Xu Changge became a Third-Stage Formation Master precisely because she deciphered the Outer Sea Secret Realm.
Then, due to the Yin Corpses in the Secret Realm, she was stationed to manage a powerful Formation, used to mend the gaps in the Restriction.
While managing the Formation, she constantly observed its changes, and her understanding of Formations progressed rapidly.
Possessing a special "Spirit Array Body," Xu Changge also found it easier to gain insights into Formations.
Under multiple factors, Xu Changge was already a Third-Stage Middle Stage Formation Master.
At this time, it was naturally exceptionally simple for her to modify the Formation Su Bai had left on the ebony boat.
Moreover, Su Bai had only roughly refined this ebony boat, not even leaving a Divine Sense imprint, so Xu Changge could freely modify it.
Xu Changge did not immediately modify the ebony boat; instead, she first began to modify the ebony boat's blueprint.
Some parts of the blueprint designed by Su Bai were not suitable for inscribing Formations, which was why when Su Bai pushed the ebony boat's speed to its limit, not only was the boat body prone to deformation, but the Formation was also affected, leading to flaws.
When Xu Changge took action at this moment, she first resolved this hidden danger.
While Xu Changge was modifying the ebony boat, Su Bai had already begun to make Puppets.
After all the Materials for the Puppet were prepared, the next step was to shape the various Materials into suitable forms for installation, as drawn on the blueprint.
This step did not trouble Su Bai, but later, Formations and runes needed to be carved onto different parts of the Puppet.
These Formations and runes were the source of the Puppet's power, and the foundation of its defense and attack methods, so there could be no deviation.
It was necessary to ensure that the Puppet could move while the Formations fit perfectly without any problems.
Even if this step was completed.
After placing Spirit Stones to activate the Puppet, the refined copper essence must also not encounter any problems when transmitting spiritual power.
This Third-Stage Puppet not only had increased power but also greatly increased in required precision.
Su Bai put down a newly polished Puppet leg component she held.
"No wonder Old Man Cui could only craft one every ten years; it is a bit difficult."
However, Su Bai's hands were very steady.
Even steadier than when she was making the ebony boat.
Because Xu Changge had returned, the sense of urgency had greatly diminished.
Coupled with the assistance of her powerful Divine Soul, Su Bai did not make any mistakes while making the Puppet.
Neither modifying the ebony boat nor making the Puppet could be completed overnight.
When Su Bai and Xu Changge were free, they would sit together to enjoy the scenery and admire the moon, to calm their minds.
Xu Changge raised her cup to the moon, letting the wind on the mountaintop scatter her hair and clothes.
"Xiaobai, this path of Cultivation is full of thorns; one wrong step and one will fall into an abyss."
"Before I reached Core Formation, my path was smooth, and I didn't encounter many setbacks. Now I realize this path is not safe either."
After speaking, she drained the wine in her cup.
Due to the large movement, a small amount of clear wine flowed down Xu Changge's chin into her fair neck.
Su Bai sat obediently to the side, not commenting on Xu Changge's opinion, but only softly asked:
"Then you want to give up?"
"Give up?"
Hearing Su Bai's words, Xu Changge sneered.
"Why give up? How much effort did I put into Cultivating to this point? Why should I give up? It's just that I'm a bit tired now."
"Tired? Then take a rest first."
Su Bai nodded.
After Xu Changge poured herself another cup of wine, her eyes became somewhat hazy, whether from the effects of the alcohol or something else.
"Rest? That's not bad, but where should I rest?"
Xu Changge asked this, seemingly asking the vast starry sky, and also asking herself.
Regarding Xu Changge's dilemma, Su Bai just gently patted her own thigh and said to Xu Changge:
"You can rest here for a moment now."
"Mm!"
Seeing Su Bai's action, the drunkenness in Xu Changge's eyes instantly vanished.
Her lips curved upward, and she shamelessly moved her body twice towards Su Bai.
Then she gently lay down.
She adjusted her position so she could clearly see Su Bai's face.
After resting her head on Su Bai's lap, Xu Changge let out a smug, foolish laugh.
Looking up, she could directly see Su Bai's chin, forehead, and the stars in the sky.
Only Xu Changge's comfortable sigh was heard:
"This is indeed a good place to rest."
"Xiaobai is so gentle today, hehehe..."
After two foolish laughs, Xu Changge fell silent.
Over the years, the Xu Family had sent many excellent disciples from their Family to the Green Bamboo Sword Sect.
But the Xu Family also had many excellent Immortal Seeds remaining.
Not to mention those with High Grade Spiritual Roots like Xu Changge, there was even one with Earthly Spiritual Root Aptitude.
But it was not enough.
Growing up under the Family's nurturing, their Cultivation speed was not much faster than Xu Changge's.
They even couldn't compare to her, this Old Ancestor.
Xu Changge, in her Cultivation to the Core Formation Realm, had basically not encountered any Bottlenecks along the way.
But her Family's younger generations, if their Cultivation was slightly unsuccessful, they would encounter a Bottleneck period.
The strongest Cultivator in the Family now was only at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.
If it were an ordinary Cultivator, they would already be very satisfied now.
Xu Changge was not satisfied.
Since she herself could Cultivate to Core Formation, why couldn't those younger generations whom she had specifically selected, whose Aptitude was not inferior to hers, and who had ample resources, Cultivate to the same Realm as her?
Thinking of this, Xu Changge turned her head, facing Su Bai, her face just touching Su Bai's stomach through her clothes.
She asked in a muffled voice:
"Xiaobai, I have some worries now. Can I tell you about them?"
Su Bai's hand rested on Xu Changge's head. Hearing Xu Changge say this, she did not hesitate and directly nodded, saying:
"You can, Changge. We've been together for so many years. If you have worries you're willing to share, I can naturally help you relieve them."
"Mm, thank you, Xiaobai..."
Xu Changge leaned her face closer to Su Bai.
Then she spoke about her worries concerning the Xu Family.
Upon hearing that Xu Changge was actually troubled by this, Su Bai spoke up and said:
"Changge, you are a bit too impatient. The Xu Family has only risen for about a hundred years; it's already very good to have Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Moreover, you, this Xu Family Old Ancestor, have only just reached Core Formation. Do you really expect the younger generations to immediately catch up or even surpass you? Let's talk about this in another hundred years."
Xu Changge felt that Su Bai's words made sense.
Let's talk about this matter in another hundred years.
Under Su Bai's comfort, Xu Changge's mindset became much calmer.
She took a deep breath.
"Xiaobai~ Fortunately, I have you."
"Hm?"
Su Bai was helping Xu Changge tidy her messy hair when she suddenly heard Xu Changge's somewhat heavy breathing.
Then she saw Xu Changge with a foolish smile, her eyes tightly closed, breathing heavily...
Clearly, she intended to sleep there, using her drunkenness as an excuse.
"I..."
Su Bai directly got up.
"Ow!"
Xu Changge cried out in pain, falling to the ground.
Looking at Su Bai again, she had already left.
Only Xu Changge remained, clutching her forehead, with a hint of grievance on her face.
"Really, what's wrong with a good sister showing her older sister more affection? Why be so fierce!"
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