rú cǐ yǒu láo 。”
如此有劳。”
"Thank you for your hospitality."
gēn zhe hè chī ， jǐ rén xiàng tiān yún fēng fēi qù ， bàn tú ， qián fāng guāng máng dà qǐ ， què shì jiǔ lóng pài zhǎng mén shōu dào chuán yīn ， qīn zì shuài lǐng běn pài dì zǐ ， gōng shēn chū yíng 。
跟着鹤痴，几人像天云峰飞去，半途，前方光芒大起，却是九龙派掌门收到传音，亲自率领本派弟子，躬身出迎。
Following the Hermit Crane, several people flew towards Heavenly Cloud Peak. Midway through their journey, a bright light erupted ahead as the headmaster of the Nine Dragons Sect received a message and personally led his disciples to greet them.
yī fān hán xuān zhī hòu ， líng yào shān zhū rén bèi lǐng dào zǎo yǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo de yì guǎn 。
一番寒暄之后，灵药山诸人被领到早已准备好的驿馆。
After some pleasantries, the group was escorted to an inn that had been prepared for them in advance at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
nà shì yī piàn qióng lóu yù yǔ bān de jiàn zhù ， tíng tái lóu gé ， xiǎo xī pù bù ， bù yī ér zú ， xiǎn rán wèi le tǎo hǎo xiū xiān jiè de jǐ dà jù tóu ， jiǔ lóng pài zhè cì shì xià zú le gōng fu 。
那是一片琼楼玉宇般的建筑，亭台楼阁，小溪瀑布，不一而足，显然为了讨好修仙界的几大巨头，九龙派这次是下足了功夫。
The building was like a琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilion), with terraces, buildings, small streams, and waterfalls. Clearly, the Nine Dragons Sect spared no effort to please the major powers of the cultivation world.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， dà lüè yī sǎo ， liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè 。
林轩将神识放出，大略一扫，脸上露出满意之色。
Lin Xuan released his spirit sense, scanning the area briefly before showing a satisfied expression on his face. "Friend, your kindness is greatly appreciated. We have traveled far and wish to rest for a while."
“ dào yǒu shèng qíng ， lǎo fū xīn lǐng ， wǒ men yuǎn dào ér lái ， hái xiǎng shāo zuò xiē xī 。” tōng yǔ zhēn rén liǎn shàng mǎn hán xiào yì ， dàn dàn de shuō le yī jù 。
“道友盛情，老夫心领，我们远道而来，还想稍作歇息。”通羽真人脸上满含笑意，淡淡的说了一句。
"Of course, of course," said Senior True Feather with a smile. "Please do not hesitate to ask if you need anything."
“ shì ， shì ， wǎn bèi jiù dǎ rǎo le ， yǒu shén me xū yào ， zhū wèi qiān wàn bú yào kè qì ， jǐn guǎn fēn fù 。” jiǔ lóng pài zhǎng mén shì yī wèi níng dān zhōng qī de lǎo ， xiàng mào pǔ tōng ， què hěn huì chá yán guān sè ， cháng xiù shàn wǔ ， jiàn tōng yǔ zhēn rén liú lù chū zhú kè zhī yì ， máng gōng shēn xíng le yī lǐ ， yǐn zhe běn pài dì zǐ tuì le chū qù 。
“是，是，晚辈就打扰了，有什么需要，诸位千万不要客气，尽管吩咐。”九龙派掌门是一位凝丹中期的老，相貌普通，却很会察言观色，长袖善舞，见通羽真人流露出逐客之意，忙躬身行了一礼，引着本派弟子退了出去。
The headmaster of the Nine Dragons Sect was an advanced condensation core cultivator, his appearance unremarkable but he was adept at reading people's moods and handling situations gracefully. Seeing that True Feather intended to leave, he quickly bowed and led his disciples away.
lín xuān sì rén gè zì xuǎn le yī dòng gé lóu ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén lüè zuò dīng zhǔ hòu jiù huí dào le zì jǐ de fáng jiān zhōng ， tā bì jìng níng yīng wèi jiǔ ， jìng jiè dōu hái méi yǒu wán quán wěn gù ， jù lí bā yuè chū yī hái yǒu shù rì ， zì rán yào zhuā jǐn shí jiān ， bì guān xiū liàn 。
林轩四人各自选了一栋阁楼，通羽真人略作叮嘱后就回到了自己的房间中，他毕竟凝婴未久，境界都还没有完全稳固，距离八月初一还有数日，自然要抓紧时间，闭关修炼。
Lin Xuan chose a pavilion for himself and his companions. After giving some brief instructions, True Feather returned to his room. He still had not fully stabilized his condensation core and was eager to return to cultivation before the first day of August, so he needed to make full use of this time.
lín xuān dǎ liàng le yī xià zì jǐ de fáng jiān ， měi lún měi huàn ， xiū xiān suī rán bìng bù tān tú xiǎng shòu ， dàn jū zhù dé shū fú yì diǎn yě shì rén rén xīn zhōng lè yì de shì qíng 。
林轩打量了一下自己的房间，美轮美奂，修仙虽然并不贪图享受，但居住得舒服一点也是人人心中乐意的事情。
Lin Xuan looked around his room, which was magnificent. Although cultivators did not generally seek luxury, it felt good to be comfortable in one's surroundings.
tōng yǔ zhēn rén de huà bù guò shì tuō cí ér yǐ ， yǐ jǐ rén de xiū wèi gǎn zhè diǎn lù yòu qǐ huì zhēn de gǎn jué dào pí bèi ， lín xuān lüè lüè xiū xī le yī xiǎo huì er jiù chū le gé lóu ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng pò kōng fēi zǒu 。
通羽真人的话不过是托辞而已，以几人的修为赶这点路又岂会真的感觉到疲惫，林轩略略休息了一小会儿就出了阁楼，化为一道惊虹破空飞走。
True Feather's words were merely a pretext; they had traveled far and would not feel tired from such a short journey. Lin Xuan rested for a little while before leaving the pavilion, transforming into a streak of light that broke through the sky.
xiū liàn yě bù jí yú yī shí ， lái dào zhè chuán shuō zhōng de táo yuán shèng dì lín xuān jué dìng xiān shú xī shú xī huán jìng 。
修炼也不急于一时，来到这传说中的桃源圣地林轩决定先熟悉熟悉环境。
Cultivation was not something to rush, so upon arriving at this legendary paradise, Lin Xuan decided to familiarize himself with his surroundings first.
dà yuē bàn gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lái dào le cuì yún gǔ shàng kōng 。
大约半个时辰以后，林轩来到了翠云谷上空。
About half an hour later, Lin Xuan arrived above the Verdant Cloud Valley.
cuì yún gǔ ， wèi yú tiān zhù fēng yǐ xī yuē liǎng bǎi lǐ ， huán jìng yōu yǎ ， yǒu yī zuò guī mó bù xiǎo dì fāng shì 。
翠云谷，位于天柱峰以西约两百里，环境优雅，有一座规模不小地坊市。
Verdant Cloud Valley was located about two hundred miles west of Heavenly Pillar Peak. The environment was beautiful and there was a bustling market town with significant scale.
jiǔ lóng shān fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， chú le jiǔ lóng pài yǐ wài ， hái yǒu qī bā jiā dà xiǎo zōng mén ， zhè ge fāng shì ， jiù shì tā men gòng tóng jīng yíng suǒ kāi 。
九龙山方圆万里，除了九龙派以外，还有七八家大小宗门，这个坊市，就是他们共同经营所开。
The Nine Dragons Mountains spanned ten thousand li, apart from the Nine Dragons Sect, there were several other major and minor sects, and this market town was their joint venture.
dāng rán ， lín xuān lái zhè lǐ ， bìng fēi wèi le xún mì shén me dōng xī ， yǐ tā xiàn zài de shēn jiā ， jí shǐ shì yì bān de gǔ bǎo ， huò suǒ wèi de zhēn xī cái liào yě yǐ jīng nán rù fǎ yǎn le ， zhī suǒ yǐ lái zhè lǐ ， shì wèi le duō dǎ tàn yī xiē xiāo xī 。
当然，林轩来这里，并非为了寻觅什么东西，以他现在的身家，即使是一般的古宝，或所谓的珍稀材料也已经难入法眼了，之所以来这里，是为了多打探一些消息。
However, Lin Xuan came here not to seek anything specific. With his current wealth, even ordinary ancient treasures or rare materials no longer caught his interest. He had come here primarily to gather more information.
zhè cì zhèng mó yǔ líng yào shān jù huì ， kě shì yōu zhōu xiū xiān jiè hǎn yǒu de dà shì ， tè bié zài zhè fēi cháng shí qī ， gèng guān xì zhe rén men wèi lái de qián tú ， suī rán yǒu zī gé cān jiā dì dà lǎo bù duō ， kě qí tā de mén pài jiā zú ， shèn zhì shì sàn xiū ， dōu wú bù mì qiè guān zhù zhe 。
这次正魔与灵药山聚会，可是幽州修仙界罕有的大事，特别在这非常时期，更关系着人们未来的前途，虽然有资格参加地大佬不多，可其他的门派家族，甚至是散修，都无不密切关注着。
The gathering of the righteous and demonic forces with Spirit Medicine Mountain was a rare event in Youzhou's cultivation world, especially during these extraordinary times, it related closely to people's future prospects. Although only a few powerful figures were eligible to attend, other sects, families, or even scattered cultivators all kept a close eye on the situation.
yú shì ， lái jiǔ lóng shān de xiū shì ， yǔ píng cháng xiāng bǐ ， yī xià zi fān le shù bèi 。
于是，来九龙山的修士，与平常相比，一下子翻了数倍。
As a result, the number of cultivators coming to Nine Dragons Mountain had increased severalfold compared to usual.
zhè cuì yún gǔ zuò wèi gāi dì wéi yī de fāng shì ， yě dà dà zhān guāng ， rén qì biàn dé jí wàng ， yú lóng hùn zá ， rén men bǐ cǐ jiāo huàn zhe xū yào de dōng xī ， hù xiāng dǎ tàn xiāo xī 。
这翠云谷做为该地唯一的坊市，也大大沾光，人气变得极旺，鱼龙混杂，人们彼此交换着需要的东西，互相打探消息。
Verdant Cloud Valley, as the sole market town in this area, benefited greatly from this. The place was bustling with people exchanging needed items and gathering information.
lín xuān zài cuì yún gǔ fù jìn là xià dùn guāng ， rán hòu shī zhǎn liǎn qì zhī fǎ ， ràng zì jǐ de xiū wèi kàn qǐ lái zhǐ yǒu zhù jī chū qī zuǒ yòu ， bì jìng níng dān xiū shì tài yǐn rén zhù mù ， lín xuān lái zhè lǐ ， kě bú shì wèi chū fēng tou 。
林轩在翠云谷附近落下遁光，然后施展敛气之法，让自己的修为看起来只有筑基初期左右，毕竟凝丹修士太引人注目，林轩来这里，可不是为出风头。
Lin Xuan descended his遁光 (flying light) near Verdant Cloud Valley and then used a敛气术 (concealment technique) to make his cultivation level appear only at the early foundation establishment stage. As a condensation core cultivator, he was too conspicuous, so Lin Xuan did not want to draw attention.
ér zhù jī qī bù gāo bù dī ， jì bù rě yǎn ， yě bù róng yì shòu qì ， jiā shàng lín xuān píng fán de wài mào ， diū jìn rén duī lǐ ， yě bú huì yǒu rén rèn chū ， lín xuān fàng xīn dà dǎn de jìn rù dào le fāng shì zhī zhōng 。
而筑基期不高不低，既不惹眼，也不容易受气，加上林轩平凡的外貌，丢进人堆里，也不会有人认出，林轩放心大胆的进入到了坊市之中。
At this stage of cultivation, neither high nor low, it was inconspicuous and less likely to attract trouble. Coupled with his unremarkable appearance, he blended into the crowd without anyone recognizing him. With this in mind, Lin Xuan boldly entered the market town.
hái bié shuō ， lǐ miàn rè nào fēi fán ， zhěng gè fāng shì yóu héng shù gè sān tiáo jiē dào chuān chā ér chéng ， měi yī tiáo jiē ， jiē yǒu qiān yú zhàng zhǎng ， miàn jī kě shuō shì fēi cháng kuān guǎng ， jiē dào de liǎng páng ， zé shì gè zhǒng gè yàng de diàn pù ， gāo dì ǎi de ， shí shì mù wū ， bù yī ér zú 。
还别说，里面热闹非凡，整个坊市由横竖各三条街道穿插而成，每一条街，皆有千余丈长，面积可说是非常宽广，街道的两旁，则是各种各样的店铺，高地矮的，石室木屋，不一而足。
Indeed, the place was bustling. The market town was formed by three intersecting streets, each a thousand feet long, making it quite spacious. On both sides of the streets were various shops with stone rooms and wooden houses.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yì wài zhī sè ， zhè bǐ zì jǐ yuán xiān xiǎng xiàng de ， hái yào dà dé duō ， yú shì tā bù huāng bù máng de kāi shǐ xián guàng le ， bìng qiǎo rán fàng chū shén shí ， liú yì zhe zhōu wéi de qíng jǐng ， yǐ lín xuān xiàn zài dì xiū wèi ， chú fēi shì yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， dōu bú huì xiàn tā zhèng tōu kàn tōu tīng 。
林轩脸上露出意外之色，这比自己原先想象的，还要大得多，于是他不慌不忙的开始闲逛了，并悄然放出神识，留意着周围的情景，以林轩现在地修为，除非是元婴期的老怪物，都不会现他正偷看偷听。
Lin Xuan's expression turned surprised as he realized that this place was much larger than he had imagined. He took his time to wander around while subtly releasing his spirit sense to observe the surroundings. With Lin Xuan's current cultivation level, unless it was an advanced condensation core cultivator, no one would notice him eavesdropping.
rán ér nà zhǒng jí bié de cún zài ， yòu zěn me huì lái zhè lǐ 。
然而那种级别的存在，又怎么会来这里。
However, such a high-level existence would never come here.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān yì diǎn yě bù dān xīn 。
所以林轩一点也不担心。
So Lin Xuan had nothing to worry about.
rán ér kě xī dì shì ， bìng wèi tīng dào shén me yǒu yòng dì xiāo xī ， zhì yú fāng shì zhōng suǒ mài de dōng xī ， gèng shì píng cháng yǐ jí 。
然而可惜地是，并未听到什么有用地消息，至于坊市中所卖的东西，更是平常以及。
Unfortunately, he did not hear any useful information. The items sold in the market were mostly ordinary.
bù guò ruò shuō shì yī wú suǒ huò ， dào yě bìng fēi rú cǐ ， lín xuān zài chá guǎn xiē xī de shí hòu ， ǒu rán tīng dào le yí gè xiǎo dào xiāo xī 。
不过若说是一无所获，倒也并非如此，林轩在茶馆歇息的时候，偶然听到了一个小道消息。
However, if it was said that he gained nothing, that would be incorrect. While resting at a tea house, Lin Xuan overheard some gossip.
yī jiā míng jiào “ bǎi shàn táng ” dì diàn pù zhèng zhǔn bèi pán chū qù 。
一家名叫“百善堂”地店铺正准备盘出去。
A shop called "Hundred Virtues Hall" was for sale.
bǎi shàn táng ， zhǐ shì yī jiā xiǎo xiǎo de yào pù ér yǐ ， bù zhí yī tí ， dàn yě yǒu hǎo jǐ bǎi nián dì lì shǐ ， nǎi shì fù jìn de yī xiū xiān jiā zú suǒ kāi 。
百善堂，只是一家小小的药铺而已，不值一提，但也有好几百年地历史，乃是附近的一修仙家族所开。
Hundred Virtues Hall was just a small apothecary with no significant value, but it had been in operation for several hundred years and belonged to a nearby cultivation family.
bù guò zhè ge xiǎo jiā zú zuì jìn sì hū yù dào le shén me kùn nán ， jí xū dà liàng jīng shí ， bù dé yǐ zhǐ hǎo jiāng zhè jiān bǎi nián lǎo diàn pán chū qù 。
不过这个小家族最近似乎遇到了什么困难，急需大量晶石，不得已只好将这间百年老店盘出去。
However, this small family seemed to be facing difficulties recently, needing large amounts of crystal stones. They were forced to sell their century-old shop.
lín xuān tīng dào zhè lǐ ， xīn zhōng yī dòng ， lái dào yī wú rén dì dì diǎn ， jiāng yīn hún shào nǚ huàn le chū lái ：“ ér ， yào má fán pǎo yī tàng yuǎn lù le ， jiāng liú xīn hé lù yíng ér jiē dào cǐ dì 。”
林轩听到这里，心中一动，来到一无人地地点，将阴魂少女唤了出来：“儿，要麻烦跑一趟远路了，将刘芯和陆盈儿接到此地。”
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's mind raced. He went to an unoccupied area and summoned the ghost girl: "Child, I need you to travel far. Bring Liu Xin and Lu Ying'er here."
“ shào yé ， nǐ dǎ suàn pán xià bǎi shàn táng ， shī xíng shàng cì gěi wǒ shuō guò de jì huà ， kāi mì diàn shōu gòu gǔ fāng yǔ fèi dān 。”
“少爷，你打算盘下百善堂，施行上次给我说过的计划，开秘店收购古方与废丹。”
"Master, are you planning to buy Hundred Virtues Hall and implement the secret store plan we discussed earlier—acquiring ancient prescriptions and waste pills?"
“ ń ， yuán běn wǒ dǎ suàn děng liǎng gè yā tou de xiū zài wèi gāo yì diǎn ， bù guò shí bù zài lái ， nán dé zài jiǔ lóng shān yǒu diàn pù chū mài 。” lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“嗯，原本我打算等两个丫头的修再为高一点，不过时不再来，难得在九龙山有店铺出卖。”林轩微笑着说。
"Yes, originally, I planned to wait until their cultivation was higher, but time is of the essence," said Lin Xuan with a smile.
rú jīn yōu zhōu qí tā de dì fāng yǐ shì luàn zuò yī tuán ， wéi yǒu zhè táo yuán shèng dì hái píng hé ān quán ， zhèng shì shī xíng jì huà de lǐ xiǎng dì diǎn 。
如今幽州其他的地方已是乱作一团，唯有这桃源圣地还平和安全，正是施行计划的理想地点。
Currently, Youzhou was in chaos, while this paradise remained peaceful. It would be an ideal location for implementing his plan.
hé kuàng mǎi yǐ yǒu de diàn pù bǐ zhòng xīn kāi yī jiā xīn diàn yào róng yì dé duō ， xiū xiān jiè de shēng yì jīng yǔ shì sú yě méi yǒu shén me bù tóng ， kāi diàn kě bù jǐn jǐn shì bǎi yí gè pù zi ， nòng jǐ wèi yào cái zhè me jiǎn dān 。
何况买已有的店铺比重新开一家新店要容易得多，修仙界的生意经与世俗也没有什么不同，开店可不仅仅是摆一个铺子，弄几味药材这么简单。
Moreover, buying an existing shop was easier than starting from scratch. The business principles of the cultivation world were not much different from those of the secular world; opening a store required more than just setting up a stall and selling some herbs.
zuò shēng yì xū yào kǒu bēi ， rén mài ， zhè xiē dōu xū yào shí jiān de jī lěi ， bǎi shàn táng suī rán guī mó bù dà ， dàn jì rán shì bǎi nián de lǎo zì hào ， zhè xiē fāng miàn zì rán bù chà 。
做生意需要口碑，人脉，这些都需要时间的积累，百善堂虽然规模不大，但既然是百年的老字号，这些方面自然不差。
Running a business needed good reputation and connections, which took time to build. Although Hundred Virtues Hall was small, as a century-old establishment, it naturally had these advantages.
yíng ér de xiū wèi yī rì qiān lǐ ， liú xīn yě méi ràng zì jǐ shī wàng ， jiù zài qián liǎng tiān ， yǐ jīng chéng gōng zhù jī ， yǐ liǎng gè yā tou xiàn zài de xiū wèi ， zuò zhèn zhè lǐ yīng gāi méi yǒu wèn tí 。
盈儿的修为一日千里，刘芯也没让自己失望，就在前两天，已经成功筑基，以两个丫头现在的修为，坐镇这里应该没有问题。
Ying'er's cultivation had improved rapidly, and Liu Xin did not disappoint; she successfully reached the foundation establishment stage just two days ago. With their current cultivation levels, they could handle things here without issue.
ér chú le zhè xiē lǐ yóu ， lín xuān cǐ jǔ ， hái yǒu yí gè yòng yì ， rú jīn de yōu zhōu ， zhèng chù zài bào fēng yǔ de qián xī ， zì jǐ dào qǔ tiān chén dān pèi fāng de jì huà ， yě yào dà dà tí qián cái xíng 。
而除了这些理由，林轩此举，还有一个用意，如今的幽州，正处在暴风雨的前夕，自己盗取天尘丹配方的计划，也要大大提前才行。
In addition to these reasons, Lin Xuan also had another intention. Youzhou was now in a stormy period, so he needed to advance his plan of stealing the Heavenly Dust Pill formula much sooner.
rú guǒ néng gòu yī qiè shùn lì ， shén bù zhī guǐ bù jué ， nà dāng rán shì zài hǎo bù guò ， kě rú guǒ shī bài huò bèi xiàn le ， tiān zhī dào tōng yǔ nà lǎo jiā huǒ huì bú huì fān liǎn 。
如果能够一切顺利，神不知鬼不觉，那当然是再好不过，可如果失败或被现了，天知道通羽那老家伙会不会翻脸。
If everything went smoothly and no one discovered it, that would be ideal. However, if it failed or was exposed, who knew what Senior True Feather might do?
nà shí hòu zì jǐ pǎo lù shàng qiě zì gù bù xiá ， nǎ yǒu jīng lì zhào gù liǎng gè yā tou a ！
那时候自己跑路尚且自顾不暇，哪有精力照顾两个丫头啊！
At that point, he would barely have time for himself, let alone worry about two girls!
qián yī zhèn duì wài xuān chēng tā men shì zì jǐ de jì míng dì zǐ ， dào shí hòu liǎng nǚ kěn dìng huì shòu lián lěi bō jí 。
前一阵对外宣称她们是自己的记名弟子，到时候两女肯定会受连累波及。
Previously, they had been publicly declared as his registered disciples, so when the time came, both of them would inevitably suffer.
lín xuān zì rán bú huì fàng rèn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng bù guǎn ， suǒ yǐ zǎo diǎn ràng tā men lí kāi líng yào shān 。
林轩自然不会放任这种情况不管，所以早点让她们离开灵药山。
Lin Xuan naturally did not want to ignore this situation. Therefore, it was better to send them away from Spirit Medicine Mountain sooner rather than later.
zhè ge yào diàn jì kě yǐ wèi zì jǐ xiào lì ， yòu kě yǐ zuò wéi liǎng nǚ de qī shēn zhī suǒ ， kě wèi yī jǔ liǎng dé ， hé lè ér bù wéi ne ？
这个药店既可以为自己效力，又可以作为两女的栖身之所，可谓一举两得，何乐而不为呢？
This pharmacy could serve him and provide a safe haven for the two girls, achieving two goals with one action. Why not?
“ shào yé ， yuán lái nǐ kǎo lǜ dé zhè me cháng yuǎn a ， fàng xīn ， yuè ér zhè jiù qù jiāng tā liǎ jiē lái 。”
“少爷，原来你考虑得这么长远啊，放心，月儿这就去将她俩接来。”
"Master, you have such long-term plans. Rest assured, Moon will go fetch them."
“ ń ， cǐ qù xiǎo xīn ， jì zhù yào mì mì ， bù kě ràng rén xiàn le zōng jì ， zuì hǎo zuò chéng liǎng nǚ yīn wèi yì wài ér shī zōng de yàng zi 。”
“嗯，此去小心，记住要秘密，不可让人现了踪迹，最好做成两女因为意外而失踪的样子。”
"Alright, be careful on your journey. Remember to keep it secret and avoid drawing attention," said Lin Xuan.
“ yuè ér xiǎo de 。”
“月儿晓得。”
"Understood."
shào nǚ shuō wán ， yù shǒu yī qiā ， jiāng lín xuān shàng cì zèng yǔ tā de yuān yāng dāo fǎ bǎo jì chū ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi xiàng le tiān kōng 。
少女说完，玉手一掐，将林轩上次赠予她的鸳鸯刀法宝祭出，化为一道惊虹，飞向了天空。
The girl finished speaking and used the dual-edged sword she had received from Lin Xuan as a talisman, transforming into a streak of light that flew towards the sky.
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Following the Hermit Crane, several people flew towards Heavenly Cloud Peak. Midway through their journey, a bright light erupted ahead as the headmaster of the Nine Dragons Sect received a message and personally led his disciples to greet them.
After some pleasantries, the group was escorted to an inn that had been prepared for them in advance at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
The building was like a琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilion), with terraces, buildings, small streams, and waterfalls. Clearly, the Nine Dragons Sect spared no effort to please the major powers of the cultivation world.
Lin Xuan released his spirit sense, scanning the area briefly before showing a satisfied expression on his face. "Friend, your kindness is greatly appreciated. We have traveled far and wish to rest for a while."
"Of course, of course," said Senior True Feather with a smile. "Please do not hesitate to ask if you need anything."
The headmaster of the Nine Dragons Sect was an advanced condensation core cultivator, his appearance unremarkable but he was adept at reading people's moods and handling situations gracefully. Seeing that True Feather intended to leave, he quickly bowed and led his disciples away.
Lin Xuan chose a pavilion for himself and his companions. After giving some brief instructions, True Feather returned to his room. He still had not fully stabilized his condensation core and was eager to return to cultivation before the first day of August, so he needed to make full use of this time.
Lin Xuan looked around his room, which was magnificent. Although cultivators did not generally seek luxury, it felt good to be comfortable in one's surroundings.
True Feather's words were merely a pretext; they had traveled far and would not feel tired from such a short journey. Lin Xuan rested for a little while before leaving the pavilion, transforming into a streak of light that broke through the sky.
Cultivation was not something to rush, so upon arriving at this legendary paradise, Lin Xuan decided to familiarize himself with his surroundings first.
About half an hour later, Lin Xuan arrived above the Verdant Cloud Valley.
Verdant Cloud Valley was located about two hundred miles west of Heavenly Pillar Peak. The environment was beautiful and there was a bustling market town with significant scale.
The Nine Dragons Mountains spanned ten thousand li, apart from the Nine Dragons Sect, there were several other major and minor sects, and this market town was their joint venture.
However, Lin Xuan came here not to seek anything specific. With his current wealth, even ordinary ancient treasures or rare materials no longer caught his interest. He had come here primarily to gather more information.
The gathering of the righteous and demonic forces with Spirit Medicine Mountain was a rare event in Youzhou's cultivation world, especially during these extraordinary times, it related closely to people's future prospects. Although only a few powerful figures were eligible to attend, other sects, families, or even scattered cultivators all kept a close eye on the situation.
As a result, the number of cultivators coming to Nine Dragons Mountain had increased severalfold compared to usual.
Verdant Cloud Valley, as the sole market town in this area, benefited greatly from this. The place was bustling with people exchanging needed items and gathering information.
Lin Xuan descended his遁光 (flying light) near Verdant Cloud Valley and then used a敛气术 (concealment technique) to make his cultivation level appear only at the early foundation establishment stage. As a condensation core cultivator, he was too conspicuous, so Lin Xuan did not want to draw attention.
At this stage of cultivation, neither high nor low, it was inconspicuous and less likely to attract trouble. Coupled with his unremarkable appearance, he blended into the crowd without anyone recognizing him. With this in mind, Lin Xuan boldly entered the market town.
Indeed, the place was bustling. The market town was formed by three intersecting streets, each a thousand feet long, making it quite spacious. On both sides of the streets were various shops with stone rooms and wooden houses.
Lin Xuan's expression turned surprised as he realized that this place was much larger than he had imagined. He took his time to wander around while subtly releasing his spirit sense to observe the surroundings. With Lin Xuan's current cultivation level, unless it was an advanced condensation core cultivator, no one would notice him eavesdropping.
However, such a high-level existence would never come here.
So Lin Xuan had nothing to worry about.
Unfortunately, he did not hear any useful information. The items sold in the market were mostly ordinary.
However, if it was said that he gained nothing, that would be incorrect. While resting at a tea house, Lin Xuan overheard some gossip.
A shop called "Hundred Virtues Hall" was for sale.
Hundred Virtues Hall was just a small apothecary with no significant value, but it had been in operation for several hundred years and belonged to a nearby cultivation family.
However, this small family seemed to be facing difficulties recently, needing large amounts of crystal stones. They were forced to sell their century-old shop.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's mind raced. He went to an unoccupied area and summoned the ghost girl: "Child, I need you to travel far. Bring Liu Xin and Lu Ying'er here."
"Master, are you planning to buy Hundred Virtues Hall and implement the secret store plan we discussed earlier—acquiring ancient prescriptions and waste pills?"
"Yes, originally, I planned to wait until their cultivation was higher, but time is of the essence," said Lin Xuan with a smile.
Currently, Youzhou was in chaos, while this paradise remained peaceful. It would be an ideal location for implementing his plan.
Moreover, buying an existing shop was easier than starting from scratch. The business principles of the cultivation world were not much different from those of the secular world; opening a store required more than just setting up a stall and selling some herbs.
Running a business needed good reputation and connections, which took time to build. Although Hundred Virtues Hall was small, as a century-old establishment, it naturally had these advantages.
Ying'er's cultivation had improved rapidly, and Liu Xin did not disappoint; she successfully reached the foundation establishment stage just two days ago. With their current cultivation levels, they could handle things here without issue.
In addition to these reasons, Lin Xuan also had another intention. Youzhou was now in a stormy period, so he needed to advance his plan of stealing the Heavenly Dust Pill formula much sooner.
If everything went smoothly and no one discovered it, that would be ideal. However, if it failed or was exposed, who knew what Senior True Feather might do?
At that point, he would barely have time for himself, let alone worry about two girls!
Previously, they had been publicly declared as his registered disciples, so when the time came, both of them would inevitably suffer.
Lin Xuan naturally did not want to ignore this situation. Therefore, it was better to send them away from Spirit Medicine Mountain sooner rather than later.
This pharmacy could serve him and provide a safe haven for the two girls, achieving two goals with one action. Why not?
"Master, you have such long-term plans. Rest assured, Moon will go fetch them."
"Alright, be careful on your journey. Remember to keep it secret and avoid drawing attention," said Lin Xuan.
"Understood."
The girl finished speaking and used the dual-edged sword she had received from Lin Xuan as a talisman, transforming into a streak of light that flew towards the sky.