Chapter 2284 - 1960: Breaking the Formation

Chapter 2284: Chapter 1960: Breaking the Formation

Song Yun cupped his hands to Huang Zhengtao, smiling, "Indeed, nothing escapes Uncle. To be honest, the reason I want to observe the Four Soldiers Star Breaking Formation is because this array is related to Master Yin Xi."

Upon hearing this, Huang Zhengtao’s expression changed. He turned to Huang Shiyun and said sternly, "Shiyun, you told Song Yun about Yin Xi’s Residence."

Huang Shiyun hurriedly replied, "Father, I swear to the heavens, I absolutely did not reveal a single word."

As soon as she finished speaking, Huang Zhengtao noticed the sparkle in Song Yun’s eyes.

It was then he realized he had let something slip; Song Yun was previously unaware of the existence of Yin Xi’s Residence.

He furrowed his brows and asked Song Yun, "How did you know the array is related to Master Yin Xi?"

"Because this array was invented by Master Yin Xi," Song Yun explained briefly and then continued, "Uncle, when you mentioned Yin Xi’s Residence, could it be Master Yin Xi’s abode in Taoyuan back in the day?"

Seeing that there was no point in concealing it, and considering that if Song Yun were to break the array, he would also go to Yin Xi’s Residence, Huang Zhengtao decided to be forthright and said to Song Yun, "Yes, Yin Xi’s Residence is indeed Master Yin Xi’s abode. The Four Soldiers Star Breaking Formation you mentioned is within Yin Xi’s Residence, guarding it."

Upon receiving confirmation, Song Yun’s face showed excitement, and he earnestly said, "Since that’s the case, please, Uncle, you must take me to Yin Xi’s Residence."

From start to finish, Song Yun had been calm, but his excitement upon learning about Yin Xi’s Residence filled Huang Zhengtao with doubt.

"You are an outsider, how do you know Master Yin Xi? Moreover, why are you so interested in Master Yin Xi? Also, where did you get that broken sword? Furthermore, where did you acquire your knowledge of arrays?"

Huang Zhengtao looked at Song Yun and asked a series of questions.

He could sense Song Yun’s sincerity, but as the Huang Family Master, for the sake of the family’s interests, he had to clear up Song Yun’s background.

Song Yun explained, "I obtained three tattered pages, written by Master Yin Xi, which mentioned Taoyuan, that’s why I came here. My knowledge of arrays was also learned from the pages themselves. The broken sword came along with the pages. To me, Master Yin Xi is an unsolvable enigma, and I am curious about everything related to him."

Song Yun did not disclose "Yin Xi’s Manual" and "Yin Xi’s Real Man’s Record," which were his top secrets.

However, his explanation was sufficient to deal with Huang Zhengtao.

After digesting the information for a while, Huang Zhengtao donned a solemn expression and said to Song Yun, "So you could be considered Master Yin Xi’s heir?"

Song Yun replied, "I haven’t formally apprenticed, but I can barely be considered a disciple."

"I really didn’t expect you to have such an opportunity; it’s truly enviable."

Huang Zhengtao muttered a sentence and then said, "Since that’s the case, I agree to take you to Yin Xi’s Residence, and you’ll help us break the array. If the array is broken and Yin Xi’s Residence is revealed in its true form, as a reward, you can choose one artifact from inside first."

The items left by Master Yin Xi would surely be treasures, but Huang Zhengtao unexpectedly being so upright, allowing Song Yun first choice, made Song Yun feel admiration for him.

However, admiration aside, interests cannot be abandoned. Song Yun cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle."

Huang Zhengtao said, "You help us break the array; it’s the Huang Family that should thank you."

After finishing the sentence, Huang Zhengtao pushed the black-tinted broken sword towards Song Yun and said, "I’ve examined this sword, and I trust your character. No need to keep it as collateral; tomorrow night, come with us to Yin Xi’s Residence."

"Alright."

Song Yun did not pretend and put away the black-tinted broken sword.

After that, Huang Zhengtao and Huang Shiyun left the room.

As she closed the door, Huang Shiyun took a deep look at Song Yun before shutting it.

"Second Brother, how did it go?"

Seeing Huang Zhengtao come out, Huang Zhengbo stepped forward to ask.

Huang Zhengtao nodded and said to everyone, "Everyone, rest for now, and tomorrow night we’ll set off; Song Yun will help us break the array."

In the Huang Family, Huang Zhengtao held great authority, and no one questioned his decision, all heading back to their quarters.

Huang Shiyun did not leave, and she followed Huang Zhengtao into the study.

Once inside the study, Huang Shiyun glanced outside and saw no one else following, she quickly asked, "Father, is Song Yun’s broken sword a powerful magic artifact?"

Earlier, when Huang Zhengtao had drawn and sheathed the sword, it was done instantly and Huang Shiyun did not see it clearly, thus she asked.

Huang Zhengtao laughed and said, "If it were a magic artifact, I wouldn’t trust his words. That sword is a spiritual artifact."

"What, a spirit..."

Huang Shiyun exclaimed, quickly covering her mouth and whispered, "It’s actually a spiritual artifact! He actually owns a spiritual artifact; it’s too incredible. You know our Huang Family only has one spiritual artifact."

Huang Zhengtao said, "Even the most powerful artifact refiner in Taoyuan cannot refine spiritual artifacts, only magic artifacts. Now, the only spiritual artifacts remaining in Taoyuan are the five within the hands of the five families: Zhou, Huang, He, Cao, and Xuan, given by Master Yin Xi as a favor."

"Since Song Yun can own one, it only proves that he certainly has a connection with Master Yin Xi. And he also mentioned that the Four Soldiers Star Breaking Formation was invented by Master Yin Xi and that the array appears right at Yin Xi’s Residence, confirming his claims. That’s why I believed he got the remains of Master Yin Xi’s handwritten pages."

Huang Shiyun calmed down, shook her head, and sighed, "What a pity the sword is broken; it’s no longer a complete spiritual artifact, or else the value would be greater."