Chen Shi furrowed his brow, "These unruly folks from the Heavenly Court have all come to the Western Capital."
Gao Mountain County was under the jurisdiction of the Western Capital and was only a hundred li away. Due to concerns about explosions from the excessive amount of gunpowder, the Guangji Storehouse was constructed thirty li outside the city. The distance between the two places was not far, making travel quite convenient.
Situ Wen asked, "Instructor, would you like to meet them?"
Chen Shi’s eyes twinkled, and he smiled, "Meet? Of course. Inform them to meet at the Guangji Storehouse."
Situ Wen immediately found a Talisman Master and made contact with Yu Tiancheng, who informed Granny Sha, the Green Sheep, and others.
Chen Shi paid some money, and he left with Situ Wen toward the Guangji Storehouse.
Black Pot quickly followed the two men.
Situ Wen looked around cautiously and whispered, "Instructor, there are quite a few Heaven Listeners eavesdropping on us. Additionally, the Western Capital is full of spies from various factions..."
Chen Shi smiled and said, "That’s why we need Black Pot to . As long as they’re not experts like Chen Tang, Black Pot can alter their memories and perceptions."
Situ Wen was reassured and asked, "What is Chen Tang’s level of cultivation?"
Chen Shi shook his head, "I do not know either, but it should be formidable."
The two talked while they walked. Situ Wen had cultivated the Dragon Trace Technique and had made significant progress over the past half year. He was now in the Divinity Transformation Realm. He was originally at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, and with the full Dragon Trace Technique, breaking through was only natural.
Chen Shi handed him a wooden box, which he opened to find a magical treasure—a huge furnace of about a zhang in size with thousands of mirrors inside.
Situ Wen gasped in surprise, "The treasure of Hundred Refinement Hall?"
He quickly silenced himself. Hundred Refinement Hall had many disciples in the Ministry of Works, and Western Capital also had their influence. If people from Hundred Refinement Hall knew that their Mysterious Transformation Furnace had fallen into the hands of the Lu Ban Sect, it would likely lead to a considerable dispute.
Chen Shi asked, "Can the casting skills of the Hundred Changes Furnace be used on the magical treasure mechanisms of the Lu Ban Sect?"
Situ Wen, unable to hide his excitement, laughed, "The Lu Ban Sect was originally renowned for crafting magical treasures. When Hundred Refinement Hall split from the Lu Ban Sect, it dealt a heavy blow to our sect. We of the Lu Ban Sect also forge magical treasures, but the loss due to Hundred Refinement Hall’s split resulted in a decline in our heritage. The Mysterious Transformation Furnace and mechanisms can complement each other!"
Chen Shi smiled and said, "That is good then."
They arrived at the Guangji Storehouse, and soon after, Granny Sha, the Green Sheep, and Hu Xiaoliang also arrived at the location.
The clerks at Guangji Storehouse, knowing the importance of this ambassador who even the prefect of Gongtian Prefecture could not offend, dared not inquire too deeply into Chen Shi’s actions.
Granny Sha and the Green Sheep entered the storehouse, their eyes widening in awe as they touched everything. Hu Xiaoliang, being timid, quickly admonished them not to touch recklessly to avoid an explosion.
Situ Wen was also mesmerized and murmured, "In the past, these were all things the Lu Ban Sect could make. Now they are all made by the Ministry of Works... Instructor, can we take a few?"
He stood in front of a towering pile of iron thorns, looking at Chen Shi.
As soon as he spoke, Granny Sha and the Green Sheep also looked eagerly at Chen Shi.
Chen Shi smiled and said, "I am the ambassador of the Guangji Storehouse, and what belongs to the storehouse belongs to me. I’ll write a note that allows you to have them."
The crowd’s eyes sparkled, while the Vice Envoy of the Guangji Storehouse sweated profusely and said with a trembling voice, "Sir, it’s hard to explain this to the inspector..."
"Then don’t explain."
Chen Shi called out, "Black Pot."
A large black dog entered the storehouse, making the Vice Envoy and all the clerks ignore the presence of everyone else.
Chen Shi, looking at the endless supply of weaponry in the storehouse, grew more confident.
"With Granny Sha, Heavenly Fox, Green Sheep—three seniors from the Heavenly Court—and with so many firearms from Guangji Storehouse at our disposal, I am eager to meet this Zhong Kui, who supposedly cannot be beaten, to see just how formidable he really is!"
—Thanks to the new Alliance Hierarch, the strange lamp that can talk, unable to afford a house, The Grunt on the Great Wall, Morning Glory and Evening Fragrance for their reward support and also thanks to sy2246 for their continued support of the alliance.
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