Chapter 2372: with translation of chapter title

This girl's cultivation isn't high, but her appearance is quite lovely; back when they were at Wuji Xiancheng, she was the old woman in the canteen.

This girl's cultivation isn't high, but she's quite pretty; back when they were at Wuji Xiancheng, she was the old woman in the canteen.

We need to use glossary: Wuji Xiancheng -> Wuji Xiancheng, Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus line: "This girl's cultivation is not high, but her appearance is quite pretty; she was, back when they were at Wuji Xiancheng, the old person in the Canteen."

Make sure to keep meaning.

She used to be the top courtesan of Hongyue, and with the Canteen's recent expansion, she and her peers have all been promoted.

She used to be the top courtesan of Hongyue, and as the Canteen expanded, she and her peers have all been promoted.

Thus: "Previously she was the top courtesan of Hongyue; as the Canteen expanded nowadays, this group also received promotions."

They basically became the managers of various shops, overseeing the full operation of each store.

Interpretation: "Basically they all became managers of various shops, responsible for the operation of an entire store."

Translate: "Basically they all became managers of various shops, responsible for the operation of an entire store."

Furthermore, Ye Zhangqing's treatment of them is still excellent; even compared to the direct disciples of major sects, these core disciples are in no way inferior.

Interpretation: "Moreover, the treatment Ye Zhangqing gave them is still quite good; even compared to the direct disciples and core disciples of major sects, they are not lacking."

Use glossary: Ye Zhangqing -> Ye Zhangqing, Sect -> Sect.

Thus: "Moreover, the treatment Ye Zhangqing gave them is still quite good; even compared to the direct disciples and core disciples of major Sects, they are not lacking."

Besides, the Canteen isn't lacking funds, so giving a little more isn't an issue.

Interpretation: "Anyway, the Canteen isn't short of money; giving a bit more is no problem."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "Anyway, the Canteen isn't short of money; giving a bit more is no problem."

After the shop was robbed this time, the girl feels immense guilt, believing she failed to prepare adequately.

Interpretation: "This time the shop was robbed; this girl feels very guilty, always thinking she didn't prepare well."

Translate: "This time the shop was robbed; this girl feels very guilty, always thinking she didn't prepare well."

She never thought the bandit cultivators would go so far as to not even spare the Canteen—it's completely insane.

Interpretation: "Indeed, she never imagined that the bandit cultivators would go so crazy as to not even let the Canteen go; it's utterly insane."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "Indeed, she never imagined that the bandit cultivators would go so crazy as to not even let the Canteen go; it's utterly insane."

Even though the higher-ups meant no blame, upon hearing Tao Qian's words, the girl still lowered her head and gritted her teeth.

Interpretation: "Even though the superiors had no intention of blaming, upon hearing Tao Qian's words, the girl still lowered her head and said through gritted teeth."

Even though the superiors had no intention of blaming, upon hearing Tao Qian's words, the girl still lowered her head and spoke through gritted teeth.

Please, young master, punish me.

Interpretation: "Please, young master, punish me."

Translate: "Please, young master, punish me."

The young lady's "young master" naturally refers to Ye Zhangqing; Tao Qian, expressionless, replied.

Interpretation: "The 'young master' the girl referred to is naturally Ye Zhangqing without doubt; however, regarding this, Tao Qian said expressionlessly."

Thus: "The 'young master' the girl referred to is naturally Ye Zhangqing without doubt; however, regarding this, Tao Qian said expressionlessly."

I'll pass your message to the young master; whether to punish him is up to him. Your job now is to first find out who those bandit cultivators are, then we'll talk.

Interpretation: Tao Qian speaking: "I will relay your words to the young master; whether to punish the young master is his own decision; your task now is to first find out the identity of that bandit group, then speak."

Thus: "I will relay your words to the young master; whether to punish the young master is his own decision; your task now is to first find out the identity of that bandit group, then speak."

Since taking up the Severed Emotions Dao, Tao Qian's cultivation has advanced rapidly; he is on par with heavenly talents like Zuo Jue.

Interpretation: "Since embarking on the Path of Severed Emotions, Tao Qian's cultivation realm has indeed progressed rapidly; compared to Zuo Jue, a Heavenly Pride, he is not lacking at all."

Use glossary: Tao Qian -> Tao Qian, Zuo Jue -> Zuo Jue, Heavenly Pride -> Heavenly Pride.

Thus: "Since embarking on the Path of Severed Emotions, Tao Qian's cultivation realm has indeed progressed rapidly; compared to Zuo Jue, a Heavenly Pride, he is not lacking at all."

But this side effect is also glaringly obvious—his emotions have grown increasingly cold.

Interpretation: "But this side effect is also extremely obvious: his feelings are becoming increasingly indifferent."

Thus: "But this side effect is also extremely obvious: his feelings are becoming increasingly indifferent."

These days, in Tao Qian's eyes, only Ye Zhangqing can evoke any feeling; everyone else leaves him unmoved.

Interpretation: "Now, in Tao Qian's eyes, besides Ye Zhangqing, it seems no one can stir his emotions."

Thus: "Now, in Tao Qian's eyes, besides Ye Zhangqing, it seems no one can stir his emotions."

Even if he had to slaughter his own kin, he likely wouldn't feel any remorse.

Interpretation: "Even if he were to kill his own clansmen, this guy probably wouldn't feel any distress."

Thus: "Even if he were to kill his own clansmen, this guy probably wouldn't feel any distress."

Thus, Tao Qian cannot even begin to understand the girl's guilt.

Interpretation: "So, Tao Qian simply cannot understand the girl's guilt."

Thus: "So, Tao Qian simply cannot understand the girl's guilt."

As he sees it, if the girl wants punishment, he'll simply pass along the message; the final decision rests with Ye Zhangqing.

Interpretation: "In his view, the girl wants punishment; he will just relay the message; as for the outcome, that is Ye Zhangqing's decision."

Thus: "In his view, the girl wants punishment; he will just relay the message; as for the outcome, that is Ye Zhangqing's decision."

If Ye Zhangqing orders her punishment, even if it means beheading her with a sword, Tao Qian wouldn't blink.

Interpretation: "If Ye Zhangqing wants to punish her, even if it means cutting her down with a sword, Tao Qian wouldn't blink."

Thus: "If Ye Zhangqing wants to punish her, even if it means cutting her down with a sword, Tao Qian wouldn't blink."

Seeing Tao Qian's expressionless face, the girl froze; she had heard he cultivated the Severed Emotions Dao, but she hadn't imagined he could be so completely devoid of feeling.

Interpretation: "Seeing Tao Qian speak expressionlessly, the girl also froze for a moment; she had heard that Tao Qian cultivated the Path of Severed Emotions, but didn't expect it to reach such an extent."

Thus: "Seeing Tao Qian speak expressionlessly, the girl also froze for a moment; she had heard that Tao Qian cultivated the Path of Severed Emotions, but didn't expect it to reach such an extent."

Still, she respectfully nodded. Seeing this, Tao Qian said no more, turned, and headed back to the rear courtyard.

Interpretation: "Nevertheless, she respectfully nodded and agreed; seeing this, Tao Qian didn't waste words, turned and went straight back to the rear courtyard."

Thus: "Nevertheless, she respectfully nodded and agreed; seeing this, Tao Qian didn't waste words, turned and went straight back to the rear courtyard."

Lately, he has been posted here to guard against any further mishaps.

Interpretation: "Recently, he has been stationed here to prevent any further accidents."

Thus: "Recently, he has been stationed here to prevent any further accidents."

The Canteen swiftly launched an investigation into the bandits' identities, yet other major powers moved even faster.

Interpretation: "The Canteen side quickly began investigating the identity of that bandit group, but the speed of other major forces is even faster."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "The Canteen side quickly began investigating the identity of that bandit group, but the speed of other major forces is even faster."

Anything that the old master and his apprentice could think of, others could naturally think of as well.

Interpretation: "What that old master and disciple could think of, others naturally also thought of."

Thus: "What that old master and disciple could think of, others naturally also thought of."

Thus, when many people left the Canteen earlier, their eyes faintly gleamed with delight.

Interpretation: "So, when leaving the Canteen earlier, many people had a hint of joy in their eyes."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "So, when leaving the Canteen earlier, many people had a hint of joy in their eyes."

Those rations kept in the Canteen were certainly safe from tampering.

Interpretation: "Those dry rations placed in the Canteen, they definitely wouldn't dare to have any wicked thoughts."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "Those dry rations placed in the Canteen, they definitely wouldn't dare to have any wicked thoughts."

After all, no one wants Huang Lao to show up in person.

Interpretation: "After all, nobody wants Huang Lao to personally come knocking."

Use glossary: Huang Lao -> Huang Lao.

Thus: "After all, nobody wants Huang Lao to personally come knocking."

But now those rations have been taken by this band of bandits, changing everything.

Interpretation: "But now, those dry rations have been seized by this bandit group, making the situation completely different."

Thus: "But now, those dry rations have been seized by this bandit group, making the situation completely different."

Ownerless goods—shouldn't they go to whoever is strong enough to take them?

Interpretation: "Ownerless property— isn't it that the capable get it?"

Thus: "Ownerless property— isn't it that the capable get it?"

Such a supreme treasure—do a mere gang of rogue cultivator bandits even deserve it?

Interpretation: "Such a supreme treasure— does a mere band of loose cultivator bandits even deserve it?"

Thus: "Such a supreme treasure— does a mere band of loose cultivator bandits even deserve it?"

Thus, many powers have long been pulling out all stops to investigate the bandits' identities.

Interpretation: "So, many forces have long begun to spare no effort investigating the identity of this bandit cultivator group."

Thus: "So, many forces have long begun to spare no effort investigating the identity of this bandit cultivator group."

Dealing with a gang of rogue cultivators is something the major powers are experienced at.

Interpretation: "And dealing with a group of loose cultivators, the major forces naturally have experience."

Thus: "And dealing with a group of loose cultivators, the major forces naturally have experience."

Thus, within just a few Shíchén, several powers had already identified the rogue cultivators, including that old master

Interpretation: "So, in just a few Shíchén, several forces have already locked onto the identity of this loose cultivator group, including that old master and disciple pair from before."

Use glossary: Shíchén -> Shíchén.

Thus: "So, in just a few Shíchén, several forces have already locked onto the identity of this loose cultivator group, including that old master and disciple pair from before."

Just then, the old man had just received a message from the Sect; after reading it, a flicker of coldness crossed his eyes, and he gave a cold grin.

Interpretation: "At this moment, the old man just received a message from the Sect; after reading it, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he gave a cold smile."

Use glossary: Sect -> Sect.

Thus: "At this moment, the old man just received a message from the Sect; after reading it, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he gave a cold smile."

"Tianxing Lao Ren, which rock did you crawl out of?"

Interpretation: "Tianxing Lao Ren, which stone did you pop out of?"

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "Tianxing Lao Ren, which stone did you pop out of?"

Based on the Sect's intelligence, the group that dared to loot the canteen is led by a rogue cultivator named Tianxing Lao Ren.

Interpretation: "According to the information the Sect gathered, the band of cultivators daring to rob the Canteen has as its leader this loose cultivator named Tianxing Lao Ren."

Use glossary: Sect -> Sect, Canteen -> Canteen, Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "According to the information the Sect gathered, the band of cultivators daring to rob the Canteen has as its leader this loose cultivator named Tianxing Lao Ren."

His Earth Immortal cultivation is quite ordinary, with nothing remarkable.

Interpretation: "Immortal Venerable realm cultivation— quite ordinary, nothing outstanding."

Thus: "Immortal Venerable realm cultivation— quite ordinary, nothing outstanding."

Still, to reach this age and achieve Earth Immortal cultivation without any background is indeed quite prudent.

Interpretation: "However, to cultivate to this age with no background and still have Immortal Venerable realm cultivation is indeed cautious."

Thus: "However, to cultivate to this age with no background and still have Immortal Venerable realm cultivation is indeed cautious."

After all, in the Immortal Realm, rogue cultivators face an outrageously high death rate—even a minor mishap could cost them their lives and souls.

Interpretation: "After all, in the Immortal Realm, the mortality rate of loose cultivators is outrageously high; being slightly affected could possibly result in death and disappearance of the Dao."

Use glossary: Immortal Realm -> Immortal Realm.

Thus: "After all, in the Immortal Realm, the mortality rate of loose cultivators is outrageously high; being slightly affected could possibly result in death and disappearance of the Dao."

After all, the major powers couldn't care less about whether rogue cultivators live or die.

Interpretation: "After all, the people of the major forces simply don't care about the life or death of loose cultivators."

Thus: "After all, the people of the major forces simply don't care about the life or death of loose cultivators."

You're unaffiliated, and no one might even bother to collect your corpse if you die—who would care? Unless you, as a rogue cultivator, train to become a formidable power and earn a fearsome reputation, then it's a different story.

Interpretation: "You, a person with no sect or lineage, even if you die, maybe no one will collect your corpse— who would care about you? Unless you, as a loose cultivator, train to become a dominant power, gaining a fearsome reputation abroad, then that's another story."

Thus: "You, a person with no sect or lineage, even if you die, maybe no one will collect your corpse— who would care about you? Unless you, as a loose cultivator, train to become a dominant power, gaining a fearsome reputation abroad, then that's another story."

But if one truly manages to cultivate to this level, their eventual fate is essentially to found their own sect.

Interpretation: "However, if one truly can cultivate to this level, the eventual destination is basically to establish a sect."

Thus: "However, if one truly can cultivate to this level, the eventual destination is basically to establish a sect."

If given the chance, who would want to wander aimlessly like rootless duckweed?

Interpretation: "If given the chance, who would want to drift about like rootless duckweed?"

Use glossary: Wú gēn fúpíng -> Wú gēn fúpíng.

Thus: "If given the chance, who would want to drift about like Wú gēn fúpíng?"

The old man had never heard of this so-called Tianxing Lao Ren, but now that his identity has been uncovered, the rest will be easy to handle.

Interpretation: "The old man had never heard of this Tianxing Lao Ren, but since the identity has been found out, the following matters are easy to handle."

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "The old man had never heard of this Tianxing Lao Ren, but since the identity has been found out, the following matters are easy to handle."

He immediately replied, urging the Sect to quickly ascertain the whereabouts of Tianxing Lao Ren and his group.

Interpretation: "He immediately replied, letting the Sect side quickly determine the whereabouts of Tianxing Lao Ren and his group."

Use glossary: Sect -> Sect, Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "He immediately replied, letting the Sect side quickly determine the whereabouts of Tianxing Lao Ren and his group."

At this very moment, Tianxing Lao Ren, who has been busy fleeing, still doesn't realize his identity has been exposed so quickly.

Interpretation: "At this very moment, Tianxing Lao Ren, busy fleeing all the way, still doesn't know that his identity has been exposed so quickly."

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "At this very moment, Tianxing Lao Ren, busy fleeing all the way, still doesn't know that his identity has been exposed so quickly."

Moreover, it wasn't the canteen that uncovered this, but several major powers that are entirely unrelated.

Interpretation: "Moreover, it wasn't discovered by the Canteen side, but by several major forces that are completely unrelated."

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen.

Thus: "Moreover, it wasn't discovered by the Canteen side, but by several major forces that are completely unrelated."

Furthermore, their whereabouts are gradually being exposed; although they dare not pause their flight, in reality the major powers have already caught up, and the distance is closing.

Interpretation: "Furthermore, their whereabouts are also gradually being exposed; although they dare not pause their flight, in reality, the people of the major forces have already caught up, and the distance is drawing ever closer."

Thus: "Furthermore, their whereabouts are also gradually being exposed; although they dare not pause their flight, in reality, the people of the major forces have already caught up, and the distance is drawing ever closer."

On the immortal vessel, Tianxing Lao Ren eats his dry rations with mixed feelings, his expression alternating between delight and worry.

Interpretation: "On the immortal vessel, Tianxing Lao Ren eats the dry rations with a complex mood; his facial expression alternates between delight and gloom."

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "On the immortal vessel, Tianxing Lao Ren eats the dry rations with a complex mood; his facial expression alternates between delight and gloom."

Mainly, when he takes a bite of food, he can't help but beam with joy—this flavor is never enough, no matter how much he eats.

Interpretation: "Mainly, when he takes a bite of rice, he can't help but show a happy face; this flavor is truly never enough no matter how much you eat."

Thus: "Mainly, when he takes a bite of rice, he can't help but show a happy face; this flavor is truly never enough no matter how much you eat."

When he isn't eating, he is filled with worry; his unfulfilled ambitions drive him to flee in panic, and he doesn't even know where he can escape to.

Interpretation: "When he doesn't eat rice, his heart fills with worry; his unfulfilled ambitions make him start to flee in panic, and he doesn't even know where he could escape to."

Thus: "When he doesn't eat rice, his heart fills with worry; his unfulfilled ambitions make him start to flee in panic, and he doesn't even know where he could escape to."

Tianxing Lao Ren is truly helpless—how did things end up like this?

Interpretation: "Tianxing Lao Ren is truly helpless; how did things turn out like this?"

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren.

Thus: "Tianxing Lao Ren is truly helpless; how did things turn out like this?"

Just as he was sighing, the immortal vessel suddenly shook violently.

Interpretation: "Just as he was sighing in his heart, the immortal vessel suddenly shook violently."

Thus: "Just as he was sighing in his heart, the immortal vessel suddenly shook violently."

His face darkened, and he spoke somewhat anxiously.

Interpretation: "His face darkened, and he said somewhat anxiously."

Thus: "His face darkened, and he said somewhat anxiously."

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Interpretation: "\"What's wrong? What happened? \""

Thus: "\"What's wrong? What happened? \""

Not long after, a rogue cultivator rushed in, his face filled with panic, and said:

Interpretation: "Not long after, a loose cultivator rushed in, panic-stricken, and said."

Thus: "Not long after, a loose cultivator rushed in, panic-stricken, and said."

"Old sir, it's bad—someone has blocked our immortal vessel and attacked without a word."

Interpretation: "\"Master, it's bad— someone has blocked our immortal vessel, and without a word they launched an attack. \""

Thus: "\"Master, it's bad— someone has blocked our immortal vessel, and without a word they launched an attack. \""

"Damn it, is it the canteen people? Or Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng?"

Interpretation: "\"Damn it, is it the Canteen people? Or Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng? \""

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen, Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng -> Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng.

Thus: "\"Damn it, is it the Canteen people? Or Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng? \""

His first reaction was that the attacker must be from the canteen, or else from Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng.

Interpretation: "His first reaction: Tianxing Lao Ren thought the attacker must be from the Canteen, or else from Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng."

Use glossary: Tianxing Lao Ren -> Tianxing Lao Ren, Canteen -> Canteen, Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng -> Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng.

Thus: "His first reaction: Tianxing Lao Ren thought the attacker must be from the Canteen, or else from Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng."

Those from the canteen are really fast—from the time he learned of this until now, at most five Shíchén have passed, and they've already caught up?

Interpretation: "Those from the Canteen are really fast— from when he learned of this to now, at most five Shíchén, and they've already caught up?"

Use glossary: Canteen -> Canteen, Shíchén -> Shíchén.

Thus: "Those from the Canteen are really fast— from when he learned of this to now, at most five Shíchén, and they've already caught up?"

Besides, there is also investigating their identities and searching for their whereabouts.

For a moment, Tianxing Lao Ren felt utterly despondent; he knew all too well the strength of the canteen.

They are far beyond the likes of this ragtag mob; just look at the entire Immortal Realm—even those great sects and great clans dare not do anything to the canteen.

Even if one wanted to eat, they could only obediently follow the rules; who would dare violate the canteen's regulations?

Not even those great powers would dare, yet now he has stirred up a huge mess; a casual slap from the canteen could wipe these people out completely.

So, upon hearing that someone was attacking the immortal vessel, Tianxing Lao Ren's first reaction was that it was over, his life was finished.

But the rogue cultivator before him, however, opened his mouth to reply.

"Old sir, they're not people from the canteen or Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng."