Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1275 - 495: Copper Medal

Chapter 1275: Chapter 495: Copper Medal

The door of the Bluestone Cave Mansion slowly opened.

Ning Zhuo stepped out slowly.

“Ning Zhuo has come out!”

“I really envy him. He’s admired by Zhong Dao, and now valued by the Peak Master of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak. His future is truly limitless.”

“How wonderful it would be if I were him…”

Various complex emotions filled with admiration and jealousy were focused on Ning Zhuo.

Contrary to the public’s views and feelings, Ning Zhuo felt a heaviness in his heart.

“I haven’t chosen a specific entry point, which is meant to create a situation where I am widely welcomed and can maneuver strategically.”

“But why does each seem to want me to lose my initiative?”

Not long ago, Ning Zhuo was treated this way by Zhong Dao at the main entrance of Evil Slaying Hall. Now, the Peak Master of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak is doing the same.

The former used the ’White Rainbow Righteousness Festival’ as a tactic, while the latter offered substantial gifts.

“If I accept this substantial gift, my situation will become significantly unstable.”

“Although the envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak emphasized that there are no conditions, that it is purely a gift… However, free gifts are often the most costly!”

If Ning Zhuo accepts, nothing else, just others or forces wishing to invite Ning Zhuo, will have to consciously measure against today’s substantial gift.

If they can’t match this gift, other people or forces will have to weigh their options.

“The Peak Master of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak wants to elevate my status. If I accept, I will instantly lose the big picture, leaving only the Eight Peaks and Sixteen Halls as options for future entry points.”

But Ning Zhuo is more eager for the big picture.

Various Xingyun Trials, and the subsequent Feiyun Conference, would often benefit Ning Zhuo more, not through the Eight Peaks and Sixteen Halls, but through figures or forces like Qinghuangzi and Qingwu Langjun.

Ning Zhuo’s gains in the Evil Slaying Hall were actually limited. Zhong Dao was focused on using the ’White Rainbow Righteousness Festival’ to induce Ning Zhuo to make an early choice and join the Evil Slaying Hall.

In comparison, almost Qinghuangzi’s entire assets were attributed to Ning Zhuo.

Several elements of Qingwu Langjun’s True Intent have become the foundation for Ning Zhuo’s cultivation.

The Feiyun Conference has not truly begun yet, but just through several Xingyun Trials, Ning Zhuo has made several great leaps. His previous understanding was correct—this was likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

“Moreover, the Peak Master of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak deliberately emphasized ’no conditions’, which is quite subtle and possibly corresponds to Zhong Dao’s ’White Rainbow Righteousness Festival’ proposal.”

Ning Zhuo possesses deep Righteous Path literacy and keenly discerns the profound meaning within.

“Do they have some sort of conflict?”

Ning Zhuo shook his head internally.

Although buying intelligence within the Myriad Images Sect is very convenient, when it comes to information related to the sect’s high-level executives, it becomes extremely cautious.

Information about any conflict between Zhong Dao and Tuoba Huang is absolutely not available for purchase within the Commerce Hall.

Ning Zhuo took a deep breath, cupped his hands respectfully to the envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, then clenched his fists in the direction of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, expressing thanks to Tuoba Huang from afar.

“I am truly humbled to be valued so highly by Lord Tuoba Huang.”

“As a newcomer to your esteemed land, my sole wish is to join the Myriad Images Sect. Nevertheless, the sect is so vast and profound that it leaves me dazzled, unable to make a decision.”

“After all, when it comes to the path of cultivation, my elders have always advised me from a young age to be prudent in significant choices.”

At this point, Ning Zhuo deliberately paused, allowing time for the onlookers to react.

The expressions of the crowd subtly changed. Many heard the underlying meaning in Ning Zhuo’s words and were surprised: “What? From this speech… Ning Zhuo isn’t wholeheartedly intending to join the Evil Slaying Hall?”

“No wonder, perhaps Ten Thousand Beasts Peak suddenly presenting this substantial gift indicates they heard something?”

“Even the Hall Master of Evil Slaying Hall lent Ning Zhuo the ’White Rainbow Righteousness Festival’, yet it couldn’t sway Ning Zhuo? This is really unappreciative!”

However, even more unappreciative actions were yet to come.

Ning Zhuo stood solemnly, gazing at the envoy: “As the saying goes, rewards should not be accepted without merit. With Lord Tuoba Huang valuing me so highly, aside from my trepidation, I am determined to perform with all my might to meet the lord’s expectations.”

“But as for these substantial gifts, I will not accept them.”

“From a young age, my elders taught that accepting such gifts would go against our family tradition!”

Ning Zhuo resolutely refused on the spot, displaying a very firm attitude.

Sssss…

For a moment, the sound of gasping was endless.

Many thought they had heard it wrong.

The envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak’s face turned quite difficult. Ning Zhuo refusing these substantial gifts meant rejecting the goodwill of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, severely speaking, it wasn’t putting Tuoba Huang in his eyes!

The envoy immediately wanted to react, and hence glared angrily at Ning Zhuo.

But Ning Zhuo’s determined gaze remained fixed on him, unblinking, with a solemn expression.

The envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak touched by such a gaze, suddenly felt a chill in his body and mind, involuntarily thinking: “I am merely at Golden Core Combat Power, Ning Zhuo was also a Golden Core Combat Power in the Martial Arts Arena. If I make a move, who will win and who will lose?”

The envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak was completely uncertain about this.

In his heart: Ning Zhuo’s action is extremely unappreciative! Following the norm, he needed to act immediately, to mildly reprimand Ning Zhuo, maintaining the dignity of his main peak.

But, Ning Zhuo is special!

Such a genius figure, even if only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, his combat power must have reached the Golden Core Level.

The envoy from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak was most worried not that he would be reprimanded by Ning Zhuo, shaming himself, but that being defeated would instead bring disgrace upon Ten Thousand Beasts Peak!

Once Ten Thousand Beasts Peak is disgraced, upon returning to report, the envoy is certainly to face extremely severe punishment!

“I must endure!”

“Lord Tuoba Huang is clearly trying to express goodwill to Ning Zhuo.”

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