Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Zhang Wangxing had a large build but wore an even larger coarse gray robe, a huge hood covering his face, further using a spell to create shadows that concealed his appearance.

Though it was daytime, bright outside the Xuan Armor Cave, Ning Zhuo could only see the shadows outlining the edge of Zhang Wangxing’s hood, sketching the curve of his chin. This curve often subtly wavered.

”May I ask if you are Mr. Zhang Wangxing?” Ning Zhuo proactively greeted.

Zhang Wangxing nodded slightly, his voice raspy: ”It is indeed I, Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo.”

Ning Zhuo knew about his intelligence. Although Zhang Wangxing was only at Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he possessed combat strength at the Golden Core level. He practiced the Blood and Flesh Transformation Scripture, complementing his low-level talent. Despite his amiable tone now, he was in fact an evil cultivator, hired for various tasks, taking on any job to earn high rewards supporting his own cultivation.

Zhang Wangxing transmitted thoughts through divine sense: ”Daoist fellow wants to deal with Ban Ji in the Xingyun Trial, I can lend a hand. I believe Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo of noble background will not underpay me.”

Ning Zhuo didn’t refuse, responding through divine sense: ”Certainly, certainly. Though the current situation is unclear, if assistance is needed, I will surely contact Mr. Zhang.”

Zhang Wangxing chuckled lightly: ”Do be careful, fellow cultivator. Honestly speaking, were Ban Ji to hire me, I would agree as well.”

His tone indicated a veiled threat, boldly raising his price.

This put Ning Zhuo in a subtly passive position. Knowing he could not linger, he decisively took his leave.

”By acting high-profile, I gained the stone token first wave, showing no fear toward the Ban Family and challenging Ban Ji, earning equal treatment from the Golden Core cultivators.”

”Yet before a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I find myself at a disadvantage. Quite intriguing.”

Ning Zhuo reflected thoughtfully.

Upon leaving Fire Persimmon Immortal City, he traveled widely, witnessing vast landscapes and meeting various people. At this particular moment, under the Myriad Images Sect’s Feiyun Conference, gathering cultivators from all directions, it broadened his horizons and stirred his spirit repeatedly.

”Young Master Ning Zhuo!” At this point, a Mechanism Cultivator approached, greeting Ning Zhuo.

This person was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, with a stocky build, broad shoulders and waist, dark shining skin resembling an iron lump. Carrying a square iron shield on his back, he moved slowly.

Seeing this person, Ning Zhuo smiled and called out his name: ”Zhang Dadan.”

A familiar acquaintance.

Zhang Dadan had participated in Qinghuangzi’s Xingyun Trial before, with Ning Zhuo hosting him. In addition to him, there were Patchwork Sun, Chen San, Jiang Xiaobian, and Ahuo.

Ning Zhuo still had a fairly deep impression of these individuals.

Ning Zhuo patted Zhang Dadan’s shoulder: ”What about the others?”

Upon inquiry, he learned that Patchwork Sun wanted to come with Zhang Dadan but was delayed by another Xingyun Trial. Luckily, the Nine-layered Profound Armor’s Xingyun Trial had several rounds, similar to the Evil Slaying Hall, so he didn’t miss the opportunity.

Chen San had already pledged to Ning Zhuo, undertaking tasks on his behalf.

Jiang Xiaobian and Ahuo showed no interest in the Nine-layered Profound Armor. It didn’t align with their cultivation paths.

For them, there were many other Xingyun Trials better suited to their needs.

After exchanging a few words with Zhang Dadan, other cultivators began approaching for conversation.

Ban Ji, previously with a cold and aloof demeanor that repelled strangers, coupled with a reputation as a Demon Cultivator, notorious particularly due to Ning Zhuo’s rumors, even those wishing to associate would hesitate, weighed down by caution.

Not so with Ning Zhuo.

He arrived and provoked Ban Ji, seizing the upper hand and showcasing strength. More cultivators believed that Ning Zhuo’s backing was no less potent than the Ban family, otherwise, his assertiveness couldn’t be explained.

Moreover, Ning Zhuo engaged proactively, interacting amiably even with individuals like Zhang Dadan, sparking admiration among observing cultivators.

Thus following, Ning Zhuo didn’t need to take initiative; numerous cultivators approached willingly.

Ning Zhuo handled them one by one, maintaining a consistently friendly and pleasant demeanor.