lín xuān jiē tǎo yù tǒng ． jīn líng xiǎng le yī xiǎng ． yòu cóng yāo jiān jiě xià yí gè xiāng náng jiào yīng zhǔ wēi hè de dào ：“ qián bèi ， xiǎo nǚ zǐ zhè cì lái de cōng máng ， méi yǒu dài shén me lìng fú xìn wù ， bù guò zhè ge xiāng náng ， bì pài dì zǐ què dōu shí dé ， qián bèi ruò shì lái lí xiàn xiá de shí hòu yù jiàn zǔ náo ， zhǐ xiāo jiāng cǐ wù qǔ chū ， fēn rǎo zì rán kě yǐ jiě chú 。”
林轩接讨玉筒．金灵想了一想．又从腰间解下一个香囊叫樱煮微赫的道：“前辈，小女子这次来得匆忙，没有带什么令符信物，不过这个香囊，敝派弟子却都识得，前辈若是来离线峡的时候遇见阻挠，只消将此物取出，纷扰自然可以解除。”
Lin Xuan received the jade cylinder from Jin Ling. After a moment's thought, she took out a sachet from her waist and said to Ying Zhu Wei, "Senior, I came in a hurry this time without bringing any token of identification. However, this sachet is recognized by all disciples of our sect. If you encounter obstacles when visiting Drifting Cloud Valley, just take it out, and the troubles will naturally be resolved."
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， jiāng cǐ wù yī bìng chuāi rù huái zhōng ：“ dào yǒu fàng xīn ， dài cǐ jiān shì le ， lín mǒu zì rán huì qián qù xún fǎng gū niáng 。“ hǎo de ， sì qián bèi yī lù shùn fēng ， xiǎo nǚ zǐ huì zài bì pài rì yè gōng hòu 。” jīn líng shí fēn guāi qiǎo de kāi kǒu 。
林轩点了点头，将此物一并揣入怀中：“道友放心，待此间事了，林某自然会前去寻访姑娘。“好的，祀前辈一路顺风，小女子会在敝派日夜恭候。”金灵十分乖巧的开口。
Lin Xuan nodded and put the sachet into his pocket. "Friend, rest assured. Once I finish here, I'll definitely seek you out."
lín xuān zhuǎn guò shēn qù ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēng chí diàn chè bān de fēi xiàng le tiān jì 。
林轩转过身去，浑身青芒大起，化为一道惊虹，风驰电掣般的飞向了天际。
"Very well, Senior Jin, may your journey be smooth. I will await your return at our sect day and night," Jin Ling replied obediently.
zhì yú nà wèi jīn líng xiān zi ， yī jiù zhēng zhēng de zhàn zài yuán dì ， piàn kè zhī hòu ， cái mǎn liǎn xǐ sè de dùn guāng lí qù 。
至于那位金灵仙子，依旧怔怔的站在原地，片刻之后，才满脸喜色的遁光离去。
Turning around, Lin Xuan's body was enveloped in a green glow as he transformed into a streak of light that flew towards the horizon with incredible speed.
shù lín yòu huī fù le jìng tán 。
树林又恢复了静谈。
Jin Ling remained standing there for a moment before vanishing in a burst of light, her face filled with joy.
“ shào yé ， nǐ wèi hé mǎi dú huán zhū ， zhè zǐ lián mù ， jiū jìng yǐn cáng zhe shén me mì mì ？”
“少爷，你为何买犊还珠，这紫莲木，究竟隐藏着什么秘密？”
The forest returned to its tranquil state.
2010-3-2214:13 huí fù
2010-3-2214:13回复
"Master, why did you buy a cow and return it? What secrets does this purple lotus wood conceal?"
㊣ fēng mèng yuán
㊣風夢緣
— 2010-3-22 14:13
yuè ér mǎn liǎn hào qí ， zài tā de yìn xiàng lǐ ， shào yé jīng míng wú bǐ ， kě zhè cì de jiāo yì ， què xiǎn de tài guò huāng dàn lí qí 。
月儿满脸好奇，在她的印象里，少爷精明无比，可这次的交易，却显得太过荒诞离奇。
Floor 2:
“ hē hē ， shào yé wǒ zhè me zuò ， zì yǒu dào lǐ ， dàn bù gào sù nǐ 。” lín xuān xiǎn rán xīn qíng bù cuò ， jū rán nán dé de kāi qǐ wán xiào lái le 。
“呵呵，少爷我这么做，自有道理，但不告诉你。”林轩显然心情不错，居然难得的开起玩笑来了。
Moon's face was filled with curiosity. In her mind, Master was exceptionally shrewd, but this transaction seemed too bizarre.
“ shào yé ， tǎo yàn ， yòu qī fù wǒ ， rén jiā zhēn de hěn hào qí 。” yuè ér de shēng yīn biàn dé yòu tián yòu shèng ， jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de dìng lì ， yě bù yóu de yī zhèn xīn xiāng yì mǎ ， zhāo jià bù zhù ， bù guò dé àn àn shào gū ， zhè sǐ yā tou ， míng míng méi yǒu xiū guò mèi shù ， zěn me ……“ hǎo le ， yuè ér ， bú yào hú nào ， zhè jiàn shì shuō qǐ lái pǒ fèi chún shé ， yī huì er nǐ kàn kàn jiù zhī dào 。” lín xuān máng yǒu xiē xīn xū de dào 。
“少爷，讨厌，又欺负我，人家真的很好奇。”月儿的声音变得又甜又盛，即便以林轩的定力，也不由得一阵心镶意马，招架不住，不过得暗暗哨咕，这死丫头，明明没有修过媚术，怎么……“好了，月儿，不要胡闹，这件事说起来颇费唇舌，一会儿你看看就知道。”林轩忙有些心虚的道。
"Haha, I have my reasons for doing so, but I won't tell you," Lin Xuan said with a smile, his mood apparently good enough to make an unusual joke.
rén dōu shuō nǚ sè shì guā gǔ gāng dāo ， kě lín xuān fā guān zì jǐ de dìng lì shí zài bù zěn me hǎo 。
人都说女色是刮骨钢刀，可林轩发观自己的定力实在不怎么好。
"Master, you're naughty and bullying me. I really am curious." Moon's voice became sweet and playful. Even with Lin Xuan's strong willpower, he couldn't help feeling distracted. However, he silently reminded himself that this girl hadn't practiced charm techniques, so...
“ ó ！” hái hǎo xiǎo yā tou bǐ jiào tīng huà ， diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yě jiù bù zài sā jiāo 。
“哦！”还好小丫头比较听话，点了点头，也就不再撒娇。
"All right, Moon, stop being mischievous. This matter is quite complicated to explain; you'll see later," Lin Xuan quickly said.
lín xuān zhè cái bǐng qì níng xī ， jiāng zá niàn àn nà le xià qù …… lín xuān de dùn shù ， zì rán qí kuài wú bǐ ， jǐn jǐn huā le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， jiù huí dào le yíng bīn gé 。
林轩这才屏气凝息，将杂念按捺了下去……林轩的遁术，自然奇快无比，仅仅花了一盏茶的功夫，就回到了迎宾阁。
People say women are like a steel blade that can cut through bone, but Lin Xuan found his willpower wasn't as strong as he thought.
nà míng jiào xìng ér de nǚ xiū ， zhèng zuò zài wài jiān de yǐ zi shàng ， shǒu zhōng ná zhe yī juàn dān shū ， jiàn lín xuān huí zhuǎn ， máng gōng jìng de zhàn le qǐ lái ． liǎn wǎng yī lǐ 。
那名叫杏儿的女修，正坐在外间的椅子上，手中拿着一卷丹书，见林轩回转，忙恭敬的站了起来．敛枉一礼。
"Oh!" Fortunately, the girl was obedient and nodded without further whining.
“ ó ， nǐ hái huì dān dào zhī shù ？“ lín xuān mù guāng liú zhuǎn ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì 。
“哦，你还会丹道之术？“林轩目光流转，脸上不由得露出几分诧异。
Lin Xuan then focused his mind and suppressed all distractions...
“ ràng qián bèi jiàn xiào le ， wǎn bèi zī zhì dī liè ， zhǐ néng shè liè yī xiē zá xué ， zhè yàng huò xǔ zài xiān dào shàng hái néng yǒu suǒ shōu huò 。” xìng ér liǎn sè wēi hóng ， xiǎo shēng de jiě shì zhe “ ń ， nǐ de xiǎng fǎ bù cuò ， xiū xiān bǎi yì yě bú shì bù néng chù lèi páng tōng ， bù guò zhè zhǒng fāng fǎ kě bù shì hé líng dòng qī de dī jiē xiū xiān zhě 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
“让前辈见笑了，晚辈资质低劣，只能涉猎一些杂学，这样或许在仙道上还能有所收获。”杏儿脸色微红，小声的解释着“嗯，你的想法不错，修仙百艺也不是不能触类旁通，不过这种方法可不适合灵动期的低阶修仙者。”林轩点了点头。
His teleportation technique was naturally swift. After only a short while, he returned to the Welcome Pavilion.
“ shì ， wǎn bèi shòu jiào le 。
“是，晚辈受教了。
The female cultivator named Xing'er sat on an outer chair, holding a scroll of alchemy techniques in her hand. Seeing Lin Xuan return, she quickly stood up with respect and bowed.
kàn zhe shào nǚ kě lián jīn xī de yàng zi ， lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， liǎng kuài huáng méng méng de jīng shí yǔ qī bā lì xǐ suǐ dān chū guān zài le zhǎng jiān ：“ nǐ jīn tiān de xiāo xī tí gōng dé bù cuò ， zhè shì wǒ gěi nǐ de bào chóu 。”
看着少女可怜今兮的样子，林轩伸出手来，在储物袋上一拍，两块黄蒙蒙的晶石与七八粒洗髓丹出观在了掌间：“你今天的消息提供得不错，这是我给你的报酬。”
"Oh, you can practice alchemy? Your eyes widened with surprise as you looked at her.
shào nǚ xiān shì yī dāi ， jiē zhe jiù lù chū le kuáng xǐ de biǎo qíng lái ， máng gōng shēn xià bài ：“ duō xiè qián bèi hòu cì ， xìng ér yí dìng huì jìn xīn jié lì ””””
少女先是一呆，接着就露出了狂喜的表情来，忙躬身下拜：“多谢前辈厚赐，杏儿一定会尽心竭力””””
"Senior, I beg your pardon, my abilities are limited to minor arts, but perhaps they could be useful on the path of immortality," Xing'er blushed slightly as she explained.
yě nán guài tā rú cǐ jī dòng ， zhè xiē dōng xī duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zì rán bù suàn shén me ， dàn yǐ xìng ér de xiū wèi ， què jià zhí bù fēi ， ér tā bù guò zuò le shì nǚ gāi zuò de shì ， wèi lín xuān dǎ tàn jiāo yì huì de xiāo xī 。
也难怪她如此激动，这些东西对林轩来说，自然不算什么，但以杏儿的修为，却价值不菲，而她不过做了侍女该做的事，为林轩打探交易会的消息。
"Hmm, that's a good idea. A cultivator can learn many skills, and it might help you progress. However, this method is not suitable for low-ranking practitioners in the Flexible Spirit Period." Lin Xuan nodded.
jǔ shǒu zhī láo ， jiù néng dé dào rú cǐ fēng hòu de bào chóu ， zhè wèi qián bèi tài dà fāng le 。
举手之劳，就能得到如此丰厚的报酬，这位前辈太大方了。
"Yes, Senior, I understand."
shào nǚ zài xīn huái gǎn jī de tóng shí ， yě lì kè xià dìng jué xīn ， zài dèng shān dà huì qī jiān ， yí dìng yào jìn xīn jié lì ， jiāng zhè wèi lín qián bèi fú shì dé shū fú tuǒ tiē ． zhè yàng duì fāng yī gāo xìng ， shuō bù dìng hái huì yǒu gèng dà de jī yuán yǔ hǎo chù děng zhe zì jǐ 。
少女在心怀感激的同时，也立刻下定决心，在邓山大会期间，一定要尽心竭力，将这位林前辈服侍得舒服妥帖．这样对方一高兴，说不定还会有更大的机缘与好处等着自己。
Watching the young girl's pitiful expression, Lin Xuan reached into his storage bag and took out two yellowish crystal stones along with several Essence Cleansing Pills. "Your information was helpful today. Here is your reward."
“ shào yé ， nǐ hái zhēn shì xiǎo qì ， cái gěi bié rén liǎng kuài jīng shí 。” yuè ér de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dāng rán cǐ kè ， tā yǔ zhǔ rén shì tōng guò shén shí zài tōng huà de 。
“少爷，你还真是小气，才给别人两块晶石。”月儿的声音传入耳朵，当然此刻，她与主人是通过神识在通话的。
Xing'er was initially stunned but then showed great excitement. She quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior, I will do my best to serve you."
“ shǎ yā tou ， nǐ dǒng shén me ， shào yé wǒ yòu bú shì kāi shàn táng de ， yǔ cǐ nǚ wú qīn wú gù ， wǒ gàn má yào gěi tā tài duō de hǎo chù ， sú huà shuō cái bù lù bái ， duì fāng suī rán zhǐ shì xiǎo xiǎo de líng dòng qī dì zǐ ， dàn shào yé wǒ yě méi bì yào zài tā miàn qián xiǎn de tài guò cái dà qì cū ， fǒu zé shuō bù dìng yě huì yǐn lái shén me wú duān de zāi huò ， ér zhè diǎn jiǎng lì ， bù duō bù shǎo ， fǎn ér gèng néng ràng tā sǐ xīn tā dì de wèi wǒ xiào lì 。”
“傻丫头，你懂什么，少爷我又不是开善堂的，与此女无亲无故，我干嘛要给她太多的好处，俗话说财不露白，对方虽然只是小小的灵动期弟子，但少爷我也没必要在她面前显得太过财大气粗，否则说不定也会引来什么无端的灾祸，而这点奖励，不多不少，反而更能让她死心塌地的为我效力。”
It was no wonder she was so excited. These items were insignificant to Lin Xuan but valuable for her. As a mere servant, she had only done what was expected—providing information about the transaction meeting.
“ ó ！” yuè ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ， bù zài kāi kǒu ， duì yú shào yé de yù rén zhī dào ， tā hái shì pǒ wèi pèi fú 。
“哦！”月儿点了点头，不再开口，对于少爷的驭人之道，她还是颇为佩服。
A simple gesture could earn such generous rewards; this senior was indeed magnanimous.
zhè fān duì huà ， xìng ér zì rán háo bù zhī qíng ， cǐ kè tā zhèng mǎn liǎn gōng jìng ， shuō zhe yī xiē gǎn jī de yán yǔ 。
这番对话，杏儿自然毫不知情，此刻她正满脸恭敬，说着一些感激的言语。
With gratitude in her heart, Xing'er made up her mind to serve Lin Xuan diligently during the Dazhuang Conference. If he were pleased, there might be even greater opportunities and benefits for her.
lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ：“ bà le ， zhè xiē shì nǐ yīng dé de ， bù yòng xiè wǒ ， lín mǒu yǒu shì ， yào bì guān jǐ rì ， zhè xiē tiān ， nǐ jiù bú yào qián lái dǎ rǎo ， děng dèng shān dà huì zhèng shì kāi shǐ ， zài xiàng wǒ tōng zhī 。”
林轩摆了摆手：“罢了，这些是你应得的，不用谢我，林某有事，要闭关几日，这些天，你就不要前来打扰，等邓山大会正式开始，再像我通知。”
"Master, you really are stingy, giving only two crystal stones," Moon's voice entered his ears. She was communicating telepathically with him at this moment.
“ shì 。” shào nǚ liǎn wǎng yī lǐ ， jiāng lín xuān de huà quán jì zài xīn lǐ 。
“是。”少女敛枉一礼，将林轩的话全记在心里。
"Stupid girl, what do you know? I'm not running a charity, and I have no relation to this girl. Why should I give her too much? As the saying goes, don't show your wealth. Although she's only a low-ranking Flexible Spirit Period disciple, there's no need for me to appear overly wealthy in front of her. Otherwise, it might attract unnecessary trouble. This reward is just right and will make her more loyal."
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， huǎn bù xiàng gé lóu de lǐ jiān zǒu qù ， rán ér hěn kuài ， tā yòu xiàng xiǎng qǐ shén me ， tíng xià jiǎo bù 。
林轩脸上露出满意之色，缓步像阁楼的里间走去，然而很快，他又像想起什么，停下脚步。
"Ah!" Moon nodded and didn't speak again, impressed by Master's way of handling people.
“ qián bèi hái yǒu shén me fēn fù 。” xìng ér shí fēn guāi qiǎo de kāi kǒu 。
“前辈还有什么吩咐。”杏儿十分乖巧的开口。
Xing'er was completely unaware of this conversation. She was respectfully speaking some grateful words.
lín xuān huí guò tóu ， kàn xiàng tā shǒu lǐ de dān shū ：“ nǐ shǒu zhōng zhī wù ， kě fǒu zàn shí jiè yǔ wǒ ？”
林轩回过头，看向她手里的丹书：“你手中之物，可否暂时借予我？”
Lin Xuan waved his hand. "Forget it; these are what you deserve. You don't need to thank me. I have something important to do and will be closing myself off for a few days. Don't disturb me until the Dazhuang Conference begins, then notify me."
“ qián bèi shuō zhè ge ？” shào nǚ yī dāi ， liǎn shàng lù chū chà yì wú bǐ de biǎo qíng lái 。
“前辈说这个？”少女一呆，脸上露出诧异无比的表情来。
"Understood." Xing'er bowed again, remembering Lin Xuan's words.
“ shì de 。”
“是的。”
Satisfied with her response, Lin Xuan walked into the inner room of the pavilion. However, he stopped shortly after and turned back to Xing'er.
“ dāng rán kě yǐ ， qián bèi yào yòng ， jǐn guǎn ná qù 。” shào nǚ máng lián bù qīng yí ， jiāng shū juàn gōng jìng de dì dào lín xuān shǒu lǐ ， xīn zhōng bù yóu de yī zhèn shào gū ， zhè 《 dān dào rù mén 》， zuì dī jí de fāng shì yě néng suí chù gòu mǎi ， yǐ zhè wèi lín qián bèi de xiū wèi ， zěn me huì duì zhè zhǒng děng jiē de shū gǎn xìng qù 。
“当然可以，前辈要用，尽管拿去。”少女忙莲步轻移，将书卷恭敬的递到林轩手里，心中不由得一阵哨咕，这《丹道入门》，最低级的坊市也能随处购买，以这位林前辈的修为，怎么会对这种等阶的书感兴趣。
"Senior, is there anything else you need?" she asked obediently.
suī rán xīn zhōng bù jiě ， dàn cǐ nǚ yě suàn cōng míng líng lì ， shēn yùn bù gāi wèn jiù bié duō zuǐ de dào lǐ 。
虽然心中不解，但此女也算聪明伶俐，深韵不该问就别多嘴的道理。
Lin Xuan looked at the alchemy scroll in her hand. "Can I borrow this book for a while?"
jiàn shào nǚ máng rán què shí fēn guāi qiǎo de yàng zi ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yě hěn mǎn yì ， xiào le xiào ， jiù bù zài huí tóu de zǒu jìn le gé lóu 。
见少女茫然却十分乖巧的样子，林轩心中也很满意，笑了笑，就不再回头的走进了阁楼。
"Senior, are you asking about this?" Xing'er was surprised, looking puzzled.
jìn qù yǐ hòu ， lín xuān jiāng fáng mén yī guān ， suí hòu shǒu wàn fān zhuǎn ， yī zhāng qīng sè de fú zhuàn chū guān ， yáng shǒu jiāng xī jì le qǐ lái 。
进去以后，林轩将房门一关，随后手腕翻转，一张青色的符篆出观，扬手将牺祭了起来。
"Yes."
yī zuò xiǎo xiǎo de gé lóu ， zì rán bú shì hé yòng bù zhèn qì jù ， dàn zhè zhǒng biàn ān yòu jiǎn dān de zhèn fú ， lín xuān xián xiá zhī shí ， kě shì liàn zhì le bù shǎo dì 。
一座小小的阁楼，自然不适合用布阵器具，但这种便安又简单的阵符，林轩闲暇之时，可是炼制了不少地。
"Of course, take it if you need to," she said, quickly handing over the scroll with respect. She wondered why Lin Xuan, such an advanced cultivator, would be interested in such basic alchemy books.
jiāng jìn zhì bù xià yǐ hòu ， lín xuān yòu fàng chū shén shí sǎo miáo le yī xià sì zhōu ， liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， suí hòu tā lā guò yī zhāng pú tuán zuò hǎo ， màn màn dǎ kāi le shǒu lǐ de dān shū 。
将禁制布下以后，林轩又放出神识扫描了一下四周，脸上露出满意之色，随后他拉过一张蒲团坐好，慢慢打开了手里的丹书。
Although confused, she was smart enough not to ask unnecessary questions.
jù jīng huì shén de kàn qǐ lái le 。
聚精会神的看起来了。
Seeing her bewildered but obedient expression, Lin Xuan smiled and entered the inner room without looking back.
zhèng rú xìng ér suǒ shuō ， zhè zhǐ bù guò shì yī běn liàn dān jì yì de rù mén zhī wù ， yǐ lín xuān jiàn shí zhī guǎng bó ， lǐ jiě qǐ lái zì rán shì qīng sōng wú bǐ de 。
正如杏儿所说，这只不过是一本炼丹技艺的入门之物，以林轩见识之广博，理解起来自然是轻松无比的。
Inside, he closed the door, flipped his wrist, and summoned a green talisman. He activated it, creating a small pavilion suitable for such simple arrangements.
yīn cǐ jǐn jǐn huā le yī dùn fàn de gōng fu ， tā jiù jiāng zhè juǎn dān shū kàn wán le 。
因此仅仅花了一顿饭的功夫，他就将这卷丹书看完了。
After setting up the restrictions, Lin Xuan scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, then sat on a mat and opened the alchemy scroll, focusing intently.
hé shàng shū juǎn ， lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， guǒ rán hé zì jǐ cāi xiǎng de yī yàng ， zhè yāo líng dǎo de liàn dān zhī shù zì chéng yī mài ， yǔ yōu zhōu hái yǒu qī xīng dǎo yún hǎi dōu yǒu hěn dà qū bié 。
合上书卷，林轩脸上露出满意之色，果然和自己猜想的一样，这妖灵岛的炼丹之术自成一脉，与幽州还有七星岛云海都有很大区别。
As Xing'er had said, this was just an introductory book on alchemy. With Lin Xuan's vast knowledge, he understood it easily.
zhè shū juàn hòu miàn suǒ jì zǎi de jǐ gè zhēn duì dī jiē xiū shì de dān fāng zì jǐ tīng dōu méi yǒu tīng shuō guò ， suǒ xū yào de yuán liào yě dà duō shì yāo shòu de pí máo gǔ gé ” lín xuān bì shàng shuāng móu ， nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn dòng ， zhè dǎo shì yī tiáo bù cuò de xiàn suǒ ， děng dèng shān jiāo yì huì kāi shǐ le ， zì jǐ kàn kàn néng fǒu shōu dào jǐ gè zhēn duì yuán yīng xiū shì de dān fāng 。
这书卷后面所记载的几个针对低阶修士的丹方自己听都没有听说过，所需要的原料也大多是妖兽的皮毛骨骼”林轩闭上双眸，脑海中念头转动，这倒是一条不错的线索，等邓山交易会开始了，自己看看能否收到几个针对元婴修士的丹方。
Thus, in no time, he finished reading the entire scroll.
Closing the book, Lin Xuan smiled. As expected, the alchemy techniques of this妖灵 Island were unique and different from those in Youzhou or Seven Stars Island Cloud Sea.
The recipes for low-ranking cultivators mentioned at the end of the scroll were unfamiliar to him, requiring mostly materials from beastly creatures' hides and bones. Closing his eyes, Lin Xuan thought that this was a good lead. Once the Dazhuang Conference began, he would see if he could obtain some alchemy formulas suitable for元婴 cultivators.
Lin Xuan received the jade cylinder from Jin Ling. After a moment's thought, she took out a sachet from her waist and said to Ying Zhu Wei, "Senior, I came in a hurry this time without bringing any token of identification. However, this sachet is recognized by all disciples of our sect. If you encounter obstacles when visiting Drifting Cloud Valley, just take it out, and the troubles will naturally be resolved."
Lin Xuan nodded and put the sachet into his pocket. "Friend, rest assured. Once I finish here, I'll definitely seek you out."
"Very well, Senior Jin, may your journey be smooth. I will await your return at our sect day and night," Jin Ling replied obediently.
Turning around, Lin Xuan's body was enveloped in a green glow as he transformed into a streak of light that flew towards the horizon with incredible speed.
Jin Ling remained standing there for a moment before vanishing in a burst of light, her face filled with joy.
The forest returned to its tranquil state.
"Master, why did you buy a cow and return it? What secrets does this purple lotus wood conceal?"
— 2010-3-22 14:13
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Floor 2:
Moon's face was filled with curiosity. In her mind, Master was exceptionally shrewd, but this transaction seemed too bizarre.
"Haha, I have my reasons for doing so, but I won't tell you," Lin Xuan said with a smile, his mood apparently good enough to make an unusual joke.
"Master, you're naughty and bullying me. I really am curious." Moon's voice became sweet and playful. Even with Lin Xuan's strong willpower, he couldn't help feeling distracted. However, he silently reminded himself that this girl hadn't practiced charm techniques, so...
"All right, Moon, stop being mischievous. This matter is quite complicated to explain; you'll see later," Lin Xuan quickly said.
People say women are like a steel blade that can cut through bone, but Lin Xuan found his willpower wasn't as strong as he thought.
"Oh!" Fortunately, the girl was obedient and nodded without further whining.
Lin Xuan then focused his mind and suppressed all distractions...
His teleportation technique was naturally swift. After only a short while, he returned to the Welcome Pavilion.
The female cultivator named Xing'er sat on an outer chair, holding a scroll of alchemy techniques in her hand. Seeing Lin Xuan return, she quickly stood up with respect and bowed.
"Oh, you can practice alchemy? Your eyes widened with surprise as you looked at her.
"Senior, I beg your pardon, my abilities are limited to minor arts, but perhaps they could be useful on the path of immortality," Xing'er blushed slightly as she explained.
"Hmm, that's a good idea. A cultivator can learn many skills, and it might help you progress. However, this method is not suitable for low-ranking practitioners in the Flexible Spirit Period." Lin Xuan nodded.
"Yes, Senior, I understand."
Watching the young girl's pitiful expression, Lin Xuan reached into his storage bag and took out two yellowish crystal stones along with several Essence Cleansing Pills. "Your information was helpful today. Here is your reward."
Xing'er was initially stunned but then showed great excitement. She quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior, I will do my best to serve you."
It was no wonder she was so excited. These items were insignificant to Lin Xuan but valuable for her. As a mere servant, she had only done what was expected—providing information about the transaction meeting.
A simple gesture could earn such generous rewards; this senior was indeed magnanimous.
With gratitude in her heart, Xing'er made up her mind to serve Lin Xuan diligently during the Dazhuang Conference. If he were pleased, there might be even greater opportunities and benefits for her.
"Master, you really are stingy, giving only two crystal stones," Moon's voice entered his ears. She was communicating telepathically with him at this moment.
"Stupid girl, what do you know? I'm not running a charity, and I have no relation to this girl. Why should I give her too much? As the saying goes, don't show your wealth. Although she's only a low-ranking Flexible Spirit Period disciple, there's no need for me to appear overly wealthy in front of her. Otherwise, it might attract unnecessary trouble. This reward is just right and will make her more loyal."
"Ah!" Moon nodded and didn't speak again, impressed by Master's way of handling people.
Xing'er was completely unaware of this conversation. She was respectfully speaking some grateful words.
Lin Xuan waved his hand. "Forget it; these are what you deserve. You don't need to thank me. I have something important to do and will be closing myself off for a few days. Don't disturb me until the Dazhuang Conference begins, then notify me."
"Understood." Xing'er bowed again, remembering Lin Xuan's words.
Satisfied with her response, Lin Xuan walked into the inner room of the pavilion. However, he stopped shortly after and turned back to Xing'er.
"Senior, is there anything else you need?" she asked obediently.
Lin Xuan looked at the alchemy scroll in her hand. "Can I borrow this book for a while?"
"Senior, are you asking about this?" Xing'er was surprised, looking puzzled.
"Yes."
"Of course, take it if you need to," she said, quickly handing over the scroll with respect. She wondered why Lin Xuan, such an advanced cultivator, would be interested in such basic alchemy books.
Although confused, she was smart enough not to ask unnecessary questions.
Seeing her bewildered but obedient expression, Lin Xuan smiled and entered the inner room without looking back.
Inside, he closed the door, flipped his wrist, and summoned a green talisman. He activated it, creating a small pavilion suitable for such simple arrangements.
After setting up the restrictions, Lin Xuan scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, then sat on a mat and opened the alchemy scroll, focusing intently.
As Xing'er had said, this was just an introductory book on alchemy. With Lin Xuan's vast knowledge, he understood it easily.
Thus, in no time, he finished reading the entire scroll.
Closing the book, Lin Xuan smiled. As expected, the alchemy techniques of this妖灵 Island were unique and different from those in Youzhou or Seven Stars Island Cloud Sea.
The recipes for low-ranking cultivators mentioned at the end of the scroll were unfamiliar to him, requiring mostly materials from beastly creatures' hides and bones. Closing his eyes, Lin Xuan thought that this was a good lead. Once the Dazhuang Conference began, he would see if he could obtain some alchemy formulas suitable for元婴 cultivators.