nǐ rèn shí wǒ ？ lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn jīng è ， zhè lǎo guài wù róng mào qí tè ， zì jǐ míng míng bìng bù shí dé ， tā jǐ shí céng jīng jiàn guò zì jǐ le 。
你认识我？林轩脸上露出几分惊愕，这老怪物容貌奇特，自己明明并不识得，他几时曾经见过自己了。
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of surprise. The old monster had an unusual appearance, and he clearly did not recognize Lin Xuan. When had they met before?
lín xuān zhòu méi sī suǒ ， yī jiù bàn diǎn yìn xiàng yě wú ， zhè dào yǒu diǎn qí guài le 。
林轩皱眉思索，依旧半点印象也无，这倒有点奇怪了。
Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered but still could not recall anything. This was rather strange.
“ yí ， nǐ bù zǎo jiù níng dān chéng gōng ， xiàn zài zěn me què biàn chéng le yī xiǎo xiǎo de zhù jī qī xiū xiān zhě ， mò fēi nǐ bú shì lín xuān me ？”
“咦，你不早就凝丹成功，现在怎么却变成了一小小的筑基期修仙者，莫非你不是林轩么？”
"Hey, didn't you already condense your essence core? How have you become a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator now? Are you really Lin Xuan?"
lǎo guài wù mù guāng shǎn shuò ， tū rán xiàng xiàn shén me guǐ yì shì qíng shì de tuō kǒu jīng hū 。
老怪物目光闪烁，突然像现什么诡异事情似的脱口惊呼。
The old monster's eyes flashed as if something bizarre had just occurred to him, and he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， mǎn liǎn mù rán zhī sè ， xīn zhōng què zhēn de jīng hài fēi cháng le ， zuò wèi yuán yīng xiū shì ， guò mù bù wàng duì tā qīng sōng yǐ jí ， kě zhè rén què rán méi yǒu jiàn guò ， zhè jiàn shì qíng zhēn de fēi cháng guǐ yì 。
林轩眉头一皱，满脸木然之色，心中却真的惊骇非常了，做为元婴修士，过目不忘对他轻松以极，可这人确然没有见过，这件事情真的非常诡异。
Lin Xuan frowned, his expression blank. He was genuinely shocked inside. As an Incubus Nurturer, he could recall everything effortlessly. But this person truly hadn't seen him before; this matter was indeed very strange.
lěng hēng yī shēng zhī hòu ， lín xuān bù zài shōu liǎn qì xī ， hún shēn fǎ lì lüè yī yùn zhuàn ， dùn shí yī gǔ jīng rén de qì shì mí sàn kāi lái 。
冷哼一声之后，林轩不再收敛气息，浑身法力略一运转，顿时一股惊人的气势弥散开来。
With a cold snort, Lin Xuan no longer concealed his aura. His magical energy slightly circulated, instantly spreading an astonishing presence.
fāng xīn hé liǎn sè dà biàn ：“ shén me ， nǐ jū rán jìn jiē yuán yīng zhōng qī le ， nǐ jiū jìng shì fǒu shì xī rì de líng yào shān shǎo zhǔ ？”
方鑫河脸色大变：“什么，你居然进阶元婴中期了，你究竟是否是昔日的灵药山少主？”
Fang Xinhe's face changed dramatically: "What? You've actually advanced to Incubus中期! Are you the former Lord of Lingyun Sect?"
zhè jiā huo jū rán tí dào líng yào shān 。 lín wò biǎo qíng yī biàn 。
这家伙居然提到灵药山。林斡表情一变。
This guy mentioned Lingyun Sect. Lin Wua's expression shifted.
shuō qǐ lái zhè cì huí dào yōu zhōu yǐ hòu ， lín xuān zì rán zhǎo rén dǎ tīng guò líng yào shān qíng xíng de ， rán ér jié guǒ què ràng tā fēi cháng jīng è 。
说起来这次回到幽州以后，林轩自然找人打听过灵药山情形的，然而结果却让他非常惊愕。
Speaking of which, since returning to Youzhou, Lin Xuan naturally inquired about the state of Lingyun Sect. However, the result shocked him greatly.
líng yào shān yǐ bù zài yōu zhōu 。
灵药山已不在幽州。
Lingyun Sect was no longer in Youzhou.
jù shuō nà kuài tiān wài de dà 6 chuān yuè yǐ hòu ， mò guò duō jiǔ ， líng yào shān jiù jǔ pài bān qiān ， dào yún chuān qù le 。
据说那块天外的大6穿越以后，没过多久，灵药山就举派搬迁，到云川去了。
It was said that after the transmigration through the outer world, not long afterward, Lingyun Sect relocated its entire sect to Yunchuan.
zài tiān yún shí èr zhōu zhōng ， yún zhōu suī fēi jū ， dàn yě shì pái míng dì èr de dà zhōu ， míng mén dà pài shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， líng yào shān bān dào nà lǐ néng yǒu shén me qián tú ？
在天云十二州中，云州虽非居，但也是排名第二的大洲，名门大派数不胜数，灵药山搬到那里能有什么前途？
In the Cloudy Sky's Twelve Provinces, while Yunzhou wasn't the most prominent, it ranked second. There were countless famous and powerful sects there. What prospects could Lingyun Sect have in moving there?
chǔ ？ zhè yì diǎn ， pǔ tōng xiū shì dōu néng kàn chū ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén lǎo jiān jù huá ， nán dào xīn zhōng hái bù qīng zhè zhōng jiān bì yǒu yuán yóu ， mò fēi shì bìng rù le lí yào gōng ？ lín xuān àn àn xiǎng zhe 。
楚？这一点，普通修士都能看出，通羽真人老奸巨猾，难道心中还不清这中间必有缘由，莫非是并入了离药宫？林轩暗暗想着。
Cui? Ordinary cultivators could see through this easily. Senior Taoist Tongyu was cunning; couldn't he be aware that something must lie behind this? Could Lingyun Sect have joined Liyao Palace? Lin Xuan pondered.
tā céng tīng yíng ér shuō guò ， lí yào gōng suī wèi jū tiān yún shí èr zhōu qī dà zōng mén zhī yī ， dàn tóng yàng yě shì yǐ liàn dān qǐ jiā dì ， zhǐ bù guò chú le dān dào zhī shù ， gāi pài de qí tā shén tōng yě shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， guāng shì dà xiū shì jiù yǒu liǎng sān rén zhī duō 。
他曾听盈儿说过，离药宫虽位居天云十二州七大宗门之一，但同样也是以炼丹起家地，只不过除了丹道之术，该派的其他神通也数不胜数，光是大修士就有两三人之多。
He had heard Ying'er mention that while Liyao Palace ranked among the Seven Great Sects of Cloudy Sky's Twelve Provinces, it also originated from alchemy. However, other techniques and abilities were numerous there as well, with several high-ranking cultivators.
rú guǒ líng yào shān bèi qí shōu biān dào yě méi shén me hào qí guài de 。
如果灵药山被其收编倒也没什么好奇怪的。
If Lingyun Sect was absorbed by them, it wouldn't be too surprising.
rú cǐ yī lái ， yùn rén zì rán kě néng jiāng zì jǐ rèn chū 。
如此一来，运人自然可能将自己认出。
In that case, this person might recognize him.
kě xī zhè huí lín xuān cāi cuò ， tā jiāng zì jǐ de yí wèn tí chū ， duì fāng què yī kǒu fǒu rèn le 。
可惜这回林轩猜错，他将自己的疑问提出，对方却一口否认了。
Unfortunately, Lin Xuan guessed wrong; when he asked the question, the other party denied it outright.
“ nà nǐ wèi hé rèn de wǒ ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， mǎn liǎn yí huò de kāi kǒu 。
“那你为何认得我？”林轩眉头一皱，满脸疑惑的开口。
"Why do you recognize me?" Lin Xuan frowned and asked with a puzzled expression.
“ hēng ！” fāng mǒu wú yì jiān ， céng zài shǎo zhǔ nà lǐ jiàn guò nǐ de huà xiàng 。”
“哼！”方某无意间，曾在少主那里见过你的画像。”
"Hmph!" Fang said unintentionally. He had seen your portrait in the Lord's residence."
“ shǎo zhǔ ？” lín xuān xīn zhōng yuè yí huò ， zì jǐ zěn me kě néng rèn shí suǒ wèi de lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ ， duì fāng bù yīng móu shì cóng lìng yí gè rén jiè lái de xiū shì me ？
“少主？”林轩心中越疑惑，自己怎么可能认识所谓的离药宫少主，对方不应谋是从另一个人界来的修士么？
"Lord?" Lin Xuan became more confused. How could he possibly know the so-called Lord of Liyao Palace? Shouldn't this person be from another world?
“ tián xiǎo jiàn ， nán dào gé xià yǐ bú jì dé ？”
“田小剑，难道阁下已不记得？”
"Little Sword, don't you remember?"
“ shén me ， shì tā ？”
“什么，是他？”
"What! Is it him?"
jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě bù yóu sǒng rán dòng róng ， dāng nián nà chǎng yīn hún hào jié tā yǐ tīng zhāng xiào yǐng jiǎng le ， jí è mó zūn yǔn luò ， mó dào jiù cǐ shuāi luò ， tián xiǎo jiàn yě xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng ， lín xuān suī rán xiāng xìn tā bìng wèi yǔn luò ， què wàn wàn xiǎng bú dào zhè jiā huo jìng rán dāng le lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ 。
即便以林轩的城府，也不由耸然动容，当年那场阴魂浩劫他已听张笑影讲了，极恶魔尊陨落，魔道就此衰落，田小剑也消失得无影无踪，林轩虽然相信他并未陨落，却万万想不到这家伙竟然当了离药宫少主。
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had heard Zhang Xiaoying recount that event—the Great Demon Tyrant's fall and the decline of the demon sect, as well as Little Sword's disappearance. Although he believed Little Sword hadn't perished, he never imagined this guy would become the Lord of Liyao Palace.
gè rén yǒu gè rén de jì yù ， kàn lái yùn qì hǎo de bìng bù jǐn jǐn shì zì jǐ 。
各人有各人的际遇，看来运气好的并不仅仅是自己。
Everyone has their own fate; it seems good fortune isn't just for me.
lín xuān méi tóu zhòu qǐ ， bù guò zì jǐ jīn tiān lái dào cǐ dì ， kě bú shì wèi le yǔ zhè jiā huo xù jiù dì ， yuán běn lín xuān jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng zhǎn shì yī xià shí lì ， ràng zhè jiā huo zhī nán ér tuì ， bù zài dǎ bài xuān gé de zhǔ yì ， rán ér xiàn zài ， xīn zhōng què dòng le shā jī ……
林轩眉头皱起，不过自己今天来到此地，可不是为了与这家伙叙旧地，原本林轩仅仅是想展示一下实力，让这家伙知难而退，不再打拜轩阁的主意，然而现在，心中却动了杀机……
Lin Xuan frowned. He had come here not to reminisce but to showcase his strength and deter this guy from targeting Baixuan Pavilion. However, now, a murderous intent stirred within him...
wú tā ， ruò shì liú xià cǐ rén ， zì jǐ huí dào yōu zhōu de xiāo xī bì huì chuán rù tián xiǎo jiàn de ěr lǐ 。
无他，若是留下此人，自己回到幽州的消息必会传入田小剑的耳里。
If he left this person alive, the news of his return would surely reach Little Sword's ears.
zì jǐ yǔ nà jiā huo biǎo miàn hé mù ， dàn qí shí shì dí shì yǒu què yě hěn nán shuō dé qīng chǔ 。
自己与那家伙表面和睦，但其实是敌是友却也很难说得清楚。
Though they appeared friendly on the surface, it was hard to say whether he was an ally or foe.
tà rù xiān dào yǐ lái ， néng ràng lín xuān jì dàn de rén bù duō ， tián xiǎo jiàn qià qià suàn shì yí gè ， bù lùn xīn jī hái shì chéng fǔ ， jī hū dōu néng yǔ zì jǐ xiāng bǐ de 。
踏入仙道以来，能让林轩忌惮的人不多，田小剑恰恰算是一个，不论心机还是城府，几乎都能与自己相比的。
Since entering the immortal path, few people could make Lin Xuan wary. Little Sword fit that description; his cunning and composure were nearly equal to his own.
zhè me duō nián guò qù ， tā jiù suàn méi néng jié yīng chéng gōng ， xiǎng bì xiū wèi yě shì bù ！！” jiā shàng bèi hòu de lí yào gōng ， lín xuān yě bù néng bù jì dàn yī èr le 。
这么多年过去，他就算没能结婴成功，想必修为也是不！！”加上背后的离药宫，林轩也不能不忌惮一二了。
After all these years, even if he hadn't succeeded in cultivating into an Incubus, his cultivation must be formidable! With Liyao Palace behind him, Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel cautious.
zhì shǎo wèi le bài xuān gé ， lín xuān hái bù xiǎng ràng xiāo xī xiè lòu 。
至少为了拜轩阁，林轩还不想让消息泄露。
At least for Baixuan Pavilion, he didn't want the news to leak out.
xīn zhōng shā jī yǒng dòng ， rán ér liǎn shàng ， què shì yī fù hé shàn de xiào róng ：“ shì me ， xiǎo jiàn jū rán zuò le zé gōng shǎo zhǔ ， mò fēi shì bài le dà zhǎng lǎo wèi shī fù ， zhè zhēn shì tiān dà zhī xǐ ， wǒ yǔ tā qíng ruò xiōng dì ， gǎi rì dǎo shì yào hǎo hǎo de jù shàng yī jù 。”
心中杀机涌动，然而脸上，却是一副和善的笑容：“是么，小剑居然做了责宫少主，莫非是拜了大长老为师傅，这真是天大之喜，我与他情若兄弟，改日倒是要好好的聚上一聚。”
With murderous intent surging within, yet a kind smile on his face: "Indeed. Little Sword has become the Lord of the palace. Perhaps you've taken Senior Grandmaster as your teacher? This is truly great news. I am like brothers with him; perhaps we can meet and catch up another day."
fāng xīn hé bìng wèi shēng yí ， bì jìng tā jǐn jǐn shì zài tián xiǎo jiàn de dòng fǔ jiàn guò lín xuān de huà xiàng ér yǐ ， jù tǐ liǎng rén shén me guān xì ， què bìng bù qīng chǔ ， dàn xiǎng lái yě yīng gāi shì pǒ wèi shēn hòu de 。
方鑫河并未生疑，毕竟他仅仅是在田小剑的洞府见过林轩的画像而已，具体两人什么关系，却并不清楚，但想来也应该是颇为深厚的。
Fang Xinhe didn't suspect anything. He had only seen Lin Xuan's portrait in Little Sword's residence, but he was unsure of the exact relationship between them. They must have a deep bond.
ér tián xiǎo jiàn suī fēi dà zhǎng lǎo wéi yī de dì zǐ ， dàn què shì jí shòu chǒng ài de yí gè ， zì jǐ zhī suǒ yǐ huì bèi biǎn dào cǐ chù ， jiù shì yīn wèi yǔ dà zhǎng lǎo bù hé ， ruò néng qǐng cǐ rén cóng zhōng tiáo hé ， ràng shǎo zhǔ zài gòng shī zūn miàn qián měi yán jǐ jù ， zì jǐ wèi shǐ méi yǒu jī huì chóng xīn huí dào zǒng tán dì 。
而田小剑虽非大长老唯一的弟子，但却是极受宠爱的一个，自己之所以会被贬到此处，就是因为与大长老不和，若能请此人从中调和，让少主在共师尊面前美言几句，自己未始没有机会重新回到总坛地。
While Little Sword wasn't Senior Grandmaster's only disciple, he was highly favored. His demotion to this place was due to his discord with Senior Grandmaster. If he could get this person to mediate and speak well for him in front of their teacher, he might still have a chance to return to the main hall.
suī rán zì jǐ xiǎng guò kuò chōng fèn duò ， dàn nà yě shì wú nài zhī jǔ ， rú guǒ néng gòu huí qù ， shuí yuàn yì liú zài zhè niǎo bù lā shǐ de mán huāng zhī dì 。
虽然自己想过扩充分舵，但那也是无奈之举，如果能够回去，谁愿意留在这鸟不拉屎的蛮荒之地。
Though he had considered expanding branches, it was out of necessity. Who would willingly stay in such an uninhabited wilderness?
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， tā xīn zhōng rè ， lián lín xuān wèi hé lái dào cǐ chù ， dōu zàn shí pāo zhū nǎo hòu le “ hē hē ， guǒ rán shì lín dào yǒu ， lǎo fū yǔ nǐ yī jiàn rú gù ， bù rú qù wǒ de dòng fǔ zuò zuò 。” fāng xīn hé rè qíng de yāo qǐng shuō 。
想到这里，他心中热，连林轩为何来到此处，都暂时抛诸脑后了“呵呵，果然是林道友，老夫与你一见如故，不如去我的洞府坐坐。”方鑫河热情的邀请说。
With that thought, his heart warmed, and he temporarily forgot why Lin Xuan had come here "Haha, indeed you are Friend Daoist. Let's go to my residence; we have much to discuss," Fang Xinhe invited warmly.
“ hǎo ， zài xià lái dào jiǎo mǎng shān ， yě zhèng yǒu yào shì yǔ dào yǒu shāng tán 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō 。
“好，在下来到角蟒山，也正有要事与道友商谈。”林轩点点头，如此这般的说。
"Good idea. I came to Jiaomang Mountain with important matters to discuss with you," Lin Xuan nodded and said as if nothing was amiss.
fāng xīn hé tīng le ， xīn zhōng de jǐng tì yuè jiàng dī ， liǎn shàng lù chū wēn hé de xiào yì ， dāng xiān xiàng dòng fǔ fēi qù 。
方鑫河听了，心中的警惕越降低，脸上露出温和的笑意，当先向洞府飞去。
Fang Xinhe's vigilance decreased further, his face showing a gentle smile. He led the way toward his residence.
lín xuān huī zuò yī xiào ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， yě gēn le shàng qù 。
林轩徽做一笑，浑身青芒大起，也跟了上去。
Lin Xuan smiled faintly, his body emitting a bright green light as he followed.
tā de dòng fǔ biàn pī zài hú páng de xiǎo shān zhī zhōng ， yǎn shùn jí zhì ， dòng fǔ wài ， lǒng zhào zhe dàn dàn de wù qì ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， bìng bù qǐ yǎn ， dàn lǐ miàn què yùn hán shā jī ， shì jí wéi lì hài de jìn zhì 。
他的洞府便铍在湖旁的小山之中，掩瞬及至，洞府外，笼罩着淡淡的雾气，表面上看，并不起眼，但里面却蕴含杀机，是极为厉害的禁制。
His residence was nestled in a small hill by the lake, hidden and unassuming from the outside but harboring deadly traps within—a formidable禁制.
fāng xīn hé zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， zhǎng xīn zhī zhōng yǐ duō chū le yī kuài lìng pái ， yī dào bái guāng shǎn guò ， nà xiē wù qì dùn shí cháo zhe liǎng páng sàn kāi le 。
方鑫河在腰间一拍，掌心之中已多出了一块令牌，一道白光闪过，那些雾气顿时朝着两旁散开了。
Fang Xinhe tapped his waist, revealing a token in his palm. A white light flashed, dissipating the mist around them.
lín xuān háo bù yóu yù shì fēi rù qí zhōng 。
林轩毫不犹豫恃飞入其中。
Lin Xuan entered without hesitation.
lǐ miàn shí fēn kuān kuò ， qiě bù zhì jīng měi ， shuō shì xiū xiān zhě de dòng fǔ ， dàn háo huá yǔ shì sú jiān de wáng hóu fǔ dǐ xiāng bǐ ， jìng yě ， háo wú bù jí 。
里面十分宽阔，且布置精美，说是修仙者的洞府，但豪华与世俗间的王侯府邸相比，竟也，毫无不及。
Inside, it was spacious and elegantly decorated, more luxurious than any royal mansion. Lin Xuan's eyes flickered with surprise; this person enjoyed luxury yet managed to condense an Incubus—quite a rare feat indeed.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī chà yì ， cǐ rén tān tú xiǎng lè ， què jū rán néng gòu níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， dào zhēn shì yī jiàn pǒ wèi xī qí de shì 。
林轩眼中闪过一丝诧异，此人贪图享乐，却居然能够凝结元婴成功，倒真是一件颇为稀奇的事。
"Brother Lin, what do you think of my residence?"
“ lín xiōng ， nǐ kàn lǎo fū zhè dòng fǔ rú hé ？”
“林兄，你看老夫这洞府如何？”
"Not bad. If it were your grave, you'd die content," Lin Xuan curled his lips up slightly and suddenly spoke in a calm tone.
“ bù cuò ， rú guǒ zuò wèi gé xià de fén mù ， xiǎng bì nǐ sǐ yě míng mù le 。” lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo wēi wēi shàng qiào ， tū rán shén sè píng dàn de kāi kǒu 。
“不错，如果做为阁下的坟墓，想必你死也暝目了。”林轩嘴角微微上翘，突然神色平淡的开口。
"What did you say?"
“ nǐ shuō shén me ？”
“你说什么？”
Fang Xinhe was taken aback but hadn't reacted yet when a brilliant green light suddenly exploded before him, slicing down like lightning.
fāng xīn hé yī è ， hái méi yǒu fǎn yìng guò lái ， yī wà liàng lì de qīng guāng tū rán zài yǎn qián bào kāi ， xùn jí ruò diàn de pī cì xià lái 。
方鑫河一愕，还没有反应过来，一袜亮丽的青光突然在眼前爆开，迅疾若电的劈刺下来。
Fang Xinhe's face changed dramatically; he hadn't expected the other to turn hostile so quickly. At a distance of several feet, there wasn't enough time to dodge. But as an Incubus Nurturer, his abilities weren't weak. Facing this crisis, he didn't panic but opened his mouth and expelled a stream of infant fire.
fāng xīn hé liǎn sè dà biàn ， xiǎng bú dào shuō duì fāng fān liǎn jiù fān liǎn ， liǎng rén xiāng jù zhàng xǔ ， duǒ shǎn nǎ lǐ lái de jí ， dàn tā dào dǐ shì yuán yīng xiū shì ， shén tōng zì rán ruò bú dào nǎ lǐ ， miàn duì zhè zhǒng wēi jī ， yě méi yǒu shǒu máng jiǎo luàn ， ér shì zhāng kāi kǒu ， yī lǚ yīng huǒ pēn tǔ ér chū 。
方鑫河脸色大变，想不到说对方翻脸就翻脸，两人相距丈许，躲闪哪里来得及，但他到底是元婴修士，神通自然弱不到哪里，面对这种危机，也没有手忙脚乱，而是张开口，一缕婴火喷吐而出。
It suddenly expanded, forming a bright wall of flames.
hū de yī xià bào zhǎng ， xíng chéng le yī dǔ liàng lì de huǒ qiáng 。
呼的一下暴涨，形成了一堵亮丽的火墙。
At the same time, he moved back quickly, hoping to gain some time to retreat.
tóng shí shēn xíng yī huǎng ， xiàng hòu jí shǎn ， xī wàng zhēng qǔ dào de zhè yì diǎn shí jiān ， néng gòu ràng zì jǐ tuì kāi 。
同时身形一晃，向后急闪，希望争取到的这一点时间，能够让自己退开。
His reaction was swift, yet futile. A sneer played at Lin Xuan's lips as the green sword continued its attack, the light on it becoming even more dazzling.
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of surprise. The old monster had an unusual appearance, and he clearly did not recognize Lin Xuan. When had they met before?
Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered but still could not recall anything. This was rather strange.
"Hey, didn't you already condense your essence core? How have you become a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator now? Are you really Lin Xuan?"
The old monster's eyes flashed as if something bizarre had just occurred to him, and he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Lin Xuan frowned, his expression blank. He was genuinely shocked inside. As an Incubus Nurturer, he could recall everything effortlessly. But this person truly hadn't seen him before; this matter was indeed very strange.
With a cold snort, Lin Xuan no longer concealed his aura. His magical energy slightly circulated, instantly spreading an astonishing presence.
Fang Xinhe's face changed dramatically: "What? You've actually advanced to Incubus中期! Are you the former Lord of Lingyun Sect?"
This guy mentioned Lingyun Sect. Lin Wua's expression shifted.
Speaking of which, since returning to Youzhou, Lin Xuan naturally inquired about the state of Lingyun Sect. However, the result shocked him greatly.
Lingyun Sect was no longer in Youzhou.
It was said that after the transmigration through the outer world, not long afterward, Lingyun Sect relocated its entire sect to Yunchuan.
In the Cloudy Sky's Twelve Provinces, while Yunzhou wasn't the most prominent, it ranked second. There were countless famous and powerful sects there. What prospects could Lingyun Sect have in moving there?
Cui? Ordinary cultivators could see through this easily. Senior Taoist Tongyu was cunning; couldn't he be aware that something must lie behind this? Could Lingyun Sect have joined Liyao Palace? Lin Xuan pondered.
He had heard Ying'er mention that while Liyao Palace ranked among the Seven Great Sects of Cloudy Sky's Twelve Provinces, it also originated from alchemy. However, other techniques and abilities were numerous there as well, with several high-ranking cultivators.
If Lingyun Sect was absorbed by them, it wouldn't be too surprising.
In that case, this person might recognize him.
Unfortunately, Lin Xuan guessed wrong; when he asked the question, the other party denied it outright.
"Why do you recognize me?" Lin Xuan frowned and asked with a puzzled expression.
"Hmph!" Fang said unintentionally. He had seen your portrait in the Lord's residence."
"Lord?" Lin Xuan became more confused. How could he possibly know the so-called Lord of Liyao Palace? Shouldn't this person be from another world?
"Little Sword, don't you remember?"
"What! Is it him?"
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had heard Zhang Xiaoying recount that event—the Great Demon Tyrant's fall and the decline of the demon sect, as well as Little Sword's disappearance. Although he believed Little Sword hadn't perished, he never imagined this guy would become the Lord of Liyao Palace.
Everyone has their own fate; it seems good fortune isn't just for me.
Lin Xuan frowned. He had come here not to reminisce but to showcase his strength and deter this guy from targeting Baixuan Pavilion. However, now, a murderous intent stirred within him...
If he left this person alive, the news of his return would surely reach Little Sword's ears.
Though they appeared friendly on the surface, it was hard to say whether he was an ally or foe.
Since entering the immortal path, few people could make Lin Xuan wary. Little Sword fit that description; his cunning and composure were nearly equal to his own.
After all these years, even if he hadn't succeeded in cultivating into an Incubus, his cultivation must be formidable! With Liyao Palace behind him, Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel cautious.
At least for Baixuan Pavilion, he didn't want the news to leak out.
With murderous intent surging within, yet a kind smile on his face: "Indeed. Little Sword has become the Lord of the palace. Perhaps you've taken Senior Grandmaster as your teacher? This is truly great news. I am like brothers with him; perhaps we can meet and catch up another day."
Fang Xinhe didn't suspect anything. He had only seen Lin Xuan's portrait in Little Sword's residence, but he was unsure of the exact relationship between them. They must have a deep bond.
While Little Sword wasn't Senior Grandmaster's only disciple, he was highly favored. His demotion to this place was due to his discord with Senior Grandmaster. If he could get this person to mediate and speak well for him in front of their teacher, he might still have a chance to return to the main hall.
Though he had considered expanding branches, it was out of necessity. Who would willingly stay in such an uninhabited wilderness?
With that thought, his heart warmed, and he temporarily forgot why Lin Xuan had come here "Haha, indeed you are Friend Daoist. Let's go to my residence; we have much to discuss," Fang Xinhe invited warmly.
"Good idea. I came to Jiaomang Mountain with important matters to discuss with you," Lin Xuan nodded and said as if nothing was amiss.
Fang Xinhe's vigilance decreased further, his face showing a gentle smile. He led the way toward his residence.
Lin Xuan smiled faintly, his body emitting a bright green light as he followed.
His residence was nestled in a small hill by the lake, hidden and unassuming from the outside but harboring deadly traps within—a formidable禁制.
Fang Xinhe tapped his waist, revealing a token in his palm. A white light flashed, dissipating the mist around them.
Lin Xuan entered without hesitation.
Inside, it was spacious and elegantly decorated, more luxurious than any royal mansion. Lin Xuan's eyes flickered with surprise; this person enjoyed luxury yet managed to condense an Incubus—quite a rare feat indeed.
"Brother Lin, what do you think of my residence?"
"Not bad. If it were your grave, you'd die content," Lin Xuan curled his lips up slightly and suddenly spoke in a calm tone.
"What did you say?"
Fang Xinhe was taken aback but hadn't reacted yet when a brilliant green light suddenly exploded before him, slicing down like lightning.
Fang Xinhe's face changed dramatically; he hadn't expected the other to turn hostile so quickly. At a distance of several feet, there wasn't enough time to dodge. But as an Incubus Nurturer, his abilities weren't weak. Facing this crisis, he didn't panic but opened his mouth and expelled a stream of infant fire.
It suddenly expanded, forming a bright wall of flames.
At the same time, he moved back quickly, hoping to gain some time to retreat.
His reaction was swift, yet futile. A sneer played at Lin Xuan's lips as the green sword continued its attack, the light on it becoming even more dazzling.