Chapter 2280 - 2275: Puppet Clone

Chapter 2280: Chapter 2275: Puppet Clone

Hu Jiusheng confidently patted his chest.

Tang Ming nodded, having trust in Hu Jiusheng’s formation skills.

However, Fox Bachang looked at Tang Ming hesitantly, clearly having something to say.

After the meeting ended, Tang Ming let everyone leave, and Fox Bachang stayed behind alone.

"City Lord, I have something to discuss with you."

Fox Bachang took a deep breath and spoke.

Tang Ming nodded: "I know, I could tell from your expression earlier."

"Well, I think you shouldn’t be confined to West Continent City. I knew the former City Lord Tang Mosheng well; he was always making allies everywhere. That’s how West Continent City was built in the past, forcing those Demons from the Demon Abyss to exploit our internal weaknesses, leading to West Continent City’s internal collapse."

Fox Bachang sighed as he brought up the events of the past.

After all, it was a scandal for the Fox Spirit Mountain Range, leaving a lifelong scar on Hu Jiusheng and Hu Jiuze.

Tang Ming remained silent for a long time, then nodded and said, "You’re right, Aunt Ba, do you have any good ideas?"

"I do have an idea, which is why I stayed behind. I discovered you are too focused on West Continent City. Currently, West Continent City is as solid as a rock, everyone is loyal. However, as Senior Mountain Ghost said, we lack powerful presences. Dealing with a Demon Monarch is risky."

Fox Bachang sighed deeply.

"You mean I should recruit experts."

Tang Ming understood Fox Bachang’s intentions from his tone.

Fox Bachang nodded, then said, "We can help manage the city affairs, everyone just needs to handle their own responsibilities."

Tang Ming fell silent, pondering the feasibility of this matter.

But Fox Bachang didn’t stop speaking. She outlined the pros and cons, most importantly, she knew where Tang Ming’s concerns lay.

After all, if Tang Ming left West Continent City to recruit others, wouldn’t the power in West Continent City fall into the hands of others?

"I’ll think about it."

Tang Ming took a deep breath, suddenly recalling a puppet from the Divine Machine Refinement. If he could craft a puppet to stay in West Continent City, allowing him to leave while maintaining a connection, he could recruit experts. It was the best of both worlds.

With this idea, Tang Ming went to find Barton Nake overnight.

Barton Nake had stayed at the City Lord Mansion in West Continent City since he arrived.

After all, unlike his brother, he was simply an Artifact Refiner, and Tang Ming was quite considerate of people with such special skills.

Barton Nake was very pleased with Tang Ming’s arrangements, being so close to Wang Chuan after all.

Being close to Wang Chuan meant access to Tang Ming’s insights on the Dao of Artifact Refining from the Divine Machine Refinement.

"Is Master Nak here?"

Tang Ming entered with a smile from outside the door.

Seeing Tang Ming, Barton Nake stood up with a smile: "Yes, yes. The things you gave me earlier, City Lord, are like a Divine Book. I’ve been studying them and had a few things I couldn’t figure out, planning to ask you first thing tomorrow morning."

"If Master Nak couldn’t figure it out, how would I know? Although I’ve inherited the Divine Machine Refinement, I don’t fully understand it. This time, I’ve come to ask for your help, Master."

Tang Ming took a deep breath and handed a jade scroll to Barton Nake.

Barton Nake took a deep breath upon seeing Tang Ming’s solemn expression: "This item is truly exceptional. I never thought a puppet could accomplish this."

"Yes, you know about Mountain Ghost Granny’s arrival in West Continent City, right, Master Nak? I want to go out and recruit powerful individuals to West Continent City. So leaving a puppet clone is necessary."

Tang Ming smiled at Barton Nake and then said.

Barton Nake nodded and then said, "Makes sense. I wonder if I can request two sets of materials from City Lord Tang Ming."

"Two sets of materials?"

Tang Ming raised an eyebrow, the materials were not only numerous but also very precious. Barton Nake was asking for two sets at once.

Barton Nake smiled and then said, "Yes, Sister Jiuze has done a great favor for the Demon Slayer Clan. Ever since she became a Ghost Cultivator, she’s been using a subpar body. If I can craft a perfect body, after helping you, I want to make one for her too."

"Alright."

Tang Ming agreed immediately.

After all, Hu Jiuze was very important to Tang Ming, and as Barton Nake said, her expertise in Puppetry Technique and Ghost Formation Technique was formidable. ℯℯ𝑙.

Having a strong puppet body could enhance Hu Jiuze’s strength.

Hu Jiuze’s strength increased, thus indirectly boosting West Continent City’s strength.

"Hahaha, I knew you would agree, City Lord. I’ll start preparing the materials for refining right away."

Barton Nake said with a faint smile.

Tang Ming nodded, "I’ll leave everything to Master Nak for this, I still have some things to attend to, if you need anything, just tell Elder Ba Chang."

"Alright, alright, everyone has their duties. If such small matters still need to trouble the City Lord, then I might as well return to the underground to guard the Demon Eye."

Barton Nake grinned and said.

Upon hearing Barton’s words, a faint smile appeared on Wang Chuan’s face: "Let me know if you need anything. The Demon Slayer Clan is very important to West Continent City. We can’t be satisfied with just having enough to eat."

Barton Nake nodded, then said, "City Lord, the Demon Slayer Clan was never greedy. Our life before and our life now is already very good."

"But life should always keep getting better. You might not understand now, but you’ll see in some time."

Tang Ming patted Barton’s shoulder.

Barton Nake was momentarily stunned, watching Tang Ming’s departing back while murmuring to himself; "As long as there are ores and secret techniques to hone my memory, I’m satisfied."

With the recruitment plan in place, choosing candidates for recruitment also became a priority.

Regarding these matters, Fox Bachang assisted Tang Ming with the arrangements, sending a list over the next morning.

The list contained information on many powerful individuals, along with their preferences.

Upon seeing these details, Tang Ming didn’t look pleased, as although these individuals were powerful, many had quite peculiar temperaments and lacked any background of influence.