tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù ， dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu ， lín xuān yī sǎo xīn tóu de yīn yù ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng nà shì wú bǐ huān xǐ 。
踏破铁鞋无觅处，得来全不费工夫，林轩一扫心头的阴郁，脸上的表情那是无比欢喜。
After searching high and low, I finally found what I was looking for, and it didn't take much effort at all. Lin Xuan's mood brightened as he couldn't hide his joy.
zhè me róng yì jiù yǒu le yuè ér yǔ xiǎo dié de xiāo xī ， cǐ xíng shí zài bù xū 。
这么容易就有了月儿与小蝶的消息，此行实在不虚。
So easily obtaining news of Yue'er and Xiaodie made this trip worthwhile indeed.
“ tā liǎ xiàn zài hé chù ？”
“她俩现在何处？”
"Where are they now?"
lín xuān zhè huà jī hū shì chōng kǒu ér chū 。
林轩这话几乎是冲口而出。
Lin Xuan almost blurted out the question without thinking.
rán ér ǎi pàng lǎo zhě tīng le ， liǎn shàng què lù chū yī sī chí yí 。
然而矮胖老者听了，脸上却露出一丝迟疑。
However, the plump elder hesitated, looking uncertain and remaining silent.
chóu chú bù yǔ 。
踌躇不语。
"Haha, friend, you needn't worry. You once mentioned that Yue'er and Xiaodie have done favors for our noble family. Lin Xuan seeks their whereabouts not to harm them. The truth is, Lady Yue'er is my beloved wife. If you know where they are, please tell me the truth," Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu bù bì gù lǜ ， nǐ céng jīng shuō guò ， yuè ér yǔ xiǎo dié yú guì zú yì yǒu ēn dé ， lín mǒu yù xún zhǎo èr rén de xià luò ， bìng fēi shì wèi le duì tā men bù lì de ， shí bù xiāng mán ， nà wèi yuè ér xiān zi ， nǎi shì lín mǒu de ài qī ， suǒ yǐ dào yǒu ruò zhī xià luò ， hái qǐng rú shí xiàng gào 。”
“呵呵，道友不必顾虑，你曾经说过，月儿与小蝶于贵族亦有恩德，林某欲寻找二人的下落，并非是为了对她们不利的，实不相瞒，那位月儿仙子，乃是林某的爱妻，所以道友若知下落，还请如实相告。”
"Please rise, senior. You've honored me too much. Had it not been for your assistance, our clan would have perished long ago. How could I dare accept such a great gift?" The plump elder hurriedly stood to support him, his expression one of shock and gratitude: "Since you are Lady Yue'er's husband, her whereabouts are naturally something I cannot conceal."
lín xuān qǐ shēn zuò le yī yī 。
林轩起身作了一揖。
"Thank you for your efforts."
“ qián bèi qǐng qǐ ， nǐ zhè kě zhé shā lǎo fū ， ruò fēi nín chū shǒu xiàng zhù ， wǎn bèi yī zú ， xiàn zài yǐ jí yǒu kě néng yǐ wàn jié bù fù ， wǎn bèi hé dé hé néng ， gǎn dān dāng nín de dà lǐ ne ？” nà ǎi pàng lǎo zhě lián máng zhàn qǐ xiāng fú ， yī liǎn shòu chǒng ruò jīng de shén sè ：“ qián bèi nín jì rán shì yuè xiān zi de zhàng fū ， tā de xíng zōng ， wǎn bèi dāng rán bù kě néng yǐn mán de 。”
“前辈请起，你这可折杀老夫，若非您出手相助，晚辈一族，现在已极有可能已万劫不复，晚辈何德何能，敢担当您的大礼呢？”那矮胖老者连忙站起相扶，一脸受宠若惊的神色：“前辈您既然是月仙子的丈夫，她的行踪，晚辈当然不可能隐瞒的。”
Lin Xuan sat back down with an expectant look on his face.
“ rú cǐ yǒu láo le 。”
“如此有劳了。”
"Our clan encountered the two ladies about five years ago," the plump elder tapped his teacup lightly as he spoke in a calm voice that entered Lin Xuan's ears.
lín xuān huí shēn luò zuò ， liǎn shàng lù chū xǐ ěr gōng tīng de shén sè 。
林轩回身落座，脸上露出洗耳恭听的神色。
"Five years ago?"
“ wǎn bèi yī zú yù jiàn liǎng wèi xiān zi ， dà yuē shì wǔ nián qián de shì 。”
“晚辈一族遇见两位仙子，大约是五年前的事。”
"Yes, it was by chance. The two ladies appeared like divine warriors and saved us from danger. They stayed with us for some time afterward."
ǎi pàng lǎo zhě qīng qīng pāi dǎ zhe shēn qián de chá jī ， chén yín de shēng yīn chuán rù dào le ěr duǒ lǐ 。
矮胖老者轻轻拍打着身前的茶几，沉吟的声音传入到了耳朵里。
"Oh, when did they leave? Did they mention their destination?" Lin Xuan's concerned voice trembled slightly due to his nervousness.
“ wǔ nián qián ？”
“五年前？”
"The two ladies lived here for about a month. According to them, they were accidentally caught in a spatial storm and ended up here. Thus, they constantly asked us how to leave this place."
“ bù cuò ， nà yī cì ， běn zú yě shì pèng qiǎo yù jiàn le wēi jī ， liǎng wèi xiān zi rú shén bīng tiān jiàng ， jiù le wǒ men yī cì ， hòu lái jiù hái zhù le yī duàn shí rì 。”
“不错，那一次，本族也是碰巧遇见了危机，两位仙子如神兵天降，救了我们一次，后来就还住了一段时日。”
The elder continued: "We naturally wanted to repay our saviors, but the truth is, we have always lived here, familiar with the Small Spirit Realm, yet no one has ever tried to leave it..."
“ ó ， nà tā men shì shén me shí hòu lí kāi dì ， zǒu de shí hòu ， yǒu méi yǒu shuō mù dì dì shì nǎ lǐ ？” lín xuān guān xīn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yīn wèi jǐn zhāng tài guò ， shēng yīn shèn zhì dōu yǐn yǐn jiā zá yǒu yī sī chàn dǒu 。
“哦，那她们是什么时候离开地，走的时候，有没有说目的地是哪里？”林轩关心的声音传入耳朵，因为紧张太过，声音甚至都隐隐夹杂有一丝颤抖。
"Ah, so Yue'er and Xiaodie didn't find any clues?" Lin Xuan was surprised. He thought there must be some hidden information, given that they had lived in this place for generations.
“ liǎng wèi xiān zi ， zài wǒ men zhè ér zhù le dà yuē yǒu yuè yú ， jù tā liǎ suǒ shuō 。 shì wú yì jiān bèi juǎn rù kōng jiān fēng bào ， cái liú luò dào le cǐ chù ， suǒ yǐ ， yì zhí biàn shì xiàng wǒ men dǎ tīng rú hé lí kāi cǐ chù 。”
“两位仙子，在我们这儿住了大约有月余，据她俩所说。是无意间被卷入空间风暴，才流落到了此处，所以，一直便是像我们打听如何离开此处。”
"There is another secret," the elder continued: "Although the two ladies did not find a way out, they discovered something else from our clan."
lǎo zhě píng hé de shēng yīn jì xù chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ wǒ men zì rán yě shì xiǎng duì liǎng wèi jiù mìng ēn rén yǒu suǒ bào dá de ， wèn tí shì ， wǒ men zǔ zǔ bèi bèi shì jū yú cǐ ， duì xiǎo xiān yù gù rán suàn dé shàng shú xī ， dàn què cóng lái méi yǒu rén cháng shì guò lí kāi zhè lǐ ……”
老者平和的声音继续传入耳朵：“我们自然也是想对两位救命恩人有所报答的，问题是，我们祖祖辈辈世居于此，对小仙域固然算得上熟悉，但却从来没有人尝试过离开这里……”
"Another secret?"
“ ó ， zhè me shuō ， yuè ér tā men méi yǒu dé dào xiàn suǒ ？” lín xuān yǒu xiē yà rán de kāi kǒu le 。 xīn zhōng què pǒ bù yǐ wéi rán ， jué de duì fāng yí dìng shì yǒu suǒ yǐn mán ， bì jìng tā men shì dài jū yú cǐ dì ， jiù suàn cóng lái méi yǒu rén lí kāi guò ， yòu zěn me kě néng zhēn de shén me yě bù xiǎo de 。
“哦，这么说，月儿她们没有得到线索？”林轩有些讶然的开口了。心中却颇不以为然，觉得对方一定是有所隐瞒，毕竟她们世代居于此地，就算从来没有人离开过，又怎么可能真的什么也不晓得。
"Yes, it's about True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave."
yì diǎn diǎn zhū sī mǎ jì duō bàn hái shì yǒu de 。
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duì fāng de shēng yīn jì xù chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ yě bù jìn rán ， liǎng wèi xiān zi suī rán méi yǒu huò dé xiàn suǒ ， rú hé lí kāi cǐ chù ， dàn què cóng běn zú zhōng dǎ tīng dào lìng wài yí gè mì mì le 。”
对方的声音继续传入耳朵：“也不尽然，两位仙子虽然没有获得线索，如何离开此处，但却从本族中打听到另外一个秘密了。”
The elder swallowed: "As a true immortal's servant, it is customary not to reveal the location of one's master's residence. However, since True Immortal Feathersplendor has been gone for a long time, and the two ladies have done favors for our clan, some less experienced members revealed where his cave was."
“ lìng wài yí gè mì mì ？”
“另外一个秘密？”
"The ladies then left, saying they might find clues in his cave," Lin Xuan nodded, not surprised that Yue'er and Xiaodie would make such a choice. He would likely do the same.
“ bù cuò ， jiù shì huà yǔ zhēn rén de dòng fǔ 。”
“不错，就是化羽真人的洞府。”
"Then, where is True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave? Can you tell me?"
chā yī jiàn shì 。 bù jì zì shù ， dà jiā kě yǐ zài wēi xìn zhōng sōu suǒ “ bǎi liàn chéng xiān huàn yǔ ”， tiān jiā huàn yǔ de wēi xìn ， shàng miàn yǒu huàn yǔ yǔ bǎi liàn chéng xiān zuì xīn de dòng tài 。 shēng huó zhào piàn ， gēng xīn tōng zhī ， shì pín yóu xì ， qǐng dà jiā sōu suǒ “ bǎi liàn chéng xiān huàn yǔ ”。 xiè xiè 。
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Lin Xuan tentatively asked, though his expression was firm. Knowing where Yue'er and Xiaodie were, he must find their location no matter what.
lǎo zhě shuō dào zhè lǐ tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ：“ yuán běn zuò wéi xiān pū ， zhēn rén de dòng fǔ wèi yú hé chù ， àn lǐ shuō 。 shì yīng gāi shǒu kǒu rú píng de ， dàn yī lái ， zhēn rén zǎo yǐ bú jiàn le zōng jì ， èr lái liǎng wèi xiān zi yòu yú běn zú yǒu ēn ， suǒ yǐ jiù yǒu shào bù gēng shì de zú rén xiàng tā liǎ xiè lòu le huà yǔ zhēn rén de dòng fǔ zài hé chù 。”
老者说到这里吞了一口唾沫：“原本作为仙仆，真人的洞府位于何处，按理说。是应该守口如瓶的，但一来，真人早已不见了踪迹，二来两位仙子又于本族有恩，所以就有少不更事的族人像她俩泄露了化羽真人的洞府在何处。”
"Don't worry, I'm not a man of rigid principles. As a servant, it is improper to reveal my master's whereabouts, but since True Immortal Feathersplendor has been gone for so long, you have done favors for our clan, and telling you won't hurt."
“ rán hòu liǎng wèi xiān zi biàn gào cí le ， shuō shì cóng zhēn xiān de dòng fǔ lǐ ， yě xǔ néng zhǎo dào xiàn suǒ ， rú hé cóng zhè xiǎo xiān yù lí kāi lái zhe 。”
“然后两位仙子便告辞了，说是从真仙的洞府里，也许能找到线索，如何从这小仙域离开来着。”
"Thank you," Lin Xuan bowed again, truly grateful.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
"The location of True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave is hard to describe in words. If you don't mind, please stay here overnight. I'll arrange for my people to lead you there tomorrow morning. What do you think?"
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， bìng bù qí guài yuè ér yǔ xiǎo dié huì zuò chū zhè yàng de xuǎn zé ， huàn zuò zì jǐ ， duō bàn yě huì zhè me zuò 。
林轩点了点头，并不奇怪月儿与小蝶会做出这样的选择，换做自己，多半也会这么做。
"That sounds good."
“ nà huà yǔ zhēn rén de dòng fǔ shì zài …… dào yǒu kě fāng biàn gào zhī lín mǒu me ？”
“那化羽真人的洞府是在……道友可方便告知林某么？”
Although Lin Xuan was eager to reunite with Yue'er, he still had some patience.
lín xuān shì tàn zhe kāi kǒu ， dāng rán ， yán yǔ suī rán kè qì ， biǎo qíng què shì jiān jué yǐ jí ， jì rán zhī dào yuè ér yǔ xiǎo dié zài nà lǐ ， wú lùn rú hé ， lín xuān yě shì yào xún zhǎo dào tā men xià luò dì 。
林轩试探着开口，当然，言语虽然客气，表情却是坚决以极，既然知道月儿与小蝶在那里，无论如何，林轩也是要寻找到她们下落地。
"Since that's the case, senior, go rest. I will inform you once everything is arranged!"
“ qián bèi fàng xīn ， lǎo fū bìng fēi jū nì bù huà de rén wù ， àn lǐ ， zuò wéi xiān pū ， shì bù gāi xiè lòu zhǔ rén de zhù chù ， dàn huà yǔ shàng xiān zǎo jiù bù zài le ， nǐ yú běn zú yòu yǒu ēn dé ， gào sù nǐ yě shì bù fáng de 。”
“前辈放心，老夫并非拘泥不化的人物，按理，作为仙仆，是不该泄露主人的住处，但化羽上仙早就不在了，你于本族又有恩德，告诉你也是不妨的。”
Lin Xuan had no objections as the plump elder personally escorted him out.
“ duō xiè 。”
“多谢。”
There were no guesthouses in the Small Spirit Realm, so arranging accommodation for Lin Xuan was easy given the size of the city.
lín xuān zài cì bào quán xíng lǐ ， tā duì duì fāng ， nà shì zhēn xīn shí yì de gǎn jī 。
林轩再次抱拳行礼，他对对方，那是真心实意的感激。
The elder chose the best cave and summoned two maids to serve Lin Xuan's needs. He treated Lin Xuan warmly before leaving.
“ huà yǔ zhēn rén de dòng fǔ jiū jìng shēn zài hé chù ， yòng yán yǔ hěn nán shuō dé qīng chǔ ， qián bèi ruò shì bù qì ， qǐng zài zhè ér xiē shàng yī wǎn ， míng rì yī zǎo ， wǒ ràng zú rén gěi nǐ dài lù ， qián bèi jué de yì xià rú hé ？”
“化羽真人的洞府究竟身在何处，用言语很难说得清楚，前辈若是不弃，请在这儿歇上一晚，明日一早，我让族人给你带路，前辈觉得意下如何？”
Returning to his own cave, the elder's kind smile suddenly changed. His entire demeanor exuded a cold aura as he entered a small stone room measuring only about ten feet in diameter.
“ rú cǐ shèn hǎo 。”
“如此甚好。”
He flipped open a token, and a dark light shone on the walls as he stepped inside. The wall rippled like water, and the elder walked through without hesitation.
lín xuān suī rán hèn bù dé mǎ shàng yǔ yuè ér tuán jù ， dàn zhè diǎn nài fán xīn hái shì yǒu dì 。
林轩虽然恨不得马上与月儿团聚，但这点耐烦心还是有地。
Inside, the cave was vast, much larger than the outside stone house. It looked like an ancient tomb with hundreds of feet of space. Ancient murals adorned the walls, giving it a primeval feel unlike anything in the Spirit Realm.
“ jì rán rú cǐ ， qián bèi qǐng qù xiē xī ， wǎn bèi ān pái hǎo rén shǒu yǐ hòu ， huì tōng zhī nǐ ！”
“既然如此，前辈请去歇息，晚辈安排好人手以后，会通知你！”
In one corner stood a large copper cauldron filled with flickering green flames, casting an eerie glow on the room.
lín xuān zì wú yì yì ， suí hòu ǎi pàng lǎo zhě qīn zì jiāng lín xuān sòng le chū qù 。
林轩自无异议，随后矮胖老者亲自将林轩送了出去。
But the strangest part was a massive copper pillar in another corner.
yīn wèi xiǎo xiān yù xiàng lái méi yǒu wài rén ， suǒ yǐ yě bù cún zài guì bīn lóu zhè zhǒng dōng xī ， bù guò zhè me dà yī zuò chéng chí ， yào ān pái lín xuān de zhù sù zì rán róng yì 。
因为小仙域向来没有外人，所以也不存在贵宾楼这种东西，不过这么大一座城池，要安排林轩的住宿自然容易。
A man bound to the pillar looked exactly like the plump elder. No, they were identical.
lǎo zhě tiāo xuǎn le zuì hǎo de yī zuò dòng fǔ ， hái jiào lái liǎng míng shì nǚ fú shì lín xuān de yǐn shí qǐ jū ， kè kè qì qì de jiāng lín xuān sòng le jìn qù ， rán hòu tā zì jǐ yě gào cí 。
老者挑选了最好的一座洞府，还叫来两名侍女服侍林轩的饮食起居，客客气气的将林轩送了进去，然后他自己也告辞。
The atmosphere was unnerving.
lǎo zhě huí dào le zì jǐ de dòng fǔ ， yuán běn yī liǎn xiào róng kě jū de hé shàn zhī sè ， què sà rán biàn le 。
老者回到了自己的洞府，原本一脸笑容可掬的和善之色，却飒然变了。
Well, there was one difference: the bound man wore white clothes, while the black-robed elder was dressed in black.
zhěng gè rén sàn fà chū yīn lěng de qì xī 。
整个人散发出阴冷的气息。
In the center of the tomb lay a copper coffin, its surface carved with strange patterns that gave an ancient and melancholic feeling. The black-robed elder walked past it.
suí hòu tā lái dào yī jiān shí shì lǐ miàn ， zhǐ yǒu zhàng xǔ fāng yuán ， bìng bù qǐ yǎn 。
随后他来到一间石室里面，只有丈许方圆，并不起眼。
With a wave of his sleeve, "Bang" echoed in Lin Xuan's ears as the lid flew open and landed heavily on the ground beside him.
tā shǒu yī fān ， yī kuài lìng pái xiǎn xiàn ， qīng qīng yī huǎng ， cóng lìng pái zhōng fā chū yī dào wū guāng ， zhào shè zài qiáng bì zhī shàng 。
他手一翻，一块令牌显现，轻轻一晃，从令牌中发出一道乌光，照射在墙壁之上。
But inside, the coffin was empty.
suí hòu cǐ qiáng rú tóng shuǐ miàn yī yàng ， fàn qǐ diǎn diǎn lián yī ， lǎo zhě háo bù yóu yù de zǒu le jìn qù 。
随后此墙如同水面一样，泛起点点涟漪，老者毫不犹豫的走了进去。
The eerie atmosphere only intensified.
lǐ miàn bié yǒu dòng tiān ， miàn jī yì bǐ wài miàn de shí wū dà le xǔ duō ， rán ér kàn zhe jū rán xiàng shì yī zuò gǔ mù ， zú yǒu shù bǎi zhàng ， sì zhōu de qiáng bì shàng ， diāo kè zhe yī xiē gǔ lǎo de bì huà ， yǔ líng jiè de fēng gé jiǒng yì ， chōng mǎn le hóng huāng gǔ piáo de qì xī 。
里面别有洞天，面积亦比外面的石屋大了许多，然而看着居然像是一座古墓，足有数百丈，四周的墙壁上，雕刻着一些古老的壁画，与灵界的风格迥异，充满了洪荒古朴的气息。
"Hmph, I've come here; why haven't you shown yourself yet?" The black-robed elder didn't seem surprised. He spoke to the empty coffin as if talking to himself. (To be continued...)
After searching high and low, I finally found what I was looking for, and it didn't take much effort at all. Lin Xuan's mood brightened as he couldn't hide his joy.
So easily obtaining news of Yue'er and Xiaodie made this trip worthwhile indeed.
"Where are they now?"
Lin Xuan almost blurted out the question without thinking.
However, the plump elder hesitated, looking uncertain and remaining silent.
"Haha, friend, you needn't worry. You once mentioned that Yue'er and Xiaodie have done favors for our noble family. Lin Xuan seeks their whereabouts not to harm them. The truth is, Lady Yue'er is my beloved wife. If you know where they are, please tell me the truth," Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.
"Please rise, senior. You've honored me too much. Had it not been for your assistance, our clan would have perished long ago. How could I dare accept such a great gift?" The plump elder hurriedly stood to support him, his expression one of shock and gratitude: "Since you are Lady Yue'er's husband, her whereabouts are naturally something I cannot conceal."
"Thank you for your efforts."
Lin Xuan sat back down with an expectant look on his face.
"Our clan encountered the two ladies about five years ago," the plump elder tapped his teacup lightly as he spoke in a calm voice that entered Lin Xuan's ears.
"Five years ago?"
"Yes, it was by chance. The two ladies appeared like divine warriors and saved us from danger. They stayed with us for some time afterward."
"Oh, when did they leave? Did they mention their destination?" Lin Xuan's concerned voice trembled slightly due to his nervousness.
"The two ladies lived here for about a month. According to them, they were accidentally caught in a spatial storm and ended up here. Thus, they constantly asked us how to leave this place."
The elder continued: "We naturally wanted to repay our saviors, but the truth is, we have always lived here, familiar with the Small Spirit Realm, yet no one has ever tried to leave it..."
"Ah, so Yue'er and Xiaodie didn't find any clues?" Lin Xuan was surprised. He thought there must be some hidden information, given that they had lived in this place for generations.
"There is another secret," the elder continued: "Although the two ladies did not find a way out, they discovered something else from our clan."
"Another secret?"
"Yes, it's about True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave."
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The elder swallowed: "As a true immortal's servant, it is customary not to reveal the location of one's master's residence. However, since True Immortal Feathersplendor has been gone for a long time, and the two ladies have done favors for our clan, some less experienced members revealed where his cave was."
"The ladies then left, saying they might find clues in his cave," Lin Xuan nodded, not surprised that Yue'er and Xiaodie would make such a choice. He would likely do the same.
"Then, where is True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave? Can you tell me?"
Lin Xuan tentatively asked, though his expression was firm. Knowing where Yue'er and Xiaodie were, he must find their location no matter what.
"Don't worry, I'm not a man of rigid principles. As a servant, it is improper to reveal my master's whereabouts, but since True Immortal Feathersplendor has been gone for so long, you have done favors for our clan, and telling you won't hurt."
"Thank you," Lin Xuan bowed again, truly grateful.
"The location of True Immortal Feathersplendor's cave is hard to describe in words. If you don't mind, please stay here overnight. I'll arrange for my people to lead you there tomorrow morning. What do you think?"
"That sounds good."
Although Lin Xuan was eager to reunite with Yue'er, he still had some patience.
"Since that's the case, senior, go rest. I will inform you once everything is arranged!"
Lin Xuan had no objections as the plump elder personally escorted him out.
There were no guesthouses in the Small Spirit Realm, so arranging accommodation for Lin Xuan was easy given the size of the city.
The elder chose the best cave and summoned two maids to serve Lin Xuan's needs. He treated Lin Xuan warmly before leaving.
Returning to his own cave, the elder's kind smile suddenly changed. His entire demeanor exuded a cold aura as he entered a small stone room measuring only about ten feet in diameter.
He flipped open a token, and a dark light shone on the walls as he stepped inside. The wall rippled like water, and the elder walked through without hesitation.
Inside, the cave was vast, much larger than the outside stone house. It looked like an ancient tomb with hundreds of feet of space. Ancient murals adorned the walls, giving it a primeval feel unlike anything in the Spirit Realm.
In one corner stood a large copper cauldron filled with flickering green flames, casting an eerie glow on the room.
But the strangest part was a massive copper pillar in another corner.
A man bound to the pillar looked exactly like the plump elder. No, they were identical.
The atmosphere was unnerving.
Well, there was one difference: the bound man wore white clothes, while the black-robed elder was dressed in black.
In the center of the tomb lay a copper coffin, its surface carved with strange patterns that gave an ancient and melancholic feeling. The black-robed elder walked past it.
With a wave of his sleeve, "Bang" echoed in Lin Xuan's ears as the lid flew open and landed heavily on the ground beside him.
But inside, the coffin was empty.
The eerie atmosphere only intensified.
"Hmph, I've come here; why haven't you shown yourself yet?" The black-robed elder didn't seem surprised. He spoke to the empty coffin as if talking to himself. (To be continued...)