“ jiù zhěng gè nài lóng jiè lái shuō ， méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ ， dàn yǔ yè jiā xiāng bǐ ， què bú shì yí gè shù liàng jí 。” yè hóng xuě tàn le kǒu qì 。
“就整个鼐龙界来说，没有什么了不起，但与叶家相比，却不是一个数量级。”叶虹雪叹了口气。
"From the perspective of the entire Dragon Dome Realm, it's nothing remarkable. But compared to Ye Family, it's not even on the same level," said Ye Hongxue with a sigh.
“ fū rén kě fǒu shuō dé gèng jiā xiáng xì yī xiē 。”
“夫人可否说得更加详细一些。”
"Could you elaborate further, Madam?"
“ zhè shì dāng rán dì ， mù jiā zǒng duò ， wèi yú zhú lín xuě shān yǐ xī ， yuē shí wàn lǐ ， gāi jiā zú rén shù zhòng duō ， gòng yǒu bā qiān yú míng xiū xiān zhě ， dī jiē dì zǐ zàn qiě bù tí ， dòng xuán qī yǐ shàng de ， jiù yǒu wǔ rén zhī duō ， dà zhǎng lǎo gèng shì dòng xuán zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ……”
“这是当然地，穆家总舵，位于竹林雪山以西，约十万里，该家族人数众多，共有八千余名修仙者，低阶弟子暂且不提，洞玄期以上的，就有五人之多，大长老更是洞玄中期的修仙者……”
"Certainly. Mu Clan’s main hall is located west of Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain, about ten million li away. The family has a large number of cultivators, totaling eight thousand and more. Apart from low-rank disciples, there are five cultivators above the Profound Abyss stage. And the Grand Elder is an advanced-stage Profound Abyss cultivator..."
shuō dào zhè lǐ ， zhōng nián měi fù de biǎo qíng yě yǒu xiē tǎn tè ， àn lǐ ， zhè yàng de páng dà shì lì ， xiǎng bì lín qián bèi yě bù yuàn yì zhāo rě ， kě chú le tā ， yè jiā zhēn de shì zài yě wú zhǎo dào qiáng yuán le 。
说到这里，中年美妇的表情也有些忐忑，按理，这样的庞大势力，想必林前辈也不愿意招惹，可除了他，叶家真的是再也无找到强援了。
At this point, the middle-aged woman's expression became somewhat uneasy. Logically, such a powerful force would not be something Lin Xuan would want to provoke. But with no other options left for the Ye Family, they had no choice but to seek help.
bìng jí luàn tóu yī ， jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ 。
病急乱投医，就是这个道理。
"Seeking help in desperate times is what it comes down to."
tā tái qǐ tóu lú ， qiǎo rán dǎ liàng le yī xià lín xuān de liǎn sè ， shēng pà lín qián bèi fú xiù bù lǐ ， nà yè jiā zhēn de huì xiàn yú fēi cháng gān gà de jìng dì 。
她抬起头颅，悄然打量了一下林轩的脸色，生怕林前辈拂袖不理，那叶家真的会陷于非常尴尬的境地。
She raised her head and discreetly observed Lin Xuan's expression, fearing that he might reject their offer, leaving the Ye Family in a very awkward situation. Without the support of the Hundred Treasures Hall’s crystal stones, the continuation of the family would be a significant issue.
méi yǒu bǎi bǎo táng tí gōng de jīng shí cái huò ， jiā zú de yán xù ， dōu jiāng shì yí gè hěn dà de wèn tí 。
没有百宝堂提供的晶石财货，家族的延续，都将是一个很大的问题。
Fortunately, there was no sign of fear on Lin Xuan's face, which brought relief to Ye Hongxue. She quickly explained her plan.
hǎo zài lín xuān liǎn shàng bìng méi yǒu lù chū jù yì ， ràng yè hóng xuě yī zhèn xīn zhōng huān xǐ ， máng jiāng zì jǐ de dǎ suàn shuō le chū qù 。
好在林轩脸上并没有露出惧意，让叶虹雪一阵心中欢喜，忙将自己的打算说了出去。
"Late junior understands that this matter is extremely difficult. The Mu Clan cannot be easily dealt with, and we need your assistance."
“ wǎn bèi yě xiǎo de ， zhè jiàn shì qíng yǒu mò dà de nán dù ， mù jiā bú huì qīng yì ràng bù ， qián bèi ruò yǔ tā men chōng tū ， yí gè shǎn shī ， wǒ yè jiā bǎi sǐ mò shù ， suǒ yǐ … liù
“晚辈也晓得，这件事情有莫大的难度，穆家不会轻易让步，前辈若与他们冲突，一个闪失，我叶家百死莫恕，所以…六
"Haha, the Mu Clan is just a small fry in my master’s eyes. It will be like curing a chicken or dog of its illness... no, it should be capturing them," said Zheng Xuan with a smile.
“ rú hé ？” lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū gǎn xìng qù de shén sè ， zhè wèi yè fū rén hái zhēn dǒng de jìn tuì qǔ shě ， rán ér tā nǎ lǐ xiǎo de ， zì jǐ gēn běn bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， qū qū yí gè mù jiā yòu suàn dé le shén me ？
“如何？”林轩脸上露出感兴趣的神色，这位叶夫人还真懂得进退取舍，然而她哪里晓得，自己根本不是普通的修仙者，区区一个穆家又算得了什么？
Her words reassured Ye Hongxue as she had seen her master's power firsthand during their journey. Though not fully clear to the young girl, the Mu Clan was clearly insignificant compared to her master’s abilities.
zì jǐ kě shì lián fēn shén jí bié de xiū shì dōu tiāo guò 。
自己可是连分神级别的修士都挑过。
That night, Lin Xuan returned from his mission.
“ wǎn bèi de yì si ， bǎi bǎo táng wǒ yè jiā dàng rán bù kě néng fàng qì ， dàn kě yǐ ràng mù jiā cān gǔ ， suǒ de shōu yì ， wǔ wǔ fēn chéng ， zhè ge tiáo jiàn ， qiè shēn lái tí ， duì fāng yí dìng bú huì tóng yì ， shuí ràng wǒ yè jiā tài ruò ， zài duì fāng yǎn zhōng ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu tǎo jià huán jià de zī gé ， bù guò qián bèi lái shuō ， duì fāng duō shǎo yǒu xiē gù jì ， xiǎng bì jú miàn yòu huì yǒu xiē bù tóng dì 。” zhōng nián měi fù shuō dào cǐ chù ， yíng yíng yī fú ， chōng lín xuān bài xià qù le ， yè jiā qián tú rú hé ， hěn dà chéng dù shàng yǐ xì yú lín xuān de qǔ shě 。
“晚辈的意思，百宝堂我叶家当然不可能放弃，但可以让穆家参股，所得收益，五五分成，这个条件，妾身来提，对方一定不会同意，谁让我叶家太弱，在对方眼中，根本就没有讨价还价的资格，不过前辈来说，对方多少有些顾忌，想必局面又会有些不同地。”中年美妇说到此处，盈盈一福，冲林轩拜下去了，叶家前途如何，很大程度上已系于林轩的取舍。
The Mu Clan’s main hall was ten million li away, a vast distance in human terms, but for Lin Xuan, it took only a short time to travel there and back. He did not go with the intention of negotiating or bargaining as Ye Hongxue suggested.
“ shì a ， shī fù ， hái qǐng nín zhàng yì xiāng zhù ， fǒu zé ， wǒ yè jiā kě néng jiù zhēn de yào cóng xiū xiān jiè chú míng le 。” yè yǐng yě zài yī páng bāng zhe quàn shuō ， suī rán tā rú jīn yǐ bèi kào dà shù ， rán ér miàn duì shēng yǎng zì jǐ de jiā zú ， yòu zěn me kě néng qì zhī bù gù 。
“是啊，师傅，还请您仗义相助，否则，我叶家可能就真的要从修仙界除名了。”叶颖也在一旁帮着劝说，虽然她如今已背靠大树，然而面对生养自己的家族，又怎么可能弃之不顾。
Lin Xuan simply went straight to their door and demonstrated his power before stating his intentions. The Mu Clan’s elders were shocked. Although Lin Xuan appeared at the Profound Abyss stage, his abilities far exceeded those of a cultivator of that rank. He was undoubtedly a late-stage Spirit Formation cultivator, just not revealing his identity.
“ jì shì yǐng ér xiāng tuō ， wèi shī zì rán bú huì zhì zhī bù lǐ ， hǎo ba ， mí men jiù děng wǒ de hǎo xiāo xī 。” lín xuān mù guāng zài shào nǚ shēn shàng sǎo guò ， wēi xiào zhe kāi kǒu le 。
“既是颖儿相托，为师自然不会置之不理，好吧，弥们就等我的好消息。”林轩目光在少女身上扫过，微笑着开口了。
The consensus among the five elders was clear: they had provoked an enemy they could not handle. In the realm of cultivation, might made right.
“ duō xiè shī fù 。”
“多谢师傅。”
Thus, they humbly invited Lin Xuan to their main hall as if welcoming a revered ancestor. Lin Xuan reiterated his intentions, and only then did they realize that they had offended a late-stage Spirit Formation cultivator with ties to the Ye Family.
“ duō xiè qián bèi dà ēn dà dé 。”
“多谢前辈大恩大德。”
The Mu Clan’s five elders apologized profusely, vowing never to covet the Hundred Treasures Hall again. To appease Lin Xuan, they offered compensation for any losses he incurred.
yè hóng xuě yǔ yè yǐng tīng le ， liǎn shàng zì rán lù chū kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， máng dà lǐ bài xiè qǐ lái le 。
叶虹雪与叶颖听了，脸上自然露出狂喜之色，忙大礼拜谢起来了。
Though the family was small, it could not offer much in return. However, Lin Xuan accepted their gifts without hesitation, as he had no use for them himself but could pass them on to the Ye Family.
ér lín xuān zhè me zuò ， zì rán yě shì yǒu yī fān yòng yì de 。
而林轩这么做，自然也是有一番用意的。
This was the power of his abilities. The problem that had plagued Ye Hongxue for a whole month now had a satisfactory resolution.
mù jiā de wēi xié ， zài tā de yǎn lǐ ， gēn běn jiù bù zhí yī tí ， jǔ shǒu jí néng gòu qīng sōng chú qù ， tā zhī suǒ yǐ yào děng yè yǐng xiāng qiú ， cái dā yìng chū shǒu ， yě shì wèi le shì ēn yú zhè xīn shōu de dì zǐ 。
穆家的威胁，在他的眼里，根本就不值一提，举手即能够轻松除去，他之所以要等叶颖相求，才答应出手，也是为了示恩于这新收的弟子。
When Lin Xuan returned to Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain and recounted the events, Ye Hongxue found it hard to believe her ears. But she could not deny the benefits they received from Lin Xuan’s intervention.
bì jìng gāng cái cái fā shēng le nà gān gà de yí mù ， yǐng ér gèng huó shēng shēng bèi zì jǐ qì yùn guò qù le ， suī shuō shī tú guān xì què lì ， qián shì yǐ xiū tí ， dàn liǎng rén zhī jiān ， duō shǎo huì yǒu yì diǎn gé hé ， zhè zì rán shì lín xuān bù yuàn yì kàn dào de 。
毕竟刚才才发生了那尴尬的一幕，颖儿更活生生被自己气晕过去了，虽说师徒关系确立，前事已休提，但两人之间，多少会有一点隔阂，这自然是林轩不愿意看到的。
"Thank you so much, thank you. Your kindness is beyond our gratitude," said Ye Hongxue, feeling that her words were inadequate.
suǒ yǐ ， tā cái yǒu le zhè shì ēn zhī jǔ ， yè yǐng de liǎn shàng guǒ rán mǎn shì gǎn jī ， tóng shí ， yě dài zhe jǐ lǚ dān xīn zhī yì 。
所以，他才有了这示恩之举，叶颖的脸上果然满是感激，同时，也带着几缕担心之意。
The Ye Family had no valuable treasures to offer, only their gratitude and respect. Feeling a bit guilty, she suggested, "How about we place your name on the family’s longevity altar?"
“ zhèng xuán gū niáng ， mí shuō shī fù tā huì méi shì me ？”
“郑璇姑娘，弥说师傅他会没事么？”
"Haha, my friend, you are too polite. There is no need for such formality."
“ hē hē ， qū qū yí gè mù jiā ér yǐ ， zài shī zǔ yǎn lǐ ， bù guò shì tǔ jī wǎ gǒu ， shǒu dào bìng chú …… bù ， yīng gāi shì shǒu dào qín lái cái duì de 。”
“呵呵，区区一个穆家而已，在师祖眼里，不过是土鸡瓦狗，手到病除……不，应该是手到擒来才对的。”
Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. "By the way, I have something to give to the head of the family."
zhèng xuán wēi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tā de liǎn shàng háo wú dān xīn zhī sè ， bì jìng zhè yī lù zǒu lái ， shī zǔ shén tōng rú hé ， zhè yā tou suī bù néng shuō yì qīng èr chǔ ， dàn xiǎo xiǎo yí gè mù jiā ， xiǎn rán shì bù zhí yī tí de 。
郑璇微笑的声音传入耳朵，她的脸上毫无担心之色，毕竟这一路走来，师祖神通如何，这丫头虽不能说一清二楚，但小小一个穆家，显然是不值一提的。
"What is it?"
lín xuān dàng tiān wǎn shàng jiù huí lái le 。
林轩当天晚上就回来了。
Ye Hongxue was surprised.
mù jiā suǒ zài zǒng duò ， jù lí zhè lǐ shí wàn lǐ ， zài fán rén yǎn zhōng ， yòng qiān shān wàn shuǐ lái xíng róng yě bù wèi guò ， dàn lín xuān zǒu yí gè lái huí ， què yòng bù liǎo duō shǎo fū 。
穆家所在总舵，距离这里十万里，在凡人眼中，用千山万水来形容也不为过，但林轩走一个来回，却用不了多少夫。
Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, and several storage bags flew out. "Madam, please check them first."
lín xuān zhuān chéng zǒu zhè yī zāo ， dāng rán yě bú shì rú yè hóng xuě suǒ shuō ， pǎo qù yǔ duì fāng shāng liáng ， tǎo jià huán jià lái zhe 。
林轩专程走这一遭，当然也不是如叶虹雪所说，跑去与对方商量，讨价还价来着。
"Of course," said Ye Hongxue gratefully, following Lin Xuan's instructions without hesitation as she took one of the storage bags in her hands and delved into it with her spiritual sense.
qū qū mù jiā suàn shén me ， lín xuān shì dǎ xīn dǐ méi fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
区区穆家算什么，林轩是打心底没放在眼里。
"What...?" Ye Hongxue was stunned. She looked up, her face filled with surprise. "What is your intention?"
lín xuān de fāng jiǎn dān yǐ jí ， zhí jiē dǎ shàng le mén qù 。
林轩的方简单以极，直接打上了门去。
It was indeed strange that after solving their problem, Lin Xuan should give them so many valuable items instead of expecting something in return.
bù guò tā yě méi yǒu làn shā wú gū 。
不过他也没有滥杀无辜。
"Haha, those who are good are often deceived, and horses are ridden by people. I am not easily fooled. The Mu Clan must pay for their actions," said Lin Xuan calmly.
jǐn jǐn shì xiǎn lù le yī xià shí lì ， rán hòu zài biǎo míng lái yì 。
仅仅是显露了一下实力，然后再表明来意。
"Ah, now I understand." Ye Hongxue finally grasped the situation but still hesitated to accept the storage bags. She respectfully presented them to Lin Xuan with both hands. "If it weren't for your help, our family would not have even survived. Let alone these treasures. We are grateful and know that this is yours."
mù jiā de jǐ míng zhǎng lǎo dà jīng shī sè ， suī rán lín xuān xiǎn lù chū lái de jìng jiè shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， dàn nà nì tiān shén tōng nǎ shì dòng xuán xiū shì néng gòu yōng yǒu de 。
穆家的几名长老大惊失色，虽然林轩显露出来的境界是洞玄期修仙者，但那逆天神通哪是洞玄修士能够拥有的。
"Madam, there's no need to be so polite. I have already offered these items, so please accept them. To be honest, with my strength, the contents of these storage bags are insignificant. I don't need them myself, so there's no reason to refuse."
zhè kěn dìng shì yī míng fèn shén qī lǎo guài wù ， zhǐ bù guò bù yuàn yì xiǎn lù shēn fèn bà le 。
这肯定是一名分神期老怪物，只不过不愿意显露身份罢了。
"But..."
mù jiā wǔ zhǎng lǎo de jīng duàn shì yí zhì de 。
穆家五长老的荆断是一致的。
Despite Lin Xuan’s clear explanation, Ye Hongxue still felt uneasy about accepting such gifts. After several refusals, she finally accepted them out of gratitude.
hòu miàn de jié guǒ ， kě xiǎng ér zhī ， xiū xiān jiè kě shì qiáng zhě wèi zūn dì 。
后面的结果，可想而知，修仙界可是强者为尊地。
She was even more grateful for Lin Xuan. The materials and treasures were significant for the Ye Family but insignificant for Lin Xuan himself. They could be worth years of profits from the Hundred Treasures Hall.
yú shì ， tā men dī méi shùn mù ， xiàng yíng jiē lǎo zǔ zōng shì de jiāng lín xuān qǐng dào le zǒng duò 。
于是，他们低眉顺目，像迎接老祖宗似的将林轩请到了总舵。
With these resources, some young disciples in the family had a chance to enhance their cultivation.
lín xuān zài yí cì biǎo míng lái yì ， tā men cái zhī dào zhāo rě le bù gāi zhāo rě de jiā zú ， yè jiā bù xiǎn shān ， bù lù shuǐ ， méi xiǎng dào què yǔ yī fēn shén qī lǎo guài wù ， yǒu rú cǐ yuān yuán 。
林轩再一次表明来意，他们才知道招惹了不该招惹的家族，叶家不显山，不露水，没想到却与一分神期老怪物，有如此渊源。
After bidding farewell to the Ye Family, Lin Xuan left with their blessings.
mù jiā wǔ zhǎng lǎo dà jīng shī sè ， máng chéng huáng chéng kǒng de péi lǐ dào qiàn le 。
穆家五长老大惊失色，忙诚惶诚恐的赔礼道歉了。
"By the way, Headmaster, there's one more thing."
bǎi bǎo táng ， tā men zì rán bù gǎn zài xīn huái jì yú ， bù jǐn rú cǐ ， mù jiā wèi le píng xī lín xuān de nù qì ， hái chéng nuò péi cháng sǔn shī 。
百宝堂，他们自然不敢再心怀觊觎，不仅如此，穆家为了平息林轩的怒气，还承诺赔偿损失。
"What is it?"
zhè me yí gè xiǎo jiā zú ， zì rán ná bù chū duō hǎo de dōng xī ， lín xuān gù rán xiàn kàn bù rù yǎn jiǎ ， dàn sòng shàng mén de bǎo wù ， yě méi yǒu wǎng wài tuī de dào lǐ ， yú shì lín xuān quán qiě xiào nà ， zì jǐ yòng bù zhe ， hái kě yǐ jiè huā xiàn fó ， zèng yǔ yè jiā
这么一个小家族，自然拿不出多好的东西，林轩固然县看不入眼甲，但送上门的宝物，也没有往外推的道理，于是林轩权且笑纳，自己用不着，还可以借花献佛，赠予叶家
"Let Ying'er come to my cave tomorrow," said Lin Xuan.
zhè jiù shì shí lì ， lìng yè hóng xuě zhěng zhěng yí gè yuè ， chá bù sī fàn bù xiǎng de nán tí ， zài lín xuān zhè lǐ ， dé dào de què shì yuán mǎn de jié jú 。
这就是实力，令叶虹雪整整一个月，茶不思饭不想的难题，在林轩这里，得到的却是圆满的结局。
"Yes, I understand," replied Ye Hongxue.
dāng lín xuān huí dào zhú lín xuě shān ， tīng tā jiǎng qǐ shì qíng de jīng guò ， yè hóng xuě jī hū bù xiāng xìn zì jǐ de ěr duǒ ， rán ér lín xuān cǐ xíng ， kě shì ná huí le mù jiā de chéng nuò ， yóu bù dé cǐ nǚ bù xìn le 。
当林轩回到竹林雪山，听他讲起事情的经过，叶虹雪几乎不相信自己的耳朵，然而林轩此行，可是拿回了穆家的承诺，由不得此女不信了。
Thus, Lin Xuan settled in Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain. Over a year of effort, he mastered the other two secret techniques from the Six-Word Ghostly Curse: Mother and Child Yin Lightning, which he had prepared for forty-nine days.
“ duō xiè qián bèi ， duō xiè qián bèi ， nín de dà ēn dà dé ， yè jiā shí zài shì wú yǐ wéi bào de 。”
“多谢前辈，多谢前辈，您的大恩大德，叶家实在是无以为报的。”
These Mother and Child Yin Lightnings were powerful but required extremely rare materials. With his vast wealth, Lin Xuan managed to craft them in that number.
yè hóng xuě zì jǐ dōu jué de zhè yàng de gǎn xiè zhī yǔ ， wèi miǎn yǒu xiē tài guò cāng bái le ， rán ér xiǎo xiǎo yí gè yè jiā ， gēn běn jiù ná bù chū shén me bǎo wù ， chú le gǎn ēn dài dé ， hái néng gòu zěn me yàng ne ？
叶虹雪自己都觉得这样的感谢之语，未免有些太过苍白了，然而小小一个叶家，根本就拿不出什么宝物，除了感恩戴德，还能够怎么样呢？
The environment here was good, so Lin Xuan continued his cultivation.
tā de liǎn shàng ， yě dài zhe jǐ fēn qiàn jiù zhī sè ：“ yào bù ， wǎn bèi cóng cǐ ràng jiā zú lì shàng nǐ de cháng shēng pái wèi rú hé ？”
她的脸上，也带着几分歉疚之色：“要不，晚辈从此让家族立上你的长生牌位如何？”
Three years passed quickly. Apart from his own cultivation, Lin Xuan also guided Zheng Xuan and imparted the Wu Tianmystic technique to Ye Ying, similar to what he did for the Shangguan sisters. He began teaching her the Wu Tianmystic technique, which was beneficial as a foundation.
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu tài kè qì le ， shí bù yòng rú cǐ de 。”
“呵呵，道友太客气了，实不用如此的。”
Five years had passed since leaving Cloud Concealment Sect. It was time for Lin Xuan to reforge histreasure of life, a top priority that could not be delayed. With this in mind, he bid farewell to the Ye Family.
lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ：“ duì le ， wǒ hái yǒu dōng xī yào zèng yǔ jiā zhǔ 。”
林轩摆了摆手：“对了，我还有东西要赠予家主。”
The Ye Family cultivators were reluctant to part ways but understood the nature of life. They saw him off for hundreds of miles as he left alone, with both his disciple and Zheng Xuan staying behind at Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain.
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
In the midst of everyone's blessings, Lin Xuan’s body was enveloped in a green glow before vanishing into the distance.
yè hóng xuě yī è 。
叶虹雪一愕。
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"From the perspective of the entire Dragon Dome Realm, it's nothing remarkable. But compared to Ye Family, it's not even on the same level," said Ye Hongxue with a sigh.
"Could you elaborate further, Madam?"
"Certainly. Mu Clan’s main hall is located west of Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain, about ten million li away. The family has a large number of cultivators, totaling eight thousand and more. Apart from low-rank disciples, there are five cultivators above the Profound Abyss stage. And the Grand Elder is an advanced-stage Profound Abyss cultivator..."
At this point, the middle-aged woman's expression became somewhat uneasy. Logically, such a powerful force would not be something Lin Xuan would want to provoke. But with no other options left for the Ye Family, they had no choice but to seek help.
"Seeking help in desperate times is what it comes down to."
She raised her head and discreetly observed Lin Xuan's expression, fearing that he might reject their offer, leaving the Ye Family in a very awkward situation. Without the support of the Hundred Treasures Hall’s crystal stones, the continuation of the family would be a significant issue.
Fortunately, there was no sign of fear on Lin Xuan's face, which brought relief to Ye Hongxue. She quickly explained her plan.
"Late junior understands that this matter is extremely difficult. The Mu Clan cannot be easily dealt with, and we need your assistance."
"Haha, the Mu Clan is just a small fry in my master’s eyes. It will be like curing a chicken or dog of its illness... no, it should be capturing them," said Zheng Xuan with a smile.
Her words reassured Ye Hongxue as she had seen her master's power firsthand during their journey. Though not fully clear to the young girl, the Mu Clan was clearly insignificant compared to her master’s abilities.
That night, Lin Xuan returned from his mission.
The Mu Clan’s main hall was ten million li away, a vast distance in human terms, but for Lin Xuan, it took only a short time to travel there and back. He did not go with the intention of negotiating or bargaining as Ye Hongxue suggested.
Lin Xuan simply went straight to their door and demonstrated his power before stating his intentions. The Mu Clan’s elders were shocked. Although Lin Xuan appeared at the Profound Abyss stage, his abilities far exceeded those of a cultivator of that rank. He was undoubtedly a late-stage Spirit Formation cultivator, just not revealing his identity.
The consensus among the five elders was clear: they had provoked an enemy they could not handle. In the realm of cultivation, might made right.
Thus, they humbly invited Lin Xuan to their main hall as if welcoming a revered ancestor. Lin Xuan reiterated his intentions, and only then did they realize that they had offended a late-stage Spirit Formation cultivator with ties to the Ye Family.
The Mu Clan’s five elders apologized profusely, vowing never to covet the Hundred Treasures Hall again. To appease Lin Xuan, they offered compensation for any losses he incurred.
Though the family was small, it could not offer much in return. However, Lin Xuan accepted their gifts without hesitation, as he had no use for them himself but could pass them on to the Ye Family.
This was the power of his abilities. The problem that had plagued Ye Hongxue for a whole month now had a satisfactory resolution.
When Lin Xuan returned to Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain and recounted the events, Ye Hongxue found it hard to believe her ears. But she could not deny the benefits they received from Lin Xuan’s intervention.
"Thank you so much, thank you. Your kindness is beyond our gratitude," said Ye Hongxue, feeling that her words were inadequate.
The Ye Family had no valuable treasures to offer, only their gratitude and respect. Feeling a bit guilty, she suggested, "How about we place your name on the family’s longevity altar?"
"Haha, my friend, you are too polite. There is no need for such formality."
Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. "By the way, I have something to give to the head of the family."
"What is it?"
Ye Hongxue was surprised.
Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, and several storage bags flew out. "Madam, please check them first."
"Of course," said Ye Hongxue gratefully, following Lin Xuan's instructions without hesitation as she took one of the storage bags in her hands and delved into it with her spiritual sense.
"What...?" Ye Hongxue was stunned. She looked up, her face filled with surprise. "What is your intention?"
It was indeed strange that after solving their problem, Lin Xuan should give them so many valuable items instead of expecting something in return.
"Haha, those who are good are often deceived, and horses are ridden by people. I am not easily fooled. The Mu Clan must pay for their actions," said Lin Xuan calmly.
"Ah, now I understand." Ye Hongxue finally grasped the situation but still hesitated to accept the storage bags. She respectfully presented them to Lin Xuan with both hands. "If it weren't for your help, our family would not have even survived. Let alone these treasures. We are grateful and know that this is yours."
"Madam, there's no need to be so polite. I have already offered these items, so please accept them. To be honest, with my strength, the contents of these storage bags are insignificant. I don't need them myself, so there's no reason to refuse."
"But..."
Despite Lin Xuan’s clear explanation, Ye Hongxue still felt uneasy about accepting such gifts. After several refusals, she finally accepted them out of gratitude.
She was even more grateful for Lin Xuan. The materials and treasures were significant for the Ye Family but insignificant for Lin Xuan himself. They could be worth years of profits from the Hundred Treasures Hall.
With these resources, some young disciples in the family had a chance to enhance their cultivation.
After bidding farewell to the Ye Family, Lin Xuan left with their blessings.
"By the way, Headmaster, there's one more thing."
"What is it?"
"Let Ying'er come to my cave tomorrow," said Lin Xuan.
"Yes, I understand," replied Ye Hongxue.
Thus, Lin Xuan settled in Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain. Over a year of effort, he mastered the other two secret techniques from the Six-Word Ghostly Curse: Mother and Child Yin Lightning, which he had prepared for forty-nine days.
These Mother and Child Yin Lightnings were powerful but required extremely rare materials. With his vast wealth, Lin Xuan managed to craft them in that number.
The environment here was good, so Lin Xuan continued his cultivation.
Three years passed quickly. Apart from his own cultivation, Lin Xuan also guided Zheng Xuan and imparted the Wu Tianmystic technique to Ye Ying, similar to what he did for the Shangguan sisters. He began teaching her the Wu Tianmystic technique, which was beneficial as a foundation.
Five years had passed since leaving Cloud Concealment Sect. It was time for Lin Xuan to reforge histreasure of life, a top priority that could not be delayed. With this in mind, he bid farewell to the Ye Family.
The Ye Family cultivators were reluctant to part ways but understood the nature of life. They saw him off for hundreds of miles as he left alone, with both his disciple and Zheng Xuan staying behind at Bamboo Forest Snow Mountain.
In the midst of everyone's blessings, Lin Xuan’s body was enveloped in a green glow before vanishing into the distance.
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