Chapter 175: If I Say It’s True, Then It’s True
“Master Immortal, someone is looking for you.”
Ming, who was meditating with his eyes closed in the village head’s courtyard, heard the voice of Stone Village Head.
Ming slowly opened his eyes: “Who’s looking for me?”
Stone Village Head replied: “It’s a fat man, shorter than Master Immortal by a head. He calls himself Yuan Rain.”
“…I didn’t expect Yuan Rain to come so quickly.”
“That’s a friend of mine, let him in,” said Ming.
“Yes, Master Immortal.” Stone Village Head nodded and quickly went out to bring in the chubby man.
“Yuan Rain pays respects to Lord.”
In the courtyard of the Shi family village, a chubby middle-aged man bowed deeply upon seeing Ming.
“There’s no need for such formality.” Ming stood up and helped Yuan Rain to his feet.
Ming inspected this chubby middle-aged man.
I didn’t expect Yuan Rain to look like this after transformation.
How should I say it? It’s pretty much what Ming imagined.
After all, Yuan Rain’s original form was quite plump.
“Village Head Stone, my friend and I will have a good chat,” Ming said to Stone Village Head.
Stone Village Head naturally understood Ming’s meaning: “Alright, Master Immortal, please call me if you need anything.”
Stone Village Head walked out and tightly closed the door to the courtyard.
“Come, sit down,” Ming pointed to the seat beside him.
“It’s fine, Lord, I’ll stand,” said Yuan Rain.
Ming smiled: “There’s no need for that. Although I am the master of White洼Secret Realm, I’m ultimately just a minor cultivator. You don’t need to be so afraid of me. Just consider me a friend.”
“If that’s the case, then I apologize for my rudeness,” Yuan Rain hesitated but sat next to Ming, only allowing his chubby bottom to touch the stone bench slightly.
Ming poured a cup of tea for Yuan Rain, who immediately stood up again and took the cup with his hand.
Ming didn’t say anything more. After all, he would know his character through their future interactions.
“Next to this Shi family village, there’s a Yellow Sand River. There’s an evil dragon in the river. A few days ago, when I came to Shi family village, I stayed at Third Lady Luo’s house for one night…” Ming directly explained the general situation of Shi family village to Yuan Rain.
“What do you think? Do you have confidence in killing that dragon?” After finishing his explanation, Ming asked Yuan Rain.
Yuan Rain smiled: “Of course I have confidence. Not to mention the opponent has just entered the Golden Core Realm. Even if I faced that evil dragon alone, I could probably peel its skin and extract its tendons.”
“That’s good.” Ming nodded, “I’m also worried that the evil dragon might have other accomplices, making things harder to handle.”
Ming stood up and patted his clothes: “Let’s go. I’ll take you to see that empty space in Shi family village. First, get familiar with the terrain. Tonight, we’ll set up the magic array. After we succeed, apart from the heart blood of that evil dragon, you can take whatever you want.”
“Thank you, Lord!” Yuan Rain bowed again.
Ming led Yuan Rain to the empty space. Yuan Rain measured the area with his footsteps, then drew some marks on the ground with a branch, as if doing some kind of marking.
In the evening, Ming and Yuan Rain had dinner at the village head’s house.
Regarding this friend of the Immortal Master, Stone Village Head didn’t ask too many questions. However, Stone Village Head felt even more reassured. After all, having another person means having another helper. Killing that evil dragon would have a higher chance of success.
Yuan Rain looked at the little girl standing beside Lord Ming, feeling somewhat curious inside.
This little girl named Shen (Female) had eyes that resembled those of the Dragon Clan, giving off an intangible sense of authority.
But Yuan Rain didn’t ask further.
This little girl seemed very trusting of Lord Ming, and Lord Ming also cared about her greatly.
At night, Ming and Yuan Rain went to that open space. Yuan Rain was setting up the magic array while Ming watched nearby, also wanting to learn something.
Most cultivators usually have several side professions.
For example, array masters, alchemists, puppeteers, beast tamers, and so on.
In short, they are all over the place, extending from their cultivation methods into various side professions.
Ming didn’t plan to master every side profession of cultivators.
It would be good enough to have some achievements in the two side professions of array master and alchemist.
Yuan Rain also knew Ming’s thoughts, so while setting up the array, he explained to Ming at the same time.
Although Yuan Rain knew that Lord Ming definitely wouldn’t understand, it wouldn’t hurt to have a basic understanding.
Two nights later, the empty space where the temple fair would be held was arranged by Ming with a “Fear Heart Array,” and by Yuan Rain with a “Dragon Restriction Array,” a “Heart Wringer Array,” and a “Dragon Slaughter Array.”
Then Yuan Rain set up a “Hidden Array.”
The role of the Hidden Array was to prevent the intruder from detecting the array. By the time they really noticed, it would already be too late.
Ming looked at the sky. Now, all they had to do was wait for the start of the temple fair.
That night, Ming stayed awake, sitting in the courtyard and continuously deducing what might happen the next day.
“Brother Xu, drink water.”
A childish voice sounded beside Ming.
Ming turned his head and saw the clear, innocent eyes of the little girl.
Third Lady Luo’s daughter was named Luo Xiaoman.
Although this little girl was a bit dark-skinned, with freckles on her face, she wasn’t as delicate as Shen (Female).
But her eyes were big and lively, giving off a sense of intelligence.
“Thank you.” Ming took the bowl and drank the water in one gulp.
“Why aren’t you sleeping yet?” Ming smiled and gently rubbed Luo Xiaoman’s small head.
“I can’t sleep,” Luo Xiaoman sat on the stone bench beside Ming, legs together, hands on her thighs, looking very obedient.
“Young age and already can’t sleep?” Ming laughed, “When you grow up, there will be more troubles. How will you handle that?”
Hearing Ming’s words, Luo Xiaoman lowered her head.
“What’s wrong?” Ming asked.
“Brother Xu, will I still have the chance to grow up?” Luo Xiaoman raised her head, her lively big eyes blinking as she looked at Ming.
Ming: “Hmm? Why do you say that?”
Luo Xiaoman: “Brother Xu, won’t I be eaten tomorrow…”
Looking at the trembling eyes of the little girl, Ming’s expression paused for a moment.
“No, you won’t.” Ming smiled and extended his hand, placing his large palm on her head.
“Tomorrow, you just need to sit quietly. When you’re tired, take a nap. When you wake up, everything will be over. Then you will grow up safely and healthily, become a young lady, marry the person you like, take care of your husband and children, and live a peaceful life.”
“Really?” The little girl’s eyes shone with hope.
“Really.” Ming pinched her nose, “If I say it’s true, then it’s true.”
