“ hǎo ， péng lái xiān dǎo de wèi zhì ， nǐ yǐ qīng chǔ ， yǒu kòng de shí hòu ， kě yǐ duō lái zuò zuò 。” nài lóng zhēn rén wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“好，蓬莱仙岛的位置，你已清楚，有空的时候，可以多来坐坐。”鼐龙真人微笑着说。
"Alright, you now know the location of Penglai Immortal Island. Feel free to come and visit whenever you have time," said Dailong True Man with a smile.
zhè fān huà kàn qǐ lái méi yǒu shén me bù tuǒ ， dàn kǎo lǜ shuō huà rén de dì wèi nà fèn liàng kě jiù zhòng le ， bù cuò ， péng lái xiān dǎo wèi yú hé chù ， zài chǎng de hè kè nà dōu xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， rán ér xiǎo de yòu rú hé ， nài lóng zhēn rén de dòng tiān fú dì qǐ shì méi shì kě yǐ suí biàn luàn chuǎng de 。
这番话看起来没有什么不妥，但考虑说话人的地位那份量可就重了，不错，蓬莱仙岛位于何处，在场的贺客那都心中清楚，然而晓得又如何，鼐龙真人的洞天福地岂是没事可以随便乱闯的。
Though his words seemed harmless enough, their weight was significant given his status. Indeed, everyone present at the celebration knew where Penglai Immortal Island lay, but knowing it didn't mean they could just waltz in uninvited. Even old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage would hesitate to do so.
jiù suàn shì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， yì bān lái shuō ， yě jué méi zhè ge dǎn de 。
就算是渡劫期老怪物，一般来说，也绝没这个胆的。
Dailong True Man's previous statement wasn’t merely a polite gesture; it was akin to an offer or promise. Clearly, this young Lin held a different weight in his heart compared to others.
ér nài lóng zhēn rén gāng gāng nà jù huà ， jué bú shì shén me kè qì ， ér shì xiāng dāng yú xǔ nuò yì bān de dōng xī 。
而鼐龙真人刚刚那句话，绝不是什么客气，而是相当于许诺一般的东西。
"Thank you, Brother," said Lin Xuan, bowing deeply. He did not leave the Cloud Sea Plaza immediately but instead flashed away and flew to another side of the plaza.
xiǎn rán zhè lín xiǎo zi ， zài tā xīn zhōng de fèn liàng ， nà shì yǔ yì bān rén dà bù xiāng tóng 。
显然这林小子，在他心中的份量，那是与一般人大不相同。
Around Guanghan True Man, too, many guests were gathered to bid farewell. Although he had come to congratulate as well, his status as one of the Three Loose Immortals made him stand out among the crowd. People naturally wanted to take this opportunity to get acquainted with such a high-profile figure.
“ shì ， duō xiè dà gē ， zhù liǎng wèi xiān fú yǒng xiǎng ， shòu yǔ tiān qí ， dà gē ， sǎo zi ， xiǎo dì gào cí 。”
“是，多谢大哥，祝两位仙福永享，寿与天齐，大哥，嫂子，小弟告辞。”
The situation was similar for Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
lín xuān bào quán xíng lǐ ， què yě méi yǒu lì kè cóng yún hǎi guǎng chǎng chū qù ， ér shì shēn xíng yī shǎn ， fēi dào le lìng wài yī biān 。
林轩抱拳行礼，却也没有立刻从云海广场出去，而是身形一闪，飞到了另外一边。
Despite the bustling scene around Guanghan True Man, Lin Xuan's arrival ultimately caught everyone’s attention. With so many powerful figures gathered here, it was this young man of the Lin family who initially stole the spotlight.
cǐ shí guǎng hán zhēn rén de shēn biān ， yī yàng wéi mǎn le dào bié de hè kè ， suī rán tā tóng yàng shì qián lái dào xǐ ， dàn shēn wèi sān dà sàn xiān zhī yī ， shēn fèn bì jìng shì dà bù xiāng tóng dì ， píng shí néng jiàn dào de jī huì bù duō ， dà jiā zì rán shì xiǎng chèn cǐ jī huì bā jié rèn shí yī fān le 。
此时广寒真人的身边，一样围满了道别的贺客，虽然他同样是前来道喜，但身为三大散仙之一，身份毕竟是大不相同地，平时能见到的机会不多，大家自然是想趁此机会巴结认识一番了。
Moreover, their relationship was no ordinary one. The path around them gradually cleared to make way for him; among the Spirit Cultivators present, only Lin Xuan could enjoy such a privilege.
jiǔ wěi tiān hú nà biān de qíng kuàng yě shì yī yàng de 。
九尾天狐那边的情况也是一样的。
"Thank you for your assistance," said Lin Xuan, bowing deeply and lowering his head to the ground. Regardless of the reason, if not for Guanghan True Man’s and Queen Qingqiu's full support, he would have been torn apart by the Frost Soul Treasure Snake.
suī rán guǎng hán zhēn rén zhè biān rè nào yǐ jí ， dàn lín xuān de dào lái ， zuì zhōng hái shì yǐn qǐ le dà jiā de zhù yì ， bì jìng zhè me duō dà néng qí jù yú cǐ ， zuì chū fēng tou de què piān piān jiù shì zhè xìng lín de xiǎo zi 。
虽然广寒真人这边热闹以极，但林轩的到来，最终还是引起了大家的注意，毕竟这么多大能齐聚于此，最初风头的却偏偏就是这姓林的小子。
"Ah, no need to thank me," replied Guanghan True Man with a complex expression. He had countless questions in his mind but ultimately said nothing.
ér qiě tā yǔ guǎng hán zhēn rén de guān xì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zhōu wéi de xiū shì jiàn jiàn de ràng kāi yī tiáo lù ， fēn shén qī cún zài zhōng ， kǒng pà yě jiù lín xuān ， néng gòu xiǎng shòu zhè ge dài yù 。
而且他与广寒真人的关系非同小可，周围的修士渐渐的让开一条路，分神期存在中，恐怕也就林轩，能够享受这个待遇。
Firstly, there were too many ears around; it wasn’t an ideal place for conversation. Secondly, Lin Xuan was not someone to easily interact with. Unless he could be captured and his soul extracted, he wouldn't reveal much.
“ duō xiè qián bèi yuán shǒu zhī dé 。”
“多谢前辈援手之徳。”
It would be better to save the effort and ask Fairy Hundred Flowers instead.
lín xuān xíng le yī lǐ ， cháng yī dào dì ， bù guǎn yuán yīn rú hé ， zhè yī cì ， ruò bú shì guǎng hán zhēn rén yǔ qīng qiū guó zhǔ quán lì wéi hù ， zì jǐ bié shuō dé dào jiǔ zhuǎn líng shé dǎn de zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， kǒng pà yǐ bèi bīng pò bǎo shé dà xiè bā kuài le 。
林轩行了一礼，长揖到地，不管原因如何，这一次，若不是广寒真人与青丘国主全力维护，自己别说得到九转灵蛇胆的这样的宝物，恐怕已被冰魄宝蛇大卸八块了。
Thus, Guanghan True Man said nothing more.
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
Lin Xuan was also considerate; after chatting idly with Xiahou Lan for a while, he left.
guǎng hán zhēn rén wàng zhe lín xuān 。 biǎo qíng fù zá yǐ jí ， xīn zhōng de yí wèn hé zhǐ liǎng sān gè ， jiǎn zhí shì duō bù shèng shù ， bù guò lüè yī yóu yù ， tā hái shì shén me huà yě méi yǒu shuō 。
广寒真人望着林轩。表情复杂以极，心中的疑问何止两三个，简直是多不胜数，不过略一犹豫，他还是什么话也没有说。
Queen Qingqiu was about a hundred feet away. Lin Xuan walked past her at a leisurely pace.
yī lái ， zhè lǐ rén duō ěr zá ， shí zài bú shì tán huà de jìng dì
一来，这里人多耳杂，实在不是谈话的静地
The process was similar to before. Soon, Lin Xuan began talking with this formidable figure among the Three Demon Kings.
èr lái ， zhè lín xiǎo zi gèng bú shì shén me hǎo xiāng yǔ 。 chú fēi jiāng tā zhuā zhù chōu hún liàn pò ， fǒu zé ， gū jì yě wèn bù chū shén me dōng xī 。
二来，这林小子更不是什么好相与。除非将他抓住抽魂炼魄，否则，估计也问不出什么东西。
"Thank you for your help!"
yǔ qí zài zhè lǐ làng fèi chún shé ， hái bù rú liú zhe qù wèn bǎi huā hǎo le 。
与其在这里浪费唇舌，还不如留着去问百花好了。
Lin Xuan bowed deeply again but more naturally compared to his earlier bow towards Guanghan True Man. He had met Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox in the Ice Sea Realm and she had saved him once before. Besides, it was also due to Shanger's sake.
gù ér guǎng hán zhēn rén shén me yě méi yǒu shuō 。
故而广寒真人什么也没有说。
"Haha, no need to be so polite. I couldn't have ignored you with Shanger’s face."
lín xuān yě hěn shí qù ， zhǐ yǔ xià hóu lán xián liáo le jǐ jù jiù lí kāi le zhè lǐ 。
林轩也很识趣，只与夏侯兰闲聊了几句就离开了这里。
Despite being close enough for her voice to carry clearly, Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's appearance remained hidden. "Alright, you two can chat now. I won’t disturb any further."
qīng qiū guó zhǔ cǐ kè ， zài dà yuē bǎi yú zhàng yuǎn chù ， lín xuān huǎn bù zǒu guò qù le 。
青丘国主此刻，在大约百余丈远处，林轩缓步走过去了。
Before the words left her mouth, she vanished without a trace.
yǔ gāng cái de guò chéng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， hěn kuài lín xuān jiù yǔ zhè wèi sān dà yāo wáng zhōng de jué qiǎng rén wù shuō shàng huà le 。
与刚才的过程相差仿佛，很快林轩就与这位三大妖王中的绝强人物说上话了。
This outcome left Lin Xuan speechless. However, his teacher was indeed considerate; it was clear that she cared deeply for Shanger. Lin Xuan felt reassured.
“ duō xiè qián bèi xiāng zhù ！”
“多谢前辈相助！”
Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox had indeed left but there were still many old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage around, some even pricking their ears to listen to what they would say.
yī jiù shì shēn shēn yī yī ， bù guò yǔ miàn duì guǎng hán zhēn rén xiāng bǐ 。 lín xuān míng xiǎn gèng jiā zì rán le xiē 。
依旧是深深一揖，不过与面对广寒真人相比。林轩明显更加自然了些。
Lin Xuan found this situation amusing and didn’t want to use mental transmission; he needed to say a few warm words to his little fox but it felt too disruptive.
yī lái ， tā yǔ jiǔ wěi tiān hú jiàn guò ， zài bīng hǎi jiè de shí hòu 。 duì fāng jiù jiù guò tā yī cì le ， èr lái ， zì rán shì yīn wèi xiāng ér de yuán gù le 。
一来，他与九尾天狐见过，在冰海界的时候。对方就救过他一次了，二来，自然是因为香儿的缘故了。
"Shanger, follow your teacher and cultivate diligently. One day, I will come for you."
“ hē hē ， bù bì kè qì ， kàn xiāng ér de miàn zi ， wǒ yòu zěn me kě néng bù jiù nǐ 。”
“呵呵，不必客气，看香儿的面子，我又怎么可能不救你。”
In the end, all the words boiled down to one simple sentence that only Little Snow Fox understood.
zhè me jìn de jù lí ， jiǔ wěi tiān hú de miàn róng yī jiù kàn bù qīng chǔ ， bù guò nà shēng yīn ， què shì dòng tīng dào jí chù ：“ hǎo le 。 nǐ men liǎ liáo ba ， wǒ jiù bù dǎ rǎo le 。”
这么近的距离，九尾天狐的面容依旧看不清楚，不过那声音，却是动听到极处：“好了。你们俩聊吧，我就不打扰了。”
"Mmm,"
jiǔ wěi tiān hú huà yīn wèi luò ， yě bú jiàn tā shēn xíng nuó yí ， jū rán jiù cóng yuán dì xiāo shī 。
九尾天狐话音未落，也不见她身形挪移，居然就从原地消失。
Shanger nodded: "I'll wait for you."
rú cǐ jié guǒ ， ràng lín xuān chēng mù jié shé 。
如此结果，让林轩瞠目结舌。
Lin Xuan nodded and left without saying more as a green glow enveloped him.
bù guò tā zhè shī fù 。 yě què shí gòu tǐ tiē de ， kàn dé chū lái ， tā hěn téng ài xiāng ér ， lín xuān yě jiù fàng xīn le 。
不过她这师父。也确实够体贴的，看得出来，她很疼爱香儿，林轩也就放心了。
If he could ascend someday, he would have plenty of time for personal matters. For now, there was no need to linger here.
wèn tí shì ， jiǔ wěi tiān hú shì lí kāi le méi cuò 。 kě zhōu wéi hái yǒu zhè me duō dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， shèn zhì yǒu bù zhī qù de gāo gāo shù qǐ ěr duǒ ， xiǎng tīng liǎng rén huì shuō xiē shén me 。
问题是，九尾天狐是离开了没错。可周围还有这么多渡劫期老怪物，甚至有不知趣的高高竖起耳朵，想听两人会说些什么。
As Shanger watched his back disappear, a trace of melancholy flashed across her beautiful face.
lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ ， yě bù tài xiǎng chuán yīn rù mì ， xiǎng yào hé xiǎo yā tou shuō jǐ jù qīn rè de huà yǔ hái yào chuán yīn ， wěi shí tài pò huài qíng xù 。
林轩一阵无语，也不太想传音入密，想要和小丫头说几句亲热的话语还要传音，委实太破坏情绪。
Suddenly, a warm hand caressed her head. Shanger looked up and saw Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox looking at her with gentle eyes.
“ xiāng ér ， gēn zhe qián bèi hǎo hǎo xiū xíng ， yǒu zhāo yī rì ， wǒ huì lái jiē nǐ 。”
“香儿，跟着前辈好好修行，有朝一日，我会来接你。”
"Master," the little girl couldn't hold it in any longer and hugged Queen Qingqiu tightly.
zuì hòu ， qiān yán wàn yǔ ， huà zuò yī jù ， mào sì hěn píng cháng de yán yǔ ， rán ér zhǐ yǒu xiǎo xuě hú ， cái zhī dào tā de yì yì 。
最后，千言万语，化作一句，貌似很平常的言语，然而只有小雪狐，才知道它的意义。
"It's alright, don’t cry. Time will heal all wounds; you must trust your judgment."
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox consoled her beloved disciple before vanishing into a mist.
xiāng ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ wǒ děng nǐ 。”
香儿点了点头：“我等你。”
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lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， méi yǒu zài duō shuō ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， lí kāi le yuán dì 。
林轩点点头，没有在多说，浑身青芒大起，离开了原地。
Meanwhile, after leaving Penglai Immortal Island, Lin Xuan didn't linger but immediately left the island and found himself in an endless expanse of wilderness rather than the desert. The vastness was beyond measure.
ruò yǒu zhāo yī rì néng jǔ xiá fēi shēng ， yǔ tiān dì tóng shòu ， yǒu de shí jiān qù ér nǚ qíng cháng ， xiàn zài ， zé méi yǒu bì yào zài zhè lǐ qīng qīng wǒ wǒ dì 。
若有朝一日能举霞飞升，与天地同寿，有的时间去儿女情长，现在，则没有必要在这里卿卿我我地。
Lin Xuan showed signs of surprise on his face. Was he being randomly teleported?
xiāng ér mù sòng zhe tā de bèi yǐng xiāo shī ， jué měi de miàn róng shàng shǎn guò yī sī chóu chàng zhī yì 。
香儿目送着他的背影消失，绝美的面容上闪过一丝惆怅之意。
While this method added some inconvenience—unknown whereabouts—it was safer overall.
jiù zài zhè shí ， què gǎn jué yī wēn nuǎn de shǒu ， zài shào nǚ de tóu shàng qīng qīng fǔ guò ， xiāng ér tái qǐ tóu lú ， jiù kàn jiàn jiǔ wěi tiān hú zhèng wēn róu rú shuǐ de jiāng zì jǐ kàn zhe 。
就在这时，却感觉一温暖的手，在少女的头上轻轻抚过，香儿抬起头颅，就看见九尾天狐正温柔如水的将自己看着。
With such thoughts, Lin Xuan felt satisfied as he chose a random direction and flew forward.
“ shī fù 。”
“师傅。”
However, the wilderness turned out to be much larger than expected. Ten days passed without him finding any boundaries or signs of other cultivators.
xiǎo yā tou zài yě rěn nài bú zhù ， pū zài le qīng qiū guó zhǔ de huái lǐ 。
小丫头再也忍耐不住，扑在了青丘国主的怀里。
Lin Xuan's speed had noticeably slowed down; he constantly extended his divine sense while turning his head left and right.
“ hǎo le ， bié kū ， lái rì fāng cháng ， nǐ yào xiāng xìn zì jǐ de yǎn guāng 。”
“好了，别哭，来日方长，你要相信自己的眼光。”
While vast deserts were not uncommon in the Spirit Realm, Lin Xuan felt like he was taking unnecessary detours these few days. He couldn’t explain why but this feeling persisted.
jiǔ wěi tiān hú ān wèi zhe ài tú ， suí hòu hún shēn mí wù yì qǐ ， dài nà yāo qì sàn qù ， tóng yàng shì shī qù le zōng jì 。
九尾天狐安慰着爱徒，随后浑身迷雾一起，待那妖气散去，同样是失去了踪迹。
By mid-morning, Lin Xuan continued on as usual but suddenly stopped and looked up.
……
……
The surroundings were silent, devoid of any sound.
zài shuō lìng yī biān 。
再说另一边。
Lin Xuan crossed his arms behind his back and spoke slowly: "If I'm not mistaken, you are also a Transcending Tribulation stage senior. You've been observing from afar for so long and led me into this illusionary array; yet, why don’t you dare to show yourself?"
"Alright, you now know the location of Penglai Immortal Island. Feel free to come and visit whenever you have time," said Dailong True Man with a smile.
Though his words seemed harmless enough, their weight was significant given his status. Indeed, everyone present at the celebration knew where Penglai Immortal Island lay, but knowing it didn't mean they could just waltz in uninvited. Even old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage would hesitate to do so.
Dailong True Man's previous statement wasn’t merely a polite gesture; it was akin to an offer or promise. Clearly, this young Lin held a different weight in his heart compared to others.
"Thank you, Brother," said Lin Xuan, bowing deeply. He did not leave the Cloud Sea Plaza immediately but instead flashed away and flew to another side of the plaza.
Around Guanghan True Man, too, many guests were gathered to bid farewell. Although he had come to congratulate as well, his status as one of the Three Loose Immortals made him stand out among the crowd. People naturally wanted to take this opportunity to get acquainted with such a high-profile figure.
The situation was similar for Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
Despite the bustling scene around Guanghan True Man, Lin Xuan's arrival ultimately caught everyone’s attention. With so many powerful figures gathered here, it was this young man of the Lin family who initially stole the spotlight.
Moreover, their relationship was no ordinary one. The path around them gradually cleared to make way for him; among the Spirit Cultivators present, only Lin Xuan could enjoy such a privilege.
"Thank you for your assistance," said Lin Xuan, bowing deeply and lowering his head to the ground. Regardless of the reason, if not for Guanghan True Man’s and Queen Qingqiu's full support, he would have been torn apart by the Frost Soul Treasure Snake.
"Ah, no need to thank me," replied Guanghan True Man with a complex expression. He had countless questions in his mind but ultimately said nothing.
Firstly, there were too many ears around; it wasn’t an ideal place for conversation. Secondly, Lin Xuan was not someone to easily interact with. Unless he could be captured and his soul extracted, he wouldn't reveal much.
It would be better to save the effort and ask Fairy Hundred Flowers instead.
Thus, Guanghan True Man said nothing more.
Lin Xuan was also considerate; after chatting idly with Xiahou Lan for a while, he left.
Queen Qingqiu was about a hundred feet away. Lin Xuan walked past her at a leisurely pace.
The process was similar to before. Soon, Lin Xuan began talking with this formidable figure among the Three Demon Kings.
"Thank you for your help!"
Lin Xuan bowed deeply again but more naturally compared to his earlier bow towards Guanghan True Man. He had met Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox in the Ice Sea Realm and she had saved him once before. Besides, it was also due to Shanger's sake.
"Haha, no need to be so polite. I couldn't have ignored you with Shanger’s face."
Despite being close enough for her voice to carry clearly, Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's appearance remained hidden. "Alright, you two can chat now. I won’t disturb any further."
Before the words left her mouth, she vanished without a trace.
This outcome left Lin Xuan speechless. However, his teacher was indeed considerate; it was clear that she cared deeply for Shanger. Lin Xuan felt reassured.
Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox had indeed left but there were still many old monsters of the Transcending Tribulation stage around, some even pricking their ears to listen to what they would say.
Lin Xuan found this situation amusing and didn’t want to use mental transmission; he needed to say a few warm words to his little fox but it felt too disruptive.
"Shanger, follow your teacher and cultivate diligently. One day, I will come for you."
In the end, all the words boiled down to one simple sentence that only Little Snow Fox understood.
"Mmm,"
Shanger nodded: "I'll wait for you."
Lin Xuan nodded and left without saying more as a green glow enveloped him.
If he could ascend someday, he would have plenty of time for personal matters. For now, there was no need to linger here.
As Shanger watched his back disappear, a trace of melancholy flashed across her beautiful face.
Suddenly, a warm hand caressed her head. Shanger looked up and saw Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox looking at her with gentle eyes.
"Master," the little girl couldn't hold it in any longer and hugged Queen Qingqiu tightly.
"It's alright, don’t cry. Time will heal all wounds; you must trust your judgment."
Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox consoled her beloved disciple before vanishing into a mist.
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Meanwhile, after leaving Penglai Immortal Island, Lin Xuan didn't linger but immediately left the island and found himself in an endless expanse of wilderness rather than the desert. The vastness was beyond measure.
Lin Xuan showed signs of surprise on his face. Was he being randomly teleported?
While this method added some inconvenience—unknown whereabouts—it was safer overall.
With such thoughts, Lin Xuan felt satisfied as he chose a random direction and flew forward.
However, the wilderness turned out to be much larger than expected. Ten days passed without him finding any boundaries or signs of other cultivators.
Lin Xuan's speed had noticeably slowed down; he constantly extended his divine sense while turning his head left and right.
While vast deserts were not uncommon in the Spirit Realm, Lin Xuan felt like he was taking unnecessary detours these few days. He couldn’t explain why but this feeling persisted.
By mid-morning, Lin Xuan continued on as usual but suddenly stopped and looked up.
The surroundings were silent, devoid of any sound.
Lin Xuan crossed his arms behind his back and spoke slowly: "If I'm not mistaken, you are also a Transcending Tribulation stage senior. You've been observing from afar for so long and led me into this illusionary array; yet, why don’t you dare to show yourself?"