xiū luó qī bǎo suī wèi còu zú ， dàn yuè ér suǒ xué ， shí zài shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， xī rì de ā xiū luó ， yòu zěn me kě néng bù néng yuè jí tiǎo zhàn ne ？
修罗七宝虽未凑足，但月儿所学，实在是非同小可，昔日的阿修罗，又怎么可能不能越级挑战呢？
Though the Seven Treasures of Nirvana had not been fully gathered, what Mo'er had learned was truly formidable. How could the former Asura fail to challenge beyond his level?
zhì yú tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， shuō shǒu dào qín lái yì bù wèi guò 。
至于同阶修仙者，说手到擒来亦不为过。
As for fellow cultivators at the same stage, it would be no exaggeration to say that they were easily subdued.
nà lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén āi le lín xuān yī quán ， shāng shì yuán běn jiù méi yǒu huī fù ， xiǎng yào lí kāi cǐ chù ， què bèi yuè ér jié zhù ， jǐ gè huí hé xià lái ， jiù shù shǒu jiù fù ， jié guǒ yǔ nà zào páo lǎo zhě xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
那吕姓中年人挨了林轩一拳，伤势原本就没有恢复，想要离开此处，却被月儿截住，几个回合下来，就束手就缚，结果与那皂袍老者相差仿佛。
The middle-aged man with the surname Lu, after receiving a punch from Lin Xuan, hadn't fully recovered from his injuries and was trying to leave when Mo'er intercepted him. After several rounds of combat, he found himself bound hand and foot, much like the old man in the brown robe.
shī xiōng dì èr rén duì shì yī yǎn ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì kǔ xiào zhī sè ， zì jǐ xiōng dì èr rén ， hǎo dǎi yě shì dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě ， zài zhè yǔ tóng jiè ， suī bù néng shuō shì dǐng ér jiān ér de rén wù ， dàn yì shì dà yǒu shēn fèn de 。
师兄弟二人对视一眼，脸上满是苦笑之色，自己兄弟二人，好歹也是渡劫期修仙者，在这雨桐界，虽不能说是顶儿尖儿的人物，但亦是大有身份的。
The two brothers exchanged glances, their faces full of bitter smiles. As cultivators who had successfully passed through tribulation, they were not insignificant figures in the Rain桐 Realm. They could even be considered local overlords.
shuō yī fāng bà zhǔ yì bù wèi guò 。
说一方霸主亦不为过。
Yet today, after just a few exchanges, they had been subdued.
jīn tiān què jǐ gè zhào miàn ， jiù bèi zhì fú 。
今天却几个照面，就被制伏。
Their hearts were filled with humiliation.
liǎng rén bié tí xīn zhōng yǒu duō biē qū le 。
两人别提心中有多憋屈了。
Could it be that the Cloud and Mist Sect would truly perish here?
nán dào yún xiá pài ， dàng zhēn huì fù miè yú cǐ chù 。
难道云霞派，当真会覆灭于此处。
The old man in the brown robe was still pondering his escape strategy when his younger brother, Lu, grew increasingly agitated. He gritted his teeth and said, "If you want to kill or torture me, do so. Those who commit many injustices will surely reap what they sow. You, these minions of the Cloud Maiden, won't have a good end."
nà zào páo lǎo zhě shàng zài kǔ sī zhe tuō shēn zhī cè ， zuò wèi shī dì de lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén pí qì què yào bào zào dé duō ， jiāng bó zi yī gěng ：“ yào shā yào guǎ ， jiù chōng wǒ lái ba ， duō xíng bù yì bì zì bì ， nǐ men zhè xiē yún zhōng nǚ mó de zhǎo yá ， bú huì yǒu hǎo xià chǎng de 。”
那皂袍老者尚在苦思着脱身之策，做为师弟的吕姓中年人脾气却要暴躁得多，将脖子一梗：“要杀要剐，就冲我来吧，多行不义必自毙，你们这些云中女魔的爪牙，不会有好下场的。”
He had actually been mistaken for a lowly follower.
zì jǐ jū rán zhēn bèi dàng chéng le xiǎo lóu luō 。
自己居然真被当成了小喽啰。
Lin Xuan was speechless. He sighed and said, "Why must you be so hasty? Lin Xuan has no grudge against you two; why would I harm you?"
lín xuān yī zhèn wú yǔ 。
林轩一阵无语。
"Humph! That sounds nice, but what about earlier..."
tàn le kǒu qì ：“ dào yǒu hé bì rú cǐ bào zào xīn jí ， lín mǒu yǔ liǎng wèi wǎng rì wú yuān ， jìn rì wú chóu ， qǐ huì duì nǐ men bù lì 。”
叹了口气：“道友何必如此暴躁心急，林某与两位往日无冤，近日无仇，岂会对你们不利。”
"Earlier, my actions were out of necessity. I only wanted to avoid deepening the misunderstanding."
“ hēng ， shuō dé hǎo tīng ， nà nǐ gāng cái ……”
“哼，说得好听，那你刚才……”
Lu tried to continue speaking, but his elder brother cut him off. Regardless of who was stronger in terms of cultivation, the old man's personality was clearly more mature and cautious.
“ gāng cái chū shǒu shì bù dé yǐ ， lín mǒu zhǐ shì bù xiǎng ràng wù huì biàn dé gēng shēn ér yǐ 。”
“刚才出手是不得已，林某只是不想让误会变得更深而已。”
These mysterious dual cultivators were exceptionally powerful. If they truly intended harm, there would have been no need for this pretense here. After all, their lives were already in these people's hands; why go through the motions?
lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén hái xiǎng duō shuō ， què bèi qí shī xiōng hē zhù ， liǎng rén shén tōng shuí qiáng shuí ruò qiě bù tí ， xìng gé ， zào páo lǎo zhě míng xiǎn lǎo chéng chí zhòng yī xiē 。
吕姓中年人还想多说，却被其师兄喝住，两人神通谁强谁弱且不提，性格，皂袍老者明显老成持重一些。
Their deaths might not be a great loss, but the Cloud and Mist Sect’s legacy must not end here.
zhè duì shén mì de shuāng xiū dào lǚ qiáng dé chū qí ， ruò zhēn xiǎng yào duì zì jǐ bù lì ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu bì yào zài zhè lǐ zhuāng mú zuò yàng dì 。
这对神秘的双修道侣强得出奇，若真想要对自己不利，根本就没有必要在这里装模作样地。
With that thought, the old man softened his tone, speaking with a hint of entreaty. He understood the principle that one must bow to authority when in someone else's domain.
bì jìng ， zì jǐ de xiǎo mìng yǐ xuán yú qí shǒu 。 hé bì duō cǐ yī jǔ 。
毕竟，自己的小命已悬于其手。何必多此一举。
"Forgive us for our rashness earlier."
zì jǐ sǐ bù zú xī ， dàn yún xiá pài de chuán chéng ， wàn wàn bù néng duàn jué yú zhè lǐ 。
自己死不足惜，但云霞派的传承，万万不能断绝于这里。
"It was indeed your rashness. Lin Xuan has no grudge against your sect; why would I harm you?"
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lǎo zhě bù yóu de fàng huǎn le yǔ qì ， dài zhe jǐ fēn qiú kěn zhī yì ， tā kě shì dǒng de rén zài wū yán xià ， bù dé bù dī tóu dào lǐ 。
念及至此，老者不由得放缓了语气，带着几分求肯之意，他可是懂得人在屋檐下，不得不低头道理。
"That is true. While I do know Cloud Maiden, it’s been thousands of years since we last met. Qin Yan's current situation, I have no idea. You wrongly assumed that because I am an old acquaintance, I must be a threat to you. That is absurd."
“ dào yǒu shù zuì ， xiān qián shì wǒ men mǎng zhuàng le xiē 。”
“道友恕罪，先前是我们莽撞了些。”
Lin Xuan said indignantly.
“ běn lái jiù shì nǐ men mǎng zhuàng ， lín mǒu yǔ guì pài wǎng rì wú yuān 。 jìn rì wú chóu ， qǐ huì duì nǐ men bù lì 。”
“本来就是你们莽撞，林某与贵派往日无冤。近日无仇，岂会对你们不利。”
Though these words were reprimanding, they also revealed his true intentions. Under such circumstances, there was no reason for him to lie. The two exchanged glances, wondering if their suspicions had been unfounded and if they had needlessly created an enemy.
“ bù cuò ， lín mǒu shì rèn shí yún zhōng xiān zi ， dàn nà yǐ shì jǐ qiān nián qián de shì qíng ， qín yán jìn kuàng rú hé 。 lín mǒu wán quán bù xiǎo de ， nǐ men jiù yīn wèi wǒ shì qí jiù shí ， jiù wǔ duàn de rèn wéi lín mǒu yào duì nǐ men bù lì ， shí zài shì qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ 。”
“不错，林某是认识云中仙子，但那已是几千年前的事情，秦妍近况如何。林某完全不晓得，你们就因为我是其旧识，就武断的认为林某要对你们不利，实在是岂有此理。”
If that were the case, it would truly be a joke of monumental proportions.
lín xuān fèn fèn de shuō 。
林轩忿忿的说。
Just then, Mo'er's voice interrupted again: "What did Cloud Maiden do that made you all act as if in fear?"
zhè fān huà suī shì zé guài zhī yǔ ， dàn què yě biǎo míng liǎo xīn jì ， zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià ， lín xuān wěi shí méi yǒu sā huǎng de dào lǐ 。 liǎng rén bù yóu de miàn miàn xiāng qù ， nán dào zhēn shì zì jǐ duō xīn ， píng bái shù dí 。
这番话虽是责怪之语，但却也表明了心迹，这种情况下，林轩委实没有撒谎的道理。两人不由得面面相觑，难道真是自己多心，平白树敌。
It was no wonder she was curious. Although she wasn't particularly familiar with Qin Yan, she had met her due to her young master and could say that she was a beautiful woman. Her personality might be hard to gauge, but she certainly wouldn’t be cruel or bloodthirsty.
ruò shì rú cǐ ， nà hái zhēn shì huá tiān xià zhī dà jī 。
若是如此，那还真是滑天下之大稽。
After thousands of years without hearing from her, why did she suddenly turn into this terrifying figure? Why did the fearsome presence of a beauty like her make even veteran cultivators tremble in fear?
qià zài zhè shí 。 yuè ér de shēng yīn yòu chuán rù le ěr duǒ lǐ ：“ nà wèi yún zhōng xiān zi jiū jìng zuò le hé shì ， jìng ràng nǐ me yí gè gè ， rú lín dà dí ？”
恰在这时。月儿的声音又传入了耳朵里：“那位云中仙子究竟做了何事，竟让你么一个个，如临大敌？”
What had Qin Yan done?
yě nán guài yuè ér huì xīn zhōng hào qí 。
也难怪月儿会心中好奇。
Mo'er's astonishment overshadowed any jealousy. Lin Xuan felt the same way.
tā yǔ qín yán ， suī rán tán bù shàng yǒu duō me de shú xī 。 dàn yīn wèi shào yé de yuán gù ， duō duō shǎo shǎo zǒng suàn rèn shí 。
她与秦妍，虽然谈不上有多么的熟悉。但因为少爷的缘故，多多少少总算认识。
Their expressions, regardless of how they looked, seemed genuine to the Cloud and Mist Sect members. This made them feel both regretful and slightly relieved.
píng xīn lái shuō 。 yě suàn shì yī jí měi lì de nǚ zǐ 。
平心来说。也算是一极美丽的女子。
While their current situation was unfavorable, it didn’t necessarily mean that their sect faced annihilation.
xìng gé rú hé ， suī bù hǎo shuō 。
性格如何，虽不好说。
Of course, the outcome would depend on how they handled the situation and whether these mysterious cultivators were satisfied with their responses.
dàn bǎi fēn zhī bǎi ， bú huì shì cán rěn shì shā de 。
但百分之百，不会是残忍嗜杀的。
With this in mind, their expressions became more respectful.
jǐ qiān nián méi tīng dào tā de xiāo xī ， zěn me yī tīng wén ， jiù biàn chéng le zhè ge yàng zi 。
几千年没听到她的消息，怎么一听闻，就变成了这个样子。
The old man in the brown robe aside, Lu’s demeanor also calmed down. This attitude pleased Lin Xuan greatly.
jìng fǎng fú zhēn mó shǐ zǔ lín shì ， jìng ràng yī zhòng dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， yě wén fēng sàng dǎn le ？
竟仿佛真魔始祖临世，竟让一众渡劫期老怪物，也闻风丧胆了？
He hoped that with no grudges between them, they could cooperate to uncover the information he sought.
qín yán jiū jìng zuò le shén me shì ？
秦妍究竟做了什么事？
"What happened at the Heavenly璇 Pavilion?"
yuè ér de jīng qí ， yǐ yā xià le cù yì 。
月儿的惊奇，已压下了醋意。
"Oh!"
lín xuān yòu hé cháng bú shì rú cǐ 。
林轩又何尝不是如此。
Realizing what was happening, Lu didn’t hesitate to speak truthfully. His voice was respectful as he said, "It happened a hundred years ago. The Heavenly璇 Pavilion was hosting a wedding celebration with many guests, including some fellow cultivators who had passed through tribulation. No one expected anything untoward during the banquet, but just before the couple could exchange vows, something unexpected occurred."
ér liǎng rén zhè fān biǎo qíng ， wú lùn zěn me kàn ， dōu bù xiàng zuò jiǎ ， yún xiá pài èr rén luò zài yǎn lǐ ， zài dà gǎn hòu huǐ de tóng shí ， yě shāo wēi kuān xīn le nà me yī xiē 。
而两人这番表情，无论怎么看，都不像作假，云霞派二人落在眼里，在大感后悔的同时，也稍微宽心了那么一些。
"Unexpected event? Did Cloud Maiden come?"
xiàn zài jìng kuàng suī rán bù lì ， dàn běn mén wèi bì miàn lín zhe fù miè zhī jú 。
现在境况虽然不利，但本门未必面临着覆灭之局。
"Yes, and her appearance was similar to today’s situation—space fluctuations suddenly appeared, and she crossed realms to arrive here."
dāng rán ， jiē xià lái hái yào kàn zì jǐ liǎng rén rú hé yìng fù ， néng fǒu ràng zhè duì shén mì de xiū shì mǎn yì 。
当然，接下来还要看自己两人如何应付，能否让这对神秘的修士满意。
"At first, everyone was surprised, but they thought it was a coincidence. After all, breaking through the void is random; whether by array or some other means, there's no way to pinpoint where exactly it will happen. So, this incident at the banquet wasn’t particularly unusual."
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， tā men de biǎo qíng ， yòu gōng jìng le xiē 。
念及至此，他们的表情，又恭敬了些。
"Especially since she arrived as an exceptionally beautiful woman."
zào páo lǎo zhě qiě bù tí ， biàn shì nà lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén ， yì shōu liǎn le bào zào de pí qì 。
皂袍老者且不提，便是那吕姓中年人，亦收敛了暴躁的脾气。
"Exceptionally beautiful?" Mo'er interjected.
ér zhè fú tài dù ， ràng lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì 。
而这幅态度，让林轩十分满意。
"Yes," said the old man in the brown robe, surprised by her question but nodding affirmatively. "Cloud Maiden is said to have been breathtakingly beautiful, even outshining the newlywed who was already famous for her beauty."
shuāng fāng wǎng rì wú yuān jìn rì wú chóu ， tā yě xī wàng duì fāng néng gòu hé zuò ， dǎ tīng dào zì jǐ xiǎng yào de xiāo xī 。
双方往日无冤近日无仇，他也希望对方能够合作，打听到自己想要的消息。
"Many guests were stunned."
“ shuō ba ， zài tiān xuán bǎo jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me shì ？”
“说吧，在天璇堡究竟发生了什么事？”
"After a brief silence, the pavilion master personally brought wine and invited Cloud Maiden to join them, saying that it’s better to meet by chance than by invitation. Who wouldn’t want to befriend such a beautiful woman?"
“ a ！”
“啊！”
"This incident was rare and unexpected; everyone thought it would become a legendary tale. No one could have imagined the enormous danger that followed."
duì fāng rú mèng chū xǐng ， zì rán bù gǎn yǒu rèn hé yǐn mán zhī yì ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de shēng yīn ， wěi wěi chuán rù le ěr lǐ ：“ nà shì bǎi nián qián de shì ， tiān xuán bǎo xù xián zhī xǐ ， hè kè yún jí ， qí zhōng bāo kuò yī xiē yǔ qí jiāo hǎo de dù jié qī ， shéi dōu méi xiǎng guò ， xǐ yàn huì chū xiàn bù tuǒ ， kě piān piān jiù zài kuài yào bài táng de shí hòu ， chū xiàn le biàn gù 。”
对方如梦初醒，自然不敢有任何隐瞒之意，恭恭敬敬的声音，娓娓传入了耳里：“那是百年前的事，天璇堡续弦之喜，贺客云集，其中包括一些与其交好的渡劫期，谁都没想过，喜宴会出现不妥，可偏偏就在快要拜堂的时候，出现了变故。”
"Seeing the pavilion master approach with wine, Cloud Maiden's expression was cold but not unfriendly. She gladly joined them and then asked to see the bride."
“ biàn gù ， yún zhōng xiān zi lái le ？”
“变故，云中仙子来了？”
"Before the wedding ceremony, the bride should remain unseen, but this was just a secular rule for ordinary people. As cultivators, we are free from such restrictions, so many other guests also had similar thoughts, though they didn’t dare voice them."
“ bù cuò ， ér qiě yǔ liǎng wèi jīn rì chū xiàn de qíng kuàng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， yě shì kōng jiān bō dòng zhòu qǐ ， yún zhōng xiān zi kuà jiè lái dào le zhè lǐ 。”
“不错，而且与两位今日出现的情况相差仿佛，也是空间波动骤起，云中仙子跨界来到了这里。”
"The stranger proposed this, and everyone agreed. The pavilion master couldn't deny their wishes and thus consented."
“ dāng shí ， dà jiā suī rán jué de jīng qí ， dàn nèi xīn yě zhǐ rèn wéi shì qiǎo hé ér yǐ ， bì jìng pò suì xū kōng ， bù guǎn shì zhèn fǎ yě hǎo ， hái shì shǐ yòng shén me fǎ qì ， dōu shì wú fǎ suǒ dìng chū xiàn zài shén me dì diǎn dì ， jiǎn dān de shuō ， yě jiù shì suí jī ， xǐ yàn shàng chū xiàn zhè yí mù yě suàn bù shàng xī qí 。”
“当时，大家虽然觉得惊奇，但内心也只认为是巧合而已，毕竟破碎虚空，不管是阵法也好，还是使用什么法器，都是无法锁定出现在什么地点地，简单的说，也就是随机，喜宴上出现这一幕也算不上稀奇。”
"What happened next?"
“ yóu qí shì ， pò jiè ér lái de yòu shì yī wèi jué sè měi nǚ 。”
“尤其是，破界而来的又是一位绝色美女。”
Lin Xuan was increasingly intrigued as he listened. Although he and Qin Yan rarely met, he still knew her character to some extent.
“ jué sè měi nǚ ？” yuè ér chā zuǐ le yī jù 。
“绝色美女？”月儿插嘴了一句。
The actions of the woman before him bore no resemblance to his memories of Cloud Maiden.
“ bù cuò 。” zào páo lǎo zhě yī è ， méi yǒu míng bái duì fāng wèi hé zhè me shuō ， què kěn dìng de diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ shì jué sè měi nǚ ， chuán shuō yún zhōng xiān zi yī xī bái yī ， róng sè jí měi ， biàn shì nà yàn míng yuǎn bō de xīn fù yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， yě àn rán shī sè 。”
“不错。”皂袍老者一愕，没有明白对方为何这么说，却肯定的点了点头：“是绝色美女，传说云中仙子一夕白衣，容色极美，便是那艳名远播的新妇与她相比，也黯然失色。”
Was it just a coincidence?
“ hè kè men yǒu bù shǎo ， dōu dāng chǎng dāi zhù 。”
“贺客们有不少，都当场呆住。”
Could such a thing happen in this world—someone with the same nickname and real name?
Though the Seven Treasures of Nirvana had not been fully gathered, what Mo'er had learned was truly formidable. How could the former Asura fail to challenge beyond his level?
As for fellow cultivators at the same stage, it would be no exaggeration to say that they were easily subdued.
The middle-aged man with the surname Lu, after receiving a punch from Lin Xuan, hadn't fully recovered from his injuries and was trying to leave when Mo'er intercepted him. After several rounds of combat, he found himself bound hand and foot, much like the old man in the brown robe.
The two brothers exchanged glances, their faces full of bitter smiles. As cultivators who had successfully passed through tribulation, they were not insignificant figures in the Rain桐 Realm. They could even be considered local overlords.
Yet today, after just a few exchanges, they had been subdued.
Their hearts were filled with humiliation.
Could it be that the Cloud and Mist Sect would truly perish here?
The old man in the brown robe was still pondering his escape strategy when his younger brother, Lu, grew increasingly agitated. He gritted his teeth and said, "If you want to kill or torture me, do so. Those who commit many injustices will surely reap what they sow. You, these minions of the Cloud Maiden, won't have a good end."
He had actually been mistaken for a lowly follower.
Lin Xuan was speechless. He sighed and said, "Why must you be so hasty? Lin Xuan has no grudge against you two; why would I harm you?"
"Humph! That sounds nice, but what about earlier..."
"Earlier, my actions were out of necessity. I only wanted to avoid deepening the misunderstanding."
Lu tried to continue speaking, but his elder brother cut him off. Regardless of who was stronger in terms of cultivation, the old man's personality was clearly more mature and cautious.
These mysterious dual cultivators were exceptionally powerful. If they truly intended harm, there would have been no need for this pretense here. After all, their lives were already in these people's hands; why go through the motions?
Their deaths might not be a great loss, but the Cloud and Mist Sect’s legacy must not end here.
With that thought, the old man softened his tone, speaking with a hint of entreaty. He understood the principle that one must bow to authority when in someone else's domain.
"Forgive us for our rashness earlier."
"It was indeed your rashness. Lin Xuan has no grudge against your sect; why would I harm you?"
"That is true. While I do know Cloud Maiden, it’s been thousands of years since we last met. Qin Yan's current situation, I have no idea. You wrongly assumed that because I am an old acquaintance, I must be a threat to you. That is absurd."
Lin Xuan said indignantly.
Though these words were reprimanding, they also revealed his true intentions. Under such circumstances, there was no reason for him to lie. The two exchanged glances, wondering if their suspicions had been unfounded and if they had needlessly created an enemy.
If that were the case, it would truly be a joke of monumental proportions.
Just then, Mo'er's voice interrupted again: "What did Cloud Maiden do that made you all act as if in fear?"
It was no wonder she was curious. Although she wasn't particularly familiar with Qin Yan, she had met her due to her young master and could say that she was a beautiful woman. Her personality might be hard to gauge, but she certainly wouldn’t be cruel or bloodthirsty.
After thousands of years without hearing from her, why did she suddenly turn into this terrifying figure? Why did the fearsome presence of a beauty like her make even veteran cultivators tremble in fear?
What had Qin Yan done?
Mo'er's astonishment overshadowed any jealousy. Lin Xuan felt the same way.
Their expressions, regardless of how they looked, seemed genuine to the Cloud and Mist Sect members. This made them feel both regretful and slightly relieved.
While their current situation was unfavorable, it didn’t necessarily mean that their sect faced annihilation.
Of course, the outcome would depend on how they handled the situation and whether these mysterious cultivators were satisfied with their responses.
With this in mind, their expressions became more respectful.
The old man in the brown robe aside, Lu’s demeanor also calmed down. This attitude pleased Lin Xuan greatly.
He hoped that with no grudges between them, they could cooperate to uncover the information he sought.
"What happened at the Heavenly璇 Pavilion?"
"Oh!"
Realizing what was happening, Lu didn’t hesitate to speak truthfully. His voice was respectful as he said, "It happened a hundred years ago. The Heavenly璇 Pavilion was hosting a wedding celebration with many guests, including some fellow cultivators who had passed through tribulation. No one expected anything untoward during the banquet, but just before the couple could exchange vows, something unexpected occurred."
"Unexpected event? Did Cloud Maiden come?"
"Yes, and her appearance was similar to today’s situation—space fluctuations suddenly appeared, and she crossed realms to arrive here."
"At first, everyone was surprised, but they thought it was a coincidence. After all, breaking through the void is random; whether by array or some other means, there's no way to pinpoint where exactly it will happen. So, this incident at the banquet wasn’t particularly unusual."
"Especially since she arrived as an exceptionally beautiful woman."
"Exceptionally beautiful?" Mo'er interjected.
"Yes," said the old man in the brown robe, surprised by her question but nodding affirmatively. "Cloud Maiden is said to have been breathtakingly beautiful, even outshining the newlywed who was already famous for her beauty."
"Many guests were stunned."
"After a brief silence, the pavilion master personally brought wine and invited Cloud Maiden to join them, saying that it’s better to meet by chance than by invitation. Who wouldn’t want to befriend such a beautiful woman?"
"This incident was rare and unexpected; everyone thought it would become a legendary tale. No one could have imagined the enormous danger that followed."
"Seeing the pavilion master approach with wine, Cloud Maiden's expression was cold but not unfriendly. She gladly joined them and then asked to see the bride."
"Before the wedding ceremony, the bride should remain unseen, but this was just a secular rule for ordinary people. As cultivators, we are free from such restrictions, so many other guests also had similar thoughts, though they didn’t dare voice them."
"The stranger proposed this, and everyone agreed. The pavilion master couldn't deny their wishes and thus consented."
"What happened next?"
Lin Xuan was increasingly intrigued as he listened. Although he and Qin Yan rarely met, he still knew her character to some extent.
The actions of the woman before him bore no resemblance to his memories of Cloud Maiden.
Was it just a coincidence?
Could such a thing happen in this world—someone with the same nickname and real name?