Che Zhuzi cast an appreciative gaze: "Youngster, your vision is remarkable, it’s accurate. Indeed, this is the Mystic Turtle Armor!"
Ning Zhuo instantly showed a look of envy.
On one hand, he intended to socialize with Che Zhuzi, while on the other hand, it was a natural expression of emotion.
The Mystic Turtle is inherently adept at an escape skill, particularly skilled at finding a way out in desperate situations, hence escaping alive.
The Mystic Turtle itself is a spiritual beast that tends to avoid danger and find fortune, making it very difficult to capture, thus every part of it is rare.
The turtle shell is the most valuable treasure from the Mystic Turtle.
It can be regarded as a natural talisman for escape skills, reusable multiple times.
Each use helps the cultivator unleash the escape skill, often leading to a successful escape. The cost is that part of the turtle pattern on the shell fades or disappears.
The Mystic Turtle Shell is undoubtedly a powerful life-saving tool.
It can even be used several times!
Ning Zhuo’s heart was moved, almost blurting out his choice for this treasure.
Yes, it’s merely a natural treasure, a part of the Mystic Turtle’s body when it was alive, not a magic treasure.
But for the vast majority of cultivators, the escape skill contained within the turtle shell, along with the hidden mystery of fate, makes it more precious than magic treasures!
Che Zhuzi observed Ning Zhuo’s expression, seeing his gaze fixed on the Mystic Turtle Shell, he couldn’t help but smile slightly.
He clapped his hands, speaking simultaneously: "Come in."
As soon as the words fell, Silk Lady pushed open the side door and walked in.
She was wearing a purple-red dance dress, adorned with pearls and crystals, sparkling brightly.
Her skin appeared cold white, under the starlight, almost revealing blue veins.
Her lips were tinted with rouge, full and tempting. Her gaze was panicked, glanced at Ning Zhuo and immediately lowered, her entire being emitting unease and tension.
Ning Zhuo glanced at the female cultivator oddly, not quite understanding Che Zhuzi’s intention in calling her in.
Che Zhuzi remained focused on Ning Zhuo: "So, you don’t recognize her?"
This question was rather odd.
Ning Zhuo looked at Silk Lady again, feeling puzzled: "Am I supposed to know her?"
He sensed some deeper meaning in Che Zhuzi’s words and promptly asked: "What does senior mean?"
Che Zhuzi pointed to Silk Lady: "This person is my slave; you can also choose her as your reward this time."
Ning Zhuo’s eyes narrowed slightly, deciding to probe further, he shook his head on the spot, indicating his preference for a magic treasure over a Foundation Establishment female cultivator.
Upon hearing this, Silk Lady’s chest heaved with anger. She was very worried that Ning Zhuo would pick her and turn her into a dog, but hearing Ning Zhuo would rather have a magic treasure than her, she couldn’t help but feel upset.
She roared internally: "I, the honorable Silk Lady, am I still not worthy of a magic treasure?!"
Che Zhuzi laughed deeply, explaining: "Young junior, I suggested this to you for a reason. This woman has a significant connection with you."
Ning Zhuo saluted: "Please relieve my confusion, senior."
Che Zhuzi then meticulously explained the entire cause and effect to Ning Zhuo.
"I turned the plan around, ultimately discovering that this woman went through great lengths, and stayed beside me, aiming to use me to set you up..."
"From this perspective, I’m affected because of you."
Ning Zhuo clearly rejected this burden, shaking his head vehemently: "I am also a victim. Senior, haven’t you interrogated it and revealed that it was the Ban Family’s act behind it, targeting you and me?"
With one statement, Ning Zhuo drew Che Zhuzi to his own line.
He further exposed Silk Lady’s exaggerated claims: "The Ban Family belongs to the Righteous Path, a Mechanical Family, shouldn’t be deliberately targeting me."
"It should be Ban Ji!"
"Although this person is a descendant of the Ban Family, he is a disgrace to the family, from the Righteous Path, yet cultivates Demon Skills, erratic in nature, greedy beyond measure."
"Silk Lady is merely Foundation Establishment, this isn’t the work of the Ban Family."
"Must be Ban Ji!"
"Demon Cultivators befriending Demon Cultivators, having peers take action, is quite normal."
Silk Lady previously tried to protect herself by citing the Ban Family to intimidate, while Ning Zhuo directly pointed out Ban Ji, intending to relieve Che Zhuzi’s inner pressure.
Che Zhuzi smiled slightly: "It’s your enmity with Ban Ji, I am innocent and do not involve myself in youngsters’ quarrels."
Given Che Zhuzi’s cleverness, how could he not see through Silk Lady’s bluff?
He simply refrained from saying it, using this event to negotiate with Ning Zhuo for his own maximum benefit.
Ning Zhuo didn’t have any evidence to prove that the mastermind was Ban Ji, he merely speculated, but spoke with certainty, just pulling Che Zhuzi into the waters.
Ning Zhuo and Che Zhuzi exchanged glances, both understanding each other’s strength.
The small negotiation seemed bland and eventless, actually, the two completed a confrontation, gaining a deeper understanding of each other.
Che Zhuzi pursued: "So, what do you choose? The magic treasure or the woman?"
At this moment, Ning Zhuo felt deeply of Che Zhuzi’s astuteness.
He gritted his teeth, brows furrowed, showing a helpless expression: "Exchange."
The situation was clear.
Compared to the Mystic Turtle Armor, Ning Zhuo preferred obtaining valuable information.
Ban Ji intends to target him, Silk Lady should know some inside details. This intelligence is extremely significant for Ning Zhuo!
Even if Silk Lady claims to know nothing, her testimony alone will be a future weapon against Ban Ji.
Silk Lady’s vision darkened, frantically objection: "Ning Zhuo, I can pay my ransom!"
Che Zhuzi chuckled: "Young friend Ning Zhuo becomes your master, all your possessions are his. What will you use to ransom yourself?"
Ning Zhuo was curious, directly asking: "What’s the exact contract senior holds to control her?"
"Rest assured." Che Zhuzi displayed the contract in his hand, showing Ning Zhuo, "It’s a Slave Contract with quite stringent terms."
"You order her, no matter what, she must comply. Even if unwilling, her body will act truthfully."
"For instance... let her bark a few times like a dog."
Che Zhuzi turned, looking at Silk Lady with a teasing sneer.
"No, I refuse!!!" Silk Lady showed a frightened expression, unwilling in her heart.
But the next moment...
"Woof woof woof!" Her body acted uncontrollably, directly barking.
Silk Lady’s pupils shrank to pinhole size, after shock and panic, endless shame and anger filled her entire being.
"Did I, did I, did I bark like a dog?!"
Her pride was mercilessly crushed, she wished she could crash headfirst into a wall.
"A dreadful humiliation, a dreadful humiliation!"
"Che Zhuzi, I must kill you! Ning Zhuo, you will die too!!!"
Silk Lady roared madly in her heart.
Che Zhuzi laughed wildly, looking at Ning Zhuo, like showing off his product: "How about it?"
Ning Zhuo cupped his hands: "I shall take her then."
"A wise decision." Che Zhuzi was greatly satisfied, raising his hand, the contract floated to Ning Zhuo’s front.
Ning Zhuo received it, carefully browsed, and with Che Zhuzi’s assistance, became Silk Lady’s master on the spot.
Silk Lady’s vision darkened, her worst fear emerged, she wanted Ning Zhuo to be her dog, but instead, she became Ning Zhuo’s slave.
This brutal reality made her feel absurd, and also despaired.
Che Zhuzi was greatly satisfied.
By transferring the contract, he not only saved a magic treasure for himself but also got rid of Silk Lady, an awkward liability, and formed a connection with Ning Zhuo.
Equivalent to killing three birds with one stone.
Che Zhuzi raised his hand, was about to send Ning Zhuo away, but the latter spoke with a smile, expressing interest in purchasing Void Spider Silk in bulk.
Talk of business aroused Che Zhuzi, looking at Ning Zhuo more favorably, directly asking what quantity the mentioned "bulk" referred to?
Ning Zhuo was merely Foundation Establishment, Che Zhuzi was skeptical about Ning Zhuo’s claim of "bulk."
Ning Zhuo didn’t answer, instead, he questioned the monthly output of Che Zhuzi.
Che Zhuzi raised his head slightly: "I produce nearly twenty strands of Void Spider Silk daily. Each strand guaranteed to be Golden Core Level treasure!"
Ning Zhuo instantly appeared shocked: "I’ve heard senior is solitary, doesn’t senior have any family or close relatives?"
Che Zhuzi laughed heartily, with an air of pride, slightly raising his head: "Just me alone!"
Since self-castration, production capacity skyrocketed seventeen-fold!
The previous capacity troubles ceased entirely.
The sensation was exhilarating.
Ning Zhuo’s inquiry directly scratched Che Zhuzi’s itch, making him more convinced of his own wisdom and might.
He favored Ning Zhuo even more!