“ gé xià jiū jìng shì shuí ， xuǎn wǒ dà xǐ de rì wǔ qián lái jiǎo jú ， shì hé yòng yì ？”
“阁下究竟是谁，选我大喜的日午前来搅局，是何用意？”
"Who exactly are you, to come and disrupt my joyous day at this hour? What is your intention?"
xiē wěi shàng rén yī zì yī dùn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， shéi dōu tīng dé chū tā fèn nù yǐ jí ， cǐ kè ， bù guò shì zài qiáng yì nù qì 。＋◆ suí ＋◆ mèng ＋◆ xiǎo ＋◆ shuō ，.com
蝎尾上人一字一顿的声音传入耳朵里，谁都听得出他愤怒以极，此刻，不过是在强抑怒气。＋◆随＋◆梦＋◆小＋◆说，.com
The voice of the Scorpion Tail Elder was clear and deliberate as it entered everyone's ears. Clearly, he was extremely angry but trying hard to suppress his rage.
“ hēng ， bù guò qiān yú zài wèi jiàn ér yǐ ， zěn me ， hè dào yǒu ， jiù yǐ jiāng wǒ wàng jì ， huò xǔ zài nǐ de xīn zhōng ， jiǎ mǒu zǎo jiù gāi shì yí gè sǐ rén le 。” hēi qì zhōng ， nà bù sù zhī kè lěng lěng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn dài zhe jī fěng zhī sè 。
“哼，不过千余载未见而已，怎么，贺道友，就已将我忘记，或许在你的心中，贾某早就该是一个死人了。”黑气中，那不速之客冷冷的声音传入耳朵，里面带着讥讽之色。
"Hmph, just over a thousand years have passed. How could you, Daoist He, have already forgotten me? Perhaps in your heart, I should be long dead," the voice of the guest, cloaked in black, sneered.
xiē wěi shàng rén bó rán biàn sè ， liǎn shuā de yī xià bái le 。
蝎尾上人勃然变色，脸刷的一下白了。
The Scorpion Tail Elder's face turned pale as he exclaimed, "Jia, Jia Old Devil, no... It can't be! During our battle at White Stone Mountain last time, you and the Five Poison Venerable were the ones who sent my soul flying. How could you possibly still be alive?"
“ jiǎ ， jiǎ lǎo mó ， bù ” chuān ， bù kě néng ， shàng cì bái shí shān yī zhàn ， wǒ yǔ wǔ dú zūn zhě ， qīn shǒu ràng nǐ hún fēi pò sàn diào de ， nǐ zěn me kě néng hái huó zhe ？”
“贾，贾老魔，不”川，不可能，上次白石山一战，我与五毒尊者，亲手让你魂飞魄散掉的，你怎么可能还活着？”
"Hmph, during that battle at White Stone Mountain, I nearly perished, but with just your help and that of the useless Five Poison, I should have gone to hell long ago. Stop dreaming. Back then, I merely detonated a puppet I had secretly refined. It was all part of my plan to fool you."
“ hēng ， bái shí shān yī yì ， lǎo fū què rán chà diǎn yǔn luò ， dàn jiù píng nǐ yǔ wǔ dú nà wú yòng de jiā huo ， yě néng sòng wǒ qù yīn cáo dì fǔ ， bié bái rì zuò mèng le ， dāng nián ， wǒ bù guò shì zì bào le yī kǔ xīn liàn zhì de tì shēn kuǐ lěi ér yǐ ， shī zhǎn mán tiān guò hǎi zhī jì 。”
“哼，白石山一役，老夫确然差点陨落，但就凭你与五毒那无用的家伙，也能送我去阴曹地府，别白日做梦了，当年，我不过是自爆了一苦心炼制的替身傀儡而已，施展瞒天过海之计。”
The voice of the figure in black radiated with pride as he spoke, but his tone was filled with malice. Even though the guests whispered among themselves, Lin Xuan could hear them.
hēi qì zhōng ， dé yì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rán ér yǔ qì què fēi cháng de yuàn dú ， yī páng de hè kè suī rán bù liǎo jiě shì qíng de shǐ mò ， dàn zhè liáo liáo jǐ jù yán yǔ ， yě jiāng shuāng fāng de chóu yuàn zhǎn shì wú yí 。
黑气中，得意的声音传入耳朵，然而语气却非常的怨毒，一旁的贺客虽然不了解事情的始末，但这寥寥几句言语，也将双方的仇怨展示无疑。
"Jia Old Devil, during the battle at White Stone Mountain, is it possible that he's the former Grand Elder of White Stone Sect?"
xiǎn rán ， zhè wèi shén mì de bù sù zhī kè ， jīn tiān shì zhuān mén lái xún chóu dì 。
显然，这位神秘的不速之客，今天是专门来寻仇地。
"Mmm, who else could it be? The White Stone Sect was dismantled a thousand years ago. It turns out it was the work of Scorpion Tail Elder. Since Jia Old Devil is alive, it makes sense for him to seek revenge."
“ hǎo hǎo ， gé xià zǎo bù lái ， wǎn bù lái ， piān piān tiāo xuǎn jīn tiān zhè ge rì zi ， kě shì wèi le ě xīn lǎo fū ， dàn nǐ yě tài xiǎo kàn běn chéng zhǔ ， dāng nián wǒ néng miè nǐ yī cì ， jīn tiān ， jiù néng miè nǐ dì èr cì 。” xiē wěi shàng rén chēng mù lì hē ， rán ér zěn me kàn ， dōu yǒu xiē dǐ qì bù zú 。
“好好，阁下早不来，晚不来，偏偏挑选今天这个日子，可是为了恶心老夫，但你也太小看本城主，当年我能灭你一次，今天，就能灭你第二次。”蝎尾上人瞠目厉喝，然而怎么看，都有些底气不足。
"Alas, I didn't expect such a trivial wedding celebration to uncover old grudges from a thousand years ago. If only I hadn't come today."
“ shì me ， wǔ dú yǐ jīng bèi wǒ chōu hún liàn pò ， nǐ dān dǎ dú dòu ， yǐ wéi hái shì wǒ de duì shǒu ？”
“是么，五毒已经被我抽魂炼魄，你单打独斗，以为还是我的对手？”
"Hush! It's useless to talk now. Neither Scorpion Tail Elder nor Jia Old Devil are people we can offend here. Speaking out of turn might bring us trouble."
“ shén me ， nǐ miè le wǔ dú ， bù kě néng ， wǔ dú jīng tōng xuè dùn zhī shù ， jiù suàn dǎ nǐ bù guò ， táo yīng gāi shì méi yǒu wèn tí de 。” xiē wěi shàng rén dà jīng shī sè ， yǒu diǎn qì jí bài huài de shuō 。
“什么，你灭了五毒，不可能，五毒精通血遁之术，就算打你不过，逃应该是没有问题的。”蝎尾上人大惊失色，有点气急败坏的说。
The voices of the two demons grew quieter, while Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead and his eyes darted around.
“ qiān nián qián huò xǔ rú cǐ ， bù guò nǐ yǐ wéi lǎo fū huì xiàng nǐ men zhè xiē chǔn huò ， chú le xū dù guāng cè yǐ wài ， xiū liàn shàng yì diǎn jìn zhǎn yě wú 。” nà mó qì zhōng de rén yǐng ， ào rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“千年前或许如此，不过你以为老夫会像你们这些蠢货，除了虚度光册以外，修炼上一点进展也无。”那魔气中的人影，傲然的声音传入耳朵。
Just then, the Scorpion Tail Elder had instructed a servant to help Lin Yu娇 down for now. If Lin Xuan wanted to save her, this was the best moment. However, he chose not to act.
“ nǐ zhè huà shén me yì si ， nán dào shuō ……” xiē wěi shàng rén yǐ yǒu xiē jīng huāng shī cuò 。
“你这话什么意思，难道说……”蝎尾上人已有些惊慌失措。
Lin Xuan wasn't changing his mind; rather, he thought that with the situation having changed, there might be an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos.
“ bù cuò ， jīn tiān lǎo fū jiù ràng nǐ zuò gè míng bái guǐ ， qiān nián yǐ hòu ， zài kàn kàn wǒ de zhēn miàn mù 。”
“不错，今天老夫就让你做个明白鬼，千年以后，再看看我的真面目。”
With such a formidable opponent in front of him, Scorpion Tail Elder no longer posed much danger. He could save Lin Yu娇 at any time if needed. Therefore, Lin Xuan was not anxious and decided to wait for his chance.
nà rén yǐng kuáng xiào zhe shuō ， huà jìn wèi luò ， shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de mó qì ， tū rán zhuǎn dòng qǐ lái ， suí hòu cháo zhe liǎng biān sàn kāi 。
那人影狂笑着说，话晋未落，身体周围的魔气，突然转动起来，随后朝着两边散开。
It wasn't as if he was being petty; after all, when dealing with demons from another world, what did morality matter? Taking advantage of a fallen foe was perfectly normal. Thus, there was nothing wrong with what Lin Xuan was doing.
yī mù guān lǎo zhě de miàn róng yìng rù yǎn lián 。
一木冠老者的面容映入眼帘。
Scorpion Tail Elder's expression was terrible. It had been a day full of joy, but now he faced this situation. The old man in the wooden hat continued, "Daoist He, a thousand years ago, you plotted to harm me, but I am a man who doesn't hold grudges against petty men. If you follow my instructions, I can spare your life."
liǎn shàng lüè wēi dài zhe jǐ fēn bìng róng ， rán ér shuāng mù què jīng guāng sì shè ， qí mù guāng yǒu ruò dāo fēng ， zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， jìng rán bù gǎn yǔ qí mù guāng xiāng chù ， fēn fēn dī chuí xià le tóu lú 。
脸上略微带着几分病容，然而双目却精光四射，其目光有若刀锋，在场的修仙者，竟然不敢与其目光相触，纷纷低垂下了头颅。
This statement left all ancient demons shocked, and Scorpion Tail Elder was stunned as well. After a moment, he asked, "You're serious?"
xiē wěi shàng rén dāng rán bú huì rú cǐ bù jì ， dàn méi yǒu le nà mó qì jiāng shén shí dǎng zhù ， tā de liǎn sè fǎn ér dà biàn le 。
蝎尾上人当然不会如此不济，但没有了那魔气将神识挡住，他的脸色反而大变了。
He felt a bit weak by admitting this in front of so many guests watching him. It would damage his reputation if the news spread.
“ nǐ …… nǐ yǐ jìn jiē dào fēn shén zhōng qī ！”
“你……你已进阶到分神中期！”
But survival was now his top priority; what did a little face matter?
“ hēi hēi ， xiàn zài cái zhī dào hài pà me ， wǎn le 。”
“嘿嘿，现在才知道害怕么，晚了。”
Facing two evils, Scorpion Tail Elder chose the lesser one. As an advanced spirit, he wasn't easily swayed and quickly regained composure.
mù guān lǎo zhě jì shì fù chóu ， dāng rán bú huì cáng zhe yē zhe ， qiáng dà wú bǐ de mó qì ， zài tǐ nèi yùn zhuàn ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng ， chōng mǎn liǎo de yì 。
木冠老者既是复仇，当然不会藏着掖着，强大无比的魔气，在体内运转，脸上的表情，充满了得意。
"Of course I am serious. Hand over the Thunder Peng Order, and I will spare your life. What harm is there in it? Our past grievances can be settled. I won't trouble you again," said the old man with a broad smile.
ér zhè shí ， xiǎo shēng de yì lùn ， yě chuán rù le lín xuān de ěr lǐ 。
而这时，小声的议论，也传入了林轩的耳里。
"What's this Thunder Peng Order?" Scorpion Tail Elder asked, his face turning pale.
“ jiǎ lǎo mó ， bái shí shān yī yì ， nán dào tā ， shì xī rì bái shí mén de dà zhǎng lǎo ？”
“贾老魔，白石山一役，难道他，是昔日白石门的大长老？”
"Ha! We've come to this point; Daoist He, do you still want to pretend ignorance? As the city lord here, how could the Thunder Peng Order not be in your possession?" The old man sneered. "Don't try to deceive me. You must choose between your life and that treasure."
“ ń ， chú le nà rén ， hái néng yǒu shuí ， bái shí mén zài qiān nián qián bèi wǎ jiě ， yuán lái shì xiē wěi shàng rén de shǒu bǐ ， zhè wèi jiǎ lǎo mó jì rán huó zhe ， yě jiù nán guài huì lái bào chóu le 。
“嗯，除了那人，还能有谁，白石门在千年前被瓦解，原来是蝎尾上人的手笔，这位贾老魔既然活着，也就难怪会来报仇了。
"I really don't know what it is," Scorpion Tail Elder said with a bitter smile.
“ āi ， méi xiǎng dào qū qū yí gè qǔ qiè dà diǎn ， què qiān chě chū qiān nián qián de ēn yuàn ， zǎo zhī rú cǐ ， wǒ jīn tiān jiù bù lái còu zhè ge rè nào le 。”
“唉，没想到区区一个娶妾大典，却牵扯出千年前的恩怨，早知如此，我今天就不来凑这个热闹了。”
"Hmph! It seems you want to pretend ignorance until the end. Very well, I will expose your lie. About five ten thousand li southwest of here lies Ice Flame Valley, which everyone knows about. In its depths lies the burial ground of Thunder Peng."
“ xū ， xiàn zài shuō zhè xiē ， hái yǒu shén me yòng chǔ ， bù lùn xiē wěi shàng rén ， hái shì jiǎ lǎo mó ， dōu bú shì wǒ men néng gòu dé zuì de ， zài zhè lǐ hú yán luàn yǔ ， xiǎo xīn huì rě huǒ shāo shēn dì 。”
“嘘，现在说这些，还有什么用处，不论蝎尾上人，还是贾老魔，都不是我们能够得罪的，在这里胡言乱语，小心会惹火烧身地。”
The ancient demons exchanged glances. The dangers of Ice Flame Valley were well-known; outsiders could gather some spirit herbs but no one dared to venture inside, not even a Spirit Phase cultivator might survive. As for the deeper parts, there was no known burial ground of Thunder Peng.
liǎng mó de shēng yīn xiǎo le xià qù 。
两魔的声音小了下去。
However, just because ordinary ancient demons hadn't heard about it didn't mean no one knew. Lin Xuan observed and noticed that Scorpion Tail Elder's face had grown much paler. The old man continued speaking.
lín xuān zé yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， mù guāng bù tíng de shǎn dòng zhe 。
林轩则以手抚额，目光不停的闪动着。
"Everyone knows that among all birds, Thunder Peng is a powerful creature, far more formidable than ordinary spirit beasts but still inferior to true spirits like Phoenixes, Golden Suns, and Peacocks. This one has undergone some mutations due to the unique environment of Ice Flame Valley. Its abilities are almost on par with half a true spirit. For reasons unknown, it was slain here by an ancient ancestor. Although its body perished, its soul still lingers in Ice Flame Valley. I had to venture there for a certain spirit herb. With my strength, other dangers were not a concern, but encountering the Thunder Peng's soul would be difficult to defend against. The Thunder Peng Order is unique; as long as you carry this treasure, it won't provoke the Thunder Peng. Do you still refuse after hearing all of this?"
jiù zài gāng cái ， xiē wěi shàng rén yǐ jīng fēn fù shì nǚ ， jiāng lín yù jiāo zàn shí fú le xià qù ， lín xuān ruò yào jiù rén ， rú jīn kě yǐ shuō shì zuì hǎo de shí jī ， bù guò tā què xuǎn zé le fàng qì 。
就在刚才，蝎尾上人已经吩咐侍女，将林玉娇暂时扶了下去，林轩若要救人，如今可以说是最好的时机，不过他却选择了放弃。
Scorpion Tail Elder's face fluctuated between pale and red. After a moment, he took a deep breath and exhaled, "If I hand over the Thunder Peng Order, will you really spare my life and forget our past grievances?"
lín xuān bìng fēi gǎi biàn zi zhǔ yì ， ér shì jué de ， shì yì shí yí ， yǎn qián de jī huì ， shuō bù dìng kě yǐ hún shuǐ mō yú 。
林轩并非改变子主意，而是觉得，事易时移，眼前的机会，说不定可以浑水摸鱼。
Having learned so much about Thunder Peng, it was pointless to pretend ignorance anymore. Scorpion Tail Elder was straightforward and had no other choice but to admit.
rú jīn xiē wěi shàng rén dà dí dāng qián ， yǐ jīng bù zú wèi jù ， zì jǐ yào jiù lín yù jiāo ， suí shí dōu kě yǐ ， jì rán rú cǐ ， lín xuān fǎn dào bù zài zháo jí ， děng zhe ， kàn yǒu méi yǒu jī huì kě yǐ zhàn pián yí 。
如今蝎尾上人大敌当前，已经不足为惧，自己要救林玉娇，随时都可以，既然如此，林轩反倒不再着急，等着，看有没有机会可以占便宜。
"Hmph! As an ancient demon, you should know that I always keep my word," the old man said with a nod.
bú yào shuō lín xuān bēi bǐ ， miàn duì yì jiè yāo mó nán dào hái jiǎng shén me rén yì dào dé ， luò jǐng xià shí nà shì zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， lín xuān zhè me zuò ， bìng bù néng shuō yǒu cuò 。
不要说林轩卑鄙，面对异界妖魔难道还讲什么仁义道德，落井下石那是再正常不过，林轩这么做，并不能说有错。
Scorpion Tail Elder remained silent; he knew this was true. Many cultivators liked to break their promises, but Jia Old Devil here kept his word.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， xiē wěi shàng rén de biǎo qíng nán kàn dào jí chù ， yuán běn shì dà xǐ de rì zi ， méi xiǎng dào ， què yù jiàn zhè zhǒng shì 。
此时此刻，蝎尾上人的表情难看到极处，原本是大喜的日子，没想到，却遇见这种事。
With so many people watching, it would be unlikely for him to go back on his word.
yǎn qián de mù guān lǎo zhě ， biàn shì qiān nián qián shàng wèi jìn jí zhī qián ， dān dǎ dú dòu ， zì jǐ yě méi yǒu bǎ wò ， gèng bú yào shuō ， rú jīn tā yǐ shì fēn shén zhōng qī de dà néng le 。
眼前的木冠老者，便是千年前尚未晋级之前，单打独斗，自己也没有把握，更不要说，如今他已是分神中期的大能了。
After considering, Scorpion Tail Elder finally made up his mind and said, "Alright, I admit defeat. Hand over the Thunder Peng Order."
nán dào jīn tiān ， zì jǐ zhēn yào yǔn luò zài zhè lǐ me ？
难道今天，自己真要陨落在这里么？
Before he finished speaking, he reached into his waistband and flicked out a black box with a禁制符箓贴ed on it. Lin Xuan's eyes scanned the symbol and recognized its power.
zǎo zhī dào ， jiù yīng gāi qǐng jǐ gè hǎo yǒu qián lái guān lǐ 。
早知道，就应该请几个好友前来观礼。
"It's the宁为玉碎符!"
bù guò huà yòu shuō huí lái ， jiǎ rú zì jǐ yǒu jǐ míng tóng jiē hǎo yǒu zài cǐ chù ， zhè jiǎ lǎo mó dé dào xiāo xī ， kǒng pà yòu bú huì lái le 。
不过话又说回来，假如自己有几名同阶好友在此处，这贾老魔得到消息，恐怕又不会来了。
Lin Xuan immediately identified it. The name sounded strange but as expected, this符 could be claimed by its owner; anyone else who touched it would trigger an explosion. Placed on a treasure box, it ensured that no one could steal the contents.
zhū bān niàn tou shǎn guò ， xiē wěi shàng rén kǔ sī zhe tuō shēn zhī cè ， rán ér yī shí piàn kè ， yòu nǎ yǒu shén me hǎo zhǔ yì le 。
诸般念头闪过，蝎尾上人苦思着脱身之策，然而一时片刻，又哪有什么好主意了。
No wonder Jia Old Devil insisted he hand over the Thunder Peng Order himself—now Lin Xuan understood his concern.
"Who exactly are you, to come and disrupt my joyous day at this hour? What is your intention?"
The voice of the Scorpion Tail Elder was clear and deliberate as it entered everyone's ears. Clearly, he was extremely angry but trying hard to suppress his rage.
"Hmph, just over a thousand years have passed. How could you, Daoist He, have already forgotten me? Perhaps in your heart, I should be long dead," the voice of the guest, cloaked in black, sneered.
The Scorpion Tail Elder's face turned pale as he exclaimed, "Jia, Jia Old Devil, no... It can't be! During our battle at White Stone Mountain last time, you and the Five Poison Venerable were the ones who sent my soul flying. How could you possibly still be alive?"
"Hmph, during that battle at White Stone Mountain, I nearly perished, but with just your help and that of the useless Five Poison, I should have gone to hell long ago. Stop dreaming. Back then, I merely detonated a puppet I had secretly refined. It was all part of my plan to fool you."
The voice of the figure in black radiated with pride as he spoke, but his tone was filled with malice. Even though the guests whispered among themselves, Lin Xuan could hear them.
"Jia Old Devil, during the battle at White Stone Mountain, is it possible that he's the former Grand Elder of White Stone Sect?"
"Mmm, who else could it be? The White Stone Sect was dismantled a thousand years ago. It turns out it was the work of Scorpion Tail Elder. Since Jia Old Devil is alive, it makes sense for him to seek revenge."
"Alas, I didn't expect such a trivial wedding celebration to uncover old grudges from a thousand years ago. If only I hadn't come today."
"Hush! It's useless to talk now. Neither Scorpion Tail Elder nor Jia Old Devil are people we can offend here. Speaking out of turn might bring us trouble."
The voices of the two demons grew quieter, while Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead and his eyes darted around.
Just then, the Scorpion Tail Elder had instructed a servant to help Lin Yu娇 down for now. If Lin Xuan wanted to save her, this was the best moment. However, he chose not to act.
Lin Xuan wasn't changing his mind; rather, he thought that with the situation having changed, there might be an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos.
With such a formidable opponent in front of him, Scorpion Tail Elder no longer posed much danger. He could save Lin Yu娇 at any time if needed. Therefore, Lin Xuan was not anxious and decided to wait for his chance.
It wasn't as if he was being petty; after all, when dealing with demons from another world, what did morality matter? Taking advantage of a fallen foe was perfectly normal. Thus, there was nothing wrong with what Lin Xuan was doing.
Scorpion Tail Elder's expression was terrible. It had been a day full of joy, but now he faced this situation. The old man in the wooden hat continued, "Daoist He, a thousand years ago, you plotted to harm me, but I am a man who doesn't hold grudges against petty men. If you follow my instructions, I can spare your life."
This statement left all ancient demons shocked, and Scorpion Tail Elder was stunned as well. After a moment, he asked, "You're serious?"
He felt a bit weak by admitting this in front of so many guests watching him. It would damage his reputation if the news spread.
But survival was now his top priority; what did a little face matter?
Facing two evils, Scorpion Tail Elder chose the lesser one. As an advanced spirit, he wasn't easily swayed and quickly regained composure.
"Of course I am serious. Hand over the Thunder Peng Order, and I will spare your life. What harm is there in it? Our past grievances can be settled. I won't trouble you again," said the old man with a broad smile.
"What's this Thunder Peng Order?" Scorpion Tail Elder asked, his face turning pale.
"Ha! We've come to this point; Daoist He, do you still want to pretend ignorance? As the city lord here, how could the Thunder Peng Order not be in your possession?" The old man sneered. "Don't try to deceive me. You must choose between your life and that treasure."
"I really don't know what it is," Scorpion Tail Elder said with a bitter smile.
"Hmph! It seems you want to pretend ignorance until the end. Very well, I will expose your lie. About five ten thousand li southwest of here lies Ice Flame Valley, which everyone knows about. In its depths lies the burial ground of Thunder Peng."
The ancient demons exchanged glances. The dangers of Ice Flame Valley were well-known; outsiders could gather some spirit herbs but no one dared to venture inside, not even a Spirit Phase cultivator might survive. As for the deeper parts, there was no known burial ground of Thunder Peng.
However, just because ordinary ancient demons hadn't heard about it didn't mean no one knew. Lin Xuan observed and noticed that Scorpion Tail Elder's face had grown much paler. The old man continued speaking.
"Everyone knows that among all birds, Thunder Peng is a powerful creature, far more formidable than ordinary spirit beasts but still inferior to true spirits like Phoenixes, Golden Suns, and Peacocks. This one has undergone some mutations due to the unique environment of Ice Flame Valley. Its abilities are almost on par with half a true spirit. For reasons unknown, it was slain here by an ancient ancestor. Although its body perished, its soul still lingers in Ice Flame Valley. I had to venture there for a certain spirit herb. With my strength, other dangers were not a concern, but encountering the Thunder Peng's soul would be difficult to defend against. The Thunder Peng Order is unique; as long as you carry this treasure, it won't provoke the Thunder Peng. Do you still refuse after hearing all of this?"
Scorpion Tail Elder's face fluctuated between pale and red. After a moment, he took a deep breath and exhaled, "If I hand over the Thunder Peng Order, will you really spare my life and forget our past grievances?"
Having learned so much about Thunder Peng, it was pointless to pretend ignorance anymore. Scorpion Tail Elder was straightforward and had no other choice but to admit.
"Hmph! As an ancient demon, you should know that I always keep my word," the old man said with a nod.
Scorpion Tail Elder remained silent; he knew this was true. Many cultivators liked to break their promises, but Jia Old Devil here kept his word.
With so many people watching, it would be unlikely for him to go back on his word.
After considering, Scorpion Tail Elder finally made up his mind and said, "Alright, I admit defeat. Hand over the Thunder Peng Order."
Before he finished speaking, he reached into his waistband and flicked out a black box with a禁制符箓贴ed on it. Lin Xuan's eyes scanned the symbol and recognized its power.
"It's the宁为玉碎符!"
Lin Xuan immediately identified it. The name sounded strange but as expected, this符 could be claimed by its owner; anyone else who touched it would trigger an explosion. Placed on a treasure box, it ensured that no one could steal the contents.
No wonder Jia Old Devil insisted he hand over the Thunder Peng Order himself—now Lin Xuan understood his concern.