Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

A glint flashed in Gao Gen's single eye, and he said in a deep voice.

“Those who follow the Quanxing school often boast of the words of their patriarch Yang Zhu: ‘Preserve your true nature and do not let material things burden your body.’”

"Hmph! These madmen are only after the benefit of the world from a single hair; they won't pluck a single hair if they don't want to!"

"They only do things that are extremely selfish, completely forgetting that there's another part to it!"

Cui Ming took over the conversation.

"Even if it costs the world a little, I will not do it!" They only take the first half of the sentence as an excuse for their reckless behavior, while ignoring the bottom line of the second half.

"Since they only remember the first half, then we will take the essence of the second half!"

Cui Ming's eyes lit up and he blurted out.

"True nature!"

Gao Gen stood up, his emotions running high.

"What a true nature! Since we have lost our true nature, let us seek it back! We will not harm the world for our own selfish interests, nor will we allow wicked people to harm the world in the slightest!"

Cui Ming smiled and nodded.

"That's exactly right. To put it simply, our organizational philosophy is to sacrifice the entire sect to serve the Eastern Kingdom! Wholeheartedly and impartially!"

Although the words of this Fu Dongguo were vague, they perfectly matched Gao Gen's feelings for his country and family.

Although the True Nature Organization currently only has Cui Ming and Gao Gen, Gao Gen felt a surge of passion burning in his chest.

Cui Ming then instructed Gao Gen.

“Brother Gao Gen, you have a deep understanding of Quanxing and are familiar with its intricacies. I will trouble you to take care of this intelligence gathering.”

"But remember, we still need to plan carefully before we act."

"We must avoid situations like those of the past few days as much as possible. Brother Gao, you only need to find the whereabouts of these damned people, but there is no need to rush into action."

"We can plan to act simultaneously at different times and against different targets, which will not only ensure your safety and avoid exposure, but also improve efficiency."

Gao Gen deeply agreed.

“Brother Cui has thought things through carefully, I understand! I used to be all alone, but now I have someone to rely on, haha.”

"Brother Gao, rest assured, those who are virtuous will receive much help. I will not let you fight alone."

"I am in charge of the organization's weapons development, equipment support, and subsequent personnel selection."

As Cui Ming spoke, he changed the subject.

“Brother Gao, now that you are a true member of my faction and a sharp blade charging ahead, I have something that can help you improve your strength to deal with possible risks in the future.”

"My specialty is the art of mechanical puppetry. But words are no substitute for deeds, so today I'll let Brother Gao witness it for me!"

After saying that, Cui Ming tapped the table, and Yong En, dressed as a maid, carried the man-sized mechanical box into the private room.

He stood behind Cui Ming and stopped. The mechanism box made a dull thud as it hit the ground.

Cui Ming hooked his right hand, and six mechanical arms extended from the mechanism box.

The center of the mechanism box opened, and a gem that shimmered with a gentle blue light was taken out.

A dazzling array of mechanisms operated, with six mechanical arms constantly moving up and down around the energy core.

Right in front of Gao Gen, he sculpted this miniature energy core into a lifelike eyeball the size of a longan, with faint blue runes flowing inside.

"This is an artificial eyeball that I improved upon based on a secret artifact from the Tang Clan."

Cui Ming looked at Gao Gen, who was speechless with astonishment, and explained.

“Brother Gao Gen, you only have one eye to see things, which will eventually be inconvenient for you.”

"If you trust me, you may embed this in the area where your eye is injured."

"It not only restores your vision, but also allows you to see in the dark, and even when you close your eyes, you can see everything around you clearly."

"More importantly, through it, even if you and I are thousands of miles apart, we can still exchange messages."

Gao Gen stared at the exquisitely crafted, lifelike mechanical eye, his heart filled with overwhelming shock.

He said it without hesitation.

"Brother Cui's abilities are divine; why should I doubt them? Please, do as I please!"

The process of installing the eyeball was not entirely painless, but with Cui Ming's skillful operation and the assistance of the mechanical arm, it proceeded exceptionally smoothly.

After the artificial eyeball was successfully implanted, Cui Ming slowly adjusted it using his true qi, and successfully established a preliminary connection with Gao Gen's nerves.

Gao Gen regained sight in his left eye and was overwhelmed with emotion.

"I never thought... I, Gao Gen, would have the chance to grow another eye! Hahaha!"

From that moment on, Gao Gen was completely convinced that the future Cui Ming spoke of had a chance of becoming a reality!

At the same time, Cui Ming asked Gao Gen to close his eyes and test the effect.

Gao Gen nodded and tried as instructed.

Sure enough, even with his eyes closed, Gao Gen could still see the scene clearly inside the private room.

This unprecedented experience made him completely admire Cui Ming's mechanical skills.

This is not finished.

Cui Ming continued.

“Brother Gao Gen, I see you still have quite a few hidden injuries, which I can help you treat. I can also add an unexpected weapon to your body while I’m at it.”

At this moment, Gao Gen completely submitted to Cui Ming and obediently lay down on the spot.

Cui Ming was somewhat surprised to see this...

Without thinking too much, he manipulated the wooden box again, and several fine probes pierced Gao Gen's hands.

The transformation takes place under specific acupoints and skin.

Countless fine needles were inserted into Gao Gen's major acupoints, constantly using true qi to explore and repair within Gao Gen's body.

Chapter 64 The Sparring Between Gao Gen and Yong En

Several hours later, the renovation was finally completed.

Surprisingly, Gao Gen did not feel any pain during the renovation process.

Instead, a tingling sensation spread throughout my body, followed by a feeling of relief as if years of chronic illness had been instantly drained away.

After the modification was completed, Gao Gen couldn't wait to circulate his true qi.

After circulating the energy throughout my body for one cycle, I felt an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort.

Even the hidden injuries from many years ago have completely disappeared, and Gao Gen feels as if he has been reborn.

What's even more amazing is that his hands, after being modified, became incredibly light and agile.

His hands even had a faint metallic sheen.

With a thought, he channeled his true energy into his palms.

hum!

A layer of condensed, almost tangible Qi instantly covered his hands, and he also discovered that this Qi could extend outwards at his will, forming a sharp Qi blade two feet long!

The Qi Blade appears calm, yet it exudes a chilling sharpness.

Furthermore, under Gao Gen's control, the Qi Blade can extend and retract at any time.

"this..."

Gao Gen was both surprised and delighted. He tried to gently slice the corner of the table, and the wooden corner was cut open silently like tofu, with a smooth and supple cut surface.

“I have placed a thin layer of runic structure on the skin of your hand, Brother Gao Gen.”

"As soon as you circulate your Qi, your hands become as hard as steel, and you are not afraid of swords. You can also increase or decrease the amount of Qi at will to control the length of the Qi blade and attack the enemy by surprise."

"I hope Brother Gao will make good use of this item and use it to eliminate many wicked people."

As Gao Gen experienced the new vision in his left eye and the powerful effect of the Qi Blade, his gratitude and trust in Cui Ming reached their peak.

Gao Gen bowed deeply to Cui Ming.

"Brother Cui, you have shown me such kindness and even bestowed upon me a powerful weapon! I, Gao Gen, will dedicate myself to our shared ideals, even unto death, and will not fail your trust!"

With the transformation complete and his strength greatly increased, Gao Gen felt full of energy and an irrepressible urge to try his skills.

After resting for so many days and acquiring such powerful equipment, he was eager to test his current skill level.

His gaze involuntarily drifted to the side, landing on the maid who had stood silently since entering, exuding a cold and aloof aura.

"Brother Cui."

Gao Gen clasped his hands in a fist salute, exuding a sense of heroic spirit.

"The young lady beside you has an extraordinary demeanor; she must be quite skilled as well."

"Now that I have received such a gift from my brother, I am itching to try it out. I wonder if this young lady could give me some pointers so that I can familiarize myself with my current strength?"

Gao Gen thought to himself that the relationship between the Cui brothers was of great importance, and the strength of their bodyguards was crucial. He could take this opportunity to test their skills.

Upon hearing this, Cui Ming glanced at Gao Gen with some surprise, pondered for a moment, and then nodded in agreement.

"Her name is Yong En. It would be good for us to get to know each other better."

Since Gao Gen has this idea, it saves Cui Ming the trouble of speaking up himself.

Cui Ming also wanted to see how much Gao Gen's combat capabilities had improved after the initial modifications.

It's also a good opportunity to see how Yongen performs against opponents with such profound Qi.

The three of them immediately left the inn and found a secluded valley.

Cui Ming found a flat bluestone to sit on, made a gesture of invitation, and became an observer.

Gao Gen and Yong En stood facing each other, ten zhang apart.

Gao Gen could clearly sense that the girl opposite him was completely obedient to Cui Ming, which put him at ease.

Gao Gen composed himself and clasped his hands in greeting.