gé zhǔ ！！！！
阁主！！！！
!!!!! Master Pavilion!
qí tā rén yī piàn huá rán ， liǎng nǚ shàng wèi jiāng lín xuān de shēn fèn gōng kāi ， zhǐ shuō qù yíng jiē yī wèi guì kè ， kě shuí yě méi liào dào shì zhè zhǒng jié guǒ 。
其他人一片哗然，两女尚未将林轩的身份公开，只说去迎接一位贵客，可谁也没料到是这种结果。
The others were in a state of shock. The two women had not yet revealed Lin Xuan's identity, only saying they were going to meet a distinguished guest. But no one expected such a result.
bù shǎo rén yǐ wéi yǎn jīng huā le ， máng rán sì gù ， kě zhōu wéi de tóng bàn yě tóng yàng shì mù dèng kǒu dāi de ， shuō míng zì jǐ méi yǒu kàn cuò ， zhè shào nián jiū jìng shén me lái tou ， wèi hé liǎng wèi gé zhǔ huì gōng jìng dào rú cǐ dì bù ？
不少人以为眼睛花了，茫然四顾，可周围的同伴也同样是目瞪口呆的，说明自己没有看错，这少年究竟什么来头，为何两位阁主会恭敬到如此地步？
Many people thought their eyes must have played tricks on them and looked around bewilderedly. However, the same expressions of astonishment could be seen among their companions, indicating that they had not been mistaken. What was this young man's background? Why were these two masters so respectful to him?
zhòng xiū shì jīng è zhī yú ， kàng bù jiāng shén shí fàng le chū qù 。 yī sǎo zhī hòu ， dùn shí liǎn sè dà biàn qǐ lái 。 jū rán shì yuán yīng qī móu xiān zhě ， mò fēi fǎn lǎo guài wù cái shì bài xuān gé zhēn zhèng de dà zhǎng lǎo me ？
众修士惊愕之余，亢不将神识放了出去。一扫之后，顿时脸色大变起来。居然是元婴期缪仙者，莫非返老怪物才是拜轩阁真正的大长老么？
After everyone was stunned, Kang did not release his mental awareness outwardly. After a sweep, his expression changed dramatically. It turned out he was an Incarnation of the Essence Core Stage. Could it be that the old monster was actually the true Grand Master of Bai Xuan Pavilion?
dī jiē xiū shì bù shuō ， nà xiē níng dān qī de zhǎng lǎo gòng fèng ， shí yǒu ** dōu qīng chǔ ， zhè xiē nián bài xuān gé néng shùn fēng shùn shuǐ ， zhǎn dé rú cǐ xùn ， chú le liǎng wèi gé zhǔ jīng yíng yǒu fāng wài ， bèi hòu hái yǒu yī gǔ páng dà de shì lì zài zhī chēng zhe 。
低阶修士不说，那些凝丹期的长老供奉，十有**都清楚，这些年拜轩阁能顺风顺水，展得如此迅，除了两位阁主经营有方外，背后还有一股庞大的势力在支撑着。
Lower-grade cultivators aside, those Condensation Core stage elders and attendants were mostly aware. Over these years, Bai Xuan Pavilion had been able to thrive so swiftly, thanks not only to the two masters' management but also due to a powerful hidden force supporting them.
zhǐ bù guò jiū jìng shì shuí ， tā men yě bù qīng chǔ ， rú jīn kàn lái ， duō bàn jiù shì yǎn qián zhè lǎo guài wù 。
只不过究竟是谁，他们也不清楚，如今看来，多半就是眼前这老怪物。
Who exactly that force was, they did not know for sure. Now it seemed likely that this old monster before their eyes was indeed the culprit.
zhǐ bù guò duì fāng yě tài nián qīng le ， nán dào xiū liàn de gōng gū jìng yǒu zhù yán xiào guǒ ？
只不过对方也太年轻了，难道修炼的功沽竟有驻颜效果？
However, he was too young. Could it be that his cultivation method had some anti-aging effects?
jīng yà guò hòu ， nà xiē móu shì yě dà duō lù chū le huān xǐ de biǎo qíng ， tā men jǐn jǐn shì bài xuān gé de yī bù fèn shì lì ， huò zhě shuō ， liǎng nǚ dí xì ， zhì yú qí tā jū xīn pǒ cè de jiā huo ， zé shì jū zhù zài qí tā dì fāng de 。
惊讶过后，那些缪士也大多露出了欢喜的表情，他们仅仅是拜轩阁的一部分势力，或者说，两女嫡系，至于其他居心叵测的家伙，则是居住在其他地方的。
After the initial shock wore off, most of these Mu cultivators showed signs of joy on their faces. They were merely a part of Bai Xuan Pavilion's forces or, more accurately, the two women's direct lineages. The others with ulterior motives resided elsewhere.
“ hǎo le ， bù yòng duō lǐ ， qǐ lái ba ！”
“好了，不用多礼，起来吧！”
"Enough formalities, get up!"
liǎng nǚ zhè me zuò ， jǐn guǎn ràng lín xuān xīn zhōng nuǎn nuǎn de ， dàn biǎo miàn shàng ， tā yě jǐn lù chū yī fù dàn rán de wēi xiào zhī sè ， tái shǒu xū fú 。
两女这么做，尽管让林轩心中暖暖的，但表面上，他也仅露出一副淡然的微笑之色，抬手虚扶。
Although this made Lin Xuan feel warm inside, he only displayed a calm smile and lightly gestured for them to rise.
liǎng nǚ guāi guāi de qǐ lái le 。
两女乖乖的起来了。
The two women obediently got up.
liú xīn zàn qiě bù shuō ， jiàn píng rì lǐ chì zhà fēng yún de dà gé zhǔ ， yě gōng jìng shùn fú de shì lì zài lín xuān shēn cè ， qí tā xiū shì wú bù xīn xià dí gū ， duì yú zhè wèi shén mì de yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， píng kōng duō chū yī sī jìng wèi lái le 。
刘芯暂且不说，见平日里叱咤风云的大阁主，也恭敬顺服的侍立在林轩身侧，其他修士无不心下嘀咕，对于这位神秘的元婴期老怪物，凭空多出一丝敬畏来了。
Liu Xin did not speak but nodded repeatedly.
jiē xià lái de shì qíng bù yòng duō shuō ， liǎng nǚ rú shì bì bān zài qián fāng yǐn lù ， jiāng lín xuān dài dào le tā men suǒ jū zhù de dòng fǔ 。
接下来的事情不用多说，两女如侍婢般在前方引路，将林轩带到了她们所居住的洞府。
With his extensive experience and keen eyesight, Lin Xuan could see that the girls' words were sincere. His expression softened as he nodded. "These past years have been hard on both of you."
qí tā rén tuì qù yǐ hòu ， lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ：“ yíng ér ， xīn ér ， zán liǎ xiàn zài yě shì yī fāng bà zhǔ ， hé kǔ zài rén qián duì wǒ ……”
其他人退去以后，林轩叹了口气：“盈儿，芯儿，咱俩现在也是一方霸主，何苦在人前对我……”
"Master, you are too modest. Though I am no match for a master, I understand the importance of gratitude. If it weren't for your rescue, we would have long been devoured by the Blood Demon and had no chance at rebirth or our current positions. No matter who we are, in front of Master, we will always be humble servants."
“ shào yé yán zhòng le ， xiǎo bì suī bù cái ， què yě dǒng de yǐn shuǐ sī yuán de dào lǐ ， dāng chū ruò bú shì shào yé xiāng jiù ， wǒ men jiě mèi zǎo jiù bèi wèi le xuè mó ， lián lún huí tóu tāi de jī huì dōu méi yǒu ， gèng bié tán jīn rì de dì wèi le ， bù guǎn wǒ liǎ shēn fèn rú hé ， dàn zài shào yé miàn qián ， yǒng yuǎn zhǐ shì tīng nín shǐ huàn de xiǎo yā tou 。”
“少爷言重了，小婢虽不才，却也懂得饮水思源的道理，当初若不是少爷相救，我们姐妹早就被喂了血魔，连轮回投胎的机会都没有，更别谈今日的地位了，不管我俩身份如何，但在少爷面前，永远只是听您使唤的小丫头。”
Liu Xin did not speak but nodded repeatedly.
liú xīn méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， dàn yě lián lián diǎn tóu 。
刘芯没有开口，但也连连点头。
Lin Xuan's face turned even more amiable as he agreed. "These past years have been hard on both of you."
yǐ lín xuān de jiàn shí ， yǎn guāng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zì rán kàn chū liǎng nǚ zhè fān huà bìng wú zuò zuò ， liǎn sè yě yuè de hé shàn le ， diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ zhè xiē nián ， xīn kǔ ； liǎ le 。”
以林轩的见识，眼光非同小可，自然看出两女这番话并无做作，脸色也越的和善了，点了点头：“这些年，辛苦；俩了。”
"Everything is due to your grace. If it weren't for the many treasures you bestowed upon us, especially that Sacred Essence Token, Bai Xuan Pavilion would not be in its current state," Ying'er smiled and did not take credit.
“ yī qiè dōu shì tuō shào yé de fú ， ruò fēi nín cì xià rú cǐ duō de bǎo wù ， tè bié shì nà shèng yuán lìng ， bài xuān gé ān yǒu jīn rì de guī mó 。”6 yíng ér wēi wēi yī xiào de kāi kǒu ， bìng bù jū gōng 。
“一切都是托少爷的福，若非您赐下如此多的宝物，特别是那圣元令，拜轩阁安有今日的规模。”6盈儿微微一笑的开口，并不居功。
"A Sacred Essence Token? So, Bai Xuan Pavilion's support comes from Mount Bieyun?"
“ shèng yuán lìng ？ zhè me shuō ， bài xuān gé lüè bèi hòu ， shì yǒu bì yún shān fú chí le ？”
“圣元令？这么说，拜轩阁略背后，是有碧云山扶持了？”
"Yes, even Supreme Void Immortal once personally intervened. That is why we could thrive without worry. Unfortunately, several years ago, the entire sect of Mount Bieyun moved to Yunzhou, setting up a new headquarters there," Liu Xin interjected obediently.
“ shì de ， tài xū zhēn rén hái céng qīn zì chū shǒu ， suǒ yǐ běn gé cái néng zhǎn wú yōu ， kě xī shù nián yǐ qián ， bì yún shān jǔ pài bān qiān ， jù shuō shì qù yún zhōu shè lì le xīn de zǒng tán 。” liú xīn zài yī páng guāi qiǎo de jiē kǒu ：“ rú cǐ yī lái ， běn gé cái yù jiàn le yī xiē má fán 。”
“是的，太虚真人还曾亲自出手，所以本阁才能展无忧，可惜数年以前，碧云山举派搬迁，据说是去云州设立了新的总坛。”刘芯在一旁乖巧的接口：“如此一来，本阁才遇见了一些麻烦。”
"Ah?"
“ ó ？”
“哦？”
Lin Xuan's expression showed surprise. He had visited Mount Bieyun before; its spiritual veins were not bad. Why would they abandon it? Was it voluntary or due to some unknown reasons? Lin Xuan pondered deeply.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì wài zhī sè ， bì yún shān zǒng tán tā céng jīng qù guò ， líng mài pǐn zhì kě shì bù dī de ， wèi hé fàng qì ， jiū jìng shì zhǔ dòng ， hái shì yǒu shén me bù wéi rén zhī de kǔ zhōng ， lín xuān xiàn rù le sī suǒ 。
林轩脸上露出一丝意外之色，碧云山总坛他曾经去过，灵脉品质可是不低的，为何放弃，究竟是主动，还是有什么不为人知的苦衷，林轩陷入了思索。
Of course, Mount Bieyun was merely repaying an old debt. His interest in the sect mainly stemmed from Ouyang Qinxin.
dāng rán ， bì ， yě bù guò shì hái zì jǐ xī rì le ēn qíng bà le ， lín xuān zhī suǒ yǐ duì gāi pài gǎn xìng qù ， zhǔ yào hái shì yīn wèi ōu yáng qín xīn ér yǐ 。
当然，碧，也不过是还自己昔日了恩情罢了，林轩之所以对该派感兴趣，主要还是因为欧阳琴心而已。
After all, when he was still a low-grade cultivator, she had shown him much kindness. He did not have many friends, and Ouyang Immortal Lady certainly counted as one, albeit a rather ambiguous one.
bì jìng zì jǐ hái shì dī jiē xiū shì zhī shí ， jiù dé dào cǐ nǚ pǒ duō zhào fú ， lín xuān péng yǒu bù duō ， ōu yáng xiān zi jué duì suàn shì yí gè ， ér qiě hái shì …… pǒ wèi ài mèi de nà zhǒng 。
毕竟自己还是低阶修士之时，就得到此女颇多照拂，林轩朋友不多，欧阳仙子绝对算是一个，而且还是……颇为暧昧的那种。
Returning to Youzhou, he wondered how this lady was doing now. Had her cultivation advanced further? However, speaking of it, Ouyang's talent was already quite good; compared to the Sacred Spirit Root, she was only slightly inferior. He did not need to worry much about that.
rú jīn huí dào yōu zhōu ， yě bù zhī dào cǐ nǚ zěn me yàng le ， xiū wèi yǒu méi yǒu gèng jìn yí bù ， bù guò shuō qǐ lái ， ōu yáng de zī zhì běn jiù bù cuò ， tóng shèng líng gēn xiāng bǐ ， yě bù guò shāo xùn yī chóu ， zì tuō dào bù yòng dān xīn shén me 。
如今回到幽州，也不知道此女怎么样了，修为有没有更进一步，不过说起来，欧阳的资质本就不错，同圣灵根相比，也不过稍逊一筹，自乇倒不用担心什么。
"Master, what are you thinking? If there is any information we can provide, just ask," Ying'er smiled and spoke.
“ shào yé ， nǐ zài xiǎng shén me ， ruò yǒu shén me bù liǎo jiě de xiāo xī ， jǐn guǎn wèn wǒ men hǎo le 。”6 yíng ér wēi xiào zhe kāi kǒu 。
“少爷，你在想什么，若有什么不了解的消息，尽管问我们好了。”6盈儿微笑着开口。
Lin Xuan was taken aback. Originally, he had intended to inquire about Elder Ouyang from Mount Bieyun, but hearing the girls' words, for some reason, he felt a bit embarrassed and did not want to continue.
lín xuān yī è ， yuán běn tā dào xiǎng wèn yī wèn bì yún shān de ōu yáng zhǎng lǎo ， kě tīng liǎng nǚ zhè me yī shuō ， bù zhī wèi hé ， mò míng qí miào de jué de yǒu diǎn xiū hè ， dào bù hǎo zài kāi kǒu le 。
林轩一愕，原本他倒想问一问碧云山的欧阳长老，可听两女这么一说，不知为何，莫名其妙的觉得有点羞赫，倒不好再开口了。
Forget it. He had returned to Youzhou; he could take his time learning about old acquaintances.
suàn le ， fǎn zhèng yǐ huí dào yōu zhōu ， nà xiē gù rén zhī shì ， zì jǐ yě bù jí yú yī shí ， màn màn dǎ tīng hǎo le 。
算了，反正已回到幽州，那些故人之事，自己也不急于一时，慢慢打听好了。
Thus, Lin Xuan cleared his throat. "Nothing much. Do you know why Mount Bieyun moved?"
yú shì lín xuān ké le ké ：“ méi shén me ， zán men zhī dào bì yún shān wèi hé bān qiān me ？
于是林轩咳了咳：“没什么，咱们知道碧云山为何搬迁么？
"I do not know, Master. The other party kept their plans secret until the last minute and just left without a word," Ying'er said helplessly.
“ xiǎo bì bù qīng chǔ ， shì qián duì fāng bàn diǎn kǒu fēng yě bù céng lù ， shuō zǒu jiù shì ， yě bù zhī dào yǒu shén me yǐn qíng zài lǐ tou 。”6 yíng ér yǒu xiē wú nài de kāi kǒu 。
“小婢不清楚，事前对方半点口风也不曾露，说走就是，也不知道有什么隐情在里头。”6盈儿有些无奈的开口。
Lin Xuan nodded.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
林轩点了点头。
"Master, where have you been for these years? I and my senior sister searched everywhere but found no information about it," Liu Xin hesitated before finally asking out of curiosity.
“ shào yé ， zhè xiē nián ， nǐ jiū jìng qù le hé chù ， wǒ hé shī jiě sì chù dǎ tīng ， wèi shén me què yì diǎn xìn xī yě wú ？” liú xīn lüè yī chí yí ， zhōng yú rěn bú zhù xīn zhōng de hào qí ， huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu wèn qǐ 。
“少爷，这些年，你究竟去了何处，我和师姐四处打听，为什么却一点信息也无？”刘芯略一迟疑，终于忍不住心中的好奇，缓缓的开口问起。
"I was... "
“ wǒ me ……”
“我么……”
If anyone else had asked this question, Lin Xuan would not have revealed the truth; he might have lied to cover up. But these two girls had signed a master-servant blood pact with him, and they could never betray him in this life or the next. Besides, it wasn't something too shameful to share. So, Lin Xuan summarized some key points briefly.
rú guǒ huàn yí gè rén ， lín xuān kěn dìng bú huì jiāng shí ， shí yǒu ** huì hú yán luàn yǔ de qī hǒng guò qù ， bù guò zhè liǎng gè yā tou ， dōu yǔ zì jǐ qiān le zhǔ pú xuè qì ， jīn shēng jīn shì ， wú lùn rú hé yě bù kě néng bèi pàn zì jǐ ， hé kuàng ， zhè yě bù suàn shén me jiàn bù dé rén de mì mì zhī shì ， yú shì lín xuān tiāo yī xiē zhòng diǎn de ， jiǎn lüè de shuō le jǐ jù 。
如果换一个人，林轩肯定不会将实，十有**会胡言乱语的欺哄过去，不过这两个丫头，都与自己签了主仆血契，今生今世，无论如何也不可能背叛自己，何况，这也不算什么见不得人的秘密之事，于是林轩挑一些重点的，简略的说了几句。
Despite his light-hearted tone, the two women were still stunned. Master's experiences were rich; he might not be unparalleled, but among all cultivators over millions of years, few could match him. No wonder he had advanced to the Incarnation Stage at such a young age.
jǐn guǎn lín xuān yǐ shì qīng miáo dàn xiě ， dàn liǎng nǚ yǐ shì tīng dé mù dèng kǒu dāi ， shào yé jīng lì zhī fēng fù ， bù gǎn shuō qián wú gǔ rén ， hòu wú lái zhě ， dàn fàng yǎn xiū xiān jiè zhè jǐ bǎi wàn nián lái ， néng yǔ zhī xiāng bǐ de xiū shì jué duì bù duō ， guài bù dé tā nián jì qīng qīng ， jiù néng jìn jiē yuán yīng zhōng qī le 。
尽管林轩已是轻描淡写，但两女已是听得目瞪口呆，少爷经历之丰富，不敢说前无古人，后无来者，但放眼修仙界这几百万年来，能与之相比的修士绝对不多，怪不得他年纪轻轻，就能进阶元婴中期了。
"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master! At just over 150 years old, you have reached this realm. I believe your ascension to the Spirit Realm is imminent," the two women exchanged glances and bowed together.
“ gōng xǐ shào yé ， hè xǐ shào yé ， cái yì bǎi wǔ shí yú suì ， jiù yǒu rú cǐ jìng jiè ， xiāng xìn rì hòu fēi shēng líng jiè ， yě shì zhǐ rì kě dài de 。” liǎng nǚ duì shì yī yǎn ， qí qí xià bài 。
“恭喜少爷，贺喜少爷，才一百五十余岁，就有如此境界，相信日后飞升灵界，也是指日可待的。”两女对视一眼，齐齐下拜。
"Stand up, no need for so many formalities. I accept your good wishes." Lin Xuan laughed at them. "Speaking of which, we're not bad ourselves. Having been away for just six or seven decades, I've already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. I believe it won't be long before I form my essence core."
“ qǐ lái ， bù yòng zhè me duō lǐ ， wǒ jiù chéng rèn zán liǎ jí yán 。” lín xuān dà xiào zhe kàn le liǎng nǚ yī yǎn ：“ shuō qǐ lái ， zán liǎ yě bù cuò le ， wǒ lí kāi cái liù qī shí nián ， jiù yǐ dào le zhù jī qī dà yuán mǎn ， xiāng xìn yòng bù liǎo duō jiǔ ， jiù néng gòu jié dān 。”
“起来，不用这么多礼，我就承认咱俩吉言。”林轩大笑着看了两女一眼：“说起来，咱俩也不错了，我离开才六七十年，就已到了筑基期大圆满，相信用不了多久，就能够结丹。”
However, upon hearing this, their expressions turned pale simultaneously.
rán ér liǎng nǚ tīng le ， biǎo qíng què jī hū tóng shí lū dàn xià lái ， mò mò bù yǔ 。
然而两女听了，表情却几乎同时撸淡下来，默默不语。
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows in curiosity when he noticed.
“ zěn me le ？” lín xuān jiàn le ， bù yóu de méi tóu yī tiāo ， hào qí de xún wèn qǐ lái 。
“怎么了？”林轩见了，不由得眉头一挑，好奇的询问起来。
"Nothing, but our humble servant is not very intelligent and may disappoint Master," Ying'er sighed deeply.
“ méi shén me ， zhǐ shì nú bì zī zhì yú dùn ， kǒng pà huì ràng shào yé nín shī wàng le 。”6 yíng ér tàn le yì kǒu qì ， yōu yōu de kāi kǒu “ wèi shén me zhè yàng shuō ， mò fēi níng dān shí yù jiàn le shén me píng fù me ？”
“没什么，只是奴婢资质愚钝，恐怕会让少爷您失望了。”6盈儿叹了一口气，幽幽的开口“为什么这样说，莫非凝丹时遇见了什么瓶覆么？”
"Why do you say that? Did something go wrong during the formation of your essence core?"
“ shào yé suǒ liào bù cuò ， xiāng xìn nín hái jì de ， zài lún xiàn qū fēn tán de shí hòu ， nín céng jīng tì wǒ hé xīn ér jiǎn chá guò ， wǒ men de zī zhì ， shí zài shì píng fán yǐ jí ， néng gòu zhù jī ， dōu shì fēi cháng xìng yùn de shì ， ruò bú shì yù jiàn shào yé ， xiàn zài kǒng pà yǐ huà wèi le mù zhōng kū gǔ ， rán ér jí biàn nín gěi de dān yào bǎo wù ， yán xù le wǒ men de xiū xiān zhī lù ， dàn zī zhì bì jìng shì bù néng gǎi biàn
“少爷所料不错，相信您还记得，在沦陷区分坛的时候，您曾经替我和芯儿检查过，我们的资质，实在是平凡以极，能够筑基，都是非常幸运的事，若不是遇见少爷，现在恐怕已化为了墓中枯骨，然而即便您给的丹药宝物，延续了我们的修仙之路，但资质毕竟是不能改变
"You were right. I believe you remember from when we were at the occupied sect headquarters; you checked our talents back then. Our abilities are truly ordinary, and being able to reach Foundation Establishment was a stroke of luck," Ying'er continued.
"Master, if it weren't for your medicinal pills and treasures, we would have long been nothing but bones in the grave. However, even with those aids, our innate talent cannot be changed."
!!!!! Master Pavilion!
The others were in a state of shock. The two women had not yet revealed Lin Xuan's identity, only saying they were going to meet a distinguished guest. But no one expected such a result.
Many people thought their eyes must have played tricks on them and looked around bewilderedly. However, the same expressions of astonishment could be seen among their companions, indicating that they had not been mistaken. What was this young man's background? Why were these two masters so respectful to him?
After everyone was stunned, Kang did not release his mental awareness outwardly. After a sweep, his expression changed dramatically. It turned out he was an Incarnation of the Essence Core Stage. Could it be that the old monster was actually the true Grand Master of Bai Xuan Pavilion?
Lower-grade cultivators aside, those Condensation Core stage elders and attendants were mostly aware. Over these years, Bai Xuan Pavilion had been able to thrive so swiftly, thanks not only to the two masters' management but also due to a powerful hidden force supporting them.
Who exactly that force was, they did not know for sure. Now it seemed likely that this old monster before their eyes was indeed the culprit.
However, he was too young. Could it be that his cultivation method had some anti-aging effects?
After the initial shock wore off, most of these Mu cultivators showed signs of joy on their faces. They were merely a part of Bai Xuan Pavilion's forces or, more accurately, the two women's direct lineages. The others with ulterior motives resided elsewhere.
"Enough formalities, get up!"
Although this made Lin Xuan feel warm inside, he only displayed a calm smile and lightly gestured for them to rise.
The two women obediently got up.
Liu Xin did not speak but nodded repeatedly.
With his extensive experience and keen eyesight, Lin Xuan could see that the girls' words were sincere. His expression softened as he nodded. "These past years have been hard on both of you."
"Master, you are too modest. Though I am no match for a master, I understand the importance of gratitude. If it weren't for your rescue, we would have long been devoured by the Blood Demon and had no chance at rebirth or our current positions. No matter who we are, in front of Master, we will always be humble servants."
Liu Xin did not speak but nodded repeatedly.
Lin Xuan's face turned even more amiable as he agreed. "These past years have been hard on both of you."
"Everything is due to your grace. If it weren't for the many treasures you bestowed upon us, especially that Sacred Essence Token, Bai Xuan Pavilion would not be in its current state," Ying'er smiled and did not take credit.
"A Sacred Essence Token? So, Bai Xuan Pavilion's support comes from Mount Bieyun?"
"Yes, even Supreme Void Immortal once personally intervened. That is why we could thrive without worry. Unfortunately, several years ago, the entire sect of Mount Bieyun moved to Yunzhou, setting up a new headquarters there," Liu Xin interjected obediently.
"Ah?"
Lin Xuan's expression showed surprise. He had visited Mount Bieyun before; its spiritual veins were not bad. Why would they abandon it? Was it voluntary or due to some unknown reasons? Lin Xuan pondered deeply.
Of course, Mount Bieyun was merely repaying an old debt. His interest in the sect mainly stemmed from Ouyang Qinxin.
After all, when he was still a low-grade cultivator, she had shown him much kindness. He did not have many friends, and Ouyang Immortal Lady certainly counted as one, albeit a rather ambiguous one.
Returning to Youzhou, he wondered how this lady was doing now. Had her cultivation advanced further? However, speaking of it, Ouyang's talent was already quite good; compared to the Sacred Spirit Root, she was only slightly inferior. He did not need to worry much about that.
"Master, what are you thinking? If there is any information we can provide, just ask," Ying'er smiled and spoke.
Lin Xuan was taken aback. Originally, he had intended to inquire about Elder Ouyang from Mount Bieyun, but hearing the girls' words, for some reason, he felt a bit embarrassed and did not want to continue.
Forget it. He had returned to Youzhou; he could take his time learning about old acquaintances.
Thus, Lin Xuan cleared his throat. "Nothing much. Do you know why Mount Bieyun moved?"
"I do not know, Master. The other party kept their plans secret until the last minute and just left without a word," Ying'er said helplessly.
Lin Xuan nodded.
"Master, where have you been for these years? I and my senior sister searched everywhere but found no information about it," Liu Xin hesitated before finally asking out of curiosity.
"I was... "
If anyone else had asked this question, Lin Xuan would not have revealed the truth; he might have lied to cover up. But these two girls had signed a master-servant blood pact with him, and they could never betray him in this life or the next. Besides, it wasn't something too shameful to share. So, Lin Xuan summarized some key points briefly.
Despite his light-hearted tone, the two women were still stunned. Master's experiences were rich; he might not be unparalleled, but among all cultivators over millions of years, few could match him. No wonder he had advanced to the Incarnation Stage at such a young age.
"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master! At just over 150 years old, you have reached this realm. I believe your ascension to the Spirit Realm is imminent," the two women exchanged glances and bowed together.
"Stand up, no need for so many formalities. I accept your good wishes." Lin Xuan laughed at them. "Speaking of which, we're not bad ourselves. Having been away for just six or seven decades, I've already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. I believe it won't be long before I form my essence core."
However, upon hearing this, their expressions turned pale simultaneously.
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows in curiosity when he noticed.
"Nothing, but our humble servant is not very intelligent and may disappoint Master," Ying'er sighed deeply.
"Why do you say that? Did something go wrong during the formation of your essence core?"
"You were right. I believe you remember from when we were at the occupied sect headquarters; you checked our talents back then. Our abilities are truly ordinary, and being able to reach Foundation Establishment was a stroke of luck," Ying'er continued.
"Master, if it weren't for your medicinal pills and treasures, we would have long been nothing but bones in the grave. However, even with those aids, our innate talent cannot be changed."