dì yī qiān jiǔ bǎi èr shí èr zhāng qián tú wèi bǔ
第一千九百二十二章前途未卜
Chapter 1922: Uncertain Future
zhòng xiū shì jìn ruò hán chán ， hù xiāng tuī wěi le bàn tiān ， cái zhōng yú yǒu yī míng shēn cái shòu gāo de xiū xiān zhě yuè zhòng ér chū ， chōng zhe lín xuān shī le yī lǐ ， mǎn liǎn de gōng jìng zhī yì ：“ wǎn bèi jīn wú ， gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， zhè lǐ shì bái xiàng hǎi yù ， bù zhī dào qián bèi yǒu shén me fēn fù ， zhǐ yào wǎn bèi lì suǒ néng jí ， yí dìng huì jìn lì 。”
众修士噤若寒蝉，互相推诿了半天，才终于有一名身材瘦高的修仙者越众而出，冲着林轩施了一礼，满脸的恭敬之意：“晚辈金吴，给前辈见礼，这里是白象海域，不知道前辈有什么吩咐，只要晚辈力所能及，一定会尽力。”
The cultivators present were silent as cicadas in winter, shifting the blame onto each other for a long while before finally a slender and tall cultivator stepped forward. Bowing respectfully to Lin Xuan, he said, "Junior Gou Wu pays his respects to Senior. This is the White Elephant Sea Region. If you have any instructions, I will do my best as long as it's within my capabilities."
“ bái xiàng hǎi yù ？”
“白象海域？”
"White Elephant Sea Region?"
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì wài zhī zhè ge míng zì ， tā hái cóng lái méi yǒu tīng shuō 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，脸上露出一丝意外之这个名字，他还从来没有听说。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted slightly as a look of surprise appeared on his face. He had never heard this name before.
bù guò zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng ， yě méi yǒu shén me qí guài zhī chù ， dōng hǎi suī rán jǐn jǐn shì líng jiè shù bǎi gè xiǎo jiè miàn zhōng de yí gè ， rán ér miàn jī yě shì jí qí guǎng bó ， jí shǐ shì xī rì de yún zhōu ， yě wú fǎ xiàng bǐ ， zhè me guǎng mào de dà dì ， hěn duō hǎi yù shì zì jǐ suǒ bù zhī dào yě shǔ zhèng cháng dì 。
不过仔细想想，也没有什么奇怪之处，东海虽然仅仅是灵界数百个小界面中的一个，然而面积也是极其广博，即使是昔日的云州，也无法相比，这么广袤的大地，很多海域是自己所不知道也属正常地。
However, after some thought, he found nothing strange about it. Although the Eastern Sea was just one of the hundreds of small planes in the Spirit Realm, its vastness far surpassed even the former Yunzhou. It was normal for him not to know many of these seas.
jiàn lín xuān zhòu méi sī suǒ ， yī páng de xiū shì dà qì yě bù gǎn chū ， zhè wèi qián bèi de xiū wèi shēn bù kě cè ， ér hěn duō lǎo guài wù de pí qì shì fēi cháng gǔ guài de 。
见林轩皱眉思索，一旁的修士大气也不敢出，这位前辈的修为深不可测，而很多老怪物的脾气是非常古怪的。
Seeing Lin Xuan frown in deep thought, the cultivators nearby dared not breathe a word. This senior's cultivation level was unfathomable, and many old monsters had very peculiar temperaments.
tā men kě bù xiǎng wú duān zhāo lái shā shēn zhī huò 。
他们可不想无端招来杀身之祸。
They did not want to invite any unforeseen disaster upon themselves.
děng le piàn kè ， lín xuān zhōng yú yòu kāi kǒu le ：“ nǐ men shuí yǒu zhè fù jìn de hǎi tú ， yuè xiáng xì yuè yǒu yòng chù 。”
等了片刻，林轩终于又开口了：“你们谁有这附近的海图，越详细越有用处。”
After a moment, Lin Xuan finally spoke again: "Who among you has a map of this area? The more detailed, the better."
bù shǎo xiū shì xīn zhōng dí gū ， zhè jī hū shì rén rén bì bèi zhī wù ， rán ér què méi yǒu rén kāi kǒu ， dōu bào zhe wú shì jí shì fú ， bù xiǎng mò míng qí miào de yǐn qǐ zhè lǎo guài wù de dí yì le 。
不少修士心中嘀咕，这几乎是人人必备之物，然而却没有人开口，都抱着无事即是福，不想莫名其妙的引起这老怪物的敌意了。
Many cultivators muttered in their hearts. This was an item almost everyone carried, but no one dared to speak up, fearing they might inadvertently provoke the old monster's enmity.
jiàn wú rén huí dá zì jǐ de wèn tí ， lín xuān liǎn mái le xià qù ， zhèng yù fā huǒ ， jiù zài cǐ kè ， yī qiè shēng shēng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ qián bèi ， wǒ zhè lǐ yǒu yí gè ， bù zhī dào nín hé yòng me ？”
见无人回答自己的问题，林轩脸霾了下去，正yù发火，就在此刻，一怯生生的声音传入耳朵：“前辈，我这里有一个，不知道您合用么？”
Seeing that no one responded, Lin Xuan's expression darkened as he was about to lose his temper when a timid voice entered his ears: "Senior, I have one. Do you think it would be useful?"
lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu ， shì yī shí qī bā suì de shào nián ， xiū wèi bù zhí yī tí ， jǐn jǐn líng dòng qī ， shǒu zhōng ná zhe yī yù tóng jiǎn ， huī pū pū de ， háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， fǎng fú hěn gǔ jiù le 。
林轩转过头，是一十七八岁的少年，修为不值一提，仅仅灵动期，手中拿着一yù瞳简，灰扑扑的，毫无起眼之处，仿佛很古旧了。
Lin Xuan turned around and saw an eighteen-year-old youth. His cultivation level was negligible—just at the Flexible Spirit Period—and he held a jade cylinder that looked old and worn.
lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， zhǐ tou qīng qīng yī gōu ， nà yù tóng jiǎn jiù rú tóng bèi shén me gěi qiān yǐn zhe ， sōu de yī xià fēi dào le lín xuān shēn qián sān chǐ zhī chù 。
林轩右手抬起，指头轻轻一勾，那yù瞳简就如同被什么给牵引着，嗖的一下飞到了林轩身前三尺之处。
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and gently flicked his fingers, causing the jade cylinder to fly towards him like it was being pulled by something, stopping three feet in front of him.
lín xuān jiāng qí ná dào shǒu lǐ ， jiāng shén shí chén rù jìn qù 。
林轩将其拿到手里，将神识沉入进去。
Taking hold of the cylinder, Lin Xuan sank his divine sense into it. After a moment, he looked up with a glint in his eyes as he had a general understanding of the nearby seas.
piàn kè hòu tái qǐ tóu ， yǎn zhōng jīng máng shǎn shuò ， duì yú fù jìn hǎi yù de qíng kuàng ， tā yǐ jīng yǒu yí gè dà gài de liǎo jiě le 。
片刻后抬起头，眼中jīng芒闪烁，对于附近海域的情况，他已经有一个大概的了解了。
"Thank you for your help."
“ duō xiè dào yǒu 。”
“多谢道友。”
Lin Xuan spoke slowly.
lín xuān huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu 。
林轩缓缓的开口。
"You are too kind,"
“ qián bèi tài kè qì le 。”
“前辈太客气了。”
The youth's face was filled with fear and trepidation. He had accidentally entered the cultivation world only a few years ago, witnessing much bloodshed and strife. In the eyes of high-ranking cultivators, they were no different from commoners in their lowly status.
nà shào nián de liǎn shàng mǎn shì huáng kǒng ， tā shì yì wài tà rù xiū xiān jiè de ， suī rán zhǐ yǒu shù nián zhī jiǔ ， dàn yě jiàn le bù shǎo xuè yǔ xīng fēng ， zài gāo jiē xiū shì de yǎn lǐ ， tā men zhè xiē dī jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yǔ fán rén lóu yǐ qū bié yě shì bù dà dì 。
那少年的脸上满是惶恐，他是意外踏入修仙界的，虽然只有数年之久，但也见了不少血雨腥风，在高阶修士的眼里，他们这些低阶修仙者，与凡人蝼蚁区别也是不大地。
The other party being so polite took him by surprise. He did not know how to respond except for his first sentence, stammering afterward.
duì fāng jū rán rú cǐ kè qì ， zhe shí ràng tā shòu chǒng ruò jīng ， bù zhī dào gāi rú hé yìng fù ， chú le qián miàn yī jù huà ， jiù nà nà de bù néng kāi kǒu 。
对方居然如此客气，着实让他受宠若惊，不知道该如何应付，除了前面一句话，就呐呐的不能开口。
Seeing Lin Xuan's reaction, there was nothing unexpected. As a low-ranking cultivator himself, he understood what the youth was thinking.
lín xuān jiàn le bìng wú yì wài zhī tā yě shì cóng dī jiē xiū shì yí bù bù zǒu guò lái de ， zì rán xiǎo de duì fāng xīn zhōng zài xiǎng shén me 。
林轩见了并无意外之他也是从低阶修士一步步走过来的，自然晓得对方心中再想什么。
With a wave of his sleeve, two middle-grade crystal stones flew out and hovered in front of the youth.
xiù páo yī fú ， liǎng kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí fēi lüè ér chū ， zài nà shào nián shēn qián xuán fú 。
袖袍一拂，两块中品晶石飞掠而出，在那少年身前悬浮。
"This..."
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
"These are your rewards. I never accept gifts without reason. The White Elephant Sea Region map is mine now."
“ zhè shì sòng gěi nǐ de bào chóu ， lín mǒu cóng bù píng bái shòu rén lǐ wù ， nà yù tóng hǎi tú ， jiù suàn wǒ mǎi xià lái le 。”
“这是送给你的报酬，林某从不平白受人礼物，那yù瞳海图，就算我买下来了。”
"Yes, thank you for your generosity,"
“ shì ， duō xiè qián bèi shǎng cì 。”
“是，多谢前辈赏赐。”
The youth was overjoyed and quickly put away the two middle-grade crystal stones. To Lin Xuan, this small amount of wealth meant little, but to low-ranking cultivators, it held significant value.
nà shào nián huān xǐ yǐ jí ， lián máng jiāng liǎng kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí shōu qǐ ， zhè diǎn cái huò ， duì lín xuān lái shuō bù suàn shén me ， rán ér zài dī jiē xiū shì yǎn lǐ ， jià zhí yòu shì bù tóng 。
那少年欢喜以极，连忙将两块中品晶石收起，这点财货，对林轩来说不算什么，然而在低阶修士眼里，价值又是不同。
Maps required detailed surveys before they could be made, a laborious task that ancient cultivators had already completed long ago. Now, using divine sense and imprinting them on the jade cylinder was not only convenient but also extremely cost-effective.
hǎi tú ， xū yào cè huì hòu cái néng zhì zuò ， rán ér zhè xiàng fán fù de gōng zuò ， gǔ xiū shì zǎo jiù wán chéng le ， rú jīn zhǐ xū yào yòng shén shí ， kè yìn zài yù tóng jiǎn zhōng ， zhì zuò qǐ lái ， bù jǐn fāng biàn ， chéng běn yě jí qí dī lián 。
海图，需要测绘后才能制作，然而这项繁复的工作，古修士早就完成了，如今只需要用神识，刻印在yù瞳简中，制作起来，不仅方便，成本也极其低廉。
In shops, just two middle-grade crystal stones would buy such a map, so this senior's generous offer left the youth elated.
zài diàn pù lǐ ， liǎng sān kuài zhōng pǐn jīng shí jiù néng mǎi shàng yī fèn ， zhè wèi qián bèi chū shǒu jiù shì bǎi bèi de jià gé ， zěn me néng bù ràng cǐ shào nián huān xīn gǔ wǔ 。
在店铺里，两三块中品晶石就能买上一份，这位前辈出手就是百倍的价格，怎么能不让此少年欢欣鼓舞。
The other cultivators' eyes were filled with envy, regretting their late arrival. Lin Xuan's expression was one of satisfaction as he had achieved his initial goal.
qí tā xiū shì de yǎn shén yě mǎn shì xiàn mù ， dōu hòu huǐ zì jǐ chū shǒu tài wǎn le 。
其他修士的眼神也满是羡慕，都后悔自己出手太晚了。
"I still have matters to inquire about from you. If your answers satisfy me, I will give you greater benefits."
zhòng rén de shén luò rù lín xuān de yǎn lǐ ， tā de biǎo qíng shí fēn mǎn yì ， yǐ jīng dá dào le zuì chū de mù dì 。
众人的神落入林轩的眼里，他的表情十分满意，已经达到了最初的目的。
Lin Xuan's smiling voice echoed in the air. When seeking help, it was best to offer incentives; this would make the other party more willing to exert effort.
“ lín mǒu hái yǒu shì qíng xiāng xún ， nǐ men de huí dá ruò néng lìng wǒ mǎn yì ， zài xià huì gěi nǐ men gèng dà hǎo chù dì 。”
“林某还有事情相询，你们的回答若能令我满意，在下会给你们更大好处地。”
"Senior, please speak. We will answer anything within our knowledge without reservation,"
lín xuān wēi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhǎo rén zuò shì jiù yào zhī yǐ lì ， zhè yàng duì fāng huì gèng jìn xīn lì 。
林轩微笑的声音传入耳朵，找人做事就要之以利，这样对方会更尽心力。
A cultivator's face showed flattery, and the others followed suit.
“ qián bèi qǐng shuō ， wǎn bèi men zhǐ yào xiǎo de ， yí dìng zhī wú bù yán ， yán wú bù jìn 。”
“前辈请说，晚辈们只要晓得，一定知无不言，言无不尽。”
Lin Xuan nodded: "Regarding information about yin spirits and ghosts, I believe you have heard some. Can you tell me how things stand now?"
yī xiū shì de liǎn shàng mǎn shì xiàn mèi zhī qí tā rén de biǎo qíng yě chà bu duō ， suí shēng fù hè 。
一修士的脸上满是献媚之其他人的表情也差不多，随声附和。
As soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, a cacophony of responses filled the air. His brows furrowed as his spiritual pressure surged powerfully. The cultivators were alarmed and quickly fell silent.
xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ guān yú yīn sī guǐ wù de xiāo xī ， wǒ xiǎng nǐ men yīng gāi tīng dào yī xiē ， rú jīn qíng kuàng rú hé ， qiě gào zhī lín mǒu 。”
轩点点头：“关于yīn司鬼物的消息，我想你们应该听到一些，如今情况如何，且告知林某。”
"Senior asks..."
lín xuān huà yīn gāng luò hǒng hǒng de huí dá shēng jiù fēn fán chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， hún shēn líng yā hōng rán páng bó ， zhòng xiū shì dà jīng shī hěn duō lǎo guài wù shì xǐ nù wú cháng de ， tā men máng jìn ruò hán chán de bì zuǐ le 。
林轩话音刚落哄哄的回答声就纷繁传入耳朵，林轩眉头一皱，浑身灵压轰然磅礴，众修士大惊失很多老怪物是喜怒无常的，他们忙噤若寒蝉的闭嘴了。
Lin Xuan casually pointed at a short and plump old man. This naturally garnered envy from other cultivators.
“ nǐ shuō ……”
“你说……”
"I..." The old man was taken aback, still not quite believing his good fortune had landed on him.
lín xuān suí yì zhǐ diǎn le yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， nà shì yī shēn cái ǎi pàng de lǎo zhě ， cǐ rén zì rán shòu dào le páng biān xiū shì de xiàn mù 。
林轩随意指点了一名修仙者，那是一身材矮胖的老者，此人自然受到了旁边修士的羡慕。
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded.
“ wǒ ……” lǎo zhě yī è ， sì hū hái yǒu xiē bù tài xiāng xìn zhè yàng de hǎo shì ， jū rán jiù luò dào zì jǐ shēn shàng le 。
“我……”老者一愕，似乎还有些不太相信这样的好事，居然就落到自己身上了。
After confirming, the old man's face lit up as he cleared his throat to speak: "Senior asks about yin spirits and ghosts. This news has spread throughout the Eastern Sea..."
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu 。
“不错。”林轩点点头。
...
lǎo zhě què dìng yǐ hòu ， liǎn shàng lù chū dà xǐ zhī máng qīng le qīng sǎng zi de kāi kǒu ：“ qián bèi wèn yīn sī guǐ wù ， rú jīn yǐ chuán biàn zhěng gè dōng hǎi le ……”
老者确定以后，脸上露出大喜之忙清了清嗓子的开口：“前辈问yīn司鬼物，如今已传遍整个东海了……”
An hour later, Lin Xuan left the island. He had gathered all the necessary information; staying here would be pointless.
……
……
Lin Xuan did not use a spirit boat because it was too slow. In this critical time, he should return to Black Wind Island as quickly as possible.
yí gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lí kāi le cǐ dǎo 。
一个时辰以后，林轩离开了此岛。
Amidst his ethereal light, Lin Xuan's expression turned somber. The speed of the news spread faster than he had imagined. The three tribes' great battle had come to an abrupt end; continuing would only be suicide against yin spirits and ghosts.
gāi dǎ tīng de xiāo xī tā dōu dǎ tīng qīng chǔ ， jì xù dòu liú zài cǐ chù yǐ jīng sī háo yì yì yě wú 。
该打听的消息他都打听清楚，继续逗留在此处已经丝毫意义也无。
On the surface, the Eastern Sea cultivation world seemed peaceful again, but this was merely a calm before the storm. Lin Xuan did not know what lay ahead.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu chéng zuò líng zhōu ， yīn wèi xián sù dù tài màn ， rú jīn zhè fēi cháng shí qī ， tā yīng gāi jǐn kuài gǎn huí hēi fēng dǎo qù 。
林轩并没有乘坐灵舟，因为嫌速度太慢，如今这非常时期，他应该尽快赶回黑风岛去。
However, since he embarked on his immortal path, such situations were too familiar to him, even more dangerous ones. The current situation was nothing compared to them.
dùn guāng zhōng ， lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū chén zhī zhè xiāo xī chuán bō de sù dù ， bǐ zì jǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào kuài dé duō ， sān zú jiān de dà zhàn ， yǐ gā rán ér zhǐ ， bì jìng miàn duì yīn hún guǐ wù de qīn xí ， zài dǎ xià qù ， nà jiù shì zhǎo sǐ 。
遁光中，林轩脸上露出沉之这消息传播的速度，比自己想象的还要快得多，三族间的大战，已嘎然而止，毕竟面对yīn魂鬼物的侵袭，再打下去，那就是找死。
He didn't care if the interdimensional war would restart; it had no bearing on him as long as he remained cautious. Lin Xuan still had a good chance of self-preservation.
biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè yòu zhòng guī ān níng ， rán ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì bào fēng yǔ qián de níng jìng 。
表面上看，东海修仙界又重归安宁，然而这仅仅是暴风雨前的宁静。
As for his future plans, Lin Xuan did not know either. As they say, plans often fail to keep up with changes. For now, formulating any strategies was meaningless; he would wait and see before making decisions.
hòu miàn huì rú hé ， lín xuān yě bù qīng chǔ 。
后面会如何，林轩也不清楚。
Lin Xuan didn't want to think about anything right now. His mind was focused on returning to the mixed sea region and Black Wind Island.
bù guò zì cóng tà shàng xiān tú ， lèi sì de qíng kuàng lín xuān yǐ jīng lì dé tài duō tài duō ， shèn zhì gèng wēi xiǎn de jīng lì dōu yǒu guò ， yǎn qián de gēn běn jiù bù suàn shén me 。
不过自从踏上仙途，类似的情况林轩已经历得太多太多，甚至更危险的经历都有过，眼前的根本就不算什么。
This time, his luck had been good—mysteriously escaping danger and facing strong opponents. Especially witnessing the power of the mid-stage old monster, the Leviathan King, left a significant impact.
guǎn tā liǎng jiè dà zhàn huì bú huì chóng xīn kāi qǐ ， zhè yǔ zì jǐ yòu yǒu shén me guān xì ， zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn yī xiē ， yīng gāi bú huì bèi juǎn rù ， zì bǎo de bǎ wò ， lín xuān hái shì yǒu de 。
管他两界大战会不会重新开启，这与自己又有什么关系，只要小心一些，应该不会被卷入，自保的把握，林轩还是有的。
Of course, Lin Xuan did not dare say that this alone would help him break through his current bottleneck, but it gave him some hope.
zhì yú hòu miàn de dǎ suàn ， lín xuān yě bù xiǎo de ， sú huà shuō ， jì huà gǎn bù shàng biàn huà ， zǒng zhī xiàn zài bù lùn zhì dìng shén me duì cè ， qí yì yì dōu shì bù dà de ， xiān kàn kàn qíng kuàng zài zuò dìng duó 。
至于后面的打算，林轩也不晓得，俗话说，计划赶不上变化，总之现在不论制定什么对策，其意义都是不大的，先看看情况再做定夺。
From this perspective, most of his goals for this trip had been achieved. Especially with recovering the small ball, although the little guy was greedy and lazy, he could provide unexpected assistance at critical moments.
lín xuān xiàn zài shén me yě bù xiǎng ， yī xīn xiān huí dào hùn hǎi yù ， huí dào hēi fēng dǎo qù 。
林轩现在什么也不想，一心先回到混海域，回到黑风岛去。
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Chapter 1922: Uncertain Future
The cultivators present were silent as cicadas in winter, shifting the blame onto each other for a long while before finally a slender and tall cultivator stepped forward. Bowing respectfully to Lin Xuan, he said, "Junior Gou Wu pays his respects to Senior. This is the White Elephant Sea Region. If you have any instructions, I will do my best as long as it's within my capabilities."
"White Elephant Sea Region?"
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted slightly as a look of surprise appeared on his face. He had never heard this name before.
However, after some thought, he found nothing strange about it. Although the Eastern Sea was just one of the hundreds of small planes in the Spirit Realm, its vastness far surpassed even the former Yunzhou. It was normal for him not to know many of these seas.
Seeing Lin Xuan frown in deep thought, the cultivators nearby dared not breathe a word. This senior's cultivation level was unfathomable, and many old monsters had very peculiar temperaments.
They did not want to invite any unforeseen disaster upon themselves.
After a moment, Lin Xuan finally spoke again: "Who among you has a map of this area? The more detailed, the better."
"Map?"
Many cultivators muttered in their hearts. This was an item almost everyone carried, but no one dared to speak up, fearing they might inadvertently provoke the old monster's enmity.
Seeing that no one responded, Lin Xuan's expression darkened as he was about to lose his temper when a timid voice entered his ears: "Senior, I have one. Do you think it would be useful?"
Lin Xuan turned around and saw an eighteen-year-old youth. His cultivation level was negligible—just at the Flexible Spirit Period—and he held a jade cylinder that looked old and worn.
"Oh?"
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and gently flicked his fingers, causing the jade cylinder to fly towards him like it was being pulled by something, stopping three feet in front of him.
Taking hold of the cylinder, Lin Xuan sank his divine sense into it. After a moment, he looked up with a glint in his eyes as he had a general understanding of the nearby seas.
"Thank you for your help."
Lin Xuan spoke slowly.
"You are too kind,"
The youth's face was filled with fear and trepidation. He had accidentally entered the cultivation world only a few years ago, witnessing much bloodshed and strife. In the eyes of high-ranking cultivators, they were no different from commoners in their lowly status.
The other party being so polite took him by surprise. He did not know how to respond except for his first sentence, stammering afterward.
Seeing Lin Xuan's reaction, there was nothing unexpected. As a low-ranking cultivator himself, he understood what the youth was thinking.
With a wave of his sleeve, two middle-grade crystal stones flew out and hovered in front of the youth.
"This..."
"These are your rewards. I never accept gifts without reason. The White Elephant Sea Region map is mine now."
"Yes, thank you for your generosity,"
The youth was overjoyed and quickly put away the two middle-grade crystal stones. To Lin Xuan, this small amount of wealth meant little, but to low-ranking cultivators, it held significant value.
Maps required detailed surveys before they could be made, a laborious task that ancient cultivators had already completed long ago. Now, using divine sense and imprinting them on the jade cylinder was not only convenient but also extremely cost-effective.
In shops, just two middle-grade crystal stones would buy such a map, so this senior's generous offer left the youth elated.
The other cultivators' eyes were filled with envy, regretting their late arrival. Lin Xuan's expression was one of satisfaction as he had achieved his initial goal.
"I still have matters to inquire about from you. If your answers satisfy me, I will give you greater benefits."
Lin Xuan's smiling voice echoed in the air. When seeking help, it was best to offer incentives; this would make the other party more willing to exert effort.
"Senior, please speak. We will answer anything within our knowledge without reservation,"
A cultivator's face showed flattery, and the others followed suit.
Lin Xuan nodded: "Regarding information about yin spirits and ghosts, I believe you have heard some. Can you tell me how things stand now?"
As soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, a cacophony of responses filled the air. His brows furrowed as his spiritual pressure surged powerfully. The cultivators were alarmed and quickly fell silent.
"Senior asks..."
Lin Xuan casually pointed at a short and plump old man. This naturally garnered envy from other cultivators.
"I..." The old man was taken aback, still not quite believing his good fortune had landed on him.
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded.
After confirming, the old man's face lit up as he cleared his throat to speak: "Senior asks about yin spirits and ghosts. This news has spread throughout the Eastern Sea..."
...
An hour later, Lin Xuan left the island. He had gathered all the necessary information; staying here would be pointless.
Lin Xuan did not use a spirit boat because it was too slow. In this critical time, he should return to Black Wind Island as quickly as possible.
Amidst his ethereal light, Lin Xuan's expression turned somber. The speed of the news spread faster than he had imagined. The three tribes' great battle had come to an abrupt end; continuing would only be suicide against yin spirits and ghosts.
On the surface, the Eastern Sea cultivation world seemed peaceful again, but this was merely a calm before the storm. Lin Xuan did not know what lay ahead.
However, since he embarked on his immortal path, such situations were too familiar to him, even more dangerous ones. The current situation was nothing compared to them.
He didn't care if the interdimensional war would restart; it had no bearing on him as long as he remained cautious. Lin Xuan still had a good chance of self-preservation.
As for his future plans, Lin Xuan did not know either. As they say, plans often fail to keep up with changes. For now, formulating any strategies was meaningless; he would wait and see before making decisions.
Lin Xuan didn't want to think about anything right now. His mind was focused on returning to the mixed sea region and Black Wind Island.
This time, his luck had been good—mysteriously escaping danger and facing strong opponents. Especially witnessing the power of the mid-stage old monster, the Leviathan King, left a significant impact.
Of course, Lin Xuan did not dare say that this alone would help him break through his current bottleneck, but it gave him some hope.
From this perspective, most of his goals for this trip had been achieved. Especially with recovering the small ball, although the little guy was greedy and lazy, he could provide unexpected assistance at critical moments.
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