But Ning Beichen wasn't here to worry about such matters. His primary goal was to find his master, Chen Xingyun, not to play the hero.
The incident at the village before was just a side venture. If he had to do it again, Ning Beichen might not have bothered with such meddling.
Finding Master Chen Xingyun, however, was not going to be easy. Although Ye Lanxin mentioned that there indeed was a person named Chen Xingyun in this world, that was over a hundred years ago, and he was a Venerable at that.
Furthermore, the Chen Xingyun mentioned by Ye Lanxin had already disappeared and was rumored to be dead.
So, whether the Chen Xingyun Ning Beichen was looking for was this Chen Xingyun remained to be seen.
Regardless, Ning Beichen didn't want to give up because he had a strong premonition that the Chen Xingyun Ye Lanxin spoke of was indeed his master.
However, he wouldn't find him in these small villages and towns. Therefore, Ning Beichen decided to head to a larger place and use the money he acquired to search for him.
As long as he let out the news that he had arrived in the Mortal Realm, he believed his master would definitely appear and find him.
"The largest city in this vicinity is Flying Arrival City. Legend has it that the city flew in from outside the heavens, hence its name, Flying Arrival City. But whether that's true or not, it's impossible to verify now, as such a claim is too bizarre." Ye Lanxin said.
"Whether it's bizarre or not, as long as Flying Arrival City is big enough, that's what matters. By the way, what kind of powers are there in Flying Arrival City?" Ning Beichen asked.
"Flying Arrival City is relatively more lenient compared to other places. The most important thing is to pay attention to the City Lord of Flying Arrival City. Within Flying Arrival City, he is someone you absolutely cannot offend."
"Besides him, Flying Arrival City doesn't have too many rules. No one will interfere if you engage in fights and brawls, but if you damage property, you'll have to pay compensation. And the compensation amounts are very high. If you don't pay, or can't afford to pay, the consequences will be severe." Ye Lanxin explained the rules of Flying Arrival City to Ning Beichen.
"So, doesn't that mean there would be a lot of people causing trouble in Flying Arrival City?" Ning Beichen asked curiously.
"Quite the opposite. There are very few people who dare to cause trouble there, because they genuinely can't afford the compensation." Ye Lanxin said with a wry smile.
"What is the cultivation of the City Lord of Flying Arrival City?" Hearing Ye Lanxin say that made him even more interested in the City Lord of Flying Arrival City.
"I don't know. I'm just a nobody; I have no access to important figures like the City Lord." Ye Lanxin said self-deprecatingly.
"But I do know that within Flying Arrival City, even disciples from major sects dare not act presumptuously."
"Then let's go to Flying Arrival City." Ning Beichen made up his mind. He actually felt that Flying Arrival City was very suitable for him.
He didn't want to cause trouble. This wasn't his world. In the Mortal Realm, Ning Beichen wasn't invincible. There were plenty of people here who could defeat him.
Therefore, what Ning Beichen feared most were places overrun by spoiled young masters. Because if you beat the younger ones, the older ones would surely come seeking revenge, leading to endless trouble.
Not long after, Ning Beichen and the others arrived at Flying Arrival City. However, what he didn't know was that shortly after they arrived, people from the Heavenly Dao Sect had already traced them to Flying Arrival City.
Even though he had faked the scene, such a trick couldn't fool the Heavenly Dao Sect.
The low-class bandits from a disreputable village would not have the ability to kill their Heavenly Dao Sect disciples. Moreover, the pursuers were not fools; they naturally possessed their own unique skills and could easily determine that the killer of the Heavenly Dao Sect disciples had fled, and their direction was Flying Arrival City.
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A brief overview of the translation process based on the provided rules:
1. **General Principle:** Focus on accuracy, fluency, naturalness, and literary beauty. Avoid literal translations and awkward phrasing.
2. **Terminology and Proper Nouns:**
* **Specific Genre Terms (Wuxia, Xianxia, etc.):** Prioritize Pinyin transliteration for martial arts techniques, sects, cultivation realms, spells, etc. Use established English equivalents if available. Parenthetical explanations are only allowed if they don't contain Chinese characters.
* **Idioms/Proverbs:** Find the closest English equivalent expressions. If direct translation is impossible, convey the meaning. Never translate word-for-word.
* **Personal Names:** Transliterate based on pronunciation. Do not translate meanings.
* **Place Names:** Translate the meaning for fictional place names. Use standard English names for real place names.
* **Fixed Translations (Strictly Followed):**
* 绝色美女总裁的贴身保镖 = The Beautiful President's Personal Bodyguard
* 六靖 = Liu Jing
* **Author Field:** If the input is "作者" or "作者：XXX", output only the Pinyin transliteration or the original author's name. Do not output explanatory text like "Author:".
3. **Style and Formatting:**
* Maintain the original tone, narrative rhythm, and character voices.
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* **No Chinese characters** or any Chinese content (except for necessary Pinyin).
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* **Do not** output introductory phrases like "Here is the translation:", "Translation:", etc.
* The output must contain only the translated English text.
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* **Output only the translated English content.** No original text, no explanations, no formatting instructions.
* For multi-paragraph text, maintain original paragraph breaks.
* **Chapter Titles and Numbers:**
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* Remove all markdown symbols like `##`, `**`.
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* **No square brackets, no round brackets** (unless part of the original text or necessary Pinyin explanations without Chinese characters), no formatting instructions, no mixed languages, no extra punctuation.
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* Input: `他轻轻一笑，道：'江湖险恶。'` Output: `He smiled gently and said, 'The martial world is full of dangers.'`
* Input: `第一章 开端` Output: `Chapter 1 The Beginning`
* Input: `作者：蝴蝶蓝` Output: `Hu Die Lan`
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* For poetry/songs, strive to maintain rhythm and mood.
* For words with multiple meanings, choose the most appropriate English vocabulary based on context.
**Mandatory Requirement:** Strictly adhere to all the above rules. Produce only fluent, accurate, and literary English translations. The output must be solely the English translation, with no additional text, formatting, or explanations.
But Ning Beichen wasn't here to worry about such matters. His primary goal was to find his master, Chen Xingyun, not to play the hero.
The incident at the village before was just a side venture. If he had to do it again, Ning Beichen might not have bothered with such meddling.
Finding Master Chen Xingyun, however, was not going to be easy. Although Ye Lanxin mentioned that there indeed was a person named Chen Xingyun in this world, that was over a hundred years ago, and he was a Venerable at that.
Furthermore, the Chen Xingyun mentioned by Ye Lanxin had already disappeared and was rumored to be dead.
So, whether the Chen Xingyun Ning Beichen was looking for was this Chen Xingyun remained to be seen.
Regardless, Ning Beichen didn't want to give up because he had a strong premonition that the Chen Xingyun Ye Lanxin spoke of was indeed his master.
However, he wouldn't find him in these small villages and towns. Therefore, Ning Beichen decided to head to a larger place and use the money he acquired to search for him.
As long as he let out the news that he had arrived in the Mortal Realm, he believed his master would definitely appear and find him.
"The largest city in this vicinity is Flying Arrival City. Legend has it that the city flew in from outside the heavens, hence its name, Flying Arrival City. But whether that's true or not, it's impossible to verify now, as such a claim is too bizarre." Ye Lanxin said.
"Whether it's bizarre or not, as long as Flying Arrival City is big enough, that's what matters. By the way, what kind of powers are there in Flying Arrival City?" Ning Beichen asked.
"Flying Arrival City is relatively more lenient compared to other places. The most important thing is to pay attention to the City Lord of Flying Arrival City. Within Flying Arrival City, he is someone you absolutely cannot offend."
"Besides him, Flying Arrival City doesn't have too many rules. No one will interfere if you engage in fights and brawls, but if you damage property, you'll have to pay compensation. And the compensation amounts are very high. If you don't pay, or can't afford to pay, the consequences will be severe." Ye Lanxin explained the rules of Flying Arrival City to Ning Beichen.
"So, doesn't that mean there would be a lot of people causing trouble in Flying Arrival City?" Ning Beichen asked curiously.
"Quite the opposite. There are very few people who dare to cause trouble there, because they genuinely can't afford the compensation." Ye Lanxin said with a wry smile.
"What is the cultivation of the City Lord of Flying Arrival City?" Hearing Ye Lanxin say that made him even more interested in the City Lord of Flying Arrival City.
"I don't know. I'm just a nobody; I have no access to important figures like the City Lord." Ye Lanxin said self-deprecatingly.
"But I do know that within Flying Arrival City, even disciples from major sects dare not act presumptuously."
"Then let's go to Flying Arrival City." Ning Beichen made up his mind. He actually felt that Flying Arrival City was very suitable for him.
He didn't want to cause trouble. This wasn't his world. In the Mortal Realm, Ning Beichen wasn't invincible. There were plenty of people here who could defeat him.
Therefore, what Ning Beichen feared most were places overrun by spoiled young masters. Because if you beat the younger ones, the older ones would surely come seeking revenge, leading to endless trouble.
Not long after, Ning Beichen and the others arrived at Flying Arrival City. However, what he didn't know was that shortly after they arrived, people from the Heavenly Dao Sect had already traced them to Flying Arrival City.
Even though he had faked the scene, such a trick couldn't fool the Heavenly Dao Sect.
The low-class bandits from a disreputable village would not have the ability to kill their Heavenly Dao Sect disciples. Moreover, the pursuers were not fools; they naturally possessed their own unique skills and could easily determine that the killer of the Heavenly Dao Sect disciples had fled, and their direction was Flying Arrival City.
"Don't cause trouble when entering the city, but if you do, it's fine, as long as you have sufficient compensation. Otherwise, the northwestern abandoned demon mining area will await your visit." At the city gate, the guard warned Ning Beichen.
It was less of a warning and more of a piece of advice.
"We understand, we won't cause trouble." Ye Lanxin assured the guard.
"Then you may enter." The guard was not overly talkative. After collecting the entrance fee, he let them pass without making things difficult for Ning Beichen and the others, nor did he harbor any lascivious thoughts towards Luo Yingying and the others despite them being beauties.
It was very smooth; Ning Beichen and his group entered the city without any hindrance. It was indeed incredibly easy.
"Let's find a place to stay first." Ning Beichen said to Ye Lanxin.
"Alright. How long do you plan to stay in Flying Arrival City? I mean, if we are staying for a long time, staying in an inn isn't convenient. We could rent a private house, which would be more convenient and cost-effective." Ye Lanxin suggested.
"I'm not sure how long it will be, but it won't be too short. Then let's rent a private house, or even buy one if necessary." Ning Beichen was lavish with his money, mainly because he had acquired a considerable amount of wealth from the storage items of the Heavenly Dao Sect disciples.
Considering the current cost of living in Flying Arrival City, they could be considered wealthy.
"Alright, I'll go look for a place. You guys can wander around the city. I'll come find you once I've found a house." Ye Lanxin proposed.
"Okay, be careful. Don't try to save money for me, just find a good place to rent." Ning Beichen told her, then took out a lot of money from his Jade Gourd and gave it to Ye Lanxin.
"Don't worry, I'm well aware of the rules and procedures here." Ye Lanxin accepted Ning Beichen's money without being polite and left the group by herself.
Meanwhile, Ning Beichen, along with Liu Yilin, Luo Yingying, and Hei Jiao, began to wander around the city.
After their stroll, they discovered that this world was not as primitive as they had imagined. Although it lacked the high technology of their world, the people here had their own methods; it wasn't a society of eating raw meat and drinking blood.
"Hello, may I ask if there's any place here where I can gather information?" Ning Beichen asked the stall owner after buying some items from a roadside stall.
"There is a place to gather information, it's not far ahead. There's a place called Red Sleeve Pavilion. You can go ask there, but the price isn't cheap." The stall owner replied enthusiastically to Ning Beichen.
"Thank you, boss." Ning Beichen led Liu Yilin and the others forward and indeed found a house with a "Red Sleeve Pavilion" signboard ahead.
However, this place looked somewhat peculiar, giving off an impression of not being a reputable establishment.
"Let's go in and take a look." Ning Beichen said to Liu Yilin and the others.
"Welcome, esteemed guests, please come in." As soon as they reached the entrance, a young woman dressed colorfully came to greet them.
"I heard you can gather information here?" Ning Beichen asked her directly.