tái tóu kàn le xiǎn jùn de tiān zhù fēng yī yǎn ， jù lì hǎi shuō ， líng yún mén de shān mén jiù zài fēng dǐng ， pǔ tōng rén dāng rán shàng bù qù ， bù guò què nán bù dào lín xuān 。
抬头看了险峻的天柱峰一眼，据厉海说，凌云门的山门就在峰顶，普通人当然上不去，不过却难不倒林轩。
Looking up, Lin Xuan cast a glance at the perilous Tianzhu Peak. According to Li Hai, Lingyun Sect's main gate was located atop this peak. Ordinary people couldn't reach it, but that didn’t pose much of a challenge for Lin Xuan.
tǐ nèi zhēn yuán liú zhuǎn ， lín xuān jiāng yù fēng shù shī zhǎn kāi ， guò xuán yá jué bì rú lǚ píng dì ， hěn qīng yì jiù xiàng shān dǐng fēi chí ér qù 。
体内真元流转，林轩将御风术施展开，过悬崖绝壁如履平地，很轻易就像山顶飞驰而去。
With his true essence circulating within him, Lin Xuan unfolded his Wind Control Technique, making his way over the sheer cliffs as if walking on flat ground. He easily flew towards the summit.
suī rán xiān fǎ shén qí ， dàn pá gāo wǔ qiān mǐ ， hái shì xū yào yí dìng de shí jiān ， lù shàng ， lín xuān yě yù jiàn jǐ gè rén yǐng shǎn guò ， bú yòng shuō ， yě dōu shì xiǎng yào cān jiā bǎo wù jiāo yì huì de xiū zhēn zhě 。
虽然仙法神奇，但爬高五千米，还是需要一定的时间，路上，林轩也遇见几个人影闪过，不用说，也都是想要参加宝物交易会的修真者。
Although the Immortal Art was miraculous, climbing five kilometers still required some time. Along the way, he encountered a few figures, all of whom were undoubtedly participants in the treasure exchange fair.
lín xuān méi yǒu shàng qián pān tán ， fǎn ér kè yì duǒ kāi ， tā cái bú huì mào mào rán de qù jié jiāo mò shēng rén ， rú guǒ yù jiàn fǎ lì gāo qiáng yòu xīn shù bù zhèng de jiā huo qǐ bù zì tǎo kǔ chī ， cǐ xíng de mù dì shì shōu gòu gōng fǎ ér fēi zēng zhǎng jiàn shí ， duō yī shì bù rú shǎo yī shì 。
林轩没有上前攀谈，反而刻意躲开，他才不会冒冒然的去结交陌生人，如果遇见法力高强又心术不正的家伙岂不自讨苦吃，此行的目的是收购功法而非增长见识，多一事不如少一事。
Lin Xuan didn't approach them to chat; instead, he deliberately avoided them. He wouldn’t rashly make friends with strangers. If he met someone powerful and morally corrupt, it would only bring him trouble. His goal was to acquire cultivation techniques, not gain knowledge, so it was better to avoid unnecessary complications.
jiù zhè yàng ， xiǎo bàn gè shí chén hòu ， lín xuān lái dào le fēng dǐng ， rán ér yǎn qián què bèi céng céng mí wù suǒ lǒng zhào ， zhē dǎng le shì xiàn ， shén me yě kàn bù qīng chǔ 。
就这样，小半个时辰后，林轩来到了峰顶，然而眼前却被层层迷雾所笼罩，遮挡了视线，什么也看不清楚。
After a little over half an hour, Lin Xuan reached the peak. However, what lay before his eyes was a thick layer of fog that obscured his vision, making everything unclear.
lín xuān wēi wēi yī xiào ， suī rán tā jǐn jǐn shì líng dòng qī de xiū zhēn zhě ， dàn hái shì yī yǎn jiù kàn chū yǎn qián shì yī zuò zuì cū qiǎn de mí luàn fāng xiàng de huàn zhèn 。
林轩微微一笑，虽然他仅仅是灵动期的修真者，但还是一眼就看出眼前是一座最粗浅的迷乱方向的幻阵。
A slight smile played on his lips. Although he was only at the Flexible Spirit Period, he could immediately recognize this as a basic directional disorienting illusion array.
zhè zhǒng huàn zhèn ， yán gé shuō lái hái suàn bù shàng jìn zhì ， yīn wèi tài cū xiàn ， tài dī jí ， nǎ pà shì líng dòng qī dì yī céng gōng fǎ de xiū shì ， zhǐ yào jiāng fǎ lì yùn dào yǎn jīng shàng ， yě bú huì shòu yǐng xiǎng ， tā de zuò yòng ， zhǔ yào shì zǔ dǎng fán rén ， bì jìng tiān zhù fēng suī rán xiǎn jùn ， dàn fán rén zhōng de wǔ lín gāo shǒu ， rú guǒ zhǔn bèi hǎo gōng jù ， hái shì yǒu kě néng shàng dé lái ， suǒ yǐ cái zài zhè lǐ shè xià le qū bié pǔ tōng rén yǔ xiū zhēn zhě de huàn zhèn 。
这种幻阵，严格说来还算不上禁制，因为太粗线，太低级，哪怕是灵动期第一层功法的修士，只要将法力运到眼睛上，也不会受影响，它的作用，主要是阻挡凡人，毕竟天柱峰虽然险峻，但凡人中的武林高手，如果准备好工具，还是有可能上得来，所以才在这里设下了区别普通人与修真者的幻阵。
Technically speaking, it wasn't considered aprohibition because it was too simple and low-level. Even a practitioner at the first level of the Flexible Spirit Period wouldn’t be affected if they channeled their essence into their eyes. The purpose of such an array was to block ordinary people since Tianzhu Peak, though perilous, could still be ascended by skilled martial artists with proper tools.
lín xuān de xiū wèi yǐ jīng dào le líng dòng zhōng qī ， zì rán gèng jiā bú huì shòu yǐng xiǎng ， dān tián lǐ de líng lì shùn zhe jīng mài liú dào le yǎn jīng shàng ， dùn shí ， mí wù huàn xiàng xiāo shī le ， yǎn qián chū xiàn le yí gè jiǎn lòu de chuán sòng zhèn 。
林轩的修为已经到了灵动中期，自然更加不会受影响，丹田里的灵力顺着经脉流到了眼睛上，顿时，迷雾幻象消失了，眼前出现了一个简陋的传送阵。
With his cultivation now in the middle stage of the Flexible Spirit Period, Lin Xuan naturally wasn’t affected. The essence energy flowed through his dantian and into his eyes, instantly dissipating the fog and revealing a crude teleportation array before him.
zhī suǒ yǐ shuō jiǎn lòu ， shì yīn wèi zhè zhǒng chuán sòng zhèn zhǐ néng yí dòng hěn duǎn de jù lí ， bù guò yě yǒu hǎo chù ， yīn wèi suǒ xū yào de néng liàng bù duō ， bù yòng xiāo hào jīng shí ， zhǐ xū yào wǎng zhèn yǎn zhù rù líng lì jiù kě yǐ 。
之所以说简陋，是因为这种传送阵只能移动很短的距离，不过也有好处，因为所需要的能量不多，不用消耗晶石，只需要往阵眼注入灵力就可以。
The array was simple because it could only move over short distances but had its advantages. It required little energy, no crystal stones, just injecting essence energy into the center of the array.
zhàn zài shàng miàn ， lín xuān shēn chū shǒu ， jiāng fǎ lì zhù rù ， dùn shí ， chuán sòng zhèn zhōu wéi de huā wén liàng le qǐ lái ， jǐng wù yě biàn dé mó hú ， yǎn qián bái máng máng de yī piàn ， dāng zhè xiē yì xiàng xiāo shī hòu ， lín xuān yǐ jīng lái dào le lìng yī chù dì diǎn 。
站在上面，林轩伸出手，将法力注入，顿时，传送阵周围的花纹亮了起来，景物也变得模糊，眼前白茫茫的一片，当这些异象消失后，林轩已经来到了另一处地点。
Standing on it, Lin Xuan extended his hand and channeled his essence energy. The patterns around the array lit up, and the scenery became hazy. Before long, everything turned white, and when the anomalies disappeared, he had arrived at another location.
zhè sì hū shì yī chù xiǎo shān ào lǐ miàn ， bù guò miàn jī què shí fēn kuān guǎng ， lǜ cǎo rú yīn ， bǎi huā zhàn fàng ， jǐng sè shí fēn yōu měi 。
这似乎是一处小山坳里面，不过面积却十分宽广，绿草如茵，百花绽放，景色十分优美。
It seemed to be a small valley, but it was surprisingly spacious with lush green grass and blooming flowers, creating a beautiful scene.
“ dào yǒu shì lái cān jiā bǎo wù jiāo yì huì de ba ！”
“道友是来参加宝物交易会的吧！”
"Friend, are you here for the treasure exchange fair?"
yí gè shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān huí guò tóu ， jiù kàn jiàn le yí gè yíng bīn de nián qīng rén ， cóng chuān zhe shàng kàn ， yīng gāi shì líng yún mén de xiū shì ， bù guò biǎo qíng què hěn huī bài ， zhěng gè rén xiǎn de yǒu qì wú lì ， yě nán guài ， bèi bī zhe jiě sàn mén pài ， zì fèi xiū wèi ， cóng gāo gāo zài shàng de xiū zhēn zhě biàn wèi pǔ tōng rén ， huàn shuí yě nán yǐ jiē shòu ， dàn méi yǒu bàn fǎ ， nà shì huó mìng de wéi yī chū lù 。
一个声音传入耳朵，林轩回过头，就看见了一个迎宾的年轻人，从穿着上看，应该是凌云门的修士，不过表情却很灰败，整个人显得有气无力，也难怪，被逼着解散门派，自废修为，从高高再上的修真者变为普通人，换谁也难以接受，但没有办法，那是活命的唯一出路。
A voice echoed in his ears. Lin Xuan turned around and saw a young attendant. From his attire, he should be from Lingyun Sect, but his expression was despondent, looking weak and listless. It wasn’t surprising; being forced to disband the sect and self-inflict his cultivation, transforming him from an esteemed cultivator into an ordinary person, would be difficult for anyone to accept. But there was no choice—survival was the only way.
zhè ge nián qīng de xiū zhēn zhě yě zhǐ néng qiáng dǎ jīng shén ， zhāo hū wài kè ， děng bǎo wù jiāo yì huì yī wán ， tā men jiù bì xū fèi chú zì jǐ de xiū wèi le 。
这个年轻的修真者也只能强打精神，招呼外客，等宝物交易会一完，他们就必须废除自己的修为了。
The young cultivator had to muster all his strength to greet guests. Once the fair ended, they would have to abandon their cultivation.
suī rán shì xún wèn ， dàn qí shí yě shì fèi huà ， néng gòu lái dào zhè lǐ dí dàng rán zhǐ yǒu xiū zhēn zhě ， nián qīng rén jiāng yí gè yù tǒng jiǎn dì dào lín xuān de shǒu zhōng 。
虽然是询问，但其实也是废话，能够来到这里的当然只有修真者，年轻人将一个玉筒简递到林轩的手中。
Although it was a question, it was more of a formality since only cultivators could be here. The young man handed Lin Xuan an jade cylinder.
lín xuān yǒu xiē chà yì ， dàn kàn jiàn zhōu wéi de xiū shì rén rén dōu fēn fā dào le yí gè ， yě jiù yī yán bù fā de jiē guò 。
林轩有些诧异，但看见周围的修士人人都分发到了一个，也就一言不发的接过。
Lin Xuan was surprised but saw that everyone else had received one as well, so he accepted it without comment.
lái dào yī zhū dà shù dǐ xià ， lín xuān kàn kàn sì chù wú rén ， yùn qǐ fǎ lì ， jiāng shén shí zhù rù jìn qù ， dùn shí yī pái pái wén zì hái yǒu tú huà yìng rù nǎo hǎi lǐ ， lǐ miàn zhuāng dí dàng rán bú shì gōng fǎ ， ér shì guān yú zhè cì bǎo wù jiāo yì dà huì de jiè shào ， yǐ jí xū yào zhù yì de yī xiē shì xiàng 。
来到一株大树底下，林轩看看四处无人，运起法力，将神识注入进去，顿时一排排文字还有图画映入脑海里，里面装的当然不是功法，而是关于这次宝物交易大会的介绍，以及需要注意的一些事项。
Under the shade of a large tree, Lin Xuan checked to ensure no one was around and channeled his essence energy into it. Instantly, a series of text and images appeared in his mind. The cylinder didn’t contain cultivation techniques but information about the treasure exchange fair and some precautions.
lín xuān kàn le yī xià ， guǒ rán yǒu hǎo jǐ běn zhōng jí gōng fǎ ， kě xī jiè shào dé bìng bù xiáng xì ， dàn lǐ miàn bāo hán yǒu líng kòng shù què dìng wú yí ， lín xuān xīn zhōng dà xǐ ， biǎo miàn shàng què bù dòng shēng sè ， jiāng shén shí tuì le chū qù 。
林轩看了一下，果然有好几本中级功法，可惜介绍得并不详细，但里面包含有灵控术确定无疑，林轩心中大喜，表面上却不动声色，将神识退了出去。
Lin Xuan glanced at them and found several intermediate-level cultivation techniques. Unfortunately, they weren't detailed enough, but he was certain it included spirit control techniques. He felt elated inside but kept a neutral expression as he withdrew his essence energy.
jiāng yù tǒng jiǎn shōu rù huái lǐ ， lín xuān tái jiǎo xiàng shān ào lǐ zǒu qù ， shǒu xiān tā àn zhào yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ miàn zhù yì shì xiàng de yāo qiú ， lái dào le dōng biān de yī piàn jiàn zhù miàn qián 。
将玉筒简收入怀里，林轩抬脚向山坳里走去，首先他按照玉筒简里面注意事项的要求，来到了东边的一片建筑面前。
After putting away the jade cylinder, Lin Xuan walked into the valley. Following the instructions in the cylinder, he first went to an eastern building complex.
nà shì yī dòng yī dòng de xiǎo gé lóu ， yǐ qián shì líng yún mén de yì guǎn ， xiàn zài zé yòng lái jiē dài wài lái de xiū zhēn zhě ， xiǎng yào cān jiā bǎo wù jiāo yì huì ， bì xū xiān zài zhè ér dēng jì 。
那是一栋一栋的小阁楼，以前是凌云门的驿馆，现在则用来接待外来的修真者，想要参加宝物交易会，必须先在这儿登记。
It consisted of small pavilions that used to be Lingyun Sect's posthouses, now serving as accommodations for visiting cultivators who wanted to participate in the treasure exchange fair and had to register here first.
“ xìng míng ， mén pài ？”
“姓名，门派？”
"Name, sect?"
“ zhào gāng ， sàn xiū 。”
“赵刚，散修。”
"Zhao Gang, solitary practitioner."
lín xuān shì jiān jué bù bào lù shēn fèn ， háo bù yóu yù de bào le yí gè jiǎ míng ， fù zá dēng jì de lǎo tóu dāng rán yě bú huì qù chá zhèng ， zhǐ jiàn tā shēn chū shǒu ， zhǐ jiān shàng fàng chū méng méng bái guāng ， zài yī kuài yāo pái de zhèng miàn yòng fǎ lì kè chū zhào gāng ， fǎn miàn zé kè le yí gè sàn zì 。
林轩是坚决不暴露身份，毫不犹豫的报了一个假名，复杂登记的老头当然也不会去查证，只见他伸出手，指间上放出蒙蒙白光，在一块腰牌的正面用法力刻出赵刚，反面则刻了一个散字。
Lin Xuan firmly refused to reveal his identity and gave a false name. The old man, tasked with registration, didn’t bother checking it. He extended his hand, emitting faint white light from between his fingers, inscribing Zhao Gang on the front of a badge while engraving "solitary" on the back.
“ hǎo le ， zhè jiù shì nǐ zài jiāo yì qī jiān de xìn wù ， ná hǎo le 。”
“好了，这就是你在交易期间的信物，拿好了。”
"Done. This is your token for the duration of the fair. Take good care of it."
suī rán shì jiǎn dān de lù le yī shǒu ， dàn lǎo zhě de xiū wèi què ràng lín xuān zé shé ， jū rán shì zhù jī chū qī ， bù guò yǔ nà ge fēn fā yù tǒng jiǎn de dì zǐ yī yàng ， lǎo zhě yě xiǎn de liǎng yǎn wú shén ， jiāo yì huì wán le ， tā jiù bì xū zì fèi xiū wèi ， chéng wéi fán rén 。
虽然是简单的露了一手，但老者的修为却让林轩咋舌，居然是筑基初期，不过与那个分发玉筒简的弟子一样，老者也显得两眼无神，交易会完了，他就必须自废修为，成为凡人。
Although the old man’s display was simple, Lin Xuan couldn’t help but be impressed by his cultivation level—initial stage Foundation Establishment. Like the young disciple who distributed the jade cylinders, he seemed listless as well; after the fair ended, he would have to self-inflict his cultivation and revert to an ordinary person.
yí gè zhù jī qī xiū shì jiù zhè me lì hài ， líng yún mén kě shì yǒu shí jǐ gè ， hái bèi bī zhe jiě sàn ， níng dān qī xiū zhēn zhě jiū jìng yǒu duō qiáng dà ， lín xuān xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le hào qí ， suī rán piāo yún gǔ de zhǎng mén jiù shì níng dān qī ， dàn zuò wèi dī jiē dì zǐ ， tā yě jiù zài rù gǔ de shí hòu cóng yuǎn chù jiàn guò yí miàn ， píng shí yún hè zhēn rén dōu zài bì guān ， hé kuàng jiù suàn chū lái le ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu zī gé zài jiàn 。
一个筑基期修士就这么厉害，凌云门可是有十几个，还被逼着解散，凝丹期修真者究竟有多强大，林轩心中充满了好奇，虽然飘云谷的掌门就是凝丹期，但做为低阶弟子，他也就在入谷的时候从远处见过一面，平时云鹤真人都在闭关，何况就算出来了，林轩也没有资格再见。
A single Foundation Establishment cultivator was already formidable, so Lin Xuan wondered how powerful condensation core cultivators must be. Although the headmaster of Drifting Cloud Valley was a condensation core cultivator, as a low-ranking disciple, he only saw him from afar when entering the valley. Yunhe True Person often remained in seclusion, and even if he emerged, Lin Xuan wouldn’t have the right to see him.
xīn zhōng dài zhe xiē xǔ gǎn kǎi ， liǎn shàng què shì yī fù wú suǒ wèi de biǎo qíng ， lín xuān jiē guò yāo pái ， xiān qù kàn le yī xià zì jǐ de fáng jiān ， shuō bù shàng háo huá ， dàn yě hái kuān chǎng shū shì ， yóu qí miào de shì ， fáng jiān zhōu wéi yǒu yī céng zhǐ yǒu yòng shēn fèn yāo pái cái néng pò chú de jìn zhì ， ràng xiū zhēn zhě men bù jǐn kě yǐ shuì jiào xiū xī ， hái kě yǐ fàng xīn dà dǎn de zài lǐ miàn liàn gōng xiū xíng 。
心中带着些许感慨，脸上却是一副无所谓的表情，林轩接过腰牌，先去看了一下自己的房间，说不上豪华，但也还宽敞舒适，尤其妙的是，房间周围有一层只有用身份腰牌才能破除的禁制，让修真者们不仅可以睡觉休息，还可以放心大胆的在里面练功修行。
With a mix of emotions, Lin Xuan accepted the badge and first checked his room. It wasn't luxurious but was spacious and comfortable. Notably, there was anprohibition around the room that could only be broken with his identity badge, allowing cultivators not only to rest but also practice freely without fear.
jiāng fáng jiān dǎ liàng le yī quān ， lín xuān tuō guò yí gè pú tuán ， pán xī zuò zài dì shàng ， bú shì liàn gōng ， ér shì wèi le huī fù tǐ lì ， suī rán zhè liǎng tiān gǎn lù yě bù jí ， dàn lián xù shī zhǎn yù fēng shù ， hái shì xiāo hào le bù shǎo líng lì 。
将房间打量了一圈，林轩拖过一个蒲团，盘膝坐在地上，不是练功，而是为了恢复体力，虽然这两天赶路也不急，但连续施展御风术，还是消耗了不少灵力。
After examining his room, Lin Xuan dragged a mat over and sat cross-legged on the ground, not for cultivation but to recover his energy. Although he hadn’t rushed during his journey, continuous use of Wind Control Technique had consumed quite a bit of essence energy.
dǎ zuò le dà yuē yí gè shí chén ， tǐ nèi de líng lì yǐ jīng bǔ mǎn ， rán hòu lín xuān lái dào chuáng shàng shuì jiào ， jù lí bǎo wù jiāo yì huì hái zǎo ， xiān jiāng zì jǐ de shēn tǐ huī fù dào zuì jiā zhuàng tài ， fǎn zhèng xiàn zài yě shì bàng wǎn ， zuì duō suàn shì shāo wēi shuì zǎo le yì diǎn 。
打坐了大约一个时辰，体内的灵力已经补满，然后林轩来到床上睡觉，距离宝物交易会还早，先将自己的身体恢复到最佳状态，反正现在也是傍晚，最多算是稍微睡早了一点。
After meditating for about an hour, his dantian was full again. Then Lin Xuan went to bed, as the treasure exchange fair wasn't scheduled until later. He decided to first restore his body to its best condition; it was still early evening, just slightly earlier than usual.
Looking up, Lin Xuan cast a glance at the perilous Tianzhu Peak. According to Li Hai, Lingyun Sect's main gate was located atop this peak. Ordinary people couldn't reach it, but that didn’t pose much of a challenge for Lin Xuan.
With his true essence circulating within him, Lin Xuan unfolded his Wind Control Technique, making his way over the sheer cliffs as if walking on flat ground. He easily flew towards the summit.
Although the Immortal Art was miraculous, climbing five kilometers still required some time. Along the way, he encountered a few figures, all of whom were undoubtedly participants in the treasure exchange fair.
Lin Xuan didn't approach them to chat; instead, he deliberately avoided them. He wouldn’t rashly make friends with strangers. If he met someone powerful and morally corrupt, it would only bring him trouble. His goal was to acquire cultivation techniques, not gain knowledge, so it was better to avoid unnecessary complications.
After a little over half an hour, Lin Xuan reached the peak. However, what lay before his eyes was a thick layer of fog that obscured his vision, making everything unclear.
A slight smile played on his lips. Although he was only at the Flexible Spirit Period, he could immediately recognize this as a basic directional disorienting illusion array.
Technically speaking, it wasn't considered aprohibition because it was too simple and low-level. Even a practitioner at the first level of the Flexible Spirit Period wouldn’t be affected if they channeled their essence into their eyes. The purpose of such an array was to block ordinary people since Tianzhu Peak, though perilous, could still be ascended by skilled martial artists with proper tools.
With his cultivation now in the middle stage of the Flexible Spirit Period, Lin Xuan naturally wasn’t affected. The essence energy flowed through his dantian and into his eyes, instantly dissipating the fog and revealing a crude teleportation array before him.
The array was simple because it could only move over short distances but had its advantages. It required little energy, no crystal stones, just injecting essence energy into the center of the array.
Standing on it, Lin Xuan extended his hand and channeled his essence energy. The patterns around the array lit up, and the scenery became hazy. Before long, everything turned white, and when the anomalies disappeared, he had arrived at another location.
It seemed to be a small valley, but it was surprisingly spacious with lush green grass and blooming flowers, creating a beautiful scene.
"Friend, are you here for the treasure exchange fair?"
A voice echoed in his ears. Lin Xuan turned around and saw a young attendant. From his attire, he should be from Lingyun Sect, but his expression was despondent, looking weak and listless. It wasn’t surprising; being forced to disband the sect and self-inflict his cultivation, transforming him from an esteemed cultivator into an ordinary person, would be difficult for anyone to accept. But there was no choice—survival was the only way.
The young cultivator had to muster all his strength to greet guests. Once the fair ended, they would have to abandon their cultivation.
Although it was a question, it was more of a formality since only cultivators could be here. The young man handed Lin Xuan an jade cylinder.
Lin Xuan was surprised but saw that everyone else had received one as well, so he accepted it without comment.
Under the shade of a large tree, Lin Xuan checked to ensure no one was around and channeled his essence energy into it. Instantly, a series of text and images appeared in his mind. The cylinder didn’t contain cultivation techniques but information about the treasure exchange fair and some precautions.
Lin Xuan glanced at them and found several intermediate-level cultivation techniques. Unfortunately, they weren't detailed enough, but he was certain it included spirit control techniques. He felt elated inside but kept a neutral expression as he withdrew his essence energy.
After putting away the jade cylinder, Lin Xuan walked into the valley. Following the instructions in the cylinder, he first went to an eastern building complex.
It consisted of small pavilions that used to be Lingyun Sect's posthouses, now serving as accommodations for visiting cultivators who wanted to participate in the treasure exchange fair and had to register here first.
"Name, sect?"
"Zhao Gang, solitary practitioner."
Lin Xuan firmly refused to reveal his identity and gave a false name. The old man, tasked with registration, didn’t bother checking it. He extended his hand, emitting faint white light from between his fingers, inscribing Zhao Gang on the front of a badge while engraving "solitary" on the back.
"Done. This is your token for the duration of the fair. Take good care of it."
Although the old man’s display was simple, Lin Xuan couldn’t help but be impressed by his cultivation level—initial stage Foundation Establishment. Like the young disciple who distributed the jade cylinders, he seemed listless as well; after the fair ended, he would have to self-inflict his cultivation and revert to an ordinary person.
A single Foundation Establishment cultivator was already formidable, so Lin Xuan wondered how powerful condensation core cultivators must be. Although the headmaster of Drifting Cloud Valley was a condensation core cultivator, as a low-ranking disciple, he only saw him from afar when entering the valley. Yunhe True Person often remained in seclusion, and even if he emerged, Lin Xuan wouldn’t have the right to see him.
With a mix of emotions, Lin Xuan accepted the badge and first checked his room. It wasn't luxurious but was spacious and comfortable. Notably, there was anprohibition around the room that could only be broken with his identity badge, allowing cultivators not only to rest but also practice freely without fear.
After examining his room, Lin Xuan dragged a mat over and sat cross-legged on the ground, not for cultivation but to recover his energy. Although he hadn’t rushed during his journey, continuous use of Wind Control Technique had consumed quite a bit of essence energy.
After meditating for about an hour, his dantian was full again. Then Lin Xuan went to bed, as the treasure exchange fair wasn't scheduled until later. He decided to first restore his body to its best condition; it was still early evening, just slightly earlier than usual.