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When expressing their concern, Hu Lizhong and Xiang Yunfei both watched Zhuge Cang warily, their eyes filled with hostility.

Regarding Tong Yunshu, Hu Lizhong naturally harbored no dissatisfaction.

He was arguably the first among Qin Yanyang's subordinates to know about Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu's relationship and kept it a secret, maintaining confidentiality for Yang Fei.

Later, even when Qin Yanyang broke off with Yang Fei over this, Hu Lizhong's only private opinion was surprise at Yang Fei's charm, having such an attractive wife and still being unfaithful. However, he held no major objections against Tong Yunshu herself.

Xiang Yunfei and others from the Military Department felt differently.

Almost everyone was displeased with Yang Fei for hurting Qin Yanyang back then.

Even though Yang Fei had done Xiang Yunfei a favor, Xiang Yunfei still felt Yang Fei's betrayal of Qin Yanyang was wrong.

Later, Yang Fei heroically turned the tide, saving Qin Yanyang and the Military Department, and deeply moved everyone with his sense of justice, earning their admiration. However, on a personal level, as long as Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu were together, colleagues in the Military Department secretly felt it was unfair to Qin Yanyang.

But now, with both Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang absent, seeing Tong Yunshu injured, both Hu Lizhong and Xiang Yunfei were extremely concerned.

Despite Tong Yunshu being perceived by them as the third party in Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang's relationship and thus disliked, they considered it their own personal matters.

As subordinates, or friends, Hu Lizhong and Xiang Yunfei couldn't just ignore Yang Fei's woman.

So seeing Tong Yunshu like this, Hu Lizhong and Xiang Yunfei instinctively felt Zhuge Cang was up to something.

Upon hearing their concerned inquiries, Tong Yunshu smiled faintly and gently shook her head at them.

Hu Lizhong and Xiang Yunfei saw that Zhuge Cang was helping Tong Yunshu to stabilize her vital energy and blood and were relieved.

Soon, Hu Lizhong's expression changed as he thought of the anomaly in the Cloud Mist Mountain Array he had just witnessed.

Brother Yang had shared the operation of the formation with Miss Tong before leaving.

Moreover, recently, Miss Tong had been diligently studying the knowledge of the Rune Tao and the Domain of Array, reportedly possessing talents that even made Brother Yang feel inadequate.

Could it be that the anomaly in the Cloud Mist Mountain Array just now was caused by Miss Tong?

The more he thought, the more plausible it seemed, and Hu Lizhong couldn't help but feel astounded and overwhelmed.

If this... this is true.

Then Miss Tong's talent in the domain of arrays and Rune Tao is indeed extraordinary?

If so, her abilities could rival Minister Qin's?

Perhaps she could even preside over the Cloud Mist Mountain's Base formations in the future, ensuring the safety of the Divine Continent's rear, allowing Brother Yang and Minister Qin to venture freely without worries.

In any case, this would be a tremendous boon for the Divine Continent.

Xiang Yunfei, however, was relatively straightforward and not as quick to respond as Old Hu.

He nudged closer to Hu Lizhong, nervously asking in a low voice, "Old Hu, what's going on? Mr. Yang and Minister Qin aren't here; with Miss Tong suddenly like this, how do we explain to Mr. Yang when he returns?"

Hu Lizhong glanced sideways at him, shaking his head, "Don't worry, it's probably a good thing."

"A good thing?" Xiang Yunfei looked puzzled.

The Cloud Mist Mountain Array seemed tampered with, and Miss Tong now spat blood, appearing to be in trouble, yet Old Hu said it's a good thing?

In the core area of the Cloud Mist Mountain Array, nearly all the startled experts of the Military Department were solemnly guarding the perimeter, having quickly contacted people outside the valley to inquire if there was an enemy attack.

After learning there was no disturbance outside, nor enemy assault, everyone felt relieved.

A moment later, Tong Yunshu's complexion returned to normal, flushed with color.

She exhaled, opened her eyes, and said, "Thank you, Master," with gratitude towards Zhuge Cang.

Earlier, when her qi was chaotic and her meridians in trouble, without Zhuge Cang's timely intervention, she might have sustained serious internal injuries, even if she managed to stabilize the situation herself. Now, Zhuge Cang's timely assistance spared her the suffering of injury.

Zhuge Cang nodded silently, looking at Tong Yunshu with an excited expression, "Girl, what just happened to you?"

Hu Lizhong also watched Tong Yunshu intently.

Tong Yunshu's expression contained joy and a bit of lingering fear, glancing at them before slowly speaking, "I... I was just researching the underlying principles of the Cloud Mist Mountain Array Yang Fei shared with me, feeling a subtle, seemingly connected interaction with the formation. Then, I had a deeper understanding of the Great Yellow Court Technique."

With that, she looked puzzled at Zhuge Cang, asking, "Master, can understanding formations and Rune Tao also benefit the comprehension of the Great Yellow Court Technique? Can they complement each other?"

Zhuge Cang, both surprised and pleased—having lived over a century—couldn't contain his excitement, "Girl, are you saying that while comprehending the Cloud Mist Mountain Formation principles, you suddenly sensed something, and then had a sudden insight into the Great Yellow Court Technique?"

Tong Yunshu nodded.

Zhuge Cang took a deep breath.

Having harbored suspicions earlier, Hu Lizhong inhaled sharply upon hearing their conversation, looking at Tong Yunshu like she was a marvel.

This... this talent is truly enviable!

Even Xiang Yunfei picked up some information, staring at Tong Yunshu in shock, "Miss Tong, was that reaction from the array just now... was it you?"

Tong Yunshu nodded a bit embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disrupt you, but the formation was too intriguing. I couldn't help considering the knowledge Yang Fei shared and got increasingly immersed..."

A genius!

No!

A genius among geniuses!

Such thoughts crossed all three minds.

Zhuge Cang was once again astounded by Tong Yunshu's talent in array and Rune Tao, overwhelmed with joy.

Hu Lizhong and the belatedly realizing Xiang Yunfei also recognized what Tong Yunshu's linkage to the Yunwu Mountain's Base formation implied.

Amidst their astonishment, Xiang Yunfei's gaze towards Tong Yunshu became complex.

If Miss Tong displays such formidable prowess in Array Formation Talisman Tao, and could control the Cloud Mist Mountain Array independently, wouldn't she outshine even Minister Qin?

If they were to get into a dispute or fight out of jealousy, wouldn't the minister suffer a loss?

Here, while our Military Department colleagues want to assist the minister, we'd likely not gain any advantage.

The others, unaware of Xiang Yunfei's train of thought, were only full of joy, along with Zhuge Cang and Hu Lizhong. My Virtual Library Empire (M|V|LE1MPYR) thanks you for reading at the source.

They considered the rise of a unique talent like Tong Yunshu in the Divine Continent a splendid boon for the nation.

Tong Yunshu herself felt secretly delighted.

Previously only exhibiting an exceptional aptitude in Rune Tao, she hadn't expected to grasp formations so swiftly now.

It seemed Yang Fei was right; arrays and Rune Tao are interconnected.

With impressive Rune Tao aptitude, understanding the profound mysteries of arrays naturally becomes relatively easier.

After all, the foundation of formations is talisman.

Using Rune Tao to gather Heaven and Earth Power as a cornerstone, then weaving it into a mysterious formation with different combinations, could produce unforeseen and astonishing effects.

Some arrays and Rune Tao possess such immense power that they're not easily resistible by human force.