Who let him join the Sword Sect?!

Zhang Ze felt that the little walnut in his hand was rather advanced; instead of a Thousand Mechanism Tool, it was more like a Magical Artifact.

This is because the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion has not fully deciphered the Black King Order but has only replicated certain functions.

For example, the group chat function has been achieved through several spells after modifications and enhancements of the Thousand Mechanism Rune Array.

Although not as extraordinary and magical as the Black King Order, it was already sufficient for use.

However, even so, the first little walnut was able to come out so quickly thanks to the assistance of the Daoists from Dragon Tiger Mountain.

They were more enthusiastic than the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion in deciphering the Black King Order.

The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion is a young sect, whereas the Six Sects have been inherited from the era of Dongqi to this day, and they are truly fed up with the bastards from the Hundred Demons Sect.

Now that Zhang Ze has figured out the principle of how the Black King Order dials, the Daoists believe they should soon uncover the secrets of this black token.

Then, they could find the Main Helm of the Hundred Demons Sect, that cockroach nest, and wipe it out.

A few days ago, Zhang Ze heard from his master that although the Hundred Demons Sect had basically withdrawn from Cyan Thorn where the Seventh Sword Pavilion is located, they were active again in several states under the jurisdiction of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Fortunately, due to the relation with the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion and this Lord Tang, Dragon Tiger Mountain and the Sword Sect are more closely knit, with many messages flowing freely, so there's been no disturbance.

Li also told Zhang Ze that he didn't need to worry about these matters and should just focus on his own affairs.

Zhang Ze played with the little walnut for a while and was very satisfied.

But he felt that there were a bit too many redundant functions, like the folding screen that's just there to showcase technology. He couldn't understand why a phone could launch ten Sword Qi shots a day.

It could even change from launching Sword Qi to casting Dragon Tiger Mountain's Thunder Fire Spell through modifications of the Thousand Mechanism Rune Array.

Additional functions like these, Zhang Ze had no idea how Lily and the others managed to squeeze them in.

This phone is very much like Immortal Cultivation.

"How much does this thing cost in Spirit Stones?" Zhang Ze asked.

Lily gave Zhang Ze a price, one that an ordinary Cultivator could not afford.

Zhang Ze thought about the flagship version of this little walnut, "What's the lowest price it can go to?"

Lily considered for a moment, lowered all the materials to the lowest grade, removed half of the miscellaneous functions, and then quoted a price again.

Though still much more expensive than a typical Sound Transmission Jade, it was at least somewhat acceptable.

Yet Zhang Ze still found it a bit high, so he further asked, "If we just keep the group chat function and add the sound transmission feature, how much Spirit Stone would it cost?"

This time, Lily calculated quickly, "Very similar to the price of a regular Sound Transmission Jade."

"That cheap?" Zhang Ze asked.

"Mainly because many parts can be automatically produced by Mechanical Puppets without needing an Artifact Refiner to watch over it constantly, saving on the labor costs," Lily explained.

"By the way, over at Sword Sect's Sword Casting Peak, we also sent some Mechanical Puppets.

Preparing to forge some Low Tier Spirit Swords, then add various Thousand Mechanism contraptions to them to sell as Mechanical Swords to Loose Cultivators.

But we haven't decided on the price yet, boss, how much do you think would be suitable."

Lily brought up the Sword Sect incidentally.

And Zhang Ze, knowing nothing about sword casting, thought for a moment and said to Lily, "Just go with how you guys figure, advertise Sword Sect's banner, those Loose Cultivators will find a way to buy it, after all, it's something to save their lives, any price is worth it."

"But as for the little walnut, it's not quite the same, it's essentially a substitute for the Sound Transmission Jade, many cultivators wander alone, even if they have acquaintances, they don't have a strong need for chatting." Zhang Ze pondered for a moment.

"We have to generate a need for them, get them addicted to group chats." Zhang Ze placed the little walnut on the table.

"So what about this one? Still treat it like those high-end Thousand Mechanism Tools with the seamless bottom as a top-grade version?" Lily asked.

Zhang Ze nodded, seeing Lily was about to leave, he called her back again, "Currently, how many of these little walnuts in total have been made?"

"About four or five, I happen to have one more on me, why?" Lily brought out another box like a magic trick.

"Give this one to me as well, I have a use for it," Zhang Ze said after receiving the box.

After Lily left, Zhang Ze sat back at the desk, pondered for a while, and started writing letters.

Writing a letter to Junior Sister.

Chen Qin is still in the Main Pavilion and hasn't returned. Zhang Ze has sent several letters before, but it was the Sect Leader who replied, saying Chen Qin is in seclusion.

And due to the seclusion, the Sound Transmission Jade that facilitated contact between Chen Qin and Zhang Ze was also confiscated by the Sect Leader.

Zhang Ze wanted to personally visit the Main Pavilion to check things out, but the Sect Leader had anticipated that, telling him to cultivate diligently in the Seventh Sword Pavilion.

Since returning from Diannan, Zhang Ze has been pondering, he felt the Sect Leader must be regaining Old Ascender's nature, wary of him, this little punk of Yellow Hair.

He estimated by the time Junior Sister exits seclusion, the Sect Leader would find a way to send him away.

To be on the safe side, Zhang Ze decided to send this little walnut to Junior Sister so that if the Sect Leader really sends him away again, he could at least engage in an online romance with Junior Sister.

He finished writing an ordinary-looking letter for Junior Sister, even though it was full of hints, and then went to find his master, entrusting him to use the sect's Teleportation Array to send it to the Sword Sect's Main Pavilion.

Having done everything, Zhang Ze walked down the mountain with his hands behind his back, thinking as he went about how to create demand among cultivators, encouraging them to upgrade their Sound Transmission Jades.

Just as he was getting some ideas, a Sword Intent flew in the direction of the Sword Sect's Main Pavilion.

A Sword Book appeared on the ground in front of Zhang Ze.

It was from the Sect Leader.

"The letter was well written, though I couldn't understand it, I suspect it's all coded. Also, I quite like this Magical Artifact called the little walnut, please send over two more."

Looking at the Sect Leader's reply, Zhang Ze sighed, "Why are all these big shots so smart?"

"I don't believe all those Loose Cultivators are smarter than me too." Zhang Ze muttered as he continued walking down the mountain.

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Three days later, in Thousand Mechanism Town.

Although no one has cleared all levels yet, the initial levels of the Underground City are no longer as insurmountable as before. At the same time, the number of attempts Loose Cultivators are making at the Underground City has decreased significantly.

The regular customers of the Underground City have come to see it as a place to test their strength.

Yet even so, Thousand Mechanism Town has not fallen into decline. On the contrary, it's even more bustling because it's just so convenient here.

Almost no mortals, all are cultivators, acting relaxed and freely.

And the functions of Thousand Mechanism Town are complete, making both communication and trading very convenient.

Not only the Thousand Mechanism Tools, but many Magical Artifacts and Secret Manuals that you rarely see even in other Immortal Cultivation Markets are openly and transparently sold here.

Also, since it's right under the Sword Sect's watchful eyes, the safety is unparalleled.

Fox Butterfly Restaurant.

Little Sister Bai yawned, lying on the counter playing with the little walnut in her hand.

Of course, it was the most basic version.

Single screen, only supporting group chats and sound transmission photography functions.

"This was sent to me? What's it good for?" she asked.

Zhang Ze explained to Fox how to use it, then Fox immediately laughed.

"This thing is great, when are you starting sales, I want to send a few to my relatives."

Just as Zhang Ze thought, the Demon Race accepted this item incredibly quickly.

"Soon, but still needs some promotion. I'm actually here for that."

"By the way, have there been any male and female cultivators catching your eye recently?" Zhang Ze suddenly asked an unrelated question.

Fox, well-known for her sharp eye in such matters, thought for a moment, wagged her tail, and reported two names.

"Looks like there is."

After listening to the gossip, Zhang Ze headed down the mountain, planning to take care of two matters at once, as he had seen those two names on the team-up reservation list for the Underground City.

"It's a good coincidence, take care of both tasks at the same time, at least that would develop a chatting need for cultivators." Zhang Ze whispered to himself.

Just as he started to form a plan, a Sword Intent flew towards him from the direction of the Sword Sect Main Pavilion.

A Sword Book appeared on the ground in front of Zhang Ze.

The message from the Sect Leader was straightforward: "What is this little walnut worth? Let me gift a few to my relatives."

Seeing the Sect Leader's letter, Zhang Ze grumbled as he continued his descent down the mountain, "I refuse to believe those Loose Cultivators are smarter than me."

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