Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1477: Chapter 603: You Want to Fight Ning Zhuo Again_2

The paper pages of the ledger shimmered with a faint bronze light, the Dharma Seal clearly imprinted, like an iron nail thrust right before Fellow Daoist Liu Jin’s eyes.

The Dharma Seal was real.

The ledger was also real. Only the due date was false.

The shopkeeper, standing across the counter, spoke with a voice so polite it bordered on indifference: "Fellow Daoist, if you feel wronged, you are free to report it. But today, the account cannot remain unsettled."

A cold wave swept over Fellow Daoist Liu Jin’s body.

In the end, he was forced to pay off the old debt.

More than half of the Spirit Stones he held were extracted, yet he did not manage to buy even a single piece of Gold Element Treasure Material.

His Cave Mansion was sealed, burdened by old debts.

He had no choice but to use the few remaining Spirit Stones to stay at a remote inn.

In the inn, taverns, and even the streets, numerous Jade Slips suddenly began circulating.

The images recorded in the Jade Slips were none other than the shameful scene of Fellow Daoist Liu Jin being decapitated by Ning Zhuo.

The Flame Great Saber flashed.

The head rolled off.

Golden Blood sprayed!

Then came the scene of him, resurrected and unsettled, hastily conceding and urgently leaving the site.

Some even slowed down the footage, replaying that moment repeatedly, afraid others might miss how he was decapitated, how he reattached, and how he conceded.

"The Beheading Guest, hahaha."

"The Handler Loose Cultivator on Flowing Cloud Peak."

"The number one coward of Golden Core Level!"

Mocking laughter fell from the second floor of tea houses, slipped through tavern window cracks, and arose from the whispering voices of passersby.

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin, infuriated, rushed out, shattering several Transmission Shadow Jade Scrolls in succession.

The inn’s lobby went silent; then, someone whispered, "If I were him, I’d rather bash my head in and die."

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin suddenly turned his head.

That person immediately shut up, yet showed little fear, eyes full of glee at others’ misfortunes.

Another voice, lowered, asked, "Could the images in the Jade Slips be fake?"

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin stood there, his back rigid.

The Commerce Hall stood closed to him, yet he still needed superior Gold Element Treasure Materials to repair himself.

After resting for a night, Fellow Daoist Liu Jin decided to seek help from friends.

Just as he left the street and turned a corner, Fellow Daoist Liu Jin’s expression changed abruptly.

He reached out a hand, finding his Storage Bag noticeably lighter.

He spun around rapidly, looking behind him, eyes blazing with fury, desperately wanting to find the culprit.

He found no suspect whatsoever.

Instead, the surrounding cultivators, annoyed by Fellow Daoist Liu Jin’s demeanor, stared back at him.

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin froze in place, unable to think of a solution.

Time quickly passed; he reluctantly accepted the reality, feeling his deflated Storage Bag at his waist, his anger doused by a bucket of cold water, leaving only a wisp of blue smoke.

He clenched his teeth and headed to a friend’s Cave Mansion on another mountain peak.

Midway, the clouds pressed very low.

Beastly roars suddenly erupted.

The clouds split open, and several red-eyed Demon Beasts burst forth, tusks drooling, fur crimson, charging towards Fellow Daoist Liu Jin.

"Quick, dodge."

"The Spirit Beasts from Bird and Beast Manor are out of control!"

In the distance, a Beast Tamer shouted anxiously, though making his way at a leisurely pace.

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin forced his golden armor to activate.

But the armor’s surface only condensed halfway before dimming rapidly due to insufficient Golden Blood.

Bang!

A Cloud Ox rammed into his chest.

He was knocked back, distinctly hearing the sound of his ribs breaking.

Lying on the mountain ground, a Cloud Eagle tore open his shoulder, ripping away a chunk of flesh.

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin roared in agony, "Bird and Beast Manor!"

The Beast Tamer from Bird and Beast Manor finally arrived, apologizing repeatedly, claiming responsibility, and offered to take Fellow Daoist Liu Jin for medical care.

Fellow Daoist Liu Jin certainly wouldn’t show a pleasant face; initially, he refused, but as a dignified Golden Core, even rising proved challenging, leaving him with no choice but to let the Beast Tamer assist him away.

The Beast Tamer took him back to Flowing Cloud Peak, to Suspended Pot Residence for a consultation.

The leading Doctor spoke gently: "Fellow Daoist Liu Jin, your injuries are severe, and the loss of Golden Blood is extensive. Any further delay might cause irreparable damage."

Flowing Gold Guest wanted to sneer, but couldn’t even lift the corner of his mouth.

The medicinal liquid was soft, the needle sensation cool, and the wounds closed inch by inch. Yet, there was not a trace of gratitude in Flowing Gold Guest’s heart, only a deeper chill.

After a day, Flowing Gold Guest’s injuries stabilized and were mostly repaired.

But lacking Golden Blood, he was still incredibly weak.

The doctor sat at his bedside, "Fellow Daoist Liu Jin, how do you feel?"

Flowing Gold Guest stared at him, "What do you want me to do?"

The doctor smiled faintly, "It seems you already understand. Now, look at this."

He took out a Black Gold Box.

The moment the box lid opened, all the medicinal fragrance in the room was suppressed.

Inside the box lay a gold-red round embryo, resembling a pill yet not a pill, a heart yet not a heart. The wall of the embryo had nine apertures, each exhaling fine golden blood mist, and with every breath, a faint tidal sound rose and fell, extremely peculiar.

This is the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo!

Flowing Gold Guest’s heart trembled, and the residual Golden Blood within him boiled uncontrollably.

Doctor: "It seems you have already recognized it. Indeed, it is the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo. For others, it is sinister and difficult to tame. For you, it’s like an extra heart."

Flowing Gold Guest gritted his teeth tightly, but his gaze was inevitably drawn, glued to the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo.

He had once desperately sought but could not obtain it; it was the most suitable treasure material for the Golden Liquid Returning Pill Body!

Using it to convert more Golden Blood was extremely efficient, practically a naturally perfect match.

Flowing Gold Guest hated himself for being tempted.

Meanwhile, he hated even more that he couldn’t help but be tempted.

"What exactly do you want me to do?" Flowing Gold Guest stared fiercely at the doctor.

The doctor’s expression was calm, "Accept Ning Zhuo’s challenge."

Flowing Gold Guest’s pupils shrank sharply, for a moment forgetting to breathe, and in a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke, "So that’s it."

The repeatedly sabotaged Flowing Gold Guest had now reacted.

This was a trap. The beginning was Ning Zhuo’s continued challenge declaration, giving Flowing Gold Guest another chance to fight.

And this chance was valued by other forces, who allied to force Flowing Gold Guest.

Ning Zhuo is now confirmed to have Golden Core Level combat power, but how high is still untested from the previous battle.

Flowing Gold Guest is the best piece to test Ning Zhuo!

Because Ning Zhuo has already said, if he doesn’t go to challenge now, it will definitely cause backlash and his reputation will plummet.

And Flowing Gold Guest, at this moment, has also figured out Ning Zhuo’s intention, "I was schemed by him!"

Flowing Gold Guest finally understood why Ning Zhuo was so confident.

Even if he himself was unwilling, the circumstances would force him to confront Ning Zhuo again.

"But facing off with Ning Zhuo is a real risk to my life!" Flowing Gold Guest roared, "You might as well kill me!!"

The doctor patted his shoulder, "No need for that."

"Flowing Gold Guest, we have prepared many things for you, guaranteed your power will surge significantly."

Flowing Gold Guest gritted his teeth, "Where?"

The doctor: "Certainly not with me. I’m just a doctor, giving you the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo isn’t surprising."

"There are several cultivators in the same situation as mine."

"However, I suggest you first go to the Golden Hairpin Old Woman."

"She’s a Guest Elder of the Golden Stone Alliance, a contemporary expert. She masters a magic, go study with her, it’s very convenient for dealing with Mechanical Artifacts."

Flowing Gold Guest ground his teeth audibly, but ultimately nodded, "I’ll go!"

The Golden Hairpin Old Woman was bone-thin, her ten fingers all had a golden iron hue.

She tossed out a scroll of old golden book, the edges of the pages gently dropping golden powder.

"The way of mechanisms lives in the word ’fit.’ Hinges fit springs, tenons fit clasps, formations fit joints, pneuma fits engines. As long as you make them not fit, a thousand birds and beasts are merely a pile of wood and iron that will crash to the ground."

"This magic is the Golden Stone Opening Skill, you listen well..."

It was clear that the Golden Hairpin Old Woman had been instructed in advance, seeing Flowing Gold Guest, she directly passed on the magic without a word.

Flowing Gold Guest quickly became absorbed, couldn’t help but beam with joy, surprise and delight gradually filled his heart.

"If I master this magic, I guarantee Ning Zhuo’s Mechanical Flying Birds will all disassemble, completely fall apart in midair."

"Even that Golden Core Level Puppet will suffer!"

Flowing Gold Guest’s mindset was undergoing a subtle change.

After all, he also personally experienced the benefits of receiving support.

Ning Zhuo played with the Yellow Crystal Spider Nest before starting his daily cultivation homework.

Homework finished, Ning Zhuo frowned, sinking into thought: Currently, supplementing mana is still a problem, requiring him to use means for plotting.

"Flowing Gold Guest is enhanced and sponsored, the people behind him will first think of the cultivation level advantage of Golden Core over Foundation Establishment."

"Therefore, in the next battle, my ability for prolonged combat will be severely challenged!"