Four Array Choices, the Final Decision
In the afternoon, a loud "bang" was heard outside.
It was so violent that the ground shook.
Xu Changqing knew what had happened without even having to guess, as it wasn't the first time, so he wasn't surprised.
Sure enough, when he came outside, he saw an Ink-Colored Flying Shuttle leaning precariously on the edge of the field, with a large crater on the other side.
Han Xin, whom I hadn't seen for half a month, jumped down from above, wobbling unsteadily.
Xu Changqing frowned and reminded him, "You landed in the wrong place this time; you were too close to the Spirit Fields."
Han Xin chuckled, "I got a little tipsy this time and didn't keep my distance properly."
Xu Changqing said in a warning tone, "If you dare to damage my Spirit Fields, you won't be able to drink any more wine."
Han Xin was stunned, then immediately assured him, "Don't worry, I'll aim for the cabin where you sleep next time."
"You..."
Xu Changqing was so angry he couldn't speak.
Han Xin grinned and swayed forward. "Where's my wine?"
When Xu Changqing saw her approaching, he didn't take out any wine, but instead took out Jade-Green Gourd.
Han Xin's eyes lit up, and she asked excitedly, "Is this a new tool for storing alcohol?"
Xu Changqing replied, "Yes and no."
Han Xin was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
Xu Changqing explained, "This is my new storage item, called the [Jade-Green Gourd]. Of course, it can indeed be used to store wine."
Han Xin thought about it carefully and realized that there was indeed a storage item called the Jade-Green Gourd.
This thing seems to be very popular among the Foundation Establishment Realm and Golden Core Realm, but it's not cheap either.
The finished product seems to require two to three hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Finding a blacksmith to forge it would cost anywhere from tens to hundreds of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
The person before me is a Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit Farmer; he must have made quite a bit of money.
Therefore, it was not surprising that she possessed a relatively high-grade Jade-Green Gourd.
Xu Changqing continued, "This gourd of mine is Premium Spirit Artifact with several Spirit Runes on it. I'd like to ask you how many arrays can be inlaid with it?"
Han Xin stepped forward, snatched it, and examined the Spirit Runes on it while fiddling with it in her hand.
At first glance, the color appears emerald green, but it also has a bluish sheen.
It has a warm, smooth texture like jade, and feels very soft to the touch.
Several clear Spirit Runes extended from the mouth of the gourd all the way to the bottom.
Although she was drunk, her vision was a bit blurry and double.
But in terms of formations, there are absolutely no problems.
After reflecting on it, I had a general idea of what was going on.
Xu Changqing looked at him with curiosity. "How was it?"
Han Xin casually tossed the Mini Gourd back and said, "The number of Spirit Runes on it is enough to inlay two sets of low-level formations, or one set of high-level formations."
Xu Changqing was surprised, then asked, "Do you have any recommendations?"
Han Xin didn't say anything, but instead stretched out her hand, as if she wouldn't talk unless she was given a drink.
Left with no other choice, Xu Changqing could only send over the fifty catties of Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine that he had prepared in advance.
Han Xin's eyes widened. "Where's the New-Batch Yellow Rice Wine?"
Xu Changqing waved his hand. "Yellow Rice Wine is easy to get drunk on. Tell me about the formation first, then you can drink it."
Han Xin thought it made sense.
The first time I drank it, I was indeed drunk and slept until the early hours of the morning.
So she stopped asking for more and instead took a big gulp of the Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine.
He exclaimed, "That's the taste!" and then began to talk about formations.
If you choose two low-level formations, prioritize one offensive formation and one defensive formation.
Or perhaps a defensive formation and a support formation.
An attack formation is easy to understand; it simply means launching an attack.
As the name suggests, defensive formations serve a defensive purpose.
Auxiliary Principle have many wonderful uses, such as improving cultivation efficiency and enhancing recovery speed.
In terms of price, offensive and defensive formations are relatively inexpensive.
Auxiliary formations are quite expensive, generally costing several dozen Spirit Stone more.
After listening, Xu Changqing said thoughtfully, "As a Spirit Farmer, I basically stay in the Spirit Fields, so defensive and auxiliary formations are undoubtedly the best choice."
Han Xin nodded slightly. "Most Spirit Farmer are configured this way. Only cultivators who go out to explore and slay demons will choose an attack-plus-defense or attack-plus-support configuration."
Xu Changqing then asked, "What about advanced formations?"
Han Xin shrugged. "One of the three."
Low-level formations consume fewer Spirit Runes, so you can have two sets.
Advanced formations consume more Spirit Runes, so only one set can be used at a time.
It all depends on how you choose to weigh the pros and cons.
Unable to make up his mind, Xu Changqing pondered and said, "You give me a price first."
Han Xin leisurely took a sip of the Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine before saying, "If it's a low-level formation that combines attack and defense, it will cost a total of 75 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone."
If it is a low-level formation that combines attack and support, it will require 98 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
As for low-level formations that combine defense and support, they cost approximately 110 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
"High-end?" Xu Changqing asked curiously.
Han Xin continued, "An advanced attack formation costs 150 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone."
A high-level defensive formation costs 160 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Advanced auxiliary formations cost 180 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone per set.
It's more than just "expensive".
After listening, Xu Changqing weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Seeing that the other person was deep in thought, Han Xin did not urge him. Instead, she walked to the door of the wooden house, pulled the wooden chair next to her, and sat down.
Sipping the sweet Spirit Rice Wine, they waited patiently.
No matter which formation Xu Changqing chooses, she will definitely profit.
Alchemist, formation masters, talisman masters, and blacksmiths—these are all highly profitable professions.
For any cultivator, there are four indispensable skills.
A [Spirit Gathering Formation] is needed for cultivation, right?
Do you need a [Realm-Breaking Pill] to break through to a higher realm?
You'll need a [Body-Protecting Talisman] when you're on an adventure, right?
You'll need to use [Spirit Artifact] during battle, right?
These are all of great importance, so no matter how expensive they are, cultivators will hold their noses and buy them.
Finally, after a long silence, Xu Changqing spoke up, "I choose the advanced formation."
He eliminated the lower-level formations.
Although two sets can be inlaid, they are inferior to advanced formations in every aspect.
Therefore, you can only choose one from three options: advanced attack, advanced defense, and advanced support.
Han Xin's lips curled slightly. "I have six sets of advanced wood-attribute formations for you to choose from: two attack formations, two defense formations, and two support formations."
Attack formation:
Venomous Vine Entanglement Array (releases paralyzing toxin)
Wood-Spike Volley Array (Instant Sharp Wooden Spikes)
Defensive formation:
Greenwood Protection Array (Automatically blocks attacks)
Thorn Retaliation Array (reflects a portion of the damage)
Auxiliary formations:
Spirit-Gathering Wood-Nurturing Array (accelerates Spiritual Qi absorption)
Life-Force Concealment Array (Hides one's own aura)
On Xu Changqing's side.
Offensively, it possesses the Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art, Companion Green Lotus.
For defense, there are Ironwood Armor Art and Companion Green Lotus.
In terms of support, the Green Lotus Creation Art can conceal one's strength, realm, aura, and physical form.
As for absorbing Spiritual Qi, Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine, Supreme-Grade Yellow Rice Wine, and max-level Cultivation Method can all achieve it.
Currently, its weaknesses lie only in attack and defense.
Han Xin asked with a smile, "Have you made a decision?"
Xu Changqing took a deep breath and said seriously, "I choose..."