yún dàn ， fēng qīng 。
云淡，风轻。
Clouds were light, and the breeze was gentle.
lín xuān yī jiù jìng jìng de tǎng zài yuán dì 。
林轩依旧静静的躺在原地。
Lin Xuan still lay quietly in place. At this moment, except for his head, every bone in his body had shattered to pieces. His meridians were also in a mess, disordered beyond repair. He couldn't even muster enough strength to move a single finger.
cǐ shí ， tā chú le tóu bù ， hún shēn de gǔ gé yǐ cùn cùn suì liè diào le 。
此时，他除了头部，浑身的骨骼已寸寸碎裂掉了。
However, Lin Xuan's face showed no signs of anxiety. At least the two infant souls and the pill were intact. As long as his infant soul and demon core were fine, any physical injuries could be recovered with time. Although it would take some effort, he believed there was always a way to recover.
jīng mài de qíng kuàng yě chà bu duō ， cuò luàn dé yī tā hú tú 。
经脉的情况也差不多，错乱得一塌糊涂。
Still, he couldn't move at all now, so he had nothing else to do but lie quietly in place.
wú fǎ diào dòng fǎ lì ， shèn zhì lián yí dòng yī gēn shǒu zhǐ tou dōu biàn chéng shē wàng le 。
无法调动法力，甚至连移动一根手指头都变成奢望了。
Day after day passed.
rán ér lín xuān de liǎn shàng què bìng méi yǒu jiāo jí ， zhì shǎo shuāng yīng yī dān shì wán hǎo wú sǔn dì 。
然而林轩的脸上却并没有焦急，至少双婴一丹是完好无损地。
Before Lin Xuan knew it, more than a month had gone by. He was well acquainted with the surroundings of this valley. The area was surrounded by undulating mountains that stretched far into the distance. Lin Xuan didn't know where these mountain ranges ended; his spiritual sense could only detect so much.
zhǐ yào yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān méi shì ， nà ròu shēn de shāng ， jiù méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ ， suī rán má fán le yī xiē ， dàn zǒng yǒu bàn fǎ kāng fù dì 。
只要元婴与妖丹没事，那肉身的伤，就没有什么了不起，虽然麻烦了一些，但总有办法康复地。
Despite his shattered bones and damaged meridians, which prevented him from using any power, his spiritual sense remained unaffected. This made him feel relieved. Even though he was unsure of his location, this place was undoubtedly one of the top-tier regions in the Spirit Realm. The resources here were abundant, and the quality of the spirit veins was exceptional. The valley itself was uninhabited, making it a perfect place for cultivation.
bù guò huà shì zhè me shuō ， tā xiàn zài què dòng tán bù dé ， zì rán shén me yě bù néng zuò 。
不过话是这么说，他现在却动弹不得，自然什么也不能做。
"Hey?"
zhǐ néng jìng jìng de zài zhè lǐ tǎng zhe 。
只能静静的在这里躺着。
Lin Xuan's brows twitched as if he had discovered something. He released his spiritual sense to confirm his suspicion. A hundred miles ahead, several streaks of light were heading towards him. They were cultivators!
rì chū rì luò 。
日出日落。
Normally, Lin Xuan should have detected them earlier. His spiritual sense could cover five thousand li in theory, but that was just a theoretical limit.
bù zhī bù jué lín xuān yǐ zài zhè lǐ tǎng le yuè yú 。
不知不觉林轩已在这里躺了月余。
If he had fully extended his spiritual sense, it would have covered such distances, but there was no need to do so constantly. He needed rest and recuperation now.
duì yú fù jìn de huán jìng ， dào yě liǎo jiě dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
对于附近的环境，倒也了解得清清楚楚。
Releasing his spiritual sense required a lot of energy. The past month had been peaceful, and Lin Xuan didn't see the point in doing this now. It wouldn't help him recover from his injuries.
tā rú jīn chǔ shēn de shì yī xiá gǔ 。
他如今处身的是一峡谷。
He originally thought he would be left alone but was surprised to find uninvited guests. He released his spiritual sense silently, scanning them without making a sound.
zhōu wéi zé yǒu lián mián de qún shān qǐ fú bù dìng ， wān yán pú fú ， yì zhí yán shēn dào jí yuǎn zhī chù 。
周围则有连绵的群山起伏不定，蜿蜒匍匐，一直延伸到极远之处。
Soon, Lin Xuan's expression returned to calmness.
lín xuān yě bù zhī dào shān mài de jìn tóu huì yán shēn dào hé chù ， bì jìng tā shén shí tàn cè de jù lí yě shì yǒu xiàn de 。
林轩也不知道山脉的尽头会延伸到何处，毕竟他神识探测的距离也是有限的。
The cultivators' power levels were surprisingly low. They were all at the Spirit Flowing Stage, and none had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.
suī rán gǔ gé jǐn suì ， jīng mài jù sǔn ， ràng tā bù néng diào dòng yī sī fǎ lì ， dàn duì yú shén shí de shī zhǎn ， què bú huì yǒu rèn hé wèn tí 。
虽然骨骼尽碎，经脉俱损，让他不能调动一丝法力，但对于神识的施展，却不会有任何问题。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel amused. He had seen so much in this realm—just yesterday he encountered a true spirit, now here came some low-level cultivators. Was fate playing a cruel joke on him?
zhè yě ràng tā qìng xìng bù yǐ 。
这也让他庆幸不已。
But regardless, Lin Xuan felt reassured. Despite his shattered bones and damaged meridians, the saying "a thin camel is still bigger than a horse" held true. A few Spirit Flowing Stage cultivators wouldn't be able to threaten him.
suī rán bù zhī dào zì jǐ shēn chù hé dì ， dàn zhè lǐ bù kuì shì líng jiè zuì wèi dǐng jí de jiè miàn zhī yī ， líng mài de zī yuán shí fēn fēng fù ， ér qiě pǐn zhì dōu fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zì jǐ suǒ zài de xiá gǔ liǎo wú rén jì ， kě gǔ nèi de líng qì zé fēng fù yǐ jí 。
虽然不知道自己身处何地，但这里不愧是灵界最为顶级的界面之一，灵脉的资源十分丰富，而且品质都非同小可，自己所在的峡谷了无人迹，可谷内的灵气则丰富以极。
Still, he couldn't help but release his spiritual sense. Even though they were insignificant, there was no harm in being cautious, especially given his current situation.
rú guǒ fàng dào rén jiè ， jué duì huì yǐn qǐ dǐng jí shì lì de zhēng duó ， zhè yàng shuō ba ， yíng zhōu dǎo tiān yá hǎi gé de zǒng duò ， lùn líng qì de fēng fù hái bù jí zhè huāng wú de xiá gǔ 。
如果放到人界，绝对会引起顶级势力的争夺，这样说吧，瀛洲岛天涯海阁的总舵，论灵气的丰富还不及这荒芜的峡谷。
His spiritual sense could extend up to five thousand and five hundred li if he focused on it fully. He could cover a wider area with some blurriness, reaching ten thousand li or more, but that would be tiring.
lín xuān yě shì àn àn zé shé ， líng jiè dǐng jí jiè miàn guǒ rán shì shèng míng wú xū de 。
林轩也是暗暗咋舌，灵界顶级界面果然是盛名无虚的。
...
dāng rán ， dài zài cǐ dì ， nà shì jī yù yǔ wēi xiǎn bìng cún dì ， gè zhǒng líng mài zī yuán gù rán fēng fù ， kě gāo jiē cún zài yě shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， jīng cǐ bō zhé ， lín xuān xīn zhōng zī shēng de nà yì diǎn ào qì yě chè dǐ bèi dǎ xiāo diào le 。
当然，待在此地，那是机遇与危险并存地，各种灵脉资源固然丰富，可高阶存在也数不胜数，经此波折，林轩心中滋生的那一点傲气也彻底被打消掉了。
After a few breaths, Lin Xuan's expression relaxed completely. There were no other cultivators within ten thousand miles, so the others couldn't have any elders following them. This was beyond doubt for him.
zài zhè nài lóng jiè ， zì jǐ suī fēi chū rù xiān dào de lóu yǐ ， dàn yě jué bú shì kě yǐ zòng héng wú dí ， fán shì yóu zhe zì jǐ xìng zi de qián bèi le 。
在这鼐龙界，自己虽非初入仙道的蝼蚁，但也绝不是可以纵横无敌，凡事由着自己性子的前辈了。
Since these people posed no threat, Lin Xuan didn't worry about it anymore. Perhaps they had just passed by. Being cautious was wise, but there was no need to be overly anxious.
zhēn líng de shì qíng suī zhǔ yì wài ， dàn guāng shì yán láng zūn zhě ， jiù zú yǐ ràng tā jǐng xǐng 。
真灵的事情虽属意外，但光是炎狼尊者，就足以让他警醒。
Watching and waiting was the smartest choice.
chóng xīn dìng wèi zì jǐ ， xiān dào qū zhé ， wèi lái de lù hái cháng yuǎn zhe 。
重新定位自己，仙道曲折，未来的路还长远着。
Lin Xuan lay quietly in place. A hundred miles might seem like a mere blink of an eye for him, but for these Spirit Flowing cultivators, it would take some time.
zhì yú yuàn yuàn de xià luò ， lín xuān dào bìng bù dān xīn ， tā fēn xī guò zhēn líng de mù dì ， lǎo pó yīng gāi bú huì yǒu wēi xiǎn ， shuō bù dìng hái huì yǒu mò dà de jī yuán 。
至于媛媛的下落，林轩倒并不担心，他分析过真灵的目的，老婆应该不会有危险，说不定还会有莫大的机缘。
After about an hour, they arrived near the valley. With a flash of light, one streak of red light descended, revealing a young woman around seventeen or eighteen years old with clear and lively eyes.
lín xuān xiāng xìn ， fū qī liǎ zǒng yǒu chóng xīn tuán jù de yī tiān 。
林轩相信，夫妻俩总有重新团聚的一天。
"Xingxu junior brother, you've been practicing the flying technique for three months now. Why are you still stumbling?"
rú jīn dòng tán bù dé ， tā dào yě méi yǒu bié de bàn fǎ ràng zì jǐ de shēn tǐ huī fù ， hǎo zài zhè lǐ de líng qì chōng yù yǐ jí ， màn màn zī yǎng ， zài jiā shàng zì jǐ shēn tǐ de dǐ zi ， zǒng huì yì diǎn yì diǎn màn màn huī fù yuán qì 。
如今动弹不得，他倒也没有别的办法让自己的身体恢复，好在这里的灵气充裕以极，慢慢滋养，再加上自己身体的底子，总会一点一点慢慢恢复元气。
A gentle voice echoed through the valley, like a yellow thrush singing. The laughter was warm but not malicious; it was just amusement.
zhǐ bù guò sù dù màn le yī xiē 。
只不过速度慢了一些。
Another streak of green light descended from the side, revealing a young man around twenty-seven or eight years old with a muscular build and a slightly older appearance. He had reached the late Spirit Flowing stage and was only one step away from Foundation Establishment.
shuō dào dǐ ， yě shì nà zhēn líng tài hěn de yuán gù ， jiāng zì jǐ hún shēn gǔ gé dǎ chéng fěn suì xìng de le ， jīng mài yě cùn cùn duàn liè ， fǒu zé ， nǎ huì xiàng xiàn zài zhè yàng yī chóu mò zhǎn ne ？
说到底，也是那真灵太狠的缘故，将自己浑身骨骼打成粉碎性的了，经脉也寸寸断裂，否则，哪会像现在这样一筹莫展呢？
Their robes were different, but each bore a few auspicious clouds on their sleeves, indicating they belonged to the same sect.
kě wù ， jūn zǐ bào chóu shí nián bù wǎn 。
可恶，君子报仇十年不晚。
Hearing his senior's words, the young woman nodded. They were here to seek out rare materials for cultivating Foundation Establishment pills.
yòng zài xiū xiān zhě shēn shàng dāng rán kě yǐ yǎn shēng chū gèng zhǎng de shí jiān ， zhēn líng yòu rú hé ， zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， zì jǐ huì jiāng jīn tiān de chóu shí bèi bào huí lái de 。
用在修仙者身上当然可以衍生出更长的时间，真灵又如何，总有一天，自己会将今天的仇十倍报回来的。
Lin Xuan had already noticed some spirit herbs growing in the valley, but with his current strength, these herbs were insignificant. He hadn't paid much attention to them, but to low-level cultivators, they were precious.
liàng xiǎo fēi jūn zǐ ， wú dú bù zhàng fū ， lín xuān kě shì hěn néng rěn nài de rén wù 。
量小非君子，无毒不丈夫，林轩可是很能忍耐的人物。
The three cultivators didn't pay much mind when they landed their lightbeams and only realized there was someone else in the valley once they were closer.
rú jīn tā zài duì fāng de yǎn lǐ zhǐ shì lóu yǐ ， dàn tā xiāng xìn ， zì jǐ huì yī tiān yī tiān de chéng zhǎng xià qù 。
如今他在对方的眼里只是蝼蚁，但他相信，自己会一天一天的成长下去。
They were shocked but quickly noticed Lin Xuan's immobility.
zhè yī cì jué wú kě yí 。
这一次绝无可疑。
"What happened?"
dāng chū zài piāo yún gǔ ， méi yǒu líng gēn de xiū xiān shēng huó zì jǐ dōu áo guò qù le ， yǎn qián zhè diǎn cuò zhé suàn shén me 。
当初在飘云谷，没有灵根的修仙生活自己都熬过去了，眼前这点挫折算什么。
The young woman looked surprised but showed genuine concern. Lin Xuan was taken aback; with his experience, he knew that most cultivators would take advantage of a situation like this. A few might be kind, but it was rare—like encountering a true spirit. He had actually encountered such kindness here.
lín xuān de xìng zi kě shì bǎi zhé bù huí 。
林轩的性子可是百折不回。
"Nothing much. From the look of his shattered bones, he must have been hit by the cold winds from the icy cliff during the trial at our Cloud Concealment Sect. But to survive is a blessing, isn't it? Fellow cultivator, am I wrong?"
“ yí ？”
“咦？”
The leader's eyes scanned Lin Xuan as he spoke.
zhèng guī huà zhe wèi lái de xiū xiān zhī lù ， lín xuān de méi tóu tū rán dòng le yī xià ， xiàng shì fā xiàn le shén me 。
正规划着未来的修仙之路，林轩的眉头突然动了一下，像是发现了什么。
"Mmm."
suí hòu jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， hěn kuài jiù yǒu le shōu huò ， qián fāng bǎi yú lǐ ， yǒu jǐ dào dùn guāng zhèng cháo zhè biān fēi xíng zhe 。
随后将神识放出，很快就有了收获，前方百余里，有几道遁光正朝这边飞行着。
Lin Xuan had prepared an elaborate lie but was cut off. He could only nod in agreement.
shì xiū xiān zhě ！
是修仙者！
"Since you're alive, you've passed the trial and become a junior brother of our Cloud Concealment Sect. Since we found you here, we can't just leave you behind. We'll take you back to our main sect headquarters shortly."
Clouds were light, and the breeze was gentle.
Lin Xuan still lay quietly in place. At this moment, except for his head, every bone in his body had shattered to pieces. His meridians were also in a mess, disordered beyond repair. He couldn't even muster enough strength to move a single finger.
However, Lin Xuan's face showed no signs of anxiety. At least the two infant souls and the pill were intact. As long as his infant soul and demon core were fine, any physical injuries could be recovered with time. Although it would take some effort, he believed there was always a way to recover.
Still, he couldn't move at all now, so he had nothing else to do but lie quietly in place.
Day after day passed.
Before Lin Xuan knew it, more than a month had gone by. He was well acquainted with the surroundings of this valley. The area was surrounded by undulating mountains that stretched far into the distance. Lin Xuan didn't know where these mountain ranges ended; his spiritual sense could only detect so much.
Despite his shattered bones and damaged meridians, which prevented him from using any power, his spiritual sense remained unaffected. This made him feel relieved. Even though he was unsure of his location, this place was undoubtedly one of the top-tier regions in the Spirit Realm. The resources here were abundant, and the quality of the spirit veins was exceptional. The valley itself was uninhabited, making it a perfect place for cultivation.
"Hey?"
Lin Xuan's brows twitched as if he had discovered something. He released his spiritual sense to confirm his suspicion. A hundred miles ahead, several streaks of light were heading towards him. They were cultivators!
Normally, Lin Xuan should have detected them earlier. His spiritual sense could cover five thousand li in theory, but that was just a theoretical limit.
If he had fully extended his spiritual sense, it would have covered such distances, but there was no need to do so constantly. He needed rest and recuperation now.
Releasing his spiritual sense required a lot of energy. The past month had been peaceful, and Lin Xuan didn't see the point in doing this now. It wouldn't help him recover from his injuries.
He originally thought he would be left alone but was surprised to find uninvited guests. He released his spiritual sense silently, scanning them without making a sound.
Soon, Lin Xuan's expression returned to calmness.
The cultivators' power levels were surprisingly low. They were all at the Spirit Flowing Stage, and none had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel amused. He had seen so much in this realm—just yesterday he encountered a true spirit, now here came some low-level cultivators. Was fate playing a cruel joke on him?
But regardless, Lin Xuan felt reassured. Despite his shattered bones and damaged meridians, the saying "a thin camel is still bigger than a horse" held true. A few Spirit Flowing Stage cultivators wouldn't be able to threaten him.
Still, he couldn't help but release his spiritual sense. Even though they were insignificant, there was no harm in being cautious, especially given his current situation.
His spiritual sense could extend up to five thousand and five hundred li if he focused on it fully. He could cover a wider area with some blurriness, reaching ten thousand li or more, but that would be tiring.
...
After a few breaths, Lin Xuan's expression relaxed completely. There were no other cultivators within ten thousand miles, so the others couldn't have any elders following them. This was beyond doubt for him.
Since these people posed no threat, Lin Xuan didn't worry about it anymore. Perhaps they had just passed by. Being cautious was wise, but there was no need to be overly anxious.
Watching and waiting was the smartest choice.
Lin Xuan lay quietly in place. A hundred miles might seem like a mere blink of an eye for him, but for these Spirit Flowing cultivators, it would take some time.
After about an hour, they arrived near the valley. With a flash of light, one streak of red light descended, revealing a young woman around seventeen or eighteen years old with clear and lively eyes.
"Xingxu junior brother, you've been practicing the flying technique for three months now. Why are you still stumbling?"
A gentle voice echoed through the valley, like a yellow thrush singing. The laughter was warm but not malicious; it was just amusement.
Another streak of green light descended from the side, revealing a young man around twenty-seven or eight years old with a muscular build and a slightly older appearance. He had reached the late Spirit Flowing stage and was only one step away from Foundation Establishment.
Their robes were different, but each bore a few auspicious clouds on their sleeves, indicating they belonged to the same sect.
Hearing his senior's words, the young woman nodded. They were here to seek out rare materials for cultivating Foundation Establishment pills.
Lin Xuan had already noticed some spirit herbs growing in the valley, but with his current strength, these herbs were insignificant. He hadn't paid much attention to them, but to low-level cultivators, they were precious.
The three cultivators didn't pay much mind when they landed their lightbeams and only realized there was someone else in the valley once they were closer.
They were shocked but quickly noticed Lin Xuan's immobility.
"What happened?"
The young woman looked surprised but showed genuine concern. Lin Xuan was taken aback; with his experience, he knew that most cultivators would take advantage of a situation like this. A few might be kind, but it was rare—like encountering a true spirit. He had actually encountered such kindness here.
"Nothing much. From the look of his shattered bones, he must have been hit by the cold winds from the icy cliff during the trial at our Cloud Concealment Sect. But to survive is a blessing, isn't it? Fellow cultivator, am I wrong?"
The leader's eyes scanned Lin Xuan as he spoke.
"Mmm."
Lin Xuan had prepared an elaborate lie but was cut off. He could only nod in agreement.
"Since you're alive, you've passed the trial and become a junior brother of our Cloud Concealment Sect. Since we found you here, we can't just leave you behind. We'll take you back to our main sect headquarters shortly."