readx(); yī niàn zhì cǐ ， lín xuān huī fù le cóng róng zhī sè ， fǎng fú shén me yě bù xiǎo de ， jì xù bù jí bù huǎn de xiàng qián fēi qù le 。
readx(); 一念至此，林轩恢复了从容之色，仿佛什么也不晓得，继续不急不缓的向前飞去了。
With this thought, Lin Xuan regained his composure, as if nothing was amiss. He continued to fly forward at a steady pace.
jiù zhè yàng ， yòu guò le jǐ xī 。
就这样，又过了几息。
After several breaths, a melodious sound of celestial music suddenly entered his ears. The voice was so enchanting that it seemed to linger in the air for days. Not only did this catch Lin Xuan's attention; all the cultivators present turned their heads in surprise.
tū rán ， yī zhèn xiān lè chuán rù le ěr duǒ lǐ 。
突然，一阵仙乐传入了耳朵里。
Then, from far off on the horizon, a bright light appeared and quickly approached them. It flashed a few times before coming into view right in front of them. The light faded away to reveal an extraordinarily luxurious chariot.
nà shēng yīn yōu yáng wú bǐ ， rào liáng sān rì bān de huí dàng zài ěr jì 。
那声音悠扬无比，绕梁三日般的回荡在耳际。
The carriage was made of some precious spirit wood that not only shone golden but also emitted a pleasant fragrance that filled one with awe. Adorning the carriage were many intricate talismans, making it both magnificent and mysterious. It seemed like an ancient array formation, possessing extremely mystical protective effects.
zhè yī xià ， kě bù jǐn jǐn shì lín xuān fā xiàn le bù tuǒ ， zài chǎng de xiū shì wú bù yà rán de zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
这一下，可不仅仅是林轩发现了不妥，在场的修士无不讶然的转过头颅。
The steeds pulling the chariot were neither dragons nor tigers; they had double wings, six eyes, and four legs. The aura they emitted was formidable, not far from that of a peak-stage cultivator.
suí hòu ， zài nà jí yuǎn de tiān biān ， chū xiàn le yī dào liàng lì de guāng xiàn 。
随后，在那极远的天边，出现了一道亮丽的光线。
Given his ability to command such spiritual beasts for carriage duties, one could only imagine the identity of the owner of this chariot.
kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ， dàn què yǐ lìng rén chēng mù jié shé de sù dù ， jiē jìn le zhè biān 。
开始尚远，但却以令人瞠目结舌的速度，接近了这边。
The chariot was enormous, and so was the enchanting music emanating from it.
shǎn le jǐ shǎn ， jiù lái dào yǎn qián 。
闪了几闪，就来到眼前。
...
guāng huá shōu liǎn ， què shì yī huá lì yì cháng de shòu chē yìng rù le yǎn lián 。
光华收敛，却是一华丽异常的兽车映入了眼帘。
Cultivators who had seen the scene were already dumbfounded. After a moment of silence, someone finally exclaimed:
nà chē xiāng yě bù zhī dào shì yòng hé děng zhēn guì de líng mù liàn zhì ér chéng de ， bù jǐn tōng tǐ jīn huáng ， ér qiě sàn fà chū qìn rén xīn pí de yì xiāng ， kàn shàng qù zūn guì yì cháng 。
那车厢也不知道是用何等珍贵的灵木炼制而成的，不仅通体金黄，而且散发出沁人心脾的异香，看上去尊贵异常。
"Dragon Carriage of Wandering Music! It's Elder Miao Yin!"
ér chē xiāng zhī shàng ， gèng yǒu bù shǎo jīng měi de fú zuò wéi diāo shì 。
而车厢之上，更有不少精美的符作为雕饰。
...
huá měi xuàn lì ， zǐ xì kàn ， gèng shì chōng mǎn le shén mì de qì xī ， sì hū shì yī zhǒng shàng gǔ de zhèn tú ， jù yǒu jí qí xuán miào de fáng hù xiào guǒ 。
华美绚丽，仔细看，更是充满了神秘的气息，似乎是一种上古的阵图，具有极其玄妙的防护效果。
Lin Xuan’s keen spiritual sense picked up every word clearly. His pupils constricted slightly as he thought: "Narrow roads and old acquaintances. Did I run into Elder Miao Yin here?"
ér lā chē de líng shòu zé shì lóng fēi lóng ， shì hǔ fēi hǔ ， bèi shēng shuāng chì ， liù mù sì zú ， sàn fà chū lái de qì xī fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jū rán bù ruò yú fēn shén qī de dà néng xiū xiān zhě 。
而拉车的灵兽则似龙非龙，似虎非虎，背生双翅，六目四足，散发出来的气息非同小可，居然不弱于分神期的大能修仙者。
He had secretly infiltrated the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect to save his wife, but he never imagined that he would encounter her so quickly.
néng gòu yù shǐ zhè bān líng shòu yòng yú lā chē ， zhè wèi chē zhǔ rén de shēn fèn jiù kě xiǎng ér zhī le 。
能够驭使这般灵兽用于拉车，这位车主人的身份就可想而知了。
The heavens were indeed kind to him; it seemed fate was on his side.
shòu chē dà dé lí pǔ ， nà rào liáng sān rì de měi miào yīn yuè yě shì yóu lǐ miàn sàn fà ér chū 。
兽车大得离谱，那绕梁三日的美妙音乐也是由里面散发而出。
In an instant, a myriad of thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind.
……
……
Should he turn hostile now? This was a rare opportunity. If he could capture Elder Miao Yin alive, rescuing Heart Refinement would be effortless.
kàn qīng chǔ zhè yí mù de xiū xiān zhě zǎo yǐ shì chēng mù jié shé 。
看清楚这一幕的修仙者早已是瞠目结舌。
Finding the needle in a haystack, but without much effort—this was indeed a precious chance not to be missed.
fā dāi le piàn kè cái yǒu rén jīng hū chū lái le 。
发呆了片刻才有人惊呼出来了。
Lin Xuan felt his chest heat up with excitement.
“ yóu lóng huā chē ， shì miào yīn lǎo zǔ ！”
“游龙花车，是妙音老祖！”
But he took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed this impulse.
……
……
While the opportunity was rare, so were the risks. If Elder Miao Yin was merely at the peak-stage, then such a plan would work perfectly. But she was an old patriarch of the Tribulation-Transcending stage, and acting rashly could lead to significant dangers.
qīng hū zhī rén shēng yīn bù dà ， rán ér lín xuān shén shí hé děng liǎo de ， yǐ shì tīng le gè qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
轻呼之人声音不大，然而林轩神识何等了得，已是听了个清清楚楚。
Indeed, Lin Xuan had full confidence in his strength; he had even defeated several tribulation-transcending cultivators before. He believed he could defeat Elder Miao Yin in a one-on-one battle. However, capturing her alive was an entirely different matter.
tā bù yóu de tóng kǒng wēi suō 。
他不由得瞳孔微缩。
Lin Xuan was a confident cultivator but knew the difference between confidence and arrogance.
yuān jiā lù zhǎi ， jū rán zài zhè ér jiàn dào miào yīn xiān zi le me ？
冤家路窄，居然在这儿见到妙音仙子了么？
He pondered that although he did not know the specifics of Elder Miao Yin’s abilities, the Celestial Sound Sect was such a massive establishment; its cultivation techniques must be extraordinary. Even if he tried to ambush her, there would be almost no chance of capturing her quickly.
lín xuān qiān fāng bǎi jì qián rù tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， yuán jiù shì wèi yíng jiù lǎo pó 。 zhǐ shì zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， zhè me kuài jiù néng jiàn dào zhèng zhǔ ér 。
林轩千方百计潜入天音宫总舵，原就是为营救老婆。只是做梦也不曾想，这么快就能见到正主儿。
Moreover, this was the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, where she had the advantage of timing, location, and support from fellow tribulation-transcending cultivators. If he delayed even a moment, other tribulation-transcending cultivators might arrive to investigate.
lǎo tiān yé hái zhēn shì dài zì jǐ bù báo ， shuō míng míng zhōng zì yǒu tiān yì nà shì yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò 。
老天爷还真是待自己不薄，说冥冥中自有天意那是一点也不为过。
As the saying goes: "Two fists cannot defeat four hands."
shùn xī jiān ， lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng yǐ yǒu qiān bǎi gè niàn tou zhuǎn guò 。
瞬息间，林轩脑海中已有千百个念头转过。
If surrounded by several tribulation-transcending cultivators, Lin Xuan would not only have no chance of victory but also struggle to escape.
xiàn zài yīng gāi zěn me zuò ， lì kè fān liǎn me ？
现在应该怎么做，立刻翻脸么？
Weighing the pros and cons, this was indeed a good opportunity. However, the risks were too high.
jī huì nán dé ， zhǐ yào néng jiāng miào yīn xiān zi shēng qín huó zhuō ， yíng jiù qín xīn de shì qíng yě jiù méi yǒu fēn háo nán dù 。
机会难得，只要能将妙音仙子生擒活捉，营救琴心的事情也就没有分毫难度。
Thus, it was best to temporarily abandon his plans.
tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù ， dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu ， liáng jī zhe shí bù róng qīng hū 。
踏破铁鞋无觅处，得来全不费工夫，良机着实不容轻忽。
Regardless, he had already arrived at the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, which was much smoother than his initial expectations.
lín xuān jué de xiōng kǒu fā rè 。
林轩觉得胸口发热。
Patience would pay off; there would be better chances to save his wife in the future.
dàn tā shēn shēn hū xī 。 yìng shì jiāng zhè gǔ chōng dòng yā le xià qù 。
但他深深呼吸。硬是将这股冲动压了下去。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and suppressed his excitement.
jī huì gù rán nán dé ， kě fēng xiǎn yě shì yī yàng de 。
机会固然难得，可风险也是一样的。
At this moment, the ancient chariot came closer, and the colorful lights from above had already stopped. Cultivators of all ages and genders appeared, their faces filled with excitement as they paid homage to Elder Miao Yin.
ruò miào yīn xiān zi jǐn jǐn shì yī fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， nà rú cǐ jì huà kěn dìng méi cuò 。
若妙音仙子仅仅是一分神期修仙者，那如此计划肯定没错。
Lin Xuan’s expression turned slightly surprised. If she did not pay her respects, it would seem too conspicuous, easily arousing suspicion.
kě duì fāng shì dù jié qī lǎo zǔ ， mào rán xíng dòng ， suǒ xū yào chéng dān de fēng xiǎn nà kě jiù tài dà le 。
可对方是渡劫期老祖，冒然行动，所需要承担的风险那可就太大了。
But the thought of paying respect to Elder Miao Yin made Lin Xuan feel extremely uncomfortable.
bù cuò 。 lín xuān duì zì jǐ de shí lì xìn xīn shí zú ， yě zhǎn shā guò hǎo jǐ gè dù jié qī lǎo guài wù 。
不错。林轩对自己的实力信心十足，也斩杀过好几个渡劫期老怪物。
In this dilemma, he hesitated for a moment before deciding that as an extraordinary cultivator, such small matters were trivial. He could repay these debts later when given the opportunity.
dān dǎ dú dòu ， duì shàng miào yīn xiān zi ， tā yě yǒu jí dà de bǎ wò 。
单打独斗，对上妙音仙子，他也有极大的把握。
With this resolve, Lin Xuan lowered his head and prepared to pay homage like everyone else. However, at this very moment, a cold spiritual sense swept over him, making him lift his head abruptly.
kě néng gòu dǎ yíng shì yī huí shì ， néng gòu hěn kuài jiāng qí shēng qín huó zhuō ， kě jiù wán quán shì lìng wài yí gè nán dù 。
可能够打赢是一回事，能够很快将其生擒活捉，可就完全是另外一个难度。
The luxurious chariot was now only about a hundred meters away, and a cool gaze pierced through it.
lín xuān shì hěn zì xìn de xiū xiān zhě ， kě zì xìn yǔ zì dà shì wán quán bù tóng de 。
林轩是很自信的修仙者，可自信与自大是完全不同的。
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted; he had been discovered.
tā zài xīn zhōng chuǎi mó 。 miào yīn xiān zi suī rán bù zhī dào qí jù tǐ de shén tōng rú hé ， dàn tiān yīn gōng zhè yàng de páng rán dà wù ， qí xiū liàn de gōng fǎ kěn dìng shì yǒu bù fán zhī chù 。
他在心中揣摩。妙音仙子虽然不知道其具体的神通如何，但天音宫这样的庞然大物，其修炼的功法肯定是有不凡之处。
This situation was entirely unexpected by Lin Xuan. The Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique indeed had the effect of returning to simplicity, but his expertise in concealment made him believe that even at such close range, Elder Miao Yin would not be able to detect him.
zì jǐ jiù suàn tōu xí ， duǎn shí jiān xiǎng yào jiāng qí ná xià de kě néng xìng 。 yě jī hū wèi líng 。
自己就算偷袭，短时间想要将其拿下的可能性。也几乎为零。
However, it seemed this idea was too naive; he had underestimated the wisdom of Elder Miao Yin.
ér zhè lǐ shì tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， duì fāng zhàn jù tiān shí dì lì rén hé ， shí jiān zhǐ yào shāo yī dān gē ， jiù huì yǐn lái gāi pài qí tā de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù 。
而这里是天音宫总舵，对方占据天时地利人和，时间只要稍一耽搁，就会引来该派其他的渡劫期老怪物。
Now, things were going poorly for him. As a tribulation-transcending cultivator, secretly entering the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, Elder Miao Yin might suspect his intentions even if she did not know them exactly.
sú huà shuō 。 shuāng quán nán dí sì shǒu 。
俗话说。双拳难敌四手。
What should he do?
ruò shì bèi jǐ míng dù jié qī lǎo zǔ wéi gōng ， lín xuān bié shuō qǔ shèng de bǎ wò 。 jiù suàn xiǎng yào chōu shēn táo zǒu ， kǒng pà yě huì nán rú dēng tiān le 。
若是被几名渡劫期老祖围攻，林轩别说取胜的把握。就算想要抽身逃走，恐怕也会难如登天了。
Run now? With complete confidence in his ability to escape undetected, Lin Xuan believed that Elder Miao Yin alone could not stop him.
quán héng lì bì ， yǎn qián gù rán shì yī liáng jī ， dàn qí zhōng suǒ yùn hán de fēng xiǎn ， wèi miǎn yě tài lí pǔ 。
权衡利弊，眼前固然是一良机，但其中所蕴含的风险，未免也太离谱。
But doing so would expose his identity. The Celestial Sound Sect had the resources to uncover his background, making it easy for Elder Miao Yin to prepare defenses.
suǒ yǐ ， zàn shí fàng qì shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
所以，暂时放弃是最好的选择。
If she did become wary, his plan to save Heart Refinement would be in vain.
bù guǎn rú hé ， zì jǐ yǐ jīng dào le tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， guāng shì zhè ge ， jiù bǐ yuán xiān yù xiǎng de ， yào shùn lì xǔ duō 。
不管如何，自己已经到了天音宫总舵，光是这个，就比原先预想的，要顺利许多。
Not running was equally unwise.
nài xīn yì diǎn ， zǒng huì yǒu gèng hǎo de jī huì jiù huí lǎo pó 。
耐心一点，总会有更好的机会救回老婆。
Lin Xuan’s mind raced with conflicting thoughts. It seemed that his overconfidence had led him into this predicament; he never expected Elder Miao Yin to see through his concealment technique.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， jiāng xīn zhōng de chōng dòng yā le xià qù 。
林轩深深呼吸，将心中的冲动压了下去。
But it was too late for regrets now. What should he do?
ér zhè shí ， nà gǔ piáo de shòu chē yǐ lái dào le jìn chù ， tiān shàng wǔ yán liù sè de dùn guāng zǎo jiù tíng xià lái le 。
而这时，那古朴的兽车已来到了近处，天上五颜六色的遁光早就停下来了。
PS: I won't break my promise today and will update normally tonight, along with an extra chapter.
With this thought, Lin Xuan regained his composure, as if nothing was amiss. He continued to fly forward at a steady pace.
After several breaths, a melodious sound of celestial music suddenly entered his ears. The voice was so enchanting that it seemed to linger in the air for days. Not only did this catch Lin Xuan's attention; all the cultivators present turned their heads in surprise.
Then, from far off on the horizon, a bright light appeared and quickly approached them. It flashed a few times before coming into view right in front of them. The light faded away to reveal an extraordinarily luxurious chariot.
The carriage was made of some precious spirit wood that not only shone golden but also emitted a pleasant fragrance that filled one with awe. Adorning the carriage were many intricate talismans, making it both magnificent and mysterious. It seemed like an ancient array formation, possessing extremely mystical protective effects.
The steeds pulling the chariot were neither dragons nor tigers; they had double wings, six eyes, and four legs. The aura they emitted was formidable, not far from that of a peak-stage cultivator.
Given his ability to command such spiritual beasts for carriage duties, one could only imagine the identity of the owner of this chariot.
The chariot was enormous, and so was the enchanting music emanating from it.
...
Cultivators who had seen the scene were already dumbfounded. After a moment of silence, someone finally exclaimed:
"Dragon Carriage of Wandering Music! It's Elder Miao Yin!"
...
Lin Xuan’s keen spiritual sense picked up every word clearly. His pupils constricted slightly as he thought: "Narrow roads and old acquaintances. Did I run into Elder Miao Yin here?"
He had secretly infiltrated the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect to save his wife, but he never imagined that he would encounter her so quickly.
The heavens were indeed kind to him; it seemed fate was on his side.
In an instant, a myriad of thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind.
Should he turn hostile now? This was a rare opportunity. If he could capture Elder Miao Yin alive, rescuing Heart Refinement would be effortless.
Finding the needle in a haystack, but without much effort—this was indeed a precious chance not to be missed.
Lin Xuan felt his chest heat up with excitement.
But he took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed this impulse.
While the opportunity was rare, so were the risks. If Elder Miao Yin was merely at the peak-stage, then such a plan would work perfectly. But she was an old patriarch of the Tribulation-Transcending stage, and acting rashly could lead to significant dangers.
Indeed, Lin Xuan had full confidence in his strength; he had even defeated several tribulation-transcending cultivators before. He believed he could defeat Elder Miao Yin in a one-on-one battle. However, capturing her alive was an entirely different matter.
Lin Xuan was a confident cultivator but knew the difference between confidence and arrogance.
He pondered that although he did not know the specifics of Elder Miao Yin’s abilities, the Celestial Sound Sect was such a massive establishment; its cultivation techniques must be extraordinary. Even if he tried to ambush her, there would be almost no chance of capturing her quickly.
Moreover, this was the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, where she had the advantage of timing, location, and support from fellow tribulation-transcending cultivators. If he delayed even a moment, other tribulation-transcending cultivators might arrive to investigate.
As the saying goes: "Two fists cannot defeat four hands."
If surrounded by several tribulation-transcending cultivators, Lin Xuan would not only have no chance of victory but also struggle to escape.
Weighing the pros and cons, this was indeed a good opportunity. However, the risks were too high.
Thus, it was best to temporarily abandon his plans.
Regardless, he had already arrived at the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, which was much smoother than his initial expectations.
Patience would pay off; there would be better chances to save his wife in the future.
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and suppressed his excitement.
At this moment, the ancient chariot came closer, and the colorful lights from above had already stopped. Cultivators of all ages and genders appeared, their faces filled with excitement as they paid homage to Elder Miao Yin.
Lin Xuan’s expression turned slightly surprised. If she did not pay her respects, it would seem too conspicuous, easily arousing suspicion.
But the thought of paying respect to Elder Miao Yin made Lin Xuan feel extremely uncomfortable.
In this dilemma, he hesitated for a moment before deciding that as an extraordinary cultivator, such small matters were trivial. He could repay these debts later when given the opportunity.
With this resolve, Lin Xuan lowered his head and prepared to pay homage like everyone else. However, at this very moment, a cold spiritual sense swept over him, making him lift his head abruptly.
The luxurious chariot was now only about a hundred meters away, and a cool gaze pierced through it.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted; he had been discovered.
This situation was entirely unexpected by Lin Xuan. The Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique indeed had the effect of returning to simplicity, but his expertise in concealment made him believe that even at such close range, Elder Miao Yin would not be able to detect him.
However, it seemed this idea was too naive; he had underestimated the wisdom of Elder Miao Yin.
Now, things were going poorly for him. As a tribulation-transcending cultivator, secretly entering the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, Elder Miao Yin might suspect his intentions even if she did not know them exactly.
What should he do?
Run now? With complete confidence in his ability to escape undetected, Lin Xuan believed that Elder Miao Yin alone could not stop him.
But doing so would expose his identity. The Celestial Sound Sect had the resources to uncover his background, making it easy for Elder Miao Yin to prepare defenses.
If she did become wary, his plan to save Heart Refinement would be in vain.
Not running was equally unwise.
Lin Xuan’s mind raced with conflicting thoughts. It seemed that his overconfidence had led him into this predicament; he never expected Elder Miao Yin to see through his concealment technique.
But it was too late for regrets now. What should he do?
PS: I won't break my promise today and will update normally tonight, along with an extra chapter.