lín xuān jiāng mù guāng luò zài le yī páng de jiāng shī shēn shàng ， bǎi hún fān xī shōu le yīn hún zhī hòu ， yóu tā huàn huà chū lái de xuè sè kū lóu yě wēi néng zēng jiā ， jiāng shī dùn shí xiǎn chū bù zhī zhī sè ， zhuǎn shēn xiǎng yào táo zǒu 。
林轩将目光落在了一旁的僵尸身上，百魂幡吸收了阴魂之后，由它幻化出来的血色骷髅也威能增加，僵尸顿时显出不支之色，转身想要逃走。
Lin Xuan's gaze fell upon a nearby zombie. After the Hundred Souls Banner absorbed阴魂, the blood-colored skeleton it conjured became more formidable. The zombie immediately showed signs of strain and turned to flee.
lín xuān hēng le yī shēng ， tái shǒu yī zhǐ ， shàng wèi xī miè de xiān tiān zhī huǒ fēi le guò qù ， jiāng jiāng shī bāo guǒ zài qí jiān ， cǎn jiào chuán lái ， lín xuān zuǒ shǒu huī dòng bǎi hún fān ， xuè sè kū lóu fā dòng gèng jiā měng liè de gōng jī 。
林轩哼了一声，抬手一指，尚未熄灭的先天之火飞了过去，将僵尸包裹在其间，惨叫传来，林轩左手挥动百魂幡，血色骷髅发动更加猛烈的攻击。
Lin Xuan hummed indifferently, raised his hand, and sent an unextinguished primordial fire flying towards the zombie, enveloping it. A惨叫 echoed as Lin Xuan waved his left hand, commanding the Hundred Souls Banner to unleash a more intense attack on the zombie.
bù xiāo piàn kè ， zhè zhǐ bǎi nián jiāng shī jiù bèi dǎ dé hún fēi pò sàn 。
不消片刻，这只百年僵尸就被打得魂飞魄散。
In no time, this century-old zombie was reduced to a wisp of black mist.
bào chéng yī tuán hēi wù yǐ hòu ， kōng zhōng què hái xuán fú zhe yī kē qī hēi rú mò de zhū zi 。
爆成一团黑雾以后，空中却还悬浮着一颗漆黑如墨的珠子。
After exploding into a cloud of black smoke, a dark, ink-like bead still hovered in mid-air.
lín xuān chén yín le yī xià ， cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yí gè yù píng ， bá kāi píng sāi ， yī dào huáng guāng cóng lǐ miàn fēi le chū lái ， jiāng zhū zi shōu le jìn qù 。
林轩沉吟了一下，从怀中取出一个玉瓶，拔开瓶塞，一道黄光从里面飞了出来，将珠子收了进去。
Lin Xuan pondered for a moment and took out an jade bottle from his pocket. He unscrewed the lid, and a beam of yellow light flew out, capturing the bead inside.
jiù rú tóng yāo shòu yǒu yāo dān yī yàng ， dào héng gāo shēn de jiāng shī ， yě huì zài tǐ nèi jié chéng shī zhū ， shī zhū nǎi shì jù dú zhī wù ， liàn xí guǐ dào de xiū zhēn zhě néng gòu yòng qí liàn zhì fǎ bǎo ， lín xuān suī rán bú huì ， dàn shī zhū duì tā lái shuō ， tóng yàng bù shī wèi yī jiàn bǎo wù ， xiān shōu rù huái zhōng zài shuō 。
就如同妖兽有妖丹一样，道行高深的僵尸，也会在体内结成尸珠，尸珠乃是剧毒之物，练习鬼道的修真者能够用其炼制法宝，林轩虽然不会，但尸珠对他来说，同样不失为一件宝物，先收入怀中再说。
Just as demons have demon cores, highly skilled zombies form corpse beads within their bodies. These beads are extremely toxic; cultivators who practice ghost techniques can refine them into magical treasures. Although Lin Xuan couldn't do that himself, the corpse bead was still valuable to him and he decided to keep it for now.
zhōng yú miè diào le shǒu hù líng yào de guǐ wù ， lín xuān bù zài dān gē ， jiāng yín yuè huā hé liú yíng cǎo zhāi xià ， jiù dùn guāng lí kāi le zhè lǐ 。
终于灭掉了守护灵药的鬼物，林轩不再耽搁，将银月花和流萤草摘下，就遁光离开了这里。
Finally rid of the spirit guardian, Lin Xuan no longer hesitated as he plucked the silver moon flower and flowery grass before leaving via his light.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， zài xī yuè jiàn de mǒu dì 。
与此同时，在溪跃涧的某地。
At the same time, somewhere in Stream Leaping Ravine:
zhè shì yī chù háo bù qǐ yǎn de shān yá ， rán ér cǐ kè ， què yǒu jīng rén de líng qì cóng lǐ miàn yì sàn ér chū ， jǐ gè shēn chuān huǒ líng mén fú shì de xiū zhēn zhě ， zhèng shén sè níng zhòng de zhàn zài zhè lǐ 。
这是一处毫不起眼的山崖，然而此刻，却有惊人的灵气从里面逸散而出，几个身穿火灵门服饰的修真者，正神色凝重的站在这里。
This was an unremarkable cliff. However, at this moment, astonishing amounts of spiritual energy were emanating from it. Several cultivators wearing Fire Spirit Sect attire stood solemnly there.
“ zhǎng mén shī xiōng zěn me hái méi yǒu huí lái ？”
“掌门师兄怎么还没有回来？”
"Senior Brother Zong hasn't returned yet?"
“ fàng xīn ， yǐ shī xiōng de xiū wèi ， chú fēi níng dān qī gāo shǒu ， fǒu zé hé rén táo dé chū tā de zhǎng xīn ， wǒ men bù yòng dān xīn 。”
“放心，以师兄的修为，除非凝丹期高手，否则何人逃得出他的掌心，我们不用担心。”
"Don't worry. With his cultivation, unless a condensation core stage expert, no one can escape his palm. We shouldn't be concerned."
“ kě bǎo wù jiù yào chū shì le ， méi yǒu shī xiōng zhǔ chí ……”
“可宝物就要出世了，没有师兄主持……”
"But the treasure is about to appear... without Senior Brother's supervision..."
wéi shǒu de lǎo zhě chén yín le yī xià ：“ zhè yàng ， wǒ men xiān zài zhōu wéi bù xià fǎ zhèn ， zǔ zhǐ líng qì wài yì ， mìng lìng líng dòng qī de dì zǐ zài sì zhōu jǐng jiè 。 bú yào ràng lòu wǎng zhī yú pèng qiǎo chuǎng jìn lái ， huài le dà shì 。”
为首的老者沉吟了一下：“这样，我们先在周围布下法阵，阻止灵气外溢，命令灵动期的弟子在四周警戒。不要让漏网之鱼碰巧闯进来，坏了大事。”
The elderly leader pondered for a moment and said, "Let's set up an array around us first to prevent spiritual energy from leaking out. Command the flexible spirit period disciples to patrol the area. Don't let any escapees accidentally intrude and cause trouble."
mìng lìng chuán xià qù ， huǒ líng mén de jīng yīng dì zǐ dùn shí huà wèi yī dào dào dùn guāng ， shèng xià de zhù jī qī gāo shǒu duì wàng yī yǎn ， yě gè zì fēn tóu xíng shì 。
命令传下去，火灵门的精英弟子顿时化为一道道遁光，剩下的筑基期高手对望一眼，也各自分头行事。
The order was passed down, and elite Fire Spirit Sect disciples transformed into streaks of light. The remaining foundation establishment experts exchanged glances before dispersing.
cǎi zhāi le líng yào yǐ hòu ， lín xuān xīn zhōng mǎn shì huān xǐ ， háo bù chí yí de jiù xiàng zhe xī yuè jiàn dì chū kǒu fēi qù ， zhè lǐ de chuán sòng zhèn shì dān xiàng de ， yě jiù shì shuō ， jìn lái de shí hòu xū yào chuán sòng 。 dàn chū qù què kě yǐ chàng xíng wú zǔ 。
采摘了灵药以后，林轩心中满是欢喜，毫不迟疑的就向着溪跃涧地出口飞去，这里的传送阵是单向的，也就是说，进来的时候需要传送。但出去却可以畅行无阻。
After gathering the spirit herbs, Lin Xuan felt elated as he flew towards the exit of Stream Leaping Ravine. The teleportation array there was one-way; you had to use it when entering but could leave freely.
suī rán zài nà lǐ ， kěn dìng hái yǒu huǒ líng mén de dì zǐ shǒu hù ， dàn tā men zhǔ yào shì fáng bèi wài miàn yǒu rén xiǎng yào chuǎng rù ， zì jǐ cóng lǐ miàn chū qí bù yì de shā chū ， yīng gāi kě yǐ ràng duì fāng shǒu máng jiǎo luàn ， cóng ér hún shuǐ mō yú de táo zǒu 。
虽然在那里，肯定还有火灵门的弟子守护，但他们主要是防备外面有人想要闯入，自己从里面出其不意的杀出，应该可以让对方手忙脚乱，从而浑水摸鱼的逃走。
Although there were still Fire Spirit Sect disciples guarding the place, they mainly watched for outsiders trying to intrude. From inside, Lin Xuan intended to launch a surprise attack and escape through the chaos.
zài xīn zhōng sī liáng le yī fān zhī hòu 。 lín xuān jué de cǐ fāng fǎ de kě xíng xìng hěn dà ， biàn yī jì xíng shì le 。
在心中思量了一番之后。林轩觉得此方法的可行性很大，便依计行事了。
After considering this plan, Lin Xuan found its feasibility high and decided to act accordingly.
zài fēi le dà yuē xiǎo bàn gè shí chén hòu ， tū rán zhōu wéi de líng qì ， háo wú zhēng zhào de jù liè bō dòng qǐ lái ， lín xuān chī le yī jīng ， tíng xià dùn guāng ， jiù kàn jiàn yī dào lán sè dì guāng xiàn 。 yóu yuǎn jí jìn ， fēi lüè ér lái 。
在飞了大约小半个时辰后，突然周围的灵气，毫无征兆的剧烈波动起来，林轩吃了一惊，停下遁光，就看见一道蓝色地光线。由远及近，飞掠而来。
About half an hour later, the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly surged violently without any warning. Lin Xuan paused his light travel and saw a blue beam of light approaching from afar.
hǎo qiáng de xiū wèi ！
好强的修为！
Such powerful cultivation!
nán dào shì huǒ líng mén de xiū shì ？
难道是火灵门的修士？
Could it be a Fire Spirit Sect cultivator?
lín xuān bù jí duō xiǎng ， zài huái zhōng yī mō ， fēi jiàn yǐ bèi jì le qǐ lái ……
林轩不及多想，在怀中一摸，飞剑已被祭了起来……
Without further thought, Lin Xuan reached into his pocket and summoned his flying sword...
fēi jiàn yǐ yǔ duì fāng de líng qì pīn le yī jì 。 lín xuān jué de xiōng kǒu xuè qì fān yǒng ， rén zé yǔ duì fāng jiāo cuò ér guò 。
飞剑已与对方的灵器拼了一记。林轩觉得胸口血气翻涌，人则与对方交错而过。
His flying sword clashed with the opponent's spiritual artifact. Lin Xuan felt blood surging in his chest as he passed by the other person.
zhè yī shùn jiān ， lín xuān yǐ jīng jiāng duì shǒu kàn qīng chǔ 。
这一瞬间，林轩已经将对手看清楚。
In that instant, Lin Xuan identified his opponent: a seventeen or eighteen-year-old beauty with fair skin and rosy lips, none other than Cloud Fairy Keng Yan.
bīng jī yù fū ， yīng chún yáo bí ， jū rán shì yī wèi shí qī bā suì de jué sè shào nǚ 。
冰肌玉肤，樱唇瑶鼻，居然是一位十七八岁的绝色少女。
How could she be here?
róng mào yǒu xiē shú xī ， lín xuān shāo yī níng sī ， jiù rèn le chū lái 。 tóng mén ， ér qiě hái yǔ zì jǐ tóng shí rù gǔ ， yún zhōng xiān zi 。
容貌有些熟悉，林轩稍一凝思，就认了出来。同门，而且还与自己同时入谷，云中仙子。
Meeting a fellow sect member was unexpected. However, Lin Xuan's expression showed concern rather than joy. He hadn't used the Heaven Demon Illusion Technique at this moment; his true face had been seen by her. Moreover, Keng Yan appeared in such a panic that it indicated she must have encountered an extremely dangerous situation. Lin Xuan worried about being caught up in it.
qín yán ， tā zěn me huì zài zhè lǐ ？
秦妍，她怎么会在这里？
While some men might be protective of beautiful women, Lin Xuan was more cautious given their similar age. One shouldn't do things beyond one's capabilities; protecting a woman wasn't wrong, but dying over such a thing would be foolish.
zài zhè lǐ yù jiàn tóng mén ， rán ér lín xuān xīn zhōng què bìng méi yǒu huān xǐ ， liǎn shàng fǎn ér shǎn guò yī sī yōu lǜ ， zì jǐ cǐ shí bìng méi yǒu shǐ yòng tiān mó nǐ róng shù 。 zhēn miàn mù bèi duì fāng kàn dào le 。 cǐ qí yī ， qí èr 。 qín yán yǐ rú cǐ huāng luàn ， bú yòng shuō ， kěn dìng shì yù jiàn le fēi cháng kě pà de wēi xiǎn ， lín xuān dān xīn zì jǐ bèi yāng jí 。
在这里遇见同门，然而林轩心中却并没有欢喜，脸上反而闪过一丝忧虑，自己此时并没有使用天魔拟容术。真面目被对方看到了。此其一，其二。秦妍以如此慌乱，不用说，肯定是遇见了非常可怕的危险，林轩担心自己被殃及。
Although Lin Xuan had confidence in his own strength, Cloud Fairy Keng Yan was renowned for her talent. She was the关门 disciple of Senior True Immortal Yunhe and a rare genius. Some elders even claimed she could easily enter the condensation core stage without any issues.
bié dì nán rén huò xǔ hěn yǒu bǎo hù měi nǚ de **， dàn yǔ tóng líng rén xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān què yào lěng jìng yī xiē ， rén bù néng zuò chāo chū zì jǐ néng lì fàn wéi zhī wài de shì ， bǎo hù měi nǚ běn méi yǒu cuò ， dàn jiǎ rú yīn wèi zhè ge sàng mìng kě jiù bù zhí dé 。
别地男人或许很有保护美女的**，但与同龄人相比，林轩却要冷静一些，人不能做超出自己能力范围之外的事，保护美女本没有错，但假如因为这个丧命可就不值得。
This brilliant young woman made Lin Xuan hesitate despite having medicinal pills to aid him; he couldn't claim his cultivation surpassed hers.
suī rán duì zì jǐ de shí lì ， lín xuān yě pǒ yǒu xìn xīn ， dàn zhè wèi yún zhōng xiān zi ， shí zài shì dà míng dǐng dǐng ， zhǎng mén yún hè zhēn rén de guān mén dì zǐ ， bǎi nián nán yù de qí cái ， shèn zhì mén zhōng yǒu zhǎng lǎo duàn yán ， cǐ nǚ zhù jī shì wán quán méi yǒu wèn tí ， shèn zhì jìn rù lìng rén xiàn mù de níng dān qī ， duì tā ér yán ， yě bú shì shén me nán shì 。
虽然对自己的实力，林轩也颇有信心，但这位云中仙子，实在是大名鼎鼎，掌门云鹤真人的关门弟子，百年难遇的奇才，甚至门中有长老断言，此女筑基是完全没有问题，甚至进入令人羡慕的凝丹期，对她而言，也不是什么难事。
From Keng Yan's hurried flight and panicked expression, it was clear she was in danger. Could she have encountered a foundation establishment cultivator?
zhè me yī wèi tiān cái shào nǚ ， lín xuān suī rán yǒu dān yào fǔ zhù ， dàn yě jué bù gǎn shuō zì jǐ dì xiū wèi jiù qiáng guò tā le 。
这么一位天才少女，林轩虽然有丹药辅助，但也绝不敢说自己地修为就强过她了。
Using the Soul Scouring Technique, Lin Xuan learned from the Fire Spirit Sect disciple about the shocking events that transpired at Stream Leaping Ravine. He also discovered why the sect dared to act so rashly: there was an extremely valuable treasure emerging.
cóng qín yán dùn guāng de sù dù ， yǐ jí huāng luàn de biǎo qíng ， xiǎn rán shì zài táo mìng ， jiāng zhè wèi tiān cái shào nǚ bī dé láng bèi bù kān ， tā gāi bú huì shì yù jiàn le zhù jī qī de xiū zhēn zhě ？
从秦妍遁光的速度，以及慌乱的表情，显然是在逃命，将这位天才少女逼得狼狈不堪，她该不会是遇见了筑基期的修真者？
While others might covet such a treasure, Lin Xuan understood the importance of self-awareness. Attempting to snatch it from several foundation establishment cultivators and elite disciples would be suicide. Only a condensation core stage expert had that kind of power.
lì yòng sōu hún **， lín xuān cóng nà huǒ líng mén dì zǐ dì jì yì zhōng dé zhī le xī yuè jiàn suǒ fā shēng de jīng biàn ， shèn zhì hái zhī dào huǒ líng mén zhī suǒ yǐ gǎn rú cǐ dào xíng nì shī ， shì yīn wèi zhè ér yǒu yī jiàn zhēn guì zhī jí de bǎo wù chū shì 。
利用搜魂**，林轩从那火灵门弟子地记忆中得知了溪跃涧所发生的惊变，甚至还知道火灵门之所以敢如此倒行逆施，是因为这儿有一件珍贵之极的宝物出世。
One must know their limits; don't desire what doesn't belong to them. His immediate priority was to return to the sect, refine top-grade essence cleansing pills, and then enter the foundation establishment stage.
huàn yí gè rén ， huò xǔ huì dòng tān niàn ， dàn lín xuān bù tóng ， tā shēn shēn míng bái rén yào yǒu zì zhī zhī míng de dào lǐ ， kāi wán xiào ， xiǎng yào cóng shí jǐ wèi zhù jī qī xiū shì hé shàng bǎi jīng yīng dì zǐ shǒu zhōng qiǎng bǎo ， qǐ bù huì zhǎo sǐ ， yí gè rén ， chú fēi shì níng dān qī de xiū shì ， cái yǒu nà me biāo hàn de shí lì 。
换一个人，或许会动贪念，但林轩不同，他深深明白人要有自知之明的道理，开玩笑，想要从十几位筑基期修士和上百精英弟子手中抢宝，岂不会找死，一个人，除非是凝丹期的修士，才有那么彪悍的实力。
Cultivation required steady progress.
rén yào zhī zú ， bú yào wàng xiǎng běn jiù bù gāi shǔ yú zì jǐ de dōng xī ， dāng wù zhī jí ， shì huí dào mén pài hòu ， tí liàn jí pǐn xǐ suǐ dān ， rán hòu zhù jī 。
人要知足，不要妄想本就不该属于自己的东西，当务之急，是回到门派后，提炼极品洗髓丹，然后筑基。
Thus, after gathering the silver moon flower and flowery grass, Lin Xuan immediately flew away. Unfortunately, his luck ran out mid-flight.
xiū zhēn yě yào yī bù yī gè jiǎo yìn 。
修真也要一步一个脚印。
While Lin Xuan lamented his bad fortune, Keng Yan, who had coincidentally met him, was equally frustrated. Using her master's palm thunder treasure, she managed to eliminate that shameless foundation establishment cultivator. However, not long after, a man in Daoist robes attached himself to her.
suǒ yǐ zài cǎi zhāi dào yín yuè huā hé liú yíng cǎo yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lì kè dùn guāng fēi zǒu ， nǎ zhī dào bàn tú hái shì chū xiàn le zhè yàng dì shì 。
所以在采摘到银月花和流萤草以后，林轩立刻遁光飞走，哪知道半途还是出现了这样地事。
Realizing the Daoist was Senior True Immortal Qingling of Fire Spirit Sect, Keng Yan was shocked and pale with fear. Although different from Drifting Cloud Valley, the Fire Spirit Sect's leader wasn't their top expert; his cultivation level barely ranked among the top three. However, he was a formidable opponent in terms of management skills, reaching late foundation establishment stage, far beyond her flexible spirit period abilities to contend with.
Lin Xuan's gaze fell upon a nearby zombie. After the Hundred Souls Banner absorbed阴魂, the blood-colored skeleton it conjured became more formidable. The zombie immediately showed signs of strain and turned to flee.
Lin Xuan hummed indifferently, raised his hand, and sent an unextinguished primordial fire flying towards the zombie, enveloping it. A惨叫 echoed as Lin Xuan waved his left hand, commanding the Hundred Souls Banner to unleash a more intense attack on the zombie.
In no time, this century-old zombie was reduced to a wisp of black mist.
After exploding into a cloud of black smoke, a dark, ink-like bead still hovered in mid-air.
Lin Xuan pondered for a moment and took out an jade bottle from his pocket. He unscrewed the lid, and a beam of yellow light flew out, capturing the bead inside.
Just as demons have demon cores, highly skilled zombies form corpse beads within their bodies. These beads are extremely toxic; cultivators who practice ghost techniques can refine them into magical treasures. Although Lin Xuan couldn't do that himself, the corpse bead was still valuable to him and he decided to keep it for now.
Finally rid of the spirit guardian, Lin Xuan no longer hesitated as he plucked the silver moon flower and flowery grass before leaving via his light.
At the same time, somewhere in Stream Leaping Ravine:
This was an unremarkable cliff. However, at this moment, astonishing amounts of spiritual energy were emanating from it. Several cultivators wearing Fire Spirit Sect attire stood solemnly there.
"Senior Brother Zong hasn't returned yet?"
"Don't worry. With his cultivation, unless a condensation core stage expert, no one can escape his palm. We shouldn't be concerned."
"But the treasure is about to appear... without Senior Brother's supervision..."
The elderly leader pondered for a moment and said, "Let's set up an array around us first to prevent spiritual energy from leaking out. Command the flexible spirit period disciples to patrol the area. Don't let any escapees accidentally intrude and cause trouble."
"Agreed!"
The order was passed down, and elite Fire Spirit Sect disciples transformed into streaks of light. The remaining foundation establishment experts exchanged glances before dispersing.
After gathering the spirit herbs, Lin Xuan felt elated as he flew towards the exit of Stream Leaping Ravine. The teleportation array there was one-way; you had to use it when entering but could leave freely.
Although there were still Fire Spirit Sect disciples guarding the place, they mainly watched for outsiders trying to intrude. From inside, Lin Xuan intended to launch a surprise attack and escape through the chaos.
After considering this plan, Lin Xuan found its feasibility high and decided to act accordingly.
About half an hour later, the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly surged violently without any warning. Lin Xuan paused his light travel and saw a blue beam of light approaching from afar.
Such powerful cultivation!
Could it be a Fire Spirit Sect cultivator?
Without further thought, Lin Xuan reached into his pocket and summoned his flying sword...
Bang!
His flying sword clashed with the opponent's spiritual artifact. Lin Xuan felt blood surging in his chest as he passed by the other person.
In that instant, Lin Xuan identified his opponent: a seventeen or eighteen-year-old beauty with fair skin and rosy lips, none other than Cloud Fairy Keng Yan.
How could she be here?
Meeting a fellow sect member was unexpected. However, Lin Xuan's expression showed concern rather than joy. He hadn't used the Heaven Demon Illusion Technique at this moment; his true face had been seen by her. Moreover, Keng Yan appeared in such a panic that it indicated she must have encountered an extremely dangerous situation. Lin Xuan worried about being caught up in it.
While some men might be protective of beautiful women, Lin Xuan was more cautious given their similar age. One shouldn't do things beyond one's capabilities; protecting a woman wasn't wrong, but dying over such a thing would be foolish.
Although Lin Xuan had confidence in his own strength, Cloud Fairy Keng Yan was renowned for her talent. She was the关门 disciple of Senior True Immortal Yunhe and a rare genius. Some elders even claimed she could easily enter the condensation core stage without any issues.
This brilliant young woman made Lin Xuan hesitate despite having medicinal pills to aid him; he couldn't claim his cultivation surpassed hers.
From Keng Yan's hurried flight and panicked expression, it was clear she was in danger. Could she have encountered a foundation establishment cultivator?
Using the Soul Scouring Technique, Lin Xuan learned from the Fire Spirit Sect disciple about the shocking events that transpired at Stream Leaping Ravine. He also discovered why the sect dared to act so rashly: there was an extremely valuable treasure emerging.
While others might covet such a treasure, Lin Xuan understood the importance of self-awareness. Attempting to snatch it from several foundation establishment cultivators and elite disciples would be suicide. Only a condensation core stage expert had that kind of power.
One must know their limits; don't desire what doesn't belong to them. His immediate priority was to return to the sect, refine top-grade essence cleansing pills, and then enter the foundation establishment stage.
Cultivation required steady progress.
Thus, after gathering the silver moon flower and flowery grass, Lin Xuan immediately flew away. Unfortunately, his luck ran out mid-flight.
While Lin Xuan lamented his bad fortune, Keng Yan, who had coincidentally met him, was equally frustrated. Using her master's palm thunder treasure, she managed to eliminate that shameless foundation establishment cultivator. However, not long after, a man in Daoist robes attached himself to her.
Realizing the Daoist was Senior True Immortal Qingling of Fire Spirit Sect, Keng Yan was shocked and pale with fear. Although different from Drifting Cloud Valley, the Fire Spirit Sect's leader wasn't their top expert; his cultivation level barely ranked among the top three. However, he was a formidable opponent in terms of management skills, reaching late foundation establishment stage, far beyond her flexible spirit period abilities to contend with.