“ zhè dào bù bì ， jǔ shǒu zhī láo ér yǐ 。 ruò méi yǒu qí tā shì qíng ， lǐ mǒu gào cí 。”
“这倒不必，举手之劳而已。若没有其他事情，李某告辞。”
"This is unnecessary. It's just a small favor. If there are no other matters, I'll take my leave."
“ děng děng ！” léi bào biǎo qíng yī biàn ， shēn shàng guāng máng lián shǎn ， yǐ rán lán zài le lín xuān de miàn qián 。
“等等！”雷豹表情一变，身上光芒连闪，已然拦在了林轩的面前。
"Wait!" Lei Bao's expression changed as he flashed with light and blocked Lin Xuan's path.
“ zěn me ， dào yǒu xiǎng duì lǐ mǒu dòng shǒu ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， shēng yīn wēi hán de kāi kǒu 。
“怎么，道友想对李某动手？”林轩眉头一皱，声音微寒的开口。
"Why? Do you wish to attack me?" Lin Xuan frowned, his voice slightly cold as he spoke.
“ dào yǒu wù huì le ， wǒ men qǐ huì xiè mò shā lǘ ， zhǐ bù guò dào yǒu lí kāi yǐ qián ， qǐng jiāng kǔ lǎo guài de chǔ wù
“道友误会了，我们岂会卸磨杀驴，只不过道友离开以前，请将苦老怪的储物
"I beg your pardon, but we didn't expect to keep a horse after using it. Before you leave, please hand over the storage bag of Master Ku," said Lei Bao.
shí dài liù jiāo kāi chū gēng xīn kuài lái 。”
十袋六交开出更新快来。”
"Are you jesting? I killed that old monster; his belongings naturally belong to me. Aren't cultivation world rules understood by all?" Lin Xuan remained calm and defended himself without anger.
“ gé xià shì zài shuō xiào me ， nà lǎo guài wù shì wǒ miè diào de ， tā de dōng xī zì rán yīng gāi guī wǒ suǒ yǒu ， xiū xiān
“阁下是在说笑么，那老怪物是我灭掉的，他的东西自然应该归我所有，修仙
"S Brother, there's no need for such a fuss. This old man is out of line, and it would be better if he were eliminated," said a tall, thin monk with a scarred face. A hint of malice flashed in his eyes as he spoke viciously.
jiè de guī jǔ ， zhū wèi nán dào bù dǒng ？” lín xuān tīng le ， yě bù shēng qì ， bù huāng bù máng de fēn biàn le jǐ jù 。
界的规矩，诸位难道不懂？”林轩听了，也不生气，不慌不忙的分辩了几句。
Lei Bao hesitated briefly before looking at the old man across from him. The elder still seemed unafraid.
“ shī xiōng ， hé bì yǔ tā luō suo ， zhè xiǎo lǎo ér bù shí shí wù ， jiāng qí miè diào jiù hǎo le 。” yī shēn cái gāo shòu
“师兄，何必与他啰嗦，这小老儿不识时务，将其灭掉就好了。”一身材高瘦
"Junior Brother Zhang, do not be rude. I have my reasons and don't need your interference," Lei Bao sternly reprimanded. Turning to Lin Xuan, he wore a smile: "Brother Li has a point. Let me take the lead. We'll split the treasure in half—half for each of us. However, one round disk is from my Thousand Ghost Lake; you must return it."
de mǎ liǎn xiū shì ， méi yǔ jiān shǎn guò yī sī lì qì ， è hěn hěn de kāi kǒu 。
的马脸修士，眉宇间闪过一丝戾气，恶狠狠的开口。
"S Brother..."
léi bào tīng le zhè huà ， lüè yī yóu yù ， kàn le kàn duì miàn de lǎo tóu ， duì fāng yī jiù shì yǒu shì wú kǒng 。
雷豹听了这话，略一犹豫，看了看对面的老头，对方依旧是有恃无恐。
"How can this be acceptable..."
“ zhāng shī dì ， bù dé wú lǐ ， wèi xiōng xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， bù yòng nǐ shàn zì zuò zhǔ 。” léi bào lì shēng hē chì le jǐ
“张师弟，不得无礼，为兄心中有数，不用你擅自做主。”雷豹厉声呵斥了几
...
jù ， zhuǎn tóu miàn duì lín xuān shí ， yòu huàn zuò le mǎn liǎn de xiào yì ：“ lǐ xiōng shuō de yě yǒu dào lǐ ， zhè yàng ， bǐ
句，转头面对林轩时，又换作了满脸的笑意：“李兄说的也有道理，这样，鄙
These words caused all the surrounding cultivators to change their expressions dramatically. Master Ku was an old monster at the Core Formation stage, and his wealth was immense. Splitting half of his treasures would mean a significant loss. However, before anyone could speak up, Lei Bao stopped them with a look. It was clear he had great authority among them; although they were displeased, none dared to say more.
rén zuò zhǔ ， chǔ wù dài zhōng de bǎo wù ， wǒ men èr yī tiān zuò wǔ ， yī rén yí bàn rú hé ， bù guò qí zhōng yǒu yí gè
人做主，储物袋中的宝物，我们二一添做五，一人一半如何，不过其中有一个
"How about it, Brother Li? We've made a big concession. Now, choose," Lei Bao's eyes sparkled as he spoke slowly and clearly.
yuán pán ， nǎi shì wǒ wàn guǐ hú zhī wù ， dào yǒu wú lùn rú hé ， yě bì xū wù guī yuán zhǔ 。”
圆盘，乃是我万鬼湖之物，道友无论如何，也必须物归原主。”
Lin Xuan smiled. If he were just an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, he would likely have to concede given the台阶. But now...
“ shī xiōng ……”
“师兄……”
Hmph. Has anyone ever seen a dog steal from a tiger?
“ zhè zěn me kě yǐ ……”
“这怎么可以……”
"Sorry, I intercepted this person and killed him. I can't think of any reason to share our spoils with you. Perhaps it's better if the rest of you leave," Lin Xuan said calmly.
……
……
"You..." Even though Lei Bao didn't show his emotions, he was now so angry that his dark aura emitted from his body, clearly wanting to attack.
cǐ huà yī chū ， jī hū zhōu wéi suǒ yǒu de xiū shì ， wú bù liǎn sè dà biàn ， kǔ dà shī shēn wèi yuán yīng qī lǎo guài ， shēn
此话一出，几乎周围所有的修士，无不脸色大变，苦大师身为元婴期老怪，身
The other cultivators had much less restraint.
jiā zì shì fēng hòu wú bǐ ， rú jīn jiāng bǎo wù fēn yí bàn chū qù ， nà jiāng shì duō dà de sǔn shī ， rán ér zhòng rén gāng gāng
家自是丰厚无比，如今将宝物分一半出去，那将是多大的损失，然而众人刚刚
"Die!"
kāi kǒu ， jiù bèi léi bào yòng yǎn shén zǔ zhǐ ， kàn de chū lái ， zài zhè qún rén zhōng ， tā wēi xìn jí dà ， zhòng rén suī rán
开口，就被雷豹用眼神阻止，看的出来，在这群人中，他威信极大，众人虽然
The scar-faced monk shouted and released a powerful spell. A few flashes of light shot towards Lin Xuan.
xīn zhōng duō yǒu bù mǎn ， què yě bù gǎn zài hú luàn kāi kǒu duō yán 。
心中多有不满，却也不敢再胡乱开口多言。
"Attack!"
“ zěn me yàng ， lǐ dào yǒu ， wǒ men kě shì ràng le yī dà bù ， xiàn zài jiù kàn gé xià zěn me xuǎn zé le 。” léi bào
“怎么样，李道友，我们可是让了一大步，现在就看阁下怎么选择了。”雷豹
Lei Bao no longer hesitated after breaking the facade. Although he still felt some trepidation toward Lin Xuan, with eight against one, there was no reason to lose. Besides, that treasure had to be retrieved; otherwise, he would have a hard time explaining it upon returning to his sect.
yǎn zhōng jīng máng shǎn shuò ， yī zì yī dùn de shuō 。
眼中精芒闪烁，一字一顿的说。
The other cultivators followed Lei Bao's command and attacked Lin Xuan with sinister grins.
lín xuān xiào le ， jiǎ ruò tā zhēn shì pǔ tōng de níng dān qī xiū shì ， duì fāng jì yǐ gěi le tái jiē ， nà zì jǐ duō bàn yě
林轩笑了，假若他真是普通的凝丹期修士，对方既已给了台阶，那自己多半也
Lin Xuan sighed as he faced this scene. His expression remained calm as he slightly运转法力. Dark magical energy spread like smoke, creating an overwhelming spiritual pressure that enveloped the attackers.
zhǐ yǒu tuǒ xié ， bù guò xiàn zài ……
只有妥协，不过现在……
"What... what is this?"
hēng hēng ， yǒu rén jiàn guò xiǎo gǒu néng gòu cóng lǎo hǔ de zuǐ bā lǐ duó shí me ？
哼哼，有人见过小狗能够从老虎的嘴巴里夺食么？
"It can't be!"
“ bù hǎo yì sī ， cǐ rén shì wǒ jié xià ， suí hòu yě shì bèi wǒ chū shǒu miè shā ， lǐ mǒu shí zài xiǎng bù chū shén me lǐ
“不好意思，此人是我截下，随后也是被我出手灭杀，李某实在想不出什么理
"You... you're a Core Formation old monster!"
yóu ， yào yǔ nǐ men fēn xiǎng zhàn guǒ ， bù rú jǐ wèi dào yǒu ， jiù cǐ lí qù rú hé ？” lín xuān dàn dàn de kāi kǒu 。
由，要与你们分享战果，不如几位道友，就此离去如何？”林轩淡淡的开口。
...
“ nǐ ……” jí biàn léi bào xǐ nù bù xíng yú sè ， cǐ kè yě bèi qì dé kuài yào tù xiě le ， nóng zhòng de yīn qì ，
“你……”即便雷豹喜怒不形于色，此刻也被气得快要吐血了，浓重的阴气，
The cultivators' cries echoed, and their faces changed dramatically, especially Lei Bao's. He had underestimated his opponent but never expected him to be a Core Formation old monster.
cóng tā de shēn tǐ lǐ fā chū ， xiǎn rán rěn bú zhù xiǎng yào dòng shǒu le 。
从他的身体里发出，显然忍不住想要动手了。
This was like stirring up a hornet's nest!
ér lìng wài jǐ rén ， hán yǎng zé yào chà de duō 。
而另外几人，涵养则要差的多。
Though they had been arrogant when pursuing Master Ku, it was because he was severely injured. With just a few Core Formation cultivators, they wouldn't stand a chance against a Core Formation old monster.
“ bù zhī sǐ huó ！”
“不知死活！”
"Senior, please calm down. I failed to recognize your greatness. Please forgive me; you can take the storage bag," Lei Bao's face turned pale as he begged.
nà mǎ liǎn xiū shì yī shēng dà hē ， yǐ jiāng zì jǐ de fǎ bǎo jì chū ， yī shǎn jí shì de xiàng zhe lín xuān shè lái le 。
那马脸修士一声大喝，已将自己的法宝祭出，一闪即逝的向着林轩射来了。
"This is unacceptable! We cannot return empty-handed!"
“ dòng shǒu ！”
“动手！”
Lei Bao turned and glared at the scar-faced monk. This was sheer foolishness—how could they hope to snatch something from a tiger?
jì yǐ sī pò liǎn pí ， léi bào yě jiù bù zài yóu yù ， suī rán duì yú lín xuān ， tā shǐ zhōng yǒu nà me jǐ fēn jì dàn ，
既已撕破脸皮，雷豹也就不再犹豫，虽然对于林轩，他始终有那么几分忌惮，
"It's too late!"
dàn yǐ bā dí yī ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě méi yǒu luò bài de dào lǐ 。
但以八敌一，无论如何，也没有落败的道理。
Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a coldness. He had no intention of offending Thousand Ghost Lake; the simplest way to keep their secrets was to kill them.
hé kuàng nà bǎo wù ， yí dìng yào qǔ huí lái ， fǒu zé huí dào mén pài yǐ hòu ， kě wàn wàn méi yǒu bàn fǎ jiāo dài 。
何况那宝物，一定要取回来，否则回到门派以后，可万万没有办法交代。
With a wave of his sleeve, several sword lights shot out and struck the nearest cultivators.
qí yú xiū shì tīng le léi bào de mìng lìng ， zhèng hé xīn yì ， fēn fēn lù chū níng xiào de biǎo qíng ， gè shī shén tōng ， xiàng zhe
其余修士听了雷豹的命令，正合心意，纷纷露出狞笑的表情，各施神通，向着
Meanwhile, he used another hand to take out an emerald green jade flute from his storage bag.
lín xuān pū qù 。
林轩扑去。
Lei Bao's face turned pale. It seemed Lin Xuan had no intention of stopping.
lín xuān jiàn le cǐ jǐng ， tàn le kǒu qì ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng wú jīng wú xǐ ， hún shēn fǎ lì lüè yī yùn zhuàn 。 gǔn gǔn mó
林轩见了此景，叹了口气，脸上的表情无惊无喜，浑身法力略一运转。滚滚魔
"Senior, if you must kill us, Thousand Ghost Lake is not easily provoked. Take whatever you want and spare our lives."
qì suí fēng piāo sàn ， yī gǔ páng dà zhī jí de líng yā jiāng duì fāng lǒng zhào le jìn lái 。
气随风飘散，一股庞大之极的灵压将对方笼罩了进来。
A wise man may make a mistake, but Lei Bao never expected that Lin Xuan would use such ruthless methods because they were from Thousand Ghost Lake; otherwise, it might have been different.
“ shén …… shén me ？”
“什……什么？”
"Ahhh!"
“ bù kě néng ！”
“不可能！”
Loud cries of pain echoed as one cultivator near Lin Xuan was sliced through his protective barrier and had blood splatter all over his head.
“ nǐ …… nǐ shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài ！”
“你……你是元婴期老怪！”
In just a few moments, someone had already fallen. The remaining cultivators finally lost their courage and began to scatter in panic. Various forms of escape lights flew off in different directions, like beautiful flowers scattered by a celestial maiden.
……
……
Lin Xuan ignored them as he remained calm and悬浮在半空。
jīng hū shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， nà xiē wéi gōng tā de xiū shì dùn shí liǎn sè dà biàn ， yóu qí shì léi bào ， tā suī rán kàn chū
惊呼声此起彼伏，那些围攻他的修士顿时脸色大变，尤其是雷豹，他虽然看出
"Master, are you not going to chase? Otherwise, I'll do it," said Moonlight, appearing before him with a flash of white light. Since Lin Xuan's demonic infant had matured, she rarely participated in battles, but the young girl felt restless.
yǎn qián zhī rén bù hǎo duì fù ， dàn yě wàn wàn méi yǒu xiǎng dào duì fāng jū rán shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài 。
眼前之人不好对付，但也万万没有想到对方居然是元婴期老怪。
"You?" Lin Xuan smiled. "A single person can't handle so many Core Formation cultivators."
zhè yī xià kě tǒng le mǎ fēng wō ！
这一下可捅了马蜂窝！
"I'll deal with Lei Bao; the rest will be left to Master," said Moonlight as she disappeared in a puff of fragrance.
bié kàn gāng gāng tā men zhuī kǔ dà shī shí qì yàn xiāo zhāng ， nà shì yīn wèi duì fāng yǐ shēn fù zhòng shāng ， fǒu zé qū qū jǐ wèi
别看刚刚他们追苦大师时气焰嚣张，那是因为对方已身负重伤，否则区区几位
Lin Xuan shook his head. The young girl was indeed eager for battle. He then stretched out his hand and took off a pouch from his waist, throwing it forward and casting a spell on it.
níng dān qī xiū shì ， hái bù gòu yuán yīng lǎo guài sāi yá fèng de 。
凝丹期修士，还不够元婴老怪塞牙缝的。
Corpse energy surged, dark winds blew, and the cries of ghosts filled the air as a Core Formation ghost appeared before him.
“ qián bèi xī nù ， wǎn bèi yǒu yǎn bù shí tài shān 。 hái wàng nín lǎo bú yào jiàn guài ， nà chǔ wù dài nín ná qù hǎo le ，
“前辈息怒，晚辈有眼不识泰山。还望您老不要见怪，那储物袋您拿去好了，
Lin Xuan's expression turned satisfied as he issued orders through his mind. The ghost's body was soon surrounded by countless crimson blood clouds.
"This is unnecessary. It's just a small favor. If there are no other matters, I'll take my leave."
"Wait!" Lei Bao's expression changed as he flashed with light and blocked Lin Xuan's path.
"Why? Do you wish to attack me?" Lin Xuan frowned, his voice slightly cold as he spoke.
"I beg your pardon, but we didn't expect to keep a horse after using it. Before you leave, please hand over the storage bag of Master Ku," said Lei Bao.
"Are you jesting? I killed that old monster; his belongings naturally belong to me. Aren't cultivation world rules understood by all?" Lin Xuan remained calm and defended himself without anger.
"S Brother, there's no need for such a fuss. This old man is out of line, and it would be better if he were eliminated," said a tall, thin monk with a scarred face. A hint of malice flashed in his eyes as he spoke viciously.
Lei Bao hesitated briefly before looking at the old man across from him. The elder still seemed unafraid.
"Junior Brother Zhang, do not be rude. I have my reasons and don't need your interference," Lei Bao sternly reprimanded. Turning to Lin Xuan, he wore a smile: "Brother Li has a point. Let me take the lead. We'll split the treasure in half—half for each of us. However, one round disk is from my Thousand Ghost Lake; you must return it."
"S Brother..."
"How can this be acceptable..."
...
These words caused all the surrounding cultivators to change their expressions dramatically. Master Ku was an old monster at the Core Formation stage, and his wealth was immense. Splitting half of his treasures would mean a significant loss. However, before anyone could speak up, Lei Bao stopped them with a look. It was clear he had great authority among them; although they were displeased, none dared to say more.
"How about it, Brother Li? We've made a big concession. Now, choose," Lei Bao's eyes sparkled as he spoke slowly and clearly.
Lin Xuan smiled. If he were just an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, he would likely have to concede given the台阶. But now...
Hmph. Has anyone ever seen a dog steal from a tiger?
"Sorry, I intercepted this person and killed him. I can't think of any reason to share our spoils with you. Perhaps it's better if the rest of you leave," Lin Xuan said calmly.
"You..." Even though Lei Bao didn't show his emotions, he was now so angry that his dark aura emitted from his body, clearly wanting to attack.
The other cultivators had much less restraint.
"Die!"
The scar-faced monk shouted and released a powerful spell. A few flashes of light shot towards Lin Xuan.
"Attack!"
Lei Bao no longer hesitated after breaking the facade. Although he still felt some trepidation toward Lin Xuan, with eight against one, there was no reason to lose. Besides, that treasure had to be retrieved; otherwise, he would have a hard time explaining it upon returning to his sect.
The other cultivators followed Lei Bao's command and attacked Lin Xuan with sinister grins.
Lin Xuan sighed as he faced this scene. His expression remained calm as he slightly运转法力. Dark magical energy spread like smoke, creating an overwhelming spiritual pressure that enveloped the attackers.
"What... what is this?"
"It can't be!"
"You... you're a Core Formation old monster!"
...
The cultivators' cries echoed, and their faces changed dramatically, especially Lei Bao's. He had underestimated his opponent but never expected him to be a Core Formation old monster.
This was like stirring up a hornet's nest!
Though they had been arrogant when pursuing Master Ku, it was because he was severely injured. With just a few Core Formation cultivators, they wouldn't stand a chance against a Core Formation old monster.
"Senior, please calm down. I failed to recognize your greatness. Please forgive me; you can take the storage bag," Lei Bao's face turned pale as he begged.
"This is unacceptable! We cannot return empty-handed!"
Lei Bao turned and glared at the scar-faced monk. This was sheer foolishness—how could they hope to snatch something from a tiger?
"It's too late!"
Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a coldness. He had no intention of offending Thousand Ghost Lake; the simplest way to keep their secrets was to kill them.
With a wave of his sleeve, several sword lights shot out and struck the nearest cultivators.
Meanwhile, he used another hand to take out an emerald green jade flute from his storage bag.
Lei Bao's face turned pale. It seemed Lin Xuan had no intention of stopping.
"Senior, if you must kill us, Thousand Ghost Lake is not easily provoked. Take whatever you want and spare our lives."
A wise man may make a mistake, but Lei Bao never expected that Lin Xuan would use such ruthless methods because they were from Thousand Ghost Lake; otherwise, it might have been different.
"Ahhh!"
Loud cries of pain echoed as one cultivator near Lin Xuan was sliced through his protective barrier and had blood splatter all over his head.
In just a few moments, someone had already fallen. The remaining cultivators finally lost their courage and began to scatter in panic. Various forms of escape lights flew off in different directions, like beautiful flowers scattered by a celestial maiden.
Lin Xuan ignored them as he remained calm and悬浮在半空。
"Master, are you not going to chase? Otherwise, I'll do it," said Moonlight, appearing before him with a flash of white light. Since Lin Xuan's demonic infant had matured, she rarely participated in battles, but the young girl felt restless.
"You?" Lin Xuan smiled. "A single person can't handle so many Core Formation cultivators."
"I'll deal with Lei Bao; the rest will be left to Master," said Moonlight as she disappeared in a puff of fragrance.
Lin Xuan shook his head. The young girl was indeed eager for battle. He then stretched out his hand and took off a pouch from his waist, throwing it forward and casting a spell on it.
Corpse energy surged, dark winds blew, and the cries of ghosts filled the air as a Core Formation ghost appeared before him.
Lin Xuan's expression turned satisfied as he issued orders through his mind. The ghost's body was soon surrounded by countless crimson blood clouds.