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Chapter 151: Immortal Craft Dao Fruit Transformation LV4, Divine Falcon Ridge Tang Clan's Angel Inve
Chapter 151: Immortal Craft Dao Fruit Transformation LV4, Divine Falcon Ridge Tang Clan's Angel Investment [Seeking Monthly Votes] (Part 2)
Tang Sanjia's eyes were sharp like those of an eagle in the sky, sizing up Li Che, and a glint of interest flashed in his eyes.
"Thousand Spider Silk?"
"Hidden Crossbow?"
Li Che was taken aback. He had hidden the hidden crossbow and thousand spider silk very well, but the old man had seen through them at a glance.
"You studied the 'Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials'? This is the most widely circulated copy of the Tang Clan's mechanism art."
Tang Sanjia spoke calmly, "I'll show you the way."
Li Che smiled and nodded in response.
A glint of light flashed in Tang Sanjia's eyes.
He gestured for Li Che to walk alongside him, leaving Gong Yunli a step behind, like a maid following in their wake.
Gong Yunli wasn't bothered by this; she was merely curious about Li Che.
She never expected that Li Keqing was also skilled in Mechanism Art. He had been hiding his talents all along.
When Gong Yunli heard that Li Che was skilled in Mechanism Art, she initially felt something was amiss, but upon careful consideration, it made sense. She couldn't fathom that Li Che might be Niu Mo.
Li Che noticed Gong Shaojian's bewildered expression from the corner of his eye.
A twitch formed at the corner of his mouth.
Lin Jianfu had once commented that Gong Shaojian was all chest and no brain, which seemed to be an accurate assessment.
Tang Sanjia led Li Che and Gong Yunli to the reception hall.
He had a good impression of Li Che because of his profound understanding of the Tang Clan's Mechanism Art, which deeply moved Tang Sanjia.
"You've managed to research so deeply based solely on the Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials. It's evident that you have a strong interest in mechanisms..."
Tang Sanjia laughed.
"It's a pity that you're not a member of the Tang Clan. Otherwise, I would have gladly taken you as my disciple and taught you the Tang Clan's true transmission Mechanism Art!"
Li Che was also impressed by Tang Sanjia's Mechanism Art: "The Tang Clan's true transmission Mechanism Art?"
"How does it differ from the Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials?"
Tang Sanjia laughed and poured a cup of tea for Li Che.
"The difference isn't significant. The Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials only provide a basic overview, lacking many crucial details. It's a challenge to create the ninth-ranked Lotus of Guan Yin solely through tactile learning."
"As for the Wooden Raven and Bodhi Tears... it's basically impossible to manufacture them."
"The Tang Clan's true transmission Mechanism Art is different. It contains detailed manufacturing methods and even complementary divine essence secret techniques."
Tang Sanjia was generous with his guidance.
Ever since the Tang Clan's downfall, their reputation in Mechanism Art had plummeted. In recent times, few young people showed interest in mechanisms.
This young man... understands me! Li Che felt his heart stir, and as he discussed mechanisms with Old Tang, he gradually became more open, sharing his insights into the Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials.
He even shared his research on the Lotus of Guan Yin, Bodhi Tears, Wooden Raven, and other mechanisms, fostering a sense of camaraderie between mechanism experts.
After their conversation, Li Che felt as if they had met too late.
His heart fluttered, and a flash of light passed before his eyes.
[Dao Fruit: Immortal Craftsmanship (Level 3, 95%)]
Witnessing such a significant increase in Immortal Craftsmanship maturity, his eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise.
Could this also enhance maturity?
Perhaps...
This was the most basic level of Dao discussion. Tang Sanjia's gaze at Li Che became increasingly appreciative, and he interrupted Li Che's thoughts.
"Young friend Che, do you know why the Tang Clan was destroyed?"
Tang Sanjia picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Gong Yunli, sitting nearby, was eating snacks to pass the time. After all, she couldn't understand what the two of them had been talking about for so long.
She hadn't even been offered a cup of tea, and now she finally heard something she could understand. She perked up her ears, curious to eavesdrop.
Li Che was also curious and asked, "Because of four words... 'possessing artifacts is a heavy burden'?"
Tang Sanjia put down his teacup and said calmly, "The court... had their eyes on the Tang Clan's artifacts. What could they do?"
"Those artifacts were... legendary automaton beasts!"
Li Che realized, "Automaton beasts!"
In the Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials, there was only a simple mention of them, clearly indicating that this was the true secret of the Tang Clan's mechanisms.
"Yes, legendary automaton beasts, not ordinary ones... Automaton beasts are excellent tools for investigating the strange temples and their mysterious thresholds, and they are also formidable weapons of war."
"The Tang Clan was branded with the name 'possessing artifacts is a heavy burden' and was destroyed by the old emperor of Da Jing."
Gong Yunli, sitting nearby, nearly choked on the preserved fruit she was eating.
This old man was speaking such rebellious words!
Tang Sanjia's gaze fixed on Li Che, "Young friend Che, do you want to learn?"
Li Che's heart raced.
"Yes."
"But I can't teach you..." Tang Sanjia shook his head regretfully.
Li Che: "..."
What's the point of saying you can't teach me?
However, Li Che became genuinely curious about this automaton beast.
He had recently been researching the Lotus of Guan Yin Main Battle Tank and had hit a bottleneck. Perhaps this automaton beast could provide him with some inspiration.
Li Che thought for a moment and, not wanting to hold back, took out a design diagram of the Lotus of Guan Yin Main Battle Tank from the Qiankun Space.
"Elder Tang, I've been researching a mechanism lately, but I've hit a bottleneck and can't seem to break through. Could you please give me some guidance?"
After some thought, Li Che handed the design diagram to Tang Sanjia.
Tang Sanjia raised an eyebrow.
He chewed on the tea leaves in his mouth.
Then, he put down his teacup and nonchalantly accepted the mechanism diagram from Li Che.
Although Li Che had some insights into mechanisms, he had learned them from the Tang Clan Mechanism Essentials, a foundational book on mechanisms.
How difficult could his designed mechanism be? He could provide guidance in a matter of minutes.
This was why Tang Sanjia had such a positive impression of Li Che, a young man so dedicated to mechanisms.
If it had been anyone else...
They would have been met with a stern rejection if they had handed him a diagram.
Tang Sanjia received the diagram.
His gaze fell upon it, and in the next instant, his eyes narrowed...
"This..."
His eyes instantly turned deep and dark, completely captivated by the diagram, unable to look away.
His mind was entirely drawn by the ingenious design on the diagram.
Li Che sipped his tea, unhurried.
Gong Yunli, on the other hand, was perplexed. She couldn't understand why Li Che's expertise in mechanisms seemed to be so impressive that it could captivate Tang Lingzhu.
Seeing Tang Lingzhu seemingly transformed into a statue, Gong Yunli shot him a probing look.
"What's going on with Tang Lingzhu?"
Li Che glanced at her.
This chest-and-no-brain junior supervisor was truly carefree.
Even though Li Che and Tang Lingzhu had been so straightforward in their conversation, Gong Yunli still hadn't guessed that Li Che was Niu Mo.
Oh well...
Ignorance is bliss.
"It's nothing, probably just analyzing and researching..."
"It's normal for you not to play with mechanisms if you don't understand them, Junior Supervisor."
Li Che smiled gently.
Gong Yunli immediately became indignant, "Who are you looking down on?"
She stood up and walked behind Tang Lingzhu, glancing at the diagram.
Oh no—
Gong Yunli quickly averted her eyes, her mind feeling like it had entered a complex maze, unable to comprehend anything.
"Never mind, you two talk... I'll go for a walk."
Gong Yunli shook her head and found an excuse to leave for some fresh air.
About an incense stick's worth of time passed.
Tang Sanjia's towering figure moved slightly, his eyes shimmering with emotion. After a long while, he let out a sigh of wonder.
"If my guess is correct, this mechanism of yours... is just a base, right?"
"And the object it carries should be an improved version of the 'Lotus of Guan Yin's Blood.'"
Tang Sanjia returned the blueprints to Li Che.
His expression was complex, filled with a mix of emotions—admiration, regret, pain, and sorrow.
Various feelings stirred within him, a complex blend like a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar.
Such a brilliant mechanism genius.
What a pity...
What a softie! Tang Sanjia tugged at his beard. With the Tang Clan in decline and on the verge of destruction, why was he still concerned about those old rules? He desperately needed a mechanism genius like Li Che.
"Yes, Senior, your insight is truly remarkable."
Li Che smiled.
"It has great destructive power... May I take a look?" Tang Sanjia asked.
Li Che was taken aback. This topic was rather presumptuous.
But he seemed to sense a different meaning behind the request.
"Sure."
Li Che responded.
The next moment, he tore open the Heaven and Earth Jade space and retrieved a rough prototype of the Great Avalanche Bodhimanda Lotus Bomb.
The Bodhimanda Lotus Bomb, nearly half a person's height, appeared in the reception hall.
Tang Sanjia was immediately drawn to it.
A sense of tension and crisis suddenly arose in his heart.
This half-person-tall Lotus of Guan Yin's Blood actually made him feel threatened!
How was this possible?
Even ten thousand poisoned Lotuses of Guan Yin's Blood couldn't harm a single hair on his body.
This wasn't an ordinary Lotus of Guan Yin's Blood!
"It's indeed an improved version of the Lotus of Guan Yin's Blood. You're truly a genius!"
Tang Sanjia took a glance and noticed the difference.
"You've even merged divine essence? Going for an explosive approach?"
"Its power is quite extraordinary."
If it could threaten him, its power must be exceptional.
Li Che put away the Lotus Bomb, smiling as he clasped his hands, "It's only a semi-finished product for now. Once the finished product is out, I can bring it to you for your guidance."
"Agreed."
Tang Sanjia readily agreed.
"It's only fair... Mechanisms are not easily shown to others. Since you've seen my treasure, I'll return the favor with a gift."
Tang Sanjia took out a golden-covered book and handed it to Li Che.
Li Che's eyes narrowed.
"The Tang Clan's True Transmission Mechanism? Senior, this...?"
Wasn't it said that it couldn't be passed on lightly?
"Hahaha, I've seen your grand mechanism, so I'm returning the favor. Isn't that 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 towering figure suddenly seemed to shrink, "There's nothing left to hide. The Tang Clan... is no more."
"I'll keep this technique and bury it with me, or pass it on to a talented young person."
"If it helps you perfect this mechanism, it'll be my contribution to the path of mechanisms."
Tang Sanjia laughed.
"Of course, the Tang Clan's True Transmission Mechanism contains records about mechanism beasts..."
"If you can one day create a mechanism beast... I have a favor... I need your help with."
Tang Sanjia spoke with a serious tone.
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.
"Che Xiaoyou, you can hang the name of the Divine Falcon Ridge Woodcarving Master on me. For any needs you have regarding spiritual wood, you can come to me."
"Additionally, for any spiritual wood you require for your mechanism, you can come to me as well."
"I'll send my most experienced lumberjack to guide you into the mountain range to search for and fell spiritual wood."
"I'm investing in you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Che was overjoyed.
To create mechanisms, spiritual wood was a significant part.
High-quality spiritual wood was superior to gold and iron.
This trip to Divine Falcon Ridge had led him to an angel investor!
Tang Sanjia and Li Che hit it off at their first meeting. Tang Sanjia genuinely liked this young man who understood mechanisms and was also interested in Li Che's mechanisms.
He was not stingy with his investments.
With the Divine Falcon Ridge behind him, he had no shortage of spiritual wood! What he lacked was a mechanism master like Li Che who could utilize the wood.
"I heard... that Che Xiaoyou's daughter became a true disciple of the Southern Fire Gate and a true disciple of the Golden Light Branch Sect?"
"That little girl's future cultivation needs for Divine Falcons, I'll take care of it all! Whatever wooden carvings she needs, just let me know."
Tang Sanjia patted his chest and burst into laughter.
Li Che was truly delighted, as this solved a significant problem regarding his daughter's future cultivation resources.
He was overjoyed.
Li Che and Tang Sanjia chatted about mechanisms for a while longer.
Unfortunately, the Immortal Craftsmanship Dao Fruit did not increase in maturity again.
Apparently, Old Tang's understanding of mechanisms was limited, and he had already squeezed out all he could from it.
However, Li Che didn't mind. He now possessed the Tang Clan's True Transmission Mechanism, an advanced mechanism supreme art.
The problem of increasing the maturity of the Immortal Craftsmanship Dao Fruit was no longer an issue.
When Gong Yunli returned after a stroll, he saw the two of them acting like old friends.
He learned that Li Che had become the nominal Woodcarving Master of Divine Falcon Ridge, obtained a 50% discount on spiritual wood, and gained the qualification to enter Divine Falcon Ridge for lumbering whenever he wanted...
Gong Yunli was stunned.
He looked at Li Che, feeling like Li Che was glowing.
Was this the legendary handsome man's trick? Li Che had selected several types of Nine Stars Spiritual Wood in Divine Falcon Ridge, and Tang Sanjia's towering figure exuded a grand aura as he waved his hand and gifted it!
Until they rode the carriage back to Golden Light City.
Gong Yunli was still a bit dazed.
He didn't quite understand how Li Che had managed to conquer the hot-tempered and extremely stingy Ridge Lord Tang Sanjia of Divine Falcon Ridge.
...
...
Time passed.
Unconsciously, three more days had gone by.
Golden Light City, Falling Flower Lane.
White snow drifted and covered the courtyard in a thick layer.
A layer of white downy feathers coated Li Che's body as he stood in the courtyard.
After returning from Divine Falcon Ridge, Li Che had been studying the Tang Clan's True Transmission Mechanism for three days, almost in seclusion.
A gentle breeze blew by.
Li Che's eyes shimmered slightly.
He slowly opened them.
All the snow in the small courtyard instantly evaporated, transforming into countless wisps of steam that enveloped the entire courtyard! Brilliant light flashed in Li Che's eyes.
The next moment, a prompt appeared before his eyes like a gentle stream.
[Dao Fruit: Immortal Craftsmanship (LV4, 0%)]
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