lǐ xià yú rén bì yǒu suǒ qiú ， yǔ tóng xiān zi suī xīn zhōng jīng yà ， dàn tā de yí tài yī jiù shì jué dài fēng huá 。
礼下于人必有所求，雨桐仙子虽心中惊讶，但她的仪态依旧是绝代风华。
Etiquette begets requests, and though Rain桐 Fairy Consort was surprised, her demeanor remained resplendent.
lín xuān bù yǔ ， jì xù zuò yī 。
林轩不语，继续作揖。
Lin Xuan did not speak. He continued to bow deeply, his expression earnest. Over and over again, he paid homage to Rain桐 Fairy Consort with profound respect.
liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng chéng kěn wú bǐ ， jiù zhè yàng yì ér zài ， zài ér sān de duì yǔ tóng xiān zi shī yǐ dà lǐ 。
脸上的表情诚恳无比，就这样一而再，再而三的对雨桐仙子施以大礼。
Finally, a look of admiration appeared on the other's face.
duì fāng de liǎn shàng zhōng yú lù chū le dòng róng zhī sè 。
对方的脸上终于露出了动容之色。
She knew Lin Xuan well enough; after all, it was the Immortal Dao Union that had eradicated the Void, making significant contributions. The transformation from an ordinary cultivator to someone who could rival them took only a short time. Such a remarkable existence warranted her attention.
lín xuān de zī liào tā yì shì hěn qīng chǔ ， bì jìng néng gòu jiāng xū wú qū chú ， xiān dào méng gōng bù kě méi ， lín xuān yóu yī pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， chéng zhǎng wèi néng gòu yǔ tā men bǐ jiān de rén wù ， huā de shí jiān liáo liáo kě shǔ ， zhè me yī liǎo bù qǐ de cún zài ， tā yòu zěn me kě néng bù duō tóu rù yī xiē mù guāng guān zhù 。
林轩的资料她亦是很清楚，毕竟能够将虚无驱除，仙道盟功不可没，林轩由一普通的修仙者，成长为能够与他们比肩的人物，花的时间寥寥可数，这么一了不起的存在，她又怎么可能不多投入一些目光关注。
Lin Xuan’s strength aside, his character was commendable—perhaps even mature for a young man. Compared to their million-year-old lives as cultivators, he was no less impressive.
lín xuān de shí lì qiě bù tí ， xīn xìng nà kě shì kě quān kě diǎn dì ， shuō shào nián lǎo chéng yě bù wèi guò ， jí biàn xiāng bǐ tā men zhè xiē huó le shàng bǎi wàn nián de xiū xiān zhě ， nà yě shì bù chěng duō ràng de 。
林轩的实力且不提，心性那可是可圈可点地，说少年老成也不为过，即便相比他们这些活了上百万年的修仙者，那也是不逞多让的。
The matter that required such solemnity must be significant. Rain桐 Fairy Consort straightened herself and spoke with great gravity: "Friend Daoist Lin, our friendship may not be deep, but we are of the same spirit realm. For this journey ahead, cooperation is essential. If you have any requests, feel free to speak without reservation; I will do my utmost to fulfill them. What say you?"
néng ràng tā rú cǐ shèn zhòng ， suǒ qiú de shì qíng zì rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
能让他如此慎重，所求的事情自然是非同小可。
"Thank you, Fairy Consort."
yǔ tóng xiān zi yě bù yóu de zhèng jīn wēi zuò ， liǎn sè wú bǐ de zhèng zhòng qǐ lái le ， wēi wēi tàn le kǒu qì ：“ lín dào yǒu ， wǒ men jiāo qíng suī rán bù suàn shēn hòu ， dàn bì jìng tóng wèi líng jiè yī mài ， jiē xià lái de lǚ tú ， yě xū yào tōng lì hé zuò ， suǒ yǐ ， nǐ ruò shì yǒu shén me yāo qiú ， bù bì jū shù ， jǐn guǎn shuō ， běn gōng néng gòu zuò dào de ， jué bù tuī tuō ， bù zhī dào yǒu yì xià rú hé ？”
雨桐仙子也不由得正襟危坐，脸色无比的郑重起来了，微微叹了口气：“林道友，我们交情虽然不算深厚，但毕竟同为灵界一脉，接下来的旅途，也需要通力合作，所以，你若是有什么要求，不必拘束，尽管说，本宫能够做到的，绝不推脱，不知道友意下如何？”
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and filled with gratitude: "I have some questions that I wish to ask for clarification. These issues have troubled me for a long time. If the Fairy Consort can give me an answer, even if it means owing you a great favor for one day, I will not hesitate when you command me in the future."
“ duō xiè xiān zi 。”
“多谢仙子。”
Lin Xuan's sincerity was evident; beside him, Nai Long and Guang Han True Person exchanged glances, drawing in their breaths.
lín xuān dà xǐ ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì gǎn jī ：“ zài xià shì yǒu yī xiē wèn tí ， xiǎng qǐng xiān zi jiě huò ， zhè xiē wèn tí kùn rǎo xiǎo dì hǎo jiǔ le ， xiān zi ruò néng gěi wǒ yí gè dá fù ， jiù suàn zài xià qiàn xiān zi yī tiān dà de rén qíng rú hé ， yǐ hòu xiān zi ruò yǒu fēn fù ， biàn shì shàng dāo shān ， xià yóu guō lín mǒu yě jué bú huì yǒu bàn fēn tuī tuō 。”
林轩大喜，脸上满是感激：“在下是有一些问题，想请仙子解惑，这些问题困扰小弟好久了，仙子若能给我一个答复，就算在下欠仙子一天大的人情如何，以后仙子若有吩咐，便是上刀山，下油锅林某也绝不会有半分推脱。”
In cultivation circles, deceit was common, but at this level of power, they valued their promises. At least to friends, that was true.
lín xuān de shēng yīn chéng kěn yǐ jí ， páng biān de nài lóng yǔ guǎng hán zhēn rén què shì dào xī le yī kǒu liáng qì 。
林轩的声音诚恳以极，旁边的鼐龙与广寒真人却是倒吸了一口凉气。
They never easily made commitments, for failing to follow through would be a laughingstock.
xū zhī xiū xiān jiè suī ěr yú wǒ zhà de jū duō ， dàn shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， què yě hěn zhòng shì zì jǐ de chéng nuò ， zhì shǎo duì péng yǒu shì zhè yàng méi cuò 。
须知修仙界虽尔虞我诈的居多，但实力到了他们这个等级，却也很重视自己的承诺，至少对朋友是这样没错。
Lin Xuan's words were weighty indeed—no matter what tortures he faced, he wouldn't back down. What exactly did he want to ask?
jué bù qīng yì xǔ nuò ， shuō dào jiù yí dìng yào zuò dào ， fǒu zé nà kě shì yí xiào dà fāng 。
绝不轻易许诺，说到就一定要做到，否则那可是贻笑大方。
Guang Han True Person was curious, while Nai Long True Person looked surprised. He knew Third Brother wanted to inquire about ancient secrets.
ér lín xuān cǐ shí shuō de huà 。 kě jiù fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shàng dāo shān ， xià yóu guō dōu bù tuī tuō ， tā jiū jìng xiǎng yào xún wèn me ？
而林轩此时说的话。可就非同小可，上刀山，下油锅都不推脱，他究竟想要询问么？
Initially, he thought Lin Xuan was merely curious, but now it seemed otherwise.
guǎng hán zhēn rén chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí ， ér nài lóng zhēn rén de biǎo qíng zé tòu zhe chà yì ， tā dāng rán zhī dào sān dì xiǎng yào xún wèn de shì shàng gǔ yǐn mì 。
广寒真人除了好奇还是好奇，而鼐龙真人的表情则透着诧异，他当然知道三弟想要询问的是上古隐秘。
Why did Third Brother do this? Was there something significant from the ancient times that had such a connection?
kāi shǐ tā hái yǐ wéi lín xuān shì hào qí ， xiàn zài kàn xiǎn rán bú shì 。
开始他还以为林轩是好奇，现在看显然不是。
Could it be because of Asura...
nà sān dì yòu wèi hé zhè me zuò ， shàng gǔ fā shēng le shén me yǔ tā yòu zhè me dà de guān xì me ？
那三弟又为何这么做，上古发生了什么与他又这么大的关系么？
A fleeting thought flashed through Nai Long's mind like lightning.
nán dào shì yīn wèi ā xiū luó ……
难道是因为阿修罗……
Nai Long True Person, despite his casual demeanor and jovial appearance, was actually very intelligent. He had lived for millions of years, making a name in the Three Realms; he couldn't possibly be a fool.
yí gè niàn tou zài nài lóng nǎo hǎi zhōng rú diàn guāng shí huǒ bān shǎn guò 。
一个念头在鼐龙脑海中如电光石火般闪过。
Thoughts raced through his mind.
bié kàn nài lóng zhēn rén píng shí lǐ diào er láng dāng ， yī fù xī xī hā hā de mú yàng ， nà zhǐ bù guò shì xìng gé shǐ rán ér yǐ 。 qí shí tā de tóu nǎo xīn zhì ， dōu shì cōng míng yǐ jí ， bì jìng shì huó le shàng bǎi wàn nián de xiū xiān zhě ， zài sān jiè zhī zhōng chuǎng xià zhè me dà de míng qì ， yòu zěn me kě néng zhēn shì hú tú de shǎ guā ér yǐ 。
别看鼐龙真人平时里吊儿郎当，一副嘻嘻哈哈的模样，那只不过是性格使然而已。其实他的头脑心智，都是聪明以极，毕竟是活了上百万年的修仙者，在三界之中闯下这么大的名气，又怎么可能真是糊涂的傻瓜而已。
Rain桐 Fairy Consort remained unaware. Lin Xuan's attitude frightened her. Was it just to gather information that such an exaggerated reaction?
xīn zhōng cāi cè 。
心中猜测。
Though surprised, she still exuded charm: "Friend Daoist Lin, you do not need to be so formal. Speak your mind; as long as it doesn't put me in a difficult position, I will share everything."
nài lóng zhēn rén de biǎo qíng kě jiù wán wèi le 。
鼐龙真人的表情可就玩味了。
This was a promise with room for flexibility.
dāng nián de ā xiū luó ， kě shì sān jiè dì yī měi nǚ ， kě xī hóng yán mìng bó ， wú rén gǎn zhāo rě 。
当年的阿修罗，可是三界第一美女，可惜红颜命薄，无人敢招惹。
Lin Xuan could only chuckle inwardly but knew he couldn't force anything.
shuō dài cì de méi guī yě bù wèi guò 。
说带刺的玫瑰也不为过。
He hoped the ancient secrets would be revealed. Taking a deep breath, he said: "I wish to ask Fairy Consort a question. My elder brother mentioned that Asura once had good relations with all of you, even drinking and discussing cultivation心得 together. Why did she suddenly lead阴司 creatures to massacre the Spirit Realm, causing rivers of blood? This goes against logic; I would be grateful if you could enlighten me."
běi jí yuán guāng diàn yī zhàn ， gèng shì fāng zōng liǎo wú 。 yǒu rén shuō yǔn luò 。
北极元光殿一战，更是芳踪了无。有人说陨落。
Rain桐 Fairy Consort's expression showed surprise as her eyebrows raised slightly: "Is that the question?"
yě yǒu rén shuō tā zǎo yǒu ān pái suàn jì ， suī bù shèng ， què zhuǎn shì tóu tāi ， yǒu jī huì zhòng xù qián yuán 。
也有人说她早有安排算计，虽不胜，却转世投胎，有机会重续前缘。
"Indeed, please enlighten me."
hái yǒu rén shuō ……
还有人说……
"May I ask a question first?"
zǒng zhī gè zhǒng shuō fǎ bù yī ér zú 。 jiū jìng shì shén me shuí yě bù qīng chǔ ， xiàn zài kàn lái ， xiǎn rán shì tóu tāi de chuán yán bǐ jiào kào pǔ ér 。
总之各种说法不一而足。究竟是什么谁也不清楚，现在看来，显然是投胎的传言比较靠谱儿。
"Please, Fairy Consort!" Although she didn't immediately respond, she also did not outright refuse. This made Lin Xuan secretly happy.
nán dào sān dì jū rán zhuī dào le ā xiū luó ， ruò shì rú cǐ de huà 。 zì jǐ zhè sān jiè dì yī huā huā gōng zi yě wéi yǒu gān bài xià fēng 。
难道三弟居然追到了阿修罗，若是如此的话。自己这三界第一花花公子也唯有甘拜下风。
There was still room for negotiation.
nài lóng zhēn rén yòng shǒu zhī chēng zhe xià hé ， fú xiǎng lián piān 。
鼐龙真人用手支撑着下颌，浮想联翩。
This far exceeded his expectations; he feared being rejected outright.
ér zhè yī qiè ， yǔ tóng xiān zi kě bù xiǎo de 。 lín xuān de tài dù ， jiāng tā yě gěi xià dào le ， jiù dǎ tīng xiāo xī ér yǐ ， zhì yú zhè me kuā zhāng me ？
而这一切，雨桐仙子可不晓得。林轩的态度，将她也给吓到了，就打听消息而已，至于这么夸张么？
He couldn't possibly turn hostile!
xīn zhōng cuò è ， dàn tā de fēng cǎi ， yī jiù shì lìng rén xīn zhé ：“ lín dào yǒu bù bì rú cǐ ， yǒu huà jǐn guǎn shuō ， zhǐ yào bú shì lìng běn gōng wéi nán ， wǒ yí dìng zhī wú bù yán 。”
心中错愕，但她的风采，依旧是令人心折：“林道友不必如此，有话尽管说，只要不是令本宫为难，我一定知无不言。”
Even if he acted rashly and dared to do so, he would surely lose.
zhè suàn shì yí gè chéng nuò ， dàn liú yǒu yú dì 。
这算是一个承诺，但留有余地。
Lin Xuan had some self-awareness.
lín xuān tīng le ， yě wéi yǒu kǔ xiào bù yǐ 。
林轩听了，也唯有苦笑不已。
Was Rain桐 Fairy Consort easily provoked?
dàn dāng rán bù kě néng qiǎng qiú shén me ， zhǐ dàn yuàn shàng gǔ yǐn mì duì fāng kě yǐ gào sù zì jǐ ， yú shì tā xī le kǒu qì ：“ lín mǒu xiǎng wèn xiān zi yí gè wèn tí ， wǒ céng tīng dà gē shuō guò ， dāng nián de ā xiū luó wáng ， céng jīng yǔ zài zuò de gè wèi guān xì bù cuò ， shèn zhì hái yì qǐ yǐn jiǔ ， tǎo lùn xiū liàn xīn dé ， wèi shén me bù jiǔ zhī hòu ， què tū rán shuài lǐng yīn sī guǐ wù ， jiāng líng jiè shā yí gè xuè liú chéng hé ， zhè wán quán bù fú hé cháng lǐ ， hái qǐng xiān zi wèi wǒ jiě huò ？”
但当然不可能强求什么，只但愿上古隐秘对方可以告诉自己，于是他吸了口气：“林某想问仙子一个问题，我曾听大哥说过，当年的阿修罗王，曾经与在座的各位关系不错，甚至还一起饮酒，讨论修炼心得，为什么不久之后，却突然率领阴司鬼物，将灵界杀一个血流成河，这完全不符合常理，还请仙子为我解惑？”
Even if they were not easily bothered by others, Lin Xuan wouldn't strike first.
yǔ tóng xiān zi tīng le ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chà yì ， xiù méi wēi yáng ：“ jiù shì zhè ge wèn tí ？”
雨桐仙子听了，脸上露出一丝诧异，秀眉微扬：“就是这个问题？”
He wasn't unreasonable.
“ bù cuò ， hái qǐng xiān zi jiào wǒ 。”
“不错，还请仙子教我。”
To enemies, any means were justified; but for friends, he still valued honor.
“ nà nǐ kě fǒu xiān huí dá wǒ yí gè wèn tí 。”
“那你可否先回答我一个问题。”
Fortunately, the worst scenario did not occur. However, Rain桐 Fairy Consort's inquiry about his interest in ancient secrets left him uneasy.
“ xiān zi qǐng shuō ！” duì fāng suī rán méi yǒu mǎ shàng huí dá ， dàn yě méi yǒu yī kǒu jù jué ， zhè bù yóu de ràng lín xuān xīn zhōng àn xǐ 。
“仙子请说！”对方虽然没有马上回答，但也没有一口拒绝，这不由得让林轩心中暗喜。
Moon’s secret couldn’t be revealed, so he had to lie.
zhèng míng yǒu shāng liáng de yú dì 。
证明有商量的余地。
This was fine—what mattered was a benevolent lie, unintentional and out of necessity.
zhè bǐ lín xuān de yù jì ， kě shì hǎo le tài duō ， tā zuì hài pà de ， jiù shì duì fāng gān cuì lì suǒ de jù jué ， nà yàng de huà ， zì jǐ zhēn bù zhī dào zěn me bàn cái hǎo 。
这比林轩的预计，可是好了太多，他最害怕的，就是对方干脆利索的拒绝，那样的话，自己真不知道怎么办才好。
Just as Lin Xuan prepared to use honeyed words, a loud noise entered their ears. Simultaneously, the primordial energy began to oscillate violently.
zǒng bù kě néng fān liǎn dòng shǒu ！
总不可能翻脸动手！
Not only Lin Xuan but Nai Long and the others were taken aback.
jiù suàn zì jǐ tóu nǎo fā rè ， gǎn zhè me zuò ， nà yě shì bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de dǎ bù guò 。
就算自己头脑发热，敢这么做，那也是百分之百的打不过。
Was someone daring enough to provoke them?
zhè diǎn zì zhī zhī míng lín xuān hái shì yǒu de 。
这点自知之明林轩还是有的。
Though the Light Arc appeared and the Immortal Path was revealed, with the seals weakening, most of the three-thousand-worlds' powerhouses had gathered here. But they weren't easily provoked; did someone dare to challenge them?
yǔ tóng xiān zi hǎo rě me ？
雨桐仙子好惹么？
What boldness!
hé kuàng tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn zì jǐ néng dǎ yíng ， lín xuān yě bú huì dòng shǒu 。
何况退一万步说，就算自己能打赢，林轩也不会动手。
Nai Long True Person stood up abruptly. Rain桐 Fairy Consort's face was filled with cold laughter: "Our Spirit Realm is not what it used to be. Many powerful beings have fallen after the域外天魔, but we still live. Is anyone daring enough to come and provoke us?"
tā yě bú shì bù jiǎng lǐ de rén wù 。
他也不是不讲理的人物。
Lin Xuan was even more displeased. He had finally managed to gather information on ancient secrets; just as he saw a chance, someone interrupted him.
duì dí rén ， kě yǐ bù zé shǒu duàn ， duì dài péng yǒu ， hái shì yào jiǎng yì qì de 。
对敌人，可以不择手段，对待朋友，还是要讲义气的。
How infuriating! If Rain桐 Fairy Consort changed her mind later, he would be in trouble.
hǎo zài bìng méi yǒu chū xiàn zhè zuì huài de jié guǒ ， bù guò yǔ tóng xiān zi wèn tā wèi hé duì shàng gǔ yǐn mì gǎn xìng qù ， hái shì ràng lín xuān wéi nán 。
好在并没有出现这最坏的结果，不过雨桐仙子问他为何对上古隐秘感兴趣，还是让林轩为难。
Thinking this, Lin Xuan's anger flared: "Friends, no need for action. Should there be any trouble, let the novice here handle it and meet other realm’s experts." (To Be Continued...)
Etiquette begets requests, and though Rain桐 Fairy Consort was surprised, her demeanor remained resplendent.
Lin Xuan did not speak. He continued to bow deeply, his expression earnest. Over and over again, he paid homage to Rain桐 Fairy Consort with profound respect.
Finally, a look of admiration appeared on the other's face.
She knew Lin Xuan well enough; after all, it was the Immortal Dao Union that had eradicated the Void, making significant contributions. The transformation from an ordinary cultivator to someone who could rival them took only a short time. Such a remarkable existence warranted her attention.
Lin Xuan’s strength aside, his character was commendable—perhaps even mature for a young man. Compared to their million-year-old lives as cultivators, he was no less impressive.
The matter that required such solemnity must be significant. Rain桐 Fairy Consort straightened herself and spoke with great gravity: "Friend Daoist Lin, our friendship may not be deep, but we are of the same spirit realm. For this journey ahead, cooperation is essential. If you have any requests, feel free to speak without reservation; I will do my utmost to fulfill them. What say you?"
"Thank you, Fairy Consort."
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and filled with gratitude: "I have some questions that I wish to ask for clarification. These issues have troubled me for a long time. If the Fairy Consort can give me an answer, even if it means owing you a great favor for one day, I will not hesitate when you command me in the future."
Lin Xuan's sincerity was evident; beside him, Nai Long and Guang Han True Person exchanged glances, drawing in their breaths.
In cultivation circles, deceit was common, but at this level of power, they valued their promises. At least to friends, that was true.
They never easily made commitments, for failing to follow through would be a laughingstock.
Lin Xuan's words were weighty indeed—no matter what tortures he faced, he wouldn't back down. What exactly did he want to ask?
Guang Han True Person was curious, while Nai Long True Person looked surprised. He knew Third Brother wanted to inquire about ancient secrets.
Initially, he thought Lin Xuan was merely curious, but now it seemed otherwise.
Why did Third Brother do this? Was there something significant from the ancient times that had such a connection?
Could it be because of Asura...
A fleeting thought flashed through Nai Long's mind like lightning.
Nai Long True Person, despite his casual demeanor and jovial appearance, was actually very intelligent. He had lived for millions of years, making a name in the Three Realms; he couldn't possibly be a fool.
Thoughts raced through his mind.
Rain桐 Fairy Consort remained unaware. Lin Xuan's attitude frightened her. Was it just to gather information that such an exaggerated reaction?
Though surprised, she still exuded charm: "Friend Daoist Lin, you do not need to be so formal. Speak your mind; as long as it doesn't put me in a difficult position, I will share everything."
This was a promise with room for flexibility.
Lin Xuan could only chuckle inwardly but knew he couldn't force anything.
He hoped the ancient secrets would be revealed. Taking a deep breath, he said: "I wish to ask Fairy Consort a question. My elder brother mentioned that Asura once had good relations with all of you, even drinking and discussing cultivation心得 together. Why did she suddenly lead阴司 creatures to massacre the Spirit Realm, causing rivers of blood? This goes against logic; I would be grateful if you could enlighten me."
Rain桐 Fairy Consort's expression showed surprise as her eyebrows raised slightly: "Is that the question?"
"Indeed, please enlighten me."
"May I ask a question first?"
"Please, Fairy Consort!" Although she didn't immediately respond, she also did not outright refuse. This made Lin Xuan secretly happy.
There was still room for negotiation.
This far exceeded his expectations; he feared being rejected outright.
He couldn't possibly turn hostile!
Even if he acted rashly and dared to do so, he would surely lose.
Lin Xuan had some self-awareness.
Was Rain桐 Fairy Consort easily provoked?
Even if they were not easily bothered by others, Lin Xuan wouldn't strike first.
He wasn't unreasonable.
To enemies, any means were justified; but for friends, he still valued honor.
Fortunately, the worst scenario did not occur. However, Rain桐 Fairy Consort's inquiry about his interest in ancient secrets left him uneasy.
Moon’s secret couldn’t be revealed, so he had to lie.
This was fine—what mattered was a benevolent lie, unintentional and out of necessity.
Just as Lin Xuan prepared to use honeyed words, a loud noise entered their ears. Simultaneously, the primordial energy began to oscillate violently.
Not only Lin Xuan but Nai Long and the others were taken aback.
Was someone daring enough to provoke them?
Though the Light Arc appeared and the Immortal Path was revealed, with the seals weakening, most of the three-thousand-worlds' powerhouses had gathered here. But they weren't easily provoked; did someone dare to challenge them?
What boldness!
Nai Long True Person stood up abruptly. Rain桐 Fairy Consort's face was filled with cold laughter: "Our Spirit Realm is not what it used to be. Many powerful beings have fallen after the域外天魔, but we still live. Is anyone daring enough to come and provoke us?"
Lin Xuan was even more displeased. He had finally managed to gather information on ancient secrets; just as he saw a chance, someone interrupted him.
How infuriating! If Rain桐 Fairy Consort changed her mind later, he would be in trouble.
Thinking this, Lin Xuan's anger flared: "Friends, no need for action. Should there be any trouble, let the novice here handle it and meet other realm’s experts." (To Be Continued...)