The Formation

"I see!" Du Qingquan smiled and nodded, already believing it to some extent.

However, at the same time, his vigilance and wariness towards Pang Dafu had reached a very high level!

The so-called daughter's serious illness and the need for medical treatment turned out to be a scam!

Was Pang Dafu's previous acquaintance with me intentional, solely for the sake of seizing the fortuitous opportunity at [Clear Water] in Danzhou City?!

Du Qingquan was inwardly turbulent, but dared not show it in the slightest.

There is still order in Azure Cloud Market, so everyone is a good person.

But now that we're in Danzhou, it all comes down to our individual cultivation levels and methods.

Although Du Qingquan had his trump cards, he dared not turn against Pang Dafu. After a moment's thought, he cautiously suggested, "I am naturally willing to cooperate with Fellow Daoist Pang. However, my cultivation level is too low, and I probably won't be able to help much. Perhaps we should invite Fellow Daoist Li along."

There must be a hierarchy between the two, with the one in charge being superior and the one in charge being subordinate.

However, if there are three of them, there is a possibility of them forming an alliance!

"Fellow Daoist Du is right." Pang Dafu nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Actually, I was already planning to invite Fellow Daoist Li to join us tomorrow."

"However, this fortuitous opportunity was left by Fellow Daoist Du's ancestor, so I should make it clear to you first, not only to show respect, but also to avoid any misunderstandings."

Upon hearing this, Du Qingquan felt not joy, but rather a sinking feeling in his heart.

Pang Dafu's attitude shows that he is fearless and confident that he can subdue me and Fellow Daoist Li. He is not afraid of alliances at all!

Suppressing his complex emotions, Du Qingquan stood up to take his leave. "It's getting late, I'll go back and rest first, and we can go see Fellow Daoist Li together tomorrow."

"Please go ahead, fellow Daoist." Pang Dafu did not stop him, letting Du Qingquan leave. From a distance, he said to Du Qingquan's retreating figure, "Fellow Daoist Du, we have known each other for a long time and have a friendship."

"At crucial moments, please observe and think carefully, and distinguish between friend and foe."

The next day.

Pang Dafu and Du Qingquan visited Li Chengxuan together and explained the whole story.

After listening and pondering for a moment, Li Chengxuan nodded and smiled, "Foundation Establishment fortuitous opportunity —who wouldn't be tempted?! Since you two fellow Daoists have sincerely invited me, I naturally have no reason to refuse."

"Speaking of which, we really can't do without Fellow Daoist Li!" Pang Dafu said with a smile as he saw Li Chengxuan agree. "You two are unaware of something."

"Back then, Fellow Daoist Du's ancestor broke through to the [Foundation Establishment] stage in Danzhou, accidentally injuring some mortals."

"It was originally just a small matter."

"Unfortunately, the sect leader of Supreme Mystery Mountain at the time was a sword cultivator with an eccentric temper. He insisted on escalating the matter and invited two Foundation Establishment to kill Fellow Daoist Du's Foundation Establishment ancestor."

"One of them is a practitioner of the [Yi Wood] lineage!"

Although Du Qingquan had said that a century had long since diluted hatred, how could he remain unmoved upon hearing firsthand that his ancestor had been surrounded and killed? His emotions were complex, and he couldn't help but ask, "Xiu [Yi Wood]? Could it be... the Hua Household?!"

"That's right." Pang Dafu nodded. "It is indeed the [Foundation Establishment] High Person Zhuohua the Hua Household of Rejuvenation Valley!"

Li Chengxuan naturally knew about this matter as well, and even knew more about it than others. He looked at Pang Dafu in surprise. "Fellow Daoist Pang, you haven't been in the Southern Edge Continent for long, yet you know such a secret?!"

"Hehe..." Pang Dafu chuckled smugly, revealing the unique confidence of a [Wealth Qi] cultivator. "No matter how secretive the matter, as long as you give enough Spirit Stone, you can always find out."

"If not, it just means the Spirit Stone given weren't enough."

Li Chengxuan nodded upon hearing this, and then asked, "How does Fellow Daoist Pang plan to find the place where Fellow Daoist Du's [Foundation Establishment] ancestor fell?"

"It's simple, just imitating the old ways." Pang Dafu, clearly having planned this all along, slowly said, "Back then, it was the [Foundation Establishment] sword cultivators of Supreme Mystery Mountain who killed them, the [Female Water] Foundation Establishment cultivators who imprisoned and buried them, and the [Yi Wood] Foundation Establishment who covered up the traces."

"Now we just need to reverse it."

"My daughter can vaguely sense where the [Female Water] Manifestation is most intense."

"At that time, Fellow Daoist Li will break the [Yi Wood] formation."

"Finally, Fellow Daoist Du will be able to find the old site by using either his bloodline or the [Clear Water] token as proof!"

After listening and pondering for a moment, Li Chengxuan exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Pang's calculations are flawless. I will do my utmost."

"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Li." Pang Dafu chuckled, then looked at the silent Du Qingquan: "What does Fellow Daoist Du think?!"

Du Qingquan felt a tightness in his chest, sensing considerable pressure.

The two people before me were both orthodox cultivators of the Old Method, with profound cultivation levels.

As for myself, I am merely a lower-level cultivator who has embarked on the path of cultivation through the New Method Body Refining technique!

If one cannot demonstrate their strength, how can they expect to be treated equally?

Having considered this, Du Qingquan made a decision. He reached out and took out an inconspicuous cyan talisman, which, after being activated with his Law Power, immediately shone brightly. He said in a deep voice, "The [Clear Water] lineage Non-Self Du Household. So-called bloodline as proof is probably not enough."

"However, Mr. Du does indeed possess the [Clear Water] token!"

Li Chengxuan looked thoughtfully at the talisman in Du Qingquan's hand.

Pang Dafu was even more astonished and doubtful. "A talisman?!"

"That's right! This [Foundation Establishment] level talisman is a priceless heirloom of my Du Household!" Holding the talisman, Du Qingquan exuded confidence and slowly said, "[Clear Water] evokes the imagery of a pool, spring, and dew."

"But the act of collecting the talisman into the green water is also a great Merit of [Clear Water]!"

"My Du Household ancestors were masters of talismans."

"It's a pity that the later generations were unworthy and lost the tradition."

"Now only this [Foundation Establishment] talisman remains."

At this point, Du Qingquan abandoned his previous cautious demeanor and calmly stated, "If it truly opens up fortuitous opportunity, I only require a [Clear Water] Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and a talisman inheritance."

"The rest of the items are none of Mr. Du's concern and are to be disposed of by the two of you."

What do you two think?

Li Chengxuan's trip was solely for seeking a [Foundation Establishment fortuitous opportunity], and he had no interest in [Clear Water Spiritual Qi] or talisman inheritance. He immediately nodded and smiled, "Since it is the Du Household's inheritance, I, Li, will certainly grant your request."

"I never expected Fellow Daoist Du to possess such a treasure; you truly are a hidden master!" Pang Dafu was clearly somewhat wary of the talisman in Du Qingquan's possession. Seeing Li Chengxuan's stance, he went along with it and said with a smile, "With this [Foundation Establishment] talisman, the success of this trip will surely increase significantly. I'm only here to seek wealth and have no intention of coveting the Du Clan's Cultivation Method, so naturally I have no objections!"

Du Qingquan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Taking out this Foundation Establishment talisman is not only a demonstration of one's own value, but also a form of deterrence.

At the very least, we must make the two people in front of us wary, so they won't easily do things like crossing the river and then discarding the bridge or killing the millstone after using it.

Supported by her servants, Miss Pang Household wandered around the city lord's mansion, keeping her distance from Li Chengxuan, Du Qingquan, and Pang Dafu, acting as a human nature detector.

In just a short while, a discovery was made.

Miss Pang Household walked to the flower bed in the back garden of the city lord's mansion, and immediately groaned. Her body was filled with a surge of Female Water Manifestation, and her lower abdomen gradually swelled up. She was beginning to conceive a water fetus again.

"This should be it!" Pang Dafu's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly went over to urge, "Fellow Daoist Li, it's up to you now."

Li Chengxuan nodded slightly, activating the [Yi Wood] Law Power to spread and sweep across the entire back garden of the city lord's mansion.

A flash of inspiration struck.

In the back garden of the city lord's mansion, flowers, plants, and vines grew wildly, revealing a [Yi Wood] formation!