bǎi liàn chéng xiān dì sān juǎn yōu zhōu luàn dì wǔ bǎi èr shí zhāng tiān jìng míng guāng
百炼成仙第三卷幽州乱第五百二十章天镜明光
If it were merely a recurrence of old injuries, relying on the formidable power of the demon bird, Phoenix Immortal could endure for now. However, as the saying goes, good fortune does not come in twos and misfortune comes in threes. The aftereffects from borrowing the strength of Great Bright King Peacock had arrived just when he needed to be wary.
ru guǒ jǐn jǐn shì jiù shāng fù fā ， píng jiè yāo qín de qiáng hèng **， kǒng què xiān rěn yī rěn ， rán ér sú huà shuō dé hǎo ， fú wú shuāng zhì ， huò bù dān xíng ， gāng gāng jiè yòng kǒng què dà míng wáng zhī lì suǒ chǎn shēng de hòu huàn ， zhè shí hòu yě yì qǐ xí lái 。
ru果仅仅是旧伤复发，凭借妖禽的强横**，孔雀仙忍一忍，然而俗话说得好，福无双至，祸不单行，刚刚借用孔雀大明王之力所产生的后患，这时候也一起袭来。
Lin Xuan was a shrewd individual; he naturally sensed something amiss with this powerful female demon cultivator. His遁光 slowed, but he did not stop. One must always remain vigilant against others. While she was injured, it was uncertain how severe her condition was—perhaps she was merely feigning weakness.
lín xuān shì hé děng cōng míng de rén wù ， zì rán yě chá jué chū zhè qiáng hèng de nǚ yāo xiū yǒu xiē bú duì le ， dùn guāng yī huǎn ， dàn què bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ tíng xià lái ， fáng rén zhī xīn bù kě wú ， duì fāng shòu shāng bù jiǎ ， kě yǒu méi yǒu nà me yán zhòng hái shì liǎng shuō ， wàn yī shì shuǎ zhà ……
林轩是何等聪明的人物，自然也察觉出这强横的女妖修有些不对了，遁光一缓，但却并没有因此停下来，防人之心不可无，对方受伤不假，可有没有那么严重还是两说，万一是耍诈……
Phoenix Immortal gritted her teeth and the aura around her body flared wildly as she suppressed the intense pain. Her heart was filled with unease; the aftereffects were more severe than she had anticipated.
kǒng què xiān zi yǎo le yǎo yá ， hún shēn líng guāng kuáng shǎn ， miǎn qiǎng jiāng jù tòng yā le xià lái ， xīn zhōng què huáng huáng bù ān ， zhè hòu huàn bǐ zì jǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào fā zuò dé kuài 。
孔雀仙子咬了咬牙，浑身灵光狂闪，勉强将剧痛压了下来，心中却惶惶不安，这后患比自己想象的还要发作得快。
She looked up at Lin Xuan, whose gaze was still that of a frightened bird. He was fleeing frantically, but once he realized his facade was exposed, he would turn into a vicious wolf.
tā yòu tái qǐ tóu ， kàn le yī yǎn lín xuān ， shì xiàn dōu yǒu xiē mó hú ， duì fāng yī jiù yǒu rú jīng gōng zhī niǎo ， zhèng bù gù yī qiè de bēn táo ， kě dāng tā fā xiàn zì jǐ shì wài qiáng zhōng gān ， jiù huì biàn huí yì pǐ è láng 。
她又抬起头，看了一眼林轩，视线都有些模糊，对方依旧有如惊弓之鸟，正不顾一切的奔逃，可当他发现自己是外强中干，就会变回一匹恶狼。
The弱肉强食 in the cultivation world was no secret to Phoenix Immortal; how could she afford to fall here?
xiū xiān jiè de ruò ròu qiáng shí ， kǒng què xiān zi yòu zěn me huì bù qīng chǔ ， zì jǐ qǐ néng zài zhè ge dì fāng yǔn luò ？
修仙界的弱肉强食，孔雀仙子又怎么会不清楚，自己岂能在这个地方陨落？
Biting her silver teeth and taking a deep breath, she recited a short, obscure incantation. A third eye appeared on her forehead, emitting a golden beam that sliced through the air.
yín yá yī yǎo ， shēn shēn xī le kǒu qì ， kǒu zhōng niàn le yī jù duǎn cù ér huì sè de zhòu yǔ ， tā guāng jié de é tóu shàng ， zài cì fú xiàn chū dì sān zhǐ yǎn jīng ， yī lǚ jīn máng cóng lǐ miàn sà rán bào shè chū lái 。
银牙一咬，深深吸了口气，口中念了一句短促而晦涩的咒语，她光洁的额头上，再次浮现出第三只眼睛，一缕金芒从里面飒然爆射出来。
Lin Xuan, though still running, kept an eye on what was happening behind him. Seeing this, his expression tightened. Without looking back, he flicked his fingers, releasing several streaks of green sword energy from his sleeves.
lín xuān suī rán zài táo ， dàn yě shí kè liú yì zhe hòu miàn de qíng jǐng ， kàn dào zhè yí mù ， xīn zhōng zhòu rán yī jǐn ， yě bù huí tóu ， shí zhǐ dàn tiào bù yǐ ， shù dào qīng sè de jiàn máng ， yī xiù zhōng fēi shè chū qù 。
林轩虽然在逃，但也时刻留意着后面的情景，看到这一幕，心中骤然一紧，也不回头，十指弹跳不已，数道青色的剑芒，衣袖中飞射出去。
Although Lin Xuan had sensed the golden beam's power, he hoped it could at least slow down the attacker. However, fate did not favor him; the sword light failed to halt the attack, and even the Nine Heaven Qi Shield seemed as fragile as paper.
lín xuān yǐ mǐn ruì de chá jué dào ， nà jīn máng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zhǐ pàn wàng néng shāo shāo zǔ dǎng ， jiù xīn mǎn yì zú ， rán ér tiān bù suí rén yuàn ， jiàn guāng bù jǐn méi néng zǔ dǎng fēn háo ， biàn shì jiǔ tiān líng dùn ， yě yǒu rú zhǐ hú de yī yàng 。
林轩已敏锐的察觉到，那金芒非同小可，只盼望能稍稍阻挡，就心满意足，然而天不遂人愿，剑光不仅没能阻挡分毫，便是九天灵盾，也有如纸糊的一样。
More bizarrely, the golden beam appeared to have eyes, veering away from his back and coming straight towards Lin Xuan.
gèng jiā guǐ yì de shì ， nà jīn máng jiù xiàng zhǎng le yǎn jīng ， bìng méi yǒu jī zhòng tā de bèi xīn ， ér shì huá guò yī dào guǐ yì de hú xiàn ， lái dào lín xuān de miàn qián 。
更加诡异的是，那金芒就像长了眼睛，并没有击中他的背心，而是划过一道诡异的弧线，来到林轩的面前。
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan's face paled. He had no time to dodge; the golden beam blinded him momentarily before piercing his mind through his brow.
jí biàn shì yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě bù yóu de liǎn sè dà biàn ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā nǎ lǐ hái yǒu duǒ shǎn de shí jiān ， zhǐ jué jīn máng pū miàn ， yào dé rén zhēng bù kāi yǎn ， jiē zhe méi xīn yī liáng ， nà jīn máng yǐ mò rù le tā de nǎo hǎi lǐ miàn 。
即便是以林轩的城府，也不由得脸色大变，然而此时此刻，他哪里还有躲闪的时间，只觉金芒扑面，耀得人睁不开眼，接着眉心一凉，那金芒已没入了他的脑海里面。
A needle-like pain spread throughout his body, causing him to shudder. But soon, that discomfort vanished.
yī zhǒng zhēn zhā bān dì téng tòng chuán biàn quán shēn 。 ràng lín xuān yī jī líng 。 dàn hěn kuài 。 nà bù shì dì gǎn jué jiù xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
一种针扎般地疼痛传遍全身。让林轩一激灵。但很快。那不适地感觉就消失得无影无踪。
Lin Xuan was taken aback but did not show any relief on his face. His expression grew even more grim as he looked into the distance. Even at a thousand feet away, his keen eyes could make out every detail.
lín xuān yí zhèng 。 dàn liǎn shàng què méi yǒu sī háo dì qīng sōng 。 biǎo qíng fǎn ér yuè fā dì yīn chén 。 tā tái qǐ tóu 。 wàng le yī yǎn yuǎn chù 。 suī rán yǒu qiān zhàng zuǒ yòu 。 dàn yǐ tā dì yǎn lì 。 yī rán kě yǐ kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
林轩一怔。但脸上却没有丝毫地轻松。表情反而越发地阴沉。他抬起头。望了一眼远处。虽然有千丈左右。但以他地眼力。依然可以看得清清楚楚。
Phoenix Immortal was meditating with a rainbow of colorful light behind her. Her delicate face had grown paler; the black aura around her brow had expanded significantly, causing shock.
kǒng què xiān zi zhèng zài dǎ zuò 。 tā dì bèi hòu 。 yǒu wǔ cǎi líng guāng 。 yuǎn yuǎn wàng qù jiù xiàng yǔ hòu dì cǎi hóng 。 měi lì ér xuàn mù 。 dàn tā dì qiào liǎn què yuè fā cāng bái le 。 yuán běn jǐn jǐn shì méi xīn chù zhǐ jiān dà xiǎo dì hēi qì yǐ jīng péng zhàng le shù quān 。 kàn shàng qù ràng rén xīn jīng bù yǐ 。
孔雀仙子正在打坐。她地背后。有五彩灵光。远远望去就像雨后地彩虹。美丽而炫目。但她地俏脸却越发苍白了。原本仅仅是眉心处指尖大小地黑气已经膨胀了数圈。看上去让人心惊不已。
Despite taking a hit and remaining unharmed, Lin Xuan did not believe Phoenix Immortal's weakened state. The power contained in that golden beam was astonishing. Even the Nine Heaven Qi Shield, which could rival ordinary treasures, seemed as fragile as paper.
āi le duì fāng yī jī 。 zì jǐ què píng ān wú shì 。 dàn lín xuān kě bù rèn wéi 。 shì kǒng què xiān zi shāng hòu wú lì 。 nà jīn máng zhōng suǒ yùn hán dì líng qì 。 jīng rén wú bǐ 。 jiǔ tiān líng dùn dì fáng yù zú kě yǐ yǔ yì bān dì fǎ bǎo xiāng bǐ 。 zài miàn qián què yǒu rú zhǐ hú 。
挨了对方一击。自己却平安无事。但林轩可不认为。是孔雀仙子伤后无力。那金芒中所蕴含地灵气。惊人无比。九天灵盾地防御足可以与一般地法宝相比。在面前却有如纸糊。
There must be some hidden mechanism at play here.
zhè zhōng jiān kěn dìng lìng yǒu shén me xuán jī 。
这中间肯定另有什么玄机。
Seeing her meditating with such disregard for him further confirmed his suspicions.
tè bié shì kàn jiàn duì fāng páng ruò wú rén dì dǎ zuò 。 tā xīn zhōng yuè fā kěn dìng zhè diǎn le 。
特别是看见对方旁若无人地打坐。他心中越发肯定这点了。
Lin Xuan frowned and stopped running. He lowered his遁光 and used Inner Vision to examine the situation. His heart sank when he saw countless golden light points in his dantian.
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yě bù zài táo ， ér shì jiāng dùn guāng là xià ， shī zhǎn nèi shì zhī fǎ ， zhè yī kàn ， jiù ràng tā chū le yī tóu de lěng hàn ， qí tā fāng miàn yī qiè zhèng cháng ， rán ér zuì zuì zhòng yào de dān tián qì hǎi ， què duō liǎo wú shù jīn sè de guāng diǎn 。
林轩眉头一皱，也不再逃，而是将遁光落下，施展内视之法，这一看，就让他出了一头的冷汗，其他方面一切正常，然而最最重要的丹田气海，却多了无数金色的光点。
He tried summoning essence energy, but it flowed normally without any anomalies. However, these light points made him uneasy.
lín xuān shì zhe yī tí líng lì ， yùn zhuàn zhèng cháng ， bìng wú sī háo yì zhuàng ， rán ér zhè xiē guāng diǎn zháo shí ràng tā xīn zhōng fā máo 。
林轩试着一提灵力，运转正常，并无丝毫异状，然而这些光点着实让他心中发毛。
Raising an eyebrow, he could not keep up this stalemate. He reached out and tapped his waist, releasing the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword Fish.
méi tóu yī tiāo ， zǒng bù néng zhè me gàn hào ， shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， piāo yún luò xuě jiàn yú yóu le chū lái 。
眉头一挑，总不能这么干耗，伸出手来，在腰间一拍，飘云落雪剑鱼游了出来。
Lin Xuan did not intend to fight; he merely wanted to test her resolve.
lín xuān bìng bú shì xiǎng yǔ duì fāng dòng shǒu ， jǐn jǐn shì shì tàn shì tàn 。
林轩并不是想与对方动手，仅仅是试探试探。
However, Phoenix Immortal slowly opened her eyes: "If you were me, you wouldn't act rashly."
rán ér zhè shí ， kǒng què xiān zi què huǎn huǎn de zhēng kāi le yǎn ：“ wǒ ruò shì nǐ ， jiù bú huì qīng jǔ wàng dòng ， zuò chū chǔn shì lái 。”
然而这时，孔雀仙子却缓缓的睁开了眼：“我若是你，就不会轻举妄动，做出蠢事来。”
"Why would a statement like that be of any significance? I have no grudge against you and yet you repeatedly pressure me. My cultivation may be inferior, but I will not let anyone bully me. I'll fight to the end if necessary," Lin Xuan said as he looked into her eyes.
“ xiān zi zhè me shuō shì hé yòng yì ， lín mǒu yǔ wú yuān wú chóu ， què yī zài xiāng bī ， zài xià xiū wèi suī bù jí ， què yě bú huì rèn rén yú ròu ， dà bù liǎo pīn le 。” lín xuān kàn zhe duì fāng de shuāng móu ， huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu 。
“仙子这么说是何用意，林某与无冤无仇，却一再相逼，在下修为虽不及，却也不会任人鱼肉，大不了拼了。”林轩看着对方的双眸，缓缓的开口。
"You want to fight? What right do you have?" Phoenix Immortal did not show anger; instead, a hint of mockery appeared in her eyes.
“ pīn ， nǐ yǒu shén me zī gé ？” kǒng què xiān zi bìng méi yǒu dòng nù ， yǎn zhōng què lù chū yī sī xì xuè 。
“拼，你有什么资格？”孔雀仙子并没有动怒，眼中却露出一丝戏谑。
"Your cultivation rivals that of an婴灵 stage expert. I naturally cannot match you, but it seems you are also injured now."
“ xiān zi dì xiū wèi kān bǐ yuán yīng qī gāo shǒu ， zài xià zì rán bù dí ， dàn xiàn zài sì hū yě yǒu zhòng shāng ……”
“仙子地修为堪比元婴期高手，在下自然不敌，但现在似乎也有重伤……”
"Enough. You don't need to test me. My condition is indeed poor. But do you think the golden beam was just for show? Try examining yourself again," Phoenix Immortal said.
“ hǎo le ， nǐ bù yòng shì tàn běn xiān zi ， wǒ xiàn zài què shí zhuàng kuàng bù jiā ， dàn nǐ yǐ wéi gāng gāng de jīn máng jǐn jǐn shì hǎo kàn ma ， nǐ kě yǐ zài jiǎn shì yī xià 。”
“好了，你不用试探本仙子，我现在确实状况不佳，但你以为刚刚的金芒仅仅是好看吗，你可以再检视一下。”
Lin Xuan had intended to extract information from her; his purpose achieved, he decided to stop probing and used Inner Vision once more.
lín xuān běn jiù shì xiǎng yào tào duì fāng de huà ， mù dì yǐ jīng dá dào ， zì rán jiàn hǎo jiù shōu ， chóng xīn shī zhǎn nèi shì zhī fǎ 。
林轩本就是想要套对方的话，目的已经达到，自然见好就收，重新施展内视之法。
This time, a chill ran down his spine as he saw the free-floating golden light points coalesce into a small immortal sword. The sword was not stationary but swirling around, clearly under Phoenix Immortal's control. Lin Xuan had no doubt that with a mere thought, she could use this sword to kill him from within.
zhè yī kàn ， ràng tā dào xī le yī kǒu liáng qì ， jǐn guǎn yǐ jīng yǒu le xīn lǐ zhǔn bèi ， é tóu shàng de lěng hàn hái shì cén cén ér xià 。
这一看，让他倒吸了一口凉气，尽管已经有了心理准备，额头上的冷汗还是涔涔而下。
Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine as he was both shocked and angry. However, he was no ordinary cultivator; his cunning matched those of the婴灵 stage experts. He quickly recovered from his fear and anger.
zhǐ jiàn dān tián zhī zhōng ， nà xiē yóu lí de jīn sè guāng diǎn yǐ jīng jù zài le yì qǐ ， xíng chéng le yī bǎ xiǎo qiǎo de xiān jiàn ， xiān jiàn bìng fēi jìng zhǐ bù dòng ， ér shì pán xuán áo yóu ， xiǎn rán zhèng chǔ yú kǒng què xiān zi de kòng zhì zhī zhōng ， lín xuān háo bù huái ， duì fāng zhǐ yào xīn niàn yī dòng ， jiù kě yǐ ràng cǐ jiàn cóng nèi bù jiāng zì jǐ jī shā 。
只见丹田之中，那些游离的金色光点已经聚在了一起，形成了一把小巧的仙剑，仙剑并非静止不动，而是盘旋遨游，显然正处于孔雀仙子的控制之中，林轩毫不怀，对方只要心念一动，就可以让此剑从内部将自己击杀。
She had not immediately killed him, indicating some purpose. Observing her wobbly posture while meditating, Lin Xuan guessed her intentions.
lín xuān xīn zhōng fā hán ， yòu jīng yòu nù ， dàn tā bì jìng bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， xīn jī chéng fǔ ， sī háo bù xùn sè yú nà xiē yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， hěn kuài jiù cóng kǒng jù yǔ fèn nù zhōng bǎi tuō ér chū 。
林轩心中发寒，又惊又怒，但他毕竟不是普通的修仙者，心机城府，丝毫不逊色于那些元婴期的老怪物，很快就从恐惧与愤怒中摆脱而出。
Lin Xuan calmed down as Phoenix Immortal watched his every move. Seeing this, a hint of admiration flashed across her face.
duì fāng méi yǒu lì kè jī shā zì jǐ ， xiǎn rán shì yǒu mù dì ， kàn le kàn suī rán pán xī zuò zhe ， què xiǎn de yǒu xiē yáo yáo yù zhuì de kǒng què xiān zi ， xīn zhōng yǐ yǐn yǐn cāi dào le duì fāng dì yòng yì 。
对方没有立刻击杀自己，显然是有目地，看了看虽然盘膝坐着，却显得有些摇摇欲坠的孔雀仙子，心中已隐隐猜到了对方地用意。
Since she was a shrewd person, there was no need for pretense; direct confrontation would be beneficial to both parties.
lín xuān lěng jìng le xià lái ， ér nà měi lì de nǚ yāo xiū yě zài zhù shì zhe tā de yī jǔ yī dòng ， jiàn dào cǐ jǐng ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de shǎn guò yī sī zàn shǎng 。
林轩冷静了下来，而那美丽的女妖修也在注视着他的一举一动，见到此景，脸上不由得闪过一丝赞赏。
"Indeed, my condition is dire. I am severely injured and have other hidden dangers. But you are under the influence of my Heaven Mirror Bright Light. All it takes is a flick of your finger," Phoenix Immortal said, lifting her delicate chin.
jì rán duì fāng shì cōng míng rén ， nà jiù méi bì yào zhē zhē yǎn yǎn ， zhí jiē tān pái duì shuāng fāng dōu yǒu hǎo chù 。
既然对方是聪明人，那就没必要遮遮掩掩，直接摊牌对双方都有好处。
Lin Xuan grinned; he knew she was not lying. He sighed: "How can we cooperate so that you will spare me?"
“ bù cuò ， běn xiān zi xiàn zài de zhuàng kuàng hěn bù hǎo ， shēn shòu zhòng shāng ， ér qiě hái yǒu qí tā yǐn huàn zài shēn shàng ， dàn nǐ zhōng le wǒ de tiān jìng míng guāng ， wǒ xiǎng yào nǐ dì mìng ， zhǐ xū yào gōu gōu zhǐ tou 。” kǒng què xiān zi tái qǐ zhēn dùn de kāi kǒu 。
“不错，本仙子现在的状况很不好，身受重伤，而且还有其他隐患在身上，但你中了我的天镜明光，我想要你地命，只需要勾勾指头。”孔雀仙子抬起臻顿的开口。
Anger and accusations would be useless now; Lin Xuan had no intention of doing anything meaningless.
lín xuān liě le liě zuǐ ， zhī dào duì fāng suǒ yán fēi xū ， tàn le kǒu qì ：“ yào zěn yàng hé zuò ， cái kě ràng xiān zi gāo tái guì shǒu 。”
林轩咧了咧嘴，知道对方所言非虚，叹了口气：“要怎样合作，才可让仙子高抬贵手。”
"Nothing much. I merely wish for your assistance as a temporary bodyguard."
zhè shí hòu fèn nù chì zé dōu shì yú shì wú bǔ ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì zuò nà yàng méi yǒu yì yì dì gōng fu 。
这时候愤怒斥责都是于事无补，林轩自然不会做那样没有意义地功夫。
"Bodyguard?"
“ méi shén me ， zhǐ shì xiǎng qǐng dào yǒu zàn shí zuò wǒ de bǎo biāo ér yǐ 。”
“没什么，只是想请道友暂时做我的保镖而已。”
Lin Xuan was stunned. He had considered the other party's demands, but this was too far-fetched—could it be...
“ bǎo biāo ？”
“保镖？”
"Yes, my situation is worse than expected. My current cultivation level barely matches that of a筑基 stage cultivator. I lack the ability to protect myself and must seek your help," Phoenix Immortal's gaze remained proud, but her tone softened. Holding his life in her hands, she believed that if Lin Xuan were uncooperative or desperate, it would not be beneficial for her either. She needed a softer approach, trusting that the young man before her was smart enough to make the right choice.
If it were merely a recurrence of old injuries, relying on the formidable power of the demon bird, Phoenix Immortal could endure for now. However, as the saying goes, good fortune does not come in twos and misfortune comes in threes. The aftereffects from borrowing the strength of Great Bright King Peacock had arrived just when he needed to be wary.
Lin Xuan was a shrewd individual; he naturally sensed something amiss with this powerful female demon cultivator. His遁光 slowed, but he did not stop. One must always remain vigilant against others. While she was injured, it was uncertain how severe her condition was—perhaps she was merely feigning weakness.
Phoenix Immortal gritted her teeth and the aura around her body flared wildly as she suppressed the intense pain. Her heart was filled with unease; the aftereffects were more severe than she had anticipated.
She looked up at Lin Xuan, whose gaze was still that of a frightened bird. He was fleeing frantically, but once he realized his facade was exposed, he would turn into a vicious wolf.
The弱肉强食 in the cultivation world was no secret to Phoenix Immortal; how could she afford to fall here?
Biting her silver teeth and taking a deep breath, she recited a short, obscure incantation. A third eye appeared on her forehead, emitting a golden beam that sliced through the air.
Lin Xuan, though still running, kept an eye on what was happening behind him. Seeing this, his expression tightened. Without looking back, he flicked his fingers, releasing several streaks of green sword energy from his sleeves.
Although Lin Xuan had sensed the golden beam's power, he hoped it could at least slow down the attacker. However, fate did not favor him; the sword light failed to halt the attack, and even the Nine Heaven Qi Shield seemed as fragile as paper.
More bizarrely, the golden beam appeared to have eyes, veering away from his back and coming straight towards Lin Xuan.
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan's face paled. He had no time to dodge; the golden beam blinded him momentarily before piercing his mind through his brow.
A needle-like pain spread throughout his body, causing him to shudder. But soon, that discomfort vanished.
Lin Xuan was taken aback but did not show any relief on his face. His expression grew even more grim as he looked into the distance. Even at a thousand feet away, his keen eyes could make out every detail.
Phoenix Immortal was meditating with a rainbow of colorful light behind her. Her delicate face had grown paler; the black aura around her brow had expanded significantly, causing shock.
Despite taking a hit and remaining unharmed, Lin Xuan did not believe Phoenix Immortal's weakened state. The power contained in that golden beam was astonishing. Even the Nine Heaven Qi Shield, which could rival ordinary treasures, seemed as fragile as paper.
There must be some hidden mechanism at play here.
Seeing her meditating with such disregard for him further confirmed his suspicions.
Lin Xuan frowned and stopped running. He lowered his遁光 and used Inner Vision to examine the situation. His heart sank when he saw countless golden light points in his dantian.
He tried summoning essence energy, but it flowed normally without any anomalies. However, these light points made him uneasy.
Raising an eyebrow, he could not keep up this stalemate. He reached out and tapped his waist, releasing the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword Fish.
Lin Xuan did not intend to fight; he merely wanted to test her resolve.
However, Phoenix Immortal slowly opened her eyes: "If you were me, you wouldn't act rashly."
"Why would a statement like that be of any significance? I have no grudge against you and yet you repeatedly pressure me. My cultivation may be inferior, but I will not let anyone bully me. I'll fight to the end if necessary," Lin Xuan said as he looked into her eyes.
"You want to fight? What right do you have?" Phoenix Immortal did not show anger; instead, a hint of mockery appeared in her eyes.
"Your cultivation rivals that of an婴灵 stage expert. I naturally cannot match you, but it seems you are also injured now."
"Enough. You don't need to test me. My condition is indeed poor. But do you think the golden beam was just for show? Try examining yourself again," Phoenix Immortal said.
Lin Xuan had intended to extract information from her; his purpose achieved, he decided to stop probing and used Inner Vision once more.
This time, a chill ran down his spine as he saw the free-floating golden light points coalesce into a small immortal sword. The sword was not stationary but swirling around, clearly under Phoenix Immortal's control. Lin Xuan had no doubt that with a mere thought, she could use this sword to kill him from within.
Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine as he was both shocked and angry. However, he was no ordinary cultivator; his cunning matched those of the婴灵 stage experts. He quickly recovered from his fear and anger.
She had not immediately killed him, indicating some purpose. Observing her wobbly posture while meditating, Lin Xuan guessed her intentions.
Lin Xuan calmed down as Phoenix Immortal watched his every move. Seeing this, a hint of admiration flashed across her face.
Since she was a shrewd person, there was no need for pretense; direct confrontation would be beneficial to both parties.
"Indeed, my condition is dire. I am severely injured and have other hidden dangers. But you are under the influence of my Heaven Mirror Bright Light. All it takes is a flick of your finger," Phoenix Immortal said, lifting her delicate chin.
Lin Xuan grinned; he knew she was not lying. He sighed: "How can we cooperate so that you will spare me?"
Anger and accusations would be useless now; Lin Xuan had no intention of doing anything meaningless.
"Nothing much. I merely wish for your assistance as a temporary bodyguard."
"Bodyguard?"
Lin Xuan was stunned. He had considered the other party's demands, but this was too far-fetched—could it be...
"Yes, my situation is worse than expected. My current cultivation level barely matches that of a筑基 stage cultivator. I lack the ability to protect myself and must seek your help," Phoenix Immortal's gaze remained proud, but her tone softened. Holding his life in her hands, she believed that if Lin Xuan were uncooperative or desperate, it would not be beneficial for her either. She needed a softer approach, trusting that the young man before her was smart enough to make the right choice.