Chapter 479: Shared Armor and Helmets

The Wanli Youlong.

Storage cabin.

The stone sphere wrapped around the Taixi Spirit Boat, and Sun Lingtong was hidden within the Taixi Spirit Boat.

The Dharma seal containing the full text of the "Heaven-Born Earth-Nurtured Taixi Great Method" shimmered on the surface of the Taixi Spirit Boat.

When the time came, Ning Zhuo arrived beside the stone sphere to help Sun Lingtong escape.

Divine Ability—Stone-Casting Earth Treasure! The stone skin enveloping Sun Lingtong's entire body fell away with a rustle, scattering across the floor.

Sun Lingtong stretched and chuckled, "Little Zhuo, I feel like I've become much stronger again."

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed.

If there was anyone in this world who valued Ning Zhuo the most, had the most confidence in him, and understood and cared for him the most, it was undoubtedly Sun Lingtong.

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"If I were you, I would immediately agree to Shuang Jing and become his house retainer to use up that National Power."

"Unless you abandon your Nandou Kingdom identity and change to become a citizen of the Liangzhu Kingdom, you won't be able to obtain a promotion."

Ning Zhuo continued, "Shuang Jing recruiting me as a house retainer—this title isn't necessarily bad."

Sun Lingtong: "Ah, why is that?"

"A talent like him is merely restricted by his status and isn't being treated with the importance he deserves. Once he obtains an opportunity, he will be able to soar with the wind!"

Sun Lingtong became even more excited: "Little Zhuo, you want to take all the advantages without paying anything. Not bad, not bad. I told you, you're suited to join the Bukong Sect."

"And compared to Liu, Generals Guan, and Zhang, I think even more highly of you, Little Zhuo. How could those three even compare to you?"

Sun Lingtong felt puzzled: "Since he didn't restrict your freedom and you can leave whenever you want, why not join?"

"It is only here in the Liangzhu Kingdom, with such a war and a generous royal family like the Shuang clan, that such a good opportunity exists."

"National Power is the best shortcut; I must make full use of it."

"If that's the case, why did you refuse the dual cultivation before?"

"I only want the title of dual cultivation to indirectly obtain the status of the son-in-law of the General-in-Chief's mansion."

"Looking at it now, such a loss is far less than refusing Shuang Jing. But in the long run, that is not necessarily the case!"

Sun Lingtong continued to analyze: "Besides actual positions, there are nominal ones."

"Liu Er has a foundation!"

Sun Lingtong did not accompany Ning Zhuo to the banquet.

"He was able to subdue Generals Guan Hong and Zhang Hei when they swore their brotherhood, and he played a major role in the recent war by capturing Ma Feitui alive—all of this shows his extraordinariness."

"Shuang Jing deliberately offered such generous conditions precisely because he saw through my status. He is a scion of a high-ranking family, not a spoiled brat; he has real talent."

"What I value even more is his social finesse; it is very seasoned."

"Benefits only count once they are in your mouth; only what is in your pocket is secure."

"Who knows, at some life-or-death moment, that extra bit of cultivation might save your life."

"But I think you don't need to calculate so much."

"Therefore, everything must prioritize your development. Didn't you say you almost died in the ambush not long ago? You still have to participate in this war, so of course, the higher your cultivation, the better."

Speaking of this, Ning Zhuo's gaze became sharp.

"But Little Zhuo, I feel a bit strange."

"I don't want that!"

"Boss, what do you think I should choose?"

"Oh, no, you can use four blocks of National Power, so National Power is more efficient!"

Ning Zhuo sighed and said seriously: "If I dual cultivate with Mu Lan, I will be a member of the General-in-Chief's mansion. With such a status, would absorbing National Power be more efficient than being Shuang Jing's house retainer?"

Ning Zhuo smiled: "Dual cultivation?"

Sun Lingtong was stunned for a moment: "I didn't expect you to think so highly of Liu Er, Little Zhuo."

This time it was Ning Zhuo who was stunned for a moment.

Ning Zhuo shook his head and sighed: "Boss, I am a righteous person."

"If I get close to him now, there will definitely be more benefits in the future."

"I am not some arrogant person. I have had a humble status since I was young. If I had arrogance, how could I have endured for fourteen years, secretly plotting for the Molten Immortal Palace?"

"Therefore, if I agree to Shuang Jing now, my relationship with the three generals Liu, Generals Guan, and Zhang will be greatly weakened."

Ning Zhuo shook his head slightly: "Boss, I only tried it once; I didn't truly use it."

"Becoming Shuang Jing's house retainer can increase your efficiency by three times. Then, dual cultivating with Mu Lan would be at least ten times more efficient, right?"

"Shuang Jing is merely a royal relative of the Liangzhu Kingdom, but Mu Lan is the sole heir to the General-in-Chief's mansion!"

"In fact, having the status of a house retainer for a royal relative of a dynasty at the Foundation Establishment stage is quite an outstanding resume."

"Therefore, I actually only have two choices."

"Boss, do you remember when General Mu Lan was injured and Zhang Zhongyi proposed dual cultivation? Does your big head already have some bad ideas?"

"You are right. The battlefield is dangerous and full of crises; I should fully improve myself!"

"Little Zhuo, this cultivation effect is really great; you should try it quickly."

"The compromise of being Shuang Jing's house retainer was never in my consideration from the beginning!"

Divine Sense Object Manipulation!

Sun Lingtong then used a saber to slash at his own chest repeatedly.

A series of rapid slashes sparked countless flames.

Sun Lingtong did not hesitate: "Close your eyes and pick the second one. Dual cultivation, dual cultivation! I want to watch you dual cultivate, Little Zhuo!"

"You cultivate the Three Sects' Supreme Method; it doesn't require you to keep your original yang."

"Either absorb National Power with the status of a Military Advisor, or agree to dual cultivation and absorb National Power with at least ten times the efficiency!"

"In the Nandou Kingdom, the Zhu family wouldn't reward me with National Power just because our Ning family is resisting the Meng family."

Sun Lingtong chuckled: "How could I forget such a fun thing? Hmm?"

Sun Lingtong was very happy: "I didn't use any means; relying solely on my physical body, I can already contend with ordinary weapons."

"Boss, I told you before. I can plant divine abilities on Generals Guan Hong and Zhang Hei using Human Life Hanging Threads, but I can never land one on Liu Er."

Therefore, even in the Three Generals' Camp, Ning Zhuo tried to keep the Wanli Youlong separated as much as possible.

Ning Zhuo nodded: "So, from this perspective, if I agree to Shuang Jing, it would be better to agree to Mu Lan, right?"

"Little Zhuo! Do you want to dual cultivate with Mu Lan now?" Sun Lingtong's eyes shone, feeling it was quite fun.