩冲那独臂道人抱拳行了一礼。
"I noticed that many cultivators are interested in collecting Heavenly Heart Stones, yet when you mentioned it, you seemed unconvinced. Is there something hidden behind this?" Lin Xuan directly asked his doubts without any pretense.
“ dào yǒu hǎo ， nǐ wǒ sù bù xiāng shí 。 bù zhī dào zhǎo pín dào yǒu shén me shì ？”
“道友好，你我素不相识。不知道找贫道有什么事？”
"There's no secret; however, the task is extremely difficult and not as simple as some new arrivals might think," the lone-arm Daoist replied with a hint of sadness, sighing before continuing.
But this timely assistance would leave a lasting impression on them.
As the saying goes, a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Lin Xuan believed he had not misjudged their intentions. He felt these people were not ordinary and might prove helpful in the future.
For now, let's establish a good relationship first.
Even if his judgment was wrong, it didn't matter much. Four high-grade crystal stones were insignificant to him; such an investment would definitely be worthwhile.
No need for further discussion. The efficiency of the Holy City cultivators was impressive. After paying enough crystal stones, everything was handled in just a short while—five interconnected pavilions forming a complete miniature cave dwelling. There were practice rooms, rest areas, bedrooms, herb gardens, and beast stables; Lin Xuan was extremely satisfied. He bid farewell to the Yan Mountain Four Companions before entering his own cave dwelling.
By this time, it was already late in the day. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan decided to take a nap first.
He wouldn't rush into action just yet; he needed to rest and regain his strength before making any decisions.
Nothing happened during the night.
The next morning, as the sun rose, as cultivators, they didn't need much sleep. Early in the morning, the Yan Mountain Four Companions invited him over. Lin Xuan had already woken up and joined them at the city center's plaza, which used to be the Lord’s residence but was now occupied by several ancient experts.
Several fortress-like buildings loomed overhead, surrounded by a mysterious light barrier. Patrols of cultivators moved around, making it seem impregnable.
Below these structures lay a vast plaza filled with stone monuments.
These monuments varied in size and shape, emitting faint glows. Small texts were carved on them—this was where missions were posted.
Even though the sky was still dim, the plaza was already bustling with hundreds of cultivators circling around each monument.
The variety of tasks here was endless; one could do almost anything. The rewards varied based on difficulty and danger but were generally generous.
The four newcomers paid close attention to these postings. Lin Xuan seemed indifferent, but he secretly released a strand of his divine awareness towards the buildings above. It bounced back upon touching the light barrier.
Lin Xuan sighed. As expected, there was no opportunity here.
However, patience is key; one cannot eat hot beans in haste. For now, they would wait for their chance to present itself.
"Eh, big brother, that monument has so many people around it. Should we go take a look?" Fish Miaorong's clear voice rang out with excitement on her face.
To be honest, she didn't seem like an advanced-stage cultivator based on her demeanor and actions.
This was probably due to her personality; Lin Xuan could find no other explanation.
Following the direction of her finger, he saw a large stone monument towering over 100 feet high. The inscription read "Collect Heavenly Heart Stone."
It was clear that this was the mission title.
Below it, hundreds of cultivators gathered around, their heads forming a bustling crowd.
Apart from the eye-catching title, the rest of the text on the monument was smaller.
Lin Xuan's expression turned peculiar as he scanned the inscription.
According to the text, Heavenly Heart Stone was a substance formed in the body of a frog-like monster. Due to this, it was named "Heavenly Heart Toad."
This monster had low levels and could not advance throughout its life. Even when mature, its cultivation level only reached the early Foundation Establishment stage.
Unlike ordinary monsters, there was nodemon pillin its body; instead, it contained Heavenly Heart Stones. Each stone could be exchanged for a high-grade crystal stone.
After reading this mission, Lin Xuan felt genuinely surprised. Even a third-stage monster's inner core wouldn't fetch such a price. The Holy City seemed too generous with their offer.
Lin Xuan believed they weren't issuing this task to be charitable; what was the hidden agenda?
Heavenly Heart Stone—something he had never heard of before, even when on Red Leaf Island. What use did it have?
Unlike the excited cultivators, Lin Xuan pondered many things as he looked at the mission.
Scanning his surroundings, a lone-arm Daoist appeared about 100 feet away.
Lin Xuan's heart stirred; without hesitation, he walked over.
"Brother Lin?" Huang Tingzong’s surprised voice echoed. After yesterday's incident, they really considered him a close friend.
"This task seems peculiar. I want to investigate it," Lin Xuan didn't hide anything. The question was straightforward: "Do any of you want to join?"
"I agree with Brother Lin." Zhuo Tianyuan nodded and the four exchanged glances before following from behind.
Though they couldn't fly, cultivators could use lightness techniques to cover a hundred feet in an instant.
"Please follow me."
Lin Xuan bowed and greeted the lone-arm Daoist.
"Hello, we don’t know each other. What brings you here?"
Although private duels were forbidden within the city, the lone-arm Daoist's face showed extreme tension as he was only an early-stage cultivator. Being surrounded by several mid-to-late stage cultivators made him visibly nervous.
Lin Xuan noticed his expressions and smiled kindly: "Don’t worry; we have no ill intentions. We just want to ask a few questions."
"Of course, please speak your mind; I will share everything," the lone-arm Daoist was surprised but had to respond this way.
"I noticed that many cultivators are interested in collecting Heavenly Heart Stones, yet when you mentioned it, you seemed unconvinced. Is there something hidden behind this?" Lin Xuan directly asked his doubts without any pretense.
"There's no secret; however, the task is extremely difficult and not as simple as some new arrivals might think," the lone-arm Daoist replied with a hint of sadness, sighing before continuing.