Red Flower Camp.
Ning Zhuo walked to the gate of the camp, flashing his token.
"Young Master Ning Zhuo, please follow me." The guard, who had already recognized Ning Zhuo, identified the token and then dispatched one person to lead the way ahead.
This identity token was proactively given to Ning Zhuo by Zhang Zhongyi after healing last time.
Knowing his way around, Ning Zhuo made his way to the medical tent and upon entering, he greeted, "Senior Zhang, the youngster has come to trouble you again."
Upon seeing Ning Zhuo, Zhang Zhongyi stroked his beard with a smile, "That's alright, young friend, please have a seat here."
After sitting down, Ning Zhuo unbuckled his belt.
He supported the shrunken Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon with one hand and showed it to Zhang Zhongyi.
Zhang Zhongyi focused his gaze, slightly astonished, "It's actually the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon."
"The last time I saw your friend suddenly appear, I thought it was a Hidden Soldier Talisman or a Military Order."
"Young friend, your family wealth is indeed rare to see."
Ning Zhuo revealed half of the dragon's body to Zhang Zhongyi, telling the latter that the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon was afflicted by a spell from the Blood Shadow Cave Master, and if they approached the Thousand Peak Forest, they would be detected by the Cave Master.
"I'd like to ask Senior to lend a helping hand once more to help us remove this hidden danger," Ning Zhuo said plainly.
Zhang Zhongyi first took the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon and examined it closely, occasionally moving his fingers in a Finger Technique, casting spells, and probing.
After a moment, his slightly furrowed brows relaxed, "It is indeed the Blood Trace Tracking Technique from the Blood Shadow Cave Master."
"Solving this is not difficult."
"However... "
Zhang Zhongyi's tone changed, indicating that after all, he was no longer a Nascent Soul Level Cultivator but only had Golden Core Cultivation, to solve the Blood Trace Tracking Technique, external aids were needed.
"If there were a Nascent Soul Level Pill Furnace along with few medicinal ingredients, continuous refining for twelve days should be able to lift the spell."
"Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is no such Pill Furnace in the entire Canglin Immortal City."
A Pill Furnace, this important production tool, is usually very expensive. A Nascent Soul Level Pill Furnace, if of good quality, might cost a Nascent Soul Level Cultivator most of their fortunes.
As a former Imperial Physician, Zhang Zhongyi had not accumulated enough wealth to own a Nascent Soul Level Pill Furnace.
"What should we do now?" sighed Ning Zhuo, his eyes spinning, "If not a Pill Furnace, what about an Artifact Refining Furnace?"
Zhang Zhongyi admired Ning Zhuo's Spirit Sensitivity and nodded immediately, "That's exactly what I was getting at. Currently, within Canglin Immortal City, there is a Nascent Soul Level Artifact Refining Furnace under the control of the National Craftsman, Jin Li."
"Through him, we can likewise resolve this Blood Trace Tracking Technique."
Ning Zhuo pondered in silence, somewhat hesitant.
He trusted Zhang Zhongyi more, but he did not know much about Jin Li.
Through the Life Hanging Thread and the Buddha Heart Demon Seal, he could deal with Zhang Zhongyi, but Jin Li was a high Nascent Soul Level, and if anything went wrong, the situation would be beyond his current ability to handle.
Seeing Ning Zhuo's hesitation, Zhang Zhongyi said, "I do understand Jin Li quite well."
"He is upright, speaks his mind, and his words are as sharp as a blade."
"Moreover, we can sign a secret contract to ensure no one else knows about you having the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon."
"However, to engage him will not be cheap. You must be prepared for that."
After all, Jin Li is of Nascent Soul Level and as a National Craftsman, he came to Canglin Immortal City with significant smelting tasks.
To have him do a private job, it's necessary to offer something that would tempt him.
After conferring with Sun Lingtong through Divine Sense, Ning Zhuo nodded to Zhang Zhongyi, "We'll do as Senior says."
Zhang Zhongyi immediately wrote a Flying Message.
The Flying Message flew out of the tent, heading directly into Canglin Immortal City.
In the meantime, Zhang Zhongyi dismissed everyone else around and spoke privately to Ning Zhuo, "Old man also has a matter to entrust to Young Master Ning Zhuo."
"Of course, this is just a suggestion. If you're not willing, let's forget about it."
"All that is required is to keep this matter strictly confidential."
Upon saying this, curiosity was immediately piqued in Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong, especially in Sun Lingtong who perked up his ears within the Mechanical Dragon.
Ning Zhuo immediately expressed that as long as it was within his power, he would strive to help.
Zhang Zhongyi smiled, "This matter, it's difficult if you say it's difficult, but also very easy if you say it's easy, perhaps it's all in one thought of yours."
"However, this matter concerns military affairs, so before I describe it, let's formalize a contract first," Zhang Zhongyi said.
"And your friend, if he wants to overhear, please also set a contract."
No sooner had the words fallen, Sun Lingtong leaped out of the Mechanical Dragon, eager in attitude.
Seeing the gravity on Zhang Zhongyi's face, Ning Zhuo's expression also became slightly more solemn.
Once the contract was established, Zhang Zhongyi looked at Ning Zhuo and Sun Ning and spoke in a low voice the proposal for Dual Cultivation.
"Dual Cultivation? With General Mu Lan?!" Ning Zhuo's eyes widened, and he pointed at himself, quite shocked.
In his view, this was too much of a leap.
"Hee hee hee, Little Zhuo, this is great news!" Sun Lingtong laughed heartily upon hearing this.
He really enjoyed such fun.
Zhang Zhongyi sighed deeply and explained to Ning Zhuo and Sun Ning.
"Xuanjin Armor Breaking Technique?" Ning Zhuo's brows furrowed slightly, "Perhaps, I can improve this Cultivation Technique to help the General."
"There's no need for Dual Cultivation."
"Please don't blame me, Senior, this is not arrogance on my part; it involves Origin Yang, which is of utmost importance to one's cultivating path."
Zhang Zhongyi nodded, "Indeed, so it requires careful consideration."
Sun Lingtong glared at Ning Zhuo, "Little Zhuo, you're not cultivating the Youthful Emperor's Technique like I am. I've also seen the Three Superior Sect Techniques you cultivate. Origin Yang is not that important for you."
"Besides, didn't you always tell me that you despise the slowness of your cultivation? Now with Dual Cultivation, you could have a Golden Core Level cultivation partner to empower you, your Cultivation Level would progress rapidly!"