I Have a Compass for Opportunity

"As long as I set up my first Foundation Establishment array, using it as a springboard, I can glimpse the mysteries of Foundation Establishment arrays."

"Then I can start studying other Foundation Establishment arrays and become a true Foundation Establishment array master."

Liou Yuan silently planned his path in the way of arrays, and the more he thought, the more invigorated he felt.

Although his cultivation wasn’t yet at Foundation Establishment, if he set up a Foundation Establishment array, he could still have a certain degree of self-protection when facing Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators.

Beyond the improvement in the way of arrays, Liou Yuan’s greatest gain from this trip was the inheritance regarding that Star Shining Celestial Array.

Although he had returned the array Jade Scroll to Bu Moying, the array’s lines, discs, eyes, and so on had already been deeply imprinted in Liou Yuan’s memory.

It was equivalent to getting a free mid-stage Foundation Establishment array inheritance.

"A mid-stage Foundation Establishment array is invaluable, it’s really the most profitable part of this trip."

Recalling the information about the Star Shining Celestial Array in his mind, Liou Yuan’s lips curled into a high smile.

In addition, Bu Moying’s promised ’heavy thanks’ hadn’t been delivered yet.

Liou Yuan eagerly anticipated what kind of thank-you gift Qingxiao Sect would prepare for him.

"It’s been three days already, the gift from Bu Moying should be ready by now, let’s go see."

With that thought, Liou Yuan freshened up and tidied his clothes in the secret chamber, then opened its door.

Rumble!

The stone door opened, revealing Liou Yuan’s upright figure clad in white.

He had bathed and changed, and the three days of recuperation had put him in peak condition.

The secret chamber’s door was located at the summit of Qingxiao Mountain.

As soon as Liou Yuan stepped out, he could overlook the entirety of Qingbao County from this position.

Comparing to the tense and fearful atmosphere he had seen in the city upon arrival,

Now looking at Qingbao County, there were already some joyful sounds and laughter, residents who previously stayed behind closed doors began to stroll out in the streets, dispelling the previous decadent atmosphere.

The reason was naturally the array barrier of the Star Shining Celestial Array that filled the sky above Qingbao County, providing a sense of safety.

Liou Yuan lifted his head towards the sky, faintly visible were the outlines of the array barrier.

Presumably, in the days since the array was raised, Qingbao County had been free from the harassment of Demon Cultivators.

"There’s a reason why array masters hold such high status in this world." Looking at the peaceful city before him, Liou Yuan was somewhat enlightened.

Apart from Star Evil’s disturbances, this world harbored many dangers threatening ordinary folks.

Only arrays can ensure the safety of all beings, which also forged the array master’s exceptional status.

As Liou Yuan mused over this,

disciples of Qingxiao Sect who had been waiting on either side of the secret chamber immediately came up to him, informing Liou Yuan that their Senior Brother Bu Moying would soon arrive, requesting Liou Yuan to wait a moment.

"Alright." Liou Yuan acknowledged the two with a word and then glanced at the two disciples.

One of them, a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer disciple, looked increasingly familiar, wasn’t one of the three Qingxiao Sect disciples he had rescued from Demon Cultivators using the Cold River Illusionary Water Array before?

The person also noticed Liou Yuan’s fixed gaze and immediately stepped forward, respectfully saluting Liou Yuan, saying: "Mr. Liou, my surname is Ni, given name Yang, and I have yet to thank you for saving my life that day."

"In the future, if you ever need anything from Ni Yang, feel free to ask without hesitation."

"Haha, you do have a heart." Liou Yuan laughed heartily, not taking this matter to heart.

Soon, Bu Moying arrived in front of the secret chamber, stepping briskly with his body technique.

The three days had been free from Demon Cultivator harassment, and he had shaken off his previous fatigue, invigorated, seemingly with his injuries significantly healed.

Upon seeing Liou Yuan, he solemnly performed a salute, with a serious face saying: "On behalf of the whole Qingbao County and Qingxiao Sect, I thank Mr. Liou."

Including Ni Yang, the two Qingxiao Sect disciples also followed Bu Moying in bowing down, collectively expressing gratitude.

This sudden act left Liou Yuan a bit stunned, quickly assisting the three up.

Actually, he secretly murmured in his heart: "Damn, are they pulling this to avoid paying?"

If they attach grand ideas or high-minded terms, wouldn’t asking for compensation make him seem petty?

Such an approach was called flattery in Liou Yuan’s previous world, and he was most afraid of this trick.

Fortunately, Bu Moying wasn’t such a person, after the courtesy he solemnly took out a beautifully crafted long box from his storage bag, presenting it to Liou Yuan with both hands, saying: "According to the previous promise, this piece of Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object is offered as repayment for Mr. Liou’s array restoration."

"Please have a look."

"You’re too polite!" Liou Yuan spoke courteous words, yet his hands didn’t pause for a moment, promptly accepting the long box.

The box’s surface was clearly dry, yet felt moist upon hand contact.

He initially thought it inappropriate to open the box with Bu Moying present, intending to view it after parting.

Just as he prepared to put away the box, Bu Moying, with a half-smile expression, asked: "Wouldn’t Mr. Liou want to know what’s inside this box?"

Obviously, Bu Moying was very confident in the gift he offered, certain that Liou Yuan would like it.

Liou Yuan also became interested, since Bu Moying had spoken to this extent, there were no more reservations, with a hearty laugh he said: "Alright, let’s see the workmanship of your sect."

Saying this, his hand slowly lifted the box lid.

A peculiar crystal lay silently inside the box, emitting a faint blue light.

The crystal was elongated and emitted a gentle watery glow akin to a tranquil lake confined within, shimmering, as if numerous dynamic water patterns were swimming inside.

The crystal surface was smooth as a mirror, yet subtly exuded a warm sensation, seemingly a gentle touch would reveal the vast water power contained within, akin to an ocean capable of holding all things, yet trapped within this slender sparkling form.