Mortal: Fairy Song Yu has issued you a task.

Chapter 12 Tea Tasting and Discussion

"Ahem! Junior Brother Lin, where is the Purple Frost Fruit?" Meng Yao's light cough finally broke the subtle atmosphere in the pavilion.

Lin Jingchu felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and took out a wooden box to hand it over: "Senior Sister Song's spiritual tea is truly exquisite; I almost forgot about the important matter!"

Song Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly reached out to take it.

To avoid further awkwardness, Lin Jingchu found a way to start a conversation and asked, "But how can you be so sure, Senior Sister, that one of those four is me?"

Meng Yao also showed curiosity: "Yes, in the messages passed between the senior and junior sisters on the peak, even the names are vague. When several versions are put together, there are as many as eleven or twelve people."

Song Yu paused slightly in her tea-serving hand, then calmly said, "I was just thinking that someone who could accompany Peak Master Wei into the perilous realm of Earth Fire must be an expert in formations."

As she spoke, she poured spiritual tea for the two of them. "After listening to my junior brother's account of capturing the Snow Cloud Fox last time, I guessed that the formation he displayed was the Two Elephants Weak Water Formation."

"Yin symbolism: Weak water sinks the body; Yang symbolism: Bright light suppresses the soul. To be able to simplify this formation to only two array flags, Junior Brother Lin's mastery of array formations must be quite remarkable."

In fact, ever since she became slightly curious about Lin Jingchu last time, she secretly used her family's resources to investigate after returning to Baifeng Peak.

As one of the major cultivation families within the Luoyun Sect, the Song family could find information about a Qi Refining disciple in just a few days.

As a result, this investigation happened to coincide with the crisis at the Sword Tempering Cave.

Therefore, Song Yu already knew the truth of the matter, and he only brought up those outrageous rumors to tease Lin Jingchu.

Meng Yao suddenly realized: "I didn't expect Junior Sister to deduce it this way!"

She turned to look at Lin Jingchu, her tone unusually admiring: "However, Junior Brother, the fact that you received praise from Junior Sister Song shows that your mastery of array formations is truly outstanding. You should know that Junior Sister Song is one of the best array formation masters among the disciples of White Phoenix Peak."

"You flatter me, senior sisters. My family is poor and I cannot afford to do this."

Lin Jingchu smiled modestly and then proceeded to flatter Song Yu commercially:

"On the contrary, Senior Sister Song was able to deduce the origin of the formation with just a few words. Senior Sister is the real master of formations."

Song Yu was delighted to hear this, and the two of them began to chat freely about the topic of formations, seemingly oblivious to the world around them.

Meng Yao had just taken a sip of tea when she looked up again and found herself unable to get a word in edgewise.

The Two Elements and their Pivot?

Borrowing the nature of Kan water to generate the brightness of Li fire?

What are they saying?

The art of formations is profound and obscure; even on White Phoenix Peak, there are very few disciples who delve into it.

Apart from Foundation Establishment disciples who possess talent in array formation or have no hope of forming a Core, very few disciples would be distracted by this.

"Junior Brother's idea of ​​using the Nine Turns of the Xuanji method to fold array patterns and materialize the Inverted Five Elements Grand Array used to protect the sect is truly astonishing!" Song Yu exclaimed in sincere admiration.

"Senior sister, you flatter me. This method was merely inspired by a master. This formation inherently reverses the five elements. If it can be continuously reversed, nested layer upon layer... Unfortunately, I am not very knowledgeable and have only perfected it to the seventh level over the years. To go any further is extremely difficult."

The Inverted Five Elements Formation is the formation that made Xin Ruyin, the master of formations, famous in the original story.

After realizing that Su Hui had awakened, Lin Jingchu thought of this formation and wanted to study it as a backup plan.

However, reality soon made him realize that there are differences between people.

"Junior brother, don't be discouraged. It's no easy task to transform a mountain-protecting array into a magical artifact, but if it can be done, it will be a groundbreaking achievement."

Meng Yao watched the two chatting and laughing without stopping. After sitting there for a long time, she finally couldn't hold back and interrupted, "Junior Sister Song, it seems to be getting late. Xiao Yun is still waiting for the Purple Frost Fruit."

Upon hearing this, Song Yu finally snapped out of his fervent discussion about formations.

She was slightly surprised, not expecting to get along so well with Junior Brother Lin, and before she knew it, more than half an hour had passed.

"Is it already close to noon? It's certainly getting late."

Song Yu looked at Meng Yao, his tone calm yet carrying a subtle meaning:

"But Senior Sister, since you're so concerned about Xiaoyun, why don't you ask Junior Brother Lin to help you find another one?"

Although the tone was the same as usual, Meng Yao felt a lump in her throat.

She smiled and chuckled, "Junior Sister is joking. How easy is it to find another Snow Cloud Fox of demonic beast level? Junior Brother Lin, don't you think so?"

But Lin Jingchu's expression was strange: "Catching another one is a piece of cake for me."

[Task Discovered]

[Mission Name: Capture the Snow Fox Again]

[Posted by: Song Yu, a direct disciple of Bai Fengfeng (Favorability rating: Approved)]

[Quest Description: Proceed to the Green Footprint Swamp of the Falling Cloud Sect, obtain a Snow Cloud Fox demon beast, and deliver it to Meng Yao {Map}]

[Task Reward: One quarter of an hour's usage time for the supernatural ability "Spiritual Insight"]

Both Song Yu and Meng Yao were taken aback by these words.

Has the Luoyun Sect been struck by a fox plague? When did fox demons become so easy to find?

Song Yu directly refused, saying, "Junior Brother Lin, there's no need for you to trouble yourself. I was just saying it offhand."

However, since the task has already been presented, I have no choice but to accept it and complete it.

Lin Jingchu said decisively, "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I know exactly where to find traces of this fox."

After speaking, he paused, his mind racing, and asked tentatively, "Senior Sister Song, would you be interested in going with me to capture the Snow Cloud Fox?"

A look of surprise flashed in Song Yu's eyes, followed by great interest as she said, "Okay!"

……

As the two graceful figures departed on their magical implements, the aroma of tea gradually faded away.

Lin Jingchu, who remained alone in the pavilion, did not leave. Instead, he sat back down at the stone table.

Before long, a figure gracefully landed inside the pavilion.

"You're quite clever for not leaving." The person who came was none other than Meng Yao, who had returned.

Lin Jingchu stood up and calmly cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Sister's signal was so obvious just now, I naturally noticed it. May I ask what Senior Sister Meng's instructions are?"

"Hmph!" Meng Yao crossed her arms and paced back and forth, scrutinizing Lin Jingchu.

"Junior Sister Song is exceptionally talented and is the jewel of the Song family's direct line. Junior Brother Lin, although you have outstanding talent in formations, as an external affairs disciple, your aptitude is probably mediocre, and even your future in successfully establishing your foundation is uncertain."

"I'm sure Junior Brother Lin understands what I mean."

Lin Jingchu chuckled lightly: "Junior brother naturally knows Senior Sister Song's status, and he also knows that Senior Sister Song is clear-headed and insightful. But he doesn't know how Senior Sister Song perceives Senior Sister Meng's words and actions today?"

Meng Yao's face suddenly darkened: "It's not your place, a mere external affairs disciple, to meddle in the affairs of direct disciples! I advise you to put away those inappropriate thoughts, or you'll regret it when you're expelled from the sect!"

After saying that, she glared at Lin Jingchu, then her figure blurred and she darted straight out of the bamboo pavilion.