Pawnshops could be opened at any ti. However, opening a Formation thod Shop too early would affect his cultivation, so this mont was just right.
"It turns out Daoist Chang is also proficient in array techniques. My apologies for my ignorance..."
The proprietor of the neighboring "Lingyin Instrunt Store," Han Shan, walked out. Seeing this, he clasped his hands towards Xu Xing and said with a smile.
In the Immortal Cultivation Arts, Pills, Formations, Talismans, and Instrunts were the four major mainstream branches. Among them, Pill Masters and Instrunt Masters made the most money and were highly respected, while Talisman Masters and Formation Masters ranked slightly lower.
However, after reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, this situation reversed. Talisman Masters and Formation Masters drew on the power of heaven and earth when creating Talismans and spiritual arrays. Over ti, Talisman Masters and Formation Masters, imrsed in the power of heaven and earth, gained a deeper understanding of the Dao Principles of heaven and earth compared to other cultivators.
According to incomplete statistics in the Cultivation World, among cultivators who beca Primordial Spirit Sage Monarchs, four out of ten were either fifth-grade Formation Masters or fifth-grade Talisman Masters.
"Daoist Han, you overpraise . I only have a superficial understanding of array techniques and am rely fortunate enough to refine two types of fourth-stage Formation thods. I can't manage any more than that."
Xu Xing waved his hand, demurring.
Sotis, appropriately revealing one's strength could actually prevent trouble. Besides, since he had opened a Formation thod Shop in the Five Mountain Market, it would be a joke if he couldn't refine fourth-stage Formation thods.
"Daoist Chang is still young, not yet a thousand years old. By the ti he reaches my age, he will likely be one of the top Formation Masters in the Nanyan Continent," Han Shan said nonchalantly, stroking his beard with a smile.
Like many cultivators, he and Lingyin Gate valued Xu Xing's future potential. A Nascent Soul Daoist Lord under a thousand years old was considered a Pride of Heaven in any sect. Moreover, Xu Xing was proficient in fourth-stage Formation thods and was a Fourth Level Array Master.
"Tong'er, co out and et Elder Chang," Han Shan called into the house.
Shaoqing, a female cultivator with her dark hair in a high bun and dressed in plain White Clothes, erged from the instrunt shop.
"I am Han Tong, acting Sect Master of Lingyin Gate. Greetings, Elder Chang."
Han Tong, her temperant simple and elegant, curtsied to Xu Xing, a faint smile on her lips.
"Chang Kun, Supre Elder of the Imasurable Sect. Greetings, Sect Master Han," Xu Xing returned the courtesy.
"Sect Master Han, please, just call Manager Chang," Xu Xing said after a mont's thought.
There were many Nascent Soul Daoist Lords in the Five Mountain Market; he was just one among them. Being called 'Senior' wasn't quite appropriate.
"I understand." Han Tong inclined her Qiufu slightly, her gaze clear and bright.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Han Shan, Xu Xing made to take his leave and return to the quiet room in his shop's rear courtyard.
"Manager Chang, please wait a mont."
Han Tong stopped Xu Xing. "Lingyin Gate happens to need a set of fourth-stage Formation thods, and the Spirit Materials have already been prepared. We are currently in need of a Formation Master to refine them. Since you've just opened your Formation thod Shop, Manager Chang, we would like to entrust this matter to you."
"What? That Formation thod?" Han Shan interjected with a frown. "We're still missing a few of the Spirit Materials for that Formation thod. It won't be too late to ask Manager Chang to refine it after our sect has gathered everything."
Xu Xing observed this, adjusted his sleeve robes, his expression remaining calm, still smiling. Having navigated the Cultivation World for so many years, how could he fail to understand Han Shan's implication? The man was simply worried that Xu Xing's skill with Formation thods was insufficient and that he would damage Lingyin Gate's Spirit Materials.
It was a rule in the Cultivation World. When commissioning a Formation Master to refine a Formation thod, if the Spirit Materials were damaged, the Formation Master was not required to compensate even a single Spirit Shell. On the contrary, the client still had to pay the Formation Master a substantial remuneration. Therefore, the choice of Formation Master was crucial when having a Formation thod refined.
Xu Xing was young, so Han Shan had high hopes for him, believing him to be a future grandmaster of Formation thods in the Nanyan Continent's Cultivation World. Yet, precisely because of his youth, Han Shan also feared Xu Xing's skill with Formation thods might not be adequate, potentially damaging Lingyin Gate's Spirit Materials.
"If there's nothing else, I shall return to my shop. As for the Formation thod, you can ask to refine it once your sect has gathered all the Spirit Materials."
Xu Xing took a step back, offering Han Shan and Han Tong a way out. These were all natural human sentints; there was no need to dwell on it.
"Manager Chang, please stay." Han Tong stepped forward, partially blocking Xu Xing. "My grand-uncle has long held a high position and doesn't concern himself with mundane affairs, so he is unaware that the array Spirit Materials have already been gathered. It's a slight misunderstanding; please don't take offense, Manager Chang."
Witnessing this, Han Shan's lips moved a few tis. After a mont, he sighed in resignation.
Subsequently, Han Tong invited Xu Xing into Lingyin Gate's instrunt shop.
The three entered the living room and took their respective seats. Discerning female disciples of Lingyin Gate ca forward to serve tea.
"Lingyin Gate primarily focuses on cultivation through sound-based arts, and this Formation thod is also related to them."
Han Tong retrieved an earthy-yellow diagram from her Storage Bag and handed it to Xu Xing.
"The Tiangang Thunderfire Formation." Xu Xing accepted the diagram, and upon glancing at its contents, couldn't help but express his slight surprise.
This earthy-yellow diagram was indeed the schematic for the Tiangang Thunderfire Formation. It not only detailed the Spirit Materials required for refining the Formation thod but also clearly outlined its power and capabilities. What astonished Xu Xing was that this Tiangang Thunderfire Formation required only three people to activate, and its power could be amplified by adding more participants.
Compared to the Flying Feather Immortal Palace's Nine Suns Fire Pillar Array, this is certainly inferior. However, for a mid-sized sect like Lingyin Gate, it would be considered a cornerstone inheritance... he mused.
"Manager Chang, are you confident you can successfully refine this Formation thod?"
Seeing Xu Xing fall into a thoughtful silence and not speak for a short while, Han Tong couldn't help but inquire.
This ti, Lingyin Gate was not only establishing a shop in the Five Mountain Market but also planning to venture into the Louhai Secret Realm in search of opportunities.
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