[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Immortal Craftsmanship",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2225742,4127,"Chapter 5: Side Story 1: Ning Zhuo's Early Wisdom (Apologies to fellow readers!)","immortal-craftsman-s-creation-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>(First time doing this monthly ticket side story, I'm completely confused.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive caravan of the entire Ning clan, accompanied by the footsteps of March, arrived in the fields of the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spring was in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large stretches of rapeseed flowers were in full bloom, and under the blowing of the spring breeze, the golden flowers were like a layer of golden light on a green ocean, bringing infinite hope to people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caravan moved forward, making a rumbling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man dismounted from his mount and jumped onto one of the mechanical carriages in the caravan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed in, pushing the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, look, what is this?\" The middle-aged man took out an elixir as if presenting a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife was pregnant, her belly high and round, lying on the bed resting her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage window was closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man input magic power from a distance, lighting a spirit lamp on the roof of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the lamplight, his wife slowly opened her eyes and looked at the elixir. She saw that the elixir was clear throughout, like a glazed bead, flickering with a faint yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife sniffed slightly and smelled the fresh and pleasant fragrance of the elixir, like the breath of a forest after rain, making people feel peaceful and their minds transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife said in surprise: \"This is an Early Wisdom Pill, a top-grade elixir. Where did you get it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man grinned and said: \"Didn't I help the Strong Fist Monk? He practices the Buddha path and emphasizes cause and effect, so he insisted on repaying my kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told him that my wife is about to give birth, and I hope the Master can provide some help for my son's future cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife turned joy into worry: \"Husband, you could have completely taken this opportunity to use the Master's reward to treat your injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, you could have asked for the lotus seeds of the Buddhist Pudu Lotus Platform to improve your cultivation talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man shook his head and sighed: \"I'll pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my old injuries cause me pain when they flare up, they won't take my life; at most, I'll be uncomfortable for a few days. Even if they were cured, it wouldn't cause a qualitative change in my combat power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I got a lotus seed, my cultivation aptitude would only be promoted from middle-grade to middle-high grade. I am already so old; relying on middle-high grade immortal aptitude, I cannot break through the bottleneck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the middle-aged man said this, he squatted down and gently stroked his beloved wife's belly: \"Considering all this, it's better to leave this opportunity for our child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main ingredient of the Early Wisdom Pill is a wisdom root of a Bodhi tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife sighed faintly and nodded slightly, acknowledging her husband's choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, take the pill.\" The middle-aged man stood up and handed the elixir over, \"I will circulate my energy to help you digest it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife took the elixir, and the gentle medicinal power acted on the infant in her belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Early Wisdom Pill can strengthen the spirit, clear the spiritual platform, nourish the soul, moisten the heart, and make people open their wisdom early, resulting in superior intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having accomplished this, the middle-aged man was overjoyed: \"Great, our child has obtained this pill and will be able to open his wisdom early. Perhaps he can remember everything we say right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, let's try reciting cultivation techniques to him. Who knows, he might be able to practice while still in the womb!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife laughed: \"You have a beautiful imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he can remember every word and sentence we say, he doesn't know the meaning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, his body meridians are not fully grown; if he really starts practicing, it would be a bad thing instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man grinned: \"I know, of course, I'm just joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his wife's hand: \"Sigh, only after becoming parents do we know the sincere heart parents have for their children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our child hasn't even been born yet, and I'm already unconsciously wanting to consider things for him and starting to worry about his future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really hope he can have good cultivation aptitude, the higher the better, and not be like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife shook her head: \"If he doesn't have cultivation aptitude, would I not love him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no matter what, he is our child, our flesh and blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope he has a certain cultivation aptitude, but not too strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't we seen and heard of enough children with amazing talents who died young?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hope he lives a safe and peaceful life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they were speaking, a warning suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy attack, enemy attack!\" Someone shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of the couple both changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man told his wife to stay calm, while he himself lifted the door and went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he saw the world change drastically, ice winds howling, sharp as thousands of blades cutting through all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have fallen into a large formation!\" In shock and anger, the middle-aged man forced himself to stay calm and immediately stirred his magic power, pouring it into his magic tool to protect himself. The mechanical carriage he was under, under the control of his wife, also lit up with various runes, greatly increasing its defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who comes?\" The Ning clan ancestor, carrying an awe-inspiring aura, rose into the sky and shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attackers remained silent, only coordinating the ice and snow formation, setting off another layer of change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hailstones the size of fists covered the sky and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ning clan caravan immediately suffered casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ning clan ancestor laughed angrily: \"Hehe, very good! Even if you hide your heads and show your tails, do you think I can't recognize you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frost Marquis, Absolute Ice Rogue, it's really hard for you to wait until we entered the Nandou national border to launch an ambush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having their identities revealed, both Frost Marquis and Absolute Ice Rogue appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former said: \"Old Ning, you left my Beifeng Kingdom and took your whole clan to defect to Nandou Kingdom; you should have expected this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ning clan ancestor shouted: \"I had already made it clear to the King, left behind magic treasures, and reached an agreement. Your Beifeng Kingdom royal family went back on your word; after this battle, I will definitely spread this to the whole world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute Ice Rogue sneered at this time: \"That's why I came here. Old Ning, rest assured, after this battle, even if there are rumors, it will only be me, Absolute Ice Rogue, seeking personal revenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A great battle broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ning clan ancestor was already unable to fight four hands with two fists, and he still had to look after the family, so he quickly fell into a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing something was wrong, the Ning clan ancestor did not hesitate to self-destruct a magic treasure, blasting a temporary passage out of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run quickly!!\" The Ning clan ancestor shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was critical, and the Ning clan leader personally led the team, trying to take as many clansmen as possible to escape along the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow wolves condensed from ice and snow chased after them in groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passage was shrinking, but more than half of the Ning clansmen were still trapped in the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't crowd, don't crowd!\" People shouted, falling into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow wolves killed their way into the crowd, setting off a bloody storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos, the young Ning clan leader and two others squeezed into the mechanical carriage of the middle-aged couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ning Zhong!\" The young clan leader Ning Xiaoren saluted the middle-aged man, his face full of panic, \"The passage is about to close, I must borrow your mechanical carriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanical carriage, because it was carrying many people and had suffered damage from the ice and snow, had its power greatly reduced and fell to the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that they were about to be unable to squeeze through and everyone would be sealed in the formation again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young clan leader's two attendants looked at the middle-aged man Ning Zhong: \"Brother Ning Zhong is also at the Foundation Establishment stage, I hope you will get off the carriage with us to resist the enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wife exclaimed: \"Zhong-ge, don't go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhong frowned, his combat experience rich, and he saw the situation clearly: \"If I don't go down to block the enemy, no one will be able to leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhong turned his head sharply, his eyes flashing with sharp light, staring at the young clan leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young clan leader's body trembled, and he quickly raised his hand to swear: \"Brother Ning Zhong, rest assured, I, Ning Xiaoren, swear that if we can escape this disaster, I will definitely protect my sister-in-law and beloved child, and I am willing to do my best to help your son embark on the path of cultivation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhong looked at his wife affectionately one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife's eyes were already red from crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take good care of our child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhong gritted his teeth, turned around sharply, and jumped off the carriage with the young clan leader's two attendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow wolves roared, and the mechanical carriage stumbled into the passage. ===== CHAPTER 6 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1578,"2026-06-17T22:16:29.439Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f8610137dd2ef9b92c3d2866c96a907c1bf6ac21a065a341b5f3e304fd97d039","immortal-craftsman-s-creation-chapter-6","immortal-craftsman-s-creation-chapter-4",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]