“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
"Ah, I see."
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zǒng suàn le jiě liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò ， yuán lái yún jiā yǔ nài lóng zhēn rén hái yǒu zhè me yī duàn yuān yuán lái zhe ， zhè yě jiù nán guài nài lóng zhēn rén yǔ qiān qiān xiān zi xǐ jié lián lǐ ， yún jiā yě huì shì zuò shàng de bīn kè zhī yī 。
林轩点了点头，总算了解了事情的始末，原来云家与鼐龙真人还有这么一段渊源来着，这也就难怪鼐龙真人与芊芊仙子喜结连理，云家也会是座上的宾客之一。
Lin Xuan nodded. He finally understood the entire story. It turned out that the Yun family had a connection with Elder Naelong, which explained why Elder Naelong and Fairy Qianqian were married, and why the Yun family was one of the guests.
“ nà lín dào yǒu ne ， ruò qiè shēn méi yǒu liào cuò ， kǒng pà yě yǔ nài lóng yǒu yī xiē yuān yuán qiān chě ， néng gòu gào sù qiè shēn me ？”
“那林道友呢，若妾身没有料错，恐怕也与鼐龙有一些渊源牵扯，能够告诉妾身么？”
"Then what about Daoist Lin? If I'm not mistaken, you also have some connection with Elder Naelong. Can you tell me?"
yún ruò yán zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， zuǐ jiǎo biān dài zhe xiào yì ， tā cái bù xiāng xìn ， lín xuān shōu dào qǐng jiǎn ， shì yīn wèi zhè jǐ qiān nián shēng míng què qǐ 。
云若颜转过头颅，嘴角边带着笑意，她才不相信，林轩收到请柬，是因为这几千年声名鹊起。
Yun Ruyan turned her head, a smile playing on her lips. She didn't believe that Lin Xuan received an invitation because he had gained fame over the past millennia.
lín xuān rú jīn zài nài lóng jiè de míng qì shì hěn dà méi cuò ， dàn nà shì xiāng duì yú dù jié yǐ xià de xiū xiān zhě ， zài nài lóng zhēn rén zhè zhǒng cún zài de yǎn lǐ ， kǒng pà yī jiù yǔ lóu yǐ xiāng chà fǎng fú ， gēn běn bù zhí yī tí de ， suǒ yǐ ， zhè jué bú shì tā shōu dào yāo qǐng de lǐ yóu 。
林轩如今在鼐龙界的名气是很大没错，但那是相对于渡劫以下的修仙者，在鼐龙真人这种存在的眼里，恐怕依旧与蝼蚁相差仿佛，根本不值一提的，所以，这绝不是他收到邀请的理由。
Lin Xuan's reputation in the Naelong realm was indeed significant, but only for cultivators below the Tribulation Transcending stage. To Elder Naelong, he was still insignificant, like a mere ant. Therefore, this couldn't be the reason he received an invitation.
“ hē hē ， xiān zi guǒ rán cōng huì ， lín mǒu me ， què shí jī yuán qiǎo hé ， yǔ nài lóng zhēn rén yǒu guò yí miàn zhī yuán ， zhǐ shì cōng cōng yí miàn ， shì guò qiān nián ， wǒ yě méi yǒu xiǎng dào ， nài lóng zhēn rén jū rán hái jì de ， huì shōu dào zhè yàng de qǐng jiǎn ， lín mǒu shì jì róng xìng ， yòu yì wài de 。” lín xuān shàn cháng xū yǔ wēi yí ， bù guò yǎn qián ， yě méi shá hǎo yǐn mán de ， suǒ yǐ yě jiù shí huà shí shuō 。
“呵呵，仙子果然聪慧，林某么，确实机缘巧合，与鼐龙真人有过一面之缘，只是匆匆一面，事过千年，我也没有想到，鼐龙真人居然还记得，会收到这样的请柬，林某是既荣幸，又意外的。”林轩擅长虚与委蛇，不过眼前，也没啥好隐瞒的，所以也就实话实说。
"Haha, Fairy truly is wise. I did have a chance encounter with Elder Naelong, but it was just a brief meeting. It's surprising that after so many years, Elder Naelong remembers and sends such an invitation. I feel both honored and surprised."
bì jìng bǐ qǐ jiǎng zhēn huà ， sā huǎng yào má fán yī xiē a ， suǒ yǐ méi yǒu bì yào ， lín xuān yě bú huì nà me zuò ， piàn rén ， bì jìng shì bú duì de 。
毕竟比起讲真话，撒谎要麻烦一些啊，所以没有必要，林轩也不会那么做，骗人，毕竟是不对的。
Lin Xuan was skilled at being diplomatic. There wasn't much to hide here, so he told the truth.
“ zhēn de jiǎ de ？”
“真的假的？”
After all, lying was more troublesome than telling the truth. He had no reason to do it, as deceiving someone was wrong.
rán ér yún ruò yán liǎn shàng què mǎn shì yóu yí zhī sè ， zhè fān jiě shì tài lí pǔ 。
然而云若颜脸上却满是犹疑之色，这番解释太离谱。
"Is that true or false?"
lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ ， zì jǐ nán dé shuō yī cì zhēn huà què bèi huái yí ， zhè yǒu méi yǒu tiān lǐ 。
林轩一阵无语，自己难得说一次真话却被怀疑，这有没有天理。
Yun Ruyan's face showed doubt. This explanation was too far-fetched.
“ āi ， zhè zhǒng shì ， lín mǒu yòu hé bì qī piàn xiān zi ……”
“唉，这种事，林某又何必欺骗仙子……”
Lin Xuan was speechless. It was unfair for him to be suspected of telling the truth so rarely.
lín xuān huà yīn wèi luò ， tū rán zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， tā gǎn jué yǒu rén jiē jìn zhè lǐ ， nán dào shì nài lóng zhēn rén pài rén lái jiē tā men jìn qù 。
林轩话音未落，突然转过头颅，他感觉有人接近这里，难道是鼐龙真人派人来接他们进去。
"Sigh, why should I deceive Fairy about such matters..."
bú duì ， zhè zhǒng gǎn jué ， zhè zhǒng kě pà de yā lì ， jué bú shì shén me pǔ tōng de shì nǚ 。
不对，这种感觉，这种可怕的压力，绝不是什么普通的侍女。
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xuan suddenly turned his head. He sensed someone approaching. Was it Elder Naelong's people coming to escort them in?
nǎ pà zài tiān yuán hóu shēn shàng ， lín xuān yě bù céng gǎn dào guò 。 néng dài lái zhè zhǒng yā lì de ， zì jǐ shēng píng jǐn jiàn de cún zài zhōng ， wéi yǒu liǎng rén ér yǐ 。
哪怕在天元侯身上，林轩也不曾感到过。能带来这种压力的，自己生平仅见的存在中，唯有两人而已。
No, this feeling and the terrifying pressure weren't from a mere servant. Even on Tianyuan Marquis, he hadn't felt anything like this. The only two beings who could bring such pressure were the Queen of Qingqiu and Elder Naelong.
yí gè shì qīng qiū guó zhǔ ， jiǔ wěi tiān hú 。
一个是青丘国主，九尾天狐。
The latter was indeed at the late Tribulation Transcending stage. Even Fairy Hundred-Petal Lotus, though powerful, didn't bring as much pressure.
hái yǒu yí gè ， zé shì dù jié hòu qī de nài lóng zhēn rén le 。
还有一个，则是渡劫后期的鼐龙真人了。
Therefore, it wasn't a servant but Elder Naelong himself coming here.
bù cuò ， nǎ pà shì shàng cì suǒ jiàn de bǎi huā xiān zi ， shén tōng gù rán xuán miào yǐ jí ， dàn dài gěi zì jǐ de yā lì 。 míng xiǎn yě yào lüè xùn yī xiē 。
不错，哪怕是上次所见的百花仙子，神通固然玄妙以极，但带给自己的压力。明显也要略逊一些。
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced, making such a judgment in an instant.
suǒ yǐ ， qián lái de jué bú shì shén me shì nǚ ， ér shì nài lóng zhēn rén zì jǐ 。
所以，前来的绝不是什么侍女，而是鼐龙真人自己。
Still in shock, Lin Xuan looked over to see that Fairy Ruyan was equally stunned. Her divine sense was naturally weaker than his, but she too sensed someone approaching and the feeling wasn't from a servant...
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， yī shùn jiān jiù zuò chū zhè yàng de pàn duàn lái le 。
林轩脑海中念头转过，一瞬间就做出这样的判断来了。
Could it be...
chú le jīng è hái shì jīng è 。
除了惊愕还是惊愕。
Before her thoughts could fully form, the sea of clouds before them surged violently.
jīn tiān shì nài lóng zhēn rén dà xǐ ， zuò wéi xīn láng guān ， yíng jiē yī xià bīn kè běn méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ 。 rán ér bié wàng le ， zhè lǐ shì xiū xiān jiè ， shí lì yǔ shēn fèn chéng zhèng bǐ 。
今天是鼐龙真人大喜，作为新郎官，迎接一下宾客本没有什么了不起。然而别忘了，这里是修仙界，实力与身份成正比。
Then, a tunnel about ten feet wide appeared in front of their eyes. A flash of light revealed two figures clearly entering their sight.
nài lóng zhēn rén kě shì sān jiè dǐng jí ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dōu méi yǒu suí biàn lái yí gè bīn kè ， dōu qián wǎng qīn yíng de dào lǐ 。
鼐龙真人可是三界顶级，于情于理，都没有随便来一个宾客，都前往亲迎的道理。
On the left was an elderly man around forty years old with three long strands of beard. He looked extremely refined, dressed in Daoist robes that exuded an ethereal aura.
huàn jù huà shuō ， tā qīn zì chū xiàn zài cǐ chù ， duì yú zì jǐ liǎng rén lái shuō ， nà kě shì fēi cháng lóng zhòng de lǐ yù 。
换句话说，他亲自出现在此处，对于自己两人来说，那可是非常隆重的礼遇。
Lin Xuan recognized him instantly. It had been two thousand years since they met in the Demon Realm, and his appearance hadn't changed at all. However, he radiated a more formidable presence. Lingtinglou was also at the late Divination stage, just like Lin Xuan.
kě lín xuān bìng bù jué dé 。 zì jǐ yǒu zī gé xiǎng shòu dào zhè ge dài yù ， nán dào shì yīn wèi yún jiā de guān xì ？
可林轩并不觉得。自己有资格享受到这个待遇，难道是因为云家的关系？
Lin Xuan admired his cultivation speed. After ascending to the Spirit Realm, what kind of extraordinary experiences did he have? For Lingtinglou to match his pace in cultivation was truly miraculous.
yě bú duì 。
也不对。
Of course, Elder Naelong's guidance and support were invaluable. As he thought this, Lin Xuan turned his head. Although Elder Naelong looked much younger than thirty years old today, celebrating his marriage, his appearance was still that of a seasoned veteran.
zhào yún ruò yán suǒ shuō ， yún jiā shì yǔ nài lóng zhēn rén yǒu yī xiē yuān yuán méi cuò ， dàn bì jìng shì hěn jiǔ yǐ qián ， shàng yí dài de shì le ， ruò shì yún jiā lǎo zǔ hái huó zhe ， xiǎng shòu dào zhè yàng de dài yù yě bù zú wéi qí ， dàn yún ruò yán duì nài lóng zhēn rén lái shuō ， zhǐ bù guò shì qū qū yī hòu bèi dì zǐ 。 yú qíng yú lǐ 。 nài lóng zhēn rén dōu méi yǒu qīn yíng de dào lǐ 。
照云若颜所说，云家是与鼐龙真人有一些渊源没错，但毕竟是很久以前，上一代的事了，若是云家老祖还活着，享受到这样的待遇也不足为奇，但云若颜对鼐龙真人来说，只不过是区区一后辈弟子。于情于理。鼐龙真人都没有亲迎的道理。
He wore a bright red robe for the occasion, with a new groom's hat on his head. The patterns embroidered on them seemed to be formed by intricate and extraordinary talismans.
lín xuān chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí ， zhè jiàn shì qíng chù chù tòu zhe guǐ yì 。 zǒng bù chéng ， shì yīn wèi zì jǐ ……
林轩除了好奇还是好奇，这件事情处处透着诡异。总不成，是因为自己……
With Lin Xuan's extensive knowledge, he couldn't determine what material these robes and hats were made from, but they were undoubtedly precious treasures. Even now, such items would be extremely rare for him.
lín xuān zhòu méi sī suǒ ， lìng yī páng ， ruò yán xiān zi yǐ shì chēng mù jié shé ， tā de shén shí yǔ lín xuān xiāng bǐ ， zì rán yào shāo xùn yī xiē 。
林轩皱眉思索，另一旁，若颜仙子已是瞠目结舌，她的神识与林轩相比，自然要稍逊一些。
"Sure enough, Elder Naelong personally came here."
dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yě fā xiàn yǒu rén jiē jìn le zhè lǐ ， ér qiě nà gǎn jué ， bú shì shì nǚ ……
但此时此刻，也发现有人接近了这里，而且那感觉，不是侍女……
Fairy Mumo muttered to herself, still recovering from the shock.
nán dào shuō ……
难道说……
Such treatment was beyond her wildest dreams.
cǐ nǚ xià yí gè niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò 。
此女下一个念头尚未转过。
Elder Naelong actually came to greet her in person.
yǎn qián de yún hǎi ， jiù jù liè fān yǒng le yǐ lái 。
眼前的云海，就剧烈翻涌了以来。
Now that they had passed through the cloud sea and reached their destination, Yun Ruyan curtsied gracefully.
suí hòu ， yī tiáo zhí jìng zhàng xǔ de tōng dào yìng rù yǎn lián ， líng guāng yī shǎn ， liǎng gè rén yǐng qīng xī de jìn rù le shì xiàn 。
随后，一条直径丈许的通道映入眼帘，灵光一闪，两个人影清晰的进入了视线。
"Junior Yun Ruyan pays respects to Elder."
zuǒ biān yí gè ， dà yuē sì shí yú suì nián jì ， sān lǚ zhǎng xū ， róng mào rú yǎ yǐ jí ， yī shēn dào páo ， hún shēn shàng xià ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī zhǒng chū chén de qì zhì 。
左边一个，大约四十余岁年纪，三缕长须，容貌儒雅以极，一身道袍，浑身上下，隐隐有一种出尘的气质。
Despite the surprise, as head of the family, she didn't lose her composure. She bowed deeply before Elder Naelong.
lín xuān kàn shàng qù ， gèng shì wú bǐ de yǎn shú ， yǔ liǎng qiān nián qián zài mó jiè xiāng yù ， róng mào méi yǒu rèn hé biàn huà zhī chù ，
林轩看上去，更是无比的眼熟，与两千年前在魔界相遇，容貌没有任何变化之处，
He was not only a senior but also had great kindness for the Yun family.
bù guò hún shēn suǒ sàn fà chū lái de qì shì ， què gèng shèng yī chóu ， wàng tíng lóu yǐ yǔ zì jǐ yī yàng ， shì fēn shén hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
不过浑身所散发出来的气势，却更胜一筹，望亭楼已与自己一样，是分神后期的修仙者。
Yun Ruyan's respect came from the heart.
zhè zhǒng xiū liàn sù dù ， lín xuān yě shí fēn pèi fú 。
这种修炼速度，林轩也十分佩服。
"Junior Lin will always remember your aid last time. I'm honored that you remembered me on such an important day."
bì jìng zì jǐ fēi shēng líng jiè hòu ， yǒu xiē shén me qí yù ， tā zuì qīng chǔ ， tíng lóu jū rán néng gēn shàng zì jǐ de xiū liàn sù dù ， bù dé bù shuō ， zhè shì yí gè qí jì le 。
毕竟自己飞升灵界后，有些什么奇遇，他最清楚，亭楼居然能跟上自己的修炼速度，不得不说，这是一个奇迹了。
Lin Xuan was greatly shocked by Elder Naelong personally coming to greet him, but he wasn't a common cultivator. He had experienced many ups and downs. Now, his expression returned to calmness as he clasped his hands in salute.
dāng rán ， nài lóng zhēn rén de tí xié zhǐ dǎo gōng bù kě méi ， xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān zhuǎn guò le tóu lú ， nài lóng zhēn rén zuò wèi huó le jǐ bǎi wàn nián de lǎo guài wù ， rán ér kàn shàng qù ， què bǐ wàng tíng lóu ， hái yào nián qīng xǔ duō 。
当然，鼐龙真人的提携指导功不可没，心中如此想着，林轩转过了头颅，鼐龙真人做为活了几百万年的老怪物，然而看上去，却比望亭楼，还要年轻许多。
His face showed genuine sincerity.
biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， bù guò sān shí yú suì nián jì ， jīn tiān shì tā dà xǐ ， zì rán shì pī hóng guà cǎi ， nà dǎ bàn ， dào yǒu jǐ fēn xiàng fán sú jiān de xīn láng guān 。
表面上看，不过三十余岁年纪，今天是他大喜，自然是披红挂彩，那打扮，倒有几分像凡俗间的新郎官。
"Of course, of course. I have an instant connection with you, Lin junior. You don't need to be so formal. Speaking of which, your youngling is truly remarkable. If I'm not mistaken, last time we met, you were still at the Profound Origin后期 stage. Just two thousand years later, and you've transcended a major realm. Zz, such cultivation speed, even Lingtinglou falls slightly short, almost catching up to me from back then."
"Ah, I see."
Lin Xuan nodded. He finally understood the entire story. It turned out that the Yun family had a connection with Elder Naelong, which explained why Elder Naelong and Fairy Qianqian were married, and why the Yun family was one of the guests.
"Then what about Daoist Lin? If I'm not mistaken, you also have some connection with Elder Naelong. Can you tell me?"
Yun Ruyan turned her head, a smile playing on her lips. She didn't believe that Lin Xuan received an invitation because he had gained fame over the past millennia.
Lin Xuan's reputation in the Naelong realm was indeed significant, but only for cultivators below the Tribulation Transcending stage. To Elder Naelong, he was still insignificant, like a mere ant. Therefore, this couldn't be the reason he received an invitation.
"Haha, Fairy truly is wise. I did have a chance encounter with Elder Naelong, but it was just a brief meeting. It's surprising that after so many years, Elder Naelong remembers and sends such an invitation. I feel both honored and surprised."
Lin Xuan was skilled at being diplomatic. There wasn't much to hide here, so he told the truth.
After all, lying was more troublesome than telling the truth. He had no reason to do it, as deceiving someone was wrong.
"Is that true or false?"
Yun Ruyan's face showed doubt. This explanation was too far-fetched.
Lin Xuan was speechless. It was unfair for him to be suspected of telling the truth so rarely.
"Sigh, why should I deceive Fairy about such matters..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xuan suddenly turned his head. He sensed someone approaching. Was it Elder Naelong's people coming to escort them in?
No, this feeling and the terrifying pressure weren't from a mere servant. Even on Tianyuan Marquis, he hadn't felt anything like this. The only two beings who could bring such pressure were the Queen of Qingqiu and Elder Naelong.
The latter was indeed at the late Tribulation Transcending stage. Even Fairy Hundred-Petal Lotus, though powerful, didn't bring as much pressure.
Therefore, it wasn't a servant but Elder Naelong himself coming here.
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced, making such a judgment in an instant.
Still in shock, Lin Xuan looked over to see that Fairy Ruyan was equally stunned. Her divine sense was naturally weaker than his, but she too sensed someone approaching and the feeling wasn't from a servant...
Could it be...
Before her thoughts could fully form, the sea of clouds before them surged violently.
Then, a tunnel about ten feet wide appeared in front of their eyes. A flash of light revealed two figures clearly entering their sight.
On the left was an elderly man around forty years old with three long strands of beard. He looked extremely refined, dressed in Daoist robes that exuded an ethereal aura.
Lin Xuan recognized him instantly. It had been two thousand years since they met in the Demon Realm, and his appearance hadn't changed at all. However, he radiated a more formidable presence. Lingtinglou was also at the late Divination stage, just like Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan admired his cultivation speed. After ascending to the Spirit Realm, what kind of extraordinary experiences did he have? For Lingtinglou to match his pace in cultivation was truly miraculous.
Of course, Elder Naelong's guidance and support were invaluable. As he thought this, Lin Xuan turned his head. Although Elder Naelong looked much younger than thirty years old today, celebrating his marriage, his appearance was still that of a seasoned veteran.
He wore a bright red robe for the occasion, with a new groom's hat on his head. The patterns embroidered on them seemed to be formed by intricate and extraordinary talismans.
With Lin Xuan's extensive knowledge, he couldn't determine what material these robes and hats were made from, but they were undoubtedly precious treasures. Even now, such items would be extremely rare for him.
"Sure enough, Elder Naelong personally came here."
Fairy Mumo muttered to herself, still recovering from the shock.
Such treatment was beyond her wildest dreams.
Elder Naelong actually came to greet her in person.
Now that they had passed through the cloud sea and reached their destination, Yun Ruyan curtsied gracefully.
"Junior Yun Ruyan pays respects to Elder."
Despite the surprise, as head of the family, she didn't lose her composure. She bowed deeply before Elder Naelong.
He was not only a senior but also had great kindness for the Yun family.
Yun Ruyan's respect came from the heart.
"Junior Lin will always remember your aid last time. I'm honored that you remembered me on such an important day."
Lin Xuan was greatly shocked by Elder Naelong personally coming to greet him, but he wasn't a common cultivator. He had experienced many ups and downs. Now, his expression returned to calmness as he clasped his hands in salute.
His face showed genuine sincerity.
"Of course, of course. I have an instant connection with you, Lin junior. You don't need to be so formal. Speaking of which, your youngling is truly remarkable. If I'm not mistaken, last time we met, you were still at the Profound Origin后期 stage. Just two thousand years later, and you've transcended a major realm. Zz, such cultivation speed, even Lingtinglou falls slightly short, almost catching up to me from back then."