Qin Wang had seen this kind of formation disk in the Wanbao Building; it required several thousand spirit stones. He didn't expect Zhang Fujian to have this formation disk.
"Master, this is the Yin-Yang Phantom Array. Just set up the array disk and insert the array flags," Zhang Fujian explained obsequiously. "It's very convenient. Our bandit team uses this array to trick cultivators inside and then swarm them. Master, with your great strength, how about we become bandits? It's quite lucrative."
Zhang Fujian had thought it over. With such a powerful master and a Foundation Establishment cultivator as a servant, becoming bandits with several Yin-Yang Phantom Arrays would be perfect.
"I'm not like you; being a bandit creates karma," Qin Wang said with a slight frown. "If you suggest it again, I'll use the Ghostfire Soul Refining technique on you."
Qin Wang's nature was straightforward: as long as he wasn't provoked, he wouldn't cause trouble. But if someone dared to challenge him, he would pursue them to the end. Becoming a bandit went against his principles.
"Yes, Master, I won't mention it again," Zhang Fujian said, his heart tightening as he stepped back to continue cultivating. He had thought his master wouldn't mind becoming a bandit since he had collected the souls of several fellow bandits. But his master was unpredictable, threatening with soul-refining fire at the slightest provocation. Facing such a master for the rest of his life filled Zhang Fujian with deep apprehension.
In the storage bags of the other three cultivators, Qin Wang found over 4,000 spirit stones. Adding Zhang Fujian's 7,000-plus stones, he had obtained nearly 12,000 spirit stones this trip.
"I didn't expect my spirit stones to surpass the ten thousand mark!" Qin Wang mused, pleased as he surveyed the mountain of white spirit stones in his storage bag.
"What's this? Another ancient parchment?" Qin Wang exclaimed, finding another piece of ancient parchment among the materials from Zhang Fujian and the other bandits. His eyes lit up as he remembered the two ancient parchments he already had.
Waving his hand, he took out the two ancient parchments from his storage bag. As soon as the three parchments were placed together, they emitted a white glow, revealing a partial image. It seemed to be a corner of a massive palace or city, though not clearly visible. Despite the small glimpse, Qin Wang felt a profound sense of his own insignificance. The image from the three parchments flickered for a few seconds before disappearing.
"Could this be a treasure map?" Qin Wang pondered, excited. "With just three parchments showing only a corner, if I get Zhang Panpan's parchment, I might see more."
That evening, in the cave, Qin Wang turned to Zhang Fujian, who was cultivating. "Zhang Fujian, how does Li Shentong's strength compare to yours?"
"Master, Li Shentong, our bandit team's leader, is also at the twelfth level of Qi Refining like me. However, his divine sense is far stronger, and he has many techniques. I am no match for him. Also, he is skilled in formations," Zhang Fujian replied thoughtfully.
"His divine sense is that strong? How strong exactly?" Qin Wang asked, raising an eyebrow.
"This Yin-Yang Phantom Array can't confuse him; he can move through it unaffected," Zhang Fujian said, a hint of fear in his eyes. "Moreover, he has a Purple Thunder Bomb, which he bought at great expense from the Wanbao Building auction. Also, I suspect his heritage is quite extraordinary."
"A Purple Thunder Bomb?" Qin Wang frowned deeply. His intelligence indicated that Qingyun Immortal City's Tianbao Pavilion had obtained a batch of Thunder Bombs from Tianlei Sect, each capable of killing a Foundation Establishment cultivator. He hadn't expected Li Shentong to have one.
Killing Li Shentong would require careful planning. This revelation also made Qin Wang wary, reminding him that in the upcoming Wanling Blessing, elite disciples from various sects, clans, and noble families of the Southern Domain would have powerful tools like the Purple Thunder Bomb. Though he had Mu Hun Two as a trump card, he needed to remain cautious. In the dangerous path of cultivation, a moment's carelessness could lead to death.
"Okay, I understand. Since you've sworn allegiance to me, stay here and cultivate with me until the Wanling Blessing opens," Qin Wang said after some thought.
"Yes, Master!" Zhang Fujian replied respectfully, bowing. He realized staying with his master was the best choice; returning to Li Shentong, whose divine sense was keen, would be too risky.
Qin Wang decided not to return to Qingyun Immortal City, choosing to remain in the cave for secluded cultivation.
At dawn, new intelligence reports refreshed.
Daily Intelligence Update:
1) Yesterday, you accepted Zhang Fujian as your servant. Intelligence indicates he thinks your strength and resources would make being a bandit highly profitable.
2) Yesterday, you killed Zhang Fujian and three other bandits. Intelligence reveals their comrade Li Shentong once obtained a significant opportunity, greatly enhancing his divine sense beyond that of his peers.
3) Yesterday, you obtained an ancient parchment, bringing your total to three. Intelligence indicates these parchments are a map to the treasure vault of the ancient Danwang Sect, which might contain opportunities for advancing to the Nascent Soul stage.
4) Yesterday, you acquired the Yin-Yang Phantom Array disk. Intelligence reveals it was crafted by Third-Tier Array Master Nangong Luo from Wanling Market. Nangong Luo, nearing the end of his lifespan, left a cave with his legacy in a place rich in spiritual energy.
5) Yesterday, you touched the Qingyou Sword, obtaining intelligence that there might be news about the Qingyou Sword in Wanling Blessing.
6) Yesterday, you wore the mysterious fragment, gaining intelligence that there is a related fragment at the Tianyao Chamber of Commerce in Wanling Market.
7) Yesterday, you examined the stone table once used by Situ Yunfei, gaining intelligence that Situ Yunfei, disguised as Sun Jieyun, married a partner arranged by his 'elders' and sighed about the joys of youth.
8) Intelligence omitted.
9) Yesterday, you fed the Camouflaged Spirit-Seeking Mouse 'Xiaobai' five Golden Spirit Fruits. Intelligence reveals Xiaobai will enter a month-long sleep and wake with increased strength.
10) Intelligence omitted.
"An ancient parchment, the treasure map of the Danwang Sect, with a possible opportunity to advance to Nascent Soul?" Qin Wang was thrilled. An ancient sect's vault could contain countless treasures, though Nascent Soul advancement was far off for his current Qi Refining stage. He decided to keep an eye on the parchment.
"News about the Qingyou Sword in Wanling Blessing? Gathering all nine swords to form a powerful sword array..." Qin Wang thought. The intelligence indicated the Qingyou Sword Array's immense power, stirring his excitement.