tiān fēng chéng de biàn gù ， yǐ jīng zhuàn dào le cǐ chù 。
天风城的变故，已经传到了此处。
The upheaval in Tianfeng City had already reached this place.
yuán běn ， xiū shì yǔ yāo huà zhě ， suī rán hù xiāng kàn bù shùn yǎn ， dàn tiān fēng yuè luó liǎng chéng ， dōu zài zhè lǐ cún zài le bù zhī dào duō shǎo wàn nián ， bǐ cǐ zhī jiān jiù suàn méi yǒu qíng yì ， dàn zhì shǎo shì jǐng shuǐ bù fàn hé shuǐ chí 。
原本，修士与妖化者，虽然互相看不顺眼，但天风岳罗两城，都在这里存在了不知道多少万年，彼此之间就算没有情意，但至少是井水不犯河水池。
Originally, although cultivators and demon transformed beings didn't get along well, the two cities of Tianfeng and Yue Luo had existed for countless millennia. Even if there was no affection between them, they at least kept to themselves without interfering with each other's affairs.
rán ér rú jīn ， tiān fēng chéng bèi xiū shì yí wèi le yī piàn píng dì ， yāo huà zhě yǔ tā men de máo dùn ， yǐ bù kě tiáo hé ， huì bú huì qiān nù cǐ chù ， nà jiù zhēn de hěn nán shuō 。
然而如今，天风城被修士夷为了一片平地，妖化者与他们的矛盾，已不可调和，会不会迁怒此处，那就真的很难说。
However, now that Tianfeng City had been reduced to rubble by cultivators, the conflicts between demon transformed beings and their opponents were irreconcilable. Whether or not this would extend to this place was hard to say.
yuè luó chéng shuō rén xīn huáng huáng yě bù wèi guò 。
岳罗城说人心惶惶也不为过。
Folk in Yue Luo City were indeed living in fear.
bì jìng zhè lǐ jù lí tiān fēng chéng de yuán zhǐ ， yě shí zài tài jìn le 。
毕竟这里距离天风城的原址，也实在太近了。
After all, it was too close to the original location of Tianfeng City.
chéng mén shī huǒ ， yāng jí chí yú ， xiāng xìn hěn kuài huì yǒu dà liàng de yāo huà kàn lái dào zhè lǐ ， tiān shī mén dāng rán shì tā men de shǒu yào mù biāo ， rán ér yuè luó chéng huì bú huì yīn cǐ bèi qiān nù ， shí zài shì hěn nán shuō 。
城门失火，殃及池鱼，相信很快会有大量的妖化看来到这里，天尸门当然是他们的首要目标，然而岳罗城会不会因此被迁怒，实在是很难说。
When a city's gate catches fire, even fish in nearby ponds suffer. It was certain that many demon transformed beings would come here soon, with the Heavenly Corpse Sect naturally being their primary target. But whether Yue Luo City would be punished for this was hard to predict.
yuè jiā yǔ luó jiā de liǎng wèi yuán yīng qī lǎo zǔ ， yǐ jīng guò lùn le shù cì ， rán ér hái shì ná bù chū yí gè jù tǐ de cuò shī ， bì jìng zhè lǐ shì liǎng jiā mián yán wàn nián de gēn jī suǒ zài ， jiù cǐ fàng qì ， shuí yě bù shě ， nà jué xīn shì hěn nán xià de 。
岳家与罗家的两位元婴期老祖，已经过论了数次，然而还是拿不出一个具体的措施，毕竟这里是两家绵延万年的根基所在，就此放弃，谁也不舍，那决心是很难下的。
The two Ancestral Monarchs of the Yue and Luo families had already debated several times but still couldn't come up with a concrete solution. After all, this place was where both families' foundations stretched back for countless years. To give it up now would be difficult for anyone, making their determination hard to muster.
shān yǔ yù lái fēng mǎn lóu ， jǐn guǎn yuè luó chéng rú jīn hái shì píng jìng wú bō ， dàn qí shí yǐ àn cháo xiōng yǒng 。
山雨欲来风满楼，尽管岳罗城如今还是平静无波，但其实已暗潮汹涌。
Storms were brewing in the sky, even though Yue Luo City remained calm on the surface, there was already a turbulent undercurrent.
lín xuān jiù shì zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià lái dào cǐ chéng de 。
林轩就是在这种情况下来到此城的。
Lin Xuan arrived here under these circumstances.
cǐ shí jù lí tā miè shā gǔ lǎo mó ， yǐ jīng zhěng zhěng shí tiān zhī jiǔ le ， qū qū yì bǎi wàn lǐ de jù lí ， lín xuān dāng rán bù kě néng fēi nà me jiǔ ， zhī suǒ yǐ xiàn zài cái lái dào cǐ chù ， shì yīn wèi lí kāi tiān fēng shù shí wàn lǐ zhī hòu ， tā jiù zhǎo le yí gè yǐn bì de dì diǎn fú yào dǎ zuò 。
此时距离他灭杀古老魔，已经整整十天之久了，区区一百万里的距离，林轩当然不可能飞那么久，之所以现在才来到此处，是因为离开天风数十万里之后，他就找了一个隐蔽的地点服药打坐。
It had been ten days since he defeated the ancient demon. A mere one million miles wasn't enough for Lin Xuan to fly so long; he only came now because after leaving Tianfeng by several hundred thousand miles, he found a secluded spot to take some medicine and meditate.
suī shuō zì jǐ shī jǐn hún shēn xiè shù ， zhè yī zhàn shì dǎ yíng le ， rán ér lín xuān yě bù hǎo guò ， guī gēn jié dǐ ， shì cǎn shèng bà le 。
虽说自己施尽浑身解数，这一战是打赢了，然而林轩也不好过，归根结底，是惨胜罢了。
Although he had used all his might in that battle, Lin Xuan was far from well. It was a hard-earned victory at best. Not only were his physical reserves nearly depleted, but the mental strain was significant as well; even his body felt fatigued. These weren't things that could be restored by a few thousand years of spiritual nectar.
chú le lì suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， jīng shén de xiāo hào ， yě hěn dà ， ròu shēn tóng yàng pí fá ， zhè xiē kě bú shì wàn nián líng rǔ kě yǐ huī fù ， hé kuàng jiù suàn xíng ， lín xuān yě bù shě ， cǐ líng yào tā suǒ shèng yǐ shì bù duō ， sú huà shuō hǎo gāng yòng zài dāo rèn shàng ， rú jīn qíng shì yòu bù wēi jī ， lín xuān zěn me kě néng jiāng bǎo guì de líng yào làng fèi zài cǐ dì 。
除了力所剩无几，精神的消耗，也很大，肉身同样疲乏，这些可不是万年灵乳可以恢复，何况就算行，林轩也不舍，此灵药他所剩已是不多，俗话说好钢用在刀刃上，如今情势又不危机，林轩怎么可能将宝贵的灵药浪费在此地。
Even if it was possible, Lin Xuan wouldn't waste such precious medicinal pills here. He had already used up most of them, and he knew how to use good steel on the right blade. With the current situation not being dire, why would he squander his valuable spirit medicines?
bài jiā ， shì huì zāo tiān qiǎn dì 。
败家，是会遭天谴地。
Wastefulness invites divine retribution.
lín xuān bù shǎ ， zhī dào shén me shí hòu gāi zěn me zuò gù ér fú shí le yī xiē pǔ tōng de dān yào kāi shǐ dǎ zuò ， zhè yàng sù dù suī rán màn yī xiē dàn lòu fù de xiào guǒ ， què shì zuì hǎo dì 。
林轩不傻，知道什么时候该怎么做故而服食了一些普通的丹药开始打坐，这样速度虽然慢一些但镂复的效果，却是最好地。
Lin Xuan wasn't stupid; he knew when to act accordingly. Thus, after consuming some ordinary pills, he began meditating. Although this was slower, it yielded the best results.
shí jiān bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái jiǔ yī xiē ， ér lín xuān chū guān yǐ hòu ， yě bù dān gē ， zhí jiē huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， jiù fēi xiàng le yuè luó 。
时间比想象的还久一些，而林轩出关以后，也不耽搁，直接化为一道惊虹，就飞向了岳罗。
The time took longer than expected, but once Lin Xuan exited his meditation, he didn't delay and transformed into a streak of lightning, flying towards Yue Luo City.
dāng chū wèi le yíng zhàn lǎo mó ， lín xuān ràng zhèng xuán xiān yī bù lí kāi de ， bì jìng nà yā tou suī rán jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， dàn shí lì yǔ zì jǐ xiāng bǐ ， hái xiǎn de tài ruò bù jǐn bāng bù shàng máng ， fǎn ér zhǐ huì chéng wéi léi zhuì bāo fú 。
当初为了迎战老魔，林轩让郑璇先一步离开的，毕竟那丫头虽然进阶到了离合，但实力与自己相比，还显得太弱不仅帮不上忙，反而只会成为累赘包袱。
Initially, in preparation for the battle against the ancient demon, Lin Xuan had sent Zheng Xuan ahead. Although she had advanced to the Separation Realm, her strength was still too weak compared to his; not only could she not help, but she would just be a burden.
zhè jù huà shuō qǐ lái cán kù ， dàn shì shí jiù shì rú cǐ ， lín xuān zhè yàng zuò shì hěn cōng míng de xuǎn zé ， bìng yǔ nà yā tou yuē dìng ， zài yuè luó chéng jī jù de 。
这句话说起来残酷，但事实就是如此，林轩这样做是很聪明的选择，并与那丫头约定，在岳罗城机聚的。
Though harsh, this was the truth. Lin Xuan's choice was smart, and he met with Zheng Xuan at Yue Luo City as they had agreed.
jiù rén jiù dào dǐ ， sòng fú sòng dào xī ， gèng bú yào shuō zì jǐ yǔ zhèng xuán ， běn lái jiù yǒu zhe yī xiē xiāng huǒ zhī qíng ， nà yā tou shì yuè ér de ài tú ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì duì tā qì zhī bù gù lì huī fù hòu jiù lái dào le yuè luó 。
救人救到底，送佛送到西，更不要说自己与郑璇，本来就有着一些香火之情，那丫头是月儿的爱徒，林轩自然不会对她弃之不顾力恢复后就来到了岳罗。
Rescue those in need until the very end, send the Buddha all the way to the West. Moreover, since he and Zheng Xuan already shared some spiritual bond, Lin Xuan wouldn't abandon her. After recovering, he arrived at Yue Luo City.
jiù xiān chéng de biāo zhǔn lái shuō cǐ chéng què shí yǒu xiē pò luò 。
就仙城的标准来说此城确实有些破落。
By the standards of a celestial city, this place was indeed somewhat dilapidated.
shèn zhì lián rén jiè de hào shí chéng yě yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn bù kě sī yì ， dàn zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng yì diǎn yě bù chū qí ， jiù suàn suàn lóng jiè shì líng jiè zuì dǐng jí de jiè miàn zhī yī yě bìng bù yì wèi zhe ， zhè lǐ shēng huó de jiù quán dōu shì gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yě bù yì wèi zhe ， cǐ jiè rèn hé yī chù dì diǎn de zī yuán ， jiù dōu hěn fēng fù 。
甚至连人界的皓石城也远远不及，表面上看不可思议，但仔细想想一点也不出奇，就算算龙界是灵界最顶级的界面之一也并不意味着，这里生活的就全都是高阶修仙者，也不意味着，此界任何一处地点的资源，就都很丰富。
Even the皓石城of the mortal world paled in comparison. It seemed unbelievable on the surface but made sense when one thought about it; even if Dragon World was one of the top-tier planes within the Spirit Realm, it didn't mean that all inhabitants were high-ranking cultivators or that resources were abundant everywhere.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng de chà yì zhī sè ， jǐn jǐn shì yī shǎn ér guò ， suí hòu jiù shén sè rú cháng le ， hún shēn qì xī yī liǎn ， jiù jìn rù le chéng lǐ miàn 。
林轩眼中的诧异之色，仅仅是一闪而过，随后就神色如常了，浑身气息一敛，就进入了城里面。
Lin Xuan's expression of surprise flashed for a moment before returning to normal. He suppressed his aura and entered the city.
dāng chū ， lín xuān chú le yǔ zhèng xuán yuē dìng zài zhè lǐ xiāng jù ， hái zài tā shēn shàng zhòng xià le biāo jì ， zhè zhǒng shuāng bǎo xiǎn ， kě yǐ zuì dà chéng dù de fáng zhǐ yì wài 。
当初，林轩除了与郑璇约定在这里相聚，还在她身上种下了标记，这种双保险，可以最大程度的防止意外。
Initially, Lin Xuan had agreed with Zheng Xuan to meet here but also left a mark on her as an extra precaution. This double insurance could prevent any unexpected incidents.
rù chéng yǐ hòu ， lín xuān yī jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， guǒ rán hěn kuài jiù yǒu gǎn yīng le 。
入城以后，林轩一将神识放出，果然很快就有感应了。
After entering the city, Lin Xuan released his divine sense, and indeed, he soon sensed something.
zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， lín xuān shén sè yě pǒ wèi huān xǐ ， suí hòu jiù huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng fā xiàn de dì diǎn fēi qù 。
嘴角边露出一丝笑意，林轩神色也颇为欢喜，随后就化为一道惊虹，像发现的地点飞去。
A smile played at the corners of his lips; he was quite pleased. He transformed into a streak of lightning and flew towards the location he had discovered.
“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
"What is this?"
yìng rù yǎn lián de shì yī sì hé xiǎo yuàn ， zhōu wéi de huán jìng ， yě shì jiào wéi piān pì yōu yǎ de nà zhǒng ， bù guò zài yuàn zi de sì zhōu ， què yǒu yī céng dàn hóng sè de bǎo hù mó ， kě yǐ kàn chū zhè lǐ jū zhù zhe yī wèi xiū xiān zhě 。
映入眼帘的是一四合小院，周围的环境，也是较为偏僻优雅的那种，不过在院子的四周，却有一层淡红色的保护膜，可以看出这里居住着一位修仙者。
Before him stood a small courtyard surrounded by a more secluded and elegant environment. However, around the courtyard, there was a faint red protective barrier, indicating that someone lived here.
“ zhè yā tou tiāo de dì diǎn hái zhēn bù cuò 。”
“这丫头挑的地点还真不错。”
"This girl chose an excellent spot," Lin Xuan shook his head as he walked forward. A mere layer of禁制 couldn't stop him; he placed his palm on it, and a flash of light revealed a passage wide enough for one person to pass through.
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， mài bù xiàng qián zǒu qù le ， qū qū yī céng jìn zhì ， dāng rán duì tā xíng chéng bù liǎo shén me zǔ gé ， lín xuān jiāng shǒu zhǎng fàng dào qí biǎo miàn ， líng guāng yī shǎn ， guāng mù jiù cháo zhe liǎng páng fēn kāi ， lù chū yī tiáo kě gōng yī rén chuān yuè de tōng dào lái 。
林轩摇了摇头，迈步向前走去了，区区一层禁制，当然对他形成不了什么阻隔，林轩将手掌放到其表面，灵光一闪，光幕就朝着两旁分开，露出一条可供一人穿越的通道来。
Lin Xuan stepped into the passage without hesitation.
lín xuān háo bù yóu yù de zǒu le jìn qù 。
林轩毫不犹豫的走了进去。
However, just as he took a step, many bolts of lightning and fire appeared from all sides, raining down on him.
rán ér cái gāng gāng mài chū yī bù ， sì zhōu jiù fú xiàn chū xǔ duō léi huǒ ， pī tóu gài liǎn de cháo zhe tā dǎ xià qù le 。
然而才刚刚迈出一步，四周就浮现出许多雷火，劈头盖脸的朝着他打下去了。
Lin Xuan frowned. Although such an ambush was entirely unexpected, these minor tactics wouldn't faze him. He flicked his fingers, and a green light emerged, sweeping away the surrounding lightning and fire in one swift motion.
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， suī rán zhè yàng de tū xí ， shì tā wán quán méi yǒu xiǎng dào dì ， bù guò yǎn qián de xiǎo zhāo shù ， yòu zěn me kě néng jiāng lín xuān nài hé ， tā jǐn jǐn shì qū zhǐ yī dàn ， yī dào qīng máng cóng zhǐ jiān fú xiàn ， yī shǎn ， jiù jiāng zhōu wéi de léi huǒ xí juǎn 。
林轩眉头一皱，虽然这样的突袭，是他完全没有想到地，不过眼前的小招数，又怎么可能将林轩奈何，他仅仅是屈指一弹，一道青芒从指尖浮现，一闪，就将周围的雷火席卷。
This action also woke up the owner of the small house at the front. A slender girl stepped out.
ér zhè fān dòng zuò ， yě jiāng qián miàn xiǎo wū de zhǔ rén jīng dòng le ， yī shēn cái xiū cháng de shào nǚ zǒu le chū lái 。
而这番动作，也将前面小屋的主人惊动了，一身材修长的少女走了出来。
Zheng Xuan!
zhèng xuán ！
郑璇！
Initially, she had a wary expression on her face but turned to joy upon recognizing Lin Xuan.
yuán běn tā liǎn shàng mǎn shì jiè bèi zhī sè ， bù guò zài kàn qīng chǔ lín xuān zhī hòu què zhuǎn yōu wéi xǐ le 。
原本她脸上满是戒备之色，不过在看清楚林轩之后却转忧为喜了。
"Grandmaster."
“ shī zǔ 。”
“师祖。”
She bowed respectfully, then performed an even deeper bow.
cǐ nǚ liǎn rèn yī lǐ ， suí hòu gèng shì dà lǐ cān bài 。
此女敛衽一礼，随后更是大礼参拜。
"It's alright; no need for such formalities. Xuan'er, why is this?" Lin Xuan scanned the surrounding禁制 with his gaze and asked somewhat puzzled.
“ hǎo le ， bù yòng rú cǐ duō lǐ ， xuán ér ， mí zhè shì wèi hé ？” lín xuān mù guāng zài zhōu wéi de jìn zhì shàng sǎo guò ， yǒu diǎn bù jiě de kāi kǒu le 。
“好了，不用如此多礼，璇儿，弥这是为何？”林轩目光在周围的禁制上扫过，有点不解的开口了。
"I apologize for troubling you, Grandmaster. I live here. A few days ago, while shopping in the market, I encountered a group of lecherous men, and I教训ed them. I left a harsh warning that I would have our elders come to settle this score. That's why…" Zheng Xuan's voice reached his ears.
“ ràng shī zǔ jiàn xiào le ， xuán ér zhù zài cǐ chù ， qián yī zhèn qù fāng shì zhōng cǎi gòu dōng xī ， què yǔ jǐ míng dēng tú zi xiāng yù ， bèi wǒ jiào xùn le yī dùn ， liào xià hěn huà ， yào qǐng shī mén zhǎng bèi lái zhǎo huí chǎng zi ， suǒ yǐ ……” zhèng xuán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
“让师祖见笑了，璇儿住在此处，前一阵去坊市中采购东西，却与几名登徒子相遇，被我教训了一顿，撂下狠话，要请师门长辈来找回场子，所以……”郑璇的声音传入耳里。
Lin Xuan was speechless: "Xuan'er, are you saying there were lecherous men who coveted your beauty, so you made enemies with them?"
lín xuān què tīng dé dèng mù jié shé ：“ shén me ， xuán ér ， mí shì shuō yǒu dēng tú zi jì yú mí de měi sè ， suǒ yǐ yǔ tā men jié chóu le ？”
林轩却听得瞪目结舌：“什么，璇儿，弥是说有登徒子觊觎弥的美色，所以与他们结仇了？”
"Correct," the girl nodded honestly; she wouldn't hide anything from her Grandmaster.
“ bù cuò 。” shào nǚ lǎo shí de diǎn le diǎn tóu ， duì shī zǔ dāng rán bù gǎn yǒu fēn háo de yǐn mán shén me 。
“不错。”少女老实的点了点头，对师祖当然不敢有分毫的隐瞒什么。
"Why didn't you just kill them then? Soul extraction and spirit refinement would have ensured no future trouble?" Lin Xuan asked in puzzlement.
“ kě mí jì rán néng gòu dǎ guò ， wèi shén me bù jiāng tā men zhí jiē miè shā diào ne ， chōu hún liàn pò ， bù jiǔ méi yǒu hòu huàn le ？” lín xuān yǒu diǎn bù jiě shuō 。
“可弥既然能够打过，为什么不将他们直接灭杀掉呢，抽魂炼魄，不久没有后患了？”林轩有点不解说。
"Kill them?" Zheng Xuan was stunned. After a while, she hesitantly said: "Those fellows, although frivolous, their crimes weren't severe enough to deserve death..."
“ miè shā ？” zhèng xuán yě dāi zhù ， guò le bàn xiǎng ， cái nà nà de kāi kǒu le ：“ nà jǐ gè jiā huo ， suī rán fú huá wú liáo ， dàn yě zuì bù zhì chǐ …,
“灭杀？”郑璇也呆住，过了半响，才呐呐的开口了：“那几个家伙，虽然浮华无聊，但也罪不至耻…,
Lin Xuan was speechless. In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest; once enemies were made, why not resolve matters decisively? Xuan'er, at least at the Separation Realm, how could she not understand this principle? What had Moon Girl taught her?
lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ ， xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， jì rán yǐ jīng yǔ duì fāng jié yuàn ， wèi shén me bù gàn cuì zuò jué yì diǎn ， xuán ér hǎo dǎi yě shì lí hé ， zěn me lián zhè dào lǐ yě bù dǒng ne ， yuè ér nà yā tou ， dāng chū dōu jiào le xiē shén me ？
林轩一阵无语，修仙界弱肉强食，既然已经与对方结怨，为什么不干脆做绝一点，璇儿好歹也是离合，怎么连这道理也不懂呢，月儿那丫头，当初都教了些什么？
Although he found it hard to believe, these principles in the cultivation world weren't easily explained. Lin Xuan decided to discuss it later; after all, the little girl was safe now. As for those lecherous men calling on their elders to take revenge?
suī rán jué de wú yǔ ， dàn xiū xiān jiè de zhè xiē dào lǐ ， yě bú shì yī shí piàn kè ， jiù néng jiǎng dé qīng chǔ dì ， lín xuān jué dìng yǐ hòu zài shuō ， fǎn zhèng rú jīn xiǎo yā tou yě píng píng ān ān de ， zhì yú nà xiē dēng tú zi jiào shī mén zhǎng bèi lái bào chóu ？
虽然觉得无语，但修仙界的这些道理，也不是一时片刻，就能讲得清楚地，林轩决定以后再说，反正如今小丫头也平平安安的，至于那些登徒子叫师门长辈来报仇？
They would reap what they sowed.
ràng tā chī bù liǎo dōu zhe zǒu 。
让他吃不了兜着走。
Lin Xuan wasn't a good and righteous person; daring to bully his disciples meant that these fellows had met their just desserts.
lín xuān kě bú shì shàn nán xìn nǚ ， gǎn qī fù dào tā mén xià zhǐ néng shuō nà xiē jiā huo de bào yìng dào tóu 。
林轩可不是善男信女，敢欺负到他门下只能说那些家伙的报应到头。
He didn't dwell much on this matter, but Zheng Xuan led him around. Third chapter, more coming tonight, expect an explosion! Please vote for monthly tickets!
The upheaval in Tianfeng City had already reached this place.
Originally, although cultivators and demon transformed beings didn't get along well, the two cities of Tianfeng and Yue Luo had existed for countless millennia. Even if there was no affection between them, they at least kept to themselves without interfering with each other's affairs.
However, now that Tianfeng City had been reduced to rubble by cultivators, the conflicts between demon transformed beings and their opponents were irreconcilable. Whether or not this would extend to this place was hard to say.
Folk in Yue Luo City were indeed living in fear.
After all, it was too close to the original location of Tianfeng City.
When a city's gate catches fire, even fish in nearby ponds suffer. It was certain that many demon transformed beings would come here soon, with the Heavenly Corpse Sect naturally being their primary target. But whether Yue Luo City would be punished for this was hard to predict.
The two Ancestral Monarchs of the Yue and Luo families had already debated several times but still couldn't come up with a concrete solution. After all, this place was where both families' foundations stretched back for countless years. To give it up now would be difficult for anyone, making their determination hard to muster.
Storms were brewing in the sky, even though Yue Luo City remained calm on the surface, there was already a turbulent undercurrent.
Lin Xuan arrived here under these circumstances.
It had been ten days since he defeated the ancient demon. A mere one million miles wasn't enough for Lin Xuan to fly so long; he only came now because after leaving Tianfeng by several hundred thousand miles, he found a secluded spot to take some medicine and meditate.
Although he had used all his might in that battle, Lin Xuan was far from well. It was a hard-earned victory at best. Not only were his physical reserves nearly depleted, but the mental strain was significant as well; even his body felt fatigued. These weren't things that could be restored by a few thousand years of spiritual nectar.
Even if it was possible, Lin Xuan wouldn't waste such precious medicinal pills here. He had already used up most of them, and he knew how to use good steel on the right blade. With the current situation not being dire, why would he squander his valuable spirit medicines?
Wastefulness invites divine retribution.
Lin Xuan wasn't stupid; he knew when to act accordingly. Thus, after consuming some ordinary pills, he began meditating. Although this was slower, it yielded the best results.
The time took longer than expected, but once Lin Xuan exited his meditation, he didn't delay and transformed into a streak of lightning, flying towards Yue Luo City.
Initially, in preparation for the battle against the ancient demon, Lin Xuan had sent Zheng Xuan ahead. Although she had advanced to the Separation Realm, her strength was still too weak compared to his; not only could she not help, but she would just be a burden.
Though harsh, this was the truth. Lin Xuan's choice was smart, and he met with Zheng Xuan at Yue Luo City as they had agreed.
Rescue those in need until the very end, send the Buddha all the way to the West. Moreover, since he and Zheng Xuan already shared some spiritual bond, Lin Xuan wouldn't abandon her. After recovering, he arrived at Yue Luo City.
By the standards of a celestial city, this place was indeed somewhat dilapidated.
Even the皓石城of the mortal world paled in comparison. It seemed unbelievable on the surface but made sense when one thought about it; even if Dragon World was one of the top-tier planes within the Spirit Realm, it didn't mean that all inhabitants were high-ranking cultivators or that resources were abundant everywhere.
Lin Xuan's expression of surprise flashed for a moment before returning to normal. He suppressed his aura and entered the city.
Initially, Lin Xuan had agreed with Zheng Xuan to meet here but also left a mark on her as an extra precaution. This double insurance could prevent any unexpected incidents.
After entering the city, Lin Xuan released his divine sense, and indeed, he soon sensed something.
A smile played at the corners of his lips; he was quite pleased. He transformed into a streak of lightning and flew towards the location he had discovered.
"What is this?"
Before him stood a small courtyard surrounded by a more secluded and elegant environment. However, around the courtyard, there was a faint red protective barrier, indicating that someone lived here.
"This girl chose an excellent spot," Lin Xuan shook his head as he walked forward. A mere layer of禁制 couldn't stop him; he placed his palm on it, and a flash of light revealed a passage wide enough for one person to pass through.
Lin Xuan stepped into the passage without hesitation.
However, just as he took a step, many bolts of lightning and fire appeared from all sides, raining down on him.
Lin Xuan frowned. Although such an ambush was entirely unexpected, these minor tactics wouldn't faze him. He flicked his fingers, and a green light emerged, sweeping away the surrounding lightning and fire in one swift motion.
This action also woke up the owner of the small house at the front. A slender girl stepped out.
Zheng Xuan!
Initially, she had a wary expression on her face but turned to joy upon recognizing Lin Xuan.
"Grandmaster."
She bowed respectfully, then performed an even deeper bow.
"It's alright; no need for such formalities. Xuan'er, why is this?" Lin Xuan scanned the surrounding禁制 with his gaze and asked somewhat puzzled.
"I apologize for troubling you, Grandmaster. I live here. A few days ago, while shopping in the market, I encountered a group of lecherous men, and I教训ed them. I left a harsh warning that I would have our elders come to settle this score. That's why…" Zheng Xuan's voice reached his ears.
Lin Xuan was speechless: "Xuan'er, are you saying there were lecherous men who coveted your beauty, so you made enemies with them?"
"Correct," the girl nodded honestly; she wouldn't hide anything from her Grandmaster.
"Why didn't you just kill them then? Soul extraction and spirit refinement would have ensured no future trouble?" Lin Xuan asked in puzzlement.
"Kill them?" Zheng Xuan was stunned. After a while, she hesitantly said: "Those fellows, although frivolous, their crimes weren't severe enough to deserve death..."
Lin Xuan was speechless. In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest; once enemies were made, why not resolve matters decisively? Xuan'er, at least at the Separation Realm, how could she not understand this principle? What had Moon Girl taught her?
Although he found it hard to believe, these principles in the cultivation world weren't easily explained. Lin Xuan decided to discuss it later; after all, the little girl was safe now. As for those lecherous men calling on their elders to take revenge?
They would reap what they sowed.
Lin Xuan wasn't a good and righteous person; daring to bully his disciples meant that these fellows had met their just desserts.
He didn't dwell much on this matter, but Zheng Xuan led him around. Third chapter, more coming tonight, expect an explosion! Please vote for monthly tickets!