Che Zhuzi asked Ning Zhuo what kind of magic treasure he wanted.
Ning Zhuo quickly pondered it in his mind.
"I'm only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Many magic treasures aren't suitable for me; they consume too much mana."
"I already have two defensive magic treasures. What I lack is a proper offensive treasure."
"But for the same reason—magic treasures consume too much mana. How many times can I use one consecutively?"
The Five Elements Qi Rhythm Art also excelled at control, not at storing vast reserves of mana.
"So, rather than obtaining an offensive magic treasure, I might as well keep using my mechanical creations."
"Whether it's Heavy Armor Blood Ape Da Sheng, Nether Shadow Edge Night Tiger, Snow Cai Nu - Hui, or Snow Shu Yu - Xie, they're all Golden Core Level—far more practical than magic treasures!"
"Better yet... I could take a magic treasure to study."
Ning Zhuo had always been a studious child.
However, he did not rush to answer. Instead, he asked, "May I ask what magic treasures Senior Che possesses?"
Che Zhuzi looked at Ning Zhuo and gave a meaningful smile. "Come with me."
He turned and left.
Ning Zhuo considered it, then followed closely behind.
This was the Myriad Phenomena Sect's Main Mountain Gate, so it was relatively safe. The odds of Che Zhuzi risking violation of sect rules to harm Ning Zhuo were very low.
More importantly, Ning Zhuo's thought was—Che Zhuzi was only Golden Core Level, after all!
Having weathered many grand scenes, Ning Zhuo was brimming with confidence.
He followed Che Zhuzi to a stone chamber.
"This is my treasure vault. Many magic treasures are kept inside." Che Zhuzi's expression was calm, though pride lingered beneath it as he introduced the place to Ning Zhuo.
Ning Zhuo's gaze was