Chapter 18



Fu Changling was unhappy with this. Just as he was about to argue, Qin Yan affirmed, "He can."

Fu Changling was a little surprised. He turned his head and looked at Qin Yan. Qin Yan looked calm and did not seem to be just protecting him.

Qin Yan seemed much more reliable than Fu Changling. When he offered to guarantee her, Wu Sisi didn't say anything else. She just said, "Okay, then you guys make your preparations first. I'll also make some preparations. I'll let you know if there are any other developments."

After Wu Sisi finished speaking, she turned and walked out.

After he left, the three people in the room were left staring at each other. This atmosphere made Yan Ming seem uncomfortable. He stood up and said, "I'm going out to practice sword skills."

Then he walked out, leaving Qin Yan and Fu Changling in the room. Fu Changling sat at the table, tapping on the surface. Qin Yan sat opposite him drinking tea. Fu Changling coughed lightly and said, "You still trust me."

Qin Yan blew the hot steam off the teacup. Fu Changling couldn't help but lean over and asked, "By the way, what did Su Wenji say about me that made you trust me so much?"

"Is there anything wrong with this formation?"

Qin Yan opened his mouth but asked another question. Fu Changling took a look at the formation. This formation was indeed extremely difficult. He had to take another look to see if there was any problem.

"Wait a moment until I'm familiar with this formation."

"You must remember what you promised me."

Fu Changling was stunned when he heard this, and then he remembered the only request Qin Yan had given him. He nodded and said, "Don't worry, I remember, don't force the seal of the Xuanji Secret Realm."

As he spoke, Fu Changling laughed: "You are quite impressive. You actually think that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator can open the formation of the Xuan Ji Secret Realm?"

"Because it's you."

Qin Yan took a sip of tea, and Fu Changling's smile finally couldn't be maintained. He was silent for a long time. After a moment, he couldn't help but smile: "Qin Yan."

"Um."

"I realized that I really don't understand you at all."

He originally thought that he knew Qin Yan very well. He knew that he was a devil, that he was cold-hearted and detached. He was familiar with all his fighting techniques and layout patterns, and he knew every one of his living habits.

He thought he knew this person well enough, but when he was reborn and looked at the young man Qin Yan, he found that this person was not at all like what he had imagined.

He couldn't help but said, "Let me ask you a question. Can you tell me the truth?"

When Qin Yan heard this, he looked up at him. He did not answer him. His eyes were like the bright moon and autumn water. Beneath his cold face, there seemed to be a gentleness that was unique to this person.

Fu Changling looked into those eyes and suddenly lost the courage to ask questions.

He wanted to ask him if he was a good man.

Of course, what he wanted to ask more was whether he had taken refuge in the Prison of Karma at this moment.

However, he knew Qin Yan would not answer him, and no matter whether he answered yes or no, Qin Yan would probably feel a little regretful after answering for a moment. So he smiled and said, "Do you think I'm handsome?"

Qin Yan looked at him quietly for a moment, then nodded. Fu Changling laughed: "Good, good, you have good taste."

Qin Yan lowered his head to drink tea and said slowly, "There is one thing I should advise you about."

"What is it?"

"I know you attract a lot of attention," Qin Yan said slowly, sipping his tea, "but now you're in danger, you need to be more cautious."

Fu Changling was a little surprised when he heard this. He subconsciously wanted to refute that he was not a person who attracted bees and butterflies, but then he changed his mind and read the reminder in the words. He couldn't help but ask: "You said there is something wrong with Yan Ming?"

Qin Yan nodded, and Fu Changling raised an eyebrow: "What's the problem?"

Qin Yan remained silent, and Fu Changling couldn't help but laugh: "You don't like him, do you?"

Qin Yan put down the teacup, stood up, and said, "It's up to you."

"Don't worry," Fu Changling stopped the person who was about to leave and picked up the teacup, "I'll be on guard."

Qin Yan glanced at him sideways, said nothing, and walked out.

After Fu Changling finished his tea, he stood up and walked out the door, where he saw Yan Ming practicing sword outside.

The young man's sword intention was crisp and clear, and extremely beautiful. Compared with Qin Yan's sword, although Yan Ming pursued the same fast sword as him, this sword had a bit more gentleness, which could not compare with Qin Yan's decisiveness.

Fu Changling leaned against the door and watched for a while.

Although he couldn't see it back then, he had guessed at Yan Ming's swordsmanship from the sound of the sword. Although Yan Ming's swordsmanship was based on the basic techniques common to all Yunze cultivators, he had some small habits. For example, he would slightly sideways after extending his sword, or his speed at the beginning of each sword draw was always half a second slower than the end.

He stared at Yan Ming's sword, confirming every detail from that year. After Yan Ming finished practicing with the sword, he was almost certain in his mind. He quickly clapped his hands and shouted, "Good! Beautiful!"

"Friend Fu."

After Yan Ming finished practicing sword, he seemed to be in a much better mood. He was panting when talking to Fu Changling, and his tone had obviously changed.

Fu Changling couldn't help but smile as he watched Yan Ming gasp for breath but still salute him properly. He walked forward and handed Yan Ming a handkerchief. Yan Ming hesitated for a moment, and Fu Changling said, "Take it. Don't be shy."

"Thank you." Yan Ming took the handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his head. Fu Changling then suggested, "Let's have dinner together?"

Yan Ming nodded, sheathed his sword, and walked towards the front hall with Fu Changling. As they walked, Fu Changling said, "Your move 'Miaoxue Dianchun' was quite good."

Yan Ming was quite surprised when he heard this comment: "Fellow Daoist Fu also knows swords?"

"I understand a little bit."

Fu Changling nodded. After all, having lived so much longer, he had once thought Yan Ming formidable, but now, looking back, he naturally felt a little immature. So, drawing on his years of experience, he briefly commented on Yan Ming's sword moves and offered some advice. Yan Ming, having received Fu Changling's guidance, immediately developed a favorable impression of him. By the time they finished their meal, Yan Ming was completely convinced of Fu Changling's abilities.

The two of them returned to the room together. Fu Changling was about to prepare the formation. When Yan Ming saw Fu Changling enter the room, he sighed and said, "If I had met Brother Fu earlier, I'm afraid I would have made great progress."

"It's not too late now."

Fu Changling smiled and said, "It takes time to improve. There will be plenty of time after we leave the Xuanji Secret Realm."

Yan Ming was stunned for a moment, then said happily: "Brother Fu is right. When I leave the Xuanji Secret Realm in the future, I will come to find Brother Fu!"

When Fu Changling heard this, he looked at Yan Ming, smiled and said nothing.

Yan Ming was a little confused: "Brother Fu?"

"You said the same thing back then."

Fu Changling sighed lightly, then said, "Never mind, it's good that you still have this intention."

After finishing his words, Fu Changling raised his chin towards Qin Yan, who was approaching from a distance, and said to Yan Ming in a low voice, "Let me tell you, Fellow Daoist Qin's swordsmanship attainments are actually much higher than mine. Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity in the secret realm to ask him for more advice."

"Thank you, Brother Fu, for your guidance." Yan Ming's guard dropped considerably when the sword was mentioned. He saluted and said happily, "I'll go right away."

After saying that, Yan Ming turned and walked towards Qin Yan. Fu Changling leaned against the door and watched Yan Ming walk towards Qin Yan. He saw Qin Yan's face showing surprise and looking up at him. He couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, feeling that he seemed to have done something good. He turned around, carrying the Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation, and entered the study.

To use a formation, one must first comprehend it. In the past, whether he could decipher a formation like the Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation would have been uncertain. But while his current cultivation level was low, his mastery of formation runes had reached the level of a tribulation-crossing expert. Comprehending an ancient formation like the Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation would only take him a few days.

The Holy Lord's sacrifice was approaching, and he didn't dare to play around, so he locked himself in the study every day, carefully contemplating the "Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation".

This stage lasted six days. After six days, Fu Changling finally mastered the 'Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation'. He rushed out in ecstasy. As he opened the door, he saw Yan Ming and Qin Yan sitting in the courtyard playing chess, with Wu Sisi standing nearby, watching as she ate melon seeds. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the three of them seemed to be in perfect harmony. Fu Changling held up the 'Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation' and exclaimed happily, "I did it! I figured it out! I..."

"bath."

Qin Yan made a move and said something lightly. Fu Changling was stuck in his tracks. He looked down at himself and quickly cast a cleansing spell, looking refreshed and neat again.

Even after using the cleansing spell, he still felt a bit uncomfortable psychologically. He quickly had the water turned on for a shower. When he came out, he saw Qin Yan and Yan Ming had already finished their chess game and were waiting for him inside. Qin Yan was still sitting in meditation, while Wu Sisi was shaving her nails. Only Yan Ming, upon seeing him come out, stood up and hesitantly called out, "Brother Fu."

"Sit down, sit down," Fu Changling smiled when he saw Yan Ming standing up. He asked Yan Ming to sit down, turned to look at the two people next to him, coughed lightly and said, "Well, the formation is fine. Let's make a plan, have a drink tonight, and then act according to the plan tomorrow."

Fu Changling said as he spread the Ten Directions God-Slaying Formation on the table. He then said, "I need two people to help me set up this Gods Formation. Of course, you don't need help, but the risk might be greater. This formation requires three small formations at two key locations. I'll give you these two small formations."

As he spoke, Fu Changling took out two pieces of paper with formations drawn on them and gave them to Qin Yan and Yan Ming respectively. There was a small formation drawn on each of the two pieces of paper. Fu Changling said, "Tomorrow, you will first attract that Saint away from the altar. Then I will use the altar as the main seat and stand on the main seat to start setting up the formation. The two of you use your swords to carve out this small town in the four directions of east, south, west and north with me as the center. Then stand there and don't move. I will activate the formation. This formation is controlled by me. I can decide the target of attack in the formation, so you don't have to worry about getting hurt. When the time comes, you will first delay time to give me a chance to set up the formation. After I activate the formation, the enemy will definitely attack me first. Then you just need to protect me."

Qin Yan and Yan Ming looked at the formation in their hands and then nodded.

"Then it's settled. We only have one night left tonight," Fu Changling said happily, placing his fan on his palm. "Let's have a nice drink!"

The author has something to say:

【Small Theater】

Fu Changling: The battle is about to begin, let’s have a drink before the battle!

Wu Sisi: I feel more and more unreliable and I want to leave this organization.

Yan Ming: +1

Qin Yan: ...

Wu Sisi: But because Brother Qin Yan is here, I decided to continue.

Yan Ming: +1

Fu Changling: When will you be able to stop being +1?

Qin Yan: +1

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