Chapter 130: The Compass

After returning home in the evening, Mo Hua lay on his small desk, lost in deep thought.

After a demonic beast dies, Mo Hua has to rush there immediately.

The best method is to transmit sound.

But Mo Hua inquired a bit, and discovered that sound transmission arrays, sound transmission talismans, and other similar methods are all things that cultivators in the Qi Refining period cannot use.

Then, are there any reconnaissance array methods?

Mo Hua lay on the desk, using the light to flip through the *Thousand Arrays Illustrated Record* several times, but he couldn't find any suitable array methods.

After looking for a long time, his neck felt a bit sore. Mo Hua tilted his small head back, resting on the backrest of the wooden chair, while continuing to think.

If there really is this kind of array method, then the *Thousand Arrays Illustrated Record* should have a similar record.

Reconnaissance array methods shouldn't be so scarce that families or sects would treasure them and keep them secret.

If they aren't in the *Illustrated Record*, then there's another possibility: this kind of array method is a compound array!

Reconnaissance array methods require different single arrays to be combined to achieve the desired effect. And the *Thousand Arrays Illustrated Record* collects only single arrays, so it's very normal that it doesn't have a record of this kind of array method.

"Compound array, huh..."

Mo Hua sighed. It seems he still needs to go and ask Master Zhuang.

The next day, Mo Hua went to Sit Forget Residence and first found Bai Zi Sheng.

Bai Zi Sheng's array method knowledge wasn't extensive, so Mo Hua looked to his younger sister, Bai Zi Xi, for help.

Bai Zi Xi thought for a moment and said: "No, reconnaissance array methods are quite complex. Perhaps there aren't any among the lower-grade array methods; at least, I haven't seen any."

"Then are there any similar ones?"

"How similar?"

"Just, something that can let me know where the array method was triggered, if a demonic beast died, and so on..." Mo Hua thought for a bit and said.

Bai Zi Xi remained silent.

"Compound arrays are also fine..." Mo Hua added.

Bai Zi Xi's clear, beautiful eyebrows, like a shallow moon, furrowed slightly. After thinking for a moment, her slender eyelashes moved slightly, and she replied:

"Si Nan Zi Mu Array."

"Si Nan... Zi Mu Array?"

Mo Hua had never heard of it before...

Bai Zi Xi nodded, "It's a compound array that can perceive spiritual power fluctuations."

Seeing that Mo Hua still didn't quite understand, she explained: "When array methods are activated or cultivators fight, there will be spiritual power fluctuations. If there are spiritual power fluctuations, the array method can perceive them."

Mo Hua suddenly realized and asked: "Then can you draw this array method?"

"No, you need to ask Master Zhuang."

"Okay, thank you!" Mo Hua said.

Getting an answer was already an unexpected joy. Bai Zi Xi's knowledge of array methods was much more extensive than Mo Hua had thought.

Admiration showed in Mo Hua's eyes, and he couldn't help but praise:

"Zi Xi, you know so much!"

"Just average."

Bai Zi Xi said faintly, but her fair and delicate chin couldn't help but lift a little.

Mo Hua then went to find Master Zhuang.

Master Zhuang was indeed sleeping in the bamboo room, so Mo Hua sat on the doorsteps to wait.

While waiting, Mo Hua considered what he would ask later.

Not long after, a gust of wind blew through the quiet doorway, brushing past Mo Hua's shoulder.

Mo Hua knew then that his master was awake. He stood up, straightened his clothes a bit, then went in to see Master Zhuang and explained his purpose.

Master Zhuang's eyebrows raised slightly, and he said with interest:

"Si Nan Zi Mu Array?"

"Yes, Master, can you teach me?"

Mo Hua's pair of clear black eyes looked at Master Zhuang.

Master Zhuang felt a bit unable to refuse, but still said:

"This is a compound array. It's a bit early for you to learn compound arrays."

Mo Hua then said: "Master, I can already draw eight-array-pattern array methods, but I'm still a bit far from drawing nine-array-patterns. It's probably not possible in the short term..."

"But drawing eight array patterns is already meaningless, so I want to learn some compound arrays."

Master Zhuang's expression was unchanged, but there was a subtle look in his eyes.

Eight array patterns, drawing them is already meaningless...

Qi Refining fifth layer, drawing eight array patterns, and he still feels it's meaningless?

Even he felt that his little disciple was gradually becoming a bit outrageous.

Master Zhuang coughed, called out "Kui Lao", and then waved his hand.

Kui Lao seemed to understand Master Zhuang's meaning. He flipped out a book from behind the bookshelf and placed it in front of Mo Hua.

The book cover read: *Entry Level Compound Arrays Collection*

"I gave you an *Introduction to Compound Arrays* before; that's the foundation. You should read it more."

After Master Zhuang finished speaking, he pointed at the book in front of Mo Hua and said: "This *Entry Level Compound Arrays Collection* has the array diagram of the Si Nan Zi Mu Array. You can learn it after you finish reading *Introduction to Compound Arrays*. If you don't understand, come and ask me."

Mo Hua was overjoyed, and then asked again:

"Master, can I also learn the other compound arrays in this book?"

Master Zhuang looked at Mo Hua and said meaningfully: "Yes, as long as you can learn them, you can learn all of them."

"Thank you, Master, disciple will not disturb your rest!"

Mo Hua happily bowed, then hugged the book and left the bamboo room.

Master Zhuang lay back on the bamboo chair, closing his eyes to rest.

Kui Lao said expressionlessly: "Isn't it a bit early?"

"Don't worry, it's just compound arrays."

Kui Lao couldn't help but say: "What you gave him is an entire *Compound Arrays Collection*."

"Just entry level."

Kui Lao rolled his eyes, "What entry level? Some of the array methods inside are not things that cultivators in the Qi Refining period can learn."

Master Zhuang remained silent.

Kui Lao frowned and said: "Do you have some plan?"

"You could say that." Master Zhuang lay on the bamboo chair, his gaze gradually deepening: "I just want to see, if I let him learn, how far exactly can he learn..."

Mo Hua brought the *Entry Level Compound Arrays Collection* home and couldn't help but flip through it.

Mo Hua had actually already finished reading the *Introduction to Compound Arrays* that Master Zhuang gave him before. He had also "asked for guidance" from Zhang Lan on some book knowledge.

However, Mo Hua had only skimmed this book without seeking deep understanding, just to get a rough idea of compound arrays. He hadn't personally drawn most of the compound arrays inside, so he only knew a little about them.

Because compound arrays were considered "beyond the syllabus" array methods, Mo Hua knew that his own array method level hadn't reached that point and hadn't spent too much effort on them.

But now Master Zhuang had given him the *Compound Arrays Collection* and allowed him to learn compound arrays, which meant that in Master Zhuang's eyes, his divine sense was already capable of researching compound arrays.

Mo Hua was very convinced by Master Zhuang.

Master Zhuang was knowledgeable and skilled in array methods. If he said Mo Hua could learn, then Mo Hua should be able to learn all the compound arrays in this book, and they shouldn't be considered "beyond the syllabus."

Moreover, the book's name was *Entry Level Compound Arrays Collection*. Since it was entry level, it shouldn't be too difficult either.

Mo Hua thought so.

In the *Entry Level Compound Arrays Collection*, Mo Hua found the array diagram of the Si Nan Zi Mu Array.

The Si Nan Zi Mu Array is a relatively simple metal system compound array.

The array method is composed of two single arrays: the Si Nan Mother Array, which contains eight array patterns, and the Si Nan Child Array, which only contains three array patterns.

The array hub of the Si Nan Zi Mu Array is a relatively commonly used five elements array hub. Its structure utilizes the repulsion of metal element spiritual power to measure whether there are stronger spiritual power fluctuations within a certain range.

Mo Hua only took a simple look to get a rough idea, then memorized the array diagram, planning to try practicing it several times first.

Since it was the first time formally learning to draw a compound array, Mo Hua didn't finish memorizing all the array patterns and array hub mechanisms until after midnight.

Mo Hua lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

In a vast expanse of white consciousness, an ancient and simple Dao stele emerged.

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