Chapter 127: with translation of chapter title

Because the mother of the sister flowers wasn't in the Jade Pool Sect's inner circle, Zhou Shuo encountered no trouble on Jade Lotus Mountain; he merely discussed the sect's situation with Yao Yue Ru, who had nothing to hide and directly told him about the Jade Pool Sect and the current Great Qian Dynasty.

Possible translation: "Because the mother of the sister flowers wasn't in the Jade Pool Sect's inner circle, on Jade Lotus Mountain Zhou Shuo encountered no trouble; he merely discussed the sect's situation with Yao Yue Ru, who had nothing to hide and directly told him about the Jade Pool Sect and the current Great Qian Dynasty."

the mother of the sister flowers

wasn't in the Jade Pool Sect's inner circle

on Jade Lotus Mountain Zhou Shuo encountered no trouble

he merely discussed the sect's situation with Yao Yue Ru

who had nothing to hide and directly told him about the Jade Pool Sect and the current Great Qian Dynasty

We need to keep the meaning exactly. Ensure we didn't add extra info. It's fine.

The present Great Qian Dynasty can be said to be at the height of its prosperity; Emperor Qian Yang Pan has at least reached the Six Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm, his physical body certainly not inferior to that of a Martial Saint; although his lifespan is still long, however, because there exists the Grand Supreme Dao, which is said to monitor imperial authority, Emperor Qian Yang Pan's several sons are all restless—Crown Prince Yang Yuan, Prince Consort Yang Zhen, Jade Prince Yang Zheng, and even his illegitimate son, the Champion Candidate.

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"Today the Great Qian Dynasty can be said to be at the height of its prosperity; Qian Emperor Yang Pan has at least reached the Six Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm, his physical body certainly not inferior to a Martial Saint's; although his lifespan is still long, however, because there exists the Grand Supreme Dao, which is said to monitor imperial authority, Qian Emperor Yang Pan's several sons are all restless: Crown Prince Yang Yuan, Prince Consort Yang Zhen, Jade Prince Yang Zheng, and even his illegitimate son, the Champion Candidate."

has at least reached the Six Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm

his physical body certainly not inferior to a Martial Saint's

although his lifespan is still long, however, because there exists the Grand Supreme Dao, which is said to monitor imperial authority

Qian Emperor Yang Pan's several sons are all restless

Crown Prince Yang Yuan, Prince Consort Yang Zhen, Jade Prince Yang Zheng, and even his illegitimate son, the Champion Candidate

We need to ensure we didn't add extra. Good.

The Grand Supreme Sect Leader Meng Shen Ji is not to be provoked; this person could assassinate the emperor at any moment. Once the emperor dies, the Great Qian Dynasty's existing prosperity would come to an abrupt end. Many princes with ulterior motives and various forces would inevitably rise up. As a major sect, the Jade Pool Sect must inevitably choose a side to align with, to guard against the unexpected. This alignment originally was the Prince Consort, but now it is the Qingzhou Champion Candidate.

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"The Grand Supreme Sect Leader Meng Shen Ji is not to be provoked; this person could assassinate the emperor at any moment, and once the emperor dies, the Great Qian Dynasty's existing prosperity would come to an abrupt end. Many princes with ulterior motives and various forces would inevitably rise up. As a major sect, the Jade Pool Sect must inevitably choose a side to align with, to guard against the unexpected. This alignment originally was the Prince Consort, but now it is the Qingzhou Champion Candidate."

The Grand Supreme Sect Leader Meng Shen Ji is not to be provoked

this person could assassinate the emperor at any moment

once the emperor dies, the Great Qian Dynasty's existing prosperity would come to an abrupt end

Many princes with ulterior motives and various forces would inevitably rise up

As a major sect, the Jade Pool Sect must inevitably choose a side to align with, to guard against the unexpected

This alignment originally was the Prince Consort, but now it is the Qingzhou Champion Candidate

The Jade Pool Sect is also a fence-sitter, a fickle lot; others don't know, but Zhou Shuo does. Although Meng Shen Ji's fearsome reputation is widespread, he cannot kill Yang Pan, because Hong Xuan Ji is present—that Martial Warm Marquis who truly seeks to sever heavenly principles and extinguish human desires, being utterly loyal to Qian Emperor Yang Pan. As long as he is there, Meng Shen Ji cannot move against Yang Pan.

Translate:

"The Jade Pool Sect is also a fence-sitter, a fickle lot; others don't know, but Zhou Shuo does. Although Meng Shen Ji's fearsome reputation is widespread, he cannot kill Yang Pan, because Hong Xuan Ji is present—that Martial Warm Marquis who truly seeks to sever heavenly principles and extinguish human desires, being utterly loyal to Qian Emperor Yang Pan. As long as he is there, Meng Shen Ji cannot move against Yang Pan."

The Jade Pool Sect is also a fence-sitter, a fickle lot

others don't know, but Zhou Shuo does

Although Meng Shen Ji's fearsome reputation is widespread, he cannot kill Yang Pan

because Hong Xuan Ji is present—that Martial Warm Marquis who truly seeks to sever heavenly principles and extinguish human desires, being utterly loyal to Qian Emperor Yang Pan

As long as he is there, Meng Shen Ji cannot move against Yang Pan

Although Zhou Shuo knows the undercurrents beneath the Great Qian Dynasty, it would be inconvenient for him to tell Yao Yue Ru, because whether the Jade Pool Sect is ultimately under his control is uncertain; if he were to intervene, it would seem like overstepping and invite gossip. Even if he doesn't mind, it would still be a case of creating work for himself.

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"Although Zhou Shuo knows the undercurrents beneath the Great Qian Dynasty, it would be inconvenient for him to tell Yao Yue Ru, because whether the Jade Pool Sect is ultimately under his control is uncertain; if he were to intervene, it would seem like overstepping and invite gossip. Even if he doesn't mind, it would still be a case of creating work for himself."

Although Zhou Shuo knows the undercurrents beneath the Great Qian Dynasty, it would be inconvenient for him to tell Yao Yue Ru

because whether the Jade Pool Sect is ultimately under his control is uncertain; if he were to intervene, it would seem like overstepping and invite gossip

Even if he doesn't mind, it would still be a case of creating work for himself.

Hua Nong Ying's affairs were settled in a few days. During this period, besides asking about the Jade Pool Sect, Zhou Shuo explained to Yao Yue Ru in detail the cultivation of the human body and soul, the conversion of spirit and flesh, and the spatial properties, so that she could soon reach the Human Immortal realm, after which he would bring Hua Nong Ying north to the Jade Capital City.

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"Hua Nong Ying's affairs were settled in a few days; during this period, besides asking about the Jade Pool Sect, Zhou Shuo explained to Yao Yue Ru in detail the cultivation of the human body and soul, the conversion of spirit and flesh, and the spatial properties, so that she could soon reach the Human Immortal realm, after which he would bring Hua Nong Ying north to the Jade Capital City."

Hua Nong Ying's affairs were settled in a few days

Besides asking about the Jade Pool Sect, Zhou Shuo explained to Yao Yue Ru in detail the cultivation of the human body and soul, the conversion of spirit and flesh, and the spatial properties

so that she could soon reach the Human Immortal realm, after which he would bring Hua Nong Ying north to the Jade Capital City

Above, the White Jade Capital, five stories, twelve cities. An immortal strokes my head, binding hair to grant longevity.

Translate: This is a poem; we translate literally.

"Above, the White Jade Capital, five stories, twelve cities. An immortal strokes my head, binding hair to grant longevity."

Above, the White Jade Capital, five stories, twelve cities.

An immortal strokes my head, binding hair to grant longevity.

On the plain, a monstrous beast lies prone, its jaws open facing the high city that stands silently at the end of the official road. Zhou Shuo stands on the road, scanning the familiar surroundings, then looking at the familiar city in the distance, he cannot help but sigh. Jade Capital City is where he first began his journey through time and space, and now he has returned.

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"On the plain, a monstrous beast lies prone, its jaws open facing the high city that stands silently at the end of the official road; Zhou Shuo stands on the road, scanning the familiar surroundings, then looking at the familiar city in the distance, he cannot help but sigh—Jade Capital City is where he first began his journey through time and space, and now he has returned."

On the plain, a monstrous beast lies prone, its jaws open facing the high city that stands silently at the end of the official road

Zhou Shuo stands on the road, scanning the familiar surroundings, then looking at the familiar city in the distance, he cannot help but sigh

Jade Capital City is where he first began his journey through time and space, and now he has returned

"Young master?" Hua Nong Ying looked at the person who had stopped his horse and was gazing in all directions along the road.

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"「Young master? 」 Hua Nong Ying looked at the person who had stopped his horse and was gazing in all directions along the road."

Young master?

Hua Nong Ying looked at the person who had stopped his horse and was gazing in all directions along the road

"Eh, nothing much, just remembered something, let's go!" Zhou Shuo came to, glanced at his sister riding beside him, gave a faint smile, then lightly shook the reins in his hand; this Jade Capital City is unlike other places—one cannot fly directly here—so he had long ago stowed his flying sword and honestly rode his horse into the city.

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"「Eh, nothing much, just remembered something, let's go! 」 Zhou Shuo came to, glanced at his sister riding beside him, gave a faint smile, then lightly shook the reins in his hand—this Jade Capital City is unlike other places; one cannot fly directly here, so he had long ago stowed his flying sword and honestly rode his horse into the city."

Eh, nothing much, just remembered something, let's go!

Zhou Shuo came to, glanced at his sister riding beside him, gave a faint smile

then lightly shook the reins in his hand

this Jade Capital City is unlike other places; one cannot fly directly here

so he had long ago stowed his flying sword and honestly rode his horse into the city

After entering the Jade Capital City, Zhou Shuo did not pause for a moment; he did not return to the courtyard he had left behind years ago, but instead headed straight for the largest Flower Street within the city. Upon reaching Flower Street, he went straight to the most famous Scatter Flowers Pavilion on that street, but before his mount could even reach the pavilion, he was intercepted by four capable youths in green clothing.

Note: there is a typo, likely meant to be 'but still not equal'. We'll translate as intended.

Translate:

"After entering the Jade Capital City, Zhou Shuo did not pause for a moment; he did not return to the courtyard he had left behind years ago, but instead headed straight for the largest Flower Street within the city. Upon reaching Flower Street, he went straight to the most famous Scatter Flowers Pavilion on that street, but before his mount could even reach the pavilion, he was intercepted by four capable youths in green clothing."

After entering the Jade Capital City, Zhou Shuo did not pause for a moment

he did not return to the courtyard he had left behind years ago, but instead headed straight for the largest Flower Street within the city

Upon reaching Flower Street, he went straight to the most famous Scatter Flowers Pavilion on that street

but before his mount could even reach the pavilion, he was intercepted by four capable youths in green clothing

"Please proceed slowly, young master; no horses are allowed in front of the Scatter Flowers Pavilion, lest we collide with pedestrians." The capable young men dressed in green, appearing as servants, were the pavilion's hired enforcers; they spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Translate:

"「Please proceed slowly, young master; no horses are allowed in front of the Scatter Flowers Pavilion, lest we collide with pedestrians. 」 The capable young men dressed in green, appearing as servants, were the pavilion's hired enforcers; they spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly."

Please proceed slowly, young master; no horses are allowed in front of the Scatter Flowers Pavilion, lest we collide with pedestrians

The capable young men dressed in green, appearing as servants

were the pavilion's hired enforcers

they spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly

"Oh." Zhou Shuo looked at the four men who had stepped out to block him; Ying Yan dismounted, then stepped forward to seize his hand. The man originally wanted to pull back, but Zhou Shuo firmly gripped his wrist and forcibly shoved the reins into his hand.

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"「Oh. 」 Zhou Shuo looked at the four men who had stepped out to block him; Ying Yan dismounted, then stepped forward to seize his hand. The man originally wanted to pull back, but Zhou Shuo firmly gripped his wrist and forcibly shoved the reins into his hand."

Ying Yan dismounted

then stepped forward to seize his hand

The man originally wanted to pull back, but Zhou Shuo firmly gripped his wrist

and forcibly shoved the reins into his hand

Help me take good care of the horse, Nongying, give him your horse too, then follow me inside. Zhou Shuo pinched the man's palm onto the reins, then greeted him as the man's eyes widened.

Yes, young master. Hua Nongying looked at the glaring blue‑clad man, shoved the reins and Ying Yan into his hand, then followed Zhou Shuo, striding toward the gate of the Scattered Flowers Pavilion under the glaring gazes of several blue‑clad men; before even entering, she smelled a puff of powdery fragrance, and saw a plump madam blocking the way.

Oh dear, this young master, today our miss invited several outside young masters for a lecture; the Scattered Flowers Pavilion is not receiving guests today. The madam smiled while politely refusing.

I'm looking for Su Mu. Zhou Shuo looked at the plump madam who was politely refusing with a smile, and likewise expressed his goal with a courteous smile; the lecture didn't matter, as long as he could see Su Mu, the holy maiden of the Supreme Dao present here would suffice; of course, the person he most wanted to see wasn't Su Mu, but his most beloved teacher.

You're joking, young master; the young lady currently holding the lecture in our household is Su Mu? The madam's expression froze, only one thought left in her mind: this person came to cause trouble.

Oh, that's perfect; I'm looking for her. Zhou Shuo looked at the madam whose expression had frozen, still keeping his smile.

Young master, don't joke with the servant. The madam's smile was forced.

Who's making a ruckus here? A light footsteps accompanied by a shout came from inside the Scattered Flowers Pavilion; following the sound, a group of sturdy servants in short light clothing walked out, the leading man circled the area, finally fixing his gaze on Zhou Shuo, who was leading Hua Nongying.

But you're causing a ruckus here?

I'm looking for Su Mu. Zhou Shuo looked at the burly man with a fierce aura, slightly raised his eyebrows; Su Mu had received many guests today, very good, very good.

Do you know that Miss Su Mu is currently holding a lecture with our household and several other young masters? The burly man stared intently at Zhou Shuo, his deep tone concealing an unexpressed killing intent.

Just now I realized, a matter doesn't need to be repeated many times. Zhou Shuo looked at the burly man whose killing intent was faintly showing, then glanced at the quail‑like madam of the Scattered Flowers Pavilion, and slightly shook his hand.

Exactly! Why repeat a matter many times? The burly man, seeing Zhou Shuo's demeanor, involuntarily relaxed a bit; although he really wanted to kill this guy, killing someone under the emperor's feet would first cause trouble and second disrupt the young masters' lecture, so the crime would likely be the greatest.

So, when are you planning to move aside? Zhou Shuo looked at the burly man, slightly tilted his head; he now understood why protagonists always like to show off—this atmosphere indeed had a feeling, like the fun of teasing a puppy, and also the satisfaction of flaunting one's cultivation.

You... The burly man, hearing Zhou Shuo's words, involuntarily tightened his face; after a while, he realized it wasn't that he had understood the meaning and should leave.

I want to see Su Mu; this matter has already been repeated many times. Zhou Shuo extended his right index finger.

Break his leg. The burly man's face turned slightly purple as he lowly issued the command; upon his words, the servants following him surged forward all at once.

Why bother? Zhou Shuo looked at the servants rushing forward, flicked his right hand lightly, unleashing an aura from afar; those ordered to rush at him were instantly struck as if by lightning, each flying backward and crashing into various parts of the Scattered Flowers Pavilion's main hall doors.

Kid, do you know who our young master is? The burly man looked at his companions who had simultaneously flown upside‑down, his face slightly changing, his muscles tensing, and he shouted the question.

That's a good question. Zhou Shuo looked at the burly man crouching like a leopard, nodded and replied, then his right palm hovered upward; the man opposite instantly felt his whole body tighten, and was directly lifted into the air.

Our young master is the legitimate son of the Li family of Fengzhou! The burly man felt the irresistible external force, his face drastically changing.

Well answered, but I'll tell you I don't want to know the answer to that question; I only want to see Su Mu. Zhou Shuo looked at the man being lifted in the air, shouting urgently, then turned his gaze to the madam of the Scattered Flowers Pavilion nearby; this woman, upon a single glance, lost color in her face, pointing toward the inner chambers.

Inside, inside.

Lead the way. Zhou Shuo looked at the woman who had lost color in her face, uttered two words, and she stumbled into the building.

Originally I meant to break your leg, but after thinking, it didn't feel right, so let's go! Zhou Shuo looked at the man hanging in the air, his face drastically changing, flicked a finger, and threw him into the crowd behind.

After tossing the little lackey aside, Zhou Shuo stepped into the Scattered Flowers Pavilion, following the madam's steps straight to the central hall; Hua Nongying, behind him, glanced at the many servants rolling on the ground, then hurriedly caught up with Zhou Shuo, whispering advice.

Young master, this is Jade Capital City, aren't we…? Hua Nongying worried; this is the emperor's footing, don't let this master cause a big commotion.

What's there to fear? The young master is here; what business does a little lackey like you have? Zhou Shuo's single sentence shut up Hua Nongying, who was playing the lackey; she puffed her lips, somewhat unhappy, but couldn't leave, so she could only follow sulkily.

Passing the front hall of the Scattered Flowers Pavilion, Zhou Shuo followed the madam straight into the rear courtyard, arriving at a quiet yard; he saw the madam already taken aside by several servants, while six young masters in different colored clothes stood before the courtyard, each holding a folding fan and jade flute, solemn faces, observing Zhou Shuo as he approached with Hua Nongying.

Have you gentlemen seen Miss Su Mu? Zhou Shuo looked at the few guys waiting just to slap him in the face, couldn't help but smile; the fun of teasing a puppy was over, now he needed to show off his strength, complete his pretentious achievement, and satisfy his little vanity.

May I ask your esteemed name and where you reside? A blue‑clad young master stepped forward one step, clasped his folding fan in a salute, appearing frivolous yet composed.

My surname is Zhou, given name Shuo; I live right here in Jade Capital City. Today I came to seek Su Mu, and also to ask her about my family, my sister's whereabouts. Zhou Shuo glanced at the few young youths; their martial arts were not bad—at the very least they cultivated viscera, and they all cultivated Dao arts, their souls ranging between driving objects and manifesting forms; their strength was not bad, could be considered an achievement.

Your sister is…? The blue‑clad young master, hearing Zhou Shuo's sudden remark, involuntarily froze, turned his head to glance at the other young masters; could this person really be an acquaintance of Su Mu?

Are you the madman of Outcloud, Zhou Shuo? A white‑clad young master's face suddenly changed.