biǎo qū shàng kàn ， shì zhè yàng méi cuò ， rán ér lín gǎn zhī suǒ yǐ huì zuò chū rú cǐ xuǎn zé ， què shì yǒu tā zì jǐ de yī fān kǎo liáng de 。
表曲上看，是这样没错，然而林秆之所以会做出如此选择，却是有他自己的一番考量的。
From an external perspective, Lin Xuan's choice was indeed correct. However, there were several considerations behind his decision.
mó shòu shì hěn xiōng è méi cuò ， kě duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， bù néng huà xíng jiù jiāng chéng wéi tā men de zhì mìng shāng le 。
魔兽是很凶恶没错，可对自己来说，不能化形就将成为它们的致命伤了。
The魔兽were undoubtedly fierce and dangerous, but for him, not being able to transform would become their fatal flaw.
lǔ shuǐ diǎn dòu fǔ ， yī wù xiáng yī wù 。
卤水点豆腐，一物降一物。
Just as salt coagulates tofu—each thing has its counterbalance.
xiǎo máo qiú de lǐng yù suī rán shì yǒu xiá cī de ， rán ér duì fù bù néng huà xíng de yāo wù què zhèng hǎo shì hé ， rú guǒ zì jǐ suǒ liào méi cuò ， yíng zhàn mó shòu yīng gāi yě shì yī yàng de 。
小毛球的领域虽然是有瑕疵的，然而对付不能化形的妖物却正好适合，如果自己所料没错，迎战魔兽应该也是一样的。
Though the domain of Little Furball had some imperfections, it was perfectly suited for dealing with creatures that couldn't transform. If his assessment was correct, facing a魔兽would be no different.
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì cāi cè ， jù tǐ qíng xíng rú hé hái xū yào shí zhàn jiǎn yàn yī xià de 。
当然，这仅仅是猜测，具体情形如何还需要实战检验一下的。
Of course, this was merely speculation; he still needed to test it in practice.
bù guò jiù jīng yàn lái shuō ， lín xuān zhì shǎo yǒu bā chéng yǐ shàng de bǎ wò 。
不过就经验来说，林轩至少有八成以上的把握。
From experience, Lin Xuan was at least 80% certain of its effectiveness.
rú cǐ yī lái ， mó yàn shān mài duì zì sì ér yán ， jiāng bù zài shì wēi xiǎn ， zhèng què de shuō ， fǎn ér biàn chéng le bǎo kù 。
如此一来，魔焰山脉对自巳而言，将不再是危险，正确的说，反而变成了宝库。
As such, the魔焰山脉was no longer a threat but more like a treasure trove for him. The hides and bones of魔兽were crucial materials for refining treasures, especially for creating talismans; low-grade ones could use ordinary spirit paper, while high-grade ones required the hides of魔兽as carriers.
yào zhī dào ， mó shòu de pí máo gǔ gé ， kě shì zhòng yào de liàn bǎo cái liào ， yóu qí shì zhì fú ， dī jiē de yòng yǒu yí dìng líng lì de fú zhǐ jí kě ， gāo jiē de què xū yào yòng mó shòu de pí máo ， zuò wéi chéng zài zhī wù 。
要知道，魔兽的皮毛骨骼，可是重要的炼宝材料，尤其是制符，低阶的用有一定灵力的符纸即可，高阶的却需要用魔兽的皮毛，作为承载之物。
The same applied to cinnabar; crafting rarer talismans required more extraordinary quantities of魔兽blood.
dān shā de dào lǐ yě shì yī yàng de ， zhì zuò yuè zhēn xī de fú lù ， xū yào de mó shòu zhī xuè děng jí yě jiù yuè lí pǔ 。
丹砂的道理也是一样的，制作越珍稀的符箓，需要的魔兽之血等级也就越离谱。
These were items that Fu Family desperately needed. If he could hunt a batch, it would significantly aid his mission.
zhè xiē ， yīng gāi dōu shì fù jiā de jí xū zhī wù ， zì jǐ ruò néng liè shàng yī pī ， duì yú cǐ xíng ， jiāng yǒu hěn dà de bāng zhù 。
这些，应该都是付家的急需之物，自己若能猎上一批，对于此行，将有很大的帮助。
Lin Xuan's approach was cautious. Although he was wealthy, most of the treasures in his belt were spiritual artifacts, and using them for exchange might be too conspicuous.
lín xuān zhè me zuò ， yě shì wèi le wěn tuǒ ， suī rán tā shēn jiā fēng hòu ， rán ér yāo jiān xū yú dài zhōng suǒ shèng zhuāng de ， dà bù fèn dōu shì líng jiè zhī wù ， ruò shì ná chū lái yòng yú jiāo huàn ， wèi miǎn tài xiǎn yǎn 。
林轩这么做，也是为了稳妥，虽然他身家丰厚，然而腰间须臾袋中所盛装的，大部分都是灵界之物，若是拿出来用于交换，未免太显眼。
Keeping a low profile was Lin Xuan’s style, especially when abroad where one had to be extra careful.
dī diào shì lín xuān de fēng gé ， rú jīn shēn zài yì xiāng fán shì gèng yào duō jiā yī fèn xiǎo xīn de 。
低调是林轩的风格，如今身在异乡凡事更要多加一份小心的。
He did not disclose this plan to anyone.
dāng rán ， zhè fān dǎ suàn ， lín xuān jiù méi yǒu shuō 。
当然，这番打算，林轩就没有说。
Little Furball's domain was incomplete but still drew attention. Would he reveal such a trump card so easily?
xiǎo máo qiú de lǐng yù suī shì bù wán zhěng zhī wù ， rán ér tóng yàng yǐn rén cè mù ， lín xuān qǐ huì ràng tiān guǐ shàng rén zhī dào ne ？
小毛球的领域虽是不完整之物，然而同样引人侧目，林轩岂会让天鬼上人知道呢？
Thus, after confirming the path, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, casting a light of spirit energy that enveloped the old monster in a wooden box and then affixed a禁制符箓on it.
dǐ pái zhè dōng xī ， bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， lín xuān shì bú huì qīng yì xiǎn lù 。
底牌这东西，不到万不得已，林轩是不会轻易显露。
His rough attitude naturally irritated Tian Gui Upa, but with his life now under Lin Xuan's control, he dared not say anything.
gù ér ， zài wèn míng lù jìng yǐ hòu ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú líng guāng shǎn guò ， yòu jiāng lǎo guài wù zhuāng rù le mù hé ， rán hòu tiē shàng jìn zhì fú lù 。
故而，在问明路径以后，林轩袖袍一拂灵光闪过，又将老怪物装入了木盒，然后贴上禁制符箓。
Though he grumbled internally, he had to put on a smile for appearances.
lín xuān cū bào de tài dù ， zì rán ràng tiān guǐ shàng rén yǒu xiē huì nù ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā xiǎo mìng dōu zhǎng wò zài lín xuān de shǒu zhōng yòu gǎn shuō shén me ？
林轩粗暴的态度，自然让天鬼上人有些恚怒，然而此时此刻，他小命都掌握在林轩的手中又敢说什么？
Under the roof, one must bow down; enduring these two hundred years would bring him freedom again.
jǐn guǎn xīn zhōng fù fěi bù yǐ ， rán ér biǎo miàn shàng ， hái yào zhuāng chū yī fù péi xiào biǎo qíng lái de 。
尽管心中腹诽不已，然而表面上，还要装出一副陪笑表情来的。
The pros and cons were clear in Tian Gui Upa’s mind, so no dissatisfaction was shown.
rén zài wū yán xià ， bù dé bù dī tóu ， rěn ， dà bù liǎo jiāng zhè liǎng bǎi nián áo guò ， zì jǐ jiù kě yǐ chóng huò zì è yóu le 。
人在屋檐下，不得不低头，忍，大不了将这两百年熬过，自己就可以重获自垩由了。
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zhè zhōng jiān de lì bì ， tiān guǐ shàng rén xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， gù ér bàn diǎn bù mǎn yě bù gǎn liú lù 。
这中间的利弊，天鬼上人心中有数，故而半点不满也不敢流露。
Lin Xuan understood his mindset well. There was no need for formalities as he affixed the禁制符箓and returned the wooden box to his waist.
tā de xīn tài lín xuān xīn zhōng shí fēn qīng chǔ ， suǒ yǐ gēn běn bù yòng kè qì shén me ， tiē hǎo jìn zhì fú lù jiù jiāng nà mù hé chóng xīn fàng huí yāo jiān le 。
他的心态林轩心中十分清楚，所以根本不用客气什么，贴好禁制符箓就将那木盒重新放回腰间了。
Next, Lin Xuan raised his head, scanning the vast mountain range with his powerful divine sense. At his current strength, it could almost rival that of a分神期 cultivator, covering an area of ten thousand miles in his grasp. This was extremely convenient.
suí hòu lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， mù guāng zài yǎn qián cāng máng de shān mài sǎo guò ， qiáng dà yǐ jí de shén shí fàng chū yǐ lín xuān rú jīn de shén shí qiáng dù ， jī hū néng gòu kān bǐ fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， jǐn jiē nà rù tā de zhǎng wò ， zhè zì rán shì fēi cháng fāng biàn de 。
随后林轩抬起头颅，目光在眼前苍茫的山脉扫过，强大以极的神识放出以林轩如今的神识强度，几乎能够堪比分神期修仙者，方圆万里，尽皆纳入他的掌握，这自然是非常方便的。
Soon, he found a target—a魔兽of approximately元婴级in a nearby valley about three or four thousand li away.
hěn kuài lín xuān jiù yǒu le shōu huò ， zài jù cǐ bù yuǎn ， dà gài liǎng sān qiān lǐ zhī chù ， yǒu yī yuán yīng jí bié de mó shòu cún zài zhe 。
很快林轩就有了收获，在距此不远，大概两三千里之处，有一元婴级别的魔兽存在着。
Perfect for testing Little Furball's domain on a魔兽.
zhèng hǎo yòng tā lái jiǎn yàn yī xià kàn xiǎo máo qiú de lǐng yù ， duì mó shòu shì fǒu yě tóng yàng yǒu xiào guǒ 。
正好用它来检验一下看小毛球的领域，对魔兽是否也同样有效果。
With his character, Lin Xuan wasted no time and flew over with a flash of green light.
mù biāo què dìng hǎo le ， yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， zì rán bú huì dān gē ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， jiù fēi le guò qù 。
目标确定好了，以林轩的性格，自然不会耽搁，浑身青芒一起，就飞了过去。
As a洞玄级 cultivator, this distance was nothing; he arrived instantly.
zuò wéi dòng xuán jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè diǎn jù lí ， zì rán shì zhuǎn shùn jí zhì 。
作为洞玄级别的修仙者，这点距离，自然是转瞬及至。
Soon, a small valley appeared in view. In the center of the valley stood a魔兽, resembling a wild boar but far larger than any real one.
hěn kuài ， yī zuò xiǎo xiǎo de shān gǔ ， jiù chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
很快，一座小小的山谷，就出现在了视线里。
It exuded deep魔气while gnawing on an unusual plant.
zài shān gǔ zhōng ， yǒu yī tóu mó shòu wēi rán sǒng lì ， chū yī kàn ， hěn xiàng yě zhū ， dāng rán ， tǐ xíng gè tóu ， yǔ zhēn zhèng de yě zhū xiāng bǐ ， nà shì wán quán bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ 。
在山谷中，有一头魔兽巍然耸立，初一看，很像野猪，当然，体型个头，与真正的野猪相比，那是完全不可同日而语。
No need to be surprised. Though魔兽were fierce and aggressive, even ancient魔could find them troublesome, not all were carnivores; about half ate grass.
tā de shēn shàng ， sàn fà chū yōu shēn de mó qì ， zhèng zài kěn shí yī kē xíng mào qí tè de zhí wù 。
它的身上，散发出幽深的魔气，正在啃食一颗形貌奇特的植物。
This was the difference between魔兽and ancient魔. Both cultivators and ancient魔could survive without food by absorbing天地灵气throughout cultivation stages, but魔兽had to eat daily regardless of their strength.
bù yòng jīng qí ， mó shòu suī rán hào dòu xiōng è ， lián gǔ mó yě wèi zhī tóu téng ， rán ér yě bìng fēi jiē shì shí ròu dòng wù ， qí zhōng yuē yǒu yí bàn yǐ shàng ， dōu shì chī cǎo de 。
不用惊奇，魔兽虽然好斗凶恶，连古魔也为之头疼，然而也并非皆是食肉动物，其中约有一半以上，都是吃草的。
Lin Xuan did not attempt to conceal his presence.
zhè yě shì mó shòu yǔ gǔ mó de qū bié ， bù guǎn gǔ mó hái shì xiū xiān zhě ， zhù jī yǐ shàng jiù kě yǐ tōng guò tǔ nà tiān dì líng qì ， ér dài tì shí wù ， wán chéng bì gǔ ， rán ér mó shòu bù xíng ， bù guǎn děng jí duō me lí pǔ ， měi tiān dōu yào xiāo hào dà liàng de shí wù 。
这也是魔兽与古魔的区别，不管古魔还是修仙者，筑基以上就可以通过吐纳天地灵气，而代替食物，完成辟谷，然而魔兽不行，不管等级多么离谱，每天都要消耗大量的食物。
The魔兽, resembling a wild boar, suddenly stopped eating and raised its head, baring its teeth in an aggressive snarl at Lin Xuan.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu yǐn cáng shēn xíng de yì tú 。
林轩并没有隐藏身形的意图。
Lin Xuan was momentarily stunned. After shaking his head, the典籍indeed held true; theoretically, once a魔兽advanced to the元婴stage, it could open its spirit intelligence even if it couldn't transform.
nà xíng rú yě zhū de mó shòu tū rán tíng xià le jìn shí de dòng zuò ， rán hòu yáng qǐ tóu ， zī yá liě zuǐ de chōng lín xuān páo xiāo zhe 。
那形如野猪的魔兽突然停下了进食的动作，然后扬起头，呲牙咧嘴的冲林轩咆哮着。
However, this was only theory. Many魔兽had failed due to incorrect spirit intelligence development.
lín xuān bù yóu de yí zhèng ， suí hòu yáo le yáo tóu ， diǎn jí shàng suǒ yán guǒ rán mò guò ， suī rán lǐ lùn shàng ， mó shòu jìn jiē yuán yīng qī yǐ hòu ， suī bù néng huà xíng ， dàn yě néng gòu jiāng líng zhì kāi qǐ le 。
林轩不由得一怔，随后摇了摇头，典籍上所言果然没过，虽然理论上，魔兽进阶元婴期以后，虽不能化形，但也能够将灵智开启了。
This one seemed to be among them.
rán ér nà jǐn jǐn shì lǐ lùn shàng de 。
然而那仅仅是理论上的。
Otherwise, as a洞玄级 cultivator, his presence should have triggered some instinctive reaction; it would either beg for mercy or flee. Why did it dare remain and show such defiance?
qí shí yǒu hěn dà yī bù fèn mó shòu ， kāi qǐ líng zhì dū huì chū cuò ， cóng ér dǎo zhì shī bài yī tú 。
其实有很大一部分魔兽，开启灵智都会出错，从而导致失败一途。
A creature without spirit intelligence, with only元婴level strength, was perfect for testing Little Furball's domain.
kàn lái yǎn qián zhè tóu mó shòu yě shì de 。
看来眼前这头魔兽也是的。
With this in mind, he flicked his sleeves, casting a bright light. A tower-shaped artifact flew out.
fǒu zé ， zì jǐ suī méi yǒu jiāng líng yā fàng chū ， dàn zuò wèi táng táng de dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， nà mó shòu běn néng yě néng gòu gǎn jué dào yì diǎn ， zǎo jiù yīng gāi qiú ráo huò zhě diào tóu jiù pǎo ， nǎ lǐ hái gǎn liú zài cǐ chù ， bìng qiě bù zhī sǐ huó de chōng zì jǐ zī yá liě zuǐ ne ？
否则，自己虽没有将灵压放出，但做为堂堂的洞玄期修仙者，那魔兽本能也能够感觉到一点，早就应该求饶或者掉头就跑，哪里还敢留在此处，并且不知死活的冲自己呲牙咧嘴呢？
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méi yǒu líng zhì de chǔn wù ， hé kuàng shí lì yě zhǐ yǒu yuán yīng ér yǐ ， yòng lái jiǎn yàn xiǎo máo qiú de lǐng yù ， nà shì zài hǎo bù guò 。
没有灵智的蠢物，何况实力也只有元婴而已，用来检验小毛球的领域，那是再好不过。
Seven layers of the tower were dilapidated; it seemed unremarkable at first glance, and few would associate it with a通天灵宝.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， xiù páo yī fú ， líng guāng dà zuò ， yī bǎo tǎ xíng zhuàng de qì fēi lüè ér chū 。
心中如此想着，袖袍一拂，灵光大做，一宝塔形状的器飞掠而出。
"Quickly!"
fēn qī céng ， pò pò làn làn de ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， méi yǒu fēn háo chū qí zhī chù ， yòu yǒu jǐ rén ， huì jiāng tā yǔ tōng tiān líng bǎo lián xì zài yì qǐ ne ？
分七层，破破烂烂的，表面上看，没有分毫出奇之处，又有几人，会将它与通天灵宝联系在一起呢？
Lin Xuan raised his right hand, his index finger moving slowly but quickly towards the target. A buzzing sound echoed as the second layer's door of the tower opened, revealing a vortex. Little Furball emerged sleepily from inside.
“ jí ！”，
“疾！”，
The little guy rubbed its eyes; clearly, it was still groggy.
lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， shí zhǐ shì huǎn shí jí de xiàng qián diǎn qù ， wēng míng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà bǎo tǎ dì èr céng de mén hōng rán dǎ kāi le ， yǎn qián chū xiàn le yí gè xuán wō ， xiǎo máo qiú shuì yǎn xīng niǔ de cóng lǐ miàn chū lái le 。
林轩右手抬起，食指似缓实急的向前点去，嗡鸣声传入耳朵，那宝塔第二层的门轰然打开了，眼前出现了一个漩涡，小毛球睡眼惺忸的从里面出来了。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. Compared to last time, this little guy had obviously gained weight. It ate and slept all day long, making him wonder if it might be a reincarnation of a fat pig.
xiǎo jiā huo tái qǐ zhuǎ zi ， róu le róu yǎn jīng ， míng xiǎn hái méi yǒu shuì xǐng 。
小家伙抬起爪子，揉了揉眼睛，明显还没有睡醒。
He mentally commented on the situation.
lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ ， zhè xiǎo jiā huo ， yǔ shàng cì xiāng bǐ ， míng xiǎn yòu pàng le yī quān ， chéng tiān chī le jiù shuì ， shuì xǐng hái chī ， yě bù zhī dào ， tā shì bú shì chuán shuō zhōng de féi zhū zhuǎn shì 。
林轩一阵无语，这小家伙，与上次相比，明显又胖了一圈，成天吃了就睡，睡醒还吃，也不知道，它是不是传说中的肥猪转世。
However, considering its plumpness, Little Furball looked even cuter.
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng tǔ cáo le jǐ jù 。
林轩在心中吐槽了几句。
Lin Xuan couldn't resist reaching out to stroke its head.
bù guò píng xīn lái shuō ， pàng le yì diǎn de xiǎo máo qiú ， xiǎn de gèng jiā kě ài 。
不过平心来说，胖了一点的小毛球，显得更加可爱。
"Nanwuh."
lín xuān rěn bú zhù shēn chū shǒu lái ， róu le róu xiǎo jiā huo de tóu 。
林轩忍不住伸出手来，揉了揉小家伙的头。
The little guy felt uncomfortable and waved his large ears like butterfly wings, pushing Lin Xuan's hand away.
“ nán wū 。”，
“喃呜。”，
Clearly, it hadn’t figured out the situation yet. This owner was too annoying; why would he disturb your sleep?
xiǎo jiā huo gǎn jué hěn bù shū fú ， yī duì dà ěr duǒ shǐ jìn de shàn ， xiàng hú dié de chì bǎng yì bān ， jiāng lín xuān de shǒu pāi kāi 。
小家伙感觉很不舒服，一对大耳朵使劲的扇，像蝴蝶的翅膀一般，将林轩的手拍开。
"Stop dawdling! First, deal with this creature," Lin Xuan’s voice echoed in its ears.
xiǎo jiā huo xiǎn rán hái méi yǒu jiāng zhuàng kuàng gǎo qīng chǔ ， zhè zhǔ rén shí zài tài tǎo yàn le ， hǎo duān duān dǎ rǎo zì jǐ shuì jiào gàn shén me 。
小家伙显然还没有将状况搞清楚，这主人实在太讨厌了，好端端打扰自己睡觉干什么。
"This creature?" Little Furball turned its head. Had a powerful妖兽appeared? The owner couldn't handle it and asked for help.
“ bié zài nà lǐ fàn mí hū ， xiān jiāng yǎn qián de jiā huo gěi wǒ gàn diào zài shuō 。，。 lín xuān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“别再那里犯迷糊，先将眼前的家伙给我干掉再说。，。林轩的声音传入耳朵。
But the only thing before him was a wild boar-like object.
“ yǎn qián de jiā huo ？”， xiǎo máo qiú zhuǎn le zhuǎn tóu ， nán dào yòu chū xiàn le lì hài de yāo shòu ， zhǔ rén dǎ bù guò ， suǒ yǐ qǐng qiú zì jǐ jiù mìng lái le 。
“眼前的家伙？”，小毛球转了转头，难道又出现了厉害的妖兽，主人打不过，所以请求自己救命来了。
"Too weak."
rán ér rù mù suǒ jí ， zhǐ yǒu yě zhū mú yàng de dōng xī 。
然而入目所及，只有野猪模样的东西。
Little Furball was stunned. It knew of Lin Xuan's abilities; such a low-grade魔兽could be eliminated with a wave, so why call me out?
“ zhè wèi miǎn yě tài ruò 。”，
“这未免也太弱。”，
Confusion reigned supreme—had his owner lost his mind?
xiǎo máo qiú de bù yóu de dāi le ， duì yú lín xuān de shén tōng tā hái shì xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， qū qū yī yuán yīng jí bié de jiā huo ， huī huī shǒu jiù néng miè chú ， huàn zì jǐ chū lái zuò shén me ？
小毛球的不由得呆了，对于林轩的神通它还是心理有数，区区一元婴级别的家伙，挥挥手就能灭除，唤自己出来做什么？
Lin Xuan didn't know what Little Furball was thinking but couldn’t help speaking up: "What are you waiting for? Act now."
From an external perspective, Lin Xuan's choice was indeed correct. However, there were several considerations behind his decision.
The魔兽were undoubtedly fierce and dangerous, but for him, not being able to transform would become their fatal flaw.
Just as salt coagulates tofu—each thing has its counterbalance.
Though the domain of Little Furball had some imperfections, it was perfectly suited for dealing with creatures that couldn't transform. If his assessment was correct, facing a魔兽would be no different.
Of course, this was merely speculation; he still needed to test it in practice.
From experience, Lin Xuan was at least 80% certain of its effectiveness.
As such, the魔焰山脉was no longer a threat but more like a treasure trove for him. The hides and bones of魔兽were crucial materials for refining treasures, especially for creating talismans; low-grade ones could use ordinary spirit paper, while high-grade ones required the hides of魔兽as carriers.
The same applied to cinnabar; crafting rarer talismans required more extraordinary quantities of魔兽blood.
These were items that Fu Family desperately needed. If he could hunt a batch, it would significantly aid his mission.
Lin Xuan's approach was cautious. Although he was wealthy, most of the treasures in his belt were spiritual artifacts, and using them for exchange might be too conspicuous.
Keeping a low profile was Lin Xuan’s style, especially when abroad where one had to be extra careful.
He did not disclose this plan to anyone.
Little Furball's domain was incomplete but still drew attention. Would he reveal such a trump card so easily?
Thus, after confirming the path, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, casting a light of spirit energy that enveloped the old monster in a wooden box and then affixed a禁制符箓on it.
His rough attitude naturally irritated Tian Gui Upa, but with his life now under Lin Xuan's control, he dared not say anything.
Though he grumbled internally, he had to put on a smile for appearances.
Under the roof, one must bow down; enduring these two hundred years would bring him freedom again.
The pros and cons were clear in Tian Gui Upa’s mind, so no dissatisfaction was shown.
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Lin Xuan understood his mindset well. There was no need for formalities as he affixed the禁制符箓and returned the wooden box to his waist.
Next, Lin Xuan raised his head, scanning the vast mountain range with his powerful divine sense. At his current strength, it could almost rival that of a分神期 cultivator, covering an area of ten thousand miles in his grasp. This was extremely convenient.
Soon, he found a target—a魔兽of approximately元婴级in a nearby valley about three or four thousand li away.
Perfect for testing Little Furball's domain on a魔兽.
With his character, Lin Xuan wasted no time and flew over with a flash of green light.
As a洞玄级 cultivator, this distance was nothing; he arrived instantly.
Soon, a small valley appeared in view. In the center of the valley stood a魔兽, resembling a wild boar but far larger than any real one.
It exuded deep魔气while gnawing on an unusual plant.
No need to be surprised. Though魔兽were fierce and aggressive, even ancient魔could find them troublesome, not all were carnivores; about half ate grass.
This was the difference between魔兽and ancient魔. Both cultivators and ancient魔could survive without food by absorbing天地灵气throughout cultivation stages, but魔兽had to eat daily regardless of their strength.
Lin Xuan did not attempt to conceal his presence.
The魔兽, resembling a wild boar, suddenly stopped eating and raised its head, baring its teeth in an aggressive snarl at Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan was momentarily stunned. After shaking his head, the典籍indeed held true; theoretically, once a魔兽advanced to the元婴stage, it could open its spirit intelligence even if it couldn't transform.
However, this was only theory. Many魔兽had failed due to incorrect spirit intelligence development.
This one seemed to be among them.
Otherwise, as a洞玄级 cultivator, his presence should have triggered some instinctive reaction; it would either beg for mercy or flee. Why did it dare remain and show such defiance?
A creature without spirit intelligence, with only元婴level strength, was perfect for testing Little Furball's domain.
With this in mind, he flicked his sleeves, casting a bright light. A tower-shaped artifact flew out.
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Seven layers of the tower were dilapidated; it seemed unremarkable at first glance, and few would associate it with a通天灵宝.
"Quickly!"
Lin Xuan raised his right hand, his index finger moving slowly but quickly towards the target. A buzzing sound echoed as the second layer's door of the tower opened, revealing a vortex. Little Furball emerged sleepily from inside.
The little guy rubbed its eyes; clearly, it was still groggy.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. Compared to last time, this little guy had obviously gained weight. It ate and slept all day long, making him wonder if it might be a reincarnation of a fat pig.
He mentally commented on the situation.
However, considering its plumpness, Little Furball looked even cuter.
Lin Xuan couldn't resist reaching out to stroke its head.
"Nanwuh."
The little guy felt uncomfortable and waved his large ears like butterfly wings, pushing Lin Xuan's hand away.
Clearly, it hadn’t figured out the situation yet. This owner was too annoying; why would he disturb your sleep?
"Stop dawdling! First, deal with this creature," Lin Xuan’s voice echoed in its ears.
"This creature?" Little Furball turned its head. Had a powerful妖兽appeared? The owner couldn't handle it and asked for help.
But the only thing before him was a wild boar-like object.
"Too weak."
Little Furball was stunned. It knew of Lin Xuan's abilities; such a low-grade魔兽could be eliminated with a wave, so why call me out?
Confusion reigned supreme—had his owner lost his mind?
Lin Xuan didn't know what Little Furball was thinking but couldn’t help speaking up: "What are you waiting for? Act now."