Zhang Hei originally wanted to refuse, but his eyes fixed on the Netherworld Black Soil, and for a moment, he couldn't shift his gaze.
Guan Hong continued to stroke his beard.
Liu Er stared at the Xuanhuang Mother Stone, coughed, and said, "Ning Zhuo, my friend, you are so kind. To tell the truth, I'm troubled by the fact that I'll be facing the battlefield soon without a suitable weapon. This Xuanhuang Mother Stone is of Nascent Soul Level and can perfectly serve as the main material for a weapon."
Ning Zhuo laughed heartily and directly stuffed the Xuanhuang Mother Stone into Liu Er's hand, "General Liu, I've heard that the court's Great Master Jin Li of the Liangzhu Country was dispatched to Canglin Immortal City half a month ago."
"A mere humble material, given to General Liu to serve the family and country, is indeed putting it to good use."
"This young man from the Ning Family sure knows how to speak!" Liu Er felt extremely satisfied inside, nodded slightly, and his gaze towards Ning Zhuo revealed a deep sense of appreciation.
After he accepted the treasure material, he immediately promised, "Good, Ning Zhuo, my friend, for your merit in offering treasures, once we form our troop, there will surely be a place for you."
Ning Zhuo was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed, expressing that it was a junior's honor to join the ranks of the three generals and that this could also be an opportunity to avenge his family; the three generals were benefactors to Ning Zhuo.
Since they were benefactors, would the other two generals please accept this gift in return?
Zhang Hei, much more straightforward than Guan Hong, immediately took the Netherworld Black Soil and patted Ning Zhuo's shoulder firmly, "Good lad, Zhang has accepted your favor, and we shall drink together in the future!"
Guan Hong narrowed his eyes, accepted the Blood Fiend Demon Stone, and nodded at Ning Zhuo, acknowledging this Foundation Establishment junior in his heart.
Ning Zhuo said, "Today, in the Pear Garden, the three sworn brothers have united, and it is a junior's great fortune to witness such an elegant event."
"The three generals uniting is a blessing for the country."
"Why not add joy to today and head straight to Master Jin Li to commission weapons?"
Liu Er nodded, "That sounds good."
So, the three Golden Core Cultivators took Ning Zhuo and hurriedly proceeded to the Artifact Refining Workshop.
Upon seeing these three treasure materials, Master Jin examined them closely, and his eyes gleamed, "Excellent materials, they are top-tier among Nascent Soul Level, truly the best of the best."
Such high praise inevitably made the trio of Liu Guan Zhang look again towards Ning Zhuo.
"You three are all Golden Core Cultivators, and since you wish to join the military, according to the mission assigned to me by the court, I am to craft a magic treasure for each of you for free."
Master Jin's tone was rather casual.
This was because his cultivation level was higher than Liu Guan Zhang's, reaching the Nascent Soul Level.
Liu Er came prepared and handed over a "Xuanhuang Sword" weapon blueprint.
Zhang Hei fumbled in his Storage Waist Belt for a moment and also took out a blueprint, which was the Black Snake Spear.
However, Guan Hong did not have such plans.
So, Master Jin offered him a weapons catalog to choose from.
After browsing through it, Guan Hong selected the Blood Dragon Saber.
Master Jin also carefully inquired about their preferences, and personally measured their palm size, height, and other dimensions.
During the conversation, Master Jin especially asked, "Where did you obtain these three pieces of treasure material with such astonishing quality?"
Liu Guan Zhang did not hide it and recommended Ning Zhuo.
Before, Ning Zhuo couldn't get a word in; Master Jin, being a Nascent Soul Cultivator and moreover the Great Master of the Liangzhu Dynasty, naturally had an air of pride.
Now, knowing that Ning Zhuo had offered the three pieces of Nascent Soul Level treasures, Master Jin looked at him with new respect.
"The Ning Family of Fire Persimmon Immortal City in the Southern Bean Country?" After Ning Zhuo introduced himself, Master Jin firmly memorized the Ning Family as a force to be reckoned with.
In his view, the Ning Family that could provide such wealth to a junior Foundation Establishment Cultivator traveling outside must be exceptional with profound resources.
Master Jin spoke kindly to Ning Zhuo, "Young friend Ning Zhuo, if you have more treasure materials of this quality, feel free to sell them to me."
"As the Great Master of the Liangzhu Country, I won't treat you unfairly."
"Offering a price twenty percent above market rate to buy your treasure materials is also acceptable."
Ning Zhuo smiled, "To be appreciated by Master Jin is a great fortune of my life. Your advice, Master, I'll take to heart. If I intend to sell treasure materials in the future, Master Jin's workshop will certainly be my first choice!"
Master Jin laughed heartily upon hearing this, "My friend, since you say so, you must have more treasures. Please, take them out for me to see."
Ning Zhuo then took out several pieces of treasure material.
Zhang Hei was greatly surprised upon seeing them.
Guan Hong narrowed his eyes.
Liu Er became even more regretful inside, "Ning Zhuo possesses such substantial wealth, merely at the Foundation Establishment Cultivation level yet carrying so many Nascent Soul Treasures; it's something I've rarely seen in my lifetime."
Then he thought, "The Ning Family must be a major family, with Ning Zhuo as a young lord, his status cannot be low. Traveling outside, carrying treasures, he must surely have powerful guardians or a trump card for protection."
"Since he has Nascent Soul treasures, it's very likely that his protective measures are also of Nascent Soul Level."
With this in mind, Liu Er almost wanted to slap himself on the head.
What was going on at that time?
Swearing brotherhood at the Pear Garden was only among three people, which was not spectacular enough.
How good it would have been to include Ning Zhuo!
Liu Er thought quietly, "If Ning Zhuo were my fourth brother, wouldn't I have gotten more than just a piece of Xuanhuang Mother Stone?"
As Master Jin looked at these treasures, his eyes glowed with desire, and he tried to temper his tone, putting on a smile, "Young friend Ning Zhuo, let's make a deal. Could you sell these all to me?"
Master Jin, being a Great Master, naturally had a longing for quality treasure materials.
Now, with a heavy responsibility entrusted to him by the court, sent to Canglin Immortal City to craft high-level weapons and magic treasures, his desire and need for these high-end, top-quality materials were incredibly strong.
Ning Zhuo thought for a moment, picked out three pieces, and then bowed to Great Master Jin Li, explaining that he carried these Nascent Soul treasures not for his own use, but to trade with another powerful faction.