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Han Mang squinted as he stared into Snow Cicada's eyes. Wei Chen followed Han Mang's gaze and looked into the depths of Snow Cicada's pupils, where he could faintly see a hint of dark red at the very center of her black irises. If one didn't look closely, it would be nearly impossible to notice.
"Snow Cicada, don't move. Look into my eyes."
Wei Chen stepped closer, placing his hands on Snow Cicada's shoulders, leaning in until their noses almost touched. Sure enough, from a distance, Snow Cicada's eyes appeared normal, but up close, the tiny speck of dark red was clearly visible.
"Can you see it now? This girl possesses the Eye of Insight, capable of seeing through all formations in the world. In her eyes, all formations are ineffective. My concealment formation can fool you, but it cannot deceive your girlfriend."
Han Mang marveled.
When he had seen Snow Cicada in the Extreme North, he hadn't been particularly interested. He never expected that this seemingly ordinary girl would possess the Eye of Insight; it was simply astonishing.
"Senior, is that dark red point what you're talking about?"
"Yes, the dark red point extending from the black pupil is the manifestation of the Eye of Insight."
Han Mang nodded. Wei Chen was also very surprised; Snow Cicada had such an impressive skill! However, Snow Cicada herself clearly did not understand what it was all about.
"Senior, besides being able to see through formations, what other benefits does the Eye of Insight have?" Wei Chen asked.
The old man shook his head. "It has no other functions; it can only see through formations. But even this single skill is incredibly terrifying. Once you have the opportunity to reach the Central Domain, you'll understand how formidable the Eye of Insight truly is. The Central Domain is the heart of the continent, where cultivation thrives immensely. The use of formations has reached its peak there, while the Ling Sheng Dynasty is still relatively desolate compared to the Central Domain," Han Mang explained.
Wei Chen nodded. Since there were no other uses and he couldn't see any immediate benefits, it seemed there was nothing more to say.
"I will study the Soul Jade you gave me carefully. As for the Fourteenth Prince, heh heh, he's merely at the initial stage of Spirit Wisdom Realm; he's no match for me, so don't worry."
"When you face Mighty’s successor, you must use some kind of formation to convince others that you are my disciple. In fact, this is also why I came to find you. As long as it's a formation, no matter which one you learn, just perform it when the time comes and let Mighty see it."
"It's just a matter of performing a formation; I’ll study it a bit. It can't be too profound; a simple demonstration will suffice. However, why do you place such importance on this competition? It can't be as simple as wanting to show off?" Wei Chen asked with a calm gaze as he smiled at Han Mang.
Old Man Han Mang was taken aback for a moment, then his face showed an awkward expression as he said, "There are indeed some benefits. If you win, Mighty will have to leave Peach Blossom Island, and I will return to Peach Blossom Island as the Island Master."
Wei Chen's eyes turned strange upon hearing this. "Old man, if you become the Island Master of Peach Blossom Island, what benefits do I get?"
"You've already been given that Soul Jade worth billions. What more do you want?" The old man was quite displeased with Wei Chen's attitude.
Wei Chen chuckled and replied, "I've been having quite a few troubles lately. If you can bring the people of Peach Blossom Island to help me when Ling City descends into chaos, I would have some support to accomplish what I desire."
He then recounted the information he had obtained from Elegant, even boldly mentioning his plans to deal with the Soul Palace. Snow Cicada listened quietly from the side, and from Old Man Han Mang's grim expression, she could guess a lot.
After pondering for a long time, Han Mang shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Child, the Soul Palace is not so easy to deal with. Offending someone from the Soul Palace never ends well. Their influence is far beyond what you know."
"Look, I've offended too many people, but I'm still alive and well."
"Alright, truly a young bull not afraid of tigers! The Soul Palace, heh heh, let me tell you, the Soul Palace is the top force in the Central Domain. The Soul Palace of the Ling Sheng Dynasty is merely a branch."
"Really?"
Wei Chen's expression suddenly turned grim. He never expected that the Soul Palace had such backing...
This made dealing with the Soul Palace truly difficult.
"Of course it's true. Would I joke about something so serious? You’ve offended almost all the major forces in Ling City," Han Mang said helplessly.
Wei Chen asked, "So it's just one question: will you help or not?"
"Help... of course I will help. But Peach Blossom Island is no longer what it used to be; I can't guarantee how much fighting power remains. When Mighty leaves Peach Blossom Island and I reclaim my position as Island Master, some people will definitely follow Mighty away. Some of those people might even turn against us and strike us hard. I can't guarantee that what you want me to do will succeed in the end."
Han Mang's expression was not very good; it was related to the Soul Palace, and every step had to be taken with great caution.
"Just handle it when the time comes. You can't just watch your only disciple die, can you? Now that I've accepted your Soul Jade, I am your only disciple, right?"
"That is true."
Han Mang forced a bitter smile; he truly felt like he had boarded a pirate ship.
"I'm leaving now. Take care of things here. It's been a long time since I've been to Peach Blossom Island; I need to go take a look."
"Keep an eye on Zhao Yu's situation for me."
"Okay."
Han Mang left, and Wei Chen fell into deep contemplation. Snow Cicada quietly stood by, neither disturbing him nor leaving.
After a while, Wei Chen turned to Snow Cicada and asked, "Snow Cicada, did you see how that old man left?"
"Yes, some white threads suddenly appeared around him. Those threads seemed to open a hole in the air, and he just slipped into it and disappeared."
Snow Cicada relayed what she had seen to Wei Chen.
Wei Chen looked deeply at Snow Cicada and thought to himself, "No wonder it's called the Eye of Insight; it's truly impressive. That old man vanished suddenly—if it were anyone else, they wouldn't have noticed at all. With Snow Cicada around, it really helps. Being able to see through formations makes breaking them far too easy."
After sending Snow Cicada away, Wei Chen left the courtyard alone and flew to the center of the lake. He sat cross-legged on the surface of the water and pressed the Soul Jade that Han Mang had given him against his forehead. It took a full four hours for everything inside to be completely digested.
Wei Chen let out a long sigh of relief and remarked, "Thousands of formations, each one extremely useful. Even if I only learn a little bit of them, it will benefit me for a lifetime."
"Generally, formations require the use of Soul Stones to set up, which can easily be detected by others and are quite troublesome to arrange. However, the formations here do not need Soul Stones; as long as there is enough Soul Power, one can create formations out of thin air in the void. By gathering Soul Power and condensing it to near substance, it can serve as the foundation of the formation."
Understanding all of this, Wei Chen calmly organized the formations, selecting a few that were particularly useful, and began practicing...
As night fell, Elegant arrived with a middle-aged man.
"Wei Chen, this is someone from the Ancient Spirit Academy. You two can talk."
Elegant cast a deep glance at Wei Chen before walking away to a distance.
Wei Chen looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, a puzzled expression on his face. "Your Excellency, we don’t know each other, do we?"
The middle-aged man scrutinized Wei Chen as well, a hint of admiration in his eyes. He smiled and said, "We indeed did not know each other before, but now we do. Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Ginger Tooth, and I am Mu Qingyan's uncle."
Wei Chen was taken aback. "Mu Qingyan's uncle? That means you are my uncle too? Damn it, I’m glad I didn’t show any disrespect."
Thinking this in his heart, Wei Chen smiled and said, "May I ask what brings you here? Is there something Mu Qingyan asked you to convey?"
"Yes, take a look at this letter."
Ginger Tooth took out a red lacquered letter. The surface was smooth and even. After Mu Qingyan gave it to her mother, Jiang Langying did not peek at it but directly sent Ginger Tooth to deliver it to Wei Chen. Having an elder deliver a letter not only showed respect to Wei Chen but also ensured safety. Jiang Langying understood deeply that there were likely contents in this letter that should not be seen by others; if it were intercepted and leaked, it would lead to trouble.
Moreover, there was deep animosity between the Ancient Spirit Academy and Dingsheng Trading Company. Sending someone over would definitely not go unnoticed; they might not even get to see Wei Chen. However, with Ginger Tooth personally coming over, even if Elegant despised the Mu family members, she would not easily confront Ginger Tooth. The saying goes that one should not harm the messenger; this also depends on whether the messenger possesses formidable strength and status.
Undoubtedly, Ginger Tooth was such a person with strength and weight.
Despite her reluctance, Elegant had to maintain a facade of politeness and allowed Ginger Tooth to meet Wei Chen.
Wei Chen nodded slightly as he opened the envelope and read the letter carefully, his expression growing colder.
After finishing, he folded the letter with great care and tucked it into his pocket. Ginger Tooth quietly nodded to himself, thinking, "This young man truly knows how to keep his composure; he is someone capable of great things. I expected him to angrily tear the letter apart. It seems he genuinely cares for Yen Er."
Wei Chen took a few deep breaths, slowly raising his head to look at Ginger Tooth, and said calmly, "Uncle Jiang, was this letter written by Mu Qingyan herself?"
"Absolutely," Ginger Tooth confirmed with a nod.
"Is the situation really as serious as stated in the letter? Has the royal family inexplicably advanced the wedding date?" Wei Chen's tone and expression were very neutral, but Ginger Tooth saw a deep crimson flame in his eyes.
Ginger Tooth sighed softly and nodded, saying, "Young man, is this matter set in stone?" His gaze toward Wei Chen was filled with scrutiny.
"Set in stone? Heh, Uncle Jiang, there is nothing in this world that is truly set in stone. Just like now, Crown Prince Ling Ao is the heir apparent. But perhaps in a few days, that will change? Just like now, Fourteenth Prince Ling Cong is biding his time, waiting for the successor of Peach Blossom Island Master to compete, hoping to use Peach Blossom Island's support to become emperor. Who knows, he might be dead in a few days?"
Wei Chen's face showed a hint of mockery as he shook his head and said, "Uncle Jiang, the world is unpredictable. Just like now, you and Dingsheng Trading Company seem relatively stable, but perhaps soon a powerful figure from Dingsheng Trading Company will appear and cause trouble for you at Ancient Spirit Academy? Truly, the world is full of uncertainties."
Upon hearing this, Ginger Tooth's expression stiffened; his eyes narrowed as he quietly asked, "Wei Chen, are you serious?"
"I can't guarantee what happened before, but regarding what comes next... Heh," Wei Chen subtly nodded. The arrival of Ginger Tooth with the letter had left him feeling unsettled. He genuinely didn't know how to choose sides when Dingsheng Trading Company clashed with Mu Family. Previously, he had assumed that everyone from Mu Family would be against him; however, since Mu Qingyan's uncle had come to deliver the letter and treated him fairly well, Wei Chen found himself in a difficult position.
Ginger Tooth smirked slightly and said coldly, "Thank you. If you truly have the ability, I fully support Yen Er being with you. You are far better than that strange Crown Prince Ling Ao."
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