Chapter 534: It Was a Trap!

Liangzhu Kingdom front camp.

Three Generals Camp.

Military Advisor's Mansion.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was focused, his spiritual sense locked on the jade slip in his hand, observing the images inside continuously.

This was the latest situation of Liu Er and others using the three mechanism creations to harvest ginseng dragon whiskers.

"The performance of the Golden Scale Saw-Tooth Snake almost perfectly met my expectations."

"The actual performance of the rolling electric ball cage is also good."

"Only the Rooted Drilling Hammer failed."

"In every battle, this mechanism hammer was almost damaged. Only one case survived, which was also an accident."

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought while talking to himself: "How should I improve it to increase the survival probability of the drilling hammer?"

In Shuang Jing's view, the cost paid by the Three Generals Camp was already pitifully small, but Unlike Ning Zhuo was dissatisfied and still wanted to improve it.

To some extent, it was his tireless pursuit of mechanism techniques that promoted the continuous improvement of his mechanism techniques.

Sun Lingtong said: "This is easy to handle."

The three types of mechanism creations made by Unlike Ning Zhuo also attracted Sun Lingtong's interest.

In the past few days, he had also been studying these things, feeling quite interesting.

When Unlike Ning Zhuo contemplated and improved the mechanism creations, Sun Lingtong also participated in it. In the past ten years, this situation was not rare.

Once Sun Lingtong wanted to find his missing master, which was his greatest motivation for learning mechanism techniques.

But gradually, this motivation changed.

Sun Lingtong's ambition was not in mechanism techniques, just interested, but knew that Unlike Ning Zhuo loved it from the bones.

He himself could also feel the visible progress of personal skills in this process of joint study.

Sun Lingtong then suggested: "Little Zhuo, you can completely design a mechanism hammer and hand it to any cultivator of Liu, Guan, and Zhang to hold."

"With their protection, the mechanism hammer will shoot more accurately and be safer, and it will never be slapped to death by the crazy ginseng dragon whisker."

Unlike Ning Zhuo 'ah'-ed, stunned on the spot.

A few breaths later, he patted his big forehead: "Right, why didn't I think of it? This method is the simplest and most convenient to solve."

"Boss, you are still the best."

Sun Lingtong was praised in the mechanism dragon, full of smiles, and laughed: "Little Zhuo, you are actually on the right path."

"I'm just lazy."

"According to your direction, if you design a drilling hammer that can be activated by itself and can protect itself, it would definitely be better."

"In this way, Liu, Guan, and Zhang can at least free up one hand, without having to take on this task, and have more room for exertion."

Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head: "Boss, although that's the case, it's actually me walking into a misunderstanding of thinking."

"I always can't help but want to use mechanism techniques to solve all problems. I enjoy this process and the wonderful feeling when I successfully realize it."

"But in actual problems, I might think too far. Just like you pointed out to me now, it can be handled completely like this."

"This will save me a lot of time and energy."

"All mechanism techniques are just means, with the main purpose of solving practical problems."

"Although I like this skill, I can't forget the original intention."

"Thank you for your guidance, Boss!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo had a great realization, and sighed: "I often hear that some people read too many books and become bookworms. If I study mechanism techniques too rigidly, I'm afraid I will also become a mechanism technique bookworm."

Sun Lingtong laughed: "Little Zhuo, I just said it casually, but it's great that you can be inspired."

"You lived in Huoshi Xiancheng in the past, lived in one place, read books, and lived a monotonous, bitter, and suppressed life."

"Many people think that with your talent and understanding, you should live in one place, practice steadily, and wait until your cultivation has some achievements before traveling around."

"But in my opinion, what do these outsiders know? You are traveling around now, which is most suitable for you."

"You might not feel it yourself, but I have watched it, and you have changed a lot along the way."

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought about it and nodded slightly: "Indeed."

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles, which is the only way to increase experience."

"Along the way, I have seen all kinds of characters. Even if the books are recorded in great detail, they are not as vivid as in reality."

"In Wuyin Mountain, I met the local mountain god. In the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect, I made a wine-loving confidant, truly feeling that life can be so comfortable and leisurely. In Qianfeng Forest, I met Liu Er, who has great ambitions, although his situation is inferior, he still grinds forward."

"And the Vanguard Camp."

"Participating in the Iron Torrent, I saw the style of the military family with my own eyes. Although I don't know them at all, I admire them from the bottom of my heart!"

"So fearless of sacrifice, facing death so generously... this is another style of life."

Speaking of this, Unlike Ning Zhuo looked up slightly, his gaze seemed to penetrate the roof and cast into the vast universe: "How broad this world is. How many people live and practice in this world, moving forward in their own ways. Some have great ambitions, some are leisurely, there is no high or low, it can be said to be thousands of postures, each with its own beauty."

"Meeting and making friends with these people, sometimes I feel humble, sometimes I feel envious, and sometimes I yearn for it."

"It's really interesting!"

Speaking of this, a curve appeared at the corner of Unlike Ning Zhuo's mouth.

Sun Lingtong laughed: "Little Zhuo, I see you are much more cheerful recently."

Unlike Ning Zhuo scratched his head: "Yes, Boss."

"We entered Qianfeng Forest to seek my mother's relics."

"Therefore, we were chased by Soul Formation demon cultivators and escaped death. We participated in the Liangzhu Kingdom army and planned for a long time. We also played the old monster Shi Zhong and took risks on the battlefield."

"Now, we have finally walked to this step."

"Du Tiechuan and the Ginseng Root Long Wang fought fiercely once, both with injuries. They are also wary of the old monster Shi Zhong, the third-party Soul Transformation level, and it is difficult to go all out."

"Now that it is in a stalemate, it is the turn of each army, each Soul Formation level, Golden Core level powerhouse to appear and compete."

"This is the best time for us to deal with the Liudong Sect."

"Not only can we avenge the family, but we can also take back my mother's relics. We have worked hard for so long and finally see hope."

"Can I not be happy?"

Sun Lingtong said: "Indeed."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's eyes were clear and bright, and suddenly said: "At this moment, I feel very happy!"

Sun Lingtong: "Hmm?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo said sincerely: "I don't envy the brotherhood of Liu, Guan, and Zhang at all. Because I have you, Boss."

"I can travel around, walk with you, Boss, and take risks together, and I always feel that I have a bottom in my heart."

"This way of life is indeed much more interesting than in Huoshi Xiancheng."

"I can see all kinds of people while approaching my goal. I grow stronger with you, Boss, and fight together, and almost every period of time, there are brand-new achievements."

"Such days are really too beautiful! Boss, thank you!!"

Sun Lingtong was caught off guard by Unlike Ning Zhuo's words.

His eye sockets turned slightly red, his nose felt a little sour, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Little Zhuo, you guy..."

Sun Lingtong took a deep breath and laughed aloud: "Stinky brat, don't be so easily satisfied."

"I'm still waiting for you to save your mother so we brothers can explore mysteries and become great bandits together!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo gave a hum and nodded heavily: "I'll accompany you, Boss!"

Sun Lingtong put his hands on his hips and laughed heartily.

Just then, a soldier reported, bringing a letter.

It was a letter from Shuang Jing specifically for Unlike Ning Zhuo.

In the letter, Shuang Jing invited Unlike Ning Zhuo to leave the camp for a chat.

Sun Lingtong: "This Shuang Jing must have seen that Liu Er has occupied the top spot for the past few days, so he found you, Little Zhuo."

"This guy has plotted against you many times, and his aunt also ruined our good deeds in Canglin Xiancheng."

"This is a good opportunity; we can have some fun teasing him."

Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head with a calm expression: "There is no need for that."

"That is too much of a waste of time."

"I wish I could split myself in two right now. There are too many things on my hands that need to be done."

"Teasing him, or even humiliating him, creates no value; what is the point?"

Sun Lingtong stared: "This is a great opportunity for you to hold your head high. Just thinking about making this arrogant guy eat humble pie and fawn over you feels great." Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head: "It is merely a dispute of pride."

His nature was different from Sun Lingtong's.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's life over the past dozen years had always been one of forbearance. He had long since grown accustomed to it and took it as the norm.

It was this life experience that made Unlike Ning Zhuo very steady, with a maturity of mind far beyond his years.

Sun Lingtong pouted: "Little Zhuo, you are no fun at all. Living should be about being a bit more unrestrained; otherwise, what is the point?"

"Besides, I'm not just looking for fun. If you don't show up and play along with Shuang Jing, how can you stall for time?"

"If you reject Shuang Jing directly like this, that kid is definitely harboring malice and won't let it go."

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Boss, I have already made arrangements."

Bai Yu Camp.

"Hmph!" Shuang Jing was so angry he slapped the table and stood up.

!

He glared in the direction of the Three Generals Camp: "He doesn't even deign to reply to a letter? This brat Unlike Ning Zhuo is so arrogant; good, very good!"

"Then don't blame me for using my methods."

Shuang Jing made a prompt decision, left Bai Yu Camp, and visited the Quartermaster.

He was of the royal surname and held a high status, so he was quickly ushered into the study for a private talk with the Quartermaster.

Shuang Jing told the Quartermaster about the situation, adding his own embellishments.

The Quartermaster feigned surprise: "So that's how it is. I was saying it was unexpected that Liu Er, a mere Jin Dan cultivator, could monopolize the top spot for so many days. So there is such a secret behind it."

Shuang Jing immediately advised: "Liu Er is nothing but a human-demon hybrid with a small perspective. With such a sharp tool, it should be handed over to the army for rapid popularization. This way, our army's time spent scavenging the battlefield will be greatly reduced, which will be very helpful for the overall situation."

"But as it stands, Liu Er is acting for his own private gain, placing both our Liangzhu Kingdom's forces behind him. If such thoughts and behaviors are not corrected, and the public frequently follows suit, it will ruin the excellent atmosphere in the army, which would be very bad."

Shuang Jing assumed a posture of worrying about the country and the people.

The Quartermaster looked at him in surprise, thinking: Liu Er is an outsider, newly recruited; being able to form a new army is already commendable. To ask him to abandon personal interests for the sake of the country is truly asking too much.

He also muttered to himself: My main force soldiers are all resting, and the time spent scavenging for spoils is just right for the generals to utilize. Even if the time for cleaning the battlefield is reduced, the army can't move out anyway, so what can be done?

Even if Shuang Jing didn't have much experience in leading troops, this was clearly a blatant lie; he must have other motives.

The Quartermaster narrowed his eyes: "I wonder, Lord Shuang Jing, what advice do you have?"

Shuang Jing immediately cupped his hands: "I wouldn't dare call it 'advice'; I am here to ask for your help, my lord, to take action and rectify this bad atmosphere for our army and our Liangzhu Kingdom!"

As he spoke, he handed the other party a storage bag.

The Quartermaster took the storage bag, swept his spiritual sense inside, and immediately showed a smile.

"Good!" The Quartermaster waved his hand, "Lord Shuang Jing's words make sense. For the sake of our army and the great cause of our monarch, we ministers should each fulfill our duties and serve with all our might. Such a bad atmosphere should indeed be nipped in the bud; that is the best way."

Shuang Jing was overjoyed and not surprised.

With his status, it was not difficult to get the Quartermaster to make things difficult for a human-demon hybrid, a loose cultivator who had just stepped into the officialdom of Liangzhu Kingdom.

Shuang Jing stood up immediately: "There is no time like the present; why not ask you, my lord, to set off immediately and severely punish the Three Generals Camp!"

The Quartermaster: "Well said. Although these Liu, Guan, and Zhang have merit, they lack polishing and discipline. This time, let me personally teach them what the way of being an official is."

Shuang Jing added: "The key figure in this matter is the strategist of the Three Generals Camp, called Unlike Ning Zhuo. It was he who designed and built the mechanisms."

The Quartermaster asked who this person was.

Shuang Jing answered, and the Quartermaster felt relieved: "A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, and a Nandou Kingdom person at that, hehe."

"Let's go!"

"We set off now; Lord Shuang Jing, please accompany me to witness it."

Shuang Jing hesitated: "This..."

As a result, the Quartermaster grabbed his arm and said quite forcefully: "Let's go together, let's go together!"

Shuang Jing had no choice but to comply.

The Quartermaster picked a team of men and arrived at the Three Generals Camp aggressively, only to be blocked at the camp gate.

Du Tiechuan governed the army strictly, and the price of violating military discipline was too high. The Quartermaster dared not force his way in and told the soldiers of the Three Generals Camp to report quickly.

The three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang were training troops. Upon hearing the commotion, the three of them settled the soldiers and immediately headed to the camp gate.

The Quartermaster was a Nascent Soul level cultivator. Seeing the three generals come to pay respects, he sat on his horse and waved his hand arrogantly: "Why is your army's strategist not here? Tell him to come and pay respects to me immediately."

Liu Er immediately cupped his hands: "The strategist is not in the camp; he is currently surveying the battlefield outside."

The Quartermaster immediately turned his head and looked at Shuang Jing.

Shuang Jing cursed "old fox" in his heart, but had no choice but to snort coldly and come forward: "Stop talking nonsense; I am certain Unlike Ning Zhuo is in the army. This matter is of great importance; tell him to come and be punished immediately."

Liu Er was quite surprised and immediately stated that their side had been diligent, fought at the risk of their lives, and never slacked in cleaning the battlefield; their achievements were obvious to all. What wrong had they done that required punishment?

The Quartermaster spoke bluntly: You secretly possess sharp tools, capable of efficiently cleaning the battlefield, which helps the overall situation; you should have handed them over, yet for the sake of private gain, you placed the army and the country behind you.

He then questioned: Are you still generals of Liangzhu Kingdom?

Without waiting for the three generals to refute, the Quartermaster waved his hand: "Men, enter the camp for me and bind that little strategist and bring him to see me. He is too bold; he didn't even come to pay respects to me! Even if he is a foreigner, since he has joined our country's army, he should be under control."

Upon the Quartermaster's order, two Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately took the command and charged straight into the camp gate.

Zhang Hei glared: "You dare?!"

The next moment, he took action directly, throwing two punches that knocked the two Foundation Establishment soldiers to the ground, where they screamed repeatedly.

Such a shocking change surprised Shuang Jing.

The Quartermaster was furious, pointing his finger at Zhang Hei: "What a bold black-charred thief, being so rampant in front of this official! Bind your hands yourself; if you make me do it personally, the crime will be doubled."

"Pah!" Zhang Hei spat a mouthful of phlegm in the direction of the Quartermaster.

Shuang Jing gasped, not expecting Zhang Hei to be so reckless.

"Oh dear." Liu Er was shocked and opened his mouth to ease the situation.

But the Quartermaster was furious and didn't give Liu Er a chance to ease things, pushing his palm out directly.

A palm print formed out of thin air and flew straight toward Zhang Hei.

Liu Er moved horizontally, blocking with his body.

Pfft.

The next moment, he was knocked away by the palm print, spat blood, and after flying backward for a long distance, fell to the ground.

The Quartermaster was startled and felt something was wrong.

Then, he heard a harsh, sharp voice coming over: "Good, what great official authority."

The Quartermaster hurriedly looked back, his heart jumping wildly, and in his panic, he squeezed out a smile: "Lord Zhao, you actually came!"

The person who came was the Army Supervisor Zhao Xi.

Zhao Xi was very decisive, waving his arm directly.

Slap.

The Quartermaster, despite being a Nascent Soul, dared not block it at all and endured the slap.

He fell from his horse, stumbling, and almost fell over.

His cheeks quickly swelled up red, and his previous anger and arrogance had completely disappeared, replaced by fear and awe.

"My lord, Lord Zhao, please listen to my explanation."

Slap!

Another slap went down.

Both of the Quartermaster's cheeks were now symmetrically swollen.

Army Supervisor Zhao Xi pointed his finger at the Quartermaster: "Fortunately I came here to supervise the army, otherwise I wouldn't have discovered a person like you who acts arbitrarily for private gain!"

"Shut your mouth, there is no place for you to speak here."

"If you open your mouth again, the crime will be doubled!"

The Quartermaster was anxious and turned his head sharply to look at Shuang Jing.

Zhao Xi also narrowed his eyes and looked at Shuang Jing.

Shuang Jing's face turned pale, unable to hide his panic, and he hurriedly dismounted, lowered his head, and bowed to greet him.

The Quartermaster glared, staring fixedly at Shuang Jing, his eyes filled with anger and hatred.

Zhao Xi narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, waved his sleeves, and let Shuang Jing leave.

Shuang Jing took a deep breath, his steps seemingly slow but actually fast, and quickly left this place of trouble.

When he had gone far away, he looked back in the direction of the Three Generals Camp and gritted his teeth: "Good, what a Three Generals Camp, what a Unlike Ning Zhuo, so this is where you were waiting for me!"

He had completely understood.

He had wanted to plot against Unlike Ning Zhuo this time, but Unlike Ning Zhuo had been prepared and had established a connection with Army Supervisor Zhao Xi.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had essentially set a trap, and as a result, Shuang Jing had led the Quartermaster right into it!

(End of chapter)