"Spirit Gathering Array, activate!"

Qin Yang uttered with a low shout, as Spiritual Power surged from within him, linking the eighteen Spirit Gathering Grass like invisible threads.

The silver glow of the eighteen Spirit Gathering Grass flickered simultaneously, at this moment, they seemed to form an entirety, their auras interconnected, jointly drawing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to converge here.

"The setup is complete."

Qin Yang's lips curled with a hint of joy; he could sense a slight increase in the concentration of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here.

Due to the limited quantity of Spirit Gathering Grass in his possession, Qin Yang had arranged a small-scale Spirit Gathering Array.

For now, the effect of this array is limited. However, once he guides the Fire Spirit Fish into the river here, the Spirit Gathering Grass can rapidly proliferate driven by the Spiritual Energy exhaled by the Fire Spirit Fish.

After a year or so, this mountain villa would be filled with Spirit Gathering Grass, and by then, a large Spirit Gathering Array would form, the effect of condensing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi would inevitably be astonishing.

Next, it's time to make a trip to Celestial Sword Mountain.

Qin Yang drove towards Celestial Sword Mountain; it wasn't far from Feipu Manor, arriving at the mountain gate at Celestial Sword Mountain's base in just over ten minutes.

At the mountain gate of Celestial Sword Mountain, four sword-wielding disciples from Celestial Sword Mountain stood guard.

"Halt!"

The four sword-wielding disciples shouted in unison.

"It's me."

Qin Yang stepped down from his car, raising his brows slightly. Normally, only two disciples guard the mountain gate; this time there were four.

"Disciples greet the Honorary Pavilion Master."

The four disciples exchanged glances and respectfully bowed with their swords.

Qin Yang nodded and proceeded towards Celestial Sword Mountain, sensing openly and secretly that the defenses became much tighter than before.

Celestial Sword Pavilion, Main Pavilion.

In the hall, Bi Luoyue donned a pale cyan dress, her cold visage like one stepping out from a painting, while White Crane stood on one side in white robes.

"What's going on? The recent defenses in the pavilion have tightened a lot?"

Qin Yang looked at Bi Luoyue and asked.

"Reports from pavilion disciples indicate that unidentified individuals were spotted near the mountain gate yesterday. Additionally, a pavilion disciple went missing."

Bi Luoyue's eyes narrowed slightly as she spoke.

"Hmm? Unidentified individuals? A missing pavilion disciple?"

Qin Yang furrowed his brows.

"Do you have any suspects?" Qin Yang asked.

"It's likely people from Sea Dragon Sect and Dark Palace. Our three sects have always been at odds. They probably found out about the internal changes in Celestial Sword Pavilion and came to probe. If Celestial Sword Pavilion is truly weakened, those two certainly won't miss this opportunity."

Bi Luoyue pondered and replied.

"So, that disciple was kidnapped by Dark Palace or Sea Dragon Sect to extract recent events of Celestial Sword Pavilion from him," Qin Yang said.

"Yes, that's probably their intention. Currently, Celestial Sword Pavilion has four members with power above the Profound Tier: you, me, Elder Bai, and the guardian elder. The strength of Sea Dragon Sect and Dark Palace is somewhat greater. My sole worry now is that the two could join forces against us."

Bi Luoyue gently combed her hair as she spoke.

"Pavilion Master need not worry. With the Honorary Pavilion Master present, should one come, we shall dispatch one."

White Crane spoke.

Qin Yang smiled, nodded, and then his gaze fell on Bi Luoyue as he said, "You're now at the verge between the Profound Tier Middle Stage and Late Stage, right? Break through to the Profound Tier Late Stage as soon as possible."

"Breaking through to the Profound Tier Late Stage? I may need a few days in seclusion."

Bi Luoyue nodded lightly, stating that with the few Primordial Spirit Pills Qin Yang gave her, breaking through to the Profound Tier Late Stage wouldn't be a big problem.

"I'll stay at the rear hill these days, waiting 'til you're done with your breakthrough," Qin Yang said.

"Hmm, what happened to your arm?"

Bi Luoyue's gaze locked onto Qin Yang's arm.

"It's nothing. Last night I killed someone from Dark Palace and accidentally got poisoned by the Dark Ice Snake, but I'll drive it out shortly," Qin Yang replied.

After Bi Luoyue went into seclusion, Qin Yang visited the Spirit Fish Pond in the rear hill alone.

Fire-red fish swam freely in the pond, as the sunset reflected shimmering light upon the surface.

Qin Yang soared in a swift movement, seating himself on a piece of green stone at the center of the pond, as light surged from his five fingers, spilling into the fish pond.

Bubble bubble bubble!

Hundreds of Fire Spirit Fish in the pond spewed forth fiery bubbles, which then burst around Qin Yang, transforming into waves of refreshing Spiritual Qi.

Qin Yang closed his eyes, operated the Nine Revolutions Star Technique, leveraging the dense surrounding Spiritual Energy, and after a quarter of an hour, managed to expel the snake venom from his hand.

For three consecutive days, Qin Yang trained in the rear hill; the pavilion remained calm, and Sea Dragon Sect and Dark Palace did not stir any trouble.

On the fourth day, Bi Luoyue emerged from seclusion, achieving strength at the Profound Tier Late Stage. Though slightly inferior to the Sect Leader of Sea Dragon Sect and Palace Master of Dark Palace, she already fully possessed the qualifications to be the leader of a third-rate Ancient Martial Sect.

After Qin Yang discussed relocating those Fire Spirit Fish to Feipu Manor with Bi Luoyue, she readily agreed, as the pavilion disciples had the crocodile meat of the Purple Thunder Water Crocodile to eat, which boasted better effects than consuming Fire Spirit Fish, rendering them insignificant.

Qin Yang instructed White Crane to start handling the task of progressively transferring Fire Spirit Fish from the Spirit Fish Pond to Feipu Manor.

"I'll leave the pavilion matters to your care. If danger arises, notify me immediately."

Qin Yang advised Bi Luoyue, noting Sea Dragon Sect and Dark Palace's inactivity these days yet remaining vigilant about their future actions.

After descending Celestial Sword Mountain, Qin Yang visited Celestial Lake Villa District, having not seen his parents in several days, dining happily with Cheng Suqin and Qin Weimin's family, then briefly visiting Zhao Hui, Wang Hu, and others next door.

The group trained diligently, their strength nearing the Peak of Early Stage Yellow Tier Ancient Martial Artists, and Qin Yang distributed another small Primordial Spirit Pill to each of the six members.

In the courtyard, Fire Flame Lion had grown bigger and more majestic. Upon seeing Qin Yang, it affectionately rubbed its head against him.

Following this, Qin Yang drove to Ruan Xinxue's apartment, as it also had been some time since he last saw Sister Ruan and little cutie.

At the time, night had fallen, and the apartment was aglow with lights.

Ling Xiaoyu sported a strap vest, her fragrant shoulders exposed, while Ruan Xinxue had just bathed, her hair still damp.

The two women were seated on the sofa, revealing plenty of spring-like charm, as Ling Xiaoyu used a hair dryer to blow Ruan Xinxue's hair.

"By the way, Sister Xinxue, has Yang Buqun been pestering you these days?"

Ling Xiaoyu asked.

"Hmm."

Ruan Xinxue nodded.

"However, he behaved rather appropriately, discussing business matters. He lately proposed a collaboration project for mutual access to the jewelry and jadeite channels between the two major groups. This project benefits us both, so I agreed; we've been negotiating this project these days."

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