Zhang Fei let out a heavy sigh as he put on a disappointed face. "Senior, I know my protective array is very weak, but it’s still better than nothing, right? Our family is only a small one, so we don’t have enough money to buy the best ones. Anyway, I got it from my friend, so I want to use it for the time being until I have enough money." "Don’t you have a master who can create a stronger protective array?" "Unfortunately, I don’t have a master in formation arrays, and I learned them by myself." Zhang Fei’s answer caused Fa Zhen to raise his eyebrows in disbelief. "Honestly, I have been studying them for a long time, but I have never created a single one of them due to difficulty finding their materials." Fa Zhen suddenly pulled out a paper that contained the method for creating a simple formation array and handed it to Zhang Fei. "Learn it first, and I will get the materials needed to create it in the back." Zhang Fei immediately read the writing on the paper after Fa Zhen went to the back room. "Yin-Yang Harmony Array, huh? Is this a formation for dual cultivators? Why did he give it to me?" "He probably realized that you are a dual cultivator, and he also wanted to test your abilities in formation arrays." Zhu Yan spoke to Zhang Fei as he read the writing. "What are the benefits of this formation, Zhang Fei?" "He only wrote down the method to create it but did not write down its benefits." Fortunately, Zhang Fei’s two clones stayed inside the training space, and both of them immediately used the comprehension feature to learn the formation array, allowing him to master it in a short time. "This array is intermediate-high-level, but it is not difficult to create, and I can create it as long as the materials are available." A while later, Fa Zhen had returned to them and placed five items on his table. "These are Yin-Yang Crystal, Twin Soul Lotus, Spirit Convergence Stone, Heartwood Tree, and Moonshine Dew. Honestly, I still have doubts about your ability in formation arrays, but your bone age and cultivation make me think otherwise, so I want to test your abilities by creating one." "Wouldn’t it be a waste if I created it here, Senior? This formation array is supposed to be for dual cultivation, right?" Fa Zhen nodded to Zhang Fei. "You’re right; this Yin-Yang Harmony Array is indeed specialized for dual cultivation, and you are a dual cultivator. Anyway, this formation will not be a waste even if you create it here, especially since it is a portable formation array, so you can move it wherever you like." Discover hidden tales at freewebnovel "Huh? A portable formation array?" "Haven’t you heard of that?" Zhang Fei shook his head at Fa Zhen, especially since Di Xingjie and Di Xiong never told him there was a portable formation array. "Sigh! I seem to be getting senile; I forgot that you don’t have a master in formation array. There are several types of formation arrays, one of which is a portable array, but the number of this type is limited. Your protective array is included in the embedded array type, and you will not be able to move it again once you create it, so you must create it in the right place. Another type is a single-use array, which can only be used once, and most of them are attack or trap arrays." Zhang Fei nodded in understanding of the latter type, especially since he still had the bloodmoon devouring array, and it was a single-use array. "Actually, there are still a few other types of arrays, but we won’t talk about them now." Fa Zhen then pushed the five materials toward Zhang Fei. "For now, I want you to create the Yin-Yang Harmony Array, and I want to witness it firsthand. If you can create it in one try, I will help you create a protective array for your residence. As for the effect, you’ll find out when you dual cultivate in it, and I dare to guarantee that you and your partner will really like the effects." Zhang Fei’s eyes lit up after he heard that, especially since he really needed a protective array for their residence. Moreover, the Xian sibling had told him yesterday that Fa Zhen was materialistic, and their father had to spend a large sum of money to hire his services. Zhang Lin, Mu Lingshu, and Lin Dong’er laughed in their hearts. After all, they had often used the comprehension feature in Zhang Fei’s training space, so they knew its benefits for sure. Additionally, he possessed unique clones, which gave them confidence in his ability to create the Yin-Yang Harmony Array with ease. "All right, I will try to create it now, Senior." Zhang Fei then took the five materials and arranged them on the floor. Zhang Fei needed Yin and Yang Qi to activate the Yin-Yang Crystal, so he asked Zhang Lin for assistance. They immediately channeled their Yin and Yang Qi into it, causing it to emit a glow. In order to activate the Twin Soul Lotus, Zhang Fei and Zhan Lin immediately released their respective cultivation souls. He touched the white one, symbolizing Yang, while his little sister touched the black one, symbolizing Yin. "Hmm?" Fa Zhen looked at Zhang Fei and Zhang Lin in surprise after they poured their soul power into the Twin Soul Lotus. ’This brat’s soul power has already reached the half-perfection stage of the soul core, and he will likely break through to the perfection stage soon. As for the little girl, her soul power is not yet high at the half-perfection stage of the soul foundation, but her control is much better than the prince and the princess.’ After the Twin Soul Lotus glowed black and white, Zhang Fei moved to the Heartwood Tree, but he couldn’t do anything with it because it was a Yin Tree. Furthermore, it needed a large quantity of Yin Qi to activate, so he asked Zhang Lin and the three women others to take care of it. Zhang Fei did not need to do anything to the Spirit Convergence Stone, especially since it was the core of the Yin-Yang Harmony Array, and it was only used to fuse the effects of the other materials. He also did not do anything to the Moonshine Dew and waited for the four women to finish activating the Heartwood Tree. Fa Zhen nodded in satisfaction as Zhang Fei avoided touching the Moonshine Dew. ’If he touches it now, the dew will evaporate immediately, and he will not be able to create the formation without it.’ === [Ding] [Daily Quest: Absorb 100,000 Qi.] [Status: Done.] [Reward: 1,000 bronze coins sent to the inventory.] === A while later, the Heartwood Tree began to sprout leaves, but the leaves were different from the usual leaves, and they were pink. The four women immediately stopped and withdrew their Yin Qi. "It’s done, Big Brother. You can start creating the formation now." Zhang Fei immediately bit his thumb and used his blood to draw a diagram on a special paper for creating a formation array. He drew the diagram in accordance with what Fa Zhen had already drawn on the paper. After he finished painting it, he placed the Yin-Yang Crystal, the Twin Soul Lotus, and the Heartwood Tree in their respective positions. Zhang Fei then placed the Spirit Convergence Stone in the middle of them, but he also added a blue jewel. Fa Zhen raised his eyebrows slightly. ’I had already arranged that he would fail, but I didn’t expect that he had a blue jewel. In this scenario, he will succeed in creating the formation, and I cannot break my promise to him. However, I didn’t promise him to create my best protective array, so I will create a second-grade one.’ ’This old man is really cunning! He deliberately didn’t give me a blue jewel because he wanted me to fail!’ Zhang Fei then took the bottle containing the Moonshine Dew and poured it drop by drop onto the other materials. The Spirit Convergence Stone immediately glowed brightly as it absorbed the Qi inside the blue jewel, enveloping the other materials. After thirty minutes, the light vanished along with all the materials, marking the successful creation of the Yin-Yang Harmony Array. Zhang Fei then took it with a satisfied smile on his face. "Are you satisfied with my ability, Senior?" "Yes." Fa Zhen nodded to Zhang Fei as he took the formation from his hand. "I didn’t expect you to be able to create this formation in one try, but even more, I didn’t expect you to have a blue jewel, and you would have failed if you didn’t have one." "Haha." Zhang Fei laughed as he rubbed his head in a manner pretending to be awkward. "I don’t have too many blue jewels, Senior. However, my friend once informed me that I needed some to create a formation at the intermediate high level, so I was forced to sacrifice one to meet your expectations." "I see." Fa Zhen then returned the formation to him. "Since this formation is your creation, then you can have it, and you can try it out with your partners later. Regarding the protective array for your residence, it will take me a week to gather the necessary materials. During this time, I will also prepare the materials for creating your other arrays. You can come to me again at that time, and I will create it for you right away. As for your rank as a formation array master, I can say that you have already reached Rank-3 by successfully creating that formation, but you still have a lot to learn." "Thank you, Senior." Zhang Fei proceeded to store the formation in the inventory system. "My name is Zhang Fei, and three of them are my women, Zhang Lin, Mu Ling Shu, and Lin Dong’er. The last woman is my friend, Zhu Yan. Anyway, I will be opening a restaurant in the capital in a few days, and I will send you an invitation before the opening day. My friend is a famous chef, and his dishes are very delicious, so you must not miss it, Senior." "Oh?" Fa Zhen was a little surprised to hear that. "Where are you going to open your restaurant? Didn’t you say you didn’t have much money? How can you afford a building in the capital?" ’Tch! This old man! He must be thinking of extorting my money!’ Zhang Fei immediately told him. "Actually, I haven’t paid for the building yet, and I will pay it in installments to Emperor Xian." "What?" Fa Zhen exclaimed in surprise before stammering. "Are... are you really related to Emperor Xian?" "Senior! Emperor Xian sensed my big brother breaking through to the Earth Realm, and he invited him to meet him after watching his breakthrough from start to finish." Zhang Lin answered Fa Zhen. "Actually, Princess Xianqin and Prince Xianwu visited our residence yesterday, and both of them are very kind, unlike the other princes or princesses." ’Tch! That old bastard! He already knew this brat’s talent, so he deliberately invited him to draw him to his side!’ Fa Zhen grumbled in his heart before saying to them. "Make sure you send the invitation to me, and I’ll come to your restaurant on the opening day. Anyway, you guys can leave now, especially since I still have other matters." "Yes, I will definitely send it to you, Senior." Fa Zhen looked furious as he watched them leave his shop, but he was not furious at them. Instead, he was furious because Xian Feng had approached Zhang Fei first, and there was no way he would let him get close to him. "Should I tell the people from the array master organization about that kid? Sigh! I should forget about it, especially since he is still too weak. If those jealous, strong cultivators knew of his talent in cultivation and arrays, they would definitely kill or enslave him for their own interests." . . . "Why did you bring up Emperor Xian’s name in front of him, Big Brother?" Zhang Lin asked curiously. "I had no other choice, right?" Zhang Fei replied with a helpless shrug. "That old man obviously wanted to extort me after he found out I had a blue jewel, so I was forced to mention Emperor Xian’s name in front of him, and the result he immediately backed out was as I expected. Let’s go; we have to buy the equipment for our restaurant right now, and we will try out the Yin-Yang Harmony Array right away once we return to our residence." Zhang Fei and the four women spent several hours exploring the commerce and market district, purchasing numerous items for their restaurant, including tables, chairs, and tableware. After they arrived at the building, Zhang Fei immediately put up partitions for the customer area and the kitchen, and the four women arranged the furniture for their restaurant. Fortunately, one of his clones was on earth, and his fifth clone bought various modern kitchen equipment, so he could install them all at once. As for the second floor, he would take care of it later, especially since he would use that floor as the residence for Zhu Yan and his five subordinates from the demon fox group, and his restaurant would also be the basecamp for his new organization. By the time they finished setting everything up, it was already afternoon, so Zhang Fei took the four women back to their residence. However, he did not immediately take all his wives into the training space. Instead, he summoned his two clones and rushed to complete the second daily quest. Since the three of them worked together, it wasn’t difficult for them to kill 500 beasts, and they had finished by the time the sun had set. === [Daily Quest: Killing 500 beasts or demon beasts at the earth realm or above.] [Status: Done.] [Reward: Daily gift pack X1 sent to the inventory.] === They then selected several beasts that Zhang Fei would use as ingredients for their restaurant dishes, and he immediately stored them all in the system inventory along with several beast cores of various grades. After that, Zhang Fei brought his two clones and all his wives into the training space, and he decided to install the Yin-Yang Harmony Array in the training area. This way, all of them could get its effect even if they dual cultivated in the portable mansion and the cloud mansion. Zhang Fei’s two clones immediately returned to the portable mansion to dual cultivate with their respective partners, and he himself brought his official harem into the cloud mansion. "Will Fa Zhen really help you to create a protective array in our residence, Fei’er?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖 "Yes." Zhang Fei nodded to Liu Qingyu. "That old man is cunning and calculating, so I’m sure he won’t give us his best protective array, and he might only give us second or third grade. Even so, I’m sure it’s better than my protective array, so I think we can use it for the time being." "So, what are the effects of the Yin-Yang Harmony Array?" "Haha." Zhang Fei laughed and asked them. "Why don’t you guys take off your clothes? I don’t know the effects myself, so we can try it together." "Yue’er, you can try the effects of that formation with our husband first." "Eh?" Zhang Yue turned to Liu Hua in surprise, but the other women immediately nodded at her. "All right." Zhang Fei immediately took Zhang Yue to his room, especially since he always felt embarrassed to do it in front of his other wives, and the two of them right away sat facing each other on the bed after they were naked. "Big Sis, I have more or less guessed the effect of that formation, so we will dual cultivate now." - To Be Continued -