Chapter 500

The first formal training of troops successfully concluded the battle array, which made both Sun and Ning feel happy.

"The speed of concluding the battle array can be done even faster!"

"That's right. We still have to be more stable; after all, the pressure to be faced in the battlefield is far beyond the present."

The two discussed that the focus of future cultivation would be changed to training troops.

Training troops consumes little personal magic power, but consumes a lot of spiritual sense.

In this regard, it is necessary to supplement corresponding elixir and spiritual food, which can extend the training time.

What costs the most is spirit stones.

Every mechanical puppet is loaded with spirit stones. Often after a training session, the spirit stones on the mechanical puppets are exhausted. Even if not, they are close to drying up.

Fortunately, Unlike Ning Zhuo is rich now. If it were before, he wouldn't even be able to support two or three training sessions.

Zhang Zhongyi, who came to inquire, also watched a training session of the mechanical army, and after learning the amount of spirit stones consumed, he couldn't help but sigh: "It's really extravagant!"

Although Mu Lan no longer watched, she always kept paying attention.

The manipulation methods of Sun and Ning, as the days passed, became more and more mature.

Mu Lan's evaluation of the combat power of the mechanical army in her heart also kept rising. From the initial drag to barely satisfactory, then to so-so, and then to slightly reliable...

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not interrupt his own cultivation.

Mirror Platform Psychic Scripture, Five Elements Qi Law Scripture, Demon Dyeing Blood Tendon Art, these three cultivation methods were used by him in turn.

Previously, with the help of four national power bricks, he saved nine years of accumulated hard work, achieved unobstructed field opening, and entered the stage of precious medicine nourishment.

At this stage, what he needs to do is not the fusion of the three treasures, letting essence, qi, and spirit attract each other, enter the other two dantian, and achieve the situation of you in me and me in you.

Therefore, the time spent on cultivation is slightly less than before.

The biggest problem bothering Unlike Ning Zhuo is no longer the cultivation speed. War merit and national power bricks have become the shortcuts he is looking for.

What he is worried about now is the maintenance of the mechanical puppets.

When training troops, he and Sun Lingtong only broke two or three.

"In the real battle, I have to use the death sacrifice to comrades... oh, the brave man returns technique."

"This will sacrifice many mechanical puppets."

"Therefore, after every real battle, the mechanical puppets will suffer heavy losses and need to be supplemented in time."

"The Ten Thousand Mile Swimming Dragon can be modified to have several maintenance cabins, but..."

Unlike Ning Zhuo took precautions, knowing his current shortcomings.

"I need to hoard a large amount of materials and purchase some mechanical pedestals."

There are many mechanical pedestals in the Magma Immortal Palace. This kind of pedestal can manufacture a certain mechanical accessory in large quantities and at high speed, or specifically perform a certain operation, such as crushing with great force, precision cutting, etc., which is the infrastructure for maintaining and manufacturing mechanical creations.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took the initiative to look for these in the market and actively purchased them.

"Auction?"

In a shop, Unlike Ning Zhuo heard a piece of news from the shopkeeper.

After subsequent understanding, Unlike Ning Zhuo knew more information.

Although the auction was not large in scale, the grade was quite high, specifically aimed at cultivators who were about to participate in the war. It was led by the Canglin Xiancheng Lord himself, carried many large merchants in the city, and also obtained official permission from the Two Note Kingdom, purchasing many good items from official channels.

Therefore, for Unlike Ning Zhuo, the significance of participating in it was not small.

The shopkeeper reminded him: "Military Advisor, it is not easy to participate in this auction; it requires a recommendation letter. Currently, as far as I know, only the City Lord has extra recommendation letters."

Unlike Ning Zhuo heard the string and knew the elegance, immediately judging that this was the City Lord taking the opportunity to collect money.

The auction had not yet been held, and he could collect a large amount of funds by this operation before that.

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not intend to contact the City Lord of Canglin Xiancheng.

He first found the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang to tell them about this, but the three generals knew even less than him, and it was the first time they had heard of it.

Unlike Ning Zhuo found Mu Lan again.

Mu Lan nodded: "There is such a thing."

Mu Lan didn't have much interest.

It wasn't that she was busy training troops, but she was purely broke!

Seeing that Unlike Ning Zhuo wanted to go, she stuffed the recommendation letter directly into Unlike Ning Zhuo's hand.

Unlike Ning Zhuo expressed his gratitude and politely invited Mu Lan to participate together.

Mu Lan nodded and agreed immediately.

The auction was held in the City Lord's Mansion.

Late at night, the hall was brightly lit.

Mu Lan, Unlike Ning Zhuo, Shuang Jing, Xu Dali, Sun Gan, and others all entered the venue.

The Canglin Xiancheng Lord was tall and thin, with a goat beard and high cheekbones, and presided over it himself: "Everyone, there are a large number of treasures in this small auction today, which can allow you to lead the way on the battlefield or save your lives."

"To tell you the truth, in order to prepare for this auction, I started preparing and raising funds half a year in advance."

"I believe it will not disappoint everyone!"

"Okay, the auction begins."

The Canglin Xiancheng Lord was very sensible, didn't say much, and went straight to the topic.

The City Lord walked off the stage, and a Golden Core level cultivator came to the stage to preside.

Two attendants worked together to lift a large wooden box onto the auction stage.

The presiding Golden Core cultivator patted it lightly and opened the wooden box.

Presented to everyone was a box of thunder beads.

"This is the Earth-Splitting Lei Zhu; infuse a little magic power as a fuse, and it can be detonated when thrown out."

"This was refined by a cultivator specializing in earth cultivation. After the thunder bead explodes, it can tear the surface of the earth, and it is best at breaking hard mountain rocks."

"This large box has a full four thousand thunder beads!"

The Golden Core cultivator immediately quoted the price, and there were immediately many responders.

The next great battle must be a large number of mountain battles, and these thunder beads have a place to show their power.

The Earth-Splitting Thunder Beads were soon bought by someone.

The second auction item was a flying sword, named Tian Yi. Both attack and defense were weak, only the speed was extremely fast.

The flying sword also sold for a high price.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took a look, and the one who bought the flying sword was an old acquaintance—Shuang Jing of the White Silver Camp.

Obviously, this was Shuang Jing buying the Tian Yi flying sword to prevent accidents, as a trump card to escape alive after the future defeat. Although he already had many similar trump cards.

The third auction item was a battle armor, named Xuanwu Great Armor.

The armor was very heavy, clearly designed for body cultivators, and was bought by Xu Dali.

When it came to the fourth auction item, the attendants led up a cultivator.

This cultivator's figure was like a willow, slender and long, with light steps. Her face was like congealed fat, her skin color was mottled, her pupils were huge, occupying almost 30% of her face, and her gaze was calm.

Her hair color was gorgeous, layered and intertwined. Her clothes were woven from vines and petals, the color was quiet, purple with red, and decorated with small flowers.

Her height was only half that of a normal person, which made Unlike Ning Zhuo think of Hua Guzi.

Hua Guzi was only half-human and half-demon, but this female cultivator was completely a demon cultivator.

"Everyone must have already seen that this is a Rhododendron Flower Demon."

"This is a flower demon soldier cultivated by the Demon Soldier View, possessing the ability to heal wounds, and also possessing a certain power of blood sacrifice."

Saying that, the auctioning cultivator gave an order to let the Rhododendron Flower Demon soldiers demonstrate their healing methods in public.

Please... you.... bookmark 6... 9... book....!

The fourth auction item was these eighty Rhododendron Flower Demon soldiers.

War is dangerous; as long as you go to the battlefield, there will inevitably be wounded.

If you can have such a soldier to act as a doctor, you can quickly treat the wounded, allowing them to return to the battlefield.

Several generals present all had eyes shining.

When the bidding started, Mu Lan also rarely participated in it.

But she was the first to be brushed off.

Xu Dali was the second.

Sun Gan and Shuang Jing competed fiercely.

Seeing that the price climbed to the limit, the speed of the two quoting prices became slower and slower, and the time for consideration became longer and longer.

Just when everyone thought the two were about to decide the winner, Unlike Ning Zhuo suddenly spoke, directly quoting a double price.

For a time, the whole audience looked sideways.

Sun Gan and Shuang Jing stared, their gazes forcing Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not show malice, but stood up, clasped his fists and smiled, bowing to the whole audience, his attitude humble.

Sun Gan and Shuang Jing each snorted coldly and took the initiative to withdraw.

Unlike Ning Zhuo got this batch of soldiers and transferred them to Mu Lan on the spot.

Mu Lan opened her mouth slightly, subconsciously wanting to refuse.

Unlike Ning Zhuo transmitted his spiritual sense: "Accept it, General Mu. Without your recommendation letter, I wouldn't be able to get involved in this auction."

"I know that the Red Flower Camp has heavy losses, and this batch of soldiers comes from the Demon Soldier View, with excellent training, ready to use, just enough to make up for your shortage of soldiers."

"They should be very compatible with the Red Flower Battle Array."

"The Red Flower Camp is in short supply of doctors; don't let Lord Zhang Zhongyi be too tired."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's persuasion reached Mu Lan's heart. She nodded slightly, and transmitted her complex heart blood: "Thank you."

Unlike Ning Zhuo waved his hand, feeling like it was just a little money, giving you a gift, just a casual act, no need to be too serious.

After selling six more auction items, Unlike Ning Zhuo finally waited for what he wanted.

Mechanical pedestal—Clever Hand Cabinet.

"This is a Golden Core level mechanical pedestal..."

After the cultivator introduced it, he finally said: "Selling price is 1.08 million mid-grade spirit stones."

"Two million!" Unlike Ning Zhuo was the first to quote.

The whole audience was silent.

The cultivators who were slightly interested, hearing this exaggerated quote, had to give up.

Just when Unlike Ning Zhuo thought he had succeeded, suddenly a light female voice came: "2.01 million."

Unlike Ning Zhuo increased the price: "2.2 million."

Female voice: "2.21 million."

Unlike Ning Zhuo frowned and continued to increase the price: "2.6 million."

The female voice sneered: "Three million."

Unlike Ning Zhuo continued: "3.6 million!"

The female voice laughed: "Six million!!"

In an instant, the whole audience looked sideways.

Unlike Ning Zhuo also cast his gaze, and saw a female cultivator wearing a mask, her right arm replaced by a mechanical arm.

From her gray-white long hair, it could be seen that she was quite old.

The masked female cultivator turned her head slightly and looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Little kid, where are your elders?"

Seemingly a question, it was actually full of insults and provocation.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's face sank: "May I ask your name?"

The masked female cultivator raised her head slightly: "Shuang Ling."

The hearts of all the cultivators in the audience were shocked—Mechanical Princess!

Shuang Jing gave a bitter smile, stood up, and bowed in public: "Aunt, you have also come to participate in the war?"

Mechanical Princess Shuang Ling snorted coldly: "If you had performed slightly better in the ambush battle, I wouldn't have had to make a big fuss and rush to support you."

Shuang Jing hurriedly bowed again: "It is Jing'er's dereliction of duty, fighting unfavorably!"

The Mechanical Princess snorted coldly again: "Fighting unfavorably is one thing, you actually couldn't even snatch a wife from a foreigner."

She looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo: "The successor of the dignified General's Mansion—Mu Lan, your husband is actually just a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo and Mu Lan's faces changed together.

The whole audience was in an uproar.

"What, what's the situation?!"

"How could General Mu Lan have a husband?"

"Is it Unlike Ning Zhuo? It seems to be him, what exactly happened!"

"Impossible! This is impossible, how could the tiger daughter of the General's Mansion be married as a wife?!"

(End of chapter)