Previously on Living In Another World With A Farm...
Using a hidden magic formation and the Yin-Yang Mirror, Zhao Hai successfully repels Li Ruohai’s powerful battle corpse, forcing the young master to retreat. Following the confrontation, Zhao Hai reveals to his companions that Li Ruohai is likely a victim of the Great Devil-Planting Art, a forbidden technique used to turn blood relatives into expendable vessels for a master's soul. Zhao Hai suspects that Li Ruohai is desperately searching for a way to save himself within the ruins of the Spirit Array Sect before the demonic seed awakens. However, this discovery brings a new danger, as the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect may now target them to keep his dark secret hidden.
The two of them lapsed into silence following Zhao Hai’s explanation. Truthfully, such a prospect terrified them; if things unfolded that way, the consequences would be dire. They were fully aware that their opponent was the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect. An influential Big Shot of that caliber wouldn't even need to lift a finger to eliminate them. A single command would send a tide of assassins after them. Being True Disciples offered little protection; in a massive Sect where such disciples were numerous, their status meant very little.
Zhao Hai observed their expressions and offered a small smile. "Actually, there is no need for excessive concern. Even if the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect has indeed mastered the Devil-Planting Technique, who would actually dare to move against him? As long as he remains alive and his second primordial spirit possesses the strength to defend itself, he will remain secure. The reason he would want his second primordial spirit to be self-sufficient while he still lives is simple... In his rank, he undoubtedly has a multitude of foes. He must ensure he has protection before his natural lifespan concludes, otherwise, his enemies will surely pounce. Currently, the Sect Master appears to be at the zenith of his power, so he shouldn't fear any immediate threats. Given his vast longevity, even if this news leaked, the impact would be minimal. He has the strength to utterly suppress any dissent."
Hearing this, the duo nodded in understanding. Zhao Hai continued with a smirk, "That’s enough talk. Worrying about it now serves no purpose. We should stay put for the time being. Li Ruohai is a formidable opponent. Although we forced them to retreat, there is no guarantee they aren't still tracking us. If they are, staying mobile will only invite more trouble."
The two nodded, scanning their surroundings. Yan Bei remarked in a heavy tone, "It makes sense why so many people chose to align with him. While Li Ruohai’s current reputation might be obscure to some, his background is undeniable. No one in this place wants to cross him. Furthermore, befriending him offers significant advantages once we exit this realm. That is why those people banded together to strike at us. Those fellows are truly despicable."
Zhao Hai chuckled. "It’s of no consequence. Our spoils this time are substantial. Their combined gains don't even match ours. The Cultivation techniques alone provide us with limitless potential for growth. Not to mention the rewards waiting for us upon our return. We will wait here; there is no need to rush."
Agreeing with him, the two nodded. Their harvest had been great, yet human nature is rarely satisfied. They had only explored for a short duration, and many restrictions remained to be dismantled. Each broken seal promised even greater treasures, so they were naturally reluctant to stop. Li Ruohai’s interference had ruined their momentum, leaving them understandably frustrated.
However, they didn't hold a grudge against Zhao Hai. He hadn't sought a conflict with Li Ruohai initially. Besides, Li Ruohai wasn't the type of person one could easily cooperate with. His motives were shrouded in secrecy, and partnering with him would likely lead to a grim end. Any benefits gained through such an alliance would surely have been swallowed by Li Ruohai, leaving them with nothing. Consequently, they fully supported Zhao Hai’s decision to resist.
Looking around, Zhao Hai’s brow furrowed. "I’m not sure why, but I have a premonition that something is about to occur—something massive." He had sensed a gathering storm for a while, but the feeling was now becoming overwhelming.
Yan Bei looked around, visibly confused. "What could possibly happen? Is Li Ruohai planning another strike? They’ve already exhausted their primary tactics; what else is left?" He scanned the area but saw nothing out of the ordinary.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Hai spoke in a hushed tone. "No, we must relocate. We cannot remain here. This sense of unease is too strong. Even if moving puts me in Li Ruohai’s path, we must leave." With a flick of his wrist, he summoned the Blood Lotus. As it expanded, Zhao Hai leaped onto it and gestured for the others to follow.
Without hesitation, the two jumped aboard. Though they lacked his intuition, their trust in Zhao Hai was absolute. Without him, they wouldn't have secured such treasures or survived Li Ruohai’s ambush. They followed his lead without question.
Once they were settled, Zhao Hai steered the Blood Lotus forward at high speed. Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji were startled by the direction; they realized Zhao Hai was heading back toward the entrance of the Spiritual Array Sect. Why return there? The rift hadn't reopened yet, meaning there was no way to exit. Going there seemed pointless.
Still, they refrained from asking, trusting Zhao Hai had a plan. As they sped away, they glanced back and sensed several auras pursuing them, though the pursuers couldn't match the speed of the lotus.
Ignoring the pursuit, Zhao Hai pushed the Blood Lotus to its limit. Since the distance wasn't great, they arrived at the entrance quickly. Upon landing, the Blood Lotus vanished into the earth. Simultaneously, Zhao Hai deployed the Yin-Yang Mirror into the ground and scattered several formation flags in eight directions, where they firmly rooted themselves.
Zhao Hai let out a breath of relief. With a thought, the flags vanished from sight. Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji noted that the formation covered a massive area—tens of thousands of square meters. Despite the flags being hidden, the landscape looked unchanged.
Zhao Hai then summoned a massive stone monument at the edge of the array. With a flick of his will, the word "HALT!" appeared on its surface. Standing a hundred feet tall and fifty feet wide, the inscription was visible from a great distance.
With another gesture, countless black specs flew from his sleeve. As the final speck settled, a grand Manor materialized before the stunned eyes of his companions. It was the very array core they had previously seized, but it had been completely restored. They stood in the front courtyard, facing a main gate adorned with a plaque where the characters for "Yin" and "Yang" pulsed with a vibrant, extraordinary aura.
The entrance had been transformed into red-lacquered doors studded with eighteen decorative copper nails each. The perimeter walls were crafted from exquisite red jade bricks, and the ground was paved with slabs of beautiful green jade.
Zhao Hai turned to his companions with a smile. "Let’s head inside to rest. I suspect a major event is coming, and we will be safe here." He led them into the inner courtyard, where the ground retained its black-and-white motif but now resembled polished jade. In the center, the Yin-Yang Ghost figure appeared far more lifelike than before.
In the second courtyard, the flora flourished, and the stone furniture remained. Zhao Hai invited them to sit and produced several jade cups, filling them with a milky white liquid. "You can drink this without worry," he said, lifting his cup. "This is pure Stalactite Milk of the highest grade. These cups are carved from premium Jade Essence, which helps refine the liquid. The original owner of this Manor certainly knew how to live well." He drained his cup, feeling a wave of clarity and refreshment wash over him.
Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji drank as well, their faces reflecting their satisfaction. Zhao Hai looked around the estate. "This Manor is quite impressive. The Spiritual Array Sect clearly invested heavily in its construction. I’ve always wanted a place like this—one that can be deployed anywhere to host guests—so I decided to keep it."
Yan Bei laughed. "You certainly have a taste for the finer things. This place is incredible. However, without that Blood Lotus, I doubt anyone could transport such a structure. Is your Blood Lotus a Large-Scale Magical Artifact? Does it possess its own internal space?" Yan Bei’s curiosity was natural; the lotus had displayed properties typical of high-level spatial artifacts.
Zhao Hai smiled. "The history of this Blood Lotus is quite significant. It originally belonged to a Senior Brother on Blood Drop Island who lost it in a bet to my Big Senior Brother, who then gifted it to me. It began as a mere Stone Lotus, but after I refined it into my Life Source Magic Weapon, it evolved. It always had a small internal space, though it was slow and lacked utility. I didn't expect the spatial properties to strengthen after the refinement. It has gained several new abilities, which was a welcome surprise."
Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji smiled back. While they recognized the immense value of the artifact, they harbored no greed. As a Natal Dharma Treasure, it was bound to Zhao Hai’s soul. Unless he was killed or his consciousness was forcibly erased by a master with overwhelming mental power, the treasure was useless to anyone else. And such powerful beings rarely concerned themselves with the possessions of juniors.
