Chapter 889: with translation of chapter title

Xiao Jiu looked at Chishe's bitter and vengeful appearance, feeling he was somewhat pitiful and somewhat amusing.

Translation: Xiao Jiu looked at Chishe's appearance of deep grudges and great suffering, feeling he was somewhat pitiful and somewhat amusing.

Xiao Jiu saw Chishe's bitter, vengeful look, feeling he was somewhat pitiful and somewhat amusing.

Xiao Jiu looked at Chishe's bitter and vengeful appearance, feeling he was somewhat pitiful and somewhat amusing.

Ok.

But she did not stop Liu Junyan; after all, since they had already brought Chishe from Southern Min, they were supposed to cultivate him well.

Translation: But she did not stop Liu Junyan, after all, since they had already brought Chishe from Southern Min, they were supposed to cultivate him well.

But she did not stop Liu Junyan; after all, since they had already brought Chishe from Southern Min, they were supposed to cultivate him well.

Once Ranran took over the shift, she needed a strong and reliable person by her side to help her.

Translation: Once Ranran takes over the shift, she will need a strong and reliable person by her side to help her.

"Ranran" is a name? Not in glossary; it's a nickname maybe. It's a character; we should treat as a name? It's not in glossary but appears. Should we include in glossary? It's a named entity (character). The instruction: list every named entity / coined term in these lines: characters (incl. the protagonist & minor ones). So we need to include "Ranran". We need to decide English form. Since it's a name, we should use pinyin: Ranran. So we will add to glossary: Ranran (raw_term: "Ranran", original_term: "Ranran").

Thus line translation: Once Ranran takes over the shift, she will need a strong and reliable person by her side to help her.

Though the arm cannot twist the thigh, Chishe was still unwilling; finally, under Liu Junyan's intimidation, he reluctantly swam toward the entrance.

Translation: Though the arm cannot twist the thigh, Chishe still unwilling, finally under Liu Junyan's intimidation, reluctantly swam toward the entrance.

Though the arm cannot twist the thigh, Chishe was still unwilling; finally, under Liu Junyan's intimidation, he reluctantly swam toward the entrance.

reluctantly

As he swam, he muttered complaints in his heart.

Translation: As he swam, he muttered complaints in his heart.

Thinking back, when he was in Southern Min, he had also received incense offerings from aristocratic clans, and was on the verge of becoming a dragon; if not for a misstep that led him into someone else's trap, causing his cultivation to suffer greatly and be cruelly sealed, how could he now be bullied by this bunch!

Translation: Thinking back, when he was in Southern Min, he had also received incense offerings from aristocratic clans, and was about to become a dragon; if not for a misstep that fell into someone else's trap, causing his cultivation to suffer greatly and be cruelly sealed, how could he now be bullied by this bunch?

Thinking back, when he was in Southern Min, he had also received incense offerings from aristocratic clans, and was on the verge of becoming a dragon; if not for a misstep that led him into someone else's trap, causing his cultivation to be greatly damaged and be cruelly sealed, how could he now be bullied by this bunch!

Thus: Thinking back, when he was in Southern Min, he had also received incense offerings from aristocratic clans, and was about to become a dragon; if not for a misstep that fell into someone else's trap, causing his cultivation to suffer greatly and be cruelly sealed, how could he now be bullied by this bunch!

He also blamed himself.

Translation: He also blamed himself.

If he hadn't been impatient for quick success, become entangled with Feng Ran, and honestly stayed in that temple to absorb Earth Vein Spiritual Energy, perhaps after another hundred or eighty years he might have been able to recover his former state.

Translation: If it weren't for his haste to achieve success, entangling with Feng Ran, and honestly staying in that temple to absorb Earth Vein Spiritual Energy, perhaps after another hundred or eighty years he might not have been unable to recover his former state.

honestly staying in that temple to absorb Earth Vein Spiritual Energy

Perhaps after another hundred or eighty years, he might have been able to recover his former state.

Thus: If it weren't for his haste to achieve success, entangling with Feng Ran, and honestly staying in that temple to absorb Earth Vein Spiritual Energy, perhaps after another hundred or eighty years he might have been able to recover his former state.

A hundred eighty years…

Translation: A hundred eighty years…

Thinking of this, Chishe let out a silent sigh.

Translation: Thinking this, Chishe let out a silent sigh.

The Earth Vein Spiritual Energy has revived, and he has tasted its benefits, but he also realizes that there are far too many beings in this world nourished by the Earth Vein Spiritual Energy like him.

Translation: As Earth Vein Spiritual Energy revived, he tasted the sweetness, but he also understood that in this world, there are far too many beings like him nourished by Earth Vein Spiritual Energy.

There are good ones, and of course there are bad ones.

Translation: There are good ones, and of course there are bad ones.

If we cannot suppress or quell those evil things, the revival of the Earth Vein Spiritual Energy will only be temporary.

Translation: If they cannot be eradicated or suppressed, the revival of Earth Vein Spiritual Energy is only temporary.

Xu could not possibly wait a hundred eighty years…

Perhaps they simply cannot wait a hundred eighty years…

Forget it, forget it.

Translation: Forget it, forget it.

Since we have come, we should make the best of it.

Translation: Since we have come, we should make the best of it.

Compared to that dilapidated temple, the incense offerings in the Yin Dang line are truly top-notch.

Translation: Compared to that dilapidated temple, the incense of Yin Dang Hang is truly top-notch.

In the Yin Dang line, he has been nourished by the incense merits; in just a few days, the scales on his back have been completely renewed—whether in texture, luster, or coverage, they have reached a new height.

Translation: In Yin Dang Hang he received nourishment from incense and merit; in just a few days, the scales on his back have been completely renewed—texture, luster, and coverage all reached a new height.

Comparing the two, staying in the Yin Dang line and working diligently seems more promising than relying on the highly uncertain Earth Vein Spiritual Energy…

Translation: Making this comparison, staying in Yin Dang Hang to work diligently seems more promising than relying on that highly uncertain Earth Vein Spiritual Energy…

In the midst of his thoughts, a strong gust of yin wind blew toward him, suddenly threatening to overturn his small frame.

Translation: In the midst of his thoughts, a strong gust of yin wind blew toward him, suddenly nearly overturning Chishe's small frame.

Chishe quickly focused his mind, his torch-like gaze fixed on the entrance.

Translation: Chishe quickly focused his mind, his torch-like gaze fixed on the entrance.

At that moment, another yin wind burst from within, condensing into a tangible form; the surrounding magnetic field fluctuated violently, and in an instant, that yin wind coalesced into a massive black skull that lunged at Chishe.

Translation: At that moment, another yin wind burst from inside, condensing into substance, the surrounding magnetic field fluctuating violently; in an instant, that yin wind coalesced into a huge black skull head that lunged at Chishe.

That skull was huge, and both Xiao Jiu and Liu Junyan saw it.

Translation: That skull head was huge; both Xiao Jiu and Liu Junyan saw it.

Xiao Jiu still couldn't rest easy, and immediately wanted to go up and help.

Translation: Xiao Jiu still couldn't rest easy, and immediately wanted to go help.

Liu Junyan grabbed her, shook his head, and said, "This little trick, Chishe can handle it himself."

Translation: Liu Junyan grabbed her, shook his head: "This little trick, Chishe can handle it himself."

Xiao Jiu abruptly turned her head to look at Liu Junyan.

Translation: Xiao Jiu abruptly turned her head to look at Liu Junyan.

Only then did Xiao Jiu fully understand Liu Junyan's true intention: despite knowing how dangerous this was, he insisted on bringing Chishe along.

Translation: Only now did Xiao Jiu fully understand Liu Junyan's fundamental intention: despite knowing this occasion was extremely dangerous, he insisted on bringing Chishe along.

Only in extremely dangerous situations will Chishe, to save his life, reveal all of his abilities.

Translation: Only in extremely dangerous circumstances will Chishe, to preserve his life, display all his abilities.

Liu Junyan wanted to use this opportunity to feel out Chishe's limits.

Translation: Liu Junyan wanted to use this opportunity to feel out Chishe's limits.

Of course, once he understood Chishe's depths, the direction for his future cultivation would become clear.

Translation: Of course, once he figured it out, the direction for how to cultivate him next would become clear.

Chishe had no idea about any of this.

Translation: Chishe did not know any of this.

As the black skull formed from the yin wind opened its mouth to bite Chishe, Chishe suddenly straightened his body, and the scales on his back instantly all stood up.

As the black skull formed from the yin wind opened its mouth to bite Chishe, Chishe suddenly straightened his body, and the scales on his back instantly all stood up.

Seeing this, Xiao Jiu's heart leapt into her throat.

Translation: Seeing this, Xiao Jiu's heart leapt to her throat.

What the heck is this guy doing?

Translation: What the heck is this guy doing?

Could he have been frightened stupid, not even knowing to dodge?

Translation: He couldn't have been frightened stupid, not even knowing to dodge, could he?

The next moment, Xiao Jiu saw a sheet of golden light suddenly erupt from the raised scales on Chishe's back, shooting straight toward the black skull.

Translation: The next moment, Xiao Jiu saw the scales Chishe had raised suddenly release a sheet of golden light, shooting straight at the black skull head.

Amazingly, the instant that golden light struck the skull, it twisted and loosened, its color quickly fading, and within a few dozen seconds the black skull vanished entirely.

Translation: Amazingly, the instant that golden light struck the skull head, it became twisted and loose, its color quickly fading; within a few dozen seconds, the black skull head simply vanished.

At the same time, the luster of the scales on Chishe's back grew dim.

Translation: At the same time, the luster of the scales on Chishe's back grew dim.

Once those scales settled back onto Chishe's back, his upright body also fell to the ground.

Translation: Once those scales settled back onto Chishe's back, his upright body also fell to the ground.

He turned his head to look at his own back scales, weakly flicked his tongue, and Xiao Jiu saw that aggrieved expression again.

Translation: He turned his head to look at his own back scales, weakly flicking his tongue, and Xiao Jiu again saw that aggrieved expression.

Chishe was indeed feeling down.

Translation: Chishe was indeed upset.

Just moments before, he had been pleased with the recent incense merit he'd absorbed, which gave his back scales a shine; but to deal with that black skull, he even expended his fundamental essence.

Translation: Just a moment ago he was pleased about having absorbed plenty of incense merit, making his back scales shiny; the next moment, to deal with that black skull head, he even sacrificed his foundation.

"Indeed, that's the case."

Translation: "Indeed so."

Liu Junyan suddenly said this, and Xiao Jiu asked, bewildered, "What?"

Translation: Liu Junyan suddenly said this, and Xiao Jiu asked, bewildered: "What?"

Liu Junyan said, "Scale armor that wards off evil—only a Chilong can reach this level; the rumor that this Chishe almost ascended to dragonhood appears to be true."

Translation: Liu Junyan said: "Scale armor that wards off evil—only a Chilong can reach this degree; the rumor that this Chishe almost ascended to dragonhood back then appears true."

So that's how it is.

Translation: So that's how it is.

Scale armor that wards off evil—this is the first powerful ability Chishe has displayed.

Translation: Scale armor warding off evil—this is the first powerful skill Chishe has displayed.

Unfortunately, his cultivation hasn't fully recovered; he expended the energy of this ability right away, making the road ahead even harder.

Translation: Unfortunately, his cultivation hasn't fully recovered; as soon as he used it, he exhausted the energy of this skill, making the road ahead even harder.

Xiao Jiu still couldn't bear it; she formed a seal, summoned a soul-guiding lamp, pointed her sword at Chishe, and the lamp immediately hovered above his head, bathing his whole body in golden merit-light.

Translation: Xiao Jiu still couldn't bear it; she formed a seal, summoned the Soul-guiding Lamp, pointed her finger at Chishe, and the lamp immediately hovered above his head, bathing him in golden Merit Light.

Chishe happily lifted his head, constantly flicking his tongue to ingest the merit, and soon the scales on his back regained their luster.

Translation: Chishe happily lifted his head, constantly flicking his tongue to ingest merit; soon, the luster returned to the scales on his back.

Xiao Jiu's actions were too quick; Liu Junyan complained resentfully, "Xiao Jiu, you're too soft-hearted; this will spoil these youngsters."

Translation: Xiao Jiu's move was too quick; Liu Junyan said resentfully, "Xiao Jiu, you're too soft-hearted; this will spoil these youngsters."

Xiao Jiu shrugged, saying, "Then look at our few kids— which one have I spoiled?"

Translation: Xiao Jiu replied indifferently, "Then look at our few kids— which one have I spoiled?"

Liu Junyan immediately fell silent.

Translation: Liu Junyan immediately fell silent.

Xiao Jiu said, having already recalled the soul-guiding lamp, "Training is certainly important, but we can't let him lose his life, can we? With dangers piling up ahead, what if he has no other skills? I just want him to have a chance to save himself at critical moments."

Translation: Xiao Jiu said, having already recalled the Soul-guiding Lamp: "Training is indeed very important, but we can't let him lose his life, can we? With dangers piling up ahead, if he has no other skills, what then? I just want him to have a chance to save himself at critical moments."

Liu Junyan nodded, replying, "Hmm, as always, the wife thinks things through."

Translation: Liu Junyan nodded, replying: "Mm, still the wife thinks things through."

Although, he didn't think Chishe had only this special skill.

Translation: Although, he didn't think Chishe had only this special skill.

Chishe turned back, gave Xiao Jiu a grateful glance, then without hesitation swam into the entrance.

Translation: Chishe turned his head, gave Xiao Jiu a grateful glance, then without hesitation swam into the entrance.

Since the opponent has already made a move, given Chishe's nature, he will surely respond in kind.

Translation: Since the opponent had already made a move, given Chishe's nature, he would certainly fight back.

The entrance is not large, only enough for one person to pass.

Translation: The entrance is not large, only enough for one person.

The overall terrain slopes downward; only after swimming four or five meters deep do steps appear below.

But the situation was not as Chishe had imagined.

Wasn't it said that there was a huge sinkhole below?

But this narrow passage kept extending forward, and the darkness ahead looked like it wouldn't open into a large space.

Chishe became cautious, stopping on the first step; as his forked tongue flicked in and out, something seemed to be changing.

From behind, all that could be seen was a snake flicking its tongue.

But if viewed from the front, one could clearly see golden light surging within Chishe's pupils.

This is another special ability of Chishe, the Pupil Peeking Technique.

When this technique is cultivated to a certain level, it can probe everything hidden within a hundred meters.

Of course, if the Xiūwéi of the one being probed is far greater than Chishe's, the effect is greatly reduced.

But with Chishe's current Xiūwéi, the range of this Pupil Peeking Technique is only ten meters around.

But that is enough.

Because when Chishe used this Pupil Peeking Technique, he soon saw that just over three meters below the space he was in, there was another sunken area.

That should be the location of the legendary sinkhole……