Looking closely, he felt it resembled a geomancer’s compass used for feng shui readings.

Only palm-sized, it was composed of many concentric rings. Each ring had different markings and symbols.

“You understand this?” Tie Xin glanced sideways, a challenge glinting in her eyes.

Somewhat understanding yet somewhat not, he asked, “Installing array formations—do you need to consider feng shui too?”

Hearing this, she showed a surprised expression, then nodded. “Installing an array formation sounds like a simple thing, but it actually requires many steps. Direction, orientation, terrain, landforms, feng shui layout—all need to be confirmed one by one.”

Jiang Chen suddenly realized, “No wonder array masters require such high comprehension aptitude.”

Next, Tie Xin channeled her own Earth spiritual energy into the compass.

Immediately, an invisible energy field spread outward.

Jiang Chen could vaguely sense the changes. Especially in the east direction, the sensation was particularly strong. Perhaps it was because he had awakened a Wood Spiritual Root. As for the other directions, his perception was very fuzzy and vague.

Next, Tie Xin walked around the Spirit Farm back and forth.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help; he could only stand and watch from the side helplessly.

After a long time, she suddenly spoke. “I’ve already confirmed all the advantages and disadvantages of your mu of Spirit Farm.”

She continued, “This Gold Slaughter Array, even a low-level one, needs to rely on metal-attribute magical instruments to unleash its maximum effect. Therefore, you need to sacrifice several magical instruments. Next, I’ll tell you which location to bury them in; bury them there.”

“Okay.” He nodded while taking out the magical instruments.

Then, she began directing commands.

Although this array formation enveloped the entire Spirit Farm, most of the magical instruments were actually buried on the west side. Above each magical instrument, he placed 1 Low-grade Spirit Stone.

Then came the center of the Spirit Farm, the proper middle spot.

She took out another item from her storage pouch.

Jiang Chen recognized this item. This was a Metal Sword Orb, exclusive to Metal Spiritual Roots—equivalent to a life-bound weapon type item.

Tie Xin activated the Earth Pull technique. Instantly, the black soil, frozen hard and covered in ice and snow, split apart.

Rich earth qi formed a clockwise-swirling yellow-brown vortex in the air above. The Earth spiritual energy content rose somewhat. Then, she placed the Metal Sword Orb, serving as the array eye, into the vortex center.

Immediately, the entire Spirit Farm shuddered. A killing aura spread everywhere.

Jiang Chen felt the threat and instinctively retreated a few steps.

Seeing this, Tie Xin glanced at him, then laughed. “Don’t worry. Although Metal overcomes Wood, it’s just a low-level insect-killing array formation; it won’t cause much harm to you.”

At that moment, she tossed a talisman over and explained, “The Gold Slaughter Array has two operation modes. One is continuous operation, automatic insect killing. The other is normally off, only activated when needed. I gave you the activation talisman for the array formation.”

Taking it over, it felt cool and chilly to the touch, but the material was very fine and smooth, like human skin. The symbols inscribed were obscure and profound; he couldn’t understand them at all.

Putting away her compass, she continued, “Also, spirit stones are consumables. You need to replace them roughly every half year. While driving the Metal Sword Orb, metal spiritual energy needs to be injected once a year.”

Jiang Chen committed this to memory firmly. He noticed her staring directly into his eyes, occasionally licking her lips nervously. He asked, “What do you want to do?”

Tie Xin placed her hands on her hips and said rather angrily, “This old lady already finished installing the array formation, and you’re still standing there dumbfounded doing what?”

“You want Spirit Wine? I thought…” Only then did he realize. He hurriedly took out the Spirit Wine from his small storage pouch.

She glared, her tone unfriendly as she asked, “Thought what?”

He awkwardly laughed. “Cough, cough… thought you were hungry.”

Putting away the 100 jin of Tier-2 Spirit Wine, she nodded. “Actually, I haven’t eaten lunch yet.”

Truthfully, she used wine as a substitute for meals; wine-full meant stomach-full too.

He invited her, “Then eat together.”

She had specially come over from the Earth Vein to install the array formation. Even if it was the lowest-level Gold Slaughter Array, it still took half an hour of effort. Therefore, the host definitely should offer hospitality.

Next, the two entered the house.

Tie Xin sat in a chair, drank wine, and waited for the meal. Occasionally, she glanced at Da Huang and the pearl chickens, her eyes revealing a longing for roasted meat. This scared them witless; they seemed to have encountered a natural predator. Both shrank into the corner, eyes full of fear.

Fortunately, although her temper was a bit eccentric, she wasn’t crazy and didn’t make any excessive moves.

A moment later, Jiang Chen brought the cooked dishes to the table. They were all home-style dishes: scrambled eggs, spicy stir-fried cabbage, etc. The only difference was that they contained rich spiritual energy.

Seeing this, she couldn’t help remarking, “Tsk, tsk, tsk… truly a Spirit Farmer, huh? Outside, Tier-2 Spirit Rice is crazily expensive, but here you can eat as much as you want.”

Jiang Chen said righteously, “If even Spirit Farmers can’t eat their fill, you people have even less hope to eat your fill.”

She also agreed and nodded deeply. Afterward, they ate and chatted, becoming more familiar with each other.

They finished eating and drinking half an hour later. Tie Xin drank a large mouthful of Tier-2 Spirit Wine, showed a satisfied expression, and said, “The Gold Slaughter Array is ultimately a low-level array formation. If you can gather 1,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones and find five attribute monster cores, I can help you install a set of advanced array formations.”

Washing dishes in the kitchen, he heard and loudly asked, “What advanced array formation?”

She answered, “The name is called the Five Elements Four Seasons Array. As long as spirit stones are sufficient, it can operate non-stop year-round; you’ll never need to worry again.”

Within the core Spirit Farming area, many Foundation Establishment Spirit Farmers installed this type of array formation. Just replace spirit stones periodically, and using it for ten years would definitely be no problem. After all, this was a set of advanced array formations.

“1,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, five attribute monster cores?” Jiang Chen slightly frowned. Not to mention how long it would take to gather 1,000 Mid-grade ones, five attribute monster cores sounded not simple. He felt it was not something he should concern himself with now.

Time to leave. She got up and walked outside. Jiang Chen quickly put down the bowls and chopsticks and personally saw her to the door.

Outside, there was still heavy snowfall, with no intention of stopping.

She swayingly walked to the open space, then took out the valuable black flying shuttle. She stepped in, soared into the sky, and rose to a high altitude. She didn’t even say a word; in the blink of an eye, the person disappeared over the horizon.

Retracting his gaze, Jiang Chen looked toward the installed low-level Gold Slaughter Array in the Spirit Farm and pondered in his heart.

“Now I have an array formation, resources are not lacking, and even my spells have reached max level. The only deficiency is my cultivation realm. This spring, I must break through to Foundation Establishment!”