The ribbon-cutting ceremony is over, and the prison's fusion plan has officially started.

From now on, the prison will set off fireworks every day, and the people inside will need to:

Contribute their Qi Fortune Value once a day.

Undergo ten slashes and split once a day.

Write a love letter once a day.

Thinking about it, the prison work is quite busy!

However, Ning Zheng is not concerned about this.

This world is a slave society, even the purchased burial goods fall under the slave category, and being kind to these Female Ghosts is already good enough.

At least.

Before, in the City Guard's prison, they couldn't even fill their stomachs, their bodies filled with all sorts of chaotic things.

Thinking about his previous experience as a blacksmith slave in the manor, it's even worse; just a mining slave, not treated as a human at all.

His current treatment can be considered conscientious.

Ning Zheng watched the nuclear test at the prison below the mountain and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Soon, there will be merchants arriving for the handover."

"Is it Zhang Huaping?" Jiucai Rong asked.

"Yes, and also Shi Youyou."

Ning Zheng said calmly, "The Shi Family is coming for procurement for the first time, so be serious and don't scare them; they can help us open the market in Yunshan City and even other cities."

Jiucai Rong couldn't help but retort inwardly.

It's Shi Youyou scaring us, isn't it?

Stealing knowledge like crazy, too shameless.

But speaking of buying Painting Cards, Jiucai Rong couldn't help but smile, "Old steward sir, recently we have progressed to the Lower Grade Spiritual Roots of Painting Cards."

"Oh?" Ning Zheng asked curiously, "How is the effect?"

Jiucai Rong said, "The Mixed Spirit Roots are pervasive weeds, and there is actually not much difference from the Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, so the difficulty of advancement this time was relatively simple, which is why we succeeded in a few days of experimentation."

Ning Zheng smiled.

It looks like they are indeed quite diligent.

Jiucai Rong continued, "But the effect hasn't transformed substantially, it's just stronger in all aspects."

"The transmission range has increased by 30%, but the weapon output ratio has increased; an Enchanter's materials could produce up to 20 Painting Cards before, now they can produce 25."

Ning Zheng nodded repeatedly hearing this.

Jiucai Rong also stated that they do not plan to increase the price.

49 Magic Coins for a pair is already a very reasonable price.

After all, it's just a communication tool for those in the Five-Body Realm, the young ones' first "Painting Card Phone."

It cannot possibly be sold at a high price.

Even wealthy blacksmiths making 2 to 3 coins a day find it painful to buy Painting Cards for chatting with the people below the mountain and have to resort to letters.

The Loose Cultivators outside are likely to bleed out money.

A 30% increase in transmission range is considered a benefit, while the Mother and Child Rings of neighboring Yunshan City have that range, and the shortcoming is now covered.

The upper limit of the Lower Grade Spiritual Roots reached 25 cards, thus increasing the forging profits of Painting Cards.

Ning Zheng listened very carefully.

"We still need to research advanced weapons." Ning Zheng said.

"Yes, you have foresight." Jiucai Rong said, "In the Five-Body Realm's Low Tier Standard Weapon market, a Painting Card is enough; we should aim for Middle Tier Magical Artifacts, targeting the Four Viscera Realm's market."

Four Viscera Realm weapons are crafted using materials from Four Viscera Realm Demon Beasts, and the value of a Four Viscera Realm Demon Beast corpse is between several hundred and over a thousand Magic Coins.

The cost alone is huge!

And what Ning Zheng needs here is a Middle Grade Spiritual Root.

Don't think that using a Middle Grade Spiritual Root is cheaper than a Four Viscera Realm Demon Beast.

His costs are also not low.

The cultivation cost for a Middle Grade Spiritual Root is roughly 300~1000 Magic Coins.

So the Four Viscera Realm's weapons require money investment, frantically investing in proficiency, which is also one reason cultivating High Tier blacksmiths is difficult.

Following that.

Under Jiucai Rong's guidance, Ning Zheng walked around to take a look.

Each region has development, even the Alchemy Room has made progress, along with the Dizzy quartet in the Hidden Vein area, under the instruction of famous teachers, conducting alchemy.

If they "return from studying abroad," they would be undoubtedly the Alchemy Room in charge.

After wandering for a while, Zhang Huaping arrived.

Ning Zheng asked Jiucai Rong to receive them.

"Sir, I must excuse myself, I have to hide, let my Embers welcome Zhang Huaping and Shi Youyou… Do you need someone to continue showing you around?" Jiucai Rong said.

"No need, I'll just walk around by myself." Ning Zheng waved his hand.

Watching Jiucai Rong head to the manor entrance to welcome Zhang Huaping, he wandered and looked around.

Visited the dormitory once.

Found it has become very orderly.

Several versions have been updated, now it's very comfortable to live in, with an ancient chic, very tasteful.

You can curse their forging technology as rubbish, but you cannot deny their aesthetic.

Inside the Hairpin Lady Tower.

Su Yuniang was discussing with the girls in the Hairpin Lady Tower:

"Everyone take a look, with these few Spiritual Roots, what Divine Techniques will you choose?"

Su Yuniang handed over a booklet.

The Hairpin Lady prepared to choose a Spiritual Root to create a magical hairpin.

The Embroideress prepared to choose a Spiritual Root to make a Magical Robe.

Since indeed, they started late; without the Soul Separation Flower, they would have to wait for a while to have such exquisite compact enchantment skills.

"Sisters, let's outdo the Painting Cards next door, our weapons are officially starting to be forged, hot sales!"

"Let me see, I think this Charming Type hairpin is nice."

"Mixed Spirit Roots are too weak, isn't there anything strong? Then I think this Rabid Dog Series is good, going berserk can save lives."

"This aphrodisiac one is also nice."

"Why? Make people horny for you like this, that way?"

"You don't understand, if two enemies, one can incite them both into heat, then use a projecting magical artifact to record it, and blackmail them." A certain corrupt girl snickered.

"And for the clothes, I think this Semi-Transparent talent is fantastic, can't go with orthodox Magical Artifacts, go with the wicked ones, its a lingerie robe, suddenly semi-transparent, also very lucrative, right?"

Countless people were brainstorming.

The Hairpin Lady and Embroideress, these two professions, have yet to have a leader until now.

Not only because they are somewhat lazy, but also because the previous threshold was too high; no one has created a finished Magical Artifact.

Now having the Soul Separation Flower, they've just started the entry-level stage.

"Choose the spiritual root you like."

Su Yuniang rubbed her temples:

"Then, find an enchanter to open your Three Flowers, make some of every kind of magical artifact, try selling them with Zhang Huaping, and select the best-selling weapon as your core product."

The Hairpin Ladies nodded like pecking chicks.

"Boohoo, I need to make money! Without money, I can't afford a wife, not even my Little Bear Sister."

"Or my Little Fox Girl."

...

Ning Zheng was very satisfied with what he saw.

After the painting card experience, there were two more weapon products, accessories, magical robes, all full of potential.

In the shadows.

Seeing Embers Jiucai Rong meeting Zhang Huaping at the manor's entrance, a group of blacksmiths peeked stealthily.

"Today, the same old routine."

Soon, Zhang Huaping entered the warehouse, feeling as if she was being watched again, getting goosebumps for no reason.

Shao Chaikun said, "Want me to make a deeply emotional appearance as the manor's number one romantic? I could tell the story of my wife from down the mountain, playing the role of the cool and detached blacksmith with a stoic demeanor."

"I think that's unnecessary." The Food God rubbed his nose.

Though he really wanted to do it as well.

But considering their arrival faster than expected, those women down the mountain were harder to woo than imagined.

Not a single one down there has been won over; how is there any room for acting?

No cooperation from them!

The Shrimp Catcher was somewhat angry:

"Damn, even as the Love Sage, I can't handle it. The developers must have increased the difficulty."

While they whispered among themselves, Zhang Huaping had already walked by.

They quickly put on high-cool smiles and human-like laughter, pretending to chat with each other.

From their earnest efforts, it was clear.

They genuinely wanted to show off their high-class side to Zhang Huaping, but it was all in vain.

Before long, Zhang Huaping had packed up her goods, ready to leave and return to Pingchang City.

As she was about to step out the manor door, she saw something utterly perplexing.

"What the...!"

"What the...!"

"Quick, run, Shi Youyou is here."

"Huh?"

At the task board near the manor's entrance, a few blacksmiths quickly dispersed as they took on today's assignments.

In the blacksmith shop.

A sudden clatter as a window was swiftly pulled shut:

"Help! Why is she here? Here to steal our patents again? Is there no justice or law in this world anymore?"

"Stop working the forge, shut it down, shut it down!"

"Make no sound."

"Over there, enchanter, stop lying around pretending to be dead, get up quickly."

In the Spirit Farmer area.

The Mudworker immediately closed the doors, "Guys, pack everything up, shut the doors and windows, level one alert."

At the Medical Pavilion.

"Everyone back off, let me open the door and receive the guests."

The Medical Fairy shouted: "I am the rightful heir of the Blood Separation Flower spiritual root... they don't dare to show themselves, so I will."

Everyone knew that revealing a bit of strangeness in front of Zhang Huaping wasn't an issue.

However, the Shi family were old friends.

The two families have been intermarrying for generations, which could expose their false personas, as there are barely any Blood Separation Flower spiritual roots left in the family....

And there are still Soul Separation Flowers everywhere now...

The old manager indicated they couldn't reveal their new foundation.

In summary.

There's no Blood Separation Flower; the place is full of Soul Separation Flowers, and that annoying woman keeps stealing....

It's better to completely hide.

This isn't called running away; it's a strategic retreat, to hide first while watching the situation. They exchanged the phrase: Develop stealthily, don't overdo it!

???

Zhang Huaping reached the entrance, noticing their defensive actions reminiscent of facing a formidable enemy, feeling a sudden tense atmosphere.

Remarkably, just when she thought she could peacefully retreat, every visit brought unexpected situations.

Is it a new merchant coming to procure supplies?

Zhang Huaping speculated quietly, astonished by their abnormal fear, despite them being usually fearless. And are there merchants like herself also coming to procure supplies, colleagues?

"Why is it that even among fellow procuring merchants, my performance is so poor?"

Zhang Huaping looked both awed and stunned.

Just then.

Shi Youyou arrived on a big black bear, curiously observing the manor's inner structures, shouting at the entrance:

"I've come to play with you! Each of you is a talent, your conversations enchanting, love this place so much!"

"Who talked to her like that and let her learn it?" The crowd erupted, disappearing instantly, with no trace of anyone visible.

Shi Youyou laughed happily.

She's clever, realizing that mimicking them provokes agitation.

Teasing them was fun.

"Hello...?" Shi Youyou greeted warmly, noticing only one woman left.

Zhang Huaping: "..."

What to do!

Why am I the only one left?

How are they so skilled at escaping?

Climbing walls, jumping through windows, even a few lifting manhole covers, vanished in seconds. Despite coming here so many times before, she'd never noticed these hidden paths.

Should I hide too, like them peeping through cracks in the windows?

Even the people they fear, am I going to die here today?

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