Chapter 782
Breakthrough, the Terrifying Array Plate! Ding Dasheng Won the Lottery!
"Li Xuanbing, what kind of tea would you like?"
Seeing that Zhang Lingshan remained silent and plopped down in a chair next to the desk, pretending to read scriptures, Zhao Xingqiu immediately asked.
but.
Zhang Lingshan was completely absorbed and didn't hear a word he said.
"What a show-off."
Zhao Xingqiu couldn't help but curl his lips and said, "These scriptures are all ancient classics. Even immortal lords and immortal kings can't understand them, but he pretends to be able to."
Bai Wanxi said, "Stop causing trouble. He looks very serious while reading. Maybe he has really gained some insights."
"Haha."
Zhao Xingqiu laughed out loud without any politeness, "Don't make me laugh. If he can understand it, I'll eat this table."
Bai Wanxi said, "Why do you care whether Young Master Li can understand it or not? If he wants to eat the table, he should just say so."
The two chatted and laughed. Since they had nothing better to do, they decided to take advantage of the rare moment of leisure to vent their frustrations, enjoy tea, conversation, and snacks to soothe their weary souls.
"Simple words, profound meaning—truly profound words. A single, concise sentence reveals deep-seated principles of Tao. Yet, it is also undeniably obscure and difficult to understand; after all this time, I've only grasped one sentence. And even that's not true understanding; it's merely a superficial comprehension. If I were to truly comprehend it, I fear my understanding of the rules governing the universe would deepen considerably."
Zhang Lingshan secretly admired it.
It is impossible to understand this scripture in a short period of time.
I have more important things to do right now, so I can't spend all my time on this.
Instead of trying to understand it here, you should memorize this scripture and then slowly contemplate it later.
but.
When Zhang Lingshan started memorizing, he found that he always forgot the earlier parts as he memorized the later ones.
No wonder Qingyun Chamber of Commerce lets you watch it for free; they're not afraid you'll secretly memorize it.
Because you simply can't memorize it.
This is the wonder of classic ancient books; they are so profound that even memorization is impossible.
but.
Zhang Lingshan had his own methods.
There are so many petty people in the Myriad Wonders Sect who extol countless methods. If each of them memorizes just one word, surely they can remember it all?
The Tree of Souls can divide into a large number of divine consciousnesses. Each divine consciousness can remember a single sentence. How could it not remember them all?
What others can't do, Zhang Lingshan might be able to do as well.
but.
Zhang Lingshan did not do that, because the scriptures were right there and he could look at them anytime; there was no need to rush.
There are priorities, but right now it's more important to understand the formation, break the formation on the high platform, and thus comprehend the techniques within the formation plate.
After all, if this opportunity is missed, the array plate might be sent to the headquarters of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, and there will be no chance for him to see it again.
then.
Zhang Lingshan returned the scriptures and picked up a book from the Medicine Library to start reading.
The books in the medicine encyclopedia are all encyclopedias of medicinal herbs. They're quite thick, but not difficult to memorize. It's a perk provided by the break room.
After all, renting a tea room isn't cheap, and even if you have to carry a few books, the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce won't lose out.
Zhang Lingshan then flipped through the memorized texts while continuing to use his divine sense to comprehend the formation.
“Look, he put the scriptures down. He said he couldn’t understand them, but you didn’t believe him,” Zhao Xingqiu said in a low voice, noticing Zhang Lingshan’s side.
Bai Wanxi said, "Perhaps Young Master Li has already grasped the true meaning and is now savoring it."
"..."
Zhao Xingqiu gritted his teeth, suppressing the urge to give Bai Wanxi a sharp blow on the head.
If you like someone, even their poop smells good, right?
It is unreasonable!
"Young Master Li, would you like some tea? I didn't know what you preferred, so I just ordered whatever you like. Would you like to order another pot?"
Bai Wanxi said.
Zhang Lingshan quickly waved his hand and said, "I'm fine with anything. I'll drink whatever you like. There's no need to spend any more money."
Zhao Xingqiu pursed his lips.
Bai Wanxi smiled and said, "Does Young Master Li enjoy reading the books in the Medicine Library? However, the records in the Medicine Library are very superficial and do not delve into the medicinal properties of various herbs. The methods of identification are also very crude. Fortunately, I have gained a deeper understanding of these herbs through my years of business. If you have any questions, you can ask me."
"Okay, I'll definitely ask you if there's anything I don't understand."
Zhang Lingshan said casually.
He really didn't want Bai Wanxi's attention; it was just too exhausting.
Out of consideration for the other party's kindness, I felt embarrassed to pretend I hadn't heard a word they said, so I had to agree.
Fortunately, Zhao Xingqiu interrupted their conversation in time, saying, "Alright, alright, ignore him. Let's talk. Why are you disturbing his reading? If he's thirsty or hungry, he can drink tea and eat snacks himself. He's not a baby."
As Zhao Xingqiu spoke, he moved to another seat, blocking Zhang Lingshan and Bai Wanxi's view.
Zhang Lingshan was overjoyed.
This is a good person.
If Bai Wanxi were half as sensible as Zhao Xingqiu, things would be much easier for me.
time flies.
In the following time, Bai Wanxi poured out her grievances to Zhao Xingqiu while secretly observing Zhang Lingshan's reaction.
pity.
Zhang Lingshan didn't react at all, he just kept reading a book and seemed really engrossed.
But what's so fascinating about that lousy herbal medicine book?
Bai Wanxi couldn't help but feel disappointed.
It seems that the other person doesn't care about me at all, so they don't care about anything about me and don't even want to listen, so they pretend to be immersed in the book.
Ugh.
I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shone on the gutter.
Bai Wanxi originally came here to relax, but now she's in a bad mood, and her whole face looks droopy.
"Let's go."
She sighed.
"Well, we've had enough of sitting. Let's go." Zhao Xingqiu stood up and said, "Li Xuanbing, what are you daydreaming about? Stop pretending to read. It's time to go."
"and many more."
Zhang Lingshan said, "Once I memorize this book, it will be useful when I travel as a merchant in the future."
"You're still waiting? Are you going to pay for the private room?" Zhao Xingqiu couldn't help but roll his eyes.
This guy is getting bolder and bolder. He used to be very obedient. How come he thinks he's something special just because he's been a Class A ice maker for a while?
Even if you're incredibly efficient at making ice, you're still working under me and under my control. How dare you make me wait for you?
They really don't respect me, the head manager.
It's just that Xiaoxi values you a lot, so I won't hold it against you. Otherwise, I would at least make things difficult for you.
"When you're on a trading trip?"
Bai Wanxi's eyes lit up, and she said, "Young Master Li is reciting books so that he can help me with my business in the future. Let's extend the time by another hour."
"Just keep spoiling him!"
Zhao Xingqiu plopped down in anger and glared at Zhang Lingshan. Zhang Lingshan smiled sheepishly and said, "I memorized it right away. My memory is quite good. Although these medicine books are extremely thick, my divine sense can still handle them."
"Your divine sense can withstand it, but Xiaoxi's wallet is about to give out. You must repay this money when you go on your trading journey!"
Zhao Xingqiu snorted.
Bai Wanxi quickly replied, "No need. These are necessary expenses. As the captain of the caravan, it is only right that I do my best to broaden the horizons of my team members."
"I haven't seen you invite the other team members for tea either."
Zhao Xingqiu muttered something under his breath, then angrily gulped down the tea in one go.
Regarding these...
Zhang Lingshan pretended not to see it at all.
at this time.
We've reached a critical juncture.
I had already figured out the formation of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce an hour ago.
Although it may not be possible to set up a completely identical formation for the time being, it is almost certain that they can bypass the formation and enter the high platform.
and so.
While he was talking to Zhao Xingqiu and Bai Wanxi, his divine consciousness had already entered the high platform and begun to comprehend the array plate.
To Zhang Lingshan's surprise, this array plate was indeed destined for him, and in a short time, he felt that he had already grasped a clue.
As long as you keep knocking along this path, you will eventually be able to open the crack in the door and obtain the hidden techniques within.
I wonder if the person sitting on the platform will also comprehend the technique after I figure it out.
Also, after I figure out the technique, will the array plate unlock immediately?
If the array plate is unlocked, but the person on the platform fails to comprehend the cultivation technique, and the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce demands the technique from him, how will he explain it? He'll probably be in trouble.
Thinking about it, Zhang Lingshan wondered if secretly studying it like this was a bit too much of a rip-off.
I'm sure I won't be discovered, but the people on that platform are probably doomed.
But I have no grudge against them, so it is really immoral to do this and harm them.
As a good person, Zhang Lingshan couldn't help but hesitate.
At this time.
But then the person on the high platform sighed, placed the array plate on the platform, and then jumped down.
Failed!
Yet another loser.
The crowd was in an uproar.
Those who went up to try and comprehend it during this period were all the top young talents in Anyuan City, and they all failed. Will others succeed?
"I'll do it!"
A familiar voice suddenly rang out.
A tall, burly man suddenly soared into the air and landed on the high platform. He sat cross-legged, holding the array plate in his palm, and began to comprehend it.
I saw this person.
Zhang Lingshan was overjoyed!
Good brother, you've arrived. It seems this opportunity is rightfully yours.
The person who came was none other than Ding Dasheng from the Ding family, the very person who had guarded Zhang Lingshan in the Pure Lotus Pavilion and who had also contributed the bronze chariot and flying magic treasure to Zhang Lingshan!
Shouldn't Ding Dasheng be in Anning City? What is he doing in Anyuan City?
Could it be that, like Lu Zhaohe, they've come to hunt down Zhang Lingshan?
More than half a year has passed since Zhang Lingshan escaped from Anning City, but these people are still not giving up and have begun to search for Zhang Lingshan in various cities.
The moment Zhang Lingshan saw Ding Dasheng, his divine sense immediately spread out and, sure enough, he found Ding Hong's figure in the teahouse across the street.
Ding Hong frowned, seemingly trying her best to sense her Soul-Devouring Worm larvae.
Even after all this time, she continues to sense and hope to find Zhang Lingshan, which shows her unwavering determination.
'snort.'
Zhang Lingshan sneered inwardly.
My strength is limited; I can't deal with you, Ding Hong, for the time being.
But Ding Dasheng, as Ding Hong's number one lackey, you've hit the jackpot today.
It doesn't matter whether Ding Dasheng can comprehend the array plate technique after I comprehend it.
If Ding Dasheng can figure it out, then he's lucky; he's repaid the favor of the bronze chariot and horses.
If Ding Dasheng fails to figure it out and is investigated by the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, then it's his own fault. It will also allow Ding Hong to fight with the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, making him a big winner!
Thinking of this, Zhang Lingshan immediately entered a state of focus, and streams of divine consciousness silently flowed into the array plate.
'Huh.'
Zhang Lingshan's heart suddenly stirred.
This array seems excessively simple; I think I'm about to solve it myself.
wrong!
something wrong.
My previous feeling was wrong. It wasn't that this item was destined for me, but rather that this array plate was destined for the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce.
The reason I was able to unravel the array so quickly was because I had recently grasped the array formation of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce.
In other words.
Given the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce's own array formation capabilities, they shouldn't be unable to decipher this array.
Why don't they untie it themselves, but instead release it for everyone to untie?
Isn't this just giving away the techniques to others for nothing?
Would the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce really be so kind?
There's definitely something wrong with this array.
It must be that the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce discovered the problem and felt that there would be unknown risks when they solved it, so they chose to select unlucky people.
Fortunately, he possessed the power of the Soul Tree's Divine Split, so even if he were to be ambushed by the dangers, he could discard the divine consciousness he had split off, and the loss would not be significant.
Out of curiosity, Zhang Lingshan decided to continue unraveling the array.
A danger that can frighten even a large chamber of commerce like Qingyun Chamber of Commerce must be extraordinary.
If you can figure it out yourself, you'll have made a huge profit.
Although there is a risk of losing some of one's divine consciousness, fortune favors the bold, and the greater the risk, the greater the reward.
Be greedy when others are fearful!
Let's go!
With this in mind, Zhang Lingshan did not hesitate for long and immediately gathered a hundred strands of divine consciousness that he had sent out and rushed into the array plate.
With a hundred streams of divine consciousness operating from multiple directions, they swiftly and instantly deciphered the array that was already on the verge of being broken.
This was a sudden idea of Zhang Lingshan's, a plan to catch the formation off guard.
Before the array plate could react and release the danger, one's hundred strands of divine consciousness would drill into the array plate the instant it was broken, thus having a chance to obtain the cultivation technique within.
Although the divine consciousness itself may be destroyed, before it is destroyed, one has the opportunity to transfer the acquired techniques to other divine consciousnesses, thus returning them to oneself.
This is Zhang Lingshan's plan to seek wealth and fortune amidst danger.
It has to be said that even if others could think of this plan, they couldn't do it; only Zhang Lingshan, who possessed the Soul Tree, could do it.
Wow!
The moment Zhang Lingshan's divine consciousness entered the array plate, Ding Dasheng, who was holding the array plate and trying to comprehend it, suddenly showed a look of astonishment on his face.
Where did the wind come from?
He muttered something unconsciously.
Then, to everyone's horror, Ding Dasheng's body suddenly began to twist and contort. In an instant, he was torn to shreds by an invisible force, vanishing into nothingness without leaving a trace. (End of Chapter)