Chapter 101 - The Birth of Poverty (2/2)
“Do whatever you want! I’ve been working here for more than a thousand years. I still have some savings.” Li Changshou smiled. He grabbed the ring and walked straight into the attic.
The array formation that isolated a residence was naturally very important. However, it was impossible for Li Changshou to reveal the high-level array formation that he had mastered.
He had to use the insights about array formations that his Uncle-Master Jiu Wu had given him to set up an array formation that could completely protect Jiu Jiu and ensure her safety.
It was also a small challenge.
Sitting at the round table, Li Changshou found a few stone slabs at the side and took out a carving knife. He then started writing and drawing on the stone slabs.
His interest was completely different.
Jiu Jiu quickly went underground and took out the array foundations that she had been fiddling with for a long time.
Since it was just a small array formation, Li Changshou managed to come up with the design very quickly. When Jiu Jiu scurried back with the array foundations, Li Changshou had already prepared several diagrams of array formations.
“Oh, Changshou, you’re so fast.”
“I’ve had similar considerations before.” Li Changshou pushed the few stone slabs towards her. “Take a look and see which one you want me to set up.”
“I’ll find the location later. Aunt-Master, bury the array foundations one by one and we’ll successfully accomplish the task.”
Jiu Jiu grabbed the stone slabs and looked at them. She was instantly dizzy.
“You decide. I don’t understand these things.”
“Aunt-Master,” Li Changshou said with a serious expression. “You can’t joke about these things that are related to your life.”
“Yes.” Jiu Jiu nodded seriously. “In this case, explain to me, how are these different? Aren’t they all array formations?”.
Li Changshou smiled and said, “They look similar, but they’re actually worlds apart.”
“Aunt-Master, please take a look at the first array formation. It’s more important to guard against detection. If it’s set up properly, perhaps even your master will not be able to see through this place.”
“Oh?” Jiu Jiu’s eyes lit up. “Set up one!”
Li Changshou cleared his throat and continued, “Don’t be impatient, Aunt-Master. Finish reading these first before making a decision.
If the array formation is set up, the detection prevention level would be average. However, it would be heavily guarded. If you encounter a strong enemy, it could increase your chances of survival. If you press on longer, you might be able to wait for aid.
I prefer that.”
Jiu Jiu pointed at the other two stone slabs. “What about this and this?”
“The third set of array formations is more focused on the Spirit-gathering Array. It can allow you to cultivate with an endless stream of spiritual energy. Moreover, it can be considered to take into account the level of defense and protection against detection…”
After listening for a while, Jiu Jiu felt a little dizzy and said, “Can’t all the array formations be of high quality?”
“This…”
Li Changshou looked at the ring in his hand and smiled. “Actually, I did them according to the materials you gave me. I have already used all my precious materials in the array formations of Little Qiong Peak.”
“I thought it was for some reason. So that’s all.”
Jiu Jiu let out a soft snort and took out a bracelet and a treasure pouch, which she then placed in front of Li Changshou.
“Make the best array formations!”
Li Changshou muttered to himself and confirmed, “Really?” “Really!”
Jiu Jiu put her hands on her waist and said, “Just do it!”
How could a mere cl.u.s.ter of array formations in the attic cost all the savings that I had acc.u.mulated for thousands of years?
However, very quickly, Jiu Jiu’s mental state started to change…
Li Changshou took out all the precious materials that he had acc.u.mulated over the years and organized them in different categories. It looked like he was arranging herbs before refining pills…
The main point was that after Li Changshou thought about the various types of precious materials, he found the use for each of them.
Li Changshou did not plot anything against his Little Aunt-Master or coveted anything of hers. He was very concerned about Jiu Jiu’s safety.
After all, she was a “good partner for refining pills” and his “smokescreen expert”. Li Changshou had always felt that the protective array formations of areas of residence and seclusion were rather important as well.
In order to help his Aunt-Master set up higher-level array formations, Li Changshou began to re-refine the array foundations that could be used. He also removed the broken array foundations and used everything that he could,
In fact, Li Changshou even took out a few materials himself…
Jiu Jiu, who was standing at the side, wanted to say something but stopped herself. When she saw that Li Changshou had already added something to her array formation, she felt embarra.s.sed to say anything…
Two days later, Li Changshou rode a cloud and flew towards the Little Qiong Peak. He smiled in satisfaction.
Building a nearly perfect “Linkage array” was akin to completing a piece of art.
He did not need to worry about his Little Aunt-Master’s safety anymore.
In front of the attic, Jiu Jiu stared at Li Changshou’s disappearing figure. She turned around and looked at the newly-reformed array formation behind her. She could tell at a glance that it was extremely difficult to break… Then, she looked down at the talisman in her hand…
From now on, she could only activate the array formation by injecting her immortal power into the jade talisman.
It was safe, secretive, meticulous, and comfortable. There was no extra light pollution at night, and there would not be any spiritual power disturbances during the day.
However…
Jiu Jiu held a few storage Dharma treasures in her hands and looked at the empty storage universe inside. Her legs went weak and she slowly took a seat on the stairs in front of the door.
All of the savings that she had acc.u.mulated over a thousand years… had really been used up. He did not waste any at all…
However, why is there no joy in my heart, only emptiness?
If I run out of wine in the future, I can’t even exchange for any…
While in a daze, Jiu Jiu heard the comforting words that Li Changshou whispered into her ears before he left.
“Uncle-Master, your precious materials and Spirit Stones did not disappear. They’re just in another form and are accompanying you.”
“Ah…”
Jiu Jiu slowly lied down and her eyes gradually lost their l.u.s.ter.
“I’m poor. I have nothing to do after I’m drunk. In another thousand years, I’ll still be
poor.”
In the future, I’ll just move to Little Poor Peak…
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