“ shén me ， shī gē ， nǐ kāi wán xiào ba ， líng yào shān de zhǎng mén tōng yǔ zhēn rén yě bù guò shì zhù jī qī de xiū zhēn zhě ， tā men zěn me néng yǔ wǒ men léi yún shān zhuāng xiāng pì měi ne ？” nǚ zǐ mǎn liǎn jīng yà ， rěn bú zhù dī hū le qǐ lái 。
“什么，师哥，你开玩笑吧，灵药山的掌门通羽真人也不过是筑基期的修真者，他们怎么能与我们雷云山庄相媲美呢？”女子满脸惊讶，忍不住低呼了起来。
"Come on, Senior Brother, are you joking? The True Man of the Spirit Medicine Mountain, True Man Tongyu, is only a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. How can they possibly match our Thunder Cloud Manor?" The woman's face was filled with surprise as she couldn't help but let out a low exclamation.
“ wèi xiōng piàn nǐ gàn má ？ cǐ xiāo xī yě shì nà nèi xiàn chuán chū lái ， líng yào shān kě bù jǐn jǐn shì shàn cháng liàn dān ， àn dì lǐ ， hái yǒu bù shǎo bì guān qián xiū de zhǎng lǎo ， chú le nǐ wǒ zhè děng tóng jiē xiū shì ， lián yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù yě bù quē shǎo 。” lǎo zhě shén sè níng zhòng de dào ：“ gāng cái wǒ hái shì bǎo shǒu de shuō fǎ ， shuō bù dìng tā men de shí lì bǐ léi yún shān zhuāng gèng shèng yī chóu ， yě bú shì bù kě néng zhī shì 。”
“为兄骗你干嘛？此消息也是那内线传出来，灵药山可不仅仅是擅长炼丹，暗地里，还有不少闭关潜修的长老，除了你我这等同阶修士，连元婴期的老怪物也不缺少。”老者神色凝重的道：“刚才我还是保守的说法，说不定他们的实力比雷云山庄更胜一筹，也不是不可能之事。”
"Brother, why would I trick you? This information came from an informant. Spirit Medicine Mountain isn't just skilled in alchemy; there are many elders who have been sequestered for cultivation. Besides us and other peers at the same stage, they also lack no old monsters of the Core Formation stage." The elder's expression was grave as he said, "Just now, I was being conservative with my assessment. It's possible that their strength might even surpass Thunder Cloud Manor."
nǚ zǐ yǎo le yǎo zuǐ chún ， yī rán shì bù tài xiāng xìn de yàng zi ， nán xiū kàn le tā yī yǎn ， zì jǐ lěng xiào le qǐ lái ：“ shī mèi ， wèi xiōng jué méi yǒu kuā dà qí cí ， fǒu zé nǐ yǐ wéi nà xiē shì lì ， wèi shén me zhè me kuài jiù fēn fēn lí qù ， bì jìng tiān chén dān zhī shì shì liú yán ， tā men jiù gèng bù yuàn yì dé zuì zhè me yí gè shì lì qiáng dà de mén pài ， xū zhī ， liàn dān shī ， dà jiā shì yīn wèi yào lì yòng suǒ yǐ cái gěi tā men miàn zi ， kě mén nèi yǒu zhū duō níng dān qī gāo shǒu yǔ yuán yīng qī guài wù jiù shì lìng yī huí shì ， xiū zhēn jiè ruò ròu qiáng shì ， shí lì yǒng yuǎn shì dì yī 。”
女子咬了咬嘴唇，依然是不太相信的样子，男修看了她一眼，自己冷笑了起来：“师妹，为兄绝没有夸大其词，否则你以为那些势力，为什么这么快就纷纷离去，毕竟天尘丹之事是流言，他们就更不愿意得罪这么一个势力强大的门派，须知，炼丹师，大家是因为要利用所以才给他们面子，可门内有诸多凝丹期高手与元婴期怪物就是另一回事，修真界弱肉强势，实力永远是第一。”
The woman bit her lip, still not entirely believing it. The male cultivator glanced at her and gave a cold laugh: "Junior Sister, I have never exaggerated the situation. Otherwise, why would those forces leave so quickly? After all, rumors about the Heavenly Dust Pill are just that—rumors. They wouldn't dare offend such a powerful sect. Remember, alchemists only get respect because everyone wants to utilize them. But with numerous Core Formation and Core Formation stage monsters within their sect, it's a different story in the cultivation world; strength is always the top priority."
“ nà zhè cì wǒ men jiù wú gōng ér fǎn le ma ？” nǚ zǐ yǒu diǎn xīn yǒu bù gān 。
“那这次我们就无功而返了吗？”女子有点心有不甘。
"Then we return empty-handed this time?" The woman seemed somewhat unwilling.
“ yào bù rán yòu néng rú hé ， líng yào shān jì rán yǐn cáng yǒu nà me dà de shì lì ， wǒ men de àn zhōng jiān shì tā men kěn dìng zǎo jiù xīn zhī dù míng liǎo ， rú guǒ zhēn shì lín xuān yǐn gēn zōng tā de rén lái jiāng shī gǔ ， kěn dìng yě shì jǐ gè lǎo guài wù àn zhōng shòu yì ， wèi de jiù shì gěi wǒ men yì diǎn zhèn shè 。“ āi ！” nǚ zǐ tàn le kǒu qì ：“ shuō qǐ lái yě shì wǔ shī xiōng dǎo méi ， zhǐ yǒu zhè me yī wèi dú shēng nǚ ， píng shí jiāo chǒng dào le tiān shàng qù ， cǐ cì zhǔ dòng wèi mén pài chū lì ， què chū le zhè yàng de shì 。”
“要不然又能如何，灵药山既然隐藏有那么大的势力，我们的暗中监视他们肯定早就心知肚明了，如果真是林轩引跟踪他的人来僵尸谷，肯定也是几个老怪物暗中授意，为的就是给我们一点震慑。“唉！”女子叹了口气：“说起来也是武师兄倒霉，只有这么一位独生女，平时娇宠到了天上去，此次主动为门派出力，却出了这样的事。”
"What else can be done? Since Spirit Medicine Mountain has such a hidden force, our covert surveillance of them was likely known to them long ago. If Lin Xuan really lured his trackers to the Zombie Valley, it's probably several old monsters who secretly gave the order, just to give us a little shock." Sighing, the woman said: "It's unfortunate for Martial Senior Brother; he only has one daughter, and she was spoiled rotten. This time, she voluntarily helped the manor, but this happened."
lǎo zhě mò rán 。 guò le yī huì er cái dào ：“ wǔ shī xiōng suī rán yǔ wǒ men yī yàng shì níng dān qī xiū shì ， dàn bì jìng shì běn mén zhī zhǔ ， suǒ yǐ wǔ yún ér zhī shì jué bù néng zhè me suàn le ， jù tǐ rú hé ， hái yào qǐng shì shī shū tā lǎo rén jiā hòu dìng duó ， zhì yú wǒ liǎ ， jiāng zhè shān gǔ nèi de jiāng shī miè diào ， yě suàn duì zhuāng zhǔ yǒu suǒ jiāo dài le 。”
老者默然。过了一会儿才道：“武师兄虽然与我们一样是凝丹期修士，但毕竟是本门之主，所以武云儿之事绝不能这么算了，具体如何，还要请示师叔他老人家后定夺，至于我俩，将这山谷内的僵尸灭掉，也算对庄主有所交代了。”
The elder remained silent for a moment before speaking again: "Although Martial Senior Brother is at the Core Formation stage like us, he is still the head of our sect. Therefore, we cannot let the matter concerning Wu Yun'er end so easily. We must seek permission from Uncle Senior Advisor to decide on the course of action. As for us two, eliminating these zombies in this valley should be enough to satisfy the Manor Lord."
“ bù cuò ， wǒ men xiàn zài jiù dòng shǒu 。”
“不错，我们现在就动手。”
"Agreed, let's act now."
nǚ zǐ shuō wán ， yǔ nà lǎo zhě shēn xíng yī huǎng 。 piāo xiàng le qián fāng 。
女子说完，与那老者身形一晃。飘向了前方。
After she finished speaking, both the woman and the elder moved swiftly, heading towards the front.
wàng zhe tā men de bèi yǐng zài mí wù zhōng jiàn jiàn yǐn qù ， lín xuān cóng bù yuǎn chù de yī kuài jù shí hòu miàn zǒu le chū lái ， mō le mō xià bā ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī chén yín zhī sè 。
望着他们的背影在迷雾中渐渐隐去，林轩从不远处的一块巨石后面走了出来，摸了摸下巴，脸上闪过一丝沉吟之色。
Watching their figures gradually fade into the mist, Lin Xuan stepped out from behind a nearby large rock. He stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.
zhēn shì tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu 。 méi xiǎng dào lái zhè lǐ xún zhǎo jiāng shī ， huì wú yì jiān tīng jiàn rú cǐ zhī duō dì yǐn mì zhī shì 。
真是踏破铁鞋无觅处得来全不费工夫。没想到来这里寻找僵尸，会无意间听见如此之多地隐秘之事。
Indeed, it was like finding a needle in a haystack; he hadn't expected to stumble upon so many secrets while searching for zombies here.
zuì ràng lín xuān xīn xǐ de shì líng yào shān de wēi xiǎn yǐ jīng jiě chú ， zhè yàng zì jǐ jiù kě yǐ fàng xīn dà dǎn de zài mén pài lǐ jì xù xiū liàn 。
最让林轩欣喜的是灵药山的危险已经解除，这样自己就可以放心大胆的在门派里继续修炼。
What thrilled Lin Xuan most was that the danger from Spirit Medicine Mountain had been removed. This allowed him to continue cultivating without any worries within the sect.
zhì yú nèi jiān wèn tí 。 zì yǒu tōng yǔ zhēn rén hé nà xiē àn cáng dì lǎo guài wù cāo xīn 。 yǔ zì jǐ méi duō dà guān xì 。
至于内奸问题。自有通羽真人和那些暗藏地老怪物操心。与自己没多大关系。
As for the issue of traitors, it was something True Man Tongyu and those hidden old monsters would worry about; it wasn't much of his concern.
zhǐ bù guò ……
只不过……
However...
méi xiǎng dào gēn zōng zì jǐ dì rén lǐ 。 jū rán yǒu léi yún shān zhuāng dì zhuāng zhǔ zhī nǚ 。 tīng nà liǎng rén kǒu qì 。 cǐ shì kǒng pà hěn nán shàn le a 。 zhǐ bù guò tā men gù jì zì jǐ dì shēn fèn 。 cái méi yǒu dòng shǒu 。 dàn léi yún shān zhuāng dì zhuāng zhǔ 。 shēn huái sàng nǚ zhī tòng 。 kěn dìng duì zì jǐ hèn zhī rù gǔ 。
没想到跟踪自己地人里。居然有雷云山庄地庄主之女。听那两人口气。此事恐怕很难善了啊。只不过他们顾忌自己地身份。才没有动手。但雷云山庄地庄主。身怀丧女之痛。肯定对自己恨之入骨。
He hadn't expected one of the people tracking him to be the daughter of the Thunder Cloud Manor's Lord. From the tone of their conversation, this matter might not end well. However, they refrained from acting because of his identity. But the Thunder Cloud Manor's Lord, grieving over losing a daughter, would certainly hate him to the core.
xiǎng dào duì fāng dì xiū wèi yǐ jí shǒu zhōng dì quán lì 。 lín xuān yī zhèn fā hán 。 àn zì jué dìng 。 zhè cì huí dào líng yào shān hòu 。 qīng yì jué bù chū lái 。
想到对方地修为以及手中地权利。林轩一阵发寒。暗自决定。这次回到灵药山后。轻易绝不出来。
Thinking about the opponent's cultivation level and power, Lin Xuan shivered. He secretly decided that upon returning to Spirit Medicine Mountain, he wouldn't venture out lightly again.
bì jìng zì jǐ míng yì shàng hái shì shǎo zhǎng mén 。 bù guǎn shì wèi le miàn zi hái shì bié dì mù dì 。 tōng yǔ zhēn rén dū huì bì hù zì jǐ 。
毕竟自己名义上还是少掌门。不管是为了面子还是别地目地。通羽真人都会庇护自己。
After all, he was still the Junior Sect Leader in name. For face or other purposes, True Man Tongyu would protect him.
ér chú cǐ yǐ wài 。 hái yǒu yí gè qíng bào yě lìng lín xuān xīn dòng 。 běn mén zhī zhōng 。 jū rán zhēn yǒu tiān chén dān dì pèi fāng liú chuán xià lái 。
而除此以外。还有一个情报也令林轩心动。本门之中。居然真有天尘丹地配方流传下来。
Another piece of intelligence also piqued his interest: there were indeed recipes for the Heavenly Dust Pill circulating within their sect.
suī rán shǒu lǐ yǐ jīng yǒu le fèi pǐn tiān chén dān ， kě yǐ jiāng qí tí chún 。
虽然手里已经有了废品天尘丹，可以将其提纯。
Although he already had a lower-grade Heavenly Dust Pill that could be purified, and according to rumors in the cultivation world, just one Heavenly Dust Pill could easily condense a Golden Core from a False Core cultivator, Lin Xuan knew better. It was only relevant for those with Spirit Roots; someone like him, with such poorqualifications, couldn't afford to speculate.
ér qiě àn zhào xiū zhēn jiè dì chuán yán ， zhǐ xū yào yī lì tiān chén dān jiù néng gòu ràng jiǎ dān jìng jiè de xiū zhēn zhě qīng yì níng chéng jīn dān ， kě zì jǐ de qíng kuàng zì jǐ qīng chǔ ， nà shì duì yǒu líng gēn de xiū shì lái shuō ， xiàng zì jǐ zhè zhǒng zī zhì chà dào jí diǎn zhī rén ， gēn běn jiù bù néng yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi duó 。
而且按照修真界地传言，只需要一粒天尘丹就能够让假丹境界的修真者轻易凝成金丹，可自己的情况自己清楚，那是对有灵根的修士来说，像自己这种资质差到极点之人，根本就不能用常理揣度。
Back when he was at the Foundation Establishment stage, other prodigies needed just one middle-grade pill, while he consumed nearly a hundred top-grade pills before barely succeeding.
dāng chū zhù jī nà huì er ， bié dì tiān cái dì zǐ zhǐ xū yào yī méi zhōng pǐn dān jiù gòu le 。 ér zì jǐ fú yòng jí pǐn dān zhè zhǒng nì tiān zhī wù 。 què zú zú jìn bǎi kē ， cái miǎn qiǎng chéng gōng 。
当初筑基那会儿，别地天才弟子只需要一枚中品丹就够了。而自己服用极品丹这种逆天之物。却足足近百颗，才勉强成功。
So while having three Heavenly Dust Pills in his possession was good, obtaining the recipe for the Heavenly Dust Pill was more secure.
suǒ yǐ shǒu zhōng de tiān chén dān suī rán yǒu sān kē 。 dàn dāng rán shì dé dào tiān chén dān de pèi fāng gèng wěn tuǒ 。
所以手中的天尘丹虽然有三颗。但当然是得到天尘丹的配方更稳妥。
As for finding the herbs and dealing with the flames, he could consider those issues later.
zhì yú yào cái nán xún ， yǐ jí huǒ yàn de wèn tí ， zé kě yǐ yǐ hòu zài màn màn kǎo lǜ 。
至于药材难寻，以及火焰的问题，则可以以后再慢慢考虑。
Lin Xuan was deep in thought when suddenly a loud rumbling sound entered his ears. He looked up to see two beams of red and blue light flashing ahead—those dual cultivation partners were making their move.
lín xuān zhèng àn zì sī suǒ ， tū rán yī jù dà de hōng míng zhī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tái qǐ tóu lái ， biàn kàn jiàn qián fāng hóng lán èr sè de guāng máng shǎn shuò ， nà duì shuāng xiū dào lǚ chū shǒu le 。
林轩正暗自思索，突然一巨大的轰鸣之声传入耳朵，抬起头来，便看见前方红蓝二色的光芒闪烁，那对双修道侣出手了。
A look of hesitation flashed across Lin Xuan's face but quickly passed as he made his choice. His body was enveloped in black light, and his figure gradually blurred, merging into the mist.
lín xuān liǎn shàng bù yóu de shǎn guò yī sī chóu chú ， dàn hěn kuài ， tā jiù zuò chū le xuǎn zé ， hún shēn hēi máng yī shǎn ， shēn yǐng jiàn jiàn mó hú qǐ lái ， róng rù dào le mí wù lǐ miàn 。
林轩脸上不由得闪过一丝踌躇，但很快，他就做出了选择，浑身黑芒一闪，身影渐渐模糊起来，融入到了迷雾里面。
Although his cultivation level wasn't high, Lin Xuan had a fair degree of mastery over Qi Gathering techniques. With some caution, he should remain undetected.
suī rán xiū wèi bù gāo ， dàn duì yú liǎn qì zhī shù ， lín xuān hái shì pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn zì dé ， zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn yì diǎn ， yīng gāi bú huì bèi fā xiàn 。
虽然修为不高，但对于敛气之术，林轩还是颇有几分自得，只要小心一点，应该不会被发现。
The male and female cultivators were attacking what appeared to be the largest nest of zombies in the Yin Corpse Valley. With angry roars, a group of green-haired monsters emerged from their cave.
cǐ shí nà yī nán yī nǚ gōng jī de ， zhèng shì yīn shī gǔ nèi zuì dà de yī chù jiāng shī cháo xué ， bàn suí zhe fèn nù de sī hǒu ， yī qún shēn cháng lǜ máo dì guài wù chōng chū le dòng xué 。
此时那一男一女攻击的，正是阴尸谷内最大的一处僵尸巢穴，伴随着愤怒的嘶吼，一群身长绿毛地怪物冲出了洞穴。
Compared to the small zombies Lin Xuan had reclaimed, these creatures seemed more bloodthirsty. Sensing human life, they charged forward with red eyes.
yǔ lín xuān shōu fù de xiǎo jiāng shī xiāng bǐ ， zhè xiē guài wù xiǎn de gèng jiā de shì xuè ， gǎn jué dào shēng rén de qì xī ， lì kè shuāng yǎn yī hóng de chōng le shàng qù 。
与林轩收复的小僵尸相比，这些怪物显得更加的嗜血，感觉到生人的气息，立刻双眼一红的冲了上去。
"Humph, one, two, three... seventeen monsters at the Foundation Establishment stage. No wonder the two junior disciples fell."
“ hēng ， yī èr sān …… jū rán yǒu shí qī tóu dá dào zhù jī qī xiū wèi de guài wù ， nán guài liǎng wèi shī zhí huì yǔn luò 。”
“哼，一二三……居然有十七头达到筑基期修为的怪物，难怪两位师侄会陨落。”
The woman snorted and raised her hand, pointing towards a red light above her head. The item that flew up was her innate treasure, Fire Spirit Silk.
nà nǚ xiū hēng le yī shēng ， tái shǒu yī zhǐ ， tóu dǐng shàng dùn shí fēi qǐ le yī hóng xiá bān dì bǎo wù ， zhèng shì tā de běn mìng fǎ bǎo huǒ líng juàn 。
那女修哼了一声，抬手一指，头顶上顿时飞起了一红霞般地宝物，正是她的本命法宝火灵绢。
Made from silk spun by fire silkworms living in extremely hot areas, this item was not only incredibly strong but also enhanced fire-based spells. After nearly a century of nurturing, its power was boundless.
cǐ wù yóu shēng huó yú jí rè zhī dì de huǒ cán suǒ tǔ sī xiàn liàn zhì ér chéng ， bù jǐn jiān rèn yì cháng ， ér qiě duì yú huǒ shǔ xìng de fǎ shù ， hái yǒu jiā chéng zuò yòng ， jiā shàng cǐ nǚ jìn bǎi nián de zī yǎng ， wēi lì gèng shì wú fāng 。
此物由生活于极热之地的火蚕所吐丝线炼制而成，不仅坚韧异常，而且对于火属性的法术，还有加成作用，加上此女近百年的滋养，威力更是无方。
As it was released, the red light spread like a waterfall before them.
yī jì qǐ lái ， biàn kàn jiàn hóng xiá mǎn tiān ， rú pù bù bān dǎng yú shēn qián 。
一祭起来，便看见红霞满天，如瀑布般挡于身前。
The zombies showed no fear and continued to charge forward.
jiāng shī zì rán bù zhī wèi jù ， yī rán yī wǎng wú qián de pū le guò lái 。
僵尸自然不知畏惧，依然一往无前的扑了过来。
"Monsters, you're asking for death!"
“ guài wù ， zhǎo sǐ ！”
“怪物，找死！”
With a cold cry, the woman formed hand seals, making aorchidfinger gesture. She pointed at the red rhombus in front of her.
nǚ xiū yī shēng lěng hē ， shǒu qiā fǎ jué ， zuò lán huā zhǐ ， chōng zhe shēn qián de hóng líng yī zhǐ 。
女修一声冷喝，手掐法诀，做兰花指，冲着身前的红菱一指。
Swoosh swoosh swoosh, the red rhombus moved left and right, quickly transforming into a large red cloth ball that enveloped both her and the male cultivator. Then with a loud boom, flames erupted from the surface of the red rhombus, spraying outwards.
"Come on, Senior Brother, are you joking? The True Man of the Spirit Medicine Mountain, True Man Tongyu, is only a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. How can they possibly match our Thunder Cloud Manor?" The woman's face was filled with surprise as she couldn't help but let out a low exclamation.
"Brother, why would I trick you? This information came from an informant. Spirit Medicine Mountain isn't just skilled in alchemy; there are many elders who have been sequestered for cultivation. Besides us and other peers at the same stage, they also lack no old monsters of the Core Formation stage." The elder's expression was grave as he said, "Just now, I was being conservative with my assessment. It's possible that their strength might even surpass Thunder Cloud Manor."
The woman bit her lip, still not entirely believing it. The male cultivator glanced at her and gave a cold laugh: "Junior Sister, I have never exaggerated the situation. Otherwise, why would those forces leave so quickly? After all, rumors about the Heavenly Dust Pill are just that—rumors. They wouldn't dare offend such a powerful sect. Remember, alchemists only get respect because everyone wants to utilize them. But with numerous Core Formation and Core Formation stage monsters within their sect, it's a different story in the cultivation world; strength is always the top priority."
"Then we return empty-handed this time?" The woman seemed somewhat unwilling.
"What else can be done? Since Spirit Medicine Mountain has such a hidden force, our covert surveillance of them was likely known to them long ago. If Lin Xuan really lured his trackers to the Zombie Valley, it's probably several old monsters who secretly gave the order, just to give us a little shock." Sighing, the woman said: "It's unfortunate for Martial Senior Brother; he only has one daughter, and she was spoiled rotten. This time, she voluntarily helped the manor, but this happened."
The elder remained silent for a moment before speaking again: "Although Martial Senior Brother is at the Core Formation stage like us, he is still the head of our sect. Therefore, we cannot let the matter concerning Wu Yun'er end so easily. We must seek permission from Uncle Senior Advisor to decide on the course of action. As for us two, eliminating these zombies in this valley should be enough to satisfy the Manor Lord."
"Agreed, let's act now."
After she finished speaking, both the woman and the elder moved swiftly, heading towards the front.
Watching their figures gradually fade into the mist, Lin Xuan stepped out from behind a nearby large rock. He stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.
Indeed, it was like finding a needle in a haystack; he hadn't expected to stumble upon so many secrets while searching for zombies here.
What thrilled Lin Xuan most was that the danger from Spirit Medicine Mountain had been removed. This allowed him to continue cultivating without any worries within the sect.
As for the issue of traitors, it was something True Man Tongyu and those hidden old monsters would worry about; it wasn't much of his concern.
However...
He hadn't expected one of the people tracking him to be the daughter of the Thunder Cloud Manor's Lord. From the tone of their conversation, this matter might not end well. However, they refrained from acting because of his identity. But the Thunder Cloud Manor's Lord, grieving over losing a daughter, would certainly hate him to the core.
Thinking about the opponent's cultivation level and power, Lin Xuan shivered. He secretly decided that upon returning to Spirit Medicine Mountain, he wouldn't venture out lightly again.
After all, he was still the Junior Sect Leader in name. For face or other purposes, True Man Tongyu would protect him.
Another piece of intelligence also piqued his interest: there were indeed recipes for the Heavenly Dust Pill circulating within their sect.
Although he already had a lower-grade Heavenly Dust Pill that could be purified, and according to rumors in the cultivation world, just one Heavenly Dust Pill could easily condense a Golden Core from a False Core cultivator, Lin Xuan knew better. It was only relevant for those with Spirit Roots; someone like him, with such poorqualifications, couldn't afford to speculate.
Back when he was at the Foundation Establishment stage, other prodigies needed just one middle-grade pill, while he consumed nearly a hundred top-grade pills before barely succeeding.
So while having three Heavenly Dust Pills in his possession was good, obtaining the recipe for the Heavenly Dust Pill was more secure.
As for finding the herbs and dealing with the flames, he could consider those issues later.
Lin Xuan was deep in thought when suddenly a loud rumbling sound entered his ears. He looked up to see two beams of red and blue light flashing ahead—those dual cultivation partners were making their move.
A look of hesitation flashed across Lin Xuan's face but quickly passed as he made his choice. His body was enveloped in black light, and his figure gradually blurred, merging into the mist.
Although his cultivation level wasn't high, Lin Xuan had a fair degree of mastery over Qi Gathering techniques. With some caution, he should remain undetected.
The male and female cultivators were attacking what appeared to be the largest nest of zombies in the Yin Corpse Valley. With angry roars, a group of green-haired monsters emerged from their cave.
Compared to the small zombies Lin Xuan had reclaimed, these creatures seemed more bloodthirsty. Sensing human life, they charged forward with red eyes.
"Humph, one, two, three... seventeen monsters at the Foundation Establishment stage. No wonder the two junior disciples fell."
The woman snorted and raised her hand, pointing towards a red light above her head. The item that flew up was her innate treasure, Fire Spirit Silk.
Made from silk spun by fire silkworms living in extremely hot areas, this item was not only incredibly strong but also enhanced fire-based spells. After nearly a century of nurturing, its power was boundless.
As it was released, the red light spread like a waterfall before them.
The zombies showed no fear and continued to charge forward.
"Monsters, you're asking for death!"
With a cold cry, the woman formed hand seals, making aorchidfinger gesture. She pointed at the red rhombus in front of her.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh, the red rhombus moved left and right, quickly transforming into a large red cloth ball that enveloped both her and the male cultivator. Then with a loud boom, flames erupted from the surface of the red rhombus, spraying outwards.