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Chapter 188: The Array Masters
Chapter 188: The Array Masters
Mo Shan then repeated the same trick and began to target the Qian Family's array masters.
The Qian Family guards were no weaklings, but having to deal with the demon hunters while also preventing Mo Shan from capturing their array masters had them running ragged.
The situation was dire, and the few array masters, who usually prided themselves on their poise and dignity, had no choice but to abandon all pretense and run for their lives, wishing they could sprout extra legs to escape.
In the end, Mo Shan only managed to capture three array masters, while the others escaped.
The battlefield after the skirmish was chaotic, with some injured demon hunters and several fallen Qian Family cultivators moaning in pain.
Mo Shan and the other demon hunters worked together to bind the captured array masters and Qian Family cultivators before taking them back to the Refining Artifact Shop.
The demon hunters tossed the captured cultivators to the ground, and Mo Shan waved at Mo Hua, who was perched atop the high wall. Mo Hua nodded and leaped down, landing gracefully.
He had just used the Flowing Water Steps to climb the tall walls of the shop, riding atop the wall to observe everything that was happening outside.
While the Qian Family cultivators had avoided the Earth-Fire Array, once they entered the shop, any use of spiritual energy would trigger the Compass Array, alerting the patrolling demon hunter squads who carried the mother array compasses. These compasses would react to the child arrays, prompting the squads to provide backup.
The Qian Family's feigned attack in one direction while striking elsewhere had ultimately exposed their own positions.
Thus, the infiltrating cultivators were quickly subdued without causing much of a stir.
Mo Hua was curious, however, as to how they had managed to avoid the Earth-Fire Array he had set up.
He had specifically consulted Uncle Chu, the most skilled trapper among the demon hunters.
When it came to setting traps, the demon hunters were unparalleled, and Uncle Chu was the best of the best.
Mo Hua had not only sought advice from Uncle Chu but had also studied and applied these techniques himself, making him one of the most skilled trap setters among the demon hunters.
He had inspected the Earth-Fire Array outside earlier, and it had seemed fine, so how had the Qian Family detected it?
Mo Hua climbed atop the wall and used his spiritual sense to scan the surroundings.
With Elder Yu, a Core Formation cultivator, absent, Mo Hua's spiritual sense was the strongest among those present. Ordinary cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi Refining couldn't compare to him.
It was then that Mo Hua noticed the Qian Family's array masters, and everything clicked into place.
Immediately, Mo Hua's heart filled with joy.
Opportunities like this didn't come often, and he wasn't about to let it slip away.
Mo Hua found Mo Shan and explained the situation, instructing him, "Focus on capturing the array masters, and make sure to take them alive!"
Mo Shan nodded and led a team of powerful demon hunters, rushing out to pursue the fleeing array masters. After a fierce battle, they finally captured a few and brought them back.
"It's a pity we only caught three," Mo Shan lamented. "The others got away."
Mo Hua nodded vigorously, "Enough, enough!"
"What do we need their array masters for?" Mo Shan asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Just leave them to Elder Yu," Mo Hua smiled. "I reckon everyone will have meat to eat for the next month."
The next day, Elder Yu arrived at the Refining Artifact Shop and was surprised to see the captured Qian Family array masters. "How did you capture them?" he asked.
"They came to us," Mo Hua replied.
Elder Yu was taken aback, "Has Qian Hong lost his mind?"
"They tried to break my Earth-Fire Array but ended up losing more than they gained," Mo Hua explained.
The group of Qian Family array masters had hidden far away, thinking that as long as they didn't take any risks, they would be safe. But they hadn't anticipated Mo Hua's powerful spiritual sense, which allowed him to detect them even from a distance.
Upon learning of the events, Elder Yu couldn't help but praise Mo Hua for his keen eye and skilled use of spiritual sense.
Even if his own spiritual sense was significantly stronger, he might not have paid attention to these individuals during a casual scan and certainly wouldn't have connected them to array masters.
These array masters couldn't be killed. Otherwise, the Qian Family wouldn't let this matter rest. After all, cultivating an array master required a lot of resources, and success wasn't guaranteed.
Even if they were killed, it would be difficult to explain things to the Dao Court. It was best to follow the rules and avoid taking lives unless absolutely necessary in Tongxian City.
Since they couldn't be killed or kept, the only option was to extort a hefty ransom.
Moreover, array masters were valuable bargaining chips, and Elder Yu intended to make the most of this opportunity!
Qian Hong was so furious that he spat blood. He had inquired beforehand and learned that Elder Yu wouldn't be at the Refining Artifact Shop that night. With their limited spiritual sense at the Qi Refining stage, the array masters wouldn't be able to detect anything amiss from a distance.
Qian Hong had even specially assigned escorts to accompany them, taking every precaution, yet they were still captured.
How had they been caught? Qian Hong racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.
At this moment, Elder Yu had already arrived at the Qian Family with the captured array masters. Surprisingly, he didn't fly into a rage this time; instead, he seemed to be in a good mood and appeared rather pleased.
He resembled a gambler who had just won big, holding his chips and waiting for the dealer to exchange them for spirit stones.
But in this case, they were the losers, the house, and the ones who had to pay up. Even the chips were theirs to begin with!
Qian Hong was so angry that his teeth itched, but he maintained a poker face and took the initiative to sneer first. "Elder Yu, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like you dares to kidnap our Qian Family's array masters and even has the audacity to come to our door to extort us?"
Elder Yu waved his hand dismissively. "Stop spouting nonsense. Who are you trying to fool? We both know what's going on, so don't put on an act."
Qian Hong continued to sneer. "I will report this matter to the head of the Dao Court."
"Go ahead," Elder Yu said nonchalantly. "While you're at it, explain how your Qian Family caused a ruckus at the Refining Artifact Shop, how many of our people you injured, how many things you smashed, how many formations you damaged, and how much you delayed our project..."
"So, you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, took advantage of juniors?" Qian Hong asked.
Elder Yu laughed. "I didn't lift a finger this time. In fact, from start to finish, I knew nothing about it. It was your people who caused a disturbance and ended up getting caught. I only found out about it this morning, so I came to seek an explanation from you."
Qian Hong stared at him coldly. "What kind of explanation do you want?"
"Show some sincerity, and I'll return the people to you. That way, you can save face, and we can part on amicable terms," Elder Yu said.
Qian Hong's eyelids twitched as he listened. What did Elder Yu mean by saving face and parting amicably? Did Elder Yu even care about such things?
"What kind of sincerity do you want?" Qian Hong asked through gritted teeth.
Elder Yu countered with a question. "What else could show sincerity?"
Suppressing his anger, Qian Hong clenched his teeth and said, "Five hundred spirit stones per person!"
Elder Yu shook his head. "That's not enough sincerity."
"What do you want?"
"These are array masters we're talking about. It'll cost more!" Elder Yu said.
"How much do you want?"
Elder Yu didn't hesitate to name his price. "Ten thousand per person!"
Qian Hong stood up abruptly, his face reddening with anger. "Don't push your luck!"
Elder Yu tried to calm him down. "You're the family head. Don't lose your temper like this. Stay calm. I didn't say we can't negotiate..."
Qian Hong struggled to contain his anger. "How much do you want?"
Elder Yu began haggling with him, bargaining over every spirit stone as if Qian Hong were a vegetable vendor in the market square instead of the family head.
Finally, after much negotiation, Elder Yu got what he wanted and left contentedly.
However, Qian Hong's face turned ashen, and he slammed his palm on the table, reducing it to powder.
"Elder Yu, I will kill you!"
(End of Chapter)
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