“ bù kě néng ， luó shì shuāng shā míng míng yǔ tā yì qǐ jìn qù ， zhè xiǎo zi ， zěn me kě néng dǎ bài luó shì xiōng dì ？”
“不可能，罗氏双煞明明与他一起进去，这小子，怎么可能打败罗氏兄弟？”
"Impossible, the Luo brothers clearly entered with him. How could this brat defeat them?"
yí gè shēn cái shòu gāo de xiū shì ， yòng líng yǎn shù zǐ xì dǎ liàng le lín xuān jǐ yǎn ， què shí zhǐ yǒu zhù jī chū qī de xiū wèi ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng jiù xiàng kàn jiàn le guǐ 。
一个身材瘦高的修士，用灵眼术仔细打量了林轩几眼，确实只有筑基初期的修为，脸上的表情就像看见了鬼。
A tall and slender cultivator used his Spirit Eye Technique to closely examine Lin Xuan for a few moments. He indeed only possessed the cultivation of Foundation Establishment Stage. His expression was as if he had seen a ghost.
qí tā rén yě jīng yí bù dìng le qǐ lái ， luó shì xiōng dì de dà míng ， dī jiē xiū shì suī bù néng shuō wú rén bù zhī ， wú rén bù xiǎo ， dàn shí lì zhī qiáng ， què yǒu mù gòng dǔ ， jiù suàn shì dà yuán mǎn jìng jiè de gāo shǒu ， duì shàng liǎng xiōng dì ， yě yào lüè xùn yī chóu 。
其他人也惊疑不定了起来，罗氏兄弟的大名，低阶修士虽不能说无人不知，无人不晓，但实力之强，却有目共睹，就算是大圆满境界的高手，对上两兄弟，也要略逊一筹。
The others were also growing increasingly doubtful. While low-grade cultivators might not be aware of the fame of the Luo brothers, their strength was evident to all. Even experts at the Great Perfection realm would find it difficult to match up against them.
tā men zěn me kě néng yǔn luò zài yí gè chū qī xiū shì de shǒu zhōng ？
他们怎么可能陨落在一个初期修士的手中？
How could they possibly fall to the hands of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator?
“ lín dà gē ， xiǎng bú dào nǐ zhè me lì hài ， jū rán zhāi qǔ le quán bù de mù líng guǒ 。” tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng yě lù chū yī sī yà rán zhī sè 。
“林大哥，想不到你这么厉害，居然摘取了全部的木灵果。”田小剑的脸上也露出一丝讶然之色。
"Brother Lin, I never thought you were so powerful; you actually managed to take all the Wood Spirit Fruits," said Tian Xiaojian with a hint of surprise on his face.
“ xiōng dì miù zàn le ， zài xià bù guò shì yùn qì hǎo ér yǐ ， gāng hǎo pèng jiàn qí tā jǐ wèi tóng dào lián shǒu yǔ luó shì xiōng dì duì jué ， zuì hòu tóng guī yú jìn 。”
“兄弟谬赞了，在下不过是运气好而已，刚好碰见其他几位同道联手与罗氏兄弟对决，最后同归于尽。”
"I flatter you. It was merely good fortune. I happened upon several fellow cultivators who teamed up to challenge the Luo brothers and ended up perishing together."
“ ó ！” wū zhōng de xiū shì zhè cái shì rán ， wú bù lù chū yòu dù yòu xiàn de shén sè ， dàn wú kě fǒu rèn ， yùn qì yě shì shí lì de yī bù fèn 。
“哦！”屋中的修士这才释然，无不露出又妒又羡的神色，但无可否认，运气也是实力的一部分。
"Oh!" The other cultivators finally understood, their expressions showing both envy and resentment. But it couldn't be denied that luck was also a part of one's strength.
“ jì rán gè wèi tóng dào dōu jiāng zì jǐ suǒ qǔ de mù líng guǒ jiāo le shàng lái ， nà me xiàn zài jiù yóu bǐ rén xuān bù jié guǒ ， lín xuān ， tián xiǎo jiàn ， hái yǒu xǔ hàn dào yǒu huò dé le cǐ cì cān jiā níng dān qī qián bèi jiāo yì huì de zī gé 。” zhōu hǎi yī biān shuō ， yī biān cóng huái lǐ zhōng qǔ chū sān gè yù pái ， xiù páo yī fú ， jiù fēi dào le sān rén de shǒu zhōng 。
“既然各位同道都将自己所取的木灵果交了上来，那么现在就由鄙人宣布结果，林轩，田小剑，还有许翰道友获得了此次参加凝丹期前辈交易会的资格。”周海一边说，一边从怀里中取出三个玉牌，袖袍一拂，就飞到了三人的手中。
"Since all of you have submitted your Wood Spirit Fruits, let me announce the results now. Lin Xuan, Tian Xiaojian, and Xu Han are granted participation in this Condensation Core Stage前辈交易会," said Zhou Hai as he took out three jade tokens from his robe and waved them to fly into their hands.
lín xuān shén shí yī sǎo ， zhǐ jiàn zhè yù pái tōng tǐ jīng yíng ， shàng miàn méi yǒu sī háo de tú huà wén zì ， rán ér què yǒu dàn dàn de líng lì bō dòng chuán chū 。 fǎng fú bèi xià le mǒu zhǒng xiǎo jìn zhì ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī dòng ， suí jí jiù shén sè rú cháng dì shōu rù le náng zhōng 。
林轩神识一扫，只见这玉牌通体晶莹，上面没有丝毫的图画文字，然而却有淡淡的灵力波动传出。仿佛被下了某种小禁制，林轩心中一动，随即就神色如常地收入了囊中。
Lin Xuan's spirit sense swept over the tokens. They were crystal clear with no inscriptions or pictures, but faint fluctuations of essence energy could be felt. It seemed a minor restriction had been placed on them. He nodded slightly before storing them away.
“ hǎo ， sān wèi qǐng suí wǒ lái 。 qí tā dào yǒu zé kě yǐ zì xíng lí kāi 。”
“好，三位请随我来。其他道友则可以自行离开。”
"Alright, please follow me. The rest can leave if you wish."
qí tā xiū shì chóu méi kǔ liǎn ， āi shēng tàn qì ， suī rán duō bàn xīn yǒu bù gān ， què yě bù gǎn duō shēng shì duān 。 tiān mù pài de shí lì bǎi zài nà lǐ 。 kě bú shì tā men jǐ gè zhù jī qī de xiǎo xiū shì néng dé zuì de 。
其他修士愁眉苦脸，唉声叹气，虽然多半心有不甘，却也不敢多生事端。天目派的实力摆在那里。可不是他们几个筑基期的小修士能得罪的。
The other cultivators frowned and sighed in disappointment. Although they were mostly unwilling to accept this outcome, they dared not cause any trouble. The power of the Tianmu Sect was there for all to see; it wasn't something a few Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators could afford to offend.
lín xuān sān rén gēn zhe zhōu hǎi chū le shí wū 。
林轩三人跟着周海出了石屋。
Lin Xuan and his companions followed Zhou Hai out of the stone house.
hěn kuài lái dào yī piàn kòng dì ， zhōu hǎi shǒu yī fú ， jiù fàng chū le yī zhú tǒng xíng zhuàng dì líng qì ， liǎn lù qiàn rán de huí tóu dào ：“ bù hǎo yì sī ， qián miàn jiù shì bì pài de hé xīn zhòng dì ， gù ér shè yǒu jìn fēi de jìn zhǐ ， zhǐ yǒu tè shū dì líng qì cái bù shòu yǐng xiǎng ， jiù yóu zài xià dài jǐ wèi dào yǒu yī chéng rú hé ？”
很快来到一片空地，周海手一拂，就放出了一竹筒形状地灵器，脸露歉然的回头道：“不好意思，前面就是敝派的核心重地，故而设有禁飞的禁止，只有特殊地灵器才不受影响，就由在下带几位道友一程如何？”
They soon arrived at an open space where he waved his hand, releasing a bamboo-shaped spiritual artifact. He turned around with a look of apology. "Sorry, ahead lies our core area, which has a no-fly restriction. Only special spiritual artifacts are unaffected. How about I escort you for a while?"
“ hǎo shuō ， hǎo shuō 。”
“好说，好说。”
"Of course, thank you."
lín xuān děng zì rán méi yǒu yì yì ， gēn zhe tā zhàn le shàng qù 。 nà zhú tǒng huà wèi yī dào lǜ guāng ， fēi xiàng tiān mù shān dǐng céng dì fāng xiàng 。
林轩等自然没有异议，跟着他站了上去。那竹筒化为一道绿光，飞向天目山顶层地方向。
Lin Xuan and the others had no objections as they stepped onto the bamboo tube. It transformed into a green light, flying towards the upper reaches of Tianmu Mountain.
yī yǎn wàng qù 。 nà shān bìng bù tài gāo ， rán ér dào fǎ shén qí ， zú zú fēi le xiǎo bàn gè shí chén ， cái lái dào le mù dì dì 。
一眼望去。那山并不太高，然而道法神奇，足足飞了小半个时辰，才来到了目的地。
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tíng tái lóu gé ， niǎo yǔ huā xiāng ， sì zhōu mí màn zhe chōng pèi de líng qì ， hǎo yī chù xiān jiā shèng dì 。
亭台楼阁，鸟语花香，四周弥漫着充沛的灵气，好一处仙家圣地。
Looking up, one could see that the mountain wasn't particularly tall. However, thanks to the wonders of daoist techniques, it took nearly half an hour to reach their destination.
zài zhōu hǎi de cāo kòng xià ， nà zhú tǒng yòu xiàng qián fēi le yī duàn jù lí ， cái zài yī zuò jīn bì huī huáng de lóu yǔ qián tíng le xià lái 。
在周海的操控下，那竹筒又向前飞了一段距离，才在一座金碧辉煌的楼宇前停了下来。
Tingles and pavilions surrounded by fragrant flowers and birdsong greeted them. The area was brimming with abundant essence energy; a true paradise for cultivators.
lín xuān tái tóu wàng qù ， zhǐ jiàn nà lóu yǔ yuē yǒu qī bā zhàng gāo 。 yě bù zhī dào jiū jìng shì yóu mǒu zhǒng qí mù suǒ jiàn 。 hái shì shàng miàn shī jiā yǒu shén qí de xiān jiā dào fǎ ， bù jǐn zhěng zuò gé lóu jīn guāng shǎn shǎn 。 ér qiě sàn fà zhe yī zhǒng lìng rén shén qīng qì shuǎng de xiāng qì 。
林轩抬头望去，只见那楼宇约有七八丈高。也不知道究竟是由某种奇木所建。还是上面施加有神奇的仙家道法，不仅整座阁楼金光闪闪。而且散发着一种令人神清气爽的香气。
Under Zhou Hai's control, the bamboo tube flew further until it stopped in front of a magnificent building adorned with gold.
“ tán xiāng mù ， zhè gé lóu shì yóu tán xiāng mù dā jiàn de ？” nà shēn chuān chì hóng dào páo de xǔ hàn dǎ liàng le yǎn qián de jiàn zhù jǐ yǎn ， tū rán shī kǒu jīng hū le chū lái 。
“檀香木，这阁楼是由檀香木搭建的？”那身穿赤红道袍的许翰打量了眼前的建筑几眼，突然失口惊呼了出来。
Lin Xuan looked up and saw that the building was about seven or eight zhang high. He wasn't sure if it was made from some strange wood or had been imbued with magical daoist techniques. The entire pavilion shimmered with golden light, emitting an invigorating aroma.
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu hǎo yǎn lì 。” zhōu hǎi qīng qīng fǔ mō zhe hú xū ， biǎo qíng cí hé ， dàn què nán yǎn yǎn zhōng dì ào rán zhī yì 。
“呵呵，道友好眼力。”周海轻轻抚摸着胡须，表情慈和，但却难掩眼中地傲然之意。
"Tuscan sandalwood; this pavilion is built from tuscan sandalwood?" Xu Han, dressed in a crimson robe, suddenly exclaimed after examining the structure closely.
lín xuān shuāng méi yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng yě lù chū le jǐ fēn yà sè 。
林轩双眉一挑，脸上也露出了几分讶色。
"Haha, good eye," Zhou Hai stroked his beard gently. His expression was kind but could not hide the pride in his eyes.
tán xiāng mù ， zài xiū zhēn jiè ， bìng bù suàn shén me tè shū zhēn guì de cái liào ， rán ér què yě shì yuǎn gǔ zhī wù ， xiàn zài zǎo jiù miè jué le 。
檀香木，在修真界，并不算什么特殊珍贵的材料，然而却也是远古之物，现在早就灭绝了。
Lin Xuan's eyebrows raised slightly as he also showed some surprise on his face.
kàn lái shèng chuán tiān mù shān yǔ shì gé jué ， què yǒu zhe duō zhǒng shàng gǔ líng cǎo zhī yán guǒ rán bìng fēi kōng xué lái fēng 。
看来盛传天目山与世隔绝，却有着多种上古灵草之言果然并非空穴来风。
Tuscan sandalwood wasn't considered a special or rare material in the cultivation world, yet it was an ancient substance that had long since gone extinct.
“ hǎo le ， jǐ wèi dào yǒu jīn rì jiù zàn qiě zhù zài zhè yíng bīn lóu ， míng rì jiāo yì huì kāi shǐ zhī shí ， bì pài huì tōng zhī dà jiā dì 。”
“好了，几位道友今日就暂且住在这迎宾楼，明日交易会开始之时，敝派会通知大家地。”
It seemed the rumors about Tianmu Mountain being isolated and housing various ancient spirit herbs were indeed not unfounded.
“ yǒu láo dào yǒu 。”
“有劳道友。”
"Alright, today you can stay at this Welcome Pavilion. Tomorrow when the trading fair begins, our sect will notify everyone."
yǔ zhōu hǎi gào bié yǐ hòu ， zì yǒu qí tā rén jiāng lín xuān děng sān rén qǐng rù le yíng bīn lóu 。
与周海告别以后，自有其他人将林轩等三人请入了迎宾楼。
"Thank you for your trouble."
dǎ liàng zhe fáng jiān lǐ de chén shè ， gǔ piáo ér dàn yǎ ， zhuō yǐ ， hái yǒu xiū xī suǒ yòng de qǐn jù ， yě quán dōu shì yòng tán xiāng mù diāo kè ér chéng de 。
打量着房间里的陈设，古朴而淡雅，桌椅，还有休息所用的寝具，也全都是用檀香木雕刻而成的。
After bidding farewell to Zhou Hai, others led Lin Xuan and his companions into the Welcome Pavilion.
cǐ wù jù yǒu jìng shén níng xīn de xiào guǒ ， ér qiě hái kě yǐ píng bì diào yuán yīng qī yǐ xià xiū shì de shén shí ， huàn jù huà shuō ， dài zài zhè tán xiāng mù suǒ jiàn de fáng jiān lǐ ， bù yòng dān xīn bié rén tōu kuī zì jǐ de **。
此物具有静神宁心的效果，而且还可以屏蔽掉元婴期以下修士的神识，换句话说，待在这檀香木所建的房间里，不用担心别人偷窥自己的**。
Surveying the room's furnishings, they were ancient and elegant. The tables, chairs, and even the bedding were all carved from tuscan sandalwood.
kàn lái yòng cǐ wù dā jiàn yíng bīn lóu tiān mù pài yě shì bié yǒu shēn yì 。
看来用此物搭建迎宾楼天目派也是别有深意。
This material had a calming effect on one’s mind and could shield the consciousness of cultivators below the Incarnation Stage. In other words, there was no need to worry about others peering into his private affairs while in this room built with tuscan sandalwood.
lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì ， bù guò zài guān shàng fáng mén yǐ hòu ， hái shì suí shǒu bù xià le jǐ gè xiǎo jìn zhì ， xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò xiàng lái shì tā xíng shì de zhǔn zé 。
林轩十分满意，不过在关上房门以后，还是随手布下了几个小禁制，小心无大错向来是他行事的准则。
It seemed that using this material for the Welcome Pavilion held deeper significance for the Tianmu Sect.
lín xuān xiān zài chuáng shàng pán xī dǎ zuò le yī xiǎo huì er ， zhí dào tǐ nèi de fǎ lì quán bù huī fù dào le diān fēng zhuàng tài ， rán hòu cái tíng le xià lái 。
林轩先在床上盘膝打坐了一小会儿，直到体内的法力全部恢复到了巅峰状态，然后才停了下来。
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suí jí ， tā zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， hán guāng yào yǎn ， yī bǐng sān chǐ qīng fēng jiù chū xiàn zài le zhǎng jiān ， zhèng shì nà tào shuǐ yún zi mǔ jiàn 。
随即，他在储物袋上一拍，寒光耀眼，一柄三尺青锋就出现在了掌间，正是那套水云子母剑。
Lin Xuan was very satisfied but after closing the door, he still set up a few minor restrictions. He always followed the principle of being cautious to avoid mistakes.
qū zhǐ yī dàn ， jiàn rèn wēng wēng zuò xiǎng ， xiǎn de fēng lì fēi cháng 。
屈指一弹，剑刃嗡嗡作响，显得锋利非常。
After sitting cross-legged on the bed for a short while until his essence energy had fully recovered, Lin Xuan stopped.
lüè wēi chén yín le yī xià ， lín xuān yī sōng shǒu ， nà mǔ jiàn què bìng wèi diào xià ， ér shì tōng tǐ fā chū yī céng yōu lán dì guāng máng ， zài bàn kōng zhōng xuán fú le qǐ lái 。
略微沉吟了一下，林轩一松手，那母剑却并未掉下，而是通体发出一层幽蓝地光芒，在半空中悬浮了起来。
Then, with a flick of his wrist, a three-foot-long sword appeared in his palm—his Water Cloud Mother Sword set.
rán hòu lín xuān shuāng shǒu gè niē le yí gè qí tè dì fǎ yìn ， zuǐ yī zhāng ， pēn chū yī lǚ bái sè de huǒ yàn 。
然后林轩双手各捏了一个奇特地法印，嘴一张，喷出一缕白色的火焰。
He flicked his fingers, and the blade hummed loudly, indicating its sharpness.
xiān tiān zhēn huǒ yǔ jiàn yī jiē chù ， huǒ yàn lì kè kuáng zhǎng ， jiāng zhěng bǐng shuǐ yún jiàn dōu bāo guǒ le qǐ lái 。
先天真火与剑一接触，火焰立刻狂涨，将整柄水云剑都包裹了起来。
After a moment's contemplation, Lin Xuan released his grip. The mother sword did not fall but instead emitted a layer of deep blue light, hovering mid-air.
liàn huà ！
炼化！
Then, he formed two unique mudras with both hands and exhaled a white flame from his mouth.
suī rán yǔ fǎ bǎo bù tóng ， líng qì bìng bù cún zài rèn zhǔ ， zhǐ yào dé dào jiù dōu kě yǐ qīng yì shǐ yòng 。
虽然与法宝不同，灵器并不存在认主，只要得到就都可以轻易使用。
The primordial true fire immediately expanded upon contact with the sword, enveloping the entire Water Cloud Sword.
rán ér lín xuān fā jué ， lǐ lùn suī rán rú cǐ ， kě shí jì shàng ， líng qì yòng fǎ bǎo rèn zhǔ dì fāng fǎ ， shāo jiā liàn huà ， shǐ yòng qǐ lái huì gèng jiā de dé xīn yìng shǒu ， wēi lì yě yào shèng shàng yī chóu 。
然而林轩发觉，理论虽然如此，可实际上，灵器用法宝认主地方法，稍加炼化，使用起来会更加的得心应手，威力也要胜上一筹。
Refinement!
dāng rán ， zhè zhǒng fǎ bǎo rèn zhǔ de fāng fǎ ， pǔ tōng de zhù jī qī xiū shì zì rán bù dǒng ， dàn lín xuān suǒ xué de “ jiǔ tiān xuán gōng ” yǔ “ xuán mó zhēn jīng ” zhōng què dōu jì zǎi dé yǒu 。
当然，这种法宝认主的方法，普通的筑基期修士自然不懂，但林轩所学的“九天玄功”与“玄魔真经”中却都记载得有。
Although different from refining a treasure, spirit artifacts could be used without needing to be claimed by their owner. Once obtained, they could be easily utilized.
suī rán suàn shì níng dān qī de gōng fǎ ， dàn qí shí zhǐ shì duì shén shí fāng miàn de yāo qiú yào gāo yī xiē ， yǐ lín xuān de qíng kuàng ， shǐ yòng qǐ lái suī bù néng shuō jiǎn dān ， què yě bù suàn tài nán 。
虽然算是凝丹期的功法，但其实只是对神识方面的要求要高一些，以林轩的情况，使用起来虽不能说简单，却也不算太难。
However, Lin Xuan found that while this was theoretically correct, actually using them after a slight refinement made them more user-friendly and enhanced their power.
huā le yī duàn shí jiān xué xí ， yě jiù zhǎng wò ， cǐ kè zhèng hǎo yòng lái liàn huà zhè shuǐ yún zi mǔ jiàn le 。
花了一段时间学习，也就掌握，此刻正好用来炼化这水云子母剑了。
Of course, the method of claiming a treasure was something ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators wouldn't understand, but it was recorded in his "Nine Heavens Profound Art" and "True Scripture of Profane Demons."
Although these were Condensation Core Stage techniques, they only required higher standards for mental cultivation. For Lin Xuan's situation, while not simple, the process wasn't overly difficult.
After spending some time learning, he now used it to refine his Water Cloud Mother Sword.
"Impossible, the Luo brothers clearly entered with him. How could this brat defeat them?"
A tall and slender cultivator used his Spirit Eye Technique to closely examine Lin Xuan for a few moments. He indeed only possessed the cultivation of Foundation Establishment Stage. His expression was as if he had seen a ghost.
The others were also growing increasingly doubtful. While low-grade cultivators might not be aware of the fame of the Luo brothers, their strength was evident to all. Even experts at the Great Perfection realm would find it difficult to match up against them.
How could they possibly fall to the hands of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator?
"Brother Lin, I never thought you were so powerful; you actually managed to take all the Wood Spirit Fruits," said Tian Xiaojian with a hint of surprise on his face.
"I flatter you. It was merely good fortune. I happened upon several fellow cultivators who teamed up to challenge the Luo brothers and ended up perishing together."
"Oh!" The other cultivators finally understood, their expressions showing both envy and resentment. But it couldn't be denied that luck was also a part of one's strength.
"Since all of you have submitted your Wood Spirit Fruits, let me announce the results now. Lin Xuan, Tian Xiaojian, and Xu Han are granted participation in this Condensation Core Stage前辈交易会," said Zhou Hai as he took out three jade tokens from his robe and waved them to fly into their hands.
Lin Xuan's spirit sense swept over the tokens. They were crystal clear with no inscriptions or pictures, but faint fluctuations of essence energy could be felt. It seemed a minor restriction had been placed on them. He nodded slightly before storing them away.
"Alright, please follow me. The rest can leave if you wish."
The other cultivators frowned and sighed in disappointment. Although they were mostly unwilling to accept this outcome, they dared not cause any trouble. The power of the Tianmu Sect was there for all to see; it wasn't something a few Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators could afford to offend.
Lin Xuan and his companions followed Zhou Hai out of the stone house.
They soon arrived at an open space where he waved his hand, releasing a bamboo-shaped spiritual artifact. He turned around with a look of apology. "Sorry, ahead lies our core area, which has a no-fly restriction. Only special spiritual artifacts are unaffected. How about I escort you for a while?"
"Of course, thank you."
Lin Xuan and the others had no objections as they stepped onto the bamboo tube. It transformed into a green light, flying towards the upper reaches of Tianmu Mountain.
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Looking up, one could see that the mountain wasn't particularly tall. However, thanks to the wonders of daoist techniques, it took nearly half an hour to reach their destination.
Tingles and pavilions surrounded by fragrant flowers and birdsong greeted them. The area was brimming with abundant essence energy; a true paradise for cultivators.
Under Zhou Hai's control, the bamboo tube flew further until it stopped in front of a magnificent building adorned with gold.
Lin Xuan looked up and saw that the building was about seven or eight zhang high. He wasn't sure if it was made from some strange wood or had been imbued with magical daoist techniques. The entire pavilion shimmered with golden light, emitting an invigorating aroma.
"Tuscan sandalwood; this pavilion is built from tuscan sandalwood?" Xu Han, dressed in a crimson robe, suddenly exclaimed after examining the structure closely.
"Haha, good eye," Zhou Hai stroked his beard gently. His expression was kind but could not hide the pride in his eyes.
Lin Xuan's eyebrows raised slightly as he also showed some surprise on his face.
Tuscan sandalwood wasn't considered a special or rare material in the cultivation world, yet it was an ancient substance that had long since gone extinct.
It seemed the rumors about Tianmu Mountain being isolated and housing various ancient spirit herbs were indeed not unfounded.
"Alright, today you can stay at this Welcome Pavilion. Tomorrow when the trading fair begins, our sect will notify everyone."
"Thank you for your trouble."
After bidding farewell to Zhou Hai, others led Lin Xuan and his companions into the Welcome Pavilion.
Surveying the room's furnishings, they were ancient and elegant. The tables, chairs, and even the bedding were all carved from tuscan sandalwood.
This material had a calming effect on one’s mind and could shield the consciousness of cultivators below the Incarnation Stage. In other words, there was no need to worry about others peering into his private affairs while in this room built with tuscan sandalwood.
It seemed that using this material for the Welcome Pavilion held deeper significance for the Tianmu Sect.
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Lin Xuan was very satisfied but after closing the door, he still set up a few minor restrictions. He always followed the principle of being cautious to avoid mistakes.
After sitting cross-legged on the bed for a short while until his essence energy had fully recovered, Lin Xuan stopped.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, a three-foot-long sword appeared in his palm—his Water Cloud Mother Sword set.
He flicked his fingers, and the blade hummed loudly, indicating its sharpness.
After a moment's contemplation, Lin Xuan released his grip. The mother sword did not fall but instead emitted a layer of deep blue light, hovering mid-air.
Then, he formed two unique mudras with both hands and exhaled a white flame from his mouth.
The primordial true fire immediately expanded upon contact with the sword, enveloping the entire Water Cloud Sword.
Refinement!
Although different from refining a treasure, spirit artifacts could be used without needing to be claimed by their owner. Once obtained, they could be easily utilized.
However, Lin Xuan found that while this was theoretically correct, actually using them after a slight refinement made them more user-friendly and enhanced their power.
Of course, the method of claiming a treasure was something ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators wouldn't understand, but it was recorded in his "Nine Heavens Profound Art" and "True Scripture of Profane Demons."
Although these were Condensation Core Stage techniques, they only required higher standards for mental cultivation. For Lin Xuan's situation, while not simple, the process wasn't overly difficult.
After spending some time learning, he now used it to refine his Water Cloud Mother Sword.