xiǎng dào zhè zhǒng xuǎn zé ， jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， biǎo qíng yě shēng píng yīn mái le 。
想到这种选择，即便以林轩的城府，表情也升平阴霾了。
Thinking of this choice, even Lin Xuan's composure couldn't hide the dark expression on his face.
suī shuō zhè lǐ shì yī jí pǐn yāo mài ， xiū liàn fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué zhèng hǎo shì hé ， ér qiě zì jǐ tǐ nèi yǒu kǒng què xiān zi liú xià de běn mìng líng guāng ， dàn qí tā de xiū xiān zī yuán què hěn xī shǎo ， jiù suàn lín xuān néng gòu rěn zhù jì mò ， yě jué bù kě néng zài dān yào bù zú de qíng kuàng xià jìn jiē lí hé qī de 。
虽说这里是一极品妖脉，修炼凤舞九天诀正好适合，而且自己体内有孔雀仙子留下的本命灵光，但其他的修仙资源却很稀少，就算林轩能够忍住寂寞，也绝不可能在丹药不足的情况下进阶离合期的。
Although this place was a top-gradedemon vein, the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique was indeed suitable for cultivation. Moreover, he had the innate spirit light left by Fairy Peacock in his body, but other cultivation resources were scarce. Even if Lin Xuan could endure loneliness, it would be impossible to advance to the Separation Stage without enough essence pills.
suǒ yǐ lí kāi shì bì rán xuǎn zé 。
所以离开是必然选择。
Therefore, leaving was a necessary choice.
rán ér zěn me zǒu ne ？
然而怎么走呢？
But how should he leave?
tōng guò sōu hún shù ， lín xuān zhī dào chú le pò chú tiān gāng fú mó zhèn ， méi yǒu bié de lù 。
通过搜魂术，林轩知道除了破除天罡伏魔阵，没有别的路。
Through soul probing, Lin Xuan knew that breaking through the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun) was the only way out. He felt like he had fallen into a dead end.
zì jǐ jiù xiàng shì diào rù le yí gè sǐ hú tòng 。
自己就像是掉入了一个死胡同。
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan calmed his mood. Anxiety wouldn't solve anything; what he needed now was calmness.
xī le kǒu qì ， lín xuān jiāng fèn mèn de xīn qíng píng fù xià qù ， jiāo lǜ jiě jué bù liǎo wèn tí ， zì jǐ xiàn zài xū yào de shì lěng jìng 。
吸了口气，林轩将愤懑的心情平复下去，焦虑解决不了问题，自己现在需要的是冷静。
Time passed slowly, and three days later, Lin Xuan still found himself at a loss. However, he wasn't overly anxious. Even if it took him decades or centuries to leave this place, it would be considered fortunate.
shí jiān màn màn liú shì ， zhuǎn yǎn yǐ guò qù sān tiān le ， lín xuān yī jiù yī chóu mò zhǎn ， bù guò tā bìng bù jí bié shuō jǐ rì ， jiù shì shí nián bā nián néng lí kāi zhè lǐ ， yě shì yī jiàn xìng yùn de shì 。
时间慢慢流逝，转眼已过去三天了，林轩依旧一筹莫展，不过他并不急别说几日，就是十年八年能离开这里，也是一件幸运的事。
Lin Xuan continued to frown in thought.
lín xuān yī jiù zài zhòu méi kǔ sī 。
林轩依旧在皱眉苦思。
Suddenly, his expression changed as he revealed an eerie smile. His cultivation technique began to flow within him, and with a flick of his hands, his figure became hazy, and his aura grew faint. He had hidden himself for half a tea time when a slender figure appeared at the entrance.
tū rán ， tā biǎo qíng yī dòng ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī guǐ yì zhī sè ， tǐ nèi fǎ jué liú zhuǎn ， shuāng shǒu zhè me yī wò ， shēn xíng dùn shí biàn dé mó hú ， qì xī yě kāi shǐ ruò yǒu ruò wú ， dùn xíng yǐn cáng qǐ lái le yuē guò le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， yī miáo tiáo xiān xiù de shēn yǐng chū xiàn zài le dòng kǒu 。
突然，他表情一动，脸上露出一丝诡异之色，体内法诀流转，双手这么一握，身形顿时变得模糊，气息也开始若有若无，遁形隐藏起来了约过了半盏茶的功夫，一苗条纤秀的身影出现在了洞口。
It was Princess Jinko, holding a three-tailed snow fox in her arms.
zhèng shì nà wèi jì kē gōng zhǔ ， huái zhōng hái bào zhe yī zhī sān wěi de xiǎo xuě hú 。
正是那位妓珂公主，怀中还抱着一只三尾的小雪狐。
Seeing it was this woman, Lin Xuan's expression relaxed. He thought he had encountered another powerful ancient demon. As they say, one bad experience can make you wary for years. The battle from just now left an indelible impression on him.
jiàn shì cǐ nǚ ， lín xuān biǎo qíng yī sōng ， tā hái yǐ wéi yòu yù jiàn le lì hài de gǔ mó ， sú huà shuō ， yī zhāo bèi shé yǎo shí nián pà jǐng shéng ， gāng gāng nà yī zhàn ， lín xuān kě shì yìn xiàng shēn kè 。
见是此女，林轩表情一松，他还以为又遇见了厉害的古魔，俗话说，一朝被蛇咬十年怕井绳，刚刚那一战，林轩可是印象深刻。
He didn't expect that Jinko had also found this hidden cave.
méi xiǎng dào cǐ nǚ yě zhǎo dào le zhè yǐn mì de dòng kū 。
没想到此女也找到了这隐秘的洞窟。
"Princess, it’s been a while."
“ gōng zhǔ ， bié lái wú dú 。”
“公主，别来无毒。”
"Who?"
“ shuí ？”
“谁？”
The sudden voice startled Jinko, and she raised her jade hand, transforming a silk-bound treasure into a protective barrier. It seemed the snow fox princess was now as jumpy as a frightened bird.
tū rán chū xiàn de shēng yīn ， ràng yuàn kē xià le yī tiào ， yù shǒu yī yáng ， yī jǐn fǎ bǎo yǐ jīng biàn huàn chéng le hù zhào ， kàn lái zhè wèi xuě hú gōng zhǔ yě chéng le jīng gōng zhī niǎo 。
突然出现的声音，让媛珂吓了一跳，玉手一扬，一锦法宝已经变幻成了护罩，看来这位雪狐公主也成了惊弓之鸟。
Turning around, Lin Xuan revealed a kind smile to her.
huí guò tóu ， què xiàn lín xuān zhèng shí tā lù chū hé shàn de wēi xiào 。
回过头，却现林轩正时她露出和善的微笑。
"You?" Jinko's expression showed some surprise.
“ shì nǐ ？” ài kē biǎo qíng yǒu xiē jīng qí 。
“是你？”嫒珂表情有些惊奇。
"Indeed," Lin Xuan nodded. "To see you again, I am truly delighted."
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ zài cì jiàn dào gōng zhǔ ， zài xià zhēn shì xīn xǐ 。
“不错。”林轩点点头：“再次见到公主，在下真是欣喜。
"Friend, you are safe and sound; it seems you didn't encounter any ancient demons."
“ dào yǒu píng ān wú shì ， kàn lái nǐ yě méi yǒu yù jiàn gǔ mó 。”
“道友平安无事，看来你也没有遇见古魔。”
"Yes." Lin Xuan lied without blushing or panting. As the saying goes, better not to add to one's troubles. Revealing that the snow fox king had been killed would only complicate matters. Naturally, he wouldn't do such a foolish thing.
“ shì de 。” lín xuān liǎn bù hóng qì bù chuǎn de sā huǎng le ， sú huà shuō ， duō yī shì bù rú shǎo yī shì 「 xiàn zài tòu lù xuě hú wáng yù hài de xiāo xī zhǐ néng jié wài shēng zhī ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì gàn nà yàng de shǎ shì 。
“是的。”林轩脸不红气不喘的撒谎了，俗话说，多一事不如少一事「现在透露雪狐王遇害的消息只能节外生枝，林轩自然不会干那样的傻事。
"How should we leave from here? Do you have any idea?"
“ gāi rú cǐ cóng zhè lǐ chū qù ， dào yǒu xīn zhōng kě yǒu tóu xù ？”
“该如此从这里出去，道友心中可有头绪？”
Lin Xuan sighed bitterly. "There is a way out through the teleportation array, but there's a restriction protecting it."
“ yǒu shì yǒu ， dàn jí shǐ zhī dào le ， yě zhǐ néng gān zháo jí 。” lín xuān kǔ sè de tàn le kǒu qì 。
“有是有，但即使知道了，也只能干着急。”林轩苦涩的叹了口气。
"Then why not break it?" Jinko asked simply.
“ nóng ， dào yǒu zhè huà hé yì ？” jiāo kē liǎn shàng lù chū mí huò de biǎo qíng 。
“哝，道友这话何意？”姣珂脸上露出迷惑的表情。
"It sounds easy, but this HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun) was set up by ancient Separation Stage experts. If I could easily break it, why would I be standing here?" Lin Xuan retorted irritably.
“ gōng zhǔ qǐng kàn 。” lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zhǐ xiàng qián miàn ： nà lǐ yǒu yí gè chuán sòng zhèn ， kě yǐ lí kāi zhè fēng bì kōng jiān ， rán ér què yǒu yī jìn zhì ， jiāng qí bǎo hù zài lǐ miàn 。
“公主请看。”林轩伸出手来，指向前面：那里有一个传送阵，可以离开这封闭空间，然而却有一禁制，将其保护在里面。
"What?"
“ nóng ， jì shì rú cǐ ， hé bù dòng shǒu jiāng qí pò qù ？”
“哝，既是如此，何不动手将其破去？”
Jinko's face showed a mix of suspicion as she waved her hand, and six crescent moon-shaped talismans flew out, rotating around her side.
“ gōng zhǔ shuō dé jiǎn dān ， zhè tiān gāng fú mó zhèn nǎi shì shàng gǔ lí hé qī gāo shǒu shè xià de ， ruò néng qīng yì pò chú ， zài xià hái zhàn zài cǐ chù dāi zuò shén me ？” lín xuān méi hǎo qì de kāi kǒu le 。
“公主说得简单，这天罡伏魔阵乃是上古离合期高手设下的，若能轻易破除，在下还站在此处呆做什么？”林轩没好气的开口了。
Lin Xuan observed silently; it was better to let Jinko try for herself. Although he remained skeptical about his words, the spiritual energy emanating from the protective barrier was formidable, and Jinko didn't dare take it lightly.
“ nóng ？”
“哝？”
Opening her lips slightly, she recited an ancient and obscure incantation while changing hand seals. The six crescent moon-shaped talismans merged into a ten-foot-long light saber that appeared in mid-air.
ài kē liǎn shàng lù chū yī cóng hú yí zhī sè ， yù shǒu yī fú ， nà liù niǎo yuè yá guāng rèn zhuàng de fǎ bǎo fēi lüè ér chū ， zài tā shēn cè huǎn huǎn xuán zhuǎn zhe 。
嫒珂脸上露出一丛狐疑之色，玉手一拂，那六茑月牙光刃状的法宝飞掠而出，在她身侧缓缓旋转着。
"Quickly!"
lín xuān kàn zài yǎn zhōng ， yě bù kāi kǒu ， yǔ qí làng fèi chún shé ， bù rú ràng cǐ nǚ zì jǐ shì shì hǎo suī rán duì lín xuān de huà bǎo chí huái yí tài dù ， dàn yǎn qián hù zhào suǒ sàn chū lái de líng lì què shí fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jiāo kē yě bù gǎn qīng shì fēn háo de 。
林轩看在眼中，也不开口，与其浪费唇舌，不如让此女自己试试好虽然对林轩的话保持怀疑态度，但眼前护罩所散出来的灵力确实非同小可，姣珂也不敢轻视分毫的。
Jinko pointed at the barrier, and the light saber flew forward with a whooshing sound. Its power was not to be underestimated, but Lin Xuan knew it would be futile. He stood there emotionlessly.
yīng chún wēi qǐ ， xú xú de tǔ chū gǔ lǎo ér huì sè de zhòu yǔ ， shuāng shǒu fǎ jué biàn huàn bù yǐ ， nà liù dào yuè yá guāng rèn hé ér wéi yī ， yī cháng dù guò shí zhàng de guāng dāo chū xiàn zài le bàn kōng lǐ 。
樱唇微启，徐徐的吐出古老而晦涩的咒语，双手法诀变幻不已，那六道月牙光刃合而为一，一长度过十丈的光刀出现在了半空里。
Sure enough, before the saber could strike, the nine white marble pillars trembled violently, emitting a "wuhu" humming noise as spiritual energy gathered and transformed into an oddly shaped staff that smashed into the light saber.
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
The impact was terrible, but silent. The light saber flew back, and Jinko's face turned pale. This restriction was even more formidable than she had said.
ài kē chōng qí yì diǎn zhǐ ， nà guāng dāo hū xiào zhe xiàng qián fēi lüè ér qù 。
嫒珂冲其一点指，那光刀呼啸着向前飞掠而去。
"Are you alright, friend?"
cī lā de pò kōng zhī shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ ， wēi lì bù kě xiǎo shì ， dàn lín xuān zhī dào zhè bù guò shì tú láo ér yǐ ， miàn wú biǎo qíng de zhàn zài yuán dì 。
刺啦的破空之声传入耳里，威力不可小视，但林轩知道这不过是徒劳而已，面无表情的站在原地。
"I'm fine!" Jinko took a deep breath to calm her chaotic spirit energy. Her delicate brows furrowed. "What should we do? Even if we work together, we can't break this restriction."
guǒ rán ， dāo guāng shàng wèi pī shàng qù ， nà jiǔ gēn hàn bái yù diāo kè ér chéng de zhù zi jiù yī zhèn hào dǒu ， chū “ wū wū ” de wēng míng ， suí hòu líng qì jù jí ， huà wèi le yī láng yá bàng xíng zhuàng de gǔ guài fǎ qì 「 hěn hěn de cháo zhe dāo guāng zá le shàng qù 。
果然，刀光尚未劈上去，那九根汉白玉雕刻而成的柱子就一阵颢抖，出“呜呜”的嗡鸣，随后灵气聚集，化为了一狼牙棒形状的古怪法器「狠狠的朝着刀光砸了上去。
I understand," Lin Xuan said with a bitter smile. "That's why I've been thinking of ways, but I haven't made any progress yet."
kě pà de zhuàng jī ， rán ér què wú shēng wú xī ， guāng rèn dào fēi le huí lái ， xuě hú gōng zhǔ liǎn sè cǎn bái ， zhè jìn zhì bǐ duì fāng suǒ shuō de hái yào lì hài 。
可怕的撞击，然而却无声无息，光刃倒飞了回来，雪狐公主脸色惨白，这禁制比对方所说的还要厉害。
"Let's not rush; we need to think it through." Jinko, the snow fox princess, quickly calmed down and became more amiable towards Lin Xuan. They needed to work together if they wanted to leave.
“ dào yǒu méi shì ba -！”
“道友没事吧-！”
Lin Xuan nodded and whispered with Jinko.
“ hái hǎo ！” jiāo kē xī le kǒu qì ， jiāng yǒu xiē hùn luàn de yāo lì píng fù le xià qù ， xiù méi yě qīng qīng de zhòu le qǐ lái ：“ zěn me bàn ， biàn shì nǐ wǒ hé lì ， yě wú fǎ jiāng zhè jìn zhì pò chú 。
“还好！”姣珂吸了口气，将有些混乱的妖力平复了下去，秀眉也轻轻的皱了起来：“怎么办，便是你我合力，也无法将这禁制破除。
The three-tailed snow fox took this opportunity to slip out of her sister's embrace, blinking her big eyes as she curiously looked around.
“ wǒ qīng chǔ ， suǒ yǐ cái yì zhí zài xiǎng bàn fǎ ， rán ér cái bàn diǎn tóu xù yě wú 。” lín xuān kǔ shí de shuō 。
“我清楚，所以才一直在想办法，然而才半点头绪也无。”林轩苦蚀的说。
Little Fragrance was too young to understand the adults' worries. She stretched lazily before wandering nearby.
“ hǎo le ， jí jiě jué bù liǎo wèn tí ， nǐ wǒ hǎo hǎo hé jì hé jì 。” jì kē bù kuì shì xuě hú gōng zhǔ ， piàn kè yǐ hòu ， biàn lěng jìng xià lái le ， duì yú lín xuān de tài dù ， yě hé shàn le xǔ duō ， liǎng rén xiǎng yào lí kāi zhè lǐ ， bì xū tóng zhōu gòng jì 。
“好了，急解决不了问题，你我好好合计合计。”妓珂不愧是雪狐公主，片刻以后，便冷静下来了，对于林轩的态度，也和善了许多，两人想要离开这里，必须同舟共济。
"Little Sister, don't go far."
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yǔ yuàn kē dī shēng shāng liáng le qǐ lái 。
林轩点了点头，与媛珂低声商量了起来。
"I know," the little snow fox answered in a babyish voice. But children always do what they say and not what they mean. Seeing her brother and sister engrossed in their discussion, she quietly slipped past them.
sān tiáo wěi ba de xiǎo xuě hú què chèn jī cóng jiě jiě de huái lǐ liū le chū lái ， zhǎ le zhǎ dà yǎn jīng ， hào qí de sì chù kàn kàn 。
三条尾巴的小雪狐却趁机从姐姐的怀里溜了出来，眨了眨大眼睛，好奇的四处看看。
The pale light screen was so beautiful!
xiāng ér bì jìng hái xiǎo ， zì rán bù míng bái dà rén men de fán nǎo ， shēn le gè lǎn yāo ， rán hòu kāi shǐ zài fù jìn xián guàng 。
香儿毕竟还小，自然不明白大人们的烦恼，伸了个懒腰，然后开始在附近闲逛。
Fragrance didn't know any danger and innocently rushed through it.
“ xiǎo mèi ， bié pǎo yuǎn le 。”
“小妹，别跑远了。”
Just as Lin Xuan looked up, his expression changed dramatically. It was too late to stop her; Jinko's face turned pale when she saw Fragrance scream in terror.
“ zhī dào 。
“知道。
Both of them had experienced the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun)'s power firsthand. With Fragrance's small frame, she would be reduced to pieces instantly!
xiǎo xuě hú nǎi shēng nǎi qì de huí dá dào ， rán ér xiǎo hái zi zǒng shì shuō yī tào zuò yī tào ， jiàn gē gē jiě jiě zhèng jù jīng huì shén de tǎo lùn zhe shén me ， biàn qiāo qiāo de liū kāi le tā men de shēn páng 。
小雪狐奶声奶气的回答道，然而小孩子总是说一套做一套，见哥哥姐姐正聚精会神的讨论着什么，便悄悄的溜开了他们的身旁。
Lin Xuan couldn't bear to close his eyes any longer.
nà dàn bái sè de guāng mù hǎo piào liàng ！
那淡白色的光幕好漂亮！
Although he had killed countless cultivators and demons with his hands, this little snow fox was particularly endearing, evoking a sense of sorrow in him.
xiāng ér kě bù zhī dào shén me wēi xiǎn ， shǎ shǎ de biàn wǎng lǐ cuàn 。
香儿可不知道什么危险，傻傻的便往里窜。
"Brother, Sister, what are you doing?"
qià hǎo lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lái ， zhè yī kàn bù yóu de liǎn sè dà biàn ， kě xiǎng yào zǔ zhǐ wéi shí yǐ wǎn ， ài kē miàn duì gǔ mó yě shì yī liǎn xiāo dìng zhī sè ， kě zhè shí hòu ， què bèi xià dé jiān jiào qǐ lái le 。
恰好林轩抬起头来，这一看不由得脸色大变，可想要阻止为时已晚，嫒珂面对古魔也是一脸销定之色，可这时候，却被吓得尖叫起来了。
Fragrance had already passed through the light screen. Her sister's scream startled her, causing her tail to stand on end.
tiān gāng fú mó zhèn de wēi lì liǎng rén dōu qīn shēn shì guò ， jiù xiāng ér zhè xiǎo shēn bǎn ， bù yī xià zi fěn shēn suì gǔ cái guài ！
天罡伏魔阵的威力两人都亲身试过，就香儿这小身板，不一下子粉身碎骨才怪！
She’s fine!
lín xuān yǐ bù rěn de bì shàng 7 yǎn 。
林轩已不忍的闭上7眼。
Lin Xuan and Jinko were initially surprised but then exchanged glances.
suī rán sǐ zài tā shǒu shàng de xiū shì yǔ yāo mó bù jì qí shù ， dàn yǔ zhè xiǎo xuě hú què hěn tóu yuán ， xīn zhōng bù yóu de yǒng qǐ yī gǔ bēi āi 。
虽然死在他手上的修士与妖魔不计其数，但与这小雪狐却很投缘，心中不由得涌起一股悲哀。
How could this happen? When Fragrance passed through the light screen, it didn't trigger the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun)'s counterattack.
“ gē gē ， jiě jiě ， nǐ men liǎ zài gàn má ？”
“哥哥，姐姐，你们俩在干嘛？”
Could there be a secret here?
xiāng ér yǐ jīng chuān guò le guāng mù ， dà jiě de jiān jiào jiāng tā xià le yī tiào ， wěi ba shàng de máo dōu shù le qǐ lái 。
香儿已经穿过了光幕，大姐的尖叫将她吓了一跳，尾巴上的毛都竖了起来。
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced. After a moment, determination flashed in his eyes as he stepped towards the light screen.
zhè yā tou méi shì ！
这丫头没事！
"What are you doing?" Jinko was startled.
lín xuān yǔ jiāo kē xiān shì jīng xǐ ， suí hòu jiù miàn miàn xiāng qù 。
林轩与姣珂先是惊喜，随后就面面相觑。
"Since Fragrance can pass safely, we should be able to too. Perhaps by calming our spirit energy, we won't trigger any counterattack," Lin Xuan sighed and explained his reasoning.
zěn me huì rú cǐ ， xiāng ér chuān guò guāng mù de shí hòu ， jū rán bìng méi yǒu yǐn dòng tiān gāng fú mó zhèn de fǎn jī 。
怎么会如此，香儿穿过光幕的时候，居然并没有引动天罡伏魔阵的反击。
"Mistress, that's not right; if it were so simple, the ancient demon would have left long ago instead of devouring soul cores everywhere," Yue'er frowned in disagreement.
Thinking of this choice, even Lin Xuan's composure couldn't hide the dark expression on his face.
Although this place was a top-gradedemon vein, the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique was indeed suitable for cultivation. Moreover, he had the innate spirit light left by Fairy Peacock in his body, but other cultivation resources were scarce. Even if Lin Xuan could endure loneliness, it would be impossible to advance to the Separation Stage without enough essence pills.
Therefore, leaving was a necessary choice.
But how should he leave?
Through soul probing, Lin Xuan knew that breaking through the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun) was the only way out. He felt like he had fallen into a dead end.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan calmed his mood. Anxiety wouldn't solve anything; what he needed now was calmness.
Time passed slowly, and three days later, Lin Xuan still found himself at a loss. However, he wasn't overly anxious. Even if it took him decades or centuries to leave this place, it would be considered fortunate.
Lin Xuan continued to frown in thought.
Suddenly, his expression changed as he revealed an eerie smile. His cultivation technique began to flow within him, and with a flick of his hands, his figure became hazy, and his aura grew faint. He had hidden himself for half a tea time when a slender figure appeared at the entrance.
It was Princess Jinko, holding a three-tailed snow fox in her arms.
Seeing it was this woman, Lin Xuan's expression relaxed. He thought he had encountered another powerful ancient demon. As they say, one bad experience can make you wary for years. The battle from just now left an indelible impression on him.
He didn't expect that Jinko had also found this hidden cave.
"Princess, it’s been a while."
"Who?"
The sudden voice startled Jinko, and she raised her jade hand, transforming a silk-bound treasure into a protective barrier. It seemed the snow fox princess was now as jumpy as a frightened bird.
Turning around, Lin Xuan revealed a kind smile to her.
"You?" Jinko's expression showed some surprise.
"Indeed," Lin Xuan nodded. "To see you again, I am truly delighted."
"Friend, you are safe and sound; it seems you didn't encounter any ancient demons."
"Yes." Lin Xuan lied without blushing or panting. As the saying goes, better not to add to one's troubles. Revealing that the snow fox king had been killed would only complicate matters. Naturally, he wouldn't do such a foolish thing.
"How should we leave from here? Do you have any idea?"
Lin Xuan sighed bitterly. "There is a way out through the teleportation array, but there's a restriction protecting it."
"Then why not break it?" Jinko asked simply.
"It sounds easy, but this HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun) was set up by ancient Separation Stage experts. If I could easily break it, why would I be standing here?" Lin Xuan retorted irritably.
"What?"
Jinko's face showed a mix of suspicion as she waved her hand, and six crescent moon-shaped talismans flew out, rotating around her side.
Lin Xuan observed silently; it was better to let Jinko try for herself. Although he remained skeptical about his words, the spiritual energy emanating from the protective barrier was formidable, and Jinko didn't dare take it lightly.
Opening her lips slightly, she recited an ancient and obscure incantation while changing hand seals. The six crescent moon-shaped talismans merged into a ten-foot-long light saber that appeared in mid-air.
"Quickly!"
Jinko pointed at the barrier, and the light saber flew forward with a whooshing sound. Its power was not to be underestimated, but Lin Xuan knew it would be futile. He stood there emotionlessly.
Sure enough, before the saber could strike, the nine white marble pillars trembled violently, emitting a "wuhu" humming noise as spiritual energy gathered and transformed into an oddly shaped staff that smashed into the light saber.
The impact was terrible, but silent. The light saber flew back, and Jinko's face turned pale. This restriction was even more formidable than she had said.
"Are you alright, friend?"
"I'm fine!" Jinko took a deep breath to calm her chaotic spirit energy. Her delicate brows furrowed. "What should we do? Even if we work together, we can't break this restriction."
I understand," Lin Xuan said with a bitter smile. "That's why I've been thinking of ways, but I haven't made any progress yet."
"Let's not rush; we need to think it through." Jinko, the snow fox princess, quickly calmed down and became more amiable towards Lin Xuan. They needed to work together if they wanted to leave.
Lin Xuan nodded and whispered with Jinko.
The three-tailed snow fox took this opportunity to slip out of her sister's embrace, blinking her big eyes as she curiously looked around.
Little Fragrance was too young to understand the adults' worries. She stretched lazily before wandering nearby.
"Little Sister, don't go far."
"I know," the little snow fox answered in a babyish voice. But children always do what they say and not what they mean. Seeing her brother and sister engrossed in their discussion, she quietly slipped past them.
The pale light screen was so beautiful!
Fragrance didn't know any danger and innocently rushed through it.
Just as Lin Xuan looked up, his expression changed dramatically. It was too late to stop her; Jinko's face turned pale when she saw Fragrance scream in terror.
Both of them had experienced the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun)'s power firsthand. With Fragrance's small frame, she would be reduced to pieces instantly!
Lin Xuan couldn't bear to close his eyes any longer.
Although he had killed countless cultivators and demons with his hands, this little snow fox was particularly endearing, evoking a sense of sorrow in him.
"Brother, Sister, what are you doing?"
Fragrance had already passed through the light screen. Her sister's scream startled her, causing her tail to stand on end.
She’s fine!
Lin Xuan and Jinko were initially surprised but then exchanged glances.
How could this happen? When Fragrance passed through the light screen, it didn't trigger the HeavenGāngfúmózhè (Pronunciation only as it is a proper noun)'s counterattack.
Could there be a secret here?
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced. After a moment, determination flashed in his eyes as he stepped towards the light screen.
"What are you doing?" Jinko was startled.
"Since Fragrance can pass safely, we should be able to too. Perhaps by calming our spirit energy, we won't trigger any counterattack," Lin Xuan sighed and explained his reasoning.
"Mistress, that's not right; if it were so simple, the ancient demon would have left long ago instead of devouring soul cores everywhere," Yue'er frowned in disagreement.