bookbashuk Chapter 86 Obtaining the Puppet
Chapter 86 Obtaining the Puppet
Zhang Lingyu didn't have many friends in Tianliu City, and they were all neighbors, so he could just call out to them from the outside.
"Could it be a letter from the family?"
His expression changed slightly, and he quickly released part of the restriction to let the golden light in.
After reading the letter, a smile gradually appeared on his face.
"Alright, the puppet is finally finished!"
The letter was naturally from Lin Qing and his wife. It said that the puppet had been repaired and that the couple had successfully advanced to the third-level puppeteers, creating a puppet at the peak of Qi Refining.
If Zhang Lingyu is available, he can come and pick up the items at any time.
"Given how close the distance is, wouldn't it have been enough to just send someone to let us know? Why go to all this trouble?"
Zhang Lingyu chuckled to himself. Since he didn't have anything important to do right now, he might as well go and take a look.
This puppet has been a great help to me and can play a significant role in the Jade Spirit Valley Secret Realm.
As for the Soul-Devouring Bees, we can't count on them for now. They won't be able to play a real role until they reach the second tier. Until then, we'll just have to rely on the two Blazing Nether Spiders.
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Puppet Hall.
Lin Qing and his wife were unusually seated in the hall, their faces full of smiles, as if they were waiting for someone.
Once the person in question entered, they quickly went forward to greet them:
"Fellow Daoist Zhang has arrived."
"Zhang has met the two fellow Daoists."
Zhang Lingyu was somewhat surprised by this novel scene and asked in confusion, "Why are you two waiting at the door so early? Are you perhaps waiting for me?"
"Haha, it's pretty close."
Lin Qing responded with a smile, knowing the other party as he did, he would definitely rush over immediately after receiving the message.
Without further ado, he gestured and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, let's go inside and talk."
"it is good."
Zhang Lingyu was also a little excited. He wanted to see what the two of them had accomplished in the past two years and what the peak Qi Refining puppet they had created would look like.
Upon reaching the back hall, the two puppets left behind by the original Xianji Sanren stood quietly to the side, their faces still covered by bronze masks, and the damaged parts on their bodies had been repaired perfectly.
On the other side, there were also two puppets, one humanoid and the other beast-like.
He didn't pay much attention. Back when the three of them first met, Lin Qing had said that he liked being a humanoid puppet, and Chen Xiaomeng preferred the latter.
Both have their own strengths. Under Zhang Lingyu's divine sense, both puppets have reached the peak of Qi Refining.
It is evident that the couple has reached the level of a third-tier puppeteer.
"Congratulations to you two fellow cultivators!"
Zhang Lingyu cupped his hands in congratulations, and the couple smiled and said:
"No, we should be thanking Fellow Daoist Zhang. If it weren't for these two puppets, we don't know when we would have been able to make them."
Lin Qing and the other person were not lying. Although their lineage was quite remarkable, lineage is just lineage. Without a master to teach them step by step, they could only make further progress through continuous exploration and practice.
Therefore, the two puppets brought by the other side can be considered a timely help.
Zhang Lingyu curiously circled around the puppet, occasionally tapping it with her hand, and discovered that the spiritual materials used in its production were at least second-tier, and the key parts even used some third-tier spiritual materials.
This made him even more interested in the origins of the two men.
Not only can they open shops in the inner city, but they also use third-tier spirit items without hesitation.
You could say they're either nouveau riche or have a powerful background.
Seeing that he was engrossed in looking at it, Lin Qing introduced, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, the two puppets that my wife and I made are made entirely of Xuan Iron Refined. Because Qingming Iron is too difficult to find, we could only use some of the spiritual materials from last time."
"The key parts are made of heavy rock iron, so there's no need to worry about it falling apart after being hit."
"I see."
Zhang Lingyu nodded and asked, "What are their attack methods?"
"The one I made is almost identical to the two you made, Fellow Daoist Zhang, so there's no need to worry too much."
"That's good."
He had personally experienced the power of these two puppets, and now, under his control, they should be able to hold off a peak Qi Refining cultivator for a while.
"As for the one beside me, it was made by Xiaomeng."
Lin Qing felt a little embarrassed when he introduced the puppets made by his wife, since the puppets he made were almost a one-to-one replica of the original models, and could not be considered an innovative move.
But his wife's body was a different story.
Compared to humanoid puppets, which are suitable for attacking and protecting, this beast-shaped puppet is better suited for exploration and reconnaissance.
As a great aid to cultivators, puppets can naturally be divided into different schools, each with its own area of expertise.
The puppet created by Chen Xiaomeng abandons attack and defense, focusing on speed. It has a hidden compartment inside, which contains many small puppets, making it adept at scouting enemy positions and other situations.
It can be said to be one of the most popular types of puppets.
Zhang Lingyu picked up one of them and examined it closely. The puppet on her fingertip was only the size of a fingernail, but its internal structure was extremely intricate. It was hard to imagine that it was actually made by a cultivator.
According to Chen Xiaomeng, as long as the puppet observes the enemy, the cultivator can immediately sense the enemy's location.
After all, soul probing is too taxing on the soul, so this method is much more convenient.
Moreover, even if someone notices and damages it, the owner will still be able to sense it.
"Fellow Daoist Chen's skills are truly superb; I, Zhang, am deeply impressed!"
Zhang Lingyu's praise wasn't genuine. The woman covered her mouth and chuckled after hearing this, saying, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, since you like it, why don't I give it to you?"
"That's right, there's also mine." Lin Qing chimed in from the side.
"what?"
Zhang Lingyu was somewhat surprised. Although he had been promised a puppet as a gift, a puppet at the peak of Qi Refining was quite precious, unlike anything else.
Lin Qing's is one thing, but Chen Xiaomeng's is the real treasure. With it, there will be more security in the Jade Spirit Valley Secret Realm in the future.
To be honest, he was very tempted.
Seeing that he was still somewhat hesitant, Lin Qing smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang has been of great help to us. What are these two puppets? If you truly consider me a friend, please accept them."
"Well... okay."
Seeing the couple's stern faces, Zhang Lingyu reluctantly accepted the gift.
The couple repaired his puppets for free and even gave him two extra ones. He was so grateful that he didn't know how to repay their kindness.
"Fellow Daoists, this is a third-tier spiritual item, Crimson Blood Silver Bone Wood, which I obtained in the Heavenly Valley. Please accept it."
Crimson Blood Silver Bone Wood is hard and highly favored by weapon refiners, making it a perfect gift for the two of them.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhang."
Lin Qing and his wife did not refuse; if they did not accept Zhang Lingyu's gift, they would not be at peace with themselves.
The three chatted for a while longer before Zhang Lingyu returned to his residence.
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