But then she realized she had misspoken and quickly covered her mouth. “Ahem, sorry! I got too excited and forgot that the auction house has to keep things confidential for the guests. Just pretend I didn’t say anything.”

**Chapter 97: Little Junior Brother, Let’s Get Married!**

“I really want that portable array disk…”

Gu Yueqing rested her chin on one hand, her eyes glued to the Xuan Gui array disk on the stage. For an archer like her, the benefits it would bring were absolutely immense.

Yu Yao stole a glance at Bai Feng, who was deep in thought.

“Little Junior Brother, I take good care of you, don’t I?” She gently poked Bai Feng and sent him a message through her spiritual sense. “Could you possibly give me a few more array disks?”

Bai Feng shot her a sideways glance, instantly seeing through her intentions.

“Well, I guess I’ll just give you the mysterious gift in advance.” Bai Feng pulled out an array disk from his storage bag and gently pushed it toward Yu Yao. “This one, with multiple layers of fifth-grade defensive formations, is not something you can compare to the one at the auction.”

Yu Yao was momentarily stunned, her eyes trembling as she looked at the array disk on the table, her voice stuttering, “Y-you want me to auction this? Is this something my little auction house can handle?”

“It’s for you to use.” Bai Feng nudged the array disk closer to her. “There might be some trouble from the demonic faction soon, so keep it close.”

Yu Yao stared at Bai Feng, frozen like a statue, and it took her a good thirty seconds to blink.

“Little Junior Brother…” A radiant smile broke across her face as she extended her hand toward Bai Feng. “Let’s get married!”

Bai Feng: “?”

Suddenly, a cold gaze fell upon Yu Yao, causing her to shiver. Her rationality returned in an instant, and she realized the gravity of what she had just said.

“Ahem, just kidding! Don’t take it seriously!” Her face flushed as she waved her hands in a hurry, quickly changing the subject. “But how did you…”

“Of course, it was taught to me by my master. Did you forget that Master Liu is also my teacher?”

Bai Feng winked at Yu Yao, who immediately understood, nodding vigorously. “You learned it so quickly! No wonder you’re a formation genius, surpassing Su Lanchan!”

“I just barely managed to learn it. Most of the time, I still need my master’s help.”

Bai Feng shook his head in response.

He had thought about it for a long time, considering the possibility of an attack from the demonic faction. If he and Bai Yumo used the portable array disk, Gu Yueqing and the others would definitely guess. Rather than letting them speculate wildly, it was better to mislead them intentionally.

This plan had also received tacit approval from Liu Meng. After he created the portable array, he informed the sect, as he needed their protection.

Upon learning about the portable array, Liu Meng had subtly suggested that he could use her as a decoy to draw fire.

This wasn’t about seeking glory or titles; as someone from the demonic faction who had mingled among loose cultivators for years, she understood that fame could often be a double-edged sword, especially when one was still weak.

In this way, even though he could create portable array disks, the risks would be significantly reduced, as most of Gu Yueqing’s attention would be on the ‘creator,’ Liu Meng.

“By the way, Yumo, this is yours.” Bai Feng pulled out another portable array disk. “Unlike the one for Sister, this one is an illusion array disk. It can trap enemies in a dream, at the very least making them dazed for a second. And if you’re near me, the illusion will be even stronger.”

Bai Yumo took it, staring at the round jade disk in her hand, her lips curling up involuntarily as a phrase echoed in her mind: If you’re by my side…

“Yumo?”

Bai Feng looked at Bai Yumo, who was grinning foolishly—was it really necessary to be this happy over just an array disk?

Bai Yumo snapped back to reality, quickly stuffing the array disk into her clothes, not even sure where she hid it. Her cheeks flushed, and a hint of worry crossed her face. “It feels like I’m always the one receiving gifts. I haven’t given you anything!”

‘Just keeping your emotions in check and not letting the system take advantage of you is the best gift.’

Bai Feng silently complained in his heart, but on the surface, he waved his hand dismissively. “Haven’t you been cooking for me all this time? There aren’t many brothers who get to eat meals made by their little sisters!”

“Uh…”

Bai Yumo lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers as she pondered what gift to give Bai Feng.

Then she remembered that Bai Feng seemed interested in maids before. Although it was a bit embarrassing, she should be able to… No, she definitely could do it!

At that moment, after handing out the array disks to Bai Yumo and Yu Yao, Gu Yueqing finally reacted.

She glanced at Yu Yao, then at Bai Feng, and quietly asked, “Is the portable array disk Master Liu’s work?”

“Yeah, I hope you can keep it a secret for now.” Bai Feng nodded.

“I won’t tell anyone else.” Gu Yueqing quickly agreed, taking a deep breath. Her tone turned a bit nervous as she asked, “Um, can I reserve one from you in advance? I’ll pay the current price of the Xuan Gui array; I won’t let you lose out.”

Bai Feng pretended to be magnanimous, waving his hand. “No need. If you don’t mind me being a newbie, I’ll only charge for the materials.”

“Of course I don’t mind!” Gu Yueqing shook her head vigorously. “I can’t let you suffer a loss, so let’s go with the price of the Xuan Gui array. Anything extra will be my investment in you.”

“Well, since Sister Gu is so insistent…” Bai Feng pondered for a few seconds before nodding seriously. “I’ll do my best. Please let me know your requirements.”

“Um… Can I think about it seriously when I get back?” Gu Yueqing’s face showed some hesitation; she hadn’t figured out which formation suited her best.

“Of course.”

Bai Feng nodded. He didn’t plan to avoid her entirely. After all, he would be staying at the city lord’s mansion for a while until the grand formation was completed. If he kept avoiding her, it would seem strange to others and might even draw attention or hostility.

So, in this unavoidable situation, he decided to treat her as an ordinary friend—no deep connections, but also not deliberately hiding. That was the safest approach.

As they chatted, the auction was reaching its conclusion.

“5930 once! 5930 twice! 5930 three times! Congratulations to this guest for winning the Xuan Gui array disk!!”

Inside the private room, Li Ming slumped in his chair, exhaling deeply. Although he had spent nearly all his savings and felt a pang of regret, securing the Xuan Gui array was definitely worth it!

After all, while spirit stones could be earned back, a portable array was hard to come by.

He tightened his black robe, pulling his hat low to cover himself completely. He even used a spiritual tool to bolster his physique, making him appear stronger, ready to shake off any pursuers after leaving the auction house.

“Let’s hurry!”

**Chapter 98: You’re Eating Alone, Aren’t You?**

【Ding! Detected that the host’s methods are extremely ruthless, having used a defective array disk to swindle away most of Li Ming’s savings, and he even has to say thank you! Reward: Luck Points +200, connection with the Immortal Fire Spirit increased.】

Bai Feng: “…”

Damn, why did the luck child end up with the array disk?

And why does it matter that the luck child willingly spent money on the array disk?

After cursing the system in his mind, Bai Feng finally looked at his reward.

He could indeed feel a faint connection with the Fire Spirit, and manipulating it felt much more intuitive now.

At the same time, a question lingered in his mind: ‘System, how do you determine these rewards?’

【Rewards are drawn based on the host’s intentions and current needs. The more luck points you have, the better the rewards; conversely, lower luck points make it easier to draw basic rewards that increase all attributes.】

Bai Feng nodded thoughtfully. No wonder the system had been giving him rewards related to ‘fire’ lately; he had indeed been wanting to increase his proficiency with the Immortal Fire to speed up material refining.

Wait, what I really want is for you not to give me luck points. Why are you ignoring that?

“Little Junior Brother, the auction is over. What are your plans?”

At that moment, Yu Yao stood up from her chair, stretching and rubbing her little belly full of snacks.

“I do! I want to buy some things, so please lead the way, Sister.”

Bai Feng looked at Yu Yao. After receiving a hefty sum, of course, he wanted to spend it!

Yu Yao nodded. “Sure! I’ll take you straight to Yu Linglong’s warehouse. Just tell me what you want, and I’ll pack it up for you personally. From now on, you’ll be my biggest customer.”