piàn kè hòu ， tā yě qǔ chū le yí gè yù hé ， bù guò cǐ hé què shì cháng tiáo xíng zhuàng de 。
片刻后，他也取出了一个玉盒，不过此盒却是长条形状的。
A few moments later, Lin Xuan took out an jade box. However, this box was in a long strip shape.
tōng yǔ zhēn rén qū zhǐ yī dàn ， nà hé gài jiù “ pā ” de dǎ kāi ， lǐ miàn tǎng zhe yī bǎ zhé shàn 。
通羽真人屈指一弹，那盒盖就“啪”的打开，里面躺着一把折扇。
Master Tongyu flicked his fingers and the lid of the box popped open with a "snap". Inside lay a folding fan.
“ xuān ér ， nǐ kàn kàn 。”
“轩儿，你看看。”
"Xuan'er, take a look."
dé dào tōng yǔ zhēn rén de shì yì ， lín xuān jiāng zhé shàn ná zài shǒu lǐ ， fèn liàng hěn qīng ， bù zhī shì hé wù zhì chéng 。
得到通羽真人的示意，林轩将折扇拿在手里，分量很轻，不知是何物制成。
Following Master Tongyu's gesture, Lin Xuan picked up the folding fan. It felt very light, but he was unsure what it was made from.
“ zhè bǎ xiāo yáo shàn yě shì wèi shī ǒu rán suǒ de ， nǐ bié kàn qīng báo ， què fáng yù lì jīng rén ， yǒu le cǐ bǎo ， rì hòu yù shàng qiáng dí ， jiù suàn bù dí ， píng cǐ wù dǎng xià duì fāng de gōng jī ， yīng gāi yě méi yǒu wèn tí 。” tōng yǔ zhēn rén bù huāng bù máng de jiè shào ：“ cǐ wù suī rán bú shì gǔ bǎo ， què yě shén tōng fēi xiǎo 。”
“这把逍遥扇也是为师偶然所得，你别看轻薄，却防御力惊人，有了此宝，日后遇上强敌，就算不敌，凭此物挡下对方的攻击，应该也没有问题。”通羽真人不慌不忙的介绍：“此物虽然不是古宝，却也神通非小。”
"This Leisure Fan is something I happened to come across. Don't be fooled by its thin appearance; it has incredible defensive capabilities. With this treasure, you should be able to withstand attacks from stronger opponents," Master Tongyu explained calmly. "Although it's not an ancient artifact, it still possesses considerable power."
“ xiè shī zūn 。” lín xuān bǎ wán le yī huì er ， cái jiāng qí shōu rù le chǔ wù dài lǐ ， liǎn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què zhe shí jīng xǐ ， kàn lái zì jǐ huí líng yào shān de jué dìng ， suàn shì dǔ duì le ， fǒu zé nǎ néng píng kōng dé dào liǎng jiàn bǎo wù 。
“谢师尊。”林轩把玩了一会儿，才将其收入了储物袋里，脸上不动声色，心中却着实惊喜，看来自己回灵药山的决定，算是赌对了，否则哪能凭空得到两件宝物。
"Thank you, Master." Lin Xuan toyed with the fan for a while before putting it away in his storage bracelet. His expression remained unchanged on the outside, but he was genuinely delighted inside. It seemed that returning to Lingyun Sect had been a wise decision; otherwise, he wouldn't have obtained these two treasures out of thin air.
yǔ líng qì bù tóng ， fǎ bǎo méi yǒu shén me pǐn jí zhī fēn ， bù guò zhè liǎng jiàn dōng xī ， xiǎn rán dōu shì zhēn pǐn ， jiā shàng zì jǐ yuán yǒu de xuán huǒ shén zhū ， lín xuān xiāng xìn duì shàng tóng jiē xiū shì ， zì jǐ jué duì shì shèng duō bài shǎo 。
与灵器不同，法宝没有什么品级之分，不过这两件东西，显然都是珍品，加上自己原有的玄火神珠，林轩相信对上同阶修士，自己绝对是胜多败少。
Unlike spirit artifacts, which come in different grades, there were no such distinctions with magical treasures. However, both of these items clearly belonged to the finest category. Adding his existing Purple Yang Strength talisman, Lin Xuan believed that facing opponents at the same stage would be a matter of winning more than losing.
“ zhè hái jǐn jǐn shì kāi shǐ ， děng zì jǐ liàn zhì chū bì yàn qí lín jiǎ yǔ běn mìng fǎ bǎo yǐ hòu ……” lín xuān xīng fèn de xiǎng zhe 。
“这还仅仅是开始，等自己炼制出碧焰麒麟甲与本命法宝以后……”林轩兴奋的想着。
"This is just the beginning," Lin Xuan thought excitedly. "Once I forge the Azure Flame Qilin Armor and my own命魂宝物… "
“ xuān ér ， wèi shī yǒu yī jiàn shì qíng yào nǐ qù zuò 。” tōng yǔ zhēn rén de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“轩儿，为师有一件事情要你去做。”通羽真人的声音传入耳朵。
"Xuan'er, there's something I need you to do." Master Tongyu's voice entered his ears.
lín xuān cóng chén sī zhōng qīng xǐng guò lái ， yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī lǚ yì sè ， zhè dào yě zài qíng lǐ zhī zhōng ， liǎng gè lǎo hú lí duì zì jǐ kāi chéng bù gōng ， yòu zèng sòng le rú cǐ zhēn guì de bǎo wù ， qǐ huì méi yǒu fēn fù ？
林轩从沉思中清醒过来，眼中闪过一缕异色，这倒也在情理之中，两个老狐狸对自己开诚布公，又赠送了如此珍贵的宝物，岂会没有吩咐？
Lin Xuan snapped out of his thoughts as a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes. It made sense; two old foxes had been open with him and even gifted such precious treasures, so they wouldn't leave without instructions.
“ shī zūn qǐng shuō 。”
“师尊请说。”
"Master, please speak."
bàn gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān chū le tōng yǔ zhēn rén de dòng fǔ ， rán ér tā de liǎn shàng 。 què dài zhe pǒ wèi gǔ guài dì shén sè 。
半个时辰以后，林轩出了通羽真人的洞府，然而他的脸上。却带着颇为古怪地神色。
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left Master Tongyu's cave. His face wore a rather peculiar expression as he pondered over the master's instructions.
zài nǎo hǎi zhōng sī liáng zhe tōng yǔ zhēn rén de fēn fù 。
在脑海中思量着通羽真人的吩咐。
He was to assist a Ye family of cultivators, who were said to be descendants of Lingyun Sect members and part of its peripheral forces.
ràng tā qù bāng zhù yī yè xìng de xiū zhēn jiā zú ， jù shuō gāi jiā zú de xiān zǔ nǎi shì líng yào shān dì zǐ ， shǔ yú běn mén de wài wéi shì lì 。
让他去帮助一叶姓的修真家族，据说该家族的先祖乃是灵药山弟子，属于本门的外围势力。
However, what trouble this family faced or exactly what Lin Xuan needed to do remained unclear. Master Tongyu only mentioned that once they arrived at their destination, the truth would become apparent.
kě ràng lín xuān yù mèn de shì ， gāi jiā zú jiū jìng yù shàng le shén me má fán ， huò zhě xū yào zì jǐ zuò xiē shén me ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén què zhī zì wèi tí ， zhǐ shuō dào le nǎ lǐ ， zì rán jiù huì dé zhī 。
可让林轩郁闷的是，该家族究竟遇上了什么麻烦，或者需要自己做些什么，通羽真人却只字未提，只说到了哪里，自然就会得知。
"Ugh, how can one ask someone else to do something without revealing all the details?" Lin Xuan muttered in frustration. Yet, his master's silence suggested there was more to it than met the eye. Lin Xuan had no choice but to agree reluctantly.
“ yūn ， nǎ yǒu ràng bié rén zuò shì 。 què yòu cáng zhe yē zhe de dào lǐ 。” lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ 。 bù guò shī zūn sān jiān qí kǒu de yàng zi ， xiǎn rán shì lìng yǒu yǐn qíng 。 lín xuān yě zhǐ yǒu yìng zhe tóu pí dā yìng 。
“晕，哪有让别人做事。却又藏着噎着的道理。”林轩一阵无语。不过师尊三缄其口的样子，显然是另有隐情。林轩也只有硬着头皮答应。
This meeting with Master Tongyu did help him put aside his concerns regarding the Lingyun Sect's stance on the upcoming conflict between the forces of good and evil. Although he couldn't determine their position, the sect seemed to have no ill intentions towards him, which was a relief. However, they had kept something from him.
hǎo zài zhè yī cì yǔ tōng yǔ zhēn rén huì tán ， zǒng suàn shì ràng tā fàng xià le gù lǜ ， kǔ líng gēn zhī shì ， suī shuō chún shǔ wù huì ， dàn zǒng ér yán zhī ， shì duì zì jǐ yǒu lì 。
好在这一次与通羽真人会谈，总算是让他放下了顾虑，苦灵根之事，虽说纯属误会，但总而言之，是对自己有利。
Lin Xuan frowned; he needed to be more cautious in the future.
cóng yōu zhōu de xíng shì shàng kàn ， zhèng mó dà zhàn yǐ bù kě bì miǎn 。 lín xuān hěn guān xīn líng yào shān huì yǐ shén me lì chǎng chū xiàn ， kě xī tā páng qiāo cè jī ， liǎng gè lǎo hú lí què kǒu fēng shèn jǐn ， lín xuān yě zhǐ hǎo fàng qì 。
从幽州的形势上看，正魔大战已不可避免。林轩很关心灵药山会以什么立场出现，可惜他旁敲侧击，两个老狐狸却口风甚紧，林轩也只好放弃。
After leaving, Master Tongyu waved his hand, casting a layer of restrictions around them before addressing Xu Jinqing, who was an elder.
suī rán tā men duì zì jǐ méi yǒu è yì yǐ jīng què dìng ， dàn sì hū què yǐn mán le shén me dōng xī 。 lín xuān méi tóu wēi zhòu ， zì jǐ yě yào duō liú yī fèn xīn 。
虽然他们对自己没有恶意已经确定，但似乎却隐瞒了什么东西。林轩眉头微皱，自己也要多留一份心。
"Auntie, Lin Xuan has only recently condensed his essence. Sending him on this mission might not work out well. What if… "
què shuō tā lí kāi yǐ hòu ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén huī le huī shǒu ， huáng guāng shǎn chù ， xiān zài zhōu wéi bù xià le yī céng jìn zhì ， rán hòu cái xiàng xǔ xìng lǎo zhě kāi kǒu 。
却说他离开以后，通羽真人挥了挥手，黄光闪处，先在周围布下了一层禁制，然后才像许姓老者开口。
"I have already said that jade is refined into a tool. Although this boy possesses a rare and precious苦灵根, and he hasn't disappointed us in terms of cultivation speed, he's still young and inexperienced. If we don't hone his skills more, how can he become the head of a sect and spread Lingyun Sect's influence?" Xu Jinqing closed his eyes, speaking with a calm demeanor.
“ shī shū ， lín xuān bì jìng níng dān wèi jiǔ ， jiù pài tā qù chù lǐ nà jiàn shì ， néng xíng me ， wàn yī ……”
“师叔，林轩毕竟凝丹未久，就派他去处理那件事，能行么，万一……”
"Of course, my nephew understands that. However, this task is too dangerous for him. Originally, I intended to guide him gradually," Master Tongyu hesitated before whispering, "Since the Venerable Tiantan passed away, no one in our sect has been able to activate the mountain within the mountain. According to the late master's words, only someone with a苦灵根… "
“ wǒ yǐ jīng shuō guò 。 yù bù zuó bù chéng qì 。 cǐ zi suī rán yōng yǒu qiān nián nán dé yī jiàn dì kǔ líng gēn ， ér qiě zài xiū liàn sù dù shàng yě méi yǒu ràng wǒ men shī wàng 。**** kě bì jìng nián qīng shí qiǎn ， rú guǒ bù duō duō mó lì ， yǐ hòu rú hé chéng wéi yī pài zhǎng mén ， jiāng líng yào shān fā yáng guāng dà ？” xú jǐn qīng shuāng yǎn jǐn bì ， yī fù dàn rán dì yǔ qì 。
“我已经说过。玉不琢不成器。此子虽然拥有千年难得一见地苦灵根，而且在修炼速度上也没有让我们失望。****可毕竟年轻识浅，如果不多多磨砺，以后如何成为一派掌门，将灵药山发扬光大？”徐锦青双眼紧闭，一副淡然地语气。
"Hmm, you make a valid point. But I have my own plan."
“ zhè ge shī zhí dāng rán qīng chǔ ， dàn nà ge rèn wù bì jìng yǒu xiē tài wēi xiǎn le ， yǐ shī zhí de yuán yì ， yuán běn shì xiàng duì tā màn màn tí diǎn 。” shuō dào zhè lǐ ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī yóu yù ， jí shǐ shì zài zì jǐ dì dòng fǔ ， xià miàn de huà què yě jǐn shèn de shǐ yòng le chuán yīn ：“ zì cóng tiān chén zǔ shī zuò huà yǐ lái ， běn mén yì zhí wú rén néng gòu qǐ dòng nà shān zhōng zhī shān ， ér gēn jù zǔ shī yé liú chuán xià lái de yí yán ， sì hū zhǐ yǒu kǔ líng gēn zhī rén ……”
“这个师侄当然清楚，但那个任务毕竟有些太危险了，以师侄的原意，原本是像对他慢慢提点。”说到这里，通羽真人脸上闪过一丝犹豫，即使是在自己地洞府，下面的话却也谨慎的使用了传音：“自从天尘祖师坐化以来，本门一直无人能够启动那山中之山，而根据祖师爷流传下来的遗言，似乎只有苦灵根之人……”
Seeing Auntie's resolve, Master Tongyu sighed and decided not to continue the discussion.
“ ń ， nǐ shuō dé yě yǒu dào lǐ ， bù guò lǎo fū zì yǒu fēn cùn 。”
“嗯，你说得也有道理，不过老夫自有分寸。”
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had received his master's command but didn't leave Lingyun Sect immediately. Instead, he returned to his cave.
jiàn shī shū xīn yì yǐ jué ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén tàn le kǒu qì ， bù zài jì xù tǎo lùn xià qù 。
见师叔心意已决，通羽真人叹了口气，不再继续讨论下去。
The reason was simple: both treasures needed some ritualistic purification, and his master had clearly stated that while there was a slight risk involved, it wasn't urgent; he only needed to arrive within a month.
zài shuō lín xuān suī rán jiē dào le shī zūn de mìng lìng ， què yě méi yǒu mǎ shàng lí kāi líng yào shān ， fǎn ér huí dào le zì jǐ de dòng fǔ zhōng lái 。
再说林轩虽然接到了师尊的命令，却也没有马上离开灵药山，反而回到了自己的洞府中来。
Unlike the cultivation of命魂宝物, which required long-term nurturing with one's元神, most magical treasures could be activated by simply imprinting one’s spirit essence on them.
yuán yīn wú tā ， liǎng jiàn bǎo wù xū yào jì liàn yī fān ， ér qiě shī zūn shuō dé hěn qīng chǔ ， zhè cì rèn wù suī rán yǒu nà me yì diǎn wēi xiǎn ， kě què bù suàn tài jí ， zhǐ xū yào yí yuè yǐ nèi gǎn dào nà lǐ jiù kě yǐ 。
原因无他，两件宝物需要祭炼一番，而且师尊说得很清楚，这次任务虽然有那么一点危险，可却不算太急，只需要一月以内赶到那里就可以。
Moreover, the original marks on the Azure Needle and Leisure Fan had been erased by the two old foxes. Thus, Lin Xuan's task was straightforward.
yǔ xū yào zài tǐ nèi cháng qī yòng yuán shén zī yǎng de běn mìng fǎ bǎo bù tóng ， bù lùn shì gǔ bǎo hái shì yì bān dì fǎ bǎo ， dōu zhǐ xū yào xiū shì zài shàng miàn lào xià zì jǐ de shén shí yìn jì jiù kě yǐ 。
与需要在体内长期用元神滋养的本命法宝不同，不论是古宝还是一般地法宝，都只需要修士在上面烙下自己的神识印记就可以。
With his experience from the Purple Yang Strength talisman, the ritualistic purification of these treasures went smoothly. Within nine days, Lin Xuan emerged from his seclusion.
ér qiě bì lín zhēn yǔ xiāo yáo shàn shàng miàn yuán běn de yìn jì ， dōu yǐ jīng yóu liǎng wèi lǎo hú lí mǒ qù ， suǒ yǐ lín xuān xià miàn yào zuò de shì qíng ， kě yǐ shuō shì jiǎn dān wú bǐ 。
而且碧鳞针与逍遥扇上面原本的印记，都已经由两位老狐狸抹去，所以林轩下面要做的事情，可以说是简单无比。
Considering the deadline, he still had about twenty days to spare, which was ample time. However, Lin Xuan didn't waste any more time and transformed into a streak of light that vanished into the horizon.
jiā shàng yǒu le xuán huǒ shén zhū de jīng yàn ， liǎng jiàn bǎo wù dì jì liàn ， shùn lì yǐ jí ， duǎn duǎn de jiǔ tiān yǐ hòu ， lín xuān jiù cóng bì guān zhōng chū lái 。
加上有了玄火神珠的经验，两件宝物地祭炼，顺利以极，短短的九天以后，林轩就从闭关中出来。
Compared to Yanzhou Region, Gansu Province was ten times larger in area, vast enough for even Lin Xuan's current cultivation level to take seven days to reach the Ye family's location as mentioned by Master Tongyu.
suàn suàn qī xiàn ， dà yuē hái yǒu èr shí duō tiān ， shí fēn kuān yù ， bù guò lín xuān què yě méi yǒu zài dān gē xià qù ， huà wèi yī dào dùn guāng ， xiāo shī zài tiān jì 。
算算期限，大约还有二十多天，十分宽裕，不过林轩却也没有再耽搁下去，化为一道遁光，消失在天际。
Of course, it took so long because every time he passed through a market town, he would enter and gather materials needed for his tasks.
yǔ yǎn zhōu xiāng bǐ ， yōu zhōu miàn jī dà le shí bèi bù zhǐ ， kuān guǎng yǐ jí ， jí biàn yǐ lín xuān rú jīn de xiū wèi ， yě zú zú fēi qī rì ， cái lái dào le tōng yǔ zhēn rén suǒ shuō de ， yè xìng jiā zú de suǒ zài dì 。
与兖州相比，幽州面积大了十倍不止，宽广以极，即便以林轩如今的修为，也足足飞七日，才来到了通羽真人所说的，叶姓家族的所在地。
Previously, what seemed incredibly valuable was now just ordinary items. The most striking thing about Lin Xuan’s journey was people's attitudes. An Incarnation Stage expert was still a legend to the majority of cultivators; low-stage cultivators might never see one in their lifetimes. For him, a Golden Core cultivator, he was already an unreachable elder.
dāng rán ， huā fèi le rú cǐ zhī jiǔ de shí jiān ， hái yǒu yí gè yuán yīn ， shì lín xuān měi lù guò yī zuò fāng shì ， dū huì rù nèi qù xún zhǎo yī xiē zì jǐ suǒ xū yào de dōng xī 。
当然，花费了如此之久的时间，还有一个原因，是林轩每路过一座坊市，都会入内去寻找一些自己所需要的东西。
As he walked through the market towns, despite changing his appearance, Lin Xuan did not hide his cultivation level. This made things easier as people looked at him with admiration and reverence. Some large merchants even tried to court him, offering valuable materials for free.
bì jìng bù lùn shì liàn zhì zhàn jiǎ ， hái shì xiǎng yào zhì zuò dì jiē líng fú ， zì jǐ shǒu zhōng dū quē cái liào ， yǐ qián de jī zǎn suī rán bù shǎo ， kě tà rù níng dān jìng jiè yǐ hòu ， lín xuān cái fā xiàn ， yǐ qián de dōng xī shí yǒu ** dōu yòng bù shàng 。
毕竟不论是炼制战甲，还是想要制作地阶灵符，自己手中都缺材料，以前的积攒虽然不少，可踏入凝丹境界以后，林轩才发现，以前的东西十有**都用不上。
However, Lin Xuan firmly rejected their offers; one could not be too trusting of such easy gains. Such behavior was clearly part of a scheme, and he wouldn't fall into it. Besides, he didn’t lack crystal stones; selling some unnecessary spirit artifacts had made him even wealthier than before, enough to buy the materials he needed.
zài guò qù kàn lái zhēn guì yǐ jí de dōng xī ， xiàn zài què jué de bù guò shì yì bān zhī wù ér yǐ 。
在过去看来珍贵以极的东西，现在却觉得不过是一般之物而已。
With this in mind, although he still lacked several crucial components for forging the Azure Flame Qilin Armor, all the ingredients required for creating earth-stage spirit talismans were already gathered.
A few moments later, Lin Xuan took out an jade box. However, this box was in a long strip shape.
Master Tongyu flicked his fingers and the lid of the box popped open with a "snap". Inside lay a folding fan.
"Xuan'er, take a look."
Following Master Tongyu's gesture, Lin Xuan picked up the folding fan. It felt very light, but he was unsure what it was made from.
"This Leisure Fan is something I happened to come across. Don't be fooled by its thin appearance; it has incredible defensive capabilities. With this treasure, you should be able to withstand attacks from stronger opponents," Master Tongyu explained calmly. "Although it's not an ancient artifact, it still possesses considerable power."
"Thank you, Master." Lin Xuan toyed with the fan for a while before putting it away in his storage bracelet. His expression remained unchanged on the outside, but he was genuinely delighted inside. It seemed that returning to Lingyun Sect had been a wise decision; otherwise, he wouldn't have obtained these two treasures out of thin air.
Unlike spirit artifacts, which come in different grades, there were no such distinctions with magical treasures. However, both of these items clearly belonged to the finest category. Adding his existing Purple Yang Strength talisman, Lin Xuan believed that facing opponents at the same stage would be a matter of winning more than losing.
"This is just the beginning," Lin Xuan thought excitedly. "Once I forge the Azure Flame Qilin Armor and my own命魂宝物… "
"Xuan'er, there's something I need you to do." Master Tongyu's voice entered his ears.
Lin Xuan snapped out of his thoughts as a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes. It made sense; two old foxes had been open with him and even gifted such precious treasures, so they wouldn't leave without instructions.
"Master, please speak."
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left Master Tongyu's cave. His face wore a rather peculiar expression as he pondered over the master's instructions.
He was to assist a Ye family of cultivators, who were said to be descendants of Lingyun Sect members and part of its peripheral forces.
However, what trouble this family faced or exactly what Lin Xuan needed to do remained unclear. Master Tongyu only mentioned that once they arrived at their destination, the truth would become apparent.
"Ugh, how can one ask someone else to do something without revealing all the details?" Lin Xuan muttered in frustration. Yet, his master's silence suggested there was more to it than met the eye. Lin Xuan had no choice but to agree reluctantly.
This meeting with Master Tongyu did help him put aside his concerns regarding the Lingyun Sect's stance on the upcoming conflict between the forces of good and evil. Although he couldn't determine their position, the sect seemed to have no ill intentions towards him, which was a relief. However, they had kept something from him.
Lin Xuan frowned; he needed to be more cautious in the future.
After leaving, Master Tongyu waved his hand, casting a layer of restrictions around them before addressing Xu Jinqing, who was an elder.
"Auntie, Lin Xuan has only recently condensed his essence. Sending him on this mission might not work out well. What if… "
"I have already said that jade is refined into a tool. Although this boy possesses a rare and precious苦灵根, and he hasn't disappointed us in terms of cultivation speed, he's still young and inexperienced. If we don't hone his skills more, how can he become the head of a sect and spread Lingyun Sect's influence?" Xu Jinqing closed his eyes, speaking with a calm demeanor.
"Of course, my nephew understands that. However, this task is too dangerous for him. Originally, I intended to guide him gradually," Master Tongyu hesitated before whispering, "Since the Venerable Tiantan passed away, no one in our sect has been able to activate the mountain within the mountain. According to the late master's words, only someone with a苦灵根… "
"Hmm, you make a valid point. But I have my own plan."
Seeing Auntie's resolve, Master Tongyu sighed and decided not to continue the discussion.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had received his master's command but didn't leave Lingyun Sect immediately. Instead, he returned to his cave.
The reason was simple: both treasures needed some ritualistic purification, and his master had clearly stated that while there was a slight risk involved, it wasn't urgent; he only needed to arrive within a month.
Unlike the cultivation of命魂宝物, which required long-term nurturing with one's元神, most magical treasures could be activated by simply imprinting one’s spirit essence on them.
Moreover, the original marks on the Azure Needle and Leisure Fan had been erased by the two old foxes. Thus, Lin Xuan's task was straightforward.
With his experience from the Purple Yang Strength talisman, the ritualistic purification of these treasures went smoothly. Within nine days, Lin Xuan emerged from his seclusion.
Considering the deadline, he still had about twenty days to spare, which was ample time. However, Lin Xuan didn't waste any more time and transformed into a streak of light that vanished into the horizon.
Compared to Yanzhou Region, Gansu Province was ten times larger in area, vast enough for even Lin Xuan's current cultivation level to take seven days to reach the Ye family's location as mentioned by Master Tongyu.
Of course, it took so long because every time he passed through a market town, he would enter and gather materials needed for his tasks.
Previously, what seemed incredibly valuable was now just ordinary items. The most striking thing about Lin Xuan’s journey was people's attitudes. An Incarnation Stage expert was still a legend to the majority of cultivators; low-stage cultivators might never see one in their lifetimes. For him, a Golden Core cultivator, he was already an unreachable elder.
As he walked through the market towns, despite changing his appearance, Lin Xuan did not hide his cultivation level. This made things easier as people looked at him with admiration and reverence. Some large merchants even tried to court him, offering valuable materials for free.
However, Lin Xuan firmly rejected their offers; one could not be too trusting of such easy gains. Such behavior was clearly part of a scheme, and he wouldn't fall into it. Besides, he didn’t lack crystal stones; selling some unnecessary spirit artifacts had made him even wealthier than before, enough to buy the materials he needed.
With this in mind, although he still lacked several crucial components for forging the Azure Flame Qilin Armor, all the ingredients required for creating earth-stage spirit talismans were already gathered.