Advent of Immortal Truth Chapter 61: Interrogating Chen Cha

< Chapter 61: Interrogating Chen Cha >

After a mont of silence, Zhu Xuanji chuckled lightly, steadying his emotions. "Interesting."

He then asked, "What is the origin of these chanical Apes?"

Zheng Shuanggou imdiately frowned, finding it sowhat unbelievable. "Lord Zhu, do you an to say that the shadow demon cultivator used these chanical Apes to blow up the Immortal Palace?"

"I know about this," Chi Dun spoke up, his voice deep.

He knew quite a lot. After all, when Fei Si presented the treasure to the city lord, it was right in front of him.

Chi Dun gave Zhu Xuanji a brief introduction.

Zhu Xuanji nodded slightly and said directly, "Take to the Flying Disk Workshop."

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At the Flying Disk Workshop, Chen Cha handed over a large batch of spirit stones to Ning Zhuo. "Brother Ning, these are your recent dividends."

Placed in front of Ning Zhuo were seven or eight storage bags, each filled to the brim with spirit stones.

Originally, when Chen Cha and Ning Zhuo had agreed to collaborate, Chen Cha took only thirty percent of the profits, while the remaining seventy percent went to Ning Zhuo. Moreover, Ning Zhuo did not need to provide any raw materials.

The business of the chanical Explosive Monkeys had grown trendously. All the chanical workshops in the city were manufacturing them around the clock, running at full capacity, yet there was still a significant shortage.

This was not the first ti Ning Zhuo had received his share of the profits.

Ever since the last ti Chen Cha privately requested Ning Zhuo to let him take credit for inventing the chanical Explosive Monkeys, Chen Cha had felt deeply guilty, ashad to face Ning Zhuo.

Therefore, although he knew Ning Zhuo had considerable talent in chanical design, he had never invited him to the workshop to participate in the manufacturing process.

Their etings were solely for the purpose of handing over the dividends.

But this ti, Ning Zhuo visited with a different purpose.

"Old Chen, I have an important matter to discuss."

Chen Cha was taken aback for a mont, then said, "Just call Old Chen. Brother Ning, feel free to speak. I will do my best to help!"

Ning Zhuo then took out a chanical monkey and placed it in front of Chen Cha.

The familiar scene once again left Chen Cha in a daze.

"Old Chen, take a look at this."

"I've been diligently practicing the Five Elents Qi Regulation Art lately, and I've realized that the current demand for chanical monkeys is still far from being t. So, I ca up with a way to increase production."

Chen Cha sighed, "This year's situation is too unique."

"In previous Fire Persimmon Festivals, we only picked a portion of the fire persimmons, relying on the Monkey Head Gang as the main force to complete the task."

"This year, a Golden Core stage shadow demon cultivator has intruded, making the City Lord's Mansion act with extre caution. We must harvest all the fire persimmons before dealing with the shadow demon cultivator to minimize losses."

At this point, Chen Cha began to inspect the chanical monkey.

Ning Zhuo tily explained, "I adjusted so of the material ratios, mainly tweaking the muscles…"

Listening to the explanation and examining the monkey himself, Chen Cha's expression beca sowhat grave.

He looked up and gave Ning Zhuo a deep glance. If not for his sense of guilt, he would have already walked away in a huff or even reprimanded him on the spot.

Chen Cha took a deep breath, his face showing a complex expression, and advised, "Brother Ning, this is purely cutting corners."

"According to your latest plan, you have indeed significantly reduced the production process, cutting down a lot of workload. But the chanical monkeys produced are far inferior to the previous ones."

"Not only is it prone to breaking down during use, but its body will lt slightly when exposed to heat."

"I rember you specifically visited before to discuss how to solve the issue of the body lting when heated."

Ning Zhuo smiled and said, "Old Chen, this is precisely the essence of my improvent!"

"Think about it, how many years can we continue to sell chanical monkeys?"

"After this year, there will be too many chanical explosive monkeys in the market. How much more can we sell next year?"

"In business, we must consider the long-term flow."

"These new explosive monkeys won't last long; those who need them will have to buy more."

Chen Cha's face grew even more serious. "I think differently from you. chanical devices shouldn't be made this way. Quality is crucial to build a good reputation and attract repeat custors."

"You have to realize that we're not the only ones producing chanical explosive monkeys. Eventually, soone will imitate them, and if our quality is poor, we'll lose the market."

Ning Zhuo smiled indifferently. "Old Chen, with your relationship with Lord Fei Si, what competition do we have to fear?"

Just as he was about to continue persuading, a voice suddenly interrupted, "Oh? Chen Cha, what relationship do you have with Fei Si?"

"Who is it?!" Chen Cha imdiately stood up.

Ning Zhuo's expression also changed, and he stood shoulder to shoulder with Chen Cha, fully alert.

The next mont, Zhu Xuanji pushed the door open, followed closely by Chi Dun and Zheng Shuanggou.

Chen Cha and Ning Zhuo were both stunned and hurriedly bowed in greeting.

Both of them knew Chi Dun and Zheng Shuanggou, but Zhu Xuanji was unfamiliar to them.

Zhu Xuanji picked up his waist token and introduced himself, "I am Zhu Xuanji, a mber of the Detective Division and a personnel of the Southern Dou royal family. I am here to investigate the ergence of the Lava Immortal Palace."

"Let ask you, was the appearance of the Immortal Palace your doing?"

Zhu Xuanji stared intently at Chen Cha, his eyes flashing with golden light.

Chen Cha was completely bewildered by the question!

It took him two breaths to react, and he smiled bitterly, "How could I possibly have the capability to be involved with the ergence of the Immortal Palace?"

Zhu Xuanji frowned slightly, sensing that Chen Cha was not lying.

He then asked, "How did you design the chanical explosive monkeys? How were they made and sold? Explain everything to clearly."

"Well…" Chen Cha hesitated, then reluctantly began to speak.

He had only said a little when Zhu Xuanji interrupted, "You are lying!"

In the next mont, Zhu Xuanji's eyes blazed with golden light, and a Golden Core-level aura burst forth, pressing down on Chen Cha, forcing him to the ground.

"How dare you, Chen Cha! To conceal the truth in front of a Detective?!" Zheng Shuanggou shouted sternly.

Chi Dun's face was also as hard as iron. "Tell us the whole truth, or you will be considered an accomplice of the shadow demon cultivator!"

Chen Cha was so frightened that his face turned pale, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

"Please wait, sirs. I dare to interrupt, but there are hidden circumstances in this matter, and I am also privy to them," Ning Zhuo hurriedly said.

"Oh?" In an instant, the gazes of the three Golden Core cultivators turned towards him.

Zhu Xuanji said aningfully, "I will interrogate you after I finish with Chen Cha. But since you wish to speak, then go ahead. Perhaps you can atone for your cris."

In his special vision, both Chen Cha and Ning Zhuo appeared red with black hues. Ning Zhuo was even more red and black than Chen Cha.

Feeling imnse pressure, Ning Zhuo gritted his teeth and said, "Both Chen Cha and I signed a contract. Speaking too much could result in backlash!"

"Fei Si knows about this."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Zhuo's face turned pale, and he started to bleed from his nose, providing the most evident proof of the so-called "backlash" he had ntioned.

Upon hearing the na Fei Si, Zhu Xuanji raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at Chi Dun, saying, "Interesting."

Chi Dun hurriedly said, "I will go and consult the Lord of the City imdiately."

"No need, I am already here," Fei Si's voice ca from outside the door.