I Have a Compass for Opportunity

"A Foundation-building spiritual item!" With just one glance, Liou Yuan confirmed the quality of the crystal, and it was a water element spiritual item that matched his swordsmanship.

"I heard that Mr. Liou is passionate about swords, practicing the same Green Tide Pure Water Sword as your brother did in the Qi Cultivation Realm, which is of the water element."

Bu Moying began introducing the uses of this Foundation-building spiritual item with a smile.

"I see Mr. Liou’s cultivation in the Qi Cultivation Realm is nearly perfect, and you should break through to Foundation Establishment soon. This Luminous Illusion Crystal aligns with your Star Acupoint and perfectly matches the sword path you are on, enhancing the power of your swordsmanship significantly."

"Mr. Liou can completely use this Luminous Illusion Crystal to refine a Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact."

"With the skills of the Artifact Refiner of Five Extremes Mountain, combined with some auxiliary materials, creating a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sword is completely achievable."

From Bu Moying’s tone, the Luminous Illusion Crystal’s quality is at least mid-stage Foundation Establishment refining material.

It also perfectly matches Liou Yuan’s sword cultivation.

Liou Yuan’s eyes shone with obvious happiness upon hearing Bu Moying’s description.

After he completely refines the Geng Metal Spiritual Qi, he will surely retreat to breakthrough Foundation Establishment, and then immediately start crafting his Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact.

Foundation Establishment Magical Artifacts are essential preparations for anyone breaking through Foundation Establishment, crucial for post-Foundation Establishment strength.

Many cultivators, like Liou Zhen, borrow money to craft their Foundation Establishment Magical Artifacts.

The appearance of this Luminous Illusion Crystal is timely, saving Liou Yuan from the trouble of searching for Foundation Establishment materials.

Moreover, its quality is not low, and the resulting Spiritual Sword is at least mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Mr. Bu, you are thoughtful. I feel unworthy of accepting this Luminous Illusion Crystal." Liou Yuan cautiously closed the long box and bowed to Bu Moying.

The preciousness of this gift is self-evident, and Bu Moying chose it as a thank-you gift, indicating his sincerity.

"This is what Mr. Liou deserves." Bu Moying solemnly returned the bow.

It’s said that receiving a favor obliges you, and Liou Yuan not only gained the inheritance of the Star Shining Celestial Array from this trip to repair the array but also obtained a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Luminous Illusion Crystal.

Even someone as thick-skinned as Liou Yuan felt it was a bit much, and after storing the Luminous Illusion Crystal, he promised to return to Qingxiao Sect after improving his array cultivation to repair the Star Shining Celestial Array again.

He must repair it to the level of its previous power.

This statement hit the nail on the head for Bu Moying, who laughed heartily and agreed.

He did all this and was willing to offer the Luminous Illusion Crystal in hopes of getting Liou Yuan’s promise for further array repair in the future.

A Foundation Establishment Array Master is hard to hire, and their Qingxiao Sect was severely damaged in this incident, making it even harder to recruit.

The two parted ways before the secret chamber.

Bu Moying intended to keep Liou Yuan in Qingxiao Sect for proper hospitality.

Moreover, the spiritual energy in Qingxiao Sect’s secret chamber is incomparable to that in the city, inviting Liou Yuan to stay and cultivate there.

Liou Yuan dared not; the Star Shining Celestial Array had been completed, and the entire Qingbao County knew about it.

He came here on a mission with the Wind Chasing Division, and so far, he had stayed in the city and not left once. Continuing to linger here, Liou Yuan feared Miss Yan would return and give him a hard time.

"Judging by the time, that troublesome woman has been out for over a month and should be back. I should go back first to avoid giving her excuses."

Currently, Yingsi is Liou Yuan’s direct superior, and Liou Yuan still feels somewhat apprehensive.

After repeatedly refusing Bu Moying’s invitations, Liou Yuan jumped off Qingxiao Mountain under the respectful gazes of Qingxiao Sect disciples, his figure quickly descending the cliff, and with a few steps, he reached the mountain gate and entered the city to find the courtyard near the arch bridge.

"Hey, while I was away, the Cold River Illusionary Water Array ran quite smoothly." Liou Yuan stepped into the array effortlessly, crossed it, and pushed open the gate to enter the courtyard.

It was noontime, and by routine, Tian Qiweng and others should still be doormen at various city gates.

However, due to the successful repair of the Star Shining Celestial Array, the Wind Chasing Division members weren’t as busy as usual.

Liou Yuan returned, coincidentally seeing Tian Qiweng and several Wind Chasing Division disciples gathered in the courtyard drinking tea.

As he entered, he came face-to-face with them.

"Our Array Master is back!" Tian Qiweng was the first to shout, his scarred face relaxing into a smile.

"Mr. Liou, you really managed to repair Qingxiao Sect’s Mountain Protection Array. Have you become a Foundation Establishment Array Master already?" Yi Qingyue’s playful voice followed.

"Thanks to Mr. Liou, we of the Wind Chasing Division can relax for these days. Say no more, I’ll treat you to drinks when we return to the sect."

This was said by Xian Fan.

Liou Yuan was initially stunned by the gazes fixed on him as he entered.

But he quickly smiled and engaged with everyone with composure.

"There’s no Array Master, just lucky."

"I only repaired part of the Star Shining Celestial Array, and its power is far from before, not counting as a Foundation Establishment Array Master."

Liou Yuan was afraid people would mistakenly think he was actually a Foundation Establishment Array Master.

It would be troublesome if he was tasked with problems only solvable by a Foundation Establishment Array Master.

Even though Liou Yuan explained it this way, no one believed him.

The array barrier over Qingbao County is very real, not deceiving anyone.

"Mr. Liou can’t fool me; without being a Foundation Establishment Array Master, how could you repair a Foundation Establishment Array?" Tian Qiweng pointed at the array barrier over the city, his smile widening.

"Mr. Liou need not be too modest. The identity of an Array Master is highly sought after; when you return to the sect, even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators will treat you with courtesy because of your status as a Foundation Establishment Array Master."

Liou Yuan’s repeated explanations yielded no results, so he let them talk and shook his head, ignoring it.

"Anyway, if the sect upper management ask, I won’t acknowledge it."

"If the Wind Chasing Division assigns me tasks only a Foundation Establishment Array Master can complete, I won’t accept them either."

Liou Yuan thought rather helplessly.

Liou Yuan didn’t want to dwell on the topic, glanced around but didn’t see Yingsi, dressed in familiar blood-colored clothes, and immediately changed the subject: "Where is Mr. Yan? Hasn’t he returned yet?"

Mentioning Yingsi, the atmosphere in the courtyard became subtle.

Moments ago, many playful voices teased Liou Yuan about being an Array Master, but now even Tian Qiweng grew somber.

"We were just discussing this."

"Judging by the time, Mr. Yan has left Qingbao County for over a month now. Though she usually enjoys chasing criminals far and wide, this time the sect ordered us to aid Qingbao County in exterminating demon cultivators, so she shouldn’t chase too far."

"The time is indeed long. Could there be danger?" Liou Yuan initially wanted to suggest Yingsi might be in trouble.

But considering Yingsi’s prestige in the Wind Chasing Division, speaking like that might offend people, so he changed his wording.

Yi Qingyue sensed Liou Yuan’s hidden meaning and produced a palm-sized blue Jade Scroll, waved it, and said: "Miss Yan’s Life Mirror is still intact, so there’s no concern over her life."

"That’s it, then. Who beneath Foundation Establishment could kill her?" Liou Yuan glanced at Yingsi’s Life Mirror and felt relieved, casually waving his hand to the others and saying: "I’ll leave you all for now; this month of array repairing has exhausted me."

With that, he stepped into his room.

Leaving everyone looking at each other in disbelief.

They knew nothing of Liou Yuan and Yingsi’s relationship, but Yingsi was the only one previously aware of Liou Yuan’s Array Master identity. Liou Yuan’s attitude toward Yingsi was exceedingly familiar.

Their relationship seemed anything but simple.

Since Liou Yuan said no one beneath Foundation Establishment could kill her, they felt he was right, and their worry decreased somewhat.

"No matter what, it’s good that Mr. Yan isn’t in mortal danger."

"But until Mr. Yan returns, we’re leaderless here in Qingbao County."

"This trip didn’t yield much profit."

Xian Fan spoke with some regret.

The Wind Chasing Division disciples’ mission profits mainly come from killing demon cultivators.

Now the array in Qingbao County is raised, and demon cultivator disturbances are gone, so their earnings are less.

"Before the Star Shining Celestial Array was raised, you didn’t manage to kill many demon cultivators!" Yi Qingyue glared at Xian Fan, retorting, making him laugh awkwardly.