Chapter 3041: with translation of chapter title

Ye Changqing planned to go with Zhao Tianqing, but as the saying goes, some families rejoice while others grieve.

Translation: Ye Zhangqing planned to go on a trip with Zhao Tianqing, but as the saying goes, some families rejoice while others grieve.

Check: the idiom "some families rejoice while others grieve" means some are happy and some are sad; we'll translate it as "some families rejoice while others grieve". Good.

Seeing Ye Changqing nod and agree, Zhao Tianqing was pleased, smiling broadly, his mouth couldn't close from joy.

Translation: Seeing Ye Zhangqing nod and agree, Zhao Tianqing was delighted, laughing nonstop, his mouth practically unable to close from joy.

We need to keep the meaning: "his mouth couldn't close from joy" means his mouth couldn't close from happiness; we'll translate it as "his mouth couldn't close from joy". Good.

Previously, because Heavenly Palace affairs were busy, even if he was hungry, he couldn't stay by Ye Changqing's side all the time; he could only bring some dry rations to occasionally alleviate his hunger.

Translation: Previously, because Heavenly Palace affairs were busy, even if he was hungry, he couldn't stay by Ye Zhangqing's side all the time, only able to bring some dry rations to occasionally stave off hunger.

We need to keep "Heavenly Palace" as Heavenly Palace (proper), "dry rations" as dry rations, and "alleviate hunger" as alleviate hunger; we'll translate it as "to occasionally alleviate his hunger". Good.

Then, when he had time, he came to the Dao Immortal Sect to mooch a meal, which could be said to make eating difficult.

Translation: Then, when he had time, he would come to Dao One Immortal Sect to mooch a meal; one could say eating was difficult for him.

The phrase "to get a meal by mooching" means to mooch a meal; we'll translate it as "to mooch a meal". Good.

As for Qi Xiong and the others, these past few years they've been living in luxury—eating well, oil-glossy and smooth—since Ye Changqing hasn't left the Dao Immortal Sect in the last three years, so these problems don't exist.

Translation: As for Qi Xiong and the others, these past few years they've been eating well—oil-glossy and smooth—since Ye Zhangqing hasn't left Dao One Immortal Sect in the last three years, so these problems never arose.

The idiom "living in luxury, eating well" translates to "they've been eating well—oil-glossy and smooth". Good.

Now that Ye Changqing has agreed to go along, how could they possibly eat less on the way?

Translation: This time Ye Zhangqing agreed to go along, so how could they possibly eat less on the way?

We need to keep the meaning: the rhetorical question "how could they possibly eat less on the way?" translates as "how could they possibly eat less on the way?". Good.

However, compared to Zhao Tianqing's excitement, upon hearing this, Qi Xiong immediately refused.

Translation: However, compared to Zhao Tianqing's excitement, upon hearing this Qi Xiong immediately refused.

The phrase "immediately refused" translates as "immediately refused". Good.

"No, little Ye, what's so good about that new continent? Do you want me to help you take it? You can go anytime later."

Translation: "No, little Ye, what's so good about that new continent? You want me to help you take it? You can go anytime later."

We need to keep quotes. Use double quotes. "little Ye" is "little Ye" or "Young Ye". Since we have Ye Zhangqing as full name, but nickname "little Ye" we can translate as "little Ye". Use "little Ye". Good.

Now that Ye Changqing has left, what are all the people in this sect supposed to do?

Translation: With Ye Zhangqing leaving, what are all these people in the sect to do?

Do they have to go back to living day after day just gnawing on dry rations? Just thinking about it makes Qi Xiong find it hard to accept.

Translation: Having to go back to living day after day on dry rations? Just thinking about it makes Qi Xiong unable to accept it.

After finally enjoying a few years of easy living, and as the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but hard to go from extravagance back to frugality.

Translation: After finally enjoying a few years of easy living, and as the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but hard to go from extravagant back to frugal.

After getting used to hot meals, suddenly having to eat dry rations again just feels like something's missing, doesn't it?

Translation: Having grown accustomed to hot meals, suddenly eating dry rations again always feels like something's missing, doesn't it?

In response, Ye Changqing could only smile and nod to reassure them, saying the time wouldn't be long—he was just going out for a quick trip and would come back.

Translation: In response, Ye Zhangqing could only smile and nod to soothe them, saying the time wouldn't be long—he was just going out for a quick turn and would come back.

Moreover, he had been staying at the Dao Immortal Sect for a long time and wanted to go out for a stroll.

Translation: Moreover, he had stayed at Dao One Immortal Sect for a long time and wanted to go out for a stroll.

In response, Qi Xiong, though still unwilling, had no reason to object—if someone wants to go out to relax, how could you not allow it?

Translation: In response, Qi Xiong, though still unwilling, had no reason to object—if someone wants to go out to relax, how could you not allow it?

Finally, Qi Xiong could only hold back tears, repeatedly giving his instructions.

Translation: Finally, Qi Xiong could only choke back tears, repeatedly urging.

"Little Ye, when you go around, you must come back quickly—don't go too far."

Translation: "Little Ye, when you make your round, be sure to come back quickly—don't go too far."

"Don't worry, Sect Master."

Translation: "Don't worry, Sect Master."

In response, Ye Changqing smiled helplessly, feeling as if he were being lectured like a child.

Translation: In response, Ye Zhangqing smiled helplessly, feeling as if he were being admonished like a child.

I thought this outing would be easy, as long as I brought the Bai Hua Xianzi and a few girls, plus Xiao Qī zǎi, that would be enough.

Translation: I had thought this outing would be easygoing—just bring Bai Hua Xianzi and a few girls, and also Xiao Qī zǎi, and that would be enough.

But when they set out the next day, two elders of the Xiāntiān rénzú came, saying they wanted to go along to protect Ye Changqing and the others' safety.

Translation: But when they set out the next day, two elders of the Xiantian Human Race came, saying they wanted to go along to protect Ye Zhangqing and company's safety.

two elders of the Xiāntiān rénzú

Nowadays, those Xiāntiān rénzú have long since joined the Dao Immortal Sect.

Translation: Nowadays, those Xiāntiān rénzú have long since joined Dao One Immortal Sect.

The two Xiāntiān rénzú elders have even become elders of the sect.

Translation: Those two Xiāntiān rénzú elders have even become elders of the sect.

After three years of interaction, the Dao Immortal Sect disciples and they are no longer in a relationship of mutual restraint, each holding the other's lives in their hands.

Translation: After three years of interaction, the disciples of Dao One Immortal Sect and they are no longer in a relationship of mutual restraint, each holding the other's lives in their hands.

Instead, they have become true partners.

Translation: Instead, they have become true partners.

It is precisely because of the addition of these Xiāntiān rénzú that the Dao Immortal Sect's strength has surged again, already becoming the undisputed strongest force in the Immortal Realm.

Translation: It is precisely because of the inclusion of these Xiāntiān rénzú that Dao One Immortal Sect's strength has surged again, long since becoming the undisputed strongest force in the Immortal Realm.

If it weren't for the Heavenly Palace's unique nature—not being a sect or family—otherwise, in the Immortal Realm, it probably wouldn't get a chance to speak.

Translation: If it weren't for the unique nature of the Heavenly Palace, which is not a sect or clan, then in the Immortal Realm it probably wouldn't even be the Heavenly Palace's turn to speak.

Heavenly Palace

Of course, Qi Xiong and the others are also considered part of the Heavenly Palace, so they also have a say.

Translation: Of course, Qi Xiong and the others are currently considered members of the Heavenly Palace, so they also have a say.

Besides the two elders, soon Hong Zun, Xu Jie, and many others arrived one after another.

Translation: Besides the two elders, soon Hong Zun, Xu Jie, and many others arrived one after another.

Each one stepped forward, saying they wanted to go along to protect Ye Changqing.

Translation: Each one opened their mouth to say they wanted to go along to protect Ye Zhangqing.

Seeing so many people, Ye Changqing twitched the corner of his mouth and said.

Translation: Seeing so many people, Ye Zhangqing twitched the corner of his mouth and said.

"Everyone, I'm just going out for a stroll, to have fun; bringing so many people would probably be inconvenient."

Translation: "Everyone, I'm just going out for a stroll, to play around a bit; bringing so many people would probably be inconvenient."

With so many people together, those who don't know might think they're going to war.

Translation: With so many people together, those who don't know might think they're going to war.

Naturally, it's impossible to take all of them; after refusing outright, only the two Xiāntiān rénzú elders remained, while everyone else was turned away.

Translation: Naturally it's impossible to bring that many people along; refusing outright, in the end only the two Xiāntiān rénzú elders were kept, while everyone else was rejected.

Although they were unwilling, Ye Changqing's attitude was firm, so everyone could only nod in agreement.

Translation: Although unwilling, Ye Zhangqing's attitude was firm, so everyone could only nod in agreement.

All the way, they watched the immortal vessel slowly rise into the sky, after which Xu Jie, looking glum, said.

Translation: Seeing the immortal vessel slowly rise into the sky all the way, Xu Jie then spoke with a gloomy expression.

"We'll have to eat dry rations again."

Translation: "We'll have to eat dry rations again."

With Ye Changqing gone, the canteen naturally stopped operating, leaving everyone with only dry rations to stave off hunger.

Translation: With Ye Zhangqing gone, the canteen naturally stopped operating, leaving everyone only dry rations to stave off hunger.

But as soon as he said that, Hong Zun beside him suddenly turned his head, narrowed his eyes, and asked with a smile.

Translation: But as soon as those words left his mouth, Hong Zun beside him suddenly turned his head, narrowed his eyes, and asked with a smile.

"Old Three, what did you just say? Do you still have dry rations on you?"

Translation: "Old Three, what did you just say? Do you still have dry rations on you?"

Old Three

Huh???

Translation: "Huh???"

We need to keep the question marks? Probably just "Huh???" as is.

Seeing Hong Zun's ambiguous smile, Xu Jie immediately went blank; he had just been sighing, forgetting that his master was still beside him.

Translation: Seeing Hong Zun's half-smile expression, Xu Jie immediately went blank; he had just been sighing, forgetting that his master was still beside him.

A few days ago, Hong Zun went out on business and asked him for dry rations; Xu Jie then swore he had none left, which made Hong Zun leave angrily.

Translation: A few days ago, when Hong Zun went out on business, he had asked Xu Jie for dry rations; Xu Jie had then sworn he had none left, which made Hong Zun leave in anger.

Right now, having let slip a comment unintentionally, Xu Jie stood there stunned.

Translation: Right now, having carelessly let slip, Xu Jie stood frozen in place.

However, Hong Zun's gaze grew colder, and he said this kid couldn't possibly be that honest.

Translation: But Hong Zun's gaze grew ever colder as he said, "This kid couldn't possibly be that honest."

Last time, if this kid hadn't sworn an oath to heaven, he wouldn't have believed him at all.

Translation: Last time, if this kid hadn't sworn an oath to heaven, he wouldn't have believed him at all.

Swearing? Upon realizing this, Hong Zun suddenly sensed something was off about this kid, and he gritted his teeth and said.

Translation: Swearing an oath? Thinking of this, Hong Zun suddenly realized something was off with this kid, and hurriedly gritted his teeth and said.

"You little brat, are you practicing some evil art? Earlier I asked you, and you swore to heaven—if you really have it, why hasn't heavenly punishment fallen? Come clean with me."

Translation: "You brat, have you been cultivating some evil art? Earlier I asked you, and you swore to heaven—if you really have it, why hasn't heavenly punishment fallen? Come clean with me."

Heaven and earth have spirits; moreover, Xiao Qī zǎi even lives right there in their Dao Immortal Sect.

Translation: Heaven and earth have spirits, let alone Xiao Qī zǎi, who still lives in their Dao One Immortal Sect.

The neighbors next door—Hong Zun never expected that he would dare to deceive in such a situation.

Translation: The neighbors next door—Hong Zun never imagined he'd dare to deceive in such a situation.

We need to interpret "the two next-door" as "the neighbors next door". Good.

Even though he had dry rations on him, he dared to swear to heaven; the most outrageous part is that heavenly punishment never came.

Translation: Clearly he had dry rations on him, yet he dared to swear to heaven; the most outrageous part is that the heavenly punishment never came.

If it weren't for that, Hong Zun wouldn't have been deceived.

Translation: If it weren't so, Hong Zun wouldn't have been deceived.

However, at this point, compared to being deceived himself, Hong Zun is still more concerned about Xu Jie's situation.

Translation: But now, compared to being deceived himself, Hong Zun is still more concerned about Xu Jie's situation.

Logically, it's impossible—you've been so reckless; can the laws of heaven and earth still tolerate you? They should have struck you with lightning by now.

Translation: By rights it's impossible—you've been so reckless, can the laws of heaven and earth still tolerate you? They should have struck you with lightning by now.

His first reaction was whether this kid was up to some flashy nonsense again; usually playing a little clever is fine, but if Xu Jie really went down the wrong path, Hong Zun would probably go crazy.

Translation: The first reaction is whether this kid is again up to some trickery; usually playing a little clever is fine, but if Xu Jie really went down the wrong path, Hong Zun would probably go mad.

He regards each of those disciples as his own son; if such a thing really happened, what could he do?

Translation: He regards each of these disciples below as his own; if such a thing really happened, how could he cope?

His face had long lost its playful smile, replaced by a stern stare fixed on Xu Jie.

Translation: His face had long lost its playful smile, instead turning serious, his eyes fixed tightly on Xu Jie.

Faced with his master's gaze, Xu Jie replied with a bitter smile.

Translation: Faced with his master's gaze, Xu Jie replied with a bitter smile.

"Master, what are you thinking? Am I, Xu San, that kind of person?"

Translation: "Master, what are you thinking? Am I that kind of person, Xu San?"

Regarding this, Hong Zun nodded, you damn, no matter how I look, you don't look like a Hǎo rén at all.

Seeing this, Xu Jie's smile froze for a moment. I'm damn full of righteousness—why are you looking at me like that?

However, Hong Zun obviously didn't want to talk about that right now; he just stared fixedly at Xu Jie, clearly demanding an answer.

Faced with Hong Zun's deathly stare, Xu Jie could only speak honestly.

"Master, don't think wildly—I really didn't dabble in any heretical ways."

"What about that punishment? You've lied so obviously—do you think the rules of heaven and earth are blind?"

"Could it be possible to turn a blind eye?"

"What do you mean?"

Hong Zun didn't understand what Xu Jie meant, so Xu Jie explained.

"Master, I just secretly gave Xiao Qizi a few rations, so he'd relax a bit when I swore, to keep the heavenly punishment from striking me."

Huh???

As soon as those words were spoken, Hong Zun was dumbfounded—this kid hadn't practiced any heretical arts, but damn, from a certain perspective, that was even more heretical.

This kid damn went to bribe the world spirits........