The Strongest Curse Master: Start by refining the Seven Arrows Book

#160 - Chapter 160: A large number of bandits occupied the formation shop

The woman disguised as a bandit immediately took out a book from her storage ring and handed it to Fang Che, smiling, "This contains information on all the hidden formations in our store. You can tell me which formations you like."

Fang Che took the book and quickly browsed through it, selecting some formations he had never seen before and telling the bandit woman beside him.

The bandit woman immediately took out the corresponding formations from her storage ring.

After reading the entire book, Fang Che paid the money and left with the formations.

Exiting the formation shop, Fang Che entered an inn, activated a transformation formation, and quickly changed into another person.

Afterward, Fang Che left the inn and observed the surroundings.

Confirming that no bandits were following him, Fang Che returned to the vicinity of the formation shop, but still found no other bandits.

It was as if there was only one bandit in the shop.

However, the bandits Fang Che had encountered before were trying to deceive other professionals into converting into resources, but this bandit was hiding in a shop disguised as a service worker, which was quite unusual.

If they wanted to persuade formation masters to become bandits, that was unlikely.

Formation masters can create formations and maximize their power, whether in terms of earning money or combat power, they far surpass bandits and would never convert to becoming bandits.

Perhaps this bandit was eyeing the shop, preparing to plunder resources.

Then, Fang Che thought that these bandits could hide their bandit occupation because of the power of formations.

These bandits might want formation masters to improve the hiding formations, or they might be after other special formations.

If so, the bandits would definitely seek more formation masters to brainstorm ideas, and would not be stuck in one place.

Thinking of this, Fang Che turned and left the area, heading to other markets.

After wandering around the market for a while, Fang Che found another shop selling formations.

Fang Che entered the shop and quickly found another service worker disguised as a bandit!

Fang Che expressionlessly bought a few formation books and then went to other markets to continue buying formations.

Next, Fang Che visited five consecutive shops selling formations, and each shop had a disguised bandit.

Fang Che was even more certain that these bandits had special requirements.

Fang Che's curiosity was instantly piqued.

However, Fang Che currently didn't have a potion that could gain someone's complete trust, so he couldn't learn about the situation from others.

So, Fang Che took out his communication token and contacted Li Xing, saying:

"Senior, I'm buying formations outside and found disguised bandits in the shops selling formations. After investigating, I found that many shops have bandit figures. I suspect there's a problem here."

Not long after sending the message, Li Xing's voice came from the communication token:

"We discovered the problem of bandits occupying shops some time ago. Come back first. The materials needed by the Soul Master are almost gathered."

"I'll go back immediately," Fang Che replied, quickly moving towards the Iron Hand Group.

Before long, Fang Che returned to the Iron Hand Group and found that the door to Li Xing's office was not closed.

Fang Che walked to the door and was about to knock when Li Xing looked at Fang Che and said, "Come in and close the door."

Fang Che immediately closed the door and walked towards Li Xing.

At this time, Li Xing said, "Wait another half an hour, and the materials needed by the Soul Master will be gathered;

Half an hour later, I hope you will give the materials to the Soul Master, and then buy some props for destroying formations from the Soul Master. We are willing to pay any price!"

Hearing this, Fang Che curiously asked, "Buying props for destroying formations, is it related to the bandits occupying shops?"

Li Xing nodded with a serious expression, and said, "A few days ago, our people suddenly discovered that there were some bandit auras in the shops selling formations nearby;

Later, after investigation, it was found that those bandits had occupied countless shops selling formations, and all the formation masters had disappeared;

These shops have been transformed by formation masters, which can expand the power of the formations several times. If the bandits use the shops as the core to deploy formations, the Iron Hand Academy will be greatly damaged!"

Hearing this, Fang Che immediately took out his communication token, preparing to contact Gu Ning.

Li Xing recognized the communication token in Fang Che's hand, quickly reached out to stop Fang Che, and said:

"You haven't prepared the resources the Soul Master asked for last time. If you make a request directly, it will affect your relationship with Gu Ning. The bandits haven't started deploying formations yet, so we are not in a hurry."

Hearing this, Fang Che put away the token, thought for a while, and said:

"I also found bandits occupying shops in other areas. The bandits should choose an area as the focus to deploy formations."

Li Xing shook his head gently, and said with a serious expression, "Many professionals dedicate all their wealth, just to transform into bandits. The resources they dedicate can be used to deploy formations in many areas!"

Hearing this, Fang Che was slightly stunned.

Before, Fang Che guessed that the bandits collected resources so that they could run away at any time and go to other places to cultivate.

Now that the problem of bandits occupying shops has arisen, what Li Xing said is not unreasonable.

Fang Che said, "If this is the case, we must strengthen the surveillance of professionals. If bandits appear around them, we must immediately arrest the bandits."

Li Xing sighed, and said with a sad face, "People have already been sent out, but the effect is not obvious;

Those bandits are very good at hiding. If their strength cannot exceed the bandits, they cannot recognize the bandits' disguise at all;

In addition, our previous publicity about the bandits' scams made everyone think that we were not capable of solving the bandits, which made their desire to join the bandits even stronger;

We can't just arrest people casually, we still have to live here in the future, we can't be too excessive."

Hearing these words, Fang Che thought of the bandit hiding formation he had improved.

If everyone mastered this formation, they could ignore their strength and directly identify all hidden bandits.

However, taking out this improved formation would only solve the bandit problem as quickly as possible.

If the bandits are too easy to solve, where will Fang Che collect resources?

It's better to wait until the situation expands before taking out the formation, and then he can use the formation to obtain more resources.

Even if he doesn't get resources, letting others remember Fang Che's kindness is also a worthwhile transaction.

So, Fang Che said, "There will always be a time to solve things, senior don't need to worry too much."

Li Xing sighed, reached out and rubbed his forehead, then took out a storage ring and said:

"Let's not talk about these troublesome things. You contacted the Soul Master before and got some props to transform from bandits back to their original professions;

Next, you will contact the Soul Master again to buy props for destroying formations. I have been thinking about how to thank you;

I have now decided to give you all the formation books collected by the Iron Hand Group for you to check, I hope you will be satisfied."

Hearing this, Fang Che happily took the storage ring and smiled, "Thank you, senior, I really need these things."