Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1105: Chapter 412: Fate of Things, Fate of People (3)

Feiyun Calendar 1891: Hired by "Bamboo Mountain Branch" to participate in their contest with "Black Water Gang" over a small refined iron mine in Wild Dog Forest...

Feiyun Calendar 1893: Various channels confirmed that the "Sparrowhawk Whistle" information network has stably covered the three towns of "Gray Swamp", "Black Stone", "Qinghe" and within a fifty-mile radius. Chen San became a crucial node for the dissemination of low-level information in this area, effectively providing intelligence on border clues of ruins, low-level demon beast movements, and small power disputes. The charging model is clear (small amounts of Spirit Stones or equivalents), and the timeliness of information delivery is recognized by the grassroots.

Feiyun Calendar 1894: "Golden Toad Gambling House" massive Spirit Stone scam...

Feiyun Calendar 1895: Mid-spring, "Broken Tooth" Sun Biao, was hired to hunt down a young loose cultivator carrying "Warm Jade Marrow", entered Chen San’s main area of activity. Three days later, Sun Biao was afflicted by several kinds of mundane poison powders, his leg seriously injured, with obvious bite and peck marks from mechanical mice and birds, fled in a sorry state, saying nothing about the target, only howling madly, "Sparrowhawks! They’re everywhere!". The target safely appeared in Qinghe Town, still possessing the Warm Jade Marrow.

Feiyun Calendar 1896: ...

Ning Zhuo quickly skimmed through the information and fell into contemplation.

He did not know much about Chen San, and previously, Chen San had publicly expressed his intention to pledge allegiance, which was unexpected for Ning Zhuo.

However, Ning Zhuo knew well that this matter could not be handled simply.

So, he neither agreed nor refused but instead asked Chen San to send Ahuo a serving of Spirit Food, essentially stalling for time.

After leaving the restaurant, Ning Zhuo immediately sent a Flying Message to Gongsun Yan, asking him to gather intelligence on Chen San.

Only by obtaining this crucial information could Ning Zhuo make the correct decision.

Having reviewed the intelligence throughout, Ning Zhuo realized that Chen San was not a Demon Cultivator, originating from the grassroots, also a loose cultivator, operating outside the Righteous Path, surviving in the gray zone.

"So, should I use him or not?"

Flying Cloud Country, Ban Family.

Ancestral Hall of the Clan.

A host of Supreme Family Elders, nearly all the core members of Ban Family’s power gathered, each with an iron-blue face, cold or solemnly gloomy, staring at a large mechanical artifact in front of them.

Clan Fate Mechanism Chain!

This uniquely shaped massive mechanism, connected to fortune, can constantly monitor the Ban Family’s Qi Fortune.

"The unusual state of the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain is because of Ban Ji’s tribulation? If mishandled, will our clan face a crisis?!"

"What kind of calamity is so terrifying? Keep in mind, Ban Ji holds the King’s Order!"

"No, his King’s Order hasn’t even fully manifested yet."

"That’s not right. We arranged for Ban Ji to join the Myriad Images Sect, after multiple divinations. As long as he joins the Myriad Images Sect and successively obtains the mechanical legacies we planned, he can gradually trigger his King’s Order. Why is there such a big discrepancy now?!"

"At present, the situation is such that Ban Ji’s current Human Tribulation is called Ning Zhuo, now confirmed to be a foreigner, with specific origins still under investigation. From the current signs, this person’s background is far from simple and is a peer genius on the same level as Ban Ji."

"Currently, he already seized the opportunities of Qinghuangzi and Che Zhuzi, forcing Ban Ji to only take the third planned item."

"It shouldn’t be a problem, right? Even if the King’s Order hasn’t manifested, in its latent dragon state, it cannot be easily suppressed by outsiders."

"In the latent dragon period, indeed it is weak. Don’t forget, out of selfishness, shortly after Ban Ji’s birth, we utilized the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain to completely link his lifespan with our clan’s lifespan. In other words, Ban Ji is burdened by the entire family."

"How can it be called a burden? He bears the surname Ban, and is a blood descendant of our family. We have secretly provided him with so many resources for his protection!"

The Supreme Family Elder interjected at this moment: "Indeed, we must once again protect him this time."

"Activate the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain, link through Ban Ji’s lifespan to Ning Zhuo, I want to see this person’s current lifespan state."

The others promptly complied, activating this town-clan mechanism Qi Fortune Magic Treasure.

The Clan Fate Mechanism Chain immediately started turning its various components, with sliders, chains, wheels, etc., causing its entire appearance to undergo significant change.

The Supreme Family Elder first frowned, sensibly feeling the difficulty in the operation of the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain. Only the top part deformed, and it was arduous to continue to the lower part.

A Supreme Family Elder’s eyes shot out sharp light: "As expected, this person has a considerable background, definitely has a Magic Treasure shielding his lifespan, or his family possesses a town-clan Qi Fortune Magic Treasure, so much so that our clan’s Clan Fate Mechanism Chain cannot even calculate it."

Another added: "Even just half calculated, we can glean much of the details. Huh?"

As he spoke, they saw the top half of the mechanism begin to undergo transformation again.

Such a mutation drew the close attention of many Supreme Family Elders.

After about ten breaths, the change of the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain ended, and the new mechanism structure caused the faces of many Supreme Family Elders to change.

"Not good, Ning Zhuo has a new opportunity now!"

"His lifespan has increased sharply, did he gain some treasure?"

"It’s not just having a treasure fortune, there’s also a human fortune. More accurately, this human fortune occupies the most! This suggests Ning Zhuo will encounter a person in his life of utmost importance, who can bring him immense assistance."

The Supreme Family Elder raised a hand, halting the increasingly anxious discussions of the others: "Calm down."

"The mechanism is still gradually changing."

"The form hasn’t truly solidified, which means Ning Zhuo hasn’t met the person, and is still in his choices and hesitations. Everything is not yet set."

The Supreme Family Elders held their breath, slightly tense.

This human fortune is truly strong, if Ning Zhuo obtains it, it will cause a stronger blow to Ban Ji.

And Ban Ji’s King’s Order hasn’t manifested; if suppressed, the entire Ban Family will be suppressed!

The impact on Ban Family’s future will be extremely severe.

Night was deep as Chen San arrived in front of the Bluestone Cave Mansion.

He quietly descended, standing cautiously, observing the entrance of the Cave Mansion, nervously licking his lips.

He silently bowed, appearing humble and respectful, and then sent a Flying Message, indicating he had completed Ning Zhuo’s instructions and wished to meet and report back.