socalfunplaces Chapter 67 Solution
Chapter 67 Solution
Chapter 67 Solution
The actual situation of the restriction was somewhat different from what Qin Chengcheng had previously visualized.
It's not just the lowest level that's connected to Qin Chengcheng's sea of consciousness.
Even the top three layers each have several nodes connected to her sea of consciousness, but their locations are not as crucial as the twenty-seven nodes of the deepest Soul-Locking Sword. Even if they are damaged, at most Qin Chengcheng's sea of consciousness will be damaged, some memories will be lost, or some abilities will be lost.
"You deliberately didn't mention the secondary nodes on those three levels?" Chen Yi transmitted his thoughts through a tremor of divine sense.
Qin Chengcheng remained silent—she had long planned to sacrifice some of her memories and emotions in order to preserve her foundation for cultivation.
Chen Yi, however, did not think so. He believed that the other nodes were just as important as the twenty-seven nodes, and each one had to be dealt with, otherwise it might explode if something was not handled properly.
In addition, deep within the restriction, there was a malevolent divine thought. With a single thought, it could activate the deepest Heart-Locking Sword Formation, directly destroying her sea of consciousness.
This divine sense is of a very high level; a single thought can be stored for a long time. It can be deduced that the person who created this divine sense must have reached the third level of spiritual cultivation.
Without a doubt, this must have been a trick secretly added by Qin Chengcheng's master to her grandmaster's jade slip.
"Bear with it."
Chen Yi's divine consciousness resonated in Qin Chengcheng's mind, like a spring breeze brushing across an ice surface.
The feeling was both strange and eerie—as if another soul was gently knocking on the door of her soul, yet carrying a reassuring warmth.
Qin Chengcheng's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her consciousness instinctively contracted for a moment.
But compared to his master's sinister divine thought, which was as cold as a venomous snake, Chen Yi's thoughts were like moonlight shining into an abyss—clean, clear, and with a touch of kindness.
She took a deep breath and completely released her mental defenses—
Twenty-seven dark blue nodes flickered deep within the sea of consciousness, while nine more nodes were located within the three layers of restrictions above.
Chen Yi manipulated the divine sense needles to dart through the air like a fish, and Qin Chengcheng groaned every time it touched a node.
As the needle tip grazed the core of the Soul-Locking Sword Formation, she suddenly arched her back, her gauze robe soaked with cold sweat.
After carefully examining all the restrictions, Chen Yi seemed to be deep in thought.
He removed his finger from Qin Chengcheng's brow and turned his gaze back to the real world.
Qin Chengcheng curled up in the brocade quilt, her sweat-soaked gauze dress clinging to her body, outlining her slender yet graceful figure.
Her face was as pale as paper, and beneath her sweat-streaked hair, her usually proud eyes were now wet as she looked at him, like the last hope of a dying animal.
"Can you solve this?" Her voice was hoarse and incoherent.
Actually, when the divine sense needle touched the restriction, the system unexpectedly gave a prompt: [The system detected that the host's divine sense has touched the soul restriction. The host may choose to devour it. Do you wish to devour it?]
This notification was quite unexpected; it was the first time Chen Yi had received a notification without physical contact.
And this was the first time the system had prompted Chen Yi that he could actively choose to devour something.
Previously, when he touched the flesh, he was passively swallowed directly.
Moreover, after repeated testing, Chen Yi confirmed that his divine sense needles only triggered a notification when they touched the thirty-six nodes of the soul restriction.
There was no warning when the needle struck other parts of Qin Chengcheng's sea of consciousness.
Clearly, the system still maintains the principle of only devouring "dead things" and not living things, so the soul restriction is essentially refined, ownerless energy.
Despite this, Chen Yi did not intend to use the system to devour the restrictions within the opponent's soul.
If he did that, it would make his spiritual abilities seem far too terrifying.
The ability to devour the power of divine souls is almost a forbidden technique in the cultivation world, feared by all.
If it were to devour everything at once, it might expose the system's existence.
Chen Yi would not allow even the slightest possibility of leaking out.
Even if it does devour, it will only devour a tiny bit.
"The chances are slim."
Chen Yi shook his head.
Upon hearing this, Qin Chengcheng's face darkened, and despair was evident on her face.
"There's only a 10% chance," Chen Yi added.
He wasn't lying. With his current level of spiritual awareness and array formation skills, he only had a 10% chance of success without using the system.
He currently only possesses twelve divine sense needles within his soul. To unlock those thirty-six nodes in an extremely short time, almost simultaneously, is an almost impossible task.
However, the reason Chen Yi gave up a 10% chance was because of his twelve divine sense needles.
Six of them are of the icy attribute, capable of briefly freezing the divine sense near the node. When the node is closed, the divine soul power is temporarily frozen, which can delay the transmission of the closed information to other nodes, acting as a kind of "anesthesia."
There are also six roots with the attribute of green wood. If Chen Yi doesn't consider the cost,
After dealing with those spiritual restrictions, it is possible to melt those few spiritual needles with the green wood attribute, turning them into healing energy to repair the damage to Qin Chengcheng's soul caused by the removal of the restrictions.
In particular, the opponent's soul restriction was also constructed from the Five Elements Divine Sense, which was at the same level as Chen Yi's Divine Sense Needle.
The five elements generate and restrain each other; since they are all within the five elements, there is always a solution.
This 10% certainty is derived from this calculation.
Of course, this percentage is not included in Chen Yi's calculations for the possible improvement of his spiritual sense in the next year; it only considers the current situation.
Upon hearing this, Qin Chengcheng's eyes lit up:
"There's still a 10% chance? Really?!"
Based on her understanding of Chen Yi, he was always extremely conservative in his speech.
When Chen Yi said he was 10% certain, that meant the worst-case scenario was 10%. In reality, the probability was likely 20% to 30%, or even 30% to 50%!
"Even if there's only a 10% chance of success, I'm willing to take the risk! Chen Yi, tell me, how do you want me to cooperate?"
Hope rekindled in Qin Chengcheng's eyes.
"First, you need to deal with the malicious divine thought hidden in the deep-seated divine soul restriction in your mind. Otherwise, when you do things in the end, that divine thought will sense it and could cause those nodes to explode with a single thought, and the result is self-evident."
However, that divine thought was at the third level, and even if it was just a single thought, it could easily cause problems if not handled properly.
Therefore, you need a Soul-Nourishing Tree of a higher grade than a Soul-Nourishing Leaf. Then, I will operate it, and you will cooperate, to lure it out and destroy it before dealing with the restriction.
"Alright. I'll figure out a way to get the Soul-Nourishing Wood."
"Secondly, you need to find a way to strengthen your soul defense."
The restriction didn't just have twenty-seven nodes; it required resolving thirty-six nodes simultaneously.
With your current soul defense, even if I'm extremely careful during the process, and even if those nodes don't explode significantly...
Your soul might not be able to withstand it. Even if you succeed, you might become mentally impaired, a vegetable, and need constant care for eating and urinating.
Upon hearing this, Qin Chengcheng remained silent for a while before saying, "I understand. I'll try to figure out a solution too."
She glanced at Chen Yi a few times with her beautiful eyes, and sighed inwardly.
If it really comes to that, and it doesn't work out, then use the first opportunity of the Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens Divine Intercourse. Under the effect of that first divine intercourse, her soul defense will be raised by one level. Even if it fails and explodes, it can still ensure her complete soul reincarnation.
Otherwise, this first spiritual connection would have been taken by that old man or that stinky man from the Jade Dragon Sect. Giving it to them would be better to let Chen Yi have it; consider it feeding the dog.
She glanced at Chen Yi with her beautiful eyes, muttering resentfully in her heart.
Chen Yi seemed to sense the murderous intent in the other person's eyes, but he didn't pay much attention to it and continued:
"This third point is my responsibility. This year, I will focus entirely on improving my spiritual level and increasing the number of spiritual needles I can control."
If you have any treasures that can enhance spiritual awareness, or the sections on soul-refining techniques and skills in the "Refining Spirit Manual," please find them for me.
"The more I improve my skills, the greater my chances of success."
Qin Chengcheng nodded silently again: "Alright, I'll try my best. I'll find a way to inherit the Divine Refining Technique. Back then, it wasn't just my master, that old man, who received the inheritance."
Is there anything else?
"That's about enough, isn't it?"
Another thing is that tonight, when you held my hand as we left Liu Jinjin's room, we probably attracted a lot of attention.
They will constantly harass me, challenge me, and try to assassinate me, all of which affect my safety and the cultivation of the Divine Refining Technique.
Go and issue a statement saying you have a past grudge against Liu Jinjin, and that she can't touch anything, not even a dog, let alone a private chef.
To minimize my presence.
Qin Chengcheng looked at Chen Yi with her beautiful eyes, "What time is it? You still care about this? Fine, I'll do it. Liu Jinjin is nothing, she can't cause any big trouble."
"Okay, go ahead then. Once you've prepared these things, we'll begin."
Let me make this clear beforehand: there's only a 10% chance of success. If you die, it's none of my business.
"it is good."
"If I succeed, I will disappear from the moment I succeed. All the trouble you cause afterward, whether you get married or not, and whether your master punishes you, will be none of my concern."
"it is good."
"Oh, right, there's also the Foundation Establishment Pill. When I reach the ninth level of Qi Refining, I'll find a way to get it from you. Don't forget."
"it is good."
Qin Chengcheng was incredibly obedient, nodding and replying with "okay" to every word.
Chen Yi paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over Qin Chengcheng's beautiful face and obedient nodding expression, and his heart inexplicably trembled.
If, in a mortal life or a past life, I could have had such a woman by my side, then this life would not have been in vain.
He shook his head. No, he was now in the treacherous world of cultivation, where danger and temptation were everywhere.
Qin Chengcheng, as a prominent woman, has too many troubles on her shoulders.
Once this matter is resolved, he will definitely forget about him and return to the world of martial arts.
He would cultivate quietly and improve steadily, without disturbing anyone else.
The next day, the atmosphere in Miaoyin Pavilion was heavy, and all the disciples were silent as if they were cicadas in winter.
Qin Chengcheng stood in the main seat of the pavilion with a cold face, his gaze sweeping over the deputy pavilion master Liu Jinjin like a blade.
Her voice was icy as she spoke, each word distinct and clear:
"Liu Jinjin, you are just a deputy pavilion master, temporarily managing the affairs of the pavilion while I am away."
And what about you? Not only did you fail to protect the protective array, causing Chef Liu Dacheng to die from a mental attack, but you also arbitrarily activated my private kitchen to expand your own network!
Liu Jinjin's face turned deathly pale, her lips trembled, and she was about to explain when Qin Chengcheng raised her hand to stop her, her eyes even colder:
"Don't even mention one of my private chefs, you're not allowed to touch one of my dogs without my permission!"
Moreover, your dereliction of duty is a breach of responsibility and you should be punished!
Before she finished speaking, she gathered three sharp magical powers at her fingertips and lashed out at Liu Jinjin like whips.
The first burst of magical power struck Liu Jinjin's left shoulder, causing her to stagger backward and tear a hole in her clothes.
The second burst of magical power struck her right knee, forcing her to kneel on one knee, cold sweat beading on her forehead.
The third surge of magical power transformed into an invisible pressure, enveloping Liu Jinjin's entire body, causing her to catch her breath and her face to flush red.
Qin Chengcheng coldly withdrew her hand, glanced around, and said in a chilling tone:
"If this happens again, you will be expelled from the Wonderful Sound Pavilion!"
Liu Jinjin was filled with shame and indignation. She lowered her head and gritted her teeth, but a look of resentment flashed in her eyes.
None of the disciples in the pavilion dared to utter a sound; they all lowered their heads, their awe of Qin Chengcheng deepening even further.
This outcome is good for Chen Yi, as it has indeed reduced the amount of attention he has received in this incident.
The reason Qin Chengcheng punished Liu Jinjin was mainly because she failed to properly guard the formation, which led to the death of Chef Liu Pangzi.
Feeling humiliated in public, Liu Jinjin harbored resentment and sought an opportunity to seek refuge with Xu Shixian, expressing her willingness to become his informant.
She took out a projection stone, and the light and shadow clearly showed the soundproof array pattern outside Qin Chengcheng's boudoir, as well as Chen Yi's figure coming and going late at night.
He tattled to Xu Shixian:
"After Qin Chengcheng rushed back overnight, she immediately pulled Chen Yi into her boudoir for a long private talk. Even if there was no ambiguity between the two, Chen Yi must be her confidant."
Xu Shixian looked displeased, but he had matured after being instigated by Fatty Liu.
Knowing that Liu Jinjin had ulterior motives and wanted to use him to vent her anger:
"He's just a cook at the late stage of Qi Refining; he poses no threat to me. As a true disciple of the sect, I wouldn't stoop to taking my anger out on a rogue Qi Refining cultivator; it would damage my dignity."
I know about Chengcheng's punishment of you, and I'll put in a good word for you later.
As for Chengcheng's personal relationships, I will also advise her.
A few days later, Xu Shixian and Zhao Tieshan visited Miaoyin Pavilion together, and as "future Daoist partners," they bossed Qin Chengcheng around.
He wore a gentle smile, but his tone carried a condescending, admonitory air:
"Chengcheng, you are being too harsh on Junior Sister Liu. You need to be more magnanimous when you become a wife in the future."
If your husband takes a concubine in the future, would you still act so recklessly?
Besides, that Chef Chen is just a servant; such favoritism only makes Junior Sister Liu feel disheartened.
A cold glint flashed in Qin Chengcheng's eyes as she stared coldly at Xu Shixian, rebuking him without any politeness:
"Fellow Daoist Xu, I have no relation to you. You can call me Fellow Daoist Qin, but you have no right to call me Chengcheng."
Furthermore, it's none of your business to interfere in my sect's affairs!
Xu Shixian's smile stiffened slightly, but he still feigned tolerance and advised:
"Chengcheng, you should change your temper, or you'll suffer after you marry into this family."
Qin Chengcheng was in a terrible mood and didn't bother with pleasantries. She simply snapped:
"roll!"
Xu Shixian was refuted and looked somewhat embarrassed. A flash of malice crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his smile and said to Zhao Tieshan beside him:
"Senior brother, that's just how Chengcheng is. He likes to throw little tantrums sometimes, haha, I hope you don't find it amusing."
I'll train him a bit later, and he'll be fine.
Seeing this, Zhao Tieshan smiled and shook his head, his tone gentle yet firm:
"Junior brother, don't be so chauvinistic. Fairy Qin has the right to make her own decisions, and even if she gets married, no one can interfere with her will."
Qin Chengcheng glanced at Zhao Tieshan in surprise, not expecting that someone from the Jade Dragon Sect would say such a thing, and nodded slightly in agreement.
Seeing this, Zhao Tieshan seized the opportunity to hand over a spirit jade token, his tone sincere:
"Fairy Qin, recently many cultivators have flocked to the market because of the cave dwelling incident, and the place is a mixed bag."
Our Jade Dragon Sect and the Qingfeng Chamber of Commerce are jointly holding this auction, firstly to organize the backgrounds of cultivators from all sides, and secondly to facilitate the trading of resources.
"This is an invitation to the VIP room at the auction. If you, Fairy, would grace us with your presence, it would be an honor for my Jade Dragon Sect."
Qin Chengcheng frowned slightly as she looked at the spirit jade token offered by the other party, but did not accept it.
Offering unsolicited favors is always motivated by ulterior motives.
Zhao Tieshan saw Qin Chengcheng's concerns and smiled:
"Fairy, please don't misunderstand. The private room is completely private, and no one from the Jade Dragon Sect will disturb you."
Moreover, before the two marriages are officially finalized, no one from my Jade Dragon Sect will use this as an excuse to cause you any trouble.
In addition, here is a catalog of some key auction items; perhaps you should take a look, Fairy?
Zhao Tieshan's tone was sincere and not overstepping any boundaries, which made Qin Chengcheng not feel offended.
She took the catalog and scanned it, finding several items that she could use.
For example, a piece of near-third-order Soul Nourishing Wood is something Chen Yi specifically requested, as it can draw out that strand of divine thought.
The second-tier superior-grade Soul Protection Pill can resist attacks from divine sense and provide protection when breaking through restrictions;
The second-grade high-quality Concentration Jade Marrow can slightly enhance the strength of spiritual sense, which is also something Chen Yi needs.
Remembering Chen Yi's previous instructions, Qin Chengcheng hesitated for a moment before finally accepting the token. However, unwilling to owe anyone a favor, she took out a discount membership card for Miaoyin Pavilion and said calmly:
"With this card, you can enjoy a discount when listening to music at the Music Pavilion. We're even."
Zhao Tieshan smiled and accepted it, "Okay."
Zhao Tieshan didn't say much and left with Xu Shixian.
"Senior brother, where did you get that VIP room invitation for the auction? I didn't see it before."
After leaving, Xu Shixian seemed to sense that something was amiss and asked Zhao Tieshan a question.
"This auction was organized entirely by my master. As the key organizer and the steward responsible for maintaining order and security, what's wrong with me having an invitation?"
"Then why didn't I get to do it? Why didn't my great-uncle let me organize the auction?" Xu Shixian asked again.
Zhao Tieshan thought to himself, "Have you ever done these low-level jobs before? If you were to handle the auction, wouldn't that ruin the reputation of the Jade Dragon Sect?"
But he didn't say that on the surface. "Junior brother, Master said that the elite personnel for these auctions must have at least the cultivation level of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Besides, with your noble status, how could we trouble you with such trivial matters?"
"Oh, that makes sense."
"But senior brother, why didn't I know beforehand that you were going to deliver the token to Fairy Qin? Shouldn't I be the one to do this wonderful thing of inviting a beautiful lady?"
"This is what my master told me to do, but I don't know the specifics."
Zhao Tieshan sneered inwardly. This stupid kid still doesn't understand how he could possibly be worthy of Qin Chengcheng.
This involves two marriage alliances, not just a simple marriage for a spoiled rich kid like you.
He heard that Miaoyinfang proposed a marriage alliance, but insisted on not sending an incompetent person.
At the engagement ceremony, witnessed by the elders of both families, the two potential marriage partners will engage in a simple contest.
If the people sent by the Jade Dragon Sect are too incompetent, the Myriad Sounds Pavilion might simply back out.
The Jade Dragon Sect will lose face big time then.
Based on this alone, it's impossible that the person the Jade Dragon Sect arranged a marriage with in the past was Xu Shixian.
As for whether that person was Zhao Tieshan, he was also trying his best to win him over. While making connections with various people, he was also gradually demonstrating his fighting prowess and, incidentally, building a good relationship with Qin Chengcheng.
On the other side, after Qin Chengcheng received the VIP room invitation, she went to find Chen Yi.
"A month from now, the Lake and Sea Market will hold an auction, which will attract many Foundation Establishment cultivators. It's a joint event organized by the Jade Dragon Sect and the Qingfeng Chamber of Commerce."
The main purpose was to ascertain the background of these visiting cultivators, and at the same time, many valuable items would be available for trade.
I received an invitation to a VIP room at the Jade Dragon Sect, and I did not refuse.
Because I saw near-Tier 3 Soul Nourishing Wood in the auction catalog, something you told me I absolutely had to get.
I was thinking that using the Jade Dragon Sect's name would make things easier when bidding on important items, and at least save me some spirit stones.
The conversation suddenly stopped there.
She was startled to realize that she was explaining trivial matters that didn't need to be explained, and with a slight tremor of her eyelashes, she added:
"Of course, I didn't take their money for nothing. I gave them a 20% discount membership to Miaoyin Pavilion in return, so we're even."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Chen Yi expectantly.
Chen Yi finally raised his eyelids, his gaze as calm as a deep pool: "Fairy, you can make your own decision; there's no need to explain in detail to me."
Qin Chengcheng felt like she was talking to a brick wall, and was immediately displeased, but had no reason to get angry.
She gave a soft hum, then asked with expectant eyes, "So, are you coming with me? You're my array master apprentice, so going to the auction will broaden your horizons. If there's anything you want, you can bid to buy it. If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."
She was a little worried that Chen Yi might be too afraid to go with her.
"it is good."
This kind of second-tier auction attracts many Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even some Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators. Chen Yi actually didn't plan to participate.
Even if there were good things, he, with his level seven Qi Refining, would definitely not be able to snatch them.
Besides, sitting in the hall isn't safe either; if you bid carelessly, high-level cultivators will detect you with their divine sense.
Even if his concealment technique is very strong, he will still be a troublesome person.
But going to the private room with Qin Chengcheng was different; the VIP room was protected by an array, preventing outside spiritual senses from getting in.
Even a fake Core Formation cultivator wouldn't dare use their divine sense to spy on Qin Chengcheng, since Qin Chengcheng was a distinguished guest invited by their Jade Dragon Sect.
Meanwhile, Chen Yi could sneak in as well. If he really took a fancy to something and tried to snatch it from the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, he could use the combined power of the Jade Dragon Sect and the Myriad Sound Pavilion to hold him back.
It won't backfire.
As for the fact that he went out with Qin Chengcheng, this wasn't the first time.
Previously, when he went with her to set up the formation, Chen Yi was known as Qin Chengcheng's formation master apprentice, so it's normal for him to use the same title now.
After all, Qin Chengcheng only associated with geniuses in the mid-to-late stages of Foundation Establishment, so no one would have imagined that a forty-year-old Qi Refining cultivator would have any intimate interactions with her.
Hearing Chen Yi's affirmative answer, Qin Chengcheng's eyes lit up with joy.
She didn't know when it started, but she began to realize how important Chen Yibian was.
When they encounter problems they can't solve, their first thought is to ask Chen Yi.
(End of this chapter)