bù guǎn rú hé ， cǐ shì yǐ gào yí duàn luò ， hóng fā lǎo zǔ zài shōu xǔ hàn wèi pū zhī hòu ， bìng méi yǒu jì xù zài zhè ér dòu liú ， dùn guāng lí kāi le cǐ chù 。
不管如何，此事已告一段落，红发老祖在收许翰为仆之后，并没有继续在这儿逗留，遁光离开了此处。
No matter what, this matter has come to an end. After the Red-haired Patriarch took Xu Han as his servant, he did not linger any longer and departed with a trace of light.
hóng fā lǎo zǔ yī zǒu ， zhòng rén wú bù sōng le kǒu qì ， yǔ yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài dài zài yì qǐ ， zǒng yǒu xiē dǎn zhàn xīn jīng ， shēng pà yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù jiāng duì fāng chù nù 。
红发老祖一走，众人无不松了口气，与元婴期的老怪待在一起，总有些胆战心惊，生怕一不小心，就将对方触怒。
With the departure of the Red-haired Patriarch, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Staying together with an old monster at the Immortal Core stage always left them on edge, fearing that they might inadvertently anger him.
kū mù zhēn rén shēn wèi dì zhǔ ， zì rán bù néng méi yǒu biǎo shì ， dāng jí zhàn qǐ ， hán xiào dào ：“ zhū wèi dào yǒu ， jiāo yì huì jì xù ， dà jiā shǒu lǐ yǒu shén me hǎo dōng xī ， dōu kě yǐ ná chū lái 。”
枯木真人身为地主，自然不能没有表示，当即站起，含笑道：“诸位道友，交易会继续，大家手里有什么好东西，都可以拿出来。”
As the host, Dry Wood True Man naturally could not remain silent and stood up to smile, saying, "Dear fellow daoists, the trade fair will continue. If you have any good items in your possession, please bring them out."
shuō zhe tā yī pāi chǔ wù dài ， yòu qǔ chū le jǐ jiàn shì wù ， xiàng zhe xiū shì men jiè shào qǐ lái ……
说着他一拍储物袋，又取出了几件事物，向着修士们介绍起来……
He then tapped his storage bag and took out several things, introducing them to the cultivators...
shí jiān guò dé hěn kuài ， zhuǎn yǎn tài yáng yǐ jīng luò shān ， tiān sè hūn àn le xià lái ， jiāo yì huì yě jiē jìn wěi shēng ， tiān mù pài ná chū lái de bǎo wù ， zǒng gòng yǒu wǔ liù shí jiàn zhī duō ， měi yī yàng dōu jià zhí bù fēi ， huàn qǔ de jīng shí suī bù néng shuō shì tiān wén shù zì ， què yě zhe shí lìng rén yǎn chán ， xiāng xìn zú gòu tiān mù pài yòng shàng yī duàn shí jiān 。
时间过得很快，转眼太阳已经落山，天色昏暗了下来，交易会也接近尾声，天目派拿出来的宝物，总共有五六十件之多，每一样都价值不菲，换取的晶石虽不能说是天文数字，却也着实令人眼馋，相信足够天目派用上一段时间。
Time passed quickly; before long, the sun had set, and dusk fell. The trade fair was drawing to a close. The treasures offered by Tianmu Sect numbered over fifty, each of great value. Although the exchanged crystal stones were not astronomical figures, they still left people eyeing them with desire, enough for Tianmu Sect to use for some time.
dà bù fèn rén dōu shì mǎn zài ér guī ， bìng qiě xiǎo shēng de yì lùn le qǐ lái ， cóng tā men de zhī yán piàn yǔ zhōng ， lín xuān dé zhī ， cǐ cì tiān mù pài yòng yú jiāo huàn de wù pǐn ， bù lùn shù liàng hái shì zhì liàng dōu yuǎn chāo wǎng jiè ， kàn lái shì yóu yú yōu zhōu jú shì jǐn zhāng ， xiǎng yào duō zuò yī xiē zhǔn bèi ， yǐ qī áo guò yǎn qián de nán guān 。
大部分人都是满载而归，并且小声的议论了起来，从他们的只言片语中，林轩得知，此次天目派用于交换的物品，不论数量还是质量都远超往届，看来是由于幽州局势紧张，想要多做一些准备，以期熬过眼前的难关。
Most people returned home laden with goods and began whispering among themselves. From their snippets of conversation, Lin Xuan learned that this year's items offered by Tianmu Sect in exchange far exceeded those from previous years. It seemed the situation in Youzhou was tense, prompting them to make more preparations to weather the storm.
duì yú zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， xiū shì men yě dōu huò duō huò shǎo yù liào dào le yì diǎn ， gù ér zhǔn bèi de jīng shí yě hěn chōng zú ， shuāng fāng kě yǐ shuō shì jiē dà huān xǐ le 。
对于这种情况，修士们也都或多或少预料到了一点，故而准备的晶石也很充足，双方可以说是皆大欢喜了。
The cultivators had anticipated such a scenario and prepared ample amounts of crystal stones, making both parties equally pleased.
rán ér lín xuān xīn zhōng què zhe shí yǒu xiē yí hàn ， cóng tóu dào wěi ， wàn xiàng cǎo dōu méi yǒu chū xiàn ……
然而林轩心中却着实有些遗憾，从头到尾，万象草都没有出现……
However, Lin Xuan felt somewhat disappointed as the omnipresent grass never made an appearance...
yǎn kàn kū mù zhēn rén zhàn le qǐ lái ， chōng sì zhōu lüè yī bào quán ：“ zhū wèi dào yǒu ， jiāo yì huì jiù cǐ jié shù ， tiān sè yǐ wǎn ， dà jiā bù xián qì de huà ， kě yǐ zài bì pài xiē xī yī xiǔ ， míng zǎo ， zài gōng sòng zhū wèi tóng dào xià shān 。”
眼看枯木真人站了起来，冲四周略一抱拳：“诸位道友，交易会就此结束，天色已晚，大家不嫌弃的话，可以在敝派歇息一宿，明早，再恭送诸位同道下山。”
Seeing Dry Wood True Man rise and bow slightly towards everyone, he said, "Dear fellow daoists, this trade fair is over. It's late; if you don't mind, you can rest here for a night. We will see you off tomorrow morning."
“ hǎo shuō ， hǎo shuō ， zhēn rén tài kè qì le 。”
“好说，好说，真人太客气了。”
"Of course, of course, your Excellency is too polite," Lin Xuan, though inwardly frustrated, remained composed as he looked up and caught Tian Xiaojian's eye with a slight frown. But soon, his expression returned to normal.
lín xuān suī rán xīn zhōng ào nǎo 。 kě biǎo miàn shàng ， què yě bù dòng shēng sè ， tā tái qǐ tóu ， yǎn jiǎo de yú guāng zhèng hǎo piǎo guò tián xiǎo jiàn ， xīn zhōng yī dòng ， méi tóu wēi wēi de zhòu le qǐ lái 。 dàn hěn kuài ， jiù huī fù rú cháng le 。
林轩虽然心中懊恼。可表面上，却也不动声色，他抬起头，眼角的余光正好瞟过田小剑，心中一动，眉头微微的皱了起来。但很快，就恢复如常了。
Following the crowd, they exited the grand hall and returned to the Welcome Pavilion under the guidance of Tianmu Sect disciples.
gēn zhe zhòng rén 。 zǒu chū le dà diàn 。 zài tiān mù pài dì zǐ dì yǐn lǐng xià 。 chóng xīn huí dào le yíng bīn lóu 。
跟着众人。走出了大殿。在天目派弟子地引领下。重新回到了迎宾楼。
Entering the room, Lin Xuan did not waste any time and immediately lay down on the bed, falling into a deep sleep.
jìn rù fáng jiān yǐ hòu 。 lín xuān èr huà bù shuō 。 zhí jiē dào zài chuáng shàng 。 hū hū dà shuì le qǐ lái 。
进入房间以后。林轩二话不说。直接倒在床上。呼呼大睡了起来。
However, he did not sleep until dawn. Instead, when the moon was halfway up in the sky, he woke up silently.
rán ér 。 què méi yǒu yī shuì dào tiān liàng 。 fǎn ér jǐn jǐn shì yuè zhì zhōng tiān 。 wài miàn jì jìng wú shēng dì shí hòu 。 jiù qǐ lái le 。
然而。却没有一睡到天亮。反而仅仅是月至中天。外面寂静无声地时候。就起来了。
He opened the window to check the sky; it was midnight.
dǎ kāi chuāng hù 。 kàn le kàn tiān sè 。 cǐ shí zhèng hǎo shì bàn yè shí fēn 。
打开窗户。看了看天色。此时正好是半夜时分。
A sly smile played on Lin Xuan's face as he sat cross-legged and began meditating, not practicing any technique but adjusting his spirit and essence to their optimal state.
lín xuān liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī guǐ yì dì xiào róng 。 rán hòu jiù pán xī zuò zài chuáng shàng 。 kāi shǐ dǎ zuò 。 bìng bú shì liàn gōng 。 ér shì jiāng jīng shén yǔ fǎ lì dōu tiáo zhěng dào zuì jiā zhuàng tài 。
林轩脸上流露出一丝诡异地笑容。然后就盘膝坐在床上。开始打坐。并不是练功。而是将精神与法力都调整到最佳状态。
After a while, Lin Xuan opened his eyes and said calmly, "Since you've come, why stand outside? The door is unlocked, and the禁制 has been removed. Feel free to enter."
yòu guò le yī zhù xiāng dì shí jiān 。 lín xuān zhēng kāi yǎn jīng 。 dàn dàn dì dào ：“ jì rán lái le 。 hé bì zhàn zài mén wài 。 mén méi yǒu suǒ 。 jìn zhì yě yǐ jīng chāi chú 。 jǐn guǎn jìn lái hǎo le 。”
又过了一炷香地时间。林轩睁开眼睛。淡淡地道：“既然来了。何必站在门外。门没有锁。禁制也已经拆除。尽管进来好了。”
"Haha, how did Brother know I would visit at midnight?"
“ hē hē ， dà gē zěn me zhī dào wǒ yào shēn yè dào fǎng ？”
“呵呵，大哥怎么知道我要深夜到访？”
Familiar voice entered his ears as Tian Xiaojian pushed open the door without hesitation. Seeing Lin Xuan sitting cross-legged on the bed, he still maintained a carefree demeanor but could not hide the surprise in his eyes.
shú xī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tián xiǎo jiàn háo bù chí yí dì tuī mén zǒu le jìn lái ， kàn jiàn pán xī zuò zài chuáng shàng de lín xuān ， suī rán réng shì yī fù xiāo sǎ de shén tài ， kě què yǎn shì bú zhù yǎn zhōng de yà rán 。
熟悉的声音传入耳朵，田小剑毫不迟疑地推门走了进来，看见盘膝坐在床上的林轩，虽然仍是一副潇洒的神态，可却掩饰不住眼中的讶然。
"Nothing special; I just guessed. I imagine your mission to Mount Tianmu was unsuccessful, right?"
“ méi shén me ， zài xià yě shì cāi cè 。 xiǎng bì tián xiōng cǐ cì tiān mù shān zhī xíng ， yě méi yǒu dá dào mù dì duì ba ？”
“没什么，在下也是猜测。想必田兄此次天目山之行，也没有达到目的对吧？”
"Yes, talking with smart people is straightforward. Brother is one of few whom I admire. Do you have any interest in collaborating?"
“ ń ， hé cōng míng rén shuō huà jiù shì jiǎn dān ， xiǎo dì shēng píng pèi fú zhī rén bù duō ， dà gē kě suàn yí gè ， zěn me yàng ， yǒu méi yǒu xìng qù hé zuò ？”
“嗯，和聪明人说话就是简单，小弟生平佩服之人不多，大哥可算一个，怎么样，有没有兴趣合作？”
"Collaboration?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow but said nothing. After a brief pause, he replied, "I'm all ears."
“ hé zuò ？” lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， què méi yǒu shuō huà ， shāo shāo chén yín le yī xià 。 cái dào ：“ yuàn wén qí xiáng 。”
“合作？”林轩眉头一挑，却没有说话，稍稍沉吟了一下。才道：“愿闻其详。”
"Be direct. Your true identity is clear to me, and the reason for your visit as well. You wanted to acquire Tianmu Sect's unique omnipresent grass, but this time, they did not offer it in exchange."
“ míng shuō 。 dà gē zhēn zhèng de shēn fèn wǒ qīng chǔ ， lái cǐ dì mù dì zài xià yě míng bái 。 shì xiǎng yào shōu gòu tiān mù pài dú yǒu de wàn xiàng cǎo ， kě zhè yī cì ， duì fāng bìng méi yǒu ná chū lái jiāo huàn 。”
“明说。大哥真正的身份我清楚，来此地目的在下也明白。是想要收购天目派独有的万象草，可这一次，对方并没有拿出来交换。”
Tian Xiaojian spoke while secretly observing Lin Xuan's reaction. However, he soon felt disappointed when Lin Xuan remained unperturbed despite his secret being exposed.
tián xiǎo jiàn yī biān shuō ， yī biān tōu kàn lín xuān de liǎn sè ， rán ér hěn kuài ， tā jiù shī wàng le ， jǐn guǎn mì mì bèi bào guāng ， lín xuān yī rán shén sè rú cháng ， ràng tā bù yóu zài xīn lǐ àn àn dí gū ， zì jǐ jiū jìng yǒu méi yǒu nòng cuò 。
田小剑一边说，一边偷看林轩的脸色，然而很快，他就失望了，尽管秘密被曝光，林轩依然神色如常，让他不由在心里暗暗嘀咕，自己究竟有没有弄错。
Lin Xuan was indeed unsurprised; as the Young Master of Spirit Herb Mountain, seeking medicinal materials for alchemy was perfectly normal. He did not feel any shock at Tian Xiaojian's revelation.
lín xuān què shí bù gǎn dào jīng yà ， zì jǐ de shēn fèn zhǐ yào yòng xīn qù chá ， xiǎng yào nòng qīng chǔ ， bìng bù suàn shén me nán shì ， zhì yú wàn xiàng cǎo ， duì fāng qīng chǔ yòu rú hé ？
林轩确实不感到惊讶，自己的身份只要用心去查，想要弄清楚，并不算什么难事，至于万象草，对方清楚又如何？
"Junior Master Xiao Dong found me, what is your business?"
zuò wèi líng yào shān shǎo zhǔ ， zì jǐ chū lái xún zhǎo liàn dān de yào cái zài zhèng cháng bù guò 。
做为灵药山少主，自己出来寻找炼丹的药材再正常不过。
Hearing Lin Xuan's address, Tian Xiaojian scratched his head and said, "Brother, let's continue our previous relationship. Honestly, I think my position as Junior Master in Xiao Dong is worthless before you."
tián xiǎo jiàn yàn le kǒu tuò mò ， kǔ xiào dào ：“ dà gē de chéng fǔ ， xiǎo dì gān bài xià fēng ， xiāng xìn wǒ de shēn fèn ， nǐ yě cāi dào yī èr le 。”
田小剑咽了口唾沫，苦笑道：“大哥的城府，小弟甘拜下风，相信我的身份，你也猜到一二了。”
"Haha,贤弟 jests. Your master's Dark Magic techniques are unparalleled, and the influence of Xiao Dong now rivals that of Azure Cloud Mountain, perhaps even surpassing it. Your words were a bit too insincere just now," Lin Xuan replied with a smile but changed his address.
“ ń ， jí mó dòng shǎo zhǔ ， mó zūn de ài tú ， zài xià suàn shì xìng huì le 。” lín xuān bào le bào quán 。
“嗯，极魔洞少主，魔尊的爱徒，在下算是幸会了。”林轩抱了抱拳。
"Enough, Brother, don't mock me. While our Xiao Dong has some strength, can your Spirit Herb Mountain be any weaker? Thousands of years ago, Sky Dust True Man outmaneuvered the leaders of all sects and willingly ceded their mountain to us. Over these years, your Spirit Herb Mountain has been a mixed bag for both sides. On the surface, it's just a third-rate sect, but how many old monsters are hidden within? Your凝丹期 cultivators may not be fewer than ours, and there might even be some元婴期 seniors on par with my family. In short, in terms of identity, as Young Master of Spirit Herb Mountain, I am no less than you."
tián xiǎo jiàn yī dāi ， tā gāng cái nà huà yě shì shì tàn ， méi xiǎng dào duì fāng què zhēn dì qīng ér yì jǔ de jiāng zì jǐ de lái lì dào le chū lái 。
田小剑一呆，他刚才那话也是试探，没想到对方却真地轻而易举的将自己的来历道了出来。
After listening to Tian Xiaojian's lengthy argument, Lin Xuan inwardly laughed. Who outside knew that his position as the young master was a mystery? Of course, he would not reveal such secrets.
jiàn le tā dì biǎo qíng ， lín xuān xīn zhōng lěng xiào ， cǐ zi bù fán ， kě xī hái shì nèn le diǎn ， qí shí duì yú tián xiǎo jiàn de shēn fèn ， lín xuān yě jǐn yǒu sān chéng de bǎ wò ， kě zhè yī zhà ， jiù gěi zhà chū lái le 。
见了他地表情，林轩心中冷笑，此子不凡，可惜还是嫩了点，其实对于田小剑的身份，林轩也仅有三成的把握，可这一诈，就给诈出来了。
When Tian Xiaojian finished speaking, Lin Xuan remained silent but seemed even more enigmatic in the eyes of the other party.
“ shǎo dòng zhǔ zhǎo wǒ ， bù zhī jiū jìng yǒu hé yào shì ？”
“少洞主找我，不知究竟有何要事？”
"Speaking of which, Xiao Dong Family hopes to ally with Spirit Herb Mountain. Do you think it's possible?"
tīng le lín xuān de chēng hū ， tián xiǎo jiàn náo le náo tóu ：“ dà gē ， wǒ men hái shì xiàng yǐ qián nà yàng xiāng jiāo rú hé ， shuō shí huà ， xiǎo dì jué de wǒ zhè ge shǎo dòng zhǔ de shēn fèn ， zài nǐ miàn qián ， yī qián bù zhí de 。”
听了林轩的称呼，田小剑挠了挠头：“大哥，我们还是像以前那样相交如何，说实话，小弟觉得我这个少洞主的身份，在你面前，一钱不值的。”
Before Tian Xiaojian could finish his sentence, Lin Xuan waved him off and said, "Enough,贤弟, you've been here for a long time without getting to the point. Whether our two sects form an alliance is up to our elders; we are just junior cultivators at the筑基 stage. What we say doesn't count. You want to collaborate with me—let's hear your proposal."
No matter what, this matter has come to an end. After the Red-haired Patriarch took Xu Han as his servant, he did not linger any longer and departed with a trace of light.
With the departure of the Red-haired Patriarch, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Staying together with an old monster at the Immortal Core stage always left them on edge, fearing that they might inadvertently anger him.
As the host, Dry Wood True Man naturally could not remain silent and stood up to smile, saying, "Dear fellow daoists, the trade fair will continue. If you have any good items in your possession, please bring them out."
He then tapped his storage bag and took out several things, introducing them to the cultivators...
Time passed quickly; before long, the sun had set, and dusk fell. The trade fair was drawing to a close. The treasures offered by Tianmu Sect numbered over fifty, each of great value. Although the exchanged crystal stones were not astronomical figures, they still left people eyeing them with desire, enough for Tianmu Sect to use for some time.
Most people returned home laden with goods and began whispering among themselves. From their snippets of conversation, Lin Xuan learned that this year's items offered by Tianmu Sect in exchange far exceeded those from previous years. It seemed the situation in Youzhou was tense, prompting them to make more preparations to weather the storm.
The cultivators had anticipated such a scenario and prepared ample amounts of crystal stones, making both parties equally pleased.
However, Lin Xuan felt somewhat disappointed as the omnipresent grass never made an appearance...
Seeing Dry Wood True Man rise and bow slightly towards everyone, he said, "Dear fellow daoists, this trade fair is over. It's late; if you don't mind, you can rest here for a night. We will see you off tomorrow morning."
"Of course, of course, your Excellency is too polite," Lin Xuan, though inwardly frustrated, remained composed as he looked up and caught Tian Xiaojian's eye with a slight frown. But soon, his expression returned to normal.
Following the crowd, they exited the grand hall and returned to the Welcome Pavilion under the guidance of Tianmu Sect disciples.
Entering the room, Lin Xuan did not waste any time and immediately lay down on the bed, falling into a deep sleep.
However, he did not sleep until dawn. Instead, when the moon was halfway up in the sky, he woke up silently.
He opened the window to check the sky; it was midnight.
A sly smile played on Lin Xuan's face as he sat cross-legged and began meditating, not practicing any technique but adjusting his spirit and essence to their optimal state.
After a while, Lin Xuan opened his eyes and said calmly, "Since you've come, why stand outside? The door is unlocked, and the禁制 has been removed. Feel free to enter."
"Haha, how did Brother know I would visit at midnight?"
Familiar voice entered his ears as Tian Xiaojian pushed open the door without hesitation. Seeing Lin Xuan sitting cross-legged on the bed, he still maintained a carefree demeanor but could not hide the surprise in his eyes.
"Nothing special; I just guessed. I imagine your mission to Mount Tianmu was unsuccessful, right?"
"Yes, talking with smart people is straightforward. Brother is one of few whom I admire. Do you have any interest in collaborating?"
"Collaboration?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow but said nothing. After a brief pause, he replied, "I'm all ears."
"Be direct. Your true identity is clear to me, and the reason for your visit as well. You wanted to acquire Tianmu Sect's unique omnipresent grass, but this time, they did not offer it in exchange."
Tian Xiaojian spoke while secretly observing Lin Xuan's reaction. However, he soon felt disappointed when Lin Xuan remained unperturbed despite his secret being exposed.
Lin Xuan was indeed unsurprised; as the Young Master of Spirit Herb Mountain, seeking medicinal materials for alchemy was perfectly normal. He did not feel any shock at Tian Xiaojian's revelation.
"Junior Master Xiao Dong found me, what is your business?"
Hearing Lin Xuan's address, Tian Xiaojian scratched his head and said, "Brother, let's continue our previous relationship. Honestly, I think my position as Junior Master in Xiao Dong is worthless before you."
"Haha,贤弟 jests. Your master's Dark Magic techniques are unparalleled, and the influence of Xiao Dong now rivals that of Azure Cloud Mountain, perhaps even surpassing it. Your words were a bit too insincere just now," Lin Xuan replied with a smile but changed his address.
"Enough, Brother, don't mock me. While our Xiao Dong has some strength, can your Spirit Herb Mountain be any weaker? Thousands of years ago, Sky Dust True Man outmaneuvered the leaders of all sects and willingly ceded their mountain to us. Over these years, your Spirit Herb Mountain has been a mixed bag for both sides. On the surface, it's just a third-rate sect, but how many old monsters are hidden within? Your凝丹期 cultivators may not be fewer than ours, and there might even be some元婴期 seniors on par with my family. In short, in terms of identity, as Young Master of Spirit Herb Mountain, I am no less than you."
After listening to Tian Xiaojian's lengthy argument, Lin Xuan inwardly laughed. Who outside knew that his position as the young master was a mystery? Of course, he would not reveal such secrets.
When Tian Xiaojian finished speaking, Lin Xuan remained silent but seemed even more enigmatic in the eyes of the other party.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Dong Family hopes to ally with Spirit Herb Mountain. Do you think it's possible?"
Before Tian Xiaojian could finish his sentence, Lin Xuan waved him off and said, "Enough,贤弟, you've been here for a long time without getting to the point. Whether our two sects form an alliance is up to our elders; we are just junior cultivators at the筑基 stage. What we say doesn't count. You want to collaborate with me—let's hear your proposal."