I am the villain in the book

The next day, in the morning.

With nothing to do, Wei Changtian went to see the Buddhist monks who were still "stationed" in Fengyuan City.

According to the latter, they stayed to spread Buddhism.

Does spreading Buddhism require so many Rank Two experts?

No one would believe that.

If it were before, Wei Changtian would probably have to guess the purpose of these Buddhist people staying in Xin Feng.

Fortunately, Xu Sui Sui had already revealed the matter of the Qi Gathering Array, which saved him a lot of trouble this time.

"Venerable monks, you truly care about the common people and have great compassion!"

"Young Master Wei is too kind. This is what we should do."

"Venerable monks, please don't be modest. I truly admire you!"

"Young Master is too polite."

After last night, his main task in Fengyuan was completed.

Next, he only needed to wait for Xu Quan and Zhi Li to get married before heading back to Shu Prefecture to accompany Liang Qin during her "pregnancy".

And when he came to Fengyuan again next time, it would probably be to break through to Rank One...

"About how long will this Qi Gathering Array take to accumulate enough inner force for me to break through to Rank One?"

Having dismissed all the palace maids and eunuchs, Wei Changtian walked with Xu Sui Sui in a garden, where pink hibiscus flowers bloomed in clusters beside them.

"Hmm, about half a year should be enough."

Xu Sui Sui thought for a moment: "But if you want to be safe, it's best to wait a little longer."

"Half a year, is it."

Wei Changtian simply nodded without commenting on whether the time was long or short.

Compared to the Qi Gathering Array at Yun'an Temple, the one in Xin Feng was undoubtedly "efficient".

After all, the former had been operating for over a hundred years, and the accumulated pure inner force was not enough for him to break through to Rank One.

While the latter only needed a mere half a year.

This not only represented a huge difference in scale between the two, but also meant that the "security measures" were definitely not on the same level.

In that case, if he wanted to "take away" this golden relic at that time, what he would face would be far more than just Guan Kong, or a phantom array.

Of course, with Xu Sui Sui as an "inside agent", as long as he could plan ahead, Wei Changtian felt that it wouldn't be too difficult.

It's just that he definitely wouldn't be able to hide it from the Buddhist sect anymore.

So... it seems that he was destined to have another formidable enemy.

"By the way, let me tell you something."

Shaking his head, Wei Changtian stepped into a pavilion, changing the subject: "Yesterday, I called all the spies from various forces to the palace."

"Oh?"

Xu Sui Sui paused, then quickly caught up: "Did you kill them all? Where are their bodies now?"

"Why would I kill them?"

Wei Changtian glanced at Xu Sui Sui helplessly: "I just chatted with them."

"Chat? What did you chat about?"

Xu Sui Sui looked blank: "Weren't they investigating you all the time?"

"Yes, but now they don't need to investigate."

Wei Changtian sat down on a stone bench: "I've already told them the answer to what they wanted to know."

"Ah?"

Her mouth opened wide, and it was clear that Xu Sui Sui hadn't reacted to Wei Changtian's purpose in doing so.

She was stunned for a long time before tentatively asking in a low voice:

"So... the matter of the Moon Picking Sword..."

"Yes, I told them."

Wei Changtian nodded: "Also, the thirteen portions of Heavenly Dao luck, I also told them that they should be able to help people break through to Rank One."

"You!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Sui Sui almost jumped up, widened her eyes, and asked urgently: "What about the Qi Gathering Array? You didn't say that too, did you?!"

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A gentle breeze brought the fragrance of flowers into the pavilion, and gently fluttered the golden corners of her skirt.

Looking at Xu Sui Sui's extremely anxious expression, Wei Changtian thought to himself that communicating with this woman was too difficult.

People like Li Zimu and Chu Xianping didn't need him to say things explicitly; sometimes, he didn't even need to speak, and the former could understand his meaning.

Even Yang Liushi and Zhang San, who were slightly lower in "intelligence", only needed a few words from him.

But Xu Sui Sui was different.

When communicating with her, he had to be very clear, otherwise she wouldn't understand at all.

"Why don't you guess?"

Rolling his eyes, Wei Changtian finally asked helplessly: "Why would I tell them this?"

"You..."

Xu Sui Sui frowned and pondered for a long time before analyzing in a low voice:

"You want to divert their attention, so as to hide the secret that the Qi Gathering Array can also be used to break through?"

"Okay, it seems you're not completely stupid."

Wei Changtian looked away: "The inner force converted by the Qi Gathering Array can help people break through, only you and I know this now, and even the Buddhist sect itself isn't too sure."

"This is very beneficial to us, but no one knows how long this secret can be kept."

"So I first admitted that the Moon Picking Sword and Heavenly Dao luck can break through to Rank One, so that everyone's attention can be temporarily focused on these two things, thereby continuing to hide the matter of the Qi Gathering Array."

"In this way, the difficulty for me to break through to Rank One with the help of the Qi Gathering Array in the future can be minimized."

"Do you understand now?"

"...I understand."

Nodding in sudden realization, Xu Sui Sui slowly sat down as well.

However, the ease on her face didn't last long, and she quickly became nervous again:

"That's not right!"

"Since you admitted that the Moon Picking Sword is a method to break through, wouldn't they try their best to get the sword manual from you?"

"Isn't that more dangerous for you?!"

"So I simply gave them the sword manual too..."

Wei Changtian curled his lips and simply repeated what happened last night.

After listening, Xu Sui Sui was undoubtedly stunned, and after a full minute, she asked blankly:

"If someone really does one of those three things, are you really going to give him the sword manual?"

"Yes."

Wei Changtian nodded calmly: "Once something like this is said, it must be done."

"But, but..."

Xu Sui Sui subconsciously wanted to say something, but suddenly closed her mouth.

In the end, she only took a deep look at Wei Changtian, and then asked softly again:

"Why are you telling me this?"

"I want you to prepare in advance."

Wei Changtian looked back: "Once I give out the first half of the sword manual, the drawbacks of the Moon Picking Sword will soon be discovered."

"At that time, someone will definitely investigate you, wanting to get the method to suppress the inner demons."

"So you have to think of a set of excuses in advance, preferably to push everything onto Qin Zhengqiu..."

After giving an explanation, Wei Changtian paused, and then added with some worry.

"Can you handle it?"

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"Yes, don't worry."

Xu Sui Sui bit her lip and nodded seriously: "I will definitely not tell anyone."

"That's good."

Standing up, Wei Changtian opened his mouth, then closed it again.

He actually wanted to persuade Xu Sui Sui to return to Great Shu with him, so that he could shield her from a lot of trouble.

But on second thought, Xu Sui Sui still had to stay and monitor the situation of the Qi Gathering Array, so she really couldn't leave...

Therefore, he could only see if she could handle the various complex situations in the future.

Sigh.

Sighing in his heart, Wei Changtian was honestly really worried.

It wasn't that he was afraid that Xu Sui Sui would betray him; after all, even if he put aside the "revolutionary friendship", he was the only one who could take her back, and she wouldn't "cut off her own escape route".

Therefore, Wei Changtian was only worried about Xu Sui Sui's ability...

"I'll leave Li Zimu to you."

Thinking of this, Wei Changtian suddenly said: "Also, the people around me, whoever you want, I can let them stay and help you."

"...No need."

Stunned, Xu Sui Sui quickly reacted this time.

She got up and walked to the opposite side of Wei Changtian, and said quite seriously: "If you leave people in Fengyuan, it will easily arouse suspicion from the Buddhist sect."

"Besides, your side is more dangerous in the short term, and there must be someone like Miss Li to give you ideas."

"I don't care."

Wei Changtian frowned and muttered: "But I'm really afraid that your intelligence won't be enough at that time..."

The fragrance of flowers was very faint, and the small lake outside the pavilion was calm.

Although she was once again unintentionally ridiculed by Wei Changtian for her intelligence, Xu Sui Sui didn't get angry or argue like before this time.

She just pinched the corner of her clothes, and then softly assured:

"Don't be afraid."

"I can do it."