“ qián bèi ， nín zěn me le ？”
“前辈，您怎么了？”
"Senior, what's wrong with you?"
“ a ， méi shì 。” lín xuān tái yǎn sǎo le yī xià shēn qián de nǚ zǐ ， jiàn duì fāng yī liǎn de měng dǒng wú zhī ， xiǎn rán yǐ tā de
“啊，没事。”林轩抬眼扫了一下身前的女子，见对方一脸的懵懂无知，显然以她的
"Ah, nothing." Lin Xuan raised his eyes to glance at the woman in front of him. Seeing her expression of ignorance and innocence, he realized that based on her cultivation level, she couldn't sense an approaching婴期 expert just a few dozen miles away.
xiū wèi ， shàng bù néng fā xiàn yǒu yuán yīng qī lǎo guài zhèng kuài sù jiē jìn zhè lǐ ， xiāng jù bù guò shù shí lǐ 。
修为，尚不能发现有元婴期老怪正快速接近这里，相距不过数十里。
Lin Xuan didn’t dare to waste any more time. He casually pointed to a distant island: "I'll go there."
lín xuān nǎ lǐ hái gǎn dān gē xià qù ， suí yì diǎn le yī chù jù cǐ jiào yuǎn de dǎo yǔ ：“ wǒ jiù qù nà lǐ 。”
林轩哪里还敢耽搁下去，随意点了一处距此较远的岛屿：“我就去那里。”
"Song Yan Island, good, you need five thousand crystal stones."
“ sōng yán dǎo ， hǎo ， xū yào wǔ qiān jīng shí 。”
“松岩岛，好，需要五千晶石。”
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan waved his sleeve and fifty sparkling crystal stones appeared before him.
lín xuān èr huà bù shuō ， xiù páo yī fú ， wǔ shí kē xīng guāng càn làn de jīng shí jiù chū xiàn zài yǎn qián le 。
林轩二话不说，袖袍一拂，五十颗星光灿烂的晶石就出现在眼前了。
Although the number was much less than before, all of them were middle-grade, which matched their value according to the exchange rates in cultivation circles.
shù liàng suī rán shǎo le hěn duō ， dàn quán dōu shì zhōng pǐn de ， àn zhào xiū xiān jiè de duì huàn bǐ lì ， jià zhí zhèng hǎo xiāng fú 。
数量虽然少了很多，但全都是中品的，按照修仙界的兑换比例，价值正好相符。
The woman's face brightened with a smile as she became more respectful. She asked Lin Xuan to step into the teleportation array and handed him a talisman to neutralize spatial forces.
cǐ nǚ de liǎn bù yóu lù chū xīn róng ， shén tài dòng zuò yě yuè fā de gōng jìng le ， qǐng lín xuān zhàn dào chuán sòng zhèn zhōng ， dì gěi
此女的脸不由露出欣容，神态动作也越发的恭敬了，请林轩站到传送阵中，递给
Lin Xuan stuck it on himself: "Hurry up, I have something urgent."
tā yī zhāng huà jiě kōng jiān jù lì de fú lù 。
他一张化解空间巨力的符箓。
"Yes, senior."
lín xuān tiē zài shēn ：“ kuài diǎn ， běn rén yǒu shì hěn jí 。”
林轩贴在身：“快点，本人有事很急。”
With the crystal stones in hand, the woman would naturally take her responsibilities seriously. She stretched out her hand and tapped her storage bag, sending a streak of霞光 that transformed into a silver token.
“ shì ， qián bèi 。”
“是，前辈。”
She then muttered some incantations and several techniques were channeled into it. The token trembled as the array activated, emitting blinding white light that concealed Lin Xuan's figure. With a loud rumble, he vanished without a trace.
cǐ nǚ shōu le jīng shí ， zì rán huì rèn zhēn bàn shì ， shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chǔ wù dài yī pāi ， yī dào xiá guāng fēi lüè chū
此女收了晶石，自然会认真办事，伸出手来，在储物袋一拍，一道霞光飞掠出
The teleportation was successful, but Lin Xuan wasn’t complacent. Since the market had been found, there was a high chance of pursuit.
lái ， huà wèi yī yín guāng shǎn shǎn de lìng pái 。
来，化为一银光闪闪的令牌。
So, Lin Xuan didn't pause and immediately teleported to another location...
suí hòu tā mò niàn zhòu yǔ ， jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ rù jìn qù ， lìng pái yī chàn ， zhèn fǎ yě suí zhī qǐ dòng le qǐ lái ， dùn shí bái
随后她默念咒语，几道法诀打入进去，令牌一颤，阵法也随之启动了起来，顿时白
Every time he arrived at a new place, he would teleport again to an even farther island nearby. He repeated this process countless times, spending nearly ten thousand crystal stones in total.
guāng yào yǎn ， jiāng lín xuān de shēn yǐng zhē zhù ， suí zhe hōng míng ， tā yǐ xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
光耀眼，将林轩的身影遮住，随着轰鸣，他已消失得无影无踪。
While it was painful, the old saying "losing money to avoid disaster" applied here. Compared to being hunted by an婴期 expert, losing some crystal stones wasn’t worth mentioning. Lin Xuan didn't know that his caution had allowed him to escape a major calamity.
chuán sòng chéng gōng ， dàn lín xuān kě bù huì rèn wéi zhè yàng yī lái jiù gāo zhěn wú yōu ， duì fāng jì rán zhǎo dào le fāng shì ， nà jí yǒu
传送成功，但林轩可不会认为这样一来就高枕无忧，对方既然找到了坊市，那极有
After leaving the玉玄宗, the龟妖, 苦大师, and 红绫仙子 all arrived at the翠岛 one after another.
kě néng huì jǐn suí ér zhì 。
可能会紧随而至。
The cultivators responsible for the teleportation array dared not hide anything from the婴期 experts. Although their descriptions of Lin Xuan’s appearance were completely different, they still followed closely. However, as Lin Xuan kept teleporting, it became increasingly difficult to track him down, and eventually, he was lost.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān háo bù tíng liú ， lì kè yòu cóng sōng yán dǎo wǎng bié de dì fāng chuán sòng ……
所以林轩毫不停留，立刻又从松岩岛往别的地方传送……
Their frustration was evident, but they silently vowed that someday, they would find this annoying young man again.
jiù zhè yàng ， lín xuān měi dào yī chù xīn de dì fāng ， lì kè yòu chuán zhì fù jìn gèng yuǎn de dǎo ， xiān hòu yě bù zhī dào jīng lì le
就这样，林轩每到一处新的地方，立刻又传至附近更远的岛，先后也不知道经历了
Regardless, Lin Xuan had finally escaped danger.
duō shǎo cì ， zǒng gòng huā fèi le jìn shí wàn jīng shí 。
多少次，总共花费了近十万晶石。
In a realm of spiritual light, he arrived at another unfamiliar island.
ròu téng shì yǒu xiē ròu téng ， dàn sú huà shuō dé hǎo ， pò cái miǎn zāi ， bǐ qǐ bèi yuán yīng qī xiū shì zhuī shā ， zhè diǎn jīng shí bù
肉疼是有些肉疼，但俗话说得好，破财免灾，比起被元婴期修士追杀，这点晶石不
After continuous teleportation, although there were talismans to counter spatial forces, Lin Xuan still felt extremely tired.
zhí yī tí 。 lín xuān bù zhī dào de shì ， zhèng shì tā de zhè fèn jǐn shèn ， ràng qí chéng gōng táo tuō le dà jié 。
值一提。林轩不知道的是，正是他的这份谨慎，让其成功逃脱了大劫。
Moreover, there was some discomfort. When the dizziness subsided, he quickly opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings. Upon recognizing the nearby scenery, a strange expression appeared on his face.
guī yāo ， kǔ dà shī ， hái yǒu hóng líng xiān zi cóng yù xuán zōng chū lái yǐ hòu ， dōu xiān hòu lái dào le cāng cuì dǎo 。
龟妖，苦大师，还有红绫仙子从玉玄宗出来以后，都先后来到了苍翠岛。
Previously, the places he had been teleported to were not always bustling markets but often quite remarkable. However, in front of him lay an unexpected wilderness.
miàn duì yuán yīng qī gāo shǒu ， fù zé chuán sòng zhèn de xiū shì nǎ gǎn yǐn mán fēn háo ， suī rán miáo huì de xiàng mào yǔ lín xuān wán quán bù
面对元婴期高手，负责传送阵的修士哪敢隐瞒分毫，虽然描绘的相貌与林轩完全不
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows, wondering if the teleportation array had made a mistake. But soon, his expression softened as he noticed a small stone tablet nearby with the words "Xuan Kong Island" carved on it.
tóng ， dàn tā men hái shì jǐn suí ér zhì ， kě hòu lái lín xuān bù tíng dì chuán sòng ， shí zài nán yǐ zhuī zōng ， jiàn jiàn dì réng jiù gēn diū 。
同，但他们还是紧随而至，可后来林轩不停地传送，实在难以追踪，渐渐地仍旧跟丢。
The location wasn’t wrong; what was strange was why this place seemed so desolate. However, this island was special. In the cloud sea, there were only seven levels of islands, and only one at the highest level.
jǐ rén de yù mèn kě xiǎng ér zhī ， zhǐ néng zài xīn zhōng àn àn fā xià dú shì ， qī dài yǒu zhāo yī rì ， zài cì pèng jiàn zhè kě wù
几人的郁闷可想而知，只能在心中暗暗发下毒誓，期待有朝一日，再次碰见这可恶
Regardless of its vast size, the forces present here were complex. After some thought, Lin Xuan decided to avoid that place for now.
de xiǎo zi 。 bù guǎn rú hé ， lín xuān zǒng suàn shì tuō lí le wēi xiǎn 。
的小子。不管如何，林轩总算是脱离了危险。
The reason? The unfortunate souls he had exterminated belonged to the Sword Obscure Palace, and the old monster was likely an elder of the palace as well.
cǐ shí tā zài yī piàn líng guāng zhī zhōng ， lái dào le yòu yī mò shēng de dǎo yǔ 。
此时他在一片灵光之中，来到了又一陌生的岛屿。
Given that the Sword Obscure Palace was one of the nine major forces in the cloud sea with its headquarters on Seven Stars Island, going there would be like a long-lived star fearing death—suicidal.
jiē lián bù duàn dì chuán sòng ， suī rán yǒu zhuān mén de fú lù dǐ xiāo kōng jiān sī lì de lā chě ， dàn lín xuān yī jiù gǎn jué shí fēn pí
接连不断地传送，虽然有专门的符箓抵消空间撕力的拉扯，但林轩依旧感觉十分疲
Choosing to retreat for now, Lin Xuan selected Xuan Kong Island.
fá le 。
乏了。
It was a sixth-level island. According to what Lin Xuan knew, only a few such islands existed throughout the cloud sea.
hé kuàng duō duō shǎo shǎo hái shì yǒu yī xiē bù shì ， dài nà xuàn yūn de gǎn jué xiāo shī ， lín xuān máng zhēng kāi yǎn móu ， dǎ liàng sì zhōu 。
何况多多少少还是有一些不适，待那眩晕的感觉消失，林轩忙睁开眼眸，打量四周。
He believed that this place must have good spiritual veins. He would find a suitable place to cultivate and, if he could form an婴期 core, his troubles would be over, no longer needing to hide.
dài kàn qīng fù jìn de jǐng wù ， tā de liǎn lù chū yī sī yì sè 。
待看清附近的景物，他的脸露出一丝异色。
Thus, after resting briefly on the wilderness, Lin Xuan regained his strength and took off into the air, releasing his divine sense to extend in the distance.
yǐ qián bèi chuán sòng zhì de dì fāng ， suī rán bù yí dìng dōu shì rè nào de fāng shì ， dàn yě duō pǒ wèi bù fán ， ér yǎn qián ， què shì yī mò míng qí miào de huāng shān 。
以前被传送至的地方，虽然不一定都是热闹的坊市，但也多颇为不凡，而眼前，却是一莫名其妙的荒山。
Although he was only at the condensation stage, his spiritual perception was already formidable. He could easily cover a range of a hundred miles or more.
lín xuān méi tóu bù yóu de yī tiāo ， nán dào zhè chuán sòng zhèn nòng cuò le dì fāng ， bù guò hěn kuài ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng jiù hé huǎn xià
林轩眉头不由得一挑，难道这传送阵弄错了地方，不过很快，林轩的表情就和缓下
Soon, Lin Xuan opened his eyes and transformed into a streak of green light, flying towards the northern direction on his left.
lái 。 jù lí tā jiǎo xià de chuán sòng zhèn bù yuǎn ， yǒu yī kuài bù dà de shí bēi ， bēi kè zhe jǐ gè dà zì —— xuán kōng dǎo 。
来。距离他脚下的传送阵不远，有一块不大的石碑，碑刻着几个大字——旋崆岛。
"Master, where are we going now?"
bìng wèi chū cuò ， zhǐ shì bù zhī dào zhè ge dì fāng wèi hé rú cǐ huāng liáng bà le 。 bù guò cǐ dǎo kě shì bù yī bān de ， zài zhè
并未出错，只是不知道这个地方为何如此荒凉罢了。不过此岛可是不一般的，在这
"Anywhere, of course to the market."
piàn yún hǎi zhī zhōng ， dǎo yǔ gòng fēn qī jí ， ér zuì gāo jí bié de dǎo yǔ yě jiù yī zuò ér yǐ 。
片云海之中，岛屿共分七级，而最高级别的岛屿也就一座而已。
"The market? Master, do you need to buy something?" Mo Er's voice was filled with curiosity.
qī xīng dǎo ， xiān bù shuō tā de miàn jī yǒu duō me guǎng dà ， miàn de shì lì kě shì cuò zōng fù zá 。
七星岛，先不说它的面积有多么广大，面的势力可是错综复杂。
"Yes, there is some. But my main reason for going to the market is to gather information."
lín xuān sī lǜ le bàn xiǎng ， jué dìng zàn shí hái shì bù qù nà ge dì fāng 。
林轩思虑了半响，决定暂时还是不去那个地方。
This time, Lin Xuan’s consecutive teleportations were not just about avoiding trouble but also escaping. Choosing Xuan Kong Island was a hurried decision; he only knew it was a sixth-level island and nothing else.
wú tā ， bèi zì jǐ miè diào de nà xiē dǎo méi guǐ nǎi shì jiàn yōu gōng xiū shì a ， hái yǒu nà yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， duō bàn
无他，被自己灭掉的那些倒霉鬼乃是剑幽宫修士啊，还有那元婴期的老怪物，多半
He had no idea what forces were present or how spiritual veins were distributed here. Therefore, the best option was to buy relevant information from the market.
yě shì cǐ gōng zhǎng lǎo yī lèi de rén wù 。
也是此宫长老一类的人物。
The old saying went: "Plan before acting." Only by clarifying these details could he decide on his next move.
ér jiàn yōu gōng ， kě shì yún hǎi jiǔ dà shì lì zhī yī ， zǒng tán jiù zài qī xīng dǎo ， zì jǐ pǎo qù nà lǐ ， qǐ bù shì lǎo shòu xīng xián mìng zhǎng —— zhǎo sǐ 。
而剑幽宫，可是云海九大势力之一，总坛就在七星岛，自己跑去那里，岂不是老寿星嫌命长——找死。
Lin Xuan didn’t want to return to nearby wilderness islands. Not only would it be difficult to find a suitable place with spiritual veins, but the surrounding cloud sea was also extremely dangerous.
suǒ wèi tuì ér qiú qí cì ， lín xuān jiù xuǎn zhōng le xuán kōng dǎo 。
所谓退而求其次，林轩就选中了旋崆岛。
Even though he wasn’t afraid of third-stage cloud beasts, encountering fourth-stage ones would undoubtedly be a nightmare.
zhè shì yī zuò liù jí dǎo ， jù lín xuān suǒ zhī ， zhěng gè yún hǎi cǐ zhǒng jí bié de dǎo yǔ ， yě tóng yàng zhǐ yǒu liáo liáo shù zuò ér yǐ 。
这是一座六级岛，据林轩所知，整个云海此种级别的岛屿，也同样只有寥寥数座而已。
"Are you planning to rely on one of these forces?" Mo Er thought for a moment and began asking about her master’s intentions.
àn zhào lín xuān suǒ xiǎng ， zhè ge dì fāng kěn dìng yě yǒu bù cuò de líng mài zhī dì ， zì jǐ zhǎo yí gè dì fāng hǎo hǎo xiū xíng ， rú
按照林轩所想，这个地方肯定也有不错的灵脉之地，自己找一个地方好好修行，如
"I haven’t decided yet. We’ll see the situation when we get there." Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows. Relying on a powerful force was good, but with so many secrets, it could attract unwanted attention. Alternatively, he could use low-level concealment techniques to blend in, but his low cultivation level would still limit him.
guǒ néng gòu níng chéng yuán yīng ， zì rán wàn shì dà jí ， zài yě bù yòng zhè me dōng duǒ xī cáng 。
果能够凝成元婴，自然万事大吉，再也不用这么东躲西藏。
This wasn’t an ideal solution; the best option would be to have his own independent cave. Then, he wouldn’t have any worries while cultivating.
yú shì lín xuān zài huāng shān shāo shì xiū xī ， dài tǐ lì huī fù yǐ hòu ， jiù téng kōng ér qǐ ， fàng chū shén shí ， xiàng yuǎn fāng yán
于是林轩在荒山稍事休息，待体力恢复以后，就腾空而起，放出神识，向远方延
Of course, Lin Xuan knew this was a good idea but difficult to achieve. So, he decided to first go to the market and see what information could be gathered.
shēn ér qù 。
伸而去。
As master and servant chatted idly, they continued their journey. With Lin Xuan’s speed, covering nearly a hundred miles wasn’t instantaneous, but it took only a short while—about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
tā suī rán jǐn jǐn shì níng dān qī de xiū shì ， dàn shén niàn zhī qiáng ， yǐ jīng bù ruò yú yuán yīng chū qī de lǎo guài wù ， bǎi lǐ zuǒ
他虽然仅仅是凝丹期的修士，但神念之强，已经不弱于元婴初期的老怪物，百里左
Soon, a majestic mountain came into view, and at its base lay the bustling market.
"Senior, what's wrong with you?"
"Ah, nothing." Lin Xuan raised his eyes to glance at the woman in front of him. Seeing her expression of ignorance and innocence, he realized that based on her cultivation level, she couldn't sense an approaching婴期 expert just a few dozen miles away.
Lin Xuan didn’t dare to waste any more time. He casually pointed to a distant island: "I'll go there."
"Song Yan Island, good, you need five thousand crystal stones."
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan waved his sleeve and fifty sparkling crystal stones appeared before him.
Although the number was much less than before, all of them were middle-grade, which matched their value according to the exchange rates in cultivation circles.
The woman's face brightened with a smile as she became more respectful. She asked Lin Xuan to step into the teleportation array and handed him a talisman to neutralize spatial forces.
Lin Xuan stuck it on himself: "Hurry up, I have something urgent."
"Yes, senior."
With the crystal stones in hand, the woman would naturally take her responsibilities seriously. She stretched out her hand and tapped her storage bag, sending a streak of霞光 that transformed into a silver token.
She then muttered some incantations and several techniques were channeled into it. The token trembled as the array activated, emitting blinding white light that concealed Lin Xuan's figure. With a loud rumble, he vanished without a trace.
The teleportation was successful, but Lin Xuan wasn’t complacent. Since the market had been found, there was a high chance of pursuit.
So, Lin Xuan didn't pause and immediately teleported to another location...
Every time he arrived at a new place, he would teleport again to an even farther island nearby. He repeated this process countless times, spending nearly ten thousand crystal stones in total.
While it was painful, the old saying "losing money to avoid disaster" applied here. Compared to being hunted by an婴期 expert, losing some crystal stones wasn’t worth mentioning. Lin Xuan didn't know that his caution had allowed him to escape a major calamity.
After leaving the玉玄宗, the龟妖, 苦大师, and 红绫仙子 all arrived at the翠岛 one after another.
The cultivators responsible for the teleportation array dared not hide anything from the婴期 experts. Although their descriptions of Lin Xuan’s appearance were completely different, they still followed closely. However, as Lin Xuan kept teleporting, it became increasingly difficult to track him down, and eventually, he was lost.
Their frustration was evident, but they silently vowed that someday, they would find this annoying young man again.
Regardless, Lin Xuan had finally escaped danger.
In a realm of spiritual light, he arrived at another unfamiliar island.
After continuous teleportation, although there were talismans to counter spatial forces, Lin Xuan still felt extremely tired.
Moreover, there was some discomfort. When the dizziness subsided, he quickly opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings. Upon recognizing the nearby scenery, a strange expression appeared on his face.
Previously, the places he had been teleported to were not always bustling markets but often quite remarkable. However, in front of him lay an unexpected wilderness.
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows, wondering if the teleportation array had made a mistake. But soon, his expression softened as he noticed a small stone tablet nearby with the words "Xuan Kong Island" carved on it.
The location wasn’t wrong; what was strange was why this place seemed so desolate. However, this island was special. In the cloud sea, there were only seven levels of islands, and only one at the highest level.
Regardless of its vast size, the forces present here were complex. After some thought, Lin Xuan decided to avoid that place for now.
The reason? The unfortunate souls he had exterminated belonged to the Sword Obscure Palace, and the old monster was likely an elder of the palace as well.
Given that the Sword Obscure Palace was one of the nine major forces in the cloud sea with its headquarters on Seven Stars Island, going there would be like a long-lived star fearing death—suicidal.
Choosing to retreat for now, Lin Xuan selected Xuan Kong Island.
It was a sixth-level island. According to what Lin Xuan knew, only a few such islands existed throughout the cloud sea.
He believed that this place must have good spiritual veins. He would find a suitable place to cultivate and, if he could form an婴期 core, his troubles would be over, no longer needing to hide.
Thus, after resting briefly on the wilderness, Lin Xuan regained his strength and took off into the air, releasing his divine sense to extend in the distance.
Although he was only at the condensation stage, his spiritual perception was already formidable. He could easily cover a range of a hundred miles or more.
Soon, Lin Xuan opened his eyes and transformed into a streak of green light, flying towards the northern direction on his left.
"Master, where are we going now?"
"Anywhere, of course to the market."
"The market? Master, do you need to buy something?" Mo Er's voice was filled with curiosity.
"Yes, there is some. But my main reason for going to the market is to gather information."
This time, Lin Xuan’s consecutive teleportations were not just about avoiding trouble but also escaping. Choosing Xuan Kong Island was a hurried decision; he only knew it was a sixth-level island and nothing else.
He had no idea what forces were present or how spiritual veins were distributed here. Therefore, the best option was to buy relevant information from the market.
The old saying went: "Plan before acting." Only by clarifying these details could he decide on his next move.
Lin Xuan didn’t want to return to nearby wilderness islands. Not only would it be difficult to find a suitable place with spiritual veins, but the surrounding cloud sea was also extremely dangerous.
Even though he wasn’t afraid of third-stage cloud beasts, encountering fourth-stage ones would undoubtedly be a nightmare.
"Are you planning to rely on one of these forces?" Mo Er thought for a moment and began asking about her master’s intentions.
"I haven’t decided yet. We’ll see the situation when we get there." Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows. Relying on a powerful force was good, but with so many secrets, it could attract unwanted attention. Alternatively, he could use low-level concealment techniques to blend in, but his low cultivation level would still limit him.
This wasn’t an ideal solution; the best option would be to have his own independent cave. Then, he wouldn’t have any worries while cultivating.
Of course, Lin Xuan knew this was a good idea but difficult to achieve. So, he decided to first go to the market and see what information could be gathered.
As master and servant chatted idly, they continued their journey. With Lin Xuan’s speed, covering nearly a hundred miles wasn’t instantaneous, but it took only a short while—about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Soon, a majestic mountain came into view, and at its base lay the bustling market.