The two exchanged smiles, put away the fish carcass on the ground, and began retrieving their formation.
The taller cultivator cast several hand seals. Formation Flags flew out of the reeds in every direction, finally slotting back into the Formation Disc in his hand.
The two examined the formation they had retrieved. They froze briefly, then their faces twisted with heartache.
"Damn it! Before entering the Half-Limit Secret Realm, we brothers saved up two thousand spirit stones specifically to buy this Water-Control Formation in a big city."
"My formation cost over two thousand! That little bastard wrecked more than half of it just like that. Repairs will cost at least fifteen hundred. We can't let this slide!"
"You were right just now, brother. There's an eighty percent chance that the spirit beast he released advanced to the initial form stage inside the secret realm. All we need to do is conceal ourselves and follow him from a distance. When he restores his Dharma Power, or runs into someone else trying to rob him, his spirit beast will surely seize on his weakness and turn the tables on its master."
The smaller cultivator chuckled. "Big brother, he's already flown almost two li. That's just the right distance for us to follow him unseen."
"Haha, talking to a clever man certainly saves trouble. Follow him first, and keep as far away as you can. Don't let him spot you. I'll contact our third brother, the strongest of us. He's been stuck at Qi Refining perfection for over four years since we became sworn brothers. Now that he's entered the secret realm, he'll definitely try to break through to Foundation Establishment! Once I get in touch with him, I'll catch up behind you. If he reaches the Foundation Establishment realm in one go,