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Ning Zhuo placed his final focus on the butterfly wings behind the Maiden of Milky Butterflies.

In the entire framework of the automaton creation, her pair of butterfly wings were the most striking.

Ning Zhuo’s first glance was drawn to these wings. However, he prioritized probing the automaton doll’s main body to its current limit.

This was the correct sequence for studying an automaton creation.

By first understanding the main body’s structure and functions, one could more smoothly and accurately test the roles of other mechanical components.

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ wings were incredibly vibrant!

Ning Zhuo slightly shifted his angle, always catching the seven-colored rainbow light consistently reflected by the wings, which were exceptionally gorgeous and intricate.

After carefully probing them, he was astonished to discover that what appeared to be a single pair of butterfly wings were, in fact, seven pairs.

These seven pairs were layered upon each other so densely that they seemed as one.

Ning Zhuo could imagine: when the Maiden of Milky Butterflies was fully activated, seven pairs of butterfly wings would flutter behind her.

Each layer of wings was extremely slender, with a primary color of its own: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple, precisely corresponding to the seven colors of a rainbow.

The construction of the butterfly wings was so exquisitely detailed that Ning Zhuo was left in awe after examining them.

This was the most intricate automaton creation he had ever seen in his life!

The butterfly wings were built upon a basic framework of countless fine filaments, supplemented and solidified with spiritual energy.

Ning Zhuo was no stranger to these filaments – he had just found them in the hands and feet of the Maiden of Milky Butterflies.

The mere cultivation technique of solidifying spiritual energy into form was extremely precious. It reminded Ning Zhuo of certain super high-grade Spirit Gathering Arrays that could condense spiritual energy from the air into spiritual liquid, or even spiritual stones.

However, such super high-grade Spirit Gathering Arrays were often enormous, covering entire mountain peaks, or even spreading across half a mountain range was normal.

This showed how terrifying the cultivation technique of solidifying spiritual energy into form on the butterfly wings was!

“Just who is the sacred being who designed this automaton doll?”

“To be able to generate such power on an infinitely thin pair of butterfly wings?!”

“It’s terrifying.”

An outsider sees the excitement, but an expert sees the intricacies.

After Ning Zhuo’s careful study, a fine layer of cold sweat involuntarily beaded on his back.

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies herself was made of ordinary materials, merely Foundation Establishment-grade components. But this cultivation technique was truly terrifying, so advanced that Ning Zhuo could only look up to it, and it filled him with fear.

This construction made the butterfly wings both sturdy and resilient, while also being extremely light. The combined weight of the seven layers of wings was comparable to a sheet of Xuan paper.

According to Ning Zhuo’s speculation, because of the cultivation technique of solidifying spiritual energy into form, the butterfly wings themselves also possessed powerful self-repair capabilities.

“It feels like some grand master of automaton arts suddenly had a whim, was inspired, and deliberately showed off their skills by creating this Maiden of Milky Butterflies.”

“Could it be that this group of cloud merchants, Song Fu Li and his kind, are placing her in the auction warehouse to be the final item of the auction?”

Ning Zhuo continuously speculated in his mind.

The design style of the Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ automaton structure could be described as refined, gorgeous, and extravagant to the extreme.

Compared to her, the Golden Core-level automaton body that Ning Zhuo refined for Yuan Da Sheng was the other extreme – constantly piling on materials, with low skill, and relying on quantity to win.

Ning Zhuo continued his research and was horrified to discover that each layer of butterfly wings had at least one array formation.

These were also variant array formations, executed with extremely high-level techniques, reaching a point where skill had become art.

Utterly breathtaking!

Ning Zhuo exerted all his mental energy, using various automaton tools to assist him, only then somewhat understanding the function of the outermost butterfly wing array formation.

A sharp glint flashed in Ning Zhuo’s eyes as he grasped the crucial point, and he couldn’t help but murmur, “I understand, I understand.”

“The silver crown on her head, the silver array patterns beneath her skin, and so on, all cooperate with this pair of butterfly wings.”

“When the butterfly wings are activated, the array formation will also open. The outermost butterfly wing array formation will instantly deploy arrays around her, modifying the space.”

“At that time, the spherical space centered around the Maiden of Milky Butterflies will be cut into countless small pieces by various types of spiritual energy. From the outside, it will look like countless tiny colorful glass shards, piled together, gorgeous yet deadly!”

“Activating the array formation requires a massive amount of spiritual energy, so when the grand master of automaton arts designed her, they specifically added ‘blood’ to this automaton doll.”

“This special spiritual milk can greatly carry spiritual energy, equivalent to a constantly transforming spiritual energy pool.”

“The Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ entire skin is a composite material primarily made of high cloud velvet cotton, which can continuously absorb natural spiritual energy from the outside world every moment.”

“After this spiritual energy is converted, it is stored in the spiritual milk blood, and when the array formation is activated, this spiritual energy is used.”

Listening to Ning Zhuo’s clear and logical analysis, Yang Chan Yu couldn’t help but slightly raise her eyebrows.

She suddenly realized that this young man indeed had quite a knack. With just a bit of probing, he had deduced the Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ attack method.

Inside the cloud whale, Yang Chan Yu had personally experienced the array formation scene that Ning Zhuo had just speculated about.

At the time, she couldn’t see through its details.

Fortunately, Sun Ling Tong stopped her in time, winning with words, otherwise…

Listening to Ning Zhuo’s current meaning, she had been trapped in such a powerful array formation. Even if she could break out, she would definitely have to pay a heavy price.

“In a short time, I can only probe this much.”

Ning Zhuo sighed regretfully, wiping the sweat from his brow.

He said to Sun Ling Tong, “Boss Sun, why don’t you give it a try?”

Sun Ling Tong shrugged, “Come on, when it comes to automaton skills, neither Yang Chan Yu nor I are as good as you.”

Yang Chan Yu heard this and slightly raised an eyebrow, wanting to retort, but recalling Ning Zhuo’s performance just now, she closed her mouth.

She had to admit that in automaton arts, this young Qi Refining stage cultivator indeed had quite a set of skills!

Sun Ling Tong asked Ning Zhuo, asking cautiously, “Now, should we awaken her?”

Ning Zhuo furrowed his brow slightly.

To be honest, after this round of inspection, he was somewhat wary of the Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ combat power.

Although she was only made of Foundation Establishment-grade materials, such terrifying cultivation techniques were enough for her to exert combat power comparable to the Golden Core stage.

Cultivation itself is the study and utilization of the world’s truths.

Once the Maiden of Milky Butterflies awakened and was placed beside Ning Zhuo, she would likely be a double-edged sword.

But Ning Zhuo ultimately nodded slowly and said to Sun Ling Tong, “Awaken her.”

This was because after deep thought, Ning Zhuo realized he didn’t have many choices.

Once the upcoming imperial examination began, the struggle centered around the Lava Immortal Palace would inevitably be a bloody storm.

His opponents were numerous Golden Cores, and even Nascent Soul stage cultivators like Meng Kui.

And at that time, his cultivation would at most reach the Foundation Establishment stage. Based on the time calculation, it would still only be the early Foundation Establishment stage.

Therefore, he had to cherish every opportunity and strive with all his might to gain high-end combat power for his side!

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies had at least quasi-Golden Core combat power, which was something Ning Zhuo had to fight for.

For this, he needed to take a gamble.

And here, in the medical hall of the Lava Immortal Palace, was the most suitable environment.

He was also accompanied by Sun Ling Tong and Yang Chan Yu, making it the safest time.

Take a gamble, awaken the Maiden of Milky Butterflies!

The method to awaken the Maiden of Milky Butterflies was very simple: just sing the previous secret incantation again.

Sun Ling Tong sang it once, quite skillfully, with clear pronunciation.

Ning Zhuo listened to the song, looked up at Sun Ling Tong, and his eyes flickered.

Sun Ling Tong also looked at Ning Zhuo and glared at him.

The two’s small actions quickly ended, but they were keenly captured by Yang Chan Yu on the side!

“What’s going on?” Her heart stirred, instantly realizing that the relationship between Ning Zhuo and Sun Ling Tong was likely not as simple as mere collaborators.

After Sun Ling Tong finished singing, he gently patted the Maiden of Milky Butterflies’ shoulder and arm.

He softly called out, “Maiden of Milky Butterflies, Maiden of Milky Butterflies, awaken.”

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies slowly opened her eyes. She scanned her surroundings with clear crystal-like eyes, her gaze quickly fixating on Ning Zhuo.

Her voice was still very gentle, with a slight tremble, “Where is this? Please, may I ask, are you the automaton cultivator who repaired me?”

Ning Zhuo nodded slightly.

Sun Ling Tong said, “Maiden of Milky Butterflies, for the next period of time, you will follow this automaton cultivator. He can cure your problems, but he needs your full cooperation.”

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies behaved quite obediently, nodding gently, without suspecting anything.

“Can I stand up?” she asked.

Ning Zhuo nodded in agreement.

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies then floated up, her butterfly wings behind her slowly fanned, allowing her to hover in mid-air.

She consistently looked at Ning Zhuo, a pair of large eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and then large teardrops fell.

This extremely human-like expression surprised the three cultivators present.

The Maiden of Milky Butterflies reached out her hand, slightly lowered her head, and gently wiped away her tears. Then she continued to stare at Ning Zhuo, her gaze unwavering: “May I ask, Master Physician, is my problem very serious? Can it still be cured?”

Ning Zhuo inwardly praised, “She is worried about her ‘condition’. Such intelligence far surpasses Yuan Da Sheng!”

Ning Zhuo nodded, reassuring her, “Although the problem is not big, treating it is quite complicated and will take a long time to resolve. You must be patient.”

“During this process, I need your full cooperation. For example, engaging in actual combat to test the body. Any command I give, you need to strictly execute, understand?”

“Yes, Little Butterfly understands,” the Maiden of Milky Butterflies obediently nodded.

Just as the information from Sun Ling Tong had conveyed, the Maiden of Milky Butterflies was simple-minded and easily deceived.

Calculating the time, it was almost time.

Ning Zhuo began to tidy up the intensive care room, returning everything to its original place.

The various materials that Sun Ling Tong had given him, as well as the Maiden of Milky Butterflies, he temporarily stored here and did not plan to take them out.

Sun Ling Tong discussed with Ning Zhuo, “What are you planning to do with that Ning Xiao Hui?”

“She has been fiercely competing for the position in the Historical Records Pavilion.”

“This time, your entry into the Immortal Palace seems to have stimulated her.”

“She’s practically working herself to death, only sleeping for one or two hours a day, striving for merit with all her might.”

“If she truly succeeds, then even this secret meeting of ours will likely be recorded by the Historical Records Pavilion.”

Ning Zhuo sighed, “Ning Xiao Hui is a big problem. Currently, I am looking for an opportunity.”

“Based on my observations over the past few days, the Golden Core ancestors attach great importance to the entire reform team.”

“No matter the circumstances, they always keep at least two people active near the reform team.”

“I believe that with such an important responsibility, Ning Xiao Hui must also be protected. And her level of protection is much higher than ours.”

“Eliminating her carries a high risk. We need to find a suitable opportunity. At the same time, we also need to find a way to deal with the subsequent investigations.”

“Currently, Zhu Xuan Ji seems to have discovered something, his attention focused on me is very unusual.”

“Once something happens to Ning Xiao Hui, I’m afraid I will be the first one he fully investigates!”

“I have some confidence in disguising myself. But I am most afraid of being imprisoned by them and temporarily losing my freedom!”

This situation would be too fatal for Ning Zhuo!

Sun Ling Tong nodded, quite agreeing with Ning Zhuo’s judgment.

Yang Chan Yu said, “According to your previous plan, you were going to cause trouble among the cloud merchants to create an opportunity for yourselves.”

“But it’s strange. So many days have passed. Logically speaking, the cloud merchants should have already discovered the fake goods we left behind. But there has been no movement from their side at all!”

After Sun Ling Tong and Yang Chan Yu swept through the auction warehouse, they used their methods to create corresponding fake goods and put them back.

They returned the way they came, replacing the empty spaces on the shelves with fake items all the way, creating the illusion that the goods were still there.

They deliberately designed these fake items to automatically disappear after a few days, thus revealing a major flaw.

According to the plan, the cloud merchants should have erupted several days ago. As a result, it has been very quiet on their side until now.

Very strange!