“ qiè shēn xiāng xìn dào yǒu de chéng yì ……”
“妾身相信道友的诚意……”
"Madam, I believe your sincerity..."
lín xuān yǔ yuè ér tīng jiàn zhè huà jiē shì xīn zhōng yī xǐ ， dàn duì fāng hòu miàn de yán yǔ yòu ràng liǎng rén jiāng méi tóu zhòu qǐ ：
林轩与月儿听见这话皆是心中一喜，但对方后面的言语又让两人将眉头皱起：
Lin Xuan and Yue'er both felt a surge of joy upon hearing these words. However, the rest of what the other said caused them to frown.
“ dàn wǒ yī jiù shì bù kě néng dā yìng dì 。”
“但我依旧是不可能答应地。”
"But I still cannot agree."
“ wèi hé ？”
“为何？”
"Why not?"
lín xuān bìng wèi fā huǒ ， biǎo miàn shàng ， duì fāng shì jù jué le ， dàn tā jì rán lái dào zhè lǐ ， kěn dìng hái yǒu tán pàn de yú dì 。
林轩并未发火，表面上，对方是拒绝了，但她既然来到这里，肯定还有谈判的余地。
Lin Xuan did not lose his temper. While the other had refused, she was here for a reason, and there might be room for negotiation.
qiě tīng tīng duì fāng dǎ suàn rú hé ， zhēn tán bēng le ， zài dòng shǒu yě bù chí de 。
且听听对方打算如何，真谈崩了，再动手也不迟的。
Let's hear how she plans to proceed. If things truly break down, we can act later.
“ shì qíng yǐ dào le zhè yī bù ， qiè shēn yě bù yǐn mán shén me ， wǒ de běn tǐ ， nǎi shì xiū luó qī bǎo zhōng de ěr huán tōng líng ， zì rán zhī dào liǎng wèi lái cǐ dì xún wǒ de mù dì ， ruò shì kě yǐ ， qiè shēn yě jí yuàn yì gēn zhe liǎng wèi huí qù ， kě ……”
“事情已到了这一步，妾身也不隐瞒什么，我的本体，乃是修罗七宝中的耳环通灵，自然知道两位来此地寻我的目的，若是可以，妾身也极愿意跟着两位回去，可……”
"Since this matter has come to this point, I will not hide anything from you. My true form is one of the Seven Treasures of Naraka, the ear ring that has become sentient. Naturally, I know why you two came looking for me. If possible, I would be very willing to return with you, but..."
“ xiān zi mò fēi yǒu shén me nán chǔ ， hé bì tūn tūn tǔ tǔ ， dà kě yǐ shuō chū lái ， wǒ fū fù èr rén ， yě bìng fēi bù tōng qíng lǐ de rén wù ， dà jiā kě yǐ yì qǐ ， shāng tǎo chū yí gè jiě jué zhī cè 。” lín xuān yǒu jǐ fēn bú yuè de kāi kǒu le 。
“仙子莫非有什么难处，何必吞吞吐吐，大可以说出来，我夫妇二人，也并非不通情理的人物，大家可以一起，商讨出一个解决之策。”林轩有几分不悦的开口了。
"Madam, could there possibly be some difficulty? Why not just say it outright? My wife and I are not unreasonable people; we can discuss a solution together," Lin Xuan said with a hint of displeasure.
“ duō xiè dào yǒu hǎo yì ， dàn zhè ge nán tí ， kě shì bù róng yì jiě jué dì 。” líng zú shèng nǚ tàn le kǒu qì ：“ dào yǒu kě zhī wǒ wèi hé bù yuàn yì gēn nǐ men huí qù ， yīn wèi xiū luó qī bǎo yí dàn qí jù ， zhù ā xiū luó wáng huī fù qián shì de shí lì yǔ jì yì ， bié de bǎo wù ， qíng kuàng rú hé wǒ bù qīng chǔ ， dàn qiè shēn jì rán shì tōng líng zhī wù ， duō bàn nán táo hún fēi pò sàn de jié jú 。”
“多谢道友好意，但这个难题，可是不容易解决地。”灵族圣女叹了口气：“道友可知我为何不愿意跟你们回去，因为修罗七宝一旦齐聚，助阿修罗王恢复前世的实力与记忆，别的宝物，情况如何我不清楚，但妾身既然是通灵之物，多半难逃魂飞魄散的结局。”
"Thank you for your kind offer, but this problem is difficult to resolve." The Fairy of the Spirit Clan sighed. "Do you know why I do not wish to return with you? Once all seven treasures are gathered, they will aid King Naraka in restoring his past strength and memories. As for other treasures, I am not sure about their fate. But as a sentient object, I am likely to face the outcome of my soul dispersing."
lín xuān yǔ yuè ér miàn miàn xiāng qù ， liǎn shàng dōu xiě zhe hú yí 。
林轩与月儿面面相觑，脸上都写着狐疑。
Lin Xuan and Yue'er exchanged glances, both looking suspicious.
“ zěn huì rú cǐ ， xiū luó qī bǎo zhǐ bù guò shì bāng zhù yuè ér huī fù de dào jù ， àn lǐ ， zài zhè ge guò chéng zhōng shì bú huì shòu dào shāng hài dì ， dào yǒu zěn huì luò gè hún fēi pò sàn de jié jú ？” lín xuān míng xiǎn lù chū le bù xìn zhī yì ：“ dào yǒu gāi bú huì shì huǎng yán xiāng qī ， hū yōu wǒ fū qī 。”
“怎会如此，修罗七宝只不过是帮助月儿恢复的道具，按理，在这个过程中是不会受到伤害地，道友怎会落个魂飞魄散的结局？”林轩明显露出了不信之意：“道友该不会是谎言相欺，忽悠我夫妻。”
"How can that be? The Seven Treasures merely help Yue'er recover; they should not suffer any harm during this process. Why would you end up with a soul dispersal?" Lin Xuan clearly showed his disbelief: "Are you trying to deceive us by lying?"
“ bù cuò 。”
“不错。”
"Indeed."
yuè ér de kàn fǎ yǔ lín xuān shì yī yàng de ：“ xiān zi wèi miǎn yán zhī tài guò 。 nǐ yǒu shén me zhèng jù ne ？”
月儿的看法与林轩是一样的：“仙子未免言之太过。你有什么证据呢？”
Yue'er shared the same opinion as Lin Xuan: "The Fairy speaks too much. What evidence do you have?"
“ zhèng jù ？”
“证据？”
"Evidence?"
líng zú shèng nǚ yī dāi ， liǎn shàng lù chū kǔ xiào de biǎo qíng lái ：“ zhè bù guò shì qiè shēn xiū xíng shí huò dé de yì diǎn gǎn wù 。 shuō bái le ， jiù yǔ xīn tóu líng zhào chà bu duō ， néng yǒu shén me zhèng jù ne ？”
灵族圣女一呆，脸上露出苦笑的表情来：“这不过是妾身修行时获得的一点感悟。说白了，就与心头灵兆差不多，能有什么证据呢？”
The Fairy of the Spirit Clan was taken aback, her face showing a bitter smile. "This is merely something I gained from my cultivation. In simple terms, it's like an inner sign or omen; what evidence can there be?"
“ bù guò qiè shēn kě yǐ bǎo zhèng ， wǒ jué bú shì qǐ rén yōu tiān ， ruò xiū luó qī bǎo còu zài yì qǐ ， shí yǒu bā jiǔ jiù huì chū xiàn wǒ shuō de nà zhǒng jié jú 。” líng zú shèng nǚ xiǎn de kě lián xī xī 。
“不过妾身可以保证，我绝不是杞人忧天，若修罗七宝凑在一起，十有八九就会出现我说的那种结局。”灵族圣女显得可怜兮兮。
"However, I can assure you that I am not being overly cautious. If all seven treasures are gathered together, there is a high likelihood of the outcome I described," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan said pitifully.
“ hēng ， jǐn jǐn shì tuī cè ， zhè kě shuō bù fú wǒ 。”
“哼，仅仅是推测，这可说不服我。”
"Hmph, mere speculation cannot convince me."
lín xuān què yě bú shì nà me hǎo hū yōu de 。
林轩却也不是那么好忽悠的。
Lin Xuan was not so easily swayed. Without evidence, the other wanted to dismiss him with empty words—such things did not exist in this world!
duì fāng lián zhèng jù yě wú 。 kōng kǒu bái yá ， jiù xiǎng yào jiāng zì jǐ dǎ fā ， shì shàng nǎ ér yǒu zhè yàng de hǎo shì a ！
对方连证据也无。空口白牙，就想要将自己打发，世上哪儿有这样的好事啊！
"Friend, do not be too hasty. I never expected such pitiful words to make you abandon your purpose for this journey. Actually, I have another suggestion, though it is difficult. But if successful, it could bring us all joy," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan raised her head and suddenly changed the subject.
“ dào yǒu bù tóng yòng zháo jí ， qiè shēn yuán yě méi yǒu zhǐ wàng jǐ jù kě lián de yán yǔ ， jiù ràng nǐ fàng qì cǐ xíng de mù dì ， qí shí wǒ hái yǒu yí gè tí yì ， hěn yǒu nán dù 。 rán ér ruò shì chéng gōng ， què kě yǐ ràng wǒ men jiē dà huān xǐ 。” líng zú shèng nǚ tái qǐ tóu lú ， tū rán huà fēng yī zhuǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
“道友不同用着急，妾身原也没有指望几句可怜的言语，就让你放弃此行的目的，其实我还有一个提议，很有难度。然而若是成功，却可以让我们皆大欢喜。”灵族圣女抬起头颅，突然话锋一转的开口了。
"What? Huan'er, do you plan to seek out that treasure? No way, too dangerous." Far away, the Elder of the Spirit Clan was shocked, his face changing as he transmitted his voice.
“ shén me ， huán ér ， nán dào nǐ dǎ suàn qù xún zhǎo nà jiàn bǎo wù ， bù xíng 。 tài wēi xiǎn le 。” yuǎn chù ， líng zú lǎo zǔ dà jīng shī sè ， liǎn sè yī biàn de chuán yīn le 。
“什么，环儿，难道你打算去寻找那件宝物，不行。太危险了。”远处，灵族老祖大惊失色，脸色一变的传音了。
"Uncle, if possible, I also do not wish to take risks. But with the current situation so perilous and these two having such formidable strength, what choice do I have?" The Fairy of the Spirit Clan sighed, speaking in a transmission: "Fortunately, although this journey is dangerous, their strength is truly remarkable. With their help, we might still have some chance of success. There's no other choice but to try our luck."
“ yì fù ， rú guǒ kě yǐ ， wǒ yě bù dǎ suàn mào xiǎn 。 rán ér rú jīn xíng shì wēi jī ， zhè liǎng gè jiā huo de shí lì qiáng dà wú bǐ 。 wǒ nǎ lǐ hái yǒu shén me xuǎn zé de yú dì 。” líng zú shén nǚ tàn le kǒu qì ， zhè fān huà ， dāng rán yī jiù yòng de chuán yīn rù mì ：“ hǎo zài cǐ xíng suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn zhè liǎng gè jiā huo de shí lì ， shí zài bù fán ， ruò shì dé tā men xiāng zhù ， dào yě bìng fēi yì diǎn chéng gōng de jī lǜ yě wú ， rú jīn méi yǒu xuǎn zé ， zhǐ yǒu sǐ mǎ dàng zuò huó mǎ yī 。”
“义父，如果可以，我也不打算冒险。然而如今形势危机，这两个家伙的实力强大无比。我哪里还有什么选择的余地。”灵族神女叹了口气，这番话，当然依旧用的传音入密：“好在此行虽然危险，但这两个家伙的实力，实在不凡，若是得他们相助，倒也并非一点成功的几率也无，如今没有选择，只有死马当做活马医。”
Hearing the Fairy speak thus, the Elder of the Spirit Clan showed a hint of surprise on his face, his expression fluctuating. After a long while, he sighed: "But how do you know they will help? Huan'er, your actions are akin to trying to make a tiger swallow a sheepskin."
tīng shèng nǚ zhè me shuō ， líng zú lǎo zǔ de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī lǚ yì sè ， biǎo qíng yīn qíng bù dìng de biàn huà zhe ， liáng jiǔ ， cái tàn le kǒu qì ：“ kě nǐ yòu zěn me zhī dào ， tā men huì bāng nǐ ， huán ér ， nǐ cǐ jǔ ， wú yì yú yǔ hǔ móu pí 。”
听圣女这么说，灵族老祖的脸上闪过一缕异色，表情阴晴不定的变化着，良久，才叹了口气：“可你又怎么知道，他们会帮你，环儿，你此举，无异于与虎谋皮。”
"Uncle, we have no better choice. I believe in my judgment; these two are not vicious criminals but people who value integrity."
“ yì fù ， wǒ men yǐ jīng méi yǒu gèng hǎo de xuǎn zé ， ér qiě wǒ xiāng xìn zì jǐ de yǎn guāng bú huì yǒu cuò ， zhè liǎng rén ， bú shì qióng xiōng jí è zhī tú ， yīng gāi shì hěn jiǎng xìn yì de rén wù 。”
“义父，我们已经没有更好的选择，而且我相信自己的眼光不会有错，这两人，不是穷凶极恶之徒，应该是很讲信义的人物。”
"Do you have confidence?"
“ nǐ yǒu bǎ wò ？”
“你有把握？”
"I cannot say with 100% certainty, but it's worth a try."
“ bǎi fēn zhī bǎi dāng rán bù gǎn shuō ， dàn yīng gāi kě yǐ yī dǔ 。”
“百分之百当然不敢说，但应该可以一赌。”
"All right, I can't help much with this matter. You decide for yourself."
“ hǎo ba ， cǐ shì wǒ yě bāng bù shàng máng ， jiù yóu nǐ zì jǐ ná zhǔ yì hǎo le 。”
“好吧，此事我也帮不上忙，就由你自己拿主意好了。”
The Elder of the Spirit Clan sighed, seeming to age slightly in an instant. The two continued their private conversation, and Lin Xuan and Yue'er, though unable to hear them directly, knew they had differing opinions. So they waited calmly.
líng zú lǎo zǔ tàn le kǒu qì ， fǎng fú zài yī shùn jiān ， yòu cāng lǎo le shǎo xǔ 。
灵族老祖叹了口气，仿佛在一瞬间，又苍老了少许。
They still had some cultivation skills.
liǎng rén chuán yīn rù mì ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér ， suī tīng bú jiàn tā men jù tǐ shuō de shén me ， dàn yě zhī dào ， liǎng rén de yì jiàn ， kěn dìng yǒu xiē bù hé ， yú shì dào yě bìng bù zháo jí ， jìng dài èr rén shāng liáng xià qù 。
两人传音入密，林轩与月儿，虽听不见他们具体说的什么，但也知道，两人的意见，肯定有些不合，于是倒也并不着急，静待二人商量下去。
Fortunately, the two did not spend much time discussing; after a few words, the old man seemed convinced and left it up to the Fairy of the Spirit Clan to decide.
zhè diǎn yǎng qì gōng fu hái shì yǒu de 。
这点养气功夫还是有的。
"All right, friend, tell me what your plan is for a win-win situation," Lin Xuan's calm voice entered their ears. He was unperturbed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him; his inner self was actually very curious.
hǎo zài èr rén bìng méi yǒu shāng liáng duō jiǔ ， liáo liáo jǐ jù ， lǎo zhě sì hū jiù yǐ jīng bèi shuō fú ， biǎo shì rèn yóu líng zú shèng nǚ zuò zhǔ 。
好在二人并没有商量多久，寥寥几句，老者似乎就已经被说服，表示任由灵族圣女做主。
"Transmigration technique, have you heard of it?" The Fairy of the Spirit Clan's pleasant voice entered his ears.
“ hǎo ba ， dào yǒu shuō shuō ， yǒu shén me liǎng quán qí měi de zhǔ yì ， lín mǒu xǐ ěr gōng tīng 。” lín xuān dàn rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tài shān bēng yú qián ér bù biàn sè ， qí shí tā de nèi xīn shēn chù ， shì fēi cháng hào qí 。
“好吧，道友说说，有什么两全其美的主意，林某洗耳恭听。”林轩淡然的声音传入耳朵，泰山崩于前而不变色，其实他的内心深处，是非常好奇。
"Transmigration technique?" Lin Xuan frowned, feeling familiar with the term but not quite clear on its specifics.
“ yí hún dà fǎ ， dào yǒu kě zēng tīng guò ？” líng zú shèng nǚ yuè ěr de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“移魂大法，道友可曾听过？”灵族圣女悦耳的声音传入耳朵。
"To put it simply, it's possession," seeing Lin Xuan's confused expression, the Fairy of the Spirit Clan further explained.
“ yí hún dà fǎ ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， jué de yǒu xiē ěr shú ， dàn jù tǐ de ， què yòu bù tài qīng chǔ 。
“移魂大法？”林轩眉头一皱，觉得有些耳熟，但具体的，却又不太清楚。
"Go on."
“ tōng sú yì diǎn shuō ， jiù shì duó shě 。” jiàn lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū mí máng zhī sè ， líng zú shèng nǚ jìn yí bù jiě shì qǐ lái le 。
“通俗一点说，就是夺舍。”见林轩脸上露出迷茫之色，灵族圣女进一步解释起来了。
While transmigration and possession are related,纠缠这些没有意义 now. Lin Xuan wanted to hear what was important.
“ jì xù wǎng xià shuō 。”
“继续往下说。”
"I have already said that gathering all seven treasures would be a disaster for me. But I do not want to perish so easily. If you cannot obtain the ear ring on this journey, you will surely continue your search. What should we do then?"
yí hún yǔ duó shě kěn dìng shì yǒu qū bié de ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， jiū chán zhè xiē méi yǒu yì yì ， lín xuān xiǎng tīng duì fāng shuō zhòng diǎn de dōng xī 。
移魂与夺舍肯定是有区别的，但此时此刻，纠缠这些没有意义，林轩想听对方说重点的东西。
"Find a substitute and use the transmigration technique. It's similar to what human cultivators call possession; I would transfer my soul essence into its body, allowing you to take the ear ring with you," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan combed her hair, her expression remarkably calm despite discussing something so closely related to herself.
“ qiè shēn yǐ jīng shuō le ， xiū luó qī bǎo qí jù ， duì wǒ lái shuō ， shì huò fēi fú ， dàn wǒ kě bù xiǎng jiù zhè me yǔn luò ， ér dào yǒu cǐ xíng bù dé dào ěr huán ， kěn dìng yòu bú huì shàn bà gān xiū ， nà zěn me bàn ne ？”
“妾身已经说了，修罗七宝齐聚，对我来说，是祸非福，但我可不想就这么陨落，而道友此行不得到耳环，肯定又不会善罢甘休，那怎么办呢？”
"Ah."
“ xún zhǎo yī tì dài zhī wù ， shī zhǎn yí hún zhī shù ， jiù lèi sì yú nǐ men rén lèi xiū shì de duó shě ， ràng qiè shēn jiāng yuán shén hún pò ， yí dào tā de shēn shàng ， rán hòu ěr huán nǐ men jiù kě yǐ dài zǒu le 。” líng zú shèng nǚ lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， míng míng zài xù shù yǔ zì jǐ xiū qī xiāng guān de dōng xī ， biǎo qíng què shì dàn dìng yǐ jí 。
“寻找一替代之物，施展移魂之术，就类似于你们人类修士的夺舍，让妾身将元神魂魄，移到它的身上，然后耳环你们就可以带走了。”灵族圣女理了理发丝，明明在叙述与自己休戚相关的东西，表情却是淡定以极。
Lin Xuan nodded. This was indeed a good solution, but it seemed simple only on the surface; many challenges would arise in between.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
With this thought, he spoke: "If I am not mistaken, Madam, you wish to perform the transmigration technique, which requires an extraordinary treasure that can bear such a burden. The requirements should be extremely high, almost absurd. Is that correct?"
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zhè dǎo shì yí gè jiě jué de hǎo zhǔ yì ， dàn yě zhǐ shì kàn zhe jiǎn dān ér yǐ ， qí jiān ， kěn dìng hái huì miàn lín xū duì nán tí 。
林轩点了点头，这倒是一个解决的好主意，但也只是看着简单而已，其间，肯定还会面临需对难题。
"You are indeed clever, guessing it right away."
yī niàn zhì cǐ ， tā kāi kǒu le ：“ ruò shì lín mǒu méi yǒu liào cuò ， xiān zi xiǎng yào shī zhǎn yí hún zhī shù ， bìng bú shì pǔ tōng de bǎo wù kě yǐ chéng zài de ， yāo qiú yīng gāi fēi cháng gāo ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō dé shàng lí pǔ ， shì zhè yàng me ？”
一念至此，他开口了：“若是林某没有料错，仙子想要施展移魂之术，并不是普通的宝物可以承载的，要求应该非常高，甚至可以说得上离谱，是这样么？”
The Fairy of the Spirit Clan nodded without any pretense.
“ dào yǒu guǒ rán cōng míng ， yī cāi jiù zhōng 。”
“道友果然聪明，一猜就中。”
"Is it a先天灵宝?" Lin Xuan sighed. For ordinary cultivators and even Immortal Kings, a先天之宝 was precious; but due to his unique circumstances, Lin Xuan had several such treasures in his possession.
líng zú shèng nǚ diǎn le diǎn tóu ， dǎo shì yì diǎn jiǎo qíng dōu méi yǒu 。
灵族圣女点了点头，倒是一点矫情都没有。
Though he hesitated to part with one, the chance of recovering the ear ring from the Seven Treasures was worth it for him—a carefree cultivator.
“ yào shén me bǎo wù ， xiān tiān líng bǎo me ？”
“要什么宝物，先天灵宝么？”
After all, he could risk his life for Yue'er, so a mere先天灵宝was nothing.
lín xuān tàn xī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xiān tiān zhī bǎo ， biàn shì duì yú sàn xiān yāo wáng lái shuō ， yě shì jí wéi zhēn guì zhī wù ， dàn lín xuān jì yù tè shū ， shǒu zhōng de xiān tiān líng bǎo ， yǒu shù jiàn zhī duō 。
林轩叹息的声音传入耳朵，先天之宝，便是对于散仙妖王来说，也是极为珍贵之物，但林轩际遇特殊，手中的先天灵宝，有数件之多。
Lin Xuan had already made his decision. However, the other's response left Lin Xuan in shock: "Thank you for your kind offer, but even a先天灵宝is useless; it cannot bear my possession."
suī shuō ná chū lái yī jiàn ， yǒu xiē bù shě ， dàn ruò shì néng gòu shùn lì huàn huí xiū luó qī bǎo zhī ěr huán ， yě jué duì zhí de 。
虽说拿出来一件，有些不舍，但若是能够顺利换回修罗七宝之耳环，也绝对值得。
[PS: Fellow cultivators, after reading this chapter, please give me some recommendation votes! I really need them!]
"Madam, I believe your sincerity..."
Lin Xuan and Yue'er both felt a surge of joy upon hearing these words. However, the rest of what the other said caused them to frown.
"But I still cannot agree."
"Why not?"
Lin Xuan did not lose his temper. While the other had refused, she was here for a reason, and there might be room for negotiation.
Let's hear how she plans to proceed. If things truly break down, we can act later.
"Since this matter has come to this point, I will not hide anything from you. My true form is one of the Seven Treasures of Naraka, the ear ring that has become sentient. Naturally, I know why you two came looking for me. If possible, I would be very willing to return with you, but..."
"Madam, could there possibly be some difficulty? Why not just say it outright? My wife and I are not unreasonable people; we can discuss a solution together," Lin Xuan said with a hint of displeasure.
"Thank you for your kind offer, but this problem is difficult to resolve." The Fairy of the Spirit Clan sighed. "Do you know why I do not wish to return with you? Once all seven treasures are gathered, they will aid King Naraka in restoring his past strength and memories. As for other treasures, I am not sure about their fate. But as a sentient object, I am likely to face the outcome of my soul dispersing."
"Ah?"
Lin Xuan and Yue'er exchanged glances, both looking suspicious.
"How can that be? The Seven Treasures merely help Yue'er recover; they should not suffer any harm during this process. Why would you end up with a soul dispersal?" Lin Xuan clearly showed his disbelief: "Are you trying to deceive us by lying?"
"Indeed."
Yue'er shared the same opinion as Lin Xuan: "The Fairy speaks too much. What evidence do you have?"
"Evidence?"
The Fairy of the Spirit Clan was taken aback, her face showing a bitter smile. "This is merely something I gained from my cultivation. In simple terms, it's like an inner sign or omen; what evidence can there be?"
"However, I can assure you that I am not being overly cautious. If all seven treasures are gathered together, there is a high likelihood of the outcome I described," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan said pitifully.
"Hmph, mere speculation cannot convince me."
Lin Xuan was not so easily swayed. Without evidence, the other wanted to dismiss him with empty words—such things did not exist in this world!
"Friend, do not be too hasty. I never expected such pitiful words to make you abandon your purpose for this journey. Actually, I have another suggestion, though it is difficult. But if successful, it could bring us all joy," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan raised her head and suddenly changed the subject.
"What? Huan'er, do you plan to seek out that treasure? No way, too dangerous." Far away, the Elder of the Spirit Clan was shocked, his face changing as he transmitted his voice.
"Uncle, if possible, I also do not wish to take risks. But with the current situation so perilous and these two having such formidable strength, what choice do I have?" The Fairy of the Spirit Clan sighed, speaking in a transmission: "Fortunately, although this journey is dangerous, their strength is truly remarkable. With their help, we might still have some chance of success. There's no other choice but to try our luck."
Hearing the Fairy speak thus, the Elder of the Spirit Clan showed a hint of surprise on his face, his expression fluctuating. After a long while, he sighed: "But how do you know they will help? Huan'er, your actions are akin to trying to make a tiger swallow a sheepskin."
"Uncle, we have no better choice. I believe in my judgment; these two are not vicious criminals but people who value integrity."
"Do you have confidence?"
"I cannot say with 100% certainty, but it's worth a try."
"All right, I can't help much with this matter. You decide for yourself."
The Elder of the Spirit Clan sighed, seeming to age slightly in an instant. The two continued their private conversation, and Lin Xuan and Yue'er, though unable to hear them directly, knew they had differing opinions. So they waited calmly.
They still had some cultivation skills.
Fortunately, the two did not spend much time discussing; after a few words, the old man seemed convinced and left it up to the Fairy of the Spirit Clan to decide.
"All right, friend, tell me what your plan is for a win-win situation," Lin Xuan's calm voice entered their ears. He was unperturbed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him; his inner self was actually very curious.
"Transmigration technique, have you heard of it?" The Fairy of the Spirit Clan's pleasant voice entered his ears.
"Transmigration technique?" Lin Xuan frowned, feeling familiar with the term but not quite clear on its specifics.
"To put it simply, it's possession," seeing Lin Xuan's confused expression, the Fairy of the Spirit Clan further explained.
"Go on."
While transmigration and possession are related,纠缠这些没有意义 now. Lin Xuan wanted to hear what was important.
"I have already said that gathering all seven treasures would be a disaster for me. But I do not want to perish so easily. If you cannot obtain the ear ring on this journey, you will surely continue your search. What should we do then?"
"Find a substitute and use the transmigration technique. It's similar to what human cultivators call possession; I would transfer my soul essence into its body, allowing you to take the ear ring with you," the Fairy of the Spirit Clan combed her hair, her expression remarkably calm despite discussing something so closely related to herself.
"Ah."
Lin Xuan nodded. This was indeed a good solution, but it seemed simple only on the surface; many challenges would arise in between.
With this thought, he spoke: "If I am not mistaken, Madam, you wish to perform the transmigration technique, which requires an extraordinary treasure that can bear such a burden. The requirements should be extremely high, almost absurd. Is that correct?"
"You are indeed clever, guessing it right away."
The Fairy of the Spirit Clan nodded without any pretense.
"Is it a先天灵宝?" Lin Xuan sighed. For ordinary cultivators and even Immortal Kings, a先天之宝 was precious; but due to his unique circumstances, Lin Xuan had several such treasures in his possession.
Though he hesitated to part with one, the chance of recovering the ear ring from the Seven Treasures was worth it for him—a carefree cultivator.
After all, he could risk his life for Yue'er, so a mere先天灵宝was nothing.
Lin Xuan had already made his decision. However, the other's response left Lin Xuan in shock: "Thank you for your kind offer, but even a先天灵宝is useless; it cannot bear my possession."
[PS: Fellow cultivators, after reading this chapter, please give me some recommendation votes! I really need them!]