bù zhī dào bǎi gé mén rú jīn de qíng kuàng zěn me yàng le 。
不知道百革门如今的情况怎么样了。
I wonder how the Hundred Leather Sect is faring these days.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， lín xuān zài lù shàng yù jiàn de xiū xiān zhě yě yuè lái yuè duō ， kāi shǐ de shí hòu hái shì sān sān liǎng liǎng ， hòu miàn jū rán kàn jiàn le zhěng duì zhěng duì de xiū xiān zhě ， míng xiǎn shì lái zì mǒu zōng mén jiā zú 。 ér qiě shì jīng yīng dì zǐ ， yóu zhǎng lǎo dài duì lǐng zhe 。
随着时间的推移，林轩在路上遇见的修仙者也越来越多，开始的时候还是三三两两，后面居然看见了整队整队的修仙者，明显是来自某宗门家族。而且是精英弟子，由长老带队领着。
As time passed, Lin Xuan encountered more and more cultivators on his journey. At first, they were few and far between, but later he saw entire groups of cultivators, clearly from a sect or family. And they were elite disciples led by elders.
，“ zhè xiē jiā huo de mù dì dì ， yīng gāi shì jiǔ xiān chéng wú yú ， nán dào shuō ， nà lǐ fā shēng le shén me biàn gù ？”。 lín xuān xīn zhōng àn àn dí gū ， bù guò bìng méi yǒu duō shì 。
，“这些家伙的目的地，应该是九仙城无虞，难道说，那里发生了什么变故？”。林轩心中暗暗嘀咕，不过并没有多事。
"These fellows must be heading to the Nine Immortal City, Yuwu. Could something have happened there?" Lin Xuan thought to himself, though he didn't make any fuss about it.
yī huǎng yòu shì liǎng rì ， hēi fēng dǎo zhōng yú chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
一晃又是两日，黑风岛终于出现在了视线里。
Another two days passed, and finally Black Wind Island came into view.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， jǐng wù rú gù ， hù pài dà zhèn yě hǎo hǎo de yùn zhuàn zhe ， lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， cǐ dì suī rán yǐn bì 。 dàn bǎi cǎo mén de shí lì ， zhe shí tài ruò xiǎo le xiē 。
放眼望去，景物如故，护派大阵也好好的运转着，林轩松了口气，此地虽然隐蔽。但百草门的实力，着实太弱小了些。
The scenery remained unchanged, and the sect's protective array was still functioning properly. Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. Although the island was hidden, the Hundred Grass Sect's strength was too weak.
zì jǐ zhè yī cì chū qù ， shí jiān suī rán bù duō ， dàn zhěng gè dōng hǎi de biàn gù cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。 lín xuān hái zhēn dān xīn jiù zài zhè duàn shí jiān lǐ ， bǎi cǎo mén zāo yù bù cè 。
自己这一次出去，时间虽然不多，但整个东海的变故此起彼伏。林轩还真担心就在这段时间里，百草门遭遇不测。
Since his absence, significant changes had occurred in the East Sea. Lin Xuan truly worried that something might have happened to the Hundred Grass Sect during this time.
hǎo zài dān xīn shì duō yú ， lín xuān xīn zhōng de yī kuài dà shí tou yě zǒng suàn luò dì 。
好在担心是多余，林轩心中的一块大石头也总算落地。
Fortunately, there was no need for worry as he felt a heavy stone lift from his heart.
zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ jīng fēi rù le nà kàn shì wēi xiǎn de zhàng qì lǐ miàn 。
嘴角边流露出一丝笑意，身形一闪，已经飞入了那看似危险的瘴气里面。
A smile played on his lips as he flashed through the poisonous miasma.
jī hū shì gāng yī jìn rù ， lín xuān yíng miàn jiù zhuàng jiàn le shù míng zhèng zài xún luó de bǎi cǎo mén dì zǐ ， zhè xiē rén bù yóu de dà jīng shī sè ， lián máng jiāng gè zì de fǎ bǎo líng qì jì chū 。
几乎是刚一进入，林轩迎面就撞见了数名正在巡逻的百草门弟子，这些人不由得大惊失色，连忙将各自的法宝灵器祭出。
Almost immediately, several Hundred Grass Sect disciples patrolling the area greeted him. They were alarmed and quickly summoned their treasures.
，“ bù yòng dān xīn ， shì wǒ …… lín xuān dàn dàn de kāi kǒu le 。
，“不用担心，是我……林轩淡淡的开口了。
"Don't worry, it's me… Lin Xuan said calmly.
zhè shēng yīn ， hǎo ěr shú 。
这声音，好耳熟。
That voice was so familiar.
nà xiē bǎi cǎo mén xiū shì xiān shì yī de ， suí hòu mù guāng zài lín xuān liǎn shàng sǎo guò ， rén rén jiē lù chū dà xǐ guò wàng zhī sè 。
那些百草门修士先是一得，随后目光在林轩脸上扫过，人人皆露出大喜过望之色。
The Hundred Grass Sect cultivators were first surprised but then their faces lit up with joy as they prostrated before him. They sent out transmission talismans.
tā men yī biān dà xǐ de gěi lín xuān qǐng ān ， yī biān fā chū le chuán yīn fú 。
他们一边大喜的给林轩请安，一边发出了传音符。
Soon, a brilliant light enveloped the area, and colorful beams of light entered his eyes.
hěn kuài ， líng guāng dà zuò ， wǔ yán liù sè de jīng hóng ， zhēng xiāng yìng rù dào le yǎn lián zhī zhōng 。
很快，灵光大做，五颜六色的惊虹，争相映入到了眼帘之中。
All the Hundred Grass Sect cultivators who weren't in seclusion came to greet him.
bǎi cǎo mén de xiū xiān zhě ， zhǐ yào bú shì bì guān dào jǐn yào shí kè ， quán dōu qián lái yíng jiē le 。
百草门的修仙者，只要不是闭关到紧要时刻，全都前来迎接了。
"Master…
，“ shī fù ……
，“师傅……
Shangguan Mudouyu's gentle voice reached his ears as she reported on important matters. Lin Xuan listened quietly, occasionally asking questions when necessary.
shàng guān líng yǔ shàng guān yàn gèng shì xǐ dòng yán sè sú huà shuō 。 yī rì bú jiàn rú gé sān qiū 。 liǎng gè yā tou 。 sì hū bǐ yǐ qián gèng piào liàng le 。 xiū wèi yě yǒu jìn zhǎn ， jiàn dào lín xuān jiù shuāng shuāng pū le shàng lái 。
上官翎与上官雁更是喜动颜色俗话说。一日不见如隔三秋。两个丫头。似乎比以前更漂亮了。修为也有进展，见到林轩就双双扑了上来。
There wasn't much to report; within a short hour, he had the gist of it.
chú le mǔ qīn ， shī zūn zài tā men xīn lǐ ， jiù shì zuì wèi qīn jìn zhī rén ， hēi fēng dǎo suī rán huāng pì ， dàn yīn hún guǐ wù rù qīn de xiāo xī ， wěi shǐ tài hài rén le xiē ， bié shuō xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn shì pǔ tōng de fán rén yě shǎo yǒu méi dé dào xiāo xī 。
除了母亲，师尊在她们心里，就是最为亲近之人，黑风岛虽然荒僻，但阴魂鬼物入侵的消息，委始太骇人了些，别说修仙者，就算是普通的凡人也少有没得到消息。
"By the way, Master, what did you experience this time? With your vast knowledge and abilities, I'm sure you must have gained something invaluable," Shangguan Mudouyu's voice said. This girl was genuinely sweet and clever.
liǎng gè yā tou ， suī rán xiǎo de shī fù shén tōng guǎng dà ， rán ér yě nán miǎn dān xīn a ！
两个丫头，虽然晓得师傅神通广大，然而也难免担心啊！
Although Lin Xuan knew she was half flattery and half teasing, he still found it heartwarming.
cǐ shí jiàn shī fù píng ān ， zì rán shì xīn xǐ dào le jí diǎn 。
此时见师傅平安，自然是欣喜到了极点。
"Indeed, my experiences this time were quite valuable… " Lin Xuan smiled as he recounted some of his adventures to his two disciples. Cultivators needed more than just strength; knowledge could be a lifesaver in dangerous situations.
jiàn liǎng jiě mèi zhēn qíng liú lù ， lín xuān liǎn shàng yě lù chū xīn wèi zhī sè ， zhè dì zǐ méi yǒu shōu cuò 。
见两姐妹真情流露，林轩脸上也露出欣慰之色，这弟子没有收错。
Lin Xuan didn't want his disciples to close themselves off and become foolish ascetics. However, his experiences were too shocking. Even Shangguan Mudouyu's mouth hung open wide as she listened intently. If not for their long association, she might have thought he was exaggerating.
shàng guān mù yǔ yě kuǎn kuǎn de zǒu guò lái le ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì gǎn jī ， bì jìng méi yǒu lín xuān nǎ yǒu zì jǐ yǔ bǎi cǎo mén de jīn tiān 。
上官幕雨也款款的走过来了，脸上满是感激，毕竟没有林轩哪有自己与百草门的今天。
"Master, you said you escaped from the encirclement of ghosts and spirits and even fought the Whale King to a draw? " Shangguan Yufei, despite her young age, was still quite composed. But at this moment, she was visibly moved.
yǐn shuǐ sī yuán ， tā rú hé néng gòu bù xīn shēng jìng yì ：，“ mù yǔ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ……
饮水思源，她如何能够不心生敬意：，“幕雨给前辈见礼……
The Six Sea Kings were top-tier figures in the East Sea. Lin Xuan could stand toe-to-toe with them; it was truly unbelievable.
，“ bù yòng duō lǐ 。”。
，“不用多礼。”。
"Drawn to a draw? Ha, Ye'er, you're overestimating yourself and flattering me. I had no choice but to fight the Whale King, but I barely managed to protect myself. If we were to settle this, my chances of winning are less than 20%…" Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. Self-praise was useless; he judged based on their encounter.
lín xuān tái shǒu xū fú 。 qí shí duì yú zhè xiē fán wén rù jié 。 tā bìng bú shì hěn zài yì ， kě shàng guān mù yǔ què yì zhí jiān chí zhǎng yòu yǒu xù ， lín xuān yě zhǐ néng suí tā qù 。
林轩抬手虚扶。其实对于这些繁文缛节。他并不是很在意，可上官暮雨却一直坚持长幼有序，林轩也只能随她去。
"Master is being too modest. The Whale King is a formidable figure. Even if you didn't reach the Profound Origin stage, just his title as the Sea's First Hero would make him an intimidating opponent to any hero in the world. How many cultivators can escape unscathed from his grasp? With your current rank of Separation and Union, you already have such incredible abilities. In the future, who will be able to challenge you after reaching the Profound Origin stage?" Shangguan Mudouyu's voice continued. Her words were sincere, not flattery.
suí hòu zài bǎi cǎo mén zhòng xiū shì de cù yōng xià ， lái dào le chán pài zǒng duò qí tā dì zǐ dōu tuì xià ， zhǐ shèng xià shàng guān mù yǔ ， hái yǒu lín xuān de liǎng gè tú dì 。
随后在百草门众修士的簇拥下，来到了谗派总舵其他弟子都退下，只剩下上官幕雨，还有林轩的两个徒弟。
Lin Xuan smiled without replying. Excessive modesty was akin to arrogance; it was unnecessary.
，“ rú hé ， zhè duàn shí jiān méi cái fā shēng shén me yì wài ba ？……
，“如何，这段时间没才发生什么意外吧？……
Just then, a transmission talisman flew into his sight. Lin Xuan felt surprised. Could things be so coincidental? Just as he returned here, an emergency had arisen?
lín xuān suī bù xǐ huān sú wù ， dàn lí kāi le zhè me jiǔ yú qíng yú lǐ ， duō shǎo dōu hái shì yào guò wèn yī xià 。
林轩虽不喜欢俗务，但离开了这么久于情于理，多少都还是要过问一下。
"Do not be surprised, disciple reporting back. The feast is ready, hence the notification," Shangguan Mudouyu's light laughter reached his ears.
，“ hái hǎo ， zì cóng qián bèi lí kāi yǐ hòu qiè shēn jiù yuē shù dì zǐ ， nǔ lì xiū xíng qīng yì bù lí kāi dǎo yǔ 。 bìng méi cái fā shēng shén me yì wài de shì 。”， shàng guān mù yǔ wēn wǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tiāo xuǎn tā rèn wéi zhòng yào de shì qíng 。 yī yī xiàng lín xuān bǐng míng lín xuān zé jìng jìng de líng tīng ， zhǐ yǒu ǒu ěr zhī shí ， cái huì chā zuǐ xún wèn jǐ jù 。
，“还好，自从前辈离开以后妾身就约束弟子，努力修行轻易不离开岛屿。并没才发生什么意外的事。”，上官幕雨温婉的声音传入耳朵，挑选她认为重要的事情。一一像林轩禀明林轩则静静的聆听，只有偶尔之时，才会插嘴询问几句。
"Ah, I see."
suǒ shì bù duō ， duǎn duǎn de yí gè shí chén ， jiù dà tǐ xù shù qīng chǔ 。
琐事不多，短短的一个时辰，就大体叙述清楚。
Lin Xuan chuckled; it was just a case of overthinking things. While coincidences do happen, there should still be limits to them.
，“ duì le ， shī fù ， nín zhè cì chū qù ， yòu jīng lì le shén me ， yǐ shī fù de shén tōng guǎng dà ， xiǎng bì shōu huò fēi tóng xiǎo kě guān líng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè yā tou jīng líng gǔ guài “，、 zuǐ gèng shì hěn tián 。
，“对了，师傅，您这次出去，又经历了什么，以师傅的神通广大，想必收获非同小可官翎的声音传入耳朵，这丫头精灵古怪“，、嘴更是很甜。
Since the feast was prepared, Lin Xuan didn't hesitate to join in. After days of travel, he hadn't had a proper meal for a long time. Although cultivators could practice abstinence, Lin Xuan enjoyed various delicious foods.
suī rán míng zhī dào tā shì bàn chè jiāo bàn pāi mǎ pì ， lín xuān hái shì tīng dé pǒ wèi xīn xǐ 。
虽然明知道她是半撤娇半拍马屁，林轩还是听得颇为欣喜。
Shangguan Mudouyu led him and his two disciples to the dining area. As the sun set on the horizon, Lin Xuan returned to his cave.
，“ bù cuò ， wèi shī zhè cì chū qù ， shōu huò yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě …… lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō ， suí hòu jiāng zì jǐ zhè cì de jīng lì ， suí biàn tiāo le yī xiē ， dàng zuò qí wén yì shì ， jiǎng gěi liǎng gè tú ér tīng 。
，“不错，为师这次出去，收获也是非同小可……林轩微笑着说，随后将自己这次的经历，随便挑了一些，当作奇闻异事，讲给两个徒儿听。
The scenery remained unchanged; although he was gone, the Hundred Grass Valley was still tidied by disciples who dared not enter the forbidden zone around it. The disciples had been warned by Shangguan Mudouyu.
xiū xiān xiū xiān 。 chú le shí lì ， yǒu shí hòu ， yě xū yào pīn shàng yī xiē jiàn shí ， bì jìng yuè shì jiàn shí guǎng bó ， yù jiàn wēi xiǎn de shí hòu 。 yuè zhī dào yīng gāi zěn me zuò 。
修仙修仙。除了实力，有时候，也需要拼上一些见识，毕竟越是见识广博，遇见危险的时候。越知道应该怎么做。
After a hearty meal and returning to Black Wind Island, Lin Xuan felt refreshed and invigorated. He decided to meditate in his practice room.
lín xuān kě bù xī wàng liǎng gè tú ér bì mén zào chē ， zuò shǎ hū hū de kǔ xiū zhě 。
林轩可不希望两个徒儿闭门造车，做傻乎乎的苦修者。
He sat cross-legged and pondered deeply. This journey was fraught with danger, almost life-threatening, but the rewards were bountiful. The experiences he gained from fighting the Whale King brought him many insights.
rán ér tā de jīng lì ， què tài guò jīng sǒng 。 bié shuō liǎng gè yā tou ， jiù suàn shì shàng guān mù yǔ 。 yě tīng dé zhāng dà le xiǎo kǒu ， ruò bú shì zhè me jiǔ xiāng chǔ ， zhī dào lín xuān jué bú shì kuā kuā qí tán zhī tú ， dōu yào yǐ wéi tā zài xìn kǒu cí huáng le 。
然而他的经历，却太过惊悚。别说两个丫头，就算是上官幕雨。也听得张大了小口，若不是这么久相处，知道林轩绝不是夸夸其谈之徒，都要以为他在信口雌黄了。
The bottleneck that had once held him back now seemed surmountable with an 80% chance of success.
，“ shī fù ， nín shuō nín cóng yīn hún lì guǐ de bāo wéi zhōng táo tuō ， hái yǔ jù jīng wáng jiāo le shǒu 。 bù là xià fēng ？，。 shàng guān yàn jiù nián líng lái shuō 。 suàn shì fēi cháng chén wěn le ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ” yě sǒng rán dòng róng 。
，“师傅，您说您从阴魂厉鬼的包围中逃脱，还与巨鲸王交了手。不落下风？，。上官雁就年龄来说。算是非常沉稳了，然而此时此刻”也耸然动容。
With the impending chaos in the East Sea and the invasion by ghosts and spirits, every step up would bring more self-preservation. Therefore, Lin Xuan planned to retreat for three months of cultivation.
hǎi zú liù wáng ， zài dōng hǎi ， nà kě shì huò zhēn jià shí de dǐng ér jiān ér de cún zài ， lín xuān jū rán néng yǔ qí píng fēn qiū sè ， zhè shí zài tài bù kě sī yì le 。
海族六王，在东海，那可是货真价实的顶儿尖儿的存在，林轩居然能与其平分秋色，这实在太不可思议了。
However, there was a complication.
yào zhī dào shī fù shuō ， duì fāng kě shì dòng xuán zhōng qī dà chéng de xiū xiān zhě 。
要知道师傅说，对方可是洞玄中期大成的修仙者。
While his own cultivation was crucial, he couldn't ignore his two disciples either. After all, as their master, how could he just occasionally give them guidance?
，“ píng fēn qiū sè ， hē hē ， yàn ér ， nǐ zhè huà kě shì yán guò qí shí ， wǎng shī fù liǎn shàng tiē jīn le ， wèi shī pò bù dé yǐ ， què shí yǔ jù jīng wáng jiāo guò shǒu ， dàn jǐn jǐn shì miǎn qiǎng zì bǎo bà le ， ruò yí dìng yào fēn chū shèng fù ， wèi shī shèng suàn hái bú dào liǎng chéng de …… lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， zì chuī zì léi méi yǒu yòng chǔ 。 zhè fān tuī cè ， shì lín xuān gēn běn liǎng rén dāng rì jiāo shǒu qíng xíng suǒ zuò chū de pàn duàn 。 sī háo wù chā yě méi yǒu bù gǎn shuō ， dàn yīng gāi shì ** bù lí shí de 。
，“平分秋色，呵呵，雁儿，你这话可是言过其实，往师傅脸上贴金了，为师迫不得已，确实与巨鲸王交过手，但仅仅是勉强自保罢了，若一定要分出胜负，为师胜算还不到两成的……林轩摆了摆手，自吹自擂没有用处。这番推测，是林轩根本两人当日交手情形所做出的判断。丝毫误差也没有不敢说，但应该是**不离十的。
Was there a way to do both? If it were any other peer-level cultivator, this would be a difficult problem. But Lin Xuan had unique abilities that surpassed ordinary cultivators.
，“ qián bèi guò qiān le ， jù jīng wáng shì hé děng rén wù ， dòng xuán zhōng qī de shí lì bù gǎn shuō ， guāng shì hǎi zú dì yī yǒng shì de míng tóu jiù yǐ jīng lìng tiān xià yīng xióng shù shǒu 。 shì wèn dōng hǎi ， néng cóng tā shǒu xià quán shēn ér tuì de xiū shì yòu yǒu jǐ gè ， qián bèi rú jīn bù guò lí hé ， jiù yǒu rú cǐ jīng rén de shén tōng ， lái rì jìn jiē dòng xuán yǐ hòu ， fàng yǎn cǐ jiè miàn yǒu shuí hái shì nín de dí shǒu ？…… shàng guān mù yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ nǚ zhè fān huà ， kě yǔ pāi mǎ pì sī háo guān xì yě wú ， ér shì fā zì fèi fǔ 。 zì cóng rèn shí yǐ lái ， lín xuān chuàng zào de qí jì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， tā zhēn de shì chú le pèi fú hái shì pèi fú 。
，“前辈过谦了，巨鲸王是何等人物，洞玄中期的实力不敢说，光是海族第一勇士的名头就已经令天下英雄束手。试问东海，能从他手下全身而退的修士又有几个，前辈如今不过离合，就有如此惊人的神通，来日进阶洞玄以后，放眼此界面有谁还是您的敌手？……上官暮雨的声音传入耳朵，此女这番话，可与拍马屁丝毫关系也无，而是发自肺腑。自从认识以来，林轩创造的奇迹数不胜数，她真的是除了佩服还是佩服。
The second yuan-ling could solve this issue perfectly.
lín xuān xiào ér bù yǔ 。 tài guò qiān xū qí shí yǔ jiāo ào shì yī yàng dì dào lǐ 。 duì fāng shuō de shì shì shí 。 zì jǐ yòu hé bì jiǎo róu zào zuò 。
林轩笑而不语。太过谦虚其实与骄傲是一样地道理。对方说的是事实。自己又何必矫揉造作。
With his mind made up, Lin Xuan touched his head and summoned the black infant-like figure of his second yuan-ling.
jiù zài cǐ kè ， yī chuán yīn fú fēi rù le yǎn lián ， lín xuān lüè gǎn cuò è ， nán dào shì qíng jìng shì zhè me còu qiǎo 。 zì jǐ cái gāng gāng huí dào cǐ chù 。 jiù yǒu tū fā zhuàng kuàng chū xiàn le ？
就在此刻，一传音符飞入了眼帘，林轩略感错愕，难道事情竟是这么凑巧。自己才刚刚回到此处。就有突发状况出现了？
It was identical to him in appearance—his second yuan-ling technique. Since his main yuan-ling and demon core were still within his body's dantian, the second yuan-ling's manifestation only slightly affected his strength but posed no other issues.
，“ qián bèi wú xū jīng qí ， shì dì zǐ huí bào ， jiǔ xí yǐ jīng zhěng bèi hǎo ， gù ér chuán yīn tōng zhī guān mù yǔ qīng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
，“前辈无需惊奇，是弟子回报，酒席已经整备好，故而传音通知官暮雨轻笑的声音传入耳朵里。
Next, he reached into his waistband and produced a storage bag.
，“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”。
，“原来如此。”。
It was empty.
lín xuān yǎ rán shī xiào ， yuán lái shì zì jǐ duō xiǎng ， suī shuō wú qiǎo bù chéng shū ， bù guò qiǎo hé zǒng yě gāi yǒu yí gè xiàn dù 。
林轩哑然失笑，原来是自己多想，虽说无巧不成书，不过巧合总也该有一个限度。
Lin Xuan rummaged through his waistband and filled it with various cultivation resources: medicinal pills, talismans, materials, jade eyes, and crystals.
jì rán jiǔ xí yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo ， lín xuān dāng rán bú huì tuī cí ， zhè me duō tiān lián xù gǎn lù ， hái zhēn méi yǒu hǎo hǎo yòng cān guò ， xiū xiān zhě suī kě bì gǔ ， dàn lín xuān hái shì hěn xǐ huān xiǎng shòu gè zhǒng gè yàng de měi wèi shí wù 。
既然酒席已经准备好，林轩当然不会推辞，这么多天连续赶路，还真没有好好用餐过，修仙者虽可辟谷，但林轩还是很喜欢享受各种各样的美味食物。
"These should suffice…" Lin Xuan muttered to himself. These were for Shangguan sisters. As he was already wealthy, he wouldn't be stingy with his disciples. He provided them with all the cultivation resources they needed.
yú shì yóu shàng guān mù yǔ dài lù ， lín xuān yǔ liǎng gè tú ér yì qǐ ， lí kāi dà diàn xiàng yòng cān de dì fāng fēi qù 。
于是由上官幕雨带路，林轩与两个徒儿一起，离开大殿像用餐的地方飞去。
With a master's guidance and abundant resources, coupled with their excellent spiritual roots, the progress of the sisters was rapid, far outpacing even the elite disciples of famous sects!
I wonder how the Hundred Leather Sect is faring these days.
As time passed, Lin Xuan encountered more and more cultivators on his journey. At first, they were few and far between, but later he saw entire groups of cultivators, clearly from a sect or family. And they were elite disciples led by elders.
"These fellows must be heading to the Nine Immortal City, Yuwu. Could something have happened there?" Lin Xuan thought to himself, though he didn't make any fuss about it.
Another two days passed, and finally Black Wind Island came into view.
The scenery remained unchanged, and the sect's protective array was still functioning properly. Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. Although the island was hidden, the Hundred Grass Sect's strength was too weak.
Since his absence, significant changes had occurred in the East Sea. Lin Xuan truly worried that something might have happened to the Hundred Grass Sect during this time.
Fortunately, there was no need for worry as he felt a heavy stone lift from his heart.
A smile played on his lips as he flashed through the poisonous miasma.
Almost immediately, several Hundred Grass Sect disciples patrolling the area greeted him. They were alarmed and quickly summoned their treasures.
"Don't worry, it's me… Lin Xuan said calmly.
That voice was so familiar.
The Hundred Grass Sect cultivators were first surprised but then their faces lit up with joy as they prostrated before him. They sent out transmission talismans.
Soon, a brilliant light enveloped the area, and colorful beams of light entered his eyes.
All the Hundred Grass Sect cultivators who weren't in seclusion came to greet him.
"Master…
Shangguan Mudouyu's gentle voice reached his ears as she reported on important matters. Lin Xuan listened quietly, occasionally asking questions when necessary.
There wasn't much to report; within a short hour, he had the gist of it.
"By the way, Master, what did you experience this time? With your vast knowledge and abilities, I'm sure you must have gained something invaluable," Shangguan Mudouyu's voice said. This girl was genuinely sweet and clever.
Although Lin Xuan knew she was half flattery and half teasing, he still found it heartwarming.
"Indeed, my experiences this time were quite valuable… " Lin Xuan smiled as he recounted some of his adventures to his two disciples. Cultivators needed more than just strength; knowledge could be a lifesaver in dangerous situations.
Lin Xuan didn't want his disciples to close themselves off and become foolish ascetics. However, his experiences were too shocking. Even Shangguan Mudouyu's mouth hung open wide as she listened intently. If not for their long association, she might have thought he was exaggerating.
"Master, you said you escaped from the encirclement of ghosts and spirits and even fought the Whale King to a draw? " Shangguan Yufei, despite her young age, was still quite composed. But at this moment, she was visibly moved.
The Six Sea Kings were top-tier figures in the East Sea. Lin Xuan could stand toe-to-toe with them; it was truly unbelievable.
"Drawn to a draw? Ha, Ye'er, you're overestimating yourself and flattering me. I had no choice but to fight the Whale King, but I barely managed to protect myself. If we were to settle this, my chances of winning are less than 20%…" Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. Self-praise was useless; he judged based on their encounter.
"Master is being too modest. The Whale King is a formidable figure. Even if you didn't reach the Profound Origin stage, just his title as the Sea's First Hero would make him an intimidating opponent to any hero in the world. How many cultivators can escape unscathed from his grasp? With your current rank of Separation and Union, you already have such incredible abilities. In the future, who will be able to challenge you after reaching the Profound Origin stage?" Shangguan Mudouyu's voice continued. Her words were sincere, not flattery.
Lin Xuan smiled without replying. Excessive modesty was akin to arrogance; it was unnecessary.
Just then, a transmission talisman flew into his sight. Lin Xuan felt surprised. Could things be so coincidental? Just as he returned here, an emergency had arisen?
"Do not be surprised, disciple reporting back. The feast is ready, hence the notification," Shangguan Mudouyu's light laughter reached his ears.
"Ah, I see."
Lin Xuan chuckled; it was just a case of overthinking things. While coincidences do happen, there should still be limits to them.
Since the feast was prepared, Lin Xuan didn't hesitate to join in. After days of travel, he hadn't had a proper meal for a long time. Although cultivators could practice abstinence, Lin Xuan enjoyed various delicious foods.
Shangguan Mudouyu led him and his two disciples to the dining area. As the sun set on the horizon, Lin Xuan returned to his cave.
The scenery remained unchanged; although he was gone, the Hundred Grass Valley was still tidied by disciples who dared not enter the forbidden zone around it. The disciples had been warned by Shangguan Mudouyu.
After a hearty meal and returning to Black Wind Island, Lin Xuan felt refreshed and invigorated. He decided to meditate in his practice room.
He sat cross-legged and pondered deeply. This journey was fraught with danger, almost life-threatening, but the rewards were bountiful. The experiences he gained from fighting the Whale King brought him many insights.
The bottleneck that had once held him back now seemed surmountable with an 80% chance of success.
With the impending chaos in the East Sea and the invasion by ghosts and spirits, every step up would bring more self-preservation. Therefore, Lin Xuan planned to retreat for three months of cultivation.
However, there was a complication.
While his own cultivation was crucial, he couldn't ignore his two disciples either. After all, as their master, how could he just occasionally give them guidance?
Was there a way to do both? If it were any other peer-level cultivator, this would be a difficult problem. But Lin Xuan had unique abilities that surpassed ordinary cultivators.
The second yuan-ling could solve this issue perfectly.
With his mind made up, Lin Xuan touched his head and summoned the black infant-like figure of his second yuan-ling.
It was identical to him in appearance—his second yuan-ling technique. Since his main yuan-ling and demon core were still within his body's dantian, the second yuan-ling's manifestation only slightly affected his strength but posed no other issues.
Next, he reached into his waistband and produced a storage bag.
It was empty.
Lin Xuan rummaged through his waistband and filled it with various cultivation resources: medicinal pills, talismans, materials, jade eyes, and crystals.
"These should suffice…" Lin Xuan muttered to himself. These were for Shangguan sisters. As he was already wealthy, he wouldn't be stingy with his disciples. He provided them with all the cultivation resources they needed.
With a master's guidance and abundant resources, coupled with their excellent spiritual roots, the progress of the sisters was rapid, far outpacing even the elite disciples of famous sects!