Chapter 703: Studying Little Hui

"Won!" Su Lingkou cheered happily.

"The combat power of this mechanism puppet is so strong!" Shen Xi’s heart was shaken.

He watched the entire battle process, so he knew very clearly: this tiger demon had peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, and his combat power far exceeded ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

His original form was a fierce tiger, and his physical fitness was superior. Although the magic tools on his body were a bit lacking and didn't match his cultivation and combat power,

considering he was a loose cultivator and a demon cultivator, this situation was also normal.

This was a prosperous era of cultivation, and it was the world of the human race.

The two major demonic talismans Pi Fujie brought to the tiger demon at least increased his combat power by more than five times on the original basis!

The Thousand-Scale Skin Talisman could be completely regarded as an excellent defensive magic treasure. The Blood-Burning Galloping Talisman added wings to the tiger. This speed was not just the speed of foot movement, but also included the speed of punching, turning, etc., as well as the speed of blood energy circulation in the body, which could be called a comprehensive increase in speed.

The Shen and Pi families were mortal enemies, and Shen Xi knew the power of the "Seven Talisman Demonic Skin Scripture" best.

Therefore, at the beginning of the battle, Shen Xi was worried and specifically reminded Ning Zhuo to pay attention to this point. During the battle, when he saw the tiger demon use two demonic talismans to suppress Snow Color Girl · Hui, he was not surprised at all.

"But in the end, the tiger demon was completely suppressed by this mechanism puppet!"

Shen Xi exclaimed in his heart.

The final freezing completely demonstrated Snow Color Girl · Hui’s crushing combat power. This was genuine Jin Dan-level combat power!

Shen Xi couldn't help but guess: "Which side is Ning Zhuo’s backing force? They actually left him a Jin Dan-level mechanism puppet."

He couldn't help but associate which forces in the Flying Cloud Kingdom were good at mechanism arts.

"Is it the Ban family? The Xuanji Sword Sect? The Juzi Hall? Or the Zhixia Mechanism City?"

Pi Fujie’s face was as heavy as water.

He stared fixedly at the Snow Color Girl · Hui who was raising her head, and painfully discovered: if it were him fighting, he would also fall into a bitter battle.

"Fortunately, this person’s ability to control the mechanism is not good. The early stage of the battle was quite smooth, but in the later stage, when the tiger demon used two demonic talismans, he was in a mess and made a major mistake."

"But even so, this mechanism puppet must not be underestimated!"

"Damn it."

Pi Fujie gritted his teeth in secret.

Although he concluded: Ning Zhuo, as the controller of the mechanism, was the weakest link, and if he were to fight him in the future, he would definitely choose to attack Ning Zhuo first. But he also had to admit that Ning Zhuo was a strong enemy!

Ning Zhuo put away Snow Color Girl · Hui, but did not leave the arena, instead looking at Pi Fujie outside the arena: "Come, your subordinate is already dead. Next, it’s your turn."

Ning Zhuo provoked strongly again.

Pi Fujie’s eyes flickered, and his fighting spirit fell by a large margin again.

In his view, Ning Zhuo didn't do it himself, and he wasn't good at controlling the mechanism puppet, clearly using Snow Color Girl · Hui to consume and probe the enemy’s situation.

In fact, Pi Fujie also had this intention—he sent the tiger demon to fight, also to probe Ning Zhuo’s background.

As a result, the tiger demon didn't beat Snow Color Girl · Hui and was killed directly.

Pi Fujie was clear in his heart: it wasn't that the tiger demon was useless, but that the mechanism puppet the opponent took out was too strong!

"If I accept the challenge, I must first deal with this mechanism puppet, which will inevitably lead to a bitter battle and reveal my background."

"Even if I win, what do I use to deal with this big-headed cultivator?"

"A wise man doesn't do it!"

Pi Fujie thought of this and immediately sneered: "I don't accept your challenge."

Ning Zhuo laughed loudly, with a mocking tone: "Is the Pi family’s family style like this? Are you the facade of the Foundation Establishment of the family? You are simply losing face for the family!"

"Don't worry, I will publicize your cowardice."

Pi Fujie shook his head, his face was iron-blue, but his attitude of refusing to fight was quite firm: "A great man can bend and stretch, can advance and retreat, you can edit me however you want. Is the prestige of my Pi family something that can be shaken by one or two rumors?"

Seeing Pi Fujie not taking the bait, Ning Zhuo was not surprised.

He had already grasped the opponent’s temperament, and deliberately showing strength was to make the opponent retreat in the face of difficulties.

Ning Zhuo turned to Shen Xi: "Brother Shen, this tiger demon has two demonic talismans of the Pi family planted on him. I will give him to you. If you study him,

you will definitely be able to learn the secrets of the 'Seven Talisman Demonic Skin Scripture'."

Pi Fujie still remained unmoved, showing strong self-confidence: "You can dismantle him as much as you want. If you can easily learn the mysteries of my clan’s town-protecting technique, it would be impossible for my Pi family to remain prosperous until now!"

He turned and left after saying this, quite decisively.

Already lost a round, what else to do? Stay and continue to be humiliated by the other party’s words?

Watching him leave, Shen Xi and Ning Zhuo had no way.

After all, this was the total mountain gate of the Myriad Phenomena Sect, and everyone wanted to join this super sect, so they naturally had to follow the sect rules.

The Myriad Phenomena Sect’s sect rules restricted the fighting between cultivators, and they had to be decided by martial arts.

But Pi Fujie refused to accept the challenge and didn't care about his reputation, so Ning Zhuo couldn't use force.

Pi Fujie walked out of this martial arts hall, walking like the wind, killing intent overflowing, with an aura of "no strangers allowed."

The tiger demon died, and Ning Zhuo was so strong, which gave him an explanation to the family behind him.

But losing the first round and then losing the second round would be troublesome.

Next, he had to find a way to regain the scene.

"The family supports me, and I have an advantage in dealing with Shen Xi, after all, I have more subordinates."

"But I didn't expect Shen Xi to form a strong alliance."

"I have to deal with two people, so I am a bit thin."

"Hmph! If he Shen Xi can make friends with experts, can't I?"

"This time, the mechanism Ban family also sent a handsome junior to join the Myriad Phenomena Sect. The Ban family has always been extremely eager for excellent mechanism creations,

especially this guy Ban Ji, who is greedy by nature and loves to collect powerful mechanisms..."

Pi Fujie began to calculate how to counterattack. Inside the martial arts arena, Ning Zhuo offered the tiger demon’s corpse to Shen Xi again; he wasn't just saying polite words.

Shen Xi waved his hand and cupped his fists: "Thank you, Brother Ning, but this is your trophy, your hard-won battle, how can I have the reason to accept it?"

Out of selfishness, since Ning Zhuo had already formed a feud with Pi Fujie, he, Shen Xi, would not accept the tiger demon’s corpse.

The tiger demon was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and its value was not great.

If he accepted it, the nature of this martial arts duel would change. From Ning Zhuo and Pi Fujie forming a feud, to Ning Zhuo standing up for Shen Xi and the Shen family.

Pi Fujie took the initiative to retreat, already showing his fear of Ning Zhuo. If Ning Zhuo publicized the matter of Shen Xi accepting the tiger demon’s corpse in the future, Pi Fujie would very likely take the slope and have a positive and grand reason to give up dealing with Ning Zhuo and focus on dealing with Shen Xi and his group.

This was the rule of the righteous path.

Shen Xi continued to explain: "Brother Ning might not know, Pi Fujie’s words just now indeed have their truth. My Shen family and the Pi family have had a feud for a long time, and the casualties between each other are countless. The corpses of Pi family cultivators collected by my clan are not few."

"My clan has long studied the 'Seven Talisman Demonic Skin Scripture,' and this tiger demon’s corpse can indeed glimpse the secrets of the 'Seven Talisman Demonic Skin Scripture,' but it has no value to my clan anymore."

"Brother Ning might as well study it. According to Brother Ning’s comprehension and knowledge, there will definitely be inspiration."

These explanations alone were not enough.

Shen Xi was worthy of being a genius of a great family, receiving elite-level education since childhood. He also took out a jade slip: "Brother Ning is interested in the Nine Palaces Array. Although I have only met Brother Ning for a short time, we are extremely compatible. Brother Ning stood up for me this time, please allow me to gift this classroom note, and I implore Brother Ning not to refuse."

A sharp light flashed in Ning Zhuo’s eyes, and he immediately understood Shen Xi’s underlying intention.

He immediately praised the Shen family’s attainments in the Nine Palaces Array, affirmed the friendship between himself and Shen Xi, and finally accepted the jade slip.

With this matter settled, both Shen Xi and Ning Zhuo felt that their friendship had deepened.

Shen Xi invited Ning Zhuo to travel together and observe others’ martial arts duels.

This was originally Ning Zhuo’s purpose for coming here, but meeting Pi Fujie was an accident, and even more unexpected was Snow Color Girl · Hui’s performance in the battle.

This broke Ning Zhuo’s original plan, so he politely declined Shen Xi’s invitation, saying he couldn't wait to study the classroom notes gifted by Shen Xi.

Shen Xi naturally wouldn't force Ning Zhuo to stay and could only bid farewell reluctantly.

Watching Ning Zhuo leave, Su Lingkou was a bit worried: "Cousin, you gave Fellow Daoist Ning the classroom notes, will it leak the Shen family’s array mysteries?"

Shen Xi smiled slightly: "Naturally, there are some unique mysteries of my Shen family, but not many."

"Cousin, don't worry, I have already thought it through carefully before gifting it."

"Ning Zhuo could have endured a bit and avoided this battle. Because I would definitely not retreat, and expressed the intention of a life-and-death battle earlier."

"But he still stood up for me, showing his sincerity to get close to me with his actions, how could I avoid him?"

Shen Xi’s gaze was deep: "And to express gratitude, I must show my sincerity."

"I don't know Ning Zhuo’s backing force, but judging from this battle, it must not be small, and the foundation is not shallow."

"Therefore, only by taking out what he must lack can it be foolproof."

"Right now, only the classroom notes are the most suitable."

"With my Shen family’s unique insights into the Nine Palaces Array, as long as Ning Zhuo studies it, he will definitely have more cravings."

Su Lingkou clapped and praised: "I know, cousin, this is the bait we cast!"

Shen Xi laughed loudly: "Haha, that’s right."

"Among the ten classic static arrays, the Nine Palaces Array is especially complex. My classroom notes are my three years of records. For ordinary people to study them, without family teachings, it will take even longer."

Su Lingkou smiled: "Cousin, I have already seen the scene of Ning Zhuo holding the classroom notes and begging you for advice."

Shen Xi laughed again.

Ning Zhuo returned to the rented cave dwelling and released Snow Color Girl · Hui for the first time.

Divine Ability—Human Life Suspension Thread!

He directly used the strongest manipulation method to forcefully connect to Snow Color Girl · Hui’s spirituality.

At the same time, he stretched out both hands, and his ten fingertips condensed five-element suspension threads, connecting to the mechanism puppet’s body joints.

Snow Color Girl · Hui struggled immediately, but didn't really break free.

Ning Zhuo felt the impatient emotion of the other party through the Human Life Suspension Thread.

A sharp light flashed in the depths of Ning Zhuo’s eyes, and he immediately made a judgment: "She has no response to the Human Life Suspension Thread and doesn't want others to control her."

"Her spirituality has indeed reached the Spirit Movement stage."

Ning Zhuo had read "On Spirituality" and knew that spirituality was divided into four major stages, namely the Dead Spirit stage, Living Spirit stage, Wise Spirit stage, and Divine Spirit stage.

Among them, each stage was divided into five small stages.

Previously, Snow Color Girl · Hui and Snow Pivot Imperial · Xie were both in the Spirit Growth stage of the Living Spirit stage, with ten percent perfect spirituality, endless life.

After the Spirit Growth stage, it was the Spirit Movement stage.

At this stage, spirituality would show obvious and strong emotions, act on its own, and get rid of the cultivator’s control.

Ning Zhuo had experience in this regard.

Previously in the Fire Persimmon Immortal City, Yuan Dasheng fell into this stage. At that time, he walked out of the city and came to the old master’s secret burial place to sit withered for two days and one night.

"At this stage, we must follow the emotions of spirituality and cannot forcefully control it."

"Only by stroking the fur can we make the spirituality recognize the master and truly be controlled by me!"

Regarding this point, Ning Zhuo was secretly worried.

After all, Ning Xiaohui died because of him.

Ning Zhuo had no choice.

At that time, it was either you die or I die.

"Snow Color Girl · Hui’s spirituality comes from Ning Xiaohui. According to common sense, spirituality should not retain the memories of the previous life. But Yuan Dasheng could 'remember the secret burial place of the original master'—will Ning Xiaohui still treat me as an enemy?"

It was precisely because of such worries that Ning Zhuo previously only limited her to the mechanism part, the Floating Ice White Jade Hand, rather than the mechanism puppet. Therefore, after Ning Xiaohui showed the characteristics of the Spirit Movement stage, Ning Zhuo was worried and didn't stay in the martial arts hall, but hurried back to confirm the situation.

"Human Life Suspension Thread is a divine ability, she is very difficult to resist, and didn't even notice it. There is no killing intent or hatred for me in her emotions, but she is indeed impatient to be controlled by me."

The reality was not the worst kind, which made Ning Zhuo breathe a sigh of relief.

"Since she is impatient, I should reduce my control over her during this sensitive stage, and even give her temporary complete freedom."

"But how should her emotions be satisfied?"

Ning Zhuo fell into deep thought.

He had three major mechanism puppets in his hand. But the spirituality of Buddha Doctor · Meng Yaoyin and Meng Yehu exceeded the Spirit Movement stage from the beginning. Only Yuan Dasheng’s case had important reference value.

But Yuan Dasheng went to the old master’s secret burial place on his own to vent his sadness and nostalgia.

Yuan Dasheng’s initiative was very strong, but when placed on Snow Color Girl · Hui, she was motionless.

Ning Zhuo withdrew the five-element suspension threads, leaving only the Human Life Suspension Thread to control in secret, and this mechanism puppet remained motionless in place.

Thoughts surged in Ning Zhuo’s sea of consciousness: "In this, there is actually a clear context. Yuan Dasheng’s loyalty to the old master, his temperament is like this, so there is a strong nostalgic emotion of sadness and sighing."

"What was Ning Xiaohui’s temperament before she died?"

Ning Zhuo gradually had the answer.

Before his eyes appeared the battle with the tiger demon again. The memory froze on the proud appearance of Snow Color Girl · Hui, who was free to act after the tiger demon was frozen to death, raising her head slightly.

Thus, the answer in Ning Zhuo’s heart was strongly proven.

Ning Zhuo interrupted his thoughts and looked around: "I need to rent a new cave dwelling."