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Chapter 121 - 19 Golden Core Puppet [Two updates today]_1

Chapter 121: Chapter 19 Golden Core Puppet [Two updates today]_1

"Make a decision on your behalf..."

In the First Class Scabbard that night, Empress Feng stroked her chin in contemplation.

"Hmm?" Chu Liang was surprised, "Master, why are you hesitating? Your favorite disciple was nearly killed!"

"Tell me what happened first, you said you were going to buy something, but you disappeared for most of the day and almost came back dead," said Empress Feng.

Chu Liang briefly recounted his previous experiences, emphasizing the ruthlessness and cruelty of Xu Nanling and his own weakness and helplessness.

"Hmph." After listening, Empress Feng sneered, "A mere steward of the Whale Guild dares to attempt my disciple’s life? He must be either too rich or too tired of living."

"Exactly!" Chu Liang nodded in agreement.

"I will need at least a day to recover before seeking revenge," said Empress Feng. "I exerted a lot of effort for forging your sword."

"You had to exert effort for Master Kunwu’s sword making?" Chu Liang was puzzled.

"Empress Feng chose the best materials currently available in my Sword Cottage, the Crystal Clear Jade Gold Crystal," said a simple and honest young man standing next to Empress Feng, his voice revealing undisguised heartache. "Only Samadhi True Fire can refine the Crystal Clear Jade Gold Crystal, so Empress Feng made a great effort."

This man was clearly Xu Kunwu’s sole son, Xu Sui.

While he was speaking, another scene came to his mind.

Empress Feng had swaggered into their First Class Scabbard, completely disregarding the eyes of all, showing an unscrupulous face to his father.

"Now, I need your help to forge a sword. But I, Empress Feng, am not a bystander. I have heard that the swords made from Samadhi True Fire are top-notch."

However...

The reason why the swords made from Samadhi True Fire were top-notch was that only the finest materials needed such Divine Fire for refinement. Any common material would be wasted as soon as it was scorched by the Samadhi True Fire.

So Empress Feng’s intention was clear.

"I want the best materials. If you try to fool me with those common materials, don’t blame me for burning them directly."

If you wanted to refuse?

A cluster of purple True Fire was leaping on Empress Feng’s fingertips, who could say no?

Xu Kunwu could only agree reluctantly.

In fact, he was also a cultivator in the Seventh Realm of Wen Dao. After all, in this world of cultivation, if one wanted to reach the peak of a certain craft in the Nine States, it was nearly impossible without comprehension of the "Dao".

But if he was a swordsmith in the Seventh Realm specialized in sword casting, then Empress Feng was a warrior in the Seventh Realm - a specialist in combat. Even though they both were at the Wen Dao realm, their combat effectiveness was incomparable.

Moreover, he owed her a favor. Empress Feng was in the right! Even if he asked higher-ups in Taotie City for support, she would not fear them at all.

Xu Kunwu could only bitterly agree to give up his prized Crystal Clear Jade Gold Crystal which he had treasured for many years.

Moreover, he had always remembered the help Empress Feng had provided him in the past. Now, he sees this as an opportunity to repay her. Despite this, he felt uneasy because he didn’t understand why Empress Feng insisted on forging a counterfeit of the Xiaoyun Ancient Sword.

Given that the Crystal Clear Jade Gold Crystal, combined with Samadhi True Fire and his full-effort refinement, could produce a treasure sword that could easily rank among the top three hundred or even challenge for the top two hundred in the Ten Thousand Treasures Record. This was intriguing for a swordsmith of his level.

If it was a counterfeit version of the Xiaoyun Ancient Sword, it would be slightly easier for him, and the power might slightly increase. However, it would not make it to the Ten Thousand Treasures Record, so it would not make a name for itself either.

For this, the answer given by Empress Feng was...

"My disciple is not very powerful, so I decided to provide him a good sword for protection. But if his Flying Sword ranks up on the Ten Thousand Treasures Record, he is bound to arouse others’ jealousy. Such fame, I’d rather he not have it."

Hearing this, Xu Kunwu couldn’t help but feel a bit astonished, "I never thought you had such a considerate side. Only a master who cares deeply for their disciple would think of this, right?"

"Not really," Empress Feng shrugged, laughing, "because when I covet others’ treasures, I always drool over the rankings on the Ten Thousand Treasures Record. So naturally, it’s quite easy for me to think of this."

"..."

Xu Kunwu’s moved feeling disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Oh, great.

It turned out she always thinks from the perspective of a robber, so it’s not surprising what she considers.

And so, Xu Kunwu, the owner of First Class Scabbard, dedicated his time to sword casting without taking rest even in the night, hoping to finish the sword quickly to get rid of this troublesome god.

As for whether he would intentionally shirk his duty or not, no question about it. As a top-class swordsmith in the Mortal Realm, he had his own professional integrity. Once he committed, he would dedicate his entire effort and wouldn’t harm his own brand.

Especially since he didn’t often get the chance to forge with the assistance of Samadhi True Fire, he quickly lost himself in it.

So when Chu Liang arrived, only Xu Sui and Empress Feng were there to greet him.

"I see." After hearing the whole story, Chu Liang finally understood Empress Feng’s intentions, "Then we’ll wait for Master’s True Qi to fully recover before seeking revenge. There’s no rush."

"Exactly," Empress Feng nodded, "If it were just to deal with a small Five Elements Realm practitioner, I wouldn’t need to rest. But since we’re launching an attack, we need to be in top condition to handle any unexpected situations, like dealing with small fries and attracting bigger fish... "

"Also, due to the chaos at the Ten Thousand Beasts Hall tonight, they’re bound to be highly vigilant. Rushing over now would only alert them. We’ll wait one day and catch them off guard. That will make capturing him easier."

Chu Liang fully agreed with his master’s analysis.

These were the valuable battle experiences gleaned from Empress Feng’s many years of surviving on Shu Mountain and roaming the jianghu. You don’t need to question their correctness. Just learn them and that’s it.

She might be unreliable in any other aspects, but when it comes to fighting, you can always trust Empress Feng!

...

Once night fell, Chu Liang finally settled down in the First Class Scabbard, returning to his room to rest.

As the surroundings quieted down, he finally had the opportunity to enter the White Pagoda.

A small shadow of a human-faced mandrill hovered in the iron cage. This little creature... Even though it was ferocious and cunning, why did it look so adorable?

Meanwhile, Big Head Baby sat in a corner of the White Pagoda, dutifully running the Cultivation Technique. Covered in a veil of smoke due to the perfect operation of the cultivation, it never once asked for a salary raise by even a single Spirit Gathering Pill.

It was truly touching.

Who wouldn’t want more such employees?

Chu Liang, with a nervous heart, pressed "Refine". He didn’t know if he could still refine a reward exactly like the previous one from a slightly stronger ghost like the human-faced mandrill.

Boom——

As the white glow slowly flew out, Chu Liang’s breath involuntarily hitched. Judging by the shape, it looked like a puppet. It must be, right? And then it fell into his hand.

[Golden Core Puppet]:

A puppet doll used for nurturing Golden Core and assisting in cultivation. First, you have to help the puppet reach Core Formation. After that, the puppet will nurture the Golden Core for the host, and all the gained cultivation will be attributed to the host. It consumes one Spirit Gathering Pill during the day and two during the night. Besides, if a battle occurs, the puppet and the host’s Golden Core can operate simultaneously, but the consumption of Spirit Gathering Pills will be doubled.

Be aware that this puppet can only be used for assisting in cultivation and battles, not in any other inappropriate behaviors, as it has the risk of damage.