dì yī qiān jiǔ bǎi qī shí sì zhāng xiān huā lǎo zǔ
第一千九百七十四章鲜花老祖
Chapter 1974: Grandfather of Flowers
“ tōu xí ， dào yǒu tài guò gāo kàn zì jǐ 。”
“偷袭，道友太过高看自己。”
A calm, almost water-like voice entered his ears. Then, a light flickered from an empty space to the left, and a young man appeared like a ghost.
yī píng dàn rú shuǐ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu zuǒ cè mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chù guāng yùn shǎn shuò ， yī míng shào nián rú tóng yōu hún bān chū xiàn 。
一平淡如水的声音传入耳朵，随后左侧某空无一人之处光晕闪烁，一名少年如同幽魂般出现。
There was no warning, and the old man involuntarily shivered as a bad feeling arose in his heart. He quickly released his divine awareness to scan Lin Xuan's body.
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， lǎo zhě bù yóu de jī líng líng dǎ le gè lěng zhàn ， yī bù hǎo de yù gǎn fú xiàn zài xīn jiān ， máng jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， zài lín xuān shēn shàng sǎo guò 。
丝毫征兆也无，老者不由得激灵灵打了个冷颤，一不好的预感浮现在心间，忙将神识放出，在林轩身上扫过。
At this moment, there was no need for Lin Xuan to hide anything; his immense magical power flowed freely within him, causing chills from the old man's core.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān dāng rán méi yǒu bì yào zài yǐn cáng shén me ， qiáng dà wú bǐ de fǎ lì sì wú jì dàn zài tǐ nèi liú zhuǎn ， lǎo zhě cóng xīn dǐ gǎn dào yī zhèn zhèn fā hán 。
此时此刻，林轩当然没有必要再隐藏什么，强大无比的法力肆无忌惮在体内流转，老者从心底感到一阵阵发寒。
"You... Senior is an Immortal of Profoundmystic/profound Period," the old man felt as if he were dreaming.
“ nǐ …… qián bèi shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě 。” lǎo zhě gǎn jué zì jǐ jiù gēn zài zuò mèng chà bu duō 。
“你……前辈是洞玄期修仙者。”老者感觉自己就跟在做梦差不多。
But in the next instant, he realized that this ancient monster had trapped him for a nefarious purpose. He hastily took deep breaths and opened his mouth to emit a sky-piercing roar, hoping to attract other cultivators' attention.
bù guò xià yī kè ， tā jiù fǎn yìng guò lái ， zhè lǎo guài wù jiāng zì jǐ dǔ zài cǐ chù ， jué duì shì bù huái hào yì de ， máng shēn shēn hū xī ， zuǐ bā yě yǐ rán zhāng qǐ ， xiǎng yào fā chū chōng tiān xiào shēng ， yǐn lái qí tā de xiū xiān zhě 。
不过下一刻，他就反应过来，这老怪物将自己堵在此处，绝对是不怀好意的，忙深深呼吸，嘴巴也已然张起，想要发出冲天啸声，引来其他的修仙者。
However, it was too late. With Lin Xuan's rich experience, how could he make such a low-level mistake? His left hand flicked, and the space rumbled as a green hand formed from both primordial energy and magical power clamped around the old man's throat. Before his cries could be heard, they were abruptly cut off.
kě wéi shí wǎn le ， yǐ lín xuān jīng yàn zhī fēng fù ， zěn me kě néng fàn rú cǐ dī duān de cuò wù ， zhǐ jiàn tā zuǒ shǒu yī fú ， kōng jiān bō dòng zhòu qǐ ， yī yóu tiān dì yuán qì yǔ fǎ lì hùn hé ， gòng tóng zǔ chéng de qīng sè dà shǒu fú xiàn ér chū ， yī bǎ jiāng lǎo zhě de hóu lóng kǎ zhù ， duì fāng de jiào shēng hái wèi fā chū ， jiù yǐ gā rán ér zhǐ le 。
可为时晚了，以林轩经验之丰富，怎么可能犯如此低端的错误，只见他左手一拂，空间波动骤起，一由天地元气与法力混合，共同组成的青色大手浮现而出，一把将老者的喉咙卡住，对方的叫声还未发出，就已嘎然而止了。
Fear was etched on his face, but he would not sit idly by. However, Lin Xuan acted even faster. He flicked his fingers, sending several strands of magic into the old man’s major meridians, sealing his magical power.
liǎn shàng mǎn shì kǒng jù ， bù guò tā zì rán bú huì zuò yǐ dài bì ， rán ér lín xuān de dòng zuò hái yào gèng kuài yī xiē ， qū zhǐ wēi dàn ， jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ rù tā de gè dà jīng mài ， lǎo zhě de fǎ lì ， dùn shí bèi lín xuān fēng le qǐ lái 。
脸上满是恐惧，不过他自然不会坐以待毙，然而林轩的动作还要更快一些，屈指微弹，几道法诀打入他的各大经脉，老者的法力，顿时被林轩封了起来。
Of course, reaching this step was due to his far superior strength; any cultivator of the same rank could never be manipulated like a puppet.
dāng rán ， néng gòu zuò dào zhè yī bù ， yě shì yīn wèi tā shí lì yuǎn shèng de yuán gù ， huàn yī míng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù kě néng jiāng tā dàng zuò mù ǒu lái bǎi nòng 。
当然，能够做到这一步，也是因为他实力远胜的缘故，换一名同阶修仙者，无论如何，也不可能将他当作木偶来摆弄。
The gap between Profoundmystic/profound and Separationleave/separate was immense.
dòng xuán yǔ lí hé ， zhè xiāng hù zhī jiān de chā jù ， shí zài shì tài dà le 。
洞玄与离合，这相互之间的差距，实在是太大了。
When a cultivator's magical power was sealed, they were no different from ordinary mortals. The old man was both angry and desperate, but he could do nothing about his current situation. Lin Xuan had no intention of sparing him; sympathizing with an enemy would only lead to trouble. There was no need for hesitation; the only choice was soul probing.
xiū xiān zhě de fǎ lì bèi jìn gù ， nà yě jiù yǔ pǔ tōng de fán rén sī háo qū bié yě wú ， lǎo zhě yòu jí yòu nù ， rán ér duì yú yǎn qián de jìng kuàng yě shì rú zhī nài hé ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì yǒu shǒu xià liú qíng yī shuō ， tóng qíng dí rén nà jiù shì yǔ zì jǐ guò bù qù le ， zhè zhǒng shí hòu méi yǒu shén me hǎo yóu yù ， sōu hún shì wéi yī de xuǎn zé 。
修仙者的法力被禁锢，那也就与普通的凡人丝毫区别也无，老者又急又怒，然而对于眼前的境况也是如之奈何，林轩自然不会有手下留情一说，同情敌人那就是与自己过不去了，这种时候没有什么好犹豫，搜魂是唯一的选择。
After a cup of tea's worth of time, flames erupted in Lin Xuan’s hand as the old man turned into nothingness. The entire process was silent, and many Separationperiod/term cultivators fell without a trace.
zú guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān shǒu zhōng huǒ guāng yì qǐ ， lǎo zhě dùn shí huà wèi le xū wú ， zhěng gè guò chéng sī háo dòng jìng yě méi yǒu fā chū ， yī táng táng de lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù zhè yàng mò míng de yǔn luò diào le 。
足过了一盏茶的工夫，林轩手中火光一起，老者顿时化为了虚无，整个过程丝毫动静也没有发出，一堂堂的离合期修仙者，就这样莫名的陨落掉了。
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes, digesting the clues he had just obtained.
lín xuān zé yǎn jīng wēi mī ， xiāo huà gāng gāng suǒ de dào de xiàn suǒ 。
林轩则眼睛微眯，消化刚刚所得到的线索。
The red leaf fairy did not know him, but she provided an important piece of information.
duì fāng bìng bù xiǎo de hóng yè xiān zi ， rán ér què tí gōng le yī zhòng yào qíng bào lái zhe 。
对方并不晓得红叶仙子，然而却提供了一重要情报来着。
This vice palace master was known as the Grandfather of Flowers. Since the main palace master sealed himself in meditation, he had been the actual controller of Nine Immortal Palace for over two hundred years.
nà wèi fù gōng zhǔ bèi chēng wéi xiān huā lǎo zǔ ， zì cóng gōng zhǔ bì guān ， jiù yì zhí shì jiǔ xiān gōng shí jì de zhǎng kòng zhě ， tǒng zhì gāi pài yǐ chāo guò zú zú liǎng bǎi nián le 。
那位副宫主被称为鲜花老祖，自从宫主闭关，就一直是九仙宫实际的掌控者，统治该派已超过足足两百年了。
However, no one knew his origins; it was said that he was extremely lustful and practiced top-tier demonic arts, excelling in seduction and using female cultivators ascauldron. Initially, this Grandfather of Flowers followed the principle of not eating from his own nest, sending subordinates to kidnap beautiful and powerful female cultivators.
rán ér tā de lái lì ， què shuí yě bù xiǎo de ， zhǐ zhī dào cǐ rén jí shì hào sè ， xiū liàn de gōng fǎ ， yě shì dǐng jiān de mó dào shén tōng ， qiě shàn cháng cǎi bǔ ， cháng cháng yòng nǚ xiū zuò wéi dǐng lú 。
然而他的来历，却谁也不晓得，只知道此人极是好色，修炼的功法，也是顶尖的魔道神通，且擅长采补，常常用女修作为鼎炉。
Recently, especially over the past two years, it seemed that his cultivation had reached a critical juncture where he needed morecauldron, both in quantity and quality. Female cultivators were already scarce compared to males, making it even harder for them to reach advanced stages. Consequently, the number ofcauldron was severely insufficient; such matters could not be openly discussed, as Nine Immortal Palace was the dominant force in the chaotic sea.
qǐ chū ， zhè wèi xiān huā lǎo zǔ ， duō shǎo hái gù jí yī xià zì jǐ de shēn fèn ， zūn xún tù zi bù chī wō biān cǎo de yuán zé ， jǐn jǐn shì pài qiǎn shǒu xià ， sì chù lǔ lüè xiū wèi bù cuò de měi mào nǚ xiū 。
起初，这位鲜花老祖，多少还顾及一下自己的身份，遵循兔子不吃窝边草的原则，仅仅是派遣手下，四处掳掠修为不错的美貌女修。
Seeing that hiscauldron were lacking, this Grandfather of Flowers resorted to underhanded tactics. With numerous beautiful and powerful female cultivators within Nine Immortal Palace, he began targeting disciples.
rán ér zuì jìn yī duàn shí jiān ， tè bié shì zhè liǎng nián ， bù zhī dào ， tā de shén tōng ， shì fǒu qià hǎo xiū liàn dào jǐn yào guān tóu ， xū yào de dǐng lú ， bù lùn shù liàng yǔ zhì liàng ， dōu bǐ yǐ wǎng yāo qiú gāo le xǔ duō 。
然而最近一段时间，特别是这两年，不知道，他的神通，是否恰好修炼到紧要关头，需要的鼎炉，不论数量与质量，都比以往要求高了许多。
His actions caused great discontent among the disciples, especially since the vice palace master was mysterious and his origins were questionable, with the main palace master absent for two hundred years...
nǚ xiū xiān zhě de shù liàng ， yǔ nán zi xiāng bǐ ， běn jiù shǎo le xǔ duō ， xiǎng yào xiū liàn dào gāo shēn zhī chù ， gèng shì kùn nán chóng chóng ， rú cǐ yī lái ， tā suǒ xū yào de dǐng lú shù liàng ， yě jiù yán zhòng bù zú ， bì jìng zhè zhǒng shì qíng shuō chū qù tài bù guāng cǎi ， jiǔ xiān gōng suī shì hùn luàn hǎi yù de bà zhǔ ， yí dàn xiāo xī bào lù ， yě huì yǐn qǐ zhòng nù 。
女修仙者的数量，与男子相比，本就少了许多，想要修炼到高深之处，更是困难重重，如此一来，他所需要的鼎炉数量，也就严重不足，毕竟这种事情说出去太不光彩，九仙宫虽是混乱海域的霸主，一旦消息暴露，也会引起众怒。
Speculation spread, and some even claimed that the main palace master had been assassinated by the Grandfather of Flowers.
yǎn kàn dǐng lú bù zú ， zhè wèi xiān huā lǎo zǔ jiù dào xíng nì shī qǐ lái le 。
眼看鼎炉不足，这位鲜花老祖就倒行逆施起来了。
Nine Immortal Palace was a formidable force, second only to four major powers in the East Sea. Besides the main palace master, there were several Profoundmystic/profound period elders who also mysteriously disappeared.
jiǔ xiān gōng shù shí wàn xiū xiān zhě ， lǐ miàn zì rán bù fá měi mào qiě xiū wèi bù cuò de nǚ xiū ， yú shì tā jiāng zhǔ yì dǎ dào běn gōng dì zǐ shēn shàng lái le 。
九仙宫数十万修仙者，里面自然不乏美貌且修为不错的女修，于是他将主意打到本宫弟子身上来了。
Thus, while the disciples disliked this Grandfather of Flowers, they could do nothing. This old man, despite his lustful nature, was still at the same level as other Profoundmystic/profound cultivators and had a large number of loyal followers.
sì yì cǎi bǔ ， bù xī yǐ běn gōng dì zǐ zuò wéi dǐng lú ， zhè yàng zuò ， dāng rán shì yǐn qǐ le xià miàn jí dà de bù mǎn ， gèng bú yào shuō zhè wèi fù gōng zhǔ yí xiàng shén mì xī xī ， lái lì yǐn rén huái yí ， ér gōng zhǔ yòu liǎng bǎi nián bù céng lòu miàn ……
肆意采补，不惜以本宫弟子作为鼎炉，这样做，当然是引起了下面极大的不满，更不要说这位副宫主一向神秘兮兮，来历引人怀疑，而宫主又两百年不曾露面……
By coincidence, the old man whose soul Lin Xuan just probed belonged to the Grandfather of Flowers' lineage. From his mind, Lin Xuan learned that the selected female cultivators were all theircauldron, imprisoned in a building called the Hundred Garden Pavilion.
liú yán mǎn tiān ， gèng yǒu rén shuō ， gōng zhǔ yǐ bèi xiān huā lǎo zǔ àn suàn 。
流言满天，更有人说，宫主已被鲜花老祖暗算。
He was unsure if the red leaf fairy was among them, as this task wasn't assigned solely to the old man.
jiǔ xiān gōng guī mó páng bó ， néng gòu chēng wéi dōng hǎi dì sì dà shí lì ， chú le gōng zhǔ ， dāng rán hái yǒu jǐ wèi dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù 。
九仙宫规模磅礴，能够称为东海第四大实力，除了宫主，当然还有几位洞玄期老怪物。
Analyzing the clues, Lin Xuan's expression darkened. The Grandfather of Flowers, this despicable and shameless individual, had indeed given him a difficult problem.
rán ér zhè jǐ wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yě dōu mò míng qí miào de xiāo shī diào 。
然而这几位太上长老也都莫名其妙的消失掉。
Given Nine Immortal Palace’s current state, it would be wise to leave without hesitation; any involvement would surely lead to trouble.
rú cǐ yī lái ， xià miàn suī duì xiān huā lǎo zǔ bù mǎn ， què yě shì wú jì kě shī ， yào zhī dào zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， hào sè guī hào sè ， dàn tóng yàng shì dòng xuán qī de ， ér qiě shǒu zhōng zì rán yǒu yī dà pī zhōng yú tā de xiū xiān zhě 。
如此一来，下面虽对鲜花老祖不满，却也是无计可施，要知道这老家伙，好色归好色，但同样是洞玄期的，而且手中自然有一大批忠于他的修仙者。
However, if he were unaware, that would be fine. Now, based on logic, the red leaf fairy might also be trapped in the Hundred Garden Pavilion. Knowing this but ignoring it, Lin Xuan felt a bit guilty.
shuō lái yě shì qiǎo hé ， gāng gāng bèi sōu hún de lǎo zhě jiù shì xiān huā lǎo zǔ de dí xì ， cóng tā nǎo hǎi zhōng dé dào yí gè zhòng yào xiāo xī ， jiù shì nà xiē bèi tiāo zhòng de nǚ xiū dōu bèi jìn gù le fǎ lì ， guān yā zài yī bèi chēng wéi bǎi huā yuán de lóu gé lǐ 。
说来也是巧合，刚刚被搜魂的老者就是鲜花老祖的嫡系，从他脑海中得到一个重要消息，就是那些被挑中的女修都被禁锢了法力，关押在一被称为百花园的楼阁里。
After some thought, Lin Xuan muttered, "Alright, I'll go check out the Hundred Garden Pavilion and decide what to do next. If we can save them, let's act; if too dangerous..."
zhì yú yǒu méi yǒu hóng yè xiān zi ， jiù bù xiǎo de ， yīn wèi fèng mìng zuò zhè jiàn shì qíng de bìng fēi lǎo zhě yí gè 。
至于有没有红叶仙子，就不晓得，因为奉命做这件事情的并非老者一个。
Lin Xuan’s voice grew softer, but his meaning was clear: he would assess the situation before making a decision. He would help if possible, but not at the risk of his life.
fēn xī suǒ de dào de xiàn suǒ ， lín xuān de liǎn sè yǒu xiē nán kàn le 。
分析所得到的线索，林轩的脸色有些难看了。
His figure moved as Lin Xuan remerged into the night.
xiān huā lǎo zǔ ， zhè bēi bǐ wú chǐ de jiā huo ， hái zhēn shì gěi zì jǐ chū le yí gè nán tí 。
鲜花老祖，这卑鄙无耻的家伙，还真是给自己出了一个难题。
Based on the clues from soul probing, Lin Xuan knew where the Hundred Garden Pavilion was; it was already in the heart of Nine Immortal Palace.
jiǔ xiān gōng rú jīn shì zhè bān qíng xíng ， àn lǐ shuō ， zì jǐ yīng gāi háo bù yóu yù de lí qù ， yí dàn bèi juǎn rù ， kěn dìng huì yǒu dà má fán de 。
九仙宫如今是这般情形，按理说，自己应该毫不犹豫的离去，一旦被卷入，肯定会有大麻烦的。
Despite numerous restrictions, a normal cultivator would never dare to venture so deep. However, Lin Xuan faced no such difficulties. While he couldn’t walk as easily as on flat ground, few obstacles truly troubled him.
rán ér ruò bù xiǎo de yě jiù bà le 。
然而若不晓得也就罢了。
Lin Xuan’s prowess and his understanding of arrays allowed him to bypass most barriers without breaking them. Not every array was ineffective.
rú jīn zhào cháng lǐ fēn xī ， hóng yè xiān zi hěn yǒu kě néng yě xiàn zài le bǎi huā yuán lǐ ， míng míng yǐ jīng xiǎo de ， què shú shì wú dǔ ， lín xuān duō shǎo hái shì jué de yǒu diǎn guò bù liǎo zì jǐ xīn lǐ nà yī guān de 。
如今照常理分析，红叶仙子很有可能也陷在了百花园里，明明已经晓得，却熟视无睹，林轩多少还是觉得有点过不了自己心里那一关的。
Looking at the building before him, Lin Xuan fell into deep thought.
lüè yī sī suǒ ， lín xuān nán nán zì yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ yě bà ， qù bǎi huā yuán kàn kàn qíng kuàng zài zuò dìng duó ， rú guǒ néng gòu xiāng jiù ， jiù chū shǒu ， tài guò wēi xiǎn de huà ……”
略一思索，林轩喃喃自语的声音传入耳朵：“也罢，去百花园看看情况再做定夺，如果能够相救，就出手，太过危险的话……”
From the outside, it appeared to be a square with severalcauldron, but as Lin Xuan looked closely, silver light flashed in his eyes, and his expression grew gravely serious.
lín xuān hòu miàn de shēng yīn xiǎo le xià qù ， dàn yì si què míng xiǎn yǐ jí ， tā zuò shì qíng huì shěn shí dù shì ， kě yǐ jiù zé jiù ， tài guò wēi xiǎn ， yǐ tā de xìng gé ， zì rán bú huì yǒu chěng néng yī shuō 。
林轩后面的声音小了下去，但意思却明显以极，他做事情会审时度势，可以救则救，太过危险，以他的性格，自然不会有逞能一说。
"A combination of illusionary and killing arrays. I didn’t expect there to be a composite restriction here. Breaking through will be troublesome."
shēn xíng huàng dòng ， lín xuān zài cì róng rù dào le yè sè zhī zhōng 。
身形晃动，林轩再次融入到了夜色之中。
Lin Xuan muttered to himself. While he could force his way through, the array wouldn't stop him. However, Lin Xuan couldn't do that; it would expose him.
gēn jù sōu hún dé dào de xiàn suǒ ， lín xuān dāng rán xiǎo de bǎi huā yuán zài hé chù ， nà yǐ jīng wèi yú jiǔ xiān gōng de fù xīn dì dài le 。
根据搜魂得到的线索，林轩当然晓得百花园在何处，那已经位于九仙宫的腹心地带了。
: Thanks for the support from Soul Daoist of Helan Mountain who donated 50,000 coins. The Alliance Master is really generous! At this rate, Hundred Refinement will soon have its first million-member alliance. This is great encouragement for our big god, but a huge boost to us in Phantasm Rain. Thank you, Alliance Master and all fellow daoists!
Chapter 1974: Grandfather of Flowers
A calm, almost water-like voice entered his ears. Then, a light flickered from an empty space to the left, and a young man appeared like a ghost.
There was no warning, and the old man involuntarily shivered as a bad feeling arose in his heart. He quickly released his divine awareness to scan Lin Xuan's body.
At this moment, there was no need for Lin Xuan to hide anything; his immense magical power flowed freely within him, causing chills from the old man's core.
"You... Senior is an Immortal of Profoundmystic/profound Period," the old man felt as if he were dreaming.
But in the next instant, he realized that this ancient monster had trapped him for a nefarious purpose. He hastily took deep breaths and opened his mouth to emit a sky-piercing roar, hoping to attract other cultivators' attention.
However, it was too late. With Lin Xuan's rich experience, how could he make such a low-level mistake? His left hand flicked, and the space rumbled as a green hand formed from both primordial energy and magical power clamped around the old man's throat. Before his cries could be heard, they were abruptly cut off.
Fear was etched on his face, but he would not sit idly by. However, Lin Xuan acted even faster. He flicked his fingers, sending several strands of magic into the old man’s major meridians, sealing his magical power.
Of course, reaching this step was due to his far superior strength; any cultivator of the same rank could never be manipulated like a puppet.
The gap between Profoundmystic/profound and Separationleave/separate was immense.
When a cultivator's magical power was sealed, they were no different from ordinary mortals. The old man was both angry and desperate, but he could do nothing about his current situation. Lin Xuan had no intention of sparing him; sympathizing with an enemy would only lead to trouble. There was no need for hesitation; the only choice was soul probing.
After a cup of tea's worth of time, flames erupted in Lin Xuan’s hand as the old man turned into nothingness. The entire process was silent, and many Separationperiod/term cultivators fell without a trace.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes, digesting the clues he had just obtained.
The red leaf fairy did not know him, but she provided an important piece of information.
This vice palace master was known as the Grandfather of Flowers. Since the main palace master sealed himself in meditation, he had been the actual controller of Nine Immortal Palace for over two hundred years.
However, no one knew his origins; it was said that he was extremely lustful and practiced top-tier demonic arts, excelling in seduction and using female cultivators ascauldron. Initially, this Grandfather of Flowers followed the principle of not eating from his own nest, sending subordinates to kidnap beautiful and powerful female cultivators.
Recently, especially over the past two years, it seemed that his cultivation had reached a critical juncture where he needed morecauldron, both in quantity and quality. Female cultivators were already scarce compared to males, making it even harder for them to reach advanced stages. Consequently, the number ofcauldron was severely insufficient; such matters could not be openly discussed, as Nine Immortal Palace was the dominant force in the chaotic sea.
Seeing that hiscauldron were lacking, this Grandfather of Flowers resorted to underhanded tactics. With numerous beautiful and powerful female cultivators within Nine Immortal Palace, he began targeting disciples.
His actions caused great discontent among the disciples, especially since the vice palace master was mysterious and his origins were questionable, with the main palace master absent for two hundred years...
Speculation spread, and some even claimed that the main palace master had been assassinated by the Grandfather of Flowers.
Nine Immortal Palace was a formidable force, second only to four major powers in the East Sea. Besides the main palace master, there were several Profoundmystic/profound period elders who also mysteriously disappeared.
Thus, while the disciples disliked this Grandfather of Flowers, they could do nothing. This old man, despite his lustful nature, was still at the same level as other Profoundmystic/profound cultivators and had a large number of loyal followers.
By coincidence, the old man whose soul Lin Xuan just probed belonged to the Grandfather of Flowers' lineage. From his mind, Lin Xuan learned that the selected female cultivators were all theircauldron, imprisoned in a building called the Hundred Garden Pavilion.
He was unsure if the red leaf fairy was among them, as this task wasn't assigned solely to the old man.
Analyzing the clues, Lin Xuan's expression darkened. The Grandfather of Flowers, this despicable and shameless individual, had indeed given him a difficult problem.
Given Nine Immortal Palace’s current state, it would be wise to leave without hesitation; any involvement would surely lead to trouble.
However, if he were unaware, that would be fine. Now, based on logic, the red leaf fairy might also be trapped in the Hundred Garden Pavilion. Knowing this but ignoring it, Lin Xuan felt a bit guilty.
After some thought, Lin Xuan muttered, "Alright, I'll go check out the Hundred Garden Pavilion and decide what to do next. If we can save them, let's act; if too dangerous..."
Lin Xuan’s voice grew softer, but his meaning was clear: he would assess the situation before making a decision. He would help if possible, but not at the risk of his life.
His figure moved as Lin Xuan remerged into the night.
Based on the clues from soul probing, Lin Xuan knew where the Hundred Garden Pavilion was; it was already in the heart of Nine Immortal Palace.
Despite numerous restrictions, a normal cultivator would never dare to venture so deep. However, Lin Xuan faced no such difficulties. While he couldn’t walk as easily as on flat ground, few obstacles truly troubled him.
Lin Xuan’s prowess and his understanding of arrays allowed him to bypass most barriers without breaking them. Not every array was ineffective.
Looking at the building before him, Lin Xuan fell into deep thought.
From the outside, it appeared to be a square with severalcauldron, but as Lin Xuan looked closely, silver light flashed in his eyes, and his expression grew gravely serious.
"A combination of illusionary and killing arrays. I didn’t expect there to be a composite restriction here. Breaking through will be troublesome."
Lin Xuan muttered to himself. While he could force his way through, the array wouldn't stop him. However, Lin Xuan couldn't do that; it would expose him.
: Thanks for the support from Soul Daoist of Helan Mountain who donated 50,000 coins. The Alliance Master is really generous! At this rate, Hundred Refinement will soon have its first million-member alliance. This is great encouragement for our big god, but a huge boost to us in Phantasm Rain. Thank you, Alliance Master and all fellow daoists!