[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-167":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mysteries of Immortal puppet Master",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2227590,4127,"Chapter 167: Cannot Understand (Seeking Monthly Tickets)","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-167",167,"\u003Cp>\"What, Ning Zhuo actually cleared to the eighth level?!\" Ning Xiaohui exclaimed in disbelief when she learned of this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming it again and again, Ning Xiaohui's face was livid and gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the experience of taking Ning Zhuo to pass the levels and sneered: \"This Ning Zhuo is quite good at pretending.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally thought that time, letting him fully witness the power of the Ice Fat Jade Hand, he would willingly submit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect him to accumulate in secret, ambitious, and did such a thing as soon as he made a move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually playing with me, very good, very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaohui felt that her pride had been trampled on by Ning Zhuo, and he even spat on it a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighth level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm coming too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no reason why you Ning Zhuo can do it, and I, the dignified main branch, can't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaohui got angry and began to summon the Qi Refining cultivators of the modification team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grandmother learned of this and tactfully advised: \"That Ning Zhuo has more than a dozen people helping him, Xiaohui, you only have five people on this trip, and you are at a disadvantage in numbers. Are you really determined to explore the Immortal Palace and catch up with Ning Zhuo's results?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaohui's situation was a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because when the modification team was built, the members of the main branch of the Ning family shirked in every possible way, and finally only side-branch personnel could occupy the vast majority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Determined!\" Ning Xiaohui nodded slowly, her gaze firm and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at her grandmother: \"Fewer people also have the advantage of fewer people. The difficulty of the Lava Immortal Palace varies from person to person. With fewer people, the difficulty of our level passing this time is high, and there is no need for the Lava Immortal Palace to add difficulty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, even if we run into that mechanical ape, it must be in the second half.\" Ning Xiaohui guessed confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She led five main branch modification members, pushed open the first door, and officially entered the second room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Fat Jade Hand froze the mechanisms along the way, and just as they were about to pass the level, the second door was pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Da Sheng walked openly from the third level into the second level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaohui: ?!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang bang bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Da Sheng attacked, and after a silent muffled sound, he blew up all the Ning family mechanical puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\" Ning Xiaohui's soul returned to her physical body, screaming at the sky in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grandmother comforted her: \"Ning Zhuo reached the eighth level before seeing the mechanical ape. This shows that their strength is far inferior to your team, Xiaohui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at the position of the mechanical ape, although that Ning Zhuo has talent, I'm afraid it's insignificant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being told this by her grandmother, Xiaohui's uncomfortable mood finally eased a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Ze's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren brought a look of regret and said to Ning Zhuo: \"The situation is like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo frowned and said incredibly: \"Uncle Xiaoren, is my merit not enough for Ice Jade Wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren said: \"Nephew, words can't be said like that. Ice Jade Wine is excellent for improving magic power cultivation. But your modification team's magic power is limited to the peak of the third level, without subsequent cultivation methods, you can't break through at all. If you use Ice Jade Wine, it's also a waste of such a treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo spread his hands: \"I intend to obtain some Ice Jade Wine, store it privately, and wait for later use. Isn't this a good plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren chuckled, with a meaning of smiling but not smiling: \"Nephew, many times, it's not that you want something, and the family will bestow it upon you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are only at the third level of Qi Refining, a member of the modification team, the family high-level is busy with ten thousand things, and they consider much more than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to trust the family, the family coordinates and arranges everything, and it must be taking care of the overall situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are so tough in asking for rewards, it's not a good performance. Listen to your uncle's advice, don't do this, the impression it gives is very bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo frowned: \"Then what does the family reward me with? I cleared to the eighth level this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren smiled and said a few things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was dumbfounded and directly expressed his dissatisfaction: \"Just this little bit of stuff? Sending a beggar?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren felt as if he had been stabbed by a needle in his heart, and the extreme disgust and aversion made him unable to help but frown, but then he relaxed again: \"Nephew, words can't be said like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The family's resources are limited, and your cultivation and seniority are actually not enough to look at compared to many clansmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo shook his head and directly denied: \"I can't understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their cultivation or seniority is higher than mine, then can they soul-enter the Immortal Palace and fight to the eighth level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they can, I don't mind them taking high rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren finally couldn't help but frown this time: \"Nephew, there seems to be something you misunderstood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You explore the Lava Immortal Palace, is it for rewards? This is making a contribution to the family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what the Ning family needs from you, it is the time for you to manifest the family's reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo shook his head again: \"Uncle Xiaoren, I don't know about others. I joined the modification team and explored the Lava Immortal Palace just for rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like money, you know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like a lot, a lot of money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more money, the better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren's eye corners twitched as he listened, and he was so angry that he wanted to take a whip and whip Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, stabilized his state of mind, his brows relaxed, and he smiled again: \"Nephew, you have such enterprising spirit, very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the words have reached this point, and you are so mature, I will tell you the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that you can't have various rewards, it's just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren didn't speak, but transmitted his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo listened patiently and was very unhappy: \"What? Let me defect to a certain faction of the family high-level, and also sign a contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the distinction between side branches and main branches really that serious? Uncle Xiaoren!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren sighed deeply and said: \"Where there are people, there is a world. Nephew, even if I appreciate you again and want to promote you, I am powerless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am only the young patriarch, and my faction is only one of the eight major factions of the main branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo fell into a long silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ning Xiaoren persuaded him with gentle words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo remained silent throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren smiled slightly and patted Ning Zhuo on the shoulder: \"Originally, I didn't intend to tell you about this kind of thing. Your father is my savior, and I also want to protect this youthful innocence of yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Little Zhuo, you are too excellent, having come into contact with this layer so early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is perhaps the test that heaven specifically gave you, for outstanding people, heaven always gives them more tests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, uncle, I hope you can actively adjust your mentality and pass this test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo: \"What should I do? Uncle Xiaoren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren's smile became even stronger: \"For example, you have modified several mechanical parts in the preparation room of the Lava Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After practical verification, these mechanical parts are indeed good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suggest you take the initiative to hand over the relevant blueprints, no matter which faction it is, just let the high-level see your attitude of actively leaning toward them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this way, the possibility of you applying for Ice Jade Wine will greatly increase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo's face was very bad: \"Uncle Xiaoren, I want to consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider it carefully, no rush, you are at the peak of the third level now, without subsequent cultivation methods, not in a rush at all.\" Ning Xiaoren patted Ning Zhuo on the shoulder and got up to leave slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But until he walked to the door, he didn't hear Ning Zhuo call him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered in his heart, shook his head slightly, returned to his normal pace, and left Ning Ze's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Lan had been waiting for a long time, met Ning Xiaoren halfway, and mentioned the release of Ning Ze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiaoren was in a gloomy mood from being angered by Ning Zhuo, and hearing this request from Wang Lan, he immediately put on a face, his tone stiff: \"This has to wait for the right time, no need to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restaurant private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jian and Zhou Zeshen were invited by Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo invited the two to sit down and went straight to the point: \"I invited the two to the banquet today because I want to sell a piece of intelligence with great value, related to the Lava Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jian: \"Brother Ning Zhuo, I heard that you showed great power this time, clearing levels in succession until Room No. 8, is this true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo nodded: \"This intelligence is exactly what I discovered when I cleared eight levels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely worth more than the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to buy it, you only need this number.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo held up three fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jian and Zhou Zeshen looked at each other and decided to buy Ning Zhuo's intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, there is also a trial disciple mark?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This intelligence is indeed worth more than the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jian was the first to express affirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zeshen, with a tone of thinking for Ning Zhuo, worriedly said: \"Brother Ning Zhuo, you sold such important intelligence this time, will your noble family... be angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo sneered: \"Hmph, Zhou brother doesn't need to worry about this matter. I have my own measure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold light flashed in Zhou Zeshen's eyes, and he hurriedly bowed: \"Oh, sorry, I was reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Zheng and Zhou paid for the intelligence and delivered a generous sum of funds to Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trial disciple mark?\" When Zhu Xuanji learned of this, his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately drew several Qi Refining cultivators who had obtained the mark through the Golden Dan ancestors of the three families and conducted a test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought these Qi Refining cultivators to the front of the Lava Immortal Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the Lava Immortal Palace burst into treasure light, absorbing everyone in, including those Qi Refining cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Effective!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This identity of trial disciple can indeed allow them to enter the Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in fact, one of them has mechanical attainments that are a mess, which can be called a blank sheet of paper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps I can use these people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji explored the Lava Immortal Palace with these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon discovered that many buildings and facilities in the Lava Immortal Palace were not open to him, but were paid, or even free to use for trial disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some aspects, the authority of trial disciples was even greater than his royal family member!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example—the Abandoned Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were massive amounts of mechanical creations stored here, all of which were scrap products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit repair them either?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many mechanical creations only need a little repair to be taken out and used again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji had a deeper understanding of the Lava Immortal Palace through the vision of the trial disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what is that?!\" \u003C\u002Fp>",1976,"2026-06-17T23:33:09.460Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d67ef48ccff9f896b26a9d40a5f43c0f3b999890ea9343ccaae393836c6732cd","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-168","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-166",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]