Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

Seeing the other person's ambiguous smile, Xin Ruyin's face showed a hint of panic, and she quickly said:

"Senior is too kind. I am currently suffering from a hidden illness, and I am no different from an ordinary person. I do not deserve such praise."

Qi Yunxiao stood to the side, looking anxious. He hesitated, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't dare to interrupt.

Lu Jianghe waved his hand, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

The conversation turned.

"I'm here mainly to remind you two that the people who were chasing Qi the other boy were cultivators from the Fu family of the Yuanwu Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin's pretty face instantly drained of color, and a hint of undisguised fear flashed in her eyes. Fortunately, she was resilient and managed to calm herself down and maintain her composure.

"what!"

Qi Yunxiao was completely speechless and exclaimed in surprise.

Lu Jianghe raised an eyebrow slightly. "What, you don't believe me?"

He had just opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, when Xin Ruyin grabbed his arm and respectfully said to Lu Jianghe, "Thank you so much, senior, for coming to inform me of such an important matter! I never expected that Brother Qi's reckless actions would attract the covetousness of the Fu family..."

Qi Yunxiao's face was deathly pale, his expression dazed, and his tone was filled with deep self-reproach, "Ruyin, it was I who dragged you into danger."

Xin Ruyin gently comforted him, "Brother Qi, don't blame yourself. Now that we know, we should try to deal with it. It's not too late. However, in the future, remember not to be so reckless."

However, you must tell me the details of what happened today, in its entirety, so I can see where things went wrong and attracted the Fu family's attention.

Lu Jianghe watched the two talking quietly without saying a word.

In his eyes, Qi Yunxiao was extremely immature, lacked composure in the face of adversity, and was always flustered and disorganized, completely unlike a cultivator.

On the contrary.

Xin Ruyin is meticulous and calm. If it weren't for her Dragon Roar Physique, which damaged her foundation and lifespan, she would truly be a promising candidate for cultivating immortality, given her temperament and exceptional talent in array formations.

After learning the whole story, Xin Ruyin was both angry and amused.

What angered them was that Qi Yunxiao was so reckless, openly hawking the "Inverted Five Elements Formation," a top-tier formation, in the market streets, and even demanding that it be exchanged for a thousand-year-old spiritual herb. This was no different from a child carrying gold in a bustling marketplace.

Ironically, the reason he did this incredibly foolish thing was simply to prolong her life.

"well……"

She sighed deeply, her emotions churning within her, which aggravated her already frail body, causing her to cough involuntarily.

Qi Yunxiao was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward to help her up. "Ruyin, don't scare me! I'll use this thousand-year-old Huangjingzhi to find an alchemist and refine medicine for you right away!"

Xin Ruyin leaned against his arm, struggling to stand up straight. Once her breathing had calmed down, she gently shook her head. "Brother Qi... cough cough... refining medicine... there's no rush. Now that you've promised this senior to refine a new array, you'll need all sorts of materials. Although the Fu family is watching us, we should still have some time to prepare. Let's quickly gather all the materials and find a secluded place to lay low for now."

That's what they say.

If Lu Jianghe hadn't been right in front of them, she and Qi Yunxiao would probably have already packed their bags and prepared to flee immediately.

However, his very existence is a huge variable, and his intentions are unclear and unpredictable.

Xin Ruyin had to assume the worst about the other party's intentions and probe their true thoughts.

Since he is suspected to be a high-level cultivator in the Core Formation stage.

Then it's absolutely impossible that he's some kind of rogue cultivator.

They should be elders or guest elders of sects or immortal cultivation families.

If he had some connection with the Fu family, then offering them this "Inverted Five Elements Formation" could barely be considered a favor.

Even if they have nothing to do with the Fu family, if they can get their protection, although they will still face danger from the Fu family, they may not be without any chance of survival.

Ultimately, things have come to this point; all his cards have been laid bare, and there are no more secrets left.

Whether I live or die now depends entirely on the other person's decision.

no way.

This is the helplessness of low-level cultivators when facing high-level cultivators.

They were at their mercy, powerless to resist.

Lu Jianghe nodded. "That's thoughtful, but I'm not an unapproachable person. We can postpone the formation matter."

Hearing this, Xin Ruyin felt somewhat relieved.

"Senior is kind and generous, and I am grateful. However, if you treat my illness first, the time spent will be enough for the Fu family to react and investigate the matter. It has already been revealed that Brother Qi possesses the 'Inverted Five Elements Formation.' The Fu family is powerful and has always been domineering in the Yuanwu Kingdom. Many people rely on them, and no one dares to offend them. If they really come looking for us, we will not only be unable to refine the formation, but we will also be in danger of protecting ourselves. Wouldn't that delay your important matters, Senior?"

Lu Jianghe asked, "How long would it take to create such a formation? It must take quite a while, right?"

Qi Yunxiao finally seemed to have some sense and quickly replied, "It's common for ordinary cultivators to spend several years gathering all the materials and crafting a complete array. This Reversed Five Elements Array was created by Ruyin and me together, and it has been repeatedly modified and perfected, taking far more time than that. Even now, with our experience and everything going smoothly, it will probably take three to five years to complete."

Lu Jianghe tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

"As far as I'm concerned, the Fu family isn't exactly a formidable force, and this formation is somewhat unnecessary for me."

Xin Ruyin was incredibly perceptive; upon hearing this, she instantly understood that the other party was implying or negotiating terms.

He waits for her to offer her a "price" in exchange for his help or protection.

This is good news.

Even if it means paying some price or being subject to some constraints, it is far better than living in constant fear.

"By sheer chance, I came across the legacy left behind by a great master, which included many profound and mysterious array diagrams. Since you are interested in the Dao of arrays, I am willing to offer them all for your reference and appreciation."

"I only ask that you, senior, take care of Brother Qi during these turbulent times. Once I have recovered somewhat, I will do my utmost to complete the 'Inverted Five Elements Formation' for you, without the slightest slackening."

Lu Jianghe suddenly chuckled.

Indeed, no one in this world should be underestimated.

Even for a woman like Xin Ruyin, whose cultivation level was low and who was plagued by illness.

If I hadn't known, I wouldn't have known that she also possessed many ancient texts on great formations and insights into various formations.

Most people will be fooled.

No, it's certain.

When it comes to wisdom and decisiveness, even ten Qi Yunxiaos cannot match half of Xin Ruyin.

Despite facing this uninvited guest and the threats and pressure from the Fu family, she was still able to quickly weigh the pros and cons and try to find a way out for Qi Yunxiao.

Lu Jianghe was not angry about this at all.

On the contrary, he admired the two people in front of him even more.

pity.

Those who are deeply in love often suffer.

The word "devoted love" often goes hand in hand with "betrayal".