[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-267":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mysteries of Immortal puppet Master",{"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},2227690,4127,"Chapter 267","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-267",267,"\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo walked out of the medical hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway there, three Jin Dan cultivators descended from the sky: Zhu Xuanji, Ning Jiufan, and Zhou Nongying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had long anticipated the arrival of the Jin Dan cultivators and hurriedly bowed to pay his respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying said, \"Little fellow, what just happened inside the medical hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan continued, \"My sensing of you disappeared for a while; tell us about your encounter in the medical hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji watched Ning Zhuo silently, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo let out an \"ah,\" then told the three Jin Dan cultivators with an earnest expression that he had just accepted a high-reward task in the medical hall and entered the intensive care ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps that room is just special and isolates the inside from the outside,\" Ning Zhuo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Jin Dan cultivators quickly exchanged glances. Ning Zhuo's answer was exactly what they had previously guessed and discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo wore a worried look and added, \"After entering the intensive care ward, did it weaken the ancestors' sensing of me? Um... could you please add some more for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo took the initiative to ask the Jin Dan cultivators to increase their monitoring measures on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This display made Zhu Xuanji's eyes flicker slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ning Zhuo looking so afraid of death, the Ning family ancestor Ning Jiufan gave a light snort: \"Look at how little ambition you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo hurriedly complained, \"Ancestor, this junior only has the cultivation base of the Qi Refining stage. If I had your strength, I would certainly roam freely and be filled with heroic spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am, after all, of the Ning family bloodline; you must at least give me more protective measures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this junior not know the current situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That villain who controls the Five Elements Artillery Tower and bombarded Fire Persimmon Mountain is truly too fierce and too vicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's even more terrifying is that we still haven't found out who they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because we trial disciples have the status of trial disciples, it is extremely convenient for us to compete for various positions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The way we are earning merit on such a large scale now must make us a thorn in the true culprit's side; they will definitely try to harm us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that until now, because of the protection of you Jin Dan ancestors, they haven't had the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior's trip to the medical hall, entering the treatment room all alone, was being isolated; it could be considered 'knowing there are tigers in the mountain, yet heading toward the tiger mountain.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can this be considered fearing death? This is clearly the courage of someone ready to face death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words left the three Jin Dan cultivators speechless for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan snorted again: \"You brat, your tongue is as smooth as a spring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you mention that this important place, the medical hall, can only be competed for by trial disciples?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That true culprit is like us; even with Jin Dan stage cultivation, they cannot get close to the medical hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are very safe inside there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was precisely because we considered this point that we didn't rush to act after losing our sensing of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you call this facing death without fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo put on a solemn expression and carefully chose his words: \"Reporting to the ancestors, this is how this junior sees it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, we have discovered that only trial disciples are qualified to accept positions in the medical hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But is this the real answer? No one can be certain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is just that, at present, all the evidence points to this answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps it is also possible that even as an outsider, one could join the medical hall through some channel or means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think the Lava Immortal Palace is, after all, a palace left behind by the Three Sects Master. The Three Sects Master was compassionate; with his capacity, he wouldn't just benefit his own people without leaving a way out for others, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps it is possible that the true culprit has a channel, or a secret path, to sneak into the medical hall and harm me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo specifically said these words mainly to cover up the flaws that had appeared in his own situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had used his identity as the manager of the Five Elements Artillery Tower to fully activate it and bombard Fire Persimmon Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action was a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because up until now, no one had been able to join the Five Elements Artillery Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, no one had been able to join the Pointing General Platform or accept positions related to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that, at present, Zhu Xuanji and the others had not yet truly confirmed the fact that \"only trial disciples are qualified to work in the Five Elements Artillery Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they confirmed this point, they would most likely lock the identity of the true culprit within the layer of trial disciples!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was extremely unfavorable for Ning Zhuo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, before that, Ning Zhuo needed to use his speculations to lead Zhu Xuanji and the others astray, to divert any future suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was taking precautions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Jin Dan cultivators heard his analysis and no one refuted it for a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before receiving confirmation from the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, they indeed could not be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which, Zhu Xuanji had entered the Immortal Palace many times and had tried to contact the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit multiple times, but none had succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, it was acceptable for Ning Zhuo to insist that he was risking his life and facing death without fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying suddenly laughed and said to Ning Jiufan beside him, \"Brother Ning, your Ning family descendants have indeed produced a talent; it really makes one envious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan hurriedly said modestly, \"Not at all, not at all. Compared to your family's Zhou Zeshen and Zhou Zhu, this brat Ning Zhuo still has a large gap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a bit of an eye for the situation, but don't be fooled by his arguing and apparent courage; in reality, he is greedy by nature and just wants to ask for a reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo's eyes lit up, and he immediately put on a fawning smile: \"Hehehe, Ancestor, I'm not just doing this for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am making a contribution to the family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, my situation is so dangerous now; would you like to bestow upon me some more protective measures?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have the heart to watch a family descendant be harmed by that heinous criminal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan pointed at Ning Zhuo and laughed, scolding: \"Look at this, look at this, this is a good descendant of my Ning family; I really didn't misjudge him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying and Zhu Xuanji also laughed upon hearing this, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan continued: \"Last time, I already bestowed many talismans upon you for self-protection, and I didn't take them back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, what else do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are indeed making a contribution to the family, but the family will surely reward merit later; your share will not be missing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo hurriedly spoke: \"I actually want to split the family; Ancestor, can I split the family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for that reward for merit, I don't really count on it! If the main branch rewards me, it'll be a miracle if they don't frame me with a crime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan immediately looked angry: \"Presumptuous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say something to scold him, Zhou Nongying, who was on the side, suddenly laughed out loud, interrupting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying turned from worry to joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago, he had seen Ning Zhuo's excellence and felt worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Ning family's strength was not as great as the Zhou family's, this descendant Ning Zhuo had been in the spotlight recently and was indeed quite excellent, surpassing both Zhou Zhu and Zhou Zeshen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Zhou Nongying feel a small threat, and he felt uncomfortable in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he saw Ning Zhuo exposing the shortcomings of the Ning family, speaking about the conflict between the branch and the main branch without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn't help but make Zhou Nongying start looking forward to the scene where Ning Zhuo and the main branch would have a falling out in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laughing a few times, Zhou Nongying took a magic tool from his storage belt and threw it directly to Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handkerchief was painted with countless chaotic, irregular array patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in fact, this only looked irregular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying introduced: \"This is the Four Directions Inversion Array Disk. In a moment of crisis, you only need to throw it out to use it. Perhaps it can win you a crucial chance at survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ning Zhuo received it, he showed great joy and hurriedly thanked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint flashed in Ning Jiufan's eyes; he knew that Zhou Nongying was trying to sow discord, but on the surface, he still had to speak and express his gratitude to Zhou Nongying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji smiled, flew down to the ground, and walked a few steps to Ning Zhuo's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are indeed a meritorious official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, the reformed team members have made great progress, thanks to your unreserved teaching of experience to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, let me check you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo snorted coldly in his heart, clearly aware of Zhu Xuanji's suspicion. But on the surface, he showed a very happy expression and actively cooperated with Zhu Xuanji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji placed his palm on Ning Zhuo's back, channeled his magic power, and at the same time, a faint golden light flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some inspection, Zhu Xuanji confirmed that his monitoring measures had not suffered any changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he set his mind at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo looked at Zhu Xuanji eagerly: \"Lord Zhu, investigating the truth and finding any clues about the true culprit is something our generation is duty-bound to do, and we will go all out, regardless of life or death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As it stands, this junior has risked his life to test the medical hall—there should be no true culprit in the medical hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Ning Zhuo changed the subject: \"But I think the medical hall can only be considered temporarily safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, demonic beasts are rampant; that villain only needs to kill a large number of demonic beasts to earn merit, which is much more convenient and faster than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they have truly mastered some shortcut, or a loophole, and can join the medical hall, then we will be in trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, whenever I think about how important the Lava Immortal Palace is, and that I can have such an opportunity to contribute to the family and shine for the Nan Dou Kingdom, my heart is filled with motivation, my blood feels like it's about to boil, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright.\" Zhu Xuanji waved his hand, showing a look of helplessness, and interrupted Ning Zhuo's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you want to say, and I understand what you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this as a gift, as a reward for your good performance recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he threw out an object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo hurriedly caught it and looked closely; it was a crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal was completely transparent and relatively heavy, as if made of pure glass, without a single impurity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was startled and whispered: \"This is a top-grade crystal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji said: \"This crystal originally contained natural ice-attribute spiritual energy, but I have already used it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it is still extremely valuable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because any top-grade crystal will automatically absorb spiritual energy from the outside to replenish itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that an ice-attribute top-grade spirit stone can only be filled with ice-attribute spiritual energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you like making mechanisms? This kind of top-grade crystal is a natural magic power pool, very suitable for you to use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if you want to fill it with ice-attribute magic power, you will have to spend a little more effort in an environment like Fire Persimmon Mountain or the Lava Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo thanked him repeatedly, holding the top-grade crystal in one hand and the array handkerchief in the other, looking at Ning Jiufan eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't speak, but his eyes said it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Nongying and Zhu Xuanji also looked at Ning Jiufan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan coughed and said expressionlessly: \"If you are worried about the reward for merit, then I will tell you. This time, the reward for merit will be presided over by me personally; are you satisfied now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo hurriedly expressed his satisfaction and was about to continue speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan had already flicked his sleeves, turned around, and flown away from the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji and Zhou Nongying both chuckled and flew into the sky as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Jin Dan cultivators flew out of Ning Zhuo's field of vision, and the latter let out a breath of turbid air that was barely perceptible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long anticipated such a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Lingtong's reminder to him was very reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had used those three drops of \"Superior Goodness Like Water\" in the intensive care ward just now, it was uncertain whether the three Jin Dan cultivators would have replanted monitoring measures on him just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo put the handkerchief array disk and the top-grade crystal into his storage belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that every time, he could fleece some wool from the Jin Dan ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo knew the reason for this very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The potential and ability I have displayed make the Jin Dan ancestors believe that there must be a place for me in the future Fire Persimmon Immortal City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of whether they are doing it out of investment or out of the desire to suppress the Ning family and stir up internal strife, they are inclined to win me over while I am still insignificant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, at this stage, the cost of winning me over is the smallest. Once I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, it will be different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo returned to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unexpectedly discovered that there was an extra jade slip on the head of his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking it and browsing the content, he discovered that this jade slip actually came from Ning Jiufan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the jade slip, Ning Jiufan specifically left a message for Ning Zhuo, telling the latter: This book of talisman annotations is his own experience and insights from studying Ning family talismans; let Ning Zhuo read it secretly. Do not say what should not be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo understood Ning Jiufan's meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, he had just kept up appearances in front of Zhu Xuanji and Zhou Nongying and did not give Ning Zhuo any rewards directly. This jade slip was compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, he was also worried that Ning Zhuo would climb up the pole and take this jade slip of his to proclaim it everywhere, using it to raise Ning Zhuo's prestige in the Ning family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Jiufan's worry was not redundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for this message that Ning Jiufan specifically left, Ning Zhuo would have really planned to do just that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo put away the jade slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The item was a good item, but at the moment, he had absolutely no time or energy to study it.\u003C\u002Fp>",2583,"2026-06-17T23:33:12.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","dbcb16d517b185346902dd78f5243ef18603d7f294043c6c1cd54bd70ede0f79","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-268","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-266",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]