Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1448: Chapter 589: Let Me Weigh Ning Zhuo

Seeing this Female Cultivator, the expressions of Jin Mantang and Ning Zhuo both changed.

Jin Mantang could not hide a trace of disappointment, while Ning Zhuo showed a genuine smile.

This was because the Golden Core Female Cultivator was none other than Confucian Cultivator Dong Nishang.

Due to the matter with Qin De, the Confucian Cultivator Group of the Myriad Images Sect suffered a major setback and was recovering. The ensuing turmoil in the Cloud Prison and the unexpected death of Qin De made the situation for the Confucian Cultivator Group very passive.

For, Song Taosheng was deeply involved in the matter!

Even though Song Taosheng had distanced himself from the Confucian Cultivator Group before this, it depended on whether the higher-ups of the Myriad Images Sect acknowledged it!

With Qin De gone, Wang Yu felt quite disappointed, having recognized the former’s talent. The former was also the best tool to suppress the Confucian Cultivators, and now with that lost, the remaining leverage for the Myriad Images Sect higher-ups was Song Taosheng.

Do you think the higher-ups of the Myriad Images Sect recognize this?!

There’s no need to say more.

Hence, Song Taosheng’s leverage has become a sharp knife targeted at the Confucian Cultivator Group by the Myriad Images Sect!

All along, the Confucian Cultivator Group and Ning Zhuo had been quite close. But with Ning Zhuo’s alliance formation making waves, the Confucian Cultivator Group, led by Duanmu Zhang, needed to lower their flag and act discreetly.

Therefore, they didn’t send someone like Chu Xuangu, who had dealt with Ning Zhuo and had good relations with him, but instead sent Dong Nishang.

Dong Nishang’s advantage was that she also contributed part of her wealth in repairing the Nanming Fire Furnace. Thus, she was also a creditor.

It was precisely this debt relationship that granted her attendance at the event.

"It’s Senior Dong."

"Senior Dong has arrived."

Kong Ran, Liu Fushu, and Bai Jiyun paused their conversation with Situ Xing, Shen Xi, and Lin Jinglong, turning their attention to Dong Nishang.

Dong Nishang walked over with a smile and stood firmly before Ning Zhuo.

"Mr. Wen forms an alliance, and Dong Nishang came specially to offer congratulations." Dong Nishang spoke with the demeanor of equals.

"Mr. Dong is already my creditor, and forming an alliance today can help repay debts. This is a joy for us both." Ning Zhuo said.

Dong Nishang couldn’t help but nod, her smile becoming even more apparent.

Ning Zhuo’s seemingly simple words greatly satisfied Dong Nishang because he emphasized the debt issue and refrained from mentioning any former friendship or close relationship with the Confucian Cultivator Group.

This was exactly the subtle request of Dong Nishang and the Confucian Cultivator Group she represented.

Ning Zhuo’s tactful approach was truly considerate.

"Knows boundaries, has expertise in the Righteous Path!" Dong Nishang praised inwardly.

She took out an item from her sleeve.

A scroll of Piano Scores.

The Piano Score was made of plain silk, slightly yellowed, with frayed edges indicating frequent perusal. On the silk, four characters were written neatly in small script: Phoenix Cry at Dawn.

Dong Nishang held the Piano Score in her palm and handed it to Ning Zhuo.

"Phoenix Cry at Dawn." she said, her voice light and slow, each word clear like pearls falling onto a Jade Plate, "The phoenix cries at the peak, and the parasol trees grow where dawn shines."

This melody possesses grand Righteous Energy, can enhance the majesty of birds with feathered wings like armor." Dong Nishang’s gaze fell into Ning Zhuo’s eyes, "Young Master establishes his stronghold at Flowing Cloud Peak, where birds are abundant. Perhaps this melody can be of assistance."

Ning Zhuo accepted the Piano Score.

The plain silk felt slightly cool to the touch, and the worn corners had been polished smooth by time.

Kong Ran, Situ Xing, and others, appreciating the meaning, thought this gift was given brilliantly.

First, Ning Zhuo excelled in sound technique. Second, it suited the environment of Flowing Cloud Peak. Third, it inherently contained blessings. Fourth, it was truly practical for Ning Zhuo.

The Confucian Cultivators’ political skill has always been exceptional, evident from Dong Nishang’s gifting.

"Mr. Dong’s generous gift, Ning Zhuo remembers deeply." Ning Zhuo put away the score, solemnly offering a Li.

Dong Nishang accepted the Li.

They parted ways.

Kong Ran, Bai Jiyun, Liu Fushu all stood up, with Liu Fushu proactively approaching Dong Nishang: "Senior Dong, our seats are over there."

The three had only temporarily shifted seats to chat at Situ Xing’s table.

Dong Nishang politely declined; she didn’t choose to sit together with Kong Ran and others, instead walking to a table by the window, sitting alone.

The light here was gentle, not conspicuous or flamboyant.

The political stance and current situation of the Confucian Cultivator Group were evident through Dong Nishang!

However, even so, Dong Nishang’s arrival still silently supported Ning Zhuo.

This brought disappointment to Jin Mantang’s heart, who looked forward to the next Golden Core from Flowing Cloud Peak.

Soon, the next Golden Core Cultivator arrived in the hall.

He was dressed in an indigo short jacket, with coarse fabric, equipped with many tool bags at his waist. A bronze ruler hung on his chest, and a Wooden Mechanism Box was carried on his back.

He was of intermediate stature, square-faced, with slightly dark skin, and ordinary but composed features.

Upon seeing Ning Zhuo, he immediately showed a smile and quickly walked toward Ning Zhuo.

"Young Master Ning Zhuo!" Lu Zeng stood firmly before Ning Zhuo, cupping his fists with agile movements.

Ning Zhuo chuckled lightly: "Fellow Daoist Lu, welcome to the ceremony."

"Just a small gift, not much respect." Lu Zeng handed a mechanism to Ning Zhuo, "This is a Compatibility Order. It’s a new mechanism product I have recently developed. Most models of mechanism parts on the market, using this as an intermediary, can link with each other."

"Oh?" Ning Zhuo became interested at once.

In the mechanism trade, each has its own standards, each sect has its own specifications, and even mechanisms from different periods within the same sect differ.

If the Compatibility Order proves effective, it could solve this major issue and will surely be well-received in the market.