The Fourth Calamity: My Sect Has Countless Prodigies

Chapter 139 The Zhou Family's Secret Plot

"Then how much will this formation master charge for his work this time?" Zhou Yi asked.

Yun Yi did not rush to answer this question.

His gaze swept over the sycamore trees in the courtyard, and then over the newly renovated Qingxuan Sect before him.

He had previously thought that Zhou Yi might have spirit stones to support the formation master's actions, but now that the sect has been repaired, he doesn't know the specific situation.

Yun Yi pondered for a moment, then added, "Sect Leader Zhou, this price is certainly not cheap, but there's no need to worry too much."

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"If that doesn't work, I can find another cultivator from the Array Pavilion who I know. However, his skill level will be a bit lower, and he can only set up a large-scale defensive array of the first-order low grade. But the price will definitely be much lower."

Zhou Yi smiled and nodded: "It's alright, Fellow Daoist Yun Yi, I appreciate your kindness. Please tell me the cultivator's offer first."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Yun Yi had no intention of hiding anything any longer.

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "If Sect Master Zhou provides the materials himself, it will probably be cheaper, but it will also be much more troublesome. Generally, those who set up formations choose to have the materials provided by the formation master."

Zhou Yi silently agreed in his heart. He didn't have that much time to collect materials everywhere. The hard-earned money should be earned by those formation masters.

Yun Yi paused for a moment, then continued, "If the materials are provided by the formation master, then I would conservatively estimate that the price of the formation should be around 800 to 1200 spirit stones."

"The specifics will only be confirmed once the array master arrives in person and provides a solution."

From 800 spirit stones to 1200 spirit stones.

This is ridiculously expensive!

Honestly, when Zhou Yi heard the price, his heart skipped a beat.

He had considered that setting up a large-scale formation would require a lot of spirit stones, but he hadn't expected it to be this many.

Honestly, without that blue lotus at the auction, even selling the entire Qingxuan Sect wouldn't necessarily raise that 1200.

A spirit stone.

Unless you're willing to risk selling monster corpses at rock-bottom prices, you simply can't gather enough.

Seeing a hint of emotion on Zhou Yi's face, Yun Yi quickly said, "Sect Master Zhou, if you feel the price is not right, Yun Yi can find another cheaper way for you, which will only cost around four or five hundred spirit stones."

But to his surprise, something unexpected happened.

After noticing the slight change in Zhou Yi's expression, he already thought that the other party could not afford such a high price.

But to everyone's surprise, Zhou Yi waved his hand slightly and said with a smile, "That won't be necessary, Fellow Daoist Yun Yi. It's just a little over 1000 spirit stones, which Qingxuan Sect can afford."

"After all, the defensive formation is a matter of the sect's safety, and it cannot be taken lightly in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yi was taken aback for a moment, but soon his face lit up with joy.

He had already made an agreement with the array master before he came, and if he broke the agreement rashly, it would damage the impression of both of them.

If Zhouyi can afford it now, that would be absolutely the best outcome.

With this in mind, Yun Yi quickly nodded in agreement: "That would be the best option. I, Yun Yi, will act as guarantor and endorse this deal for Sect Leader Zhou."

Zhou Yi's face lit up with joy, and he repeatedly clasped his hands in thanks: "In that case, thank you very much, Brother Yun."

After finalizing the matter, Yun Yi hurriedly left to bring the news back to Yun Family City.

Zhou Yi watched his retreating figure, feeling extremely pleased with himself.

He doesn't lack spirit stones now; what he lacks is the means to convert them into combat power.

If he could obtain a superior defensive formation, giving him an extra advantage in dealing with demonic beasts, it would be far more useful than the spirit stones stored in his storage bag.

"I wonder what the Zhou family will do now that those two spies have gone missing?" Zhou Yi's hand unconsciously rested on the hilt of his sword. "But with the beast tide approaching, they probably won't have time to worry about this."

Qingzhu Mountain, atop the mountain peak.

The snow continued to fall, like goose feathers in the air.

The eaves of the wooden house were covered with snow, which looked crystal clear and shimmering in the sunlight.

Inside the wooden cabin, a pot of tea slowly steamed, emitting a faint fragrance.

Zhou Xuanming sat on a wooden chair to the side, closing his eyes to rest.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.

"Ancestor, Changsheng has arrived."

"Come in," Zhou Xuanming said calmly, opening his eyes.

Zhou Changsheng pushed open the door and entered, saying respectfully, "The information about Jiang Yunhe from last time has been investigated. He is a member of the Jiang family."

Upon hearing the name "Jiang family," Zhou Xuanming raised an eyebrow, finding it quite amusing.

The Jiang family, isn't that the family that has a Foundation Establishment ancestor in the Ziyang Sect?

They are old rivals of the Liu family.

"Yes, I understand." Zhou Xuanming put down his teacup and nodded slightly.

Zhou Changsheng's eyes flashed with a strange light: "But after the spies' personal verification, Jiang Yunhe and that person are not the same person. It should be that his name has been used by someone else."

"Using someone else's name, how interesting—" Zhou Xuanming frowned slightly and stroked his white beard.

He hadn't met such an interesting person in a long time.

Seeing that the ancestor was still deep in thought, Zhou Changsheng did not dare to disturb him for the time being.

Only after the steam from the teacup had gradually dissipated did he cautiously speak: "Ancestor, what plan should we adopt towards him now?"

"Chang Sheng, tell me your opinion," Zhou Xuanming said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Changsheng began to think.

He maintained a secretive approach to the matter, not intending to make a big fuss and attract the other party's attention.

After listening to his opinion, Zhou Xuanming closed his eyes and nodded in agreement.

While such trivial matters might pique his interest, it would only be for a fleeting moment.

After all, how could an elephant care about the hopping around of an ant? It's just a minor cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining; it's not worth his time.

Seeing that the patriarch was no longer interested in this topic, Zhou Changsheng immediately changed the subject.

"By the way, Ancestor, we've almost collected enough Blood Pills from the demonic cultivators in the market. Don't you think we should stop now?" Zhou Changsheng bowed his head and asked respectfully.

Blood pill.

As the name suggests, it is a pill made from the blood of cultivators.

The so-called shadowy demonic cultivators are nothing more than a clever trick of the three major families.

"Alright, let them come back." Zhou Xuanming opened his eyes slightly. "Make it known that the three major families sent Foundation Establishment cultivators to scare them away."

Zhou Changsheng nodded, but did not leave. Instead, he brought up another matter.

"Ancestor Xuanming, there have been some losses this time. It seems that a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Liu family has died as a result."

"Zhou Changsheng said in a low voice."

"And this is happening during the process of refining the Blood Pill."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Zhou Xuanming opened his old eyes wide, his weathered pupils revealing an unprecedented chill.