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True Calm Mountain stretched for a million miles, its aura thick and dense. The妙音阁where Qinxin resided was deep within this mountain.
..bsp; zhēn huán shān mián yán bǎi wàn lǐ ， líng qì nóng mì ， qín xīn suǒ jū zhù de miào yīn gé ， wèi yú qí jí shēn zhī chù 。
..bsp;真桓山绵延百万里，灵气浓密，琴心所居住的妙音阁，位于其极深之处。
The cultivators who came to the exchange meeting could enter the main hall of the Celestial Sound Palace, but such forbidden areas as the妙音阁were naturally not places one could casually venture into.
nà xiē lái cān jiā jiāo huàn huì de xiū xiān zhě ， suī kě jìn rù tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， dàn xiàng miào yīn gé zhè yàng de jìn dì ， zì rán shì bù kě néng hú luàn qù chuǎng de 。
那些来参加交换会的修仙者，虽可进入天音宫总舵，但像妙音阁这样的禁地，自然是不可能胡乱去闯的。
Thus, Lin Xuan had to hide his tracks throughout his journey. The patrol disciples of the Celestial Sound Palace did not concern him; after all, his divine sense was no less formidable than that of a late-stage Golden Transformation monster.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān yī lù shàng ， yě zhǐ néng yǐn cáng xíng jì 。
所以林轩一路上，也只能隐藏行迹。
With such an advantage, it was impossible for the other party to discover him. The only thing he needed to worry about were the restrictions.
tiān yīn gōng xún luó de dì zǐ ， tā dào bìng bù zài hū ， zì jǐ de shén shí ， bǐ zhī dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù ， yě bù xùn sè ”“。
天音宫巡逻的弟子，他倒并不在乎，自己的神识，比之渡劫后期的老怪物，也不逊色”“。
Although Lin Xuan had used Soul Scouring Techniques on Miao Yin before, this technique had its limitations and could not imprint all her memories in detail.
yǒu zhè yàng de yōu shì ， duì fāng zì rán bù kě néng fā xiàn zì jǐ 。
有这样的优势，对方自然不可能发现自己。
Therefore, he did not know where exactly the restrictions or traps lay along his path, so he could only proceed with utmost caution.
wéi yī xū yào gù lǜ de jiù shì jìn zhì 。
唯一需要顾虑的就是禁制。
With this understanding, Lin Xuan was naturally cautious. He employed the Art of Concealing Qi to its fullest extent, both releasing his divine sense and using the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye in conjunction.
suī shuō lín xuān duì miào yīn shī zhǎn guò sōu hún zhī shù ， rán ér cǐ shén tōng bì jìng yě shì yǒu jú xiàn de ， bù kě néng shì wú jù xì ， jiāng qí suǒ yǒu de jì yì quán dōu lào yìn xià lái 。
虽说林轩对妙音施展过搜魂之术，然而此神通毕竟也是有局限的，不可能事无巨细，将其所有的记忆全都烙印下来。
It seemed that either luck was on his side or his carefulness had paid off; his journey proceeded smoothly without any danger.
gù ér yī lù hé chù yǒu jìn zhì ， nǎ lǐ yǒu xiàn jǐng ， lín xuān qí shí yě bìng bù qīng chǔ ， zhǐ néng zì jǐ jǐn liàng xiǎo xīn yī èr le 。
故而一路何处有禁制，哪里有陷阱，林轩其实也并不清楚，只能自己尽量小心一二了。
Lin Xuan felt relieved as he flew over another mountain peak. Suddenly, before him lay a vast expanse of pavilions and terraces. The scene matched Miao Yin's memories exactly, so Qinxin should be here.
yǒu le zhè ge rèn zhī ， lín xuān zì rán bù gǎn yǒu fēn háo dà yì ， jiāng yǐn nì liǎn qì zhī shù shī zhǎn dào le jí zhì ， bù jǐn jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， tóng shí hái pèi hé yǐ tiān fèng shén mù 。
有了这个认知，林轩自然不敢有分毫大意，将隐匿敛气之术施展到了极致，不仅将神识放出，同时还配合以天凤神目。
This area was expansive and the aura far denser than elsewhere. As one of the senior elders of the Celestial Sound Palace, Miao Yin's abode was naturally in a prime location.
yě bù zhī dào jiū jìng shì yùn qì bù cuò ， hái shì zì jǐ de xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn yǒu le xiào guǒ ， zhè yī lù rú lǚ píng dì ， jìng sī háo wēi xiǎn yě méi yǒu yù dào lái zhe 。
也不知道究竟是运气不错，还是自己的小心谨慎有了效果，这一路如履平地，竟丝毫危险也没有遇到来着。
Lin Xuan released his divine sense.
lín xuān àn zì qìng xìng bù yǐ ， shǎng wǔ shí fēn ， tā yòu fēi guò yī zuò shān fēng ， yǎn qián huò rán kāi lǎng ， yī dà piàn tíng tái lóu gé ， yìng rù yǎn lián 。
林轩暗自庆幸不已，晌午时分，他又飞过一座山峰，眼前豁然开朗，一大片亭台楼阁，映入眼帘。
Sure enough, he sensed the fluctuations of the restrictions.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yī xǐ ， yǎn qián de jǐng zhì ， yǔ miào yīn xiān zi jì yì zhōng de bié wú èr zhì ， ruò bù chū yì wài ， qín xīn yīng gāi jiù zài zhè lǐ 。
林轩心中一喜，眼前的景致，与妙音仙子记忆中的别无二致，若不出意外，琴心应该就在这里。
The restrictions here were different from those elsewhere. If Lin Xuan encountered them elsewhere, he could detour around them. But here, such tactics would not work.
zhè yī piàn tíng tái lóu gé ， zhàn dì jí wéi guǎng bó ， líng qì yě yuǎn yuǎn nóng yù guò bié chù 。
这一片亭台楼阁，占地极为广博，灵气也远远浓郁过别处。
How could he enter without being detected?
miào yīn xiān zi nǎi tiān yīn gōng tài shàng zhǎng lǎo zhī yī ， qí dòng fǔ suǒ xiá dì yù ， huán jìng zì rán shì jí hǎo de 。
妙音仙子乃天音宫太上长老之一，其洞府所辖地域，环境自然是极好的。
Lin Xuan fell into contemplation but found no immediate solution.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū 。
林轩将神识放出。
He sighed and decided that haste was not the answer. Even though Miao Yin had perished, this place remained a forbidden area of the Celestial Sound Palace. A moment's carelessness might still trap him here, an outcome he did not wish to see.
guǒ rán gǎn jué dào le jìn zhì de bō dòng 。
果然感觉到了禁制的波动。
Patience was necessary for waiting for the right opportunity.
zhè ér de jìn zhì yǔ bié chù bù tóng ， lín xuān zài bié de dì fāng yù jiàn le ， hái kě yǐ rào lù 。
这儿的禁制与别处不同，林轩在别的地方遇见了，还可以绕路。
After about half an hour, a streak of light appeared in the distance. It grew clearer as it approached. The woman was dressed in blue and had a delicate face, around twenty years old. Despite her youth, she possessed considerable power; she was at the Spirit Separation初期stage.
dàn zài cǐ chù ， què bù néng gòu rú cǐ qǔ qiǎo le 。
但在此处，却不能够如此取巧了。
Could this be Miao Yin's nephew or a direct disciple?
jiū jìng yào zhè me zuò ， cái néng shén bù zhī ， guǐ bù jué de jìn qù ne ？
究竟要这么做，才能神不知，鬼不觉的进去呢？
Lin Xuan scanned her face with his gaze, placing his hand on his forehead as he guessed.
lín xuān xiàn rù le sī suǒ 。
林轩陷入了思索。
The woman's speed was impressive; before Lin Xuan could react, she had flown to his side. Though they were not far apart, she did not notice his concealment technique and sensed no abnormalities around them.
rán ér yī shí piàn kè 。 què kǔ wú liáng cè 。
然而一时片刻。却苦无良策。
With a flick of her jade hand, an ancient-looking talisman appeared in her palm.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， cǐ shì bù néng zháo jí 。
林轩叹了口气，此事不能着急。
She raised it slightly, and a red light shot out from her palm.
miào yīn suī yǐ yǔn luò ， rán ér cǐ chù ， bì jìng shì tiān yīn gōng de jìn dì ， shū hū dà yì ， yī jiù yǒu kě néng jiāng zì jǐ xiàn luò yú zhè lǐ 。
妙音虽已陨落，然而此处，毕竟是天音宫的禁地，疏忽大意，依旧有可能将自己陷落于这里。
It vanished instantly, like a stone thrown into the sea, disappearing into the fog ahead.
zhè zhǒng jié guǒ ， zì rán shì lín xuān bù yuàn yì kàn jiàn dì 。
这种结果，自然是林轩不愿意看见地。
The previously calm white mist began to churn and soon parted to reveal a narrow path. The woman did not hesitate; she flew into the path with a flash of green light.
bì xū nài xīn děng dài shí jī 。
必须耐心等待时机。
Lin Xuan watched clearly as this was an excellent opportunity he could not miss. He formed hand seals and turned into a shadow, following silently behind her.
jiù zhè yàng ， guò le xiǎo bàn gè shí chén de gōng fu 。
就这样，过了小半个时辰的功夫。
Although they were only a few dozen feet apart, the blue-robed woman remained unaware.
tū rán ， yī dào dùn guāng chū xiàn yú tiān biān ， kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn 。 hěn kuài jiù qīng xī le qǐ lái 。
突然，一道遁光出现于天边，开始尚远。很快就清晰了起来。
The process was straightforward, but Lin Xuan would never have dared to take such risks without his high skill level.
nà shì yī shēn chuān lán yī de nǚ zǐ ， róng yán juān xiù yǐ jí ， dà yuē èr shí chū tóu nián jì ， rán ér yī shēn fǎ lì què shì bù ruò ， zhè jū rán shì yī míng fèn shén chū qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
那是一身穿蓝衣的女子，容颜娟秀以极，大约二十出头年纪，然而一身法力却是不弱，这居然是一名分神初期的修仙者。
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nán dào shì miào yīn de zi zhí ， huò zhě qīn chuán dì zǐ ？
难道是妙音的子侄，或者亲传弟子？
Perhaps today, Lin Xuan's luck had reached its peak. Following this woman, he encountered no obstacles.
lín xuān mù guāng zài cǐ nǚ liǎn shàng sǎo guò ， yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， àn zì cāi cè qǐ lái le 。
林轩目光在此女脸上扫过，以手抚额，暗自猜测起来了。
After about an incense stick’s time, she stopped in front of a cave dwelling.
cǐ nǚ dùn guāng hǎo kuài ， yī zhuǎn yǎn 。 jiù lái dào le lín xuān de pángbiān。
此女遁光好快，一转眼。就来到了林轩的pángbiān。
This dwelling was more like a delicate palace than a simple cave.
bù guò liǎng rén suī rán xiāng jù bù yuǎn ， dàn tā zì rán bù kě néng fā xiàn dé le lín xuān de yǐn nì zhī shù ， yě méi yǒu chá jué dào fù jìn yǒu hé bù tuǒ 。
不过两人虽然相距不远，但她自然不可能发现得了林轩的隐匿之术，也没有察觉到附近有何不妥。
Lin Xuan felt familiar with the scene but had never been here before.
yù shǒu yī fú ， zhǎng xīn zhōng yǐ chū xiàn le yī gǔ piáo de yù fú 。
玉手一拂，掌心中已出现了一古朴的玉符。
Could it be...
suí hòu tā wēi wēi yī yáng 。 cóng zhǎng xīn zhōng fēi shè chū yī dào hóng guāng 。
随后她微微一扬。从掌心中飞射出一道红光。
Lin Xuan quickly realized. He had used Soul Scouring Techniques on Miao Yin; this place must be where Qinxin was hiding.
yī shǎn jí shì ， rú ní niú rù hǎi ， mò rù qián fāng de wù qì lǐ miàn 。
一闪即逝，如泥牛入海，没入前方的雾气里面。
Was this just too coincidental?
suí hòu yuán běn píng jìng de bái wù ， gǔn gǔn fān yǒng le qǐ lái 。 hěn kuài cháo zhe liǎng páng sàn kāi ， yī tiáo xiǎo lù yìng rù yǎn lián 。
随后原本平静的白雾，滚滚翻涌了起来。很快朝着两旁散开，一条小路映入眼帘。
The woman had come to find Qinxin.
cǐ nǚ háo bù chí yí ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ 。 jiù fēi le jìn qù 。
此女毫不迟疑，浑身青芒一起。就飞了进去。
A look of surprise appeared on Lin Xuan's face.
lín xuān zài yī páng kàn de qīng chǔ ， zhè yàng hǎo de jī huì zì rán bú huì cuò guò ， shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， huà wèi yī tuán xū yǐng ， qiāo wú shēng xī de gēn zài hòu miàn 。
林轩在一旁看得清楚，这样好的机会自然不会错过，双手掐诀，化为一团虚影，悄无声息的跟在后面。
Despite his shock, he did nothing. Regardless of the situation, he would wait and see before acting.
xiāng jù bù guò shù zhàng ér yǐ ， rán ér nà lán yī nǚ zǐ jìng shǐ zhōng méi yǒu chá jué 。
相距不过数丈而已，然而那蓝衣女子竟始终没有察觉。
He raised his head and began to examine the building.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái bìng bù fán fù ， rán ér ruò fēi lín xuān yì gāo rén dǎn dà ， jué bù gǎn zhè yàng mào xiǎn 。
整个过程说来并不繁复，然而若非林轩艺高人胆大，绝不敢这样冒险。
This elegant palace was shrouded in a colorful light barrier. The barrier seemed thin but emitted an aura that could not be underestimated.
……
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If Lin Xuan had not been mistaken, even a Golden Transformation cultivator would need considerable effort to break through it.
huò xǔ jīn tiān ， lín xuān de yùn dào zhēn de hǎo dào le jí diǎn ， gēn zhe cǐ nǚ yī lù xíng lái ， jū rán méi yǒu yù jiàn rèn hé bō zhé 。
或许今天，林轩的运道真的好到了极点，跟着此女一路行来，居然没有遇见任何波折。
Clearly, Qinxin was confined here.
dà yuē yī zhù xiāng de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， cǐ nǚ zài yī zuò dòng fǔ qián tíng xià 。
大约一炷香的功夫以后，此女在一座洞府前停下。
Anger flashed across Lin Xuan's face, but then he remembered something and the anger vanished. Miao Yin was indeed hateful, but she was dead, and there was no point in counting her losses. With this thought, Lin Xuan became calm.
shuō shì dòng fǔ ， jiǎng chéng yī zuò jīng zhì xiǎo qiǎo de gōng diàn gèng wéi shì hé 。
说是洞府，讲成一座精致小巧的宫殿更为适合。
Although the restrictions were troublesome, it would be impossible to stop him from breaking through them. The only trouble was accidentally alerting the other old monsters of the Celestial Sound Palace.
lín xuān yǐn yǐn jué de yǒu xiē yǎn shú ， dàn zhè ge dì fāng tā dāng rán bù céng lái guò 。
林轩隐隐觉得有些眼熟，但这个地方他当然不曾来过。
But what did that matter?
nán dào shuō ……
难道说……
No matter how many obstacles lay ahead, he would not retreat; no matter what, he had to save Qinxin from this tiger's mouth.
lín xuān hěn kuài jiù fǎn yìng guò lái le 。
林轩很快就反应过来了。
Lin Xuan thought thus but then witnessed a shocking scene. The woman flicked her jade hand, and a small array disk flashed out with a shimmering light.
zì jǐ céng duì miào yīn shī zhǎn guò sōu hún zhī shù ， yǎn qián de jǐng wù shì zài tā jì yì zhōng jiàn guò ， sì hū shì …… qín xīn de yǐn jū zhī suǒ 。
自己曾对妙音施展过搜魂之术，眼前的景物是在她记忆中见过，似乎是……琴心的隐居之所。
The array disk was ancient-looking, undoubtedly a remarkable object. After being summoned, it was enveloped in white light and floated above the woman’s head.
bú huì zhè me qiǎo hé ba ！
不会这么巧合吧！
She stared for a moment, her expression growing more serious. Then she raised her jade hand, tracing an intricate path through the air, opened her lips, and uttered a mysterious and ancient incantation.
cǐ nǚ gāng hǎo shì lái zhǎo qín xīn de 。
此女刚好是来找琴心的。
Pointing forward with one finger: "Break!"
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yà rán zhī sè 。
林轩脸上露出一丝讶然之色。
As she moved, the array disk emitted dazzling light rings from its surface. The array disk flashed, and a beam as thick as a forearm spread out, vanishing instantly into the light barrier ahead.
jīng yà zhī yú ， lín xuān què shén me yě méi yǒu zuò ， bù guǎn rú hé ， xiān kàn kàn qíng kuàng zài shuō 。
惊讶之余，林轩却什么也没有做，不管如何，先看看情况再说。
After about a cup of tea’s time, a rumbling sound echoed, and the light barrier's aura began to fade until it disappeared completely.
suí hòu tā tái qǐ tóu lú ， kāi shǐ dǎ liàng yǎn qián de jiàn zhù 。
随后他抬起头颅，开始打量眼前的建筑。
This restriction that had given Lin Xuan a headache was easily broken by this woman due to her possession of an appropriate array disk. Regardless, he felt relieved as his troubles were reduced.
zhè zhǒng jīng měi de gōng diàn ， huò zhě shuō dòng fǔ ， bèi yī céng wǔ yán liù sè de guāng mù lǒng zhào zhe 。
这种精美的宫殿，或者说洞府，被一层五颜六色的光幕笼罩着。
Lin Xuan was overjoyed at his good fortune today. At that moment, a familiar and pleasant voice reached his ears: "Is it Sister Qin outside?" (To be continued...)
True Calm Mountain stretched for a million miles, its aura thick and dense. The妙音阁where Qinxin resided was deep within this mountain.
The cultivators who came to the exchange meeting could enter the main hall of the Celestial Sound Palace, but such forbidden areas as the妙音阁were naturally not places one could casually venture into.
Thus, Lin Xuan had to hide his tracks throughout his journey. The patrol disciples of the Celestial Sound Palace did not concern him; after all, his divine sense was no less formidable than that of a late-stage Golden Transformation monster.
With such an advantage, it was impossible for the other party to discover him. The only thing he needed to worry about were the restrictions.
Although Lin Xuan had used Soul Scouring Techniques on Miao Yin before, this technique had its limitations and could not imprint all her memories in detail.
Therefore, he did not know where exactly the restrictions or traps lay along his path, so he could only proceed with utmost caution.
With this understanding, Lin Xuan was naturally cautious. He employed the Art of Concealing Qi to its fullest extent, both releasing his divine sense and using the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye in conjunction.
It seemed that either luck was on his side or his carefulness had paid off; his journey proceeded smoothly without any danger.
Lin Xuan felt relieved as he flew over another mountain peak. Suddenly, before him lay a vast expanse of pavilions and terraces. The scene matched Miao Yin's memories exactly, so Qinxin should be here.
This area was expansive and the aura far denser than elsewhere. As one of the senior elders of the Celestial Sound Palace, Miao Yin's abode was naturally in a prime location.
Lin Xuan released his divine sense.
Sure enough, he sensed the fluctuations of the restrictions.
The restrictions here were different from those elsewhere. If Lin Xuan encountered them elsewhere, he could detour around them. But here, such tactics would not work.
How could he enter without being detected?
Lin Xuan fell into contemplation but found no immediate solution.
He sighed and decided that haste was not the answer. Even though Miao Yin had perished, this place remained a forbidden area of the Celestial Sound Palace. A moment's carelessness might still trap him here, an outcome he did not wish to see.
Patience was necessary for waiting for the right opportunity.
After about half an hour, a streak of light appeared in the distance. It grew clearer as it approached. The woman was dressed in blue and had a delicate face, around twenty years old. Despite her youth, she possessed considerable power; she was at the Spirit Separation初期stage.
Could this be Miao Yin's nephew or a direct disciple?
Lin Xuan scanned her face with his gaze, placing his hand on his forehead as he guessed.
The woman's speed was impressive; before Lin Xuan could react, she had flown to his side. Though they were not far apart, she did not notice his concealment technique and sensed no abnormalities around them.
With a flick of her jade hand, an ancient-looking talisman appeared in her palm.
She raised it slightly, and a red light shot out from her palm.
It vanished instantly, like a stone thrown into the sea, disappearing into the fog ahead.
The previously calm white mist began to churn and soon parted to reveal a narrow path. The woman did not hesitate; she flew into the path with a flash of green light.
Lin Xuan watched clearly as this was an excellent opportunity he could not miss. He formed hand seals and turned into a shadow, following silently behind her.
Although they were only a few dozen feet apart, the blue-robed woman remained unaware.
The process was straightforward, but Lin Xuan would never have dared to take such risks without his high skill level.
...
Perhaps today, Lin Xuan's luck had reached its peak. Following this woman, he encountered no obstacles.
After about an incense stick’s time, she stopped in front of a cave dwelling.
This dwelling was more like a delicate palace than a simple cave.
Lin Xuan felt familiar with the scene but had never been here before.
Could it be...
Lin Xuan quickly realized. He had used Soul Scouring Techniques on Miao Yin; this place must be where Qinxin was hiding.
Was this just too coincidental?
The woman had come to find Qinxin.
A look of surprise appeared on Lin Xuan's face.
Despite his shock, he did nothing. Regardless of the situation, he would wait and see before acting.
He raised his head and began to examine the building.
This elegant palace was shrouded in a colorful light barrier. The barrier seemed thin but emitted an aura that could not be underestimated.
If Lin Xuan had not been mistaken, even a Golden Transformation cultivator would need considerable effort to break through it.
Clearly, Qinxin was confined here.
Anger flashed across Lin Xuan's face, but then he remembered something and the anger vanished. Miao Yin was indeed hateful, but she was dead, and there was no point in counting her losses. With this thought, Lin Xuan became calm.
Although the restrictions were troublesome, it would be impossible to stop him from breaking through them. The only trouble was accidentally alerting the other old monsters of the Celestial Sound Palace.
But what did that matter?
No matter how many obstacles lay ahead, he would not retreat; no matter what, he had to save Qinxin from this tiger's mouth.
Lin Xuan thought thus but then witnessed a shocking scene. The woman flicked her jade hand, and a small array disk flashed out with a shimmering light.
The array disk was ancient-looking, undoubtedly a remarkable object. After being summoned, it was enveloped in white light and floated above the woman’s head.
She stared for a moment, her expression growing more serious. Then she raised her jade hand, tracing an intricate path through the air, opened her lips, and uttered a mysterious and ancient incantation.
Pointing forward with one finger: "Break!"
As she moved, the array disk emitted dazzling light rings from its surface. The array disk flashed, and a beam as thick as a forearm spread out, vanishing instantly into the light barrier ahead.
After about a cup of tea’s time, a rumbling sound echoed, and the light barrier's aura began to fade until it disappeared completely.
This restriction that had given Lin Xuan a headache was easily broken by this woman due to her possession of an appropriate array disk. Regardless, he felt relieved as his troubles were reduced.
Lin Xuan was overjoyed at his good fortune today. At that moment, a familiar and pleasant voice reached his ears: "Is it Sister Qin outside?" (To be continued...)