[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-709":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mysteries of Immortal puppet Master",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2228132,4127,"Chapter 709","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-709",709,"\u003Cp>\"What is going on here?\" Bai, Liu, and Kong were all shocked. Their three pairs of eyes seemed to be glued to the Jin Dan in Ning Zhuo's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three men struggled to shift their gazes from the Jin Dan to Ning Zhuo, and their expressions were different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had displayed his true strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was their first meeting; one must respect the clothes before respecting the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo took in the changes in the three men's expressions, knowing that his strategy had succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won the top spot in Chu Xuangui's Xingyun Trial this time and obtained the Intent-Grasping Brush, yet I am not a Confucian cultivator, but an outsider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This situation easily makes Confucian cultivators feel a lot of jealousy, envy, and hatred toward me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I must demonstrate superior strength so that they all feel: even if I am an outsider, I am a powerhouse, and it is natural for me to win; it is not strange at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the calculation in Ning Zhuo's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he did indeed have the intention of making a trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent-based spellcasting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, using talent as the source, supplemented by certain methods, to leverage more powerful or profound capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting spells does not rely solely on magic power; many precious materials can also be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo's Weather Ball: Ice Crystal Snow can consume souls to transform into a biting blizzard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ning Zhuo participated in Chu Xuangui's Xingyun Trial, he witnessed with his own eyes Kong Ran using the Early Wisdom talent to perform spellcasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long time, he had only used the Early Wisdom talent in the simplest way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had always wanted to develop the Early Wisdom talent. If done well, this Early Wisdom talent could be upgraded into a divine ability in the future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any talent needs development, and there are techniques for development. Once developed, it becomes a divine ability, which is of great benefit to a cultivator!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had known about this for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that before, when he was in Fire Persimmon Immortal City, he was completely unqualified to develop the Early Wisdom talent. Furthermore, there were immense risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he still had to disguise his identity, endure constantly, and seek a good opportunity to seize the Lava Immortal Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the struggle for the Lava Immortal Palace came to a temporary end, Ning Zhuo left Fire Persimmon Immortal City and began to travel the world. His main purpose was to resurrect his mother, and he had no time to spare for developing this talent. He could barely even keep up with his own cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Confucian trial brought Ning Zhuo four gains. First, the Intent-Grasping Brush; second, Ning Zhuo's status was elevated, making a brilliant debut in the Confucian circle! Third, Ning Zhuo witnessed the righteous methods of the Confucian cultivator Chu Xuangui and was happy to learn from them. Fourth, he learned that Kong Ran not only had the Early Wisdom talent but also the corresponding talent-based spellcasting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran withdrew his gaze and slowly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Ning Zhuo, the Myriad Phenomena Cradle is not simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo raised his eyebrows slightly, secretly noting the name of this spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran: \"After using the Myriad Phenomena Cradle, I feel like a newborn baby toward all things in the world. It is as if I am coming into contact with them for the first time, allowing me to gain more inspiration and guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes: Man follows Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows the Dao of Nature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All things contain Dao and principles, and for a cultivator, they all have guiding significance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely because of this, some cultivators can observe scenery to comprehend the Dao, and can even see a mountain rock and comprehend a spell that can suppress the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran turned the conversation back: \"The original intent of the Myriad Phenomena Cradle is to treat Heaven and Earth as my cradle. All things are objects of enlightenment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I often use it to read Confucian classics, and every time I gain divine benefits and can generate brand-new perspectives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a sharp tool for learning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran shook his head: \"In fact, what my family has collected is not just this one talent-based spellcasting method. There are other means developed around the Early Wisdom talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laying the groundwork, Kong Ran stated his intention: \"If you can sell the Intent-Grasping Brush to me, I will promise to trade the Myriad Phenomena Cradle to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, we can discuss the detailed price of the trade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo did not hesitate and immediately shook his head: \"The Intent-Grasping Brush will not be sold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chu Xuangui has high expectations for me; how could I let him down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu, who was on the side, chimed in: \"If you ask me, Fellow Daoist Ning Zhuo, you have already cultivated other methods, unless you plan to cultivate multiple paths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, it is impossible for you to possess a Literary Heart, Literary Palace, or Literary Qi. Without these, you are simply not a Confucian cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding Mr. Chu Xuangui's expectations for you, I personally think this is just one of the gentleman's attempts. You don't need to take it so seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Liu Fushu speaking for him, Kong Ran immediately cast a grateful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many times, he also felt it was a pity; why couldn't a cultivator cultivate more and more techniques? Like him, cultivating only three paths was already an exception among exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was eager to learn and truly wanted to experience what it felt like to be a Confucian cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he even wanted to study the \"Myriad Phenomena Scripture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, all three of his dantian already had techniques. When he was in White Paper Immortal City, he could only let Sun Lingtong cultivate it on his behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming back to his senses, Ning Zhuo saw Kong Ran looking at him with anticipation, and he shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu and Kong Ran did not know the inside story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, the Confucian cultivator group of the Myriad Phenomena Sect, entrusted by Wen Ruanyu and also based on their own interests, was to fully support Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Xuangui had already done it; at least in his Xingyun Trial, he had already succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, if Ning Zhuo dropped the ball himself, how could he answer to the Confucian group? How could he answer to Wen Ruanyu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ning Zhuo had not secretly communicated with Chu Xuangui via spiritual sense throughout the process, he had personally experienced Chu Xuangui's intentions. And in response, Ning Zhuo should also show full sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo then said: \"Three fellow daoists, I, Ning Zhuo, intend to join the Myriad Phenomena Sect this time and cultivate properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I rashly resell the Intent-Grasping Brush to others, then what would Mr. Chu Xuangui think? How would the other Confucian cultivators of the Myriad Phenomena Sect view me? Would they think that I, an outsider, do not value the treasures of Confucian cultivators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to build good relationships, not offend the Confucian cultivators of the Myriad Phenomena Sect before I have even officially joined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran could not hide his disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ning Zhuo changed the subject: \"Although I cannot sell it to Fellow Daoist Kong Ran, I can lend it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lending the brush to you to use, wouldn't that also help you in your cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Kong Ran could answer, Liu Fushu rejected it: \"That won't work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Intent-Grasping Brush is different from ordinary magic treasures; it must be personally refined to be effective in copying and to experience the intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo smiled: \"That is not a big problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At worst, every time I lend this brush, I will take the initiative to step back and help Fellow Daoist Kong Ran completely refine this treasure; wouldn't that work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran stared at Ning Zhuo and said bluntly: \"Aren't you afraid that I will refine this treasure and not return it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo: \"Of course I would be afraid of ordinary cultivators, but Fellow Daoist Kong Ran is no ordinary person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Firstly, you are a famous prodigy far and wide, and you are about to join the Confucian sect, so naturally, you are a gentleman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secondly, you are the son of the Prime Minister. If you renege on the debt, I don't need to go to your father to question you; I just need to spread the matter far and wide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirdly, we can sign a contract. An extra layer of guarantee is also good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ning Zhuo's statement, it was indeed logically sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But every time I borrow it, I have to refine it; that's a bit troublesome—\" Kong Ran had this thought, but it immediately dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all because he thought: \"If I can borrow the Intent-Grasping Brush, even if such trouble were ten times greater, I could accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun spoke up from the side: \"There is one thing I must remind you two about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the Intent-Grasping Brush is a magic treasure, it is not durable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The four treasures of the scholar—brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—are essentially consumable items. It's just that the brush and inkstone are more resistant to consumption than the paper and ink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you using this brush together will inevitably accelerate its consumption, and it will not be able to last long in the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran immediately glared at Bai Jiyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this, of course, but he didn't say it because he was afraid Ning Zhuo would change his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran felt secretly dissatisfied with Bai Jiyun, feeling that his friend was actually helping an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo heard this, but instead of being alarmed, he was happy: \"Consuming the precious brush to grasp the intent—this should be the price that must be paid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at it from another angle, precisely because of this point, this Intent-Grasping Brush is even more precious, making Fellow Daoist Kong Ran want to trade for it even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo looked at Kong Ran: \"I lend you this brush, and you teach me talent-based spellcasting, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran was tempted and was about to open his mouth to agree, when Bai Jiyun said again: \"In this way, Fellow Daoist Ning Zhuo, you lend out the Intent-Grasping Brush; aren't you also letting down Mr. Chu Xuangui?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, if you fail to meet the standards because of this and cannot get Mr. Chu Xuangui to recommend you to try the Ancient Seal Stele, what should you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Bai Jiyun showed a sharpness he didn't usually have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo smiled nonchalantly: \"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Bai. This is actually very simple; I just need to meet the standards, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet Mr. Chu Xuangui's standards, although I currently have few clues, I don't believe that using the Intent-Grasping Brush a few less times will cause me to fail the 'Cultivation has ten thousand methods, a thousand families, a hundred arts, ten paths, and one person!'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relying solely on my comprehension and talent, I can also reach Mr. Chu Xuangui's standards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the Intent-Grasping Brush is important, it has never been the key to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun, Liu Fushu, and Kong Ran were all stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes were fixed on Ning Zhuo, and they couldn't help but size him up again. At first, when they saw Ning Zhuo, their biggest impression was the word \"outsider,\" and they somewhat despised him for not knowing his place, wanting to participate in the Confucian Xingyun Trial and trying to take advantage of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Ning Zhuo performed exceptionally well, which surprised all three of them. When Ning Zhuo finally won, their emotions became complicated. There was shock, disgust, doubt, admiration, approval—everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, the three accepted Ning Zhuo's invitation and exchanged words with him, all developing more goodwill and believing that Ning Zhuo came from a great family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ning Zhuo took out the Ghost Dao Jin Dan, they were shocked, speculating that Ning Zhuo's actions this time must be strongly supported by his family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ning Zhuo displayed extraordinary self-confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were their first meeting with Ning Zhuo, all three would have scoffed—who are you? You aren't even a Confucian cultivator, yet you have the confidence to meet the standards and then go to the Ancient Seal Stele to seek opportunities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the three of them were mostly sighing and guessing: Ning Zhuo is so confident and extraordinary; he must have received the most attentive cultivation since childhood and is a genius from a great family. He hasn't suffered many setbacks, and everything seems possible in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if my father is the Prime Minister, the support I receive at home definitely doesn't reach the Jin Dan level.\" At this moment, even Kong Ran felt he couldn't compare to Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Bai Jiyun and Liu Fushu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu, who came from a poor background, didn't like Ning Zhuo's overflowing confidence. His pupils shrank, and a desire to see Ning Zhuo fail grew in his heart, but he flattered him a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun couldn't say such things and just raised his head to drink a few cups of wine: \"This youth is extremely confident. On one hand, he must have talent; on the other hand, he must be strongly supported by his family, giving him boundless confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He easily took out a Jin Dan as a deposit; the scale of the family behind him is definitely not small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he took the initiative to propose lending the Intent-Grasping Brush to Kong Ran, which has deep meaning—he wants to befriend Kong Ran and build connections with the current Prime Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun saw through Ning Zhuo's intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ning Zhuo's confidence stung Liu Fushu, then his ulterior motives made Bai Jiyun feel no goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun also had the name of a genius and had confidence, but he was a free spirit who loved to indulge in the mountains and rivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After discovering that Ning Zhuo was not on the same path as him, Bai Jiyun's desire to build a deep friendship faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the banquet that followed, Kong Ran discussed the price with Ning Zhuo many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indeed very interested in the trade of borrowing the Intent-Grasping Brush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu and Bai Jiyun talked more to each other, occasionally interjecting and communicating with Ning Zhuo and Kong Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo keenly sensed the change in the attitudes of Liu Fushu and Bai Jiyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He treated it with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot become good friends with everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There must be gains and losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At present, communicating with Kong Ran is what best serves my interests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experience of life and death on the battlefield had profoundly changed Ning Zhuo, giving him a direct and crisp decisiveness in interpersonal interactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he did not forget to strive for trades with Bai Jiyun and Liu Fushu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks to the three fellow daoists for the introduction. It let me know that to use the Intent-Grasping Brush well, there are more requirements for the copybooks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if you have any precious and rare authentic works in your hands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do, could you rent them to me for copying? The price is negotiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo said this and took out a second Ghost Dao Jin Dan, placing it on the table, which caused the three to be slightly surprised again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jiyun smiled slightly, indicating that he did indeed have the calligraphy of a famous Confucian cultivator that could be traded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fushu was secretly envious, but suffering from having nothing to offer, he could only drink and eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Ran puffed out his chest and proudly stated that although he didn't have any, his father's study had many. These were all negotiable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo then made simple agreements with Bai and Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet ended, and both host and guests were happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Kong Ran suddenly stopped and turned to face Ning Zhuo: \"Almost forgot, use this first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he took a brush case from his bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first opened the brush case, took out the brush he usually used, and handed the empty case to Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my Cloud-Han Brush-Resting Case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Borrow it first; nourish the Intent-Grasping Brush well, and take good care of it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a real brush-borrowing trade had not yet been reached, Kong Ran was already more concerned about the Intent-Grasping Brush than Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>",2798,"2026-06-17T23:33:14.591Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","74ee277899ec06b9591f1d9aa9b2027e3ba8fe43fcef4fce9a85c41fb1bad703","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-710","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-708",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]