The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 185: Old Stories Today
At that time, Gu Qingshan passed away. During the memorial ceremony, he invited the Wood Demon to discuss Taoism with the ancestor. Many people saw it at that time, so the matter could not be concealed.

After this, Ancestor Xiang went out of the mountains to seek the way, and outsiders believed that he was accompanied by a wood demon.

How come it has only been two or three years, and it has fallen into a mysterious realm, with no news at all?
You know, it's normal for a Yuanying to go out for five or six years, or even a hundred years, to explore the mysteries. But after only two or three years, he can't bear it anymore?
As a cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage and recognized as the best among the three sects, Ancestor Xiang must have extraordinary means.

Although the old Taoist wood demon is only in the early stage of the Nascent Soul, he has extraordinary magical powers. He is also a relative of Sister Zhen and has a high family background. His knowledge should also be higher than Sister Zhen's. He may even have a secret treasure in his hand.

Not to mention whether the ancestor has invited more helpers, just the ancestor and the wood demon have both means and knowledge, and no one dares to underestimate them.

But something went wrong. What was hidden in that secret realm? The ancestor Xiang was supposed to be seeking the Great Dao, so could he have fallen into the mysterious realm of transformation?
The thought gave him a headache, so Lin Bai simply gave up thinking about it.

This matter is not a headache for Xiao Xiaojiu, but Yue Fengshu, who has the support of Xiang Laozu. Aunt Gu is also worried, because she wants revenge and needs Xiang Laozu's help. There are also many people in Qiaoshan Sect. Without Xiang Laozu, Qiaoshan Sect's status will definitely decline.

Although the Qiaoshan Sect still has three Yuanyings, Patriarch Cheng will die in another one or two hundred years. By then, if the Qiaoshan Sect does not produce any new talents, it will only have two Yuanyings, which is inferior to the Jiuyin Mountain and Yunxia Sect.

Lin Bai was thinking about it and decided to ask Gu Yao for the formation and find out what Aunt Gu’s attitude was at the same time.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Bai looked at Qu Ruyi again. This elder sister looked lazy.

Lin Bai made up his mind to keep Miaomiao away from her and prevent her from getting into bad habits.

"I didn't realize you were quite respectful to Fox...Fairy Chen Yu." Qu Ruyi leaned against the low table, her left leg crossed over her right leg, her feet swaying back and forth, not showing any air of a direct descendant of the Nascent Soul Sect.

"Fairy Chen Yu is a newly promoted Nascent Soul, and is also the one with Xiu Xiu's life contract. It is reasonable and moral for me to respect her." Lin Bai said seriously.

Qu Ruyi stared at Lin Bai. Although she was not very reliable, she was smart after all.

She pondered for a while, then reluctantly sat up and said, "Me too!"

Neither of them is a good person. Lin Bai kills people and sets fires, while Qu Ruyi is cynical. But when it comes to the Yuanying fox, although they don't know whether it is secretly watching, both of them choose to submit obediently.

At least, give him some face.

"Ahem," Qu Ruyi recovered, "I don't know what happened to Xiuxiu. I asked the ancestor to deduce and divination, but to no avail."

"Xiu Xiu must be in Fairy Chen Yu's place of meditation. With her Nascent Soul by her side, how could Qu Chengjia deduce that?" Lin Bai smiled.

"Then why didn't I deduce it to you?" Qu Ruyi suddenly asked.

"If you can deduce my whereabouts, can you still see me?" Lin Bai still smiled.

Qu Ruyi was silent for a while, and said: "After all, the ancestor is sincere to Xiuxiu."

"Let's talk about your business." Lin Bai changed the subject and said, "Do you really want to go out with that old monk with white eyebrows?"

"I haven't decided yet." Qu Ruyi was smart after all, "If there's no danger, it's okay to go and take a look."

She looked at Lin Bai and asked, "You really don't want to go?"

"I am addicted to spiritual practice and cannot extricate myself." Lin Bai said.

Qu Ruyi looked at Lin Bai carefully, and then said: "Now you live better. The ground fire is strong, the spiritual energy is abundant, and there are people to order you around." She pointed around and said, "Could it be that you have become less courageous because you are richer?"

Lin Bai had never been provoked before, let alone Qu Ruyi's provocation was so crude and not as effective as Miaomiao's.

"That's true." Lin Bai smiled frankly.

Seeing Lin Bai's generous admission, Qu Ruyi frowned and said, "How brave were you in the cave that day? You fought bravely and exchanged wounds for wounds. How come you have lost all your bravery now? It's as if..." She tilted her head and thought for a while, and finally remembered the saying in Huaxi Town. She said, "It's as if you are used to a life with a wife and children, and you have lost all your courage! Instead, you are timid and become a different person."

Miaomiao is better at provoking than you. Lin Bai sneered and mocked, "You have been locked up for a long time, and you can't wait to find something to do? Xiuxiu is nowhere to be found, and Fairy Chenyu hasn't shown up, so how can I have the leisure to go out?" At this point, Lin Bai clenched his fist and pounded the ground, "Now I am only focused on practicing, hoping to reach a higher level so that I can find a way to meet Xiuxiu. The road is difficult, time and space are passing, how can I be distracted by other things?"

"You don't have to worry too much. Although Fairy Chenyu's mouth is... ahem, although a little humorous, she is always very kind and never hurts anyone." Qu Ruyi actually spoke to comfort her.

"I'm always worried." Lin Bai shook his head and said, "Why don't you just not go. You finally came to Xinyifang, I'll introduce you to some good friends. Even if it's someone who has been locked up for a few years like you, I know one too."

"Is it true?" Qu Ruyi didn't believe that there was anyone more miserable than her.

"Of course it's true." Lin Bai smiled.

Qu Ruyi was a casual person and wanted to meet him immediately.

The two chatted, and Lin Bai took her to see Jiang Yatou. They had both been in solitary confinement for several years, and after chatting, they felt that they were in the same boat.

After they finished talking, Qu Ruyi wanted to go to Fengming Mountain again.

When she was building her foundation in the past, she had some connection with Zhu Jianshui and Zhu Yushu, so she wanted to go and take a look.

Qu Ruyi took Miaomiao with her, and Lin Bai was pulled into the black tower by Jiang Yatou again.

After eating the fruit, Lin Bai left comfortably and returned to the cave.

After thinking about the situation of Qiaoshan Sect for a while, Lin Bai touched the chain on his hand and went to Qingyun Mountain of Qiaoshan Sect again.

"I have some understanding of the first seven formations in the book "Entering the Formation". I don't know when I can study the rest." Lin Bai pressed the teacup and stated his purpose.

Gu Yao was a little skeptical when she heard this, but considering that Lin Bai was not a boaster, she couldn't help but be surprised, "Really?"

"The ancestor gave me a book on formations, how dare I let him down?" Lin Bai said seriously.

No matter what you think, you should show your loyalty from time to time. Now you are right under Aunt Gu's butt, she might be listening.

Moreover, if I show a little bit of my potential, it will make Aunt Gu value me more.

Gu Yao was silent for a while, then asked a few more questions. Seeing that Lin Bai answered fluently, she realized that he had indeed put a lot of effort into it.

"The ancestor really has a keen eye for talent. He saw his talent in formations early on."

"Feixue treats him a little differently. He knows it clearly, but he stays away from her. He is clearly a gentleman who does not covet beauty and keeps to himself."

"This person is also skilled in alchemy and talisman making. He can be called an all-rounder."

Gu Yao thought about it for a long time, and nodded unconsciously, smiling: "You have a keen eye for talent, the ancestor is really wise!"

"..." Seeing her praising Aunt Gu, Lin Bai quickly followed up with a sentence, "I am so blessed to be able to follow such a wise person!"

Gu Yao nodded heavily and took out another thick booklet.

When Lin Bai took it, he saw four big characters "Gu Family Formation Solution" on it, which clearly showed that it was a collection of the Gu family.

I have previously studied the book "Entering the Formation" in detail, and I know that it is instructive and instructive, and it explains the principles of the formation in detail in a simple and easy-to-understand way, and it even breaks away from the clichés of the formation, and its words are often thought-provoking.

However, the book on Gu family formation explanations that Gu Yao gave was different. It was the product of careful research by successive generations of Gu family members.

In terms of insights into battle formations, it is far inferior to the book "Entering the Battle Formation". But the valuable thing is that Gu's Battle Formation Explanation records many methods of arranging battle formations and explains in detail the materials needed for arranging battle formations.

Lin Bai flipped through the formation book, which contained a total of 72 formations, most of which were common formations, and there were also many five-element formations, such as water and earth.

There are also a few traps and mazes. There are no strange or bizarre formations, and they are all visible and tangible.

"The way of formations is to turn decay into magic. Qi training is not better than foundation building, and foundation building is not better than golden elixir. But if you rely on the corresponding formation, you may be able to cross the border and kill the enemy." Gu Yao was very confident. "Formation masters are rare, and my Gu family has not produced many. What is recorded in this book is what has been obtained by generations, and some are obtained from outside."

"Is there no teleportation array?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"The teleportation array is the most difficult to complete." Gu Yao immediately turned into a teacher and whispered: "In order to set up this array, you must first have space-related magical powers. The second thing is to anchor the two places, one array and two bodies. Even if the array can be completed, the distance of the transmission depends on the person and the place. Of course, if it is a high-level cultivation, it will be different." "This is similar to the escape method." Lin Bai said.

"You do know its essence." Gu Yao smiled, "The escape technique is one's own magical power, and the teleportation array borrows the power of heaven and earth, which can enable ordinary people to obtain the escape technique magical power."

At this point, Gu Yao exclaimed: "Isn't this the wonder of the formation? Borrowing the power of others, the power of the terrain, the power of the weather, and even the power of the principles of heaven and earth, and turning it into your own use."

After talking about the things in the book for a long time, Lin Bai finally understood them. In fact, Gu Yao didn't know either.

The two of them sat cross-legged again and exchanged their insights on the formation.

After talking for a long time, they opened the book on Gu's formation and read it page by page, expressing their own opinions.

After two days of making a fuss, Lin Bai decided to leave.

"Then I... will leave first?" Lin Bai looked at Gu Yao and wondered why she didn't ask for my writing.

"Just go ahead," Gu Yao waved her hand, still lowering her head to draw the formation on the ground, "I'll solve this formation first."

"Ancestor, is there anything you want to say?" Lin Bai was not used to it. He was asked for too much, and sometimes people didn't want it, and he felt empty inside.

"It's true, I almost forgot!" Gu Yao immediately raised her head.

Lin Bai smiled confidently, thinking that Aunt Gu still couldn't forget me and would ask for more from me again.

"The ancestor once told you to practice hard and not be greedy for other things." Gu Yao said solemnly.

Anything else? Sex, right? No more blinding talismans? Is Aunt Gu not going to cause trouble? Is it true that Xiang Laozu is trapped in a secret realm?
Lin Bai first said some nonsense about the old ancestor's kindness, and then asked: "There have been some rumors coming from Longmenfang recently. What does the old ancestor say?"

"What rumor?" Gu Yao asked.

"..." Lin Bai pinched his brows and said, "Recently, news came from Longmenfang that Ancestor Xiang had fallen into a secret realm."

"You believe this?" Gu Yao glared at him. "Ancestor Xiang is the number one of the three sects. He has a profound Taoist method and is a Taoist master. Three or four Nascent Souls are no match for him! Who can trap Ancestor Xiang? Unless he is a..."

She stopped talking here. After a moment of silence, she came to the pool and reached in to stir it.

Lin Bai watched silently, wondering when he would be qualified to stir up trouble for Aunt Gu!

"The ancestor said that rumors stop at the wise." Gu Yao said.

So I am not a wise man! Lin Bai quickly admitted his mistake, left honestly, and went to look for Zhu Jianyang.

When we arrived at the place, there were people there, including Zhu Yuhuan and Gu Wushang.

Moreover, Zhu Yuhuan's aura had changed, and was slightly unstable, which clearly showed that she had successfully established her foundation.

Zhu Yushu and Zhu Yuhuan built their foundations one after another. Although the Zhu family's generations were gradually fading away, the Zhu family was finally showing signs of revival.

Since they were not outsiders, Lin Bai also sat down, congratulated them a few words, and then listened to Zhu Yuhuan talk about the opportunity to build the foundation.

"It was a close call."

Zhu Yuhuan smiled, "I entered the Thousand Valleys Sandy Land. The wind seemed to swirl around the center of the Thousand Valleys Sandy Land, getting stronger as I went deeper. I walked for half a month and could no longer move forward, so I sat down to meditate, and now I have achieved my goal."

"Did you encounter any danger?" Lin Bai asked with a smile.

"We only saw some low-level monsters, but they were not very dangerous." Zhu Yuhuan said with a smile.

Comparing yourself to others is a recipe for disaster. When both of them entered the Qianhe Sandy Land, Sister Pei almost lost her life, while Zhu Yuhuan was only hit by some wind and sand.

"Have you seen anything else unusual?" Lin Bai asked again.

“At that time, I only heard the sound of wind and sand. But when I was building the foundation, my heart was connected to the way of heaven, and I felt vaguely that someone was spying on me.” Zhu Yuhuan said.

"I'm glad you can come back peacefully." Lin Bai smiled and didn't ask any more questions.

After everyone chatted for a while, Lin Bai went to find Gu Fang and Gu Feixue.

In order to maintain their old friendship, Lin Bai went to find Sister Huanhuan.

"Sister Huanhuan, you are so nice." Lin Bai felt relaxed physically and mentally after being served. He no longer wanted to see Sister Huanhuan tired and only wanted to serve her wholeheartedly.

After being intoxicated, Yang Huan became more gentle. He snuggled up to Lin Bai and talked non-stop.

After they expressed their true feelings, Lin Bai left.

After returning to the cave, he studied the Gu family formation explanation on his own.

A few days later, Qu Ruyi came again, and brought Pei Ning with her.

The three old acquaintances chatted for a long time, then went to Yuhu Lake together, called Jiang Xiaobai, and summoned many Jiang family disciples. The four foundation-building masters took turns preaching.

After finishing her work, Qu Ruyi went out again. Pei Ning advised her to focus on her cultivation, Lin Bai advised her to stop there, and Miaomiao asked her to bring back some good things.

After another half a month, Lin Bai reached the fourth level of foundation building and entered the middle stage of foundation building.

The sea of ​​qi expanded, and the spiritual energy was like water, accommodating more. Whether it was magical powers or spells, they all improved. The spiritual consciousness was enhanced, and the flying knife became more free to move.

"Fifth level of Hunyuan, fourth level of foundation building. Before, I was not inferior to cultivators in the late stage of foundation building, and now I am even more adept at it."

Suppressing the urge to test the sword, Lin Bai took out the solution to Gu's formation and studied it carefully.

Half a day later, the visitor outside the door was Qu Ruyi again.

If you meet someone for the first time, you will be happy, but if you meet them more often, you will get bored. Especially people like Qu Ruyi, who are not pleasant at all.

"My dear brother, Spin the Wheel!" Qu Ruyi, drunk, walked forward and sat down with a giggle.

Lin Bai didn't have a temper. He took the gourd from his waist and drank with her.

After talking for a while, I found out that Qu Ruyi was still in contact with Bai Mei and others.

Moreover, the man with white eyebrows really had some skills, as he actually found a casual formation master.

"Do you still want to go?" Lin Bai planned to pull Pei Ning along and try to persuade Qu Ruyi again.

"I can't go!" Qu Ruyi sighed, "We had originally agreed to leave in a few days, but the Qinglian Sect suddenly issued an order today, not allowing foundation-building disciples to go out. Ye Ruoqing and Li Xinghe can't come out, so this plan is ruined."

"What happened to the Qinglian Sect?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"Who knows?" Qu Ruyi was helpless. "I went to find Pei Ning, but Tianchi Sect was also closed. I found Yao Qianyuan and found out that the four Jindan sects would not allow those who had recently established their foundation to go out, saying that there were important matters."

After hearing this, Lin Bai recalled that when he first entered Xinyifang, the Four Golden Dan Sects had changed their previous practices and actually accepted new members from the independent practitioners, and Sister Pei therefore joined the Tianchi Sect.

Lin Bai felt something was wrong at the time and was on guard. Later, Gu Jinzhen also mentioned this matter, but did not go into details, only saying that there was another hidden story.

Now it seems that the four Golden Dan sects' plan to accept independent practitioners as disciples will probably happen today.

(End of this chapter)