“ dāng rán ， lín shī zhí nǐ yě xiǎo de ， zhè míng é shì wǒ yún yǐn zōng tí gōng gěi nǐ de ， mó jiè zhī xíng suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn ruò shì sàn xiū de huà ， què lián zhè yàng de zī gé dōu bù kě dé ， suǒ yǐ ……”。
“当然，林师侄你也晓得，这名额是我云隐宗提供给你的，魔界之行虽然危险，但若是散修的话，却连这样的资格都不可得，所以……”。
"Of course, Lin Nienv also knows that this spot was provided by my Cloud Concealment Sect for you. Although the journey to the Demon Realm is dangerous, even as an independent cultivator, one cannot obtain such qualifications. Therefore..."
“ lín mǒu xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， yào huò dé zhè ge míng é ， kěn dìng huì fù chū yī xiē dài jià ， shī shū jǐn guǎn shuō ， bù yòng tūn tūn tǔ tǔ 。” lín xuān jiāng shǒu yī fú ， shí fēn huò dá de kāi kǒu le 。
“林某心里有数，要获得这个名额，肯定会付出一些代价，师叔尽管说，不用吞吞吐吐。”林轩将手一拂，十分豁达的开口了。
Lin Xuan nodded with a smile. "I understand. To secure this spot will definitely come at some cost. Uncle, just speak your mind; there's no need to be evasive."
yín tóng shào nǚ liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， yǔ cōng míng rén shuō huà kě yǐ shǎo fèi xǔ duō kǒu shé ， zì jǐ zhè yī tàng guǒ rán méi yǒu lái cuò 。
银瞳少女脸上露出满意之色，与聪明人说话可以少费许多口舌，自己这一趟果然没有来错。
The silver-eyed maiden on the other side was pleased. Speaking with someone of intelligence could save much time and effort. She had indeed made the right decision in coming here.
“ zōng mén xiàng nǐ tí gōng le jìn rù jié diǎn de zī gé ， zuò wéi huí bào ， nǐ zhǐ xū yào dài huí liàn zhì fēn shén dān de líng cǎo ， bù yòng duō ， gòu liǎng lì de fèn jiù kě yǐ le ， dāng rán ， běn mén bú huì bái yào ， huì yǐ zú gòu de dài jià tóng nǐ huàn qǔ ， dào shí hòu ， bù lùn shī zhí nǐ xiǎng yào jīng shí ， líng yào ， bǎo ， hái shì qí tā de bǎo wù ， zhǐ yào běn mén néng gòu ná chū ， dōu yí dìng jǐn liàng mǎn zú ， jué bú huì ràng nǐ chī kuī de 。”
“宗门像你提供了进入节点的资格，作为回报，你只需要带回炼制分神丹的灵草，不用多，够两粒的份就可以了，当然，本门不会白要，会以足够的代价同你换取，到时候，不论师侄你想要晶石，灵药，宝，还是其他的宝物，只要本门能够拿出，都一定尽量满足，绝不会让你吃亏的。”
"As a return for entering the node provided by our sect, you only need to bring back spirit herbs used in refining the Spirit Dividing Pill. No more is needed; just enough for two pills will do. Of course, this sect won't take without giving something in return. When the time comes, regardless of what treasures or materials you desire—crystals, spiritual medicines, treasures, or anything else—the sect will try its best to meet your needs and ensure that you don't suffer a loss."
“ ń 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zhè ge dài jià zài tā de yì liào zhī zhōng ， duì fāng bìng méi yǒu shī zi dà kāi kǒu 。
“嗯。”林轩点了点头，这个代价在他的意料之中，对方并没有狮子大开口。
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded. This price was within his expectations; the other party hadn't asked for too much.
ér yín tóng shào nǚ de shēng yīn jì xù chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ dāng rán ， wèi le fáng zhǐ shī zhí nǐ cǎi dào líng yào ， què bù huí zōng mén lǐ ， zài jìn rù jié diǎn zhī qián ， běn gōng hái xū yào zài nǐ shēn shàng zhòng xià jìn zhì ， zhè shì lì dài zǔ shī chuán xià lái de guī jǔ ， dāng nián wǒ yǔ shī dì jìn rù jié diǎn ， jìn xíng fēn shén shì liàn ， yě bù néng miǎn sú ， shòu dào de shì tóng yàng de dài yù 。”
而银瞳少女的声音继续传入耳朵：“当然，为了防止师侄你采到灵药，却不回宗门里，在进入节点之前，本宫还需要在你身上种下禁制，这是历代祖师传下来的规矩，当年我与师弟进入节点，进行分神试炼，也不能免俗，受到的是同样的待遇。”
The silver-eyed maiden continued, "Of course, to prevent you from taking spirit herbs without returning, I need to place a restriction on you before entering the node. This is an old tradition passed down by our ancestors. When my younger brother and I entered the node for Spirit Dividing trials, we also had to endure this."
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， xīn zhōng lüè gǎn bù mǎn ， dàn yě méi yǒu fǎn bó ， píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè yàng de fáng fàn cuò shī shì hěn yǒu bì yào de ， fǒu zé yǐ nà xiē líng yào de bǎo bèi chéng dù ， kǒng pà hěn duō xiū shì dū huì zì jǐ tūn mò diào le 。
林轩眉头一皱，心中略感不满，但也没有反驳，平心来说，这样的防范措施是很有必要的，否则以那些灵药的宝贝程度，恐怕很多修士都会自己吞没掉了。
Lin Xuan frowned but didn't argue; such preventive measures were necessary. With the power of those spirit herbs, many cultivators might have taken them for themselves.
bì jìng duō yī lì fēn shén dān ， jiù duō yī fèn jìn jiē chéng de bǎ wò ， cóng zhè ge jiǎo dù ， nà xiē líng yào bù lùn yòng shén me dōng xī huàn qǔ ， dōu shì bìng bù huá suàn de 。
毕竟多一粒分神丹，就多一份进阶成的把握，从这个角度，那些灵药不论用什么东西换取，都是并不划算的。
After all, one more Spirit Dividing Pill meant a higher chance of advancing. From that perspective, exchanging these herbs for anything was not worth it.
“ bù guò shī zhí nǐ yě bù yòng dān xīn yōu lǜ ， nà jìn zhì zài liǎng bǎi nián lǐ duì nǐ sī háo yǐng xiǎng yě wú ， jué bú huì yǒu fēn háo chè zhǒu de 。”
“不过师侄你也不用担心忧虑，那禁制在两百年里对你丝毫影响也无，绝不会有分毫掣肘的。”
"But Uncle, you don't need to worry. This restriction will have no effect on you for two hundred years and won't hinder your progress in the slightest."
“ liǎng bǎi nián ， zhè shì wèi hé ？” lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chà yì zhī sè 。
“两百年，这是为何？”林轩脸上露出一丝诧异之色。
"Two hundred years? Why?" Lin Xuan's expression showed surprise.
“ shī zhí zěn me wàng le ， nà jié diǎn shuāi ruò de zhōu qī shì liǎng bǎi nián yī yù ， huàn jù huà shuō dāng nǐ men xīn yī pī xiū shì jìn rù jié diǎn ， yě zhèng shì qián yī pī xiū shì cóng lǐ miàn chū lái 。” yín tóng shào nǚ lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， zuǐ chún biān lù chū jǐ fēn xiào yì 。
“师侄怎么忘了，那节点衰弱的周期是两百年一遇，换句话说当你们新一批修士进入节点，也正是前一批修士从里面出来。”银瞳少女理了理发丝，嘴唇边露出几分笑意。
"How could you forget? The node weakens every two hundred years. In other words, when a new batch of cultivators enters the node, it is also the time when the previous batch exits," the silver-eyed maiden combed her hair and smiled.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， nà rú guǒ liǎng bǎi nián hòu ， wǒ bù néng huí …”
“原来如此，那如果两百年后，我不能回…”
"Then if I can't return after two hundred years..."
“ nà yàng de huà ， zhòng xià de jìn zhì jiù huì fā zuò ， jié jú jué duì shì shēng bù rú sǐ de 。” yín tóng shào nǚ miàn wú biǎo qíng de shuō 。
“那样的话，种下的禁制就会发作，结局绝对是生不如死的。”银瞳少女面无表情的说。
"Then that restriction will activate, and your fate will be worse than death." The silver-eyed maiden said emotionlessly.
“ lín mǒu míng bái le ， nà jié diǎn shén me shí hòu kāi qǐ ne ？”
“林某明白了，那节点什么时候开启呢？”
"I understand. When will the node open?"
“ jù lí xiàn zài dà yuē hái yǒu sān gè yuè de fū 。”
“距离现在大约还有三个月的夫。”
"It's about three months from now."
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ duō xiè shī shū ， bù guò zī shì tǐ dà ， néng bù néng ràng wǒ kǎo lǜ yī xià ？”
林轩点了点头：“多谢师叔，不过兹事体大，能不能让我考虑一下？”
Lin Xuan nodded. "Thank you, Uncle. However, this is a big matter; could I have some time to consider it?"
“ zhè shì yīng gāi de ， běn gōng huì děng nǐ de huí fù 。” yín tóng shào nǚ wēi xiào zhe zhàn qǐ ：“ hǎo le ， méi yǒu bié de wèn tí ， běn gōng gào cí le 。”
“这是应该的，本宫会等你的回复。”银瞳少女微笑着站起：“好了，没有别的问题，本宫告辞了。”
"That's reasonable. I'll wait for your reply," the silver-eyed maiden smiled and stood up. "Well, there are no other issues. I bid you farewell."
“ shī shū màn zǒu 。”
“师叔慢走。”
"Uncle, take care."
lín xuān méi yǒu xiāng liú ér shì qǐ shēn sòng kè 。
林轩没有相留而是起身送客。
Lin Xuan didn't stay but rose to see his guest off.
hěn kuài ， cǐ nǚ de bèi yǐng jiù xiāo shī zài tiān jì ， lín xuān zé méi tóu wēi zhòu de huí dào le dòng fǔ lǐ 。
很快，此女的背影就消失在天际，林轩则眉头微皱的回到了洞府里。
Soon, the figure of the woman disappeared into the distance. Lin Xuan frowned as he returned to his cave.
suī rán tā zǎo jiù xiǎo de fēn shén dān nán dé ， rán ér yě wàn wàn bù céng xiǎng jū rán dào le zhè yàng de dì bù lín xuān kāi shǐ xì xì sī suǒ ， fǎn fù bǐ jiào liǎng tiáo lù de lì bì yǔ fēng xiǎn yǐ zuò chū duì zì jǐ zuì wèi yǒu lì de xuǎn zé 。
虽然他早就晓得分神丹难得，然而也万万不曾想居然到了这样的地步林轩开始细细思索，反复比较两条路的利弊与风险以做出对自己最为有利的选择。
Although he knew that Spirit Dividing Pills were rare, he never imagined it would come to this. He began to carefully consider and compare the pros and cons of both paths to make a choice most advantageous for himself.
cóng sān dà shì lì de shǒu lǐ hǔ kǒu duó shí ？
从三大势力的手里虎口夺食？
Would he try to snatch from the three major forces?
lín xuān lüè yī sī suǒ ， jiù fàng qì le ， rú guǒ zhè tiáo lù xíng dé tōng qí tā de shì lì yòu zěn me huì mào ruò dà de fēng xiǎn qù mó jiè ne ？
林轩略一思索，就放弃了，如果这条路行得通其他的势力又怎么会冒偌大的风险去魔界呢？
Lin Xuan quickly dismissed this idea. If this path worked, why would other forces risk going to the Demon Realm?
suī rán yǐ zì jǐ de shēn jiā ， huàn qǔ yī liǎng lì fēn shén dān méi yǒu wèn tí rán ér zì jǐ de qíng kuàng zì jǐ xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
虽然以自己的身家，换取一两粒分神丹没有问题然而自己的情况自己心中有数。
Although his wealth could secure him a few Spirit Dividing Pills without issue, he knew his own situation well.
yī lì liǎng lì ， shì bié xiǎng jìn jí chéng ， qī lì bā lì ， duō bàn hái shì méi yǒu bǎ wò ， shí yǒu bā zhá jiǔ xū yào shù shí kē zhī duō 。
一粒两粒，是别想晋级成，七粒八粒，多半还是没有把握，十有八甴九需要数十颗之多。
One or two pills meant no advancement; seven or eight were still uncertain. At least ten would be needed.
zhè me duō fēn shén dān ， jiù suàn zì jǐ yuàn yì qīng jiā dàng chǎn ， yě bié xiǎng cóng sān dà shì lì de shǒu zhōng huàn qǔ ， yě jiù shì shuō ， zì jǐ zhǐ yǒu mào xiǎn qù mó jiè yī tú 。
这么多分神丹，就算自己愿意倾家荡产，也别想从三大势力的手中换取，也就是说，自己只有冒险去魔界一途。
With so many Spirit Dividing Pills, even if he was willing to sacrifice everything, it wouldn't work with the three major forces. Thus, going to the Demon Realm was his only option.
suī rán zhè fēng xiǎn ， kěn dìng shì jí dà ， yào zhī dào xiū shì yǔ mó zú kě shì shì bù liǎng lì de ， yí dàn bèi fā xiàn ， kěn dìng huì bèi zhuī shā ， ér zài gǔ mó jiè ， duì fāng de dì pán xiǎng yào táo tuō ， nà nán dù shì kě xiǎng ér zhī de 。
虽然这风险，肯定是极大，要知道修士与魔族可是势不两立的，一旦被发现，肯定会被追杀，而在古魔界，对方的地盘想要逃脱，那难度是可想而知的。
Although this risk was enormous—knowing that cultivators and demons were mortal enemies, any discovery would lead to certain pursuit—the difficulty of escaping in the ancient demon realm was beyond imagination.
bù guò zhè lín xuān dào bú shì hěn zài yì ， pǔ tōng de mó zú ， tā gēn běn jiù bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， jì rán yǒu xiū shì néng zài gǔ mó jiè yú mù hùn zhū ， zhǎo dào xiǎng yào de líng cǎo bǎo wù ， zì jǐ kěn dìng yě shì néng gòu zuò dào de 。
不过这林轩倒不是很在意，普通的魔族，他根本就不放在眼里，既然有修士能在古魔界鱼目混珠，找到想要的灵草宝物，自己肯定也是能够做到的。
However, Lin Xuan wasn't overly concerned. Ordinary demons weren't worth considering; if a cultivator could blend into the Demon Realm and find what he needed, so could he.
ràng zì jǐ jì dàn de shì bīng pò mó zǔ ， shàng cì yì wài zhuàn sòng dào tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， zì jǐ kě shì jiāng duì fāng de fēn shén gěi miè le ， jiù suàn zhè chóu hèn ， bīng pò bù zài hū ， duì yú wǔ lóng xǐ ， tā què shì yì zhí guà huái zhe de 。
让自己忌惮的是冰魄魔祖，上次意外传送到天云十二州，自己可是将对方的分神给灭了，就算这仇恨，冰魄不在乎，对于五龙玺，她却是一直挂怀着的。
What truly worried him was Frost Spirit Demon Ancestor. Last time, he had accidentally teleported to the Twelve States of Heaven Clouds, and he had destroyed her Spirit Dividing. Even if she didn't care about the grudge, she still longed for the Five Dragon Seal.
zì jǐ dài zài líng jiè ， hái shì hěn ān quán ， bīng pò jiù suàn xīn zhōng fèn nù ， yě bù kě néng kuà jiè lái zhǎo zì jǐ de má fán ， bì jìng tā shēn fèn tè shū ， wèi jū zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， ruò shì gǎn lái líng jiè ， bì rán yǐn qǐ liǎng jiè de quán miàn chōng tū ， zhè yàng de hòu guǒ ， bīng pò yě shì bù gǎn chéng dān de ， rán ér zì jǐ qù mó jiè kě jiù bù yí yàng le ， yí dàn bèi tā fā xiàn le zì jǐ de zōng jì ， xià chǎng kě xiǎng ér zhī ， bīng pò shèn zhì bù yòng qīn zì dòng shǒu ， suí biàn pài qiǎn yī yuán dà jiàng ， dōu kě yǐ xiàng niǎn sǐ mǎ yǐ yī yàng de jiāng zì jǐ gěi miè le 。
自己待在灵界，还是很安全，冰魄就算心中愤怒，也不可能跨界来找自己的麻烦，毕竟她身份特殊，位居真魔始祖，若是敢来灵界，必然引起两界的全面冲突，这样的后果，冰魄也是不敢承担的，然而自己去魔界可就不一样了，一旦被她发现了自己的踪迹，下场可想而知，冰魄甚至不用亲自动手，随便派遣一员大将，都可以像碾死蚂蚁一样的将自己给灭了。
Staying in the Spirit Realm was safe; even with her anger, she wouldn't cross realms to trouble him. After all, as a True Demon Ancestor, such an action would inevitably lead to a full-scale conflict between the two worlds, which Frost Spirit couldn't afford. But going to the Demon Realm was different. Once discovered, his fate would be clear; even without personally acting, she could send any subordinate to crush him like a bug.
lín xuān bìng bú shì wàng zì fěi bó ， ér shì shuāng fāng de chā jù shí zài tài dà le 。
林轩并不是妄自菲薄，而是双方的差距实在太大了。
Lin Xuan wasn't undervaluing himself but acknowledged that the gap between them was too great.
bīng pò mó zǔ ， jiù suàn duì shàng zhēn xiān ， yě bìng fēi sī háo huán shǒu zhī lì yě wú ， duō shǎo kě yǐ jiāo shǒu shàng yī zhèn de ， zài nà yàng cún zài de yǎn lǐ ， zì jǐ yòu suàn dé le shén me 。
冰魄魔祖，就算对上真仙，也并非丝毫还手之力也无，多少可以交手上一阵的，在那样存在的眼里，自己又算得了什么。
Frost Spirit Demon Ancestor might not have much strength against True Immortals, but she could still hold her own. In their eyes, what did he amount to?
qù gǔ mó jiè ， zuì dà de wēi xié jiù shì tā le 。
去古魔界，最大的威胁就是她了。
The greatest threat in going to the ancient demon realm was her.
cǐ xíng ， jiū jìng gāi qù hái shì bù diū ne ？
此行，究竟该去还是不丢呢？
Should he go or stay?
lín xuān zài fán nǎo de tóng shí ， yín tóng xiān zi yǐ huí dào le míng tiān huàn jìng zhī zhōng 。
林轩在烦恼的同时，银瞳仙子已回到了明天幻镜之中。
While Lin Xuan pondered this, the silver-eyed maiden had returned to the Mirror of Tomorrow.
cái gāng gāng mài rù dòng fǔ ， yī měi mào shào nǚ jiù yíng shàng lái le 。
才刚刚迈入洞府，一美貌少女就迎上来了。
Just stepping into his cave, a beautiful young woman greeted him.
cǐ nǚ dà yuē èr shí zuǒ yòu nián jì ， méi mù rú huà ， wǔ guān yǔ yín tóng xiān zi yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù ， rán ér hái yào gèng shèng yī chóu ， kān chēng jué sè 。
此女大约二十左右年纪，眉目如画，五官与银瞳仙子有几分相似之处，然而还要更胜一筹，堪称绝色。
This girl was around twenty years old, with exquisite features that resembled the silver-eyed maiden but were even more striking. She was undoubtedly an absolute beauty.
“ jiě ， nǐ huí lái le 。”
“姐，你回来了。”
"Big sister, you're back."
lín xuān ruò zài cǐ chù ， kěn dìng huì dà jīng shī sè ， yīn wèi cǐ nǚ de shēng yīn ， yǔ lín yù jiāo shì yī mú yī yàng de ， zhǐ bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， méi yǒu yòng sī jīn méng miàn ér yǐ 。
林轩若在此处，肯定会大惊失色，因为此女的声音，与林玉娇是一模一样的，只不过此时此刻，没有用丝巾蒙面而已。
If Lin Xuan were here, he would be shocked. The voice sounded exactly like Lin Yujiao's, just without the scarf covering her face.
cǐ nǚ de shēn fèn yì zhí chéng mí ， zài mén zhōng zhǐ yǒu jí shǎo shù xiū shì qīng chǔ ， tā kě shì yín tóng xiān zi de qīn mèi mèi lái zhe ， zhǐ bù guò liǎng rén nǎi shì tóng fù yì mǔ ， gù ér xiàng mào shàng yǒu hěn dà bù tóng ， jiě jiě yín tóng xiān zi dài yǒu yāo zú de xuè tǒng ， mèi mèi zé shì chún zhèng de rén lèi xiū xiān zhě 。
此女的身份一直成谜，在门中只有极少数修士清楚，她可是银瞳仙子的亲妹妹来着，只不过两人乃是同父异母，故而相貌上有很大不同，姐姐银瞳仙子带有妖族的血统，妹妹则是纯正的人类修仙者。
Her identity had always been a mystery; only a few sect members knew who she was—the silver-eyed maiden's younger sister. However, they shared the same father but different mothers, so their appearances were quite different. The silver-eyed maiden had demon blood, while this one was a pure human cultivator.
“ jié guǒ rú hé ， nà lín xuān dā yìng qù gǔ mó jiè le me ？”
“结果如何，那林轩答应去古魔界了么？”
"How did it go? Did Lin Xuan agree to go to the ancient demon realm?"
“ tā shuō yào kǎo lǜ yī duàn shí jiān cái huí fù wǒ ？”
“他说要考虑一段时间才回复我？”
"He said he needs some time to consider before replying."
“ hái yào kǎo lǜ ？”
“还要考虑？”
"Still considering?"
“ nǐ fàng xīn ， kǎo lǜ bù guò shì rén zhī cháng qíng ， tā yí dìng huì qù ， dǎo shì xiǎo mèi mí ， hé bì yào qù mào xiǎn ne ， nà gǔ mó jiè zhī xīn ， kě shì jiǔ sǐ yì shēng ， měi yī cì cān jiā fēn shén shì liàn de xiū xiān zhě ， huí lái de bù guò shì shí chéng zhōng de yì chéng bà le ， jiě jiě dāng nián dōu chà diǎn zài gǔ mó jiè yǔn luò ， mí shí zài méi yǒu bú yào bù wǒ hòu chén ， wǒ zhǐ yǒu nǐ yí gè mèi mèi ér yǐ ， biàn shì shàng tiān rù dì ， yě huì wèi mí xún dào yī méi fēn shén dān dì 。”
“你放心，考虑不过是人之常情，他一定会去，倒是小妹猕，何必要去冒险呢，那古魔界之心，可是九死一生，每一次参加分神试炼的修仙者，回来的不过是十成中的一成罢了，姐姐当年都差点在古魔界陨落，弥实在没有不要步我后尘，我只有你一个妹妹而已，便是上天入地，也会为猕寻到一枚分神丹地。”
"Don't worry; it's only natural for him to think. He will definitely go. But why should little sister risk it? The ancient demon realm is a one-in-ten chance, with most cultivators failing in Spirit Dividing trials. Sister, I almost died in the ancient demon realm back then. Please don't follow my path; I'm your only sister, and I'll find you a Spirit Dividing Pill no matter what."
ps： jīn tiān jiù zhè me duō le ， bú shì huàn yǔ tōu lǎn ， mǎ shàng yào qù gǔ mó jiè le ， yǒu yī xiē xì jié hái méi yǒu xiǎng hǎo ， xū yào zhēn zhuó ， zài mǎ yī qiān zì bù nán ， bù guò huàn yǔ bù xiǎng mǎ hǔ ， ér yào gěi dà jiā fèng shàng yí gè jīng cǎi gù shì de ， suǒ yǐ qǐng jiàn liàng ， lìng wài zhōu yī ， hěn xū yào tuī jiàn piào ， bài tuō dà jiā ， dōu tóu yī piào ba ！
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P.S.: That's all for today. It's not because I am lazy; I need to go to the ancient demon realm soon, and some details haven't been fully thought out yet. Adding another thousand words isn't difficult, but I want to give everyone an exciting story, so please bear with me. Also, Monday is coming, and I really need votes. Please vote for me!
"Of course, Lin Nienv also knows that this spot was provided by my Cloud Concealment Sect for you. Although the journey to the Demon Realm is dangerous, even as an independent cultivator, one cannot obtain such qualifications. Therefore..."
Lin Xuan nodded with a smile. "I understand. To secure this spot will definitely come at some cost. Uncle, just speak your mind; there's no need to be evasive."
The silver-eyed maiden on the other side was pleased. Speaking with someone of intelligence could save much time and effort. She had indeed made the right decision in coming here.
"As a return for entering the node provided by our sect, you only need to bring back spirit herbs used in refining the Spirit Dividing Pill. No more is needed; just enough for two pills will do. Of course, this sect won't take without giving something in return. When the time comes, regardless of what treasures or materials you desire—crystals, spiritual medicines, treasures, or anything else—the sect will try its best to meet your needs and ensure that you don't suffer a loss."
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded. This price was within his expectations; the other party hadn't asked for too much.
The silver-eyed maiden continued, "Of course, to prevent you from taking spirit herbs without returning, I need to place a restriction on you before entering the node. This is an old tradition passed down by our ancestors. When my younger brother and I entered the node for Spirit Dividing trials, we also had to endure this."
Lin Xuan frowned but didn't argue; such preventive measures were necessary. With the power of those spirit herbs, many cultivators might have taken them for themselves.
After all, one more Spirit Dividing Pill meant a higher chance of advancing. From that perspective, exchanging these herbs for anything was not worth it.
"But Uncle, you don't need to worry. This restriction will have no effect on you for two hundred years and won't hinder your progress in the slightest."
"Two hundred years? Why?" Lin Xuan's expression showed surprise.
"How could you forget? The node weakens every two hundred years. In other words, when a new batch of cultivators enters the node, it is also the time when the previous batch exits," the silver-eyed maiden combed her hair and smiled.
"Then if I can't return after two hundred years..."
"Then that restriction will activate, and your fate will be worse than death." The silver-eyed maiden said emotionlessly.
"I understand. When will the node open?"
"It's about three months from now."
Lin Xuan nodded. "Thank you, Uncle. However, this is a big matter; could I have some time to consider it?"
"That's reasonable. I'll wait for your reply," the silver-eyed maiden smiled and stood up. "Well, there are no other issues. I bid you farewell."
"Uncle, take care."
Lin Xuan didn't stay but rose to see his guest off.
Soon, the figure of the woman disappeared into the distance. Lin Xuan frowned as he returned to his cave.
Although he knew that Spirit Dividing Pills were rare, he never imagined it would come to this. He began to carefully consider and compare the pros and cons of both paths to make a choice most advantageous for himself.
Would he try to snatch from the three major forces?
Lin Xuan quickly dismissed this idea. If this path worked, why would other forces risk going to the Demon Realm?
Although his wealth could secure him a few Spirit Dividing Pills without issue, he knew his own situation well.
One or two pills meant no advancement; seven or eight were still uncertain. At least ten would be needed.
With so many Spirit Dividing Pills, even if he was willing to sacrifice everything, it wouldn't work with the three major forces. Thus, going to the Demon Realm was his only option.
Although this risk was enormous—knowing that cultivators and demons were mortal enemies, any discovery would lead to certain pursuit—the difficulty of escaping in the ancient demon realm was beyond imagination.
However, Lin Xuan wasn't overly concerned. Ordinary demons weren't worth considering; if a cultivator could blend into the Demon Realm and find what he needed, so could he.
What truly worried him was Frost Spirit Demon Ancestor. Last time, he had accidentally teleported to the Twelve States of Heaven Clouds, and he had destroyed her Spirit Dividing. Even if she didn't care about the grudge, she still longed for the Five Dragon Seal.
Staying in the Spirit Realm was safe; even with her anger, she wouldn't cross realms to trouble him. After all, as a True Demon Ancestor, such an action would inevitably lead to a full-scale conflict between the two worlds, which Frost Spirit couldn't afford. But going to the Demon Realm was different. Once discovered, his fate would be clear; even without personally acting, she could send any subordinate to crush him like a bug.
Lin Xuan wasn't undervaluing himself but acknowledged that the gap between them was too great.
Frost Spirit Demon Ancestor might not have much strength against True Immortals, but she could still hold her own. In their eyes, what did he amount to?
The greatest threat in going to the ancient demon realm was her.
Should he go or stay?
While Lin Xuan pondered this, the silver-eyed maiden had returned to the Mirror of Tomorrow.
Just stepping into his cave, a beautiful young woman greeted him.
This girl was around twenty years old, with exquisite features that resembled the silver-eyed maiden but were even more striking. She was undoubtedly an absolute beauty.
"Big sister, you're back."
If Lin Xuan were here, he would be shocked. The voice sounded exactly like Lin Yujiao's, just without the scarf covering her face.
Her identity had always been a mystery; only a few sect members knew who she was—the silver-eyed maiden's younger sister. However, they shared the same father but different mothers, so their appearances were quite different. The silver-eyed maiden had demon blood, while this one was a pure human cultivator.
"How did it go? Did Lin Xuan agree to go to the ancient demon realm?"
"He said he needs some time to consider before replying."
"Still considering?"
"Don't worry; it's only natural for him to think. He will definitely go. But why should little sister risk it? The ancient demon realm is a one-in-ten chance, with most cultivators failing in Spirit Dividing trials. Sister, I almost died in the ancient demon realm back then. Please don't follow my path; I'm your only sister, and I'll find you a Spirit Dividing Pill no matter what."
P.S.: That's all for today. It's not because I am lazy; I need to go to the ancient demon realm soon, and some details haven't been fully thought out yet. Adding another thousand words isn't difficult, but I want to give everyone an exciting story, so please bear with me. Also, Monday is coming, and I really need votes. Please vote for me!