Chapter 183

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Driven by curiosity, Xu Zhangqing soon arrived near the Yang Shu.

Normally, by winter, to adapt to the cold climate, the leaves among its branches should have all fallen.

In fact, they had already all fallen by autumn.

But now, it had actually sprouted some emerald-green tender buds.

Xu Zhangqing released his Spiritual Sense while circulating the 【Green Lotus Creation Art】, mobilizing the Wood Spirit Power in his Qi Sea, and sensed extremely carefully.

Sure enough, he discovered that inside this Yang Shu, there was actually quite dense Wood Spirit Qi contained.

You must know, especially in winter, even Extreme-grade Spirit Rice cannot reach this concentration.

It... actually reached it.

Before this, the Yang Shu was merely an ordinary tree.

Especially after being ravaged multiple times, its surface was even more covered in scars.

But now, not only had it become taller, even the previous scars had disappeared.

You must know, Xu Zhangqing currently has two Spirit Roots, and both are Mutated Spirit Roots.

Wood and Fire.

The Wood is the Qingmu Spirit Root, effect: Natural Affinity.

He can swiftly perceive changes in all surrounding plants.

Since he did not perceive it, that means the Yang Shu's changes are not problematic.

But in winter, after shedding all its leaves, it sprouted spring's tender buds early — this clearly violates natural laws.

But so far, Xu Zhangqing only senses that the Yang Shu's interior contains dense Wood Spirit Power.

Besides that, there is absolutely nothing amiss.

Faced with this situation, he couldn't help but shift his gaze onto the Fortress.

This Yanshi Puppet, standing two meters tall, seems to have been the first to discover the Yang Shu's changes?

No, it's also possible that the Yang Shu only produced changes after it arrived here!

Speaking of it, Xu Zhangqing's understanding of Yanshi is not extensive.

Much knowledge comes from books, rather one-sided, not very detailed.

He only knows that behind Yanshi lies a new profession that has existed for just over a thousand years.

Named 【Yanshi】.

Using their own different Spirit Roots, they create Puppets of different attributes.

Some highly skilled Yanshi create Puppets that, it is said, have no difference whatsoever from real Cultivators.

They can Cultivate, fight, even explore Secret Realms in place of their Master, able to accomplish all sorts of things.

If the Yang Shu's changes are truly related to this Yanshi Puppet.

It means it possesses some special innate talent, or effect.

Pity, Xu Zhangqing is completely ignorant in this area; looks like he can only find a chance to ask Chu Qiu, or purchase some books on Yanshi.

Come to think of it, Yanshi seem to have quite a connection with Wood Spirit Roots.

It is said the Cultivator who invented the Yanshi profession was a Wood Spirit Root.

After observing for a while longer and confirming there really was no problem, Xu Zhangqing turned and returned inside the house.

However, he didn't idle; instead, he fished out a Communication Talisman.

Who?

Han Xin!

Since he needed to set up an Array, he naturally had to find a trustworthy Array Master.

And the only Array Master Xu Zhangqing knew was this one.

Although the other party likes to drink, and is always drunk, looking unreliable, his attainments, talent, and strength in Arrays are beyond doubt.

*Hic~ Who? *

*It's me, Old Han! *

*Xu Zhangqing? *

*Are you free recently? *

*Okay, what's up? *

*I want you to help set up a set of Arrays. *

Hearing Xu Zhangqing wanted to set up another Array, Han Xin felt very surprised: *If I remember correctly, it's only been about a year since last time I helped you set up a 【Concealment Array】, right? *

Xu Zhangqing said seriously: *You also know, my Spirit Fields have increased, one 【Concealment Array】 is simply not enough, I need at least one more. *

Han Xin pondered carefully upon hearing this, it did seem to be the case, so he asked curiously: *Then this time, do you need the same 【Concealment Array】, or a different one? *

Xu Zhangqing voiced the thought in his heart: *Is there any Array that increases privacy? *

*Privacy? *

Han Xin downed a mouthful of Wine Water, then mused: *There are, but the prices are generally not low, are you sure you want to set one up? *

Xu Zhangqing immediately grew interested: *You tell me the options first. *

Han Xin introduced them one by one: *Low-grade ones include the 【Zhuying Array】【Yisheng Huanwei Array】【Shengwu Array】, high-grade ones include the 【Mirror Flower Array】【Water Moon Array】, these two combined form the near-Earth-grade 【Mirror Flower Water Moon Array】. *

Xu Zhangqing didn't know how to choose: "How about you recommend one for me?"

Han Xin hummed a few times: "If it were me, I'd definitely choose the high-grade 【Mirror Flower Array】 【Water Moon Array】; if I had money, I'd directly arrange the near-Earth-grade 【Mirror Flower Water Moon Array】."

From an Array Master's perspective, in the Array aspect, if you can avoid saving, don't save.

Slightly worse by a little bit, and it's easy for others to see through, even destroy.

The higher-grade the Array, the more complex, and the higher the Spiritual Realm it guards against.

Xu Zhangqing asked thoughtfully: "What is the ability of this 【Mirror Flower Water Moon Array】?

How many Spirit Stones are needed?"

If the price is acceptable, simply choose the best Array.

This way, once and for all, there's no need to worry about so many problems.

Han Xin explained in detail: "【Mirror Flower Water Moon Array】, absorbs sunlight during the day, produces the mirror-flower effect.

Come evening, absorbs moonlight, produces the water-moon effect.

Regardless of day or night, outsiders can only see things that seem to exist but are actually unreal."

With this explanation, Xu Zhangqing immediately understood: "So that's how it is."

The standalone 【Mirror Flower】 Array can only operate during the day.

The standalone 【Water Moon】 Array can only operate at night.

Only combined together, forming the near-Earth-grade 【Mirror Flower Water Moon】 Array, can it operate all day.

Han Xin laughed lightly: "To describe this set of Arrays in one sentence: sound in the air, color in the appearance, moon in the water, image in the mirror, endless transformations."

Xu Zhangqing asked carefully: "It should... be very expensive, right?"

Han Xin directly stated the price: "For the sake of us old acquaintances, selling to others costs four hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones; for you, only three hundred fifty Middle-grade Spirit Stones."

"Hiss!" Xu Zhangqing sucked in a breath of cold air.

Indeed, he indeed had this many Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Even the things in the Lightly Vitality Gourd, casually selling any one piece could buy this set of Arrays, and still have surplus.

But the problem is, taking out this many Middle-grade Spirit Stones at once, what if it arouses the other party's curiosity?

Although the two have already cooperated once, and known each other for several years, counting as acquaintances.

But regardless, being a bit careful is definitely correct.

Seeing the other side fall silent directly, Han Xin pondered: "Indeed a bit expensive; if it really doesn't work, you can pay in installments, or offset with Spirit Rice Wine."

Xu Zhangqing's eyes brightened: "I can only take out one hundred fifty Middle-grade Spirit Stones; if the remaining can be offset with Spirit Rice Wine, that would be too grateful."

Han Xin was instead the most excited person, subconsciously licked his lips, then asked: "Two hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones, how many catties of Top-grade Spirit Rice Wine can be obtained from you?"

Xu Zhangqing estimated carefully, then replied: "One thousand catties!"