Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1111 - 415: Ban Family’s Scheme (Part 2)
Chapter 1111: Chapter 415: Ban Family’s Scheme (Part 2)
“Old feuds should be resolved rather than deepened, and turning swords into gifts is a laudable endeavor. Perhaps in the future, we could unite in purpose and pursue the Great Dao together, not merely a fanciful wish.”
The cultivators observing this exchange looked at each other, silently communicating with their Divine Sense.
“The Ban Family is actually proactively seeking to resolve the misunderstanding with Ning Zhuo?”
“Ning Zhuo seems alone, but his family is only outside of Flying Cloud Country. This is a very wise move by the Ban Family.”
“I said the Ban Family wouldn’t be involved with Demon Cultivators. I didn’t expect it was someone else’s trick!”
Ning Zhuo frowned, about to speak.
Ban Jie, observing the situation, decisively interrupted, patting the Storage Bag at his waist, releasing gifts prepared for this visit to Ning Zhuo.
In an instant, precious light burst forth, shining beautifully, causing spiritual energy to diffuse.
Over a dozen treasures were held aloft by invisible forces, suspended between Ban Jie and Ning Zhuo, causing observers to be deeply moved.
The cultivators gasped repeatedly.
“Am I seeing this right? It seems to be Nine Heavens Profound Ice Marrow in that bottle! Such an extremely cold treasure, the Ban Family is giving away three drops!”
“Earthfire Lotus Seed? This Spirit Plant is extremely rare indeed, supposedly if properly cultivated, it can contain a Fire Seed.”
“Such a large Void Spirit Stone! This is top-grade treasure for setting up a Transmission Array or refining a Space Treasure!”
Ning Zhuo couldn’t help but be drawn to the sight.
He noticed among them a Treasure Tower. A delicately translucent nine-level small tower, quietly spinning, its body densely covered with Magnetic Silk and miniature gears, subtly aligning with the Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams, intricately mesmerizing.
Ban Jie timely introduced: “This is the Ninefold Magnetic Mechanism Treasure Tower. The treasures inside are often very rare, otherwise, such methods wouldn’t be used for storage.”
He then pointed to a piece of jade stone: “This is The Divine-Wind Azure-Void Jade of Ten-Thousand Ages.”
His finger moved to a crystalline Spirit Egg: “This is a Green Simurgh Egg, on hatching, it can become an excellent vehicle.”
Lastly, she introduced an ancient-looking beast hide scroll: “This is the ’Heavenly Derivation Beast Spirit Contract.’ Once cultivated, one can establish a Contract with any Demon Beast, turning it for personal use. Even if the Demon Beast dies in battle, there’s a chance to form a Beast Spirit, continuing to serve the cultivator.”
Ning Zhuo’s brow furrowed even further, while the surrounding cultivators’ clamoring grew louder.
“Oh my! The Ban Family is being extravagant! This is no mere gesture!”
“Nine Heavens Profound Ice Marrow! Earthfire Lotus Seed! Void Stone! My Dao heart… never seen such in this life!”
“The Ban Family acts grandly! Though spending such, Ning Zhuo himself indeed deserves such attention.”
Ban Jie watched Ning Zhuo closely, not missing the slightest change in his expression.
In her heart, she whispered: “Ning Zhuo! Such lavish gifts right in front of you, with just a single word, they can all become yours. I don’t believe you remain unmoved!”
“Once you accept them, our Ban Family will have the rightful name of the Righteous Path!”
“You accepted the benefits, the Clan Fate Mechanism Chain in the ancestral shrine will be able to act again, targeting your Qi Fortune!”
Accepting such treasures from the Ban Family without reason, how could it be?
Ning Zhuo would undoubtedly pay a more painful price! And these costs, outsiders could hardly perceive.
“Heh.” Ning Zhuo chuckled softly, eyes gleaming like cold stars, gaze sharp as a blade, settling on Ban Jie’s face.
“Daoist Fellow Ban Jie, the Ban Family… Truly such a sincere and lavish gift.”
“This Nine Heavens Profound Ice Marrow has no relation to my Five Elements Flow. It’s not needed for Five Elements harmony. Its preservation needs a special seal constructed from substantial amounts of Pure Yang, Wood Attribute heavenly treasures.”
“The Earthfire Lotus Seed originally grows deep underground, in magma. To cultivate it, I would require vast Fire-attribute resources, a long-term endeavor.”
“The larger the Void Spirit Stone, the harder it is to utilize. In setting up an array, any disruption of its internal stability would cause it to explode, then collapse the space, leaving me to fall into the void, with no burial ground!”
“And this Ninefold Magnetic Mechanism Treasure Tower, to solve its challenges, find the hidden treasures within, who knows how much time and energy is required?”
“As for ’Heavenly Derivation Beast Spirit Contract,’ seeing such an appearance, isn’t it an ancient technique? How long do you expect me to research?”
“It’s considerate of you to specially deliver a Green Simurgh Egg here, to urge me with more motivation to cultivate this ancient technique?”
Ning Zhuo’s commentary silenced all the cultivators present.
Ban Jie, unflustered by the reveal, shook his head repeatedly: “Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo greatly misunderstands my Ban Family, already deceived by evil plots.”
“These were carefully selected from my clan’s treasury; even if Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo doesn’t use them, selling them to the Commerce Hall would bring substantial proceeds.”
“The Divine-Wind Azure-Void Jade within enhances the Divine Soul, clears the mind, and is a top-grade treasure assisting insights in Wind Element and space. Essential benefits without harm, what does Daoist Fellow perceive wrongly?”
Only Ban Jie present fully understood.
These gifts were indeed “carefully selected,” each containing flaws. What Ning Zhuo said, though slightly mistaken, was largely accurate.
The Divine-Wind Azure-Void Jade of Ten-Thousand Ages also had drawbacks; the Wind Element within was too strong, making it very easy for a cultivator to become deeply engrossed when comprehending it, resulting in erosion of both body and mind by the principles, unable to thoroughly digest and master them, causing a taint to their foundation, more troublesome than having to re-cultivate after scattering one’s energy.
Ning Zhuo snorted coldly, his gaze sharp as lightning, piercing straight at Ban Jie: “Smooth talk and deceit, exceedingly hypocritical!”
“Ban Ji hired a Demon Cultivator to harm me; I have ample evidence in my hands, but I currently don’t want to be distracted.”
“After this session of the Feiyun Conference concludes, I will certainly make it public and face off with your Ban Family!”
“Your attempt to impede me midway, enticing me with great benefits to mislead me into a trap so I would be too preoccupied to notice, is vile!”
“This scheme is truly sinister.”
Ning Zhuo raised his voice, sweeping his gaze across everyone present, and immediately declared: “As the great sages of Confucianism say: it is discourteous not to return a visit!”
“Does your Ban Family think I’m an ignorant child, tormenting me again and again?”
“This is simply outrageous!”
“I, Ning Zhuo, vow once more that I will fully repay Ban Ji; I will not stop until he flees, calling for his father and mother, in utter disgrace!”
“Please, everyone present, bear witness for me!”
The crowd erupted.
Ning Zhuo was well aware that Ban Jie had likely placed some agents among them, but the majority should be bystanders.
All the cultivators widened their eyes, their expressions toward Ning Zhuo filled with astonishment.
“I didn’t expect Ning Zhuo to be so fierce!”
“Too reckless; Ning Zhuo is challenging not only Ban Ji but also the Ban Family. What exactly does he have to rely on?”
“Speaking of which, did Ban Jie truly have malicious intent by offering these gifts?”
After speaking, Ning Zhuo cast a cold glance at Ban Jie and flew away directly.
Ban Jie forced himself to suppress his anger, repeatedly calling out his grievances, but Ning Zhuo would not heed and could only watch as the broad-shouldered youth swept away.
Ban Jie’s eye finally twitched faintly.
“That brat is unmoved even in the face of such lavish gifts!”
“I even hinted he could sell them, yet he refuses!”
Troublesome.
It was Ban Jie’s first encounter against Ning Zhuo, and he had tasted defeat.
“But my methods don’t stop there. Just you wait. Ning Zhuo!” Ban Jie stared intently at Ning Zhuo’s gradually receding figure, silently brewing killing intent in his heart.
Star Pointing Peak.
Council Hall.
Yan Linglong stood beside Leader Situ Xing, speaking softly: “Leader Situ, as the saying goes, external troubles must first be resolved internally.”
“Having two exceptional talents emerge here is a wonderful thing.”
“But Ning Zhuo not entering the rankings has been the topic of much discussion today. Does he look down on us?”
“You are in the top seat, followed by Lin Jinglong and Shen Xi. Ning Zhuo doesn’t even have a chair, yet he took a stone token and rose to fame, without even meeting you.”
“If this continues, everyone might start feeling somewhat uneasy.”
Situ Xing frowned, looking out the window, pondering: “Indeed, this is the case.”
“Seating order is our tradition, yet Ning Zhuo disregards it. Every moment he remains outside disrupts our order.”
“What do you think should be done?”
Yan Linglong smiled faintly, understanding Situ Xing’s temperament, and deliberately said: “It’s simple. Leader Situ might send him a letter, gently persuading him to take the second seat.”
Situ Xing’s brows furrowed even more.
Knowing the timing was right, Yan Linglong immediately excused herself for cultivation.
Once alone in her cave mansion, she sent a flying message to Ban Jie: “I have done everything you asked. A clash between Situ Xing and Ning Zhuo is inevitable in the coming days!”
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