Chapter 261

She had already warned those old-timers in the inner academy, but those foolish old men still let someone get away with it.

Translation: She had already warned those old-timers in the inner academy, but those foolish old men still let someone succeed.

She had already warned those old-timers in the inner academy, but those foolish old men still let someone get away with it.

If it weren't for Old Man Su Qian, she definitely wouldn't have gone to help those inner academy folks fill the hole.

Translation: If it weren't for Old Man Su Qian, she definitely wouldn't go help those inner academy folks fill the hole.

Old Man Su Qian and those inner academy folks are filling the hole.

Although she usually likes to complain about Su Qian.

Translation: Although she usually likes to complain that Su Qian is no good.

But she still feels grateful toward the old man who brought her into human society and gave her much help.

Translation: But for the old man who brought her into human society and gave her much help, her heart is still full of gratitude.

Otherwise, she definitely wouldn't bother with the affairs of Canaan Academy.

Translation: Otherwise, she definitely wouldn't bother with the affairs of Jia Nan Academy.

After Xiao Yan stole the Heavenly Flame, the old-timers rounded up all the Xiao Family members in Canaan Academy; upon interrogation, they found that the members had also been kept in the dark by Xiao Yan and knew nothing.

Translation: "By the way, after Xiao Yan stole the Heavenly Flame, those old-timers arrested all the Xiao Family members in Jia Nan Academy, but after interrogation they found they too had been kept in the dark by Xiao Yan, knowing nothing."

Note: We have decided to translate the term as "Heavenly Flame", the group as "Xiao Family members", and the phrase as "kept in the dark". Good.

Thinking of this, Zi Yan said again with disdain.

Translation: Thinking of this, Zi Yan said scornfully again.

She also strongly dislikes this kind of self-sabotaging behavior.

Translation: For this kind of backstabbing behavior, she also greatly dislikes it.

After hearing that, Lin Feng slightly furrowed his brows.

Translation: But after hearing what the former said, Lin Feng frowned slightly.

When Xiao Yan gets ruthless, he really doesn't care about anything.

Translation: When Xiao Yan gets ruthless, he really doesn't care about anything.

Then, he was full of doubt about why Old Man Ying Shan would want to set an ambush.

Translation: Then, regarding why Old Man Yingshan wanted to ambush, he was full of doubt.

Then, he was full of doubt.

He only halted his advance upon reaching the Fighting Emperor peak.

Translation: He only stopped his advance when he reached the peak of Fighting Emperor.

He only halted his advance upon reaching the Fighting Emperor peak.

Gazing at the slender yet curvaceous figure rushing over, Old Man Ying Shan showed a hint of a contemptuous smile.

Translation: His gaze fell upon the slender yet curvaceous figure rushing over, and Old Man Yingshan's mouth curled with a contemptuous smile.

Perhaps "slender yet curvaceous" is a good translation. We'll keep it.

Upon hearing those words, Lin Feng also gazed at a certain space ahead.

Translation: Upon hearing those words, Lin Feng also gazed at a certain space ahead.

Although it's still somewhat lacking compared to me now.

Translation: Although it's still somewhat lacking compared to my current self.

The dark-white shield held up for a blink of an eye before being shattered by Lin Feng's monstrous strength.

Translation: The dark-white shield held for a blink, then was shattered by Lin Feng's strange strength.

Even the few remaining clansmen of his were simply abandoned.

Translation: Even his remaining clansmen simply said they would give up.

Upon hearing those words, Xiao Yan let out a hearty laugh.

Translation: Upon hearing those words, Xiao Yan let out a hot laugh.

"Old thing, this pavilion master has been messing around in the White Corner Domain for so many years, trying to trick you into handing over the Bodhi-transforming body saliva—do you really think I'm an eight-year-old child?"

Translation: "Old thing, this pavilion master has been messing around in White Corner Domain for so many years, trying to trick you into handing over the Bodhi-transforming body saliva—do you really think this pavilion master is an eight-year-old child?"

The phrase means he's been messing around in White Corner Domain for years, trying to trick you into giving Bodhi-transforming body saliva, and questioning if you think he's an eight-year-old.

Immediately, Lin Feng's seemingly slender yet powerful punch struck the qi shield.

Translation: Immediately, Lin Feng's seemingly slender yet powerful punch struck the Qi shield.

Immediately, an old man with gray hair and a hawk nose hurried out from within.

Translation: Immediately, an old man with gray hair and a hawk nose hurried out from within.

A violent surge of fire-attributed energy suddenly burst forth from within me, then was swiftly drawn back by my body.

Translation: A violent fire-attributed energy suddenly burst out from within me, then was swiftly drawn away by my body.

Just as Lin Feng's fist was about to strike Old Man Ying Shan, the latter quickly raised his palm, and a dark-white shield swiftly condensed.

Translation: As Lin Feng's fist was about to strike Old Man Yingshan, the latter quickly raised his hand, and a dark-white shield swiftly condensed.

"Little meaning, you big blockhead, how is your strength so small?"

Translation: "Little meaning, that big blockhead, how is your strength so small?"

Little meaning, you big blockhead.

He halted, gazed at the space ahead, and said splendidly: "After following for so long, come out."

Translation: He halted his stance, gazing at the space ahead, and said splendidly: "After following for so long, come out."

Lin Feng, who was already in high spirits, was also extremely surprised by the sudden appearance of Old Man Ying Shan.

Translation: Besides, Lin Feng, who was already in high spirits, was also extremely surprised by the sudden appearance of Old Man Yingshan.

He was also extremely surprised by the sudden appearance of Old Man Ying Shan.

At the same time as his hearty laugh, the Glazed Lotus Heart Fire suddenly erupted within Geng Ke's body.

Translation: While laughing hotly, the Glazed Lotus Heart Fire suddenly erupted within Geng Ke's body.

Even under abnormal circumstances, two Fighting Emperor peak experts performing a combined technique could at most hold back an initial Fighting Sect for a short while.

Translation: Under abnormal circumstances, even if two Fighting Emperor peaks unleash a joint strike, they can at most hold back an initial-stage Fighting Ancestor for a moment.

Moreover, the level of this prescription I gave happens to be exactly what the junior alchemists of Canaan Academy can actually concoct.

Translation: And the medicinal formula I gave happens to be at a level that the junior alchemists of Jia Nan Academy can actually refine.

Upon seeing his agreement, the smile on Old Man Ying Shan's withered face quickly faded.

Translation: Seeing the other's agreement, Old Man Yingshan's withered face lost its smile in an instant.

After all, the retaliation of an eighth-rank peak alchemist would give even a weak Fighting Sect member a serious headache.

Translation: After all, the revenge of an eighth-rank peak alchemist gives even a weak Fighting Ancestor a huge headache.

What's even less likely is relying on one's knowledge of the original work to defeat him through an information advantage.

Translation: What's more, by relying on his knowledge of the original work, he uses the information advantage to defeat the latter.

"Old Man Ying Shan."

Translation: "Old Man Yingshan."

Upon seeing his own strength at the Fighting Emperor peak blocked by this barrier, Xiao Yan let out a sigh of slight disappointment.

Translation: Upon realizing his strength had reached the Fighting Emperor peak, only to be blocked by this barrier, Xiao Yan sighed with a hint of disappointment.

"Senior, it seems he still knows why I sought him out..."

Translation: "Senior, it seems he still knows why this old man sought him out..."

Moreover, out of guilt, he proactively took out the prescription to show it to the Fire Elder of Canaan Academy.

Translation: Moreover, out of guilt, he proactively took out the medicinal formula to show it to Jia Nan Academy's Fire Elder Huo Zhanglao.

Following the aura of the initial seven-star Fighting Sect, it suddenly spread out, enveloping the space ahead.

Translation: Following the aura of the Seven-star Fighting Ancestor, it suddenly spread out, enveloping the space ahead.

First, he spoke of the opponent's ruthlessness, then devised the plan to obtain the Fallen Heart Flame; this approach was tightly interlinked, perfectly exploiting Canaan Academy's need to treat soul injuries.

Translation: First, speaking of the opponent's ruthlessness, the plot to seize the Falling Heart Flame is interlocking, perfectly exploiting Jia Nan Academy's need to treat soul injuries.

Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes; I recall from the original that Old Man Ying Shan seemed to know something about the true function of this thing.

Translation: Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed; I recall that in the original work, Old Man Yingshan seemed to know something about the true function of this thing.

Moreover, neither Xiao Yan nor I possess such a combat technique or skill.

Translation: Moreover, Xiao Yan and I also lack such fighting techniques or cultivation methods.

But compared to when this auction first took place, it has become considerably weaker.

Translation: But compared to when this auction first took place, it has become considerably weaker.

"Click!"

Translation: "Crack!"

It seems that beneath that old thing likewise lies a secret unknown to people...

Translation: It seems that beneath that old thing likewise lies a secret unknown to people...

"Hmph, a mere Fighting Emperor thinking he can defeat a Fighting Sect—what a joke!"

Translation: "Hmph, a mere Fighting Emperor actually thinks he can defeat a Fighting Ancestor—what a joke!"

I also seized the opportunity of the inner academy elders slowly treating Su Qian's injury to quickly obtain the token that allows free passage.

Translation: I also seized the point where the inner academy Elder was slowly treating Su Qian's injury, and quickly obtained the token that allows free passage.

I, however, believe that before I hand over the Bodhi-transforming body saliva, the other party will let me leave unharmed.

Translation: I, however, believe that before I hand over the Bodhi-transforming body saliva, the other side will let me leave safely.

His qi strength, originally an eight-star Fighting Emperor, slowly jumped up several ranks.

Translation: His Dou Qi strength, originally an Eight-star Fighting Emperor, slowly jumped up several ranks.

The person following ahead, with spatial fluctuations emanating from his side, has long gone unnoticed by you.

Translation: The person following ahead, with the spatial fluctuations emanating from his side, had long gone unnoticed by you.

Moreover, that old fellow's soul power is eerily weak.

Translation: Moreover, that old fellow's soul power is also strangely weak.

Recalling the books obtained from the ancient alchemist's ring, Old Man Ying Shan's eyes flashed with a hint of intense chill.

Translation: Recalling the books obtained from the ancient alchemist's space ring, Old Man Yingshan's eyes flashed with a trace of intense fierce cold.

Seeing Geng Ke's doubtful expression, Old Man Ying Shan curled his lips with a sinister smile.

Translation: Seeing Geng Ke's doubtful expression, Old Man Yingshan's mouth curled with a hint of a sinister smile.

Moreover, now that the plot has deviated from the original, the opportunities to use my advantage have become far fewer.

Translation: Moreover, the plot has long since deviated from the original, so my advantage and the chances to use it have become far fewer.

"Hehe, it turns out Xiao Yan has also noticed this person."

Translation: "Hehe, it turns out Xiao Yan also discovered this person."

Thinking this, Lin Feng's vigilance toward Xiao Yan quietly dropped a level.

Translation: Thinking this, Lin Feng's wariness toward Xiao Yan quietly dropped a level.

That guy initially always wanted to defeat Nalan Yanran, to wash away the shame he and his father bore, and secure his father's standing in the clan.

Translation: That guy initially always wanted to defeat Nalan Yanran, to wipe away the shame he and his father bore, and secure his father's standing in the clan.

As for the clansmen, that seems to be merely incidental...

Translation: As for the clansmen, that seems to be merely incidental...

Such behavior causes the academy's people to lower their guard, reducing their vigilance.

Translation: Such behavior causes the institute's people to lower their guard by a step.

To recklessly engage my seven-star Fighting Sect in battle is practically suicide.

Translation: To recklessly fight my Seven-star Fighting Ancestor is practically suicide!

Upon seeing his own whereabouts exposed, the space where the two gazes met suddenly warped.

Translation: Upon seeing his own whereabouts exposed, the space where the two gazes met suddenly produced distortions.

Uh...

I remember this token; only the inner courtyard elders and the outer courtyard dean lack it, enabling one to directly perceive spatial barriers and freely enter and exit the inner courtyard.

That enabled the inner courtyard elders to get started; at first they could only ask me to come and refine pills.

"Secret technique? Humph, stubbornly resisting despite being in a desperate situation, an eighth-rank alchemist who has lost the protection of the weak can only be slaughtered by this old man."

After sensing the aura that had been following him for a long time ahead, Xiao Yan also couldn't be bothered to continue pretending to be blind.

"Bodhi-transformed body fluid?"

Since before you broke through to the eighth rank, your use of space is also worse than that of a weak human Dou Zong.

Looking at the two who had come over, he hurriedly said: "According to Mo Tianxing, I used a portion of Bodhi-transformed body fluid to exchange with him for the Devouring Life Pill; this thing, this old man is also seeking it; as long as he gives this thing to this old man, you can leave immediately, how about that?"

Thinking about the current knowledge of those alchemists, Old Man Yingshan's face showed a hint of contempt.

"Old geezer, before this old lady advances to Dou Huang, is there anyone to come spar with you? Today, he will be your training dummy."

He silently muttered to himself, his body swiftly moved forward, leaving Lin Feng's attack range.

After the three-year agreement passed, Xiao Zhan disappeared, and he began to consider how to rescue his father.

"Indeed, only unchanged, still able to reach the Dou Zong realm..."

The shield remained intact; Old Man Yingshan's originally casual gaze instantly became somewhat startled.

And the worst solution, naturally, is not to delay killing that alchemist, to eliminate future trouble!

His sharp gaze fixed on Xiao Yan and the two, he chuckled sinisterly: "Hehe, who would have thought that these two seniors could actually detect my presence."

Lin Feng suddenly recalled that, in the original story, when Xiao Yan and Yao Chen conspired to seize the Falling Heart Flame of the Canaan Academy, it seemed they had not even considered the lives and deaths of their own clansmen.

At the same time the shout rang out, her burly figure burst forth, her slender arms clenched into fists, and she fiercely pounded at him.

In the situation where we lack that advantage, Zi Yan and I compare strategies; it's really hard to say who will win or lose.

As for these few times after, the reason I could repeatedly trap Geng Ke is...

Gazing at the nearby hook-nosed elder, Xiao Yan spoke out his title.