: Repairing the Ancient Teleportation Array

Lu Jianghe didn't say much. With a flick of his sleeve, he wrapped Xin Ruyin up and transformed into a pale blue streak of light, disappearing into the distance.

Not long after the two left, several streaks of light flashed across the sky above Fu Family Fortress, and several cultivators with varying auras appeared on the ruins.

Looking down at the scene where the chaotic spiritual energy had not yet subsided.

The newcomers' eyes revealed undisguised surprise and shock.

Although the Fujia Fortress is not a sect, it is considered a long-established and powerful immortal cultivation clan in the Yuanwu Kingdom's cultivation world.

The clan boasts two Core Formation cultivators and a considerable number of Foundation Establishment disciples.

Such a powerful force was wiped out overnight, with its entire family slaughtered?

"Who is this person who did this? How could they do it so cleanly and efficiently..."

An old man stroked his beard and pondered, his voice filled with confusion.

"That old bastard Fu Tianhua is at the mid-stage of Core Formation, and with another Core Formation cultivator from the Fu family... this is definitely not the work of an ordinary Core Formation cultivator. Could it be that they've offended some Nascent Soul monster?"

"Even a late-stage Core Formation cultivator could never achieve such a level of power so quietly and with such overwhelming force."

Another middle-aged cultivator chimed in, his gaze sweeping over the massive sword mark that pierced through the fortress and reached deep into the ground.

"This method is like crushing an anthill. The Fu family has been too high-profile and arrogant in recent years, and has become increasingly disrespectful to others. It is only natural that they have brought such a terrible disaster upon themselves."

"A revenge killing? Annihilation of an entire family?"

The man next to him had a stern face and spoke in a flat tone, as if it were commonplace.

"In the cultivation world, the law of the jungle and the cycle of cause and effect are commonplace. However, to be able to reduce the vast Fu Family Fortress to dust with the force of thunder is no ordinary feat. In my opinion, the one who made the move is most likely an old monster in the Nascent Soul stage."

As for the truth, who exactly did the Fu family offend, and what grudges lie behind this massacre?

No one knows, and no one can investigate the truth or avenge the Fu family, who have already turned to ashes.

A moment later, these streaks of light disappeared just as they had appeared.

Before long, news of this massacre will shake the entire cultivation world of Yuanwu Kingdom and spread rapidly.

The wealth accumulated by the Fu family over hundreds of years naturally became ownerless.

It will probably be divided up by other family forces before long.

Back to the border town of Fangshi.

Xin Ruyin compiled all her insights on array formations, along with Qi Yunxiao's weapon-refining techniques, into a book and placed it all in front of Lu Jianghe.

It also includes dozens of ancient formations and various restrictions, all of which were brought out without reservation.

"Senior Lu, this is what Brother Qi and I have gathered together throughout our lives. It contains array formations, weapon crafting techniques, and restrictions."

As she spoke, she bowed her head deeply, her posture extremely respectful.

Xin Ruyin had already placed herself in a position where she treated her servants like maids.

Lu Jianghe was neither surprised nor displeased by this.

His gaze swept over the books, but he didn't put them away immediately. Instead, he flipped his hand and took out the silk scroll with the ancient teleportation array drawn on it.

"Can you understand this? Is there any possibility of repair?"

Xin Ruyin's gaze fell on the silk, and the mysterious and profound patterns instantly captivated her.

An almost instinctive focus dispelled some of the grief.

As she took it from Lu Jianghe, Xin Ruyin frowned slightly, but her eyes sharpened.

"This is... an ancient teleportation array?"

She murmured softly, her fingertips tracing a crucial break or missing section.

Lu Jianghe didn't disturb him, and was quite satisfied with the focused look on the other person's face.

"This array is undoubtedly a genuine ancient teleportation array. If it were severely damaged as a whole, even with my current mastery of array formations, I would probably be helpless. Fortunately, only a corner of the core array diagram has been damaged. And the construction principle and structure of this missing part happen to be one of the few ancient array formation restrictions that I have studied and mastered. Although it is incomplete, the structure is clear and the foundation is still intact."

Xin Ruyin raised her head, her eyes calm, and said, "It seems that there is a great chance of repairing this formation."

Lu Jianghe clapped his hands and chuckled.

"Very good. If Miss Ruyin can repair this array, I will completely eradicate the Dragon Roar Body for you."

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin's eyes suddenly brightened, but then dimmed again in an instant.

For her now, whether or not she can be cured of this hidden ailment that has plagued her for half her life is no longer important.

With Qi Yunxiao dead and his spirit gone, there was nothing left in the world for her to cherish.

At this moment, all she asked for was to repay Lu Jianghe's kindness with her remaining body.

However, the other party viewed this as a transaction and promised to cure the Dragon Roar Body.

Xin Ruyin was feeling desolate and devoid of desire at this moment.

Aside from a moment of stunned silence upon hearing the promise of healing the Dragon Roar Body, no other ripples stirred in my heart.

"Ruyin thanks Senior Lu for your concern. Repairing this array diagram does indeed require some resources. I am of limited means and have few resources left, as most of them were previously invested in the crafting of the 'Inverted Five Elements Array.' Currently, the materials needed to repair the teleportation array are still insufficient compared to our existing reserves..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jianghe waved his hand and said, "Let's put the Reversed Five Elements Formation aside for now. I'll provide you with the necessary materials later."

As he said this, Lu Jianghe took out two storage bags and placed them in front of Xin Ruyin.

It was Fu Tianhua and another Core Formation cultivator.

Apart from taking the spirit stones, nothing else was taken from inside.

"Take a look in these two storage bags and see if there are any materials needed to repair the teleportation array. Tell me what you're missing, and I'll go find more if needed."

Xin Ruyin did not refuse such a request.

After picking up the storage bag, he carefully examined the array diagram and quickly deduced its structure in his mind.

She paced back and forth, intently comparing the various materials she needed in her mind.

Lu Jianghe did not disturb her.

He casually picked up the document on formation techniques and began to read it with great interest.

As Xin Ruyin searched repeatedly in the two storage bags, her brows furrowed slightly.

"Senior Lu, most of the key materials needed for the restoration have been found, especially the unexpectedly complete supply of several extremely rare main materials. The auxiliary materials are all common and nothing special, but..."

"only?"

Lu Jianghe looked up and asked, his voice steady.

"Two things are still missing."

Xin Ruyin said quickly.

"First is the 'Netherworld Stone,' which contains faint spatial properties and is an indispensable adhesive for repairing damage to the spatial channels of a teleportation array. Second is the 'Harmony Jade,' used to stabilize the overall structure of the array and prevent damage to the array structure due to spatial fluctuations during teleportation. Although these two materials are not top-tier, they are extremely rare. In places like the border towns and markets of Yuanwu Kingdom, they are probably hard to find in ordinary shops. You would need to try your luck at a large auction or specifically at the Star Dust Pavilion."

After listening, Lu Jianghe nodded: "I will go and find the Youque Stone and Yuan Jade. Miss Ruyin, please do all the preparations you can and give me a list of any other auxiliary materials needed."