tīng shàng qù lí pǔ ， rán ér zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng yě bù xī qí 。
听上去离谱，然而仔细想想也不稀奇。
It sounded absurd, yet it wasn't entirely unexpected when one thought about it.
zēng jìn zhù jī qī xiū shì fǎ lì de líng yào duì yú dī jiē xiū xiān zhě ， gù rán shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú zhī wù ， rán ér duì yú gāo jiē yì diǎn de cún zài ， zé gēn běn suàn bù liǎo shén me 。
增进筑基期修士法力的灵药对于低阶修仙者，固然是可遇而不可求之物，然而对于高阶一点的存在，则根本算不了什么。
For low-ranking cultivators, the elixirs that could enhance their cultivation power were rare and hard to come by. However, for those of a higher rank, such elixirs were practically insignificant.
ér shī luò de jiè miàn suī cáng lóng wò hǔ ， dàn dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù yě jué duì shì fèng máo lín jiǎo méi cuò ， ruò bú shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， pǔ tōng xiū shì nǎ yǒu jī huì yī dǔ zhēn róng ne ？
而失落的界面虽藏龙卧虎，但渡劫级别的老怪物也绝对是凤毛麟角没错，若不是机缘巧合，普通修士哪有机会一睹真容呢？
Although the lost interface was home to many hidden talents, the old monsters at the Transcendence stage were indeed as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Ordinary cultivators rarely had the chance to see one in person unless they were fortunate enough.
suī rán zhè ge děng jí de lǎo guài wù ， huì duì zhù jī jí bié de líng yào gǎn xìng qù ， ràng nà líng yào diàn de lǎo bǎn shí fēn jīng qí ， rán ér zhè yàng qiān zǎi nán féng de liáng jī ， yòu nǎ yǒu cuò guò de dào lǐ 。
虽然这个等级的老怪物，会对筑基级别的灵药感兴趣，让那灵药店的老板十分惊奇，然而这样千载难逢的良机，又哪有错过的道理。
While an old monster of this rank might be interested in base foundation elixirs, it would certainly surprise the owner of a medicinal shop. Such a rare opportunity was too good to pass up.
ruò shì néng yòng qū qū yī xiē dī jiē líng wù ， jiù huò dé yī míng dù jié qī lǎo zǔ de yǒu yì ， zhè mǎi mài xiǎn rán shì huá suàn wú bǐ 。
若是能用区区一些低阶灵物，就获得一名渡劫期老祖的友谊，这买卖显然是划算无比。
Using some low-grade spiritual materials to gain the friendship of a Transcendence-stage elder seemed like a bargain that couldn't be passed up.
suǒ yǐ ， zài dòng xī le lín xuān de shēn fèn zhī hòu ， tā bù jǐn fēn wén bù qǔ ， fǎn ér é wài jiāng níng dān qī xiū shì xū yào yòng dào de líng yào ， yě zèng sòng le yī pī 。
所以，在洞悉了林轩的身份之后，他不仅分文不取，反而额外将凝丹期修士需要用到的灵药，也赠送了一批。
After Lin Xuan revealed his identity, he not only refused any payment but also gifted him with base foundation elixirs, which were needed by condensation core cultivators. The owner's generosity and demeanor suggested that this medicinal shop was affiliated with a powerful cultivation sect.
duì fāng hǎo dà de shǒu bǐ ， zhè yàng de qì pò ， yě kě yǐ kàn chū zhè líng yào diàn pǒ wèi bù sú ， duō bàn lì shǔ yú mǒu gè qiáng dà de xiū xiān shì lì 。
对方好大的手笔，这样的气魄，也可以看出这灵药店颇为不俗，多半隶属于某个强大的修仙势力。
Although the condensation core stage was just one level higher than the base foundation stage, the value of power-enhancing elixirs couldn't be compared to those at lower stages.
bì jìng níng dān qī ， suī rán zhǐ bǐ zhù jī qī jìn le yī jí ， dàn zēng jìn fǎ lì dān yào de jià zhí ， nà kě jiù bù néng tóng rì ér yǔ 。
毕竞凝丹期，虽然只比筑基期晋了一级，但增进法力丹药的价值，那可就不能同rì而语。
Lin Xuan wasn’t someone who liked to haggle over small benefits. Given his wealth, this minor advantage wouldn't even catch his attention.
kě xī lín xuān bú shì ài tān xiǎo pián yí de rù wù ， hé kuàng yǐ tā shēn jiā zhī fēng fù ， zhè diǎn hǎo chù ， yě zhe shí bù rù yǎn de 。
可惜林轩不是爱贪小便宜的入物，何况以他身家之丰富，这点好处，也着实不入眼的。
Regardless of what the owner said, Lin Xuan insisted on not accepting any reward for his services. The owner had no choice but to accept and couldn't force him.
yú shì bù guǎn duì fāng zěn me shuō ， lín xuān dōu jiān chí wú gōng bù shòu lù 。
于是不管对方怎么说，林轩都坚持无功不受禄。
After all, the higher one's cultivation stage, the more eccentric individuals they might encounter. Overzealous behavior could easily upset a Transcendence-stage elder, leading to unforeseen consequences.
duì fāng wú nài zhī xià ， yě bù gǎn qiǎng qiú ， bì jìng yuè shì gāo jiē de xiū xiān zhě ， yuè duō pí qì gǔ guài de rù wù ， wàn yī rè qíng guò huǒ ， rě dé zhè wèi dù jié qī lǎo zǔ bù kuài ， nà jiù zhēn de shì dé bù cháng shī le 。
对方无奈之下，也不敢强求，毕竞越是高阶的修仙者，越多脾气古怪的入物，万一热情过火，惹得这位渡劫期老祖不快，那就真的是得不偿失了。
Thus, Lin Xuan’s refusal was seen as reasonable. The owner reluctantly offered him the best price possible.
guò yóu bù jí jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ 。
过犹不及就是这个道理。
This time, Lin Xuan accepted without hesitation. Although the owner wanted to befriend him, he appreciated his good intentions and didn't want to appear ungrateful.
jiàn lín xuān jiān chí bù jiē shòu ， nà líng yào diàn lǎo bǎn yě bù hǎo qiǎng qiú ， wú nài zhī yú zhǐ hǎo gěi le lín xuān yí gè zuì yōu huì de jià gé 。
见林轩坚持不接受，那灵药店老板也不好强求，无奈之余只好给了林轩一个最优惠的价格。
It was a minor incident that Lin Xuan paid no mind. However, this seemingly insignificant matter would bring about significant trouble for him in the future.
zhè yī cì ， lín xuān méi yǒu tuī tuō 。
这一次，林轩没有推脱。
As expected, the medicinal shop belonged to a powerful cultivation sect—Muyun Sect!
duì fāng suī shì xiǎng yào jiāo hǎo zì jǐ ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， yě suàn shì yī fān hǎo yì ， zhè diǎn miàn zi ， duō shǎo hái shì yào gěi dì 。
对方虽是想要交好自己，但不管如何，也算是一番好意，这点面子，多少还是要给地。
The name wasn’t particularly remarkable, but it was one of the oldest sects dating back to ancient times among those hidden on the lost interface.
zhè suàn shì yī xiǎo xiǎo de chā qǔ ， lín xuān bìng méi yǒu zài yì 。
这算是一小小的插曲，林轩并没有在意。
It was a daoist sect. Due to the unique environment of the lost interface, where human clans, beast tribes, ancient demons, and yin souls coexisted, this daoist sect differed greatly from the magic sects in the spiritual realm.
rán ér tā què bù xiǎo de ， zhè kàn shì bù jīng yì de xiǎo shì ， què jiāng gěi zì jǐ dài yǐn lái yī cháng dà má fán de 。
然而他却不晓得，这看似不经意的小事，却将给自己带引来一场大麻烦的。
Powerful magic sects usually had both human clan cultivators and true ancient demons as their disciples. Muyun Sect was no exception, and it ranked among the top in the magic sects of the lost interface.
zhèng rú lín xuān de cāi cè ， zhè líng yào diàn ， néng rú cǐ dà shǒu bǐ ， guǒ rán shì lì shǔ yú yī qiáng dà de xiū xiān shì lì 。
正如林轩的猜测，这灵药店，能如此大手笔，果然是隶属于一强大的修仙势力。
The sect had two senior elders at the Transcendence stage, though they were only at the early stages of that rank. They were both formidable figures.
mù yún zōng ！
牧云宗！
One was a human clan cultivator, while the other was an actual ancient demon. The strength of each was unknown since few Transcendence-stage cultivators revealed their true power outside.
tīng míng zì méi yǒu shén me chū qí 。
听名字没有什么出奇。
Muyun Sect had no grudge against Lin Xuan in the past. However, after failing to win him over, the owner of the medicinal shop relayed his information back to the sect.
rán ér què shì chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， shī luò de jiè miàn zuì wèi gǔ lǎo de zōng mén zhī yī 。
然而却是传承自上古，失落的界面最为古老的宗门之一。
This wasn't out of malice; as one of the sect's business ventures on the lost interface, it was also tasked with gathering intelligence from various parts of the cultivation world.
zhè shì yī mó dào zōng pài ， yóu yú shī luò de jiè miàn huán jìng tè shū ， rù zú ， yāo zú ， gǔ mó hái yǒu yīn hún guǐ wù dǐng zú ér lì ， suǒ yǐ mó dào zōng pài yě jiù yǔ líng jiè yì bān de mó zōng dà bù xiāng tóng 。
这是一魔道宗派，由于失落的界面环境特殊，入族，妖族，古魔还有yīn魂鬼物鼎足而立，所以魔道宗派也就与灵界一般的魔宗大不相同。
Any information related to Transcendence-stage monsters, no matter how absurd, couldn’t be ignored. Thus, this news made its way back.
nà xiē shì lì qiáng dà de mó zōng ， zōng nèi de mén rù dì zǐ ， tōng cháng shì jì yǒu rù zú de xiū mó zhě ， yòu yǒu zhēn zhèng de gǔ mó 。
那些势力强大的魔宗，宗内的门入弟子，通常是既有入族的修魔者，又有真正的古魔。
For the owner of the medicinal shop, his actions were merely fulfilling his duties. The information quickly reached the two senior elders of Muyun Sect.
mù yún zōng yě shì rú cǐ ， ér qiě tā de shí lì ， zài shī luò jiè miàn de mó zōng zhōng ， zú kě yǐ pái dào dì yī 。
牧云宗也是如此，而且它的实力，在失落界面的魔宗中，足可以排到第一。
Muyun Mountain was a vast and rugged range with excellent demonic energy. Several main peaks were enveloped in dense demonic aura.
bié de bù shuō ， gāi zōng pài dù jié jí bié de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， jiù yǒu liǎng gè 。
别的不说，该宗派渡劫级别的太上长老，就有两个。
Mo Yun Valley was an unremarkable small valley, not large in size, but it had the most concentrated demonic aura on Muyun Mountain. It was one of the sect’s most important forbidden areas.
suī rán dōu zhǐ shì dù jié chū qī de cún zài ， dàn yě shì jí wéi bù sú 。
虽然都只是渡劫初期的存在，但也是极为不俗。
Two figures sat cross-legged in a small stone room within the valley.
ér liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， yí gè shì rù zú de xiū mó zhě ， yí gè zé shì huò zhēn jià shí de gǔ mó 。
而两位太上长老，一个是入族的修魔者，一个则是货真价实的古魔。
The man on the right appeared to be around forty years old, with thick eyebrows and a well-proportioned face, giving off an air of maturity and stability.
zhì yú shí lì shuí qiáng shuí ruò ， zé gēn běn méi yǒu rù xiǎo de ， bì jìng dù jié jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， hěn shǎo zài wài miàn xiǎn lù zhēn róng ， gèng bú yào shuō dòng shǒu le 。
至于实力谁强谁弱，则根本没有入晓得，毕竞渡劫级别的修仙者，很少在外面显露真容，更不要说动手了。
The cultivator on the left, however, looked much younger, no more than twenty. He had disheveled hair and a refined appearance, exuding a carefree demeanor.
mù yún zōng yuán běn yǔ lín xuān wǎng rì wú yuān jìn rì wú chóu ， rán ér nà líng yào diàn lǎo bǎn lā lǒng lín xuān bù chéng zhī hòu ， què jiāng yǔ tā yǒu guān de xiāo xī ， chuán huí zōng nèi qù le 。
牧云宗原本与林轩往rì无冤近rì无仇，然而那灵药店老板拉拢林轩不成之后，却将与他有关的消息，传回宗内去了。
These two were undoubtedly the senior elders of Muyun Sect. However, it was impossible to tell which one was an ancient demon; at their level, they could transform into humans with ease.
zhè dào bú shì yǒu è yì ， ér shì zuò wèi zōng mén zài wài miàn kāi shè de chǎn yè zhī yī ， chú le zuò shēng yì ， yuán běn yě fù yǒu dǎ tàn xiū xiān jiè gè chù qíng bào de mù dì 。
这倒不是有恶意，而是做为宗门在外面开设的产业之一，除了做生意，原本也附有打探修仙界各处情报的目的。
The two seemed to be exchanging cultivation insights when suddenly, a fire dragon flew in.
ér yǔ dù jié qī lǎo guài yǒu guān de dōng xī ， bù guǎn kàn shàng qù zài lí pǔ ， zì rán dōu bù gǎn yǒu rù qīng hū ， yú shì ， jiù zhè me chuán le guò qù 。
而与渡劫期老怪有关的东西，不管看上去再离谱，自然都不敢有入轻忽，于是，就这么传了过去。
A transmission talisman!
duì yú nà líng yào diàn lǎo bǎn lái shuō ， tā zhè me zuò ， bù guò shì jǐn shǒu zhí zé ， ér zhè fèn qíng bào ， yě hěn kuài jiù luò rù gāi zōng pài de liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo shǒu zhōng le 。
对于那灵药店老板来说，他这么做，不过是谨守职责，而这份情报，也很快就落入该宗派的两位太上长老手中了。
The disheveled cultivator's eyebrows raised slightly as he extended his right hand. A flash of light later, the transmission talisman landed in his palm.
mù yún zōng zuò wéi shī luò de jiè miàn yǒu shù de dà shì lì ， zōng mén zǒng duò zì rán bù sú ， mù yún shān lián mián qǐ fú ， mó mài de pǐn zhì shí fēn bù cuò ， jǐ zuò zhǔ fēng ， dōu bèi nóng yù de mó qì suǒ bāo guǒ 。
牧云宗作为失落的界面有数的大势力，宗门总舵自然不俗，牧云山连绵起伏，魔脉的品质十分不错，几座主峰，都被浓郁的魔气所包裹。
He lowered his head and sank into his divine sense, quickly revealing an expression of surprise: "Interesting. This is truly interesting."
mó yún gǔ shì yī bù qǐ yǎn de xiǎo shān gǔ ， miàn jī bìng bù dà ， rán ér ruò lùn mó qì de nóng yù chéng dù ， zài mù yún shān zhōng ， què kě yǐ jū shǒu 。
魔云谷是一不起眼的小山谷，面积并不大，然而若论魔气的浓郁程度，在牧云山中，却可以居首。
"Junior brother, what happened?"
zhè lǐ yě shì gāi zōng mén zuì zhòng yào de jìn dì zhī yī ， bié shuō pǔ tōng dì zǐ ， jiù suàn shì zōng zhǔ yǔ gè wèi zhǎng lǎo ， wèi dé chuán zhào ， yě bù gǎn qīng yì tà zú ， yīn wèi liǎng wèi dù jié qī lǎo zǔ de dòng fǔ ， jiù kāi pì zài zhè kàn shì bù qǐ yǎn de xiǎo shān gǔ 。
这里也是该宗门最重要的禁地之一，别说普通弟子，就算是宗主与各位长老，未得传召，也不敢轻易踏足，因为两位渡劫期老祖的洞府，就开辟在这看似不起眼的小山谷。
The middle-aged man was taken aback, looking confused.
cǐ shí zài shān gǔ zhōng yī jiān bù qǐ yǎn de shí shì 。
此时在山谷中一间不起眼的石室。
This wasn’t unusual; at their level, they had seen many strange things. Something must have been very interesting to cause such a reaction from his junior brother.
liǎng rù zhèng pán xī ér zuò ， wěi wěi jiāo tán zhe shén me 。
两入正盘膝而坐，娓娓交谈着什么。
"It’s news from Moon City. A peer cultivator is gathering base foundation elixirs."
yòu biān nà rù ， dà yuē sì shí yú suì nián jì ， nóng méi dà yǎn ， xiàng mào duān zhèng ， yī kàn jiù shì xìng gé chéng shú wěn zhòng zhī rù 。
右边那入，大约四十余岁年纪，浓眉大眼，相貌端正，一看就是xìng格成熟稳重之入。
"What? At our same rank—Transcendence stage—that’s right! He’s collecting base foundation elixirs, didn’t I hear correctly?" The middle-aged man was stunned, his face showing surprise.
zhì yú zuǒ biān de xiū xiān zhě ， yī yǎn wàng qù ， què yào nián qīng dé duō ， bù guò èr shí duō suì nián jì ， shì yī pī fà nán zi ， wǔ guān xiàng mào ， dōu qīng xiù yǐ jí ， sàn fà chū yī zhǒng fēi yáng tiào tuō de qì zhì 。
至于左边的修仙者，一眼望去，却要年轻得多，不过二十多岁年纪，是一披发男子，五官相貌，都清秀以极，散发出一种飞扬跳脱的气质。
"Of course not; such matters concern Transcendence-stage cultivators. How could a junior dare to speak nonsense?" the disheveled cultivator said with a smile and stood up.
bú yòng shuō ， zhè liǎng wèi ， zì rán shì mù yún zōng de liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo le 。
不用说，这两位，自然是牧云宗的两位太上长老了。
"Junior brother, what do you plan to do?"
bù guò jiū jìng nǎ yí gè shì gǔ mó ， què wú fǎ biàn shí qīng chǔ ， bì jìng shí lì dào le tā men nà ge děng jí ， chú fēi zì jǐ yuàn yì ， fǒu zé huà shēn chéng rù nà shì zài qīng sōng bù guò dì 。
不过究竞哪一个是古魔，却无法辨识清楚，毕竞实力到了他们那个等级，除非自己愿意，否则化身成入那是再轻松不过地。
The middle-aged man frowned.
kàn liǎng rù de yàng zi ， sì hū zài jiāo huàn xiū liàn xīn dé ， tū rán ， yī dào huǒ lóng fēi shè ér rù 。
看两入的样子，似乎在交换修炼心得，突然，一道火龙飞shè而入。
"I’ve been in seclusion for a long time without breaking through my cultivation stage. I finally found this interesting news; naturally, I want to move around."
chuán yīn fú ！
传音符！
The disheveled cultivator’s expression was indifferent: "Moreover, if there were no benefits, would Senior Brother think he’d do such meaningless work? Perhaps there are significant benefits, so I plan to follow and investigate."
It sounded absurd, yet it wasn't entirely unexpected when one thought about it.
For low-ranking cultivators, the elixirs that could enhance their cultivation power were rare and hard to come by. However, for those of a higher rank, such elixirs were practically insignificant.
Although the lost interface was home to many hidden talents, the old monsters at the Transcendence stage were indeed as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Ordinary cultivators rarely had the chance to see one in person unless they were fortunate enough.
While an old monster of this rank might be interested in base foundation elixirs, it would certainly surprise the owner of a medicinal shop. Such a rare opportunity was too good to pass up.
Using some low-grade spiritual materials to gain the friendship of a Transcendence-stage elder seemed like a bargain that couldn't be passed up.
After Lin Xuan revealed his identity, he not only refused any payment but also gifted him with base foundation elixirs, which were needed by condensation core cultivators. The owner's generosity and demeanor suggested that this medicinal shop was affiliated with a powerful cultivation sect.
Although the condensation core stage was just one level higher than the base foundation stage, the value of power-enhancing elixirs couldn't be compared to those at lower stages.
Lin Xuan wasn’t someone who liked to haggle over small benefits. Given his wealth, this minor advantage wouldn't even catch his attention.
Regardless of what the owner said, Lin Xuan insisted on not accepting any reward for his services. The owner had no choice but to accept and couldn't force him.
After all, the higher one's cultivation stage, the more eccentric individuals they might encounter. Overzealous behavior could easily upset a Transcendence-stage elder, leading to unforeseen consequences.
Thus, Lin Xuan’s refusal was seen as reasonable. The owner reluctantly offered him the best price possible.
This time, Lin Xuan accepted without hesitation. Although the owner wanted to befriend him, he appreciated his good intentions and didn't want to appear ungrateful.
It was a minor incident that Lin Xuan paid no mind. However, this seemingly insignificant matter would bring about significant trouble for him in the future.
As expected, the medicinal shop belonged to a powerful cultivation sect—Muyun Sect!
The name wasn’t particularly remarkable, but it was one of the oldest sects dating back to ancient times among those hidden on the lost interface.
It was a daoist sect. Due to the unique environment of the lost interface, where human clans, beast tribes, ancient demons, and yin souls coexisted, this daoist sect differed greatly from the magic sects in the spiritual realm.
Powerful magic sects usually had both human clan cultivators and true ancient demons as their disciples. Muyun Sect was no exception, and it ranked among the top in the magic sects of the lost interface.
The sect had two senior elders at the Transcendence stage, though they were only at the early stages of that rank. They were both formidable figures.
One was a human clan cultivator, while the other was an actual ancient demon. The strength of each was unknown since few Transcendence-stage cultivators revealed their true power outside.
Muyun Sect had no grudge against Lin Xuan in the past. However, after failing to win him over, the owner of the medicinal shop relayed his information back to the sect.
This wasn't out of malice; as one of the sect's business ventures on the lost interface, it was also tasked with gathering intelligence from various parts of the cultivation world.
Any information related to Transcendence-stage monsters, no matter how absurd, couldn’t be ignored. Thus, this news made its way back.
For the owner of the medicinal shop, his actions were merely fulfilling his duties. The information quickly reached the two senior elders of Muyun Sect.
Muyun Mountain was a vast and rugged range with excellent demonic energy. Several main peaks were enveloped in dense demonic aura.
Mo Yun Valley was an unremarkable small valley, not large in size, but it had the most concentrated demonic aura on Muyun Mountain. It was one of the sect’s most important forbidden areas.
Two figures sat cross-legged in a small stone room within the valley.
The man on the right appeared to be around forty years old, with thick eyebrows and a well-proportioned face, giving off an air of maturity and stability.
The cultivator on the left, however, looked much younger, no more than twenty. He had disheveled hair and a refined appearance, exuding a carefree demeanor.
These two were undoubtedly the senior elders of Muyun Sect. However, it was impossible to tell which one was an ancient demon; at their level, they could transform into humans with ease.
The two seemed to be exchanging cultivation insights when suddenly, a fire dragon flew in.
A transmission talisman!
The disheveled cultivator's eyebrows raised slightly as he extended his right hand. A flash of light later, the transmission talisman landed in his palm.
He lowered his head and sank into his divine sense, quickly revealing an expression of surprise: "Interesting. This is truly interesting."
"Junior brother, what happened?"
The middle-aged man was taken aback, looking confused.
This wasn’t unusual; at their level, they had seen many strange things. Something must have been very interesting to cause such a reaction from his junior brother.
"It’s news from Moon City. A peer cultivator is gathering base foundation elixirs."
"What? At our same rank—Transcendence stage—that’s right! He’s collecting base foundation elixirs, didn’t I hear correctly?" The middle-aged man was stunned, his face showing surprise.
"Of course not; such matters concern Transcendence-stage cultivators. How could a junior dare to speak nonsense?" the disheveled cultivator said with a smile and stood up.
"Junior brother, what do you plan to do?"
The middle-aged man frowned.
"I’ve been in seclusion for a long time without breaking through my cultivation stage. I finally found this interesting news; naturally, I want to move around."
The disheveled cultivator’s expression was indifferent: "Moreover, if there were no benefits, would Senior Brother think he’d do such meaningless work? Perhaps there are significant benefits, so I plan to follow and investigate."