hěn kuài tài yáng dōng shān ， yī dào bù qǐ yǎn de jīng hóng ， qiǎo rán lí kāi le huǒ yún fēng 。
很快太阳东山，一道不起眼的惊虹，悄然离开了火云峰。
Soon after the sun rose, a faint streak of light quietly departed from Firecloud Peak.
dùn guāng lǐ miàn ， shì yí miàn mào pǔ tōng de shào nián ， bú yòng shuō zhèng shì lín xuān 。
遁光里面，是一面貌普通的少年，不用说正是林轩。
Inside the cloaking light, was a young man with an ordinary appearance. It was none other than Lin Xuan.
yǐ tā rú jīn de xiū wèi ， duì fāng yòu méi yǒu fáng bèi ， xiǎng yào qiǎo rán lí kāi ， zì rán shì qīng ér yì jǔ de shì qíng 。
以他如今的修为，对方又没有防备，想要悄然离开，自然是轻而易举的事情。
With his current cultivation level and the opponent not expecting him to leave, it was easy for him to slip away unnoticed.
shuō lái yě qiǎo ， léi zhèn tiān zuó tiān cái gāng gāng bù zhì le liàn dān rèn wù ， ér qiě shì pǒ wèi jiān nán de nà zhǒng ， àn zhào
说来也巧，雷震天昨天才刚刚布置了炼丹任务，而且是颇为艰难的那种，按照
It happened that Lei Zhen Tian had just set up a refining pill task yesterday, one of considerable difficulty. Normally, even if everything went smoothly, it would take at least a month for the pills to be completed. In other words, during this period, no one would come to disturb him. Lin Xuan's temporary departure wouldn't attract any attention.
zhèng cháng qíng kuàng ， jiù suàn yī qiè shùn lì ， dān chéng zhì shǎo yě xū yào yuè yú ， huàn jù huà shuō ， zhè duàn shí jiān ， bú huì
正常情况，就算一切顺利，丹成至少也需要月余，换句话说，这段时间，不会
At present, he was still using ordinary cloaking light. While not as slow as a snail, there was nothing particularly noticeable about it. Two hours later, he finally left the range of the Fiery Sun Mountains.
yǒu rén qián lái dǎ rǎo ， lín xuān de zàn shí lí qù ， jué duì bù yòng dān xīn yǐn qǐ yǒu xīn rén de zhù yì 。
有人前来打扰，林轩的暂时离去，绝对不用担心引起有心人的注意。
The cloaking light slowed down as Lin Xuan stopped in mid-air and released his divine sense to feel around. Within several dozen miles, there were no cultivators. He smiled with satisfaction before waving his sleeves and retracting his flying sword spiritual artifact underfoot. Then, a green glow enveloped him, and he sped forward at a speed ten times faster than before.
cǐ kè tā jià yù de yī jiù shì pǔ tōng dùn guāng ， sù dù suī bù néng shuō màn rú wō niú ， dàn yě méi yǒu sī háo qǐ yǎn zhī
此刻他驾驭的依旧是普通遁光，速度虽不能说慢如蜗牛，但也没有丝毫起眼之
Lin Xuan's full effort made it seem as if he was riding the wind. Several hours later, he had traveled over ten thousand miles and finally landed on a desolate mountain.
chù ， liǎng gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， cái zhōng yú lí kāi liè yáng shān mài de fàn wéi le 。
处，两个时辰以后，才终于离开烈阳山脉的范围了。
This mountain was only a thousand feet high and unremarkable. Its location was also quite remote; there were no traces of cultivators within a thousand miles.
dùn guāng yī huǎn ， lín xuān zài bàn kōng zhōng tíng le xià lái ， fàng chū shén shí gǎn yìng le yī xià sì zhōu ， fāng yuán shù shí lǐ nèi
遁光一缓，林轩在半空中停了下来，放出神识感应了一下四周，方圆数十里内
Lin Xuan was very pleased. From his pocket, he took out a transmission talisman and inscribed the location with his divine sense. Then, waving his sleeves, this talisman transformed into a fiery dragon that vanished from sight.
bìng méi yǒu xiū xiān zhě ， tā de liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， xiù páo yī fú ， jiāng jiǎo xià de fēi jiàn líng qì shōu qǐ ，
并没有修仙者，他的脸上露出满意之色，袖袍一拂，将脚下的飞剑灵器收起，
"Master, will Fairy Red Silk come?" Mo'er asked worriedly.
jiē zhe hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， yǐ bǐ gāng gāng kuài shù shí bèi de sù dù xiàng qián fāng dùn qù 。
接着浑身青芒大起，以比刚刚快数十倍的速度向前方遁去。
The meeting place had already been agreed upon, but Lin Xuan suddenly made such a breach of contract...
lín xuān zhè yī quán lì shī zhǎn ， dùn shí yǒu rú fēng chí diàn chè yì bān ， shù gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， tā yǐ dùn chū le shí yú
林轩这一全力施展，顿时有如风驰电掣一般，数个时辰以后，他已遁出了十余
"She will come."
wàn lǐ zhī yáo ， zhōng yú guāng huá yī liǎn ， zài mǒu zuò huāng shān shàng jiàng luò xià lái 。
万里之遥，终于光华一敛，在某座荒山上降落下来。
Lin Xuan's lips curled with confidence as he said, "As the saying goes, war is not without deceit. I promised to meet because there was nowhere else to hide, but at least I need to find some way to gain an advantage."
cǐ shān jǐn yǒu qiān yú zhàng gāo ， háo bù qǐ yǎn ， suǒ chù de wèi zhì yě pǒ wèi piān pì ， fāng yuán qiān lǐ zhī nèi ， dōu méi
此山仅有千余丈高，毫不起眼，所处的位置也颇为偏僻，方圆千里之内，都没
While speaking, Lin Xuan took out several array flags and began setting them up...
yǒu xiū xiān zhě de zōng jì 。
有修仙者的踪迹。
Of course, he had no intention of dealing with Fairy Red Silk. This was merely for him to have another escape route.
lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì ， cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yī zhāng chuán yīn fú ， yòng shén shí jiāng zì jǐ suǒ chù de wèi zhì kè rù qí zhōng ，
林轩十分满意，从怀中取出一张传音符，用神识将自己所处的位置刻入其中，
Lin Xuan always liked to seize the initiative in his actions. As long as it helped achieve his goal, what did it matter if he acted unscrupulously?
rán hòu xiù páo yī dǒu ， cǐ fú dùn shí huà wèi yī dào huǒ lóng ， xiāo shī zài le kōng zhōng 。
然后袖袍一抖，此符顿时化为一道火龙，消失在了空中。
A good man does not live a long life; a villain lives on forever. To survive in the cultivation world, one must learn to be despicable.
“ shào yé ， nǐ zhè yàng zuò ， hóng líng xiān zi tā huì lái me ？” yuè ér yǒu xiē dān xīn de shuō 。
“少爷，你这样做，红绫仙子她会来么？”月儿有些担心的说。
Meanwhile, several thousand miles away, an exquisite woman was sitting cross-legged in mid-air. Her beautiful face showed signs of impatience as two hours had passed since their agreed time, but there was no sign of that cunning boy.
yuán běn jiàn miàn de dì diǎn shuāng fāng yǐ jīng shāng dìng hǎo le ， lín xuān xiàn zài què tū rán zuò chū zhè yàng huǐ yuē de jǔ dòng ……
原本见面的地点双方已经商定好了，林轩现在却突然做出这样毁约的举动……
Was he playing with me? Agreeing and then not showing up?
“ tā huì lái de 。”
“她会来的。”
No... It wouldn't be like that. Since he chose to stay at Firecloud Peak, he must know he couldn't escape. Such tricks usually backfire.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo wēi wēi shàng qiào ， chōng mǎn zì xìn de shuō ， sú huà shuō de hǎo ， bīng bù yàn zhà ， dā yìng fù yuē nà shì yīn
林轩嘴角微微上翘，充满自信的说，俗话说的好，兵不厌诈，答应赴约那是因
Why...
wèi wú chǔ kě duǒ ， dàn zì jǐ zhì shǎo yào xiǎng bàn fǎ zhǎng wò yī xiē zhǔ dòng 。
为无处可躲，但自己至少要想办法掌握一些主动。
Fairy Red Silk pondered this when suddenly a streak of fire entered her vision—a transmission talisman!
lín xuān yī biān shuō yī biān cóng huái zhōng tāo chū jǐ gān zhèn qí ， shú mén shú lù de kāi shǐ bù zhì ……
林轩一边说一边从怀中掏出几杆阵旗，熟门熟路的开始布置……
She extended her hand and gently summoned it into her palm. After reading the message with divine sense, she wore a contemptuous smile on her beautiful face: "Changing the meeting location at the last minute? Hmph! Trying to play such tricks; do you think I would take them seriously?"
dāng rán ， tā kě méi yǒu xiǎng guò duì fù hóng líng xiān zi de yì si ， zhè yàng zuò ， zhǐ bù guò shì wèi zì jǐ duō liú yī tiáo
当然，他可没有想过对付红绫仙子的意思，这样做，只不过是为自己多留一条
As the saying goes, confidence comes from skill. With Fairy Red Silk's abilities, she naturally wouldn't consider a mere Condensation Core cultivator insignificant. She transformed into a dazzling streak of light and headed towards the location described in the transmission talisman.
hòu lù 。
后路。
Lin Xuan, after completing his array setup, sat cross-legged on the mountain top to recover his mana. Although he speculated that this woman might not attack him, it was better to be prepared. He began to regulate his breathing to maintain optimal condition.
lín xuān zuò shì qíng xiàng lái xǐ huān qiǎng zhàn xiān jī ， zhǐ yào néng gòu dá dào mù dì ， jiù suàn wú lài yī xiē yòu yǒu shén me guān
林轩做事情向来喜欢抢占先机，只要能够达到目的，就算无赖一些又有什么关
After a few meals' time, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes and looked towards an empty space: "Fairy, since you've already come but are hiding, with your abilities, do you really think you can sneak attack me?"
xì ？
系？
"Uh? You actually managed to pinpoint my location?" A surprised voice entered his ears. Then, a flash of red light appeared before him, revealing a stunningly beautiful young woman.
hǎo rén bù cháng mìng ， huò hài yí qiān nián ， xiǎng yào zài xiū xiān jiè shēng cún ， jiù yào xué huì bēi bǐ wú chǐ 。
好人不长命，祸害遗千年，想要在修仙界生存，就要学会卑鄙无耻。
A powerful spiritual pressure surged towards them...
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， jù lí zhè lǐ shù wàn lǐ zhī yáo de mǒu zuò shān lǐng ， yī jué sè de nǚ zǐ zhèng zài xū kōng zhōng pán xī ér
与此同时，距离这里数万里之遥的某座山岭，一绝色的女子正在虚空中盘膝而
Lin Xuan couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. He was immediately given a taste of power upon meeting her.
zuò ， jiāo měi de miàn róng shàng què yǐn yǐn liú lù chū bù nài fán zhī sè 。
坐，娇美的面容上却隐隐流露出不耐烦之色。
Although he didn't know what she intended, Lin Xuan had no reason to stand and take punishment. So, he released his own aura without restraint. As mana circulated in his body, an astonishing presence spread outwards from him.
jù lí shuāng fāng yuē dìng de shí jiān yǐ jīng zú zú guò qù le liǎng gè shí chén zhī jiǔ ， kě nà jiǎo huá de xiǎo zi què zōng yǐng quán
距离双方约定的时间已经足足过去了两个时辰之久，可那狡猾的小子却踪影全
Boom!
wú 。
无。
They did not actually engage in combat, but their spiritual pressures faced off mid-air.
nán dào tā shì xiāo qiǎn zì jǐ ， tóng yì hòu què yòu bù gǎn lái le ？
难道他是消遣自己，同意后却又不敢来了？
Instantly, a dense sound like beans being fried filled the air, with continuous cracking and explosions.
bù …… bú huì ， tā jì rán xuǎn zé liú zài huǒ yún fēng ， xīn zhōng jiù yīng míng bái kěn dìng duǒ bù guò ， wán zhè yàng de jì
不……不会，他既然选择留在火云峰，心中就应明白肯定躲不过，玩这样的伎
Lin Xuan's figure flickered as he was immediately at a disadvantage upon contact. The woman before him had far higher cultivation—Mid-stage Core Formation.
liǎ shí méi liù yǒu kāi bàn shǒu dǎ shàng chuán diǎn hǎo chù 。
俩十没六有开半手打上传点好处。
It was natural to be outmatched!
nà wèi shén me ……
那为什么……
Lin Xuan showed no signs of panic on his face; instead, Fairy Red Silk was surprised beyond words. Honestly, she hadn't intended to eliminate Lin Xuan but merely wanted to give him a taste of power.
hóng líng zhèng bù jiě de xiǎng zhe ， tū rán yī dào huǒ guāng jìn rù le yǎn lián ， shì chuán yīn fú ！
红绫正不解的想着，突然一道火光进入了眼帘，是传音符！
After all, this slippery boy had escaped from her hands before, and he needed to understand that it was just sheer luck.
tā shēn chū yù shǒu ， qīng qīng yī zhāo ， nà fú jiù luò rù le zhǎng xīn 。
她伸出玉手，轻轻一招，那符就落入了掌心。
Only by making the boy realize the vast gap in their strength would negotiations go smoothly later on.
yòng shén shí dú wán yǐ hòu ， zhè wèi měi lì de nǚ xiū shì liǎn shàng lù chū qīng miè de xiào róng ：“ lín shí gǎi biàn jiàn miàn dì
用神识读完以后，这位美丽的女修士脸上露出轻蔑的笑容：“临时改变见面地
The plan seemed sound, but reality left Fairy Red Silk dumbfounded...
diǎn ， hēng ， jū rán wán zhè yàng de bǎ xì ， dà bù liǎo shè xià xiàn jǐng jìn zhì ， yǐ wéi běn gū niáng huì fàng zài yǎn lǐ ？”
点，哼，居然玩这样的把戏，大不了设下陷阱禁制，以为本姑娘会放在眼里？”
Although the opponent was at a disadvantage, his defenses were extremely tight. Moreover, the spiritual pressure he emitted wasn't something a Condensation Core cultivator could possess.
sú huà shuō de hǎo ， yì gāo rén dǎn dà ， yǐ hóng líng de shén tōng ， zì rán bú huì jiāng qū qū de níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě fàng
俗话说的好，艺高人胆大，以红绫的神通，自然不会将区区的凝丹期修仙者放
Had this boy already advanced?
zài yǎn lǐ ， huà wèi yī dào yào yǎn de jīng hóng ， xiàng chuán yīn fú zhōng miáo shù de dì diǎn ér qù 。
在眼里，化为一道耀眼的惊虹，向传音符中描述的地点而去。
Impossible... How long had passed? It wouldn't be that easy to condense an infant spirit!
zhì yú lín xuān ， jiāng zhèn fǎ bù zhì wán bì yǐ hòu ， jiù zài shān dǐng pán xī ér zuò ， kāi shǐ tiáo xī huī fù qǐ fǎ lì lái
至于林轩，将阵法布置完毕以后，就在山顶盘膝而坐，开始调息恢复起法力来
Fairy Red Silk raised her eyebrows and withdrew her spiritual pressure. Since it didn't meet her expectations, she decided not to waste any more effort.
le ， suī rán jù tā tuī cè ， cǐ nǚ jiàng zì jǐ yuē chū lái ， dào bù yí dìng huì dòng shǒu ， dàn fáng rén zhī xīn bù kě wú
了，虽然据他推测，此女将自己约出来，倒不一定会动手，但防人之心不可无
"Fairy, please," Lin Xuan smiled as he bowed in greeting, as if nothing unpleasant had happened.
， lín xuān zì rán yào bǎo chí zuì jiā zhuàng tài le 。
，林轩自然要保持最佳状态了。
Fairy Red Silk released her divine sense and quickly scanned Lin Xuan's body. With her cultivation level and experience, she clearly saw that Lin Xuan was not at the Core Formation stage, but his realm was far above ordinary peak Condensation Core cultivators.
zhuǎn yǎn guò qù le shù dùn fàn de gōng fu ， lín xuān huǎn huǎn zhēng kāi shuāng móu ， tái qǐ tóu ， wàng xiàng mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chù
转眼过去了数顿饭的功夫，林轩缓缓睁开双眸，抬起头，望向某空无一人之处
What could this be?
：“ xiān zi jì rán yǐ jīng lái le ， yòu yǐn nì bù chū ， yǐ nǐ de shén tōng ， gāi bú huì méi pǐn de xiǎng yào tōu xí lín
：“仙子既然已经来了，又隐匿不出，以你的神通，该不会没品的想要偷袭林
According to the classification of cultivator realms, breaking through the peak of Condensation Core should result in condensing an infant spirit. But what about this cunning boy?
mǒu ⑴⑹χS℃○М ba ？”
某⑴⑹χS℃○М吧？”
It was no wonder Fairy Red Silk was confused. Although she was a senior elder at Jade Profound Sect and had seen much, the "Devil Infant Technique" originated from ancient practitioners in Youzhou, so she hadn't heard of it before.
Soon after the sun rose, a faint streak of light quietly departed from Firecloud Peak.
Inside the cloaking light, was a young man with an ordinary appearance. It was none other than Lin Xuan.
With his current cultivation level and the opponent not expecting him to leave, it was easy for him to slip away unnoticed.
It happened that Lei Zhen Tian had just set up a refining pill task yesterday, one of considerable difficulty. Normally, even if everything went smoothly, it would take at least a month for the pills to be completed. In other words, during this period, no one would come to disturb him. Lin Xuan's temporary departure wouldn't attract any attention.
At present, he was still using ordinary cloaking light. While not as slow as a snail, there was nothing particularly noticeable about it. Two hours later, he finally left the range of the Fiery Sun Mountains.
The cloaking light slowed down as Lin Xuan stopped in mid-air and released his divine sense to feel around. Within several dozen miles, there were no cultivators. He smiled with satisfaction before waving his sleeves and retracting his flying sword spiritual artifact underfoot. Then, a green glow enveloped him, and he sped forward at a speed ten times faster than before.
Lin Xuan's full effort made it seem as if he was riding the wind. Several hours later, he had traveled over ten thousand miles and finally landed on a desolate mountain.
This mountain was only a thousand feet high and unremarkable. Its location was also quite remote; there were no traces of cultivators within a thousand miles.
Lin Xuan was very pleased. From his pocket, he took out a transmission talisman and inscribed the location with his divine sense. Then, waving his sleeves, this talisman transformed into a fiery dragon that vanished from sight.
"Master, will Fairy Red Silk come?" Mo'er asked worriedly.
The meeting place had already been agreed upon, but Lin Xuan suddenly made such a breach of contract...
"She will come."
Lin Xuan's lips curled with confidence as he said, "As the saying goes, war is not without deceit. I promised to meet because there was nowhere else to hide, but at least I need to find some way to gain an advantage."
While speaking, Lin Xuan took out several array flags and began setting them up...
Of course, he had no intention of dealing with Fairy Red Silk. This was merely for him to have another escape route.
Lin Xuan always liked to seize the initiative in his actions. As long as it helped achieve his goal, what did it matter if he acted unscrupulously?
A good man does not live a long life; a villain lives on forever. To survive in the cultivation world, one must learn to be despicable.
Meanwhile, several thousand miles away, an exquisite woman was sitting cross-legged in mid-air. Her beautiful face showed signs of impatience as two hours had passed since their agreed time, but there was no sign of that cunning boy.
Was he playing with me? Agreeing and then not showing up?
No... It wouldn't be like that. Since he chose to stay at Firecloud Peak, he must know he couldn't escape. Such tricks usually backfire.
Why...
Fairy Red Silk pondered this when suddenly a streak of fire entered her vision—a transmission talisman!
She extended her hand and gently summoned it into her palm. After reading the message with divine sense, she wore a contemptuous smile on her beautiful face: "Changing the meeting location at the last minute? Hmph! Trying to play such tricks; do you think I would take them seriously?"
As the saying goes, confidence comes from skill. With Fairy Red Silk's abilities, she naturally wouldn't consider a mere Condensation Core cultivator insignificant. She transformed into a dazzling streak of light and headed towards the location described in the transmission talisman.
Lin Xuan, after completing his array setup, sat cross-legged on the mountain top to recover his mana. Although he speculated that this woman might not attack him, it was better to be prepared. He began to regulate his breathing to maintain optimal condition.
After a few meals' time, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes and looked towards an empty space: "Fairy, since you've already come but are hiding, with your abilities, do you really think you can sneak attack me?"
"Uh? You actually managed to pinpoint my location?" A surprised voice entered his ears. Then, a flash of red light appeared before him, revealing a stunningly beautiful young woman.
A powerful spiritual pressure surged towards them...
Lin Xuan couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile. He was immediately given a taste of power upon meeting her.
Although he didn't know what she intended, Lin Xuan had no reason to stand and take punishment. So, he released his own aura without restraint. As mana circulated in his body, an astonishing presence spread outwards from him.
Boom!
They did not actually engage in combat, but their spiritual pressures faced off mid-air.
Instantly, a dense sound like beans being fried filled the air, with continuous cracking and explosions.
Lin Xuan's figure flickered as he was immediately at a disadvantage upon contact. The woman before him had far higher cultivation—Mid-stage Core Formation.
It was natural to be outmatched!
Lin Xuan showed no signs of panic on his face; instead, Fairy Red Silk was surprised beyond words. Honestly, she hadn't intended to eliminate Lin Xuan but merely wanted to give him a taste of power.
After all, this slippery boy had escaped from her hands before, and he needed to understand that it was just sheer luck.
Only by making the boy realize the vast gap in their strength would negotiations go smoothly later on.
The plan seemed sound, but reality left Fairy Red Silk dumbfounded...
Although the opponent was at a disadvantage, his defenses were extremely tight. Moreover, the spiritual pressure he emitted wasn't something a Condensation Core cultivator could possess.
Had this boy already advanced?
Impossible... How long had passed? It wouldn't be that easy to condense an infant spirit!
Fairy Red Silk raised her eyebrows and withdrew her spiritual pressure. Since it didn't meet her expectations, she decided not to waste any more effort.
"Fairy, please," Lin Xuan smiled as he bowed in greeting, as if nothing unpleasant had happened.
Fairy Red Silk released her divine sense and quickly scanned Lin Xuan's body. With her cultivation level and experience, she clearly saw that Lin Xuan was not at the Core Formation stage, but his realm was far above ordinary peak Condensation Core cultivators.
What could this be?
According to the classification of cultivator realms, breaking through the peak of Condensation Core should result in condensing an infant spirit. But what about this cunning boy?
It was no wonder Fairy Red Silk was confused. Although she was a senior elder at Jade Profound Sect and had seen much, the "Devil Infant Technique" originated from ancient practitioners in Youzhou, so she hadn't heard of it before.