duì fāng de dòng zuò xián shú yǐ jí 。 zhèn fǎ zōng shī shèng míng wú xū 。
对方的动作娴熟以极。阵法宗师盛名无虚。
The opponent's movements were extremely proficient. The Repute of the Array Master was not in vain.
lín xuān jiàn le xīn zhōng huān xǐ ， yě bù dǎ rǎo ， jìng jìng de zài yī páng fù shǒu ér lì 。
林轩见了心中欢喜，也不打扰，静静的在一旁负手而立。
Lin Xuan saw this and felt pleased, but did not interfere; he stood quietly to one side with his hands clasped behind his back.
qián hòu bù guò jǐ xī ， xiǎo xū yú qián kūn zhèn suǒ xū yào de jīng shí yǐ ān zhuāng wán bì 。
前后不过几息，小须臾乾坤阵所需要的晶石已安装完毕。
In just a few breaths, all the crystal stones required for the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array had been installed.
zhěng gè zhèn fǎ hún rán yī tǐ ， sàn fà chū yī gǔ shén mì ér gǔ piáo de qì xī 。
整个阵法浑然一体，散发出一股神秘而古朴的气息。
The entire array was seamlessly integrated, emitting an aura of mystery and antiquity.
zhǐ jiàn nà jǐn yī dà hàn shuāng shǒu huī wǔ bù yǐ ， yī dào yī dào de fǎ jué yóu zhǐ jiān jī mǎo shè chū qù 。
只见那锦衣大汉双手挥舞不已，一道一道的法诀由指尖激冇射出去。
The man in fine clothes waved his hands, sending one after another spell from his fingertips.
yí gè gè dòu dà de fú wén yìng rù yǎn lián ， suí hòu piāo fēi rù qián fāng de zhèn fǎ xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
一个个斗大的符文映入眼帘，随后飘飞入前方的阵法消失不见。
Large characters appeared before his eyes, then floated into the front array and disappeared.
xià yī kè ， qīng míng shēng chuán rù ěr biān ， wǔ yán liù sè de líng guāng yóu zhèn fǎ zhōng fú xiàn 。
下一刻，清鸣声传入耳边，五颜六色的灵光由阵法中浮现。
In the next moment, a clear sound reached Lin Xuan's ears. A colorful light emerged from the array.
“ tài hǎo le ， wǎn bèi suǒ liào méi cuò ， zhè xiǎo xū yú qián kūn zhèn guǒ rán xū yào shàng gǔ jīng shí zuò wèi néng yuán 。”
“太好了，晚辈所料没错，这小须臾乾坤阵果然需要上古晶石做为能源。”
"Excellent! My guess was correct; this Miniature Heaven and Earth Array indeed requires ancient crystal stones as energy."
jǐn yī dà hàn huí guò tóu lú ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì xǐ sè ， gōng jìng de xiàng lín xuān bǐng bào zhe 。
锦衣大汉回过头颅，脸上满是喜色，恭敬的像林轩禀报着。
The man in fine clothes turned to face Lin Xuan with a pleased expression, respectfully reporting his findings.
rú jīn ， tā xīn zhōng de yī kuài dà shí tou cái zǒng suàn luò dì ， suī rán yǐ tā de zhèn fǎ zào yì ， jué de zì jǐ de tuī cè yīng gāi méi yǒu cuò ， dàn bì jìng méi yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， wàn yī shàng gǔ jīng shí yě wú fǎ jiāng xiǎo xū yú qián kūn zhèn jī huó ， lín qián bèi huì bú huì guài zuì kě jiù bù tài hǎo shuō 。
如今，他心中的一块大石头才总算落地，虽然以他的阵法造诣，觉得自己的推测应该没有错，但毕竟没有百分之百的把握，万一上古晶石也无法将小须臾乾坤阵激活，林前辈会不会怪罪可就不太好说。
Now that he had put his worries at ease, although his speculation might not have been entirely accurate, the risk of using ancient crystal stones to activate the array was gone. According to their agreement, any minor offense he had committed could be forgiven and forgotten.
ér tā zì rán méi yǒu dǎn liàng qù chéng shòu yī dù jié qī lǎo zǔ de léi tíng zhī nù 。
而他自然没有胆量去承受一渡劫期老祖的雷霆之怒。
However, there was still a lingering doubt: whether the other party would keep their word. With so many deceitful events in the cultivation world, it wasn't certain that an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage wouldn't break his promise.
hǎo zài dān xīn shì duō yú ， zì jǐ de tuī duàn ， bìng méi yǒu chū chā cuò ， rú jīn yǐ wán chéng le zhǔ tuō ， àn zhào yuē dìng ， zì jǐ xiān qián de xiǎo xiǎo mào fàn ， kě yǐ jiāng gōng dǐ guò 。
好在担心是多余，自己的推断，并没有出差错，如今已完成了嘱托，按照约定，自己先前的小小冒犯，可以将功抵过。
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, he turned to look at the Stone Fairy beside him.
wéi yī kě lǜ de shì ， duì fāng shuō huà ， shì fǒu suàn shù ， niàn jí zhì cǐ ， tā xīn zhōng duō shǎo yòu yǒu diǎn tǎn tè 。
唯一可虑的是，对方说话，是否算数，念及至此，他心中多少又有点忐忑。
Their situations were similar; did she have any plans?
bì jìng xiū xiān jiè ěr yú wǒ zhà de shì qíng shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， jiù suàn shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， huì bú huì zuò chū shí yán ér féi de jǔ cuò yě bù tài hǎo shuō 。
毕竟修仙界尔虞我诈的事情数不胜数，就算是渡劫级别的老怪物，会不会做出食言而肥的举措也不太好说。
Initially, this was just a subconscious action. But something truly surprising happened next.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， tā bù yóu zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， qiǎo rán xiàng yī páng de shí xiān zi wàng guò qù le 。
脑海中念头转过，他不由转过头颅，悄然像一旁的石仙子望过去了。
The Stone Fairy's face showed no signs of hesitation as she gracefully approached Lin Xuan.
liǎng rén de chǔ jìng xiāng tóng ， bù zhī dào cǐ nǚ shì fǒu yǒu shén me dǎ suàn ne ？
两人的处境相同，不知道此女是否有什么打算呢？
Stopping about ten feet away, she respectfully bowed and said: "Senior, the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array has been completed. I have an impertinent request that I hope you will hear."
yuán běn zhè zhǐ shì xià yì shí de dòng zuò 。
原本这只是下意识的动作。
"Oh, go on?"
méi xiǎng dào hái zhēn yǒu lìng tā dà wèi jīng yà de shì qíng fā shēng le 。
没想到还真有令他大为惊讶的事情发生了。
Lin Xuan was in a good mood, waving his hand casually to indicate he was listening.
zhǐ jiàn nà shí xiān zi de liǎn shàng bìng wú páng huáng zhī sè ， fǎn ér lián bù qīng yí ， huǎn huǎn xiàng lín xuān zǒu le guò qù 。
只见那石仙子的脸上并无彷徨之色，反而莲步轻移，缓缓像林轩走了过去。
"Thank you for your kindness," she bowed again before continuing: "It's just by chance that we thought this place was the den of ancient cultivators. We offended Senior by our mistake."
zài dà yuē hái yǒu shí zhàng zuǒ yòu de shí hòu tíng xià jiǎo bù ， suí hòu gōng jìng de chōng zhe lín xuān yī fú ：“ qián bèi ， xiǎo xū yú qián kūn zhèn yǐ bù zhì wán bì ， qiè shēn yǒu yī bù qíng zhī qíng bù zhī dào shì fǒu kě yǐ kāi kǒu 。”
在大约还有十丈左右的时候停下脚步，随后恭敬的冲着林轩一福：“前辈，小须臾乾坤阵已布置完毕，妾身有一不情之情不知道是否可以开口。”
"Senior can forgive us and give us an opportunity to make amends. Such a favor, I and Brother Xu have always been deeply grateful for. Now that the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array is complete, you will likely leave soon. Though I have made up for my misdeed, I do not wish to stay in this lost realm. Could Senior be so kind as to take me with you?"
“ ó ， nǐ shuō ？”
“哦，你说？”
The Stone Fairy spoke carefully.
lín xuān xīn qíng xiǎn rán bù cuò ， bǎi le bǎi shǒu hěn suí yì de diǎn tóu 。
林轩心情显然不错，摆了摆手很随意的点头。
"Oh, do you also want to return to the Spirit Realm with me?" Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, showing some contemplation on his face. It wasn't entirely unexpected that she would make such a request. If he were in her position, he might have had similar thoughts.
“ duō xiè qián bèi ēn dé 。”
“多谢前辈恩德。”
After all, while the lost realm was vast, it paled in comparison to the Spirit Realm, which contained hundreds of smaller realms. The resources available in the Spirit Realm would also be richer; otherwise, Senior Qingyan wouldn't have risked partnering with Ice Soul to leave this place.
shí xiān zi yòu xíng le yī lǐ cái gōng jìng de kāi kǒu le ：“ shuō qǐ lái yě shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， qiè shēn yǔ xǔ xiōng wù yǐ wéi zhè lǐ shì shàng gǔ xiū shì dòng fǔ ， yīn ér mào fàn le qián bèi 。”
石仙子又行了一礼才恭敬的开口了：“说起来也是机缘巧合，妾身与许兄误以为这里是上古修士洞府，因而冒犯了前辈。”
For high-ranking cultivators like them, opportunities in the Spirit Realm were more abundant.
“ qián bèi jì wǎng bù jiù ， gěi wǒ men jī huì jiāng gōng bǔ guò ， rú cǐ ēn dé ， qiè shēn yǔ xǔ xiōng yì zhí shì míng gǎn wǔ nèi de ， rú jīn xiǎo xū yú qián kūn zhèn yǐ bù zhì wán bì ， qián bèi bù rì xiǎng bì jiù yào lí kāi zhè lǐ ， qiè shēn suī yǐ jiāng gōng bǔ guò ， dàn yě bù xiǎng liú zài zhè shī luò de jiè miàn le ， néng fǒu qǐng qián bèi kāi ēn ， dài qiè shēn yě lí kāi cǐ chù 。”
“前辈既往不咎，给我们机会将功补过，如此恩德，妾身与许兄一直是铭感五内的，如今小须臾乾坤阵已布置完毕，前辈不日想必就要离开这里，妾身虽已将功补过，但也不想留在这失落的界面了，能否请前辈开恩，带妾身也离开此处。”
The Stone Fairy was indeed a clever woman, having thought through all these possibilities.
shí xiān zi xiǎo xīn yì yì de shuō 。
石仙子小心翼翼的说。
Lin Xuan was still pondering when her voice interrupted again: "If Senior does not find me too foolish, I would be willing to serve you faithfully and wholeheartedly."
“ ó ， nǐ yě xiǎng suí lín mǒu yì qǐ fǎn huí líng jiè me ？”
“哦，你也想随林某一起返回灵界么？”
"Serve me as your master?"
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn chén yín zhī sè ， píng xīn lái shuō ， duì fāng huì tí zhè ge yāo qiú ， dào yě bù suàn tài chū hū yì liào de 。
林轩以手抚额，脸上露出几分沉吟之色，平心来说，对方会提这个要求，倒也不算太出乎意料的。
Lin Xuan was genuinely surprised. This woman was at the Spirit Cultivation Stage, a high enough rank in the outside world.
ruò shì yì dì ér chǔ ， lín xuān duō bàn yě huì yǒu cǐ dǎ suàn 。
若是易地而处，林轩多半也会有此打算。
In his view, if she merely wanted to leave this lost realm, there was no need for such a grand gesture.
bì jìng shī luò de jiè miàn suī miàn jī guǎng bó ， dàn yǔ yōng yǒu shù bǎi gè xiǎo jiè miàn de líng jiè xiāng bǐ ， zì rán yòu bù zhí yī tí 。
毕竟失落的界面虽面积广博，但与拥有数百个小界面的灵界相比，自然又不值一提。
However, everyone had their own thoughts and choices. The Stone Fairy's actions were well thought out.
zhì yú gè zhǒng xiū xiān de zī yuán ， líng jiè kěn dìng yě huì gèng fēng fù ， fǒu zé ， dāng chū qīng yán zūn zhě yě bú huì wèi le lí kāi zhè lǐ ， mào xiǎn yǔ bīng pò hé zuò 。
至于各种修仙的资源，灵界肯定也会更丰富，否则，当初青颜尊者也不会为了离开这里，冒险与冰魄合作。
After spending time with Lin Xuan, she had noticed that he wasn't a strange-tempered cultivator; instead, he was kind and generous to his own people. She couldn't help but be envious of the guidance and benefits Red Silken Fairy and Lu Ying'er received from him.
duì yú tā men zhè yàng de gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， zài líng jiè de jī yuán huì gèng duō 。
对于他们这样的高阶修仙者，在灵界的机缘会更多。
However, envy aside, both Red Silken Fairy and Lu Ying'er had deep connections with this Senior Lin that she could never match.
zhè shí xìng nǚ zǐ dào yě shì hěn cōng míng de rén wù ， xiǎn rán zhè yī qiè tā dōu yǐ jīng xiǎng dào le 。
这石姓女子倒也是很聪明的人物，显然这一切她都已经想到了。
If possible, she would have liked to become his disciple, but self-awareness kept her from making such a request. It wouldn't be worth it for her to embarrass herself by asking.
lín xuān hái zài sī suǒ ， duì fāng de shēng yīn zài cì chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ qián bèi ruò shì bù xián wǎn bèi yú bèn ， xiǎo nǚ zǐ yuàn yì fèng qián bèi wéi zhǔ ， ān qián mǎ hòu ， wèi qián bèi xiào láo de 。
林轩还在思索，对方的声音再次传入耳朵：“前辈若是不嫌晚辈愚笨，小女子愿意奉前辈为主，鞍前马后，为前辈效劳的。
While he couldn't become his disciple in the end, seeing how generous and lavish Senior Lin was with his resources, even as a servant, he likely wouldn't treat her poorly.
“ fèng wǒ wéi zhǔ ？”
“奉我为主？”
The saying goes: "A single word of advice is better than ten years of study." A casual suggestion from an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage could save her many detours. If he were to casually bestow some elixirs and treasures upon her, she would benefit greatly.
lín xuān zhè yī cì shì zhēn de yǒu xiē jīng è 。
林轩这一次是真的有些惊愕。
Considering the pros and cons, such a choice was clearly advantageous for her. Old monsters at that level of cultivation were not easy to meet; they were usually more temperamental.
bì jìng cǐ nǚ yě shì fēn shén chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， fàng dào wài miàn ， jìng jiè yě bù néng shuō dī le 。
毕竟此女也是分神初期的修仙者，放到外面，境界也不能说低了。
In the cultivation world, opportunities were crucial.
zài tā kàn lái ， cǐ nǚ ruò jǐn jǐn shì wèi le lí kāi shī luò de jiè miàn ， dà bù bù bì rú cǐ zuò 。
在他看来，此女若仅仅是为了离开失落的界面，大不不必如此做。
But one had to be prepared to seize them.
rán ér měi gè rén yǒu měi gè rén de xiǎng fǎ yǔ xuǎn zé 。
然而每个人有每个人的想法与选择。
The Stone Fairy was undoubtedly a clever woman, which is why she made this decision.
shí xìng nǚ zǐ zhè me zuò ， zì rán yě shì yǒu yī fān kǎo liáng de 。
石姓女子这么做，自然也是有一番考量的。
Meanwhile, the man in fine clothes was already stunned. However, as an Array Master, he was also shrewd.
shǒu xiān ， jīng guò zhè duàn shí jiān de xiāng chǔ ， tā yǐ kàn chū lín xuān bú shì pí qì gǔ guài de xiū xiān zhě ， xìng zi yì diǎn dōu bù kè bó ， qià qià xiāng fǎn ， duì zì jǐ rén ， shì shí fēn wēn hé yǔ dà fāng de 。
首先，经过这段时间的相处，她已看出林轩不是脾气古怪的修仙者，性子一点都不刻薄，恰恰相反，对自己人，是十分温和与大方的。
After some thought, he understood the Stone Fairy's intentions.
hóng líng xiān zi yǔ lù yíng ér cóng lín xuān nà lǐ dé dào de zhǐ diǎn yǔ hǎo chù ， cǐ nǚ yào shuō bù xiàn mù ， nà kěn dìng shì piàn rén de 。
红绫仙子与陆盈儿从林轩那里得到的指点与好处，此女要说不羡慕，那肯定是骗人的。
Such good opportunities were not to be missed. In that brief moment, he decided to make his move and stepped forward respectfully towards Lin Xuan: "Senior Lin, Brother Xu also wants to leave this place. If you do not mind, I would like to serve you."
rán ér xiàn mù yòu rú hé ， hóng líng yě hǎo ， lù yíng ér yě bà ， yǔ zhè wèi lín qián bèi ， kě dōu shì dà yǒu yuān yuán ， zhè yì diǎn ， tā gēn běn méi yǒu bàn fǎ xiàng bǐ 。
然而羡慕又如何，红绫也好，陆盈儿也罢，与这位林前辈，可都是大有渊源，这一点，她根本没有办法相比。
"Have both of you thought it through?"
rú guǒ kě yǐ ， tā bā bù dé yě bài lín xuān wèi shī ， dàn zì zhī zhī míng hái shì yǒu de 。
如果可以，她巴不得也拜林轩为师，但自知之明还是有的。
Lin Xuan turned around: "Do you really want to leave here?"
zì jǐ jí biàn nà me zuò ， lín xuān yě bú huì shōu tú ， hé kǔ zì tǎo méi qù ne ？
自己即便那么做，林轩也不会收徒，何苦自讨没趣呢？
"We have thought it through, and we hope Senior can grant us your favor. We will never regret our decision."
ruò shì yì bān de xiū xiān zhě ， dào zhè ér huò xǔ jiù fàng qì ， rán ér zhè wèi shí xiān zi ， yě shì hěn yǒu zhǔ yì de rén wù 。
若是一般的修仙者，到这儿或许就放弃，然而这位石仙子，也是很有主意的人物。
"Agreed, the same for me," they said resolutely.
bài shī shì bù xíng de ， nà tuì ér qiú qí cì ， fèng lín xuān wéi zhǔ ， gěi tā zuò yī míng bì nǚ yòu zěn me yàng ne ？
拜师是不行的，那退而求其次，奉林轩为主，给他做一名婢女又怎么样呢？
"Hmm, I can take you back to the Spirit Realm, but there's no need to serve me as my master. If you wish, I can introduce you to join my sect and make you a guest elder, which is within reason given your status."
zhè yàng de yāo qiú ， duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zhǐ yǒu hǎo chù ， xiǎng bì bú huì jù jué le ba ！
这样的要求，对林轩来说，只有好处，想必不会拒绝了吧！
Lin Xuan proposed.
The opponent's movements were extremely proficient. The Repute of the Array Master was not in vain.
Lin Xuan saw this and felt pleased, but did not interfere; he stood quietly to one side with his hands clasped behind his back.
In just a few breaths, all the crystal stones required for the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array had been installed.
The entire array was seamlessly integrated, emitting an aura of mystery and antiquity.
"Quickly!"
The man in fine clothes waved his hands, sending one after another spell from his fingertips.
Large characters appeared before his eyes, then floated into the front array and disappeared.
In the next moment, a clear sound reached Lin Xuan's ears. A colorful light emerged from the array.
"Excellent! My guess was correct; this Miniature Heaven and Earth Array indeed requires ancient crystal stones as energy."
The man in fine clothes turned to face Lin Xuan with a pleased expression, respectfully reporting his findings.
Now that he had put his worries at ease, although his speculation might not have been entirely accurate, the risk of using ancient crystal stones to activate the array was gone. According to their agreement, any minor offense he had committed could be forgiven and forgotten.
However, there was still a lingering doubt: whether the other party would keep their word. With so many deceitful events in the cultivation world, it wasn't certain that an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage wouldn't break his promise.
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, he turned to look at the Stone Fairy beside him.
Their situations were similar; did she have any plans?
Initially, this was just a subconscious action. But something truly surprising happened next.
The Stone Fairy's face showed no signs of hesitation as she gracefully approached Lin Xuan.
Stopping about ten feet away, she respectfully bowed and said: "Senior, the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array has been completed. I have an impertinent request that I hope you will hear."
"Oh, go on?"
Lin Xuan was in a good mood, waving his hand casually to indicate he was listening.
"Thank you for your kindness," she bowed again before continuing: "It's just by chance that we thought this place was the den of ancient cultivators. We offended Senior by our mistake."
"Senior can forgive us and give us an opportunity to make amends. Such a favor, I and Brother Xu have always been deeply grateful for. Now that the Miniature Heaven and Earth Array is complete, you will likely leave soon. Though I have made up for my misdeed, I do not wish to stay in this lost realm. Could Senior be so kind as to take me with you?"
The Stone Fairy spoke carefully.
"Oh, do you also want to return to the Spirit Realm with me?" Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, showing some contemplation on his face. It wasn't entirely unexpected that she would make such a request. If he were in her position, he might have had similar thoughts.
After all, while the lost realm was vast, it paled in comparison to the Spirit Realm, which contained hundreds of smaller realms. The resources available in the Spirit Realm would also be richer; otherwise, Senior Qingyan wouldn't have risked partnering with Ice Soul to leave this place.
For high-ranking cultivators like them, opportunities in the Spirit Realm were more abundant.
The Stone Fairy was indeed a clever woman, having thought through all these possibilities.
Lin Xuan was still pondering when her voice interrupted again: "If Senior does not find me too foolish, I would be willing to serve you faithfully and wholeheartedly."
"Serve me as your master?"
Lin Xuan was genuinely surprised. This woman was at the Spirit Cultivation Stage, a high enough rank in the outside world.
In his view, if she merely wanted to leave this lost realm, there was no need for such a grand gesture.
However, everyone had their own thoughts and choices. The Stone Fairy's actions were well thought out.
After spending time with Lin Xuan, she had noticed that he wasn't a strange-tempered cultivator; instead, he was kind and generous to his own people. She couldn't help but be envious of the guidance and benefits Red Silken Fairy and Lu Ying'er received from him.
However, envy aside, both Red Silken Fairy and Lu Ying'er had deep connections with this Senior Lin that she could never match.
If possible, she would have liked to become his disciple, but self-awareness kept her from making such a request. It wouldn't be worth it for her to embarrass herself by asking.
While he couldn't become his disciple in the end, seeing how generous and lavish Senior Lin was with his resources, even as a servant, he likely wouldn't treat her poorly.
The saying goes: "A single word of advice is better than ten years of study." A casual suggestion from an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending stage could save her many detours. If he were to casually bestow some elixirs and treasures upon her, she would benefit greatly.
Considering the pros and cons, such a choice was clearly advantageous for her. Old monsters at that level of cultivation were not easy to meet; they were usually more temperamental.
In the cultivation world, opportunities were crucial.
But one had to be prepared to seize them.
The Stone Fairy was undoubtedly a clever woman, which is why she made this decision.
Meanwhile, the man in fine clothes was already stunned. However, as an Array Master, he was also shrewd.
After some thought, he understood the Stone Fairy's intentions.
Such good opportunities were not to be missed. In that brief moment, he decided to make his move and stepped forward respectfully towards Lin Xuan: "Senior Lin, Brother Xu also wants to leave this place. If you do not mind, I would like to serve you."
"Have both of you thought it through?"
Lin Xuan turned around: "Do you really want to leave here?"
"We have thought it through, and we hope Senior can grant us your favor. We will never regret our decision."
"Agreed, the same for me," they said resolutely.
"Hmm, I can take you back to the Spirit Realm, but there's no need to serve me as my master. If you wish, I can introduce you to join my sect and make you a guest elder, which is within reason given your status."
Lin Xuan proposed.