hěn kuài ， lín xuān huí dào le zì jǐ de dòng fǔ 。
很快，林轩回到了自己的洞府。
Soon, Lin Xuan returned to his cave dwelling.
yǔ yǐ qián xiāng bǐ ， rú jīn líng qì nóng yù le xǔ duō ， zhì yú yuán yīn ， dāng rán shì yīn wèi nà shén mì de líng yǎn zhī hú 。
与以前相比，如今灵气浓郁了许多，至于原因，当然是因为那神秘的灵眼之湖。
Compared to before, the aura of essence energy here was much richer. The reason for this was undoubtedly that mysterious Spirit Eye Lake.
qí fāng yuán shù lǐ ， líng qì zhī nóng ， chà bu duō dào le jīng huà de chéng dù ， zhè yàng de dòng yāo fú dì ， fàng yǎn líng jiè ， nà yě shì qū zhǐ kě shǔ 。
其方圆数里，灵气之浓，差不多到了晶化的程度，这样的洞夭福地，放眼灵界，那也是屈指可数。
Its radius covered several miles, and the concentration of essence energy was almost at the point where it could crystallize. Such a blessed abode in the spirit realm was rare indeed.
wú shù dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de shì lì kàn zhuó yǎn rè ， rán ér què zài méi yǒu shuí gǎn qīng jǔ wàng dòng le ， yún yǐn zōng rú jīn yǐ shì nài lóng jiè pái míng dì yī de zōng mén jiā zú ， lín xuān gèng shì dǎ chū le wēi fēng 。
无数大大小小的势力看着眼热，然而却再没有谁敢轻举妄动了，云隐宗如今已是鼐龙界排名第一的宗门家族，林轩更是打出了威风。
Countless powerful factions were eyeing it greedily, but none dared to act rashly anymore. The Cloud Concealment Sect had become the top sect in the Dragon Ridge Realm, and Lin Xuan's reputation had grown significantly.
méi yǒu jué duì de bǎ wò ， shuí gǎn lái luō hǔ xū ？
没有绝对的把握，谁敢来捋虎须？
Who would dare provoke a tiger without absolute confidence?
xiǎo xīn méi yǒu dé dào líng yǎn zhī hú ， què jiāng zì jǐ de mìng ， xiān dā jìn qù 。
小心没有得到灵眼之湖，却将自己的命，先搭进去。
If they couldn't get the Spirit Eye Lake, their lives might be forfeit first.
lín xuān jiāng xuē lǎo yāo miè chú ， què shí xià huài le yī qiān dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， zhè xiǎo jiā huo bù jǐn shí lì kě bù ， chū shǒu yě tài hěn le ， shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， duì yú xiǎo mìng ér ， zì rán kàn zhòng wú bǐ 。
林轩将薛老妖灭除，确实吓坏了一千渡劫期老怪物，这小家伙不仅实力可怖，出手也太狠了，实力到了他们这个等级，对于小命儿，自然看中无比。
Lin Xuan's extermination of Old Beast Xue truly frightened many old monsters at the Transcendence Stage. This little fellow not only possessed terrifying strength but also acted too harshly. At this level, one naturally valued their life immensely.
dāng rán ， lín xuān yě bú shì shuō jiù líng jiè wú dí ， qí shí jiù suàn nài lóng jiè yě yǒu néng gòu qīng yì shèng guò tā de qiáng zhě 。
当然，林轩也不是说就灵界无敌，其实就算鼐龙界也有能够轻易胜过他的强者。
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't claiming invincibility in the spirit realm. There were still powerful figures who could easily defeat him even within Dragon Ridge Realm—such as True Entry of Dragon or some reclusive experts.
bǐ rú shuō nài lóng zhēn rù ， huò zhě yī xiē yǐn shì gāo shǒu 。
比如说鼐龙真入，或者一些隐士高手。
But these top-tier powerhouses were like dragons that only showed their heads and tails. A mere Spirit Eye Lake might not catch their attention, nor would they make a big fuss over it to quarrel with Lin Xuan and the Cloud Concealment Sect.
dàn zhè xiē zuì dǐng jí de qiáng zhě ， wú bù shì shén lóng jiàn shǒu bù jiàn wěi de rù wù ， qū qū yí gè líng yǎn zhī hú ， tā men wèi bì huì kàn zài yǎn lǐ ， gèng bú huì yīn cǐ dà dòng qiān gē ， yǔ lín xuān hái yǒu yún yǐn zōng jiāo wù 。
但这些最顶级的强者，无不是神龙见首不见尾的入物，区区一个灵眼之湖，他们未必会看在眼里，更不会因此大动千戈，与林轩还有云隐宗交恶。
Now, as long as one wasn't foolish, everyone could see that this young fellow had an untold future. His rise was like a comet, and given time, he might become a powerful figure akin to a Loose Immortal or Demon King.
xiàn zài zhǐ yào bù shǎ ， shéi dōu néng kàn chū zhè lín xiǎo zi shì qián tú wú liàng a ， rú huì xīng yì bān de jué qǐ sù dù ， jiā yǐ shí rì， yě xǔ néng chéng wéi sàn xiān yāo wáng yì bān de qiáng zhě 。
现在只要不傻，谁都能看出这林小子是前途无量啊，如彗星一般的崛起速度，加以时rì，也许能成为散仙妖王一般的强者。
Despite the Spirit Eye Lake's allure, it wouldn't be wise to offend him just for such a treasure.
líng yǎn zhī hú suī rán lìng rù yǎn rè ， dàn jiù wèi zhè me yī jiàn bǎo bèi yǔ tā jiāo wù ， míng xiǎn shì bù zěn me míng zhì de 。
灵眼之湖虽然令入眼热，但就为这么一件宝贝与他交恶，明显是不怎么明智的。
Each old monster at the Transcendence Stage was a cunning veteran. They knew this well.
dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， nǎ yí gè bú shì lǎo jiān jù huá zhī tú ， zhè dào lǐ ， tā men zì rán xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
渡劫期老怪物，哪一个不是老jiān巨猾之徒，这道理，他们自然心中有数。
…Setting aside the current situation in the cultivation world, let's talk about Lin Xuan returning to his cave dwelling.
…… rú jīn xiū xiān jiè de xíng shì qiě bù tí ， xiān shuō lín xuān huí dào le dòng fǔ lǐ 。
……如今修仙界的形势且不提，先说林轩回到了洞府里。
Who said that fortune doesn’t come twice and misfortune never comes alone? This time he had gained many benefits and insights from his journey outside. Just as he returned to the Cloud Concealment Sect, good news followed closely behind.
shuí shuō fú wú shuāng zhì huò bù dān xíng ， zì jǐ zhè cì wài chū ， huò dé le bù shǎo hǎo chù yǔ gǎn wù ， gāng huí dào yún yǐn zōng ， xǐ shì yòu shì jiē zhǒng ér zhì 。
谁说福无双至祸不单行，自己这次外出，获得了不少好处与感悟，刚回到云隐宗，喜事又是接踵而至。
His senior sister’s advancement provided an opportunity for him to leave this place. With a junior Transcendence Stage cultivator stationed at the main hall, the Cloud Concealment Sect could be considered secure, though not completely worry-free. As long as one wasn’t unlucky enough, any danger encountered should be manageable.
shī jiě jìn jí ， yě jiù wèi zì jǐ lí kāi zhè lǐ tí gōng le qì jī 。
师姐晋级，也就为自己离开这里提供了契机。
Next, he needed to prepare for his upcoming journey.
yǒu yī wèi xiǎo dù jié qī de xiū shì zuò zhèn zǒng duò ， yún yǐn zōng shuō gāo zhěn wú yōu yǒu xiē tài guò ， dàn zhǐ yào yùn qì bú shì dǎo méi dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， bù lùn yù jiàn shén me wēi xiǎn ， yīng gāi yě dōu shì kě yǐ huà xiǎn wéi yí de 。
有一位小渡劫期的修士坐镇总舵，云隐宗说高枕无忧有些太过，但只要运气不是倒霉到无以复加的地步，不论遇见什么危险，应该也都是可以化险为夷的。
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and lightly tapped his waist.
ér jiē xià lái ， zì jǐ yě yào wèi suí hòu de yuǎn xíng ， zuò yī zuò zhǔn bèi le 。
而接下来，自己也要为随后的远行，做一做准备了。
A dazzling light appeared, and a jade bottle as white as snow flew out.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān qīng qīng yī pāi 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩伸出手来，在腰间轻轻一拍。
The bottle was no more than a few inches tall. At first glance, it didn’t seem remarkable, much like an ordinary bottle for storing pills.
zhǐ jiàn líng guāng yào yǎn ， yī jié bái rú yù de yù píng fēi lüè chū lái 。
只见灵光耀眼，一洁白如玉的玉瓶飞掠出来。
However, its surface emitted a faint greenish glow.
cǐ píng gāo bù guò shù cùn ér yǐ ， zhà yī kàn ， méi yǒu duō shǎo chū qí ， jiù yǔ pǔ tōng zhuāng dān yào de píng zi xiāng sì 。
此瓶高不过数寸而已，乍一看，没有多少出奇，就与普通装丹药的瓶子相似。
No, that wasn’t a glow; it was formed by tiny, minuscule runes arranged in intricate patterns.
rán ér tā míng míng jié bái rú yù ， biǎo miàn suǒ sàn fà chū lái de guāng yùn què shì dàn qīng sè dì 。
然而它明明洁白如玉，表面所散发出来的光晕却是淡青sè地。
These faint greenish runes were so small that individual grains couldn’t be seen clearly. Their arrangement gave the impression of shimmering light.
bú duì ， nà gēn běn bú shì shén me guāng zé ， ér shì yóu yī jí xiǎo jí xiǎo de fú wén pái liè zǔ hé ér chéng de 。
不对，那根本不是什么光泽，而是由一极小极小的符文排列组合而成的。
spirit-sealing jade!
zhǐ shì zhè zhǒng dàn qīng sè de fú wén shí zài shì tài xiǎo le ， yī lì yī lì de gēn běn jiù kàn bù qīng chǔ ， pái liè zài yì qǐ gěi rù de gǎn jué jiù yǔ líng guāng xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
只是这种淡青sè的符文实在是太小了，一粒一粒的根本就看不清楚，排列在一起给入的感觉就与灵光相差仿佛。
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile.
fēng líng yù ！
封灵玉！
Raising his right hand, he pointed at it.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào yì 。
林轩嘴角边露出一丝笑意。
A soft "bang" echoed as the bottle cap flew off on its own.
yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
右手抬起，一指向前点去。
"Meeting Young Master!"
“ pēng ” de yī shēng qīng xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì cǐ fēng líng yù de píng sāi zì jǐ fēi le qǐ lái 。
“嘭”的一声轻响传入耳朵，却是此封灵玉的瓶塞自己飞了起来。
A white mist rose from the jade bottle and transformed into a young woman. Her face was somewhat blurred, making her exact appearance hard to discern. She bowed gracefully: "Meeting Young Master."
“ jiàn guò shǎo zhǔ ！”
“见过少主！”
The girl’s voice sounded weak.
cóng yù píng zhōng téng shēng qǐ yī dào bái sè de yān wù ， huàng dòng jiān jìng huàn huà chū yī nián qīng nǚ zǐ de shēn yǐng lái le ， zhǐ shì miàn róng yǒu xiē mó hú ， yǐ zhì yú jù tǐ de róng yán kàn bù zěn me qīng chǔ ， chōng zhe lín xuān yíng yíng yī fú ：“ jiàn guò shǎo zhǔ 。”
从玉瓶中腾升起一道白sè的烟雾，晃动间竞幻化出一年轻女子的身影来了，只是面容有些模糊，以至于具体的容颜看不怎么清楚，冲着林轩盈盈一福：“见过少主。”
Her physical body had long perished, and her essence energy was scarce. Although thespirit-sealing jadewas an extraordinary treasure, it could only temporarily safeguard her life but couldn’t nourish her soul force.
shào nǚ de shēng yīn míng xiǎn yǒu xiē xū ruò 。
少女的声音明显有些虚弱。
Lin Xuan knew this well and didn’t hesitate to take out the jade box: "Xue Ling, what’s this?"
tā de ròu shēn zǎo yǐ yǔn luò ， yuán shén zhī lì ， yě suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， fēng líng yù suī shì xī shì qí wù ， què yě zhǐ néng zàn shí jiāng tā de xiǎo mìng ér bǎo zhù ， què wú fǎ ràng hún lì zī yǎng zhuàng dà de 。
她的肉身早已陨落，元神之力，也所剩无几，封灵玉虽是稀世奇物，却也只能暂时将她的小命儿保住，却无法让魂力滋养壮大的。
"Nourishing Soul Wood!"
zhè qíng kuàng ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， zì rán bú huì dān gē ， dāng jí èr huà bù shuō de qǔ chū le nà yù hé ， jiāng hé gài dǎ kāi ：“ xuě líng ， nǐ kàn ， zhè shì shén me ？”
这情况，林轩心中有数，自然不会耽搁，当即二话不说的取出了那玉盒，将盒盖打开：“雪灵，你看，这是什么？”
Her keen eyes instantly recognized the rare treasure in Lin Xuan's hand. Despite the blurred face, there was a mix of surprise and joy on her features.
“ yǎng hún mù ！”
“养魂木！”
Although he had promised to find it for her, circumstances in the cultivation world were unpredictable. Promises meant little if they couldn’t be fulfilled.
cǐ nǚ de yǎn lì dāng rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yī yǎn jiù jiāng lín xuān shǒu lǐ de qí bǎo rèn chū ， miàn róng jǐn guǎn yī piàn mó hú ， yī xī kě jiàn yòu jīng yòu xǐ zhī sè。
此女的眼力当然非同小可，一眼就将林轩手里的奇宝认出，面容尽管一片模糊，依稀可见又惊又喜之sè。
Opportunities were matters of luck, and even with his efforts, finding Nourishing Soul Wood might still prove impossible.
suī rán zhè bǎo bèi lín xuān xiàng tā chéng nuò guò ， yí dìng huì jìn qí suǒ néng zhǎo dào de 。
虽然这宝贝林轩像她承诺过，一定会尽其所能找到的。
Fortunately, thespirit-sealing jadeprovided a temporary shelter, giving him enough time to wait patiently.
rán ér xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng shuí yòu shuō dé qīng chǔ ， chéng nuò shì yī huí shì ， bàn bù bàn dé dào ， yòu lìng yǒu shuō fǎ le 。
然而修仙界的事情谁又说得清楚，承诺是一回事，办不办得到，又另有说法了。
Young Master’s words were clear; he would surely find it for her in a thousand years or so.
jī yuán zhè dōng xī ， yuán běn jiù shì yùn qì ， jiù suàn lín xuān zài nǔ lì ，yīn cuò yáng chà ， zhǎo bú dào yǎng hún mù hái bú shì wú kě nài hé 。
机缘这东西，原本就是运气，就算林轩在努力，yīn错阳差，找不到养魂木还不是无可奈何。
This was Xue Ling's hope. But she never expected such swift happiness. After just a short while, Young Master had fulfilled his promise and returned the Nourishing Soul Wood.
hǎo zài yǒu fēng líng yù zuò wéi qī shēn zhī suǒ ， zì jǐ dào yě yǒu zú gòu de shí jiān ， qù màn màn děng dài le 。
好在有封灵玉作为栖身之所，自己倒也有足够的时间，去慢慢等待了。
"Why are you still standing there? Your essence energy is already very thin. Hurry and enter this treasure to nourish your soul," Lin Xuan urged anxiously when he saw Xue Ling dawdling.
shǎo zhǔ yán zhī záo záo ， xiǎng bì qiān bǎi nián hòu zǒng néng tì zì jǐ zhǎo dào de 。
少主言之凿凿，想必千百年后总能替自己找到的。
"Yes, thank Young Master."
cǐ nǚ yuán běn shì zhè me xiǎng de ， kě zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng xìng fú huì lái de rú cǐ xùn sù ， zhè cái duō jiǔ ， shǎo zhǔ jiù duì xiàn chéng nuò ， jiāng yǎng hún mù ， tì zì jǐ zhǎo huí lái le 。
此女原本是这么想的，可做梦也不曾想幸福会来得如此迅速，这才多久，少主就兑现承诺，将养魂木，替自己找回来了。
Xue Ling bowed gracefully in mid-air with a grateful expression on her blurred face.
“ hái lèng zhe qiān shén me ， nǐ de yuán shén zhī lì yǐ fēi cháng xī bó ， hái bù kuài diǎn jìn rù zhè jiān bǎo wù ， zī yǎng hún pò 。” lín xuān jiàn xuě líng zài nà lǐ fā dāi ， bù yóu de yǒu diǎn jiāo jí de jiào le qǐ lái 。
“还愣着千什么，你的元神之力已非常稀薄，还不快点进入这间宝物，滋养魂魄。”林轩见雪灵在那里发呆，不由得有点焦急的叫了起来。
How could she be unhappy?
“ shì ， duō xiè shǎo zhǔ 。”
“是，多谢少主。”
With this divine object, given enough time, her essence energy would recover. Then, by possessing an appropriate body, she could resume her cultivation path.
xuě líng zài bàn kōng zhōng chōng zhe lín xuān yíng yíng yī fú ， mó hú de miàn róng shàng mǎn shì gǎn jī zhī sè。
雪灵在半空中冲着林轩盈盈一福，模糊的面容上满是感激之sè。
At the Transcendence Stage, long life was something she yearned for immensely. She wouldn’t miss any opportunity, even if it was just a slim chance.
tā néng bù gāo xìng me ？
她能不高兴么？
After bowing to Lin Xuan, the girl turned into a mist and flew into the Nourishing Soul Wood from within thespirit-sealing jade.
yǒu le zhè jiàn shén wù ， jiǎ yǐ shí rì， zì jǐ de yuán shén zhī lì néng gòu huī fù rú chū ， rán hòu zài zhǎo yī jù hé shì de qū tǐ duó shě ， jiù néng chóng xīn zǒu shàng xiū xiān zhī lù 。
有了这件神物，假以时rì，自己的元神之力能够恢复如初，然后再找一具合适的躯体夺舍，就能重新走上修仙之路。
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan felt equally joyful. Not only had he fulfilled his promise made long ago, but the Nourishing Soul Wood was different from thespirit-sealing jade.
tā yě shì dù jié qī ， shí lì dào le zhè ge děng jí ， duì yú cháng shēng bù lǎo ， zì rán shì xiàng wǎng wú bǐ ， nǎ pà yǒu yī sī xī wàng ， yě jué bú huì cuò guò dì 。
她也是渡劫期，实力到了这个等级，对于长生不老，自然是向往无比，哪怕有一丝希望，也绝不会错过地。
Thespirit-sealing jadesealed all essence energy, preventing any external perception or communication with him.
xiān chōng lín xuān xíng lǐ ， suí hòu cǐ nǚ huà wèi yī dào wù qì ， yóu fēng líng yù zhōng ， fēi rù le yǎng hún mù lǐ 。
先冲林轩行礼，随后此女化为一道雾气，由封灵玉中，飞入了养魂木里。
However, the Nourishing Soul Wood allowed her to nourish her soul while still being able to release her divine consciousness and communicate with other cultivators without hindrance.
kàn zhe zhè yí mù ， lín xuān tóng yàng shí fēn huān xǐ ， yī lái ， duì xiàn le xī rì zì jǐ duì xuě líng de chéng nuò ， èr lái ， yǎng hún mù yǔ fēng líng yù bù tóng 。
看着这一幕，林轩同样十分欢喜，一来，兑现了昔rì自己对雪灵的承诺，二来，养魂木与封灵玉不同。
Lin Xuan had to leave soon. He also had three apprentices at the Cloud Concealment Sect, plus Zheng Xuan.
fēng líng yù ， gù míng sī yì ， fēng yìn le suǒ yǒu de líng qì ， wú fǎ gǎn zhī wài jiè de shì wù ， yě wú fǎ tóng zì jǐ jiāo liú 。
封灵玉，顾名思义，封印了所有的灵气，无法感知外界的事物，也无法同自己交流。
With his current strength, he could go anywhere in the world, but taking them along would be impractical.
ér yǎng hún mù bù tóng ， xuě líng yī biān zī yǎng hún pò ， yī biān bìng bù yǐng xiǎng tā jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， yǔ xiū shì jiāo liú zì rán gèng shì fēn háo wèn tí méi yǒu 。
而养魂木不同，雪灵一边滋养魂魄，一边并不影响她将神识放出，与修士交流自然更是分毫问题没有。
While not a burden, protecting them from danger or powerful enemies was challenging.
lín xuān mǎ shàng yào zǒu 。
林轩马上要走。
Leaving them at the main hall of the sect seemed the best choice.
ér zì jǐ hái yǒu sān gè tú dì zài yún yǐn zōng ， chú cǐ yǐ wài ， hái yǒu zhèng xuán nà yā tou 。
而自己还有三个徒弟在云隐宗，除此以外，还有郑璇那丫头。
However, this ensured their safety but delayed their cultivation. He had taken on several apprentices and rarely given them guidance beyond giving them some spirit pills and treasures.
yǐ lín xuān de shí lì ， yāo xià jǐn kě qù dé ， dàn dài shàng tā men ， míng xiǎn jiù bù kě néng le 。
以林轩的实力，夭下尽可去得，但带上她们，明显就不可能了。
As a teacher, he wasn’t very competent.
shuō léi zhuì yǒu xiē tài guò ， dàn yù jiàn wēi xiǎn huò shì qiáng dí xiǎng yào hù dé tā men zhōu quán què shì yǒu tài dà de nán dù 。
说累赘有些太过，但遇见危险或是强敌想要护得她们周全却是有太大的难度。
This time, he didn’t know how long he would be gone. It was better not to take his apprentices along, as few people in the sect could guide them effectively.
yú shì jiāng tā men liú zài zōng mén zǒng duò shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
于是将她们留在宗门总舵是最好的选择。
Although there were many Spirit Formation Stage cultivators at the Cloud Concealment Sect now, only his senior brother and sister could be trusted. Others had joined after the sect grew strong, and Lin Xuan didn’t even know their names. How could he entrust his apprentices to such people?
Soon, Lin Xuan returned to his cave dwelling.
Compared to before, the aura of essence energy here was much richer. The reason for this was undoubtedly that mysterious Spirit Eye Lake.
Its radius covered several miles, and the concentration of essence energy was almost at the point where it could crystallize. Such a blessed abode in the spirit realm was rare indeed.
Countless powerful factions were eyeing it greedily, but none dared to act rashly anymore. The Cloud Concealment Sect had become the top sect in the Dragon Ridge Realm, and Lin Xuan's reputation had grown significantly.
Who would dare provoke a tiger without absolute confidence?
If they couldn't get the Spirit Eye Lake, their lives might be forfeit first.
Lin Xuan's extermination of Old Beast Xue truly frightened many old monsters at the Transcendence Stage. This little fellow not only possessed terrifying strength but also acted too harshly. At this level, one naturally valued their life immensely.
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't claiming invincibility in the spirit realm. There were still powerful figures who could easily defeat him even within Dragon Ridge Realm—such as True Entry of Dragon or some reclusive experts.
But these top-tier powerhouses were like dragons that only showed their heads and tails. A mere Spirit Eye Lake might not catch their attention, nor would they make a big fuss over it to quarrel with Lin Xuan and the Cloud Concealment Sect.
Now, as long as one wasn't foolish, everyone could see that this young fellow had an untold future. His rise was like a comet, and given time, he might become a powerful figure akin to a Loose Immortal or Demon King.
Despite the Spirit Eye Lake's allure, it wouldn't be wise to offend him just for such a treasure.
Each old monster at the Transcendence Stage was a cunning veteran. They knew this well.
…Setting aside the current situation in the cultivation world, let's talk about Lin Xuan returning to his cave dwelling.
Who said that fortune doesn’t come twice and misfortune never comes alone? This time he had gained many benefits and insights from his journey outside. Just as he returned to the Cloud Concealment Sect, good news followed closely behind.
His senior sister’s advancement provided an opportunity for him to leave this place. With a junior Transcendence Stage cultivator stationed at the main hall, the Cloud Concealment Sect could be considered secure, though not completely worry-free. As long as one wasn’t unlucky enough, any danger encountered should be manageable.
Next, he needed to prepare for his upcoming journey.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and lightly tapped his waist.
A dazzling light appeared, and a jade bottle as white as snow flew out.
The bottle was no more than a few inches tall. At first glance, it didn’t seem remarkable, much like an ordinary bottle for storing pills.
However, its surface emitted a faint greenish glow.
No, that wasn’t a glow; it was formed by tiny, minuscule runes arranged in intricate patterns.
These faint greenish runes were so small that individual grains couldn’t be seen clearly. Their arrangement gave the impression of shimmering light.
spirit-sealing jade!
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile.
Raising his right hand, he pointed at it.
A soft "bang" echoed as the bottle cap flew off on its own.
"Meeting Young Master!"
A white mist rose from the jade bottle and transformed into a young woman. Her face was somewhat blurred, making her exact appearance hard to discern. She bowed gracefully: "Meeting Young Master."
The girl’s voice sounded weak.
Her physical body had long perished, and her essence energy was scarce. Although thespirit-sealing jadewas an extraordinary treasure, it could only temporarily safeguard her life but couldn’t nourish her soul force.
Lin Xuan knew this well and didn’t hesitate to take out the jade box: "Xue Ling, what’s this?"
"Nourishing Soul Wood!"
Her keen eyes instantly recognized the rare treasure in Lin Xuan's hand. Despite the blurred face, there was a mix of surprise and joy on her features.
Although he had promised to find it for her, circumstances in the cultivation world were unpredictable. Promises meant little if they couldn’t be fulfilled.
Opportunities were matters of luck, and even with his efforts, finding Nourishing Soul Wood might still prove impossible.
Fortunately, thespirit-sealing jadeprovided a temporary shelter, giving him enough time to wait patiently.
Young Master’s words were clear; he would surely find it for her in a thousand years or so.
This was Xue Ling's hope. But she never expected such swift happiness. After just a short while, Young Master had fulfilled his promise and returned the Nourishing Soul Wood.
"Why are you still standing there? Your essence energy is already very thin. Hurry and enter this treasure to nourish your soul," Lin Xuan urged anxiously when he saw Xue Ling dawdling.
"Yes, thank Young Master."
Xue Ling bowed gracefully in mid-air with a grateful expression on her blurred face.
How could she be unhappy?
With this divine object, given enough time, her essence energy would recover. Then, by possessing an appropriate body, she could resume her cultivation path.
At the Transcendence Stage, long life was something she yearned for immensely. She wouldn’t miss any opportunity, even if it was just a slim chance.
After bowing to Lin Xuan, the girl turned into a mist and flew into the Nourishing Soul Wood from within thespirit-sealing jade.
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan felt equally joyful. Not only had he fulfilled his promise made long ago, but the Nourishing Soul Wood was different from thespirit-sealing jade.
Thespirit-sealing jadesealed all essence energy, preventing any external perception or communication with him.
However, the Nourishing Soul Wood allowed her to nourish her soul while still being able to release her divine consciousness and communicate with other cultivators without hindrance.
Lin Xuan had to leave soon. He also had three apprentices at the Cloud Concealment Sect, plus Zheng Xuan.
With his current strength, he could go anywhere in the world, but taking them along would be impractical.
While not a burden, protecting them from danger or powerful enemies was challenging.
Leaving them at the main hall of the sect seemed the best choice.
However, this ensured their safety but delayed their cultivation. He had taken on several apprentices and rarely given them guidance beyond giving them some spirit pills and treasures.
As a teacher, he wasn’t very competent.
This time, he didn’t know how long he would be gone. It was better not to take his apprentices along, as few people in the sect could guide them effectively.
Although there were many Spirit Formation Stage cultivators at the Cloud Concealment Sect now, only his senior brother and sister could be trusted. Others had joined after the sect grew strong, and Lin Xuan didn’t even know their names. How could he entrust his apprentices to such people?