As the Crimson Gold Puppet's words fell, everyone fell silent.
Bianlin City was protected by formations and guarded by powerful cultivators. As long as no major figure from the Weird Cultivators descended, Bianlin City was absolutely safe. But leaving the city was another matter entirely.
Outside the city, the Black Demon Fog ran rampant. No matter how profound one's cultivation was, one could not withstand it for long. The danger would increase dramatically. Thus, for the cultivators of Puppet Palace, leaving the city meant exposing themselves to danger.
The Crimson Gold Puppet swept its gaze across them and snorted. "I know what you're thinking, but Puppet Palace is one of the three great palaces of Bianlin City. As cultivators of Puppet Palace, you cannot stand apart from this."
"The reward for this mission outside the city is eight hundred Dao Crystals. If you perform exceptionally well, you can receive even more additional rewards."
When they heard the words "eight hundred Dao Crystals," someone's eyes lit up.
After all, even if they worked themselves to death refining puppets in Puppet Palace, they could earn only a little over a hundred Dao Crystals a month at most.
Dao Crystals could accelerate a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao and promote advances in cultivation.
With great rewards, brave men would surely come forward. Indeed, an old-faced cultivator immediately stepped out.
The old man grinned and said, "Palace Master, this old man isn't afraid of dying. I'm only afraid of not having enough Dao Crystals."
"This old man has to take this job."
"Besides, the new type of puppet I've been researching lately happens to need testing."
The Crimson Gold Puppet nodded. "Fellow Daoist Ming is willing to participate in this mission. That couldn't be better."
Lin Fan examined the old man and sensed a