zhè zuò chá lóu yě shì níng jiā de chǎn yè ， dàn zài lǐ miàn zhāo hū kè rén de ， quán bù shì níng jiā wài mén dì zǐ ， jiā zú yǒu wēi jī
这座茶楼也是宁家的产业，但在里面招呼客人的，全部是宁家外门弟子，家族有危机
This tea house was part of the Ning family's property, but all those serving guests were outer sect disciples from the Ning family. The family faced a crisis.
yě hǎo ， wú wēi jī yě bà ， tā men jì méi yǒu zī gé ， yě méi yǒu néng lì cāo xīn shén me ， zhè bù fèn rén ， xiū wèi yě jiù líng
也好，无危机也罢，他们既没有资格，也没有能力操心什么，这部分人，修为也就灵
Well, whether there was a crisis or not, they had no right or ability to worry about it. These people’s cultivation levels were at the Flexible Spirit Period, the lowest tier in the cultivation world.
dòng qī yī èr céng ， suàn shì xiū xiān jiè de dǐ céng 。
动期一二层，算是修仙界的底层。
After years of seclusion and hard practice, Lin Xuan finally arrived in a bustling area. He felt quite pleased and ordered himself a cup of spirit tea, savoring it slowly.
bì guān kǔ xiū le shù nián zhī jiǔ ， zhōng yú lái dào rén yān chóu mì de dì fāng ， lín xuān yě shì xīn qíng dà hǎo ， yào le yī bēi líng chá
闭关苦修了数年之久，终于来到人烟稠密的地方，林轩也是心情大好，要了一杯灵茶
Half an hour later, he was satisfied and left the teahouse. Then, as if he had all the time in the world to waste, he began aimlessly wandering through the market.
， màn màn pǐn cháng 。
，慢慢品尝。
The market wasn't large; just over a hundred meters long. Lin Xuan walked back and forth twice and visited several shops, taking his time without spending much effort.
zú zú xiǎo bàn gè shí chén zhī hòu ， tā cái xīn mǎn yì zú de xià le chá lóu ， suí hòu xiàng yǒu dà bǎ shí jiān kě yǐ làng fèi shì de ，
足足小半个时辰之后，他才心满意足的下了茶楼，随后像有大把时间可以浪费似的，
On the surface, Lin Xuan's expression was very relaxed, but he needed detailed information about what had been happening in the Ning family recently. The layout of the main hall wasn't familiar to him; wandering around recklessly would be a bad idea. He could use soul probing to get the information he wanted without causing any conflict.
kāi shǐ zài fāng shì zhōng màn wú mù dì de xián guàng qǐ lái 。
开始在坊市中漫无目的的闲逛起来。
A cup of tea later, Lin Xuan released his grip and Ning Qi fell to the ground. After some hesitation, he fired a fireball at him, reducing him to ashes.
cǐ fāng shì bù dà ， yě jiù bǎi yú mǐ de yī tiáo jiē ér yǐ ， lín xuān lái huí zǒu le liǎng biàn ， hái qù le jǐ gè diàn pù tiāo tiāo jiǎn
此坊市不大，也就百余米的一条街而已，林轩来回走了两遍，还去了几个店铺挑挑拣
"Better safe than sorry," Lin Xuan sighed. His powers had greatly improved since before, and he had gained much insight from the璇机心得. Otherwise, it might not have been possible for him to safely enter.
jiǎn ， tóng yàng méi yǒu huā qù duō shǎo shí jiān 。
拣，同样没有花去多少时间。
Lin Xuan was not a killer by nature but also wasn't soft-hearted. If anyone posed a threat to his plans, even in the slightest way, he would eliminate them immediately.
biǎo miàn shàng ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng shí fēn lǎn sǎn ， rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， tā de xīn zhōng què duō le yī sī gù lǜ ， yuè
表面上，林轩的表情十分懒散，然而随着时间的推移，他的心中却多了一丝顾虑，月
仙道 is about going far; one must discard any overly rigid ideas.
ér de shēng yīn yě tōng guò shén shí ， chuán rù le nǎo hǎi lǐ 。
儿的声音也通过神识，传入了脑海里。
After probing Ning Qi's mind, Lin Xuan obtained all the information he needed. It was no wonder that no one had contacted him at the market—the old man Ning Wanshan had been captured by the second and third branches of the family. Lin Xuan found it amusing to learn his loyalist's real name.
“ shào yé ， nà níng jiā zhǎng lǎo bú shì shuō huì pài rén yǔ nín zài zhè ér lián luò ma ， zěn me guò le nà me jiǔ ， què shén me yě méi
“少爷，那宁家长老不是说会派人与您在这儿联络吗，怎么过了那么久，却什么也没
Now knowing the full story, he had a plan for what to do next.
yǒu ， gāi bú huì chū le shén me chā cuò ？” yuè ér yǒu xiē dān xīn de kāi kǒu 。
有，该不会出了什么差错？”月儿有些担心的开口。
Ning Wanshan was caught by the combined forces of the second and third branches. They wanted to eliminate this rival for the position of patriarch but couldn't act against the first branch. So they restricted his power and imprisoned him.
“ ēn 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， tā yě shì zhè me xiǎng de ， yǒu xuè guāng liàn hún shù ， duì fāng jué bù gǎn yǒu sī háo xié niàn zhēn
“恩。”林轩点了点头，他也是这么想的，有血光炼魂术，对方绝不敢有丝毫邪念针
表面上看，他只是被限制了自由，但第二和第三分支的首脑都是老谋深算之人。等家主之位尘埃落定后，再对付宁万山就轻而易举了。
duì zì jǐ ， huì shuǎng yuē zhǐ yǒu yí gè kě néng xìng …… tā nà lǐ chū le wèn tí 。
对自己，会爽约只有一个可能性……他那里出了问题。
The prison was located on the west side of the main hall, with strict defenses. There were numerous base-level disciples patrolling and guarding it. Even if Ning Wanshan had his full power, he couldn't have escaped.
kàn lái níng jiā de xíng shì duì qí bù lì 。
看来宁家的形势对其不利。
In the small cell, the former elder's face was filled with disappointment. He had underestimated them; thinking that having a powerful yin-stage expert as an ally would guarantee victory. He didn’t expect those two old fellows to launch a sneak attack first. Now, he was in prison and though his life wasn't in danger, his situation was dire. Moreover, he lost contact with the master.
“ shào yé shuō de yǒu lǐ ， nà wǒ men xiàn zài gāi zěn me bàn ne ？” yuè ér suī rán bǐ yǐ qián cōng míng liǎo xǔ duō ， dàn yī jiù xǐ
“少爷说的有理，那我们现在该怎么办呢？”月儿虽然比以前聪明了许多，但依旧喜
What should he do?
huān guāi guāi de tīng lín xuān fēn fù 。
欢乖乖的听林轩吩咐。
Just as he was pondering, a faint green light appeared before him. The light condensed into Lin Xuan, a youth whom he both revered and feared.
“ zhè hái bù jiǎn dān ， zì rán shì zhí jiē qù níng jiā zǒng tán 。” lín xuān háo bù yóu yù de kāi kǒu le ：“ wǒ hǎo bù róng yì cái
“这还不简单，自然是直接去宁家总坛。”林轩毫不犹豫的开口了：“我好不容易才
"Ning Wanshan, I see you," Lin Xuan said, ignoring Ning Wanshan's sudden appearance.
mái xià le zhè me yī bù àn qí ， qǐ néng qīng yì huǐ zài bié rén shǒu lǐ 。”
埋下了这么一步暗棋，岂能轻易毁在别人手里。”
"Master, please be careful," Ning Wanshan warned. "This barrier is an extremely high-level禁制. Once it comes into contact, it will attack. Even though you are a powerful yin-stage expert, you must not take this lightly."
“ hǎo ， jiù shì rú cǐ 。”
“好，就是如此。”
He believed that even a yin-stage expert would suffer some loss if they didn't know about the trap and that breaking through it would require much effort.
yuè ér zì rán méi yǒu fǎn duì zhī yì ， duì yú páng rén lái shuō ， níng jiā jiù shì lóng tán hǔ xué ， dàn yǐ lín xuān xiàn zài de xiū wèi ，
月儿自然没有反对之意，对于旁人来说，宁家就是龙潭虎穴，但以林轩现在的修为，
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan's face revealed a sinister smile as he ignored Ning Wanshan’s warning. With a slight thought, a ball of green flames appeared in his palm.
zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn yì diǎn ， tōu tōu qián rù què méi yǒu shén me wèn tí 。
只要小心一点，偷偷潜入却没有什么问题。
These flames were different from ordinary demonic flames; they shimmered with an eerie green hue, almost alive.
bù rù hǔ xué ， yān dé hǔ zi 。
不入虎穴，焉得虎子。
Lin Xuan extended his left hand and touched the barrier surface.
……
……
With a sharp crackle, the barrier's surface was filled with dark energy. Numerous grotesque faces seemed to emerge, snarling at Lin Xuan.
níng qí nǎi shì níng shì yī zú de sān dài dì zǐ ， jīn nián bù guò èr shí yú suì nián jì ， xiū wèi suī rán zhǐ dào líng dòng hòu qī ， dàn
宁奇乃是宁氏一族的三代弟子，今年不过二十余岁年纪，修为虽然只到灵动后期，但
"Ning Wanshan, be careful," Ning Wanshan exclaimed in alarm. He wasn't truly loyal but feared that any mistake by his master would be disastrous for him.
yóu yú yōng yǒu fēi fán de zī zhì ， píng rì lǐ dào yě pǒ shòu zhòng shì ， bèi pò gé tí bá wèi nèi táng dì zǐ 。
由于拥有非凡的资质，平日里倒也颇受重视，被破格提拔为内堂弟子。
As they say, when the city gate is broken, the fish suffer too.
suǒ wèi nèi táng ， qí shí yě jiù shì jīng yīng hé xīn de yì si 。
所谓内堂，其实也就是精英核心的意思。
"Ah?" Seeing so many faces, Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly surprised. But quickly, he regained his composure.
qiān wàn bú yào xiǎo kàn le tā men de dài yù ， bù jǐn měi yuè néng gòu dé dào gèng duō de gòng fèng jīng shí ， lián xiū liàn de gōng fǎ yě yào
千万不要小看了他们的待遇，不仅每月能够得到更多的供奉晶石，连修炼的功法也要
The碧幻幽火rose and enveloped half of his arm. The palm surface was clear.
gāo jí yī xiē ， bié shuō nà xiē tóng bèi de wài mén dì zǐ ， biàn shì zhù jī qī de shī shū bó ， jiàn le tā men ， yě wú bù kè kè
高级一些，别说那些同辈的外门弟子，便是筑基期的师叔伯，见了他们，也无不客客
Soon, the grotesque faces surged forward, opening their mouths to bite down. However, upon contact with the碧幻幽火, they seemed to meet a natural enemy, turning into wisps of green smoke.
This tea house was part of the Ning family's property, but all those serving guests were outer sect disciples from the Ning family. The family faced a crisis.
Well, whether there was a crisis or not, they had no right or ability to worry about it. These people’s cultivation levels were at the Flexible Spirit Period, the lowest tier in the cultivation world.
After years of seclusion and hard practice, Lin Xuan finally arrived in a bustling area. He felt quite pleased and ordered himself a cup of spirit tea, savoring it slowly.
Half an hour later, he was satisfied and left the teahouse. Then, as if he had all the time in the world to waste, he began aimlessly wandering through the market.
The market wasn't large; just over a hundred meters long. Lin Xuan walked back and forth twice and visited several shops, taking his time without spending much effort.
On the surface, Lin Xuan's expression was very relaxed, but he needed detailed information about what had been happening in the Ning family recently. The layout of the main hall wasn't familiar to him; wandering around recklessly would be a bad idea. He could use soul probing to get the information he wanted without causing any conflict.
A cup of tea later, Lin Xuan released his grip and Ning Qi fell to the ground. After some hesitation, he fired a fireball at him, reducing him to ashes.
"Better safe than sorry," Lin Xuan sighed. His powers had greatly improved since before, and he had gained much insight from the璇机心得. Otherwise, it might not have been possible for him to safely enter.
Lin Xuan was not a killer by nature but also wasn't soft-hearted. If anyone posed a threat to his plans, even in the slightest way, he would eliminate them immediately.
仙道 is about going far; one must discard any overly rigid ideas.
After probing Ning Qi's mind, Lin Xuan obtained all the information he needed. It was no wonder that no one had contacted him at the market—the old man Ning Wanshan had been captured by the second and third branches of the family. Lin Xuan found it amusing to learn his loyalist's real name.
Now knowing the full story, he had a plan for what to do next.
Ning Wanshan was caught by the combined forces of the second and third branches. They wanted to eliminate this rival for the position of patriarch but couldn't act against the first branch. So they restricted his power and imprisoned him.
表面上看，他只是被限制了自由，但第二和第三分支的首脑都是老谋深算之人。等家主之位尘埃落定后，再对付宁万山就轻而易举了。
The prison was located on the west side of the main hall, with strict defenses. There were numerous base-level disciples patrolling and guarding it. Even if Ning Wanshan had his full power, he couldn't have escaped.
In the small cell, the former elder's face was filled with disappointment. He had underestimated them; thinking that having a powerful yin-stage expert as an ally would guarantee victory. He didn’t expect those two old fellows to launch a sneak attack first. Now, he was in prison and though his life wasn't in danger, his situation was dire. Moreover, he lost contact with the master.
What should he do?
Just as he was pondering, a faint green light appeared before him. The light condensed into Lin Xuan, a youth whom he both revered and feared.
"Ning Wanshan, I see you," Lin Xuan said, ignoring Ning Wanshan's sudden appearance.
"Master, please be careful," Ning Wanshan warned. "This barrier is an extremely high-level禁制. Once it comes into contact, it will attack. Even though you are a powerful yin-stage expert, you must not take this lightly."
He believed that even a yin-stage expert would suffer some loss if they didn't know about the trap and that breaking through it would require much effort.
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan's face revealed a sinister smile as he ignored Ning Wanshan’s warning. With a slight thought, a ball of green flames appeared in his palm.
These flames were different from ordinary demonic flames; they shimmered with an eerie green hue, almost alive.
Lin Xuan extended his left hand and touched the barrier surface.
With a sharp crackle, the barrier's surface was filled with dark energy. Numerous grotesque faces seemed to emerge, snarling at Lin Xuan.
"Ning Wanshan, be careful," Ning Wanshan exclaimed in alarm. He wasn't truly loyal but feared that any mistake by his master would be disastrous for him.
As they say, when the city gate is broken, the fish suffer too.
"Ah?" Seeing so many faces, Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly surprised. But quickly, he regained his composure.
The碧幻幽火rose and enveloped half of his arm. The palm surface was clear.
Soon, the grotesque faces surged forward, opening their mouths to bite down. However, upon contact with the碧幻幽火, they seemed to meet a natural enemy, turning into wisps of green smoke.