bù guò ráo shì rú cǐ ， jiǔ xiān gōng píng shí ， dāng rán yě bù kě néng rèn yóu wú guān de xiū shì jìn chū ， qí zǒng duò ， shì yī dà piàn qióng lóu yù yǔ bān de jiàn zhù ， ér yǐ cǐ wèi zhōng xīn ， fāng yuán wǔ wàn lǐ ， dōu bèi liè wèi le jìn dì ， fēi gāi gōng dì zǐ chuǎng rù ， jié guǒ zhǐ yǒu yí gè ， shā wú shè ！
不过饶是如此，九仙宫平时，当然也不可能任由无关的修士进出，其总舵，是一大片琼楼玉宇般的建筑，而以此为中心，方圆五万里，都被列为了禁地，非该宫弟子闯入，结果只有一个，杀无赦！
However, even so, the Nine Immortals Palace generally did not allow random cultivators to enter and exit at will. Its main headquarters was a vast complex of琼楼玉宇-like buildings. Within this area, a radius of five ten-thousand li was designated as forbidden ground; any outsider who trespassed would face certain death.
yǐ qián yě céng yǒu rén fàn jiè ， jié guǒ dōu yǐ bèi chōu hún liàn pò ér gào zhōng ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， yǐ hěn shǎo yǒu xiū shì zài zuò zhè zhǒng shǎ shì 。
以前也曾有人犯戒，结果都以被抽魂炼魄而告终，随着时间的推移，已很少有修士再做这种傻事。
Previously, some had violated the rules, but all ended up with their souls being extracted and refined. Over time, few cultivators dared to repeat such foolish acts.
lùn shí lì ， jiǔ xiān gōng yě jiù shāo xùn yú rén yāo hǎi sān zú ， dàn zài hùn luàn hǎi yù ， què shì shuō yī bù èr de ， nà xiē jié ào bù xùn de sàn xiū ， huò xǔ bù jiāng sān zú fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， dàn tā men jì rán hùn jì yú zhè piàn hǎi yù ， huò duō huò shǎo ， dōu yào gěi jiǔ xiān gōng yì diǎn miàn zi 。
论实力，九仙宫也就稍逊于人妖海三族，但在混乱海域，却是说一不二的，那些桀骜不驯的散修，或许不将三族放在眼里，但他们既然混迹于这片海域，或多或少，都要给九仙宫一点面子。
In terms of strength, the Nine Immortals Palace was only slightly inferior to the three races in the Demon Sea, yet it held sway over the chaotic seas. Those unruly scattered cultivators might not hold the three races in high regard, but since they were part of this sea, they had to give a little face to the Nine Immortals Palace.
xiǎng yào jiā rù gāi pài de xiū xiān zhě gèng shì bù jì qí shù ， ér jiǔ xiān gōng ， měi wǔ shí nián ， huì duì fāng zhāo shōu yī cì mén tú 。
想要加入该派的修仙者更是不计其数，而九仙宫，每五十年，会对方招收一次门徒。
Countless cultivators wished to join the sect, and the Nine Immortals Palace would recruit new disciples every fifty years.
zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng yòu yào fēn wéi liǎng zhǒng 。
这种情况又要分为两种。
This situation could be divided into two categories.
yī shì gāng gāng tà rù xiū xiān jiè de cài niǎo xiū shì ， yě jiù shì zuì dǐ céng de dī jiē dì zǐ ， zhè xiē rén ruò bèi jiǔ xiān gōng kàn zhòng ， suī rán gāng gāng jìn qù de shí hòu ， dì wèi hěn dī ， dàn què néng gòu chéng wéi dí xì ， zhǐ yào nǔ lì ， jǐ bǎi shàng qiān nián hòu xiū wèi shàng qù ， jiù yǒu kě néng dān rèn zhòng yào de sī zhí 。
一是刚刚踏入修仙界的菜鸟修士，也就是最底层的低阶弟子，这些人若被九仙宫看中，虽然刚刚进去的时候，地位很低，但却能够成为嫡系，只要努力，几百上千年后修为上去，就有可能担任重要的司职。
One was rookie cultivators just stepping into the cultivation world. These were low-ranking junior disciples at the bottom of the hierarchy. If they caught the attention of the Nine Immortals Palace, although their initial status was low, they could become part of the mainline. With effort and time, they might rise to important positions.
hái yǒu yī zhǒng ， zé shì dài yì tóu shī 。
还有一种，则是带艺投师。
The other category involved those who brought skills when seeking a master.
xiǎng yào jiā rù zhě ， běn shēn xiū wèi jiù bù ruò ， zhǐ bù guò bèi hòu méi yǒu dà shù yī kào bà le ， xiǎng yào xún qiú jiǔ xiān gōng de bì hù ， dāng rán ， tā men de jiā rù ， yě néng ràng jiǔ xiān gōng de shí lì gèng shàng yī céng lóu ， qǐ dào tiān zhuān jiā wǎ de zuò yòng 。
想要加入者，本身修为就不弱，只不过背后没有大树依靠罢了，想要寻求九仙宫的庇护，当然，他们的加入，也能让九仙宫的实力更上一层楼，起到添砖加瓦的作用。
These cultivators had considerable strength but lacked powerful patrons. They sought the protection of the Nine Immortals Palace, which would also benefit from their addition by strengthening its power.
zhè bù fèn rén ， kě jiù bú shì cài niǎo le ， zǎo yǐ zài xiū xiān jiè chuǎng dàng liáng jiǔ ， shí lì jīng yàn dōu zú gòu ， yí dàn jiā rù ， gēn jù shí lì de bù tóng ， dōu néng huò dé yí dìng de dì wèi yǔ dǎi lù ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， bǐ nà xiē dī jiē xiū shì jiā rù de dài yù hǎo dé duō 。
这部分人，可就不是菜鸟了，早已在修仙界闯荡良久，实力经验都足够，一旦加入，根据实力的不同，都能获得一定的地位与傣禄，表面上看，比那些低阶修士加入的待遇好得多。
These people were not rookies; they had long been wandering in the cultivation world, with sufficient strength and experience. Once accepted, based on their abilities, they could gain certain positions and benefits. On the surface, this seemed better than what low-ranking disciples received.
dàn shí jì bìng fēi rú cǐ ， yīn wèi shì dài yì tóu shī ， gù ér tā men hěn nán chéng wéi jiǔ xiān gōng de dí xì ” dì wèi zài gāo ， yě zhǐ shì wài gōng dì zǐ ” hěn nán jiē chù dào hé xīn jī mì ， jiù fā zhǎn qián tú lái shuō ， hái jí bù shàng nà xiē yī bù yī gè jiǎo yìn de dī jiē dì zǐ 。
但实际并非如此，因为是带艺投师，故而他们很难成为九仙宫的嫡系”地位再高，也只是外宫弟子”很难接触到核心机密，就发展前途来说，还及不上那些一步一个脚印的低阶弟子。
However, reality was different. Because they brought skills, it was hard for them to become part of the mainline. Even if their status was high, they were still outer sect disciples and couldn't access core secrets. In terms of development prospects, they fell short compared to those who joined step by step as low-ranking disciples.
fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ ， bù guò shì qíng yě méi yǒu jué duì ” zhè bù fèn rén bì jìng xiū wèi bù ruò ， gù ér jiǔ xiān gōng yě huì mì mì duì tā men jìn xíng kǎo hé ， rú guǒ lì xià mò dà gōng xūn ， yě yǒu kě néng chéng wéi hé xīn 。
凡事有利就有弊，就是这个道理，不过事情也没有绝对”这部分人毕竟修为不弱，故而九仙宫也会秘密对他们进行考核，如果立下莫大功勋，也有可能成为核心。
Every coin has two sides; this was the principle at play here. However, things weren’t absolute. These people, despite their strength, would be secretly evaluated by the Nine Immortals Palace. If they achieved great merit, they might become core members.
ér jī yuán qiǎo hé ， zuì jìn zhè jǐ rì ， zhèng shì jiǔ xiān gōng duì wài zhāo shōu dì zǐ 。
而机缘巧合，最近这几日，正是九仙宫对外招收弟子。
Recently, due to certain circumstances, the Nine Immortals Palace was open for external recruitment. As a result, non-members could enter during this period, though patrols were intensified to prevent opportunists.
yě yóu yú zhè ge yuán gù ， zuì jìn zhè duàn shí jiān ， jiǔ xiān gōng shì duì jǐng kāi fàng de ” jí shǐ bú shì gāi pài de dì zǐ ， yě kě yǐ jìn rù ， dāng rán ， xún luó de lì dù ， yě yóu cǐ zēng qiáng le xǔ duō ， yǐ fáng bèi hún shuǐ mō yú zhě 。
也由于这个缘故，最近这段时间，九仙宫是对井开放的”即使不是该派的弟子，也可以进入，当然，巡逻的力度，也由此增强了许多，以防备浑水摸鱼者。
The illusory light of Lin Xuan's transformation did not attract attention. He didn't want to make a big fuss when visiting his friend at the Nine Immortals Palace.
lín xuān suǒ huà de jīng hóng ， sī háo bù yǐn rén zhù mù ， tā zhè cì dào jiǔ xiān gōng fǎng yǒu ” bìng bù xiǎng yào gǎo dé dà zhāng qí gǔ 。
林轩所化的惊虹，丝毫不引人注目，他这次到九仙宫访友”并不想要搞得大张旗鼓。
Despite his current strength, he wouldn’t be intimidated by meeting the mysterious headmaster of the Nine Immortals Palace. But what was the point of being arrogant? Lin Xuan preferred to stay low-key unless necessary.
jǐn guǎn yǐ tā rú jīn de shí lì ， jiù suàn shì jiàn le nà wèi shén mì de jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ ， yě bù dǎ chù ， dàn xiāo zhāng yǒu shén me hǎo chù ， lín xuān wéi rén de yuán zé ， zhǐ yào méi yǒu bì yào ， dōu jǐn liàng dī diào 。
尽管以他如今的实力，就算是见了那位神秘的九仙宫主，也不打怵，但嚣张有什么好处，林轩为人的原则，只要没有必要，都尽量低调。
"Xuan," he thought, referring to himself, "looking around the East Sea, there are only a few such places. I don't want to draw attention when making my debut here."
dòng xuán ” fàng yǎn zhěng gè dōng hǎi ， nà yě cái jǐ gè ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng yī chū chǎng ， yǒu yǐn lái zhòng xiū shì zhèn zhèn jīng hū ， gù ér lüè shī liǎn qì zhī shù ” ràng zì jǐ de jìng jiè kàn shàng qù jiù xiàng yī yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè duì tā lái shuō ， méi yǒu sī háo de nán dù ， shú mén shú lù 。
洞玄”放眼整个东海，那也才几个，林轩可不想一出场，有引来众修士阵阵惊呼，故而略施敛气之术”让自己的境界看上去就像一元婴中期的修仙者，这对他来说，没有丝毫的难度，熟门熟路。
Thus, he subtly suppressed his aura, making his realm appear like that of an early-stage one-star cultivator. This was no challenge for him; he had done it many times.
“ bù zhī dào hóng yè nà yā tou ， zài jiǔ xiān gōng guò dé rú hé ？”
“不知道红叶那丫头，在九仙宫过得如何？”
"Is Red Leaf doing well at the Nine Immortals Palace?"
suī rán zhè cì shì yǐ fǎng yǒu wèi míng ， dàn duì yú hóng yè de jìng kuàng ， lín xuān hái shì yǒu jǐ fēn guà huái de ， bì jìng shì gù yǒu ， zài lěng mò de xiū xiān jiè zhōng ， gù rén chóng féng ， duō shǎo hái shì dài yǒu jǐ fēn qīn qiè de 。
虽然这次是以访友为名，但对于红叶的境况，林轩还是有几分挂怀的，毕竟是故友，在冷漠的修仙界中，故人重逢，多少还是带有几分亲切的。
Although visiting under the guise of a friend, Lin Xuan still cared about Red Leaf's situation. They were old acquaintances, and in this cold world of cultivation, reuniting with an old friend brought some warmth.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， rán ér tū rán yòu méi tou yí zhòu ， shēn chū shǒu ， wǎng xū kōng zhè me yī zhuā ， yī dào huǒ guāng ， píng kōng fú xiàn ， shǎn yào zài tā de shǒu xīn lǐ miàn 。
想到这里，林轩嘴角边流露出一丝笑意，然而突然又眉头一皱，伸出手，往虚空这么一抓，一道火光，凭空浮现，闪耀在他的手心里面。
With that thought, a smile appeared on his lips. Suddenly, he frowned and stretched out his hand to grab at the void, causing a flash of fire to appear in his palm.
chuán yīn fú ！
传音符！
A transmission talisman!
lín xuān jiāng shén shí chén rù ， hěn kuài tái qǐ tóu ， liǎn shàng què lù chū jǐ fēn gǔ guài zhī sè 。
林轩将神识沉入，很快抬起头，脸上却露出几分古怪之色。
Lin Xuan sank his divine sense into it quickly, then raised his head with a strange expression.
lǐ miàn de xiāo xī jiǎn dān yǐ jí ， jǐn yǒu yī jù huà ér yǐ 。
里面的消息简单以极，仅有一句话而已。
The message was brief: "Friend, please wait for Wu."
“ dào yǒu ， qǐng děng yī děng wú mǒu 。”
“道友，请等一等吴某。”
This unexpected situation surprised Lin Xuan; he had never encountered such a scenario before. Nevertheless, after some hesitation, he waited in place. Soon, an illusory light appeared from the horizon and approached him.
zhè jù huà méi tóu méi nǎo de ， lín xuān tà rù xiū xiān zhī lù zhè me jiǔ ， rú cǐ qíng kuàng yě hái shì dì yī cì yù dào ， bù guò lüè yī chí yí ， hái shì děng zài le yuán dì ， zhǎn chá de gōng fu hěn kuài guò qù ， yī dào jīng hóng cóng tiān biān chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
这句话没头没脑的，林轩踏入修仙之路这么久，如此情况也还是第一次遇到，不过略一迟疑，还是等在了原地，盏茶的功夫很快过去，一道惊虹从天边出现在了视线里。
As the glow faded, a young man dressed in brocade robes and a jade belt revealed himself. He was around twenty years old, handsome with long hair that added to his carefree demeanor. He held a folding fan, giving off the impression of a wealthy young master from a noble family. However, he was an advanced-stage one-star cultivator.
hěn kuài lái dào le miàn qián ， guāng máng shōu liǎn ， lù chū yī jǐn páo yù dài de qīng nián 。
很快来到了面前，光芒收敛，露出一锦袍玉带的青年。
"Phew, your遁光 is truly swift; I chased you for half a day. If not for this transmission talisman, we might have missed each other," the youth panted, sounding slightly resentful.
dà yuē èr shí ** suì nián jì ， róng mào dào yě yīng jùn yǐ jí ， suī shì nán zi ， què pī tóu sàn fà ， kàn shàng qù ， duō le jǐ fēn xiāo sǎ yǔ bù jī ， shǒu zhōng ná zhe yī bǎ zhé shàn ， gěi rén de gǎn jué ， jiù xiàng shì sú ， yī yǒu qián rén jiā de gōng zi ， rán ér cǐ rén què shì yuán yīng fēng qī rǎn xiū shì 。
大约二十**岁年纪，容貌倒也英俊以极，虽是男子，却披头散发，看上去，多了几分潇洒与不羁，手中拿着一把折扇，给人的感觉，就像世俗，一有钱人家的公子，然而此人却是元婴丰期苒修士。
"I don't know you, so why are you chasing me? What do you want?"
“ hū ， dào yǒu dùn guāng kě zhēn xùn sù ， ràng wú mǒu zhuī le bàn tiān ， rú guǒ bú shì chuán yīn fú ， nǐ wǒ kǒng pà jiù shī zhī jiāo bì le 。” nà qīng nián qì chuǎn xū xū ， yǒu xiē bào yuàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“呼，道友遁光可真迅速，让吴某追了半天，如果不是传音符，你我恐怕就失之交臂了。”那青年气喘吁吁，有些抱怨的声音传入耳朵里。
Lin Xuan's voice was indifferent as he assessed the situation. An ordinary one-star cultivator wouldn’t pose much of a threat to him. Besides, Lin Xuan himself was adept at scheming.
“ zài xià yǔ dào yǒu sù bù xiāng shí ， nǐ zhuī wǒ ， kě shì yǒu shén me shì ？”
“在下与道友素不相识，你追我，可是有什么事？”
The youth seemed unconcerned by Lin Xuan’s cold demeanor; he appeared very outgoing and sociable.
lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yě ná bù zhǔn duì fāng de mù dì wèi hé ， bù guò qū qū yí gè yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn yǒu shén me yīn móu guǐ jì ， lín xuān yě sī háo bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
林轩淡淡的声音传入耳朵，也拿不准对方的目的为何，不过区区一个元婴期修仙者，就算有什么阴谋诡计，林轩也丝毫不放在眼里。
"Why be so distant? I am Wu Yong, known as Big Master. I’m a scattered cultivator seeking to join the Nine Immortals Palace. From your appearance, it seems we share the same goal. Hence, I stopped you to travel together," the youth boasted proudly. This matched Lin Xuan's judgment; this guy was indeed a social butterfly.
zài jué duì de lì liàng miàn qián ， jì móu gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， hé kuàng shuǎ xīn jī ， lín xuān běn shēn yě shàn cháng wú bǐ 。
在绝对的力量面前，计谋根本就没有用处，何况耍心机，林轩本身也擅长无比。
Lin Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.
lín xuān de kǒu qì ， lěng dàn yǐ jí ， rán ér duì fāng ， què sī háo yě bù zài yì ， zhè jiā huo ， yī kàn jiù shì zì lái shú ， xìng gé fēi cháng wài xiàng de nà zhǒng 。
林轩的口气，冷淡以极，然而对方，却丝毫也不在意，这家伙，一看就是自来熟，性格非常外向的那种。
"Big Master… that nickname is quite something."
“ dào yǒu hé bì jù rén yú qiān lǐ zhī wài ne ， zài xià wú yǒng ， wài hào dà shào yé ， nǎi shì sàn xiū yí gè ， rú jīn xiǎng yào jiā rù jiǔ xiān gōng ， wǒ guān dào yǒu ， mù dì yīng gāi shì yǔ wǒ xiāng tóng ， gù ér huàn zhù dào yǒu ， liǎng gè rén yì qǐ zǒu ， lù shàng yě duō yí gè bàn ér de 。” nà qīng nián dé yì yáng yáng de shuō ， hái zhēn hé le lín xuān de pàn duàn yǔ cāi cè ， zhè jiā huo ， jiù shì biāo zhǔn de zì lái shú 。
“道友何必拒人于千里之外呢，在下吴勇，外号大少爷，乃是散修一个，如今想要加入九仙宫，我观道友，目的应该是与我相同，故而唤住道友，两个人一起走，路上也多一个伴儿的。”那青年得意洋洋的说，还真合了林轩的判断与猜测，这家伙，就是标准的自来熟。
How could one describe it?
lín xuān zé tīng dé wú yǔ le 。
林轩则听得无语了。
It was normal for powerful cultivators to have nicknames, like venerable ones or immortals. But the nickname "Big Master" for Lin Xuan was unheard of; was he making a joke?
dà shǎo hé … zhè ge wài hào zhēn shì 。
大少和…这个外号真是。
Despite his amusement, Lin Xuan subconsciously felt less concerned about this guy. He seemed simple-minded and unlikely to engage in scheming.
bù zhī dào gāi zěn me shuō ！
不知道该怎么说！
Moreover, Lin Xuan didn’t believe anyone would randomly target him.
yuán běn lì hài de xiū xiān zhě ， yǒu yí gè wài hào nà shì zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， bǐ rú shuō shén me zūn zhě ， shén me xiān zi ， huò zhě mǒu mǒu lǎo mí …
原本厉害的修仙者，有一个外号那是再正常不过，比如说什么尊者，什么仙子，或者某某老靡…
Regarding the Nine Immortals Palace's recruitment, Lin Xuan knew all about it. Thus, he replied calmly: "I am not joining the Nine Immortals Palace; I’m just visiting a friend."
dàn hào chēng dà shào yé de lín xuān hái zhēn shì dì yī cì tīng shuō ， zhè wèi shì zài gǎo xiào me ？
但号称大少爷的林轩还真是第一次听说，这位是在搞笑么？
"Visiting a friend?"
bù guò wú yǔ guī wú yǔ ， lín xuān wú xíng jiān ， dào yě xiāo chú le bù shǎo jiè yì ， yǎn qián zhè jiā huo ， yī kàn jiù shì tóu nǎo jiǎn dān zhī tú ， kàn shàng qù yīng gāi bù xiàng wán yīn móu guǐ jì de 。
不过无语归无语，林轩无形间，倒也消除了不少介意，眼前这家伙，一看就是头脑简单之徒，看上去应该不像玩阴谋诡计的。
Wu Yong was taken aback but grew more delighted. He looked flattered and rubbed his hands as he spoke.
hé kuàng lín xuān hái zhēn bù xiāng xìn ， yǒu shuí huì mò míng qí miào de dīng shàng zì jǐ 。
何况林轩还真不相信，有谁会莫名其妙的盯上自己。
"Then you’re not a scattered cultivator? You have old connections with high-ranking figures in the Nine Immortals Palace. This is great! Can you recommend me to your friend so I can join?"
guān yú jiǔ xiān gōng zhào tú ， cǐ shì lín xuān zì rán yě xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， dāng jí dàn dàn de kāi kǒu le ：“ lín mǒu bú shì qù jiā rù jiǔ xiān gōng ， ér shì fǎng yǒu 。”
关于九仙宫召徒，此事林轩自然也心里有数，当即淡淡的开口了：“林某不是去加入九仙宫，而是访友。”
Lin Xuan was speechless; just a few sentences, and they were already calling each other brothers. Did he really think Lin Xuan had any connection with him? !~!
However, even so, the Nine Immortals Palace generally did not allow random cultivators to enter and exit at will. Its main headquarters was a vast complex of琼楼玉宇-like buildings. Within this area, a radius of five ten-thousand li was designated as forbidden ground; any outsider who trespassed would face certain death.
Previously, some had violated the rules, but all ended up with their souls being extracted and refined. Over time, few cultivators dared to repeat such foolish acts.
In terms of strength, the Nine Immortals Palace was only slightly inferior to the three races in the Demon Sea, yet it held sway over the chaotic seas. Those unruly scattered cultivators might not hold the three races in high regard, but since they were part of this sea, they had to give a little face to the Nine Immortals Palace.
Countless cultivators wished to join the sect, and the Nine Immortals Palace would recruit new disciples every fifty years.
This situation could be divided into two categories.
One was rookie cultivators just stepping into the cultivation world. These were low-ranking junior disciples at the bottom of the hierarchy. If they caught the attention of the Nine Immortals Palace, although their initial status was low, they could become part of the mainline. With effort and time, they might rise to important positions.
The other category involved those who brought skills when seeking a master.
These cultivators had considerable strength but lacked powerful patrons. They sought the protection of the Nine Immortals Palace, which would also benefit from their addition by strengthening its power.
These people were not rookies; they had long been wandering in the cultivation world, with sufficient strength and experience. Once accepted, based on their abilities, they could gain certain positions and benefits. On the surface, this seemed better than what low-ranking disciples received.
However, reality was different. Because they brought skills, it was hard for them to become part of the mainline. Even if their status was high, they were still outer sect disciples and couldn't access core secrets. In terms of development prospects, they fell short compared to those who joined step by step as low-ranking disciples.
Every coin has two sides; this was the principle at play here. However, things weren’t absolute. These people, despite their strength, would be secretly evaluated by the Nine Immortals Palace. If they achieved great merit, they might become core members.
Recently, due to certain circumstances, the Nine Immortals Palace was open for external recruitment. As a result, non-members could enter during this period, though patrols were intensified to prevent opportunists.
The illusory light of Lin Xuan's transformation did not attract attention. He didn't want to make a big fuss when visiting his friend at the Nine Immortals Palace.
Despite his current strength, he wouldn’t be intimidated by meeting the mysterious headmaster of the Nine Immortals Palace. But what was the point of being arrogant? Lin Xuan preferred to stay low-key unless necessary.
"Xuan," he thought, referring to himself, "looking around the East Sea, there are only a few such places. I don't want to draw attention when making my debut here."
Thus, he subtly suppressed his aura, making his realm appear like that of an early-stage one-star cultivator. This was no challenge for him; he had done it many times.
"Is Red Leaf doing well at the Nine Immortals Palace?"
Although visiting under the guise of a friend, Lin Xuan still cared about Red Leaf's situation. They were old acquaintances, and in this cold world of cultivation, reuniting with an old friend brought some warmth.
With that thought, a smile appeared on his lips. Suddenly, he frowned and stretched out his hand to grab at the void, causing a flash of fire to appear in his palm.
A transmission talisman!
Lin Xuan sank his divine sense into it quickly, then raised his head with a strange expression.
The message was brief: "Friend, please wait for Wu."
This unexpected situation surprised Lin Xuan; he had never encountered such a scenario before. Nevertheless, after some hesitation, he waited in place. Soon, an illusory light appeared from the horizon and approached him.
As the glow faded, a young man dressed in brocade robes and a jade belt revealed himself. He was around twenty years old, handsome with long hair that added to his carefree demeanor. He held a folding fan, giving off the impression of a wealthy young master from a noble family. However, he was an advanced-stage one-star cultivator.
"Phew, your遁光 is truly swift; I chased you for half a day. If not for this transmission talisman, we might have missed each other," the youth panted, sounding slightly resentful.
"I don't know you, so why are you chasing me? What do you want?"
Lin Xuan's voice was indifferent as he assessed the situation. An ordinary one-star cultivator wouldn’t pose much of a threat to him. Besides, Lin Xuan himself was adept at scheming.
The youth seemed unconcerned by Lin Xuan’s cold demeanor; he appeared very outgoing and sociable.
"Why be so distant? I am Wu Yong, known as Big Master. I’m a scattered cultivator seeking to join the Nine Immortals Palace. From your appearance, it seems we share the same goal. Hence, I stopped you to travel together," the youth boasted proudly. This matched Lin Xuan's judgment; this guy was indeed a social butterfly.
Lin Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.
"Big Master… that nickname is quite something."
How could one describe it?
It was normal for powerful cultivators to have nicknames, like venerable ones or immortals. But the nickname "Big Master" for Lin Xuan was unheard of; was he making a joke?
Despite his amusement, Lin Xuan subconsciously felt less concerned about this guy. He seemed simple-minded and unlikely to engage in scheming.
Moreover, Lin Xuan didn’t believe anyone would randomly target him.
Regarding the Nine Immortals Palace's recruitment, Lin Xuan knew all about it. Thus, he replied calmly: "I am not joining the Nine Immortals Palace; I’m just visiting a friend."
"Visiting a friend?"
Wu Yong was taken aback but grew more delighted. He looked flattered and rubbed his hands as he spoke.
"Then you’re not a scattered cultivator? You have old connections with high-ranking figures in the Nine Immortals Palace. This is great! Can you recommend me to your friend so I can join?"
Lin Xuan was speechless; just a few sentences, and they were already calling each other brothers. Did he really think Lin Xuan had any connection with him? !~!