hěn duō rén shèn zhì gēn běn jiù bù zhī dào fā shēng le shén me ， máng rán wú cuò ！
很多人甚至根本就不知道发生了什么，茫然无措！
Many people didn't even know what had happened, left in a state of confusion and helplessness!
ruò dà de yún xiá dǎo ， rén yǐng chóng chóng ， què piān piān bú jiàn yī shēng xuān huá chuán chū ， jī hū shì ān jìng dào le zhēn luò kě wén de dì bù 。
偌大的云霞岛，人影重重，却偏偏不见一声喧哗传出，几乎是安静到了针落可闻的地步。
The vast Cloud Mist Island was filled with figures, yet not a single sound could be heard. It was eerily quiet, almost to the point where one could hear a pin drop.
jīng tāo pāi àn ， wéi yǒu bō tāo shēng zì yuǎn fāng de hǎi shàng ， yáo yáo chuán lái 。
惊涛拍岸，唯有波涛声自远方的海上，遥遥传来。
Tumultuous waves crashed against the shore, but only the distant roar of the sea echoed from afar.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， yī cǎo yī mù jiē jǐn rù yǎn dǐ 。
林轩将神识放出，方圆万里，一草一木皆尽入眼底。
Lin Xuan released his spiritual sense, and within a radius of ten thousand miles, every blade of grass and tree came into view.
suī bù zhī dào chuán sòng shì fǒu méi yǒu chū cuò ， dàn zhè lǐ ， xiǎn rán yǐ jīng bú shì yīn cáo dì fǔ 。
虽不知道传送是否没有出错，但这里，显然已经不是阴曹地府。
Though he didn't know if the teleportation had gone wrong, this place clearly wasn't the Netherworld anymore.
ér kàn yǎn qián de yí mù ， xiū shì suī rán shù liàng zhòng duō ， dàn dù jié jí bié de ， què jǐn yǒu gāng cái nà liǎng gè 。
而看眼前的一幕，修士虽然数量众多，但渡劫级别的，却仅有刚才那两个。
Looking at the scene before him, while there were many cultivators present, only two had reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage—those who had just been attacked earlier.
ruò shì chóu rén xiǎng duì zì jǐ bù lì ， wèi miǎn yě tài xiǎo qiáo wǒ lín xuān le xiē 。
若是仇人想对自己不利，未免也太小瞧我林轩了些。
If his enemies wanted to harm him, they underestimated Lin Xuan too much.
hé kuàng gé jiè chuán sòng ， huì chū xiàn yú hé chù ， yuán běn jiù zhǐ yǒu tiān qīng chǔ ， yòu rú hé néng gòu yù xiān shè fú ？
何况隔界传送，会出现于何处，原本就只有天清楚，又如何能够预先设伏？
Moreover, how could one set a trap for someone when the location of interdimensional teleportation was known only to heaven?
zōng hé zhǒng zhǒng xiàn suǒ ， yǎn qián duō bàn shì nào le yí gè dà wù huì méi cuò 。
综合种种线索，眼前多半是闹了一个大误会没错。
Considering all the clues, this must be a major misunderstanding.
yī chū lái ， jí bèi gōng jī ， lín xuān xīn qíng zì rán yě shì hěn bù shuǎng dì ， dàn tā dào dǐ bú shì cán rěn shì shā de xiū xiān zhě ， jì rán cāi dào cǐ shì shì wù huì le ， běn zhe yuān jiā yí jiě bù yí jié de yuán zé ， yòu hé bì duō zào shā niè ne ？
一出来，即被攻击，林轩心情自然也是很不爽地，但他到底不是残忍嗜杀的修仙者，既然猜到此事是误会了，本着冤家宜解不宜结的原则，又何必多造杀孽呢？
Upon emerging, he was immediately attacked, and Lin Xuan's mood wasn't exactly pleasant. But as a cultivator who wasn't cruel or inclined towards killing, since he suspected it was a misunderstanding, he adhered to the principle that enemies should be reconciled rather than fought.
gù ér lín xuān méi yǒu zài dòng shǒu ， cǐ kè chèn shèng zhuī jī bú shì hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
故而林轩没有再动手，此刻趁胜追击不是好的选择。
Thus, Lin Xuan did not continue his attack; pursuing victory now wouldn't be wise. He believed the other party had already learned their lesson.
tā xiāng xìn duì fāng yīng gāi yǐ jīng jiē shòu jiào xùn le 。
他相信对方应该已经接受教训了。
Next, they needed to discuss how this misunderstanding came about. Besides, being a newcomer in an unfamiliar place, he also needed to gather more intelligence.
jiē xià lǐ ， yīng gāi tán tán ， zhè wù huì jiū jìng shì zěn me zào chéng de 。
接下里，应该谈谈，这误会究竟是怎么造成的。
So, Lin Xuan merely released his powerful spiritual pressure without making any further moves.
hé kuàng zì jǐ chū dào cǐ chù ， rén shēng dì bù shú ， yě yǒu xǔ duō qíng bào xū yào dǎ tàn qīng chǔ 。
何况自己初到此处，人生地不熟，也有许多情报需要打探清楚。
As for Moon, she obediently stayed by his side, remaining silent as usual, following her master's lead.
gù ér ， lín xuān zhǐ shì jiāng yī shēn qiáng dà de líng yā fàng chū ， què bù zài yǒu duō yú de dòng zuò 。
故而，林轩只是将一身强大的灵压放出，却不再有多余的动作。
Boom!
zhì yú yuè ér ， dāng rán wéi shào yé mǎ shǒu shì zhān ， guāi guāi de yǐ zài shēn cè ， yì méi yǒu yī yǔ duō shuō 。
至于月儿，当然唯少爷马首是瞻，乖乖的倚在身侧，亦没有一语多说。
A mountain peak collapsed and fell, sending up clouds of smoke and dust. A dazzling white light streaked through the air—a middle-aged man with the surname Lu flew over.
hōng ！
轰！
Blood stained his lips.
què shì yuǎn chù de yī zuò shān fēng bēng tā zhuì luò ， yān chén fēi wǔ ， yī dào bái sè de jīng hóng què xiǎn de duó mù ， nà lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén fēi guò lái le 。
却是远处的一座山峰崩塌坠落，烟尘飞舞，一道白色的惊虹却显得夺目，那吕姓中年人飞过来了。
His Body Cultivation Technique couldn't compare to Lin Xuan’s. After receiving that punch, he felt his blood and qi surging in his chest, and his mana flow was slightly unsteady now.
zuǐ jiǎo biān dài zhe xuè jì 。
嘴角边带着血迹。
The look in his eyes toward Lin Xuan was complex, tinged with a hint of fear.
tā de liàn tǐ shù rú hé néng gòu yǔ lín xuān xiāng bǐ 。 āi le nà yī quán ， gǎn jué xiōng kǒu de qì xuè fān yǒng bù yǐ ， fǎ lì de yùn zhuàn xiàn zài dōu shāo yǒu bù zhì 。
他的炼体术如何能够与林轩相比。挨了那一拳，感觉胸口的气血翻涌不已，法力的运转现在都稍有不滞。
Then another sound echoed through the air—a pale green light streaked past, two senior elders from the Cloud Mist Sect. They were indeed a pair of brothers in misfortune.
wàng xiàng lín xuān de mù guāng ， zì rán yě jiù fù zá yǐ jí ， yǐn yǐn dài zhe jǐ fēn wèi jù 。
望向林轩的目光，自然也就复杂以极，隐隐带着几分畏惧。
One had been knocked down like a mountain by Lin Xuan, and the other was pummeled into the ground by Moon's ghostly claws.
jiē zhe ， yòu shì yī pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ ， zhè cì de jīng hóng ， què shì dàn qīng sè dì ， yún xiá pài de liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo 。 hái zhēn kě yǐ shuō shì yī duì nàn xiōng nàn dì 。
接着，又是一破空声传入耳里，这次的惊虹，却是淡青色地，云霞派的两位太上长老。还真可以说是一对难兄难弟。
Both were equally disheveled and injured.
yí gè bèi lín xuān dǎ dé xiàng shān fēng zhuàng qù 。
一个被林轩打得像山峰撞去。
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zhì yú lìng wài yī rén ， zé bèi yuè ér biàn huà de guǐ zhǎo pāi jìn le ní tǔ lǐ 。
至于另外一人，则被月儿变化的鬼爪拍进了泥土里。
They both bore injuries, but fortunately, none were life-threatening.
tóng yàng de láng bèi yǐ jí 。
同样的狼狈以极。
At this moment, the robed old man also emerged from the earth and flew over.
tóng yàng de dài zhe shāng shì 。
同样的带着伤势。
"Senior Brother."
hǎo zài dōu shì bìng bù zhì mìng dì 。
好在都是并不致命地。
"Junior Brother."
cǐ shí ， nà zào páo lǎo zhě yì pò tǔ fēi dào le zhè lǐ 。
此时，那皂袍老者亦破土飞到了这里。
The two exchanged glances; their expressions were hard to describe.
“ shī xiōng 。”
“师兄。”
As Tribulation Transcendence cultivators, being defeated in a single exchange was unprecedented for them, despite their long lifespans. They couldn't help feeling some shame, but they also noticed the strangeness of this situation.
“ shī dì 。”
“师弟。”
These two individuals' identities remained mysterious.
liǎng rén duì shì yī yǎn ， biǎo qíng zhī gǔ guài ， nán yǐ yán yù 。
两人对视一眼，表情之古怪，难以言喻。
They likely weren’t under the command of that cloud-dwelling demoness.
shēn wèi dù jié qī 。 yí gè zhào miàn jí bèi dǎ bài ， tā men shòu yuán suī màn cháng yǐ jí ， què yě shì cóng suǒ wèi yù ， yào shuō yì diǎn yě bù xiū nǎo nà kěn dìng shì piàn rén dì 。
身为渡劫期。一个照面即被打败，他们寿元虽漫长以极，却也是从所未遇，要说一点也不羞恼那肯定是骗人地。
After all, the Cloud Fairy had a fearsome reputation and was known to have many powerful followers who had destroyed countless families. But she hadn't been reported to have subordinates so formidable as to disregard Tribulation Transcendence cultivators.
rén huó liǎn ， shù huó pí ， shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， duì yú miàn zi 。 nà kěn dìng shì kàn zhòng dì 。
人活脸，树活皮，实力到了他们这个等级，对于面子。那肯定是看重地。
Was this a misreport? Or was there something more?
dàn tóng shí ， tā men yě fā xiàn le cǐ shì de guǐ yì 。
但同时，他们也发现了此事的诡异。
They leaned towards the latter possibility because Lin Xuan clearly showed restraint.
yǎn qián zhè liǎng rén de shēn fèn chéng mí 。
眼前这两人的身份成谜。
When they were injured and fell, he neither beat them when down nor took advantage of their disciples.
zhǐ pà wèi bì shì tīng mìng yú nà yún zhōng nǚ mó dì 。
只怕未必是听命于那云中女魔地。
If these two truly belonged to the Cloud Fairy’s faction, such courtesy would be impossible.
yào zhī dào ， yún zhōng xiān zi ， zhè xiē nián lái 。 suī wēi míng hè hè ， shǒu xià yě què shí yǒu yī pī gāo shǒu cù yōng zhe ， miè mén wú shù 。
要知道，云中仙子，这些年来。虽威名赫赫，手下也确实有一批高手簇拥着，灭门无数。
Could it be that the tortoise's warning was mistaken? The sect might not face a threat from the Cloud Fairy after all; this could just be a huge misunderstanding?
dàn què cóng wèi tīng shuō ， qí shǒu xià zhī rén qiáng dé rú cǐ lí pǔ 。 shì dù jié qī cún zài wèi wú wù ， jiǎ rú zhēn yǒu rú cǐ lí pǔ 。 bèi tā miè diào de nà xiē mén pài yě jiù méi yǒu jī huì fǎn kàng dé rú cǐ jī liè le 。
但却从未听说，其手下之人强得如此离谱。视渡劫期存在为无物，假如真有如此离谱。被她灭掉的那些门派也就没有机会反抗得如此激烈了。
Thoughts raced through their minds like lightning. The senior and junior brothers quickly pondered many possibilities.
jiū jìng shì chuán yán yǒu wù ， hái shì qí zhōng lìng yǒu qí kě ne ？
究竟是传言有误，还是其中另有其可呢？
With both hope and confusion, they weren't sure if they should step forward to make a move.
tā men bǐ jiào qīng xiàng yú hòu zhě 。
他们比较倾向于后者。
Seeing them hesitate, Lin Xuan sighed in relief. These two rash individuals finally realized their mistake; this confusing situation didn’t need to be resolved by fighting anymore.
yīn wèi lín xuān míng xiǎn shǒu xià liú qíng le 。
因为林轩明显手下留情了。
Seeing the two still hesitating, Lin Xuan said, "Two friends, I have no grudge against you. Why did you ambush me here?"
zài tā men shòu shāng dǎo dì zhī shí ， jì méi yǒu tòng dǎ luò shuǐ gǒu ， yě méi yǒu chèn jī duì mén rén dì zǐ men xià shǒu 。
在他们受伤倒地之时，既没有痛打落水狗，也没有趁机对门人弟子们下手。
The robed old man breathed a sigh of relief at this scene. The reports suggested that the Cloud Fairy's faction was cruel and bloodthirsty; they wouldn't be so polite. Clearly, it was the tortoise’s warning that had gone wrong.
jiǎ rú zhè liǎng gè rén zhēn shì yún zhōng xiān zi yī huǒ ， duàn rán bù kě néng rú cǐ kè qì de 。
假如这两个人真是云中仙子一伙，断然不可能如此客气的。
However, despite these thoughts, he couldn’t be certain.
mò fēi líng guī shì jǐng yǒu cuò ， běn mén suī miàn lín wēi jī ， què bìng fēi yún zhōng xiān zi lái xí ， yǎn qián qí shí shì nào le yí gè dà wū lóng ér yǐ ？
莫非灵龟示警有错，本门虽面临危机，却并非云中仙子来袭，眼前其实是闹了一个大乌龙而已？
Who knew what tricks the other party might be playing?
nǎo hǎi zhōng de niàn tou rú diàn guāng shí huǒ ， shī xiōng dì èr rén ， qǐng kè jiān xiǎng le xǔ duō 。
脑海中的念头如电光石火，师兄弟二人，顷刻间想了许多。
"Buried me here, don't you think I'm targeting the Cloud Mist Sect?" The middle-aged man with the surname Lu was more impatient. Despite his fear of Lin Xuan, he still spoke harshly.
jì yǒu qǐ pàn ， yì yǒu mí huò ， yī shí jiān ， yě bù zhī dào shì bú shì gāi shàng qián qù dòng shǒu le 。
既有企盼，亦有迷惑，一时间，也不知道是不是该上前去动手了。
"Targeting the Cloud Mist Sect? Friend, that's a bit much."
tā men zhè fān mí huò ， lín xuān kàn zài yǎn lǐ ， xīn zhōng yī xǐ 。
他们这番迷惑，林轩看在眼里，心中一喜。
Lin Xuan smiled warmly and said, "Your sect is called Cloud Mist; I've never heard of it before. How could I possibly harm you? Please provide evidence for your words."
zhè liǎng gè mǎng zhuàng zhī tú ， kàn lái zhōng yú yì shí dào zì jǐ nòng cuò ， zhè hú tú jià kàn lái bù yòng dǎ xià qù le 。
这两个莽撞之徒，看来终于意识到自己弄错，这糊涂架看来不用打下去了。
The robed old man and middle-aged man exchanged glances.
jiàn liǎng rén yī jiù chí yí ， lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， yě bà ， dào tóu lái ， hái dé kào zì jǐ dǎ pò zhè ge jiāng jú ， yú shì lín xuān bào quán yī lǐ ：“ liǎng wèi dào yǒu ， lín mǒu yǔ nǐ men wú yuān wú chóu ， wèi hé zài zhè ér mái fú yú wǒ 。”
见两人依旧迟疑，林轩叹了口气，也罢，到头来，还得靠自己打破这个僵局，于是林轩抱拳一礼：“两位道友，林某与你们无冤无仇，为何在这儿埋伏于我。”
Evidence? They had no concrete evidence; they only relied on the tortoise's warning.
jiàn le cǐ jǐng ， nà lǎo zhě sōng le kǒu qì ， chuán yán ， nà yún zhōng xiān zi yī huǒ ， gè gè cán rěn shì shā ， nǎ ér huì zhè yàng bīn bīn yǒu lǐ ， kàn lái zhēn shì líng guī de shì jǐng chū le wèn tí 。
见了此景，那老者松了口气，传言，那云中仙子一伙，个个残忍嗜杀，哪儿会这样彬彬有礼，看来真是灵龟的示警出了问题。
However, divination was part of the myriad arts of cultivation, but it was inherently uncertain. Even if a true cultivator appeared, there could still be errors.
bù guò xīn zhōng suī yǒu zhè ge niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， shì bú shì què bìng bù gǎn kěn dìng shén me 。
不过心中虽有这个念头转过，是不是却并不敢肯定什么。
Moreover, this time, the tortoise’s warning was vague, and they hadn't clearly specified what kind of disaster would come. They had only speculated based on the Cloud Fairy's reputation for causing havoc.
shuí zhī dào duì fāng shì bú shì zài wán shén me huā yàng ne ？
谁知道对方是不是在玩什么花样呢？
Now, did this turn out to be a false alarm?
“ mái fú yú nǐ ， nán dào gé xià bú shì lái duì fù wǒ yún xiá pài dì ？” lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén què jiào wéi xìng jí ， suī duì lín xuān yǐ yǒu le jǐ fēn jù yì ， què yī jiù shì shēng sè jù lì 。
“埋伏于你，难道阁下不是来对付我云霞派地？”吕姓中年人却较为性急，虽对林轩已有了几分惧意，却依旧是声色俱厉。
Both felt somewhat embarrassed but were secretly relieved that these two weren’t known for their bad temper. If they had met someone vengeful, the sect might have faced significant trouble.
“ duì fù yún xiá pài ， dào yǒu shuō nǎ lǐ huà lái 。”
“对付云霞派，道友说哪里话来。”
With this thought, beads of cold sweat trickled down their backs as they silently thanked their luck.
lín xuān què xiào róng kě jū ， tīng dào zhè lǐ ， tā yǐ jīng kě yǐ kěn dìng ， shì yǒu shén me wù huì zài lǐ miàn ：“ guì pài wèi zhī yún xiá ， lín mǒu shàng shì dì yī cì tīng shuō ， yòu zěn me kě néng duì nǐ men bù lì ， dào yǒu hé chū cǐ yǔ ， hái shì yǒu shén me zhèng jù ？”
林轩却笑容可掬，听到这里，他已经可以肯定，是有什么误会在里面：“贵派谓之云霞，林某尚是第一次听说，又怎么可能对你们不利，道友何出此语，还是有什么证据？”
They couldn't afford to be careless with Lin Xuan and Moon; if they angered them, it would bring great misfortune to the sect.
zào páo lǎo zhě yǔ lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén miàn miàn xiāng qù 。
皂袍老者与吕姓中年人面面相觑。
"Friend, I apologize for any misunderstanding."
zhèng jù ， tā men nǎ ér lái de zhèng jù ， bù guò shì líng guī shì jǐng ér yǐ 。
证据，他们哪儿来的证据，不过是灵龟示警而已。
The robed old man bowed deeply, his expression sincere in apology.
rán ér bo suàn zhī dào ， suī shǔ xiū xiān bǎi yì ， què zuì shì xū wú piāo miǎo dì ， bié shuō tā men méi yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， jiù suàn zhēn xiān jiàng shì ， nà yě tóng yàng kě néng chū cuò 。
然而卜算之道，虽属修仙百艺，却最是虚无缥缈地，别说他们没有百分之百的把握，就算真仙降世，那也同样可能出错。
Of course, he did this because Lin Xuan and Moon’s displayed strength was too formidable. In a world where might made right, lowering his stance before such experts wasn't shameful.
hé kuàng zhè cì líng guī shì jǐng ， yǔ yān bù xiáng ， jiū jìng shì hé děng zāi huò ， gēn běn méi yǒu shuō qīng chǔ ， tā men yě shì yīn wèi yún zhōng xiān zi wèi huò tài guò lí pǔ ， zhè cái qiān qiǎng fù huì ， sī kǎo dào shàng miàn qù le 。
何况这次灵龟示警，语焉不详，究竟是何等灾祸，根本没有说清楚，他们也是因为云中仙子为祸太过离谱，这才牵强附会，思考到上面去了。
"Misunderstanding..."
xiàn zài kàn lái ， shì xū jīng yī cháng me ？
现在看来，是虚惊一场么？
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, showing signs of contemplation on his face.
shī xiōng dì èr rén ， dōu yǒu xiē hàn yán le 。
师兄弟二人，都有些汗颜了。
Seeing his expression, the two senior elders from the Cloud Mist Sect held their breaths in anticipation. A single misstep could ruin everything; accidentally offending these mysterious old monsters would indeed make this matter difficult to resolve?
Many people didn't even know what had happened, left in a state of confusion and helplessness!
The vast Cloud Mist Island was filled with figures, yet not a single sound could be heard. It was eerily quiet, almost to the point where one could hear a pin drop.
Tumultuous waves crashed against the shore, but only the distant roar of the sea echoed from afar.
Lin Xuan released his spiritual sense, and within a radius of ten thousand miles, every blade of grass and tree came into view.
Though he didn't know if the teleportation had gone wrong, this place clearly wasn't the Netherworld anymore.
Looking at the scene before him, while there were many cultivators present, only two had reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage—those who had just been attacked earlier.
If his enemies wanted to harm him, they underestimated Lin Xuan too much.
Moreover, how could one set a trap for someone when the location of interdimensional teleportation was known only to heaven?
Considering all the clues, this must be a major misunderstanding.
Upon emerging, he was immediately attacked, and Lin Xuan's mood wasn't exactly pleasant. But as a cultivator who wasn't cruel or inclined towards killing, since he suspected it was a misunderstanding, he adhered to the principle that enemies should be reconciled rather than fought.
Thus, Lin Xuan did not continue his attack; pursuing victory now wouldn't be wise. He believed the other party had already learned their lesson.
Next, they needed to discuss how this misunderstanding came about. Besides, being a newcomer in an unfamiliar place, he also needed to gather more intelligence.
So, Lin Xuan merely released his powerful spiritual pressure without making any further moves.
As for Moon, she obediently stayed by his side, remaining silent as usual, following her master's lead.
Boom!
A mountain peak collapsed and fell, sending up clouds of smoke and dust. A dazzling white light streaked through the air—a middle-aged man with the surname Lu flew over.
Blood stained his lips.
His Body Cultivation Technique couldn't compare to Lin Xuan’s. After receiving that punch, he felt his blood and qi surging in his chest, and his mana flow was slightly unsteady now.
The look in his eyes toward Lin Xuan was complex, tinged with a hint of fear.
Then another sound echoed through the air—a pale green light streaked past, two senior elders from the Cloud Mist Sect. They were indeed a pair of brothers in misfortune.
One had been knocked down like a mountain by Lin Xuan, and the other was pummeled into the ground by Moon's ghostly claws.
Both were equally disheveled and injured.
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They both bore injuries, but fortunately, none were life-threatening.
At this moment, the robed old man also emerged from the earth and flew over.
"Senior Brother."
"Junior Brother."
The two exchanged glances; their expressions were hard to describe.
As Tribulation Transcendence cultivators, being defeated in a single exchange was unprecedented for them, despite their long lifespans. They couldn't help feeling some shame, but they also noticed the strangeness of this situation.
These two individuals' identities remained mysterious.
They likely weren’t under the command of that cloud-dwelling demoness.
After all, the Cloud Fairy had a fearsome reputation and was known to have many powerful followers who had destroyed countless families. But she hadn't been reported to have subordinates so formidable as to disregard Tribulation Transcendence cultivators.
Was this a misreport? Or was there something more?
They leaned towards the latter possibility because Lin Xuan clearly showed restraint.
When they were injured and fell, he neither beat them when down nor took advantage of their disciples.
If these two truly belonged to the Cloud Fairy’s faction, such courtesy would be impossible.
Could it be that the tortoise's warning was mistaken? The sect might not face a threat from the Cloud Fairy after all; this could just be a huge misunderstanding?
Thoughts raced through their minds like lightning. The senior and junior brothers quickly pondered many possibilities.
With both hope and confusion, they weren't sure if they should step forward to make a move.
Seeing them hesitate, Lin Xuan sighed in relief. These two rash individuals finally realized their mistake; this confusing situation didn’t need to be resolved by fighting anymore.
Seeing the two still hesitating, Lin Xuan said, "Two friends, I have no grudge against you. Why did you ambush me here?"
The robed old man breathed a sigh of relief at this scene. The reports suggested that the Cloud Fairy's faction was cruel and bloodthirsty; they wouldn't be so polite. Clearly, it was the tortoise’s warning that had gone wrong.
However, despite these thoughts, he couldn’t be certain.
Who knew what tricks the other party might be playing?
"Buried me here, don't you think I'm targeting the Cloud Mist Sect?" The middle-aged man with the surname Lu was more impatient. Despite his fear of Lin Xuan, he still spoke harshly.
"Targeting the Cloud Mist Sect? Friend, that's a bit much."
Lin Xuan smiled warmly and said, "Your sect is called Cloud Mist; I've never heard of it before. How could I possibly harm you? Please provide evidence for your words."
The robed old man and middle-aged man exchanged glances.
Evidence? They had no concrete evidence; they only relied on the tortoise's warning.
However, divination was part of the myriad arts of cultivation, but it was inherently uncertain. Even if a true cultivator appeared, there could still be errors.
Moreover, this time, the tortoise’s warning was vague, and they hadn't clearly specified what kind of disaster would come. They had only speculated based on the Cloud Fairy's reputation for causing havoc.
Now, did this turn out to be a false alarm?
Both felt somewhat embarrassed but were secretly relieved that these two weren’t known for their bad temper. If they had met someone vengeful, the sect might have faced significant trouble.
With this thought, beads of cold sweat trickled down their backs as they silently thanked their luck.
They couldn't afford to be careless with Lin Xuan and Moon; if they angered them, it would bring great misfortune to the sect.
"Friend, I apologize for any misunderstanding."
The robed old man bowed deeply, his expression sincere in apology.
Of course, he did this because Lin Xuan and Moon’s displayed strength was too formidable. In a world where might made right, lowering his stance before such experts wasn't shameful.
"Misunderstanding..."
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, showing signs of contemplation on his face.
Seeing his expression, the two senior elders from the Cloud Mist Sect held their breaths in anticipation. A single misstep could ruin everything; accidentally offending these mysterious old monsters would indeed make this matter difficult to resolve?