[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-712":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},2228135,4127,"Chapter 712","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-712",712,"\u003Cp>Nandou Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myriad Medicine Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, are you looking for me?\" Lin Shanshan walked into the study, somewhat resentful, \"I'm busy preparing for the battle. If it's not something particularly important—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ning Zhuo left, he left the Spirit-Hiding Willow at the Myriad Medicine Gate and left Hua Guzi to take care of the willow tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between Lin Shanshan and Hua Guzi was competitive at first, and then it took a sharp turn for the worse, deteriorating drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two began to clash in the martial arts arena, but as they fought, they actually developed a friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls became good friends, viewing each other as rivals, which could be called loving and killing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, because of their rivalry, the strength of both Lin Shanshan and Hua Guzi had advanced by leaps and bounds, becoming the two most beautiful landscapes in the martial arts arena of the Myriad Medicine Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of wins and losses between the two was about the same, but last time, Lin Shanshan narrowly lost to Hua Guzi. Therefore, this time she was fully prepared, trying to find a way to win back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan, as her father, naturally knew this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan was happy to see such development. After all, during the days when the two girls were competing, his beloved daughter had indeed been forging ahead, and her cultivation progress was very fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan handed a letter to Lin Shanshan, and just one sentence swept away his beloved daughter's resentment: \"This is a letter from Ning Zhuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Ning Zhuo finally wrote to me?!\" Lin Shanshan was immediately pleasantly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan suppressed the displeasure in his heart, shook his head, and sneered: \"This is a letter written to me, but I don't have the patience to explain it; you read it first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan immediately released her spiritual sense and scanned the letter several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan's surprise subsided, and although she was a little disappointed, her tone was still cheerful: \"I didn't expect Ning Zhuo to have already arrived in Feiyun Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what strange customs there are there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could he have so many Jin Dan? And they are all Ghost Dao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are good things, Father. There are many prescriptions that need Ghost Dao Jin Dan as medicinal materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his daughter speaking well for Ning Zhuo, Lin Bufan felt even more displeased and shook his head again: \"Many prescriptions? Can you list ten of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan rolled her eyes at Lin Bufan: \"Father, why do you have to be so serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Zhuo wants to take back the Spirit-Hiding Willow and wants to use Ghost Dao Jin Dan to trade with me; this is a great thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Ghost Dao Jin Dan is not a common medicinal material. But such precious materials are rare. Even if we buy them first and then resell them, it is profitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan nodded slightly: \"Your last sentence makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan was full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spirit-Hiding Willow has already recovered, and Ning Zhuo wants to use it; he must have an important purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must do this as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you ask me, why don't we form a caravan, bring elixirs, spirit stones, and the Spirit-Hiding Willow, and head to Feiyun Country immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, the Spirit-Hiding Willow is very rare and of great importance. If there is an accident during the long-distance trade, it won't be good. I can set off, take care of it carefully all the way, and ensure there are no problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan stared at Lin Shanshan, his gaze seeming to penetrate to the depths of her heart: \"You want to see Ning Zhuo, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan blushed a little, then argued strongly: \"Ning Zhuo is my good friend and our ally. Of course I miss my friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think the senior brother must miss him too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, don't you miss him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan shook his head: \"Can my missing him be the same as yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned: \"Didn't I tell you? This kid Ning Zhuo has already settled down in Liangzhu Country. His wife is Mu Lan, the only heir to the Mu General's Mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan laughed: \"Father, you've been bluffing me for a while, that's enough. I've already investigated the inside story of Qianfeng Forest; Ning Zhuo was just forced to become husband and wife with Mu Lan by mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are fake, not real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan tapped the table lightly with his knuckles: \"What if it's real? I think these two are a talented and beautiful match, quite a pair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Shanshan was quite displeased, her face immediately sank: \"Father, you are bullying people! If Mother were here—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning her deceased mother, Lin Bufan's expression changed, hit in his soft spot, and he sighed bitterly: \"Forget it, forget it, you must know that Father is doing this for your own good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh—take this letter and find Hua Guzi. Before Ning Zhuo left, he arranged for her to take care of the Spirit-Hiding Willow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\" Lin Shanshan nodded and was about to turn and leave, but stopped: \"Father, I want to participate in this caravan; you can't refuse me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan's heart moved, and he tried to ask: \"Then how about I leave Hua Guzi behind and only let you participate in this caravan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shanshan was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth: \"This—no! Little Hua and I have a good friendship; we agreed to compete fairly—let her go too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled bitterly and added: \"To move the Spirit-Hiding Willow, I definitely can't hide it from her. According to her temperament, if I really don't let her go, she could even rebel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan then smiled and waved at Lin Shanshan: \"You discuss it with her first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forming a caravan is not that easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Zhuo mentioned in the letter that he is also using Ghost Dao Jin Dan to trade with Zhu Xuanji. I will write a letter first to ask about Zhu Xuanji's arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Myriad Medicine Gate, the Nandou Zhu family, and the Fire Persimmon Ning family had already formed a secret alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caravan had to cross Liangzhu Country and Beifeng Country to reach Feiyun Country. The journey would not be peaceful, and the difficulty was very high. It was not impossible for the Myriad Medicine Gate to do this alone, but the cost would also be very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, Lin Bufan would naturally go to Zhu Xuanji to ask and discuss whether there was a possibility of cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, just after Sect Master Lin finished writing the letter, he received a letter from Zhu Xuanji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Ning Zhuo's letter was transmitted through post stations everywhere, finally reaching Nandou Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nandou Country was controlled by the Zhu family, and the letters were naturally sent with limited distribution. Zhu Xuanji received Ning Zhuo's letter a full day earlier than Lin Bufan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan opened the letter and understood Zhu Xuanji's intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji agreed to the trade with Ning Zhuo and would also travel with the caravan to Feiyun Country, but he would not meet Ning Zhuo, just letting Lin Bufan arrange suitable candidates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan couldn't help but feel puzzled: \"Zhu the Divine Catcher is the face of our country's royal family at the Jin Dan level; is there any important task that requires him to be dispatched personally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, with him participating and escorting the caravan all the way, I can rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Bufan immediately wrote a reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just half a day, the letter reached Zhu Xuanji's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu the Divine Catcher probed with his spiritual sense, finished reading, and showed a look of distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect Ning Zhuo to have already arrived in Feiyun Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I also have to go to Feiyun Country. Fortunately, with the Myriad Medicine Gate as a representative, I don't need to meet him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better for the Child of Tribulation to keep a distance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lin Bufan's letter asking why Zhu Xuanji was going to Feiyun Country, Zhu Xuanji could only choose to keep it secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an action that our country and Feiyun Country have long secretly decided on. It is not convenient to disclose it to Lin Bufan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Zhuo is at the main mountain gate of the Myriad Phenomena Sect, but I am going to Longqiu Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won't meet; we definitely won't meet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this mission, the Nandou royal family had considered candidates for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it fell on Zhu Xuanji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Xuanji had long had a premonition that he would be chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Nascent Soul-level cultivators breaking into other countries need a road pass, otherwise it counts as a provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the meeting between Nandou Country and Feiyun Country was not suitable for publicity. Therefore, a normal road pass could not be issued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, Zhu Xuanji, as the strongest Jin Dan, without the constraints of the Nascent Soul level, even if exposed, would not constitute a conflict between countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from this point, Zhu Xuanji was definitely an excellent candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liangzhu Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu General's Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Edict has arrived—!\" The messenger walked quickly into the courtyard. \"We receive the edict.\" Led by Old General Mu, many cultivators knelt on one knee on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger slowly unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and read the content above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the cultivators, Mu Lan heard halfway and couldn't help but show a look of surprise: \"What? Let me go to Feiyun Country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her thoughts moved: \"This is a good opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Zhuo wrote a letter the day before yesterday wanting to trade Ghost Dao Jin Dan, and I was just considering forming a caravan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I'm going personally, it saves a lot of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just don't know what the mission of this trip is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feiyun Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prime Minister's Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhaoming was handling official business in the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his appearance, he was probably between forty-five and fifty. He had a square face, distinct edges and corners, slightly high brow bones, and a pair of eyes as deep as a cold pool. His nose was high, and his lips were tightly pursed into a straight line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even sitting down, one could still see that he was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and a wide back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body exuded an introverted and heavy pressure; when near him, people would involuntarily straighten their backs, hold their breath, and not dare to have the slightest overstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His temples were slightly frosted, and on top of his head was a simple, mysterious black hair crown that was neither gold nor jade. The hair crown bound his long hair, meticulous, without a single strand loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a plain wide-sleeved robe, without fancy embroidery, only trimmed with very fine and regular mysterious black cloud patterns or meander patterns at the collar and cuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around his waist was a dark jade belt, and the belt buckle was simple and square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the person himself, his temperament was also rigid, square, and strictly observed etiquette. While being strict with others, he was also strict with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" He saw the letter from his son Kong Ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone wants to pay a high price to buy a set of excavation methods for the Early Wisdom talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid actually wants to agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhaoming couldn't help but snort coldly, revealing a look of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refuted in his heart: \"If a talent can be excavated properly, it can be promoted and become a divine ability. A divine ability is the standard configuration for the Soul Transformation level. If a cultivator below the Soul Transformation level can master a divine ability, they will inevitably possess the strength to challenge across levels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter of talent-based spellcasting is of great importance; how can it be easily taught?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a Soul Transformation-level combat power emerges in the hostile forces, what should be done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it's not Soul Transformation level, even if it helps Jin Dan cultivators, it shouldn't be done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current cultivation world, cultivation countries are actively arming themselves, confronting and guarding against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nascent Soul-level cultivators cannot easily enter or leave the country, but according to the rules, Jin Dan cultivators are not subject to this control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if a Jin Dan cultivator gets this thing, it might cause trouble for the whole country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, this time, our country is in secret talks with many national envoys on Long Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who arrive should be at the Jin Dan level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this process, there will inevitably be mutual sparring and competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is to say, the competition at the Jin Dan level also determines the face of the country and even affects the subsequent interest game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhaoming is well-versed in the classics of etiquette and is the person in charge of convening and entertaining the secret envoys of various countries in Feiyun Country this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kong Ran is my eighth son; although he has the Early Wisdom talent, it is of the lower grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The drawback is that his temperament will be impatient, lacking persistence, not steady, and lacking consideration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the sake of a mere Intent-Grasping Brush, he wants to sell talent-based spellcasting; is there such a prodigal son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not allowed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myriad Phenomena Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bluestone Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo crawled out of the Fetal Breath Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved a few times, and the stone skin on his whole body peeled off piece by piece, revealing his normal skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his arms; the symptoms of soul pressure on the physical body had almost disappeared. Only if one looked carefully would one find some faint dark spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, this is not just because my physical foundation has increased, but also because of the weakness of the soul.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had used the Intent-Grasping Brush before and consumed a lot of soul power. But he deliberately let it go, didn't manage it, and let the soul recover on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting away the Fetal Breath Spirit, Ning Zhuo studied the Demon-Stained Blood Tendon Technique again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was progress, but not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without other opportunities, Ning Zhuo could only grind hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After comprehending for a while, the agreed time point arrived. Ning Zhuo summoned Qing Chi and Xue Cai Nu Hui to teach them the talisman-making techniques again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Qing Chi's feeling, the two hours passed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reluctant to leave, Ning Zhuo had a thought: \"Qing Chi, why don't you stay here and be the sparring partner for my mechanism puppet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Chi immediately showed a look of surprise and nodded repeatedly: \"Okay, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo channeled his Five Elements magic power, linked Xue Cai Nu Hui and Xue Shu Yu Xie, and launched a drill toward Qing Chi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Chi was soon suppressed and then defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every victory made Xue Cai Nu Hui lift her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Chi's combat power also improved rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still no movement in the spirituality of Xue Shu Yu Xie. But Ning Zhuo had long had a guess and was not in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sparring also gave Ning Zhuo a lot more understanding of the two mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His control became more and more proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongsun Yan came to report the results of the investigation. He handed Ning Zhuo a jade slip, which contained intelligence about Ban Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ban family—a famous mechanism family in Feiyun Country!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ban Ji also has Jin Dan-level mechanism creations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't cultivate the orthodox techniques of the Ban family, but a demon technique—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After being politely refused by me, he wants to participate in Qing Huangzi's Xingyun Trial?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading it, a smile curled up on the corner of Ning Zhuo's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qing Huangzi was a Jin Dan cultivator and one of the few mechanism cultivators in the Myriad Phenomena Sect. He set up a Xingyun Trial, attracting cultivators from all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ban Ji like this, Ning Zhuo was also hooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The relationship between Ban Ji and Pi Fujie is that of enemies, not friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already seen his intelligence, so now I will go and learn from him in person, which will facilitate me to compare the intelligence and increase my understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2728,"2026-06-17T23:33:14.591Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d4869baae9e360f54cc2edd5ada2d53c4d753ffd69009621322f7b1926e44c4c","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-713","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-711",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]