Chapter 89: Earth Grade to Treasure Grade

  "In fact, when we went to the Red Leaf Forest, we were after two things. One was the Stone Essence Ore of the 9th-level demonic beast, Hibernating Bear, and the other was the Sword Intent Grass guarded by the 3rd-level mysterious beast, Sharp-toothed Wild Boar. However, we all arrived late and were beaten to it by others. If we return like this, then our trip to the Red Leaf Forest would be completely fruitless." Cai Fei Yun explained.

  Qin Yong's eyebrows slightly raised, and the corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly downwards. The Stone Heart Essence and Sword Intent Grass - weren't these two things he had obtained in the Red Leaf Forest? Yet they were actually the target of Cai Feiyun and the others. So, was it that Cai Feiyun, Xu Donglin, and the other four had come to settle accounts? Qin Yong secretly harbored doubts, but soon he let go of them.

  It's impossible, obviously the four of them were delayed due to something and arrived later than him, so they didn't discover that he was the one who took those two things. So, Cai Feiyun, Xu Donglin, and the other two wouldn't possibly suspect him. If it weren't for his luck with the Air Transport Mark, Qin Yong would have died in the Red Leaf Forest a long time ago. And the Air Transport Mark is still Qin Yong's secret, nobody knows about it, so naturally no one would suspect him.

  As expected, Cai Feiyun and the others did not suspect Qin Yong. Seeing that Qin Yong did not have a big reaction, Cai Feiyun continued: "So, we re-entered the middle ring, wanting to find other opportunities, but instead we walked into an array."

  "Array technique!" Qin Yong raised an eyebrow, his expression of surprise completely unhidden.

  Only formation masters can set up formations, which is a special ability outside of martial arts, just like blacksmiths, alchemists, and inscription masters. Among them, formation masters and inscription masters are the rarest. Qin Yong has already seen the wonders of formations in various places within the sect, not only can they be used for defense and attacking enemies, but also have all sorts of peculiar effects.

  For example, after consuming the contribution value, you can take away things, which is the wonder of the formation method. The formation master is also a very welcome person in various schools, and their own combat power is not low. Even if they are not strong in cultivation, they can set up an array to attack the enemy, which is not inferior to the strong martial artist. This point is similar to the inscription master.

  Generally, formation masters can easily set up formations around them, consuming their own mental energy to do so. However, to make a formation exist for an extended period requires immense effort and is usually only done by large sects or clans. Yet, Cai Feiyun, Xu Donglin, and the other two had discovered such a formation in the Red Leaf Forest?

  "That's right, it's an array method." Cai Feiyun replied seriously.

  Not to mention Qin Yong, when they first saw it, they were also shocked. Someone had actually set up a formation in the Red Leaf Forest, which was hard to imagine.

  Qin Yong's confirmation was met with a shake of his head, and he asked in puzzlement: "But I'm not an Array Master, so what's the use of Brother Fei Yun looking for me?"

  "I know that among the inner and outer sects, there are forging masters and alchemy masters, but there are no formation masters or inscription masters. These two talents are too difficult to possess, and every time they appear, they become precious treasures. Even if their cultivation is slightly insufficient, they will be treated as core disciples and nurtured. We can't expect to find a formation master in the inner or outer sects to help us," Cai Feiyun said.

  "In fact, we don't have to break through the formation." Xu Donglin said at this time.

  "Isn't it Breaking Array?" Qin Yong became even more perplexed.

  "That's right, inside this formation, there are three Water Elemental Fruits. They can be used to refine true energy and possibly cultivate the water attribute of a top-grade treasure!" Cai Fei Yun said with piercing eyes.

  What a treasure! A national treasure! As soon as these words came out, Qin Yong was completely shocked.

  Even the Sword Intent Grass that grasped half of the sword intent was only a Xuan-level treasure, while the Water Yuan Fruit was a Earth-level treasure, a treasure that even Earth Wu Realm cultivators would covet. Qin Yong exclaimed, "The attribute of True Qi has nothing to do with cultivation, it all depends on one's own comprehension and opportunity, and special physiques may be more likely to cultivate True Qi attributes."

  Even so, in the Earth Realm, less than 30% of people cultivate true energy attributes. The Water Elemental Fruit is thus a treasure of the earth level because after consuming it, there is a 10% chance that the true energy will possess water attribute properties. Even if unsuccessful, the true energy will tend towards water attribute properties, and the probability of cultivating water attribute properties will be greatly increased.

  It can be said that even if the water attribute is not cultivated immediately, there will definitely come a day when it will succeed. Precisely because of this, among the more than 70% of the Earth Realm cultivators who have not cultivated their attribute true energy, they still covet such treasures, making the Water Yuan Fruit, which can help cultivate attribute true energy, become a top-grade treasure.

  Qin Yong felt his breathing was a bit heavy, and after hearing Shui Yuanguo, Qin Yong's mind was somewhat disordered. Soon, Qin Yong suppressed the impulse in his heart and regained his original calmness.

  Cai Feiyun and Xu Donglin had been paying attention to Qin Yong, and seeing him recover his calm so quickly, they both nodded secretly in approval, admiring Qin Yong even more.

  "Brother Fei Yun and Sister Dong Lin, you're actually telling me this news. It seems that the formation really is too difficult for them to crack." Qin Yong thought to himself.

  "In fact, that formation cannot be forcibly broken by external forces, otherwise it will explode with a power comparable to the half-step Earthly Warrior Realm. Even among the inner door disciples, only a few people can withstand it. However, the formation does not restrict cultivators below the Xuanwu Realm from entering, which means that only those below the Xuanwu Realm can enter and take out the Water Origin Fruit. Otherwise, only a half-step Earthly Warrior Realm martial artist can forcefully break the formation." Cai Feiyun said.

  "Are you saying people below the Xuanwu Realm are not restricted from entering?" Qin Yong was secretly shocked, only now understanding why he had been sought out.

  In Qin Yong's heart, there were still two doubts. First, how did Cai Fei Yun and the others know about this matter, since all four of them had cultivation levels above the Xuanwu Realm? Second, if the matter was true, why choose him, someone they had only met once, instead of choosing other familiar Qi Wu Realm outer sect disciples?

  "I know that Qin Yong must have had doubts in his heart, wondering how we knew about this and found you." Xu Donglin saw through Qin Yong's thoughts.

  Qin Yong saw this and just smiled awkwardly, without saying much, but instead looked at Xu Donglin, waiting for her explanation.

  "We actually knew about this situation, and it was a coincidence. Outside the formation, there were mysterious beasts circling around, also hoping to get the Water Elemental Fruit inside the formation. However, the mysterious beast couldn't enter the formation either, so they caught a demon beast to test the formation. As a result, the formation didn't block that demon beast, and it entered inside, almost eating the Water Elemental Fruit away. Luckily, the mysterious beast exerted its power, launched an attack, and activated the formation, which then killed that demon beast. Otherwise, the Water Elemental Fruit would have been gone too. We just happened to see this scene unfold, and only then did we realize that the formation didn't restrict those below the Xuanwu Realm." Xu Donglin said.