“ ó ， nà nǐ xiǎng yào shén me gōng fǎ ne ？”,
“哦，那你想要什么功法呢？”,
"Ah, so what cultivation technique do you want?"
cǐ nǚ suǒ xiū liàn de “ bǎi huā piāo xiāng jué 。” jí biàn shì fàng yǎn sān jiè ， nà yě shì dǐng ér jiān ér de mì shù ， bù guò bìng bú shì hé nán xìng xiū xiān zhě 。
此女所修炼的“百花飘香诀。”即便是放眼三界，那也是顶儿尖儿的秘术，不过并不适合男性修仙者。
The woman was practicing the "Flower Fragrance Technique." Even within the Three Realms, it was considered one of the top secret techniques. However, it wasn't suitable for male cultivators.
bù guò cǐ nǚ jì rán shì huó le jǐ bǎi wàn nián de rén wù ， zài zhè màn cháng de suì yuè lǐ ， yǒu yì wú yì ， suǒ sōu luó dào de qí tā gōng fǎ ， yě shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。
不过此女既然是活了几百万年的人物，在这漫长的岁月里，有意无意，所搜罗到的其他功法，也是数不胜数。
But as a being who had lived for millions of years, she had collected countless other techniques over this long span of time, intentionally or unintentionally.
suī rán yǔ bǎi huā piāo xuě jué xiāng bǐ ， duō duō shǎo shǎo ， shàng yǒu nà me yī duàn chā jù ， dàn néng rù cǐ nǚ fǎ yǎn dì ， zì rán shì xuán miào wú bǐ 。
虽然与百花飘雪诀相比，多多少少，尚有那么一段差距，但能入此女法眼地，自然是玄妙无比。
Although compared to the "Flower Fragrance Technique," there was still some gap, anything that caught her eye must have been incredibly profound.
bù guǎn yǎn qián zhè xiǎo jiā huo ， shì shén me shǔ xìng de líng gēn ， yě bù guǎn tā shì xiǎng yào xiū mó ， xiū xiān ， xiū yāo ， shèn zhì shì xiǎng yào xiū liàn guǐ dào zhī shù ， bǎi huā xiān zi zì xìn ， dōu néng ná ràng tā mǎn yì gōng fǎ lái de 。
不管眼前这小家伙，是什么属性的灵根，也不管他是想要修魔，修仙，修妖，甚至是想要修炼鬼道之术，百花仙子自信，都能拿让他满意功法来的。
Regardless of what kind of spirit root this young fellow possessed, and whether he wanted to cultivate magic, daoism, or even demonic arts, Fairy Flower Lotus was confident she could provide him with a technique that would satisfy his needs.
ér qiě pǐn zhì jué rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， wài miàn de xiū xiān jiè ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě shì bù kě néng kàn dé dào de 。
而且品质决然是非同小可，外面的修仙界，无论如何，也是不可能看得到的。
Moreover, the quality of these techniques would certainly be extraordinary—something beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators in the outside world.
“ è …… wǎn bèi gāng gāng suǒ yán ， qí shí bìng bú shì hěn qīng chǔ ， zài xià suǒ qiú de ， yán gé lái shuō ， bìng bù néng suàn shì yī tào gōng fǎ ， ér yīng gāi shì yī xiàng mì shù 。”
“呃……晚辈刚刚所言，其实并不是很清楚，在下所求的，严格来说，并不能算是一套功法，而应该是一项秘术。”
"Eh... what I said just now wasn't very clear. What I seek is not exactly a cultivation technique, but rather a secret technique."
lín xuān náo le náo tóu ， yǒu diǎn bù hǎo yì sī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
林轩挠了挠头，有点不好意思的声音传入耳朵。
Lin Xuan scratched his head with an embarrassed voice that reached her ears.
“ shén me ， suǒ qiú zhǐ shì yī xiàng mì shù ， nǐ kě xiǎng qīng chǔ ？”
“什么，所求只是一项秘术，你可想清楚？”
"What? You want only one secret technique? Have you thought this through?"
yǐ bǎi huā xiān zi zhī chéng fǔ ， yě bù yóu de liǎn xiàn jīng yà zhī sè ， duì fāng suǒ qiú ， bú shì tài duō ， qià qià xiāng fǎn ， shì tài wēi bù zú dào le 。
以百花仙子之城府，也不由得脸现惊讶之色，对方所求，不是太多，恰恰相反，是太微不足道了。
Even with her vast experience as Fairy Flower Lotus, she couldn't help feeling surprised. The young man's request was too trivial—almost insignificant.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， suǒ wèi mì shù ， nǎi shì gōng fǎ kuǎi dài zhī wù ， měi yī xiàng gōng fǎ suǒ fù dài mì shù de zhǒng lèi ， wēi lì ， yǔ shù liàng dōu gè bù xiāng tóng 。
众所周知，所谓秘术，乃是功法蒯带之物，每一项功法所附带秘术的种类，威力，与数量都各不相同。
It is well known that a secret technique accompanies every cultivation technique, and the types, power, and quantity of these secrets vary greatly from one to another. Some have just a few dozen, while others can number in the hundreds or even thousands.
shǎo zé shù shí ， duō zé chéng bǎi shàng qiān yě shì háo bù zú guài de 。
少则数十，多则成百上千也是毫不足怪的。
Not only did Lin Xuan save her from dire straits with his timely help, but the pill he gave her was also no ordinary item. Even if Fairy Flower Lotus didn't know exactly what it was, she had great confidence in her own judgment. Even if it wasn't a divine treasure, it would certainly be an extraordinary treasure.
qiě bù shuō lín xuān xuě zhōng sòng tàn ， jiù zì jǐ yú shuǐ huǒ ， kě yǐ shuō ， shì yǒu mò dà de ēn dé ， jiù dān chún tā ná yǔ zì jǐ fú yòng de nà lì dān yào lái shuō ， yě jué bú shì yì bān zhī wù 。
且不说林轩雪中送炭，救自己于水火，可以说，是有莫大的恩德，就单纯他拿予自己服用的那粒丹药来说，也绝不是一般之物。
At this rate, exchanging that pill for seven or eight powerful secret techniques would still leave plenty of surplus value.
suī rán jù tǐ shì shén me ， bǎi huā xiān zi bù qīng chǔ ， dàn duì yú zì jǐ de yǎn guāng ， cǐ nǚ hái shì pǒ wèi zì xìn de ， jí biàn bú shì shén me xiān jiā zhī wù ， yě jué duì shì nì tiān jí bié de bǎo bèi zhī ——。
虽然具体是什么，百花仙子不清楚，但对于自己的眼光，此女还是颇为自信的，即便不是什么仙家之物，也绝对是逆天级别的宝贝之——。
Why did he only ask for one? Wasn't he being too greedy?
jiù zhè dān yào de jià zhí ， huàn qǔ qī bā zhǒng lì hài de mì shù yě shì chuò chuò yǒu yú 。
就这丹药的价值，换取七八种厉害的秘术也是绰绰有余。
Fairy Flower Lotus was a proud cultivator with her status and position. Her character wouldn’t allow her to take advantage of a junior. Moreover, Lin Xuan had done her a great favor.
duì fāng jū rán zhǐ qiú qí yī ， zhè bú shì chī kuī shì shén me ？
对方居然只求其一，这不是吃亏是什么？
She couldn’t do such a thing.
bǎi huā xiān zi shì hé děng jiāo ào de xiū xiān zhě ， shēn mǎo fèn dì wèi zài nà lǐ bǎi zhe ， yǐ tā de xìng gé ， yòu zěn me kě néng xiǎo jiā zi qì qù zhàn yī hòu bèi de pián yi ， hé kuàng bù lùn cóng nǎ ge jiǎo dù lái shuō ， lín xuān dōu suàn duì zì jǐ yǒu mò dà de ēn dé 。
百花仙子是何等骄傲的修仙者，身冇份地位在那里摆着，以她的性格，又怎么可能小家子气去占一后辈的便宜，何况不论从哪个角度来说，林轩都算对自己有莫大的恩德。
Thus, she found herself in a dilemma.
zhè yàng de shì qíng ， cǐ nǚ kě zuò bù chū 。
这样的事情，此女可做不出。
His request was too simple; it made things even more difficult for her compared to making an extravagant demand. This was just how Fairy Flower Lotus’s character worked.
suǒ yǐ ， cǐ nǚ fǎn ér yǒu xiē wéi nán le qǐ lái 。
所以，此女反而有些为难了起来。
Just as Lin Xuan suspected, if he had really asked for something precious without considering the consequences, Fairy Flower Lotus might have been unable to fulfill his request due to her earlier grandiose words.
duì fāng tí de yāo qiú tài jiǎn dān ， duì tā ér yán ， fǎn ér bǐ shī zi dà kāi kǒu gèng nán bàn 。
对方提的要求太简单，对她而言，反而比狮子大开口更难办。
The most likely outcome would be that she reluctantly gave him a treasure, but such treasures were not easily obtained. If Fairy Flower Lotus returned to her cave and let out even a hint of it, Lin Xuan could face dire consequences.
zhè yě shì cǐ nǚ xìng gé shǐ rán 。
这也是此女性格使然。
But Lin Xuan didn’t do this.
zhèng rú lín xuān de cāi cè 。
正如林轩的猜测。
Instead, his request was too simple, making things difficult for her.
jiǎ rú zì jǐ zhēn bù zhī jìn tuì de tí chū ， xiǎng yào suǒ qǔ shén me xiān tiān zhī wù ， bǎi huā xiān zi bèi zì jǐ xiān qián de dà huà jǐ duì zhù ， duō bàn yě bù hǎo shí yán ér féi de 。
假如自己真不知进退的提出，想要索取什么先天之物，百花仙子被自己先前的大话挤兑住，多半也不好食言而肥的。
To comply with his wishes would make her feel guilty; how could she deny the favor of someone who had saved her life?
zuì yǒu kě néng de jié guǒ ， shì mǎn hán yuàn yóu de cì yǔ tā yī jiàn bǎo wù ， rán ér xiān tiān zhī wù nǎ yǒu nà me hǎo dé ， bǎi huā xiān zi huí dào dòng fǔ ， suí biàn fàng chū yì diǎn fēng shēng yě néng * qǐ háng wén zì * ràng lín xuān wàn jié bù fù ， wèi tā zhāo lái nán yǐ dǐ yù de shā shēn zhī huò 。
最有可能的结果，是满含怨尤的赐予他一件宝物，然而先天之物哪有那么好得，百花仙子回到洞府，随便放出一点风声也能*启航文字*让林轩万劫不复，为他招来难以抵御的杀身之祸。
Refuse? That wouldn't be appropriate either. He asked what he wanted, and he only requested a secret technique.
rán ér lín xuān méi yǒu zhè me zuò 。
然而林轩没有这么做。
Such a simple requirement hardly seemed insignificant. If she didn’t meet it, Fairy Flower Lotus, as a proud cultivator, would have no reason to seek out others.
qià qià xiāng fǎn ， tā de yāo qiú tài jiǎn dān 。
恰恰相反，他的要求太简单。
For a moment, she was at a loss.
rú cǐ yī lái ， fǎn ér ràng bǎi huā xiān zi bù hǎo bàn 。
如此一来，反而让百花仙子不好办。
This was Lin Xuan’s clever move. To others, this appeared as an enormous opportunity. Asking for a precious treasure could bring about one's downfall.
shùn shuǐ tuī zhōu ， mǎn zú tā de yāo qiú ba ， cǐ nǚ huì liáng xīn bù ān ， zěn me néng lián jiù mìng ēn rén de pián yi yě zhàn ？
顺水推舟，满足他的要求吧，此女会良心不安，怎么能连救命恩人的便宜也占？
But other treasures and materials were fair game. Even if he asked for more than necessary, Fairy Flower Lotus wouldn’t be able to argue with her status. Although she would feel slightly aggrieved, the cost was just ordinary treasures, which she wouldn’t seek trouble over.
jù jué ba ？
拒绝吧？
This way, she could secure the greatest opportunity.
mǎo nà gèng bù chéng huà ， shì zì jǐ wèn tā ， xiǎng yào shén me bǎo wù ， duì fāng tí chū ， jǐn xiǎng yào xué xí yī zhǒng mì shù 。
冇那更不成话，是自己问他，想要什么宝物，对方提出，仅想要学习一种秘术。
However, in Lin Xuan’s eyes, this wasn't the case.
zhè me jiǎn dān de yāo qiú ， shuō wēi bù zú dào yě háo wú kuā zhāng zhī chù ， zì jǐ dōu bù mǎn zú ， shuō chū qù ， táng táng bǎi huā xiān zi ， hái yòng dé zhe jiàn rén me ？
这么简单的要求，说微不足道也毫无夸张之处，自己都不满足，说出去，堂堂百花仙子，还用得着见人么？
By asking for more treasures, he might gain some superficial advantages and appear to have secured the best deal. But it would also completely cut off any future connections with Fairy Flower Lotus.
yī shí jiān ， cǐ nǚ xiàn rù le liǎng nán 。
一时间，此女陷入了两难。
She was a late-stage Golden Chapter cultivator—rare even among the Three Realms. It was difficult enough just to meet her.
ér zhè yě shì lín xuān de cōng míng zhī chù 。
而这也是林轩的聪明之处。
After forcing her into debt, she wouldn’t find it easy to repay this favor. The benefits of making her feel guilty and retaining some goodwill would far outweigh any treasures he could obtain.
cǐ nǚ wèn zì jǐ xiǎng yào shén me ， zài páng rén kàn lái ， zhè shì yī tiān dà de jī yuán ， bǎi zài yǎn qián 。
此女问自己想要什么，在旁人看来，这是一天大的机缘，摆在眼前。
Lin Xuan calculated his gains and losses clearly.
suǒ qǔ xiān tiān zhī bǎo huì dài lái shā shēn zhī huò 。
索取先天之宝会带来杀身之祸。
Sometimes, being at a disadvantage could be an advantage. Unbeknownst to Fairy Flower Lotus, she had been cleverly manipulated by Lin Xuan without realizing it.
dàn chú cǐ yǐ wài ， qí tā de yì bǎo ， cái liào ， què bù fáng duō yào 。
但除此以外，其他的异宝，材料，却不妨多要。
While his strength was far inferior to hers, in terms of cunning, he was beyond her reach.
jí biàn yào de shù liàng duō le nà me yī xiē ， yǐ bǎi huā xiān zi de shēn mǎo fèn dì wèi ， yě bù hǎo jì jiào ， suī rán chī shàng yí gè àn kuī ， huì ràng tā xīn zhōng bù kuài ， dàn fù chū de ， zhǐ shì pǔ tōng de yì bǎo dān yào ， cǐ nǚ guò hòu ， yě jué bú huì lái zhǎo má fán 。
即便要的数量多了那么一些，以百花仙子的身冇份地位，也不好计较，虽然吃上一个暗亏，会让她心中不快，但付出的，只是普通的异宝丹药，此女过后，也绝不会来找麻烦。
"Really just one secret technique?"
zhè yàng ， jiù kě yǐ móu qǔ dào zuì dà de jī yuán 。
这样，就可以谋取到最大的机缘。
Fairy Flower Lotus's surprised voice reached his ears: "Is that too little? Why not ask for another request."
rán ér ， zài lín xuān kàn lái ， què bù rán 。
然而，在林轩看来，却不然。
Just one secret technique seemed a bit meager even to Fairy Flower Lotus herself.
zhè me zuò ， gè zhǒng bǎo bèi shì duō yào le yī xiē ， biǎo miàn shàng ， mào sì zhàn dào le pián yi ， chéng gōng móu qǔ dào zuì dà lì yì ， dàn yě chè dǐ jiāng yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi jiān de qíng yì dǔ sǐ 。
这么做，各种宝贝是多要了一些，表面上，貌似占到了便宜，成功谋取到最大利益，但也彻底将与百花仙子间的情谊堵死。
"I thank you for your kindness. But I am no greedy person, and this single secret technique is sufficient," Lin Xuan said with an innocent expression that made Fairy Flower Lotus doubt her earlier suspicions about his intentions.
ér duì fāng kě shì dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， jí biàn fàng yǎn sān jiè ， nà yě * qīng yì ěr yǎ * shì qū zhǐ kě shǔ de dǐng jí rén wù ， zhè yàng de cún zài ， píng shí jiàn shàng yí miàn yě nán 。
而对方可是渡劫后期的修仙者，即便放眼三界，那也*清逸尔雅*是屈指可数的顶级人物，这样的存在，平时见上一面也难。
If such a scene were seen by other cultivators, they would never believe it.
hǎo bù róng yì ràng duì fāng qiàn xià zì jǐ yí gè rén qíng ， xiǎng yào hái wán ” hēng hēng ， méi zhè me jiǎn dān 。
好不容易让对方欠下自己一个人情，想要还完”亨哼，没这么简单。
But it was happening right here in front of them.
ràng bǎi huā xiān zi jué de xīn zhōng kuì jiù ， shǐ zhōng liú dé zhè me yì diǎn qíng yì zài ， yǐ hòu kě néng huò dé de hǎo chù ， yào yuǎn shèng yú yǎn qián néng gòu suǒ qǔ de bǎo wù 。
让百花仙子觉得心中愧疚，始终留得这么一点情意在，以后可能获得的好处，要远胜于眼前能够索取的宝物。
In the end, Fairy Flower Lotus didn’t hand over any treasures and looked extremely helpless.
zhè bǐ zhàng ， lín xuān suàn dé hěn qīng chǔ 。
这笔账，林轩算得很清楚。
She had never encountered such a cultivator before—someone who refused even extraordinary offerings. Looking at Lin Xuan's innocent face, she wondered how he managed to reach the Spirit Formation stage with such an attitude. Was it really that fortunate for the foolish?
yǒu shí hòu ， chī kuī jiù shì zhàn pián yí ， kě lián bǎi huā xiān zi zài wú xíng jiān ， yǐ bèi lín xuān hěn hěn suàn jì le yī cì ， què hún rán bù zhī 。
有时候，吃亏就是占便宜，可怜百花仙子在无形间，已被林轩狠狠算计了一次，却浑然不知。
Apart from this explanation, Fairy Flower Lotus found herself at a loss.
shí lì ， lín xuān gù rán yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ cǐ nǚ xiàng bǐ ， dàn ruò shì lùn xīn jì ， hēi hēi ， què shì tā pāi mǎ yě nán jí 。
实力，林轩固然远远没有办法与此女相比，但若是论心计，嘿嘿，却是她拍马也难及。
"Alright, what secret technique do you want? Just say it. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
lín xuān zhè xiǎo zi ， kě shì hěn jiǎo huá dì 。
林轩这小子，可是很狡猾地。
"Um..."
“ nǐ zhēn de zhǐ yào yī zhǒng mì shù ？”
“你真的只要一种秘术？”
Lin Xuan hesitated and didn't speak, showing signs of nervousness on his face.
bǎi huā xiān zi yà rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ shì bú shì tài shǎo le ， yào bù ， nǐ kě yǐ zài tí yí gè yāo qiú 。”
百花仙子讶然的声音传入耳朵：“是不是太少了，要不，你可以再提一个要求。”
"Speak!"
jǐn jǐn yī zhǒng mì shù ， lián bǎi huā xiān zi zì jǐ ， dōu jué de yǒu yī xiē ná bù chū shǒu 。
仅仅一种秘术，连百花仙子自己，都觉得有一些拿不出手。
Fairy Flower Lotus was actually getting impatient. She had never imagined that dealing with an honest person would be so troublesome.
“ duō xiè xiān zi hǎo yì ， dàn lín mǒu bú shì tān dé wú yàn de rén wù ， zhè yī zhǒng mì shù ， yǐ shì zú yǐ 。”
“多谢仙子好意，但林某不是贪得无厌的人物，这一种秘术，已是足以。”
"I, I have my eyes on...," Lin Xuan started to say.
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng hān hòu yǐ jí ， ràng bǎi huā xiān zi yě bù yóu de àn zì huái yí ， zì jǐ xiān qián ， shì bú shì tài duō xīn le xiē ， zhè xiǎo zi qù ér fù fǎn ， shí wú è yì 。
林轩脸上的表情憨hòu以极，让百花仙子也不由得暗自怀疑，自己先前，是不是太多心了些，这小子去而复返，实无恶意。
"What is it you want?"
yí gè yī xīn yào zèng yǔ gèng duō de bǎo wù ， yí gè què lián lián tuī cí ， biǎo shì wú gōng bù shòu lù ， yī zhǒng mì shù ， yǐ shì zú yǐ ， zhè yàng de yí mù ， ruò shì luò zài qí tā xiū shì de yǎn lǐ ， nà kěn dìng shì dǎ sǐ yě bù xìn dì 。
一个一心要赠与更多的宝物，一个却连连推辞，表示无功不受禄，一种秘术，已是足以，这样的一幕，若是落在其他修士的眼里，那肯定是打死也不信地。
Fairy Flower Lotus said irritably.
"Ah, so what cultivation technique do you want?"
The woman was practicing the "Flower Fragrance Technique." Even within the Three Realms, it was considered one of the top secret techniques. However, it wasn't suitable for male cultivators.
But as a being who had lived for millions of years, she had collected countless other techniques over this long span of time, intentionally or unintentionally.
Although compared to the "Flower Fragrance Technique," there was still some gap, anything that caught her eye must have been incredibly profound.
Regardless of what kind of spirit root this young fellow possessed, and whether he wanted to cultivate magic, daoism, or even demonic arts, Fairy Flower Lotus was confident she could provide him with a technique that would satisfy his needs.
Moreover, the quality of these techniques would certainly be extraordinary—something beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators in the outside world.
"Eh... what I said just now wasn't very clear. What I seek is not exactly a cultivation technique, but rather a secret technique."
Lin Xuan scratched his head with an embarrassed voice that reached her ears.
"What? You want only one secret technique? Have you thought this through?"
Even with her vast experience as Fairy Flower Lotus, she couldn't help feeling surprised. The young man's request was too trivial—almost insignificant.
It is well known that a secret technique accompanies every cultivation technique, and the types, power, and quantity of these secrets vary greatly from one to another. Some have just a few dozen, while others can number in the hundreds or even thousands.
Not only did Lin Xuan save her from dire straits with his timely help, but the pill he gave her was also no ordinary item. Even if Fairy Flower Lotus didn't know exactly what it was, she had great confidence in her own judgment. Even if it wasn't a divine treasure, it would certainly be an extraordinary treasure.
At this rate, exchanging that pill for seven or eight powerful secret techniques would still leave plenty of surplus value.
Why did he only ask for one? Wasn't he being too greedy?
Fairy Flower Lotus was a proud cultivator with her status and position. Her character wouldn’t allow her to take advantage of a junior. Moreover, Lin Xuan had done her a great favor.
She couldn’t do such a thing.
Thus, she found herself in a dilemma.
His request was too simple; it made things even more difficult for her compared to making an extravagant demand. This was just how Fairy Flower Lotus’s character worked.
Just as Lin Xuan suspected, if he had really asked for something precious without considering the consequences, Fairy Flower Lotus might have been unable to fulfill his request due to her earlier grandiose words.
The most likely outcome would be that she reluctantly gave him a treasure, but such treasures were not easily obtained. If Fairy Flower Lotus returned to her cave and let out even a hint of it, Lin Xuan could face dire consequences.
But Lin Xuan didn’t do this.
Instead, his request was too simple, making things difficult for her.
To comply with his wishes would make her feel guilty; how could she deny the favor of someone who had saved her life?
Refuse? That wouldn't be appropriate either. He asked what he wanted, and he only requested a secret technique.
Such a simple requirement hardly seemed insignificant. If she didn’t meet it, Fairy Flower Lotus, as a proud cultivator, would have no reason to seek out others.
For a moment, she was at a loss.
This was Lin Xuan’s clever move. To others, this appeared as an enormous opportunity. Asking for a precious treasure could bring about one's downfall.
But other treasures and materials were fair game. Even if he asked for more than necessary, Fairy Flower Lotus wouldn’t be able to argue with her status. Although she would feel slightly aggrieved, the cost was just ordinary treasures, which she wouldn’t seek trouble over.
This way, she could secure the greatest opportunity.
However, in Lin Xuan’s eyes, this wasn't the case.
By asking for more treasures, he might gain some superficial advantages and appear to have secured the best deal. But it would also completely cut off any future connections with Fairy Flower Lotus.
She was a late-stage Golden Chapter cultivator—rare even among the Three Realms. It was difficult enough just to meet her.
After forcing her into debt, she wouldn’t find it easy to repay this favor. The benefits of making her feel guilty and retaining some goodwill would far outweigh any treasures he could obtain.
Lin Xuan calculated his gains and losses clearly.
Sometimes, being at a disadvantage could be an advantage. Unbeknownst to Fairy Flower Lotus, she had been cleverly manipulated by Lin Xuan without realizing it.
While his strength was far inferior to hers, in terms of cunning, he was beyond her reach.
"Really just one secret technique?"
Fairy Flower Lotus's surprised voice reached his ears: "Is that too little? Why not ask for another request."
Just one secret technique seemed a bit meager even to Fairy Flower Lotus herself.
"I thank you for your kindness. But I am no greedy person, and this single secret technique is sufficient," Lin Xuan said with an innocent expression that made Fairy Flower Lotus doubt her earlier suspicions about his intentions.
If such a scene were seen by other cultivators, they would never believe it.
But it was happening right here in front of them.
In the end, Fairy Flower Lotus didn’t hand over any treasures and looked extremely helpless.
She had never encountered such a cultivator before—someone who refused even extraordinary offerings. Looking at Lin Xuan's innocent face, she wondered how he managed to reach the Spirit Formation stage with such an attitude. Was it really that fortunate for the foolish?
Apart from this explanation, Fairy Flower Lotus found herself at a loss.
"Alright, what secret technique do you want? Just say it. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
"Um..."
Lin Xuan hesitated and didn't speak, showing signs of nervousness on his face.
"Speak!"
Fairy Flower Lotus was actually getting impatient. She had never imagined that dealing with an honest person would be so troublesome.
"I, I have my eyes on...," Lin Xuan started to say.
"What is it you want?"
Fairy Flower Lotus said irritably.