The blacksmith was cheerful, carefree, and lively.

However, Ning Zheng was running a bit low on funds!

But the shortcoming in blacksmithing skills cannot be ignored.

Investment is necessary.

If the blacksmith has no skills, what Sword Casting Manor can be opened?

Currently, there are two money-spending issues.

1. The ultra-long-distance consumption of the double-headed teleportation array in the new business district.

2. Blacksmithing skills require a huge investment.

These two aspects are weighing on Ning Zheng's nerves, feeling that any slight misstep could lead to cash flow problems.

He can finally understand the pain of other families developing their forces.

Yet behind every Great Cultivator, there must be a massive economic source supporting their cultivation.

Cultivation involves cultivating money!

"I must see if there's a chance to expand a bit, that outer city is also a good channel."

"The manor should create some new magical artifacts, find some buyers, and form a new supply and demand channel."

In Ning Zheng's view, the world is bound to be unstable sooner or later.

Time waits for no one; I need to quickly develop myself.

Besides, Ning Zheng's demands are not high.

As long as the blacksmiths absorb knowledge, concentrate resources, and first produce a middle tier blacksmith, or even a high tier blacksmith...

At least when the Sword Fairy enters the capital to contact the high-level officials, the chances of him getting exposed through messaging would be reduced!

Just remote messaging, there is room for maneuver.

What?

Talk about the technology?

Sorry, exclusive secret, evasive talking, chicken talking to a duck.

These blacksmiths are best at pretending to be aloof like this!

Before, they were still very unskilled, occasionally showing flaws, but now they are getting more and more proficient at it, with their hands behind their backs, aloof, deep, crazily being riddle people.

Our family's technology can't be disclosed; at worst, we can develop a new fusion embers weapon based on your divine craftsman or the Emperor's requirements...

In this way, the court should be satisfied!

Is this method difficult?

He doesn't think it's impossible.

Previously, we were forging the artifact spirit, while the blacksmiths in the Zhang Family next door were forging the artifact body, dividing the labor and cooperating.

Now, it's just a repeat of the same process.

We forge the artifact spirit, and the rest is up to you.

After all, it's not a face-to-face meeting, and many hidden world existences communicate and interact through remote messaging... I am just mixed in among them.

Adding a little bit of Qi Fortune Value, nothing should go wrong...

I now have 9000 points of Qi Fortune Value in two days, and every day I feel my Qi Fortune Value skyrocketing.

If successful.

If I can blend in with the divine craftsmen crowd, as long as there's an achievement, I can also connect with the court.

Being one of the royal 1000 Sword Casting Manors is not too much, is it?

The Nine-State has a thousand.

Participating in such a large project, gaining a status is not difficult.

Once officially certified, I can take on business for the court's royal relatives and high-ranking officials.

Everyone gets a divine weapon or demon artifact; that's true takeoff.

I can't make a high-tier weapon in a short time, though.

But the artifact spirit is possible.

For the artifact body, I can use the excuse of "no divine gold, treasure or other materials," and make the quality just acceptable.

Let them buy it back themselves and have someone custom-make an artifact body.

By accepting orders through this official business channel, a vast amount of resources can be obtained, rapidly elevating the realm!

Moreover, my demon weapons and divine weapons will spread across the world as an intelligence network.

A rising hidden world holy land in the jianghu—Sword Casting Manor, thus makes its debut.

Of course, this is just Ning Zheng's idea.

The success rate is not low in itself, and with a touch of good luck, it could become a reality.

"I wonder when the Sword Fairy enters the capital."

"I guess they're waiting for someone, but surely not for long, whether the other party arrives or not, after a short rest, they might enter the capital in a few days."

"I must get a batch of experience books before the [Divine Craftsmen Exchange Eye-Caring Meeting] in the capital."

"My buffer time is limited."

"I hope the Sword Fairy encounters a problem, and Jiao Wuyu's batch of rebels gives some extra effort to delay a bit more time for me."

...

Early the next morning.

Jiucai Rong cheerfully put up a sign at the manor's entrance.

The long-awaited update announcement appeared once again.

[Official Announcement: This Sword Casting Competition will welcome an important update, version 0.6 update log is as follows.]

[A new map will soon open: Xinyi State City.]

[After the Red Sun incident, the Saint was attacked, and Sword Fairy is in Xinyi State City, preparing to enter the capital to meet the Emperor, and our lovely little blacksmith has also entered Xinyi State City. What sparks will fly?]

...

[In this major update, the following optimizations have been made.]

[1. Added a new adventure placement map: Xinyi State City, Outer Circle of the City Walls, Scaly Gate.]

[2. Fixed a small number of bugs.]

[3. Optimized several known issues.]

[4. Added a new project: Manor Leader Missile Launch Plan.]

[5. Added a new missile target: Tomb Guardian Boss.]

[6. Opened a new game mechanic: Experience Book, which can be purchased to increase your profession's experience. Side effects: high probability of being mentally disturbed by the memories of the elders, medium probability of personality split, low probability of dying on the spot.]

[7. Added new trade channels through the teleportation array.]

[8. Future addition of skill mentors for each profession, please stay tuned.]

[9. New large Red House card pool: Super Ancient Era of Spiritual Roots.]

[10. New hidden Immortal Martial World concept, please feel free to explore.]

...

A crowd of blacksmiths gathered in front of the bulletin board, bustling with excitement.

They loved reading game announcements, devouring the "big pie" of the planners, and researching the new plot previews of the game.

Even though this big pie was drawn by the fake planner Jiucai Rong, it didn't affect their excitement at all.

Ning Zheng went up the mountain, and Jiucai Rong immediately handed over a purchase list.

"Sir, please take a look."

Jiucai Rong patiently gave a brief introduction.

Ning Zheng nodded frequently, though he had secretly looked at it yesterday, he now had to pretend it was his first time seeing it.

After listening, Ning Zheng said with satisfaction, "Very good, then let's first buy a batch of Divine Summoning Plaques and see their effects."

The surrounding blacksmiths were thrilled.

They knew the old manager was extremely generous and never stingy with them.

Having gone there yesterday, Ning Zheng didn't have anyone scout the path again, nor did he bring anyone along.

He planned to make a quick trip to purchase and return swiftly, without any stops in between.

That ancient tomb was also a super large Red House, and exploring too much could be dangerous.

[Today's Qi Fortune Value: 1850]

No problems at all.

Ning Zheng directly passed through the teleportation array, skillfully leaving the teleportation area, crossed several streets, and arrived at the auction house.

The one in charge at the front desk was still the beautiful woman from yesterday.

She wasn't surprised to see Ning Zheng, and even knew he would definitely come again.

Because buying the purchase booklet usually meant going back to discuss purchasing decisions with the family elders, and most would return the next day.

"This is the purchase order." Ning Zheng handed it over.

The woman glanced at it. "No problem, but let me remind you of one thing."

"Go ahead," Ning Zheng said politely.

It was hard to discern cultivation level or aura here, but to be in charge of a small area branch, one had to be at least Four Viscera Realm Great Perfection, if not a Great Cultivator of the Three Elements Realm.

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, judging people by appearance was foolish.

Ning Zheng himself was an example, currently dressed as a middle-aged man.

The woman smiled:

"The Divine Summoning Plaques primarily contain some knowledge and experiences of powerhouses."

"Even if you purchase the remnants of memories from high-tier blacksmiths, their scattered memories can only be absorbed to a middle-tier level."

"This tests one's willpower. Someone lacking determination might forget who they are, with their consciousness blurred by overwhelming memories."

Many cultivators purchase Divine Summoning Plaques here.

Cultivators in auxiliary professions, when running out of inspiration and unable to advance, will attempt to find inspiration through others' memories.

Moreover, there's also the concept of buying on behalf of others.

Even when purchasing in large quantities, it's seen as buying in bulk to sell back locally.

"Blacksmith, Alchemist, Spirit Farmer... These plaques, please wait a moment."

The woman checked briefly, pulling out a booklet to jot things down. Soon, the teleportation array behind her delivered the order.

She smiled, reminded once again:

"To pay tribute to these plaques, treat them kindly. The less they resist, the better the Summoning, and the more memories can be absorbed."

Ning Zheng nodded.

Like offering the plaques in reverence.

Isn't that how the Out-of-the-World Immortals and witches do it?

The Divine Summoning Technique essentially asks for aid from the gods.

There are non-combat and combat types of Divine Summoning Techniques.

In the Other Shore Flower Continent, many combat cultivators use Summoning to become strong, fierce, violent, and engage in battle.

Regarding these divine plaques, Ning Zheng knew the blacksmiths' skill of calling upon ancestors had no issues.

These plaques should be well cared for.

Soon, Ning Zheng spent a hundred thousand magic coins, smoothly completed the process, politely bid farewell, and left the merchant guild without a trace of hesitation.

The woman chuckled, meaningfully said, "Quite a cautious young man, such people live longer."

The maid in the back checking inventory poked her head out:

"Miss, that guy didn't spend much, only over a hundred million to buy a teleportation array, ten million to buy goods—probably sending merchandise back locally. Why are you paying attention to him?"

"Hmm." The woman smiled, sighed, "With the group he brought yesterday, some of those women carry a familiar aura of a century-old acquaintance."

"Where's the old acquaintance aura?" the maid asked, since the women who came that day were shockingly imposing, as if water had been poured into them.

The lady paused, blushed slightly, then whispered shyly, "On the chest."

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