116: Second level array, Master is coming.

“Hmm…”

Zhao Cailian woke up from her sleep, sensing the movement, and opened her eyes to see the man holding her.

“Ah! Senior Brother, what are you doing?”

“Junior Sister, you’re awake?”

“Mm… Senior Brother, can you let go first? It’s a bit ticklish…”

“Of course.”

“Wait! Senior Brother, what are you going to do now?”

“Cultivate, of course.”

Last night, he had already passed the Yin Yang Divine Skill to her.

“Eh… No way… Class is about to start…”

“It’s fine, there’s still half an hour, enough for us to Cultivate a round.”

…

A long time later.

Cloud Art Peak.

In the classroom.

“Greetings, everyone, it’s been a while. Today is the teaching of setting up a Second-Tier Formation, and I will personally teach this first lesson.”

Valley Cheng spoke from the podium, noticing that the two seats in the last row, in the corner, were empty.

As he recalled, those should be Lin Yuan and Zhao Cailian’s seats.

“Strange, I rarely teach a class, have these two little rascals actually arrived late?”

No sooner had he thought this than the door was pushed open, and the two, a man and a woman, rushed in.

“Apologies, Pavilion Revered Master, we are late.”

Lin Yuan cupped his hands and bowed slightly.

Valley Cheng looked at him, nodded slightly, and said, “It’s fine, the teaching hasn’t started yet, please take your seats.”

“Yes, Pavilion Revered Master.”

The two quickly sat in their seats, observed by everyone in the room, and all the students couldn't help but secretly speculate.

How did these two arrive late at the same time? Is it such a coincidence?

Did they stay together last night? Did they leave together?

Especially the girl’s slightly flushed pretty face made everyone even more certain of this guess.

Damn it! Did these two just finish their morning exercise?

A male Disciple had this thought, and feelings of envy and jealousy instantly filled his body.

Junior Sister Zhao, such a lovely person, was actually… defiled like this!

Junior Brother Lin is truly a beast!

Lin Yuan remained expressionless in the face of everyone’s strange gazes, sitting calmly.

But Zhao Cailian was not so calm.

It was her first time being stared at like this, so she inevitably felt a little shy.

“Bad Senior Brother! It’s all your fault! They must have guessed what happened between us!”

The girl complained via telepathy.

“What are you afraid of, Junior Sister? We were together every day studying before, they already knew our relationship wasn't ordinary.”

“That’s different! Although we studied together before, we didn’t do *that* kind of thing!”

“It’s fine, at worst, if it gets out, I’ll just go to the Zhao Family and propose earlier.”

“Is that true?”

“Naturally, it’s true.”

“Hmph hmph, then Junior Sister forgives you.”

The girl hummed sweetly twice, as Valley Cheng on the stage had already begun his lecture.

Several hours later.

“I have just told you all the essentials of the Second-Tier Formation. Now, you can practice and digest it yourselves.”

“Yes, Pavilion Revered Master.”

Everyone got busy, and Lin Yuan also began to work.

Before long, he successfully set up a Second-Tier Formation.

“This is… the Qianyuan Formation! For Shizhi to be able to construct it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, his talent is truly extraordinary!”

Coming to his table, Valley Cheng stroked his beard and exclaimed.

“Pavilion Revered Master overpraises me, it was just good luck.”

Lin Yuan replied humbly.

Beside him, Zhao Cailian couldn't help but say proudly, “As expected of my Senior Brother! He’s just better than everyone else!”

Valley Cheng looked at the girl and chuckled, “You little girl can also skillfully set up a First-Tier Formation. I suppose you’ve received a lot of guidance from Martial Nephew Lin during this time, haven’t you?”

Zhao Cailian stuck out her tongue and admitted, “Yes, thanks to Senior Brother’s care, Junior Sister has achieved her current level.”

“Mm, learn more from your Senior Brother, and your future achievements will certainly not be limited to this.”

Valley Cheng nodded, then turned and said, “Shizhi, since you have learned Second-Tier Array Daoist Magic, you can go to the Artificer Guild and be certified as a Second-Tier Array Daoist.”

“Artificer Guild? Where is that?”

“This is an organization jointly founded by the continent's top Artificers, with its headquarters in the Central Region Holy City, and branches throughout the five regions. It includes four institutions: Array, Pill, Artifact, and Talisman. Countless Artificers are certified and registered within the Guild, enjoying the organization's benefits.”

“I see, Disciple understands. When I have time in the future, I will go to register.”

“Mm…”

As the three conversed, a woman in a white dress silently appeared in the classroom.

“Who goes there?”

Sensing the uninvited guest, Valley Cheng immediately turned around and saw the woman's figure.

Although this person wore a veil, he recognized her identity at a glance.

“Your subordinate Valley Cheng greets Sect Master!”

Sect Master!?

Everyone was greatly alarmed and all bowed in salute.

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

“No need for formalities.”

Yun Qiying lightly nodded her head and walked towards the back row.

Seeing the woman approach, Lin Yuan immediately stood up and said, “Disciple greets Revered Master.”

“Good Disciple, how has your Cultivation been recently?”

“Not bad, I fortunately had a Breakthrough to Condensing Core Second Layer.”

“You’ve made great progress. I see you’re practicing Formations, how is your Array Dao attainment?”

Before Lin Yuan could answer, Zhao Cailian interjected, “Senior Brother has been studying Array Dao for half a month and can already set up a Second-Tier Formation.”

Second-Tier Formation!

Yun Qiying’s eyes changed, and she praised sincerely, “Excellent, I didn't expect my Disciple to not only have superb Cultivation talent but also extraordinary Array Dao talent.”

Lin Yuan smiled and said, “Revered Master overpraises me, it’s all thanks to Pavilion Revered Master’s excellent guidance that Disciple was able to learn so smoothly.”

Valley Cheng immediately waved his hand, “Shizhi, don’t flatter this old man. With your talent, even if someone else taught you, you would still achieve what you have today. I merely offered a little guidance.”

Lin Yuan wanted to say something else, but Yun Qiying interrupted, “You both have your merits, so there’s no need to be modest. Now that my Disciple has achieved success in Array Dao, I, as his Revered Master, am also very happy. However, this time, I did not come for the matter of Array Dao.”

With that, she turned to Valley Cheng, “Pavilion Revered Master Gu, I wish to speak with my Disciple privately. Is it convenient for me to take him now?”

“Of course, it’s convenient. This class has already finished, Sect Master may go ahead.”

“Good.”

As her voice fell, the woman waved her sleeve, and the figures of the two instantly disappeared.

On a certain mountaintop.

Looking at the surrounding trees, Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel emotional, “As expected of a Purple Mansion Realm expert, she can instantly teleport people with a flick of her hand.”

“Young Master Lin, last night’s matter was due to my improper discipline, which caused you to suffer grievance.”

Yun Qiying spoke first.

Sure enough, it was about this matter.

Hearing this, Lin Yuan secretly thought, then said aloud, “Revered Master, you’re too serious. You can’t blame yourself for this; it’s just that those two fellows were too arrogant.”

“They were indeed too much. Knowing you are my Disciple, they still dared to disregard the Sect rules and attack, completely disregarding me.”

Yun Qiying’s tone was rather cold as she continued, “Upon learning of this last night, I immediately rushed to the He Family, intending to kill He Guangbo. However, the He Family Head brought out the Yaowang Paste, hoping to use it to pardon his son’s crime.”

“Yaowang Paste?”

“This is an essence refined and synthesized from seven top-grade medicinal herbs, containing considerable energy. Even an ordinary person, if they consume a single drop, can experience a significant improvement.”

With that, she took out a jade bottle and handed it to him, “There are ten drops in here, considered the He Family’s apology to you.”

Lin Yuan did not take it, but instead asked, “So, Sect Master agreed to the He Family’s request?”