Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Braised Lizard Head and the Elder

Song Yunxi returned home and drank heavily until he fell into a stupor.

Yu Yun took one last look at her disciple. She had originally thought he would inherit her legacy and revive the prestige of Purple Cloud Peak’s Array Hall. Who could have known that a grand tournament at the Cyan Yang Sect would claim his life?

She didn’t know how Ban Xiaowei and the other Purple Cloud Peak disciples had died. Even Elder Sun, who was in charge of leading the team, only offered evasive answers and dodged the question. No matter how Yu Yun pressed for answers, Peak Master Li Chunfeng remained silent. In the end, he only told her to stop asking. Pursuing the matter further would do her no good.

Aside from the Array Hall, the rest of the peak was also exceptionally solemn. This time, six outstanding disciples had represented Purple Cloud Peak in the Cyan Yang Sect’s grand tournament, but in the end, only Mo Junqing returned! Even Si Yu, who had once been highly regarded and was the most promising candidate to replace Li Shangxian, had died on Cyan Yang Peak!

Yu Yun sorted through Ban Xiaowei’s belongings. In that Storage Ring, which had lost its master’s mark, the three flying swords that represented the Array Hub of the Seven Li Lingsha Array had vanished. She deduced that her disciple must have encountered an insurmountable opponent; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to set up such a fierce killing array. However, all the insiders refused to tell her what had truly happened on Cyan Yang Peak that day!

Ban Xiaowei’s body was cremated and buried in the back mountain. As his master, Yu Yun added the final handful of soil to his grave. With that, their bond as master and disciple was severed by the eternal divide between the living and the dead.

"Elder Yu, my condolences," Sha Zhengshen said. He was a fellow Foundation Establishment Realm Elder of the Array Hall. In the declining Array Hall, there were only four Elders at or above the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"What else can I do? Storm Cyan Yang Peak?" Yu Yun’s words revealed her helplessness. "Out of everyone I’ve taught for so long, Xiaowei was the disciple with the highest comprehension of Arrays."

"Sigh!" Sha Zhengshen let out a breath. "Purple Cloud Peak is just too small!"

"Senior Brother Sha, you may head back first." Yu Yun raised her eyes and gazed into the distance.

"Junior Sister, don’t do anything rash!"

"Rash? How could I?"

Sha Zhengshen asked with slight confusion, "Then what are you planning?"

"Before Xiaowei participated in the tournament, he promised someone something. I’m going to fulfill it for him to settle his lingering regrets. You know him—he never liked owing anyone."

Since Ban Xiaowei was seven or eight years old, he had always cultivated under Yu Yun. Even though she wasn’t much older than him, a bond akin to familial love had mixed into their master-disciple relationship. Now that the disciple was gone, the master had to do something!

"Then make it a quick trip!"

"Alright!"

The next moment, Yu Yun summoned her Flying Sword and headed straight down the mountain.

Autumn passed, and winter lingered.

A chilling and desolate aura blanketed the foot of Purple Cloud Peak.

After making some inquiries, Yu Yun found the location of Chen Mo’s Spirit Field. Her Long Sword pierced through the falling snowflakes and finally descended upon a clearing. This Elder of Purple Cloud Peak’s Array Hall swept her gaze over the Spirit Field before her, and her elegant, willow-like eyebrows couldn’t help but furrow slightly.

"A Grass Killing Array laid over a Curved Water Shadow Array! It seems Xiaowei and this Spirit Plant Cultivator named Chen Mo got along quite well."

Yu Yun knew her disciple’s character very well. He would only lend a helping hand to those who suited his taste. Otherwise, even if it were Song Yunxi, he would never have personally set up a Stacked Array!

Turning around, what appeared before Yu Yun’s eyes was a house completely different from those of other Spirit Plant Cultivators. The courtyard, the enclosed structure, and even the ancient tree by the door were things the others didn’t have. She took a step forward. The piercingly cold wind instantly dissipated, and a spring-like warmth washed over her face. Before she could process it, a rich, savory aroma of meat wafted out from the house.

Yu Yun looked slightly surprised. Her figure flashed, and she vanished into the courtyard.

The fire in the stove flickered continuously.

The broth in the large earthen pot reduced and thickened, slowly developing a gelatinous texture.

Chen Mo stood up, grabbed a chopstick, and poked the braised head of the Pentagonal Heavy Lizard. Its incredibly tough facial skin and meat had become so tender that it fell apart at a single poke, having been stewed for a full seven hours. A rich fragrance hit his nose. Even though he was used to eating Giant Bone Spirit Rice, he couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

He set up another pot, washed some rice, and started steaming it. About half an hour later, the aroma of meat mingled with the fragrance of rice.

Chen Mo lifted the massive head of the Pentagonal Heavy Lizard from the pot onto the table. He used his bare hands to tear it into pieces and casually popped a chunk into his mouth. Instantly, the savory flavor burst between his lips and teeth. It was incredibly tender, practically melting in his mouth! Not only that, but as the cheek meat settled in his stomach, Chen Mo could clearly feel Spiritual Qi coursing through him. The Pentagonal Heavy Lizard loved consuming Spiritual Qi! It seemed its large head was a crucial storage area for Spiritual Qi!

"So satisfying!" Chen Mo rejoiced inwardly. The time and Spiritual Sand he had spent these past few days hadn’t been wasted. This single braised Pentagonal Heavy Lizard head made it all worth it!

He scooped a large bowl of Spirit Rice, ladled a spoonful of the thick, rich broth over it, and mixed it together. After swallowing a mouthful of rice, he jabbed his chopsticks into the head of the Pentagonal Heavy Lizard and picked up a piece of bouncy, tofu-like brain matter. Just as he was about to bring it to his mouth, a white figure suddenly appeared right in front of him!

SPLAT!

The brain matter dropped onto the table.

Chen Mo instantly grew alert. However, when he got a clear look at the person’s face, his momentary vigilance was dispelled by her exquisite features.

She stood before him, her snow-white robes outlining her figure. Her long hair was casually tied back, yet she emanated an elegant beauty. Coupled with a face that was coldly striking yet tinged with a delicate softness, it was hard to look away.

Chen Mo dared say she was the most outstanding woman he had seen so far! Even the top courtesans of the Fragrance Pavilions in both Marketplaces couldn’t compare to a third of her beauty! But for someone like this to suddenly appear before him, no matter how beautiful she was, he still had to be on guard.

It took Chen Mo only a few breaths to recover from her stunning appearance. He set down his chopsticks and greeted her respectfully, "Greetings, fellow Cultivator!"

He knew very well that this person’s strength likely exceeded his comprehension. Otherwise, it would have been absolutely impossible for her to appear silently in front of him.

"Did you set up the Silence Array?"

As soon as the Array’s name was mentioned, a figure quickly surfaced in Chen Mo’s mind. He nodded and asked, "I did! May I ask if you know Brother Ban?"

"Ban Xiaowei?"

"Exactly!"

"He is my disciple."

GASP!

Chen Mo couldn’t help but inhale sharply. He never expected this! He never, ever expected that the person standing before him would actually be Ban Xiaowei’s master! She was an Elder of the Array Hall, and more importantly, a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator!

In the nearly six years since he had transmigrated, this was the only Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator he had ever seen, and the most powerful expert he had encountered.

"My respects, Immortal Yu!"

"There is no need. Since Ban Xiaowei has already taught you the Silence Array, his wish has been fulfilled."

Wish?

Chen Mo pondered over the word. It seemed a bit ominous.

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