I am the snake demon!

On the official road from Xuanwu to Wuwei, a magnificent convoy slowly made its way.

This trip to Wuwei to attend the sword appreciation event is not urgent. As long as I arrive three days in advance, there is no need to be as anxious as last time when I traveled from Wuwei to Xuanwu, riding a horse the whole way at lightning speed.

Therefore, Bai Xuan and the others chose to travel by horse-drawn carriage.

The carriages in the Prince's mansion were not only pulled by excellent warhorses, but also had excellent shock absorption. The interior was engraved with numerous formations, so Bai Xuan and the others sat in the middle as if walking on flat ground, without feeling any bumps.

"The formation is exquisite; indeed, formations are the primary productive force in this world," Bai Xuan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Array formations are indeed mysterious, otherwise they would not be called the foundation of all methods. But what is productivity?" Qiu Yimeng asked Bai Xuan curiously.

"The power to reshape the world, huh?" Bai Xuan laughed.

He shouldn't be here.

After all, men and women are different.

But it's really boring.

He had three choices in the caravan: one, stay by himself; two, go to the third carriage to chat with Lu Zhanqiu; three, come and chat with Duan Baiyu, Qiu Yimeng, and Xu Yushuang.

Obviously, the third option is the best choice.

Anyway, they're all on our side.

"That's true. Without arrays, there would be no order in this world as we know it today," Qiu Yimeng said.

"Master, nowadays, array-based weapon crafting has replaced the ancient weapon crafting method. However, the ancient weapon crafting method can imbue magical artifacts with spirituality, and such magical artifacts seem to be more powerful. I read in the book that all kinds of magical artifacts have incredible abilities. Some can be the size of a wish, and a palm print can transform into a mountain. Some can contain Mount Sumeru in a mustard seed and can contain all things in the heavens." Bai Xuan naturally changed the subject.

Come to think of it, he really was a failed time traveler. He traveled for a hundred years and didn't even have a storage magic item.

Normally it wouldn't be a problem, but this time he went to Hidden Sword Manor and obtained four divine swords. Although he could put them in the sword box, it would be really unsightly to carry them on his body.

Having a storage magic item would be perfect.

"The Buddhist concept of containing Mount Sumeru within a mustard seed involves the laws of space. According to our Taoist school, it is the law of the 'pot heaven,' where the sun and moon reside within the pot, and the universe is contained within the sleeve. However, this method has been lost," Qiu Yimeng said.

"So there aren't any storage magic items?" Bai Xuan asked, slightly disappointed.

"Not exactly. The Technique of the Pot Heaven involves space and is not easy to cultivate. But to achieve the storage effect, in addition to opening up space, one can also shrink objects and store them in normal objects. This method originates from the Size Ruyi in the Thirty-Six Methods of the Heavenly Gang. There is a pagoda in the sect called the Mountain and River Pagoda. It is only about a foot tall, but it can store a warehouse full of things," Qiu Yimeng said.

"How do I learn the method of making things as big or small as I want?" Bai Xuan's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

That's right, the space is too advanced; learning the supernatural power of enlarging and shrinking is more suitable for him.

Feeling Bai Xuan's burning gaze, Qiu Yimeng's fair cheeks flushed slightly as she said, "This technique only appears in ancient books and has now been lost. Therefore, the Mountain and River Pagoda is a secret treasure of our sect."

Because it was lost, what remains is precious.

If there is a lineage, then it can be replicated, and therefore it is no longer a treasure.

Bai Xuan's expression was subtle as he stared directly at Qiu Yimeng.

This has been lost, that has been lost, what exactly has your Lingbao Sect left to pass down?

No wonder the last one to ascend to immortality was a thousand years ago.

Or is that why martial arts are the dominant force in this world?

I have a feeling that the transmission of Taoist teachings in this world has been interrupted all of a sudden, and the whole world is like a fragment.

"However, since the rise of array formations five hundred years ago, we have been seeking breakthroughs in array formations. Now, our sect leader is in seclusion to comprehend the formations, intending to create the Mountain and River Array based on the Mountain and River Tower and combine it with weapon crafting. After that, our Lingbao Sect will be able to mass-produce and store magic treasures, becoming the leader of the Xuanmen and even the world's sects," Qiu Yimeng added.

"Besides these, are there any other magical treasures?" Bai Xuan asked.

They wished to create a battle formation that could traverse mountains and rivers.

To put it another way, it means wanting, and wanting means not having.

This Taoist master speaks with such eloquence.

"Of course there is. The Qingya Divine Sword, the treasure of my Lingbao Sect, has been passed down through generations. It gathers the fortune of my Shangqing lineage and possesses its own spirituality. Holding this sword, even someone who knows no martial arts can defeat a seventh-rank martial artist. If a ninth-rank Tongtian Realm cultivator obtains it, the sword's power will more than double. People say that the Northern Wilderness Sword Demon, the Overturning Sea Sword Immortal, and the Taibai Sword Immortal are the three highest mountains of swordsmanship in the world. However, back then, when the Taibai Sword Immortal came to challenge us with the Taibai Sword of the Taibai Sword Sect, he only managed to fight to a draw with my senior brother, the sect leader."

In conclusion, Qiu Yimeng spoke with a touch of pride.

So even with the ancestral sword, your senior brother, the sect leader, only managed a draw against the Taibai Sword Immortal.

What do you have to be proud of?

Furthermore, the Taibai Sword Immortal was only ranked in the top three of the Martial Ranking, and was suppressed by the White Emperor and the Sword Demon. The White Emperor and the Sword Demon were suppressed by Mr. Meng. Mr. Meng's realm could not be higher than mine, so he would be suppressed by me.

So the magical artifacts in this world aren't that great.

Thinking of this, Bai Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, confirming that the only thing that could temporarily suppress him in this world was the array. However, he did not show it immediately, but instead exclaimed in amazement, "The Qingya Sword is so sharp."

"Of course," Qiu Yimeng said. "On the list of famous swords in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, my Lingbao Sect's Qingya Sword is ranked first. If I ever come to Jiangnan, I will invite you to see it."

"Okay," Bai Xuan nodded and smiled.

"Master is so biased. I've been a disciple for so many years and I still haven't seen the Qingya Sword, but my third brother got it right after just becoming a disciple." Xu Yushuang couldn't help but speak up, wanting to make her presence known, as she watched Qiu Yimeng and Bai Xuan's harmonious relationship.

Didn't you all get connected because of me?

Why did you skip over me?

"Because Shi'an is the Prince of Zhenbei, if he wants to see it, my senior brother has to agree. That way, I can also hold Qingya in my hands and play with it for a while," Qiu Yimeng said bluntly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yushuang's fair face immediately showed a hint of astonishment. She hadn't expected her master to speak so directly, and she couldn't refute it at all.

"Your Highness has an advantage, there's no way around it, but don't worry, Second Sister, if I can play, I'll definitely let you play too. Besides, this time when we go to Hidden Sword Manor to see the famous swords from all over the ages, maybe we'll see one that's even more suitable for you," Bai Xuan said.

The Hidden Sword Manor holds a sword appreciation tournament, where famous swords are offered for people to compete for.

But Bai Xuan, as the King of the Northern Territory, was naturally different. They arrived three days early to conduct some underhanded operations.

"Then don't forget me."

As if imagining herself playing with the Lingbao Sect leader's sword, Xu Yushuang's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly, revealing a beautiful arc.

"Naturally." Bai Xuan couldn't help but smile to himself upon seeing this. Among the three women, Xu Yuhua was the youngest and the most mature. After all, Xu Yuhua and Leng Qinghan were the eldest sisters, while Xu Yushuang was the second oldest and didn't need to bear too many expectations. Although they were about the same age, Leng Qinghan could still give Bai Xuan a mature and sophisticated feeling, but in his eyes, Xu Yushuang was just a cute girl who pretended to be cold.

Raising her as a younger sister is fine, but calling her an older sister is really putting Bai Xuan in a difficult position.

Having received Bai Xuan's promise, Xu Yushuang's lips curled into a slight smile, clearly in a good mood. Looking up at the emerging outline of Wuwei City in the distance, she asked, "Where will we stay tonight after entering the city?"

Generally speaking, when officials from the royal court arrive, local officials will prepare a post station; but when these officials arrive in person, local officials will prepare an estate.

But Wuwei is different from ordinary places; it is the maternal home of Duan Baifeng and Duan Baiyu, so they can also stay at the Duan family home.

Moreover, the Duan family is actually larger.

"Let's just find a manor in the city to stay in," Bai Xuan nodded.

I have doubts about the Duan family and don't want to go.

"If we don't visit the Duan family once we get to the city, are we afraid of running into Fuxue and feeling embarrassed?" Xu Yushuang asked.

"I felt bad that I had to make a bunch of senior people bow to me every day when I went," Bai Xuan said with a smile.

And you're staying at the manor, but I'm not staying tonight.

This Ling Ruofeng is indeed a lot like Lu Xiaofeng. Of all places to invite me, he invited me to a brothel, ruining my reputation.

I've heard about it countless times, but this is my first time actually going.

What are brothels like in this world?