dāng nián xiāng bǐ ， cǐ nǚ chéng shú wěn zhòng le xǔ duō ， jiāng yù jiǎn jiāo yǔ lín xuān hòu ，“ yī ； de gào cí le 。
当年相比，此女成熟稳重了许多，将玉简交予林轩后，“一；的告辞了。
Compared to the previous year, this woman had matured significantly. After handing over a jade slip to Lin Xuan, she bid farewell.
bǎ wán zhuó shǒu zhōng zhī wù ， lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū xiē xǔ chén yín zhī sè ， tā méi yǒu mǎ shàng qián wǎng ōu yáng de dòng fǔ ， ér shì dǎ suàn xiān jiāng yǎn qián shōu shí yī fān zài shuō 。
把玩着手中之物，林轩脸上露出些许沉吟之色，他没有马上前往欧阳的洞府，而是打算先将眼前收拾一番再说。
Lin Xuan held the item in his hand and showed some contemplative expression on his face. He did not immediately head for Ouyang’s cave dwelling but planned to tidy up first.
bì jìng ， zhè lǐ suī shì lín shí jū suǒ ， dàn gū jì ， zì jǐ yě yào dài shàng shù nián de 。
毕竟，这里虽是临时居所，但估计，自己也要待上数年的。
After all, although this was just a temporary residence, he estimated that he would have to stay here for several years.
dòng fǔ dào bù yòng chóng xīn kāi pì ， tài xū zhēn rén céng liú yǒu gù jū ， zhǐ xiāo lüè zuò zhěng lǐ jiù kě yǐ 。
洞府倒不用重新开辟，太虚真人曾留有故居，只消略作整理就可以。
The cave dwelling didn’t need to be newly created; Tai Xu Zhenren had left behind his former abode. He could simply make some minor adjustments.
lín shén qī wèi yī dào qīng hóng ， xiàng qián fāng fēi lüè ér qù 。
林神七为一道青虹，像前方飞掠而去。
Lin Shenqi transformed into a streak of green light and flew toward the front.
zhè zì rán yòng bù liǎo duō shǎo shí jiān ， jǐn jǐn bàn rì yǐ hòu lín xuān jiù kāi shǐ zài zhōu wéi bù zhì zhèn qí ， suī rán xú yīn shuō guò ， huì jiāng zhè fāng yuán shù shí lǐ ， quán bù shè wèi jìn qū ， dàn yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， dāng rán hái shì huì liú xià yī xiē hòu shǒu 。
这自然用不了多少时间，仅仅半日以后林轩就开始在周围布置阵旗，虽然徐茵说过，会将这方圆数十里，全部设为禁区，但以林轩的性格，当然还是会留下一些后手。
This wouldn’t take long, as Lin Xuan began setting up array flags around him after half a day. Although Xu Yin said that she would set this entire area within tens of miles as a restricted zone, Lin Xuan naturally left some back-up measures in place.
hěn kuài ， zhèn fǎ qǐ dòng ， yī céng dàn dàn de wù qì mí màn ér chū ， jiāng fāng yuán shù shí lǐ quán dōu lǒng zhào zhù ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， méi yǒu rèn hé qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， dàn jí shǐ shì níng dān qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yí dàn jìn rù ， yě bié xiǎng qīng yì chū lái le 。
很快，阵法启动，一层淡淡的雾气弥漫而出，将方圆数十里全都笼罩住，表面上看，没有任何起眼之处，但即使是凝丹期的修仙者，一旦进入，也别想轻易出来了。
Soon, the array activated and a faint mist spread out, enveloping an area of tens of miles. From the outside, there was nothing to see, but even condensation core cultivators wouldn’t be able to easily exit once they entered.
bù guò lín xuān liǎn qī què bìng wèi lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， yǐ tā jìng jiè lái shuō ， shǒu zhōng de zhèn fǎ hái shì tài ruò ， kàn lái yǒu shí jiān de shí hòu ， dé hǎo hǎo cān xiáng yī xià cóng liàn xīn lù suǒ de de tiān yuán zhèn shū 。
不过林轩脸七却并未露出满意之色，以他境界来说，手中的阵法还是太弱，看来有时间的时候，得好好参详一下从炼心路所得的天元阵书。
However, Lin Xuan’s face did not show any satisfaction. For his current realm, the array he had set up was still too weak. He needed to take some time and carefully study the Heavenly Essence Array Book from Heart Refinement Path.
xīn zhōng rú shì xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān huí dào le dòng fǔ ， xiān hǎo hǎo shuì shàng yī jiào zài shuō 。
心中如是想着，林轩回到了洞府，先好好睡上一觉再说。
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan returned to the cave dwelling and decided to get a good rest.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， bì yún shān zhǔ fēng mǒu zuò líng qì àng rán de dòng fǔ 。
与此同时，碧云山主峰某座灵气盎然的洞府。
At the same time, on the main peak of Bichun Mountain, in a spirit-infused cave dwelling.
“ shī mèi ， mí huí lái le ， lín qián bèi kě ān zhì hǎo le ？” shuō huà de zhèng shì tiān xuán mén zhǔ ， nà wèi xíng mào rú yǎ de níng dān xiū shì 。
“师妹，弥回来了，林前辈可安置好了？”说话的正是天璇门主，那位形貌儒雅的凝丹修士。
"Junior sister, Mi has returned. Has Senior Lin settled down well?" The speaker was the headmaster of Tianxuan Sect, that refined-looking condensation core cultivator.
“ shī xiōng ， qiè shēn zuò zhuó ， nǐ hái yǒu shén me bù fàng xīn de ， bù shuō lín qián bèi xiū wèi tōng tiān ， guāng shì tā de dà ēn dà dé ” mèi yě bù gǎn yǒu sī háo dài màn de 。” xú yīn rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō 。
“师兄，妾身做卓，你还有什么不放心的，不说林前辈修为通天，光是他的大恩大德”妹也不敢有丝毫怠慢的。”徐茵如此这般的说。
Lin Xuan had helped them significantly, but now they were bothering him again. This headmaster seemed to lack gratitude.
“ ń 。” rú yǎ nán zi diǎn le diǎn tóu ， liáng jiǔ ， cái chí yí zhe kāi kǒu ：“ lín qián bèi lái lì jiū jìng rú hé ， shī mèi chēng yòu shì zěn me yǔ tā rèn shí de ， yǐ qián zěn me cóng wèi tīng mí shuō guò ， hái yǒu zhè me yī wèi shén tōng guǎng dà de péng yǒu ？”
“嗯。”儒雅男子点了点头，良久，才迟疑着开口：“林前辈来历究竟如何，师妹称又是怎么与他认识的，以前怎么从未听弥说过，还有这么一位神通广大的朋友？”
Although Xu Yin was more composed compared to her husband, she knew that it wouldn’t be wise to force Lin Xuan’s hand. He had already done much for them, and people should be content with what they have.
“ lín qián bèi ” xú yīn de zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī kǔ xiào zhī sè ：“ wǒ yǔ jiā xiōng yě suàn yǔ tā zǎo jiù xiāng shí ， tā de nián jì bǐ dà gē hái yào xiǎo dé duō ， wǒ kě méi xiǎng guò tā zhè me kuài jiù néng níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng de
“林前辈”徐茵的嘴角边流露出一丝苦笑之色：“我与家兄也算与他早就相识，他的年纪比大哥还要小得多，我可没想过他这么快就能凝结元婴成功的
The headmaster of the sect, after a moment's thought, realized his mistake. If he invited Lin Xuan without due consideration, he might anger him. That would be counterproductive.
“ shén me ？” rú yǎ nán zi dà jīng shī sè ：“ shī mèi ， wǒ méi tīng cuò ba ， tā bǐ dà gē nián jì hái xiǎo ？”
“什么？”儒雅男子大惊失色：“师妹，我没听错吧，他比大哥年纪还小？”
"Junior sister, how does Senior Lin feel about this? We can’t know for sure, but at least we can do something."
“ dāng rán ， qiè shēn zěn me huì yǒu shī xiōng luàn kāi wán xiào
“当然，妾身怎么会有师兄乱开玩笑
"What do you mean by 'do something'?" Xu Yin asked in surprise.
rú yǎ nán zi de biǎo qíng níng zhòng qǐ lái ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì xiàn mù ：“ rú cǐ shuō lái ， lín qián bèi hái bú dào liǎng bǎi suì ， qí zī zhì zhī hǎo ， bié shuō mí wǒ fū qī ， biàn shì nà xiē shèng líng gēn de tiān cái ， yě yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， shuō bù dìng zhēn yǒu jī huì wèn dǐng dà dào dì ， shī mèi ， yú xiōng yǒu yī shì xiāng qiú 。”
儒雅男子的表情凝重起来，脸上满是羡慕：“如此说来，林前辈还不到两百岁，其资质之好，别说弥我夫妻，便是那些圣灵根的天才，也远远不及，说不定真有机会问鼎大道地，师妹，愚兄有一事相求。”
"I will issue a decree. All disciples should treat Senior Lin as if the sect head himself were present. Each ordinary elder should receive ten times their usual offerings, and whatever requests he makes should be fulfilled to the best of our abilities," the refined-looking man said with hope on his face.
“ shén me ？” xú yīn biǎo qíng yī è ， yǒu xiē chà rán de kāi kǒu 。
“什么？”徐茵表情一愕，有些诧然的开口。
If they could get such a powerful expert to join their ranks, Tianxuan Sect would surely dominate Youzhou.
“ chēng yǔ nà lín qián bèi jì shì gù yǒu ， kě fǒu hǎo yán xiāng qiú qǐng tā dān rèn běn mén de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ？” rú yǎ nán zi mǎn liǎn xī yì de dào 。
“称与那林前辈既是故友，可否好言相求请他担任本门的太上长老？”儒雅男子满脸希翼的道。
"This can’t happen." Xu Yin shook her head. "Even if Senior Lin is the young master of Spirit Medicine Mountain, or even if he’s just a wandering immortal, given his power, he wouldn’t be interested in our small sect."
rú guǒ yǒu zhè me yī wèi dà gāo shǒu jiā méng ， tiān xuán mén bì néng xióng bà yōu zhōu 。
如果有这么一位大高手加盟，天璇门必能雄霸幽州。
Compared to her husband, Xu Yin was more level-headed. She knew that forcing the issue would not yield good results. Lin Xuan had already done much for them, and it was better to be content.
“ zhè kě bù xíng 。” xú yīn yáo le yáo tóu ：“ qiě bù shuō qián bèi běn shì líng yào shān shǎo zhǔ ， jiù suàn tā nǎi xián yún yě hè ， yǐ qí shén tōng ， yě bú huì kàn shàng xiǎo xiǎo tiān xuán mén de 。”
“这可不行。”徐茵摇了摇头：“且不说前辈本是灵药山少主，就算他乃闲云野鹤，以其神通，也不会看上小小天璇门的。”
"Master of the sect sent so many gifts but didn’t give any instructions?" Lin Xuan asked as he examined a command talisman in his hand.
yǔ zhàng fū xiāng bǐ ， xú yīn jiào wéi lěng jìng ， suī shuō jī yuán nán dé ， dàn qiǎng qiú kě bù huì yǒu hǎo jié guǒ ， lín xuān yǐ bāng le tā men xǔ duō ， rén guì zài zhī zú 。
与丈夫相比，徐茵较为冷静，虽说机缘难得，但强求可不会有好结果，林轩已帮了他们许多，人贵在知足。
"No, Master said nothing. He just told me to deliver these items to your cave dwelling," said a young man in his twenties, standing respectfully before Lin Xuan. He was at the base of the foundation stage.
rú yǎ nán zi bì jìng shì yī mén zhī zhǔ ， gāng gāng yǒu xiē tóu nǎo rè ， zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng què shí tài cāng chǔ ， mào rán xiāng yāo shuō bù dìng fǎn ér huì rě lín xuān nù ， nà yàng kě jiù dé bù cháng shī le ， lüè yī chóu chú ：“ zhè yàng ba ， shī mèi ， lín qián bèi rú hé xiǎng de wǒ men wú fǎ chuǎi mó ， dàn zhì shǎo wǒ men zì jǐ kě yǐ zuò hǎo yì diǎn 。”
儒雅男子毕竟是一门之主，刚刚有些头脑热，仔细想想确实太仓储，冒然相邀说不定反而会惹林轩怒，那样可就得不偿失了，略一踌躇：“这样吧，师妹，林前辈如何想的我们无法揣摩，但至少我们自己可以做好一点。”
This situation seemed rather strange.
“ zì jǐ zuò hǎo yì diǎn ？”
“自己做好一点？”
The next morning, as soon as Lin Xuan woke up, he received a sound transmission talisman from Tianxuan Sect’s headmaster, saying that someone had come to visit him with something important.
“ bù cuò ， chuán wǒ fǎ yù ， zhòng dì zǐ jiàn lín qián bèi rú jiàn mén zhǔ qīn lín ， měi nián jǐ yǔ pǔ tōng zhǎng lǎo shí bèi de gòng fèng ， bù lùn tā tí chū shén me yāo qiú ， dōu jǐn liàng mǎn zú 。”
“不错，传我法谕，众弟子见林前辈如见门主亲临，每年给予普通长老十倍的供奉，不论他提出什么要求，都尽量满足。”
Lin Xuan felt a bit displeased. He had just helped them so much, and now they were bothering him again. This so-called sect head seemed to lack gratitude.
“ shī xiōng ， nǐ fēng le ， zhè xiē dài yù kě shì tài shàng zhǎng lǎo cái yǒu ， lín qián bèi kě bìng méi yǒu dā yìng wǒ men shén me 。” xú yīn dà jīng shī sè de shuō 。
“师兄，你疯了，这些待遇可是太上长老才有，林前辈可并没有答应我们什么。”徐茵大惊失色的说。
But considering Xu Yin's face, Lin Xuan still removed the restrictions and let this person in.
“ yú xiōng dāng rán qīng chǔ zì jǐ zài zuò shén me ， shī mèi chēng bù yě shuō le ， lín qián bèi kàn bù shàng wǒ men tiān xuán mén de ， wǒ jǐ yǔ tā zhè me duō hǎo chù ， yě méi shē wàng néng huí bào shén me ， zhǐ yào duì fāng de xiē xǔ hǎo gǎn jiù gòu le ， zài shuō ， duì fāng yú wǒ men yǒu ēn ， zhè xiē yòu suàn dé le shén me ？” rú yǎ nán zi rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō 。
“愚兄当然清楚自己在做什么，师妹称不也说了，林前辈看不上我们天璇门的，我给予他这么多好处，也没奢望能回报什么，只要对方的些许好感就够了，再说，对方于我们有恩，这些又算得了什么？”儒雅男子如此这般的说。
To his surprise, it turned out to be a base-stage cultivator named Ding Sun. The man was clearly surprised, but even if he had used a clone technique, he would not have been considered as respectful as a foundation stage elder.
“ guì mén zhǔ sòng lái rú cǐ duō lǐ wù ， nán dào jiù méi yǒu fēn fù nǐ shén me ？” bǎ wán zhuó shǒu zhōng de yī kuài lìng fú ， lín xuān dàn dàn de kāi kǒu le 。
“贵门主送来如此多礼物，难道就没有吩咐你什么？”把玩着手中的一块令符，林轩淡淡的开口了。
The base-stage cultivator seemed very nervous. He first performed a grand bow before presenting a storage bag and the command talisman.
“ méi yǒu ， mén zhǔ shén me yě méi shuō ， zhǐ shì ràng wǎn bèi jiāng zhè xiē dōng xī sòng dào nín de dòng fǔ 。” lín xuān shēn qián ， zhàn zhe yī wèi èr shí chū tóu de bái yī nán zi ， bù guò zhù jī qī liǎn sè gōng jìng wú bǐ 。
“没有，门主什么也没说，只是让晚辈将这些东西送到您的洞府。”林轩身前，站着一位二十出头的白衣男子，不过筑基期脸色恭敬无比。
Although this command talisman wasn’t a sign of the sect head’s authority, it was said to allow the holder to freely mobilize resources within the sect.
cǐ shì shuō qǐ lái yǒu xiē guǐ yì 。
此事说起来有些诡异。
As Lin Xuan scanned the storage bag with his divine sense, he was surprised to find over twenty million pieces of crystal inside.
dì èr tiān yī zǎo ， lín xuān gāng gāng qǐ chuáng ， jiù shōu dào le chuán yīn fú ， shuō shì tiān xuán mén zhǔ qiǎn rén yǒu shì bài fǎng 。
第二天一早，林轩刚刚起床，就收到了传音符，说是天璇门主遣人有事拜访。
While such an amount wouldn’t be significant for Lin Xuan, this clearly indicated that the sect had brought out a considerable portion of its savings.
lín xuān lüè gǎn bù mǎn ， zì jǐ cái bāng le tā men de dà máng ， jiù yòu lái dǎ rǎo ， zhè suǒ wèi de mén zhǔ ， kě yǒu xiē bù shí hǎo dǎi le 。
林轩略感不满，自己才帮了他们的大忙，就又来打扰，这所谓的门主，可有些不识好歹了。
This kind of treatment could only be enjoyed by a supreme elder.
dàn kàn xiàn zài xú yīn de miàn shàng ， lín xuān hái shì dǎ kāi jìn zhì ， fàng cǐ rén jìn lái 。
但看现在徐茵的面上，林轩还是打开禁制，放此人进来。
However, they didn’t mention anything in return.
nǎ zhī dào ， jū rán shì yī xiǎo xiǎo de zhù jī qī xiū shì 。 dīng sūn xī qí ， gàn qíng gàn lǐ ， duì fāng jiù suàn fēn shēn zhī shù ， lǐ mào shàng ， yě yuán èr dān qī zhǎng lǎo 。
哪知道，居然是一小小的筑基期修士。丁孙稀奇，干情干理，对方就算分身芝术，礼貌上，也元二丹期长老。
Lin Xuan’s face remained calm as he nodded approvingly. This headmaster of Tianxuan Sect truly was an impressive figure.
zhù jī qī xiū shì míng xiǎn yě hěn jǐn zhāng ， xiān shì dà lǐ bài jiàn ， rán hòu jiù jiāng yī chǔ wù dài yǔ lìng fú fèng le shàng lái 。
筑基期修士明显也很紧张，先是大礼拜见，然后就将一储物袋与令符奉了上来。
"Alright, you can go now!"
nà lìng fú suī fēi zhǎng mén rén xìn wù ， dàn jù shuō yě néng suí yì diào dòng mén nèi de zī yuán yǔ rén shǒu 。
那令符虽非掌门人信物，但据说也能随意调动门内的资源与人手。
"Yes!"
zhì yú chǔ wù dài ， lín xuān shén shí yī sǎo ， yě sǒng rán dòng róng ， lǐ miàn de jīng shí jū rán yǒu èr shí wàn zhī duō 。
至于储物袋，林轩神识一扫，也耸然动容，里面的晶石居然有二十万之多。
The base-stage cultivator bowed again before retreating respectfully.
suī rán jiù lín xuān de shēn jiā lái shuō ， bù suàn shén me ， dàn gāi pài xiǎn rán yǐ ná chū bù shǎo jī xù lái le 。
虽然就林轩的身家来说，不算什么，但该派显然已拿出不少积蓄来了。
A flash of white light appeared, and a young woman stood before Lin Xuan.
zhè zhǒng lǐ yù ， shì tài shàng zhǎng lǎo cái néng xiǎng shòu dì 。
这种礼遇，是太上长老才能享受地。
"Master, do you really want to accept these gifts?"
duì fāng què piān piān shén me yě bù tí 。
对方却偏偏什么也不提。
Lin Xuan smiled. "What’s the point in refusing someone’s gift? Someone sent us something, so we might as well take it."
lín xuān yī liǎn píng jìng zhī sè ， xīn zhōng yě bù yóu de diǎn tóu zàn xǔ ， zhè tiān xuán mén zhǔ hái zhēn shì yī liǎo bù qǐ de rén wù 。
林轩一脸平静之色，心中也不由得点头赞许，这天璇门主还真是一了不起的人物。
"But gratuitous kindness is often either a sign of ulterior motives or deception," Yue’er frowned. "If they’re not doing this out of genuine goodwill, then clearly they want me to become their supreme elder."
“ hǎo le ， nǐ xià qù ba ！”
“好了，你下去吧！”
"I know."
“ shì ！”
“是！”
"Then why do you still accept them? Don’t you fear that someone might take advantage of it?" Yue’er said in a disapproving tone.
nà zhù jī qī xiū shì yòu kē tóu xíng le yī lǐ ， cái gōng gōng jìng jìng de tuì le xià qù 。
那筑基期修士又磕头行了一礼，才恭恭敬敬的退了下去。
"Silly girl, who said I don’t want to be their supreme elder?"
bái guāng yī shǎn ， yī wèi shào nǚ chū xiàn zài le lín xuān de miàn qián 。
白光一闪，一位少女出现在了林轩的面前。
"What? Master, are you joking? You’re considering this small sect. Do you really plan on staying here and not going to Yunzhou?" Yue’er was shocked.
“ shào yé ， zhè xiē dōng xī ， nǐ zhēn xiǎng shōu xià ？”
“少爷，这些东西，你真想收下？”
"Who said I would stay here?" Lin Xuan smiled. "That’s why I’m willing to take over the sect."
“ zhè shì shén me huà ， yǒu rén sòng lǐ ， bù ná bái bù ná 。
“这是什么话，有人送礼，不拿白不拿。
"Why don’t you go join a larger sect in another state with your power? With your abilities, even if you went to one of the Seven Great Sects, they would surely treat you with great respect," Yue’er said in confusion.
“ kě wú shì xiàn yīn qíng ， fēi jiān jí dào ， duì wàn rú cǐ bù dēng ， xiǎn rán dìng xiǎng chéng shào yé zuò tā men de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yuè ér xiù méi wēi zhòu de dào 。
“可无事献殷情，非奸即盗，对万如此不灯，显然定想承少爷做他们的太上长老月儿秀眉微皱的道。
"Respect?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Silly girl, do I look like someone who follows orders? While I could join other sects, each has dozens of senior cultivators, even late-stage experts. It’s better to have full control than to be constantly constrained."
“ wǒ zhī dào
“我知道
"That makes sense," Yue’er blushed as she realized her mistake and quickly tried to rectify it.
“ nà shào yé nǐ hái ná ， jiù bù pà chī rén xī duǎn ma ？” yuè ér yī dāi ， liǎn shàng lù chū mò hǎo qì de biǎo qíng lái 。
“那少爷你还拿，就不怕吃人嘻短吗？”月儿一呆，脸上露出没好气的表情来。
Lin Xuan smiled and continued. "In any case, this is just a concept I’m considering. How far we can go with it remains uncertain. For now, let’s focus on refining our cultivation methods here and some of the treasures. Then, we’ll head to Yunzhou where the cultivation scene is more prosperous. Perhaps there are ways to help me condense my essence core without relying on elixirs."
“ shǎ yā tou ， shuí shuō shào yé wǒ jiù yí dìng bù yuàn yì zuò tā men de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo 。”
“傻丫头，谁说少爷我就一定不愿意做他们的太上长老。”
"Thank you, Master."
“ a ？” yuè ér shì dà chī yī jīng a ：“ shào yé nǐ kāi jiàn me wán xiào ， zhè zhǒng xiǎo mén pài ， nǐ yě kàn dé shàng yǎn ， mò fēi zhēn xiǎng zài zhè lǐ zhǎn ， bù dǎ suàn qù yún zhōu le ma ？”
“啊？”月儿是大吃一惊啊：“少爷你开件么玩笑，这种小门派，你也看得上眼，莫非真想在这里展，不打算去云州了吗？”
Yue’er hugged Lin Xuan gratefully but passed through him. She felt a bit sad that she didn’t have a physical body.
“ shuí shuō wǒ huì kùn jū cǐ dì ？” lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī xiào yì ：“ zhèng yīn wèi bù jiǔ jiù yào lí kāi ， suǒ yǐ wǒ cái yuàn yì rù zhǔ gāi pài 。”
“谁说我会困居此地？”林轩嘴角边流露出一丝笑意：“正因为不久就要离开，所以我才愿意入主该派。”
Lin Xuan shook his head and took out the storage bag, refilling it with the crystals he had taken out. If not for buying some ancient storage bags during the Spirit Beast Island’s gathering, which had much larger capacity than those on the market, he wouldn’t know where to store all his treasures.
“ xiǎo bì ，， bù dǒng 。” yuè ér lù chū yī fù yòu sàng qì ， yòu kě lián de biǎo qíng le ， míng míng zì jǐ yǐ jīng cōng míng liǎo xǔ duō ， kě wèi shén me hái shì gēn bù shàng shào yé de sī wéi ne ？
“小婢，，不懂。”月儿露出一副又丧气，又可怜的表情了，明明自己已经聪明了许多，可为什么还是跟不上少爷的思维呢？
Even so, there was still limited space in the storage bag. He would need to find better ones when they arrived in Yunzhou.
“ chéng wéi gāi pài de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， qí shí méi yǒu rèn hé huài chù ， zuì duō yě jiù shì ràng tā men jiè yòng yī xià wǒ de míng tóu ， ér tiān xuán mén bìng méi yǒu bié de yuán yīng xiū shì ， wǒ de huà jiù shì wéi yī de lìng zhǐ ， zhè yàng yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī hài de hǎo shì ， wǒ gàn má jù jué ” shuō dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān lüè yī chí yí ， xiàng shì zài xiǎng yīng gāi zěn me zǔ zhī yán yǔ ：“ hé kuàng wǒ bù jiǔ hòu jiù yào lí kāi yōu zhōu ， yě bù zhī shén me shí hòu cái néng huí lái ， yíng ér xīn ér bì jìng xiū wèi hái qiǎn ， wǒ pà bài xuān gé zài chū xiàn shén me yǒu yě xīn de jiā huo 。”
“成为该派的太上长老，其实没有任何坏处，最多也就是让他们借用一下我的名头，而天璇门并没有别的元婴修士，我的话就是唯一的令旨，这样有百利而无一害的好事，我干嘛拒绝”说到这里，林轩略一迟疑，像是在想应该怎么组织言语：“何况我不久后就要离开幽州，也不知什么时候才能回来，盈儿芯儿毕竟修为还浅，我怕拜轩阁再出现什么有野心的家伙。”
Lin Xuan examined the command talisman and transformed into a streak of green light before flying out of the cave dwelling.
Compared to the previous year, this woman had matured significantly. After handing over a jade slip to Lin Xuan, she bid farewell.
Lin Xuan held the item in his hand and showed some contemplative expression on his face. He did not immediately head for Ouyang’s cave dwelling but planned to tidy up first.
After all, although this was just a temporary residence, he estimated that he would have to stay here for several years.
The cave dwelling didn’t need to be newly created; Tai Xu Zhenren had left behind his former abode. He could simply make some minor adjustments.
Lin Shenqi transformed into a streak of green light and flew toward the front.
This wouldn’t take long, as Lin Xuan began setting up array flags around him after half a day. Although Xu Yin said that she would set this entire area within tens of miles as a restricted zone, Lin Xuan naturally left some back-up measures in place.
Soon, the array activated and a faint mist spread out, enveloping an area of tens of miles. From the outside, there was nothing to see, but even condensation core cultivators wouldn’t be able to easily exit once they entered.
However, Lin Xuan’s face did not show any satisfaction. For his current realm, the array he had set up was still too weak. He needed to take some time and carefully study the Heavenly Essence Array Book from Heart Refinement Path.
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan returned to the cave dwelling and decided to get a good rest.
At the same time, on the main peak of Bichun Mountain, in a spirit-infused cave dwelling.
"Junior sister, Mi has returned. Has Senior Lin settled down well?" The speaker was the headmaster of Tianxuan Sect, that refined-looking condensation core cultivator.
Lin Xuan had helped them significantly, but now they were bothering him again. This headmaster seemed to lack gratitude.
Although Xu Yin was more composed compared to her husband, she knew that it wouldn’t be wise to force Lin Xuan’s hand. He had already done much for them, and people should be content with what they have.
The headmaster of the sect, after a moment's thought, realized his mistake. If he invited Lin Xuan without due consideration, he might anger him. That would be counterproductive.
"Junior sister, how does Senior Lin feel about this? We can’t know for sure, but at least we can do something."
"What do you mean by 'do something'?" Xu Yin asked in surprise.
"I will issue a decree. All disciples should treat Senior Lin as if the sect head himself were present. Each ordinary elder should receive ten times their usual offerings, and whatever requests he makes should be fulfilled to the best of our abilities," the refined-looking man said with hope on his face.
If they could get such a powerful expert to join their ranks, Tianxuan Sect would surely dominate Youzhou.
"This can’t happen." Xu Yin shook her head. "Even if Senior Lin is the young master of Spirit Medicine Mountain, or even if he’s just a wandering immortal, given his power, he wouldn’t be interested in our small sect."
Compared to her husband, Xu Yin was more level-headed. She knew that forcing the issue would not yield good results. Lin Xuan had already done much for them, and it was better to be content.
"Master of the sect sent so many gifts but didn’t give any instructions?" Lin Xuan asked as he examined a command talisman in his hand.
"No, Master said nothing. He just told me to deliver these items to your cave dwelling," said a young man in his twenties, standing respectfully before Lin Xuan. He was at the base of the foundation stage.
This situation seemed rather strange.
The next morning, as soon as Lin Xuan woke up, he received a sound transmission talisman from Tianxuan Sect’s headmaster, saying that someone had come to visit him with something important.
Lin Xuan felt a bit displeased. He had just helped them so much, and now they were bothering him again. This so-called sect head seemed to lack gratitude.
But considering Xu Yin's face, Lin Xuan still removed the restrictions and let this person in.
To his surprise, it turned out to be a base-stage cultivator named Ding Sun. The man was clearly surprised, but even if he had used a clone technique, he would not have been considered as respectful as a foundation stage elder.
The base-stage cultivator seemed very nervous. He first performed a grand bow before presenting a storage bag and the command talisman.
Although this command talisman wasn’t a sign of the sect head’s authority, it was said to allow the holder to freely mobilize resources within the sect.
As Lin Xuan scanned the storage bag with his divine sense, he was surprised to find over twenty million pieces of crystal inside.
While such an amount wouldn’t be significant for Lin Xuan, this clearly indicated that the sect had brought out a considerable portion of its savings.
This kind of treatment could only be enjoyed by a supreme elder.
However, they didn’t mention anything in return.
Lin Xuan’s face remained calm as he nodded approvingly. This headmaster of Tianxuan Sect truly was an impressive figure.
"Alright, you can go now!"
"Yes!"
The base-stage cultivator bowed again before retreating respectfully.
A flash of white light appeared, and a young woman stood before Lin Xuan.
"Master, do you really want to accept these gifts?"
Lin Xuan smiled. "What’s the point in refusing someone’s gift? Someone sent us something, so we might as well take it."
"But gratuitous kindness is often either a sign of ulterior motives or deception," Yue’er frowned. "If they’re not doing this out of genuine goodwill, then clearly they want me to become their supreme elder."
"I know."
"Then why do you still accept them? Don’t you fear that someone might take advantage of it?" Yue’er said in a disapproving tone.
"Silly girl, who said I don’t want to be their supreme elder?"
"What? Master, are you joking? You’re considering this small sect. Do you really plan on staying here and not going to Yunzhou?" Yue’er was shocked.
"Who said I would stay here?" Lin Xuan smiled. "That’s why I’m willing to take over the sect."
"Why don’t you go join a larger sect in another state with your power? With your abilities, even if you went to one of the Seven Great Sects, they would surely treat you with great respect," Yue’er said in confusion.
"Respect?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Silly girl, do I look like someone who follows orders? While I could join other sects, each has dozens of senior cultivators, even late-stage experts. It’s better to have full control than to be constantly constrained."
"That makes sense," Yue’er blushed as she realized her mistake and quickly tried to rectify it.
Lin Xuan smiled and continued. "In any case, this is just a concept I’m considering. How far we can go with it remains uncertain. For now, let’s focus on refining our cultivation methods here and some of the treasures. Then, we’ll head to Yunzhou where the cultivation scene is more prosperous. Perhaps there are ways to help me condense my essence core without relying on elixirs."
"Thank you, Master."
Yue’er hugged Lin Xuan gratefully but passed through him. She felt a bit sad that she didn’t have a physical body.
Lin Xuan shook his head and took out the storage bag, refilling it with the crystals he had taken out. If not for buying some ancient storage bags during the Spirit Beast Island’s gathering, which had much larger capacity than those on the market, he wouldn’t know where to store all his treasures.
Even so, there was still limited space in the storage bag. He would need to find better ones when they arrived in Yunzhou.
Lin Xuan examined the command talisman and transformed into a streak of green light before flying out of the cave dwelling.