dì liǎng qiān líng bā shí yī zhāng yòu qǐ fēng bō
第两千零八十一章又起风bō
Chapter 2081 - Another Wind Arises
“ gāng cái ruò fēi qián bèi chū shǒu ， wǎn bèi yǔ zhè xiē zi zhí ， bì dìng yǐ quán bù yǔn luò ， yī huì er ， qián bèi kě fǒu shǎng liǎn qù bǐ jiā zú zuò kè ， wǒ děng yí dìng dào lǚ xiāng yíng de 。” nà zhōng nián rén mǎn liǎn duī xiào zhī sè， yǒu diǎn bā jié de kāi kǒu le 。
“刚才若非前辈出手，晚辈与这些子侄，必定已全部陨落，一会儿，前辈可否赏脸去鄙家族做客，我等一定倒履相迎的。”那中年人满脸堆笑之sè，有点巴结的开口了。
"Thankfully, it was not for naught that Senior gave his aid; otherwise, my juniors and I would have surely perished. Might you grace us with a visit to your family? We will certainly welcome you with open arms," the middle-aged man said with a smile, attempting flattery.
lín xuān de jù tǐ jìng jiè tā suī rán bù xiǎo de ， dàn cóng yī jī jiù néng miè shā liè zhǎo lóng tuī cè ， jiù suàn shì níng dān xiū shì yě jué rán zuò bú dào de 。
林轩的具体境界他虽然不晓得，但从一击就能灭杀烈爪龙推测，就算是凝丹修士也决然做不到的。
Though Lin Xuan did not know his exact cultivation stage, he could deduce that it was beyond the Condensation Core realm from one strike alone, which could destroy the fierce-clawed dragon.
yuán yīng ？
元婴？
Was it an Immortal Embryo?
hái shì lí hé ？
还是离合？
Or perhaps the Separation and Union Realm?
tā yě bù qīng chǔ ， dàn yǔ zhè yàng de gāo jiē xiū shì jiāo hǎo ， duì jiā zú yí dìng yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù ， tā dāng rán shì bù yí yú lì de yào bā jié yī fān le 。
他也不清楚，但与这样的高阶修士交好，对家族一定有莫大的好处，他当然是不遗余力的要巴结一番了。
He was unsure but knew well that befriending such a high-ranking cultivator would be immensely beneficial to his family. Thus, he readily offered his flattery.
“ qù guì jiā zú zuò kè ……”
“去贵家族做客……”
"Visiting your esteemed family..."
lín xuān tīng le ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū yī sī chén yín zhī sè， zhōng nián rén de biǎo qíng yuè fā qī dài le ， rán ér jiē xià lái de yí mù ， què shì tā jué duì bú huì xiǎng dào de 。
林轩听了，脸上不由得lù出一丝沉吟之sè，中年人的表情越发期待了，然而接下来的一幕，却是他绝对不会想到的。
Lin Xuan's face revealed a hint of contemplation. The middle-aged man's expression grew more hopeful. However, what followed was something neither had anticipated.
lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào guāng xiá fēi lüè ér chū ， líng zhōu shàng suǒ yǒu rén dōu bèi lǒng zhào zhù ， suí hòu zhōng nián rén yǔ nà xiē shào nán shào nǚ lián hēng dōu méi hēng yī shēng jiù yùn guò qù le 。
林轩袖袍一拂，一道光霞飞掠而出，灵舟上所有人都被笼罩住，随后中年人与那些少男少女连哼都没哼一声就晕过去了。
With a wave of his sleeves, Lin Xuan sent out a beam of light that enveloped everyone on the Spirit Boat. Moments later, both the middle-aged man and the young men and women fainted without a sound.
“ fū jūn ， nǐ zhè shì ……”
“夫君，你这是……”
"Lord, what are you doing?"
kǒng què yě bù yóu de yī dāi ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng mǎn shì qí guài 。
孔雀也不由得一呆，脸上的表情满是奇怪。
Peacock's expression turned curious as she too was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.
lín xuān zài cì yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ，rǔ bái sè de guāng yùn dà qǐ ， lín xuān shī zhǎn yǐn mèng shù ， jiāng zhè xiē rén de jì yì tī chú 。
林轩再次一道法诀打出，rǔ白sè的光晕大起，林轩施展引梦术，将这些人的记忆剔除。
In a secluded area outside the city, Peacock raised her jade hand and gently clasped it. Her entire figure was enveloped in brilliant multicolored spiritual light. Soon after, the light dissipated, revealing a young woman dressed in green.
ér zhè me zuò ， dāng rán bú shì wú dì fàng shǐ 。
而这么做，当然不是无的放矢。
Slim build, but her appearance had changed drastically. Gone were her breathtaking beauty; she now looked merely an ordinary fair maiden.
yǎn qián de chéng shì ， lín xuān hái shì dǎ suàn qù yī xià de ， bù guò zhè xìng sūn de yāo huà zhě jiā zú ， jiù bù bì le ， yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， zěn me huì kàn bù dǒng duì fāng de lā lǒng yǔ bā jié zhī yì 。
眼前的城市，林轩还是打算去一下的，不过这姓孙的妖化者家族，就不必了，以林轩的城府，怎么会看不懂对方的拉拢与巴结之意。
Shape-shifting!
rán ér nà duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yì diǎn yì yì 。
然而那对自己来说，根本就没有一点意义。
Peacock's purpose was clear: her appearance could attract too much attention in crowded areas. She preferred to keep this extraordinary beauty hidden.
qū qū yī mò liú de xiǎo jiā zú ér yǐ ， zú zhǎng de shí lì ， yě bù guò xiāng dāng yú níng dān qī xiū shì ， yǔ tā men dǎ jiāo dào yǒu shén me hǎo chù ？
区区一末流的小家族而已，族长的实力，也不过相当于凝丹期修士，与他们打交道有什么好处？
"Lord, what do you think?"
chún cuì làng fèi shí jiān bà le 。
纯粹浪费时间罢了。
"Good," Lin Xuan replied with satisfaction after a moment of thought. The low profile was fitting; it aligned with his own philosophy. They entered together.
lín xuān méi xìng qù 。
林轩没兴趣。
The city was far more bustling than expected. Paved with cobblestones, the streets could accommodate several large carriages. Buildings lined both sides, densely packed. Lin Xuan and Peacock extended their spiritual senses outwards.
suī rán tā kě yǐ jù jué ， dàn kàn duì fāng de jià shì ， yě zhī dào tā men kěn dìng huì qiè ér bù shě ， zì jǐ qù le xīng fēng chéng ， tā men hái huì jì xù pài rén lái lā lǒng dì 。
虽然他可以拒绝，但看对方的架势，也知道他们肯定会锲而不舍，自己去了星峰城，他们还会继续派人来拉拢地。
They observed their surroundings as they walked forward.
bù shèng qí fán ！
不胜其烦！
However, after a short while, they exchanged glances and shook their heads in unison.
jì rán rú cǐ ， nà bù rú yì láo yǒng yì ， xiān jiāng tā men yù jiàn zì jǐ de jì yì mǒ chú ， nà yàng jiù bú huì yǒu má fán le 。
既然如此，那不如一劳永逸，先将他们遇见自己的记忆抹除，那样就不会有麻烦了。
The city housed millions of inhabitants, but it was no different from the mundane world's cities—merely larger.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
Lin Xuan sighed. He wasn't in a rush; he had plenty of time to familiarize himself with his surroundings as he strolled with his beloved wife.
tīng lín xuān tí le jǐ jù ， kǒng què yě míng bái guò lái ， wēi xiào bù yǔ ， tā tóng yàng bù yuàn yì yǔ zhè xiē fán rén chán zá bù qīng ， fū jūn rú cǐ zuò ， dǎo shì zuì jiā xuǎn zé 。
听林轩提了几句，孔雀也明白过来，微笑不语，她同样不愿意与这些凡人缠杂不清，夫君如此做，倒是最佳选择。
After some time, Lin Xuan's expression changed.
yú shì yě jiù bù zài duō shuō ， kàn zhe zhàng fū shī fǎ le 。
于是也就不再多说，看着丈夫施法了。
"Lord, what is it?"
xuǎn zé xìng jiāng jì yì mǒ chú ， bǐ shī zhǎn sōu hún shù nán dù hái yào dà dé duō ， gèng bú yào shuō tóng shí duì shí jǐ gè rén shī zhǎn cǐ shù ……
选择xìng将记忆抹除，比施展搜hún术难度还要大得多，更不要说同时对十几个人施展此术……
"In the western part of the city, several cultivators are gathered. Though their cultivation levels are insignificant, we can check on them; there might be something to gain."
bù guò duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zhǐ shì xiǎo cài yī dié ， duǎn duǎn bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， jiù wán chéng le 。
不过对林轩来说，只是小菜一碟，短短半盏茶的功夫，就完成了。
Peacock agreed without hesitation and they approached.
“ tā men dà gài yī kè zhōng hòu jiù huì xǐng lái ， wǒ men lí kāi 。”
“他们大概一刻钟后就会醒来，我们离开。”
Though they couldn't use their Wind Manipulation technique in the city, their pace was swift enough to arrive quickly.
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
A secluded corner revealed two groups facing off against each other. One group had more members, all cultivators from the same sect based on their attire. The leader was young, around twenty years old, but his eyes were lined with wrinkles, indicating he wasn't as youthful as he appeared.
yuàn yuàn zì rán méi yǒu yì yì ， suí hòu liǎng rén hún shēn líng máng yì qǐ ， jiù lí le líng zhōu xiàng qián fāng fēi lüè ér qù 。
媛媛自然没有异议，随后两人浑身灵芒一起，就离了灵舟像前方飞掠而去。
He had merely practiced anti-aging techniques!
……
……
This was a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator. His disciples behind him were much weaker—basically only Base Formation Realm cultivators.
zài chéng jiāo bù yǐn rén zhù yì de dì fāng là xià dùn guāng ， kǒng què yù shǒu tái qǐ ， jiù zhè me qīng qīng yī wò ， dùn shí ， tā de zhěng gè jiāo qū ， bèi yào yǎn de wǔ sè líng máng bāo guǒ ， shǎo qǐng zhī hòu ， guāng máng sàn kāi ， yī qīng yī shào nǚ yìng rù yǎn lián 。
在城郊不引人注意的地方落下遁光，孔雀玉手抬起，就这么轻轻一握，顿时，她的整个jiāo躯，被耀眼的五sè灵芒包裹，少顷之后，光芒散开，一青衣少女映入眼帘。
There were both men and women, looking even younger than the leader.
shēn cái miáo tiáo 。
身材苗条。
While Naelong World ranked among the top ten in the Spirit Realm, low-ranking cultivators predominated.
róng mào què shì dà biàn 。
容貌却是大变。
The faces of these cultivators showed fear.
méi le qīng guó qīng chéng zhī sè， chōng qí liàng yě jiù yī qīng xiù jiā rén ér yǐ 。
没了倾国倾城之sè，充其量也就一清秀佳人而已。
Facing them was a red-faced old man who seemed around fifty to seventy years old. He lacked any spiritual energy, appearing like an ordinary mortal. Yet, his appearance exuded fear from the cultivators.
huàn xíng shù ！
换形术！
If Lin Xuan had just arrived in Naelong World and encountered this situation, he would have been surprised. Though these cultivators' strength was negligible, it was still amusing to see them fear a mere mortal.
kǒng què shī zhǎn tā yě shì yǒu mù dì de ， bì jìng tā de róng mào chū xiàn zài rén duō de dì diǎn ， tài róng yì yǐn rén zhǔ mù ， dào bú shì hài pà yù jiàn wēi xiǎn ， zhǐ shì shí zài ràng rén jué de má fán 。
孔雀施展牠也是有目的的，毕竟她的容貌出现在人多的地点，太容易引人瞩目，倒不是害怕遇见危险，只是实在让人觉得麻烦。
However, now, he wasn't so sure. This red-faced old man lacked spiritual energy but seemed arrogant and domineering. Could he be an Evolved Being?
yǔ qí rú cǐ ， bù rú zì jǐ jiāng nà jué sè yǐn nì 。
与其如此，不如自己将那绝sè隐匿。
This was intriguing; just entering the city, they had already witnessed a conflict between an Evolved Being and cultivators. The cultivators looked intimidated.
“ fū jūn ， nǐ jué de rú hé ？”
“夫君，你觉得如何？”
Could this Evolved Being even be at the Immortal Embryo realm?
“ ń ， bù cuò 。”
“嗯，不错。”
Lin Xuan was intrigued but his spiritual sense revealed nothing. There would be no flow of energy in the Evolved Being's meridians, making it impossible to gauge their strength.
lín xuān lüè yī sī suǒ ， hěn kuài jiù míng bái yuàn yuàn wèi shén me zhè me zuò ， dī diào shì wáng dào de xìng gé ， dào yǔ zì jǐ bù móu ér hé ， liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè， suí hòu liǎng rén xiāng xié zhe jìn qù le 。
林轩略一思索，很快就明白媛媛为什么这么做，低调是王道的xìng格，倒与自己不谋而合，脸上lù出满意之sè，随后两人相携着进去了。
But wasn't evolving with a魔晶 more difficult than advancing as a cultivator? Could this guy really have an Immortal Embryo realm?
……
……
Lin Xuan was skeptical when the mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator spoke nervously: "Senior, we did not know your identity; we only offended you by accident. Surely, you won't be so harsh?"
chéng shì bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào fán huá dé duō 。
城市比想象的还要繁华得多。
He regretted his actions deeply. He had long known that Evolved Beings existed among mortals but their numbers were negligible compared to humans, making such encounters rare.
jiē dào shì yóu qīng shí bǎn pù jiù ér chéng de ， zú yǐ róng shù liàng dà chē tōng guò ， liǎng páng de jiàn zhù ， lín cì zhì bǐ ， lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng le chū qù 。
街道是由青石板铺就而成的，足以容数辆大车通过，两旁的建筑，鳞次栉比，林轩将神识放了出去。
Moreover, Evolved Beings' advancement was difficult even with a魔晶; most were Base Formation Realm, posing no real threat.
kǒng què yě chà bu duō 。
孔雀也差不多。
Yet, he had just encountered an Evolved Being, and it was terrifying. In such a small place, this should not have been possible. Why did he get so unlucky?
liǎng rén yī biān guān chá zhe zhōu zāo de huán jìng ， yī biān xiàng qián zǒu 。
两人一边观察着周遭的环境，一边向前走。
"Stop your flattery," the red-faced old man said coldly. "You offended me; do you think a simple apology will suffice?"
rán ér piàn kè zhī hòu ， liǎng rén jiāo huàn le yī xià yǎn sè， què xiāng gù yáo tóu 。
然而片刻之后，两人交换了一下眼sè，却相顾摇头。
"What do you want? We are willing to compensate."
gāi chéng dà yuē yǒu shù bǎi wàn rén jū zhù shēng huó ， rán ér chú le dà yǐ wài ， què méi yǒu kàn chū yǔ xià jiè de fán rén chéng shì ， yǒu shén me bù tóng 。
该城大约有数百万人居住生活，然而除了大以外，却没有看出与下界的凡人城市，有什么不同。
"Compensation is meaningless. I won't spare any of you, and what you have isn't mine anyway."
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， bù guò dào yě bìng bù zháo jí ， fǎn zhèng chū dào guì dì ， zhè diǎn shí jiān zì jǐ hái dān gē dé qǐ ， xiāng xié zhe ài qī ， zài chéng zhōng suí yì sàn bù 。
林轩叹了口气，不过倒也并不着急，反正初到贵地，这点时间自己还耽搁得起，相携着爱妻，在城中随意散步。
The situation was now dire with no room for negotiation. The cultivator gritted his teeth, ready to summon his treasures.
jiù dāng shú xī huán jìng hǎo le 。
就当熟悉环境好了。
However, the old man turned his head sharply: "Hm? Someone else has arrived. Interesting; which unlucky fool is so bold?"
yòu guò piàn kè ， lín xuān shén sè yī dòng 。
又过片刻，林轩神sè一动。
Lin Xuan's brows twitched but he didn't show any emotion. He and Peacock hadn't hidden their presence, so being discovered was not surprising.
“ fū jūn ， zěn me le ？”
“夫君，怎么了？”
The old man's arrogance was over the top!
“ zài xī chéng ， yǒu shù míng xiū shì jù jí ， suī rán xiū wèi bù zhí yī tí ， dàn zhè lǐ yǒu xiū xiān zhě ， wǒ men dà kě yǐ qù kàn kàn qíng kuàng rú hé ， shuō bù dìng huì yǒu shén me shōu huò 。” lín xuān rú cǐ zhè bān de kāi kǒu le 。
“在西城，有数名修士聚集，虽然修为不值一提，但这里有修仙者，我们大可以去看看情况如何，说不定会有什么收获。”林轩如此这般的开口了。
Lin Xuan and Peacock stepped out together.
kǒng què zì rán méi yǒu yì yì ， yú shì liǎng rén zǒu le guò qù 。
孔雀自然没有异议，于是两人走了过去。
"Who are you staring at?"
suī rán zài chéng zhōng ， bù hǎo shī zhǎn yù fēng zhī shù ， nà yàng tài guò jīng shì hài sú ， rán ér liǎng rén de jiǎo chéng hái shì fēi cháng xùn sù ， hěn kuài jiù dào le 。
虽然在城中，不好施展御风之术，那样太过惊世骇俗，然而两人的脚程还是非常迅速，很快就到了。
Though Lin Xuan had no intention of interfering, the martial world was full of bloodshed. This was a dog-eat-dog world; who was right or wrong mattered little to him.
nà shì yí gè jiào wéi piān pì de jiǎo luò 。
那是一个较为偏僻的角落。
He wouldn't favor cultivators just because of his status, but the old man's reaction was infuriating. Any other person would be furious if someone stared at their partner so intently.
jū rán yǒu liǎng huǒ rén zài duì zhì zhe 。
居然有两伙人在对峙着。
Was this guy a lecher, trying to flirt with Peacock?
yī fāng rén shù jiào duō 。
一方人数较多。
Lin Xuan was both angry and surprised; any cultivator would find such behavior intolerable.
jiē shì xiū xiān zhě ， kàn fú shì ， yīng gāi shì tóng yī mén pài de 。
皆是修仙者，看服饰，应该是同一门派的。
While Lin Xuan believed in low-profile living, he wasn't afraid of conflict. However, his loud shout did not deter the old man but made him even more arrogant.
wéi shǒu zhī rén miàn bái wú xū ， kàn shàng qù bù guò èr shí yú suì nián jì ， rán ér yǎn jiǎo què yú wěi biàn bù ， xiǎn rán zhēn shí de nián líng bú shì hěn qīng le 。
为首之人面白无须，看上去不过二十余岁年纪，然而眼角却鱼尾遍布，显然真实的年龄不是很轻了。
"Your strength is decent," the old man sneered. "But it's nothing special. Bring out that woman; I'm in a good mood and might let you off."
zhǐ bù guò xiū liàn le zhù yán de gōng fǎ ér yǐ ！
只不过修炼了驻颜的功法而已！
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan laughed. He had never encountered someone as arrogant as this—just because he was a mere mortal, even an Evolved Being couldn't be that powerful.
zhè shì yī míng níng dān zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
这是一名凝丹中期的修仙者。
Their strength came from external sources, making them formidable but not a match for true cultivators.
ér tā hòu miàn de dì zǐ ， xiū wèi zé yào ruò dé duō ， bù guò shì yī qún zhù jī qī xiū shì bà le 。
而他后面的弟子，修为则要弱得多，不过是一群筑基期修士罢了。
"I'll see if you have the ability to spare my life."
yǒu nán yǒu nǚ ， kàn shàng qù ， nián líng hái yào gèng xiǎo yī xiē 。
有男有女，看上去，年龄还要更小一些。
"Lord, let me handle this arrogant fool."
suī rán nài lóng jiè shì líng jiè pái míng qián shí de dǐng jí jiè miàn ， rán ér xiū xiān zhě ， yǒng yuǎn shì dī jiē de zhàn dà duō shù 。
虽然鼐龙界是灵界排名前十的顶级界面，然而修仙者，永远是低阶的占大多数。
Peacock was also angry; in the mundane world, she had never been so belittled.
Chapter 2081 - Another Wind Arises
"Thankfully, it was not for naught that Senior gave his aid; otherwise, my juniors and I would have surely perished. Might you grace us with a visit to your family? We will certainly welcome you with open arms," the middle-aged man said with a smile, attempting flattery.
Though Lin Xuan did not know his exact cultivation stage, he could deduce that it was beyond the Condensation Core realm from one strike alone, which could destroy the fierce-clawed dragon.
Was it an Immortal Embryo?
Or perhaps the Separation and Union Realm?
He was unsure but knew well that befriending such a high-ranking cultivator would be immensely beneficial to his family. Thus, he readily offered his flattery.
"Visiting your esteemed family..."
Lin Xuan's face revealed a hint of contemplation. The middle-aged man's expression grew more hopeful. However, what followed was something neither had anticipated.
With a wave of his sleeves, Lin Xuan sent out a beam of light that enveloped everyone on the Spirit Boat. Moments later, both the middle-aged man and the young men and women fainted without a sound.
"Lord, what are you doing?"
Peacock's expression turned curious as she too was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.
In a secluded area outside the city, Peacock raised her jade hand and gently clasped it. Her entire figure was enveloped in brilliant multicolored spiritual light. Soon after, the light dissipated, revealing a young woman dressed in green.
Slim build, but her appearance had changed drastically. Gone were her breathtaking beauty; she now looked merely an ordinary fair maiden.
Shape-shifting!
Peacock's purpose was clear: her appearance could attract too much attention in crowded areas. She preferred to keep this extraordinary beauty hidden.
"Lord, what do you think?"
"Good," Lin Xuan replied with satisfaction after a moment of thought. The low profile was fitting; it aligned with his own philosophy. They entered together.
The city was far more bustling than expected. Paved with cobblestones, the streets could accommodate several large carriages. Buildings lined both sides, densely packed. Lin Xuan and Peacock extended their spiritual senses outwards.
They observed their surroundings as they walked forward.
However, after a short while, they exchanged glances and shook their heads in unison.
The city housed millions of inhabitants, but it was no different from the mundane world's cities—merely larger.
Lin Xuan sighed. He wasn't in a rush; he had plenty of time to familiarize himself with his surroundings as he strolled with his beloved wife.
After some time, Lin Xuan's expression changed.
"Lord, what is it?"
"In the western part of the city, several cultivators are gathered. Though their cultivation levels are insignificant, we can check on them; there might be something to gain."
Peacock agreed without hesitation and they approached.
Though they couldn't use their Wind Manipulation technique in the city, their pace was swift enough to arrive quickly.
A secluded corner revealed two groups facing off against each other. One group had more members, all cultivators from the same sect based on their attire. The leader was young, around twenty years old, but his eyes were lined with wrinkles, indicating he wasn't as youthful as he appeared.
He had merely practiced anti-aging techniques!
This was a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator. His disciples behind him were much weaker—basically only Base Formation Realm cultivators.
There were both men and women, looking even younger than the leader.
While Naelong World ranked among the top ten in the Spirit Realm, low-ranking cultivators predominated.
The faces of these cultivators showed fear.
Facing them was a red-faced old man who seemed around fifty to seventy years old. He lacked any spiritual energy, appearing like an ordinary mortal. Yet, his appearance exuded fear from the cultivators.
If Lin Xuan had just arrived in Naelong World and encountered this situation, he would have been surprised. Though these cultivators' strength was negligible, it was still amusing to see them fear a mere mortal.
However, now, he wasn't so sure. This red-faced old man lacked spiritual energy but seemed arrogant and domineering. Could he be an Evolved Being?
This was intriguing; just entering the city, they had already witnessed a conflict between an Evolved Being and cultivators. The cultivators looked intimidated.
Could this Evolved Being even be at the Immortal Embryo realm?
Lin Xuan was intrigued but his spiritual sense revealed nothing. There would be no flow of energy in the Evolved Being's meridians, making it impossible to gauge their strength.
But wasn't evolving with a魔晶 more difficult than advancing as a cultivator? Could this guy really have an Immortal Embryo realm?
Lin Xuan was skeptical when the mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator spoke nervously: "Senior, we did not know your identity; we only offended you by accident. Surely, you won't be so harsh?"
He regretted his actions deeply. He had long known that Evolved Beings existed among mortals but their numbers were negligible compared to humans, making such encounters rare.
Moreover, Evolved Beings' advancement was difficult even with a魔晶; most were Base Formation Realm, posing no real threat.
Yet, he had just encountered an Evolved Being, and it was terrifying. In such a small place, this should not have been possible. Why did he get so unlucky?
"Stop your flattery," the red-faced old man said coldly. "You offended me; do you think a simple apology will suffice?"
"What do you want? We are willing to compensate."
"Compensation is meaningless. I won't spare any of you, and what you have isn't mine anyway."
The situation was now dire with no room for negotiation. The cultivator gritted his teeth, ready to summon his treasures.
However, the old man turned his head sharply: "Hm? Someone else has arrived. Interesting; which unlucky fool is so bold?"
Lin Xuan's brows twitched but he didn't show any emotion. He and Peacock hadn't hidden their presence, so being discovered was not surprising.
The old man's arrogance was over the top!
Lin Xuan and Peacock stepped out together.
"Who are you staring at?"
Though Lin Xuan had no intention of interfering, the martial world was full of bloodshed. This was a dog-eat-dog world; who was right or wrong mattered little to him.
He wouldn't favor cultivators just because of his status, but the old man's reaction was infuriating. Any other person would be furious if someone stared at their partner so intently.
Was this guy a lecher, trying to flirt with Peacock?
Lin Xuan was both angry and surprised; any cultivator would find such behavior intolerable.
While Lin Xuan believed in low-profile living, he wasn't afraid of conflict. However, his loud shout did not deter the old man but made him even more arrogant.
"Your strength is decent," the old man sneered. "But it's nothing special. Bring out that woman; I'm in a good mood and might let you off."
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan laughed. He had never encountered someone as arrogant as this—just because he was a mere mortal, even an Evolved Being couldn't be that powerful.
Their strength came from external sources, making them formidable but not a match for true cultivators.
"I'll see if you have the ability to spare my life."
"Lord, let me handle this arrogant fool."
Peacock was also angry; in the mundane world, she had never been so belittled.