Chapter 158: Qian Zhongxuan

Who drew the array method? Qian Zhuang didn't know, but he knew he was finished. Losing so many men, wasting so much time, spending so many pills and spirit tools, and not even reclaiming one spirit mine. The family would not give him another opportunity.

The next day, Qian Zhuang was told that he had been stripped of his command but was allowed to stay at the spirit mine to atone for his crimes. That evening, a Qian family cultivator with deep and serious demeanor arrived at the Qian family camp. Upon seeing Qian Zhuang, he let out a cold snort:

“You're useless at achieving anything, but excellent at ruining things!”

Qian Zhuang bowed deeply, his head held very low, not daring to retort a single sentence. The newcomer was an elder of the Qian family, a Foundation Establishment cultivator named Qian Zhongxuan. He was also the strongest backer for this branch.

“Originally, I didn't want to come, but you are incapable of handling affairs. You haven't achieved anything substantial for so long, so I have to come over and clean up this mess. Otherwise, our branch will be a laughingstock and unable to lift its head in the clan,” Qian Zhongxuan said coldly.

Qian Zhuang's face was even more full of shame. “Elder, it's not that I'm incapable; it's really those...”

Qian Zhongxuan interrupted, saying, “Don't make excuses! These excuses are useless with the family head and other elders. They won't listen to what you say; they'll only look at what you do and what results you produce!”

Qian Zhuang lowered his head and said, “Yes.”

Seeing Qian Zhuang's sincere attitude, and knowing that there weren't many cultivators at the Qi Refining ninth layer in this branch, Qian Zhongxuan's expression softened slightly. He pointed at him and said,

“Everyone says our Qian family people are like wolves, that we have wolfish ambition. This isn't a贬低 (biǎn dī - devaluation/belittling), it's praise. Our Qian family disciples should be like wolves – strive! Rob!”

“Every piece of meat, we must bite down on firmly. If others snatch a mouthful of meat from you, then you bite a mouthful of meat back from them!”

Qian Zhuang's spirit was roused. He cupped his hands and said, “Disciple accepts the teaching.”

“Mm.” Qian Zhongxuan nodded. “Don't dwell on this failure. Victory and defeat are common. Don't lose your drive to advance because of it.”

Qian Zhuang was greatly encouraged and even more grateful to Qian Zhongxuan. He said:

“Respectfully follow elder's teaching!”

“You rest for a few days first. After I arrange the personnel, it will be time to attack the mountain. Perform well and don't disappoint me.” Qian Zhongxuan looked at Qian Zhuang with a serious expression, then rose and left.

Qian Zhuang respectfully saw Qian Zhongxuan off, and a weight was lifted from his heart. At this time, Elder Yu also learned the news and knew that Qian Zhongxuan had entered Big Black Mountain. He couldn't help but let out a cold snort:

“Qian Zhongxuan, that old fellow, entering the mountain definitely has no good intentions. Pay attention, there might be a tough battle to fight in the next few days.”

Yu Chengyi and the others all had serious expressions and nodded. Mo Hua also followed suit and nodded. Elder Yu looked at him and said, “You don't need to follow along and nod. Just stay here and don't go out.”

“Can I watch secretly?”

“Watch what secretly?”

“Watch you all fight.”

Elder Yu frowned. “What's so good about watching this?”

“I'm learning.”

Mo Hua had a humble and eager-to-learn expression. Elder Yu sighed. “You can watch, but absolutely don't go out. Cultivator melees are not child's play.”

“Mm-hmm!” Mo Hua nodded repeatedly. His life was important; he wouldn't go out. He wasn't stupid.

Over the next few days, Mo Hua learned a new array: the First Grade Ground Fire Array. He learned this array from the array book given by Mr. Zhuang. Its effect was roughly the same as the Ground Fire Array, only its power was greater. It contained nine array patterns and was a true first-grade array. However, the one with seven array patterns before was also called the Ground Fire Array. This one was directly called the First Grade Ground Fire Array, with the name unchanged, only adding the words "first grade." He didn't know who compiled these array books; they were too lazy. They could at least change the name. Mo Hua silently complained in his heart.

After learning the First Grade Ground Fire Array, Mo Hua would draw it whenever he had time, still about ten copies a day. Ten copies of the Ground Fire Array, not many and not few. If used directly, the effect might not be very good. Mo Hua just thought of stocking up first.

One day, Mo Hua was tired from drawing arrays, so he took out some pine nuts and cracked them for a while. Next door, Elder Yu was discussing matters. To take complete care of Mo Hua, Elder Yu had directly opened another stone room next to Mo Hua's, for resting and discussing matters with the other demon hunters.

Elder Yu was just discussing with Yu Chengyi and the others how to deal with the Qian family when his expression suddenly turned serious. He flashed his body and walked out of the mine cave. Outside the cave were rugged mountain rocks and lush woods. The ground was only pitted from being bombed by the Ground Fire Array, appearing very messy.

Elder Yu let out a cold laugh and directly cursed:

“Qian Zhongxuan, you old immortal, sneaking around, what are you doing?”

Not far away, Qian Zhongxuan suddenly appeared, giving a forced smile. “Your dog nose is still so keen.”

Elder Yu said in a sarcastic tone, “If I have a dog nose, then your mother is a mother dog, your father is a stupid dog, and you are a wild dog...”

These words were offensive and very loud, audible from peak to peak, directly making Qian Zhongxuan's blood surge. Qian Zhongxuan regretted not slapping himself. He clearly knew that Yu Changlin, this old thing, would not say anything decent and would say anything when cursing people. Why did he still want to speak and provoke him? Qian Zhongxuan took a long time to calm his mood.

“Let's set a rule.”

“You say set and it's set? Does your butt grow on your face? Otherwise, where do you get such a big face?”

Qian Zhongxuan endured his anger, gritting his teeth. “If you mess around like this again, we won't need to talk.”

Elder Yu chuckled. “You're not as good as Qian Hong. Qian Hong can hold his breath better than you. No, it should be said he's more shameless than you.”

Qian Zhongxuan almost couldn't hold back. Elder Yu saw he had had enough and stopped. “If you have something to say, say it.”

Qian Zhongxuan endured again and said, “This time competing for the spirit mine, I won't make a move, and you also won't make a move.”

Elder Yu raised an eyebrow. “What about the other Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Qian family?”

“They won't make a move either.”

“Why should I believe you?”

Qian Zhongxuan said, “I'll find the head official of the Dao Court Department to be a notary. You should be able to rest assured.”

Elder Yu slightly frowned. He didn't know what Qian Zhongxuan was thinking, but if neither side's Foundation Establishment cultivators made a move, it would be a good thing for the demon hunters.

“Alright, I agree.”

Qian Zhongxuan let out a sigh of relief. “Then it's settled.”

Elder Yu suddenly let out a cold laugh. “Qian Zhongxuan, you're afraid of death, aren't you?” He was afraid of fighting desperately with this old man and also afraid of exchanging lives with the demon hunters.

Qian Zhongxuan's face was ugly. He didn't admit it nor deny it. He was indeed afraid. Yu Changlin, this old thing, didn't cherish life because scattered cultivators could only suffer while alive. But he was different. He was a Foundation Establishment elder of the Qian family, with an honorable status and endless wealth to enjoy. He didn't want to die.

Elder Yu saw his appearance and thought it was indeed the case. His mouth then directly opened to curse:

“Then you might as well go back to your mother's womb to drink milk. This kind of place with real knives and guns isn't suitable for you. Honestly be a cowardly weakling, hide in your wealth nest and rot and stink...”

Knowing that he was no match for Elder Yu in a verbal battle, Qian Zhongxuan directly flicked his sleeve and left. Mo Hua listened, dumbfounded, his eyes wide. He thought that if cursing was divided into realms, Elder Yu would at least be a half-step immortal. Elder Yu hadn't cursed enough. Seeing Qian Zhongxuan slink away, he was still somewhat unsatisfied. He turned his head and saw Mo Hua staring at him with an astonished expression.

Elder Yu coughed and said, “Those words I just cursed, you shouldn't learn.”

Mo Hua, who had already learned them, indicated, “Elder Yu, rest assured.”

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