Chapter 343

Li Ping wondered, "Sir Yu, are the demands from Immortal Official Luo utterly unreasonable?"

Translate: Li Ping wondered aloud, "Lady Yu, are the demands from Immortal Official Luo outrageous?" Need to keep punctuation. We'll translate: Li Ping wondered aloud, "Lady Yu, are the demands from Immortal Official Luo outrageous?" Ensure we keep the quotes. Use double quotes as in source? Use English quotes. We'll output: Li Ping wondered aloud, "Lady Yu, are the demands from Immortal Official Luo outrageous?" That seems fine.

Not long ago.

Translate: Not long ago.

She fell asleep again, and in her dream she saw her husband, who recounted in detail his discussions with Luo Liang—each condition Luo Liang proposed was rejected by her husband, and they parted on bad terms.

Translate: She fell asleep again, and in her dream she saw her husband, who told her in detail about the matters he had discussed with Luo Liang, laying out one condition after another, all of which her husband refused, causing them to part on bad terms.

her husband

During that period.

Translate: During that time.

There were many conditions, neither she nor her husband understood them clearly; their family was just an ordinary hunter household, knowing nothing about mountain god affairs—if it weren't for her husband's stroke of dumb luck…

Translate: There were many conditions, neither she nor her husband understood them clearly; their family was just an ordinary hunter household, with no knowledge of mountain god affairs—if it weren't for her husband's stroke of luck…

We need to keep the ellipsis? The Chinese ends with "……". We'll keep as "…". Use three dots.

No.

Translate: No.

Her husband becoming the mountain god of Lion's Ridge is hardly a stroke of dumb luck; it might even be poison hidden in a bun—one careless slip, no, not just a slip, but a hundred percent danger, the kind that leaves no chance for reincarnation.

Translate: Her husband becoming the Mountain God of Lion Ridge couldn't be called mere luck; perhaps it was poison hidden in a bun—one careless slip—no, not a slip, but a hundred percent danger, and moreover the kind that leaves no chance for reincarnation.

We need to keep the em dash? We'll use "—". The Chinese has "——". We'll use " — ". We'll keep as " — ". We'll output: Her husband becoming the Mountain God of Lion Ridge couldn't be called mere luck; perhaps it was poison hidden in a bun—one careless slip—no, not a slip, but a hundred percent danger, and moreover the kind that leaves no chance for reincarnation.

Before this, their family was just an ordinary hunter household, unfamiliar with mountain god matters, and each condition Luo Liang set forth was almost directly related to the mountain god.

Translate: Before this, their family was just an ordinary hunter household, unaware of mountain god matters, and the conditions Luo Liang laid out one after another were almost entirely related to the mountain god.

This left her husband bewildered by Luo Liang's conditions, though his instinct told him it was no good thing; recalling what Lady Yu had entrusted him to say, he firmly refused Luo Liang.

Translate: This left her husband bewildered by Luo Liang's conditions, though he instinctively felt they were no good, and recalling Yu Die's words, he firmly refused Luo Liang.

This time.

Translate: This time.

The couple met again in a dream; her husband not only recounted his dealings with Luo Liang, but also sought her help to learn from Lady Yu the exact meaning of each condition Luo Liang had laid out.

Translate: The couple met again in their dream; besides telling her about his dealings with Luo Liang, her husband also wanted her help to learn from Yu Die the specific meanings of the conditions Luo Liang had set forth.

"The conditions set forth by our Immortal Official Luo……"

Translate: "The conditions set forth by our Immortal Official Luo..."

We need to keep the ellipsis. Use "...".

Lady Yu was not surprised either; she knew that Mr. Zhang and Madam Li would not grasp the precise meaning of Luo Liang's conditions, and while she was about to explain in detail, she caught sight of Li Ping's weathered face—clearly an elderly person from an ordinary family, not a cultivator.

Translate: Yu Die was not surprised that Zhang Deben and Li Ping, as a couple, would not grasp the specific meaning of the conditions Luo Liang had set; she was about to explain in detail when, out of the corner of her eye, she saw Li Ping's weathered face—she was elderly, and besides, they were ordinary folk, not cultivators.

Even if I were to explain each condition's exact meaning to her in detail, whether she could understand it remains questionable; she might even struggle to remember it.

Translate: Even if I explained the specific meaning of each condition Luo Liang had set in detail, whether she could understand was still questionable, and she might even find it hard to remember.

Lady Yu changed her tone, saying, "Madam Li, these matters are too detailed; if I tell you, you might not understand, so I'll just say it like this."

Translate: Yu Die changed her tone, saying, "Madam Li, if it's too detailed, I'll tell you—you might not understand, so I'll just say it like this."

He said,

If your husband agrees to the conditions set by our Immortal Official Luo, thereafter your husband, aside from the title of Lion's Ridge Mountain God, will be completely under Luo's control.

Translate: "If your husband agrees to the conditions set by our Immortal Official Luo, from then on, aside from the title of Mountain God of Lion Ridge, everything else will be completely under the control of our Immortal Official Luo!"

your

She knew that Luo Liang had no ties to the Zhang family, yet he would champion them and help Zhang Ben become Lion's Ridge Mountain God, seeking to extract benefits from Zhang Ben; any cultivator would do the same.

Translate: She knew that Luo Liang, having no ties to the Zhang family, would champion them and let Zhang Deben become the Mountain God of Lion Ridge in order to extract benefits from him; any cultivator would do the same.

There are those who engage in murderous trades, but no one engages in a losing trade!

Translate: There are those who undertake deadly trades, but no one engages in a losing trade!

Moreover, Zhang Ben is merely an ordinary hunter; for some unknown reason he became the new mountain god of Lion's Ridge, yet danger awaits him—not only Luo Liang, but anyone would seize the chance to open wide and take a hefty bite from him; it's impossible otherwise.

Translate: Moreover, Zhang Deben is just an ordinary hunter; for some unknown reason he became the new Mountain God of Lion Ridge, with danger awaiting him—let alone Luo Liang, anyone in his place would seize the opportunity to take a huge bite from him; it's impossible not to.

She would speak up for Zhang Ben, not because she dislikes Luo Liang or has any connection with the Zhang family, but simply because she does not want a newly appointed mountain god to suffer greatly.

Translate: She would stand up for Zhang Deben, not because she disliked Luo Liang nor because she had any connection to the Zhang family, but simply because she didn't want a newly appointed Mountain God to suffer a severe loss.

Benefit.

Translate: Benefits.

It's impossible for such gains to fall from the sky without cost; Luo Liang extracts Zhang Ben from Zhang Ben, and Zhang Ben must compensate elsewhere, inevitably incurring losses.

Translate: Such benefits don't just fall from the sky; Luo Liang gains Zhang Deben from him, and Zhang Deben must naturally compensate elsewhere, so there will always be a loss.

In the end, the only ones who will suffer are the ordinary folk around Lion's Ridge.

Translate: In the end, the only ones who will suffer are the ordinary commoners around Lion Ridge.

No one could have imagined……

Translate: Never would have imagined…

Luo Liang will open his maw wide to such an extent that even if Zhang Ben accepts his conditions and becomes Luo Liang's puppet, that would be minor; the fear is that over time Zhang Ben may go to extremes, turning from a benevolent mountain god into a malevolent one.

Translate: Luo Liang would open his maw wide to such an extent that, once Zhang Deben agreed to his conditions and became his puppet, it would be a minor matter; the fear is that, over time, Zhang Deben might go to extremes, turning from a benevolent Mountain God into a malevolent one.

Initially.

Translate: Initially.

Zhang Ben has not yet succeeded in becoming Lion's Ridge Mountain God, and danger still looms; being a puppet is no problem for him, but if the crisis drags on and he remains a puppet too long, being harshly exploited, it's hard to guarantee he won't develop ill intentions.

Translate: Zhang Deben had not yet succeeded in becoming the Mountain God of Lion Ridge, and danger still awaited him; being a puppet was no problem for him, but once the crisis was resolved, if he remained a puppet too long and was squeezed too hard, it's hard to guarantee he wouldn't develop ill intentions.

To free himself from Luo Liang's control, Zhang Ben might very well resort to any wicked deed.

Translate: To break free from Luo Liang's control, Zhang Deben would likely resort to any wicked deed.

In the end. Even if he were slain by righteous individuals, the losses incurred—mere natural treasures—are trivial; the true fear is the harm done to the villages around Lion's Ridge, and the lives lost cannot be compensated.

Translate: In the end. Even if he were slain by righteous individuals, the losses incurred—treasures and rare materials aside—would be dreadful if they brought disaster to the villages around Lion Ridge, for the lives lost could never be made up for.

In the end.

"Perhaps……"

Translate: "'Perhaps…'"

We need to keep the Chinese quotation marks? Use English quotes. We'll output: "'Perhaps…'"

A flash of inspiration crossed Lady Yu's mind, and a hint of sternness flickered in the depths of her eyes.

Translate: A flash of inspiration crossed Yu Die's mind, and a hint of ferocity flickered in the depths of her eyes.

She suddenly recalled that Luo Liang is an immortal official of Qingyang County, whose subduing of local evil gods earned him merit; thereafter, with enough operation—if he's willing to spend money—he could rise another rank.

Translate: She suddenly recalled that Luo Liang was the Immortal Official of Qingyang County, and subduing evil spirits within his jurisdiction earned him merit; thereafter, as long as he maneuvered—was willing to spend money—he could rise another rank.

Perhaps the tiger demon that has occupied Lion's Ridge for years, aside from occasionally consuming two blood offerings, spends the rest of its time refining the mountain god's authority—it could be Luo Liang, or perhaps it was deliberately manipulated by a previous immortal official.

Translate: Perhaps the tiger demon that has occupied Lion Ridge for years, aside from occasionally eating two blood offerings, spends the rest of its time refining the mountain god's authority, and that demon is Luo Liang—no, perhaps it was deliberately manipulated by the previous Immortal Official.

Wait until the tiger demon becomes a wholly evil god, then slay it!

Translate: Wait until the tiger demon becomes a completely evil god, then slay it!

This is merely about nurturing bandits to later claim credit for oneself.

Translate: It's all about nurturing a menace to claim self-defense, just to add a line to his merit record.

A flash of icy killing intent crossed Lady Yu's gaze as she muttered, "I hope I'm overthinking this!"

Translate: A flicker of icy killing intent flashed in the depths of Yu Die's eyes as she muttered to herself, "I hope I'm overthinking it!"

Li Ping wondered, "Sir Yu, what are you saying?"

Translate: Li Ping wondered aloud, "Lady Yu, what are you saying?"

"Nothing!"

Translate: "Nothing!"

Lady Yu replied offhandedly, seeing Zhang Chengyong enter from outside, she strode forward, casually took the water gourd he offered, and said, "I'm heading to Lion's Ridge; you don't need to wait for my return!"

Translate: Yu Die answered offhandedly, seeing Zhang Chengyong stride in from outside, she went to meet him, casually took the water gourd he offered, and said, "I'm heading to Lion Ridge; you don't need to wait for me to return!"

This novel you have arrived at.

This novel you have arrived.

This novel you have arrived.

"Going to Lion's Ridge?"

Translate: "To Lion Ridge?"

Li Ping first stared, then realized, looked up toward the outside as the sun gradually set, and said:

Translate: Li Ping first froze, then reacted, looked up toward the outside as the sun gradually set, and said:

"Sir Yu, the sun has already set; going to Lion's Ridge now isn't very safe—why not wait until tomorrow?"

Translate: "Lady Yu, the sun has already set; going to Lion Ridge now isn't very safe—why not wait until tomorrow?"

"No thanks!"

Translate: "No!"

Lady Yu shook her head and refused.

Translate: Yu Die shook her head and refused.

Whether day or night poses no problem for cultivators like them; she possesses a pair of dharma eyes that let her see clearly at any time.

Translate: Whether it was early or late, for cultivators like them who had achieved mastery, it was no problem; she possessed a pair of Dharma Eyes, enabling her to see clearly whether day or night.

Li Ping still wanted to persuade her, but seeing Lady Yu's resolve, she knew her mind was made up and that any words would be useless, so she said, "If that's the case, then let our Cheng Ze and Cheng Yong accompany you, Sir Yu, to Lion's Ridge!"

Translate: Li Ping still wanted to advise, but seeing Yu Die's demeanor, knowing she had made up her mind, she felt whatever she said would be useless, and said, "Since that's the case, let our Cheng Ze and Cheng Yong accompany you, Lady Yu, to Lion Ridge!"

Cheng Ze and Cheng Yong

She knew that Lady Yu's visit to Lion's Ridge at this time was to rid their family of the tiger demon occupying the ridge, so that their De Ben could successfully become the mountain god of Lion's Ridge.

Translate: She knew that Yu Die would go to Lion Ridge at this time to rid their family of the tiger demon occupying Lion Ridge, so that their De Ben could successfully become the Mountain God of Lion Ridge.

Such a major matter is an immense favor to their family; even if the path ahead is nine deaths to one life, they must have Cheng Ze and Cheng Yong step forward.

Translate: For such a major matter, to their family it was an immense favor; even if the road ahead held nine deaths for every one life, their family must have Cheng Ze and Cheng Yong step forward.

Lady Yu, as an outsider, fears no danger; how could their two children possibly cling to life and fear death?

Translate: As an outsider, Yu Die fears no danger—how could their two children possibly cling to life and fear death?

"Madam Li, I appreciate your kindness; I'm sufficient on my own!"

Translate: "'Madam Li, I appreciate your kindness, but I'm enough on my own!'"

Lady Yu declined Li Ping's kindness, seeing her open her mouth, knowing she wanted to say something, she quickly spoke up:

Translate: Yu Die refused Li Ping's kindness, seeing her open her mouth, knowing she wanted to say something, she spoke first:

"Madam Li, you may not know my abilities; a mere tiger demon is nothing to me, but your two sons are not cultivators—if they accompany me, I'd have to divide my attention to look after them."

Translate: "'Madam Li, you may not know my abilities; a mere tiger demon I haven't even taken seriously, and your two sons, not being cultivators, would require me to divide my attention to look after them if they accompanied me!'"

Although Lady Yu didn't continue speaking, it's obvious to Li Ping and anyone else what she intended to say.

Translate: Although Yu Die didn't continue speaking, no matter whether it was Li Ping or others, how could they not know what she meant to say?

Li Ping sighed, "Then it'll be trouble for you, Sir Yu."

Translate: Li Ping sighed, "Then it's a bother, Lady Yu!"

"I'm a hundred-household commander of the Demon Suppression Office; these are my duties, not a bother!"

Translate: "'I am a Captain of the Demon Suppression Office; these are my duties, not a bother!'"

Lady Yu shook her head, rose, and as she lifted her foot to step over the hall threshold, she suddenly seemed to think of something, paused, and turned her gaze back into the hall.

Translate: Yu Die shook her head, rose, and just as she lifted her foot to step over the hall's threshold, she suddenly seemed to think of something, her body froze, and she turned her head to look inside the hall.

Li Ping inquired, "Sir Yu, do you have any further orders?"

Translate: Li Ping inquired, "Lady Yu, do you have any further orders?"

(End of Chapter)