Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 174 Wu Tao's Repentance

Upon returning to the Array Academy, Bai Muyun immediately summoned the two array masters and Wu Tao to his research room.

He revealed that several affiliated families planned to fund an invitation to a friendly sect's array court to share runes and hold an array-based discussion event.

Xuanzhe and Hongguan both became excited.

Xuanzhe said, "This is a rare major event in the cultivation world. The array masters of each sect have always studied on their own and rarely have the opportunity to exchange experiences. If this matter can be accomplished, everyone can learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses, which will be more beneficial than each other."

Hong Guan laughed and said, "It's really commendable that these family heads came up with such a good idea and were willing to invest in it."

Bai Muyun said, "They were forced into this situation."

As for who forced them, they naturally know the answer.

Bai Muyun said, "Our top priority is to draft an invitation list and then send out the invitations as soon as possible."

"In addition, the most important thing is to do a good job of the confidentiality procedure. After sharing, our rune library will be greatly improved. We must ensure that this rune library is not revealed to outsiders, otherwise we will have worked for nothing."

Xuanzhe and Hongguan both understood that Bai Muyun was targeting Zhou Qing.

They both nodded and said, "We understand."

Bai Muyun said, "You may leave now and draft the list as soon as possible."

After Xuanzhe and Hong Guan left, Bai Muyun looked at Wu Tao and smiled, "This is your good opportunity."

"Yes...really?"

Wu Tao chuckled dryly and said, "Please enlighten me, Master."

Bai Muyun paced around the research room for a while, finally stopping in front of Wu Tao and sighing, "I've always been competitive, and I believed that I was second to none in the art of array formations, but now I have to admit that I'm getting old."

"Although I don't like Zhou Qing, I have to admit that his talent is really amazing."

Thinking of the corpses he saw in Zichen Palace, Bai Muyun still felt a strange shock.

He said, "If it were just me, I might have lost the courage to fight him, but fate sent you to the court."

Bai Muyun smiled smugly and said, "Your talent in runes is something I've never seen before. With you in the Array Academy, I have the confidence to fight against Zhou Qing."

Ah this...

Wu Tao coughed lightly and said, "You flatter me, Master."

"Not an overstatement."

Bai Muyun said decisively, "Runes are the foundation of formations. It is impossible for someone who has a thorough understanding of runes not to be able to construct formations."

"You must have focused all your energy on analyzing runes in the past, so you weren't able to come up with your own formation. That's alright."

"This formation conference is your best opportunity. The most skilled formation masters from all sects will gather together to exchange ideas, discuss, and learn from each other's strengths."

"In this kind of setting, the more talented a person is, the more they can integrate what various schools of thought say, and the more they will gain. After this conference, you will definitely be transformed."

"The court will definitely support you fully in the future, so that you can achieve even greater results than Zhou Qing."

"Are you confident?"

Wu Tao really wanted to say that he had no confidence at all.

But looking into Bai Muyun's burning gaze, Wu Tao couldn't bring himself to say those words.

It's not about interests anymore; he's worried that if he tells the truth, he might even lose his life.

He could only say, "I will certainly live up to your expectations, Master."

Bai Muyun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Zhou Qing must be very proud of himself now. In Zichen Palace, he looks down on all living beings and doesn't care about anyone except the two Golden Core cultivators."

The thought of Zhou Qing telling him to return to the Array Court and then kill him filled Bai Muyun with rage.

He sneered, "Let him be smug for a couple of days. His good days won't last much longer."

Wu Tao said goodbye and left Bai Muyun's study room, his spirits immediately collapsing. He walked listlessly towards his own study room, regretting his initial choice.

He only wanted to gain some advantage at first, but he never expected it to end up like this. Now he's in a bind.

He now deeply understands a principle called "virtue not matching one's position".

Attempting to seize benefits that are not rightfully yours will incur divine retribution.

Wu Tao understood that with his limited abilities, he would definitely be exposed once the formation competition began, and then he would face the wrath of the leader.

Now he can only rely on Zhou Qing to get through this difficult time.

After spending the night in the research lab, Wu Tao hurriedly headed towards Ziyun Mountain.

Arriving at Zhou Qing's gate, he looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, knocked on Zhou Qing's courtyard door.

He knocked for a long time, but no one answered the door. He became a little anxious and wondered if Zhou Qing was not home.

Just as he was caught in a dilemma, he heard the door of Zhou Qing's neighboring courtyard open, and a beautiful woman came out, staring at him with suspicion.

Wu Tao recognized her; he knew she was Qingyuan, who had returned from the Changsheng Sect with Zhou Qing. So he greeted her, "Miss Qingyuan."

Qingyuan nodded and said, "You're looking for Zhou Qing?"

Wu Tao said, "Yes, does Miss Qingyuan know where he is?"

Qingyuan said, "Now is the time for him to circulate his qi. No matter who comes at this time, they will not be able to see him."

"You can either go back first and come back later, or you'll have to wait outside."

Wu Tao said, "Thank you for your guidance, Miss Qingyuan."

Qingyuan nodded and turned back.

Wu Tao thought for a moment and decided to wait until Zhou Qing finished circulating his qi.

His matter was urgent, and without Zhou Qing's guidance, he couldn't eat or drink anything after returning home.

Wu Tao waited outside the door, but Zhou Qing did not show up for a long time.

One hour passed, then two hours passed...

Wu Tao suddenly felt humiliated. He remembered when he first met Zhou Qing, they were equals, and Zhou Qing even had to call him "senior brother".

But now, if I want to see him, I have to wait outside his door for several hours.

After letting his mind wander for a while, he knocked on the courtyard gate again.

This time, there was finally a response.

Zhou Qing opened the door and said with a smile, "So it's Brother Wu. Have you been waiting for a long time?"

His tone remained as friendly as ever, but Wu Tao had already seen through the huge gap in status between the two that could no longer be concealed by a friendly tone.

He laughed and said, "No, I just arrived a little while ago."

Zhou Qing ushered him into the study and said, "It's been a while since I've heard from Brother Wu. How have you been lately?"

Wu Tao said, "Thanks to you, everything is fine, but I have recently encountered a difficult problem, and I would be grateful if Brother Zhou could help me."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Brother Wu, you flatter me. We are old friends. If you have any difficulties, just tell me."

Wu Tao then revealed that Bai Muyun and several affiliated families planned to convene a formation conference to improve the level of the Formation Academy, thereby competing with Zhou Qing.

He smiled wryly and said, "Bai Muyun has placed all his hopes on me, but I don't have that ability."

“If Brother Zhou refuses to help, and he exposes me, I will only face death.”

(End of this chapter)