Learning Array Formations

Xiao Peng introduced it to Ya Fei. "This is a Foundation Nourishing Pill, a medicinal pill that strengthens the body and nourishes one's foundation. It can purge impurities from the body and clear the meridians."

Upon learning the Foundation Nourishing Pill's effects, Ya Fei could not help but draw in a sharp breath.

She had never heard of this kind of pill, but judging from its effects, it would be immensely helpful to her.

If it were put up for auction, it would surely spark fierce competition.

The Foundation Nourishing Pill's fragrance filled the air, and it carried energy fluctuations. This was a Fourth-grade Pill.

(The author checked the pill grading system in Battle Through the Heavens and found that they had overestimated the pills in that world somewhat. There also did not seem to be a pill similar to the Foundation Nourishing Pill.)

This moved Ya Fei somewhat. She had not expected Xiao Peng to give her such a fine medicinal pill.

Xiao Peng noticed the change in Ya Fei's expression and felt a little puzzled. It was only a Foundation Nourishing Pill. Why was Ya Fei reacting like this?

If this kind of pill were placed in a cultivation novel, it would not count as anything particularly precious.

Over this period, he had refined several Foundation Nourishing Pills and given them to Xiao Xun'er and the others. He had no use for such pills himself.

He was already at Late Foundation Establishment and had absolutely no need for a low-level pill like the Foundation Nourishing Pill.

Ya Fei raised her eyes toward Xiao Peng. Seeing that there was truly nothing unusual in his expression and that he did not seem to be pretending, waves of shock surged through her heart.

Just who was this young man?

Not only was his strength unfathomable, but he could casually give away a Fourth-grade Pill.

This made Ya Fei increasingly curious about Xiao Peng's background.

"Little Brother Xiao Peng, this pill is far too precious." Ya Fei carefully placed the Foundation Nourishing Pill back into the Jade Bottle and pushed it toward Xiao Peng. "The value of this pill is enough to drive many people mad."

Xiao Peng looked at the Jade Bottle that had been pushed back and raised an eyebrow. "Sister Ya Fei, do you think something I've given away can still be taken back?"

He lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, his voice somewhat casual. "This pill truly means nothing to me. This Foundation Nourishing Pill happens to help you break through your bottleneck, so it is simply being put to the best use."

He knew full well that Ya Fei's talent was poor. Later in the novel, she had still needed to consume quite a few pills before reaching the Dou Emperor realm.

The main reason he gave her the Foundation Nourishing Pill was that Ya Fei had helped him considerably over the past year. Giving her one was his way of thanking her for that year of assistance.

Ya Fei's fingers tightened slightly around the Jade Bottle, and a thin sheen of sweat appeared in her palm because of his sudden candor.

She looked into Xiao Peng's clear and open eyes. There was not the slightest hint of seeking credit in them, as though he were merely stating an utterly ordinary fact.

Like handing a cup of water to someone thirsty, it was so natural that it warmed her heart.

"Little Brother Xiao is really..."

Ya Fei was momentarily at a loss for words. She wanted to praise him for his generosity, yet the word felt too light to match a pill that could change her path of cultivation.

She wanted to offer her thanks, but when the words reached her lips, they felt overly sentimental. After all, their dealings over the past year had long surpassed an ordinary business relationship.

In the end, Ya Fei merely gripped the Jade Bottle again, her fingertips brushing its smooth surface as she softly said, "I'll remember this kindness, little brother."

She knew Xiao Peng was telling the truth.

With the strength to silently wipe out the Jia Lie and Oba Families, and with the confidence to casually produce a Fourth-grade Pill, he truly had no need to curry favor with her using a single Foundation Nourishing Pill.

This gift was as pure as the light in his eyes. It was repayment for her help over the past year, without the slightest trace of calculation.

Seeing Ya Fei accept it, Xiao Peng smiled. "Then I'll be leaving. I'll come collect my things in a few days."

Ya Fei quickly escorted Xiao Peng all the way to the entrance before stopping.

"Little guy, I'm starting to like you a little." Watching Xiao Peng's retreating figure, Ya Fei murmured to herself in a voice only she could hear.

After returning to the Xiao Family, Xiao Peng happened to run into Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan greeted Xiao Peng. "Good morning, cousin. You didn't run into any danger last night, did you?"

Thinking about what had happened the previous night still left him somewhat afraid.

Fortunately, his teacher had been there. Otherwise, that group of people might very well have killed him.

His teacher believed that the two of them were simply too talented, causing the other two families to fear them. That was why they had sent people to assassinate them.

After dealing with the people who had come to kill him, he had gone over to check on Xiao Peng and found no one there. This had made him rather worried about Xiao Peng's safety.

However, Old Yao had told him not to worry. Xiao Peng would definitely be able to deal with those people. Only then had he relaxed and returned to his bedroom to rest.

Now that he had run into Xiao Peng today, he could not help asking him about it.

Xiao Peng said with a grin, "It's fine. I dealt with them easily last night."

Xiao Yan could not help but sigh in relief upon hearing that, while also marveling at how strong Xiao Peng truly was.

Xiao Peng looked at Xiao Yan and asked, "By the way, cousin, where are you going?"

Xiao Yan scratched his head. "I heard that all the higher-ups of the Jia Lie Family are dead, so I'm going to take a look at the excitement."

"There's no need to join in the excitement." Xiao Peng patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, his tone casual. "The Jia Lie Family only has a few people left now. They can't stir up any trouble. You, on the other hand, were just attacked yesterday. Shouldn't you consolidate your cultivation a bit more?"

If the remaining members of the Jia Lie Family wanted to live peacefully in Wu Tan City, that was basically impossible.

After all, the Jia Lie Family had offended quite a few people. If those people did not come looking to cause trouble every day, they would already be considered kindhearted.

Xiao Yan felt somewhat embarrassed by his words and scratched his head. "I was just curious..."

Seeing this, Xiao Peng smiled and said nothing more. After bidding Xiao Yan farewell, he headed toward his residence.

Xiao Peng proceeded according to his usual plans.

In the blink of an eye, night fell.

As usual, Xiao Peng cultivated in his bedroom when Sect Leader Tongtian appeared before him.

Sensing someone watching him, Xiao Peng opened his eyes and discovered Sect Leader Tongtian. He could not help but feel delighted.

Xiao Peng got down from the bed, bowed to Sect Leader Tongtian, and said, "Greetings, Teacher. May I ask what brings you here?"

Sect Leader Tongtian looked at Xiao Peng and said, "I have come this time to teach you the Array Dao."

Xiao Peng was somewhat surprised to learn that Sect Leader Tongtian intended to teach him the Array Dao now. He had thought it would take some more time.

"The Array Dao is the manifestation of the great principles of heaven and earth. Its transformations are limitless: it can trap, kill, defend, and gather. Its wondrous applications far surpass brute force." With a sweep of Sect Leader Tongtian's sleeve, the phantom image of a profound Array Diagram unfolded in midair.

Starlike points of light flowed through the diagram, outlining countless intricate patterns.

"Your foundation is already stable. Now is the right time for you to cultivate this path, so that when you travel the myriad worlds in the future, you will have greater confidence."

Xiao Peng focused intently on the Array Diagram. The patterns within it sometimes transformed into mountains and rivers, and sometimes condensed into suns, moons, and stars. It seemed to contain the operating laws of the entire world, and the more he looked, the more astonished he became.

He had known that the Array Dao was formidable, but he had not expected it to be this formidable.

Xiao Peng swallowed and instinctively asked, "Teacher, can the Array Dao truly encompass all things?"

"Indeed." Sect Leader Tongtian nodded and tapped the Array Diagram with his fingertip.

A point of light suddenly brightened, causing all the surrounding patterns to shift at once.