Standing within the spirit plant chamber, Ning Zhuo first activated the chamber’s magic array.

This array was a basic one, inherent to the Ten Thousand Li Dragon’s Journey, primarily providing spiritual energy, with an additional Space Dao ability that could fold large amounts of space.

Building upon this basic array, Ning Zhuo began to arrange new arrays.

He set up many Eight Trigram stones as the array’s foundation, then used a hard brush to inscribe numerous array patterns. Finally, he used a Heavenly Gemstone as the array core and various spiritual jades to form the array eyes.

This was the Eight Trigram Returning Wind Array.

The spiritual jades were arranged according to the eight trigram positions. Upon activation, the array immediately formed a whirlwind of spiritual energy.

From this point forward, Ning Zhuo could regulate the flow of spiritual energy within the chamber.

He manipulated the array, adjusting it for a long time until he reached a satisfactory state. The spiritual energy was gathered into several streams, constantly circulating within the chamber. The position of the spiritual energy was quite fixed and did not shift haphazardly.

“This is the embryonic form of a man-made spirit vein, haha,” Ning Zhuo felt a sense of accomplishment.

He continued to set up.

He took out a large amount of Xuanhuang soil and filled the spirit plant chamber.

The height of the soil quickly reached his waist. Ning Zhuo activated the basic array within the spirit plant chamber, folding and shrinking the inner space of the soil significantly.

The height of the soil quickly dropped to his ankles.

Ning Zhuo paused the basic array’s folding, continued to pour soil, and repeated this cycle three times before the soil was filled to the standard level.

He took out the Three Treasures Spirit Soil.

This spirit soil was quite elaborate, taking one aspect of a heavenly treasure, an earthly treasure, and a human treasure, combining them to achieve harmony and mutual benefit.

For instance, the Three Treasures Spirit Soil he held was made from the heavenly treasure Purple Mist Wind, the earthly treasure Lava Blood, and the human treasure Heroic Bone Ash, meticulously blended and refined to achieve its current form.

Such spirit soil was extremely precious even within the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect. Only certain high-level medicinal materials required it.

Thanks to Lin Shanshan, otherwise, Ning Zhuo, as an outsider, would absolutely not have been able to acquire such a fine item.

It was difficult to purchase even in regular immortal city markets.

Ning Zhuo first dug a pit, placed all the Three Treasures Spirit Soil within it, then took out Five-Colored Divine Sand and sprinkled it evenly over the spirit soil.

Ning Zhuo took out a magical artifact bottle from his懷 and slowly poured out Star River Spirit Liquid.

As the spirit liquid flowed, it shimmered with points of starlight, drawing much attention.

The spirit liquid moistened the soil.

Ning Zhuo waited quietly.

After a moment, he knelt down and used his divine sense to penetrate and carefully observe the soil quality of this pit.

Seeing that it was relatively dry, he poured some more Star River Spirit Liquid into it.

Each time, he poured only a little, cautiously, finally reaching the standard.

Ning Zhuo even had Sun Lingtong come over to check, to prevent any oversight or initial error on his part.

Sun Lingtong’s understanding of these matters was not deep, he could only rely on his past experience of stealing spirit plants. He carefully observed the pit and felt it was quite similar to the pits left behind after he had uprooted and stolen spirit plants.

“I feel it’s right!” he said to Ning Zhuo upon the latter’s return.

Ning Zhuo also knew that Sun Lingtong’s affirmation was essentially more about comfort.

He checked it again, confirming that every detail met the standards, before planting the Spirit Concealing Willow in the pit.

Afterwards, Ning Zhuo filled the pit and compacted the soil.

He then activated the Eight Trigram Returning Wind Array, carefully adjusting the previously prepared spiritual energy streams around the Spirit Concealing Willow.

Three streams of spiritual energy were buried in the soil, weaving through the roots of the Spirit Concealing Willow. Two more streams of spiritual energy, one passed through the canopy, and the other was located at the middle height of the trunk.

Reaching this step, the spiritual energy that the Spirit Concealing Willow could absorb was far denser than before.

But it was still not natural enough.

A major point in cultivating spirit plants was learning from nature. In the initial stage, it was imitating the natural growth environment.

Because the spiritual energy streams were too dense, the spiritual energy could not naturally dissipate.

This required Ning Zhuo to arrange a second magic array.

Soon, the second and third magic arrays were properly arranged. Upon activation, a spring breeze echoed, accelerating the dissipation of the spiritual energy streams. The pleasant sounds, like the chirping of birds, were clear and melodious.

The two arrays consumed precisely the Three Li Spring Breeze and the Melodious Sound.

The willow branches of the Spirit Concealing Willow swayed gently in the wind, as if enjoying this rare peace and comfort.

Under the nourishment of abundant spiritual energy, the willow leaves also appeared to have a more jade-like luster than before.

Sun Lingtong exclaimed, “This environment is really good, I almost want to move in and sleep here.”

Ning Zhuo shook his head: “Let’s leave this place for the Spirit Concealing Willow.”

“During this time, we have consumed a lot from it. Let it quietly recuperate here and strive to regain its full vitality as soon as possible.”

Ning Zhuo was quite tired after finishing these tasks.

He slept soundly and went to the original mountain the next day to find Lin Shanshan.

However, at the foot of the mountain, he was intercepted.

“Ning Zhuo, right?” The Foundation Establishment cultivator who stopped him was a short man named Lao De.

“So it’s Senior Brother Lao. This humble one is indeed Ning Zhuo!” Ning Zhuo smiled brightly and bowed proactively.

Lao De clasped his hands and scanned Ning Zhuo from head to toe with a condescending gaze, his expression very unfriendly: “Senior Brother Lao is what you call me? You are not a member of my Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.”

“Fellow Daoist Lao.” Ning Zhuo’s smile didn’t diminish at all. He decisively changed his address, his demeanor gentle.

Lao De snorted: “I am Shanshan’s third senior brother. Do you know that Shanshan has been busy for you these days, and has even neglected her daily cultivation studies?”

Ning Zhuo quickly became serious: “Miss Lin has gone to great lengths for my affairs. I am deeply grateful and will keep it in mind! I will definitely repay her in the future.”

Lao De waved his hand: “Don’t talk about future repayment. Shanshan has already been discovered by the Sect Master for her recent negligence in cultivation and has been punished with solitary confinement.”

“During this period, you don’t need to look for her anymore.”

“It’s like this! Miss Lin has sacrificed too much for me.” Ning Zhuo’s expression changed.

It was obvious that Lao De was specifically waiting here to intercept Ning Zhuo.

“If there is nothing else, you can leave.” Lao De issued a dismissal order to Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo cupped his hands and inquired about Lin Shanshan’s recent situation, but was subjected to a good deal of ridicule and sarcasm from Lao De.

Helpless, he could only return to his dwelling.

Many pairs of eyes were fixed on Ning Zhuo. Only after the latter’s figure had completely disappeared from the original mountain did these cultivators slowly withdraw their gazes.

“This kid is so unremarkable, why is Junior Sister so infatuated? I can’t understand it.”

“Hmph, I hate this kind of pretty boy the most in my life. They don’t have much skill, but their glib tongue is often truly strong.”

“Alright, now Junior Sister is in solitary confinement. Let’s calculate how much debt she has incurred to gather the treasures for this smelly kid Ning Zhuo. Let’s senior brothers chip in first and pay off Junior Sister’s debts to a few elders.”

“In this way, it always feels a bit off.”

“Yeah, doesn’t this mean we senior brothers are bearing the burden for Ning Zhuo?”

“Call him over and make him pay!”

“No, his identity is not ordinary. He is not some rustic villager. He has a cultivation family behind him. And he is favored by the family’s Golden Core ancestor. If we really do this, what will happen when the Ning family cooperates with my Ten Thousand Medicine Sect in the future?”

“But letting me suffer this silent loss, I feel too uncomfortable.”

“Who isn’t? But that’s our Junior Sister.”

“Alas, Junior Sister this time, she is really muddle-headed.”

“In my opinion, she has been completely captivated by that Ning Zhuo. I truly feel unfair for Senior Brother!”

“If it wasn’t for Senior Brother being punished to guard the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, how could this Ning Zhuo take advantage of the situation?”

The more the several senior brothers discussed, the more indignant they became.

“No, we must teach Ning Zhuo a lesson, otherwise I won’t be able to sleep well.”

“Yeah, even if he has the Ning family behind him, it’s still far away in Fire Persimmon Mountain.”

“We can’t act ourselves, but we can certainly exert some influence and incite those external cultivators.”

“Good idea, good idea!”

After returning to his dwelling, Ning Zhuo quickly received a report from Sun Lingtong.

Sun Lingtong recounted to Ning Zhuo all the discussions of Lin Shanshan’s senior brothers.

It turned out that at that time, Ning Zhuo had feigned departure and secretly made a small move, casually throwing the Ten Thousand Li Dragon’s Journey, which was coiled around his waist, into the mountain forest.

Sun Lingtong then controlled the Ten Thousand Li Dragon’s Journey, followed Lao De all the way, and finally overheard all the conversations.

Ning Zhuo sighed: “Miss Lin has indeed sacrificed a lot for me. In the future, I will definitely repay her.”

Sun Lingtong rested his head on his hands, pondering the current situation: “Those cultivators want to deal with us, how should we handle it?”

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: “They want to use the hands of the external cultivators to suppress me, and this idea is indeed good.”

“Moreover, I previously defeated Chang Yan quickly, which did not convince everyone.”

“So, it is highly likely that a large number of external cultivators, or strong individuals among them, will come to challenge me.”

“This is actually a good thing.”

“I can just use this opportunity to hone my combat skills.”

“It’s just that without someone to practice martial arts with, it’s quite uncomfortable.”

Speaking of this, Ning Zhuo looked at Sun Lingtong: “Boss Sun, what do you think of this person Han Zhou?”

Sun Lingtong: “His fist and foot techniques are quite fierce and are well-matched with his cultivation method.”

“Let’s go talk to him.” Ning Zhuo smiled and stood up.

After a moment, he met Han Zhou.

Han Zhou was puzzled by his arrival.

“Brother Han Zhou, how about we go inside and talk?” Ning Zhuo proactively suggested.

Han Zhou naturally had no objection and welcomed Ning Zhuo into his dwelling.

Ning Zhuo communicated with him, discussing his understanding of the Bitter Cold Scripture.

Han Zhou’s eyes widened, filled with joy: “Ning Zhuo’s comprehension is amazing! He has actually gained insight into many parts of the Bitter Cold Scripture.”

“This is great.”

“If I truly convert him, my contract can be completed to a great extent.”

Seeing that the time was ripe, Ning Zhuo proposed to practice martial arts with Han Zhou at the martial arts training ground.

Han Zhou agreed immediately!

(End of this chapter)

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