144: Chapter 144 Need to See Manager Xiao for Something?

If in the future it could be coordinated with the Family Formation and deployed in the core area of Longmai Mountain...

Perhaps it could truly completely conceal the aura of that fourth-rank True Spirit Willow Tree.

A fourth-rank True Spirit is equivalent to an existence at the Nascent Soul Stage.

If such a treasure were discovered by someone with ulterior motives, the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain would likely be wiped out in an instant.

"I must ponder this carefully after I return."

Ye Changge thought to himself.

Just then—

A faint sound of air being torn apart came from the horizon.

Ye Changge looked up and saw a silvery-white stream of light approaching rapidly from afar.

It was a shuttle-shaped Magical Artifact, entirely silver-white, about three zhang long. The body of the shuttle was carved with Talismans, and it trailed a long wake of spiritual light, moving at an astonishing speed.

Within a few breaths, the shuttle arrived nearby and hovered in mid-air about thirty zhang away from Ye Changge.

The light on the shuttle's body faded, revealing five figures standing on it.

Ye Changge swept his Divine Sense across them.

One was at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, two were at the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage, and one was at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

And there was one more...

Ye Changge raised an eyebrow slightly.

That person was dressed in a black robe, their face mostly hidden by a hood, making it impossible to see their expression.

With his Late Foundation Establishment Stage Divine Sense, he was actually unable to see through the other person's cultivation level.

'They have a treasure that conceals their aura.' Ye Changge realized in his heart.

The leader of the five was the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

This person appeared to be in his early forties, with a sinister face and eyes as sharp as a hawk's; one could tell at a glance that he was someone who had spent years licking blood from the edge of a blade.

His gaze swept over Ye Changge, a hint of scrutiny flashing in his eyes.

A moment later, a half-smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he spoke:

"Is Your Excellency surnamed Han?"

Ye Changge's expression remained unchanged, and he said indifferently:

"That is indeed me. I wonder why you Fellow Daoists have blocked my path?"

The sinister Cultivator chuckled twice.

"Fellow Daoist Han is too polite. My brothers and I have come to find Shopkeeper Xiao. We heard she is traveling with you, so might we ask her to come out and meet us?"

His tone seemed polite, but he enunciated the word "ask" heavily, the threatening intent self-evident.

Ye Changge sneered inwardly.

It was indeed aimed at Xiao Caiyue.

He remained composed on the surface, merely saying indifferently:

"Shopkeeper Xiao is indeed traveling with me. However, she is feeling unwell and has already departed ahead. If you Fellow Daoists have business, speaking with me is the same."

"With you?" The sinister Cultivator looked him up and down, sneered, and said,

"You are just a junior at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer. Can you make decisions for Shopkeeper Xiao?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Changge did not get angry; he just looked at the other person calmly.

That gaze was as calm as water, yet it made the sinister Cultivator feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Meanwhile, inside the Formation.

Xiao Caiyue could see the situation outside clearly through the Formation's light screen.

When those five figures descended from the shuttle, her heart tightened abruptly.

She had originally thought that those who could act as Bandit Cultivators in this remote place would only be a few Loose Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

But these five people before her...

One at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, two at the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage, and one at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

And there was one whose aura was unclear, but being able to travel with these people, his cultivation level must certainly not be low.

Xiao Caiyue's face turned slightly pale.

She subconsciously gripped the Formation Plate in her hand, her knuckles turning white from the force.

"Sister..." Xiao Yurou noticed her abnormality and called out softly.

Xiao Caiyue did not respond, only staring fixedly at that dark-clad figure in the light screen.

Could her husband... really handle this?

A deep sense of regret welled up in her heart.

Had she known this would happen, she would have stopped him no matter what, and they could have set up the Formation together to stall, which would have been better than him facing five enemies alone.

But now...

She could only watch.

She could only trust him.

Xiao Caiyue took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

She formed hand seals, and the Formation quietly operated, completely concealing her aura.

If her husband was defeated, even if she had to risk her life, she would save him.

...

Outside the light screen.

Ye Changge felt the four Spiritual Pressures pressing down, his expression remaining calm.

However, Ye Changge understood clearly in his heart—these people must have learned the news about Xiao Caiyue selling her shop.

After all, as a Second-Rank Great Master of Formations, she had operated in this Qingxuan Immortal City for many years, so her wealth must be substantial.

Moreover, her younger sister Xiao Yurou also owned a Medicinal Pill shop in the Immortal City; anyone could figure out that their savings over these years could not be small.

Such fat sheep suddenly selling their property and leaving the Immortal City would naturally attract some people with ulterior motives.

After figuring this out, Ye Changge did not bother arguing with the other party.

His expression was calm as he waved his sleeves—a brilliant light suddenly erupted from behind him!

Thirty-six heavenly stems jade pivots spun out; it was that Spiritual Artifact of the Talisman Array—the Myriad Talismans Heavenly Stems Strategy!

Immediately after, countless Talismans poured out from the Spiritual Artifact like butterflies flitting through flowers!

The Talismans were dense, covering the sky and earth, instantly surrounding the five people!

"What?!"

The sinister Cultivator's expression changed drastically; he never expected that the other party, a mere Foundation Establishment Second Layer, would dare to strike first!

And to use such a Formation right from the start!

Ye Changge's expression was cold and stern.

He couldn't see through the strength of one of the opponents, so it was better to strike first!

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

Countless Talismans rotated at high speed, weaving and shuttling through the air, forming an airtight Talisman light shield that trapped the five people firmly inside!

"This is... a Talisman Array!"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator's pupils shrank, and he exclaimed:

"How do you, a brat, know how to do this!"

Another Cultivator turned pale and shouted urgently:

"Fellow Daoist, it's a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding! We really have important business to discuss with Shopkeeper Xiao—"

"Yes, yes! We have absolutely no ill intent! Fellow Daoist, please withdraw your Divine Ability!"

Several people shouted in a jumble of voices, their tones filled with obvious panic.

Feeling the pressure faintly emanating from within this Talisman Array, they were terrified.

That was clearly the aura of a second-rank talisman!

And not just one!

Even the lowest-grade second-rank talisman cost over a thousand Spirit Stones, and the other party had used dozens, even hundreds of them in one go!

What kind of concept was this?

Although these people were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, their total assets combined might not even amount to that much!

Was the other party that rich?!

Was it necessary?!

Throwing out over a hundred second-rank talismans in a single encounter?!

How could they know that what Ye Changge lacked the least was Talismans.

As a Second-Rank Talisman Master, and having a large amount of Talisman Legacy and Materials rewarded by the System, he always carried hundreds of various second-rank talismans on him.

Taking them out to smash people now, he felt no heartache at all.

The Talisman Array Spiritual Artifact behind Ye Changge erupted with spiritual light!

As the Talismans rotated at high speed, they were constantly rearranging themselves, the power of the Five Elements circulating within them, vaguely forming some kind of profound pattern!

Seeing this, the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator's heart burned with rage!

He knew that today he had kicked an iron plate, but he was absolutely unwilling to surrender just like that!