595 14 Patterns_2
“If this child has joined the Tai Xu Gate, and in the future does good deeds and benefits the cultivators of the Nine State, that will be a blessing for the whole world. However, if someday his nature becomes skewed, and he uses the power of the Formation to harm the Nine State, then that will be the fault of the Tai Xu Gate…”
“Therefore, one must teach well, not only the Formation, but also the nature of the heart…”
“If his nature is inherently evil, then one should instruct tirelessly, guiding him toward goodness;”
“If his nature is inherently good, then one should follow his true heart, and let his goodness flourish.”
“With such talent, if he is taught well, the Tai Xu Gate can truly consider itself… to have found a treasure…”
“This generation’s Sect Leader has indeed done a good deed…”
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In a short span of time, Elder Master Xun’s expression changed many times, nodding and shaking his head in turn, his thoughts spinning endlessly, his mood fluctuating.
Mo Hua, having been stared at by Elder Master Xun for so long, felt somewhat puzzled and inexplicably a bit guilty, and then whispered quietly,
“Elder Master Xun…”
Elder Master Xun was startled, then came back to his senses and remembered Mo Hua’s recent request to “learn the Fourteen-pattern Formation Method,” his expression turned serious and he spoke with a trace of solemnity,
“Yes.”
After making the promise, Elder Master Xun paused to think and then said, “However, as for what Formation to teach, I need to consider that…”
Mo Hua’s heart leaped with joy, and he laughed,
“Thank you, Elder!”
Elder Master Xun nodded, his gaze affable, then sent Mo Hua back.
He himself walked along the Jade Stone Mountain Path toward the rear mountain, mulling over his thoughts as he walked. When disciples greeted him along the way, he didn’t notice them.
Finally arriving at the rear mountain, near the Sect Leader’s residence, he encountered the Tai Xu Sect Master dressed in brocaded robes.
The Tai Xu Sect Master first greeted him with a respectful bow,
“Elder Master, I greet you.”
But Elder Master Xun didn’t hear, until he had walked a few steps past, then suddenly remembered something, turned back to look at the Tai Xu Sect Master, and nodded,
“You have done well.”
Having said that, Elder Master Xun left.
The Tai Xu Sect Master, for once, received praise from Elder Master Xun, and felt surprised and honored, yet also somewhat bewildered.
“Done well…”
“What have I done?”
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Elder Master Xun, back in the Elder’s Residence, was still frowning in thought.
One must teach well.
If this child can study the Five Elements Formation so deeply, then he also shouldn’t neglect the Eight Trigrams Array…
Other array series, being less popular and having narrower uses, can wait for now.
To learn well the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, to have solid foundations, sturdy as Mount Tai, then to explore other categories of Formation Method later wouldn’t be too late.
But as Elder Master Xun pondered, he suddenly realized a more pressing issue:
“The Qian Xue State Boundary is not all peace and quiet…”
Elder Master Xun’s gaze grew grave.
In recent years, the Noble Clans have flourished, Sects have become dependent, and conflicts for fame and benefit among the disciples of various schools have worsened.
The long-silent Demon Sect has been stirring beneath the surface, plotting something unknown.
The situation is complex, danger lurks in the shadows, and people’s hearts are tricky.
The Qian Xue State Boundary, a place for seeking knowledge, is not as tranquil as it appears on the surface.
Mo Hua, this child, is a Loose Cultivator, without background or power…
Some way must be found to protect him.
To allow him to steadfastly pursue the path of inquiry, to concentrate on his cultivation, to peacefully study Formation Method, without being led astray or making a wrong turn…
And not to be bullied by anyone!
Elder Master Xun looked serious.
Children as innocent and kind as Mo Hua are indeed easy to bully…
“But what is the best way to do that…”
Elder Master Xun fell into deep thought.
Unable to come up with a secure solution for the moment, he sighed,