Chapter 462: The Second City Protection Array

Wei Yuan's expression changed upon hearing this.

"Wang Jianqiang, what nonsense are you spouting? When did I ever come to find you? I didn't even know you were an Alchemist before!"

"Don't you dare make false accusations!"

Wang Jianqiang sneered and ignored him, looking instead at Linglong, "City Lord, to tell you the truth, I am on very bad terms with these people; there is even some enmity between us."

"Therefore, I do not wish to help them."

"Of course, you are the City Lord; if you were to force me, I would be unable to refuse."

Having said this, Wang Jianqiang shrugged.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Linglong did not respond immediately, but turned to look at Wei Yuan, her expression instantly becoming incomparably cold.

"Wei Yuan, you actually dared to use me as a tool!"

Wei Yuan's expression changed, "City Lord, Wang Jianqiang is making false accusations. Do not believe him. I truly did not know he was Master Wang before, nor did I ever seek him out."

"You still dare to quibble!"

Linglong's expression grew even colder, "Do you really think that if you refuse to admit it, I have no way to make you tell the truth?"

Hearing Linglong's words, Wei Yuan's expression changed at once.

He had not expected the City Lord to trust this Wang Jianqiang so much, intending to punish him based solely on the other party's words.

He wanted to continue refuting.

But in the end, he did not dare to speak further.

Seeing this, Linglong let out a cold snort, "Wei Yuan, you must give me an explanation for this matter!"

"Now, get out!"

Seeing that Linglong was thoroughly enraged.

Wei Yuan and the others did not dare to say a word and retreated quickly.

After Wei Yuan and the others retreated, Linglong looked at Wang Jianqiang, her face full of remorse, "Daoist Friend Wang, I did not know about the matters between you all, I..."

"City Lord, there is no need to say more; I do not blame you." Wang Jianqiang smiled.

Hearing this, Linglong breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Jianqiang looked at her and smiled, "Actually, what I said before, I have evidence for."

"That is not necessary."

Linglong shook her head, "A word from Daoist Friend Wang is enough; I trust Daoist Friend Wang's character."

Wang Jianqiang was stunned for a moment, then began to laugh.

"The City Lord's foundation pollution has yet to be removed. Since we are gathered today, why don't I help you purify it now?"

Linglong had intended to ask for this before she arrived, and now that Wang Jianqiang had brought it up himself, she agreed accordingly.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and reminded Qingcheng, "City Lord, do not offer any resistance."

After speaking, he circulated the Jade Purification Art and pointed at Linglong.

A moment later.

Wang Jianqiang was exhausted and sat down on a chair.

Even now, Qingcheng's face was still filled with shock.

Originally.

She had thought that Wang Jianqiang's so-called Purification Power could only remove the pollution in her foundation.

She had not expected.

This Purification Power could not only remove pollution but also remove the impurities within the foundation itself, making her foundation even purer.

In that case.

If there were enough of this Purification Power, couldn't her foundation undergo a transformation?

Becoming even more powerful??

"I hope the City Lord can keep this Purification Power a secret for me."

Just then, Wang Jianqiang's voice reached Linglong's ears.

"Rest assured, Daoist Friend Wang, Linglong will certainly not speak of this to anyone else."

Linglong nodded, then, as if thinking of something, said to Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, was that Array you displayed outside the city earlier something you created yourself?"

Wang Jianqiang's expression flickered, and he nodded, "That's right, I just studied it a bit."

In any case, that Genius Array Master's research on the Demon Suppressing Profound Array was only half-finished and had never been displayed.

No one recognized it.

He simply admitted it without blushing or skipping a beat.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Linglong's eyes lit up, "Then, could this Array be evolved into a City Protection Array?"

Currently, although the City Protection Array of Wenxian City had been repaired.

After this battle, three of the Four Deputy City Lords of Wenxian City had fallen.

Only one Eighth-rank Will Cultivator remained.

Even counting her, there were only two top-tier combatants left.

Although the Out-of-Boundary Cultivators had suffered heavy losses in this battle, their top-tier combatants had not perished.

If this gap could not be bridged.

If the Out-of-Boundary Cultivators were to return in the future, Wenxian City would inevitably be in a very passive position.

She had witnessed the effects of the Demon Suppressing Profound Array.

If it could be evolved into a City Protection Array, it would certainly make Wenxian City much more powerful.

Wang Jianqiang heard this, smiled, and nodded, "This Formation was actually created from the start with the path of a City Protection Array in mind, but it was too complex and difficult to carry around, so I deliberately simplified it."

"After simplification, this Formation can only recognize the aura of the Array's master; for everyone else, it suppresses them indiscriminately, making it suitable for individual combat."

"But if it were in its complete state, it could recognize the auras of Cultivators and choose targets to suppress at will."

Linglong heard this and was overjoyed, "That is wonderful, Daoist Friend Wang, could you set up this Formation within Wenxian City?"

Speaking to this point, she paused, then continued, "I will not let you labor in vain; if you agree, I will apply for resource rewards for you from the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace."

"Adding another powerful City Protection Array to Wenxian City is a feat of great merit, and the reward will certainly not disappoint you."

"What reward or no reward; adding bricks and tiles to Wenxian City is what I, Wang, should do." Wang Jianqiang waved his hand magnanimously.

Linglong revealed an expression of deep emotion and admiration, "Daoist Friend Wang has a broad mind; Linglong admires you."

Wang Jianqiang smiled.

He then spoke, "What about the merit I, Wang, previously established in the city defense array?"

Linglong was stunned for a moment, "Daoist Friend Wang's merit in the city defense battle was immense and unmatched by anyone; I have already prepared the documentation, and after returning, I will immediately transmit the news back to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "That is perfect, just add the news that I am building another City Protection Array for Wenxian City as well; you can just have the rewards sent together."

"Also, building a City Protection Array requires the consumption of quite a few materials; I will record the items needed in a moment, and you can report them to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace together."

Having finished speaking, Wang Jianqiang looked at Linglong.

He saw that Linglong was somewhat dazed.

He gave a dry cough, "Daoist Friend Linglong, please do not misunderstand; I, Wang, am not greedy for rewards, I just want to see if the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace's attitude toward meritorious officials is sincere."

Linglong:...