zhè lǐ shì yī wàng wú jìn de cǎo yuán ， tiān sè yǒu xiē huì àn ， wū yún zài tóu dǐng jù jí ， sì hū hěn kuài jiù yào xià yǔ 。
这里是一望无尽的草原，天色有些晦暗，乌云在头顶聚集，似乎很快就要下雨。
Here stretched an endless plain of grassland, the sky overcast with dark clouds, hinting at an impending downpour.
zài yī piàn bù qǐ yǎn de cǎo cóng lǐ ， yī xiū shì pán xī ér zuò ， cǐ rén kàn shàng qù bù guò èr shí yú suì nián jì ， róng mào píng fán yǐ jí 。
在一片不起眼的草丛里，一修士盘膝而坐，此人看上去不过二十余岁年纪，容貌平凡以极。
In a patch of inconspicuous grass, a cultivator sat cross-legged. He appeared to be no more than twenty years old, his appearance unremarkable. To be blunt, if he were thrown into a crowd, he would quickly fade from memory. The only difference between him and others was that his skin was slightly darker.
shuō jù bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， jiāng tā diū jìn rén duī ， yě hěn kuài huì bèi wàng jì ， ruò shuō yǔ cháng rén wéi yī de bù tóng zhī chù ， jiù shì tā de pí fū ， yào shāo wēi yǒu hēi nà me yī xiē 。
说句不客气的言语，将他丢进人堆，也很快会被忘记，若说与常人唯一的不同之处，就是他的皮肤，要稍微黝黑那么一些。
Not far away, a finely crafted teleportation array stood out prominently.
ér zài tā páng biān bù yuǎn ， yī jīng qiǎo de chuán sòng zhèn dǎo shì xǐng mù yǐ jí 。
而在他旁边不远，一精巧的传送阵倒是醒目以极。
Unfortunately, one corner of the array had been split in half by force, though the damage wasn't extensive. A single misstep in teleportation could mean failure, so it couldn’t be used until repaired.
kě xī zhèn fǎ de yī jiǎo ， què yǐ bèi yìng shēng shēng pǐ chéng le liǎng bàn ， sǔn huài de dì fāng suī rán bù duō ， dàn chuán sòng yī dào ， chā zhī háo lí miù yǐ qiān lǐ ， ruò bù jiāng qí xiū fù ， nà shì bù kě néng zài shǐ yòng le 。
可惜阵法的一角，却已被硬生生劈成了两半，损坏的地方虽然不多，但传送一道，差之毫厘谬以千里，若不将其修复，那是不可能再使用了。
Suddenly, the cultivator's brows furrowed as if sensing something. He raised his head and squinted, gazing into the distance.
tū rán ， nà pán zuò de xiū shì méi tóu yī tiāo ， xiàng shì gǎn yìng dào shén me shì de tái qǐ tóu lú ， yǎn jīng wēi mī ， xiàng jí yuǎn zhī chù ， tiào wàng ér qù 。
突然，那盘坐的修士眉头一挑，像是感应到什么似的抬起头颅，眼睛微眯，像极远之处，眺望而去。
Above them, a light drizzle began to fall, gradually intensifying over time.
zhè shí hòu ， tiān kōng zhōng yǐ xī xī lì lì de xià qǐ le xiǎo yǔ ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， yǔ shì hái zài bù duàn zēng dà de yàng zi 。
这时候，天空中已淅淅沥沥的下起了小雨，随着时间的推移，雨势还在不断增大的样子。
In the far horizon, dark clouds could be seen, but nothing else was visible.
tiān biān jí yuǎn zhī chù ， kě jiàn wū yún duǒ duǒ ， chú cǐ zhī wài ， què zài yě kōng wú yī wù 。
天边极远之处，可见乌云朵朵，除此之外，却再也空无一物。
Yet, the cultivator's voice whispered softly: "Finally, I'm back."
rán ér nà xiū shì de shēng yīn ， què qīng qīng chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ zǒng suàn shì huí lái le 。”
然而那修士的声音，却轻轻传入耳朵：“总算是回来了。”
Relief washed over his face. Though he had sensed that his true self was safe almost immediately, it would be a lie to say he wasn't worried.
tā liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng ， sōng le kǒu qì ， suī rán tōng guò xīn shén gǎn yìng ， tā yǐ zài dì yī shí jiān ， zhī dào běn tǐ tuō xiǎn ， dàn yào shuō bù dān xīn ， nà kěn dìng shì piàn rén dì 。
他脸上的表情，松了口气，虽然通过心神感应，他已在第一时间，知道本体脱险，但要说不担心，那肯定是骗人地。
Another cup of tea later, fierce winds began to howl around them, and the rain intensified tenfold. The raindrops stung his face slightly.
jiù zhè yàng ， yòu guò le yuē yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， zhōu wéi kuáng fēng dà zuò ， yǔ shì bǐ gāng gāng zēng jiā le shí bèi bù zhǐ ， yǔ diǎn dǎ zài liǎn shàng ， dōu yǒu xiē yǐn yǐn shēng téng de yàng zi 。
就这样，又过了约一盏茶的功夫，周围狂风大作，雨势比刚刚增加了十倍不止，雨点打在脸上，都有些隐隐生疼的样子。
But Lin Xuan paid no mind; his clothes remained clean and tidy, not a single drop of water had touched him.
dàn lín xuān zì rán bù zài yì ， tā de yī shān ， yī jiù shì gān jìng ér zhěng jié dì ， shàng miàn shèn zhì méi yǒu bèi lín shàng yī dī yǔ 。
但林轩自然不在意，他的衣衫，依旧是干净而整洁地，上面甚至没有被淋上一滴雨。
Finally, a faint light appeared in the distance. It grew clearer as it approached—a streak of greenish-blue light moving at an astonishing speed. Soon, the figure within could be seen clearly.
zhōng yú yuǎn chù tiān biān guāng máng shǎn dòng ， yī xiǎo xiǎo de guāng diǎn ， chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn zhōng 。
终于远处天边光芒闪动，一小小的光点，出现在了视线中。
A few more moments passed, and the streak of light came closer, its glow fading to reveal a face just as unremarkable as Lin Xuan's.
kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ， dàn hěn kuài ， jiù qīng xī le qǐ lái ， shì yī qīng sè de dùn guāng ， sù dù lìng rén chēng mù jié shé 。 hěn kuài jiù lǐ miàn de rén yǐng jiù kàn de qīng chǔ 。
开始尚远，但很快，就清晰了起来，是一青色的遁光，速度令人瞠目结舌。很快就里面的人影就看得清楚。
Compared to his true self, Lin Xuan looked rather disheveled, his exhaustion evident on his face.
yòu guò le jǐ xī ， nà jīng hóng yǐ lái dào jìn chù ， guāng máng shōu liǎn ， lù chū yī zhāng tóng yàng píng fán de róng yán 。
又过了几息，那惊虹已来到近处，光芒收敛，露出一张同样平凡的容颜。
Facing those terrifying ghostly entities, Lin Xuan had used all his powers. It was perhaps the most arduous battle he had ever fought since entering the cultivation world. Even the Five-Imperial Seals, a precious treasure, had been employed. Although he managed to emerge victorious and escape danger, the toll was significant.
yǔ huà shēn xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān běn tǐ ， zì rán xiǎn de yào láng bèi yī xiē ， liǎn shàng de pí juàn zhī sè ， nà shì zěn me yě yǎn shì bú zhù 。
与化身相比，林轩本体，自然显得要狼狈一些，脸上的疲倦之色，那是怎么也掩饰不住。
Fortunately, his efforts were not in vain; the rewards were substantial.
miàn duì nà kě pà de yīn hún guǐ wù 。 lín xuān shén tōng jǐn chū ， jī hū kě yǐ shuō ， shì zì jǐ tà rù xiū xiān jiè yǐ lái ， zuì wèi jiān kǔ de yī zhàn ， zuì hòu shèn zhì lián wǔ lóng xǐ zhè yàng de bǎo bèi ， yě bù dé bù shī zhǎn ， suī rán zuì hòu ， jiǎo xìng qǔ dé le shèng lì ， chéng gōng huà xiǎn wéi yí 。 dàn nà sǔn hào ， zì rán shì fēi cháng dà dì 。
面对那可怕的阴魂鬼物。林轩神通尽出，几乎可以说，是自己踏入修仙界以来，最为艰苦的一战，最后甚至连五龙玺这样的宝贝，也不得不施展，虽然最后，侥幸取得了胜利，成功化险为夷。但那损耗，自然是非常大地。
Now that both his true self and his avatar had escaped, Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile.
hǎo zài nǔ lì méi yǒu bái fèi ， shōu huò yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
好在努力没有白费，收获也是非同小可。
"Thank you for successfully retrieving the treasure," Lin Xuan said to the cultivator who looked like him.
rú jīn huà shēn běn tǐ 。 shuāng shuāng tuō xiǎn ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng ， zì rán yě jiù lù chū le xiào yán 。
如今化身本体。双双脱险，林轩的脸上，自然也就露出了笑颜。
"You are me, and I am you. Since we are one, there's no need for such formality," came the dismissive voice of his avatar.
“ néng gòu chéng gōng qǔ dào bǎo wù ， xīn kǔ nǐ le 。” lín xuān duì yǔ zì jǐ miàn róng xiāng tóng de xiū shì shuō 。
“能够成功取到宝物，辛苦你了。”林轩对与自己面容相同的修士说。
Before he could finish speaking, a black aura enveloped his body as it rapidly shrunk back into Lin Xuan’s sleeve.
“ nǐ jiù shì wǒ ， wǒ jiù shì nǐ ， jì rán bù fēn bǐ cǐ ， hé bì hái zhè me kè qì 。” huà shēn bù yǐ wéi yì de shēng yīn chuán rù le ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“你就是我，我就是你，既然不分彼此，何必还这么客气。”化身不以为意的声音传入了耳朵里。
Lin Xuan looked up at the sky; the rain had lessened somewhat but continued to fall. The weather in this grassland was unpredictable—rain came quickly and went just as fast.
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā hún shēn hēi máng yì qǐ ， xùn sù suō xiǎo 。 huí dào le lín xuān de yī xiù lǐ miàn 。
话音未落，他浑身黑芒一起，迅速缩小。回到了林轩的衣袖里面。
He was finally out of danger.
lín xuān zé tái tóu kàn le kàn tiān sè ， yǔ yī jiù xī xī lì lì de xià zhe ， yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， dǎo shì xiǎo le yī xiē ， zhè cǎo yuán shàng de tiān sè jiù shì rú cǐ 。 yǔ shì lái de xùn jí ， dàn qù dé yě tóng yàng xùn sù 。
林轩则抬头看了看天色，雨依旧淅淅沥沥的下着，与刚刚相比，倒是小了一些，这草原上的天色就是如此。雨势来得迅疾，但去得也同样迅速。
But only temporarily, for the ghostly entities he had destroyed were mere manifestations of an old man. The other side would not rest until they avenged their losses. His avatar’s strength was formidable; if his true self appeared, even the Five-Imperial Seals might be insufficient to turn the tide.
zì jǐ zǒng suàn tuō xiǎn le 。
自己总算脱险了。
In short, while this time he had managed to escape danger, there was no guarantee of such luck next time.
dàn yě zhǐ shì zàn shí ， bèi zì jǐ miè diào de yīn hún guǐ wù ， guǒ rán zhǐ shì yī lǎo jiā huǒ de huà shēn bà le ， duì fāng zài zì jǐ shǒu lǐ chī le nà me duō kǔ 。 jué duì bù kě néng shàn bà gān xiū 。
但也只是暂时，被自己灭掉的阴魂鬼物，果然只是一老家伙的化身罢了，对方在自己手里吃了那么多苦。绝对不可能善罢甘休。
Lin Xuan pondered his options but didn’t dwell on it for long. He knew what needed to be done.
tā huà shēn de shí lì yǐ shì rú cǐ fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ruò shì běn tǐ qīn zhì ， jiù suàn wǔ lóng xǐ ， kǒng pà yě zài bù kě néng nì zhuǎn qián kūn dì 。
他化身的实力已是如此非同小可，若是本体亲至，就算五龙玺，恐怕也再不可能逆转乾坤地。
The other side was strong; it wasn't something he could handle now.
huàn jù huà shuō ， zhè yī cì ， suī néng huà xiǎn wéi yí ， dàn xià yī huí ， què bù yí dìng yǒu zhè yàng de hǎo yùn qì 。
换句话说，这一次，虽能化险为夷，但下一回，却不一定有这样的好运气。
But so what? If he couldn't fight them, could he not hide?
zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān shì xīn zhōng yǒu shù dì 。
这一点，林轩是心中有数地。
He had only just arrived in this lost realm and hadn't fully explored everything here. However, one thing was certain: the environment of this lost realm was mysterious and vast, far more extensive than even the Nael Dragon Realm.
gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
该怎么办呢？
No matter how strong or powerful they were, if he found a secluded place to hide, they wouldn’t be able to find him.
lín xuān zhòu méi sī suǒ ， què bìng méi yǒu xiǎng duō jiǔ ， xīn tóu jiù yǒu jì jiào le 。
林轩皱眉思索，却并没有想多久，心头就有计较了。
Of course, he couldn't stay hidden forever. But for now, it was the right choice to bide his time and avoid drawing attention.
duì fāng hěn qiáng ， bú shì rú jīn de zì jǐ néng gòu duì fù 。
对方很强，不是如今的自己能够对付。
With that in mind, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, sending out a small ball of fire about a foot in diameter.
dàn nà yòu rú hé ， dǎ bù guò ， nán dào běn shào yé hái duǒ bù qǐ me ？
但那又如何，打不过，难道本少爷还躲不起么？
Boom!
zì jǐ cái lái dào shī luò de jiè miàn bù jiǔ ， duì zhè ér de yī qiè ， bìng bú shì hěn shú ， dàn yǒu yì diǎn ， què shì xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， zhè shī luò de jiè miàn ， huán jìng gù rán shì shén miào mò cè ， miàn jī yě yī yàng de fēi cháng guǎng bó 。
自己才来到失落的界面不久，对这儿的一切，并不是很熟，但有一点，却是心中有数，这失落的界面，环境固然是神妙莫测，面积也一样的非常广博。
The explosion silenced the nearby teleportation array, reducing it to dust carried away by the wind.
jiù suàn bù jí nài lóng jiè ， yě yuǎn fēi yì bān líng jiè de xiǎo jiè miàn kě bǐ de 。
就算不及鼐龙界，也远非一般灵界的小界面可比的。
Erasing traces here might be unnecessary, but better safe than sorry. Lin Xuan then emitted a green glow and flew off into the distance.
duì fāng shí lì zài qiáng ， shì lì zài dà yòu rú hé ， zì jǐ suí biàn zhǎo gè huāng pì de dì fāng yī duǒ ， tā zhǎo bú dào zì jǐ ， hái bú shì zhǐ yǒu tú huàn nài hé 。
对方实力再强，势力再大又如何，自己随便找个荒僻的地方一躲，他找不到自己，还不是只有徒唤奈何。
...
dāng rán ， yě bù néng yì zhí duǒ xià qù ， dàn xiàn zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， zàn bì yī xià fēng tóu ， jué duì shì zhèng què xuǎn zé 。
当然，也不能一直躲下去，但现在这种情况，暂避一下风头，绝对是正确选择。
A few days later, Lin Xuan encountered a nomadic tribe of only several thousand people. In this vast grassland, they were insignificant.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yí gè zhí jìng chǐ xǔ dà xiǎo de huǒ qiú fēi lüè ér chū 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩袖袍一拂，一个直径尺许大小的火球飞掠而出。
The tribe had only one immortal master, whose cultivation was negligible—only at the Condensation Core stage.
hōng ！
轰！
Now, the tribe faced an imminent threat as a swarm of sandworms attacked them.
bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shēn páng de nà ge chuán sòng zhèn chè dǐ huà wèi le fěn mò ， suí fēng xiāo sàn diào le 。
爆裂声传入耳朵，身旁的那个传送阵彻底化为了粉末，随风消散掉了。
A single sandworm wasn't formidable; its strength didn’t match that of even a Foundation Establishment cultivator. But there were over a thousand of them, and the tribe’s faces showed despair.
jiāng zhè lǐ de hén jì mǒ chú ， huò xǔ shì duō cǐ yī jǔ ， dàn xiǎo xīn yī xiē zǒng méi yǒu cuò ， suí hòu lín xuān hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， fēi xiàng le yuǎn chù 。
将这里的痕迹抹除，或许是多此一举，但小心一些总没有错，随后林轩浑身青芒一起，飞向了远处。
With just one Condensation Core-level immortal master, they had no chance of victory. The thick skin of the sandworms made them immune to ordinary human weapons.
……
……
Seeing the dire situation, an old man with a youthful appearance passed by, displaying immense power. He quickly eliminated all the sandworms, and the tribe was grateful.
shù rì hòu ， lín xuān yù jiàn le yí gè yóu mù de bù luò ， gāi bù luò bù guò shù wàn rén ér yǐ ， zài zhè máng máng de cǎo yuán shàng ， nà shì bù qǐ yǎn yǐ jí 。
数日后，林轩遇见了一个游牧的部落，该部落不过数万人而已，在这茫茫的草原上，那是不起眼以极。
However, this immortal master didn’t demand any rewards or compensation; he merely inquired about nearby conditions and left after receiving a map-etched jade pupil scroll.
gāi bù luò ， yě zhǐ gòng fèng yǒu yī míng xiān shī ， xiū wèi gèng shì bù zhí yī tí ， bù guò níng dān qī 。
该部落，也只供奉有一名仙师，修为更是不值一提，不过凝丹期。
This minor incident went unnoticed by most people, including those of the tribe, who only saw it as good fortune. They had no reason to suspect anything more.
ér xiàn zài ， gāi bù luò yù jiàn le wēi jī ， bèi yī qún shā chóng shòu xí jī 。
而现在，该部落遇见了危机，被一群沙虫兽袭击。
Unbeknownst to them, after leaving their tribe, the old man with youthful features arrived at an isolated place and closed his hands. His body was enveloped in a flickering light, and the sound of cracking bones echoed. When the light faded, there was no old man; instead, a young-looking boy appeared.
yī tóu shā chóng ， méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ ， shí lì hái bù jí zhù jī qī xiū xiān zhě ， dàn yǎn qián de shā chóng ， zú yǒu shàng qiān zhī duō ， gāi bù luò suǒ yǒu rén ， dōu lù chū le jué wàng zhī sè 。
一头沙虫，没有什么了不起，实力还不及筑基期修仙者，但眼前的沙虫，足有上千之多，该部落所有人，都露出了绝望之色。
"Finally," Lin Xuan sighed as he examined the jade pupil scroll, then delved into it with his divine sense to find a secluded place for hiding. He couldn’t just wander aimlessly; this map-etched jade pupil scroll was essential for his plans. After studying it thoroughly, he decided where to go.
jǐn píng yī míng níng dān jí bié de xiān shī ， shì yì diǎn qǔ shèng de jī huì yě wú ， ér shā chóng pí cāo ròu hòu ， gēn běn jiù bú shì fán rén wǔ shì de dāo jiàn néng gòu duì fù 。
仅凭一名凝丹级别的仙师，是一点取胜的机会也无，而沙虫皮糙肉厚，根本就不是凡人武士的刀剑能够对付。
After a cup of tea, Lin Xuan looked up, his eyes clearer than before. A green glow enveloped him as he flew off into the distance.
Here stretched an endless plain of grassland, the sky overcast with dark clouds, hinting at an impending downpour.
In a patch of inconspicuous grass, a cultivator sat cross-legged. He appeared to be no more than twenty years old, his appearance unremarkable. To be blunt, if he were thrown into a crowd, he would quickly fade from memory. The only difference between him and others was that his skin was slightly darker.
Not far away, a finely crafted teleportation array stood out prominently.
Unfortunately, one corner of the array had been split in half by force, though the damage wasn't extensive. A single misstep in teleportation could mean failure, so it couldn’t be used until repaired.
Suddenly, the cultivator's brows furrowed as if sensing something. He raised his head and squinted, gazing into the distance.
Above them, a light drizzle began to fall, gradually intensifying over time.
In the far horizon, dark clouds could be seen, but nothing else was visible.
Yet, the cultivator's voice whispered softly: "Finally, I'm back."
Relief washed over his face. Though he had sensed that his true self was safe almost immediately, it would be a lie to say he wasn't worried.
Another cup of tea later, fierce winds began to howl around them, and the rain intensified tenfold. The raindrops stung his face slightly.
But Lin Xuan paid no mind; his clothes remained clean and tidy, not a single drop of water had touched him.
Finally, a faint light appeared in the distance. It grew clearer as it approached—a streak of greenish-blue light moving at an astonishing speed. Soon, the figure within could be seen clearly.
A few more moments passed, and the streak of light came closer, its glow fading to reveal a face just as unremarkable as Lin Xuan's.
Compared to his true self, Lin Xuan looked rather disheveled, his exhaustion evident on his face.
Facing those terrifying ghostly entities, Lin Xuan had used all his powers. It was perhaps the most arduous battle he had ever fought since entering the cultivation world. Even the Five-Imperial Seals, a precious treasure, had been employed. Although he managed to emerge victorious and escape danger, the toll was significant.
Fortunately, his efforts were not in vain; the rewards were substantial.
Now that both his true self and his avatar had escaped, Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile.
"Thank you for successfully retrieving the treasure," Lin Xuan said to the cultivator who looked like him.
"You are me, and I am you. Since we are one, there's no need for such formality," came the dismissive voice of his avatar.
Before he could finish speaking, a black aura enveloped his body as it rapidly shrunk back into Lin Xuan’s sleeve.
Lin Xuan looked up at the sky; the rain had lessened somewhat but continued to fall. The weather in this grassland was unpredictable—rain came quickly and went just as fast.
He was finally out of danger.
But only temporarily, for the ghostly entities he had destroyed were mere manifestations of an old man. The other side would not rest until they avenged their losses. His avatar’s strength was formidable; if his true self appeared, even the Five-Imperial Seals might be insufficient to turn the tide.
In short, while this time he had managed to escape danger, there was no guarantee of such luck next time.
Lin Xuan pondered his options but didn’t dwell on it for long. He knew what needed to be done.
The other side was strong; it wasn't something he could handle now.
But so what? If he couldn't fight them, could he not hide?
He had only just arrived in this lost realm and hadn't fully explored everything here. However, one thing was certain: the environment of this lost realm was mysterious and vast, far more extensive than even the Nael Dragon Realm.
No matter how strong or powerful they were, if he found a secluded place to hide, they wouldn’t be able to find him.
Of course, he couldn't stay hidden forever. But for now, it was the right choice to bide his time and avoid drawing attention.
With that in mind, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, sending out a small ball of fire about a foot in diameter.
Boom!
The explosion silenced the nearby teleportation array, reducing it to dust carried away by the wind.
Erasing traces here might be unnecessary, but better safe than sorry. Lin Xuan then emitted a green glow and flew off into the distance.
...
A few days later, Lin Xuan encountered a nomadic tribe of only several thousand people. In this vast grassland, they were insignificant.
The tribe had only one immortal master, whose cultivation was negligible—only at the Condensation Core stage.
Now, the tribe faced an imminent threat as a swarm of sandworms attacked them.
A single sandworm wasn't formidable; its strength didn’t match that of even a Foundation Establishment cultivator. But there were over a thousand of them, and the tribe’s faces showed despair.
With just one Condensation Core-level immortal master, they had no chance of victory. The thick skin of the sandworms made them immune to ordinary human weapons.
Seeing the dire situation, an old man with a youthful appearance passed by, displaying immense power. He quickly eliminated all the sandworms, and the tribe was grateful.
However, this immortal master didn’t demand any rewards or compensation; he merely inquired about nearby conditions and left after receiving a map-etched jade pupil scroll.
This minor incident went unnoticed by most people, including those of the tribe, who only saw it as good fortune. They had no reason to suspect anything more.
Unbeknownst to them, after leaving their tribe, the old man with youthful features arrived at an isolated place and closed his hands. His body was enveloped in a flickering light, and the sound of cracking bones echoed. When the light faded, there was no old man; instead, a young-looking boy appeared.
"Finally," Lin Xuan sighed as he examined the jade pupil scroll, then delved into it with his divine sense to find a secluded place for hiding. He couldn’t just wander aimlessly; this map-etched jade pupil scroll was essential for his plans. After studying it thoroughly, he decided where to go.
After a cup of tea, Lin Xuan looked up, his eyes clearer than before. A green glow enveloped him as he flew off into the distance.