Unable to persuade her, Lin Che had no choice but to follow her to Emei Palace.
Inside the Emei Palace's main hall, Palace Master Guo Xiang was sipping tea. This expert at the late Refining Void Stage looked no older than forty, with an elegant and noble bearing. Seeing her granddaughter bring Lin Che, a kind smile appeared on her face: "Jiayin, Lin Che, what brings you two here to see this old woman?"
"Grandmother," Jiayin stepped forward coyly, "he's bullying me!"
Guo Xiang's face darkened, her gaze turning to Lin Che as a faint pressure spread through the air: "Oh? You dare bully my granddaughter?"
Lin Che quickly bowed, fine sweat beading on his forehead: "Palace Master, you've misunderstood. This junior has come to request a large-scale teleportation array and a large-scale trapping array."
"A teleportation array plus a trapping array?" Guo Xiang set down her teacup, a sharp light flashing in her eyes. "Do you know how many resources are needed to set up these two arrays? The teleportation array requires a Spirit Formation stage or above array master to work for three days and nights without rest. The trapping array requires a Refining Void stage cultivator to preside over it. The materials consumed are worth a fortune. What do you need them for?"
Lin Che hesitated for a moment, feeling he couldn't hide this from Guo Xiang, and told her everything about the challenge to Xuanjian Sect.
After hearing this, Guo Xiang frowned tightly: "The Xuanjian Sect is powerful. Although you have courage, this matter is extremely risky. How about this? Our Emei Palace will gather all our combat power and fight alongside you!"
"That cannot be done!" Lin Che flatly refused. "I appreciate Palace Master's kindness, but I have my own arrangements for this battle. Too many people would cause complications. Moreover, how could I allow Emei Palace to be drawn into this life-and-death battle?"
Guo Xiang was full of question marks, but seeing Lin Che's confident appearance, she couldn't insist. She could only sigh: "Forget it, forget it. Although you haven't married Jiayin yet, it's only a matter of time. Consider yourself half a son-in-law of Emei Palace. This favor, I will grant."
She turned to Jiayin and teased: "A grown girl can't be kept at home. Jiayin, look at you, your whole heart is set on this boy."
Jiayin blushed and lowered her head, not daring to respond.
Guo Xiang added to Lin Che: "After you finish your business, find some time to set a wedding date. You're now a sect master, a perfect match for Jiayin, and you two are in love. Moreover..." She paused, giving them a meaningful look, "Since you already have the reality of husband and wife, this matter should be done sooner rather than later."
Jiayin was so embarrassed she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Lin Che hurriedly took her hand and solemnly promised: "Rest assured, Palace Master. After this battle, this junior will formally propose with three matchmakers and six gifts, and marry Jiayin in a grand ceremony!"
Time was pressing, so Guo Xiang immediately summoned all Emei Palace's Refining Void and Spirit Formation stage combat power.
"Set up a large-scale teleportation array and a trapping array. Destination—the outer valley of Skywind Mountain!" At Guo Xiang's command, everyone immediately began to act.
She led the team personally, assisted by two early Refining Void stage elders, three Refining Void stage powerhouses presiding over the array formation. Hearing this location, a trace of surprise flashed in Jiayin's beautiful eyes—that was exactly where she had first met Lin Che.
After a day and night of tireless work without rest, three major arrays were finally completed:
Large-scale Teleportation Array: Three zhang in diameter, can teleport a hundred people, target: Skywind Mountain Valley
Large-scale Trapping Array: Ten li in radius, can trap Refining Void stage experts for the time of one incense stick
Concealment Array: Hides array fluctuations to prevent detection by enemies
Guo Xiang handed the three sets of array diagrams to Lin Che and said solemnly: "This teleportation array links to Skywind Mountain Valley with stable coordinates. The trapping array can seal space, and those below Refining Void stage cannot escape. But remember, each activation of the teleportation array consumes one hundred top-grade spirit stones. The trapping array requires three hundred."
Lin Che took the array diagrams, overjoyed in his heart: "Thank you, Palace Master! This kindness, this junior will remember for life!"
Back at the God Killing Pavilion, Lin Che immediately summoned everyone.
Before the hall ruins, Shi Jin, Lin Ying, Scholar Wen, and a hundred core brothers stood in neat formation. Lin Che unfurled two array diagrams and declared in a clear voice: "In four days, 68 elites from Xuanjian Sect will attack. This battle, I already have a complete strategy!"
"Jiayin, Shi Jin, Little Sister. Tomorrow, you only need to follow my instructions, and I will have my own way to deal with these Xuanjian Sect scum."
Although everyone was puzzled, they had absolute trust in Lin Che and responded in unison: "Yes! We will obey Pavilion Master's command!"
[System: Detecting host setting up an earth-shattering deception. Suggest host buys life insurance... ah no, prepare a surprise.]
Jiayin's beautiful eyes flickered, seeming to understand something, the corners of her mouth forming a captivating smile.
In four days, watch how Lin Che, with his own power, deals with the 68 elites of Xuanjian Sect!
[Chapter 39 Complete]