Zhao Wei, early stage of Emperor Wuzong
A minor peak master named Gansongfeng.
Gan Song is a type of medicine, and he was recommended as a junior sect leader because of his outstanding medical skills and expertise in medicine making. However, the ability to refine pills and make medicine is extremely common among junior peak leaders. His presence or absence makes little difference, which makes the position of a junior peak leader skilled in pill refining somewhat awkward.
Zhao Wei has been subjected to a lot of disdain because of this, and he hasn't even managed to book a single formation.
However, as a cultivator in the early stages of the Martial Grandmaster realm, even an ordinary teacher might be more powerful than him, making the mountain-protecting formation extremely important to him. He had no choice but to repeatedly ask Nimu for help.
Upon noticing a young peak master calling him, Zhao Wei glanced at Nimu, who was unwilling to acknowledge him, and then got up to go over.
"What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"
"Do you want the mountain-protecting formation?"
Shang Yanting asked directly.
Zhao Wei misunderstood, "Fellow Daoist, do you have a way to persuade Master Nimu?"
The nun, who had been resting with her eyes closed in the distance, opened them and glanced in their direction. She saw that it was Shang Yanting who had called Zhao Wei over, and then calmly closed her eyes again.
—As long as he is unwilling to set up the formation, no matter how much the two of them discuss it, they will never be able to wait for him to take action.
On the other side
Shang Yanting made room for him, then slowly said, "I couldn't get him to sit down either."
Zhao Wei: ...
So, did you invite him over to vent your frustrations?
"So I learned it myself."
Shang Yanting calmly finished his sentence, making it sound as if there was a sweater shop at the entrance, and he didn't sell anything; he just made one himself.
The two spoke softly, but they didn't try to avoid others.
Upon hearing this, the nearby peak masters simply laughed it off as a joke.
If formations were so easy to create, how could Nanimu dare to be so arrogant?
"Please don't make fun of me, fellow Daoist."
Zhao Wei cupped his hands in greeting.
Even though he was just a minor alchemist, he shouldn't have been so careless.
"Xianlong Peak".
Shang Yanting said succinctly, "If you don't believe me, you can come and see for yourself."
The banquet ended
Although Zhao Wei was not entirely convinced, he still went to Xianlong Peak.
This place is much more famous than his little peak. When he transformed into a dragon, he also came here to watch the excitement.
Back then, this place was overgrown with weeds and was a barren mountain. Now, although it's not luxurious, it has taken on the basic shape of a solitary peak. What attracts him most is the transparent protective array that covers the mountain like a pot lid.
There really is a protective formation for the mountain.
Zhao Wei stood at the door for a moment, and soon someone inside came to greet him.
Niu Chuanchuan led him to the main hall, where Shang Yanting was already waiting for him.
"Is Peak Master Zhao here to oversee the mountain-protecting formation?"
Unlike other peak masters who remained silent about their grand formations, Shang Yanting, aside from the formation's core, showed him all the details of the mountain-protecting formation.
He had previously studied the formation set up by Master Nimu, and the two were very different.
Firstly, regarding the operation of the formation, the formation of Xianlong Peak relies on spirit stones to provide energy, while Master Nimu's formation not only requires spirit stones, but also requires cultivators to use their spiritual power to control it.
Secondly, in terms of defense, Xianlong Peak's formation can withstand a single blow from a peak Martial King, while Master Nimu's formation can only resist an early-stage Martial King.
In both aspects, Master Nimu's formations are slightly inferior.
Zhao Wei glanced at Shang Yanting again, marveling at the ruthless man before him.
"Fellow Daoist Yan, this formation is truly marvelous."
Since he has such a powerful formation, why does he need to beg that old scoundrel Nimu so desperately?
People have pride; nobody wants to keep trying to win someone's favor only to be met with indifference.
He cupped his hands in greeting to Shang Yanting, "I wonder if you could help Gan Songfeng set up a protective mountain formation?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Yanting gave a kind and understanding smile, and gestured for Niu Chuanchuan to pour tea. "Fellow Daoist Zhao, please sit down. Let's talk slowly..."
Fellow Daoist Zhao is a very skilled alchemist.
After negotiations, he agreed to pay 50 high-grade Purple Spirit Pills, 20 Marrow Cleansing Pills, and 108 high-grade spirit stones as payment for his help. If the formation is damaged in the future, repairs will only require 40 high-grade spirit stones.
Shang Yanting set up the Star Formation for Zhao Wei.
The other party readily fulfilled the promises made.
"Fellow Daoist Yan!"
When Zhao Wei delivered the items, he found Shang Yanting again. "Actually, I have two other good friends who have been struggling with the lack of a protective formation for a long time. I wonder if we could ask for your help?"
Those he could get along with were all junior peak masters of similar status. He had also asked Nimu for help many times, but was repeatedly turned away.
Business will come in then.
The other two peak masters generously donated, and in the end, Shang Yanting earned 460 high-grade spirit stones, a number of pills, and a magic weapon of the metal level that looked exactly like the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.
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After the fish feast, the young masters will also hold separate gatherings.
As junior peak masters skilled in crafting artifacts, alchemy, formations, and talismans, they would trade magical artifacts, medicines, and other items at the gathering.
Master Nimu always arrived late for every transaction. As the only one capable of setting up a protective array for the mountain, he was considered one of the most senior members of the minor peak lords.
It doesn't matter when he arrives; even if he sits in the corner, people will still eagerly gather around him.
But this time is different.
Nimu hid alone in a corner, looking like a detached hermit who didn't care about worldly affairs. From the beginning to the end of the banquet, no one came to ask him for anything.
What happened?
He opened his eyes and looked around at the empty space. Not far away, the peak masters were chatting with smiles on their faces.
Nimu frowned and called out the disciple beside him.
"Jingya, go and see what's going on."
"Master and the others are talking about the mountain-protecting formation."
Zhuo Jingya replied, "Suddenly a peak master has appeared who, like you, can set up a mountain-protecting formation. Several peak masters have already gone to find him."
She had been paying attention to the conversation between the peak masters and finally understood why those people who had been begging the master had suddenly disappeared.
"What?"
Nimu sat up, and just as he was about to ask someone, Zhao Wei stood in front of him with several friends.
"Master Nimu, it's been a long time."
Zhao Wei looked at him with a smile, and even held the two luminous pearls in his hands with great interest.
Just as Nimu was about to close his eyes and act arrogantly, Zhao Wei spoke again, "I almost forgot that Master Nimu's eyesight and speech are not good. I'm really sorry to bother you."
Nimu's face darkened upon hearing this. "Do you think that by angering me, I will set up an array for you?"
“There’s no need for that. I already have the Star Array personally set up by Peak Master Yan. Master Nimu, you should keep your own array.”
The young peak masters had long been disgusted by Nimuna's arrogant attitude and discriminatory treatment.
Seeing the old scoundrel's humiliated expression, not only Zhao Wei but everyone else felt a sense of satisfaction. They wondered how long he could remain arrogant without his monopolistic skill of the mountain-protecting formation.
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