I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon?-Chapter 79: Qin Yang: The Sword Saint Duo Are Just Little Gods of Wealth

Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Qin Yang: The Sword Saint Duo Are Just Little Gods of Wealth

’Looks like breaking through to the Venerable Realm in a short amount of time is still impossible.’

’I still don’t have a clue about the Power of Laws. I’ll need to spend some time figuring it out.’

’But thankfully, time is on my side. Things will sort themselves out in the end.’

At that thought, Qin Yang relaxed and continued to sort through the information in his mind, turning his attention to his other reward.

True Understanding of Array Dao.

This new reward was no ordinary thing. It was a comprehensive collection of the world’s Array Dao, containing countless Arrays, Killing Arrays, Defense Arrays, and many profound methods for breaking them.

What is Array Dao?

In essence, it is the art of humans emulating the greater world, using objects at hand to arrange a smaller world of their own and resolve all sorts of karmic entanglements.

It smooths the path of one’s fortune, attracting good luck and warding off calamity.

As Qin Yang contemplated the True Understanding of Array Dao in his mind, he realized that this vast world was, in fact, a kind of natural grand Array.

When an Emperor chose a site for his tomb, he would undertake massive construction projects, using majestic mountains and rivers as boundaries to lay out a Feng Shui Grand Array and establish a so-called "Dragon’s Lair."

Binding mountains, locking waters, the arts of Qimen Dunjia.

The knowledge contained within was vast and complex.

There were simply too many intricacies.

An ordinary person could spend decades studying it and might never fully understand it.

But now, Qin Yang simply sat cross-legged on the bed and gently closed his eyes. A sea of related knowledge flooded his mind, with every bit of experience and theory emerging as if he were receiving a divine revelation.

In an instant, he grasped the true essence of Array Dao.

From there, as one principle gives rise to ten thousand methods, he derived all sorts of Array techniques from the Taoist School, such as Celestial Spirits and the Dipper, Jin Gang, and Zanlong... all of which came to him with effortless ease.

After two and a half minutes of comprehension, he had gone from Entry Level to mastery...

"Not bad, not bad."

Qin Yang opened his eyes in satisfaction and glanced around the room. With this newfound knowledge, the very way he saw the world had changed.

In his vision, he now saw places everywhere suitable for Array Formation.

’As long as I have enough materials, I can turn this little cabin into an Array of Slaughter.’

’Once the Killing Array is activated, its power will be immense.’

’An enemy would take one step over the threshold and find themselves on a fast track to the Naihe Bridge to drink Meng Po Soup.’

’Tsk tsk, just imagine the scene.’

’What a beautiful sight that would be!’

But!

There was still one problem.

To set up such a powerful Array, he would need to use "Star Stones" to supply the Power of Stars.

And that stuff was very expensive. Only Star Martial Artists who had reached the Innate Realm could absorb them, making them a hard currency that only the rich could afford.

’Sigh, my salary is just a little over 4,500. I’m a long way from being able to afford that.’

At this thought, Qin Yang sighed helplessly and took out the two Star Rings.

’My only hope now lies in these rings.’

’The Sword Saint has been famous for ages; the collection inside his Star Ring must be vast.’

’There are bound to be tons of Star Stones, precious medicinal herbs, Sword Dao Secret Manuals, and maybe even the manual for Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect.’

’But forcing it open isn’t a good idea.’

’There’s a chance it could damage the resources inside.’

’And I’m cursed with notoriously bad luck.’

’So what am I supposed to do?’

’I’ll take tomorrow morning off, find some time to set up a small array at home, and borrow a little luck from heaven and earth...’

’And then I’ll do the unboxing.’

At this thought, Qin Yang’s mood lifted. He beckoned to Xiaobai in the corner, letting her get on the bed, and then promptly used her as a cuddle pillow.

The soft, fluffy creature curled up in his arms. It felt amazing to hold. Xiaobai didn’t dare to move, shrinking into a little fox-ball.

The man and the fox fell asleep, wrapped in an embrace.

The night passed peacefully.

The next day, the sky was bright. Qin Yang rose early and, with Xiaobai in tow, took a trip to Jianghai City’s antique market. There, under her astonished gaze, he got into a fierce haggling match with an old man who had also arrived early.

He furiously haggled the price down from two thousand five hundred to seventeen sixty.

In the end, he spent twenty bucks and bought a few Old Copper Coins, a Jade Carp, and a Blessing and Fortune Gourd. They even threw in two Shaman Totem Carved Woods for free.

With all his preparations complete, Qin Yang also stopped by a flower shop to pick up a potted "Earth-Surging Golden Lotus" before finally heading home around noon.

...

THUMP. THUMP.

The sounds of shifting furniture echoed from the living room. Qin Yang was directing Xiaobai to move the coffee table, repositioning it so it was directly opposite the flowerpot by the door.

"Master, what are you doing?"

She asked quizzically, pushing the coffee table and wagging her tail, "Don’t tell me you know about Arrays, too?"

"A little. I’ve read a few books."

Without turning his head, Qin Yang walked slowly to the center of what would be the array’s core and flicked a few copper coins into the corners of the room.

He paced out the Gang Step, his expression serene.

"Master, you’re amazing!"

Watching his solemn expression, Xiaobai clapped her paws together in mock applause.

But inwardly, she was already laughing, not believing him one bit.

’You? You know about Arrays?’

’Who are you trying to fool!’

’This Fairy has been watching you for days, and I’ve never seen you use one!’

’Those stuffy old Taoist priests spend half their lives studying this stuff... ’

’You think reading a couple of books means you’ve even reached the Entry Level?’

’Hmph. Just wait. This Fairy is going to have a good laugh at your expense in a minute.’

Xiaobai snorted, plopped down on the sofa, crossed her short little legs, and watched to see what Qin Yang would do next.

"Putting this totem wood here should do it."

Qin Yang walked to the table and placed the two freebie wood carvings on opposite corners.

And with that, the small Array was complete.

’The knowledge in the True Understanding of Array Dao is massive and incredibly profound. I only managed to comprehend it thanks to the Enlightenment Space.’

’This Qi Gathering Array is just a small test of my skills, nothing compared to the grand Arrays that use entire mountains and seas, but it should at least keep the place warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and drive out unhealthy chills.’

’I shouldn’t have to worry about minor colds and illnesses anymore.’

’And I’ll save money on air conditioning and heating, too.’

’And more importantly, with the little luck boost, even doing a ten-pull for a drink promotion should be no problem.’

"Not bad."

Qin Yang nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Xiaobai. "Come on, Xiaobai, sense the Spiritual Qi here!"

"Oh, yes, Master."

Hearing this, Xiaobai, who was lying on the sofa, quickly wrinkled her nose and began sniffing for the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

The next moment, rich Spiritual Qi began to gather. In her senses, it formed a funnel like a treasure-gathering basin, and it was actually much, much stronger than before!

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Xiaobai was stunned, her face a mask of shock as she looked at Qin Yang.

’To gather Spiritual Charm to this degree... those stuffy old priests would need a whole day, maybe even several weeks, but he did it all by himself!?’

"You... h-h-how did you do that?!"

Xiaobai was dumbfounded, crying out in shock.

’Is he actually a genius!?’

’This is insane!’

’Looks like it worked.’

Seeing Xiaobai’s reaction, Qin Yang felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

’The Fox Race is spiritually attuned and skilled at sensing good fortune and avoiding disaster. For Xiaobai to have such a strong reaction, it must mean my array is a genuine success.’

’All this effort was just to grasp this imperceptible wisp of luck. It’s more than enough for the unboxing ahead.’

"Alright, the time is ripe..."

"Time to unbox!"

Qin Yang took out the two Star Rings and began to break the seals on them.

He injected his Star Force.

HUMMM!

The rings’ Star Maps lit up. The Star Force contained within flared, resisting Qin Yang’s own, yet by a strange coincidence, the two forces simply dissolved into one another.

A moment later, the Star Ring opened with ease.

Qin Yang probed the inside with his Spiritual Power and was instantly overjoyed.

’Jackpot!’

Inside the ring, countless Star Stones were piled up into a small mountain. There were all sorts of rare flowers and exotic herbs, precious medicinal ingredients, numerous Sword Dao Secret Manuals, and even the manual for Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect.

Huyan Sword’s ring also contained a good number of Star Stones, but it paled in comparison to the Sword Saint’s collection.

’But hey, it was all free anyway.’

’Beggars can’t be choosers, right?’

’After this master and disciple duo came to Jianghai, not only did my Cultivation skyrocket, but I also got rich overnight.’

At this thought, Qin Yang looked at his bountiful harvest, a wave of satisfaction washing over him. ’This master-disciple pair are basically my personal wealth gods!’

What’s the cure for all sorrows? Getting rich overnight!