Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1467: Chapter 599: Night Conversation

The Red Robe Guest snorted coldly, his expression quite displeased, but he ultimately did not make a scene.

Ning Zhuo’s rules were open and transparent, greatly convincing everyone. Thus, although the Red Robe Guest had a deep animosity towards Chun Yangzi and was extremely unwilling to let the latter take the first position, there was nothing he could do.

Ning Zhuo then said, "The second seat, Senior Nine Fire Dragon Lord."

Nine Fire Dragon Lord slightly raised his eyes, his crimson pupils flickered with firelight.

The Red Robe Guest’s face turned even grimmer.

He was actually ranked below a Demon Cultivator!

The Red Robe Guest silently resolved that after this, he must find a way to acquire more debts, ascend to the second position, and aim for the top seat.

Ning Zhuo explained in detail: "Senior Nine Fire Dragon Lord possesses the Fire Dragon Bloodline and is skilled in the artifact refining technique of Nine Fires in One Furnace. Earth Fire, Wood Fire, Thunder Fire, Heart Fire, True Fire, Pill Fire, Spiritual Fire, Demon Fire, Dragon Fire, nine fires dance together, each playing its part, without interfering with one another. Such fire control skills greatly benefit the restoration of the Nanming Fire Furnace."

"Senior once placed his dragon scales into the furnace. The dragon scales contain the most primal Fire Dragon Power within senior’s body. This greatly enhanced the furnace’s foundation."

Nine Fire Dragon Lord showed no expression, yet his gaze became complex.

Ning Zhuo continued, "Thereafter, senior also placed White Essence Dragon Saliva, Secondary Venerable Dragon Bone, Dragon Oyster Blood Stone, Ten Thousand Years Dragon Crystal, and other treasure materials—all of which are precious treasures."

"The most significant being that Fire Dragon Pearl."

At these words, the hall fell silent.

Everyone was well aware of the matter of the Dragon Pearl. When Nine Fire Dragon Lord used it, no one was not astonished—he really took out his family assets, his gamble was too big.

Ning Zhuo’s tone slowed, "When the Dragon Pearl entered the furnace, Nine Fire Dragons swallowed the pearl and danced, dragon roars resonating through the clouds. The Fire Dragon Power contained within the pearl has already merged with the Nanming Fire Furnace. The sections of the furnace that were repaired still faintly bear the imprint of the Fire Dragon."

Nine Fire Dragon Lord’s eye twitched slightly.

That was no ordinary Dragon Pearl!

It was the object left by his father.

When the Dragon Pearl entered the furnace that day, he felt his father’s aura in the flames. Majestic yet gentle, like the giant claw that protected him in his childhood.

Such a cost couldn’t be measured by a few chests of treasures!

Ning Zhuo gave Nine Fire Dragon Lord a respectful bow: "What senior contributed was not just treasure, but also the weight of bloodline and the sentiment of reminiscence. Since the Nanming Fire Furnace bears this kindness, I, Ning Zhuo, also bear this debt. The second seat belongs only to senior!"

Nine Fire Dragon Lord took a deep breath, "It’s good that you remember."

He lost the gamble. His debts in the black market were too heavy, with monthly interest hooking onto his heart like fire hooks.

Thus, he had to join Nanming Village.

Just hearing Ning Zhuo speak like this, the unwillingness of being forced to join lessened considerably.

Being close to the Nanming Fire Furnace also fulfilled a secret desire within him. The fire furnace had merged his father’s Dragon Pearl!

Ning Zhuo turned to look at the Red Robe Guest.

"The third seat, Senior Red Robe Guest."

The Red Robe Guest could no longer smile, he could only nod slightly with a sullen expression.

Ning Zhuo said, "Senior Red Robe Guest, to repair the Nanming Fire Furnace, took out a lifetime accumulation of Blood Soul Essence. This item was the supreme treasure used when senior broke through to the Nascent Soul level, extremely precious."

"Senior Red Robe Guest also took out the Blood Essence Pearl from his bottom chest to put into the furnace. When the pearl entered the furnace, all souls cried out, and a bloody smell soared to the sky. Though its origin is not aligned with the Righteous Path’s elegance, after being refined by the Nanming Fire Furnace, the blood fragrance becomes aroma, the filth becomes refined, making it a resource for the furnace’s repair."

"To compete for the Nanming Fire Furnace, senior almost emptied his treasure trove. Later, he also obtained massive support from the Commerce Hall, bearing heavy debts just to continue investing in this matter."

Ning Zhuo said, "Senior’s contributions deserve the third seat."

The Red Robe Guest tilted his head back, leaning on the seat, saying nothing.

Ning Zhuo turned to Tu Yuanzi.

"The fourth seat, Senior Tu Yuanzi."

Tu Yuanzi nodded slowly.

Ning Zhuo: "Senior and I have no debt entanglements, but senior proactively joined Nanming Village earlier, thus ranking fourth."

Ning Zhuo finally looked at Poison Annihilation Wanderer Tan Zhu.

"The fifth position, it will be for Senior Poison Annihilation Wanderer."

The Poison Annihilation Wanderer coughed lightly, a hint of a smile appearing on his pale face: "I have no substantial debts. Sitting fifth, I tentatively accept."

His true identity is Zhong Limei, if real debts were to be counted, he far surpasses Chun Yangzi, being undoubtedly the true first.

"Being seated too forward draws attention. This position is just right."

Ning Zhuo worked swiftly and decisively, establishing the five seats, leaving the hall momentarily silent.

Chun Yangzi first.

Nine Fire Dragon Lord second.

Red Robe Guest third.

Tu Yuanzi fourth.

Poison Annihilation Wanderer fifth.

These five were all at the Nascent Soul level, seated as if five mountain peaks, suppressing Nanming Village from top to bottom.

Following them were Tao Liang, Hundred Herbs Elder, Mu Yuehua, Situ Xing, Lin Jinglong, Shen Xi, and others. Ning Zhuo made arrangements according to the rules, leaving no objections.

Although Cloud Wanderer did not come, a middle-aged cultivator represented him to compete for interests, thus accounting for a seat.

Everyone was assigned their seats, except Ning Zhuo himself.

The Red Robe Guest looked at Ning Zhuo, "We all have seats, what about yours?"

Ning Zhuo smiled: "Naturally, I cannot stand aside, luckily becoming the new master of the Nanming Fire Furnace, owing too much to everyone, I can only take the last seat."

No one objected.

Ning Zhuo looked around at everyone, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and spoke slowly: "Please be assured, seniors, elders, and friends. I, Ning Zhuo, will meticulously record the debts owed and repay them one by one."

"Now that the alliance is established, I ask everyone to rest temporarily. Later, when it is appropriate to aim for the peak, and select a position on Flowing Cloud Peak? This is of great importance, let’s select a favorable time and discuss it secretly together."

Ning Zhuo saluted with cupped hands in four directions, proactively concluding the alliance ceremony.