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Chapter 151: Immortal Craft Dao Fruit, Level 4 Transformation, Divine Crane Ridge, Tang Clan's Angel
Chapter 151: Immortal Craft Dao Fruit, Level 4 Transformation, Divine Crane Ridge, Tang Clan's Angel Investment [Seeking Monthly Votes] (Part 2)
"Thousand Spider Silk?"
"Sleeve Crossbow?"
Li Che was taken aback. He hadn't expected the old man to notice the sleeve crossbow and the thousand spider silk at a glance.
"You studied the Tang Family Mechanism Compendium? This is the most widely circulated copy of the Tang Family Mechanism Techniques."
"Tang Sanjia spoke with a faint smile."
Li Che smiled and nodded in response.
A faint light shone in Tang Sanjia's eyes.
He beckoned Li Che to walk alongside him, leaving Gong Yunli to trail behind like a maid, unable to keep up with the two men.
Gong Yunli wasn't annoyed, but she was curious about Li Che.
I didn't expect Li Keqing to be skilled in mechanism techniques as well?
He must be quite the hidden talent.
Gong Yunli, upon hearing Li Che's proficiency in mechanism techniques, initially felt something was amiss, but after careful consideration, she couldn't find any fault. She couldn't quite believe that Li Che might be the Ox Demon.
Li Che glanced at Gong Yunli with a puzzled expression.
His lips twitched slightly.
Lin, the deputy supervisor, had described Gong Yunli as having a big chest and no brains... which seemed quite fitting.
Tang Sanjia, accompanied by Li Che and Gong Yunli, arrived at the reception hall.
Tang Sanjia had taken a liking to Li Che because of his profound understanding of the Tang family's mechanisms, which deeply moved him.
"To have such a deep understanding of the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials just from reading it, you clearly have a strong interest in mechanisms..."
Tang Sanjia laughed.
"It's a pity you're not a member of the Tang family, otherwise... I would have gladly taken you as my disciple and taught you the Tang Clan's genuine transmission mechanism!"
Li Che was also impressed by Tang Sanjia's understanding of mechanism techniques: "The Tang Clan's genuine transmission mechanism?"
"How does it differ from the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials?"
Tang Sanjia laughed and poured a cup of tea for Li Che.
"The difference isn't significant. The records in the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials are ultimately rudimentary, lacking many details. It's purely through tactile learning that one can create the ninth-ranked 'Bodhimanda Lotus'—a truly remarkable feat."
"As for the Wooden Raven and Bodhi Blood Tears, it's basically impossible."
"However, the Tang Clan's genuine transmission mechanism is different. It contains detailed manufacturing methods and even... complementary divine crystal techniques."
Tang Sanjia was generous with his guidance.
Ever since the Tang family's downfall, their reputation in mechanisms had plummeted. In recent times, young people interested in mechanisms were few and far between.
He understands me!
Li Che's heart was stirred, and as he discussed mechanisms with Old Tang, he gradually became less guarded, sharing his understanding of the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials.
He even shared his new research on the Bodhimanda Lotus, Bodhi Blood Tears, Wooden Raven, and more.
There was a sense of camaraderie between the two mechanism experts.
After their conversation, Li Che felt a sense of regret for not having met Tang Sanjia sooner.
His heart fluttered, and a flash of light passed before his eyes.
[Dao Fruit: Immortal Craft (LV3, 95%)]
He was amazed to see such a significant increase in the maturity of his Immortal Craft.
A strange color appeared in his eyes.
Could this also increase maturity?
Perhaps...
This was the most rudimentary form of discussing the Dao.
Tang Sanjia's gaze towards Li Che became increasingly appreciative. He interrupted Li Che's thoughts.
"Little friend Che, do you know why the Tang family was destroyed?"
Tang Sanjia picked up his teacup and took a big sip.
Gong Yunli, sitting nearby, was eating snacks to pass the time. She didn't understand a word of their conversation.
She hadn't even had a chance to drink tea, but finally, she heard some gossip she could understand. She couldn't help but eavesdrop.
Li Che was also curious and asked.
"Because of four words... 'Possessing Treasures' self-importance."
Tang Sanjia put down his teacup and spoke softly.
"The court... set their sights on the Tang family's 'treasures'. Helpless, they were forced to..."
"That treasure was... an ultimate mechanical beast!"
Li Che suddenly realized it was a mechanical beast!
In the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials, there was only a simple mention, clearly, this was the true secret of the Tang family's mechanisms.
"Yes, an ultimate mechanical beast, not an ordinary one... Mechanical beasts are excellent aids for exploring strange temples and strange gates, and they are also formidable weapons of war."
"The Tang family was branded with the name 'Possessing Treasures' self-importance' and was destroyed by the old emperor of the Great Jing Dynasty."
Gong Yunli, who was listening nearby, choked on the snack in her mouth.
This rebellious talk shouldn't be spoken of!
Tang Sanjia's gaze fixed on Li Che: "Little friend Che, do you want to learn?"
Li Che's heart raced.
"I do."
"Unfortunately, it's not possible." Tang Sanjia shook his head regretfully.
Li Che: "..."
What's the point of saying you can't learn it?
However, Li Che became curious about the mechanical beast.
His recent research on the Bodhimanda Lotus Main Battle Tank had reached a bottleneck, and this mechanical beast might provide him with inspiration.
Li Che thought for a moment and wasn't stingy. He took out a design diagram of the Bodhimanda Lotus Main Battle Tank from his Qiankun Space.
"Senior Tang, I've been researching a mechanism recently, but I've encountered a bottleneck and can't seem to break through. Could you please give me some guidance?"
Li Che thought for a moment and handed the design diagram to Tang Sanjia.
Tang Sanjia's eyebrows rose.
He slurped the tea in his mouth.
He then put down his teacup and casually took the mechanism diagram from Li Che's conversion.
Although Li Che had some insights into mechanisms, he had learned them from basic mechanism books like the Tang Family Mechanism Essentials.
What difficulty could his designed mechanism have?
He could provide guidance in an instant.
This was why Tang Sanjia had a favorable impression of Li Che, who was so dedicated to mechanisms.
If it were anyone else...
Daring to hand him a diagram, he'd give them a good thrashing.
He took the diagram.
Tang Sanjia's gaze fell on it, and in the next moment, his eyes narrowed...
"This..."
His eyes instantly became deep and dark, completely captivated by the diagram. He couldn't tear his gaze away.
His mind was completely drawn in by the ingenious design on the diagram.
Li Che drank his tea, unhurried.
Gong Yunli was bewildered but amazed by Li Che's expertise in mechanisms, which seemed to have thoroughly captivated Tang Sanjia.
Gong Yunli shot her a probing look.
"What's wrong with Tang Sanjia?"
Li Che glanced at her.
Big-breasted and brainless, she truly lived up to her reputation.
He and Tang Sanjia had been so open in their conversation, yet Gong Yunli still hadn't guessed that Li Che was the Ox Demon?
Oh well.
"Nothing, he's probably analyzing and researching..."
"Junior Supervisor, it's normal for you not to play with mechanisms and not understand."
Li Che smiled gently.
Gong Yunli became indignant: "Who do you think you are?"
She stood up, walked behind Tang Sanjia, and glanced at the diagram.
Oh my!
Gong Yunli quickly averted her gaze.
Gong Yunli's mind seemed to be filled with complex knowledge, and she couldn't understand a bit of it.
"Never mind, you two talk. I'll go out for some fresh air."
Gong Yunli made an excuse and left to get some air.
About a stick of incense later.
Tang Sanjia's burly figure moved slightly, his eyes shimmering with emotion. After a long while, he sighed in admiration.
"If my guess is correct, this mechanism of yours... is just the base, right?"
"And the object it carries should be an improved version of the Bodhimanda Lotus of Guanyin."
Tang Sanjia returned the blueprints to Li Che.
His expression was somewhat complex.
Love, regret, pain, and sorrow...
Various emotions swirled within him, a complex mix akin to a blend of soy sauce and vinegar.
What a brilliant mechanical genius.
A pity...
A pity indeed! Tang Sanjia tugged at his beard. With the Tang Clan's decline and destruction, why was he still concerned about those rules? He desperately needed a mechanical genius like Li Che.
"Yes, Senior, your insight is truly remarkable."
Li Che smiled.
"It has immense destructive power... Can I take a look?" Tang Sanjia asked.
Li Che was taken aback; this request was rather presumptuous.
But he seemed to sense a different meaning in the question.
"Sure."
Li Che responded.
In the next moment, he tore open the space of the universe and took out the rough prototype of the Great Snow Avalanche Lotus Shell of Guanyin.
The half-man-tall Lotus Shell appeared in the reception hall.
Tang Sanjia was immediately captivated by it.
A sense of tension and crisis suddenly arose in his heart!
This half-man-tall Bodhimanda Lotus of Guanyin was actually a threat to him!
How was that possible?
Even ten thousand poisoned Bodhimanda Lotuses couldn't harm him in the slightest.
This wasn't an ordinary Bodhimanda Lotus!
"It's indeed modified from the Bodhimanda Lotus of Guanyin. You're a real genius!"
Tang Sanjia took a glance and noticed the difference.
"You've merged divine essence? Taking the explosive route?"
"Its power is quite extraordinary."
To threaten him, the power must be extraordinary.
Li Che put away the Lotus Shell, smiled, and clasped his hands together, "It's only a semi-finished product for now. Once the finished product is ready, I can bring it to you for your guidance."
"You have my word!"
Tang Sanjia immediately agreed.
"A gift for a gift... I don't show my mechanisms to just anyone. Since you've seen my treasure, I'll return the favor with a gift."
Tang Sanjia took out a golden-bound book and handed it to Li Che.
Li Che's eyes narrowed.
"The Tang Clan's Genuine Transmission Mechanism?! Senior..."
Wasn't it said that it couldn't be passed on lightly?
"Hahaha, I've seen your magnificent mechanism, so I'm returning the favor. Is that not fair?"
Tang Sanjia stroked his beard.
Li Che smiled, "It's fair. Thank you for the gift, Senior."
Tang Sanjia shook his head, and his burly figure suddenly seemed to shrink, "There's nothing to hide. The Tang Clan... is no more."
"It's better to pass this knowledge on to a talented young man than to bury it with me."
"If it helps you improve this mechanism, it will also be my contribution to the path of mechanisms."
Tang Sanjia laughed.
"Of course, the Tang Clan's Genuine Transmission Mechanism contains records about mechanical beasts..."
"If you ever manage to create a mechanical beast one day... I have a favor to ask of you."
Tang Sanjia's expression turned serious.
Upon hearing this, Li Che didn't immediately agree.
"Rest assured, I just need you to help me... repair a mechanism."
Repair a mechanism? Li Che's heart stirred, and without hesitation, he nodded in agreement.
"Then, thank you for the gift, Senior."
Tang Sanjia stroked his beard and burst into laughter, his mood greatly improved.
"Brother Che, you can hang the name of the Divine Carving Ridge Woodcarving Master in the Divine Carving Ridge. Whatever your needs are for spirit wood, you can come to me."
"Additionally, any spirit wood you require for your mechanism can be obtained from me."
"I'll send my most experienced woodcutter to guide you into the mountains to find and cut spirit wood."
"I'm investing in you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Che was overjoyed.
For mechanism creation, spirit wood was a significant component.
High-quality spirit wood surpassed gold and iron.
This trip to the Divine Carving Ridge had led him to an angel investor!
Tang Sanjia and Li Che hit it off immediately, as Tang Sanjia was impressed by this young man's understanding of mechanisms and was also interested in Li Che's work.
He was not stingy with his investment at all.
With the Divine Carving Ridge at his disposal, he had no shortage of spirit wood! What he lacked was a master like Li Che who could utilize spirit wood to its fullest potential!
"I heard... that Brother Che's daughter became a true disciple of Nan Lihuo and a direct disciple of the Jin Guang branch of the sect?"
"I'll take care of that little girl's future cultivation needs for divine cranes! Whatever woodcarvings she requires, just let me know."
Tang Sanjia patted his chest and laughed.
Li Che was truly delighted, as this solved the significant issue of his daughter's future cultivation resources.
He was overjoyed.
Li Che and Tang Sanjia chatted about mechanisms for a while longer.
Unfortunately, the Immortal Worker Dao Fruit's maturity did not increase further.
Apparently, Tang Sanjia's understanding of mechanisms was limited, and Li Che had already extracted all he could from him.
However, Li Che didn't mind, as he now possessed the Tang Clan's Genuine Transmission Mechanism, an advanced mechanism secret.
Increasing the maturity of the Immortal Worker Dao Fruit was no longer an issue.
When Gong Yunli returned from his stroll, he saw the brotherly bond between the older and younger men.
Upon learning that Li Che had become the honorary woodcarving master of the Divine Carving Ridge, he also gained a 50% discount on spirit wood purchases and the qualification to enter the ridge for woodcutting whenever he needed...
Gong Yunli was stunned.
He looked at Li Che, feeling as if Li Che was radiating brilliance.
Was this the legendary beauty trap?
Li Che selected several Nine Stars spirit woods in the Divine Carving Ridge, and Tang Sanjia's burly figure exuded a grand aura as he waved his hand, presenting them as a gift!
Even after returning to Jin Guang Prefecture in a carriage, Gong Yunli remained dazed.
He didn't quite understand how Li Che had managed to conquer the temperamental and stingy master of the Divine Carving Ridge.
...
...
Time passed.
Unbeknownst to them, another three days had gone by.
In Jin Guang Prefecture, Luohua Lane.
White snow fluttered down, covering the courtyard in a layer of white.
The snow coated Li Che, who had returned from the Divine Carving Ridge and had been studying the Tang Clan's Genuine Transmission Mechanism for three days, almost in seclusion.
A gentle breeze blew past.
Li Che's eyes flickered slightly.
He slowly opened them.
The snow in the entire courtyard instantly evaporated, transforming into countless rising vapors, enveloping the entire courtyard in mist!
A brilliant flash of light suddenly appeared in Li Che's eyes.
The next moment, a prompt appeared before his eyes.
[Dao Fruit: Immortal Worker (Lv. 4, 0%)]
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A 7,000-word chapter. At the end of the month, I seek monthly votes. Recommendations are like a post-climax letdown, so everyone, please vote to spice things up! Old Li thanks you!
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