rán ér kàn zhe nà mù guāng dāi zhì de xiǎo rén ， lǎo zhě yǎn zhōng què shì jīng máng bào chuán shè ， liǎn shàng lù chū kuáng xǐ de biǎo qíng lái le ：“ hǎo ， hǎo ， guǒ rán shì nà xiān huā lǎo mó ， jī guān suàn jìn tài cōng míng ， méi xiǎng dào zhè lǎo mó ， jū rán sǐ zài dào yǒu shǒu zhōng ， shí zài shì tài hǎo le ， dà ēn bù yán xiè ， děng gǔ mǒu tuō kùn yǐ hòu ， yí dìng huì hǎo hǎo de bào dá dào yǒu 。”
然而看着那目光呆滞的小人，老者眼中却是精芒爆圌射，脸上露出狂喜的表情来了：“好，好，果然是那鲜花老魔，机关算尽太聪明，没想到这老魔，居然死在道友手中，实在是太好了，大恩不言谢，等谷某脱困以后，一定会好好的报答道友。”
However, as he looked at the lifeless figure, the old man's eyes flashed with sharp light and a look of wild joy appeared on his face. "Good, good! It is indeed that Flowered Demon Elder. I overestimated my own cleverness. I never expected this old demon to fall into the hands of a daoist friend. This is too wonderful. Great kindness does not require gratitude. Once I am freed from these constraints, I will certainly repay your kindness."
“ cǐ shì yǐ hòu zài shuō ， lín mǒu yǐ jīng huí dá le nǐ de wèn tí ， dào yǒu de shēn fèn lái lì ， shì fǒu yě yīng gāi kāi chéng bù gōng yī èr le 。” lín xuān lěng lěng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎn shàng kàn bù chū xǐ nù 。
“此事以后再说，林某已经回答了你的问题，道友的身份来历，是否也应该开诚布公一二了。”林轩冷冷的声音传入耳朵，脸上看不出喜怒。
"Let's discuss this later. I have already answered your question about my identity and origin. Shouldn't you also be open and honest about yours?" Lin Xuan's cold voice entered his ears; there was no visible emotion on his face.
“ zhè shì yīng gāi de ，“…”
“这是应该的，“…”
"It is only right,"...
dé zhī xiān huā lǎo zhě de sǐ xùn yǐ hòu ， lǎo zhě de biǎo qíng ， míng xiǎn hé shàn le yù duō ， yán yǔ jiān ， shèn zhì duì lín xuān duō le jǐ fēn gǎn jī zhī sè ：“ lǎo fū gǔ tiān yáng ， tiǎn wèi jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ ， zhè xiāng yǒu lǐ le 。”
得知鲜花老者的死讯以后，老者的表情，明显和善了愈多，言语间，甚至对林轩多了几分感激之色：“老夫谷天扬，忝为九仙宫主，这厢有礼了。”
After learning of the Flowered Demon Elder's death, the old man's expression had become much more benevolent, and he even showed a hint of gratitude in his words: "I am Valley Tianyang, the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces. I offer my respects."
“ jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ ？”
“九仙宫主？”
"Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces?"
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fú é ， liǎn shàng bìng méi yǒu lù chū duō shǎo jīng yà zhī sè ， zhè ge jié guǒ ， tā zǎo jiù yǒu suǒ yù liào le ， bì jìng lǎo zhě suī hǔ luò píng yáng ， dàn jìng jiè shì piàn bù liǎo rén dì ， dòng xuán qī hòu qī de shí lì bǎi zài nà lǐ ， bǐ qǐ sān yāo huáng ， liù hǎi wáng shèn zhì dōu hái yào gèng shèng yī xiē 。
林轩以手扶额，脸上并没有露出多少惊讶之色，这个结果，他早就有所预料了，毕竟老者虽虎落平阳，但境界是骗不了人地，洞玄期后期的实力摆在那里，比起三妖皇，六海王甚至都还要更胜一些。
Lin Xuan placed his hand on his forehead; there was little surprise on his face. He had long anticipated this result. Although the old man had fallen from grace, his cultivation level could not be deceived. His late-stage Profound Abyss period strength was evident, and it surpassed even the Three Demon Emperors and Six Sea Kings.
fàng yǎn hùn luàn hǎi yù ， chū lái nà wèi shén mì de jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ ， shuí kě néng yǒu zhè ge shí lì ， suǒ yǐ duì fāng de shēn fèn ， qí shí bìng bù nán cāi dì 。
放眼混乱海域，出来那位神秘的九仙宫主，谁可能有这个实力，所以对方的身份，其实并不难猜地。
In the chaotic sea, who else could have such power? Thus, the identity of the other party wasn't hard to guess.
lín xuān rú jīn zhǐ shì hào qí ， tā zěn me huì luò zài xiān huā lǎo zǔ de shǒu lǐ 。
林轩如今只是好奇，他怎么会落在鲜花老祖的手里。
Lin Xuan was merely curious about how he had ended up in the Flowered Demon Elder's hands.
bì jìng píng shí lì ， zhè wèi zì chēng gǔ tiān yáng de jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ hái yào shèng guò xiān huā lǎo mó ， tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn tā bèi àn suàn le ， xiān huā yě zhǐ yīng gāi jiāng tā zhuā chuán zhù ， ér bú shì xiàng xiàn zài yī yàng jiāng qí qǔ ér dài zhī ， chéng wéi jiǔ xiān gōng shí jì de tǒng chuán zhì zhě 。
毕竟凭实力，这位自称谷天扬的九仙宫主还要胜过鲜花老魔，退一万步说，就算他被暗算了，鲜花也只应该将他抓圌住，而不是像现在一样将其取而代之，成为九仙宫实际的统圌治者。
After all, this self-proclaimed Valley Tianyang, the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces, should be his own second soul. Yet, over these years, that entity had shown nothing but submission and no mistakes. The old man had gradually become careless about him.
zhè jiàn shì qíng tài lí qí le 。
这件事情太离奇了。
In recent years, due to the need for long-term seclusion to cultivate a certain secret technique, he had neglected palace affairs. Since outsiders couldn't be trusted with such power, he entrusted it to this second soul, publicly promoting him as deputy supreme master...
lín xuān jiàn wén guǎng bó ， yě xiǎng bù chū zhè yī qiè ， xiān huā lǎo zǔ jiū jìng shì zěn me zuò dào de 。
林轩见闻广博，也想不出这一切，鲜花老祖究竟是怎么做到的。
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan's eyes revealed understanding. He finally grasped how the Flowered Demon Elder managed to wield so much authority.
tīng lín xuān wèn qǐ ， gǔ tiān yáng què tàn le kǒu qì ， liǎn shàng xiǎn chū jǐ fēn tòng huǐ zhī yì ， shēng yīn chén tòng de kāi kǒu le ：“ zhè yī qiè ， dōu shì lǎo fū de cuò ， shì wǒ tài guò zì dà de yuán gù ， zì zuò niè ， bù kě huó ……“……”
听林轩问起，谷天扬却叹了口气，脸上显出几分痛悔之意，声音沉痛的开口了：“这一切，都是老夫的错，是我太过自大的缘故，自作孽，不可活……“……”
"I was careless for a moment and didn't realize that my second soul had evolved an independent spirit long ago. It pretended to be submissive on the surface but waited for its chance. When I reached the critical stage of cultivation, it suddenly attacked me," Valley Tianyang's face was filled with hatred as he spoke. The taste of being betrayed by one’s own self was unpleasant.
“ gōng zhǔ bù bì rú cǐ zì zé ， jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me ？” lín xuān liǎn shàng yě shǎn guò yī sī hào qí zhī sè ， duì fāng de tòng huǐ bù xiàng shì jiǎ zhuāng de 。
“宫主不必如此自责，究竟发生了什么？”林轩脸上也闪过一丝好奇之色，对方的痛悔不像是假装的。
"Oh?" Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise: "According to your words, why didn't he just kill you once he had you under control? Why did he merely confine you instead?"
“ qí shí nà xiān huā lǎo zǔ ， yě shì lǎo fū 。”
“其实那鲜花老祖，也是老夫。”
"There is nothing strange about this. That Flowered Demon is far more vicious than you can imagine. He collected some dark secrets and managed to reverse the situation. He left me alive not out of benevolence or any sense of filial piety, but to nourish himself as a powerful medicinal ingredient..."
duì fāng zhè jù huà chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān xiān shì yī è ， bù guò tā de fǎn yìng hé děng xùn sù ， hěn kuài jiù huí guò wèi ér lái le 。
对方这句话传入耳朵，林轩先是一愕，不过他的反应何等迅速，很快就回过味儿来了。
"What?!" Lin Xuan was genuinely surprised.
“ mò fēi nà jiā huo ， běn shì dào yǒu de dì èr yuán yīng me ？”
“莫非那家伙，本是道友的第二元婴么？”
"Of course, it's understandable that you didn't know; this second soul was also created by the reverse of its master. Its purpose is to devour the main soul and use it for nourishment. Do you think he left me alive out of goodwill?" Valley Tianyang said with great indignation.
“ bù cuò ， dào yǒu guǒ rán cāi dào le 。” jiǔ xiān gōng zhǔ tàn le 。 qì ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng tòng huǐ wú bǐ ：“ dōu shì lǎo fū yī shí dà yì shān ”
“不错，道友果然猜到了。”九仙宫主叹了。气，脸上的表情痛悔无比：“都是老夫一时大意删”
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan's face showed deep contemplation as he observed the old man. He didn't seem to be lying, and this explanation was reasonable.
lín xuān mò rán bù yǔ ， xiū liàn dì èr yuán yīng de hǎo chù ， tā zì rán xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， yīn wèi zhè me duō nián lái ， lín xuān yì zhí dōu xiǎng yòng zhe 。
林轩默然不语，修炼第二元婴的好处，他自然心中清楚，因为这么多年来，林轩一直都享用着。
The mystery was almost solved, and a thoughtful expression returned to his face. "For repaying your kindness in killing the Flowered Demon Elder, which is like being reborn for me, can you do me a favor? I am feeling weak now, and alone, I cannot break this seal." Valley Tianyang's hoarse voice carried hope.
tā de shí lì ， zhī suǒ yǐ yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， chú le bǎo xī lì ， suǒ xiū liàn de ， nǎi shì dǐng jiē mì shù ， wēi lì qiáng dà yǐ wài ， hái yǒu yí gè yuán yīn ， jiù shì lín xuān lì de shēn hòu yǔ chún dù ， yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， shuō bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ ， yě bù wèi guò 。
他的实力，之所以远远胜过同阶修仙者，除了宝犀利，所修炼的，乃是顶阶秘术，威力强大以外，还有一个原因，就是林轩力的深厚与纯度，远远胜过同阶修仙者，说不可同日而语，也不为过。
"Break the seal, alright."
zhè shèn zhì shì zuì zhòng yào de yīn shù ， yīn wèi duì xiū xiān kàn lái shuō ， lì shì jī chǔ ， qí tā de mì shù ， yǔ bǎo ， dōu shì jiàn lì zài zhè ge jī chǔ shàng de 。
这甚至是最重要的因数，因为对修仙看来说，力是基础，其他的秘术，与宝，都是建立在这个基础上的。
If it were any other time, Lin Xuan would have taken advantage of the situation to extract numerous benefits. Taking advantage of someone in distress was common among cultivators. However, at that moment, he agreed with great enthusiasm.
ér lín xuān de lì ， zhī suǒ yǐ jīng chún bó dà ， jiù shì dé yì yú dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān suǒ dài lái de hǎo chù ， sān wèi yī tǐ ， dāng rán yuǎn bú shì qū qū yí gè yuán yīng kě yǐ bǐ nǐ ， nà wán quán bú shì yí gè shù liàng jí 。
而林轩的力，之所以精纯博大，就是得益于第二元婴与妖丹所带来的好处，三位一体，当然远不是区区一个元婴可以比拟，那完全不是一个数量级。
Of course, his agreement had another reason: he wanted to ensure Valley Tianyang's gratitude and offer him substantial rewards after his release.
dì èr yuán yīng hǎo chù duō duō ， dàn fán shì zǒng shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì de 。
第二元婴好处多多，但凡事总是有利就有弊的。
"Now, what do you need me to do?"
qiě bù shuō dì èr yuán yīng de xiū liàn zhī ， zài líng jiè yě shǔ yú xī hǎn wù ， gè dà mén pài dōu shì bì zhǒu zì zhēn de ， jí shǐ shì běn pài dì zǐ ， yě jǐn yǒu zōng zhǔ yǔ shǎo shù zhǎng lǎo kě yǐ xiū xí 。
且不说第二元婴的修炼之，在灵界也属于稀罕物，各大门派都是敝帚自珍的，即使是本派弟子，也仅有宗主与少数长老可以修习。
Seeing Lin Xuan agree, the old man was overjoyed, a genuine expression of gratitude in his eyes. He understood cultivators' ways; if placed in his position, he would not have missed this chance either. The other party's prompt agreement made him even more grateful.
hé kuàng jiù suàn zhǎo dào le xiū liàn zhī ， xiǎng yào zhēn zhèng liàn chéng yě yǒu zhū duō de nán dù 。
何况就算找到了修炼之，想要真正炼成也有诸多的难度。
After all, people were human, and cultivators rose early to catch the dew because of the many dangers they faced. Not taking advantage of such an opportunity was rare, making him decide to reciprocate after his release by offering Lin Xuan significant benefits.
bié de bù shuō ， yuán yīng shì zěn me dé lái de ， gāo jiē xiū shì dōu qīng chǔ ， nà shì jīn dān suǒ huà ， rán ér dāng jīn dān zhuǎn huà chéng yuán yīng zhī hòu ， jiù méi yǒu le ， dì èr yuán yīng xiǎng yào níng jié ， jiù miàn lín zhe qiǎo fù nán wéi wú mǐ zhī chuī de gān gà “… méi yǒu dì èr kē jīn dān kě yǐ zhuǎn huà 。
别的不说，元婴是怎么得来的，高阶修士都清楚，那是金丹所化，然而当金丹转化成元婴之后，就没有了，第二元婴想要凝结，就面临着巧妇难为无米之炊的尴尬“…没有第二颗金丹可以转化。
Now that the Flowered Demon Elder had been defeated and he was the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces, few in the Eastern Sea cultivation world could match his power or status. The treasures he lacked were few, making it easy for him to express gratitude.
dāng rán ， qián bèi xiū shì zǎo jiù zhǎo dào le jiě jué zhī ， shuō qǐ lái yě bù zú wéi qí ， jiù shì zhǎo yī míng yuán yīng yǐ shàng de xiū shì ， jiāng qí shēng qín huó zhuō ， rán hòu huǐ qù ròu qū ， liú xià yuán yīng jiāng shén shí mǒ qù ” jì liàn chéng zì jǐ de dì èr yuán yīng 。
当然，前辈修士早就找到了解决之，说起来也不足为奇，就是找一名元婴以上的修士，将其生擒活捉，然后毁去肉躯，留下元婴将神识抹去”祭炼成自己的第二元婴。
"You just need to attack this amber crystal body. Just be careful not to harm my physical body."
píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè yī bù duì yú nà xiē dà shì lì de mén zhǔ zhǎng lǎo ， yě bù suàn yǒu shén me tài dà de nán dù ， rán ér jiē xià lái de bù zhòu ， zé bǐ jiào xiōng xiǎn le 。
平心来说，这一步对于那些大势力的门主长老，也不算有什么太大的难度，然而接下来的步骤，则比较凶险了。
"Is that so simple?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
wú tā ， mǒ qù yuán yīng de shén shí hòu ， xū yào jì liàn tóng huà ， zhè ge guò chéng kě jiù shì yǒu hěn duō jiān nán xiǎn zǔ ， yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù huì zǒu huǒ ， shèn zī dì èr yuán yīng fǎn kè wéi zhǔ ， tūn shì qǐ zhǔ rén lái le ……
无他，抹去元婴的神识后，需要祭炼同化，这个过程可就是有很多艰难险阻，一不小心，就会走火，甚姿第二元婴反客为主，吞噬起主人来了……
"Why do you think it would be difficult?"
zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， bù jǐn yǒu kě néng ， ér qiě jī lǜ jí dà 。
这种事情，不仅有可能，而且几率极大。
Lin Xuan smiled and then waved his sleeve, sending out dozens of sword qi like fish swimming through the air, quickly growing larger as they moved with the wind.
yǒu duō shǎo hǎo chù ， jiù xū yào duō shǎo fēng xiǎn yǔ fù chū ， dì èr yuán yīng de mì shù ， dāng rán bú shì suí suí biàn biàn jiù néng gòu chéng de 。
有多少好处，就需要多少风险与付出，第二元婴的秘术，当然不是随随便便就能够成的。
"Bang!"
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn yī qiè shùn lì ， suǒ yǒu de bù zhòu jiē méi yǒu chū chā cuò ， nà yòu rú hé ， zài yǐ hòu de shí jiān zhōng ， yě bìng bú shì jiù gāo zhěn wú yōu le 。
退一万步说，就算一切顺利，所有的步骤皆没有出差错，那又如何，在以后的时间中，也并不是就高枕无忧了。
Lin Xuan pointed a finger forward. The sword qi fell like heavy rain, piercing the amber crystal body fiercely.
suī rán liǎng gè yuán yīng dōu kě yǐ shuō shì zì jǐ ， dàn dì èr yuán yīng ， bì jìng shì qiǎng lái dì ， zhǐ bù guò jiāng qíng gǎn jì yì fù zhì le shàng qù ， jiù suàn jiāng yuán yīng běn lái de shén shí mǒ qù ， dàn duō shǎo dū huì cán liú yī xiē ， zhè cán liú de bù fèn huì yǔ fù zhì lǎ qíng gǎn jì yì róng hé ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， jiù yǒu tuǒ chǒu xiàn rén gé de piān chā ， chéng wéi lìng wài yí gè wán quán bù tóng de gè tǐ 。
虽然两个元婴都可以说是自己，但第二元婴，毕竟是抢来地，只不过将情感记忆复制了上去，就算将元婴本来的神识抹去，但多少都会残留一些，这残留的部分会与复制喇情感记忆融合，随着时间的推移，就有椭瞅现人格的偏差，成为另外一个完全不同的个体。
Crack...
rán hòu zài duì zhǔ yuán yīng jìn xíng fǎn shì 。
然后再对主元婴进行反噬。
The sound of shattering entered his ears. The amber crystal wasn't particularly hard; soon, cracks appeared on its surface.
dāng rán ， tōng guò fú shí dān yào yǐ jí xiū liàn tè dìng de mì shù yě kě yǐ duì dì èr yuán yīng de rén gé jìn xíng xiū zhèng ， cóng ér bì miǎn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng de chǎn shēng 。
当然，通过服食丹药以及修炼特定的秘术也可以对第二元婴的人格进行修正，从而避免这种情况的产生。
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However, as he looked at the lifeless figure, the old man's eyes flashed with sharp light and a look of wild joy appeared on his face. "Good, good! It is indeed that Flowered Demon Elder. I overestimated my own cleverness. I never expected this old demon to fall into the hands of a daoist friend. This is too wonderful. Great kindness does not require gratitude. Once I am freed from these constraints, I will certainly repay your kindness."
"Let's discuss this later. I have already answered your question about my identity and origin. Shouldn't you also be open and honest about yours?" Lin Xuan's cold voice entered his ears; there was no visible emotion on his face.
"It is only right,"...
After learning of the Flowered Demon Elder's death, the old man's expression had become much more benevolent, and he even showed a hint of gratitude in his words: "I am Valley Tianyang, the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces. I offer my respects."
"Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces?"
Lin Xuan placed his hand on his forehead; there was little surprise on his face. He had long anticipated this result. Although the old man had fallen from grace, his cultivation level could not be deceived. His late-stage Profound Abyss period strength was evident, and it surpassed even the Three Demon Emperors and Six Sea Kings.
In the chaotic sea, who else could have such power? Thus, the identity of the other party wasn't hard to guess.
Lin Xuan was merely curious about how he had ended up in the Flowered Demon Elder's hands.
After all, this self-proclaimed Valley Tianyang, the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces, should be his own second soul. Yet, over these years, that entity had shown nothing but submission and no mistakes. The old man had gradually become careless about him.
In recent years, due to the need for long-term seclusion to cultivate a certain secret technique, he had neglected palace affairs. Since outsiders couldn't be trusted with such power, he entrusted it to this second soul, publicly promoting him as deputy supreme master...
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan's eyes revealed understanding. He finally grasped how the Flowered Demon Elder managed to wield so much authority.
"I was careless for a moment and didn't realize that my second soul had evolved an independent spirit long ago. It pretended to be submissive on the surface but waited for its chance. When I reached the critical stage of cultivation, it suddenly attacked me," Valley Tianyang's face was filled with hatred as he spoke. The taste of being betrayed by one’s own self was unpleasant.
"Oh?" Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise: "According to your words, why didn't he just kill you once he had you under control? Why did he merely confine you instead?"
"There is nothing strange about this. That Flowered Demon is far more vicious than you can imagine. He collected some dark secrets and managed to reverse the situation. He left me alive not out of benevolence or any sense of filial piety, but to nourish himself as a powerful medicinal ingredient..."
"What?!" Lin Xuan was genuinely surprised.
"Of course, it's understandable that you didn't know; this second soul was also created by the reverse of its master. Its purpose is to devour the main soul and use it for nourishment. Do you think he left me alive out of goodwill?" Valley Tianyang said with great indignation.
"Ah, I see," Lin Xuan's face showed deep contemplation as he observed the old man. He didn't seem to be lying, and this explanation was reasonable.
The mystery was almost solved, and a thoughtful expression returned to his face. "For repaying your kindness in killing the Flowered Demon Elder, which is like being reborn for me, can you do me a favor? I am feeling weak now, and alone, I cannot break this seal." Valley Tianyang's hoarse voice carried hope.
"Break the seal, alright."
If it were any other time, Lin Xuan would have taken advantage of the situation to extract numerous benefits. Taking advantage of someone in distress was common among cultivators. However, at that moment, he agreed with great enthusiasm.
Of course, his agreement had another reason: he wanted to ensure Valley Tianyang's gratitude and offer him substantial rewards after his release.
"Now, what do you need me to do?"
Seeing Lin Xuan agree, the old man was overjoyed, a genuine expression of gratitude in his eyes. He understood cultivators' ways; if placed in his position, he would not have missed this chance either. The other party's prompt agreement made him even more grateful.
After all, people were human, and cultivators rose early to catch the dew because of the many dangers they faced. Not taking advantage of such an opportunity was rare, making him decide to reciprocate after his release by offering Lin Xuan significant benefits.
Now that the Flowered Demon Elder had been defeated and he was the Supreme Master of Nine Immortal Palaces, few in the Eastern Sea cultivation world could match his power or status. The treasures he lacked were few, making it easy for him to express gratitude.
"You just need to attack this amber crystal body. Just be careful not to harm my physical body."
"Is that so simple?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
"Why do you think it would be difficult?"
Lin Xuan smiled and then waved his sleeve, sending out dozens of sword qi like fish swimming through the air, quickly growing larger as they moved with the wind.
"Bang!"
Lin Xuan pointed a finger forward. The sword qi fell like heavy rain, piercing the amber crystal body fiercely.
Crack...
The sound of shattering entered his ears. The amber crystal wasn't particularly hard; soon, cracks appeared on its surface.
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