Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 81 Monsters (610)

Chen Ye was making plans in his mind.

This spirit-gathering array plate is undoubtedly a good thing.

The reason why the rent for a Class B cave dwelling is so high is largely due to this array.

If one could set one up in their own courtyard, their cultivation speed would definitely increase to another level.

However, the price of sixty spirit stones really stung his wallet.

He had already spent twenty-three spirit stones on the deposit for purchasing the "Jinghong Technique" and reforging the iron sword, leaving him with one hundred and thirty-four spirit stones.

"Can this array truly gather spiritual energy like a Grade B cave dwelling?" Chen Ye pondered for a moment before asking.

The iron-faced stall owner's voice was hoarse: "This is an item that came from the Lingyin Sect's Internal Affairs Hall, and it's genuine. However, activating this array plate will require consuming one spirit stone every fifty days."

One spirit stone every fifty days?
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye hesitated even more.

This is quite a significant expense.

But what chilled him even more were the words "items leaked from the Lingyin Sect's Internal Affairs Hall".

The Internal Affairs Hall is in charge of the sect's resource allocation, and materials such as array plates are subject to extremely strict control.

Ordinary disciples have little access to them, let alone those who end up in the marketplace or black market.

The stall owner's possession of this item must have come from a very unusual source!
Seeing Chen Ye hesitate, He Qi leaned closer and whispered:
“Brother Chen, such array plates are quite rare even in the Ghost Market. If you miss this opportunity, who knows when you'll encounter it again. In my opinion, if you have enough spirit stones, it's worth taking it. Besides… don't worry, the Lingyin Sect often leaks array plates out of the sect. They are also sold legitimately to independent cultivators, so it doesn't matter even if you are discovered.”

He Qi's words sounded like he knew some inside information.

Given the vast size and influence of the Lingyin Sect, it's understandable that some of its resources would flow out through various channels.

If what he said is true, the risks of this formation might be less than I expected.

He looked at He Qi and asked in a low voice, "Brother He seems to know something about this?"

He Qi chuckled and patted his chest:
“We’re brothers, and to be honest, I’ve dealt with Lingyin Sect disciples a few times, and I’ve even handled some… odds and ends that weren’t convenient for them to handle personally. The sect is big, so naturally the managers have a lot of hands to play, and some things, you know.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ye pondered for a moment.

He has now reached the fifth level of Qi Refining. If he wants to advance further, in addition to cultivation techniques and elixirs, he will have to rely on the environment.

If one can set up a spirit-gathering array at home, it will greatly benefit one's own cultivation as well as the guidance of one's two disciples in the future.

"Fifty spirit stones, if you are willing, I will buy them."

Chen Ye ultimately decided to take a gamble.

The stern-faced stall owner remained silent for a moment, as if weighing his options, before finally nodding slowly: "Alright."

The deal was struck, and Chen Ye handed over fifty spirit stones.

The stall owner took the spirit stones, counted them briefly, and then handed over the palm-sized spirit-gathering array plate and a beast-hide scroll to Chen Ye.

"This is the method for setting up and maintaining the array."

The stall owner, in a hoarse voice, handed him the palm-sized spirit-gathering array plate.

Chen Ye took the array plate and scroll. They felt slightly heavy in his hand. The runes on the surface of the array plate were ancient and mysterious, with a faint spiritual light flowing around them.

He put the two items into his storage bag, feeling somewhat relieved.

He Qi, who had witnessed everything clearly, couldn't help but laugh when he saw the deal was done: "With this treasure, my cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds in the future!"

Chen Ye cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Brother He. Without you, I would have missed this opportunity today."

These words weren't just polite formalities; if He Qi's words hadn't dispelled some of his concerns, he might not have dared to make this decision.

The two wandered around the ghost market for a while longer. Chen Ye had already achieved his main goal for the trip, so he had no interest in looking at the other stalls.

He Qi picked and chose, and still bought quite a lot of resources.

He was in a good mood: "Hey! I have to thank Brother Chen for keeping me company. It was really boring traveling alone." This remark...

That sounds just like those students from my past life, who needed someone to accompany them even to the toilet.

after that,

Chen Ye and He Qi left the abandoned warehouse together.

The streets were still sparsely populated, and the oppressive atmosphere brought by the heavenly tribulation had not completely dissipated.

After the two parted ways, Chen Ye did not go straight home, but quietly went to the vicinity of the west gate of the market.

He wanted to see if the Jade Lizard and the Lingyin Sect would take any further action after the fire at Kong Hongxuan's residence that day.

However, the western district remains in chaos.

The ruins of that mansion remained untouched, with only a few rogue cultivators searching through them.

Chen Ye breathed a sigh of relief and quickened his pace, eager to get home as soon as possible.

However, just as they reached the entrance of the water-avoiding street, a violent surge of spiritual energy, accompanied by screams and cries, suddenly came from the depths of the street!
"not good!"

Chen Ye's expression changed drastically, and his figure transformed into a blur as he rushed towards his own courtyard!

Bishui Street, a long street that was usually quite clean and tidy, is now in complete chaos.

Three enormous, wolf-like monsters with ice-blue armor were rampaging through the streets.

They exhaled chilling air, and wherever they passed, the bluestone pavement instantly froze into a thick layer of ice, and even the walls of the houses on both sides were covered with frost.

Several unlucky rogue cultivators were unable to dodge in time and were hit by the icy air. They instantly turned into ice sculptures, their expressions of terror before death remaining, before crashing to the ground and shattering into ice blocks.

"It's an Ice Armored Wolf! Damn it! How could such a monster appear in the Water-Avoiding Street?!" a cultivator shouted in terror, his voice trembling.

This demonic beast is at the mid-stage of Qi Refining!

The independent cultivators on Bishui Street are mostly in the early or middle stages of Qi Refining!

On the street, a dozen or so cultivators were forming a battle formation, struggling to withstand the onslaught of the ice-armored wolves.

The magical light clashed repeatedly with the cold energy from the monster's claws, producing a deafening roar.

However, the Ice Armor Wolf has amazing defense; ordinary first-tier spells only produce a few sparks when they hit its ice-blue shell.

It is completely incapable of causing effective damage.

This only provoked them to become even more ferocious, and their attacks became increasingly violent.

"Brother Chen!"

In the chaos, a burly figure stood out. It was the old black man!

Holding a machete, his blood surging, he stood at the forefront, each strike landing on the ice-armored wolf with a dull metallic clang.

Beside him were several familiar body cultivators and rogue cultivators, who were working together to restrain an ice-armored wolf.

On the other side, Xue Chengjun, wielding the Crimson Dragon Spear, and other rogue cultivators struggled to fight off another Ice Armor Wolf.

However, his cultivation level was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and he was powerless against the Ice Armored Wolf, facing numerous dangers.

Lin Qiongyu hid a little further away, holding several talismans in her hand, occasionally casting fireballs or ice spikes to harass them. Her face was pale, and she was obviously quite frightened.

Chen Ye's heart jumped into his throat!

His small courtyard is not far away!

He didn't have time to think. His spiritual energy circulated rapidly, and the Geng metal energy at the limit-breaking level instantly condensed at his fingertips!
"Huh! Huh!"

Two golden beams of energy, condensed to their fullest extent, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound as they pierced the air.

Like two golden lightning bolts, they shot with perfect accuracy into the eyes of the ice-armored wolf that was locked in combat with Li Dagen!
Although the Ice Armor Wolf has strong defense, its eyes are ultimately its weak point!
(End of this chapter)