kuài dāo zhǎn luàn má ！
快刀斩乱麻！
Quickly cut through the tangled threads!
zōng hé cǐ kè de xiàn suǒ ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐ zuò xià jué zé 。
综合此刻的线索，林轩心中已做下抉择。
With the clues gathered, Lin Xuan had made his decision.
tā de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jiān rèn zhī sè ， bīng lěng de shēng yīn huǎn huǎn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ dào yǒu yǐn nì qián fú ， xiāng xìn bú shì wèi le yǔ lín mǒu liáo tiān lái de ， jiū jìng yǒu hé lái yì ， hái qǐng shuō gè qīng chǔ ， zài xià shì qíng hái yǒu hěn duō ， kě bù xiǎng zhàn zài zhè lǐ ， yǔ nǐ wán shén me cāi yǎ mí 。”
他的眼中闪过一丝坚韧之色，冰冷的声音缓缓传入耳朵：“道友隐匿潜伏，相信不是为了与林某聊天来的，究竟有何来意，还请说个清楚，在下事情还有很多，可不想站在这里，与你玩什么猜哑谜。”
A hint of resilience flashed in his eyes as he spoke coldly: "Friend, you've been hiding and lurking. I believe you're not here just to chat with me. What is your true intent? Please be clear about it. I have much to attend to and don't want to stand here playing guessing games."
lín xuān yán yǔ wú lǐ ， rán ér duì fāng què yì diǎn dōu méi yǒu shēng qì ， liǎn shàng yī jiù shì hěn nǐ rén huà de lù chū xī xiào zhī sè ：“ dào yǒu hé bì jù rén yú qiān lǐ zhī wài ne ， qiè shēn lái cǐ ， kě méi yǒu è yì ， yī lái shì wèi nǐ hè xǐ ……”
林轩言语无礼，然而对方却一点都没有生气，脸上依旧是很拟人化的露出嬉笑之色：“道友何必拒人于千里之外呢，妾身来此，可没有恶意，一来是为你贺喜……”
Lin Xuan's words were rude, but the other party did not seem offended; instead, a playful smile appeared on their face: "Friend, why keep such a distance? My coming is without ill intent. First, I wish to congratulate you..."
“ hè xǐ ？”
“贺喜？”
"Congratulate me?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū gǔ guài zhī sè 。
林轩脸上不由得露出古怪之色。
A strange expression appeared on Lin Xuan's face.
“ bù cuò ， qìng hè dào yǒu jìn jí ， cóng cǐ zhèng tuō shòu yuán shù fù ， chéng wéi sān jiè zuì dǐng jí de xiū xiān zhě 。”
“不错，庆贺道友晋级，从此挣脱寿元束缚，成为三界最顶级的修仙者。”
"Yes, celebrating your promotion and breaking free from the constraints of lifespan, making you one of the top cultivators in the Three Realms."
“ dào yǒu yán zhī tài guò ， lín mǒu néng gòu yú tiān jié xià cún huó ， bù guò jiǎo xìng bà le ， shí lì bìng wú chū zhòng zhī chù ， tán shén me sān jiè dǐng jí ne ？”
“道友言之太过，林某能够于天劫下存活，不过侥幸罢了，实力并无出众之处，谈什么三界顶级呢？”
"You speak too highly of yourself. My survival through the heavenly tribulation was merely a stroke of luck. I have no outstanding abilities; how can I be considered among the top three realms?"
dī diào shì lín xuān de yuán zé ， yǎn qián de huàn yuè é kě bú shì shén me hǎo xiāng yǔ de rén wù ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì jiē shòu tā suǒ guàn xià de ** tāng le 。
低调是林轩的原则，眼前的幻月蛾可不是什么好相与的人物，林轩自然不会接受它所灌下的**汤了。
Lin Xuan was modest by nature and knew that this moon moth wasn't someone to easily trust. He would not accept any flattering words.
“ dào yǒu hé bì wàng zì fěi bó ， nǐ de shí lì què shí shèng guò tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， rú jīn jìn jiē dù jié hòu qī ， jiù suàn hái méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng bǐ ， dàn yě jué duì shì sān jiè dǐng jí ……”
“道友何必妄自菲薄，你的实力确实胜过同阶修仙者，如今进阶渡劫后期，就算还没有办法与散仙妖王相比，但也绝对是三界顶级……”
"Friend, you should not belittle yourself. Your strength surpasses that of your peers. Now at the late-stage tribulation, even if you can’t compare with Immortal Wraiths, you are undoubtedly one of the top in the Three Realms..."
“ hǎo le ， gōng wéi de huà bù yòng duō shuō ， dào yǒu hái shì tán yī tán nǐ lìng yí gè mù dì yǔ dǎ suàn hǎo le 。”
“好了，恭维的话不用多说，道友还是谈一谈你另一个目的与打算好了。”
"Enough with the flattery. Let’s get to your other purpose."
lín xuān kě bú shì nà me hǎo hū yōu de xiū xiān zhě ， jǐ jù mǎ pì jiù bù zhī dào shēn zài hé chù ， yǐ tā de chéng fǔ dāng rán zhī dào ， huàn yuè é zuǐ shàng zài shuō dé huā tuán jǐn cù ， lái zhè lǐ dōu shì lìng yǒu mù dì de 。
林轩可不是那么好忽悠的修仙者，几句马屁就不知道身在何处，以他的城府当然知道，幻月蛾嘴上再说得花团锦簇，来这里都是另有目的的。
Lin Xuan was not easily swayed by compliments and knew that this moon moth had ulterior motives.
jì rán rú cǐ ， dāng rán bù kě yǐ bèi tā qiān zhe bí zi zǒu le 。
既然如此，当然不可以被它牵着鼻子走了。
He would not let it manipulate him.
lín xuān yú duì fāng de gōng wéi shì ruò wú dǔ ， yǎn zhōng fǎn ér shǎn shuò zhe jǐng tì zhī sè 。
林轩于对方的恭维视若无睹，眼中反而闪烁着警惕之色。
Despite his indifference towards the praise, Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of murderous intent.
“ dào yǒu hé bì jù rén yú qiān lǐ zhī wài ne ？”
“道友何必拒人于千里之外呢？”
"Friend, why keep such distance?"
“ hǎo le ， yǒu huà kuài shuō ， fǒu zé ， lín mǒu kě yào bù kè qì le 。”
“好了，有话快说，否则，林某可要不客气了。”
"Just spit out what you need to say. Otherwise, I won’t be so polite."
jiàn duì fāng hái yào hú shuō 。 lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū bù nài fán de shén sè 。
见对方还要胡说。林轩脸上露出不耐烦的神色。
Seeing the other continue to ramble, Lin Xuan’s expression showed impatience.
suī rán tā jué de yuè ér zàn shí yīng gāi ān quán wú yú ， dàn tuō jiǔ le shuí yòu zhī dào huì bú huì yǒu shén me biàn gù 。
虽然他觉得月儿暂时应该安全无虞，但拖久了谁又知道会不会有什么变故。
Although he believed Moonling was safe for now, prolonged delays could bring unforeseen dangers in this unpredictable world of cultivation.
bì jìng xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng shuí yě shuō bù qīng chǔ ， lín xuān dāng rán bù yuàn yì zài zhè lǐ làng fèi kǒu shé 。
毕竟修仙界的事情谁也说不清楚，林轩当然不愿意在这里浪费口舌。
With no time to waste, Lin Xuan listened intently.
jiàn lín xuān yǎn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǐ yǒu shā yì tòu chū ， huàn yuè é bù gǎn zài jì xù hú chě ， tā suī rán xiǎng yào rǎo luàn duì fāng de xīn shén ， dàn ruò shì nòng qiǎo chéng zhuō ， nà kě jiù chī bù liǎo dōu zhe zǒu 。
见林轩眼中隐隐已有杀意透出，幻月蛾不敢再继续胡扯，她虽然想要扰乱对方的心神，但若是弄巧成拙，那可就吃不了兜着走。
"Indeed, I have a matter that requires your assistance."
tā suī shì líng chóng ， dàn líng zhì yì bù shū yú rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， zhè me jiǎn dān de dào lǐ ， yòu rú hé bù dǒng de ？
它虽是灵虫，但灵智亦不输于人类修仙者，这么简单的道理，又如何不懂得？
Lin Xuan remained silent, waiting for the other to continue.
jiàn hǎo jiù shōu ！
见好就收！
"Do you raise any spirit insects called Jade Net Bees?"
yī niàn zhuǎn guò 。 yú shì tā yě tán dào zhèng tí le 。
一念转过。于是它也谈到正题了。
The voice was still smiling, but at this moment, it was extremely sharp.
“ qiè shēn lái dào cǐ chù ， què shí hái yǒu yī jiàn shì qíng ， xiǎng yào má fán dào yǒu 。”
“妾身来到此处，确实还有一件事情，想要麻烦道友。”
"Oh, how did you know about them?"
lín xuān méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， jì xù děng zhe duì fāng wǎng xià shuō 。
林轩没有开口，继续等着对方往下说。
Lin Xuan smiled as well.
“ bù zhī dào dào yǒu shì fǒu sì yǎng yǒu yī zhǒng líng chóng ， míng zì jiào zuò yù luó fēng ？”
“不知道道友是否饲养有一种灵虫，名字叫做玉罗蜂？”
He should deny it logically, but given that the other party had such confidence in their claim, denying would only make him seem petty:
duì fāng hán xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rán ér mù guāng zài zhè yī kè ， què líng lì dào jí chù 。
对方含笑的声音传入耳朵，然而目光在这一刻，却凌厉到极处。
"Indeed, I once sent a spirit insect which suddenly lost contact with me. This change of events must be due to the Jade Net Bee falling into your hands?"
“ ó ， dào yǒu rú hé xiǎo de ？”
“哦，道友如何晓得？”
Lin Xuan responded quickly and understood the situation.
lín xuān yě xiào le 。
林轩也笑了。
"Yes, you are correct. The Jade Net Bee did meet me," the moon moth's face still held a smile, but Lin Xuan sensed some tension in its tone.
àn lǐ shuō ， tā yīng gāi fǒu rèn de 。
按理说，他应该否认的。
This meant that the Jade Net Bee was of great use to it, making his conclusion easy.
kě duì fāng jì rán gǎn zhè me shuō 。 nà jiù yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， zì jǐ shǐ kǒu fǒu rèn ， bù jǐn méi yǒu fēn háo yòng chǔ ， fǎn ér xiǎn de xiǎo jiā zi qì le ：
可对方既然敢这么说。那就有百分之百的把握，自己矢口否认，不仅没有分毫用处，反而显得小家子气了：
On the surface, Lin Xuan remained calm: "Even though I am poor, as a tribulation period cultivator, I have some treasures. How can I exchange them for you?"
“ ó 。 lín mǒu céng jīng pài chū yī zhī líng chóng ， hòu lái xīn shén lián xì què mò míng qí miào de duàn le ， zhè ge biàn gù ， xiǎng bì shì yù luó fēng luò rù le nǐ shǒu ？”
“哦。林某曾经派出一只灵虫，后来心神联系却莫名其妙的断了，这个变故，想必是玉罗蜂落入了你手？”
"Why not? There is no treasure in this world that cannot be exchanged; only if one pays enough price," the other party's face was filled with sincerity.
lín xuān de fǎn yìng yě hěn xùn sù 。 shāo yī sī suǒ ， jiù míng bái le qián yīn hòu guǒ 。
林轩的反应也很迅速。稍一思索，就明白了前因后果。
But Lin Xuan ignored it: "Though I am poor, as a tribulation period cultivator, I have some treasures. How can I exchange such effort for you?"
“ ń ， dào yǒu suǒ yán bù cuò 。 nà yù luó fēng ， què shí shì wǒ yù dào le 。” huàn yuè é de liǎn shàng ， yī jiù mǎn shì xiào yì ， dàn cóng tā de yǔ qì ， lín xuān què dú chū le jǐ fēn jǐn zhāng zhī yì 。
“嗯，道友所言不错。那玉罗蜂，确实是我遇到了。”幻月蛾的脸上，依旧满是笑意，但从它的语气，林轩却读出了几分紧张之意。
"Friend, why speak so? There is no treasure in this world that cannot be exchanged; only if one pays enough price," the other party said with sincerity.
zhè me shuō ， yù luó fēng duì tā dà yǒu yòng chǔ ， lín xuān hěn róng yì ， jiù zuò chū zhè ge pàn duàn lái le 。
这么说，玉罗蜂对它大有用处，林轩很容易，就做出这个判断来了。
"But what about the Flying Demon Ancestor's treasures? Moonling is in your hands?"
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， biǎo miàn shàng ， lín xuān yī jiù bù dòng shēng sè ， duì fāng de shēng yīn ， jì xù chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ dào yǒu méi fǒu rèn ， zhēn shì tài hǎo le ， bù zhī dào nǐ ， sì yǎng yǒu duō shǎo zhè zhǒng líng chóng ？”
心中如此想着，表面上，林轩依旧不动声色，对方的声音，继续传入耳朵：“道友没否认，真是太好了，不知道你，饲养有多少这种灵虫？”
Lin Xuan’s expression changed dramatically. He was sure of it now.
“ zěn me ， zhè yǔ dào yǒu hěn yǒu guān xì me ？”
“怎么，这与道友很有关系么？”
The moon moth, already stronger than most cultivators and skilled in illusions, could indeed pose a threat if she were to attack. Capturing her alive would be no surprise.
lín xuān míng zhī gù wèn de kāi kǒu 。
林轩明知故问的开口。
With this thought, Lin Xuan's eyes glowed with bloodlust. If the other dared harm Moonling, he would make them regret their birth.
“ bù cuò 。”
“不错。”
"Moonling, you mean that little girl?"
méi xiǎng dào duì fāng ， què shì yī kǒu chéng rèn le ：“ yù luó fēng yú wǒ ， què shí dà yǒu yòng chǔ ， bù zhī dào dào yǒu kě fǒu jiāo huàn yú wǒ ， zài xià suī fēi rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， dàn hái shì pǒ yǒu shēn jiā de ， zhè xiē nián ， shōu luó le bù shǎo bǎo wù ， dào yǒu ruò shì tóng yì jiāo huàn ， jué duì bú huì ràng nǐ chī kuī de 。”
没想到对方，却是一口承认了：“玉罗蜂于我，确实大有用处，不知道道友可否交换于我，在下虽非人类修仙者，但还是颇有身家的，这些年，收罗了不少宝物，道友若是同意交换，绝对不会让你吃亏的。”
The moon moth smiled and spread its wings, creating a large cocoon in front of it.
duì fāng de liǎn shàng mǎn shì chéng kěn zhī sè 。
对方的脸上满是诚恳之色。
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted as he looked surprised.
rán ér lín xuān què shì ruò wú dǔ ：“ lín mǒu suī qióng ， hǎo dǎi yě shì dù jié qī ， bǎo wù shén me de ， duō shǎo yě yǒu yī xiē ， zhè yù luó fēng ， wǒ fèi le ruò dà xīn lì ， qǐ néng huàn yǔ nǐ 。”
然而林轩却视若无睹：“林某虽穷，好歹也是渡劫期，宝物什么的，多少也有一些，这玉罗蜂，我费了偌大心力，岂能换予你。”
Using his Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, he saw clearly:
“ dào yǒu hé bì zhè me shuō ， tiān xià wú bù kě jiāo huàn de bǎo wù ， zhǐ kàn shì fǒu néng fù chū zú gòu de dài jià bà le ， wǒ dāng rán qīng chǔ ， yù luó fēng dào yǒu huā fèi liǎo liǎo xǔ duō xīn xuè ， dàn wǒ ruò shì ná fēi tiān mó zǔ de yí bǎo jiāo huàn ， zěn me ， dào yǒu yě bù dòng xīn me ？”
“道友何必这么说，天下无不可交换的宝物，只看是否能付出足够的代价罢了，我当然清楚，玉罗蜂道友花费了了许多心血，但我若是拿飞天魔祖的遗宝交换，怎么，道友也不动心么？”
Moonling was trapped inside the cocoon, her eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
huàn yuè é bìng wèi shēng qì ， fǎn ér xiǎn de xiōng yǒu chéng zhú ， sì hū ná dìng lín xuān yí dìng huì tóng yì zì jǐ tiáo jiàn de 。
幻月蛾并未生气，反而显得胸有成竹，似乎拿定林轩一定会同意自己条件的。
"How do you intend to proceed?"
“ fēi tiān mó zǔ de bǎo wù ， yuè ér ， luò zài le nǐ de shǒu zhōng ？”
“飞天魔祖的宝物，月儿，落在了你的手中？”
Lin Xuan did not get angry; now was not the time for anger. Moonling was in the other’s hands, and no matter how powerful Lin Xuan was, he had to be cautious.
lín xuān bó rán biàn sè ， gāng cái jǐn jǐn shì cāi cè ， cǐ kè ， tā què kě yǐ kěn dìng zhè yì diǎn le 。
林轩勃然变色，刚才仅仅是猜测，此刻，他却可以肯定这一点了。
"Of course, I want your Jade Net Bees. This spirit insect is of great use to me. If you exchange it with me, this girl will be safe. Otherwise..."
huàn yuè é de shí lì ， yuán běn jiù qiáng yú tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yòu shàn cháng huàn shù ， ruò shì tōu xí de huà ， yuè ér què shí nán yǐ yìng fù ， bèi tā shēng qín huó zhuō ， yě bù suàn yǒu duō me de xī hǎn le 。
幻月蛾的实力，原本就强于同阶修仙者，又擅长幻术，若是偷袭的话，月儿确实难以应付，被它生擒活捉，也不算有多么的稀罕了。
"You dare threaten me?"
xiǎng dào cǐ chù ， lín xuān yě wú fǎ zài bǎo chí chén zhuó ， yǎn zhōng yǒu shì xuè de guāng máng shǎn guò ， duì fāng ruò shì gǎn shāng hài yuè ér ， zì jǐ yí dìng ràng tā hòu huǐ chū shēng zài zhè ge shì jiè shàng de 。
想到此处，林轩也无法再保持沉着，眼中有嗜血的光芒闪过，对方若是敢伤害月儿，自己一定让她后悔出生在这个世界上的。
Lin Xuan roared in anger.
“ yuè ér ， nǐ shì shuō zhè ge xiǎo yā tou me ？？”
“月儿，你是说这个小丫头么？？”
"What’s the harm? Your strength is indeed formidable, and now at late-stage tribulation, I know my limits. But can’t you care for that little girl?"
huàn yuè é de zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū xī xiào zhī sè ， chì bǎng yī shàn ， kōng jiān bō dòng fú xiàn ， dùn shí tā de shēn biān ， chū xiàn le yī zhàng xǔ gāo de jù dà cán jiǎn 。
幻月蛾的嘴角边露出嬉笑之色，翅膀一扇，空间波动浮现，顿时它的身边，出现了一丈许高的巨大蚕茧。
"I won't let her go from my hands. Even a True Immortal cannot do so. Knowing your own powers best, she's bound by mylifeline (life thread). With just a thought, I can scatter her soul and body. Do you dare risk it?"
Quickly cut through the tangled threads!
With the clues gathered, Lin Xuan had made his decision.
A hint of resilience flashed in his eyes as he spoke coldly: "Friend, you've been hiding and lurking. I believe you're not here just to chat with me. What is your true intent? Please be clear about it. I have much to attend to and don't want to stand here playing guessing games."
Lin Xuan's words were rude, but the other party did not seem offended; instead, a playful smile appeared on their face: "Friend, why keep such a distance? My coming is without ill intent. First, I wish to congratulate you..."
"Congratulate me?"
A strange expression appeared on Lin Xuan's face.
"Yes, celebrating your promotion and breaking free from the constraints of lifespan, making you one of the top cultivators in the Three Realms."
"You speak too highly of yourself. My survival through the heavenly tribulation was merely a stroke of luck. I have no outstanding abilities; how can I be considered among the top three realms?"
Lin Xuan was modest by nature and knew that this moon moth wasn't someone to easily trust. He would not accept any flattering words.
"Friend, you should not belittle yourself. Your strength surpasses that of your peers. Now at the late-stage tribulation, even if you can’t compare with Immortal Wraiths, you are undoubtedly one of the top in the Three Realms..."
"Enough with the flattery. Let’s get to your other purpose."
Lin Xuan was not easily swayed by compliments and knew that this moon moth had ulterior motives.
He would not let it manipulate him.
Despite his indifference towards the praise, Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of murderous intent.
"Friend, why keep such distance?"
"Just spit out what you need to say. Otherwise, I won’t be so polite."
Seeing the other continue to ramble, Lin Xuan’s expression showed impatience.
Although he believed Moonling was safe for now, prolonged delays could bring unforeseen dangers in this unpredictable world of cultivation.
With no time to waste, Lin Xuan listened intently.
"Indeed, I have a matter that requires your assistance."
Lin Xuan remained silent, waiting for the other to continue.
"Do you raise any spirit insects called Jade Net Bees?"
The voice was still smiling, but at this moment, it was extremely sharp.
"Oh, how did you know about them?"
Lin Xuan smiled as well.
He should deny it logically, but given that the other party had such confidence in their claim, denying would only make him seem petty:
"Indeed, I once sent a spirit insect which suddenly lost contact with me. This change of events must be due to the Jade Net Bee falling into your hands?"
Lin Xuan responded quickly and understood the situation.
"Yes, you are correct. The Jade Net Bee did meet me," the moon moth's face still held a smile, but Lin Xuan sensed some tension in its tone.
This meant that the Jade Net Bee was of great use to it, making his conclusion easy.
On the surface, Lin Xuan remained calm: "Even though I am poor, as a tribulation period cultivator, I have some treasures. How can I exchange them for you?"
"Why not? There is no treasure in this world that cannot be exchanged; only if one pays enough price," the other party's face was filled with sincerity.
But Lin Xuan ignored it: "Though I am poor, as a tribulation period cultivator, I have some treasures. How can I exchange such effort for you?"
"Friend, why speak so? There is no treasure in this world that cannot be exchanged; only if one pays enough price," the other party said with sincerity.
"But what about the Flying Demon Ancestor's treasures? Moonling is in your hands?"
Lin Xuan’s expression changed dramatically. He was sure of it now.
The moon moth, already stronger than most cultivators and skilled in illusions, could indeed pose a threat if she were to attack. Capturing her alive would be no surprise.
With this thought, Lin Xuan's eyes glowed with bloodlust. If the other dared harm Moonling, he would make them regret their birth.
"Moonling, you mean that little girl?"
The moon moth smiled and spread its wings, creating a large cocoon in front of it.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted as he looked surprised.
Using his Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, he saw clearly:
Moonling was trapped inside the cocoon, her eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
"How do you intend to proceed?"
Lin Xuan did not get angry; now was not the time for anger. Moonling was in the other’s hands, and no matter how powerful Lin Xuan was, he had to be cautious.
"Of course, I want your Jade Net Bees. This spirit insect is of great use to me. If you exchange it with me, this girl will be safe. Otherwise..."
"You dare threaten me?"
Lin Xuan roared in anger.
"What’s the harm? Your strength is indeed formidable, and now at late-stage tribulation, I know my limits. But can’t you care for that little girl?"
"I won't let her go from my hands. Even a True Immortal cannot do so. Knowing your own powers best, she's bound by mylifeline (life thread). With just a thought, I can scatter her soul and body. Do you dare risk it?"