fū rén kě yǐ gào zhī zài xià me ？”
夫人可以告知在下么？”
"Can you tell me, sir?"
“ zhè shì dāng rán ， bù guò rú jīn jiāo yì huì yào kāi shǐ le ， wǒ men méi yǒu shí jiān dān gē ， cǐ shì shāo hòu zài shuō ， děng yìn shān dà huì jié shù yǐ hòu ， běn fū rén zì rán huì qián lái xún fǎng dào yǒu 。” hēi mǎng fū rén tái tóu kàn le kàn tiān sè ， rú cǐ zhè bān de kāi kǒu 。
“这是当然，不过如今交易会要开始了，我们没有时间耽搁，此事稍后再说，等印山大会结束以后，本夫人自然会前來寻访道友。”黑蟒夫人抬头看了看天色，如此这般的开口。
"Of course. However, the trade fair is about to begin, and we don't have much time. We'll discuss this matter later after the Yinshan Conference concludes. I will certainly come to visit you then," said the Black Python Lady, looking at the sky.
“ hǎo 。” lín xuān lüè yī sī suǒ ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò jiān dìng zhī sè ， zhōng yú diǎn tóu dā yìng le 。
“好。”林轩略一思索，脸上闪过坚定之色，终于点头答应了。
"Very well." Lin Xuan considered for a moment, his face showing determination before he nodded in agreement.
“ dào yǒu zuò le yí gè cōng míng de xuǎn zé ， děng zhǎo dào bǎo zàng yǐ hòu ， běn fū rén jué bú huì kuī fù nǐ de 。”
“道友做了一个聪明的选择，等找到宝藏以后，本夫人绝不会亏负你的。”
"You made a wise choice, friend. Once we find the treasure, I won't let you down."
liǎng rén chū bù dá chéng xié yì ， zì rán jiē dà huān xǐ ， suí hòu lín xuān gǒng shǒu gào cí ， cóng nà liàng huá lì de huā chē shàng xià qù 。
两人初步达成协议，自然皆大欢喜，随后林轩拱手告辞，从那辆华丽的花车上下去。
The two reached an initial agreement and were both pleased. Lin Xuan then took his leave with a bow and stepped off the luxurious flower carriage.
“ shào yé ， nǐ zhēn de dǎ suàn yǔ nà lǎo yāo pó hé zuò ？”。 yuè ér de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jiàng ， yīng qī xiū shì de shén shí fēi sī bo kě ， gāng gāng tā yě bù gǎn yǔ shào yé kāi ** tán 。
“少爷，你真的打算与那老妖婆合作？”。月儿的声音传入耳朵，匠，婴期修士的神识非司卜可，刚刚她也不敢与少爷开**谈。
"Master, are you really planning to work with that old witch?" Moon's voice entered his ears. She had not dared to speak freely just now because she was still an Incubus Stage cultivator.
“ wèi shén me bù ？”
“为什么不？”
"Why not?"
“ kě duì fāng kěn dìng lìng yǒu tú móu 。”
“可对方肯定另有图谋。”
"But she must have ulterior motives."
“ zhè ge wǒ qīng chǔ 。” lín xuān yī jiù shì yī fù xiōng yǒu chéng kān zhī sè ：“ hēi mǎng dà rén è míng zhāo zhāng ， zěn me kě néng yǒu nà yàng de hǎo xīn cháng ， bù dú tūn bǎo zàng ， fǎn ér yuàn yì yǔ wǒ fēn xiǎng ， zhè zhōng jiān yǒu shén me qū zhé wǒ bù qīng chǔ ， dàn zuì hòu de jié jú kěn dìng shì miǎn sǐ gǒu pēng ， dàn nà yòu rú hé ， yǐ shào yé wǒ de shén tōng nán dào huì rèn rén zǎi kè ？”
“这个我清楚。”林轩依旧是一副胸有成刊之色：“黑蟒大人恶名昭彰，怎么可能有那样的好心肠，不独吞宝藏，反而愿意与我分享，这中间有什么曲折我不清楚，但最后的结局肯定是免死狗烹，但那又如何，以少爷我的神通难道会任人宰刻？”
"I understand," Lin Xuan said confidently: "The Black Python is notorious, so how could she possibly be so benevolent as to share the treasure instead of taking it all? I don't know what twists and turns there are in this matter, but the end result will surely be that she kills me after using me. But what if? With my abilities, can anyone really control me?"
wǒ zhī dào shào yé de xiū wèi yǔ lǎo yāo pó xiāng bǐ zhǐ qiáng bù ruò ， wǒ shì pà tā hái yǒu bié de bāng shǒu 。”
我知道少爷的修为与老妖婆相比只强不弱，我是怕她还有别的帮手。”
"I know your cultivation is only slightly weaker than hers, so I'm afraid she has other allies."
“ zhè ” lín xuān xiàn rù le chén jiù ， yuè ér suǒ shuō dào yě shì bù wú kě néng de ， yí gè hēi mǎng fū rén bù suàn shén me ， dàn hái yǒu bié de yuán yīng qī lǎo guài tóng háng kě jiù fēi cháng bù miào le 。
“这”林轩陷入了沉就，月儿所说倒也是不无可能的，一个黑蟒夫人不算什么，但还有别的元婴期老怪同行可就非常不妙了。
"Then..." Lin Xuan fell into deep thought. Moon's words were not without merit; a single Black Python Lady was one thing, but if there were other Incubus Stage experts with her, it would be very dangerous.
dàn hǎo bù róng yì dé dào fù lín huǒ mài de xiāo xī ， lín xuān nǎ yǒu kě néng fàng qì ， bù rù hǔ xué ， yān dé hǔ zi ， dāng nián zài yōu zhōu zhī shí ， zì jǐ bù guò shì líng dòng qī de xiǎo xiū shì ， jiù gǎn shēn bā xī yuè gē mào xiǎn ， rú jīn zì rán gèng méi yǒu tuì suō de lǐ yóu ， dà bù liǎo duō xiǎo ， xīn yī xiē jiù xíng le 。
但好不容易得到腹麟火脉的消息，林轩哪有可能放弃，不入虎穴，焉得虎子，当年在幽州之时，自己不过是灵动期的小修士，就敢深八溪跃搁冒险，如今自然更没有退缩的理由，大不了多小，心一些就行了。
But he had just obtained news of the Abdominal Phoenix Fire Vein, so how could he possibly give up? "No entry into the tiger's den means no tigers to catch." Back in Youzhou, he was a mere Flexible Spirit Period cultivator who dared to venture deep into the ravine. Now, there was even less reason for him to retreat.
lín xuān yī biān xiǎng zhe ， yī biān huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， suí zhòng rén yì qǐ ， xiàng qián fāng fēi qù 。
林轩一边想着，一边化为一道惊虹，随众人一起，像前方飞去。
Lin Xuan thought as he transformed into a streak of startling light and flew towards the front with everyone else.
dà yuē liǎng zhù xiāng de shí jiān yǐ hòu ， yī zuò jù dà wú bǐ de guǎng chǎng ， yìng rù le yǎn lián
大约两柱香的时间以后，一座巨大无比的广场，映入了眼帘
After about two incense sticks' time, an enormous square came into view.
lín xuān yě suàn pǎo guò bù shǎo dì fāng ， jiàn duō shí guǎng ， dàn zhè yàng jù xíng de guǎng chǎng ， què yě shì wén suǒ wèi wén ， yǐ tā de mù lì ， jū rán dōu wú fǎ kàn dào biān jì ， cū lüè gū fēng ， qǐ mǎ yǒu jǐ shí wàn zhàng miàn jī ”……，
林轩也算跑过不少地方，见多识广，但这样巨型的广场，却也是闻所未闻，以他的目力，居然都无法看到边际，粗略估封，起码有几十万丈面积”……，
Even though Lin Xuan had traveled many places, this was still something he had never seen before. His vision couldn't even reach its edges; it must be at least several hundred thousand zhang in area...
guǎng chǎng gōng wù qì yīn yūn ， bái yún piāo sàn ， qí huā yì cǎo sàn fà zhe qìn rén xīn pí de fēn fāng ， gěi rén de gǎn jué jiù xiàng dào le chuán shuō zhōng de xiān jìng yī yàng 。
广场工雾气氤氲，白云飘散，奇花异草散发着沁人心脾的芬芳，给人的感觉就像到了传说中的仙境一样。
The square was shrouded in mist and clouds, with strange flowers and exotic plants emitting a refreshing fragrance, making one feel as if they were in a fairyland.
ér zài guǎng chǎng zhī gōng ， gèng sǒng lì zhe yī zuò jù dà de shí diàn ， shí diàn fēn sān céng ， què yǒu jìn bǎi zhàng gāo ， xiǎn de hóng wěi yǐ jí ， xiū shì men zhèng yuán yuán bù jué de jìn rù nà lǐ 。
而在广场之工，更耸立着一座巨大的石殿，石殿分三层，却有近百丈高，显得宏伟以极，修士们正源源不绝的进入那里。
At the center of the square stood an enormous stone pavilion, divided into three levels, towering nearly a hundred zhang high. Many cultivators were entering it continuously.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， shēn xíng yī zhuǎn ， yě fēi le guò qù 。
林轩嘴角边流露出一丝笑意，身形一转，也飞了过去。
Lin Xuan smiled slightly, turned, and flew over.
gāng dào shí diàn mén kǒu ， jiù bèi yī míng shēn chuān huī yī de xiū shì lán le xià lái ， duì fāng dà yuē 。 shí yú suì nián jì ， biǎo qíng dào yě gōng jìng yǒu lǐ ， xiū wèi zé shì zhù jī qī 。
刚到石殿门口，就被一名身穿灰衣的修士拦了下來，对方大约。十余岁年纪，表情倒也恭敬有礼，修为则是筑基期。
Just as he reached the entrance to the stone pavilion, a young man in gray robes stopped him. The youth was about ten or so years old, his expression respectful, and his cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
“ jiàn guò qián bèi ， bù zhī dào nín xiǎng cān jiā nǎ zhǒng céng cì de dà huì ？”
“见过前辈，不知道您想参加哪种层次的大会？”
"Greetings, senior. May I ask which level of conference you wish to participate in?"
“ ó ， nán dào jiāo yì huì hái fēn děng jí ？” lín xuān lüè gǎn chà yì 。
“哦，难道交易会还分等级？”林轩略感诧异。
"Oh, does the trade fair have different levels?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
“ hē hē ， qián bèi shuō xiào le ， lì nián jiāo yì huì dōu yǒu zhè ge guī jǔ 。” nián qīng rén suī yǐ wéi lín xuān shì zhuāng shǎ ， dàn yī rì shí fēn nài xīn de jiě shì ：“ nín yě kàn dào le ， zhè cì gǎn cǎi cān jiā shèng shì de tóng dào zú yǒu shù wàn zhī duō ， xiū wèi gèng shì cēn cī bù qí ， dāng rán bù kě néng jiāng tā men fàng dào yì qǐ ， suǒ yǐ jiāo yì huì fēn le gāo zhōng dī sān gè děng jí 。”
“呵呵，前辈说笑了，历年交易会都有这个规矩。”年轻人虽以为林轩是装傻，但依日十分耐心的解释：“您也看到了，这次赶采参加盛世的同道足有数万之多，修为更是参差不齐，当然不可能将他们放到一起，所以交易会分了高中低三个等级。”
"Ha ha, senior jests," the young man said patiently: "As you can see, there are tens of thousands of participants with various cultivation stages this time. It wouldn't be practical to gather them all together, so the trade fair is divided into three levels."
“ zuì dī jí de jiāo yì huì shì miàn duì zhù jī qī yǔ líng dòng qī xiū shì ， zhōng jí jiāo yì huì miàn duì níng dān qī qián bèi ， gāo jí jiāo yì huì de gù kè zì rán shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ”
“最低级的交易会是面对筑基期与灵动期修士，中级交易会面对凝丹期前辈，高级交易会的顾客自然是元婴期修仙者”
"The lowest level is for Foundation Establishment and Flexible Spirit cultivators, the intermediate level for Condensation Core seniors, and the highest level for Incubus Stage cultivators."
“ shén me ， shì àn zhào xiū wèi fēn de ， nán dào bù kě yǐ cān jiā bǐ zì jǐ jìng jiè gāo de jiāo yì huì ？” lín xuān dà chī yī jīng de kāi kǒu le 。
“什么，是按照修为分的，难道不可以参加比自己境界高的交易会？”林轩大吃一惊的开口了。
"What? Is it based on cultivation stage? Can I not participate in a higher-level conference?" Lin Xuan was shocked.
“ bù ， dāng rán kě yǐ ， wǒ gāng gāng zhǐ shì shuō bù tóng jiāo yì huì miàn duì de zhǔ yào rén qún ， dàn yě yǒu bù shǎo shēn jiā fù yù de xiū shì ， zhǐ yào yuàn yì fù gěi dà huì zhǔ wěi huì zú gòu de jīng shí ， jiù kě yǐ yuè jí cān jiā gèng gāo céng cì de jiāo yì ， bǐ rú shuō qián bèi shì níng dān qī xiū shì ， rú guǒ xiǎng cān jiā fù ， yīng jí de biàn yì huì ， jiù xū yào ná chū wǔ qiān jīng shí 。
“不，当然可以，我刚刚只是说不同交易会面对的主要人群，但也有不少身家富裕的修士，只要愿意付给大会主委会足够的晶石，就可以越级参加更高层次的交易，比如说前辈是凝丹期修士，如果想参加负，婴级的变易会，就需要拿出五千晶石。
"Of course you can. I just mentioned the main groups each conference targets. Wealthy cultivators willing to pay enough crystal stones can advance levels and attend higher conferences. For example, if you are at the Condensation Core stage and wish to join the Incubus Conference, you would need to pay five thousand crystal stones."
“ wǔ qiān jīng shí ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， liǎn gōng de biǎo qíng dùn shí yīn chén xià lái ， tā dāng rán bù zài hū zhè diǎn ， dàn yě bù néng biǎo xiàn dé tài guò cái dà qì cū ， yǐn rén zhù yì shì hěn yú chǔn de ：“ kě yǐ shǎo diǎn me ？”
“五千晶石？”林轩眉头一皱，脸工的表情顿时阴沉下來，他当然不在乎这点，但也不能表现得太过财大气粗，引人注意是很愚蠢的：“可以少点么？”
"Five thousand crystal stones?" Lin Xuan frowned, his expression turning grim. He didn't care about this but didn't want to appear too ostentatious: "Can it be less?"
“ duì bù qǐ ， zhè shì dà huì de guī jǔ 。”
“对不起，这是大会的规矩。”
"I'm sorry, that's the conference rule."
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， lüè yī yóu yù ， cái zhuāng chū yī gē ròu téng wú bǐ de yàng zi ， jiāng jīng shí dì dào le duì fāng de shǒu lǐ 。
林轩叹了口气，略一犹豫，才装出一哥肉疼无比的样子，将晶石递到了对方的手里。
Lin Xuan sighed and hesitated before acting as if he was extremely reluctant. He handed over the crystal stones.
ér huī páo xiū shì jiē guò yǐ hòu ， yě cóng chǔ wù dài zhōng qǔ chū le yí gè lìng fú ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de fàng dào lín xuān zhǎng zhōng 。
而灰袍修士接过以后，也从储物袋中取出了一个令符，恭恭敬敬的放到林轩掌中。
The young man in gray robes took them and then produced a token from his storage bracelet, respectfully placing it in Lin Xuan's palm.
lín xuān jiē guò yǐ hòu ， yòng shén shí yī sǎo ， méi yǒu fā xiàn rèn hé bù tuǒ ， yě jiù shī shī rán de zǒu rù le yǎn qián de jù dà jiàn zhù 。
林轩接过以后，用神识一扫，没有发现任何不妥，也就施施然的走入了眼前的巨大建筑。
After receiving it, Lin Xuan used his divine sense to check for any issues and entered the large building without further ado.
xuān xiāo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǎn qián de chǎng miàn suī bù néng yòng rén shān rén hǎi lái xíng róng ， dàn yě zú gòu zhuàng guān ， zhù jī qī de jiāo huàn huì shì kāi shǐ dé zuì yú de yí gè 。
喧嚣的声音传入耳朵，眼前的场面虽不能用人山人海來形容，但也足够壮观，筑基期的交换会是开始得最舁的一个。
Noisy voices filled his ears. Although not as crowded as a sea of people, the scene was still impressive. The Foundation Establishment level conference had started first.
guāng shì gù dìng de tān diǎn diàn pù jiù yǒu shù qiān zhī duō ， dāng rán ， duì yú zhè xiē ， lín xuān bìng bù gǎn xìng qù ， cǐ jiāo yì huì de céng cì tài dī ， bù kě néng yǒu shén me hǎo dōng xī 。
光是固定的摊点店铺就有数千之多，当然，对于这些，林轩并不感兴趣，此交易会的层次太低，不可能有什么好东西。
There were thousands of fixed stalls and shops, but Lin Xuan wasn't interested in them; this trade fair's level was too low to have anything valuable.
dàn ráo shì rú cǐ ， lín xuān hái shì bù yuàn yì fàng qì kě néng chū xiàn de jī lǜ ， tián shàng shuāng móu ， jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， zú zú guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， cái chóng xīn jiāng yǎn jīng zhēng kāi le 。
但饶是如此，林轩还是不愿意放弃可能出现的几率，田上双眸，将神识放出，足足过了一盏茶的功夫，才重新将眼睛睁开了。
Nevertheless, he didn't want to give up any possible opportunities. He focused his eyes and released his divine sense, spending a whole teacup's time before opening his eyes again.
tā yáo le yáo tóu ， bìng méi yǒu ràng rén jīng xǐ de shōu huò ， zhí jiē zǒu xiàng dà diàn de yī jiǎo ， nà lǐ mì mì má má de chuán sòng zhèn yǒu zhe bù shǎo 。
他摇了摇头，并没有让人惊喜的收获，直接走向大殿的一角，那里密密麻麻的传送阵有着不少。
He shook his head, disappointed with the lack of success. He walked towards a corner of the grand hall where many teleportation arrays were located.
lín xuān lái dào yī zuò kòng xián de xiǎo xíng chuán sòng zhèn qián miàn 。
林轩來到一座空闲的小型传送阵前面。
Lin Xuan approached an empty small-scale teleportation array. The cultivator in charge immediately showed respect upon seeing his cultivation level.
fù zé cǐ zhèn fǎ de xiū shì yī sǎo tā de xiū wèi ， lì kè miàn lù gōng jìng zhī sè 。
负责此阵法的修士一扫他的修为，立刻面露恭敬之色。
Without saying much, Lin Xuan stood at the center of the array.
lín xuān yě bù duō shuō ， zhí jiē jiù zhàn zài zhèn fǎ zhōng xīn qù le 。
林轩也不多说，直接就站在阵法中心去了。
The young man flipped out a black storage bracelet and cast a spell on it. In a flash of white light, Lin Xuan vanished.
nà xiū shì shǒu zhǎng yī fān ， qǔ chū yī wū hēi de yāo pái ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ zài gōng miàn ， lín xuān zài yī zhèn bái guāng zhōng xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
那修士手掌一翻，取出一乌黑的腰牌，一道法诀打在工面，林轩在一阵白光中消失不见。
Afterward, he appeared on the second floor. Although this short-range teleportation still caused slight discomfort, Lin Xuan's cultivation was so high that he barely felt any dizziness... The cultivators on the second floor were fewer but still numbered nearly ten thousand, an impressive sight.
suí hòu lín xuān jiù chū xiàn zài le 。 céng ， suī rán zhè zhǒng duǎn jù lí chuán sòng ， yī yàng huì yǒu qīng wēi de bù shì ， dàn yǐ lín xuān de xiū wèi ， jī hū kě yǐ hú diào diào zhè zhǒng tóu yǒu diǎn xuàn yūn de gǎn jué …… céng de xiū shì míng xiǎn yào bǐ gāng gāng shǎo yī xiē ， dàn yě dá dào le jìn wàn rén de guī mó ， sī yàng shì fēi cháng zhuàng guān de 。
随后林轩就出现在了。层，虽然这种短距离传送，一样会有轻微的不适，但以林轩的修为，几乎可以糊掉掉这种头有点眩晕的感觉……层的修士明显要比刚刚少一些，但也达到了近万人的规模，司样是非常壮观的。
Looking around, it seemed like a regular market, but if one paid closer attention, many surprising details could be noticed.
cū hēng kàn ， zhè yǔ pǔ tōng de fāng shì méi yǒu shén me bù tóng ， dàn rú guǒ zǐ xì yì diǎn ， jiù huì fā xiàn bù shǎo lìng rén chī jīng zhī chù 。
粗哼看，这与普通的坊市没有什么不同，但如果仔细一点，就会发现不少令人吃惊之处。
Firstly, there were numerous shops, almost lining up next to each other. Despite the vast area of the stone pavilion, the shops gave off a sense of overcrowding.
shǒu xiān shì diàn pù hěn duō ， jī hū lín cì zhì bǐ ， zhěng gè shí diàn miàn jī yǐ jīng gòu kuān guǎng ， kě diàn pù de shù liàng réng rán gěi rén yī zhǒng fēi cháng yōng jǐ de gǎn jué 。
首先是店铺很多，几乎鳞次栉比，整个石殿面积已经够宽广，可店铺的数量仍然给人一种非常拥挤的感觉。
Secondly, the items sold in these shops included talismans, materials, magical treasures, and books.
qí cì jiù shì diàn pù zhōng suǒ chū shòu de dōng xī ， fú zhuàn ， cái liào ， fǎ bǎo ， shū jí
其次就是店铺中所出售的东西，符篆，材料，法宝，书籍
Of course, the most common were animal bones, hides, and demon cores.
dāng rán ， zuì duō de hái shì shòu gǔ shòu pí ， yǐ jí yāo dān zhī liú de dōng xī 。
当然，最多的还是兽骨兽皮，以及妖丹之流的东西。
What was astonishing was that regardless of the materials or magical treasures, they were all top-quality. In other words, what was casually displayed for sale here could only be seen in secret markets during auctions.
ér lìng rén jīng yà de shì ， wú lùn cái liào hái shì fǎ bǎo ， wú yī lì wài dōu shì jīng pǐn ， yě jiù shì shuō ， cǐ kè suí yì bǎi zài diàn pù zhōng chū shòu dōng xī ， píng shí dōu zhǐ yǒu zài mì shì pāi mài huì gōng cái néng gòu kàn dào 。
而令人惊讶的是，无论材料还是法宝，无一例外都是精品，也就是说，此刻随意摆在店铺中出售东西，平时都只有在秘市拍卖会工才能够看到。
The dazzling array of goods left Lin Xuan speechless.
lín láng mǎn mù ， ràng rén kǒu shuǐ zhī liú
琳琅满目，让人口水之流
It felt as if all cultivators had generously shown off their treasures...
"Can you tell me, sir?"
"Of course. However, the trade fair is about to begin, and we don't have much time. We'll discuss this matter later after the Yinshan Conference concludes. I will certainly come to visit you then," said the Black Python Lady, looking at the sky.
"Very well." Lin Xuan considered for a moment, his face showing determination before he nodded in agreement.
"You made a wise choice, friend. Once we find the treasure, I won't let you down."
The two reached an initial agreement and were both pleased. Lin Xuan then took his leave with a bow and stepped off the luxurious flower carriage.
"Master, are you really planning to work with that old witch?" Moon's voice entered his ears. She had not dared to speak freely just now because she was still an Incubus Stage cultivator.
"Why not?"
"But she must have ulterior motives."
"I understand," Lin Xuan said confidently: "The Black Python is notorious, so how could she possibly be so benevolent as to share the treasure instead of taking it all? I don't know what twists and turns there are in this matter, but the end result will surely be that she kills me after using me. But what if? With my abilities, can anyone really control me?"
"I know your cultivation is only slightly weaker than hers, so I'm afraid she has other allies."
"Then..." Lin Xuan fell into deep thought. Moon's words were not without merit; a single Black Python Lady was one thing, but if there were other Incubus Stage experts with her, it would be very dangerous.
But he had just obtained news of the Abdominal Phoenix Fire Vein, so how could he possibly give up? "No entry into the tiger's den means no tigers to catch." Back in Youzhou, he was a mere Flexible Spirit Period cultivator who dared to venture deep into the ravine. Now, there was even less reason for him to retreat.
Lin Xuan thought as he transformed into a streak of startling light and flew towards the front with everyone else.
After about two incense sticks' time, an enormous square came into view.
Even though Lin Xuan had traveled many places, this was still something he had never seen before. His vision couldn't even reach its edges; it must be at least several hundred thousand zhang in area...
The square was shrouded in mist and clouds, with strange flowers and exotic plants emitting a refreshing fragrance, making one feel as if they were in a fairyland.
At the center of the square stood an enormous stone pavilion, divided into three levels, towering nearly a hundred zhang high. Many cultivators were entering it continuously.
Lin Xuan smiled slightly, turned, and flew over.
Just as he reached the entrance to the stone pavilion, a young man in gray robes stopped him. The youth was about ten or so years old, his expression respectful, and his cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
"Greetings, senior. May I ask which level of conference you wish to participate in?"
"Oh, does the trade fair have different levels?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
"Ha ha, senior jests," the young man said patiently: "As you can see, there are tens of thousands of participants with various cultivation stages this time. It wouldn't be practical to gather them all together, so the trade fair is divided into three levels."
"The lowest level is for Foundation Establishment and Flexible Spirit cultivators, the intermediate level for Condensation Core seniors, and the highest level for Incubus Stage cultivators."
"What? Is it based on cultivation stage? Can I not participate in a higher-level conference?" Lin Xuan was shocked.
"Of course you can. I just mentioned the main groups each conference targets. Wealthy cultivators willing to pay enough crystal stones can advance levels and attend higher conferences. For example, if you are at the Condensation Core stage and wish to join the Incubus Conference, you would need to pay five thousand crystal stones."
"Five thousand crystal stones?" Lin Xuan frowned, his expression turning grim. He didn't care about this but didn't want to appear too ostentatious: "Can it be less?"
"I'm sorry, that's the conference rule."
Lin Xuan sighed and hesitated before acting as if he was extremely reluctant. He handed over the crystal stones.
The young man in gray robes took them and then produced a token from his storage bracelet, respectfully placing it in Lin Xuan's palm.
After receiving it, Lin Xuan used his divine sense to check for any issues and entered the large building without further ado.
Noisy voices filled his ears. Although not as crowded as a sea of people, the scene was still impressive. The Foundation Establishment level conference had started first.
There were thousands of fixed stalls and shops, but Lin Xuan wasn't interested in them; this trade fair's level was too low to have anything valuable.
Nevertheless, he didn't want to give up any possible opportunities. He focused his eyes and released his divine sense, spending a whole teacup's time before opening his eyes again.
He shook his head, disappointed with the lack of success. He walked towards a corner of the grand hall where many teleportation arrays were located.
Lin Xuan approached an empty small-scale teleportation array. The cultivator in charge immediately showed respect upon seeing his cultivation level.
Without saying much, Lin Xuan stood at the center of the array.
The young man flipped out a black storage bracelet and cast a spell on it. In a flash of white light, Lin Xuan vanished.
Afterward, he appeared on the second floor. Although this short-range teleportation still caused slight discomfort, Lin Xuan's cultivation was so high that he barely felt any dizziness... The cultivators on the second floor were fewer but still numbered nearly ten thousand, an impressive sight.
Looking around, it seemed like a regular market, but if one paid closer attention, many surprising details could be noticed.
Firstly, there were numerous shops, almost lining up next to each other. Despite the vast area of the stone pavilion, the shops gave off a sense of overcrowding.
Secondly, the items sold in these shops included talismans, materials, magical treasures, and books.
Of course, the most common were animal bones, hides, and demon cores.
What was astonishing was that regardless of the materials or magical treasures, they were all top-quality. In other words, what was casually displayed for sale here could only be seen in secret markets during auctions.
The dazzling array of goods left Lin Xuan speechless.
It felt as if all cultivators had generously shown off their treasures...