Cultivating immortality begins with formations.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's expression froze.

A group of demonic beasts... He had been drawing arrays in the Hundred Treasures Pavilion these past few days, but he never expected that such a thing would happen.

"Fortunately, the great formation was activated in time, which held back the demonic beast. Our enforcement team arrived and repelled the demonic beast."

Zhu Meng's expression turned slightly serious: "But the monster attacks on the market haven't happened for a long time, so things might not be peaceful lately."

"What realm do demonic beasts belong to?"

"They are all first-tier demonic beasts."

A first-tier demon beast is equivalent to the Qi Refining stage, but in terms of combat power, it surpasses many ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators.

Of course, those arrogant second-generation immortals are not ordinary cultivators.

"There's no time to lose, I'll move tonight."

Lu Yuan answered without hesitation.

After a moment's thought, Zhu Meng said, "Alright, I'll go with you."

Lu Yuan didn't have much to his name; his storage bag was enough. He was about to refuse when he remembered that if he were to negotiate with Hua San Niang, having Zhu Meng, the captain of the enforcement team, by his side would reduce the trouble.

"Then I thank Brother Zhu in advance."

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in greeting.

"As I just said, we're on the same side now, it's just a small matter, no need to be so polite."

Zhu Meng didn't consider himself good at judging people, but he knew Manager Luo well and saw how polite he was to Lu Yuan, so he also wanted to get closer to him.

then.

The two quickened their pace silently and headed towards Green Bamboo Alley.

As Lu Yuan had expected, Hua San Niang, upon hearing that he wanted to cancel the lease, prepared to take a lantern to assess the damage.

Then, upon recognizing Zhu Meng standing to the side, his expression changed drastically.

He immediately changed to a fawning attitude, not only refunding Lu Yuan half a year's rent as compensation, but also humbly praising him and saying all sorts of nice things.

Although she had the cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining, she had no intention of using any tricks against Zhu Meng, who had a background in the Glazed Tile Sect.

This is the end.

Lu Yuan destroyed the energy-gathering array in the house, then packed some clothes and moved into his new home smoothly at dusk.

Located near the city center, there are two small houses built of blue bricks, and what's even more remarkable is the small courtyard in front of the houses that is covered with green grass.

In my previous life, it would have been a prime location in the city center, a large detached villa.

Lu Yuan was quite satisfied.

After time travel, and after enduring so many years, life has finally started to get better.

"Brother Zhu, how about we have a drink at Zuixianlou?"

Zuixianlou is a high-end restaurant in the market. Lu Yuan was in a great mood and prepared to splurge.

"No, I have to go on patrol tonight. After you've finished tidying up here, don't forget to draw a Qi-gathering array for me."

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in greeting: "I will definitely come to your door in five days."

"it is good."

Before leaving, Zhu Meng spoke again, "That woman doesn't seem like a good person. Do you need me...?"

As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

The captain of the enforcement team was clearly not a kind-hearted person.

"No need."

Lu Yuan smiled and shook his head: "No need for Brother Zhu, I'll handle my own affairs."

You can owe favors, but you can't keep owing them forever, especially favors like killing someone on your behalf, which are very difficult to repay.

Zhu Meng nodded, said no more, and left with his hands clasped in respect.

After he left, Lu Yuan looked around at the room filled with furniture and felt quite emotional.

Since the Qi Gathering Array was perfected, it seems that everyone I've encountered has been a good person.

The hardships of the past seem like a distant memory.

"My spiritual contract with the Hundred Treasures Pavilion is for five years. This probably means that if five years pass and I still only know how to form a Qi Gathering Array, I will be kicked out immediately."

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan waved his hand and took out several items from his storage bag.

It is the complete set of materials for the Five Elements Mist Array.

Mist Spirit Liquid is made from a spiritual plant called the Mist Spirit Flower, which can spray mist from its flower stamen.

The blood of five different types of monsters with different attributes.

Whether it's engraving array patterns on an array plate or setting up a Five Elements Mist Array on the ground, this item is essential.

An array plate containing five elements minerals.

Five guiding stones.

"The Five Elements Mist Array that I have mastered is a first-tier high-grade array. It has 260 array patterns alone, and the array materials are extremely expensive, totaling 70 low-grade spirit stones."

After much deliberation, Lu Yuan put it back.

The materials for this formation are too expensive, and there is still a risk even at the proficiency level. It would be better to wait until the next breakthrough to the perfection level before trying it.

After all, he only has eighty-eight low-grade spirit stones left on his body.

Then Lu Yuan took out a set of materials for a Qi-gathering array from his storage bag.

Manager Luo gave Lu Yuan ten sets of materials for the Qi Gathering Array and instructed him to arrange his own time, as long as he handed over the array plate of the Ten Directions Qi Gathering Array within the next year.

To squeeze out more time for self-cultivation, one must become a master of time management.

Lu Yuan dared not waste any time. Without even celebrating his housewarming, he took out his carving knife and began to carve the array.

The Qi Gathering Array was extremely easy for him.

The carving knife made a clanging sound on the array plate, moving as smoothly as flowing water without the slightest pause.

This selfless dedication made Lu Yuan unaware of the passage of time.

After he finished engraving two sets of Qi-gathering array plates, he was surprised to find that five days had already passed.

"It took me nine days to carve one set of Qi Gathering Array Plates before, but now I can carve two sets in five days. The speed has increased more than three times. It seems that I still underestimated myself."

Lu Yuan looked at the two array plates on the table with a smile on his face.

He had previously calculated that engraving a Qi-gathering array on a formation plate, just like setting up a Qi-gathering array on the ground, could halve the time required.

totally unexpected……

The difference between the mid-stage and early-stage Qi Refining is surprisingly large.

After taking a Qi Condensation Pill, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing for a while before casually stepping out the door.

He was going to Zhu Meng's house tomorrow to set up a Qi-gathering array for him, so he didn't plan to expend any more energy today. He intended to rest after dinner and conserve his strength.

After going out, things are different from before.

There are almost no street food stalls; the wide roads are lined with elegantly decorated two-story buildings with carved railings and jade-like facades.

Under the setting sun, it shimmered with a glassy luster.

That's a synonym for expensive.

Lu Yuan estimated the remaining spirit stones and then headed towards the area where rogue cultivators gathered.

"Never mind, let's just eat something simple."

After walking for a long time, I saw in the distance that in the open space in the center of the low-rise tiled houses, many craftsmen were using their carrying skills to pour and pile up huge blue stones.

"Huh, what are they doing?"

Lu Yuan approached slowly, frowning slightly.

"It looks like they're building a city wall."

Looking around, I noticed a few artisans whose attire was quite different from others.

They were dressed in uniform white robes, with a blooming blue lotus embroidered on their chests. They held a compass in one hand and a black staff in the other, and occasionally drew something on the ground.

The craftsmen then poured water onto the neatly cut boulders.

Furthermore, intricate lines are carved on both the top and bottom surfaces of these boulders.

"Set up the formation!"

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up.

As a formation master, he could tell at a glance that these people were drawing formation patterns, but he didn't know what kind of formation it was.

When you're far away, you can't see clearly.

Lu Yuan was itching to get closer and couldn't resist moving closer.

Suddenly, two cultivators clad in black armor and wielding silver spears blocked Lu Yuan's path.

From the bursts of magical power emanating from their armor, Lu Yuan could tell that they were protective robes made by a weapon refiner.

"Martial law is in effect here. Unauthorized entry will result in death!"