yī yè cháng tán 。
一夜长谈。
A long conversation unfolded.
jǐn jǐn yī yè ， bú dào liù gè shí chén de shí jiān ， duì yú yào tā men zhè ge jìng jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， shuō dàn zhǐ yī huī jiān yě bù wèi guò 。
仅仅一夜，不到六个时辰的时间，对于要他们这个境界的修仙者，说弹指一挥间也不为过。
In just one night, less than six hours of time, for cultivators at their current stage, it could indeed be described as a mere blink of an eye.
rán ér duì yú gōng sūn yù ér lái shuō ， nà yì yì què shì nán yǐ yán shù 。
然而对于公孙玉儿来说，那意义却是难以言述。
However, to Gong Sun Yuer, the significance was indescribable.
zài zhè yī yè lǐ ， tā yǒu tài duō tài duō de shōu huò 。
在这一夜里，她有太多太多的收获。
During this night, she had gained so much. The difficulties that had plagued her cultivation were all resolved by her master. Places where she previously couldn't understand anything became clear with just a few words from Lin Xuan. It felt like he had never been more helpful.
yǐ qián kùn rǎo tā xiū liàn de nán diǎn ， zài shī zūn zhè lǐ ， yě dōu yī yī de dào le de jiě huò 。
以前困扰她修炼的难点，在师尊这里，也都一一得到了的解惑。
She could say that since starting on the path of cultivation, she had never felt as smooth and effortless as this. The Long Spring Technique, renowned for its difficulty, seemed to have no more obstacles after his explanation. It was almost like a simple technique but with greater power than before.
yuán běn xiǎng bù tōng de dì fāng ， lín xuān jǐn jǐn jǐ jù tí diǎn ， jiù ràng tā huò rán kāi lǎng 。
原本想不通的地方，林轩仅仅几句提点，就让她豁然开朗。
This wasn't unusual. With Lin Xuan's help, her understanding of the technique had reached a new level. This was the benefit of having someone guide you on your path to cultivation. A single lesson could be worth years of study.
kě yǐ shuō ， zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， hái cóng lái méi yǒu gǎn jué ， yuán lái xiū liàn kě yǐ rú cǐ shùn chàng de 。
可以说，自从踏上修仙之路，还从来没有感觉，原来修炼可以如此顺畅的。
To have such a master as her teacher was truly a blessing from eight lifetimes ago.
zhǎng chūn gōng ， zhè chū míng jiān nán de gōng fǎ ， jīng guò shī zūn de yī fān jiǎng jiě ， què sì hū zài méi yǒu duō shǎo kùn rǎo zhī chù ， jiù yǔ yī pǔ tōng jiǎn dān de gōng fǎ xiàng chà fǎng fú ， rán ér wēi lì què gèng shèng wǎng xī 。
长chūn功，这出名艰难的功法，经过师尊的一番讲解，却似乎再没有多少困扰之处，就与一普通简单的功法相差仿佛，然而威力却更胜往昔。
Gong Sun Yuer felt extremely fortunate. Although she had only been Lin Xuan's disciple for one day, after this night together, she deeply respected and admired him.
zhè bù xī qí ， zài lín xuān de bāng zhù xià ， tā duì cǐ gōng fǎ de lǐ jiě rèn shí ， rú jīn yǐ shàng le yí gè xīn de céng cì 。
这不稀奇，在林轩的帮助下，她对此功法的理解认识，如今已上了一个新的层次。
One day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father—Lin Xuan had earned his new disciple’s genuine loyalty.
zhè jiù shì xiū xiān lù shàng ， yǒu rén tí diǎn de hǎo chù 。
这就是修仙路上，有人提点的好处。
Now that the night was over and the sun rose again, its warm rays filtering through the branches onto the ground. A new day began, with early birds already searching for tasty insects in the forest.
tīng jūn yī xí huà ， shèng dú shí nián shū ， zhè jù huà ruò shì fàng dào xiū xiān jiè lái lǐng wù ， nà me ， jiāng kě yǐ shǎo zǒu bǎi nián ， shèn zhì qiān nián de wān lù 。
听君一席话，胜读十年书，这句话若是放到修仙界来领悟，那么，将可以少走百年，甚至千年的弯路。
Inside their cave dwelling, neither master nor apprentice showed any signs of fatigue. Cultivators could go without food or sleep for long periods, so this was nothing out of the ordinary.
zì jǐ néng bài rú cǐ yī wèi míng shī ， shí zài shì xiū le bā bèi zi de xiān fú 。
自己能拜如此一位名师，实在是修了八辈子的仙福。
"Yuer, do you have any more questions?" Lin Xuan's amiable voice echoed through the air.
gōng sūn yù ér qìng xìng dào jí chù 。
公孙玉儿庆幸到极处。
"Ah..."
jǐn guǎn tā chéng wéi lín xuān de dì zǐ ， cái jǐn jǐn yī rì de gōng fu ， dàn jīng guò zhè yī yè de xiāng chǔ ， duì lín xuān yǐ shì zhōng xīn zūn jìng yǔ pèi fú 。
尽管她成为林轩的弟子，才仅仅一rì的功夫，但经过这一夜的相处，对林轩已是衷心尊敬与佩服。
The young girl tilted her head and furrowed her brows in thought but couldn't recall anything. During that night, she had asked countless questions, and Lin Xuan’s answers were always precise and insightful, so it didn’t take long to resolve each one.
yī rì wèi shī ， zhōng shēng wèi fù ， lín xuān suàn shì huò dé zhè xīn shōu tú ér de zhēn xīn le 。
一rì为师，终生为父，林轩算是获得这新收徒儿的真心了。
After a night of enlightenment, she truly couldn't think of any more doubts.
ér xiàn zài ， hēi yè guò qù ， tài yáng yǐ chóng xīn shēng qǐ ， tòu guò zhī yè de jiàn xì ， jiāng wēn nuǎn de yáng guāng sǎ xiàng dà dì ， xīn de yī tiān ， yǐ jīng kāi shǐ ， zǎo qǐ de niǎo ér ， yǐ zài shù lín zhōng ， xún zhǎo měi wèi kě kǒu de chóng zhì 。
而现在，黑夜过去，太阳已重新升起，透过枝叶的间隙，将温暖的阳光洒向大地，新的一天，已经开始，早起的鸟儿，已在树林中，寻找美味可口的虫豸。
"Thank you, Master for your great kindness. I don't have any further questions."
dòng fǔ lǐ ， shī tú liǎng rén què bìng wú pí juàn zhī sè， duì yú xiū xiān zhě ， bù jǐn kě yǐ bì gǔ ， zhǎng shí jiān bù shuì jiào ， yě suàn bù liǎo shén me 。
洞府里，师徒两人却并无疲倦之sè，对于修仙者，不仅可以辟谷，长时间不睡觉，也算不了什么。
She spoke with lowered eyes, showing deep respect.
“ yù ér ， nǐ hái yǒu shén me yí nán bù jiě dì ？” lín xuān hé yán yuè sè de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“玉儿，妳还有什么疑难不解地？”林轩和颜悦sè的声音传入耳朵里。
"Very well!" Lin Xuan nodded. "Since that is the case, I will give you some medicinal pills and treasures as a gift."
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
Lin Xuan was generous to his disciples, especially to his beloved apprentice. He wouldn’t be stingy with such gifts. After all, these items were insignificant compared to his wealth.
shào nǚ piān le piān tóu lú ， zhòu qǐ méi tóu nǔ lì sī suǒ ， què dàng zhēn xiǎng bù qǐ lái 。
少女偏了偏头颅，骤起眉头努力思索，却当真想不起来。
Whether it was medicinal pills or treasures, he didn't need them at his current stage of cultivation. They would just sit idle. It made more sense to give them as a gift to this new disciple.
zhè yī yè lǐ ， tā zì jǐ dōu bù zhī dào wèn le duō shǎo wèn tí ， fǎn zhèng shì shì wú jù xì ， ér lín xuān de jiě dá zì zì zhū jī ， suǒ yǐ huí dá yí gè wèn tí huā fèi de shí jiān shì bìng bù zhǎng dì 。
这一夜里，她自己都不知道问了多少问题，反正是事无巨细，而林轩的解答字字珠玑，所以回答一个问题花费的时间是并不长地。
This wasn't random handouts to the sect’s disciples; it was for his beloved apprentice. The items Lin Xuan chose were carefully selected.
yī yè jiě huò ， rú jīn tā shì dàng zhēn xiǎng bù qǐ hái yǒu shén me yí nán le 。
一夜解惑，如今她是当真想不起还有什么疑难了。
Sure, they weren’t useful to him, but for other cultivators... Even ordinary Spirit Formation existences would be greatly tempted by those treasures and magical artifacts. As for the medicinal pills, while not as extravagant, they were still precious elixirs that could enhance one's power or help break through barriers.
“ duō xiè shī zūn dà ēn dà dé ， dì zǐ zàn shí shì méi yǒu shén me wèn tí hǎo xiàng nín qǐng jiào le 。”
“多谢师尊大恩大德，弟子暂时是没有什么问题好像您请教了。”
Looking at these items, Gong Sun Yuer no longer felt shocked because her mind was already overwhelmed with their value. She began to feel that the late-stage Profound Yin realm wasn't so far away... But the shock didn’t end there.
cǐ nǚ dī méi shùn mù ， shí fēn gōng jìng de shuō 。
此女低眉顺目，十分恭敬的说。
The next item Lin Xuan produced left her in awe.
“ hǎo ！” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ jì rán rú cǐ ， wèi shī zài cì nǐ yī xiē dān yào bǎo wù 。”
“好！”林轩点了点头：“既然如此，为师再赐妳一些丹药宝物。”
It was a talisman!
lín xuān chū shǒu háo kuò ， duì zì jǐ rén ， yóu qí rú cǐ ， yǎn qián kě shì zì jǐ de ài tú ， dāng rán gèng bú huì lìn sè 。
林轩出手豪阔，对自己人，尤其如此，眼前可是自己的爱徒，当然更不会吝啬。
No, it was a treasure talisman!
fǎn zhèng yǐ tā de shēn jiā ， zhè xiē dōng xī gēn běn suàn bù liǎo shén me 。
反正以他的身家，这些东西根本算不了什么。
Treasure talismans were within the reach of Separation and Union cultivators. However, those from Lin Xuan’s hands weren’t ordinary ones.
dān yào yě hǎo ， bǎo wù yě bà ， yǐ tā de jìng jiè shí lì ， gēn běn jiù yòng bù shàng ， xián zhe yě shì xián zhe ， hái bù rú sòng gěi zhè xīn shōu de dì zǐ ， zuò wèi jiàn miàn zhī lǐ le 。
丹药也好，宝物也罢，以他的境界实力，根本就用不上，闲着也是闲着，还不如送给这新收的弟子，做为见面之礼了。
At first, Gong Sun Yuer thought it was a talisman crafted by her master himself.
zhè kě bú shì suí shǒu duì zōng nèi dì zi de shǎng cì ， ér shì zèng yǔ zì jǐ de ài tú ， lín xuān ná chū lái de dōng xī ， zì rán yě shì jīng tiāo xì xuǎn de 。
这可不是随手对宗内弟子的赏赐，而是赠予自己的爱徒，林轩拿出来的东西，自然也是jīng挑细选的。
Unfortunately, while she was clever, this guess was incorrect.
zì jǐ yòng bù shàng shì méi cuò ， dàn duì yú qí tā xiū shì lái shuō …… bié shuō dòng xuán jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， nà jǐ yàng fǎ bǎo de pǐn zhì wēi lì ， jiù suàn shì pǔ tōng de fēn shén jí cún zài ， yě huì dà wèi dòng xīn de 。
自己用不上是没错，但对于其他修士来说……别说洞玄级别的修仙者，那几样法宝的品质威力，就算是普通的分神级存在，也会大为动心的。
How could Lin Xuan damage the spirit essence of his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword?
zhì yú dān yào ， dào méi yǒu nà me lí pǔ ， dàn duì yú dòng xuán qī xiū shì lái shuō ， yě wú yī bú shì néng gòu dà zēng fǎ lì ， huò zhě tū pò píng jǐng de shèng wù 。
至于丹药，倒没有那么离谱，但对于洞玄期修士来说，也无一不是能够大增法力，或者突破瓶颈的圣物。
This treasure talisman had been obtained from the Ethereal Immortal Palace in the Ice Sea Realm. It was one of the three treasures that made up the sect’s treasury. It was crafted by a cultivator who had passed through the Tribulation.
zhè me shuō ba ， kàn zhe zhè xiē dōng xī ， gōng sūn yù ér dōu bù zài jīng hài ， yīn wèi dà nǎo yǐ bèi zhèn hàn dé yī piàn kǒng pà ， tā sì hū jué de ， dòng xuán hòu qī ， jù lí zì jǐ yě bù zài yáo yuǎn …… kě jīng è hái méi yǒu jié shù 。
这么说吧，看着这些东西，公孙玉儿都不再惊骇，因为大脑已被震撼得一片恐怕，她似乎觉得，洞玄后期，距离自己也不再遥远……可惊愕还没有结束。
Wasn’t it outrageous? Even such high-grade items were being given as gifts to disciples.
lín xuān jiē xià lái ná chū lái de bǎo wù gèng lìng tā chēng mù jié shé 。
林轩接下来拿出来的宝物更令她瞠目结舌。
Even with his immense wealth, this seemed somewhat inconceivable.
jū rán shì yī zhāng fú lù 。
居然是一张符箓。
However, Lin Xuan had his reasons.
bú duì ， shì fú bǎo ！
不对，是符宝！
After using the golden sword talisman several times, especially during its confrontation with the Incarnation of Heavenly Essence Marquis, most of its spirit energy was already depleted. Although not completely used up, it was no longer sufficient for him to use.
fú bǎo ， lí hé jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， jiù yǒu zī gé liàn zhì le ， bù guò chū zì lín xuān zhī shǒu de ， zì rán bú shì pǔ tōng huò sè。
符宝，离合级别的修仙者，就有资格炼制了，不过出自林轩之手的，自然不是普通货sè。
But Yuer was different. This girl’s strength was still weak; she was only at the early stage of Profound Yin. Even if the talisman’s power had diminished, it could still be a formidable weapon for her.
qǐ chū ， gōng sūn yù ér hái yǐ wéi shì shī zūn zì jǐ liàn zhì de bǎo wù 。
起初，公孙玉儿还以为是师尊自己炼制的宝物。
The remaining power of the golden sword could still instantly kill a late-stage Profound Yin cultivator.
kě xī cǐ nǚ suī rán cōng míng ， zhè yī cì de cāi cè què yě shì bìng bù zhǔn què de 。
可惜此女虽然聪明，这一次的猜测却也是并不准确的。
...
lín xuān zěn me shě de sǔn shāng jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de líng xìng ne ？
林轩怎么舍得损伤九宫须臾剑的灵xìng呢？
Half an hour later, Gong Sun Yuer left Lin Xuan's cave dwelling.
cǐ fú bǎo nǎi shì zài bīng hǎi jiè piāo miǎo xiān gōng suǒ de 。
此符宝乃是在冰海界缥缈仙宫所得。
Recalling all the benefits she received from her master, a smile spread across her face. Such good fortune was truly a blessing from eight lifetimes ago. With such a teacher, advancing to Spirit Formation no longer seemed like a dream.
wèi gāi pài bǎo kù zhōng yā zhòu sān bǎo zhōng de yí gè 。
为该派宝库中压轴三宝中的一个。
She still held an emerald eye, which contained a handwritten note from Lin Xuan for the two Supreme Elders. It served as proof of his acceptance and also asked her to assist them in handling sect affairs under the guise of a disciple.
nǎi shì dù jié jí bié de cún zài liàn zhì chū lái de 。
乃是渡劫级别的存在炼制出来的。
Thinking about this, Gong Sun Yuer’s emotions were stirred, feeling even more grateful toward Lin Xuan. As someone who had joined the sect later on, although she had become an influential core disciple, it couldn’t compare to what her master had given her.
tīng qǐ lái shì bú shì hěn lí pǔ ？
听起来是不是很离谱？
Assisting the two Supreme Elders in handling sect affairs meant that she was now a representative of her master within the sect. Everyone knew his status and position. This would likely make even the other Supreme Elder treat her with great respect.
lián zhè zhǒng pǐn jí de bǎo wù jū rán dōu ná chū lái shǎng cì dì zǐ le 。
连这种品级的宝物居然都拿出来赏赐弟子了。
What an immense favor and trust! Gong Sun Yuer vowed to neverbetray expectationsmaster’s great kindness, no matter if he did this out of carelessness or had some ulterior motives.
jiù suàn shēn jiā zài fēng hòu ， zhè me zuò ， yě yǒu xiē fěi yí suǒ sī de 。
就算身家再丰厚，这么做，也有些匪夷所思的。
...
rán ér lín xuān què zì yǒu dào lǐ 。
然而林轩却自有道理。
After delivering Lin Xuan's note to the two Supreme Elders, news spread throughout Cloud Concealment Sect. Everyone envied Gong Sun Yuer for being accepted as a disciple by such an esteemed master. How could such good fortune not have fallen on them?
zhè jīn guāng jiàn fú bǎo què rán bù sú ， kě shǐ yòng guò shù cì yǐ hòu ， tè bié shì duì shàng tiān yuán hóu huà shēn nà cì ， yǐ jiāng lǐ miàn de líng lì ， xiāo hào dé qī qī bā bā le 。
这金光剑符宝确然不俗，可使用过数次以后，特别是对上天元侯化身那次，已将里面的灵力，消耗得七七八八了。
While envy was useless, everyone had their own opportunities. Gong Sun Yuer’s sudden rise made her one of the most sought-after figures in the sect.
suī rán méi yǒu wán quán yòng wán ， dàn suǒ shèng yǐ shì bù duō ， jiù lín xuān de shí lì ná zhe yě méi yǒu yòng 。
虽然没有完全用完，但所剩已是不多，就林轩的实力拿着也没有用。
A decade and a half passed, and the waves caused by Gong Sun Yuer subsided. One day, an unexpected guest—or rather, a surprising figure—arrived at Cloud Concealment Sect.
A long conversation unfolded.
In just one night, less than six hours of time, for cultivators at their current stage, it could indeed be described as a mere blink of an eye.
However, to Gong Sun Yuer, the significance was indescribable.
During this night, she had gained so much. The difficulties that had plagued her cultivation were all resolved by her master. Places where she previously couldn't understand anything became clear with just a few words from Lin Xuan. It felt like he had never been more helpful.
She could say that since starting on the path of cultivation, she had never felt as smooth and effortless as this. The Long Spring Technique, renowned for its difficulty, seemed to have no more obstacles after his explanation. It was almost like a simple technique but with greater power than before.
This wasn't unusual. With Lin Xuan's help, her understanding of the technique had reached a new level. This was the benefit of having someone guide you on your path to cultivation. A single lesson could be worth years of study.
To have such a master as her teacher was truly a blessing from eight lifetimes ago.
Gong Sun Yuer felt extremely fortunate. Although she had only been Lin Xuan's disciple for one day, after this night together, she deeply respected and admired him.
One day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father—Lin Xuan had earned his new disciple’s genuine loyalty.
Now that the night was over and the sun rose again, its warm rays filtering through the branches onto the ground. A new day began, with early birds already searching for tasty insects in the forest.
Inside their cave dwelling, neither master nor apprentice showed any signs of fatigue. Cultivators could go without food or sleep for long periods, so this was nothing out of the ordinary.
"Yuer, do you have any more questions?" Lin Xuan's amiable voice echoed through the air.
"Ah..."
The young girl tilted her head and furrowed her brows in thought but couldn't recall anything. During that night, she had asked countless questions, and Lin Xuan’s answers were always precise and insightful, so it didn’t take long to resolve each one.
After a night of enlightenment, she truly couldn't think of any more doubts.
"Thank you, Master for your great kindness. I don't have any further questions."
She spoke with lowered eyes, showing deep respect.
"Very well!" Lin Xuan nodded. "Since that is the case, I will give you some medicinal pills and treasures as a gift."
Lin Xuan was generous to his disciples, especially to his beloved apprentice. He wouldn’t be stingy with such gifts. After all, these items were insignificant compared to his wealth.
Whether it was medicinal pills or treasures, he didn't need them at his current stage of cultivation. They would just sit idle. It made more sense to give them as a gift to this new disciple.
This wasn't random handouts to the sect’s disciples; it was for his beloved apprentice. The items Lin Xuan chose were carefully selected.
Sure, they weren’t useful to him, but for other cultivators... Even ordinary Spirit Formation existences would be greatly tempted by those treasures and magical artifacts. As for the medicinal pills, while not as extravagant, they were still precious elixirs that could enhance one's power or help break through barriers.
Looking at these items, Gong Sun Yuer no longer felt shocked because her mind was already overwhelmed with their value. She began to feel that the late-stage Profound Yin realm wasn't so far away... But the shock didn’t end there.
The next item Lin Xuan produced left her in awe.
It was a talisman!
No, it was a treasure talisman!
Treasure talismans were within the reach of Separation and Union cultivators. However, those from Lin Xuan’s hands weren’t ordinary ones.
At first, Gong Sun Yuer thought it was a talisman crafted by her master himself.
Unfortunately, while she was clever, this guess was incorrect.
How could Lin Xuan damage the spirit essence of his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword?
This treasure talisman had been obtained from the Ethereal Immortal Palace in the Ice Sea Realm. It was one of the three treasures that made up the sect’s treasury. It was crafted by a cultivator who had passed through the Tribulation.
Wasn’t it outrageous? Even such high-grade items were being given as gifts to disciples.
Even with his immense wealth, this seemed somewhat inconceivable.
However, Lin Xuan had his reasons.
After using the golden sword talisman several times, especially during its confrontation with the Incarnation of Heavenly Essence Marquis, most of its spirit energy was already depleted. Although not completely used up, it was no longer sufficient for him to use.
But Yuer was different. This girl’s strength was still weak; she was only at the early stage of Profound Yin. Even if the talisman’s power had diminished, it could still be a formidable weapon for her.
The remaining power of the golden sword could still instantly kill a late-stage Profound Yin cultivator.
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Half an hour later, Gong Sun Yuer left Lin Xuan's cave dwelling.
Recalling all the benefits she received from her master, a smile spread across her face. Such good fortune was truly a blessing from eight lifetimes ago. With such a teacher, advancing to Spirit Formation no longer seemed like a dream.
She still held an emerald eye, which contained a handwritten note from Lin Xuan for the two Supreme Elders. It served as proof of his acceptance and also asked her to assist them in handling sect affairs under the guise of a disciple.
Thinking about this, Gong Sun Yuer’s emotions were stirred, feeling even more grateful toward Lin Xuan. As someone who had joined the sect later on, although she had become an influential core disciple, it couldn’t compare to what her master had given her.
Assisting the two Supreme Elders in handling sect affairs meant that she was now a representative of her master within the sect. Everyone knew his status and position. This would likely make even the other Supreme Elder treat her with great respect.
What an immense favor and trust! Gong Sun Yuer vowed to neverbetray expectationsmaster’s great kindness, no matter if he did this out of carelessness or had some ulterior motives.
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After delivering Lin Xuan's note to the two Supreme Elders, news spread throughout Cloud Concealment Sect. Everyone envied Gong Sun Yuer for being accepted as a disciple by such an esteemed master. How could such good fortune not have fallen on them?
While envy was useless, everyone had their own opportunities. Gong Sun Yuer’s sudden rise made her one of the most sought-after figures in the sect.
A decade and a half passed, and the waves caused by Gong Sun Yuer subsided. One day, an unexpected guest—or rather, a surprising figure—arrived at Cloud Concealment Sect.