Chapter 276: Unlike Ning Zhuo, You Are Finished!

Zhu Xuanji did not show his face; his spiritual sense penetrated the room, observing the stage.

No one knew Zhu Xuanji's true intention for arranging Unlike Ning Zhuo like this.

He had at least three layers of thought.

One was to verify what was said in the diary, to see Unlike Ning Zhuo's control foundation in the "Fang Qing Clears the Grievance" play.

Another was to use this matter to try to awaken Unlike Ning Zhuo and inspire him.

The last one was also to use this play itself to persuade Unlike Ning Zhuo and give him an ultimatum—the opportunity to abandon darkness for light is right in front of you, right now!

"These are the mechanical puppets Li Leifeng used for performances during his lifetime." Zhu Hou personally went on stage and handed a set of puppet props to Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"Thank you." Unlike Ning Zhuo thanked him.

Zhu Hou looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo closely, his heart full of curiosity, his face wearing a gentle smile: "Young man, do a good job!"

Zhu Hou went off stage, and Unlike Ning Zhuo began to study the puppets in his hands.

The puppet structure was simple, mainly controlled by strings.

When Unlike Ning Zhuo was familiarizing himself, human-life strings shot out from the Magma Xian Gong, resting on the top of Unlike Ning Zhuo's head, connecting to his soul.

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit's voice came through the human-life strings, anxious and extremely urgent: "Young Master, Young Master!"

"It's terrible, it's terrible, that Ning Xiaohui offered the Jin Fengjing, we are finished, we are finished!"

"Once she has a large amount of merit, she can immediately master the position of the History Pavilion."

"By then, no secrets will be hidden."

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed and responded secretly through the human-life strings: "Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, I can't leave now, I can't get away!"

"Look, this stage is a prison."

"That catcher is staring at me like a tiger."

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit's voice was sharp, anxious to the point of heart-fire: "Then what to do, what to do?"

"You think of a way quickly!"

"I told you to think of a way, I told you to take action against Ning Xiaohui!"

"Now look, she is about to succeed, but you are outside the Xian Gong!!"

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit wanted to curse loudly; at the moment of life and death, Unlike Ning Zhuo actually wanted to perform some puppet show.

Didn't he always have many ways? Why did he become so stupid now!

Zhu Xuanji stared at him, and he couldn't move; he simply became a waste!

"If I had known, why would I have bet on you?"

"Sigh!"

"I really am blind, blind!"

In the main hall of the Magma Xian Gong, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit paced anxiously, spitting fire from time to time.

Unlike Ning Zhuo ignored the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit.

On the stage, there were three layers of steps.

He climbed the steps and walked to the highest point, sitting on a round stool.

This was where Li Leifeng often sat during his lifetime.

The round stool was ordinary, but Unlike Ning Zhuo's back was already soaked with sweat, sitting on pins and needles.

His thoughts turned a hundred times; he was very clear that this was Zhu Xuanji putting pressure on him, but also giving him an opportunity to turn back to the shore!

As long as Unlike Ning Zhuo finished this puppet show and met Zhu Xuanji again, he would kneel on the ground and cry bitterly, crying that because he was too young, he was befriended, supported, and helped by evil path cultivators, and got on a pirate ship.

Now, moved by Zhu Xuanji and recalling Li Leifeng, he felt guilty and decided to admit his guilt, reform, and start anew.

By then, Zhu Xuanji would inevitably help him up and let him make amends for his crimes.

Unlike Ning Zhuo could also completely contact Sun Lingtong again, frame the Kong Sect, and act out this play well.

"Zhu Xuanji let me go on stage, actually giving me a step; as long as I follow his intention and walk down the stage, it is a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold."

"I can wash myself clean!"

"In the future, relying on Zhu Xuanji and achieving something on the righteous path, when people mention this period, it will also become a good story."

"Just like these various classic plays passed down!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo narrowed his eyes, his emotions overflowing.

When talking to Song Fuli, he saw the second path of life. That path led to the Flying Cloud Kingdom.

And at this moment, he saw the third path of life. This path led to the Nandou Kingdom, leading to the imperial court.

Life, it seems, is indeed not just one path.

If he followed Unlike Ning Zhuo's plan, he was determined to seize the Magma Xian Gong, which was undoubtedly going against Meng Kui and Zhu Xuanji, and against the Meng family and the Nandou Royal Family.

"Can my former life path... really succeed?"

"Can I really become the master of the Xian Gong?"

"Even if I become the master of the Xian Gong, how do I deal with enemies like Meng Kui and Zhu Xuanji?"

"Can I just walk away? Carry the Magma Xian Gong and fly away?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo couldn't guarantee it for himself; he couldn't estimate the future.

His former life path was full of crises, like throwing himself into endless magma, like committing suicide!

However, if he defected to Zhu Xuanji, it would be different.

Zhu Xuanji appreciated him very much!

Regarding this point, Unlike Ning Zhuo could feel it completely.

A thousand-mile horse is common, but a Bole is not.

Relying on Zhu Xuanji, Unlike Ning Zhuo might fly to great heights. Unlike Ning Zhuo knew very well Zhu Xuanji's status in the Royal Family.

There was no lack of Jin Dan in the Nandou Royal Family, but Zhu Xuanji was the most outstanding one among the Jin Dan cultivators.

Cultivation base didn't represent everything; character, talent, and aptitude were the keys to determining the gap between cultivators.

Unlike Ning Zhuo believed that Zhu Xuanji's future was vast and he would definitely be an important minister in the Nandou imperial court in the future!

"Those who know the times are heroes... the Nandou King also issued a Recruitment Order."

"If I defect to Zhu Xuanji, perhaps I can continue to compete for the position of Xian Gong Palace Master. Then follow the Recruitment Order, offer the Xian Gong, become a Nandou courtier, and rely on Zhu Xuanji to rise to the blue clouds!"

"Such a future..."

This was a future Unlike Ning Zhuo had never thought of.

Perhaps, just as Zhu Xuanji had just reminded him—he was already different.

He was no longer the little thief off-stage; he was already the young master on stage!

Thump.

On both sides of the stage, the musicians began to play.

A big drum sounded, breaking Unlike Ning Zhuo's deep thought.

Then.

Thump, thump, thump.

The big drum was knocked slowly.

Subsequently, the Jinghu began to accompany, creating a solemn atmosphere.

The stage creaked, the surface sank, and then a large number of small mechanical buildings rose, constructing a scene.

The puppet performing was placed in it, with more than a dozen strings extending from its limbs.

The strings were faint, and after Unlike Ning Zhuo infused magic power, the strings disappeared, becoming completely transparent, invisible to the naked eye.

Unlike Ning Zhuo stretched out ten fingers, all tucked into his sleeves, and began a series of plucking actions.

The ends of the ten fingers were connected to the strings, controlling the puppets, and began the first act of the "Fang Qing Clears the Grievance" play.

In the hall, the Fang Qing puppet sat upright.

On the table in front of him were files, a gavel, tokens, and brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

The Fang Qing puppet opened its mouth, its bearing majestic: "Come, bring the criminal to the hall!"

Two catchers, one on the left and one on the right, escorted a criminal to the front of the hall.

The criminal knelt on the ground, his face full of fear, but still pretending to be calm.

Just this simple appearance made the audience feel amazed.

Puppet plays were different from normal combat mechanical puppets; they had many control strings, which could form more subtle movements and expressions, and even the tone could change with the lightness and heaviness of magic power transmission.

Unlike Ning Zhuo controlled these puppets at a very high level, making these puppets perform quite naturally, like real people.

The Fang Qing puppet continued to speak, stating the criminal's crimes, detailed and well-founded, very rigorous.

The criminal sang urgently, his tone containing a sense of indignation: "I am just a commoner, you Fang Qing are not worthy of being a high official, questioning me so aggressively!"

"In this world, everyone is like this, why only question me?"

The Fang Qing puppet sang: "The net of heaven is vast, sparse but not leaking. Regardless of status, all will be severely punished."

"Heaven's reason is clear, how can you argue?"

"You are just an accomplice, don't harbor any luck."

Slap.

The Fang Qing puppet accurately grabbed the gavel on the table and slapped it, making a crisp sound.

Then he shouted loudly: "The evidence is conclusive, confess the mastermind quickly!"

The criminal puppet lowered its head and said nothing.

The catchers escorted him away again, walking toward the prison.

Pushing the door open.

Ning Xiaohui walked into the History Pavilion!

She was full of excitement and agitation, not expecting to enter here so quickly and achieve the mission Zhu Xuanji had entrusted to her.

"I succeeded!"

"Although I borrowed the Jin Fengjing, I finally succeeded."

"Hahaha!"

Ning Xiaohui laughed loudly, high-spirited at this moment.

In the History Pavilion, there were countless jade slips.

Ning Xiaohui walked among them, reaching out to touch these jade slips, her lips curled in a smile, her eyes gleaming, feeling proud and satisfied.

"From now on, I can also catch Lord Zhu Xuanji's eye."

"Wonderful, this route of entering the Xian Gong is the most suitable for me."

"I grasped this encounter in life!"

Ning Xiaohui suppressed her excitement and began to use her position to query the past records of the Magma Xian Gong.

She thought for a moment, then widened her eyes, discovering an extremely shocking secret.

"Big discovery!"

"That Zheng family's mechanical black snake actually came from here?"

Ning Xiaohui was full of surprise and continued to investigate.

Not long after, she opened her mouth, extremely shocked.

"Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit! This Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit has a big problem!"

Ning Xiaohui became extremely excited; at this moment, she finally understood why Zhu Xuanji wanted her to explore the History Pavilion.

This step was really too critical!

"As expected of Lord Zhu Xuanji! He must have already suspected, just didn't have evidence."

"Everything I have in my hands is evidence; I have made a contribution!"

Ning Xiaohui was so excited that her face was flushed, and she continued to check.

But next, the flush on her face quickly receded; she was dumbfounded, excitement and agitation turned into horror and paleness.

"Unlike Ning Zhuo, Unlike Ning Zhuo..."

"It was actually you!!!"

"Conspiracy, a huge conspiracy."

"Too terrible, you actually started acting from the age of two."

"Qi Condensation stage, you are only at the Qi Condensation stage, yet you dare to plot against the Magma Xian Gong! Simply daring and unforgivable!!"

Ning Xiaohui scolded in her heart.

The truth was terrifying, making her whole body feel cold to the bone.

But soon, she became extremely excited.

"Unlike Ning Zhuo, you criminal, I have caught you!"

"Hahaha, you are the biggest mastermind!"

"You are finished, you are completely finished."

"I will use you to make my great contribution. How fast, how fast!"

Boom!

The next moment, a loud noise came, and the Magma Xian Gong shook violently.

Ning Xiaohui couldn't stand steadily, her body staggered, almost falling down.

She became suspicious: "What's going on? What happened?" ===== CHAPTER 277 =====