yún kāi rì chū ， yáng guāng wēn nuǎn de zhào zài shēn shàng ， zhuǎn yǎn dào le dì èr tiān 。
云开日出，阳光温暖的照在身上，转眼到了第二天。
Sunlight broke through the clouds, warming Lin Xuan as he woke up. It was now the next day.
zǎo shàng qǐ lái ， lín xuān shù xǐ wán bì ， yòng yāo pái pò chú jìn zhì ， zǒu xià le gé lóu ， shí jiān hái zǎo ， bù guò dào chù dōu yǐ jīng kě yǐ kàn jiàn sān sān liǎng liǎng de xiū zhēn zhě ， kàn lái tí qián gǎn dào zhè lǐ ， zhǔn bèi cān jiā bǎo wù jiāo yì huì de kě bù zhǐ zì jǐ yí gè 。
早上起来，林轩漱洗完毕，用腰牌破除禁制，走下了阁楼，时间还早，不过到处都已经可以看见三三两两的修真者，看来提前赶到这里，准备参加宝物交易会的可不止自己一个。
After washing his face and brushing his teeth, Lin Xuan used his storage bracelet to break through the restrictions and walked down from the pavilion. The time was still early, but there were already several groups of cultivators scattered around, indicating that not just him had arrived in advance to prepare for the treasure exchange fair.
àn zhào yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ miàn de jiè shào ， zài shān ào de nán miàn huì yǒu yí gè guǎng chǎng ， tí gōng gěi xiū zhēn zhě men bǎi tān 。
按照玉筒简里面的介绍，在山坳的南面会有一个广场，提供给修真者们摆摊。
According to the information provided in the jade scroll, a square would be set up on the southern side of the valley for cultivators to set up stalls. Given that this area was only a few thousand miles wide and there weren't many cultivators around, nor any formal markets, the disbandment of Lingyun Sect offered an opportunity for everyone to not only sift through the treasures from Lingyun Sect but also exchange what they needed.
zhè fù jìn fāng yuán jǐ qiān lǐ ， xiū zhēn zhě bìng bù duō ， yě méi yǒu shén me zhèng guī de fāng shì ， suǒ yǐ zhè yī cì líng yún mén jiě sàn ， yě suàn shì tí gōng le yí gè jī huì ， ràng dà jiā bù jǐn kě yǐ táo xuǎn líng yún mén de bǎo wù ， hái néng hù tōng yǒu wú ， jiāo huàn gè zì suǒ xū de dōng xī le 。
这附近方圆几千里，修真者并不多，也没有什么正规的坊市，所以这一次凌云门解散，也算是提供了一个机会，让大家不仅可以淘选凌云门的宝物，还能互通有无，交换各自所需的东西了。
The treasure exchange fair wouldn't start until tomorrow. For now, those setting up stalls were mostly outsiders who had arrived early.
bǎo wù jiāo yì huì míng tiān cái kāi luó ， xiàn zài zài guǎng chǎng shàng bǎi tān de dōu shì wài lái de xiū zhēn zhě 。
宝物交易会明天才开锣，现在在广场上摆摊的都是外来的修真者。
After mentally reviewing the information in the jade scroll, Lin Xuan set out towards the southern square with several goals:
jiāng zhè xiē yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ tí dào de qíng kuàng zài nǎo hǎi zhōng xiǎng le yī biàn zhī hòu ， lín xuān rèn zhǔn dào lù ， xiàng nán biān de guǎng chǎng zǒu qù le ， tā zhè me zuò yǒu jǐ gè mù dì ：
将这些玉筒简里提到的情况在脑海中想了一遍之后，林轩认准道路，像南边的广场走去了，他这么做有几个目的：
Firstly, he wanted to familiarize himself with the environment by recognizing the paths clearly. This way, if any unexpected incidents occurred during his stay, he could easily escape.
yī lái zì rán hái shì shú xī huán jìng ， bǐ rú shuō jiāng dào lù rèn qīng chǔ ， nà yàng de huà ， jiù suàn shì zhōng tú wàn yī fā shēng le shén me yì wài ， yě bǐ jiào róng yì táo zǒu 。
一来自然还是熟悉环境，比如说将道路认清楚，那样的话，就算是中途万一发生了什么意外，也比较容易逃走。
Secondly, he aimed to gauge the market prices. Although Lin Xuan had been a cultivator for some time, most of it was spent within the sect. This was his first time attending such an event, so he didn't have much idea about how various items were priced. By walking around and getting a sense of the market, he could avoid being cheated when the fair started.
èr lái zé shì liǎo jiě háng qíng ， lín xuān suī rán xiū xiān de shí jiān yě bù duǎn ， kě guò qù yì zhí dài zài mén pài lǐ miàn ， zhè cì chū lái cān jiā xiū zhēn zhě de jù huì hái shì dì yī cì ， duì yú gè zhǒng wù pǐn jiū jìng zhí shén me jià xīn zhōng hái méi yǒu dǐ ， xiān duō guàng yī guàng ， jiāng gè zhǒng wù pǐn de jià gé nòng qīng chǔ ， nà yàng bǎo wù jiāo yì huì kāi shǐ yǐ hòu ， mǎi zhōng jiē gōng fǎ ， cái bú huì bèi piàn 。
二来则是了解行情，林轩虽然修仙的时间也不短，可过去一直待在门派里面，这次出来参加修真者的聚会还是第一次，对于各种物品究竟值什么价心中还没有底，先多逛一逛，将各种物品的价格弄清楚，那样宝物交易会开始以后，买中阶功法，才不会被骗。
Otherwise, if something worth one hundred pills was being sold for two hundred, he would end up as a fool.
fǒu zé zhǐ zhí yì bǎi lì dān yào de dōng xī ， bié rén yào jià èr bǎi lì ， zì jǐ yīn wèi bù qīng chǔ jià gé ， shǎ hū hū de gěi le ， qǐ bù shì yuān dà tóu ？
否则只值一百粒丹药的东西，别人要价二百粒，自己因为不清楚价格，傻乎乎的给了，岂不是冤大头？
Thirdly, he wanted to broaden his horizons. Since there wasn't much to do in his room, it was a rare opportunity to see what other cultivators were trading and participate in the festivities.
dì sān ， zé shì zēng zhǎng jiàn shí ， fǎn zhèng dài zài fáng jiān lǐ yě wú liáo ， nán dé yǒu xiū zhēn zhě de jí shì ， dāng rán yào kāi kuò kāi kuò yǎn jiè ， còu còu rè nào le 。
第三，则是增长见识，反正待在房间里也无聊，难得有修真者的集市，当然要开阔开阔眼界，凑凑热闹了。
With these goals in mind, Lin Xuan entered the market. Once he arrived at the square, he found that the number of stalls and shops far exceeded his expectations. Vendors called out their wares from every direction, making it seem like a bustling farmers' market on earth.
huái zhe zhè sān gè mù dì ， lín xuān zǒu jìn le jí shì ， dào le guǎng chǎng yǐ hòu ， cái fā xiàn bǎi tān de xiū zhēn zhě yuǎn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de duō ， dōng yí gè tān diǎn ， xī yí gè shāng pù ， jiào mài zhī shēng bù jué yú ěr ， rú guǒ bù zhī dào ， hái yǐ wéi shì lái dào fán jiān de cài shì chǎng le 。
怀着这三个目的，林轩走进了集市，到了广场以后，才发现摆摊的修真者远比想象的多，东一个摊点，西一个商铺，叫卖之声不绝于耳，如果不知道，还以为是来到凡间的菜市场了。
"There are so many cultivators!" Lin Xuan estimated that there were at least two thousand cultivators setting up stalls or wandering around in the square. It seemed that the disbandment of Lingyun Sect had far-reaching effects, as not only local cultivators from Yanzhou but also those from other regions had come to participate.
“ zhè me duō xiū zhēn zhě ！” lín xuān cū lüè gū jì le yī xià ， zài guǎng chǎng bǎi tān hé xián guàng de xiū shì ， qǐ mǎ yǒu liǎng qiān rén ， kàn lái zhè cì líng yún mén jiě sàn ， hái zhēn de shì yǐng xiǎng shēn yuǎn ， zhè jià shì ， zhǐ pà bù zhǐ yǎn zhōu dì jiè de xiū zhēn zhě ， qí tā dì fāng de xiū shì yě mù míng gǎn lái le 。
“这么多修真者！”林轩粗略估计了一下，在广场摆摊和闲逛的修士，起码有两千人，看来这次凌云门解散，还真的是影响深远，这架势，只怕不止兖州地界的修真者，其他地方的修士也慕名赶来了。
Most of them were independent cultivators, while several major sects sent some representatives. For example, two Foundation Establishment elders led a group from Drifting Cloud Valley. Although Drifting Cloud Valley was just an average sect in the grand scheme of things, it held significant influence within Yanzhou. The presence of two Foundation Establishment cultivators alone was enough to deter lesser individuals.
qí zhōng yòu yǐ sàn xiū jū duō ， gè xiū zhēn mén pài yě huò duō huò shǎo pài le yī xiē rén guò lái ， bǐ rú shuō piāo yún gǔ ， jiù yǒu liǎng wèi zhù jī qī de zhǎng lǎo dài duì ， suī rán jiù zhěng gè xiū zhēn jiè ér yán ， piāo yún gǔ de shí lì yě jiù zhōng děng piān xià ， dàn zài yǎn zhōu dì jiè ， jué duì shì yǒu yǐng xiǎng lì de dà pài ， liǎng wèi zhù jī qī xiū shì ， yǐ jīng lìng rén cè mù ， kě yǐ zhèn shè zhù xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi 。
其中又以散修居多，各修真门派也或多或少派了一些人过来，比如说飘云谷，就有两位筑基期的长老带队，虽然就整个修真界而言，飘云谷的实力也就中等偏下，但在兖州地界，绝对是有影响力的大派，两位筑基期修士，已经令人侧目，可以震慑住宵小之辈。
Apart from Drifting Cloud Valley, several other major sects from Cunzhou such as Fire Spirit Sect and Dao Talisman Mountain also sent elders.
chú le piāo yún gǔ ， chóng zhōu de qí tā mén pài ， bǐ rú shuō huǒ líng mén ， dào fú shān ， tiān xīng zōng ， děng qī bā gè dà xiǎo zōng mén ， yě dōu pài dé yǒu zhǎng lǎo guò lái 。
除了飘云谷，崇州的其他门派，比如说火灵门，道符山，天星宗，等七八个大小宗门，也都派得有长老过来。
These major sects were the largest forces participating in the treasure exchange fair, with their primary goal being rare crafting materials and spiritual artifacts. These treasures could greatly enhance their sect's strength, so they would not easily let them fall into others' hands. It was foreseeable that there would be intense competition for these items.
zhè xiē xiū zhēn mén pài ， yě shì cān jiā bǎo wù jiāo yì huì gè fāng zhōng ， shì lì zuì dà de ， tā men de mù biāo ， duō bàn shì yī xiē zhēn guì de zhì qì cái liào ， líng qì ， zhè xiē bǎo bèi ， kě yǐ dà dà jiā qiáng běn mén de shí lì ， dāng rán bù néng qīng yì luò rù tā rén zhī shǒu ， kě yǐ yù jiàn ， wèi lái huì yǒu yī fān hěn jī liè de zhēng duó 。
这些修真门派，也是参加宝物交易会各方中，势力最大的，他们的目标，多半是一些珍贵的制器材料，灵器，这些宝贝，可以大大加强本门的实力，当然不能轻易落入他人之手，可以预见，未来会有一番很激烈的争夺。
However, this did not concern Lin Xuan as he already had three spiritual artifacts, one of which was a top-grade item. He never intended to acquire any more spiritual artifacts, so his needs were in no conflict with those of the major sects. As long as he didn't attract attention from his own sect members, everything would be fine.
bù guò zhè yǔ zì jǐ wú guān ， zì jǐ yǐ jīng yǒu le sān jiàn líng qì ， qí zhōng hái yǒu yī jiàn jí pǐn ， kě yǐ shuō shì chuò chuò yǒu yú ， lín xuān cóng lái méi yǒu xiǎng guò yào qù shōu gòu shén me líng qì ， suǒ yǐ tā yǔ jǐ dà pài de xū yào bìng bù máo dùn ， zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn bù bèi běn mén zhōng rén rèn chū lái jiù kě yǐ le 。
不过这与自己无关，自己已经有了三件灵器，其中还有一件极品，可以说是绰绰有余，林轩从来没有想过要去收购什么灵器，所以他与几大派的需要并不矛盾，只要小心不被本门中人认出来就可以了。
But there was no need for concern; the two elders had never met him before, and the other followers were all senior disciples who had been in the sect longer than him. Even if they stood together, they would still be strangers to each other.
dàn zhè qí shí yě bù yòng dān xīn ， liǎng wèi zhǎng lǎo zì jǐ cóng lái méi yǒu jiàn guò ， qí tā gēn lái de yě shì yuǎn bǐ zì jǐ rù mén zǎo de jīng yīng dì zǐ ， jiù suàn shì zhàn zài tā men miàn qián ， shuāng fāng yě sù bù xiāng shí 。
但这其实也不用担心，两位长老自己从来没有见过，其他跟来的也是远比自己入门早的精英弟子，就算是站在他们面前，双方也素不相识。
Apart from major sects, the next largest group were various cultivator families, which formed mini-sects based on bloodline ties. The strength and size of these families varied; some had over a hundred members while others just three or four. Their leaders were the family heads.
chú le gè dà pài ， shí lì shāo cì de jiù shì gè xiū zhēn jiā zú ， zhè zhǒng yǐ xuè yuán guān xì wèi niǔ dài de xiū zhēn xiǎo tuán tǐ ， yán gé shuō lái ， suàn shì yí gè gè mí nǐ xíng de xiǎo mén pài ， shí lì rén shù gè bù xiāng tóng ， duō de shàng bǎi rén ， shǎo de sān wǔ gè ， zhǎng mén yě jiù shì zú zhǎng 。
除了各大派，实力稍次的就是各修真家族，这种以血缘关系为纽带的修真小团体，严格说来，算是一个个迷你型的小门派，实力人数各不相同，多的上百人，少的三五个，掌门也就是族长。
While they couldn't compare to the major sects, these cultivator families still held some power. Their targets were lower-grade spiritual artifacts that the major sects didn't care about, more powerful talismans, and cultivation techniques.
suī rán yuǎn yuǎn bǐ bù shàng gè dà zōng mén ， dàn zhè xiē xiū zhēn jiā zú hái shì yǒu yí dìng shí lì ， tā men de mù biāo shì yī xiē gè dà pài kàn bù shàng yǎn de zuì chà de dī jiē líng qì ， bǐ jiào lì hài de fú lù ， hái yǒu jiù shì gōng fǎ le 。
虽然远远比不上各大宗门，但这些修真家族还是有一定实力，他们的目标是一些各大派看不上眼的最差的低阶灵器，比较厉害的符箓，还有就是功法了。
This aligned with his needs, possibly making them competitors in the future. Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered how to handle this situation.
zhè yǔ zì jǐ de xū yào chóng hé ， huò xǔ dào shí hòu huì chéng wéi jìng zhēng duì shǒu ， lín xuān zhòu le zhòu méi ， zài xīn zhōng sī liáng zhe yìng duì zhī cè 。
这与自己的需要重合，或许到时候会成为竞争对手，林轩皱了皱眉，在心中思量着应对之策。
The last group was independent cultivators, the largest but weakest and least influential. They came here for various reasons; some like Lin Xuan had specific goals, while most just wanted to see the world or perhaps find something useful at the treasure exchange fair that others overlooked.
hái yǒu jiù shì sàn xiū ， zhè shì shù liàng zuì páng dà ， dàn yě xiū wèi zuì dī ， zuì méi yǒu shì lì de yí gè qún tǐ ， lái zhè lǐ ， chú le shǎo shù xiàng lín xuān zhè yàng de ， dà bù fèn rén dōu méi yǒu jù tǐ de mù dì ， zuì duō yě jiù jiàn jiàn shì miàn ， huò zhě zài bǎo wù jiāo yì huì shàng pèng pèng yùn qì ， táo dào qián liǎng gǔ shì lì kàn bù shàng ， zì jǐ qià hǎo yòu xū yào de dōng xī 。
还有就是散修，这是数量最庞大，但也修为最低，最没有势力的一个群体，来这里，除了少数像林轩这样的，大部分人都没有具体的目的，最多也就见见市面，或者在宝物交易会上碰碰运气，淘到前两股势力看不上，自己恰好又需要的东西。
Thus, the disbandment of Lingyun Sect meant selling off assets, which sounded good on paper as each party could take what they needed based on their financial strength. However, in reality, it was a matter of force; if someone happened to acquire items valued by major sects, be careful, for they might bring about misfortune.
suǒ yǐ zhè cì líng yún mén jiě sàn ， biàn mài jiā chǎn ， biǎo miàn shàng shuō dé hǎo tīng ， shì gè tóng dào píng cái lì gè qǔ suǒ xū ， qí shí bìng fēi rú cǐ ， xiū zhēn jiè kě shì yǐ lì fú rén ， mán bù jiǎng lǐ ， nǐ rú guǒ pèng qiǎo shōu gòu le gè dà pài kàn zhòng de dōng xī ， duì bù qǐ le ， xiǎo xīn diǎn ， nòng bù hǎo huì zhāo lái xuè guāng zhī zāi 。
所以这次凌云门解散，变卖家产，表面上说得好听，是各同道凭财力各取所需，其实并非如此，修真界可是以力服人，蛮不讲理，你如果碰巧收购了各大派看重的东西，对不起了，小心点，弄不好会招来血光之灾。
In essence, the major sects would pick first and eat the best, followed by the various cultivator families who could drink from the leftovers. Independent cultivators, lacking any backing, were left with only envy and picking up scraps or misses.
qí shí shuō bái le ， shì gè dà pài xiān tiāo xuǎn ， chī ròu ， rán hòu shì gè xiū zhēn jiā zú ， hē tāng ， zhì yú sàn xiū ， méi yǒu shì lì zuò wèi hòu dùn ， yě jiù kàn zhuó yǎn chán ， jiǎn jiǎn lā jī ， jiǎn jiǎn lòu 。
其实说白了，是各大派先挑选，吃肉，然后是各修真家族，喝汤，至于散修，没有势力做为后盾，也就看着眼馋，捡捡垃圾，捡捡漏。
Of course, not all independent cultivators went home empty-handed. At least, this was a rare opportunity to see such prosperity in the cultivation world, which provided valuable experience. Additionally, before the treasure exchange fair began, they could still set up stalls. The major sects and families wouldn't care about these items, but independent cultivators could find what they needed through exchanges.
dāng rán ， yě bù néng shuō sàn xiū yī wú suǒ huò ， bái xīn kǔ ， zhì shǎo ， zhè shì xiū zhēn jiè nán dé yī jiàn de shèng shì ， duō shǎo yě suàn zhǎng le jiàn shí ， cǐ qí yī ， qí èr ， zài bǎo wù jiāo yì huì qián ， dà jiā hái kě yǐ bǎi tān ， zhè xiē dōng xī ， mén pài hé gè jiā zú jiù kàn bù shàng le ， dàn sàn xiū què kě yǐ tōng guò jiāo huàn le fāng shì ， zhǎo dào zì jǐ jí xū de dōng xī 。
当然，也不能说散修一无所获，白辛苦，至少，这是修真界难得一见的盛世，多少也算长了见识，此其一，其二，在宝物交易会前，大家还可以摆摊，这些东西，门派和各家族就看不上了，但散修却可以通过交换了方式，找到自己急需的东西。
Looking at the dense crowd of cultivators, Lin Xuan analyzed the situation for this treasure exchange fair. This was information he had gathered before his arrival and summarized. The only thing he hadn't anticipated was how much more grandiose this event would be; it had already attracted so many cultivators even before its official opening tomorrow.
Sunlight broke through the clouds, warming Lin Xuan as he woke up. It was now the next day.
After washing his face and brushing his teeth, Lin Xuan used his storage bracelet to break through the restrictions and walked down from the pavilion. The time was still early, but there were already several groups of cultivators scattered around, indicating that not just him had arrived in advance to prepare for the treasure exchange fair.
According to the information provided in the jade scroll, a square would be set up on the southern side of the valley for cultivators to set up stalls. Given that this area was only a few thousand miles wide and there weren't many cultivators around, nor any formal markets, the disbandment of Lingyun Sect offered an opportunity for everyone to not only sift through the treasures from Lingyun Sect but also exchange what they needed.
The treasure exchange fair wouldn't start until tomorrow. For now, those setting up stalls were mostly outsiders who had arrived early.
After mentally reviewing the information in the jade scroll, Lin Xuan set out towards the southern square with several goals:
Firstly, he wanted to familiarize himself with the environment by recognizing the paths clearly. This way, if any unexpected incidents occurred during his stay, he could easily escape.
Secondly, he aimed to gauge the market prices. Although Lin Xuan had been a cultivator for some time, most of it was spent within the sect. This was his first time attending such an event, so he didn't have much idea about how various items were priced. By walking around and getting a sense of the market, he could avoid being cheated when the fair started.
Otherwise, if something worth one hundred pills was being sold for two hundred, he would end up as a fool.
Thirdly, he wanted to broaden his horizons. Since there wasn't much to do in his room, it was a rare opportunity to see what other cultivators were trading and participate in the festivities.
With these goals in mind, Lin Xuan entered the market. Once he arrived at the square, he found that the number of stalls and shops far exceeded his expectations. Vendors called out their wares from every direction, making it seem like a bustling farmers' market on earth.
"There are so many cultivators!" Lin Xuan estimated that there were at least two thousand cultivators setting up stalls or wandering around in the square. It seemed that the disbandment of Lingyun Sect had far-reaching effects, as not only local cultivators from Yanzhou but also those from other regions had come to participate.
Most of them were independent cultivators, while several major sects sent some representatives. For example, two Foundation Establishment elders led a group from Drifting Cloud Valley. Although Drifting Cloud Valley was just an average sect in the grand scheme of things, it held significant influence within Yanzhou. The presence of two Foundation Establishment cultivators alone was enough to deter lesser individuals.
Apart from Drifting Cloud Valley, several other major sects from Cunzhou such as Fire Spirit Sect and Dao Talisman Mountain also sent elders.
These major sects were the largest forces participating in the treasure exchange fair, with their primary goal being rare crafting materials and spiritual artifacts. These treasures could greatly enhance their sect's strength, so they would not easily let them fall into others' hands. It was foreseeable that there would be intense competition for these items.
However, this did not concern Lin Xuan as he already had three spiritual artifacts, one of which was a top-grade item. He never intended to acquire any more spiritual artifacts, so his needs were in no conflict with those of the major sects. As long as he didn't attract attention from his own sect members, everything would be fine.
But there was no need for concern; the two elders had never met him before, and the other followers were all senior disciples who had been in the sect longer than him. Even if they stood together, they would still be strangers to each other.
Apart from major sects, the next largest group were various cultivator families, which formed mini-sects based on bloodline ties. The strength and size of these families varied; some had over a hundred members while others just three or four. Their leaders were the family heads.
While they couldn't compare to the major sects, these cultivator families still held some power. Their targets were lower-grade spiritual artifacts that the major sects didn't care about, more powerful talismans, and cultivation techniques.
This aligned with his needs, possibly making them competitors in the future. Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered how to handle this situation.
The last group was independent cultivators, the largest but weakest and least influential. They came here for various reasons; some like Lin Xuan had specific goals, while most just wanted to see the world or perhaps find something useful at the treasure exchange fair that others overlooked.
Thus, the disbandment of Lingyun Sect meant selling off assets, which sounded good on paper as each party could take what they needed based on their financial strength. However, in reality, it was a matter of force; if someone happened to acquire items valued by major sects, be careful, for they might bring about misfortune.
In essence, the major sects would pick first and eat the best, followed by the various cultivator families who could drink from the leftovers. Independent cultivators, lacking any backing, were left with only envy and picking up scraps or misses.
Of course, not all independent cultivators went home empty-handed. At least, this was a rare opportunity to see such prosperity in the cultivation world, which provided valuable experience. Additionally, before the treasure exchange fair began, they could still set up stalls. The major sects and families wouldn't care about these items, but independent cultivators could find what they needed through exchanges.
Looking at the dense crowd of cultivators, Lin Xuan analyzed the situation for this treasure exchange fair. This was information he had gathered before his arrival and summarized. The only thing he hadn't anticipated was how much more grandiose this event would be; it had already attracted so many cultivators even before its official opening tomorrow.