Restriction Opportunity

The first message in the Jade Cylinder demonstrated the sincerity of the Fairy Shi.

The second piece of information is a set of Second-Order High-Grade array master inheritance.

It's not just a single formation, but a complete set of skills passed down through generations.

In Lan Chang'an's Previous Life, before True Person was born into his Lineage, the inheritance of Second-Order High-Grade Array Formation Inheritance was extremely rare.

The Jade Cylinder only reveals half of its provenance; the complete provenance is used as a commodity for trade.

In addition, Shi Manrong's Sound Transmission Talisman also mentioned a serendipitous fortuitous opportunity.

"This woman is open and honest; she seems genuinely interested in the transaction. Unlike last time, she didn't play hard to get or use any tricks."

Lan Chang'an pondered.

He doesn't mind making deals.

For example, the Foundation Establishment I brought to the Mu Family sold for five thousand Spirit Stone, thus avoiding any risk for myself; both parties got what they wanted.

The Second-Order High-Grade Array Formation Inheritance is far more valuable than the second-tier protective array in Lan Chang'an's mansion.

The latter is merely a formation technique, not a lineage.

Although he possessed knowledge of formations from his Previous Life, he believed that the more Array Formation Inheritance, the better, as it would make it easier to cope with various environments.

As long as the benefits are sufficient, he can exchange the defensive formations of his cave for other formations as reserves.

Shi Manrong is a genius in formations and has the potential to become a third-tier formation master, which is also what Lan Chang'an values.

Having achieved the Golden Core Realm in his Previous Life, he would still maintain respect for third-tier array masters.

Lan Chang'an has grasped the layout and weaknesses of the formation where Shi Manrong is located.

Theoretically speaking, one could sneak into the Fairy Shi's cave at night through the back door.

However, Lan Chang'an didn't want to be so sneaky.

Shi Manrong this mainly to show her sincerity, and perhaps also with some kind of hint and allure.

Lan Chang'an remained unmoved.

If you're going to do a transaction, do it openly and honestly.

The following morning, he sent a Sound Transmission Talisman to Small Plate Peak, where Fairy Shi was located.

That's right, Lan Chang'an chose to hold the transaction on his own territory.

It offers both home-field advantage and reduced risk.

The defensive formations inside the cave are in a semi-activated state.

As long as Shi Manrong is not allowed to come into contact with the core of the formation, or to observe it for an extended period of time, there will be no significant impact.

That afternoon.

Shi Manrong arrived gracefully and landed on Small Turtle Peak.

"After more than a decade of separation, I am deeply honored to receive another invitation from Talismans Master Lu."

This Fairy Shi had her hair styled in a high bun, her makeup exquisite, and she exuded elegance and composure. Dressed in a moon-colored gown, she resembled a refined female teacher.

Lan Chang'an sensed the teasing in the words.

We've known each other for over ten years.

Aside from the time he moved into Small Turtle Peak, this was the first time Lan Chang'an had invited this female formation master.

Lan Chang'an entertained Shi Manrong in his study.

Guan Qiaozhi poured the tea and left the room.

Shi Manrong sat gracefully, her eyes clear as water, and began to speak:

"The matters discussed today involve my confidential information; I hope Daoist Lu will set up Restriction."

Lan Chang'an nodded and cast a spell to create Restriction, isolating the study from sound and light.

"Daoist Lu, I was somewhat abrupt and impolite in inviting you to my humble abode several years ago. Manrong sincerely apologize today."

Shi Manrong moved forward with light, graceful steps.

Her graceful body slowly bowed.

"There's no need for such a grand gesture, Fairy Shi..."

Lan Chang'an's gaze froze halfway through his sentence.

The Fairy Shi did not bow, but rather bent her waist and bent her knees.

First, she removed her embroidered shoes, revealing a pair of Ice Silkworm White Silk Socks.

Then, she gently lifted her skirt, raised a section of her fair, jade-like leg, and sat down on Lan Chang'an's lap.

"Fairy Shi, is this what you mean by being honest and open with each other?"

Lan Chang'an raised his hand to stop her. He supported Shi Manrong's slender waist and found that his hand was only separated by a thin outer skirt.

Let's talk about the deal.

He didn't want to get involved in casual affairs between men and women.

Let's discuss each issue separately.

Am I not beautiful?

The Fairy Shi blinked her pretty eyes and spoke in a melodious and gentle voice.

"Fairy Shi, since we've come here to trade, there's no need to mix anything else in."

Lan Chang'an spoke frankly, and with a gentle force emanating from his palm, he pushed Shi Manrong away.

"I understand! Private matters and business deals are separate matters."

Shi Manrong's pretty face held a hint of reproach as she rose and smoothed her dress.

Seemingly having forgotten to put on her shoes, she lightly lifted her lotus feet and returned to her seat on the side.

"Daoist Lu, please take a look."

Shi Manrong regained her elegant and serene demeanor, and a Jade Cylinder flew out of her hand.

Lan Chang'an took the Jade Cylinder and examined it.

Just for a moment.

He looked at the Fairy Shi in front of him with a surprised expression.

Suddenly, I could understand Shi Manrong's previous actions.

If you can't even protect your life and possessions.

Even the most beautiful and virtuous woman may cross the line, either by engaging in immoral acts or by becoming a femme fatale.

Shi Manrong's behavior was relatively restrained, at least she had some bottom line.

The Jade Cylinder describes:

Twenty years ago, Shi Manrong was placed under Restriction by a Pseudo-Core True Person.

It was a special kind of Restriction, connected to the Sea of Consciousness.

As long as that False Core casts a spell from a certain distance, or if the Restriction is not reinforced for a long period of time, Shi Manrong's consciousness will be annihilated!

At that time, Shi Manrong was already a second-tier array master and was known as a genius in the area.

The enemy's objective was to conquer a hidden Ancient Ruins within the Black Mist Mountain Range.

There are many array formations Restriction within the ruins, which need to be overcome one by one.

That Pseudo-Core True Person was also a second-tier formation master. However, his talent in formations was average, and he needed Shi Manrong's assistance and guidance.

In order to allow Shi Manrong to devote herself wholeheartedly, the Pseudo-Core True Person treated her with relative politeness and gave her a certain degree of freedom.

He also promised that once the ruins were conquered, he would share the Array Formation Inheritance within with Fairy Shi.

But how could Shi Manrong be willing to have her life controlled by others? She was even more worried about being discarded after her usefulness was over.

Over the years, I have been secretly researching methods to break the restrictions.

Formations and Restriction have something in common.

Restriction are actually a branch of formations, but they are a more singular application.

The defensive formation that Lan Chang'an set up on Small Turtle Peak was a simplified version of High Antiquity third-order formation, which had a good effect on isolating Divine Sense.

This formation involves more than just Divine Sense.

It also bears some resemblance to the formation in the ruins mentioned by Fairy Shi.

Obtaining this formation would bring Shi Manrong two benefits.

Firstly, by drawing inferences from similar cases, one can find a way to break through the Restriction in Sea of Consciousness.

She has exceptional talent in formations and wants to give it a try.

Secondly, learning from this formation can help in exploring the formation Restriction in Ancient Ruins.

"Fairy Shi, you don't believe that I, Lu, am qualified to interfere in the Pseudo-Core True Person Immortal, do you?"

Lan Chang'an chuckled, though he felt some sympathy for the woman's plight.

This is the trouble caused by the reputation of being a genius.

"Daoist Lu, there's no need to worry. That ' True Person Qi ' unfortunately fell into a trap in the Ancient Ruins two years ago. He had almost no power to resist and was swallowed up by the killing formation."

Shi Manrong tossed her hair aside and smiled.

"That False Core- maker is dead? What was his background?"

Lan Chang'an asked in surprise.

He couldn't help but suspect that the False Core trap was inextricably linked to Shi Manrong.

However, even if she did resort to scheming, it was a normal means of self-defense.

In comparison, Lan Chang'an was not surprised that False Core cultivator had perished in the ruins.

In the eyes of true Core Formation True Person, False Core are often not recognized and are at the bottom of the hierarchy of contempt.

Its quality of finished pills is too poor, the purity of the pill power is low, it only has 40% of the Law Power of a true pill, and it cannot improve one's cultivation level.

Although they can use Law Treasure, they cannot unleash their true power.

"True Person Qi is a False Core- Rogue Cultivator migrated from a neighboring country and holds a nominal position as an honorary retainer in Yellow Dragon Immortal City."

Shi Manrong replied.

These nominal enshrined deities have relatively more freedom in daily life, and are not always in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, nor do they even have Soul Tablet.

"The offerings of Yellow Dragon Immortal City?"

Lan Chang'an pondered for a moment, then closed his eyes slightly.

At this moment, he merged with the Second Life of the Nine Imprint Tablet, his senses were amplified, and he explored Shi Manrong's Sea of Consciousness.

Shi Manrong did not lie about her description of the Restriction.

From the perspective of Core Formation True Person, the Restriction was not particularly sophisticated.

This Restriction is like a lock; only the person who Restriction knows the key to unlock it.

Only Divine Sense surpassing the level of that False Core can one directly break through it.

Alternatively, they may possess exceptional skill in array formations and Restriction, and use ingenious methods to break through them.

This is also the method that Shi Manrong sought.

"Daoist Lu may suspect that True Person Qi's trap was my doing."

Shi Manrong sighed softly.

"Actually, the main reason was that True Person Qi temporarily broke through a gate to the formation, saw the fortuitous opportunity inside the ruins, and became distracted and careless, thus falling into a trap."

What did True Person Qi see?

"I was behind, and due to my limited cultivation level, I couldn't see clearly. True Person Qi was overjoyed at the time, almost to the point of madness, shouting about ' Yin-Yang Water ' and ' Mystic Wood Vine ' and other such things."

Shi Manrong recalled.

Yin-Yang Water, Mystic Wood Vine?

Lan Chang'an's heart skipped a beat; no wonder the Pseudo-Core True Person was so crazy.

Normally, Pseudo-Core True Person's cultivation level will stagnate for life unless they encounter a great fortuitous opportunity.

Yin-Yang Water is one of them.

It can help cultivators safely dissolve False Core or real pills, returning them to the liquid Law Power of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Based on this, the quality of the resulting pill can be slightly improved during the next attempt to the Golden Core Realm.

The Mystic Wood Vine is a legendary celestial treasure that can serve as the Law Treasure Embryo for Wood Element magical artifact, possessing extremely high growth potential.

"Mystic Wood Vine..."

Lan Chang'an murmured to himself, this item is extremely suitable for him to cultivate into his natal magic Law Treasure.

Even in my Previous Life, I couldn't obtain Law Treasure Embryo of this quality.

"Daoist Lu, this is the fortuitous opportunity I mentioned."

"If you can help me break through the Restriction, my skills in array formations will improve further. Then, the two of us can join forces and share the benefits of that Ancient Ruins."

"I only have five or six years to live. At that time, the Restriction in my Sea of Consciousness will collapse."

Shi Manrong's face was filled with sorrow as she explained her predicament.

"Fairy Shi, I am powerless to Restriction at the False Core level."

Lan Chang'an remained unmoved.

In fact, as long as the Second Life's soul projection possesses the body, breaking this Restriction is a piece of cake.

However, it is not worth spending ten years of his trump card to expose the secret of the [Nine Imprint Tablet].

"I only wish to trade for the defensive formations of your residence, to increase our chances of breaking the seal."

Shi Manrong pleaded softly.

Lan Chang'an's character and temperament have earned Shi Manrong's approval over the years.

This would happen to meet her needs.

Only in this way can we be honest with each other and seek business cooperation.

Fairy Shi has no special background, but she is a talented and beautiful female cultivator.

To open Sea of Consciousness is tantamount to revealing all one's secrets and being unconditionally at their mercy; this requires someone with whom one has absolute trust.

Cooperating with other powerful individuals might result in being devoured without a trace, or continuing to be subject to Restriction.

That formation cannot be traded.

Lan Chang'an was mainly too lazy to change the formation.

"However, I possess a Foundation Establishment Realm Restriction technique that involves the Sea of Consciousness. I can trade it with Fairy Shi; perhaps it can serve as a reference."

"Daoist Lu, you are very kind."

Shi Manrong took the Jade Cylinder handed to her by Lan Chang'an, and after a brief examination, a hint of joy appeared on her delicate eyebrows.

The Jade Cylinder contains a Restriction that involves the Sea of Consciousness, which is rarely seen in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

If one could comprehend it, the effect would be no less than obtaining the mysterious formation in Lan Chang'an's cave, but it wouldn't help in conquering that Ancient Ruins.

"This is my reward."

Shi Manrong took out a Jade Cylinder and a set of array plates.

The Jade Cylinder contains the second half of the Second-Order High-Grade Array Formation Inheritance.

That array plate is a small, portable array of the second-tier Second-Order Middle-Grade. It can be used for temporary deployment outside and is quite practical.

Lan Chang'an knew that, in terms of transaction value alone, he had made a considerable profit.

The method of Restriction he provided only offered a slight improvement in the approach to breaking the Restriction on the False Core, providing just a glimmer of hope.

(End of this chapter)