shuō shì guì bīn lóu ， qí shí bù guò shì yī xiǎo qiǎo de xiāng fáng bà le ， jǐn yǒu shù zhàng kuān ， què bù zhì de pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn diǎn yǎ zhī
说是贵宾楼，其实不过是一小巧的厢房罢了，仅有数丈宽，却布置的颇有几分典雅之
The so-called Guest House was, in reality, just a small side room. It was only a few dozen feet wide but had been tastefully decorated with an air of elegance.
chù 。
处。
"Senior, please have a seat."
“ qián bèi ， qǐng shāo zuò 。”
“前辈，请稍坐。”
Lin Xuan nodded but did not sit as instructed; instead, he stood and examined the paintings hanging on both sides of the wall.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， què bìng wèi yī yán zuò xià ， ér shì zhù zú guān kàn qǐ guà zài qiáng bì liǎng cè de zì huà 。
林轩点了点头，却并未依言坐下，而是驻足观看起挂在墙壁两侧的字画。
The girl's cultivation level was merely at the Flexible Spirit Period, so she dared not disturb him. After offering him some spirit tea and pastries, she quietly left the room.
shào nǚ de xiū wèi bù guò líng dòng qī ， zì rán bù gǎn chū yán dǎ rǎo ， fèng shàng líng chá gāo diǎn yǐ hòu ， jiù mò mò tuì chū le xiāng fáng 。
少女的修为不过灵动期，自然不敢出言打扰，奉上灵茶糕点以后，就默默退出了厢房。
Lin Xuan didn't wait long. Just after a meal had passed, the old man himself came to the side room. He carried a silver tray with Lin Xuan's clothes on it.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu děng duō jiǔ ， jǐn jǐn guò le yī dùn fàn de gōng fu ， nà lǎo zhě jiù qīn zì lái dào xiāng fáng ， tā de shǒu lǐ ， hái
林轩并没有等多久，仅仅过了一顿饭的功夫，那老者就亲自来到厢房，他的手里，还
"Senior, please check if they fit you well?" The old man's face was full of flattery.
pěng yǒu yí gè yín zhì de tuō pán ， shàng miàn fàng zhe lín xuān suǒ yào de yī wù 。
捧有一个银制的托盘，上面放着林轩所要的衣物。
Lin Xuan swept his spirit sense over them and nodded. "They do."
“ qián bèi nín kàn kàn ， kě hái hé shēn me ？” lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng mǎn shì tǎo hǎo zhī sè 。
“前辈您看看，可还合身么？”老者的脸上满是讨好之色。
He quickly stowed away the jade tube, then walked leisurely down to the foot of the mountain.
lín xuān shén shí yī sǎo ， diǎn le diǎn tóu ，“ bù cuò ， dào yǒu jìn xīn ， wǒ yào de xuán fèng mén zī liào ……”
林轩神识一扫，点了点头，“不错，道友尽心，我要的玄凤门资料……”
Soon, the simple market town came into view. According to Zhou Xueheng, it was set up by the Immortal Phoenix Sect for low-level disciples, mainly providing services for them. There were no items needed by condensation core cultivators here, but Lin Xuan still found some interest in entering it. He wanted to see how a market town on the Demon Spirit Island differed from that of the mortal world.
“ wǎn bèi yǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo 。” lǎo zhě yī biān shuō ， yī biān cóng huái lǐ qǔ chū yī bì lǜ de yù tǒng ， gōng jìng de dì dào lín xuān shǒu
“晚辈已准备好。”老者一边说，一边从怀里取出一碧绿的玉筒，恭敬的递到林轩手
Lin Xuan had already changed his clothes, so he was no longer conspicuous. Although his cultivation level remained at mid-Condensation Core, much higher than most others, according to the rules of the cultivation world, no one would scan him with their spirit sense unless necessary; it would be considered impolite. Plus, Lin Xuan had an ordinary appearance and looked only in his early twenties, so no one suspected anything.
zhōng 。
中。
It had been a long time since he'd visited a market town for low-level cultivators. There weren't many formal shops here—only about a third of the stalls were permanent, while the rest were temporary setups.
lín xuān jiē guò ， suí shǒu fàng rù chǔ wù dài ， lüè yī chén yín ， xiù páo fú guò ， páng biān de zhuō shàng dùn shí duō le yī xiǎo duī jīng shí
林轩接过，随手放入储物袋，略一沉吟，袖袍拂过，旁边的桌上顿时多了一小堆晶石
They displayed various自制spiritual tools, talismans, and Daoist texts. The sellers shouted loudly, haggling with buyers over prices, often arguing fiercely over just a few pieces of spirit stone. It felt so familiar...
， yuē yǒu shí qī bā kuài de yàng zi 。
，约有十七八块的样子。
Even with his deep-seated composure, it seemed like a dream. Once upon a time, he was such a low-level cultivator, struggling for every bit of resources.
lǎo zhě yī dāi ， jiē zhe liǎn shàng jiù lù chū kuáng xǐ de biǎo qíng lái ，“ duō xiè qián bèi shǎng cì 。”
老者一呆，接着脸上就露出狂喜的表情来，“多谢前辈赏赐。”
Time passed quickly; a century had gone by in the blink of an eye. Looking back now, it left him with mixed feelings.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， bù zài duō shuō ， shēn xíng yī zhuǎn ， yǐ cóng yuán dì xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
林轩点了点头，不再多说，身形一转，已从原地消失不见。
Although this market town didn't have what he needed, just being here and feeling like he'd returned to his past was enough to make Lin Xuan feel that the trip hadn't been in vain.
piàn kè hòu ， lín xuān yǐ xià le wǔ zhǐ fēng ， zuò zài yī kuài guāng tū tū de shí tou shàng ， jiāng shén shí chén rù yù tǒng 。
片刻后，林轩已下了五指峰，坐在一块光秃秃的石头上，将神识沉入玉筒。
He looked around, his face breaking into a faint smile. Soon, however, Lin Xuan's eyes lit up with excitement as he noticed something.
shí jiān màn màn liú shì ， zú zú guò le shù dùn fàn de gōng fu ， lín xuān cái shōu huí shén shí ， tàn le kǒu qì ， chén mò bù yǔ 。
时间慢慢流逝，足足过了数顿饭的功夫，林轩才收回神识，叹了口气，沉默不语。
The various items sold here had a high proportion of demon beast materials—almost fifty percent—and their values were much lower than those in the Cloud Sea cultivation world. For example, a complete hide from a first-grade fire rat cost about seven to eight pieces of spirit stone in the Cloud Sea, but only three here... at half price.
nà tuó bèi lǎo zhě yě suàn jìn xīn jìn lì ， jiāng xuán fèng mén de zī liào jiè shào de xiáng xì yǐ jí ， dāng rán ， zhè běn jiù bú shì shén me
那驼背老者也算尽心尽力，将玄凤门的资料介绍的详细以极，当然，这本就不是什么
There was also an incredible variety of species, some even unheard of by Lin Xuan with his extensive knowledge. This discovery thrilled him; these were just temporary stalls. If it were a high-level cultivator's exchange fair, who knew what treasures might be found!
mì mì 。
秘密。
Lin Xuan's steps quickened as he saw the potential. The old saying went that misfortunes may turn out to be blessings in disguise, and indeed, history had proven this true.
rán ér kàn le zhī hòu ， què ràng lín xuān gǎn kǎi liáng duō ， zhè yāo líng dǎo dì yī dà pài ， guǒ rán míng bù xū chuán ， dāng rán ， yǔ shàng
然而看了之后，却让林轩感慨良多，这妖灵岛第一大派，果然名不虚传，当然，与上
Feeling unusually good-spirited, Lin Xuan looked at everything around him with a pleasant eye. After wandering for about an incense stick's time, he stopped in front of a stall.
gǔ shí qī xiāng bǐ ， zì rán yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， dàn rú jīn mén nèi ， yī jiù yǒu jìn èr shí wèi yuán yīng xiū shì ， qí zhōng hái yǒu sān rén
古时期相比，自然远远不及，但如今门内，依旧有近二十位元婴修士，其中还有三人
The stall wasn't large; it displayed some low-level spiritual tools and talismans. However, Lin Xuan's gaze landed on an old book to the left side of the stall.
， jìn rù le zhōng qī ， yóu qí shì dà zhǎng lǎo ， suī rán píng jǐng bìng wèi zhēn zhèng tū pò ， dàn yě suàn bàn gè hòu qī de dà xiū shì le 。
，进入了中期，尤其是大长老，虽然瓶颈并未真正突破，但也算半个后期的大修士了。
The cover was somewhat worn, with the title "Summary of Demon Clan Techniques" written in big letters.
zhè zhǒng guī mó ， suī bù jí yún hǎi jiǔ dà shì lì ， dàn yǔ zhī xiāng bǐ ， yě chà dé bú shì hěn duō 。
这种规模，虽不及云海九大势力，但与之相比，也差得不是很多。
"A friend likes this book," said the young woman who owned the stall, her voice sweet and smooth. "It's passed down from my ancestors. I can tell you that we come from a broken-down cultivator family; our ancestors loved collecting strange stories. This book provides brief introductions to various demon clan techniques."
xiǎng yào tōu chū fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué ， jiǎn zhí gēn lǎo hǔ zuǐ lǐ bá yá chà bu duō ！
想要偷出凤舞九天诀，简直跟老虎嘴里拔牙差不多！
Lin Xuan looked at the girl's attire and was slightly surprised. "You're not an Immortal Phoenix Sect disciple?"
lín xuān de liǎn sè yǒu xiē yīn qíng bù dìng le 。
林轩的脸色有些阴晴不定了。
"Of course not," she said, her eyes wide with surprise. "Didn't you know that anyone can set up a stall here for a month by paying just one piece of spirit stone?"
qiáng ruò xuán shū ， rú cǐ huàn yí gè rén ， huò xǔ huì yǒu fàng qì de niàn tou ， dàn lín xuān zì bù rù xiān tú ， yī lù shàng kē kē pèng
强弱悬殊，如此换一个人，或许会有放弃的念头，但林轩自步入仙途，一路上磕磕碰
"Ah, I see." Lin Xuan nodded and inwardly smirked. The old man must have had his own motives; otherwise, he wouldn't have made up such a story about the ferocity of demon beasts.
pèng ， suǒ jīng lì de fēng yǔ shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， xìng zi zì rán jiān rèn dào le jí chù 。
碰，所经历的风雨数不胜数，性子自然坚韧到了极处。
Lin Xuan's attention returned to the book. He didn't show any surprise on his face. Before becoming a cultivator, due to weak spirit sense, one could read from jade tubes but couldn't write in them. Therefore, books were not uncommon for recording information.
yīn cǐ lüè yī chén yín zhī hòu ， tā jiù shén sè rú cháng le 。
因此略一沉吟之后，他就神色如常了。
"Five pieces of spirit stone," the girl said with a sweet and smooth voice. Lin Xuan couldn't help looking up at her. The girl had an innate charm that made her quite attractive despite not being a beauty.
cǐ shì yào cóng cháng jì yì ， dàn lín xuān de zì diǎn lǐ ， què cóng lái méi yǒu fàng qì 。
此事要从长计议，但林轩的字典里，却从来没有放弃。
Of course, Lin Xuan was an exception; his cultivation level was too high, and he had a stable mind. Moreover, the few women with whom he had some connection were all beauties.
bái guāng yī shǎn ， lín xuān yǐ jiāng yù tǒng shōu le qǐ lái ， rán hòu yī liǎn de yōu xián ， màn màn zǒu xiàng le shān jiǎo xià miàn 。
白光一闪，林轩已将玉筒收了起来，然后一脸的悠闲，慢慢走向了山脚下面。
Lin Xuan's attention returned to the book as he casually flipped through it. "How much?"
hěn kuài ， nà jiǎn lòu de fāng shì yìng rù yǎn lián 。
很快，那简陋的坊市映入眼帘。
"Five pieces of spirit stone," she said sweetly. Lin Xuan looked up at her; she was indeed naturally charming, though not a beauty.
jù zhōu xuè hén suǒ shuō ， zhè shì xuán fèng mén kāi shè ， bù guò zhǔ yào shì wèi dī jiē dì zǐ fú wù ， lǐ miàn bìng méi yǒu níng dān qī xiū
据周血痕所说，这是玄凤门开设，不过主要是为低阶弟子服务，里面并没有凝丹期修
Lin Xuan didn't bother haggling and simply took out five pieces of spirit stone from his storage bag and handed them to her.
shì xū yào de dōng xī ， bù guò lín xuān hái shì ráo yǒu xìng zhì de zǒu rù qí zhōng 。
士需要的东西，不过林轩还是饶有兴致的走入其中。
"Thank you." The girl beamed as she accepted the payment.
tā xiǎng kàn kàn yāo líng dǎo de fāng shì yǔ rén jiè yǒu shén me bù tóng 。
他想看看妖灵岛的坊市与人界有什么不同。
Lin Xuan picked up the old book and continued wandering around.
cǐ shí lín xuān yǐ jīng jiāng yī fú huàn le ， zhè yàng yī lái ， jiù bù zài yǐn rén zhù mù 。
此时林轩已经将衣服换了，这样一来，就不再引人注目。
However, he found no new items in the following time. After all, this market town was for low-level cultivators, so there wasn't much suitable for him.
suī shuō tā yǐn nì hòu xiū wèi yī jiù zài níng dān zhōng qī zuǒ yòu ， yuǎn bǐ páng rén gāo de duō ， bù guò àn zhào xiū xiān jiè de guī jǔ ，
虽说他隐匿后修为依旧在凝丹中期左右，远比旁人高的多，不过按照修仙界的规矩，
After half an hour, Lin Xuan felt bored and left the market town.
rú wú bì yào ， méi yǒu rén huì ná shén shí luàn sǎo ， nà yàng hěn bù lǐ mào 。
如无必要，没有人会拿神识乱扫，那样很不礼貌。
"Master, what should we do next?" Mo'er's voice entered his ears.
jiā shàng lín xuān xiàng mào pǔ tōng ， kàn shàng qù zhǐ yǒu èr shí chū tóu ， zì rán méi rén huái yí shén me 。
加上林轩相貌普通，看上去只有二十出头，自然没人怀疑什么。
"This..." Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead as he pondered.
hǎo jiǔ méi guàng zhēn duì dī jiē xiū shì de fāng shì le ， lǐ miàn zhèng guī de diàn pù bù duō ， zhǐ yǒu sān fēn zhī yī zuǒ yòu ， shèng xià de
好久没逛针对低阶修士的坊市了，里面正规的店铺不多，只有三分之一左右，剩下的
According to logic, when in a new place, one couldn't return immediately, so naturally, one would look for a place to establish a den. However, this was unnecessary; as an Immortal Phoenix Sect guest scholar, he could claim a den with the token. It wouldn't be top-notch, but it would suffice for him to stay.
， dà duō shì lín shí bǎi shè de tān diǎn le 。
，大多是临时摆设的摊点了。
He transformed into a streak of light and flew towards a nearby mountain peak.
shàng miàn fàng zhe yī xiē zì zhì de líng qì ， fú zhuàn ， hái yǒu dào shū ， bǎi tān de xiū shì men dà shēng yāo hē ， tān zhǔ yǔ gòu mǎi zhě
上面放着一些自制的灵器，符篆，还有道书，摆摊的修士们大声吆喝，摊主与购买者
The process went smoothly. In the cultivation world, one's strength mattered, and his mid-Condensation Core cultivation level made the staff members treat him with great respect.
tǎo jià huán jià ， wèi le qū qū yī kuài jīng shí ， zhēng de miàn hóng ěr chì ， yǎn qián de yī qiè ， shì rú cǐ de sì céng xiāng shí ……
讨价还价，为了区区一块晶石，争得面红耳赤，眼前的一切，是如此的似曾相识……
After obtaining the den, Lin Xuan first set up several array flags before taking a good sleep. The next day, he took out the old book from his storage bag and read it with great interest.
jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě gǎn jué xiàng shì nán kē yī mèng ， céng jǐ hé shí ， zì jǐ yě shì zhè me yī wèi miǎo xiǎo de dī jiē
即便以林轩的城府，也感觉像是南柯一梦，曾几何时，自己也是这么一位渺小的低阶
He spent the whole day reading until sunset, when he finally closed the book with a relaxed expression on his face. He had found what he was looking for.
xiū shì ， wèi le yì diǎn diǎn zī yuán ， nǔ lì bù zhǐ 。
修士，为了一点点资源，努力不止。
Although Zhou Xueheng had also introduced demon techniques, his descriptions were too rough. Lin Xuan wasn't satisfied; after all, to leave the Demon Spirit Island, he needed to learn the Phoenix Dance Nine Skies Technique first. However, the way cultivators of demons differed greatly from those of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. While they could use spiritual tools and talismans, their techniques involved transforming their bodies into demon forms to utilize various strange powers.
guāng yīn yì guò ， cōng cōng bǎi nián ， rú jīn huí tóu lái kàn ， ràng rén gǎn kǎi wàn qiān 。
光阴易过，匆匆百年，如今回头来看，让人感慨万千。
Zhou Xueheng had once transformed his right hand into a claw, but Lin Xuan didn't want to end up looking like a monster after learning the technique.
jǐn guǎn zhè lǐ méi yǒu zì jǐ xū yào de dōng xī ， bù guò guāng shì zhè zhǒng páng rú huí dào guò qù de xīn jìng ， yě ràng lín xuān jué de bù
尽管这里没有自己需要的东西，不过光是这种彷如回到过去的心境，也让林轩觉得不
However, he no longer worried. According to the book, while there were countless demon techniques, only ordinary and medium-level ones required transforming one's body. High-level and top-tier techniques were different; they drove spiritual tools just as Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism did.
xū cǐ xíng 。
虚此行。
Moreover, their effects were better. It was said that after practicing these two techniques, even without transformation, a cultivator could greatly enhance the strength of his body.
tā nǎo dài zuǒ yòu zhuǎn gè bù tíng ， zuǐ jiǎo biān guà zhe dàn dàn de xiào yì ， bù guò hěn kuài ， lín xuān de yǎn dǐ jiù shǎn guò yī lǚ jīng
他脑袋左右转个不停，嘴角边挂着淡淡的笑意，不过很快，林轩的眼底就闪过一缕惊
Especially with top-tier techniques, one could reach such depths that the body could rival ordinary spiritual tools in hardness.
The so-called Guest House was, in reality, just a small side room. It was only a few dozen feet wide but had been tastefully decorated with an air of elegance.
"Senior, please have a seat."
Lin Xuan nodded but did not sit as instructed; instead, he stood and examined the paintings hanging on both sides of the wall.
The girl's cultivation level was merely at the Flexible Spirit Period, so she dared not disturb him. After offering him some spirit tea and pastries, she quietly left the room.
Lin Xuan didn't wait long. Just after a meal had passed, the old man himself came to the side room. He carried a silver tray with Lin Xuan's clothes on it.
"Senior, please check if they fit you well?" The old man's face was full of flattery.
Lin Xuan swept his spirit sense over them and nodded. "They do."
He quickly stowed away the jade tube, then walked leisurely down to the foot of the mountain.
Soon, the simple market town came into view. According to Zhou Xueheng, it was set up by the Immortal Phoenix Sect for low-level disciples, mainly providing services for them. There were no items needed by condensation core cultivators here, but Lin Xuan still found some interest in entering it. He wanted to see how a market town on the Demon Spirit Island differed from that of the mortal world.
Lin Xuan had already changed his clothes, so he was no longer conspicuous. Although his cultivation level remained at mid-Condensation Core, much higher than most others, according to the rules of the cultivation world, no one would scan him with their spirit sense unless necessary; it would be considered impolite. Plus, Lin Xuan had an ordinary appearance and looked only in his early twenties, so no one suspected anything.
It had been a long time since he'd visited a market town for low-level cultivators. There weren't many formal shops here—only about a third of the stalls were permanent, while the rest were temporary setups.
They displayed various自制spiritual tools, talismans, and Daoist texts. The sellers shouted loudly, haggling with buyers over prices, often arguing fiercely over just a few pieces of spirit stone. It felt so familiar...
Even with his deep-seated composure, it seemed like a dream. Once upon a time, he was such a low-level cultivator, struggling for every bit of resources.
Time passed quickly; a century had gone by in the blink of an eye. Looking back now, it left him with mixed feelings.
Although this market town didn't have what he needed, just being here and feeling like he'd returned to his past was enough to make Lin Xuan feel that the trip hadn't been in vain.
He looked around, his face breaking into a faint smile. Soon, however, Lin Xuan's eyes lit up with excitement as he noticed something.
The various items sold here had a high proportion of demon beast materials—almost fifty percent—and their values were much lower than those in the Cloud Sea cultivation world. For example, a complete hide from a first-grade fire rat cost about seven to eight pieces of spirit stone in the Cloud Sea, but only three here... at half price.
There was also an incredible variety of species, some even unheard of by Lin Xuan with his extensive knowledge. This discovery thrilled him; these were just temporary stalls. If it were a high-level cultivator's exchange fair, who knew what treasures might be found!
Lin Xuan's steps quickened as he saw the potential. The old saying went that misfortunes may turn out to be blessings in disguise, and indeed, history had proven this true.
Feeling unusually good-spirited, Lin Xuan looked at everything around him with a pleasant eye. After wandering for about an incense stick's time, he stopped in front of a stall.
The stall wasn't large; it displayed some low-level spiritual tools and talismans. However, Lin Xuan's gaze landed on an old book to the left side of the stall.
The cover was somewhat worn, with the title "Summary of Demon Clan Techniques" written in big letters.
"A friend likes this book," said the young woman who owned the stall, her voice sweet and smooth. "It's passed down from my ancestors. I can tell you that we come from a broken-down cultivator family; our ancestors loved collecting strange stories. This book provides brief introductions to various demon clan techniques."
Lin Xuan looked at the girl's attire and was slightly surprised. "You're not an Immortal Phoenix Sect disciple?"
"Of course not," she said, her eyes wide with surprise. "Didn't you know that anyone can set up a stall here for a month by paying just one piece of spirit stone?"
"Ah, I see." Lin Xuan nodded and inwardly smirked. The old man must have had his own motives; otherwise, he wouldn't have made up such a story about the ferocity of demon beasts.
Lin Xuan's attention returned to the book. He didn't show any surprise on his face. Before becoming a cultivator, due to weak spirit sense, one could read from jade tubes but couldn't write in them. Therefore, books were not uncommon for recording information.
"Five pieces of spirit stone," the girl said with a sweet and smooth voice. Lin Xuan couldn't help looking up at her. The girl had an innate charm that made her quite attractive despite not being a beauty.
Of course, Lin Xuan was an exception; his cultivation level was too high, and he had a stable mind. Moreover, the few women with whom he had some connection were all beauties.
Lin Xuan's attention returned to the book as he casually flipped through it. "How much?"
"Five pieces of spirit stone," she said sweetly. Lin Xuan looked up at her; she was indeed naturally charming, though not a beauty.
Lin Xuan didn't bother haggling and simply took out five pieces of spirit stone from his storage bag and handed them to her.
"Thank you." The girl beamed as she accepted the payment.
Lin Xuan picked up the old book and continued wandering around.
However, he found no new items in the following time. After all, this market town was for low-level cultivators, so there wasn't much suitable for him.
After half an hour, Lin Xuan felt bored and left the market town.
"Master, what should we do next?" Mo'er's voice entered his ears.
"This..." Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead as he pondered.
According to logic, when in a new place, one couldn't return immediately, so naturally, one would look for a place to establish a den. However, this was unnecessary; as an Immortal Phoenix Sect guest scholar, he could claim a den with the token. It wouldn't be top-notch, but it would suffice for him to stay.
He transformed into a streak of light and flew towards a nearby mountain peak.
The process went smoothly. In the cultivation world, one's strength mattered, and his mid-Condensation Core cultivation level made the staff members treat him with great respect.
After obtaining the den, Lin Xuan first set up several array flags before taking a good sleep. The next day, he took out the old book from his storage bag and read it with great interest.
He spent the whole day reading until sunset, when he finally closed the book with a relaxed expression on his face. He had found what he was looking for.
Although Zhou Xueheng had also introduced demon techniques, his descriptions were too rough. Lin Xuan wasn't satisfied; after all, to leave the Demon Spirit Island, he needed to learn the Phoenix Dance Nine Skies Technique first. However, the way cultivators of demons differed greatly from those of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. While they could use spiritual tools and talismans, their techniques involved transforming their bodies into demon forms to utilize various strange powers.
Zhou Xueheng had once transformed his right hand into a claw, but Lin Xuan didn't want to end up looking like a monster after learning the technique.
However, he no longer worried. According to the book, while there were countless demon techniques, only ordinary and medium-level ones required transforming one's body. High-level and top-tier techniques were different; they drove spiritual tools just as Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism did.
Moreover, their effects were better. It was said that after practicing these two techniques, even without transformation, a cultivator could greatly enhance the strength of his body.
Especially with top-tier techniques, one could reach such depths that the body could rival ordinary spiritual tools in hardness.