lín xuān chǒng nì de shuō ， suí hòu zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ hǎo le ， gǎn le zhè me jiǔ de lù ， wǒ yě yǒu xiē lèi le ， nǐ men hǎo hǎo xiū xī ， zhè lǐ gāo shǒu shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， jǐn liàng bú yào wài chū 。”
林轩宠溺的说，随后转过头颅：“好了，赶了这么久的路，我也有些累了，你们好好休息，这里高手数不胜数，尽量不要外出。”
Lin Xuan cooed affectionately, then turned his head. "Alright, we've been traveling for a long time. I'm feeling a bit tired too. You two should rest well here; there are countless experts in this place, so try not to venture out."
liǎng nǚ zì wú yì yì ， zhè zuò dòng fǔ dà dé lí pǔ ， huán jìng yì shì qīng yōu dào le jí chù ， yǔ rén jiān xiān jìng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， tā men gè zì xuǎn le yí gè xǐ huān de yuàn luò ， yǐn yǐn yǒu xī xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， kàn lái liǎng gè yā tou xiāng chǔ dé bù cuò 。
两女自无异议，这座洞府大得离谱，环境亦是清幽到了极处，与人间仙境相差仿佛，她们各自选了一个喜欢的院落，隐隐有嬉笑的声音传入耳朵，看来两个丫头相处得不错。
The two women nodded without hesitation. The cave府 was enormous and the environment was exceptionally tranquil, almost like an earthly paradise. They each chose a courtyard they liked, and laughter could be faintly heard, indicating that the two girls were getting along well.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū wēn xīn de xiào róng ， wàng zhe liǎng nǚ de bèi yǐng xiāo shī ， tā shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yě lái dào le yī dòng gé lóu de lǐ miàn 。
林轩脸上露出温馨的笑容，望着两女的背影消失，他身形一闪，也来到了一栋阁楼的里面。
Lin Xuan's face lit up with a warm smile as he watched their figures disappear. He flashed to another pavilion inside.
pán xī ér zuò ！
盘膝而坐！
He sat cross-legged!
dāng rán bú shì xiū liàn gōng fǎ shén me 。
当然不是修炼功法什么。
Of course, it wasn't for practicing any cultivation techniques or anything like that.
shí lì dào le lín xuān zhè ge děng jí ， dǎ zuò qí shí bǐ shuì mián gèng róng yì huī fù jīng lì 。
实力到了林轩这个等级，打坐其实比睡眠更容易恢复精力。
At his current level, sitting in meditation was easier for restoring energy than sleeping.
huǎn huǎn tiáo xī 。
缓缓调息。
He slowly regulated his breathing.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， lín xuān gǎn jué pí láo yī fēn yī fēn de lí zì jǐ yuǎn qù ， ér fǎ lì zé yì diǎn diǎn de liú huí dào dān tián qì hǎi lǐ 。
随着时间的推移，林轩感觉疲劳一分一分的离自己远去，而法力则一点点的流回到丹田气海里。
As time passed, Lin Xuan felt the fatigue gradually dissipate, and his essence energy began to flow back into his dantian.
bù zhī bù jué ， yī tiān yī yè jiù yǐ jīng guò qù 。
不知不觉，一天一夜就已经过去。
Before he knew it, a day had passed.
dāng tài yáng shēng qǐ ， lín xuān zhēng kāi yǎn móu ， zhǐ jué hún shēn shuǎng lì ， jīng guò yī tiān yī yè de xiū xī ， tā bù lùn jīng shén ， hái shì fǎ lì ， dōu yǐ huī fù dào le diān fēng shí qī 。
当太阳升起，林轩睁开眼眸，只觉浑身爽利，经过一天一夜的休息，他不论精神，还是法力，都已恢复到了巅峰时期。
When the sun rose, Lin Xuan opened his eyes feeling refreshed. After a day and night of rest, both his spirit and essence energy were at their peak.
zhè yī cì lái cān jiā pán táo huì ， lín xuān yě méi xiǎng guò ， huì yù jiàn zhè me duō bō zhé 。
这一次来参加蟠桃会，林轩也没想过，会遇见这么多波折。
This trip to the Peach Blossom Banquet hadn't been as smooth as he'd hoped. But now that he was out of danger, it had brought him more than enough benefits.
dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， zǒng suàn shì huà xiǎn wéi yí ， ér qiě zhè yī lián chuàn de jīng lì ， hǎo chù gèng shì nán yǐ yán yù 。
但不管如何，总算是化险为夷，而且这一连串的经历，好处更是难以言喻。
It wasn't just wishful thinking. This experience made Lin Xuan realize how far behind he still was compared to top-tier experts.
zhè jué fēi hú yán luàn yǔ 。
这绝非胡言乱语。
Facing a domain up close gave him some insights too.
ràng lín xuān qīng xǐng de rèn shí dào ， zì jǐ yǔ dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， yǒu zhe duō me dà de chā jù 。
让林轩清醒的认识到，自己与顶级强者，有着多么大的差距。
Indeed, obtaining a domain was incredibly difficult, but the battle provided him with valuable inspiration.
ér jìn jù lí miàn duì lǐng yù ， ràng lín xuān duō duō shǎo shǎo ， yě yǒu le yī xiē gǎn wù 。
而近距离面对领域，让林轩多多少少，也有了一些感悟。
There was also the Ling Luo Jade Talisman, which even the two elders of Heaven and Earth had copies of. The power of this treasure was beyond measure.
chéng rán 。 xiǎng yào huò dé lǐng yù fēi cháng jiān nán ， dàn nà yī zhàn 。 què gěi le tā bù shǎo líng gǎn 。
诚然。想要获得领域非常艰难，但那一战。却给了他不少灵感。
Then there were the ancient mysteries, though they hadn't been fully resolved, some progress had been made. Lin Xuan's anticipation for the upcoming Peach Blossom Banquet was high.
hái yǒu líng luó yù fú ， lián tiān dì èr lǎo shǒu zhōng de dōu shì fǎng zhì zhī wù 。
还有绫罗玉符，连天地二老手中的都是仿制之物。
He had prepared thoroughly, hoping to return with satisfying results.
kě xiǎng ér zhī ， zhè jiàn bǎo bèi shì duō me liǎo de 。
可想而知，这件宝贝是多么了得。
However, he also harbored concerns.
hái yǒu shàng gǔ zhī mí ， suī rán méi yǒu jiě kāi ， dàn duō duō shǎo shǎo ， yě yǒu yī xiē jìn zhǎn ， ér duì jí jiāng zhào kāi de pán táo huì ， lín xuān xīn zhōng 。 gèng shì chōng mǎn le qī dài 。
还有上古之谜，虽然没有解开，但多多少少，也有一些进展，而对即将召开的蟠桃会，林轩心中。更是充满了期待。
Although he had reconciled with Rain Mist Alliance, it was a humiliation for the two elders of Heaven and Earth. Now that they were in front of Dragon Master Nei Long and Queen Qing Qiu, they couldn't do anything about it, but this wouldn't stop them from seeking trouble later.
tā zhè yī cì de zhǔn bèi ， kě shì shí fēn chōng zú ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě xī wàng yǒu mǎn yì de shōu huò 。
他这一次的准备，可是十分充足，无论如何，也希望有满意的收获。
If another cultivator were in Lin Xuan's position, he would be greatly alarmed.
dāng rán ， yǐn yōu yě shì yǒu de 。
当然，隐忧也是有的。
But Lin Xuan wasn't overly concerned.
zuì hòu suī rán yǔ yǔ lán shāng méng wò shǒu yán hé ， dàn duì yú tiān dì èr lǎo lái shuō ， què wú yì yú qí chǐ dà rǔ 。 rú jīn dāng zhe nài lóng zhēn rén ， qīng qiū guó zhǔ ， tā men ná zì jǐ wú kě nài hé ， dàn cǐ shì guò hòu ， què wèi bì bú huì zhǎo zì jǐ má fán de 。
最后虽然与雨岚商盟握手言和，但对于天地二老来说，却无异于奇耻大辱。如今当着鼐龙真人，青丘国主，他们拿自己无可奈何，但此事过后，却未必不会找自己麻烦的。
It wasn't because he was bold. Rather, the more lice one has, the less they itch; the more debts one owes, the less they worry.
ruò huàn yī míng xiū xiān zhě yǔ lín xuān yì dì ér chǔ ， fēi dà wèi kǒng huāng bù guò 。
若换一名修仙者与林轩易地而处，非大为恐慌不过。
He had offended far more formidable beings, and the two elders weren't particularly significant.
dàn lín xuān què bìng bú shì hěn zài hū 。
但林轩却并不是很在乎。
Of course, that didn't mean he ignored these concerns entirely. He remained vigilant but wouldn't let his guard down completely.
bìng fēi dǎn dà de yuán gù 。 ér shì shī zi duō le bù yǎng ， zhài duō le bù chóu 。
并非胆大的缘故。而是虱子多了不痒，债多了不愁。
...
gèng kě pà de cún zài zì jǐ yě dé zuì guò ， zài jiā shàng tiān dì èr lǎo yě suàn bù liǎo shén me 。
更可怕的存在自己也得罪过，再加上天地二老也算不了什么。
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan was about to rise and stretch when a spatial fluctuation suddenly occurred. A flash of fire entered his vision.
dāng rán ， yě bú shì shuō lín xuān jiù wán quán bù zài yì 。
当然，也不是说林轩就完全不在意。
A sound transmission talisman!
zhǐ shì bù nà me fàng zài xīn shàng ér yǐ ， gāi yǒu de jǐng tì 。 yě yī yàng huì yǒu dì 。
只是不那么放在心上而已，该有的警惕。也一样会有地。
Lin Xuan's expression turned slightly surprised as he raised his hand, and the flame landed on his palm.
……
……
He lowered his head slightly, sinking his divine sense into it. Then, like a cat that had its tail stepped on, he leaped up in shock.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān zhèng zhǔn bèi qǐ shēn huó dòng yī xià shēn tǐ 。 rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， kōng jiān bō dòng zhòu qǐ ， yī dào huǒ guāng yìng rù dào yǎn lián lǐ 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩正准备起身活动一下身体。然而就在这时，空间波动骤起，一道火光映入到眼帘里。
His face was full of bewilderment.
chuán yīn fú ！
传音符！
No wonder Lin Xuan reacted so unexpectedly. The content of this sound transmission talisman was truly shocking.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì zhī sè 。
林轩脸上露出几分诧异之色。
The two elders had come together to visit him.
suí hòu shǒu yī tái ， nà huǒ guāng jiù luò rù zhǎng xīn lǐ miàn 。
随后手一抬，那火光就落入掌心里面。
They claimed they were here for a friendly call.
lín xuān wēi wēi dī xià tou lú ， jiāng shén shí chén rù ， suí hòu ， jū rán rú tóng bèi cǎi dào wěi ba de māo yī yàng ， tiào le qǐ lái 。
林轩微微低下头颅，将神识沉入，随后，居然如同被踩到尾巴的猫一样，跳了起来。
But that seemed too unbelievable.
mǎn liǎn cuò è ！
满脸错愕！
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, pondering as he tried to make sense of their intentions. What game were these old fellows playing?
yě nán guài lín xuān fǎn yìng zhè me lí pǔ 。
也难怪林轩反应这么离谱。
If it was malicious intent, they wouldn't have openly appeared here. But harboring good intentions also didn't seem likely.
yīn wèi zhè chuán yīn fú zhōng de nèi róng shí zài shì yǒu xiē jīng shì hài sú 。
因为这传音符中的内容实在是有些惊世骇俗。
...
tiān dì èr lǎo lián mèi lái dào le cǐ chù 。
天地二老联袂来到了此处。
For a while, Lin Xuan was left in confusion but decided not to delve deeper. He would handle the situation as it came. After all, he wasn't at a disadvantage on their territory, and these two elders were seasoned cultivators who wouldn't make foolish mistakes.
shuō shì lái bài fǎng zì jǐ 。
说是来拜访自己。
He first needed to assess the situation before making any decisions.
dàn zhè wèi miǎn yǒu xiē bù kě sī yì 。
但这未免有些不可思议。
With his thoughts, Lin Xuan waved his sleeves silently sending out another sound transmission talisman to inform Moon and Little Butterfly to remain inconspicuous. Then he took a deep breath, forcing a smile as he walked towards the door. No matter what the two elders intended, it was unrealistic to keep them at arm's length.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū chén sī zhī sè ， zhè liǎng gè lǎo jiā huǒ ， hú lú lǐ jiū jìng mài de shén me yào ne ？
林轩以手抚额，脸上露出沉思之色，这两个老家伙，葫芦里究竟卖的什么药呢？
He could just play along for now; they wouldn't dare fight here.
ruò shuō shì bù huái hào yì ， nà jiù bù gāi míng mù zhāng dǎn de lái dào zhè lǐ 。
若说是不怀好意，那就不该明目张胆的来到这里。
...
ér xīn cún shàn niàn ， xiǎn rán yòu shì bù kě néng dì 。
而心存善念，显然又是不可能地。
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan saw off the two elders with a pleasant expression and joyful laughter filling his voice. It would be hard to tell that he had just reconciled with them from their appearance.
yī shí jiān ， lín xuān yě bèi nòng dé yún lǐ wù lǐ ， dàn tā bìng méi yǒu shēn jiū xià qù 。
一时间，林轩也被弄得云里雾里，但他并没有深究下去。
The Heavenly璇 Master and Earth Jī Master were both polite, and Lin Xuan adhered strictly to junior etiquette. Even if Dragon Master Nei Long or Hundred Flowers were here, they would be taken aback by the level of reconciliation. This was a far cry from any previous grudges being resolved.
bīng lái jiāng dǎng ， shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn ， suī shuō cǐ kè shì lái dào le duì fāng de dì pán ， dàn zì jǐ kě bù huì rèn rén zǎi gē ， ér tiān dì èr lǎo dōu shì rén lǎo chéng jīng de xiū xiān zhě ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， yīng gāi yě bú huì zuò chū shén me bù zhì de chǔn shì lái de 。
兵来将挡，水来土掩，虽说此刻是来到了对方的地盘，但自己可不会任人宰割，而天地二老都是人老成精的修仙者，于情于理，应该也不会做出什么不智的蠢事来的。
"Alright, Fellow Daoist Lin, no need for you to see us off. We'll return on our own."
xiān kàn kàn qíng kuàng zài zuò dìng duó 。
先看看情况再做定夺。
"Senior Elder Tiān Xuán, how can I refuse? The discord with Rain Mist Alliance is my fault. If you two forgive me, I'm already grateful beyond measure. It's a great honor that you came to visit me," Lin Xuan said.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yě jiāng yī zhāng chuán yīn fú qiāo wú shēng xī de fā chū ， zhè shì tōng zhī yuè ér yǔ xiǎo dié de ， ràng tā men shōu liǎn qì xī ， bú yào yǐn qǐ liǎng míng lǎo guài wù de zhù yì 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩袖袍一拂，也将一张传音符悄无声息的发出，这是通知月儿与小蝶的，让她们收敛气息，不要引起两名老怪物的注意。
"Fellow Brother Lin, this matter has passed; there's no need to bring it up again. What mistake did you make? It was those foolish Seventh True cultivators who acted recklessly and brought about their own downfall. I should be grateful for your help in clearing the way for us. Don't apologize anymore, we've made friends through this fight. In the future, everyone will be brothers," Heavenly璇 Master said with a silly grin.
suí hòu lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， liǎn shàng jǐ chū yī sī xiào yì ， xiàng mén wài zǒu qù ， bù guǎn tiān dì èr lǎo dǎ dī shén me zhǔ yì ， jù rén yú qiān lǐ zhī wài shì bù xiàn shí dì 。
随后林轩深深呼吸，脸上挤出一丝笑意，像门外走去，不管天地二老打的什么主意，拒人于千里之外是不现实地。
"How can I dare to call you seniors when I'm but a junior?" Lin Xuan asked.
dà bù liǎo xū yǔ wēi yí ， liào lái tā men yě bù gǎn zài zhè lǐ dòng wǔ 。
大不了虚与委蛇，料来他们也不敢在这里动武。
"Brother Younger, your words are incorrect. Even Dragon Master Nei Long considers you his sworn brother. How could we still consider ourselves seniors? Stop saying such things and let's just say that Fellow Brother Lin doesn't want to be brothers with us two waste of space," Heavenly璇 Master's face showed a hint of displeasure.
……
……
"Brother, this will hurt me deeply. Fine, I'll follow your command... "
bàn gè shí chén zhī hòu ， lín xuān jiāng tiān dì èr lǎo sòng zǒu ， què shì yī liǎn de hé yán yuè sè ， huān kuài de xiào shēng bù tíng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
半个时辰之后，林轩将天地二老送走，却是一脸的和颜悦色，欢快的笑声不停传入耳朵。
The three of them chatted warmly, their words so intimate it was hard to believe they had fought to the death just the day before. Such a dramatic change in relations was too unbelievable for anyone to fathom.
ruò bù zhī dào de ， kǒng pà hái yǐ wéi sān rén shì duō nián bú jiàn de zhī jiāo hǎo yǒu 。
若不知道的，恐怕还以为三人是多年不见的知交好友。
With that, Lin Xuan saw off the two elders and returned to his cave. As he watched Lin Xuan's figure disappear, Earth Jī Master's face showed a hint of gloom. "Brother, this is just a new cultivator. Why do we have to be so humble? Wasn't yesterday's humiliation enough? We were forced into it then, but now that the matter has been resolved, why should we seek revenge and flatter this Lin fellow?"
tiān xuán zūn zhě ， dì jī sàn rén dōu hěn kè qì ， lín xuān gèng shì yī zú le wǎn bèi zhī lǐ ， ruò shì nài lóng ， bǎi huā zài zhè lǐ fēi dà gǎn cuò è ， jiù suàn shì bīng shì qián xián yě méi yǒu zhè me lí pǔ ， zhè chàng de jiū jìng shì nǎ ér yī chū 。
天璇尊者，地玑散人都很客气，林轩更是依足了晚辈之礼，若是鼐龙，百花在这里非大感错愕，就算是冰释前嫌也没有这么离谱，这唱的究竟是哪儿一出。
"Hmph, a new cultivator, younger brother. Your vision needs to be more far-sighted. Losing face now is better than losing our lives in an uncertain future," said Earth Jī Master.
Lin Xuan cooed affectionately, then turned his head. "Alright, we've been traveling for a long time. I'm feeling a bit tired too. You two should rest well here; there are countless experts in this place, so try not to venture out."
"Okay!"
The two women nodded without hesitation. The cave府 was enormous and the environment was exceptionally tranquil, almost like an earthly paradise. They each chose a courtyard they liked, and laughter could be faintly heard, indicating that the two girls were getting along well.
Lin Xuan's face lit up with a warm smile as he watched their figures disappear. He flashed to another pavilion inside.
He sat cross-legged!
Of course, it wasn't for practicing any cultivation techniques or anything like that.
At his current level, sitting in meditation was easier for restoring energy than sleeping.
He slowly regulated his breathing.
As time passed, Lin Xuan felt the fatigue gradually dissipate, and his essence energy began to flow back into his dantian.
Before he knew it, a day had passed.
When the sun rose, Lin Xuan opened his eyes feeling refreshed. After a day and night of rest, both his spirit and essence energy were at their peak.
This trip to the Peach Blossom Banquet hadn't been as smooth as he'd hoped. But now that he was out of danger, it had brought him more than enough benefits.
It wasn't just wishful thinking. This experience made Lin Xuan realize how far behind he still was compared to top-tier experts.
Facing a domain up close gave him some insights too.
Indeed, obtaining a domain was incredibly difficult, but the battle provided him with valuable inspiration.
There was also the Ling Luo Jade Talisman, which even the two elders of Heaven and Earth had copies of. The power of this treasure was beyond measure.
Then there were the ancient mysteries, though they hadn't been fully resolved, some progress had been made. Lin Xuan's anticipation for the upcoming Peach Blossom Banquet was high.
He had prepared thoroughly, hoping to return with satisfying results.
However, he also harbored concerns.
Although he had reconciled with Rain Mist Alliance, it was a humiliation for the two elders of Heaven and Earth. Now that they were in front of Dragon Master Nei Long and Queen Qing Qiu, they couldn't do anything about it, but this wouldn't stop them from seeking trouble later.
If another cultivator were in Lin Xuan's position, he would be greatly alarmed.
But Lin Xuan wasn't overly concerned.
It wasn't because he was bold. Rather, the more lice one has, the less they itch; the more debts one owes, the less they worry.
He had offended far more formidable beings, and the two elders weren't particularly significant.
Of course, that didn't mean he ignored these concerns entirely. He remained vigilant but wouldn't let his guard down completely.
...
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan was about to rise and stretch when a spatial fluctuation suddenly occurred. A flash of fire entered his vision.
A sound transmission talisman!
Lin Xuan's expression turned slightly surprised as he raised his hand, and the flame landed on his palm.
He lowered his head slightly, sinking his divine sense into it. Then, like a cat that had its tail stepped on, he leaped up in shock.
His face was full of bewilderment.
No wonder Lin Xuan reacted so unexpectedly. The content of this sound transmission talisman was truly shocking.
The two elders had come together to visit him.
They claimed they were here for a friendly call.
But that seemed too unbelievable.
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, pondering as he tried to make sense of their intentions. What game were these old fellows playing?
If it was malicious intent, they wouldn't have openly appeared here. But harboring good intentions also didn't seem likely.
...
For a while, Lin Xuan was left in confusion but decided not to delve deeper. He would handle the situation as it came. After all, he wasn't at a disadvantage on their territory, and these two elders were seasoned cultivators who wouldn't make foolish mistakes.
He first needed to assess the situation before making any decisions.
With his thoughts, Lin Xuan waved his sleeves silently sending out another sound transmission talisman to inform Moon and Little Butterfly to remain inconspicuous. Then he took a deep breath, forcing a smile as he walked towards the door. No matter what the two elders intended, it was unrealistic to keep them at arm's length.
He could just play along for now; they wouldn't dare fight here.
...
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan saw off the two elders with a pleasant expression and joyful laughter filling his voice. It would be hard to tell that he had just reconciled with them from their appearance.
The Heavenly璇 Master and Earth Jī Master were both polite, and Lin Xuan adhered strictly to junior etiquette. Even if Dragon Master Nei Long or Hundred Flowers were here, they would be taken aback by the level of reconciliation. This was a far cry from any previous grudges being resolved.
"Alright, Fellow Daoist Lin, no need for you to see us off. We'll return on our own."
"Senior Elder Tiān Xuán, how can I refuse? The discord with Rain Mist Alliance is my fault. If you two forgive me, I'm already grateful beyond measure. It's a great honor that you came to visit me," Lin Xuan said.
"Fellow Brother Lin, this matter has passed; there's no need to bring it up again. What mistake did you make? It was those foolish Seventh True cultivators who acted recklessly and brought about their own downfall. I should be grateful for your help in clearing the way for us. Don't apologize anymore, we've made friends through this fight. In the future, everyone will be brothers," Heavenly璇 Master said with a silly grin.
"How can I dare to call you seniors when I'm but a junior?" Lin Xuan asked.
"Brother Younger, your words are incorrect. Even Dragon Master Nei Long considers you his sworn brother. How could we still consider ourselves seniors? Stop saying such things and let's just say that Fellow Brother Lin doesn't want to be brothers with us two waste of space," Heavenly璇 Master's face showed a hint of displeasure.
"Brother, this will hurt me deeply. Fine, I'll follow your command... "
The three of them chatted warmly, their words so intimate it was hard to believe they had fought to the death just the day before. Such a dramatic change in relations was too unbelievable for anyone to fathom.
With that, Lin Xuan saw off the two elders and returned to his cave. As he watched Lin Xuan's figure disappear, Earth Jī Master's face showed a hint of gloom. "Brother, this is just a new cultivator. Why do we have to be so humble? Wasn't yesterday's humiliation enough? We were forced into it then, but now that the matter has been resolved, why should we seek revenge and flatter this Lin fellow?"
"Hmph, a new cultivator, younger brother. Your vision needs to be more far-sighted. Losing face now is better than losing our lives in an uncertain future," said Earth Jī Master.