"When you need a favor, you inevitably have to bend your pride."
"Rogue cultivators really do have a hard time striving to advance their cultivation!"
Back in the Magic Cube Maze, Li Chen sighed softly, deeply moved by what had happened.
No one in this world could go forever without suffering indignities. But as a Puppet Master and Master Artisan, he still owed his work a measure of professionalism. He could hardly vent his anger on the crafting commissions he had accepted, cutting corners simply because they had passed through layer after layer of subcontractors who had skimmed away much of the profit.
That would only hurt him, not anyone else.
As far as he was concerned, he should either refuse these commissions or do them properly once he accepted them.
"Heavenly Pivot, receive the data, analyze it, and draw up a production plan."
"Instruction received. Analysis in progress..."
Heavenly Pivot's four-star Puppet Core began working rapidly. Li Chen took the opportunity to review the documents he had received and thoroughly familiarize himself with his assignment.
"Artificial Meniscus..."
"This is a joint component used in humanoid Combat Puppets. It mimics the crescent-shaped cartilage within the human leg, at the tibial joint, connecting to the joint capsule while retaining the ability to slide freely..."
"It is a major creation of biomimetics, and an essential component for ensuring joint movement in humanoid puppets. Its production process is fairly demanding."
Overall, the component did not require particularly advanced techniques, only those at the level of a Puppet Master Craftsman. However, it demanded considerable precision in material processing.
Producing and refining them one after another in the traditional manner of a Master Artisan would consume a tremendous amount of mental energy. It was exhausting, heavy work.
Once fatigue set in and concentration slipped, a