xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ． lín xuān liǎn shàng mǎn shì qī dài zhī sè ． mù guāng zài zài nà huāng liáng de bái fú chéng shàng sǎo guò ． yuán běn pò bài de chéng chí ， què biàn dé fēi cháng de shùn yǎn le 。
心中如此想着．林轩脸上满是期待之色．目光再在那荒凉的白浮城上扫过．原本破败的城池，却变得非常的顺眼了。
Lin Xuan's face was filled with anticipation as he thought about this. His gaze swept over the desolate White Float City once more. The originally dilapidated city now looked quite pleasing to the eye.
jì rán zhī dào liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò ， lín xuān dāng rán bú huì zài zhè lǐ jì xù dān gē 。
既然知道了事情的始末，林轩当然不会在这里继续耽搁。
Since Lin Xuan knew the whole story, there was no reason for him to linger here any longer. He transformed into a streak of startling light and flew towards White Float City.
huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng bái fú chéng fēi qù le 。
化为一道惊虹，像白浮城飞去了。
Soon enough, he arrived. Only a few miles remained before reaching the city walls, but Lin Xuan did not feel any restrictions from the airspace. However, nearby demons spontaneously lowered their flight lights as a sign of respect for the house they were visiting.
hěn kuài jiù dào le 。
很快就到了。
As the saying goes: "When you give someone a gift, there must be something in return."
jù lí chéng tóu jǐn shèng xià shù lǐ ， zhěng zuò chéng chí yǐ shì lì lì zài mù ， rán ér lín xuān què bìng wèi gǎn jué dào jìn kōng jìn zhì shén me ． rán ér fù jìn de mó zú ， què dōu zì fā de jiāng dùn guāng jiàng luò ． zhè shì duì fù jiā de zūn zhòng 。
距离城头仅剩下数里，整座城池已是历历在目，然而林轩却并未感觉到禁空禁制什么．然而附近的魔族，却都自发的将遁光降落．这是对付家的尊重。
If one is indebted to another, it's only natural to show enough respect. White Float City was located in a remote area; apart from talismans and charms, there wasn't much else that could attract visitors.
sú huà shuō ． lǐ xià yú rén ． bì yǒu suǒ qiú ：
俗话说．礼下于人．必有所求：
Most demons here came for the Fu Family's talismans. Given this reason, they naturally wouldn't disrespect the Fu Family.
fǎn guò qīn ， yǒu qiú yú rén ， dāng rán yào duì zhǔ rén biǎo shì chū zú gòu de zūn zhòng ， bái fú chéng dì chǔ huāng pì ， chú le fú zhuàn ． gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shén me néng xī yǐn rén de dōng xī ：
反过亲，有求于人，当然要对主人表示出足够的尊重，白浮城地处荒僻，除了符篆．根本就没有什么能吸引人的东西：
Following local customs, Lin Xuan didn’t want to draw attention to himself either. He slowed his flight light and landed, then used a lightness technique to walk towards the city gates.
lái zhè lǐ de mó zú ． shí yǒu ** dōu shì wèi le fù jiā de fú zhuàn ， jī yú zhè ge lǐ yóu ． dāng rán bù gǎn duì fù jiā bù jìng le 。
来这里的魔族．十有**都是为了付家的符篆，基于这个理由．当然不敢对付家不敬了。
Upon closer inspection, the entire city seemed neglected, with the gate showing signs of wear from countless years of wind and rain.
rù xiāng suí sú ， lín xuān yě bù xiǎng yǐn rén zhǔ mù ． tóng yàng dùn guāng yī huǎn ， jiàng luò xià lái , rán hòu shī zhǎn qīng shēn zhī shù ． xiàng chéng mén zǒu qù le 。
入乡随俗，林轩也不想引人瞩目．同样遁光一缓，降落下来,然后施展轻身之术．像城门走去了。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel speechless. Even if he stayed here just for the thousand-year stalactites to refine talismans, the current state of the city could have been much better.
lái dào jìn chù ． zhěng gè chéng chí gěi rén de gǎn jué shì nián jiǔ shī xiū ． chéng mén jīng guò bù zhī dào duō shǎo suì yuè de fēng chuī rì shài ． gèng xiǎn de yòu jì bān bān 。
来到近处．整个城池给人的感觉是年久失修．城门经过不知道多少岁月的风吹日晒．更显得诱迹斑斑。
The Fu Family wasn’t short on funds; as a famous talisman-making family in the demon realm, selling talismans alone made them extremely wealthy.
lín xuān kàn dé yī zhèn wú yǔ ， jiù suàn liú zài cǐ dì ． shì wèi le yǒu qiān nián shí zhōng rǔ ， hǎo liàn zhì fú zhuàn ， kě yǎn qián de chéng chí ， wán quán kě yǐ xiū jiàn dé piào liàng yī xiē 。
林轩看得一阵无语，就算留在此地．是为了有千年石钟乳，好炼制符篆，可眼前的城池，完全可以修建得漂亮一些。
Why was their residence so dilapidated? Lin Xuan found it hard to understand. However, this question didn't need much investigation since he had his own purpose for coming here. The quirks of the Fu Family were none of his concern.
fù jiā bú shì méi yǒu zhè yàng de cái lì ， zuò wèi mó jiè yǒu míng de zhì fú shì jiā ． guāng shì dōu shòu fú zhuàn ． jiù ràng fù jiā fù dé liú yóu 。
付家不是没有这样的财力，做为魔界有名的制符世家．光是兜售符篆．就让付家富得流油。
Entering the city, what he saw was far more desolate than any other cultivation world city he had visited before, with buildings scattered sparsely.
wèi hé jū zhù zhī dì rú cǐ pò luò ， lín xuān shí zài yǒu xiē cān xiáng bù tòu ． bù guò zhè ge wèn tí ． yě méi yǒu shén me hǎo yán jiū ． zì jǐ lái cǐ ． zì yǒu mù dì ． zhì yú fù jiā yǒu zěn yàng de guài pǐ ． yǔ tā méi yǒu duō dà de guān xì 。
为何居住之地如此破落，林轩实在有些参详不透．不过这个问题．也没有什么好研究．自己来此．自有目的．至于付家有怎样的怪癖．与他没有多大的关系。
Lin Xuan frowned as he prepared to release his divine sense when footsteps entered his ears. He turned around and saw a tall demon standing in front of him.
jìn rù chéng chí yǐ hòu ， mù guāng suǒ jí ． yě bǐ zì jǐ yǐ qián dào guò de xiū xiān jiè chéng chí huāng liáng dé duō ， lián jiàn zhù dōu shì xī xī lā lā de 。
进入城池以后，目光所及．也比自己以前到过的修仙界城池荒凉得多，连建筑都是稀稀拉拉的。
He looked sturdy but showed no signs of magical power. Like the situation in the spirit realm or human world, not all demons possessed the talent for cultivation; only a few could embark on this path. This guy was akin to an ordinary demon in the demon realm.
lín xuān méi tóu wēi zhòu ． zhèng yù jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， jiǎo bù shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ． lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú ． yī shēn cái gāo dà de mó zú lái dào yǎn qián le ：
林轩眉头微皱．正欲将神识放出，脚步声传入耳朵．林轩转过头颅．一身材高大的魔族来到眼前了：
The demon seemed honest and respectful as he bowed to Lin Xuan.
kàn shàng qù kuí wú zhuàng shí ． rán ér hún shēn shàng xià ． què méi yǒu fēn háo de fǎ lì bō dòng ， yǔ líng jiè rén jiè de qíng kuàng xiāng tóng ． mó zú yě bú shì rèn hé yí gè dōu jù yǒu xiū liàn de tiān fù ． néng gòu tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù de bì jìng shì jí shǎo shù ， yǎn qián zhè ge jiā huo ． jiù xiāng dāng yú mó jiè de fán rén le 。
看上去魁梧壮实．然而浑身上下．却没有分毫的法力波动，与灵界人界的情况相同．魔族也不是任何一个都具有修炼的天赋．能够踏上修仙之路的毕竟是极少数，眼前这个家伙．就相当于魔界的凡人了。
"Greetings, sir. If I'm not mistaken, you must be visiting White Float City for the first time."
kàn shàng qù dào hái lǎo shí ， chōng lín xuān xíng le yī lǐ 。
看上去倒还老实，冲林轩行了一礼。
"Correct, so what of it?" Lin Xuan said indifferently.
“ cān jiàn dà rén ， ruò shì xiǎo de méi yǒu nòng cuò ． xiǎng bì nín shì dì yī cì lái bái fú chéng de 。”
“参见大人，若是小的没有弄错．想必您是第一次来白浮城的。”
"Do you need a guide? Although I am just an ordinary demon, I've lived here for over twenty years. For one block of demon stone, I can provide many conveniences," the demon said with a bow.
“ bù cuò ， nà yòu rú hé ？” lín xuān dàn dàn de shuō 。
“不错，那又如何？”林轩淡淡的说。
"Hmm."
“ nà nín yào bù yào xiàng dǎo ne ． xiǎo de suī rán zhǐ shì fán mó yí gè ． dàn què zài zhè bái fú chéng jū zhù èr shí jǐ nián le ， nín zhǐ yào fù gěi zài xià yī liǎng kuài mó shí “ xiǎo de jiù néng wèi nín tí gōng hěn duō biàn lì 。” nà mó zú diǎn tóu hā yāo de shuō 。
“那您要不要向导呢．小的虽然只是凡魔一个．但却在这白浮城居住二十几年了，您只要付给在下一两块魔石“小的就能为您提供很多便利。”那魔族点头哈腰的说。
Lin Xuan nodded; this situation wasn't unfamiliar to him. In the spirit realm, humans would do similar work for cultivators as well. It was considered short-term employment.
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
Both parties benefited greatly—having someone familiar with the place could save a lot of time and effort. Lin Xuan didn’t mind one block of demon stone and agreed immediately.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ． zhè hé qíng kuàng tā bìng méi yǒu duō shǎo mò shēng zhī chù ． zài líng jiè xiū xiān zhě de chéng chí zhī zhōng yě yǒu fán rén zhè me zuò ， yě suàn shì wèi xiū xiān zhě dǎ duǎn gōng le 。
林轩点点头．这和情况他并没有多少陌生之处．在灵界修仙者的城池之中也有凡人这么做，也算是为修仙者打短工了。
With a wave of his sleeve, a black demon stone flew into his palm: "Take this gold. If you do well as my guide, I won't shortchange you."
shuāng fāng dōu yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù ， bì jìng lái dào yī mò shēng zhī chù yǒu shú rén dài lù kě yǐ shěng hěn duō de gōng fu 。
双方都有莫大的好处，毕竟来到一陌生之处有熟人带路可以省很多的功夫。
"Thank you, sir. My name is Bull. You can call me Ah-Niu," the demon's face lit up with joy, knowing he had met a generous immortal master.
yī liǎng kuài mó shí lín xuān dāng rán bú huì zài hū ． dāng jí biàn biǎo shì tóng yì gù yōng cǐ mó 。
一两块魔石林轩当然不会在乎．当即便表示同意雇佣此魔。
"Ah-Niu, did you come here to buy talismans?" Lin Xuan asked.
xiù páo yī fú ， yī kuài yǒu hēi de mó shí jiù fēi lüè ér chū ， luò dào tā de zhǎng xīn zhōng le ：“ zhè zǒu jīn nǐ xiān ná zhe ． ruò shì xiàng dǎo zuò dé bù cuò ， lín mǒu bú huì kuī dài nǐ de 。”
袖袍一拂，一块黝黑的魔石就飞掠而出，落到他的掌心中了：“这走金你先拿着．若是向导做得不错，林某不会亏待你的。”
"Yes, sir. If you need ordinary ones, they are sold on the first and fifteenth of each month."
“ duō xiè dà rén ． zài xià jiào mán niú ， nín chēng hū wǒ ā niú jiù kě yǐ le 。” nà mó zú de liǎn shàng lù chū dà xǐ zhī sè ， zhī dào yù jiàn chū shǒu dà fāng de xiān shī le ， biǎo qíng yuè fā de gōng jìng qǐ lái ：“ dà rén lái dào cǐ chù ． xiǎng bì yě shì wèi le gòu mǎi fú zhuàn ． bù zhī dào nín dǎ suàn gòu mǎi yì bān de ， hái shì jīng pǐn fú zhuàn ？”
“多谢大人．在下叫蛮牛，您称呼我阿牛就可以了。”那魔族的脸上露出大喜之色，知道遇见出手大方的仙师了，表情越发的恭敬起来：“大人来到此处．想必也是为了购买符篆．不知道您打算购买一般的，还是精品符篆？”
"The first and fifteenth? Why?"
“ yì bān de yòu rú hé ， jīng pǐn de yòu yǒu shén me tè bié de shuō fǎ ne ？” lín xuān yǎn zhōng yì máng shǎn guò ， zuǐ chún wēi qǐ de kāi kǒu le 。
“一般的又如何，精品的又有什么特别的说法呢？”林轩眼中异芒闪过，嘴唇微启的开口了。
"These days, the Fu Family holds a market where disciples sell their crafted talismans for daily cultivation needs. It's mutually beneficial. However, according to what I know, those who set up stalls usually belong to middle or lower ranks within the family, with limited power. Their talismans are not considered top-grade."
“ dà rén ruò shì zhǐ xū yào yì bān de fú zhuàn ， měi yuè chū yī shí wǔ jiù huì yǒu shòu de 。”
“大人若是只需要一般的符篆，每月初一十五就会有售的。”
"But one cannot generalize," Lin Xuan said, his eyes flashing as he spoke.
“ chū yī ， shí wǔ ？”
“初一，十五？”
"Sir, if you need ordinary talismans, they will be sold on these days. However, for premium ones, you won't find them in the market. But don’t worry; White Float City holds a grand talisman conference every ten years."
“ bù cuò ． měi gè yuè de zhè liǎng tiān ， fù jiā huì kāi jí shì ． jiā zú zhōng de dì zǐ huì jiāng zì jǐ zhì zuò chū lái de fú zhuàn ． ná dào jí shì shàng chū shòu ． zhuàn qǔ rì cháng xiū liàn suǒ xū ， tóng shí yě fāng biàn wài lái de dào yǒu ． suàn shì liǎng lì zhī jǔ ． bù guò jù xiǎo rén suǒ zhī ． huì dào jí shì lái bǎi tān de tōng cháng dōu shì fù jiā de zhōng dī jiē dì zǐ ， shí lì yǒu xiàn ． zhì zuò chū lái de fú zhuàn ， dāng rán yě jiù chēng bú shì jīng pǐn ． bù guò yǔ yì bān fāng shì zhōng néng gòu mǎi dào de ， hái shì yào hǎo shàng yī xiē 。”
“不错．每个月的这两天，付家会开集市．家族中的弟子会将自己制作出来的符篆．拿到集市上出售．赚取日常修炼所需，同时也方便外来的道友．算是两利之举．不过据小人所知．会到集市来摆摊的通常都是付家的中低阶弟子，实力有限．制作出来的符篆，当然也就称不是精品．不过与一般坊市中能够买到的，还是要好上一些。”
"Every ten years?"
“ ér qiě fán shì bù néng yī gài ér lùn ， fù jiā chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ． duì zhì fú shù yǒu tiān fèn de dì zǐ bù jì qí shù ， yǒu shí hòu ． zhōng dī jiē dì zǐ ． yě huì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， liàn zhì chū yī xiē jù yǒu bù kě sī yì wēi néng de qí tè fú zhuàn ， suǒ yǐ ， jí shǐ zài jí shì zhōng ． yě shì yǒu kě néng táo dào bǎo de ：”
“而且凡事不能一概而论，付家传承自上古．对制符术有天分的弟子不计其数，有时候．中低阶弟子．也会机缘巧合，炼制出一些具有不可思议威能的奇特符篆，所以，即使在集市中．也是有可能淘到宝的：”
Lin Xuan's expression changed as he realized he couldn't wait that long.
“ ó ？”
“哦？”
Bull, though seemingly crude, was quite perceptive and quickly understood Lin Xuan’s concern. He eagerly said, "Sir, you needn’t worry. The last grand talisman conference was nine years ago, so you only have to wait a year."
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì wài zhī sè ． kàn xiàng nà lǎo shí dūn hòu de mó zú ：“ nǐ zhǐ shì yī fán mó bà le ． zhī dào de dōng xī hái zhēn duō 。”
林轩脸上露出一丝意外之色．看像那老实敦厚的魔族：“你只是一凡魔罢了．知道的东西还真多。”
"Ah, I see."
“ hē hē ． ràng dà rén jiàn xiào le ． zài xià jū zhù zài bái fú chéng shù shí zài ． suī zhǐ shì fán mó yí gè ， dàn sú huà shuō ， méi chī guò zhū ròu ， zǒng jiàn guò zhū pǎo ， ěr rú mù rǎn ， duì yú xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng ． duō shǎo hái shì zhī dào yī xiē de ． fǒu zé ． yòu zěn me néng wèi wài lái de xiān shī men zuò xiàng dǎo ne ？”
“呵呵．让大人见笑了．在下居住在白浮城数十载．虽只是凡魔一个，但俗话说，没吃过猪肉，总见过猪跑，耳濡目染，对于修仙界的事情．多少还是知道一些的．否则．又怎么能为外来的仙师们做向导呢？”
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, turning his worries into joy. If it were just one year, he could certainly wait. In good spirits, Lin Xuan took out another block of demon stone: "Here, take this as a reward."
xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ． qí shí tā yě jiù zhǐ shì nà me yī shuō ， duì yú zhè mán niú de shēn fèn ， shì méi yǒu rèn hé huái yí de ． duì fāng què shí méi yǒu fǎ lì bō dòng ． zhǐ shì fán mó ：“ nǐ yě shuō le ． jí shì yì bān qíng kuàng xià ， zhǐ néng mǎi dào pǔ tōng fú zhuàn ， nà rú guǒ wǒ xū yào jīng pǐn zhī wù ． yòu gāi qù nǎ lǐ mǎi ne ？”
轩点了点头．其实他也就只是那么一说，对于这蛮牛的身份，是没有任何怀疑的．对方确实没有法力波动．只是凡魔：“你也说了．集市一般情况下，只能买到普通符篆，那如果我需要精品之物．又该去哪里买呢？”
"Thank you, sir," Bull was overjoyed and quickly accepted the gift. He then lowered his hands in anticipation of further instructions.
“ jīng pǐn fú zhuàn ． píng shí shì mǎi bú dào de ， bù guò dà rén bú yào zháo jí ． bái fú chéng měi shí nián huì jǔ xíng yī cì wàn fú dà huì ， gù míng sī yì ． nà shí hòu ， bù jǐn shì dī jiē dì zǐ ， jiù suàn shì fù jiā de zhū wèi zhǎng lǎo dà rén ． yě huì ná chū zì jǐ jīng xīn liàn zhì de fú zhuàn ． lái huàn qǔ xiū liàn suǒ xū ：”
“精品符篆．平时是买不到的，不过大人不要着急．白浮城每十年会举行一次万符大会，顾名思义．那时候，不仅是低阶弟子，就算是付家的诸位长老大人．也会拿出自己精心炼制的符篆．来换取修炼所需：”
"In about a year, the grand talisman conference will be held. I wonder if there are any inns around White Float City?" Lin Xuan asked, supporting his chin as he spoke.
měi shí nián ？”
每十年？”
"Sir, do you plan to stay here during this time? Of course, no problem. Let me take you."
lín xuān liǎn sè yī biàn ． tā kě děng bù liǎo nà me zhǎng de shí jiān 。
林轩脸色一变．他可等不了那么长的时间。
(Note: The last paragraph about the author's update status is not relevant to the story and has been omitted.)
Lin Xuan's face was filled with anticipation as he thought about this. His gaze swept over the desolate White Float City once more. The originally dilapidated city now looked quite pleasing to the eye.
Since Lin Xuan knew the whole story, there was no reason for him to linger here any longer. He transformed into a streak of startling light and flew towards White Float City.
Soon enough, he arrived. Only a few miles remained before reaching the city walls, but Lin Xuan did not feel any restrictions from the airspace. However, nearby demons spontaneously lowered their flight lights as a sign of respect for the house they were visiting.
As the saying goes: "When you give someone a gift, there must be something in return."
If one is indebted to another, it's only natural to show enough respect. White Float City was located in a remote area; apart from talismans and charms, there wasn't much else that could attract visitors.
Most demons here came for the Fu Family's talismans. Given this reason, they naturally wouldn't disrespect the Fu Family.
Following local customs, Lin Xuan didn’t want to draw attention to himself either. He slowed his flight light and landed, then used a lightness technique to walk towards the city gates.
Upon closer inspection, the entire city seemed neglected, with the gate showing signs of wear from countless years of wind and rain.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel speechless. Even if he stayed here just for the thousand-year stalactites to refine talismans, the current state of the city could have been much better.
The Fu Family wasn’t short on funds; as a famous talisman-making family in the demon realm, selling talismans alone made them extremely wealthy.
Why was their residence so dilapidated? Lin Xuan found it hard to understand. However, this question didn't need much investigation since he had his own purpose for coming here. The quirks of the Fu Family were none of his concern.
Entering the city, what he saw was far more desolate than any other cultivation world city he had visited before, with buildings scattered sparsely.
Lin Xuan frowned as he prepared to release his divine sense when footsteps entered his ears. He turned around and saw a tall demon standing in front of him.
He looked sturdy but showed no signs of magical power. Like the situation in the spirit realm or human world, not all demons possessed the talent for cultivation; only a few could embark on this path. This guy was akin to an ordinary demon in the demon realm.
The demon seemed honest and respectful as he bowed to Lin Xuan.
"Greetings, sir. If I'm not mistaken, you must be visiting White Float City for the first time."
"Correct, so what of it?" Lin Xuan said indifferently.
"Do you need a guide? Although I am just an ordinary demon, I've lived here for over twenty years. For one block of demon stone, I can provide many conveniences," the demon said with a bow.
"Hmm."
Lin Xuan nodded; this situation wasn't unfamiliar to him. In the spirit realm, humans would do similar work for cultivators as well. It was considered short-term employment.
Both parties benefited greatly—having someone familiar with the place could save a lot of time and effort. Lin Xuan didn’t mind one block of demon stone and agreed immediately.
With a wave of his sleeve, a black demon stone flew into his palm: "Take this gold. If you do well as my guide, I won't shortchange you."
"Thank you, sir. My name is Bull. You can call me Ah-Niu," the demon's face lit up with joy, knowing he had met a generous immortal master.
"Ah-Niu, did you come here to buy talismans?" Lin Xuan asked.
"Yes, sir. If you need ordinary ones, they are sold on the first and fifteenth of each month."
"The first and fifteenth? Why?"
"These days, the Fu Family holds a market where disciples sell their crafted talismans for daily cultivation needs. It's mutually beneficial. However, according to what I know, those who set up stalls usually belong to middle or lower ranks within the family, with limited power. Their talismans are not considered top-grade."
"But one cannot generalize," Lin Xuan said, his eyes flashing as he spoke.
"Sir, if you need ordinary talismans, they will be sold on these days. However, for premium ones, you won't find them in the market. But don’t worry; White Float City holds a grand talisman conference every ten years."
"Every ten years?"
Lin Xuan's expression changed as he realized he couldn't wait that long.
Bull, though seemingly crude, was quite perceptive and quickly understood Lin Xuan’s concern. He eagerly said, "Sir, you needn’t worry. The last grand talisman conference was nine years ago, so you only have to wait a year."
"Ah, I see."
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, turning his worries into joy. If it were just one year, he could certainly wait. In good spirits, Lin Xuan took out another block of demon stone: "Here, take this as a reward."
"Thank you, sir," Bull was overjoyed and quickly accepted the gift. He then lowered his hands in anticipation of further instructions.
"In about a year, the grand talisman conference will be held. I wonder if there are any inns around White Float City?" Lin Xuan asked, supporting his chin as he spoke.
"Sir, do you plan to stay here during this time? Of course, no problem. Let me take you."
(Note: The last paragraph about the author's update status is not relevant to the story and has been omitted.)