rén fēi cǎo mù ， shú néng wú qíng 。
人非草木，孰能无情。
People are not plants or trees; who can be without emotion?
jǐn guǎn lín xuān yī lù zǒu lái ， yě jīng lì le hěn duō gǎn qíng jiū gé ， yǒu xǐ yuè ， yǒu cuò zhé ， yǒu kè gǔ míng xīn de xiāng sī ， yǒu tiān gè yī fāng de wú nài 。
尽管林轩一路走来，也经历了很多感情纠葛，有喜悦，有挫折，有刻骨铭心的相思，有天各一方的无奈。
Throughout his journey, Lin Xuan had experienced many emotional entanglements—moments of joy and frustration, deep-seated yearning, and the helplessness of being far apart. He had tasted all the flavors of life that emotions could bring.
zǒng zhī suān tián kǔ là ， gǎn qíng suǒ néng dài lái de chōng jī ， tā quán dōu yī yī cháng shì 。
总之酸甜苦辣，感情所能带来的冲击，他全都一一尝试。
Perhaps this was why, when faced with new feelings, he felt hesitant, burdened by various concerns.
huò xǔ zhèng shì rú cǐ ， ràng lín xuān zài miàn duì yī quán xīn gǎn qíng de shí hòu ， fǎn ér xiǎn de wèi shǒu wèi wěi ， yǒu zhe gè zhǒng gè yàng de gù lǜ 。
或许正是如此，让林轩在面对一全新感情的时候，反而显得畏首畏尾，有着各种各样的顾虑。
However, it wasn't as if the goddess had intentions while the prince did not; Lin Xuan merely worried about Shang'er's youth and feared she might be acting on a momentary impulse.
rán ér què bìng fēi shén nǚ yǒu xīn ， xiāng wáng wú yì ， tā zhǐ shì dān xīn xiāng ér nián qīng ， suǒ zuò de yī qiè ， jǐn jǐn shì tóu nǎo fā rè ér yǐ 。
然而却并非神女有心，襄王无意，他只是担心香儿年轻，所做的一切，仅仅是头脑发热而已。
Lin Xuan’s worries were unnecessary. Shang'er demonstrated her understanding of love through her actions. When she charged headfirst towards Tiaohang, Lin Xuan was left in awe. How could an honest young man remain unmoved by such a devoted woman?
lín xuān de dān xīn ， bù guò shì duō yú ， xiāng ér yòng shí jì xíng dòng biǎo míng liǎo ， tā duì ài de lǐ jiě yǔ quán shì ， lín xuān qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， dāng xiāng ér yì wú fǎn gù chōng de chōng xiàng táo háng ， biàn shì tā ， yě gǎn jué zhèn hàn dào jí chù 。
林轩的担心，不过是多余，香儿用实际行动表明了，她对爱的理解与诠释，林轩亲眼目睹，当香儿义无反顾冲的冲向梼杭，便是他，也感觉震撼到极处。
When Shang'er turned to look at him, Lin Xuan smiled. His ordinary appearance belied the warmth in his eyes:
miàn duì zhè yàng chī qíng de nǚ zǐ ， jǐng xuān zěn me kě néng wú dòng yú zhōng ne ？
面对这样痴情的女子，井轩怎么可能无动于衷呢？
"Shang'er, be good and focus on your cultivation. One day, I will come to the Kingdom of Qingqiu for you."
suǒ yǐ dāng xiāng ér huí móu de yī kè ， lín xuān xiào le ， tā de róng mào hěn pǔ tōng ， rán ér nà xiào ， què chōng mǎn liǎo wú jǐn de wēn róu ：
所以当香儿回眸的一刻，林轩笑了，他的容貌很普通，然而那笑，却充满了无尽的温柔：
Lin Xuan’s words were subtle, but to a soulmate who understood his heart, there was no need to constantly declare "I love you." A glance or an action conveyed their feelings. There was no need for excessive expressions; it wasn’t that Lin Xuan was stingy with those three words, but given the presence of others, a more reserved approach seemed appropriate.
“ xiāng ér guāi ， hǎo hǎo xiū liàn ， yǒu zhāo yī rì ， wǒ huì qù qīng qiū zhī guó jiē nǐ 。”
“香儿乖，好好修炼，有朝一日，我会去青丘之国接你。”
Hearing this, Shang'er’s beautiful face flushed slightly, adding to her allure. The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox turned as well. Her visit here was for the purpose of recruiting a disciple, but Lin Xuan had noticed him early on. In her eyes, those at the division spirit stage were mere ants, yet this unremarkable man stood out.
lín xuān de biǎo dá hěn hán xù ， rán ér zài xīn yì xiāng tōng de qíng rén nà lǐ ， yòu hé xū jiāng wǒ ài nǐ zhè sān gè zì ， wú shí wú kè de guà zài zuǐ lǐ 。
林轩的表达很含蓄，然而在心意相通的情人那里，又何须将我爱你这三个字，无时无刻的挂在嘴里。
She couldn’t put it into words, but his ability to force Tiaohang’s avatar to such an extent with only his divine consciousness was impressive. While not unparalleled in history, few could achieve such a feat, and none had failed to become one of the top powers in the Three Realms afterward. This meant that if Lin Xuan could reach this level today, he might also become a formidable existence in the future.
dāng liǎng kē xīn tiē zài yì qǐ ， yí gè yǎn shén ， yí gè dòng zuò ， dōu néng tǐ huì dào bǐ cǐ de xīn yì ， gēn běn wú xū yǒu tài duō de biǎo shì ， dāng rán ， bú shì lín xuān lìn sè shuō nà sān gè zì ， ér shì rú jīn ， hái yǒu liǎng rén zài shēn cè ， suǒ yǐ biǎo dá hán xù yì diǎn ， yě jiù wú kě hòu fēi le 。
当两颗心贴在一起，一个眼神，一个动作，都能体会到彼此的心意，根本无需有太多的表示，当然，不是林轩吝啬说那三个字，而是如今，还有两人在身侧，所以表达含蓄一点，也就无可厚非了。
Of course, the path to immortality was long, with various opportunities along the way. Such matters were not set in stone; advancing through tribulation wasn’t easy, and danger lurked in the cultivation world. If he encountered a powerful enemy, Lin Xuan could fall.
tīng lín xuān zhè yàng shuō ， xiāng ér jué měi de róng yán shàng ， fǎng fú yǒu yī céng hóng yùn shǎn guò ， gèng tiān lì sè ， ér jiǔ wěi tiān hú yě huí guò tóu ， tā zhè cì jià lín cǐ chù ， mù dì dāng rán shì wèi le shōu tú ， rán ér yī páng de lín xuān ， qí shí yě zǎo zhù yì dào le 。
听林轩这样说，香儿绝美的容颜上，仿佛有一层红晕闪过，更添丽色，而九尾天狐也回过头，她这次驾临此处，目的当然是为了收徒，然而一旁的林轩，其实也早注意到了。
Everything remained uncertain.
běn lái qū qū fēn shén qī ， zài tā yǎn zhōng bù guò shì lóu yǐ ， rán ér zhè mào bù jīng rén de nán zi ， piān piān ràng tā gǎn jué dào le yǔ zhòng bù tóng zhī chù 。
本来区区分神期，在她眼中不过是蝼蚁，然而这貌不惊人的男子，偏偏让她感觉到了与众不同之处。
However, Lin Xuan was undoubtedly an outstanding prospect.
jù tǐ de què yòu shuō bù chū ， bù guò néng yǐ fēn shén de shí lì ， jiù jiāng táo jī dù jié qī de huà shēn bī dào rú cǐ dì bù ， yě kě yǐ shuō liǎo bù qǐ le ， suī fēi qián wú gǔ rén ， hòu wú lái zhě ， dàn fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng gǔ jīn ， néng zuò dào zhè yī bù de ， yě jiù liáo liáo kě shǔ 。
具体的却又说不出，不过能以分神的实力，就将梼机渡劫期的化身逼到如此地步，也可以说了不起了，虽非前无古人，后无来者，但放眼三界，纵横古今，能做到这一步的，也就寥寥可数。
Of course, such potential did not fully justify his beloved disciple. Shang'er’s talent had even earned praise from the ruler of the Kingdom of Qingqiu. But the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox said little. The future was unpredictable; Shang'er had her own choices and didn’t want to impose too much on her apprentice.
ér zhè bù duō de jǐ gè rén ， cǐ hòu wú yī bù chéng le sān jiè zhōng dǐng ér jiān ér de qiáng zhě ， huàn jù huà shuō ， lín xuān jīn tiān néng zuò dào zhè yī bù ， wèi lái ， yě jí yǒu kě néng chéng wéi zì jǐ yì bān de cún zài 。
而这不多的几个人，此后无一不成了三界中顶儿尖儿的强者，换句话说，林轩今天能做到这一步，未来，也极有可能成为自己一般的存在。
It all depended on them. In the cultivation world, emotions mattered, but so did strength. If this unremarkable young man could become one of the top powers in the Three Realms, she would not interfere with their relationship. However, if he were weak, there was a cold glint in her eyes...
dāng rán ， xiān tú màn màn ， gè yǒu jī yuán ， zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， yě fēi bǎn shàng dìng dīng ， bì jìng jìn jiē dù jié bú shì nà me róng yì ， ér wēi xiǎn de xiū xiān jiè ， tā ruò yù shàng qiáng dí ， yě shì yǒu kě néng yǔn luò diào dì 。
当然，仙途漫漫，各有机缘，这种事情，也非板上钉钉，毕竟进阶渡劫不是那么容易，而危险的修仙界，他若遇上强敌，也是有可能陨落掉地。
The future held many uncertainties, so she chose to take no action.
yī qiè ， dōu hái shì wèi zhī zhī shù 。
一切，都还是未知之数。
She said nothing throughout, but even that single glance made Lin Xuan feel as though his secrets had been laid bare. Of course, this was just an illusion. Lin Xuan’s willpower far surpassed ordinary cultivators; after a moment of distraction, he quickly regained composure. The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox nodded in approval at his response—indeed, not an ordinary person.
bù guò ， lín xuān wú yí shì fēi cháng yōu yì de qián lì gǔ 。
不过，林轩无疑是非常优异的潜力股。
She then extended her hand to Shang'er. This time, the young princess hesitated no longer. She turned and looked deeply into Lin Xuan’s eyes before biting her lip:
dāng rán ， jǐn jǐn zhè yàng shì yuǎn yuǎn pèi bù shàng zì jǐ de ài tú ， xiāng ér de zī zhì ， kě shì ràng qīng qiū guó zhǔ běn rén dōu zàn bù jué kǒu 。
当然，仅仅这样是远远配不上自己的爱徒，香儿的资质，可是让青丘国主本人都赞不绝口。
"Brother Lin Xuan, I’ll wait for you."
dàn jiǔ wěi tiān hú bìng méi yǒu duō shuō ， wèi lái rú hé ， rú jīn shuí yòu qīng chǔ ， xiāng ér yǒu zì jǐ de xuǎn zé ， tā yě bù xiǎng yīn wèi zuò le shī fù jiù duì tú ér guǎn shù tài duō 。
但九尾天狐并没有多说，未来如何，如今谁又清楚，香儿有自己的选择，她也不想因为做了师傅就对徒儿管束太多。
Shang'er knew that following the master would mean a long separation from her brother. Brother Lin Xuan didn’t have the token to enter the Kingdom of Qingqiu at will; entering there required tribulation.
yī qiè dōu kàn tā men zì jǐ ， xiū xiān jiè bù jǐn yǒu qíng yì ， hái yào kàn shí lì ， rú guǒ cǐ mào bù jīng rén de nián qīng rén wèi lái néng gòu chéng wéi sān jiè dǐng jiān de qiáng zhě ， nà tā yǔ tú ér de shì qíng zì jǐ yě bú huì duō shuō ， bù guò tā ruò shì tài ruò ， jiǔ wěi tiān hú de yǎn zhōng yǒu hán guāng shǎn guò ……
一切都看他们自己，修仙界不仅有情意，还要看实力，如果此貌不惊人的年轻人未来能够成为三界顶尖的强者，那他与徒儿的事情自己也不会多说，不过他若是太弱，九尾天狐的眼中有寒光闪过……
While Shang'er trusted Lin Xuan, she understood the difficulty of advancing through tribulation. Even if he reached that stage, it was many years away.
wèi lái chōng mǎn le biàn shù ， suǒ yǐ tā xiàn zài cǎi qǔ bù wén bù wèn de tài dù 。
未来充满了变数，所以她现在采取不闻不问的态度。
"Don't worry, I’ll come for you."
zhì shǐ zhì zhōng tā shén me yě méi shuō ， rán ér jǐn jǐn shì háo wú wēi xié de yī yǎn sǎo guò ， què ràng lín xuān rú zhuì bīng kū ， nà gǎn jué nán yǐ yán shù ， rú guǒ yí dìng yào shuō ， jiù shì fǎng fú zì jǐ suǒ yǒu de mì mì ， dōu bèi tā kàn tòu diào le 。
至始至终她什么也没说，然而仅仅是毫无威胁的一眼扫过，却让林轩如坠冰窟，那感觉难以言述，如果一定要说，就是仿佛自己所有的秘密，都被她看透掉了。
Lin Xuan nodded firmly. Shang'er smiled in relief and handed her hand to the master. An incredible scene followed: despite no visible action from the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, a force opened up the space barrier, and she and Shang'er vanished inside.
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì huàn jué ， lín xuān de yì zhì yě yuǎn shèng pǔ tōng xiū xiān zhě ， chú le zuì chū de yī shùn jiān shī shén ， hěn kuài ， lín xuān jiù huī fù le cháng sè ， zhè yàng de fǎn yìng yě ràng jiǔ wěi tiān hú àn zì diǎn tóu ， cǐ zi què rán bù sú 。
当然，这仅仅是幻觉，林轩的意志也远胜普通修仙者，除了最初的一瞬间失神，很快，林轩就恢复了常色，这样的反应也让九尾天狐暗自点头，此子确然不俗。
The realm’s power posed no obstacle or danger; they truly disappeared before Lin Xuan and Yuanke's eyes. The matter concluded as Shang'er had left with the master, her future bright. With nothing more for him here, Lin Xuan rested briefly before bidding farewell to Yuanke.
suí hòu tā xiàng xiāng ér shēn chū le shǒu ， zhè yī cì ， xiǎo gōng zhǔ bù zài chí yí ， zhǐ shì huí móu ， shēn shēn de wàng le qíng láng yī yǎn ， yǎo le yǎo zuǐ chún ：
随后她像香儿伸出了手，这一次，小公主不再迟疑，只是回眸，深深的望了情郎一眼，咬了咬嘴唇：
Yuanke didn’t try to retain him, despite his great kindness toward her due to her sister’s sake. Their relationship grew closer, but at their level of cultivation, ordinary courtesies were meaningless. Lin Xuan had his own path, and with his sister gone, the burden on Yuanke increased.
“ lín xuān gē gē ， wǒ děng nǐ 。”
“林轩哥哥，我等你。”
Although the Kingdom of Qingqiu was far away, as one of the Three Great Demon Kings, the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s influence spanned the entire Spirit Realm. With her token, she could gain support and commitment. How could Yuanke not make good use of it?
xiāng ér yě qīng chǔ ， gēn zhe shī fù zhè me yī zǒu ， píng cì jiàn miàn ， jiù bù zhī dào shì shén me shí hòu ， lín xuān gē gē kě méi yǒu shī zūn jǐ yǔ de xìn wù ， néng gòu suí shí chū rù yú qīng qiū zhī guó 。
香儿也清楚，跟着师傅这么一走，平次见面，就不知道是什么时候，林轩哥哥可没有师尊给与的信物，能够随时出入于青丘之国。
In just a hundred years, the strength of the Snow Fox clan grew rapidly, changing the landscape of Ice Sea World and becoming its first power—outshining even the peak of the Ethereal Immortal Palace.
wài rén xiǎng yào jìn rù nà lǐ ， chuán shuō ， zhì shǎo yě yào dù jié cái yǒu zī gé 。
外人想要进入那里，传说，至少也要渡劫才有资格。
This had little to do with Lin Xuan, as he soon returned to Nael Dragon World. While Nael Dragon World was slightly less advanced than the Kingdom of Qingqiu, it was still remarkable for cultivation. Here, he could train better than in Ice Sea World.
xiāng ér suī rán xiāng xìn lín xuān ， dàn yě qīng chǔ jìn jiē dù jié de nán dù ， lín xuān jí shǐ néng dá dào nà yī bù ， yǐ bù zhī dào shì duō shǎo nián hòu de shì qíng le 。
香儿虽然相信林轩，但也清楚进阶渡劫的难度，林轩即使能达到那一步，已不知道是多少年后的事情了。
After witnessing the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s power, Lin Xuan’s desire for strength grew even stronger. However, one must eat a meal bite by bite; cultivation wasn’t something that happened overnight. He decided to return to Cloud Conceal Sect first.
“ fàng xīn ， wǒ huì lái zhǎo nǐ 。”
“放心，我会来找你。”
Despite successfully returning to Nael Dragon World via spatial transmission, he didn’t know exactly where he was. Before him lay desolation. Lin Xuan released his divine sense but found no cultivators. Reluctantly, he chose a random direction and flew, needing to ask someone for directions before deciding his next move.
People are not plants or trees; who can be without emotion?
Throughout his journey, Lin Xuan had experienced many emotional entanglements—moments of joy and frustration, deep-seated yearning, and the helplessness of being far apart. He had tasted all the flavors of life that emotions could bring.
Perhaps this was why, when faced with new feelings, he felt hesitant, burdened by various concerns.
However, it wasn't as if the goddess had intentions while the prince did not; Lin Xuan merely worried about Shang'er's youth and feared she might be acting on a momentary impulse.
Lin Xuan’s worries were unnecessary. Shang'er demonstrated her understanding of love through her actions. When she charged headfirst towards Tiaohang, Lin Xuan was left in awe. How could an honest young man remain unmoved by such a devoted woman?
When Shang'er turned to look at him, Lin Xuan smiled. His ordinary appearance belied the warmth in his eyes:
"Shang'er, be good and focus on your cultivation. One day, I will come to the Kingdom of Qingqiu for you."
Lin Xuan’s words were subtle, but to a soulmate who understood his heart, there was no need to constantly declare "I love you." A glance or an action conveyed their feelings. There was no need for excessive expressions; it wasn’t that Lin Xuan was stingy with those three words, but given the presence of others, a more reserved approach seemed appropriate.
Hearing this, Shang'er’s beautiful face flushed slightly, adding to her allure. The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox turned as well. Her visit here was for the purpose of recruiting a disciple, but Lin Xuan had noticed him early on. In her eyes, those at the division spirit stage were mere ants, yet this unremarkable man stood out.
She couldn’t put it into words, but his ability to force Tiaohang’s avatar to such an extent with only his divine consciousness was impressive. While not unparalleled in history, few could achieve such a feat, and none had failed to become one of the top powers in the Three Realms afterward. This meant that if Lin Xuan could reach this level today, he might also become a formidable existence in the future.
Of course, the path to immortality was long, with various opportunities along the way. Such matters were not set in stone; advancing through tribulation wasn’t easy, and danger lurked in the cultivation world. If he encountered a powerful enemy, Lin Xuan could fall.
Everything remained uncertain.
However, Lin Xuan was undoubtedly an outstanding prospect.
Of course, such potential did not fully justify his beloved disciple. Shang'er’s talent had even earned praise from the ruler of the Kingdom of Qingqiu. But the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox said little. The future was unpredictable; Shang'er had her own choices and didn’t want to impose too much on her apprentice.
It all depended on them. In the cultivation world, emotions mattered, but so did strength. If this unremarkable young man could become one of the top powers in the Three Realms, she would not interfere with their relationship. However, if he were weak, there was a cold glint in her eyes...
The future held many uncertainties, so she chose to take no action.
She said nothing throughout, but even that single glance made Lin Xuan feel as though his secrets had been laid bare. Of course, this was just an illusion. Lin Xuan’s willpower far surpassed ordinary cultivators; after a moment of distraction, he quickly regained composure. The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox nodded in approval at his response—indeed, not an ordinary person.
She then extended her hand to Shang'er. This time, the young princess hesitated no longer. She turned and looked deeply into Lin Xuan’s eyes before biting her lip:
"Brother Lin Xuan, I’ll wait for you."
Shang'er knew that following the master would mean a long separation from her brother. Brother Lin Xuan didn’t have the token to enter the Kingdom of Qingqiu at will; entering there required tribulation.
While Shang'er trusted Lin Xuan, she understood the difficulty of advancing through tribulation. Even if he reached that stage, it was many years away.
"Don't worry, I’ll come for you."
Lin Xuan nodded firmly. Shang'er smiled in relief and handed her hand to the master. An incredible scene followed: despite no visible action from the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, a force opened up the space barrier, and she and Shang'er vanished inside.
The realm’s power posed no obstacle or danger; they truly disappeared before Lin Xuan and Yuanke's eyes. The matter concluded as Shang'er had left with the master, her future bright. With nothing more for him here, Lin Xuan rested briefly before bidding farewell to Yuanke.
Yuanke didn’t try to retain him, despite his great kindness toward her due to her sister’s sake. Their relationship grew closer, but at their level of cultivation, ordinary courtesies were meaningless. Lin Xuan had his own path, and with his sister gone, the burden on Yuanke increased.
Although the Kingdom of Qingqiu was far away, as one of the Three Great Demon Kings, the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s influence spanned the entire Spirit Realm. With her token, she could gain support and commitment. How could Yuanke not make good use of it?
In just a hundred years, the strength of the Snow Fox clan grew rapidly, changing the landscape of Ice Sea World and becoming its first power—outshining even the peak of the Ethereal Immortal Palace.
This had little to do with Lin Xuan, as he soon returned to Nael Dragon World. While Nael Dragon World was slightly less advanced than the Kingdom of Qingqiu, it was still remarkable for cultivation. Here, he could train better than in Ice Sea World.
After witnessing the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s power, Lin Xuan’s desire for strength grew even stronger. However, one must eat a meal bite by bite; cultivation wasn’t something that happened overnight. He decided to return to Cloud Conceal Sect first.
Despite successfully returning to Nael Dragon World via spatial transmission, he didn’t know exactly where he was. Before him lay desolation. Lin Xuan released his divine sense but found no cultivators. Reluctantly, he chose a random direction and flew, needing to ask someone for directions before deciding his next move.