yī shí jiān ， líng máng shǎn shuò ， wǔ yán liù sè de guāng huá bù tíng de zài bàn kōng zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
一时间，灵芒闪烁，五颜六色的光华不停的在半空中浮现而出。
A moment later, the light flickered, and colorful lights kept appearing in mid-air.
zuì hòu ， huà wèi yī dà tuán de guāng yùn ， jiāng mó xiē bāo guǒ 。
最后，化为一大团的光晕，将魔蝎包裹。
Finally, they coalesced into a bright halo that enveloped the demon scorpion. Despite its desperate struggle, it was futile.
duì fāng pīn mìng zhēng zhá ， yì méi yǒu yòng tú 。
对方拼命挣扎，亦没有用途。
It took nearly half an hour for the light to gradually dim down.
zú zú guò le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， líng máng ， cái zhú jiàn àn dàn xià qù le 。
足足过了半盏茶的功夫，灵芒，才逐渐黯淡下去了。
The sky remained calm, but the grotesque demon scorpion had vanished without a trace. It seemed as if everything that happened just now was merely a fleeting illusion.
yún dàn ， fēng qīng ， nà zhēng níng de mó xiē què bú jiàn le zōng yǐng 。
云淡，风轻，那狰狞的魔蝎却不见了踪影。
"Phew!"
fǎng fú gāng cái de yī qiè ， dōu bù guò shì guò yǎn yān yún 。
仿佛刚才的一切，都不过是过眼烟云。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and expelled the stale air from his lungs. He looked around; the desert had returned to its peaceful state. The battle had been swift, both in coming and going, and no other adventurers were drawn by it. It seemed that the spirit maiden of the Spirit Clan was not lying when she said that these buried spirits, though formidable, only possessed mental powers equivalent to Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
“ hū ！”
“呼！”
This place was a dangerous one; they shouldn't linger here for too long. Lin Xuan didn’t know what had happened in ancient times, but even the Saint Ancestor of the Heavenly Demon had perished there, proving that their journey would be fraught with challenges. But he wouldn’t back down.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， tǔ chū yī kǒu xiōng zhōng de zhuó qì ， yóu mù sì gù ， shā mò yǐ huī fù le ān jìng xiáng hé ， gāng cái de dòu fǎ ， lái de xùn sù ， jié shù dé yě tóng yàng xùn sù ， bìng méi yǒu yǐn lái qí tā de hào shì zhī tú ， kàn lái nà líng zú shèng nǚ shuō ， nà xiē mái gǔ zài zhè lǐ de zhēn líng ， shí lì suī rán yī jiù kě bù ， dàn shén shí què jǐn xiāng dāng yú zhù jī jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， bìng fēi xìn kǒu cí huáng le 。
林轩深深呼吸，吐出一口胸中的浊气，游目四顾，沙漠已恢复了安静祥和，刚才的斗法，来得迅速，结束得也同样迅速，并没有引来其他的好事之徒，看来那灵族圣女说，那些埋骨在这里的真灵，实力虽然依旧可怖，但神识却仅相当于筑基级别的修仙者，并非信口雌黄了。
Even if every step was filled with obstacles, this was the path of cultivation—full of trials and tribulations. No matter what, his mission wouldn't end in vain.
“ zǒu ！”
“走！”
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan's figure blurred as he transformed into a faint streak of light that flew ahead.
shì fēi zhī dì bù yí jiǔ liú ， lín xuān bìng bù zhī dào ， shàng gǔ zhī shí ， zhè lǐ fā shēng guò shén me ， dàn lián tiān yāo shèng zǔ dōu yǔn luò yú cǐ chù ， gèng jiā zhèng míng qián lù duō kǎn kě 。
是非之地不宜久留，林轩并不知道，上古之时，这里发生过什么，但连天妖圣祖都陨落于此处，更加证明前路多坎坷。
Moon naturally didn’t hesitate.
dàn tā bú huì tuì suō 。
但他不会退缩。
Her lord had made his decision; she would follow through without any reservations. She combed her hair and stepped forward to join him by his side.
nǎ pà bù bù jīng jí yòu rú hé ？
哪怕步步荆棘又如何？
As for the spirit maiden, she had her own plans but needed to maintain their partnership for now. Thus, she showed no signs of dissatisfaction as she followed closely behind, using the Wind Control Technique.
xiū xiān zhī lù ， yuán běn jiù yào lì jīng mó nàn bō zhé ， wú lùn rú hé ， zì jǐ cǐ xíng ， yě bú huì kōng shǒu ér guī de 。
修仙之路，原本就要历经磨难波折，无论如何，自己此行，也不会空手而归的。
"Fair Lady, do you have any leads on the treasures left behind by the Sky-Flying Demon Lord?" Lin Xuan asked calmly while flying, his expression showing neither joy nor anger.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shēn xíng yī zhèn mó hú ， huà wèi yī dào ruò yǒu ruò wú de dùn guāng ， xiàng zhe qián miàn fēi qù le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩身形一阵模糊，化为一道若有若无的遁光，像着前面飞去了。
"Not many clues," the spirit maiden said cautiously. "The Sky-Flying Demon Lord fought against hundreds of spirits alone and ultimately perished. His treasures were scattered, but no one knows their exact locations. However, based on my estimation, they are most likely to be found at the site of our previous battle."
yuè ér zì rán bú huì chí yí 。
月儿自然不会迟疑。
"Is that so?"
shào yé zhǐ yào zuò xià jué zé ， tā xiàng lái yì wú fǎn gù ， qīng qīng lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， lián bù qīng yí ， jiù lái dào le lín xuān de shēn cè 。
少爷只要做下抉择，她向来义无反顾，轻轻理了理发丝，莲步轻移，就来到了林轩的身侧。
Lin Xuan didn’t respond further but his expression turned serious.
zhì yú líng zú shèng nǚ ， tā dāng rán yǒu zì jǐ de zhǔ yì ， dàn xiàn zài ， hái yào jiāng hé zuò de jú miàn wéi chí xià qù ， yīn cǐ ， yě méi yǒu biǎo xiàn chū bù mǎn shén me ， tóng yàng shī zhǎn yù fēng zhī shù ， jǐn suí qí hòu de gēn shàng lái le 。
至于灵族圣女，她当然有自己的主意，但现在，还要将合作的局面维持下去，因此，也没有表现出不满什么，同样施展驭风之术，紧随其后的跟上来了。
Ancient battlefield ruins?
“ xiān zi 。 yào xún zhǎo fēi tiān mó zhǔ suǒ yí luò de bǎo wù ， nǐ kě yǒu shén me hé shì de xiàn suǒ ？” lín xuān yī biān fēi ， yī biān shén sè dàn rán de kāi kǒu le ， biǎo qíng shén sè ， jiē kàn bù chū xǐ nù 。
“仙子。要寻找飞天魔主所遗落的宝物，你可有什么合适的线索？”林轩一边飞，一边神色淡然的开口了，表情神色，皆看不出喜怒。
The number of spirit souls there would undoubtedly be the highest.
“ xiàn suǒ bù duō ， dāng chū fēi tiān mó zhǔ yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， dà zhàn shù yǐ bǎi jì de zhēn líng ， zuì zhōng yǔn luò ， tā suǒ xié dài de bǎo wù ， yě yīn cǐ sàn luò 。 jù tǐ de dì diǎn ， méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ ， dàn ruò shì gū jì méi cuò ， zài xī rì dòu fǎ de yí zhǐ ， shì zuì yǒu kě néng zhǎo dào de 。” líng zú shèng nǚ xiǎo xīn yì yì de shuō 。
“线索不多，当初飞天魔主以一人之力，大战数以百计的真灵，最终陨落，他所携带的宝物，也因此散落。具体的地点，没有人清楚，但若是估计没错，在昔日斗法的遗址，是最有可能找到的。”灵族圣女小心翼翼的说。
The dangers of this journey were evident.
“ shì me ？”
“是么？”
Indeed, as if to confirm Lin Xuan's suspicions, they encountered many obstacles along the way. Fortunately, none of them posed a significant threat; the spirits that appeared weren’t yet in their ghostly form but other creatures with formidable strength. With the two women by his side, he was able to handle them easily.
lín xuān méi yǒu zài kāi kǒu ， dàn biǎo qíng què biàn dé hěn yán sù 。
林轩没有再开口，但表情却变得很严肃。
All three quickly dispatched these foes without drawing any attention from others.
gǔ zhàn chǎng yí zhǐ ？
古战场遗址？
The dangers they faced were varied. There were spirit insects, magical beasts, and even plants resembling cacti. Some of these creatures had forms so indistinct that it was hard to make out their true nature.
nà ér zhēn líng wáng hún de shù liàng ， xiǎng bì yě zuì duō 。
那儿真灵亡魂的数量，想必也最多。
Lin Xuan’s surprise deepened as he gained a clearer understanding of the place where the spirits were buried. He realized that this ancient battlefield wasn’t just a place for wandering spirit souls; there were other living beings here too.
cǐ xíng de wēi xiǎn ， yǐ shì bù yán ér yù le 。
此行的危险，已是不言而喻了。
He must remain vigilant, or he might suffer a setback at any moment.
fǎng fú yào yìn zhèng lín xuān de cāi cè ， yī lù shàng guǒ rán yù jiàn le xǔ duō bō zhé 。
仿佛要印证林轩的猜测，一路上果然遇见了许多波折。
...
hǎo zài yǒu jīng wú xiǎn 。 chū xiàn de bìng fēi yǐ jīng huà wèi wáng hún de zhēn líng ， ér shì qí tā yī xiē guài wù ， shí lì suī rán bù sú ， dàn lín xuān yǔ èr nǚ lián shǒu 。 què zú yǐ yìng fù 。
好在有惊无险。出现的并非已经化为亡魂的真灵，而是其他一些怪物，实力虽然不俗，但林轩与二女联手。却足以应付。
The specific details didn't need to be elaborated on. After several hours, they finally reached the edge of the desert. In the distance, towering mountains loomed, their lush greenery making the air feel invigorating.
jiē bèi sān rén kuài dāo zhǎn luàn má de miè chú ， bìng méi yǒu yǐn lái qí tā guài wù de zhǔ mù 。
皆被三人快刀斩乱麻的灭除，并没有引来其他怪物的瞩目。
Lin Xuan turned his head and smiled, intending to say something to Moon.
ér sān rén zāo yù de wēi xiǎn ， zhǒng lèi yě shì fán duō 。
而三人遭遇的危险，种类也是繁多。
But at that moment, a buzzing sound entered his ears.
yǒu líng chóng ， yǒu mó shòu 。 hái yǒu lèi sì yú xiān rén zhǎng de zhí wù ， gèng yǒu shèn zhě ， lián xíng tǐ dōu shì yī piàn mó hú 。
有灵虫，有魔兽。还有类似于仙人掌的植物，更有甚者，连形体都是一片模糊。
His brows furrowed as he followed the sound and saw a swarm of giant moths. There were hundreds, perhaps even thousands, their numbers astonishing.
lín xuān chà yì zhī yú 。 duì yú zhēn líng mái gǔ zhī suǒ ， yě jiù yǒu le gēng shēn de rèn shí 。
林轩诧异之余。对于真灵埋骨之所，也就有了更深的认识。
Each moth was larger than an ordinary human hand, with vibrant, shimmering wings casting colorful light.
yuán běn yǐ wéi zhè lǐ zuò wèi gǔ zhàn chǎng yǔ fén mù ， zhǐ yǒu zhēn líng de wáng hún sì chù yóu dàng zhe ， rú jīn kàn lái ， hái yǒu qí tā xǔ duō de shēng wù 。
原本以为这里做为古战场与坟墓，只有真灵的亡魂四处游荡着，如今看来，还有其他许多的生物。
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted; while each moth wasn’t particularly formidable individually, their sheer number was intimidating. They would need a powerful approach to deal with them.
zì jǐ bì xū shí kè xiǎo xīn ， shāo yǒu shū hū ， shuō bù dìng jiù huì yīn gōu lǐ fān chuán zài cǐ chù 。
自己必须时刻小心，稍有疏忽，说不定就会阴沟里翻船在此处。
Just as he thought this, a hissing sound reached his ears from the side.
……
……
Lin Xuan was taken aback and saw red light radiating—his companion, the spirit maiden, had acted.
jù tǐ de guò chéng bù yòng lèi shù ， huā fèi le shù gè shí chén de gōng fu ， shā mò de biān jì ， zhōng yú lì lì zài mù ， yuǎn chù ， yī piàn wēi é de qún shān yìng rù yǎn lián 。
具体的过程不用累述，花费了数个时辰的功夫，沙漠的边际，终于历历在目，远处，一片巍峨的群山映入眼帘。
She moved swiftly, using her flying needle artifact. Countless red threads streaked across the sky like fine rain, piercing towards the moths.
cāng cuì bì lǜ ， ràng rén xīn qíng ， yě biàn dé shuǎng lǎng yǐ jí 。
苍翠碧绿，让人心情，也变得爽朗以极。
Lin Xuan heaved a sigh of relief; this response was appropriate. He might not have needed to intervene at all.
lín xuān huí guò tóu lú ， zhèng wēi xiào zhuó xiǎng yào xiàng yuè ér shuō xiē shén me 。
林轩回过头颅，正微笑着想要像月儿说些什么。
Despite their numbers, these moths were no match for old monsters who had passed through the Tribulation stage in terms of strength.
rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， yī zhèn wēng míng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
然而就在此刻，一阵嗡鸣声传入耳朵。
But before his thoughts could fully form, an unbelievable scene unfolded above the swarm.
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， lián máng xún shēng wàng qù ， jiù kàn jiàn le yī qún jù dà de fēi é 。
林轩眉头一皱，连忙循声望去，就看见了一群巨大的飞蛾。
The void suddenly collapsed and a green flame appeared. It was roughly the size of a human head, with threads ofpower of the law弥漫开来。
zú yǒu qiān bǎi zhǐ zhī duō 。
足有千百只之多。
true spirit's fire！
shù liàng lìng rén zé shé 。
数量令人咋舌。
Lin Xuan recognized it immediately from his vast knowledge, but his expression was one of disbelief.
měi yī zhī fēi é ， tǐ jī gèng shì bǐ pǔ tōng rén de shǒu zhǎng hái yào dà shàng xǔ duō 。
每一只飞蛾，体积更是比普通人的手掌还要大上许多。
It was well known that true spirits differed greatly from demons; the primary reason being their true spirit flames. Once a true spirit perished, its flame would return to the realm of true spirits, waiting for a new successor.
shuāng chì huī dòng jiān ， gèng yǒu wǔ cǎi bān lán líng guāng sǎ jiāng chū lái 。
双翅挥动间，更有五彩斑斓灵光洒将出来。
Even True Immortals couldn’t intercept these true spirit flames, at least according to the records Lin Xuan had read.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， zhè xiē fēi é dān gè de shí lì dào yě bà le ， rán ér shù liàng què lìng rén wèi jù ， fēi yòng pī lì shǒu duàn bù kě 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，这些飞蛾单个的实力倒也罢了，然而数量却令人畏惧，非用霹雳手段不可。
But this flame before him was undoubtedly a true spirit flame.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， yī páng què yǒu chī chī de pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
脑海中念头转过，一旁却有嗤嗤的破空声传入耳朵。
Though he didn't know which true spirit’s it was, he was one hundred percent certain that his identification was correct. Why would its owner be here if it had perished?
lín xuān yī è 。
林轩一愕。
His mind raced with confusion as he didn’t have time to ponder further.
jiù kàn jiàn hóng máng sì shè ， què shì nà líng zú shèng nǚ chū shǒu le 。
就看见红芒四射，却是那灵族圣女出手了。
The moths suddenly rushed towards the true spirit flame, like moths to a flame.
cǐ nǚ hǎo kuài de dòng zuò 。
此女好快的动作。
This scene was an apt description of the idiom "moths to a flame."
shǐ yòng de fēi zhēn fǎ bǎo yě shì háo bù hán hú 。
使用的飞针法宝也是毫不含糊。
What were they trying to do? Lin Xuan didn't know, but a bad feeling emerged in his heart.
yī shí jiān ， wú shù de hóng xiàn huà pò tiān jì ， rú niú máo xì yǔ ， xiàng fēi é cuán shè ér qù 。
一时间，无数的红线划破天际，如牛毛细雨，像飞蛾攒射而去。
He couldn’t ignore this; otherwise, he would face significant danger.
lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， zhè yàng de yìng duì dǎo shì dé tǐ 。
林轩松了口气，这样的应对倒是得体。
With that thought, Lin Xuan hesitated no longer. He raised his right hand and cast a spell towards the swarm.
huò xǔ gēn běn jiù bù yòng zì jǐ chū shǒu 。
或许根本就不用自己出手。
As he did so, Illusory Heavenly Fire appeared, its light flickering like a comet streaking through the sky, heading straight for the swarm.
zhè xiē fēi é shù liàng suī rán duō ， dàn lùn shí lì ， yòu rú hé néng yǔ dù jié qī lǎo guài wù xiāng bǐ ？
这些飞蛾数量虽然多，但论实力，又如何能与渡劫期老怪物相比？
Moths to a flame?
rán ér zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， bù kě sī yì de yí mù chū xiàn le 。
然而这个念头尚未转过，不可思议的一幕出现了。
This young master would add some extra fire power to that!
zài nà chóng qún de shàng kōng ， xū kōng tū rán tā xiàn xiāo róng ， suí hòu yī tuán cuì lǜ sè de huǒ yàn chū xiàn lǐ 。
在那虫群的上空，虚空突然塌陷消融，随后一团翠绿色的火焰出现里。
Lin Xuan’s lips curled in a mocking smile. But soon, his expression froze as those moths didn’t perish upon contacting the true spirit flame; instead, they were engulfed by it. The true spirit flame then rapidly grew larger.
yǔ tóu lú dà xiǎo xiāng chà fǎng fú ， sī sī fǎ zé zhī lì mí sàn ér chū 。
与头颅大小相差仿佛，丝丝法则之力弥散而出。
The flames vanished, and the swarm disappeared. In their place was a massive moth that appeared in his line of sight.
zhēn líng zhī huǒ ！
真灵之火！
This moth was enormous, with a body length of over a hundred feet. Its spiritual pressure was terrifying, and its aura was peculiar, neither entirely that of a true spirit nor something else, leaving him puzzled.
A moment later, the light flickered, and colorful lights kept appearing in mid-air.
Finally, they coalesced into a bright halo that enveloped the demon scorpion. Despite its desperate struggle, it was futile.
It took nearly half an hour for the light to gradually dim down.
The sky remained calm, but the grotesque demon scorpion had vanished without a trace. It seemed as if everything that happened just now was merely a fleeting illusion.
"Phew!"
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and expelled the stale air from his lungs. He looked around; the desert had returned to its peaceful state. The battle had been swift, both in coming and going, and no other adventurers were drawn by it. It seemed that the spirit maiden of the Spirit Clan was not lying when she said that these buried spirits, though formidable, only possessed mental powers equivalent to Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
"Let's go!"
This place was a dangerous one; they shouldn't linger here for too long. Lin Xuan didn’t know what had happened in ancient times, but even the Saint Ancestor of the Heavenly Demon had perished there, proving that their journey would be fraught with challenges. But he wouldn’t back down.
Even if every step was filled with obstacles, this was the path of cultivation—full of trials and tribulations. No matter what, his mission wouldn't end in vain.
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan's figure blurred as he transformed into a faint streak of light that flew ahead.
Moon naturally didn’t hesitate.
Her lord had made his decision; she would follow through without any reservations. She combed her hair and stepped forward to join him by his side.
As for the spirit maiden, she had her own plans but needed to maintain their partnership for now. Thus, she showed no signs of dissatisfaction as she followed closely behind, using the Wind Control Technique.
"Fair Lady, do you have any leads on the treasures left behind by the Sky-Flying Demon Lord?" Lin Xuan asked calmly while flying, his expression showing neither joy nor anger.
"Not many clues," the spirit maiden said cautiously. "The Sky-Flying Demon Lord fought against hundreds of spirits alone and ultimately perished. His treasures were scattered, but no one knows their exact locations. However, based on my estimation, they are most likely to be found at the site of our previous battle."
"Is that so?"
Lin Xuan didn’t respond further but his expression turned serious.
Ancient battlefield ruins?
The number of spirit souls there would undoubtedly be the highest.
The dangers of this journey were evident.
Indeed, as if to confirm Lin Xuan's suspicions, they encountered many obstacles along the way. Fortunately, none of them posed a significant threat; the spirits that appeared weren’t yet in their ghostly form but other creatures with formidable strength. With the two women by his side, he was able to handle them easily.
All three quickly dispatched these foes without drawing any attention from others.
The dangers they faced were varied. There were spirit insects, magical beasts, and even plants resembling cacti. Some of these creatures had forms so indistinct that it was hard to make out their true nature.
Lin Xuan’s surprise deepened as he gained a clearer understanding of the place where the spirits were buried. He realized that this ancient battlefield wasn’t just a place for wandering spirit souls; there were other living beings here too.
He must remain vigilant, or he might suffer a setback at any moment.
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The specific details didn't need to be elaborated on. After several hours, they finally reached the edge of the desert. In the distance, towering mountains loomed, their lush greenery making the air feel invigorating.
Lin Xuan turned his head and smiled, intending to say something to Moon.
But at that moment, a buzzing sound entered his ears.
His brows furrowed as he followed the sound and saw a swarm of giant moths. There were hundreds, perhaps even thousands, their numbers astonishing.
Each moth was larger than an ordinary human hand, with vibrant, shimmering wings casting colorful light.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted; while each moth wasn’t particularly formidable individually, their sheer number was intimidating. They would need a powerful approach to deal with them.
Just as he thought this, a hissing sound reached his ears from the side.
Lin Xuan was taken aback and saw red light radiating—his companion, the spirit maiden, had acted.
She moved swiftly, using her flying needle artifact. Countless red threads streaked across the sky like fine rain, piercing towards the moths.
Lin Xuan heaved a sigh of relief; this response was appropriate. He might not have needed to intervene at all.
Despite their numbers, these moths were no match for old monsters who had passed through the Tribulation stage in terms of strength.
But before his thoughts could fully form, an unbelievable scene unfolded above the swarm.
The void suddenly collapsed and a green flame appeared. It was roughly the size of a human head, with threads ofpower of the law弥漫开来。
true spirit's fire！
Lin Xuan recognized it immediately from his vast knowledge, but his expression was one of disbelief.
It was well known that true spirits differed greatly from demons; the primary reason being their true spirit flames. Once a true spirit perished, its flame would return to the realm of true spirits, waiting for a new successor.
Even True Immortals couldn’t intercept these true spirit flames, at least according to the records Lin Xuan had read.
But this flame before him was undoubtedly a true spirit flame.
Though he didn't know which true spirit’s it was, he was one hundred percent certain that his identification was correct. Why would its owner be here if it had perished?
His mind raced with confusion as he didn’t have time to ponder further.
The moths suddenly rushed towards the true spirit flame, like moths to a flame.
This scene was an apt description of the idiom "moths to a flame."
What were they trying to do? Lin Xuan didn't know, but a bad feeling emerged in his heart.
He couldn’t ignore this; otherwise, he would face significant danger.
With that thought, Lin Xuan hesitated no longer. He raised his right hand and cast a spell towards the swarm.
As he did so, Illusory Heavenly Fire appeared, its light flickering like a comet streaking through the sky, heading straight for the swarm.
Moths to a flame?
This young master would add some extra fire power to that!
Lin Xuan’s lips curled in a mocking smile. But soon, his expression froze as those moths didn’t perish upon contacting the true spirit flame; instead, they were engulfed by it. The true spirit flame then rapidly grew larger.
The flames vanished, and the swarm disappeared. In their place was a massive moth that appeared in his line of sight.
This moth was enormous, with a body length of over a hundred feet. Its spiritual pressure was terrifying, and its aura was peculiar, neither entirely that of a true spirit nor something else, leaving him puzzled.