After being reincarnated, I cultivated immortality.

Everyone listened as Wang Cang recounted his family's history, and only then did he begin to discuss the current situation.

“That night, I saw a figure standing in front of the stone tablet. Just as I was about to go over, the person disappeared. I observed carefully but didn’t find anything wrong. Until last night, when I met Miss Bai, after I got home, the array diagram passed down in my home reacted. When I went to check, I found a crack in one corner of the array diagram. I knew something was wrong, but with my power, there was nothing I could do, so I…” Wang Cang finished speaking and waited obediently for their questions.

Curious Jin Haoyu chimed in: "Then how did you know we were here?"

Wang Cang replied, "This morning, the whole village heard about Miss Bai treating Er Gou's illness. My mother happened to be there too. After she described Miss Bai's appearance, I knew it couldn't be wrong. Knowing that you wouldn't be leaving anytime soon, I decided to ask you for help. I came to find you this evening."

"Oh~" Jin Haoyu responded, indicating that he understood.

Hua Rongyi, representing the group, spoke up: "Brother Wang, since that's the case, we won't beat around the bush. There's no such thing as a free lunch. What do you want in return for our help?"

It's one thing for them to want to know what happened in Xicun, and it's another thing for Wang Cang to ask them for help; they shouldn't be confused.

Wang Cang was not surprised. He had already thought it through before he came. If he didn't give anything in return, how could anyone help him?

He began, "That immortal also left behind a book on formations, with the words that if Xicun were to encounter misfortune and were helped, he should give the book to him; otherwise, he should destroy it."

After saying that, he took a book out of his pocket and placed it on the table.

Hua Rongyi glanced at the book but didn't reach for it. Instead, he asked, "Do you know what immortals are called?"

Wang Cang shook his head, "The immortal did not reveal his name."

Hua Rongyi continued, "What if we fail to fulfill your request?"

Wang Cang revealed a mysterious smile, pointed to the book, and said, "You'll know once you open that book and take a look."

Hua Rongyi took the book, opened it, squinted, and carefully examined the unusual features of the book.

There are restrictions!

"Speak, what happened?" Hua Rongyi put down his book and spoke.

"The immortal said that this book is connected to the entire formation of West Village. If the formation of West Village is intact, it will be a normal book. But if the formation is damaged, it will immediately become a worthless piece of paper," Wang Cang explained.

Hua Rongyi nodded slightly, having already made up his mind.

He looked at Wang Cang, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Alright, we agree! However, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration."

Wang Cang stood up and bowed solemnly, "On behalf of the entire Xicun village, I thank you all for your great kindness!"

Jin Haoyu stepped forward and pulled him to sit down again. "Thanks are nothing, let's continue talking."

He then added, "Did you bring the formation diagram?"

Wang Cang shook his head, looking slightly embarrassed: "Well... it's not convenient to take out the array diagram, you'll have to come to my house to see it."

Hua Rongyi nodded. Now that the matter was settled, he gave them the order to leave. "It's getting late. Go home first thing tomorrow morning."

Wang Cang didn't say much, got up, said goodbye, and left Chen Lanhua's house.

He knew that his and Nishimura's fate might be in the hands of these people.

After Wang Cang left, Jin Haoyu opened the book, and for a moment he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing. He flipped through a few more pages, rolled his eyes, and threw the book on the table.

"What's with that expression? Let me see." Ling Lili picked up the book, flipped through a few pages, and then threw it away.

Yunfan and Baishu also opened the book with curiosity, but like the two before them, they threw it away after only a few pages, both with an expression of not knowing what to say.

Kong Bai also picked it up, opened the first page, read it expressionlessly, and then stopped looking at it.

Chi Yi looked at them, very curious about what was written inside, and picked up the book to open it.

What did she see?

One person's boasting.

The story begins like this: In this vast and boundless world of cultivation, a peerless genius array master was born. He was handsome, dashing, exceptionally brave, exceptionally intelligent, and shrewd… (omitting a hundred words of self-praise), that person is me. My name resounds like thunder, shaking everyone who hears it… (omitting N words of self-praise)

He didn't mention any key points; it was all self-praise. That person was incredibly confident and narcissistic.

Chi Yi's previous narcissism in taking on disciples was utterly insignificant compared to this person.

This book is so bad that you'd probably throw it away if you got it.

Finally, Hua Rongyi smiled and put away the book, saying, "Alright, let me tell you my discovery. The evil energy is slowly corroding the formation in Xicun. After seeing the formation diagram tomorrow, I will find a way to repair the formation as soon as possible."

Everyone nodded, then dispersed and returned to their rooms.

…………

"came back?"

Wang Cang had just sneaked into his house when he heard a voice, which startled him.

Upon seeing who it was, he clutched his chest and said, "Dad, what are you doing? You can scare people to death."

Wang Xin gave him a disdainful look. "Tch, such a coward," he thought, ignoring his complaints, and asked, "Did they agree?"

At this point, Wang Cangyang smiled smugly, "Don't worry, with your son on the job, what can't be accomplished!"

Wang Xin nodded, turned around and went back to his room to sleep.