jiàn yì zhí yǐn cáng shí lì de yuán gù ， suī rán bèi xī rù dào zhè shén mì kōng jiān zhī hòu ， tā men jiù yì zhí chǔ yú duì fāng de jiān shì zhī zhōng ， dàn tián xiǎo jiàn chú le tóu nǎo líng huó ， shí lì què bìng wèi biǎo xiàn chū sī háo chū cǎi zhī chù ， yāo mó zì rán yǒu xiē qīng dí le 。
剑一直隐藏实力的缘故，虽然被吸入到这神秘空间之后，他们就一直处于对方的监视之中，但田小剑除了头脑灵活，实力却并未表现出丝毫出彩之处，妖魔自然有些轻敌了。
The sword had always concealed its true strength, so even after being drawn into this mysterious space, they were still under the other party's surveillance. However, Tian Xiaojian, despite his quick thinking, did not show any remarkable prowess in terms of power. The demons and monsters naturally underestimated him.
jǐn jiē zhe ， huī bái sè de mó yán jiāng léi zhū bāo guǒ ， yāo mó bù yóu de xīn zhōng yī sōng ， zhèng xiǎng yào shī zhǎn bié de mì shù ， yī gǔ yì yàng de bō dòng què duō xiàn zài le tā shí hǎi de gǎn yìng zhī zhōng 。
紧接着，灰白色的魔炎将雷珠包裹，妖魔不由得心中一松，正想要施展别的秘术，一股异样的波动却咄现在了他识海的感应之中。
紧接着, grayish-white demonic flames enveloped the Thunder Pearl, causing the demon to relax slightly. Just as he was about to use another secret technique, an unusual fluctuation appeared in his识海.
“ bù hǎo ！”
“不好！”
"Bad news!"
yāo mó liǎn sè dà biàn ， xiǎng yě bù xiǎng de zài yuán dì yī zhuǎn ， wú shù de mó qì fān yǒng chū lái ， xíng chéng le yī shàng jiān xià fāng de dùn pái ， dǎng zài qián miàn 。
妖魔脸色大变，想也不想的在原地一转，无数的魔气翻涌出来，形成了一上尖下方的盾牌，挡在前面。
The demon's expression changed dramatically, and without hesitation, it turned around, releasing a surge of demonic energy that formed a sharp top and flat bottom shield, blocking its path.
nà léi zhū yǐ rán bào kāi ， yī gǔ xuè xīng zhī qì kuò sàn kāi lái ， yī tuán tuán hēi hóng sè de léi huǒ ， jiāng mó yán sǎo dàng yī kōng ， hěn kuài jiāng yāo mó yě lǒng zhào zài le qí zhōng 。
那雷珠已然爆开，一股血腥之气扩散开来，一团团黑红色的雷火，将魔炎扫荡一空，很快将妖魔也笼罩在了其中。
That Thunder Pearl had already exploded, spreading a bloody stench. Black-red lightning flames swept away the demonic flames, quickly enveloping the demon as well.
yuǎn chù ， tián xiǎo jiàn de biǎo qíng yī jiù jǐn zhāng wú bǐ ， bù gǎn yǒu sī háo sōng xiè zhī yì ， zhǐ jiàn tā shuāng shǒu qiā le yī gǔ guài de fǎ jué ， nà zhāng xìng gōu wú fēng zì rán ， huà wèi yī tuán hēi sè de huǒ yàn róng rù tā de shēn tǐ lǐ miàn 。
远处，田小剑的表情依旧紧张无比，不敢有丝毫松懈之意，只见他双手掐了一古怪的法诀，那张荇篝无风自燃，化为一团黑色的火焰融入他的身体里面。
From afar, Tian Xiaojian's expression remained extremely tense, showing no signs of relaxation. He formed an odd hand seal with his hands, and the Xie Yingguo suddenly ignited without wind, transforming into a black flame that merged into his body.
tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī tòng kǔ zhī sè ， suí hòu hún shēn hēi máng dà qǐ ， huà wèi yī dào xiào hóng pò kōng ér qù 。
田小剑的脸上闪过一丝痛苦之色，随后浑身黑芒大起，化为一道校虹破空而去。
Pain flashed across Tian Xiaojian's face as he was enveloped in black light, forming a rainbow streak through the air.
jiān ruì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà jīng hóng jiǎn zhí lìng rén chēng mù jié shé ， lùn dù sī háo bù xùn yú yuán yīng hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
尖锐的声音传入耳朵，那惊虹简直令人瞠目结舌，论度丝毫不逊于元婴后期的修仙者。
The sharp sound entered his ears. The lightning bolt was astonishing, its speed not inferior to that of an advanced-stage cultivator.
guò le yuē bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， bào liè zhī shēng jiàn xiáo píng xī le xià qù 。
过了约半盏茶的功夫，爆裂之声渐淆平息了下去。
After about half a cup of tea, the explosive sounds gradually subsided.
hēi guāng yī shǎn ， nà yāo mó de shēn yǐng yòu zhú jiàn qīng xī ， jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， hěn kuài jiù jiāng tián xiǎo jiàn suǒ dìng 。
黑光一闪，那妖魔的身影又逐渐清晰，将神识放出，很快就将田小剑锁定。
A flash of black light revealed the demon's form again as it became clearer. With its divine sense released, it quickly locked onto Tian Xiaojian.
zhè me duǎn de gōng fu ， jìng rán pǎo chū le jìn bǎi lǐ yuǎn ， kàn lái běn zūn hái zhēn yǒu xiē xiǎo kàn nǐ le 。” wàng zhe yuǎn chù de tiān biān ， yāo mó de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì wài ， suí hòu yòu guài xiào qǐ lái ：“ bù guò qū qū yī chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， néng yǒu rú cǐ dùn shù ， kěn dìng shì shǐ yòng le mǒu zhǒng mì shù ， bù néng gòu chí jiǔ ， yǐ wéi kě yǐ táo tuō běn zūn de zhuī zōng 。”
这么短的功夫，竟然跑出了近百里远，看来本尊还真有些小看你了。”望着远处的天边，妖魔的脸上露出一丝意外，随后又怪笑起来：“不过区区一初期的修仙者，能有如此遁术，肯定是使用了某种秘术，不能够持久，以为可以逃脱本尊的追踪。”
In such a short time, he had run nearly a hundred miles away. It seems I underestimated you," the demon said with surprise on his face, then laughed maliciously: "But this mere initial-stage cultivator, to have such a powerful method of escape, must be using some secret technique. It won't last long."
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā yī bù xié guì kuà chū ， dòng zuò míng míng bù dà ， shēn yǐng què yī xià zi cóng yuán dì xiāo shī ， zài cì chū xiàn ， yǐ zài bǎi zhàng kāi wài 。
话音未落，他一步斜刽跨出，动作明明不大，身影却一下子从原地消失，再次出现，已在百丈开外。
Tian Xiaojian's eyes flashed with determination but did not immediately act. He first wanted to test which type of divine technique the monster was proficient in.
zhè shì yī zhǒng jǐn cì yú shùn yí de shén tōng ， yì bān lái shuō ， gè zú yuán yīng hòu qī de cún zài dōu néng zhǎng wò ， dàn rén lèi dà xiū shì yě zhǐ yǒu zài zhàn dòu duǒ bì gōng jī shí cái ǒu ěr shǐ yòng ， cóng méi tīng shuō yǒu rén jiāng kǔn yòng yú zhuī zhú 。
这是一种仅次于瞬移的神通，一般来说，各族元婴后期的存在都能掌握，但人类大修士也只有在战斗躲避攻击时才偶尔使用，从没听说有人将悃用于追逐。
The pangolin opened its blood-filled mouth and let out a menacing roar. Tian Xiaojian frowned, sensing something amiss.
yīn wèi zhè zhǒng shén tōng gù rán xuán miào ， kě fǎ lì xiāo hào yě shí fēn jīng rén ， zhǎng shí jiān shǐ yòng biàn shì hòu qī xiū shì yě fù dān bù qǐ ， rán ér yǎn qián de yāo mó què mǎn bù zài hū ， xié xié kuà chū yī bù ， yòu shǐ yòng qǐ le suō dì shù ……
因为这种神通固然玄妙，可法力消耗也十分惊人，长时间使用便是后期修士也负担不起，然而眼前的妖魔却满不在乎，斜斜跨出一步，又使用起了缩地术……
After evolving into their human forms, demons could gain intelligence and shed their monstrous appearances. But why did this one...
hěn kuài ， tā yě xiāo shī zài le tiān biān ， jì tán lǐ ， zhǐ liú xià le sì míng bàn mó huà hòu de yuán yīng lǎo guài 。
很快，他也消失在了天边，祭坛里，只留下了四名半魔化后的元婴老怪。
Just as he thought this, the demon's aura flickered, enveloped by grayish fog for a moment before dissipating to reveal a man.
zhèn zhèn sī hǒu chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè jǐ rén suī rán gōng lì bào zhǎng ， shén zhì què yě bèi qīn shí ， biàn chéng le zhǐ zhī dào dǎ dòu xiè de guài wù ， zhèng hù xiāng duì zhàn zhuī zhú 。
阵阵嘶吼传入耳朵，这几人虽然功力暴涨，神智却也被侵蚀，变成了只知道打斗泄的怪物，正互相对战追逐。
Tian Xiaojian looked at his attire in surprise.
lìng yī biān ， lí hé qī xiū shì de dòng fǔ jiù zài yǎn qián ， lì jìn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， hǎo bù róng yì cái lái dào cǐ chù ， lín xuān zì rán yě méi yǒu fàng qì de lǐ yóu ， jí biàn yǎn qián chū xiàn le yī huà xíng hòu qī de yāo shòu 。
另一边，离合期修士的洞府就在眼前，历尽千辛万苦，好不容易才来到此处，林轩自然也没有放弃的理由，即便眼前出现了一化形后期的妖兽。
This was a thin man with black-gray hair reaching down to his waist but looking like a chicken coop. He wore short-sleeved leather armor, making him look like an idiot.
fù guì xiǎn zhōng qiú ， hǔ kǒu bá yá de shì qíng zì jǐ yòu bú shì méi zuò guò 。
富贵险中求，虎口拔牙的事情自己又不是没做过。
However, the fluctuations of divine energy around him were indeed from an advanced-stage demon. Tian Xiaojian swallowed hard and decided to test this first.
rú guǒ píng shí ， lín xuān zì rán bú huì zhāo rě zhè me kě pà de lǎo guài wù ， dàn wèi le lí hé qī xiū shì de bǎo wù ， mào yī mào xiǎn ， yòu suàn dé le shén me ？
如果平时，林轩自然不会招惹这么可怕的老怪物，但为了离合期修士的宝物，冒一冒险，又算得了什么？
"Friend, you have slain..."
lín xuān de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jué jué zhī sè ， bù guò dào yě méi yǒu mǎ shàng dòng shǒu ， xiān shì shì zhè guài wù shàn cháng nǎ yī lèi shén tōng 。
林轩的眼中闪过一丝决绝之色，不过倒也没有马上动手，先试试这怪物擅长哪一类神通。
Tian Xiaojian gave a bow. Before he could finish speaking, the other party's face turned ferocious. Tian Xiaojian was startled and prepared to use his treasures but stopped when he saw no attack coming. Instead, it bared its teeth menacingly, spitting saliva.
hǒu ！
吼！
Indeed, it was spitting saliva, with no trace of divine energy fluctuations. Not only was Tian Xiaojian stunned, but the two girls standing far away also sensed something amiss.
nà chuān shān jiǎ zhāng kāi xuè pén dà kǒu ， chū shì wēi de páo xiāo ， lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yǐn yǐn chá jué chū jǐ fēn qī qiāo 。
那穿山甲张开血盆大口，出示威的咆哮，林轩眉头一皱，隐隐察觉出几分蹊跷。
They did not dare to approach.
yāo zú jìn jiē huà xíng qī yǐ hòu ， bù jǐn néng gòu kāi qǐ líng zhì ， ér qiě hái kě yǐ tuì qù yāo xiū ， kě yǎn qián zhè tóu ， wèi shén me ……
妖族进阶化形期以后，不仅能够开启灵智，而且还可以退去妖休，可眼前这头，为什么……
After spitting for a while, the demon laughed foolishly.
miàn 。
面。
"Master, could this guy be an idiot?" Mo'er's voice came, filled with doubt.
zhèng zhè yàng xiǎng zhe ， nà guài wù líng guāng yī shǎn ， bèi yī céng huī sè de wù qì bāo guǒ zài le lǐ piàn kè yǐ hòu ， wù qì sàn kāi ， guǒ rán xiǎn chū le yí gè rén lái 。
正这样想着，那怪物灵光一闪，被一层灰色的雾气包裹在了里片刻以后，雾气散开，果然显出了一个人来。
This was exactly what Tian Xiaojian thought. Advanced-stage demons were nearly top-tier beings in this world. Tian Xiaojian had encountered such old beasts before; they were all imposing. If it were a normal one, would it do something so out of character?
lín xuān kàn le kàn tā de dǎ bàn ， bù yóu de yòu shì yī dāi 。
林轩看了看他的打扮，不由得又是一呆。
Could it be that he is truly insane? A madman, Tian Xiaojian began to ponder.
zhè shì yī míng shēn cái kū shòu de nán zi ， yī tóu huī hēi sè de tóu zhǎng kě jí yāo ， què yòu luàn dé gēn jī wō yī yàng ， chuān zhe yī shēn duǎn xiù pí ǎo ， kàn shàng qù jiù xiàng gè shǎ zi yī yàng 。
这是一名身材枯瘦的男子，一头灰黑色的头长可及腰，却又乱得跟鸡窝一样，穿着一身短袖皮袄，看上去就像个傻子一样。
Although there was no record of such cases in the classics, it did not mean it had never happened. Perhaps during its evolution into an advanced-stage demon, a mistake occurred, preventing the successful opening of intelligence.
dàn tā shēn shàng de líng lì bō dòng ， què shí shì huà xíng hòu qī méi cuò ， lín xuān bù yóu de tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ， jué dìng xiān shì tàn shì tàn zài shuō 。
但他身上的灵力波动，确实是化形后期没错，林轩不由得吞了一口唾沫，决定先试探试探再说。
Thinking this, although Tian Xiaojian remained vigilant, he felt relieved. Faced with an advanced-stage demon, even with a zombie, self-preservation was no issue, but victory was not easy.
“ dào yǒu zhū le ……”
“道友诛了……”
But if it were an idiot, Tian Xiaojian had a 100% chance of success. Such a creature might not have treasures, and its spells would be chaotic. Despite his strength, he did not need to worry about it.
lín xuān bào le bào quán ， huà yīn wèi luò ， duì fāng liǎn shàng què lù chū xiōng è zhī sè ， lín xuān yī jīng ， zhèng xiǎng yào jì chū bǎo wù ， què yòu tíng le xià lái ， yīn wèi duì fāng bìng méi yǒu jìn gōng ， ér shì zī yá liě bǔ de xiàng tā zuò xiōng è zhuàng ， bìng qiě tǔ tuò mò 。
林轩抱了抱拳，话音未落，对方脸上却露出凶恶之色，林轩一惊，正想要祭出宝物，却又停了下来，因为对方并没有进攻，而是呲牙咧哺的像他做凶恶状，并且吐唾沫。
Victory was certain, but Tian Xiaojian did not want to act.
méi cuò ， què shí shì tù kǒu shuǐ ， ér qiě nà lǐ miàn bù hán bàn diǎn fǎ lì bō dòng ， bié shuō lín xuān mù dèng kǒu dāi ， biàn shì zhàn zài yuǎn chù de liǎng nǚ ， yě chá jué chū le jǐ fēn bù tuǒ lái 。
没错，确实是吐口水，而且那里面不含半点法力波动，别说林轩目瞪口呆，便是站在远处的两女，也察觉出了几分不妥来。
An idiot? But this is an advanced-stage demon. If he could subdue him...
dāng rán ， tā liǎ hái shì bù gǎn guò lái 。
当然，她俩还是不敢过来。
Tian Xiaojian had already experienced the benefits of a zombie puppet. With another servant like that, his strength would skyrocket.
tǔ le yī huì er kǒu shuǐ ， duì fāng yòu hēi hēi hēi de shǎ xiào le qǐ lái 。
吐了一会儿口水，对方又嘿嘿嘿的傻笑了起来。
This was a bold idea and a great temptation.
“ shào yé ， mò fēi zhè jiā huo jìng shì yí gè shǎ zi ？” yuè ér de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn chōng mǎn le yí huò 。
“少爷，莫非这家伙竟是一个傻子？”月儿的声音传入耳朵，里面充满了疑惑。
Even with Tian Xiaojian's composure, the thought of having an advanced-stage demon to command made him smile.
ér zhè yě zhèng shì lín xuān suǒ xiǎng de 。
而这也正是林轩所想的。
But how to subdue it?
huà xíng hòu qī yāo zú ， zài zhè yī jiè ， jī hū yǐ shì dǐng jiān de cún zài ， lín xuān yǐ qián ， yòu bú shì méi yǒu jiē chù guò zhè lèi lǎo guài ， yí gè èr gè dōu qì pài jí dà ， rú guǒ shì zhèng zǎn de ， qǐ huì zuò chū zhè zhǒng yǒu ** fèn de shì lái a ！
化形后期妖族，在这一界，几乎已是顶尖的存在，林轩以前，又不是没有接触过这类老怪，一个二个都气派极大，如果是正昝的，岂会做出这种有**份的事来啊！
Its hostility was intense; although it did not attack immediately, it kept spitting saliva and roaring. The demonic and foolish expression made Tian Xiaojian laugh and cry.
mò fēi zhēn shì yí gè fēng zi ， shǎ lín xuān kāi shǐ zhuó mó 。
莫非真是一个疯子，傻林轩开始琢磨。
Knowing his master's thoughts, Mo'er also felt a bit helpless. She supported her chin in thought.
suī rán diǎn jí shàng ， cóng wèi kàn jiàn guò zhè zhǒng àn lì ， dàn bìng bù dài biǎo méi yǒu ， huò xǔ duì fāng zài jìn jiē huà xíng de shí hòu ， chū le yì diǎn chà lǚ ， cóng ér dǎo zhì líng zhì méi néng shùn lì kāi qǐ 。
虽然典籍上，从未看见过这种案例，但并不代表没有，或许对方在进阶化形的时候，出了一点差铝，从而导致灵智没能顺利开启。
Tian Xiaojian, though clever and adaptable, had never encountered such a situation before. He could only take it one step at a time. The most pressing need was to eliminate the demon's hostility.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān suī rán yī jiù bǎo chí zhe jǐng tì ， dàn yě bù yóu de sōng le kǒu qì ， píng xīn lái shuō ， miàn duì huà xíng hòu qī de yāo zú ， jí shǐ zài jiā shàng shī mó ， zì jǐ zì bǎo shì méi yǒu wèn tí ， dàn xiǎng yào shèng lì ， què yě bú shì nà me róng yì 。
念及至此，林轩虽然依旧保持着警惕，但也不由得松了口气，平心来说，面对化形后期的妖族，即使再加上尸魔，自己自保是没有问题，但想要胜利，却也不是那么容易。
Tian Xiaojian began to conceal his aura and put away the Black Gold Dragon Shield. Although this was risky, for the sake of benefits, he was willing to take that risk.
dàn ruò shì yí gè shǎ zi ， lín xuān zé yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， bì jìng zhè zhǒng jiā huo ， yǒu méi yǒu fǎ bǎo hái shì liǎng shuō ， shǐ yòng fǎ shù kěn dìng yě shì luàn qī bā zāo de ， shí lì suī qiáng ， què bù yòng fàng zài xīn shàng 。
但若是一个傻子，林轩则有百分之百的把握，毕竟这种家伙，有没有法宝还是两说，使用法术肯定也是乱七八糟的，实力虽强，却不用放在心上。
Of course, he remained extremely vigilant, always ready to use Heavenly Step if necessary.
yíng méi yǒu wèn tí ， dàn lín xuān què bù dǎ suàn dòng shǒu le 。
赢没有问题，但林轩却不打算动手了。
Fortunately, this decision proved correct. After Tian Xiaojian concealed his aura, the pangolin stopped its menacing behavior and started laughing foolishly.
shǎ zi yòu rú hé ， bì jìng shì huà xíng hòu qī de yāo zú ， rú guǒ néng gòu zǎn qí shōu fù ……
傻子又如何，毕竟是化形后期的妖族，如果能够昝其收复……
Tian Xiaojian sighed in relief as he cautiously approached.
lín xuān zǎo yǐ tǐ huì dào shī mó kuǐ lěi de hǎo chù ， rú guǒ zài duō shàng zhè me yī míng nú pú ， nà zì jǐ de shí lì qǐ bù shì bào zhǎng dà yī dà jié le 。
林轩早已体会到尸魔傀儡的好处，如果再多上这么一名奴仆，那自己的实力岂不是暴涨大一大截了。
As he got closer, the pangolin issued a warning sound, opening its mouth to emit dazzling blue light.
zhè shì yī hěn dà dǎn de xiǎng fǎ ， tóng shí yě shì fēi cháng dà de yòu huò 。
这是一很大胆的想法，同时也是非常大的诱惑。
Tian Xiaojian had already experienced this earlier. He quickly stepped left, appearing ten meters away.
jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， xiǎng dào yǒu yī huà xíng hòu qī de yāo zú kě gōng qū cè ， yě bù yóu xǐ xíng yú sè 。
即便以林轩的城府，想到有一化形后期的妖族可供驱策，也不由喜形于色。
The blue light missed and did not chase after him like before.
dàn gāi rú hé shōu fú ？
但该如何收服？
The demon, now in human form, laughed foolishly again.
duì fāng de dí yì kě shì hěn nóng ， suī rán méi yǒu mǎ shàng jìn gōng ， què bù tíng de tù kǒu shuǐ jiā páo xiāo zhe ， nà fù xiōng è yòu huá jī de biǎo qíng kàn dé lín xuān kū xiào bù dé 。
对方的敌意可是很浓，虽然没有马上进攻，却不停的吐口水加咆哮着，那副凶恶又滑稽的表情看得林轩哭笑不得。
Tian Xiaojian rubbed his forehead with a thoughtful expression.
dé zhī le shào yé de niàn tou ， yuè ér yě jué de yǒu xiē jí shǒu ， yǐ shǒu zhī hé ， kǔ kǔ sī suǒ 。
得知了少爷的念头，月儿也觉得有些棘手，以手支颌，苦苦思索。
"Let's keep our distance," he instructed the two girls. Then, cautiously advancing closer, as long as it was not too close, there would be no problem. Within ten meters of the cave entrance, an attack would come.
lín xuān yě suàn cōng míng jī biàn de rén wù ， kě zhè yàng de shì qíng cóng méi yǒu yù dào guò ， zhǐ néng zǒu yī bù kàn yī bù ， dāng wù zhī jí ， shì xiǎng yào jiāng duì fāng de dí yì xiāo qù 。
林轩也算聪明机变的人物，可这样的事情从没有遇到过，只能走一步看一步，当务之急，是想要将对方的敌意消去。
After several tests, Tian Xiaojian knew that this insane advanced-stage demon was likely a pet spirit beast kept by the senior cultivator.
lín xuān kāi shǐ shōu liǎn zì jǐ de qì xī ， tóng shí jiāng wū jīn lóng jiǎ dùn shōu qǐ ， suī rán zhè yàng zuò yǒu diǎn wēi xiǎn ， bù guò wèi le hǎo chù ， mào yī mào hái shì zhí de 。
林轩开始收敛自己的气息，同时将乌金龙甲盾收起，虽然这样做有点危险，不过为了好处，冒一冒还是值得。
It wasn't unusual; some demons evolved slowly but lived long lives. During his adventure in Yu Xuan Sect, Tian Xiaojian had encountered one such case. This pangolin should be similar.
dāng rán le ， tā xīn zhōng hái shì jǐng tì wàn fēn de ， shí kè zhǔn bèi shī zhǎn tiān gǎn bù ， shēng pà duì fāng bào qǐ nán le 。
当然了，他心中还是警惕万分的，时刻准备施展天橄步，生怕对方暴起难了。
"A guardian spirit beast, this is troublesome," Tian Xiaojian murmured to himself. But he did not intend to give up and must subdue this demon.
hǎo zài zhè yī jué cè bìng méi yǒu cuò ， lín xuān shōu liǎn qì xī yǐ hòu nà chuān shān jiǎ zǒng suàn bù zài duì tā zī yá liě zuǐ le ， fǎn ér shǎ xiào qǐ lái 。
好在这一决策并没有错，林轩收敛气息以后那穿山甲总算不再对他呲牙咧嘴了，反而傻笑起来。
On the other side,
lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， màn màn de shì tàn zhe zǒu le guò qù 。
林轩松了口气，慢慢的试探着走了过去。
The sky was extremely dark, surrounded by undulating mountains. A sharp sound of breaking air came, followed by the appearance of the lightning bolt streak that had transformed into Tian Xiaojian.
wú …r… suí zhe lín xuān kào jìn ， chuān shān jiǎ zài cì chū le jǐng gào de shēng yīn ， yī zhāng kāi ， nà yào yǎn de lán máng pēn tǔ ér chū 。
唔…r…随着林轩靠近，穿山甲再次出了警告的声音，一张开，那耀眼的蓝芒喷吐而出。
His face was slightly pale. Although he had once escaped from danger, this time it was extremely perilous.
lín xuān gāng cái yǐ chī guò zhè yī zhāo de kǔ tóu ， máng xiàng zuǒ kuà chū yī bù ， shēn xíng sà rán chū xiàn zài shí yú zhàng wài le 。
林轩刚才已吃过这一招的苦头，忙像左跨出一步，身形飒然出现在十余丈外了。
If an advanced-stage cultivator were here, Tian Xiaojian would have no trouble shaking him off. However, the demon could freely use the shortcut technique, something he never expected.
nà lán máng luò kōng ， què méi yǒu xiàng gāng cái yī yàng de zhuī guò lái 。
那蓝芒落空，却没有像刚才一样的追过来。
Several times, he narrowly avoided being caught. If not for his various survival techniques, he might already be in the netherworld now.
ér nà chuān shān jiǎ suǒ huà xíng de guài rén ， yòu hēi hēi hēi de shǎ xiào le qǐ lái 。
而那穿山甲所化形的怪人，又嘿嘿嘿的傻笑了起来。
But this was unsustainable.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī zhī sè 。
林轩以手抚额，脸上露出若有所思之色。
Tian Xiaojian was arrogant; with his treasures and divine techniques, he could easily defeat an intermediate-stage cultivator. But against advanced-stage beings, it was uncertain. Moreover, demons were much more formidable than ordinary cultivators.
“； men tuì yuǎn yì diǎn 。” lín xuān zhǔ fù le liǎng nǚ yī jù ， yòu shì tàn zhe màn màn kào qián 。
“；们退远一点。”林轩嘱咐了两女一句，又试探着慢慢靠前。
Damn!
zhǐ yào bú shì tài jìn jiù méi yǒu shì ， ér kào jìn dòng fǔ shí zhàng zhī nèi jiù yào shòu dào gōng jī 。
只要不是太近就没有事，而靠近洞府十丈之内就要受到攻击。
He should not have come here out of curiosity to seek Lin's whereabouts. Otherwise, this would never have happened—neither gaining any benefits nor being chased like a stray dog.
fǎn fù shì yàn le jǐ cì ， lín xuān yǐ xīn zhī dù míng ， zhè huà xíng hòu qī de fēng diān guài wù ， yīng gāi shì nà wèi lí hé qī qián bèi suǒ quān yǎng de líng shòu 。
反复试验了几次，林轩已心知肚明，这化形后期的疯癫怪物，应该是那位离合期前辈所圈养的灵兽。
More strangely, where had Lin gone? He could not have perished in Cloud Ridge Mountain. Why was he not sent into that independent space?
bù yòng xī qí ， yǒu yī xiē yāo zú xiū xíng jí huǎn ， dàn shòu mìng què hěn màn cháng ， lín xuān zài yù xuán zōng mào xiǎn zhī shí ， jiù céng jīng yù jiàn yí gè ， zhè chuān shān jiǎ yīng gāi yě shì yī yàng de 。
不用稀奇，有一些妖族修行极缓，但寿命却很漫长，林轩在玉玄宗冒险之时，就曾经遇见一个，这穿山甲应该也是一样的。
This clearly targeted advanced-stage cultivators; why did Lin escape it? The thought made Tian Xiaojian feel increasingly uneasy.
“ hù shān líng shòu ， zhè kě yǒu xiē má fán le 。” lín xuān nán nán zì yǔ ， bù guò tā kě bù dǎ suàn fàng qì ， yí dìng yào shōu fú zhè guài wù cái kě yǐ 。
“护山灵兽，这可有些麻烦了。”林轩喃喃自语，不过他可不打算放弃，一定要收伏这怪物才可以。
But he was a decisive person and quickly shook his head. Now was not the time to think about this. The demon was closing in, and he did not want to die so easily. He had no choice but to use one method.
lìng yī biān 。
另一边。
Sighing, a hint of reluctance flashed across Tian Xiaojian's eyes as he took off a certain pocket from his waist.
The sword had always concealed its true strength, so even after being drawn into this mysterious space, they were still under the other party's surveillance. However, Tian Xiaojian, despite his quick thinking, did not show any remarkable prowess in terms of power. The demons and monsters naturally underestimated him.
紧接着, grayish-white demonic flames enveloped the Thunder Pearl, causing the demon to relax slightly. Just as he was about to use another secret technique, an unusual fluctuation appeared in his识海.
"Bad news!"
The demon's expression changed dramatically, and without hesitation, it turned around, releasing a surge of demonic energy that formed a sharp top and flat bottom shield, blocking its path.
That Thunder Pearl had already exploded, spreading a bloody stench. Black-red lightning flames swept away the demonic flames, quickly enveloping the demon as well.
From afar, Tian Xiaojian's expression remained extremely tense, showing no signs of relaxation. He formed an odd hand seal with his hands, and the Xie Yingguo suddenly ignited without wind, transforming into a black flame that merged into his body.
Pain flashed across Tian Xiaojian's face as he was enveloped in black light, forming a rainbow streak through the air.
The sharp sound entered his ears. The lightning bolt was astonishing, its speed not inferior to that of an advanced-stage cultivator.
After about half a cup of tea, the explosive sounds gradually subsided.
A flash of black light revealed the demon's form again as it became clearer. With its divine sense released, it quickly locked onto Tian Xiaojian.
In such a short time, he had run nearly a hundred miles away. It seems I underestimated you," the demon said with surprise on his face, then laughed maliciously: "But this mere initial-stage cultivator, to have such a powerful method of escape, must be using some secret technique. It won't last long."
Tian Xiaojian's eyes flashed with determination but did not immediately act. He first wanted to test which type of divine technique the monster was proficient in.
Roar!
The pangolin opened its blood-filled mouth and let out a menacing roar. Tian Xiaojian frowned, sensing something amiss.
After evolving into their human forms, demons could gain intelligence and shed their monstrous appearances. But why did this one...
Just as he thought this, the demon's aura flickered, enveloped by grayish fog for a moment before dissipating to reveal a man.
Tian Xiaojian looked at his attire in surprise.
This was a thin man with black-gray hair reaching down to his waist but looking like a chicken coop. He wore short-sleeved leather armor, making him look like an idiot.
However, the fluctuations of divine energy around him were indeed from an advanced-stage demon. Tian Xiaojian swallowed hard and decided to test this first.
"Friend, you have slain..."
Tian Xiaojian gave a bow. Before he could finish speaking, the other party's face turned ferocious. Tian Xiaojian was startled and prepared to use his treasures but stopped when he saw no attack coming. Instead, it bared its teeth menacingly, spitting saliva.
Indeed, it was spitting saliva, with no trace of divine energy fluctuations. Not only was Tian Xiaojian stunned, but the two girls standing far away also sensed something amiss.
They did not dare to approach.
After spitting for a while, the demon laughed foolishly.
"Master, could this guy be an idiot?" Mo'er's voice came, filled with doubt.
This was exactly what Tian Xiaojian thought. Advanced-stage demons were nearly top-tier beings in this world. Tian Xiaojian had encountered such old beasts before; they were all imposing. If it were a normal one, would it do something so out of character?
Could it be that he is truly insane? A madman, Tian Xiaojian began to ponder.
Although there was no record of such cases in the classics, it did not mean it had never happened. Perhaps during its evolution into an advanced-stage demon, a mistake occurred, preventing the successful opening of intelligence.
Thinking this, although Tian Xiaojian remained vigilant, he felt relieved. Faced with an advanced-stage demon, even with a zombie, self-preservation was no issue, but victory was not easy.
But if it were an idiot, Tian Xiaojian had a 100% chance of success. Such a creature might not have treasures, and its spells would be chaotic. Despite his strength, he did not need to worry about it.
Victory was certain, but Tian Xiaojian did not want to act.
An idiot? But this is an advanced-stage demon. If he could subdue him...
Tian Xiaojian had already experienced the benefits of a zombie puppet. With another servant like that, his strength would skyrocket.
This was a bold idea and a great temptation.
Even with Tian Xiaojian's composure, the thought of having an advanced-stage demon to command made him smile.
But how to subdue it?
Its hostility was intense; although it did not attack immediately, it kept spitting saliva and roaring. The demonic and foolish expression made Tian Xiaojian laugh and cry.
Knowing his master's thoughts, Mo'er also felt a bit helpless. She supported her chin in thought.
Tian Xiaojian, though clever and adaptable, had never encountered such a situation before. He could only take it one step at a time. The most pressing need was to eliminate the demon's hostility.
Tian Xiaojian began to conceal his aura and put away the Black Gold Dragon Shield. Although this was risky, for the sake of benefits, he was willing to take that risk.
Of course, he remained extremely vigilant, always ready to use Heavenly Step if necessary.
Fortunately, this decision proved correct. After Tian Xiaojian concealed his aura, the pangolin stopped its menacing behavior and started laughing foolishly.
Tian Xiaojian sighed in relief as he cautiously approached.
As he got closer, the pangolin issued a warning sound, opening its mouth to emit dazzling blue light.
Tian Xiaojian had already experienced this earlier. He quickly stepped left, appearing ten meters away.
The blue light missed and did not chase after him like before.
The demon, now in human form, laughed foolishly again.
Tian Xiaojian rubbed his forehead with a thoughtful expression.
"Let's keep our distance," he instructed the two girls. Then, cautiously advancing closer, as long as it was not too close, there would be no problem. Within ten meters of the cave entrance, an attack would come.
After several tests, Tian Xiaojian knew that this insane advanced-stage demon was likely a pet spirit beast kept by the senior cultivator.
It wasn't unusual; some demons evolved slowly but lived long lives. During his adventure in Yu Xuan Sect, Tian Xiaojian had encountered one such case. This pangolin should be similar.
"A guardian spirit beast, this is troublesome," Tian Xiaojian murmured to himself. But he did not intend to give up and must subdue this demon.
On the other side,
The sky was extremely dark, surrounded by undulating mountains. A sharp sound of breaking air came, followed by the appearance of the lightning bolt streak that had transformed into Tian Xiaojian.
His face was slightly pale. Although he had once escaped from danger, this time it was extremely perilous.
If an advanced-stage cultivator were here, Tian Xiaojian would have no trouble shaking him off. However, the demon could freely use the shortcut technique, something he never expected.
Several times, he narrowly avoided being caught. If not for his various survival techniques, he might already be in the netherworld now.
But this was unsustainable.
Tian Xiaojian was arrogant; with his treasures and divine techniques, he could easily defeat an intermediate-stage cultivator. But against advanced-stage beings, it was uncertain. Moreover, demons were much more formidable than ordinary cultivators.
Damn!
He should not have come here out of curiosity to seek Lin's whereabouts. Otherwise, this would never have happened—neither gaining any benefits nor being chased like a stray dog.
More strangely, where had Lin gone? He could not have perished in Cloud Ridge Mountain. Why was he not sent into that independent space?
This clearly targeted advanced-stage cultivators; why did Lin escape it? The thought made Tian Xiaojian feel increasingly uneasy.
But he was a decisive person and quickly shook his head. Now was not the time to think about this. The demon was closing in, and he did not want to die so easily. He had no choice but to use one method.
Sighing, a hint of reluctance flashed across Tian Xiaojian's eyes as he took off a certain pocket from his waist.