Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Seven Miles Killing Array, Obtained!

An elegant silence fell over the room after Yu Yun spoke, and she merely looked around.

For a moment, Chen Mo felt it was inappropriate to ask further questions and didn’t quite know what to say.

Neither of them looked at the other, making the atmosphere completely unpredictable.

The powerful aura of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator made Chen Mo’s heart race even when she wasn’t speaking. Finally, after holding it in for a long time, he inexplicably blurted out, "So... have you eaten?"

This was arguably the ultimate icebreaker for strangers meeting for the first time or acquaintances running into each other by chance. However, the moment Chen Mo asked it, he instantly felt the atmosphere grow even more awkward.

"Is this Giant Bone Spirit Rice?" Yu Yun asked, looking at the steaming pot of Spirit Rice.

"Yes."

Ever since reaching Foundation Establishment, her diet had shifted from Spirit Yellow Rice to an annual supply of a hundred catties of Profound Soaring Spirit Rice. The quantity wasn’t large, but it was enough if she ate sparingly.

As for Giant Bone Spirit Rice? She had tasted it a few times, but in terms of both Spiritual Qi and aroma, it fell somewhat short of Profound Soaring Spirit Rice, so she had never actively sought it out.

But this time, she clearly sensed that this pot of Spirit Rice was different! Its aroma was much richer!

"And what is this?"

"The head of a Pentagonal Heavy Lizard."

Chen Mo didn’t try to hide it. Or rather, he knew perfectly well that with her experience, he couldn’t hide it even if he tried!

However, when the words "Pentagonal Heavy Lizard" slipped out, Yu Yun frowned, a faint trace of disgust flashing across her face.

"Pentagonal Heavy Lizards are edible?"

"The body isn’t edible; it stinks too much. But a braised head..." Chen Mo spread his hands. "Well, you can see for yourself."

Yu Yun pulled out a stool. With a light tap of her slender, jade-like finger, the dust on the surface instantly dissipated. Swishing the hem of her long white silk dress forward, she sat down as if no one else were there.

"What exactly are you trying to do?" Chen Mo groaned inwardly, completely at a loss for what to do. He had absolutely no idea what she was thinking!

After a moment, Yu Yun finally looked up and asked with slight confusion, "Where are the bowls and chopsticks?"

"Huh?"

Chen Mo froze for a second before hurriedly retrieving a clean bowl and a pair of chopsticks from the kitchen cabinet. Holding them with both hands, he presented them to her.

Yu Yun first picked up a bite of Giant Bone Spirit Rice with her chopsticks. Once it entered her mouth, the rich aroma and abundant Spiritual Qi proved to be even better than the Profound Soaring Spirit Rice she usually ate!

However, she was a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. It would be beneath her to show any surprise.

So, she moved on to taste the pot of what he called braised Pentagonal Heavy Lizard head.

"Try the brain, that’s the best part," Chen Mo chimed in with a reminder.

Half-doubting, Yu Yun picked up a piece that was dark brown on the outside and milky white on the inside, carefully placing it in her mouth.

With a gentle press of her lips, it melted in her mouth. Not only that, but the wild, distinct flavor unique to demon beasts flooded her palate. This sensation was something she seemed to have never experienced before!

Yu Yun calmly served herself a bowl of Spirit Rice. As she ate, she asked, "Were you learning array formations from Ban Xiaowei before this?"

"Yes."

"Why learn them?"

"I figured it would make farming and raising chickens a bit easier."

Chen Mo answered honestly. It was the truth—whether it was the Grass Killing Array or the Silence Array, they had almost no offensive or trapping capabilities against enemies and could only be used for support.

"You really don’t have much ambition."

"I’m just a Spirit Plant Cultivator..."

"Do you not have a Spirit Root?" Yu Yun asked again.

Chen Mo replied without hesitation, "More than six years ago, I went to Purple Cloud Peak but failed to join the Immortal Sect."

"Cultivating for six years and reaching the Qi Refining Fourth Layer is quite decent," Yu Yun spoke as if to herself.

In the time it took her to say this, a bowl of Spirit Rice and a fifth of the Pentagonal Heavy Lizard’s head had already found their way into her stomach.

Chen Mo watched, growing increasingly anxious. If they kept chatting, the head he had spent almost a whole day braising would be completely devoured!

"Without a Spirit Root, it’s difficult for me to take you as a disciple."

Chen Mo didn’t reply, and she fell silent as well.

Yu Yun held the bowl in one hand and the chopsticks in the other, maintaining her elegance even while eating. Completely ignoring the fact that this wasn’t her home, she took bite after bite of Giant Bone Spirit Rice and picked off pieces of meat from the Pentagonal Heavy Lizard’s cheeks.

Just like that, when the pot of Spirit Rice hit bottom and only half the braised meat remained, she finally put down her bowl and chopsticks.

"The taste is not bad."

"Thank you for the compliment." Chen Mo remained expressionless on the outside, but inwardly, he grumbled, "You basically finished it all!"

"The Curved Water Shadow Array, the Grass Killing Array, the Silence Array—Ban Xiaowei taught you all of these?"

Chen Mo thought about it. The Silence Array had only been provided as a blueprint without any explanation. Still, it could be counted as being taught by him, so he nodded.

"Without a Spirit Root, unless an exception is made, it’s difficult to admit you into Purple Cloud Peak. However, since you are interested in the path of arrays, I will impart another Spirit Array to you today!"

As she spoke, she retrieved an ancient book from her Storage Ring and placed it on the table. Chen Mo glanced at it but was in no rush to pick it up.

"If you can comprehend this array formation before reaching the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, you may come find me at Purple Cloud Peak. At that time, I will fulfill my promise and take you as my disciple."

As soon as her words faded, Yu Yun flicked her sleeve and transformed into an afterimage, vanishing from the room.

From the moment she appeared to the moment she left, Chen Mo’s heart had been in his throat, terrified that if he rubbed her the wrong way, she might slap him to death! Fortunately, nothing unreasonable had happened. And this Elder Yu, whom Song Yunxi kept mentioning, seemed quite decent.

He took a step forward, picked up the ancient book from the table, and opened it for a look. Five words were inscribed on the title page!

"Seven Miles Killing Array?"

Chen Mo leafed through it with some confusion, but the more he read, the more his scalp tingled! Setting aside its complexity, its sheer power alone left him trembling! That’s right—once this array was deployed, it could even slay a Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivator!

But great power also meant great difficulty in setting it up. Chen Mo merely skimmed through it briefly before slumping into a chair, somewhat dejected.

"Three Flying Swords? Where am I supposed to find those?"

The array hub alone required three Flying Swords, along with several Low Grade Spirit Stones and various bizarre companion ores. Just gathering these materials would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens!

"Are you sure it’s this book?" Chen Mo didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Trading a meal for an array formation was practically a guaranteed profit with zero risk. But what if it was an array formation he couldn’t even learn? Then wouldn’t it be a massive loss!

Helpless, Chen Mo still placed the *Seven Miles Killing Array* manual into his Storage Ring. Anyway, there was still plenty of time, so there was no rush. He would try to comprehend it while cultivating.

The braised head on the table had already gone a bit cold. Chen Mo fired up the stove to reheat it and cooked another pot of Giant Bone Spirit Rice before finally digging in, eating heartily.

***

Yu Yun returned to Purple Cloud Peak.

From the time she left to the time she returned, barely an hour had passed. She headed back to the Array Hall and immediately summoned her disciple, asking, "Does Purple Cloud Peak still have Giant Bone Spirit Rice?"

"Giant Bone Spirit Rice? I believe we still have some."

"Bring it to me!"

Only now did Yu Yun realize that the quality of Giant Bone Spirit Rice was actually higher than that of Tier Two Profound Soaring Spirit Rice!

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