“ duō xiè dà gē 。”
“多谢大哥。”
"Thank you, big brother."
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū xǐ yuè bù jīn zhī sè 。
林轩脸上露出喜悦不禁之色。
Lin Xuan's face showed a look of unrestrained joy. Now that he was the target of many, Lin Xuan knew all too well that several old monsters had already regarded him as an easy meal.
rú jīn de zì jǐ ， yǐ shì zhòng shǐ zhī dì ， lín xuān dāng rán qīng chǔ ， bù shǎo lǎo guài wù ， yǐ jiāng zì jǐ shì zuò dài zǎi de gāo yáng le 。
如今的自己，已是众矢之的，林轩当然清楚，不少老怪物，已将自己视作待宰的羔羊了。
"Hmph, do you really think I can be bullied just because I'm young?" A hint of coldness appeared on Lin Xuan's face. But to say he wasn't worried at all was a lie.
“ hēng ， zhēn yǐ wéi zì jǐ nián shào hǎo qī 。”
“哼，真以为自己年少好欺。”
As the saying goes, two fists cannot defeat four hands. Moreover, those unkind old fellows included realm-level powerhouses.
lín xuān de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī bīng lěng zhī yì ， dàn yào shuō yì diǎn yě bù dān xīn ， nà kěn dìng shì piàn rén dì 。
林轩的脸上露出一丝冰冷之意，但要说一点也不担心，那肯定是骗人地。
After this series of events, Lin Xuan had a clearer assessment of his own strength. In ordinary late-stage渡劫 existences, he could dominate without hindrance. But against realms, it was somewhat inferior.
sú huà shuō ， shuāng quán nán dí sì shǒu ， gèng hé kuàng ， nà xiē bù huài hǎo yì de lǎo jiā huǒ ， hái bāo kuò lǐng yù jí bié de qiáng zhě 。
俗话说，双拳难敌四手，更何况，那些不坏好意的老家伙，还包括领域级别的强者。
Self-preservation might not be an issue, but the chance of victory was as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
jīng guò zhè yī xì liè de biàn gù ， lín xuān rú jīn duì yú zì jǐ de shí lì ， yǐ yǒu le yí gè gèng qīng chǔ de píng gū ， zài pǔ tōng de dù jié hòu qī cún zài zhōng ， kě yǐ zòng héng wú dí 。
经过这一系列的变故，林轩如今对于自己的实力，已有了一个更清楚的评估，在普通的渡劫后期存在中，可以纵横无敌。
And this time, there were more than one realm-level powerhouses who wanted to make a move on him...
dàn duì shàng lǐng yù ， jiù yǒu xiē xiāng xíng jiàn zhuō 。
但对上领域，就有些相形见拙。
Thus, Lin Xuan's situation was far from optimistic. But he had never regretted his actions. In the world of cultivation, where could one avoid danger? The dangers in the cultivation world were countless. Selling off so many treasures at once would surely spark envy and jealousy.
zì bǎo huò xǔ méi yǒu wèn tí ， dàn qǔ shèng de jī huì shì fèng máo lín jiǎo dì 。
自保或许没有问题，但取胜的机会是凤毛麟角地。
But what if?
ér zhè cì xiǎng dǎ zì jǐ zhǔ yì de lǐng yù ， jué bù zhǐ yí gè ……
而这次想打自己主意的领域，绝不止一个……
These treasures were of great use to him, and even if he had to do it again, Lin Xuan wouldn't change his mind.
zì jǐ miàn duì de jú miàn ， zì rán yě jiù bù róng lè guān le 。
自己面对的局面，自然也就不容乐观了。
Courage knows no fear!
dàn lín xuān bìng bù céng hòu huǐ guò ， rén zài jiāng hú piāo ， nǎ ér néng bù āi dāo ， xiū xiān jiè de wēi xiǎn gèng shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， yì kǒu qì pāi mài xià zhè me duō bǎo wù ， kěn dìng shì huì yǐn qǐ bié rén xiàn mù jí dù hèn de 。
但林轩并不曾后悔过，人在江湖飘，哪儿能不挨刀，修仙界的危险更数不胜数，一口气拍卖下这么多宝物，肯定是会引起别人羡慕嫉妒恨的。
Since big brother主动 offered protection, Lin Xuan naturally didn’t refuse out of vain pride. A true man can adapt; forcing oneself into a fight is not courage but mere recklessness.
kě nà yòu zěn me yàng ne ？
可那又怎么样呢？
Thus, with a smile on his face, Lin Xuan boarded the True Immortal Nai Long's pleasure boat.
zhè xiē bǎo wù duì zì jǐ dōu dà yǒu yòng tú ， jí biàn zhòng lái yī cì ， lín xuān yě bú huì gǎi biàn chū zhōng shén me 。
这些宝物对自己都大有用途，即便重来一次，林轩也不会改变初衷什么。
This scene naturally caught the attention of many cultivators.
yǒng zhě wú jù ！
勇者无惧！
Immediately, many faces showed hesitation. Although Lin Xuan was not well-known, Nai Long True Immortal wasn’t someone to mess with.
dàn dà gē jì rán zhǔ dòng yào gěi zì jǐ bì hù ， lín xuān dāng rán yě bú huì yīn wèi wú liáo de miàn zi ， ér jù jué tā de yī fān hǎo yì le 。
但大哥既然主动要给自己庇护，林轩当然也不会因为无聊的面子，而拒绝他的一番好意了。
If one still tried to make trouble after this, a lamb would turn into a tiger and might even backfire on oneself.
néng qū néng shēn dà zhàng fū ， yī wèi chěng qiáng jué fēi yǒng zhě ， chōng qí liàng zhǐ shì yī mǎng fū 。
能屈能伸大丈夫，一味逞强绝非勇者，充其量只是一莽夫。
The danger level had increased significantly, which was why most people were now backing out. After all, no one wanted to end up losing more than they gained.
yú shì lín xuān mǎn miàn xiào róng ， shàng le nài lóng zhēn rén de huà fǎng 。
于是林轩满面笑容，上了鼐龙真人的画舫。
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zhè yí mù zì rán yě luò zài le zhòng xiū shì de yǎn lǐ 。
这一幕自然也落在了众修士的眼里。
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan, upon boarding Nai Long True Immortal's pleasure boat, found it as opulent as ever.
dùn shí ， bù shǎo rén de liǎn shàng dōu lù chū le yóu yù chí yí ， lín xuān shēng míng bù xiǎn ， dàn nài lóng zhēn rén kě bú shì hǎo rě dì 。
顿时，不少人的脸上都露出了犹豫迟疑，林轩声名不显，但鼐龙真人可不是好惹地。
Soft music filled his ears as Nai Long True Immortal was enjoying the performance. His big brother indeed lived a life of utmost leisure.
ruò zhè yàng hái qù zhǎo tā de má fán ， féi yáng kě jiù biàn chéng le lǎo hǔ ， shuō bù dìng huì fǎn shì zì shēn 。
若这样还去找他的麻烦，肥羊可就变成了老虎，说不定会反噬自身。
"Third Brother has arrived. Sit down quickly."
wēi xiǎn xì shù yī xià zi zēng tiān le xǔ duō ， yě jiù nán guài jué dà bù fèn rén dǎ qǐ le tuì táng gǔ 。 bì jìng shuí yě bù xiǎng tōu jī bù chéng shí bǎ mǐ 。
危险系数一下子增添了许多，也就难怪绝大部分人打起了退堂鼓。毕竟谁也不想偷鸡不成蚀把米。
Nai Long True Immortal instructed the maids to add more tea sets. Two familiar faces, Bai Hua and Meng Ruyan, stood by his side.
……
……
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate. Big brother's character was never bound by convention.
zài shuō lín xuān ， shàng le nài lóng zhēn rén de huà fǎng ， guǒ rán shì yì rú jì wǎng de fù lì táng huáng 。
再说林轩，上了鼐龙真人的画舫，果然是一如既往的富丽堂皇。
He sat down and indulged in food and spirit wine. The dishes and spirits were all incredibly delicious.
sī zhú zhī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nài lóng zhēn rén zhèng zài xīn shǎng gē wǔ ， zì jǐ zhè wèi dà gē ， guǒ rán guò dé xiāo yáo yǐ jí 。
丝竹之声传入耳朵，鼐龙真人正在欣赏歌舞，自己这位大哥，果然过得逍遥以极。
"Third Brother has reaped a bountiful harvest at this Peach Blossom Festival but is also being targeted by many petty people. Hence, I offer to escort you."
“ sān dì lái le ， kuài zuò 。”
“三弟来了，快坐。”
"Thank you for your kindness, big brother, but it's adding trouble to your own."
nài lóng zhēn rén fēn fù shì nǚ tiān jiā chá jī ， ér zài yī páng ， hái zhàn zhe liǎng wèi shú rén ， fēn bié shì bǎi huā yǔ mèng rú yān liǎng nǚ 。
鼐龙真人吩咐侍女添加茶几，而在一旁，还站着两位熟人，分别是百花与梦如嫣两女。
"It’s family; there's no need to say such things."
lín xuān yě bú kè qì 。 dà gē de xìng gé xiàng lái biàn shì bù jū sú lǐ 。
林轩也不客气。大哥的性格向来便是不拘俗礼。
The pleasure boat transformed into a dazzling light and vanished instantly.
zuò xià dà chī dà hē ， bù lùn cài yáo hái shì líng jiǔ jiē měi wèi dào bù kě sī yì de dì bù 。
坐下大吃大喝，不论菜肴还是灵酒皆美味到不可思议的地步。
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“ zhè cì pán táo shèng diǎn ， sān dì shōu huò pǒ fēng ， dàn yě bèi bù shǎo xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi dīng shàng ， gù ér hái shì wèi xiōng sòng nǐ yī chéng de hǎo 。”
“这次蟠桃盛典，三弟收获颇丰，但也被不少宵小之辈盯上，故而还是为兄送你一程的好。”
"Ice Soul Sister, are we really letting this Lin boy leave so easily?" The Snake of Treasure turned its head with clear murderous intent on its face.
“ duō xiè dà gē měi yì ， jiù shì gěi nǐ tiān má fán le 。”
“多谢大哥美意，就是给你添麻烦了。”
Lin Xuan had offended her too many times. While she could tolerate it before because he was just a tiny ant back then, would anyone get angry at being wronged by an insect?
“ zì jiā xiōng dì ， shuō zhè xiē gàn shén me 。”
“自家兄弟，说这些干什么。”
The answer was no.
huà fǎng huà wèi yī dào líng guāng ， yào yǎn cì mù ， qǐng kè jiān jiù xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
画舫化为一道灵光，耀眼刺目，顷刻间就消失得无影无踪。
But now was different; Lin Xuan had grown into a late-stage渡劫 cultivator. Although he hadn't mastered the realm yet, he was almost on par with them.
……
……
If left unchecked, he would become a major threat.
“ bīng pò jiě jiě 。 zhēn de ràng zhè lín xiǎo zi jiù zhè me zǒu diào me ？”
“冰魄姐姐。真的让这林小子就这么走掉么？”
Thus, her desire to eliminate Lin Xuan became urgent.
bǎo shé zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， liǎn shàng yǒu háo bù yǎn shì de shā yì liú lù 。
宝蛇转过头颅，脸上有毫不掩饰的杀意流露。
How could she miss such an opportunity?
lín xuān dé zuì tā de cì shù tài duō ， yǐ qián hái kě yǐ róng rěn ， yīn wèi nà shí hòu de lín xuān 。 jǐn jǐn shì xiǎo xiǎo de lóu yǐ yí gè 。
林轩得罪她的次数太多，以前还可以容忍，因为那时候的林轩。仅仅是小小的蝼蚁一个。
"Be in no hurry," Ice Soul's face remained calm as ever: "This Lin boy made a big splash at the auction. He has become a fat cow now. You think Nai Long True Immortal can protect him? That’s a huge mistake. Although Nai Long is a top-tier powerhouse, he cannot scare off heroes from all three realms. We can follow behind and act as circumstances dictate. Try not to make any moves if possible."
rén wéi huì le chóng zhì dé zuì zì jǐ ér shēng qì me ？
人为会了虫豸得罪自己而生气么？
"Alright, little sister will follow your instructions," the rebellious Snake of Treasure bowed submissively in front of Ice Soul. The more she interacted with her, the more she realized how deep Ice Soul's powers were. As a Primordial True Demon, she was far superior to herself. This woman was almost certainly the strongest demon in the first rank.
dá àn shì fǒu dìng de 。
答案是否定的。
Although she didn't know how she compared to the former Demon Lord, she felt it wasn't something she could defy.
kě xiàn zài bù tóng ， lín xuān yǐ chéng zhǎng wèi dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
可现在不同，林轩已成长为渡劫后期的修仙者。
Moreover, there was still a grudge between Ice Soul and Lin Xuan. She hated him deeply for both reason and emotion; she couldn’t allow him to continue growing.
suī rán shàng yǒu lǐng yù méi yǒu cān wù ， dàn miǎn qiǎng yǐ jīng kě yǐ shuō shì yǔ tā men tóng yī jí bié de 。
虽然尚有领域没有参悟，但勉强已经可以说是与他们同一级别的。
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ruò zài fàng rèn bù guǎn ， bì chéng xīn fù dà huàn 。
若再放任不管，必成心腹大患。
Given this, why worry? Following Ice Soul's instructions would be the smartest choice.
gù ér tā xiǎng yào miè shā lín xuān de xīn qíng 。 yǐ biàn dé fēi cháng jí pò 。
故而她想要灭杀林轩的心情。已变得非常急迫。
With these thoughts in mind, the Snake of Treasure bid farewell with Ice Soul. As both were Primordial True Demons, even Fairy Rain桐 couldn't afford to be too casual about them. She personally saw them off.
yǎn qián de liáng jī ， zěn me kě yǐ bái bái cuò guò ne ？
眼前的良机，怎么可以白白错过呢？
As they approached the exit of the Jade Pool, Fairy Rain桐 unexpectedly spoke up: "Ice Soul, I want to talk to you alone."
“ huāng shén me ？”
“慌什么？”
The Snake of Treasure was taken aback; such a turn of events was unforeseen. Fairy Rain桐 rarely showed her true colors, and she had never heard that Ice Soul Sister was close with her.
yǔ bǎo shé bù tóng ， bīng pò de liǎn shàng 。 yī jiù shì yī fù yún dàn fēng qīng zhī sè ：“ zhè lín xiǎo zi zài pāi mài huì shàng dà chū fēng tou ， rú jīn yǐ chéng wéi féi niú ， nǐ yǐ wéi nài lóng zhēn rén jiù kě yǐ gěi tā bì hù ， dà cuò tè cuò ， nài lóng suī shì dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， dàn yě bù kě néng xià tuì sān jiè yīng xióng ， wǒ men yī huì er kě yǐ gēn zài qí hòu ， jiàn jī xíng shì ， néng bù dòng shǒu ， jiù jǐn liàng bú yào dòng shǒu 。”
与宝蛇不同，冰魄的脸上。依旧是一副云淡风轻之色：“这林小子在拍卖会上大出风头，如今已成为肥牛，你以为鼐龙真人就可以给他庇护，大错特错，鼐龙虽是顶级强者，但也不可能吓退三界英雄，我们一会儿可以跟在其后，见机行事，能不动手，就尽量不要动手。”
Why...
“ hǎo ， xiǎo mèi tīng jiě jiě de fēn fù 。”
“好，小妹听姐姐的吩咐。”
She raised her head and found the expression on this Spirit Realm's top fairy filled with hope.
zài bīng pò miàn qián ， jié ào bù xùn de bǎo shé xiǎn de dī méi shùn mù ， nà shì yīn wèi jiē chù dé yuè duō ， yuè néng gǎn jué dào bīng pò de shēn bù kě cè ， tóng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， què yuǎn chāo zì jǐ tài duō ， cǐ nǚ shí yǒu **， yǐ shì mó jiè dì yī qiáng zhě 。
在冰魄面前，桀骜不驯的宝蛇显得低眉顺目，那是因为接触得越多，越能感觉到冰魄的深不可测，同为真魔始祖，却远超自己太多，此女十有**，已是魔界第一强者。
Ice Soul seemed surprised as well, showing a hint of hesitation before quickly turning cold: "No need."
suī rán bù zhī dào bǐ zhī xī rì de mó zú dà tǒng lǐng rú hé ， dàn jué bú shì zì jǐ kě yǐ wéi nì de 。
虽然不知道比之昔日的魔族大统领如何，但觉不是自己可以违逆的。
"Alright," Fairy Rain桐’s face showed disappointment. "Since you've chosen your path, I won't stop you, but I hope you don’t regret it in the future."
hé kuàng bīng pò yǔ lín xuān zhī jiān ， yī yàng yǒu xián xì ， cǐ nǚ tóng yàng hèn lín xuān rù gǔ ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， tā dōu bù kě néng fàng rèn lín xuān jì xù chéng zhǎng de 。
何况冰魄与林轩之间，一样有嫌隙，此女同样恨林轩入骨，于情于理，她都不可能放任林轩继续成长的。
"I don't need Fairy Rain桐's concern."
jì rán rú cǐ ， zì jǐ hé bì dān xīn ， tīng cóng bīng pò fēn fù ， jiù shì zuì wèi cōng míng de xuǎn zé 。
既然如此，自己何必担心，听从冰魄吩咐，就是最为聪明的选择。
Ice Soul remained expressionless as a white aura enveloped her body and transformed into a streak of light that shot towards the sky.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， bǎo shé suí zhe bīng pò ， yì qǐ gào cí ， tā men liǎ dōu shì zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， jí biàn yǔ tóng xiān zi yě bù hǎo tài guò dài màn shén me ， qīn zì jiāng tā men sòng le chū qù 。
脑海中念头转过，宝蛇随着冰魄，一起告辞，她们俩都是真魔始祖，即便雨桐仙子也不好太过怠慢什么，亲自将她们送了出去。
The Snake of Treasure was surprised but understood that words could bring trouble. It was better not to ask about such matters, so she followed silently.
yǎn kàn dào le yáo chí de chū kǒu ， lǐ yǔ tóng tū rán chū rén yì liào de kāi kǒu ：“ bīng pò ， wǒ xiǎng yào yǔ nǐ dān dú tán tán rú hé ？”
眼看到了瑶池的出口，李雨桐突然出人意料的开口：“冰魄，我想要与你单独谈谈如何？”
Soon after, the three realm-level powerhouses bid farewell, and the once bustling Jade Pool fell silent again.
bǎo shé yī dāi ， zhè yàng de biàn gù shǐ liào wèi jí ， yǔ tóng xiān zi shēn jū qiǎn chū ， cóng méi yǒu tīng shuō bīng pò jiě jiě yǔ tā jiāo qíng rú hé ， yǎn qián zěn me ……
宝蛇一呆，这样的变故始料未及，雨桐仙子深居浅出，从没有听说冰魄姐姐与她交情如何，眼前怎么……
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tā tái qǐ tóu lú ， yà yì de fā xiàn zhè wèi líng jiè dì yī xiān zi de liǎn shàng mǎn shì qǐ pàn zhī sè 。
她抬起头颅，讶异的发现这位灵界第一仙子的脸上满是企盼之色。
Meanwhile, on Lin Xuan's side, riding Nai Long True Immortal’s pleasure boat, they traveled a thousand miles in an instant. Without any interruptions, Lin Xuan enjoyed his wine while chatting with Nai Long and others, finding it leisurely.
bīng pò sì hū yě yǒu xiē chī jīng ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī chí yí ， dàn hěn kuài jiù bèi bīng lěng yǔ dài tì dài tì ：“ bù bì 。”
冰魄似乎也有些吃惊，脸上闪过一丝迟疑，但很快就被冰冷与代替代替：“不必。”
Nai Long True Immortal finished telling a joke before stopping abruptly.
“ hǎo ba ！” yǔ tóng xiān zi de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī shī wàng zhī sè ：“ nǐ jì rán xuǎn zé hǎo le zì jǐ de lù ， nà wǒ yě bù lán nǐ ， dàn yuàn yǐ hòu ， nǐ bú yào hòu huǐ cái hǎo de 。”
“好吧！”雨桐仙子的脸上闪过一丝失望之色：“你既然选择好了自己的路，那我也不拦你，但愿以后，你不要后悔才好的。”
"Big brother, what's wrong?"
“ zhè jiù bù xū yào yǔ tóng jiě jiě nǐ duō cāo xīn le 。”
“这就不需要雨桐姐姐你多操心了。”
Lin Xuan showed a look of surprise.
bīng pò miàn wú biǎo qíng ， suí hòu hún shēn rǔ bái sè de mó qì yì qǐ ， yǐ huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng fēi xiàng tiān jì 。
冰魄面无表情，随后浑身乳白色的魔气一起，已化为一道惊虹飞向天际。
"What comes must come."
bǎo shé mǎn liǎn yà yì ， dàn yě míng bái huò cóng kǒu chū ， zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， dāng rán hái shì bù wèn wèi miào de ， bù yán bù yǔ ， suí hòu gēn le shàng qù 。
宝蛇满脸讶异，但也明白祸从口出，这种事情，当然还是不问为妙的，不言不语，随后跟了上去。
Nai Long True Immortal sighed, his expression complex.
jiē xià lái ， sān jiè qiáng zhě fēn fēn gào cí ， yuán běn rè nào de yáo chí hěn kuài chóng xīn guī yú chén jì 。
接下来，三界强者纷纷告辞，原本热闹的瑶池很快重新归于沉寂。
"What is it?" Lin Xuan asked, releasing his divine sense. But he found no results and was surprised when Nai Long True Immortal’s voice echoed from afar: "Since you've arrived, why hide? Why not show yourself?"
……
……
"Hmph, Nai Long True Immortal, they say you live freely in the world. Your cultivation progress hasn't slowed over these years, but that doesn’t matter. Today, I must see your soul depart for the underworld."
"Thank you, big brother."
Lin Xuan's face showed a look of unrestrained joy. Now that he was the target of many, Lin Xuan knew all too well that several old monsters had already regarded him as an easy meal.
"Hmph, do you really think I can be bullied just because I'm young?" A hint of coldness appeared on Lin Xuan's face. But to say he wasn't worried at all was a lie.
As the saying goes, two fists cannot defeat four hands. Moreover, those unkind old fellows included realm-level powerhouses.
After this series of events, Lin Xuan had a clearer assessment of his own strength. In ordinary late-stage渡劫 existences, he could dominate without hindrance. But against realms, it was somewhat inferior.
Self-preservation might not be an issue, but the chance of victory was as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
And this time, there were more than one realm-level powerhouses who wanted to make a move on him...
Thus, Lin Xuan's situation was far from optimistic. But he had never regretted his actions. In the world of cultivation, where could one avoid danger? The dangers in the cultivation world were countless. Selling off so many treasures at once would surely spark envy and jealousy.
But what if?
These treasures were of great use to him, and even if he had to do it again, Lin Xuan wouldn't change his mind.
Courage knows no fear!
Since big brother主动 offered protection, Lin Xuan naturally didn’t refuse out of vain pride. A true man can adapt; forcing oneself into a fight is not courage but mere recklessness.
Thus, with a smile on his face, Lin Xuan boarded the True Immortal Nai Long's pleasure boat.
This scene naturally caught the attention of many cultivators.
Immediately, many faces showed hesitation. Although Lin Xuan was not well-known, Nai Long True Immortal wasn’t someone to mess with.
If one still tried to make trouble after this, a lamb would turn into a tiger and might even backfire on oneself.
The danger level had increased significantly, which was why most people were now backing out. After all, no one wanted to end up losing more than they gained.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan, upon boarding Nai Long True Immortal's pleasure boat, found it as opulent as ever.
Soft music filled his ears as Nai Long True Immortal was enjoying the performance. His big brother indeed lived a life of utmost leisure.
"Third Brother has arrived. Sit down quickly."
Nai Long True Immortal instructed the maids to add more tea sets. Two familiar faces, Bai Hua and Meng Ruyan, stood by his side.
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate. Big brother's character was never bound by convention.
He sat down and indulged in food and spirit wine. The dishes and spirits were all incredibly delicious.
"Third Brother has reaped a bountiful harvest at this Peach Blossom Festival but is also being targeted by many petty people. Hence, I offer to escort you."
"Thank you for your kindness, big brother, but it's adding trouble to your own."
"It’s family; there's no need to say such things."
The pleasure boat transformed into a dazzling light and vanished instantly.
...
"Ice Soul Sister, are we really letting this Lin boy leave so easily?" The Snake of Treasure turned its head with clear murderous intent on its face.
Lin Xuan had offended her too many times. While she could tolerate it before because he was just a tiny ant back then, would anyone get angry at being wronged by an insect?
The answer was no.
But now was different; Lin Xuan had grown into a late-stage渡劫 cultivator. Although he hadn't mastered the realm yet, he was almost on par with them.
If left unchecked, he would become a major threat.
Thus, her desire to eliminate Lin Xuan became urgent.
How could she miss such an opportunity?
"Be in no hurry," Ice Soul's face remained calm as ever: "This Lin boy made a big splash at the auction. He has become a fat cow now. You think Nai Long True Immortal can protect him? That’s a huge mistake. Although Nai Long is a top-tier powerhouse, he cannot scare off heroes from all three realms. We can follow behind and act as circumstances dictate. Try not to make any moves if possible."
"Alright, little sister will follow your instructions," the rebellious Snake of Treasure bowed submissively in front of Ice Soul. The more she interacted with her, the more she realized how deep Ice Soul's powers were. As a Primordial True Demon, she was far superior to herself. This woman was almost certainly the strongest demon in the first rank.
Although she didn't know how she compared to the former Demon Lord, she felt it wasn't something she could defy.
Moreover, there was still a grudge between Ice Soul and Lin Xuan. She hated him deeply for both reason and emotion; she couldn’t allow him to continue growing.
...
Given this, why worry? Following Ice Soul's instructions would be the smartest choice.
With these thoughts in mind, the Snake of Treasure bid farewell with Ice Soul. As both were Primordial True Demons, even Fairy Rain桐 couldn't afford to be too casual about them. She personally saw them off.
As they approached the exit of the Jade Pool, Fairy Rain桐 unexpectedly spoke up: "Ice Soul, I want to talk to you alone."
The Snake of Treasure was taken aback; such a turn of events was unforeseen. Fairy Rain桐 rarely showed her true colors, and she had never heard that Ice Soul Sister was close with her.
Why...
She raised her head and found the expression on this Spirit Realm's top fairy filled with hope.
Ice Soul seemed surprised as well, showing a hint of hesitation before quickly turning cold: "No need."
"Alright," Fairy Rain桐’s face showed disappointment. "Since you've chosen your path, I won't stop you, but I hope you don’t regret it in the future."
"I don't need Fairy Rain桐's concern."
Ice Soul remained expressionless as a white aura enveloped her body and transformed into a streak of light that shot towards the sky.
The Snake of Treasure was surprised but understood that words could bring trouble. It was better not to ask about such matters, so she followed silently.
Soon after, the three realm-level powerhouses bid farewell, and the once bustling Jade Pool fell silent again.
...
Meanwhile, on Lin Xuan's side, riding Nai Long True Immortal’s pleasure boat, they traveled a thousand miles in an instant. Without any interruptions, Lin Xuan enjoyed his wine while chatting with Nai Long and others, finding it leisurely.
Nai Long True Immortal finished telling a joke before stopping abruptly.
"Big brother, what's wrong?"
Lin Xuan showed a look of surprise.
"What comes must come."
Nai Long True Immortal sighed, his expression complex.
"What is it?" Lin Xuan asked, releasing his divine sense. But he found no results and was surprised when Nai Long True Immortal’s voice echoed from afar: "Since you've arrived, why hide? Why not show yourself?"
"Hmph, Nai Long True Immortal, they say you live freely in the world. Your cultivation progress hasn't slowed over these years, but that doesn’t matter. Today, I must see your soul depart for the underworld."