Array formations were truly mysterious.

Even the simplest isolation array, when used appropriately, could produce unexpected effects.

Thus Sect Master Jun conceived the plan to cultivate array formation masters.

Although relying on array formation aptitude liquid could easily raise aptitude, being the sect master meant he couldn’t personally handle everything.

Aih.

How great would it be if the mall sold array formation aptitude liquid.

The system said, “Host can refresh the mall.”

Damn.

Instigating me to spend contribution points again.

However, having recruited a hundred disciples today gave him over 100 contribution points, about to exceed the upper limit. Sect Master Jun pulled out the system mall.

After buying Myriad Swords Return to Origin, there was nothing in the middle-tier mall worth purchasing, so he decisively refreshed the mall.

“Ding! Contribution Points: 9890/10000.”

Whoosh—

Jun Changxiao took a deep breath, murmuring, “Hope to refresh some good items.”

Due to the uncertainty, each time gave him a gambling sensation—both nervous and expectant.

“What the hell!”

After viewing it, Jun Changxiao collapsed. “Not a single useful item!”

Not getting good items from refreshing the beginner mall was common. With the Lucky +10 title, refreshing the middle-tier mall and getting nothing—his luck was truly terrible!

To continue refreshing the mall required forcibly purchasing one item!

Meaning.

This refresh would waste at least 1,100 contribution points.

Jun Changxiao’s heart ached, his teeth ached, his whole body ached.

“Without experiencing wind and rain, how can you see the rainbow? Believe in yourself—you can do it!”

Only when refreshing the mall cost contribution points did the system know how to encourage people, rather than being poisonously critical.

Damn it.

I refuse to believe in this evil!

Jun Changxiao carefully browsed the mall again, finally gritting his teeth and spending 1,000 contribution points to buy a bottle of modified hair gel that could make hair maintain a持久 fixed effect.

Reason for purchase.

The head can break, the hairstyle cannot be messed up.

“Whoosh—”

Jun Changxiao took a deep breath and pulled down the mall again.

“Ding! Contribution Points: 8790/10000.”

“What the hell!”

After viewing it, Jun Changxiao pressed his head against the wall, tearfully saying, “Again nothing good—what use is this lucky value!”

The system said, “Don’t lose heart. Following this rhythm, continue refreshing—you’ll definitely get good items!”

“I believe you, you trickster!” Jun Changxiao said.

Not refreshing anymore, not playing anymore!

“Unless host never uses the middle-tier mall again. Otherwise, you’ll still need to purchase and refresh. Since that’s the case, why not do it happily now!” the system said.

That made some sense.

Fine!

One more time!

Jun Changxiao bought another multifunctional hair dryer that could not only dry hair but also shave beards.

After washing hair, drying hair.

Getting a billion-yuan hairstyle with hair gel applied.

Perfect!

“Ding! Contribution Points: 7690/10000.”

Sect Master Jun refreshed the mall for the third time, his eyes nearly moist.

Having spent 2,300 contribution points in a short time, only buying two daily necessities—the pain was extreme.

Fortunately.

The third refresh didn’t disappoint him.

The first row showed a useful product named Array Formation Sharing Bracelet.

Sharing?

He clicked on details.

The so-called Array Formation Sharing Bracelet, when worn, could establish a sharing mechanism with a designated target, allowing control of all arrays they deployed.

“I thought it would share mutually understood array formations.”

Jun Changxiao shook his head. “Useless.”

“Useful.”

The system said, “When host is away, the sect-protecting grand array either stays open all day or closed all day. If you share the array with a disciple, they can decide whether to open or close based on circumstances.”

“Makes sense!” Jun Changxiao said.

The sect-protecting grand array was bought from the mall. The弊端 was that it consumed contribution points once opened.

Keeping it open all day was unrealistic. If it stayed closed and he happened to be away from the sect when powerful enemies came to cause trouble, that would be really troublesome.

“Bought it!”

He spent 1,000 contribution points to purchase the Array Formation Sharing Bracelet.

It was a pair of delicate small bracelets, each carved with either ‘Master’ or ‘Secondary.’

Putting on the master bracelet, Jun Changxiao murmured, “Who should wear the secondary bracelet?”

He initially considered Li Qingyang.

But a grown man giving a bracelet to another grown man—that was a bit… stimulating.

“If Qianqian were here, I’d give it to her.” Jun Changxiao murmured.

“Sect Master.”

Li Luoqiu entered from outside. “Can you equip our Drizzle Hall with a few more movement technique training rooms?”

Jun Changxiao’s eyes immediately brightened.

Except when executing special missions, this woman was at the sect almost every day. Entrusting the sect-protecting grand array’s opening and closing to her was undoubtedly the best choice.

“Hall Master Li.”

Jun Changxiao smiled. “I have a bracelet here. If you like it, you can take it and wear it.”

Li Luoqiu was startled. “You’re giving me a bracelet?”

“Is there a problem?” Jun Changxiao said.

“Of course there’s a problem.”

Li Luoqiu said, “In the customs of Xingyun Continent, when engaging, the man gives the woman a bracelet to express his affection.”

“There’s such a custom?” Jun Changxiao was stunned.

Li Luoqiu blinked and smiled. “Sect Master giving me a bracelet—could you have ideas about me?”

“No!”

Jun Changxiao said, “Not a single idea!”

Li Luoqiu smiled. “So Sect Master should give it to a woman you do have ideas about.”

“Jianghu people don’t stick to formalities. Besides, this seat has given one before. Just don’t mind the customs.” Jun Changxiao said.

“Who did you give it to?”

“Lu Qianqian.”

Li Luoqiu said surprised, “The bracelet on her hand was given by Sect Master?”

“Correct.” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Luoqiu thought silently, “Lu Qianqian comes from an extraordinary background and surely knows the bracelet-giving custom. That she accepted it—there’s probably something going on here.”

“Stop dawdling. Hurry up and put it on.”

Jun Changxiao tossed the bracelet over and explained its function.

“I see. I was wondering why Sect Master would give me a bracelet out of nowhere.” Having assassin origins, Li Luoqiu wouldn’t care about customs and happily put on the delicate bracelet.

Don’t mention it.

The two quickly established a sharing mechanism.

Li Luoqiu walked out of the great hall. With a thought, the sect-protecting grand array in停止 state immediately activated.

“Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 6680/10000.”

Swoosh!

The array closed.

Swoosh!

The array opened again.

“Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 6670/10000.”

Li Luoqiu wanted to try it a few more times.

Jun Changxiao quickly ran out, collapsing. “Hall Master Li, this sect-protecting grand array can’t be opened for fun, otherwise, I… my calories are burning!”

“Sect Master, what are calories?”

…

On a snow-covered mountain peak, Lu Qianqian stood gracefully. Wearing her white uniform, she seemed to融为一体 with heaven and earth.

After an unknown time.

She withdrew her gaze from the southwest direction, instinctively looking at the bracelet worn on her wrist.

“After breaking through to Martial Ancestor, the bracelet’s amplification effect disappeared.”

Lu Qianqian gently removed it. She had intended to toss the bracelet into her spatial ring, but after hesitating a moment, put it back on her hand.

Swish!

Like a graceful fairy, she descended, heading toward that endless icy snowy Northeast Lu Province.

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