Inside the brightly lit palace, a man and a woman sat across from each other.
Two cups of tea were placed on the ground, exuding a refreshing aroma and a sense of mystery. Anyone who smelled it would feel refreshed and at ease.
Yan Ning Zhi held onto the jade cup and took a sip of the tea. The aroma lingered in her mouth and lingered in her mouth.
If this was before, she would've calmed down and used this strange energy to enter a state of enlightenment. However, right now, she was not thinking about that. She was waiting for Ling Xian's answer.
"I am sorry, I cannot answer your question." Ling Xian shook his head. He didn't think he could solve a problem that even Jiang Cheng Zi couldn't solve.
Although he knew that many people had already regarded him as an Array Master, he knew very well that he had only comprehended the abnormal ability of Wave Array Formation in advance.
He was still miles away from the grandmaster realm.
"You are not willing to answer my question?" Yan Ning Zhi's face darkened, full of disappointment.
That question had been bothering her for a long time, yet no array grandmaster could give her a definite answer. Therefore, when she thought Ling Xian was an array grandmaster, she waited bitterly at the foot of the mountain in hopes of finding an answer.
As for whether there were any other reasons apart from this, perhaps even she herself did not know.
"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't." Ling Xian shook his head.
Can't?
Yan Ning Zhi was startled, not understanding what Ling Xian meant. However, she didn't think too much about it. She stubbornly believed that he didn't want to answer her question.
This disappointed her greatly. Her face revealed a trace of sadness.
She never even considered the possibility that Ling Xian wasn't an array grandmaster. To her, and to everyone else in the world. To be able to understand the Instantaneous Formation meant he was already in the grandmaster realm.
What could she do? This was something everyone agreed upon and it was deeply rooted in everyone's heart.
Even though in the long history of Taoism, there have been many extraordinary cultivators who were able to understand this ability before they even became a grandmaster. However, that possibility was far too rare. It was so rare that everyone in the world has forgotten about this possibility.
All they could say was that Ling Xian was far too heaven-defying and cannot be measured by normal standards.
"Aye, whatever. I was being rude." Yan Ning Zhi sighed. She felt like she couldn't see through Ling Xian anymore.
She was the favored daughter of the heavens. No matter what request she had, the elders would try their best to satisfy her. No one had ever said no to her. However, at this moment, she was rejected one after another. This was a huge blow to her, and it was as if a bottle of flavour had been knocked over.
Fortunately, she wasn't an unruly and willful woman. Otherwise, she would have left with a flick of her sleeves and asked her family to send people to capture this hateful man and hang him up for a beating.
Seeing Yan Ning Zhi's sad expression, Ling Xian frowned, feeling a little bad. However, his will was firm. He knew in his heart that he didn't have the ability to dispel her doubts. If he agreed rashly, not only would he lose face, he would also make her even more disappointed.
Therefore, he could only harden his heart and remain silent.
However, just then, Feng Qing Ming's voice arose.
"Ling Xian, say yes."
Ling Xian frowned and whispered, "Immortal, I have only learned arrays for three to four months. How do I have the ability to help her?"
"You don't have the ability, but I do. Have you forgotten who I am?" Feng Qing Ming's chuckle echoed.
"Yeah, how could I forget about you." Ling Xian smiled silently but didn't say yes right away. Because he felt like something was wrong. Even though he hasn't spent much time with the Immortal of Arrays, he could tell that this Immortal wasn't someone who liked to meddle in other people's business.
Therefore, he asked suspiciously, "Why would you be so bored as to be willing to help a woman?"
"I knew I couldn't hide it from you." Feng Qing Ming sighed, "I did it because of the jade pendant on her chest."
"Jade pendant?"
Ling Xian frowned and shifted his gaze to Yan Ning Zhi's chest. Sure enough, there was a green jade pendant.
"I will tell you about these things later. For now, tell her that you can answer all her questions about ancient arrays. However, she has to give you the jade." Feng Qing Ming continued to speak. His voice was laced with sadness that was hard to detect.
"It is no wonder you are the Immortal of Arrays. To be able to solve all her problems, only you can say such bold words." Ling Xian complimented.
Arrays were as deep as the ocean and as mysterious as the ocean. Other than the Immortal of Arrays, nobody can say they know all the mysteries and can solve all their problems.
"You … stop flattering me. Just get the jade pendant." Feng Qing Ming sighed.
"Immortal, do not worry. I will try now." Ling Xian agreed. Feng Qing Ming had treated him well. To get Ling Xian to accept his inheritance, Feng Qing Ming didn't mind losing face. Ling Xian has always remembered this kindness.
Now that Feng Qing Ming was asking him to do something, he naturally had to do it well and satisfy the Immortal of Arrays.
Seeing Ling Xian's silence, Yan Ning Zhi's heart sank. She forced a smile and said, "Aye, if that's the case, then I will not disturb you any longer. I will leave now."
Then, she slowly stood up and walked out of the cave.
However, the moment she turned around, Ling Xian called out to her.
"Wait a minute."
Yan Ning Zhi's eyes brightened. Suppressing the happiness she felt, she slowly turned around and pretended to be calm, "What is it, Master Ling?"
"I can help you. But I have a request. If you agree to it, I will help you solve all your problems." Ling Xian grinned and sipped on his tea.
Yan Ning Zhi's eyes were full of joy. Without thinking, she agreed, "I agree. As long as you can help me, I will agree to any request."
"Very good." Ling Xian nodded in satisfaction. He didn't think the jade pendant was that important. Therefore, he casually stated his request.
"I want the jade pendant on your chest."
Yan Ning Zhi froze. She stared at Ling Xian, wondering if her ears were playing tricks on her.
He wanted her jade pendant?
How could he do that?!
Seeing that Yan Ning Zhi was stunned, Ling Xian frowned and asked, "What is it? Is there a problem?"
"I …" Yan Ning Zhi slowly regained her composure. Looking at the handsome young man before her, her cheeks flushed red. Her emotions were very complex.
She never would've thought that Ling Xian's request was for her jade pendant.
This made her 30% angry, 60% shy, and 10% happy.
Of course, she would never admit that she was happy.
"Could it be … this jade pendant has a special meaning?" Ling Xian frowned and guessed.
"I …" Yan Ning Zhi hesitated. Clenching her teeth, she chose not to tell Ling Xian the details. Instead, she took off the jade pendant and whispered, "Master Ling, I … I agree."
After saying that, her pretty face became even redder. She looked tender and alluring, beautiful and alluring.
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