Chapter 59: with translation of chapter title
"Seeing Gu Xuan's incredulous look, she could hardly believe it herself—it was the first time she had ever seen him wear such an expression."
Translation: "Looking at Gu Xuan's incredulous expression, she herself could hardly believe it, and moreover, it was the first time she had seen Gu Xuan show such an expression."
We need to keep it concise but faithful. Ensure we include all info.
"This only underscores how hard it is for Gu Xuan to believe the truth—after all, he's the heaven‑chosen prodigy of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, someone who's heard and seen everything. Yet now he looks utterly incredulous, showing just how shocking Du Gu Yan's revelation is."
Make sure to keep all clauses.
"\"Are you sure? \" Gu Xuan gently cupped Du Gu Yan's face, asking in disbelief."
Translation: "\"Are you sure? \" Gu Xuan couldn't help but cup Du Gu Yan's small face, asking in disbelief."
"Du Gu Yan blinked, her eyes flickering as she recalled something, then she gave a solemn nod and said, \"If your description is correct, I can confirm it. \""
Translation: "Du Gu Yan blinked her eyes, her eyes shifting as if recalling something; then she nodded seriously and replied, \"If your description is accurate, then I can confirm it. \""
"Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan's doubts vanished; to Du Gu Yan it felt as if he trusted her completely. Unable to resist, he passionately pecked her lips and exclaimed excitedly:"
"But we must translate the first term as 'Upon hearing this'; the second as 'no longer doubted'; the third as 'to Du Gu Yan it felt as if he trusted her completely'; the fourth as 'Seeing this, Gu Xuan couldn't help but peck her lips passionately, exclaiming excitedly:' Keep the colon at the end because the original ends with a colon indicating speech follows."
"\"Yanzi, you've saved Yanzi! \"" (maybe keep exclamation)
"\"Yanzi, you've saved Yanzi! \"" (same)
"Du Gu Yan felt a faint sweetness on her lips, and she instantly broke into a happy smile, confident she hadn't misspoken—if Gu Xuan's description was correct, then her grandfather's medicinal garden was the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."
Translation: "Du Gu Yan felt her lips turn slightly sweet, and she instantly beamed with joy, for she was confident she hadn't misspoken; as long as Gu Xuan's description was correct, then her grandfather's medicinal garden was the Binghuo Liangyi Yan."
"Hearing those words, she suddenly felt a sense of rebirth; the poison had tormented her for over a decade, and now she had a chance to be free—wasn't this a new lease on life? Gu Xuan excitedly seized Du Gu Yan's shoulders and earnestly asked: \"Yanzi, if what you say is true, then Senior Du Gu's medicinal garden is the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well; why didn't he use the herbs there to make an antidote? Senior Du Gu is a poison expert, so his knowledge of medicinal properties should also be top-notch. Or perhaps there are no medicinal herbs in that Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well at all. \""
"Upon hearing those words that she had been saved, her heart suddenly felt a sense of rebirth; this poison had tormented her for over a decade, and now there was a chance to dispel it—wasn't she gaining a new life? Gu Xuan eagerly grasped Du Gu Yan's shoulders, earnestly asking: \"Yanzi, if according to what you said, Senior Du Gu's medicinal garden is the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, why didn't he use the herbs there to concoct an antidote? Senior Du Gu is an expert in poisons; logically his pharmacological knowledge shouldn't be lacking either. Or could it be that the Binghuo Liangyi Yan contains no medicinal herbs at all? \""
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"Hearing this, Du Gu Yan recalled Dugu Bo's helplessness when facing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, then glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, and leaning close to Gu Xuan's ear she whispered: \"Xiao Xuan, I'll tell you the truth—you must not tell anyone else. \""
Translation: "Upon hearing this, Du Gu Yan recalled Dugu Bo's helplessness when facing the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, then glanced around to make sure no one was near, and leaning close to Gu Xuan's ear she said: \"Xiao Xuan, I'll tell you the truth—you must not tell anyone. \""
"Gu Xuan slipped his arm around her slender waist, nodded, and said: \"Rest assured, I'll keep my lips sealed. \""
Translation: "Gu Xuan naturally put his arm around her slender waist and nodded: \"Rest assured, I promise to keep my lips sealed. \""
"Du Gu Yan continued whispering in Gu Xuan's ear: \"Actually, that place was also discovered by chance by my grandfather; although it suppresses the snake venom in our bodies, my grandfather doesn't know what's inside, so…\""
Translation: "Du Gu Yan continued whispering to Gu Xuan: \"Actually, that place was also discovered by chance by my grandfather; although it suppresses the snake venom in our bodies, my grandfather doesn't know what's inside it, so…\""
"Du Gu Yan didn't need to finish; even if Gu Xuan weren't a time traveler, he could work it out—not knowing what's inside, there's simply no way to use it."
Translation: "Du Gu Yan didn't need to finish; even if Gu Xuan weren't a transmigrator, he could figure it out—not knowing what's inside, one naturally can't make use of it."
"Gu Xuan let out a soft sigh and spoke frankly: \"If the true chosen one of the Douluo Continent weren't Tang San the time traveler, it would surely have been the Dugu Bo family—what a shame to possess a treasure yet not recognize it, ultimately becoming Tang San's wedding dress. \""
Translation: "Gu Xuan sighed inwardly; to be frank, if the true heir of the Douluo Continent weren't this transmigrator Tang San, it would certainly have been the Dugu Bo family—but alas, to possess a treasure and not know how to use it, they ended up becoming Tang San's bridal dowry."
"Moreover, after ten thousand years, the Blue Lightning Snake family lost even ownership of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which directly became the property of the Tang God King—truly, human hearts are no longer what they used to be, fate toys with us."
Translation: "Moreover, after ten thousand years, the Emerald Scale Snake clan lost even ownership of the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, which directly became the property of Tang Shengwang; truly… truly, human hearts are no longer ancient, and fate toys with people."
"But now things are different; although Gu Xuan greedily eyes the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well like a cheat, he won't simply take it all and leave—he'll pack it up and take it with him."
Translation: "But now things are different; although Gu Xuan greedily eyes the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, this External Plugin‑like treasure land, he absolutely will not just take everything and leave; he intends to pack it up and take it away."
"Because he plans to take Dugu Bo together with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well—what right does he have? Your granddaughter is my wife; my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is wealthy and influential, I'll give you a betrothal gift, so you ought to return some dowry."
Translation: "Because he plans to directly take Dugu Bo together with the Binghuo Liangyi Yan—what for? Your granddaughter is my wife; my Seven Treasure Glazed Sect is wealthy and influential, I'll give you a betrothal gift, so you ought to return some dowry, right?"
"As for what that dowry entails, it's simple: you, Dugu Bo, have drifted through life for half a lifetime; we'll provide for your old age, and living here with us as in-laws isn't foreign territory—you needn't worry about anything else."
Translation: "As for what this dowry is, that's easy to say: you, Dugu Bo, have drifted half your life; we will provide for your retirement, and living here with the in‑laws is not foreign territory—you needn't worry about anything else."
"As for that so‑called treasure land, since you, old sir, have obtained a treasure but don't know how to use it, we'll take it over and put it to good use—there will certainly be benefits."
Translation: "As for that so‑called treasure land, since you, sir, have obtained a treasure but don't know how to use it, we will take it over and put it to use—then the benefits will surely be indispensable."
"Moreover, your granddaughter has become Gu Xuan's wife, yet you worry he won't treat you well? Gu Xuan couldn't help feeling a little excited—he wants not only your granddaughter, but also the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and you himself to be secured."
"Gu Xuan couldn't help feeling a little excited—he wants not only your granddaughter, but also the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and you himself to be secured."
Thus: "Moreover, your granddaughter has become Gu Xuan's wife, yet you still worry he won't treat you well? Gu Xuan couldn't help feeling excited—he wants not only your granddaughter, but also the Binghuo Liangyi Yan and you himself to be secured!"
"Of course, to pull this off every step must go smoothly; if mishandled and it provokes resentment, the loss would outweigh the gain."
Let's craft: "Moreover, your granddaughter has become Gu Xuan's wife, yet you still worry he won't treat you well? Gu Xuan couldn't help feeling excited—he wants not only your granddaughter, but also the Binghuo Liangyi Yan and you himself to be secured!"
"After hearing Du Gu Yan's words again, Gu Xuan fell into thought."
Translation: "Of course, to accomplish all this, every step must go smoothly; if mishandled and it provokes the other side's resentment, the effort would be wasted."
"After hearing Du Gu Yan's words again, Gu Xuan began to ponder."
"Note: the original text contains a typo; it should read \"begin to think\" rather than \"go have thought come up\". The intended meaning is that Gu Xuan started to think. We'll translate: \"After hearing Du Gu Yan's words again, Gu Xuan fell into thought. \""
"Then Du Gu Yan asked again: \"Since you know this treasure land, doesn't that mean you also know what's inside? \""
Translation: "Then Du Gu Yan asked again: \"Since you know this treasure land, doesn't that mean you also know what's inside it? \""
"Gu Xuan rubbed Du Gu Yan's soft waist and replied: \"I can't guarantee I recognize everything, after all I've only seen this in ancient texts; I've never been there in person, but if possible I'd like to go see it myself. \""
Translation: "Gu Xuan kneaded Du Gu Yan's soft waist and replied: \"I can't guarantee I recognize everything, after all I've only seen these things in ancient texts; I've never been there in person. If possible, I'd like to go see for myself. \""
"Hearing this, Du Gu Yan's worries completely eased; as long as he knows about it, that's enough."
Translation: "Upon hearing this, the worry in Du Gu Yan's heart completely eased; as long as he knows, that's enough."
"As for going to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, others might not be able to go, but as her boyfriend who knows this treasure land, Gu Xuan certainly poses no problem. To others her grandfather may seem fickle and ruthless, but to her he is nothing short of a precious treasure."
Translation: "As for going to the Binghuo Liangyi Yan, others might not be able to, but as her boyfriend who knows this treasure land, Gu Xuan certainly poses no problem. In others' eyes her grandfather is fickle and ruthless, but to her he is nothing short of a precious child."
"Moreover, Gu Xuan had said earlier that the treasure land might very well contain something that could help his grandfather detoxify; if they really found it, both grandfather and granddaughter could free themselves from the Blue Lightning Snake poison. Thinking this, Du Gu Yan's heart began to flutter with excitement—if this were true, she wouldn't have to worry about her own safety and would choose a soul ring with low toxicity."
Translation: "Moreover, Gu Xuan previously said that this treasure land likely contains something that could help her grandfather detoxify; if they really found it, then both grandfather and granddaughter could free themselves from the Emerald Scale Snake poison. Thinking this, Du Gu Yan's heart began to faintly stir with excitement; if that were true, she wouldn't need to worry about her own safety and choose a weak‑poison soul ring in the future."
"Her third soul skill is indeed highly toxic, but that toxicity comes from sacrificing her first two soul skills."
Translation: "Her third soul skill is indeed highly toxic, but it was obtained by sacrificing her first two soul skills."
"If she had absorbed those powerful toxic‑attribute soul beasts from the start, her third soul skill would be even stronger now."
Translation: "If she had absorbed those powerful poison‑attribute spirit beasts from the start, then her third soul skill would be even stronger now."
"Therefore, being afflicted with the Blue Lightning Snake poison even limits her ability to unleash her full strength."
Translation: "Therefore, because she is infected with the Emerald Scale Snake poison, this even restricts her ability to exert her strength."
"Now that there's a way to solve this problem, how could she not be excited?"
Translation: "Now that there is a way to solve this problem, how could she not be excited?"
"Du Gu Yan leaned against Gu Xuan's shoulder, pondered for a moment, and said: \"Xiao Xuan, why don't we go look for my grandfather right now? He's been staying in Tian Dou City lately. \""
Translation: "Du Gu Yan lay her head on Gu Xuan's shoulder, pondered a moment, then said: \"Xiao Xuan, why don't we go look for my grandfather now? He's been in Tian Dou City lately. \""
"Upon hearing that, even Gu Xuan felt a stir of desire—Du Gu Yan wanted to detoxify quickly, and Gu Xuan naturally also wanted to rush to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to cheat."
Translation: "Upon hearing that, even Gu Xuan felt a stir of desire—Du Gu Yan wants to detox quickly, and Gu Xuan naturally also wants to rush to the Binghuo Liangyi Yan to activate his External Plugin."
"But Gu Xuan still suppressed his excitement; it wasn't the right time, for it was already past eight, the sky was dark, and going to look for Dugu Bo at this hour would be rather inappropriate."
Translation: "But Gu Xuan still suppressed his excitement; it's not the right time now, for it's already past eight, the sky is dark, and going to see Dugu Bo at this hour would be rather inappropriate."
"After thinking, Gu Xuan softly said: \"You're silly, the sky is already dark—there's no need to rush; we can go tomorrow and it won't be too late. \""
Translation: "After thinking, Gu Xuan softly said: \"You're silly; it's already dark outside, there's no need to rush—we can go tomorrow without delay. \""
"Du Gu Yan glanced at the sky, saw it was dark with stars twinkling, thought it over, and replied: \"Alright. \""
Translation: "Upon hearing this, Du Gu Yan glanced at the sky and saw it was indeed dark, with stars scattered across the heavens; after a moment's thought she replied: \"Alright. \""
"Afterward she wondered: since she and Gu Xuan are now together, and it's a lone man and woman in the dark, how should they rest?"
Translation: "Then she thought of another problem: since she and Gu Xuan are now together, and it's a lone man and woman with night fallen, how should they rest?"
"Together? But that would be too soon, wouldn't it?"
Translation: "Together? But that seems too soon, doesn't it?"
"Apart? But she's still in Gu Xuan's arms, this comfortable feeling makes her enjoy it immensely—she doesn't want to leave even for a minute."
Translation: "Apart? But she's still in Gu Xuan's arms right now; this comfortable feeling makes her enjoy it immensely, and she doesn't want to leave even for a minute."
"What to do? Sleeping together right after getting together would be too quick, but now separating she can't bear to part."
Translation: "What to do? Sleeping together right after being together would be too hasty, but now separating she finds it hard to bear."
"Gu Xuan seemed to see through her mind, not rushing to rest, but instead lifted her in a princess carry and walked to a lawn outside the pavilion."
Translation: "Gu Xuan seemed to see through her mind; he didn't rush to rest, but instead lifted her in a princess carry and walked to a lawn outside the pavilion."
"Gu Xuan took a five‑meter‑long, three‑meter‑wide carpet from his soul tool, waved his hand to spread it on the ground, and then placed Du Gu Yan upon it."
Translation: "Gu Xuan took a five‑meter‑long, three‑meter‑wide carpet from his Soul Tool, waved his hand to spread it on the ground, and then placed Du Gu Yan upon it."
"With Du Gu Yan's slightly blushing expression, he lay down beside her, and she instantly felt her heart race."
Translation: "With Du Gu Yan's slightly blushing expression, he lay down beside her, and she instantly felt her heart race."
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Translation: "This… this is about to have a wild battle? Du Gu Yan dared not even imagine it; although she had no experience, she had read vernacular novels where the male and female leads' first encounter is a wild battle."
This... this is too exciting!
Translation: "This… this is far too stimulating!"
PS: Fix the typos first, then revise later.
Translation: "ps: Typos will be corrected later."
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