Chapter 660: Chapter 196: It Turns Out to Be a Trap!
Liangzhu Country National Front Line Camp.
Three Generals Camp.
Military Advisor’s Mansion.
Ning Zhuo was fully focused, his Divine Sense locked on the Jade Slip in his hand, continuously observing the images within.
These were the latest circumstances of Liu Er and others using three types of Mechanical Artifacts to harvest ginseng dragon whisker.
“The performance of the Gold-Scaled Twisting Saw Snake almost perfectly matches my expectations.”
“The actual performance of the rolling electric ball cage is also good.”
“Only the rooted ground hammer fails.”
“In every battle, this Mechanical hammer almost always breaks. Only one case has survived, and that was just an accident.”
While thinking, Ning Zhuo murmured to himself, “How can I improve it to increase the survival rate of the Ground-drilling Hammer?”
In Shuangjing’s view, the cost put forth by the Three Generals Camp was already minimal, but Ning Zhuo was not satisfied and still wanted to improve.
To a certain extent, it was precisely his relentless pursuit in Mechanical Techniques that continually advanced his skills in this domain.
Sun Lingtong said, “That’s easy.”
The three types of Mechanical Artifacts created by Ning Zhuo also caught Sun Lingtong’s interest.
These past few days, he had been studying these gadgets as well, finding them quite fascinating.
When Ning Zhuo was comprehending and improving Mechanical Artifacts, Sun Lingtong also participated. In the past ten-plus years, such scenarios were not uncommon.
Sun Lingtong once wanted to find his missing master, which was his greatest motivation for learning Mechanical Techniques.
But gradually, this motive changed.
Sun Lingtong’s ambition was not in Mechanical Techniques; he was merely interested in them, but he knew that Ning Zhuo loved them from the bottom of his heart.
He himself could also see tangible progress in his skills through this collaborative research.
Sun Lingtong then suggested, “Little Zhuo, you can totally design a Ground-drilling Hammer and let any one of the cultivators Liu Guanzhang hold it.”
“With their protection, the Mechanical hammer would hit more accurately and more safely, and would definitely not be slapped to death by the crazed ginseng dragon whisker.”
Ning Zhuo let out a sound, stunned on the spot.
A few breaths later, he slapped his forehead: “Yeah, why didn’t I think of that? This method is the simplest and most convenient solution.”
“Boss, you really are impressive.”
Sun Lingtong, in the Mechanical Dragon, was full of smiles from the praise, laughing: “Little Zhuo, actually you’re on the Righteous Path.”
“I’m just being lazy.”
“According to your direction, if you designed a Ground-drilling Hammer that could initiate itself and self-protect, it would be even better.”
“This way, Liu Guanzhang would at least have one hand free, without shouldering this task, giving them more room to maneuver.”
Ning Zhuo shook his head: “Boss, that’s true, but actually I’ve fallen into a mental trap.”
“I can’t help but want to solve everything with Mechanical Techniques. I enjoy the process and look forward immensely to the wonderful feeling of success.”
“But for practical issues, maybe I’m thinking too far. Just like your current suggestion, it can totally be handled this way.”
“This would save me a lot of time and energy.”
“All Mechanical Techniques are just means, primarily aimed at solving practical problems.”
“Although I love this art, I shouldn’t forget my original intention.”
“Thanks for your advice, Boss!”
Ning Zhuo had a great realization, sighing: “I’ve often heard that if someone reads too many books, they become a bookworm. If I study Mechanical Techniques too rigidly, I might also become a Mechanical Techniques nerd.”
Sun Lingtong laughed loudly: “Little Zhuo, I just casually spoke, but it’s great that you found some insight.”
“In the past, in Fire Persimmon Immortal City, you stayed in one place, reading extensively, living a suppressed life that was truly monotonous, tedious, and oppressive.”
“Many people thought that with your innate talent and perception, you should stay in one place, cultivate steadily, and only travel once you’ve achieved a certain level of cultivation.”
“But in my view, what do these outsiders know? Wandering around now is the most suitable path for you.”
“You may not feel it yourself, but I’ve observed, and you’ve changed greatly along this journey.”
Ning Zhuo contemplated for a moment and nodded slightly: “Indeed.”
“Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles is truly the best way to gain experience.”
“Along this journey, I’ve met various people. Despite the detailed records in books, they can’t match the vivid reality.”
“At Mist Hidden Mountain, I met the local Mountain God. At Ten Thousand Medicine Sect, I befriended a wine-loving confidant, really feeling that life could be so leisurely and pleasant. In Thousand Peak Forest, I met Liu Er, who has great aspirations and persists despite being in a lower position.”
“Then there’s the Vanguard Camp.”
“In Iron Stream Flatland, I witnessed the elegance of the Military Family. Though I don’t know them, I feel heartfelt admiration!”
“So fearless of sacrifice, facing death with such heroism… that’s another kind of life elegance.”
Saying this, Ning Zhuo slightly lifted his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the rooftop, aiming at the vast cosmos: “This world is so expansive. Countless people live and cultivate in it, each progressing in their own way. Some have great ambitions, some live leisurely, none is superior to the other, each has its unique beauty.”
“Meeting and getting to know these people, sometimes I feel humble, sometimes envious, and sometimes yearning.”
“It’s very interesting indeed!”
Saying this, a slight curve appeared at Ning Zhuo’s lips.
Sun Lingtong laughed heartily: “Little Zhuo, I see you’ve been much happier lately.”
Ning Zhuo scratched his head: “Yes, Boss.”