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Chapter 226: I Hope You Don't Regret It

To prevent himself from spending all his money, Zhao Ling traveled to Gengjin City to invite Lou Gao and his disciples to Tiandou Imperial City. Drawing inspiration from Tang San's methods in the original novel, Zhao Ling knew how to appeal to their interests.

He demonstrated the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, several hidden weapon schematics—including the Torrential Pear Blossom Needle—and even showcased a completed Torrential Pear Blossom Needle intended for Ah Yin.

The display captivated Lou Gao, who couldn't contain his excitement. The master craftsman agreed without hesitation to accompany Zhao Ling to Tiandou Imperial City, bringing his disciples along.

However, Lou Gao's amazement deepened when Zhao Ling revealed a small wooden boat, which grew into a massive ship with two sails once placed on the ground. The ship was approximately 20 meters long, six meters wide, and as tall as a three-story building.

Initially, Lou Gao and his disciples were puzzled. "A boat? On land?" They thought its magical ability to change size was impressive but ultimately impractical.

Their doubts turned to astonishment when the ship rose into the air and began flying.

Yes, the ship could fly.

This realization left the master craftsman speechless. As they soared toward Tiandou Imperial City, Lou Gao became obsessed with studying every detail of the ship. He examined the spirit-gathering formation powering it and the strange stones serving as its energy source.

Seeing Lou Gao's relentless curiosity, Zhao Ling smiled and remarked:

"Master Lou, I'd advise you not to dwell on this. This ship is an item that defies the natural laws of the Douluo plane. Even if you spent ten, twenty years—or a lifetime—studying it, you might never figure it out."

Lou Gao wasn't offended. He understood the truth of Zhao Ling's words. The technology behind the ship far surpassed anything on the Douluo Continent. Even the hot air balloons in Gengjin City, while innovative, couldn't compare to the Cloud Piercing Shuttle.

With a flying speed of 3,000 miles per day—upgraded to 7,000 miles—this ship was revolutionary. Its automation further elevated it beyond anything Lou Gao could imagine.

Impressed by Zhao Ling's ingenuity, Lou Gao and his disciples were even more eager to follow him, willing to work without pay if necessary.

Of course, Zhao Ling wasn't miserly. He ensured fair compensation for their efforts.

Under Lou Gao's direction, nearly a thousand Zhuge Divine Crossbows and other hidden weapons were forged within three years and delivered to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

The sect, led by Ning Fengzhi, was fair in its dealings, offering reasonable prices for the weapons and ensuring Zhao Ling incurred no losses.

Zhao Ling wasn't concerned about the weapons causing large-scale conflict between the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall. Given his close ties to both factions, a confrontation seemed unlikely.

Furthermore, Ning Fengzhi had shown no hostility, even offering to align with Zhao Ling rather than antagonize him. As long as the sect refrained from supplying hidden weapons to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex or Clear Sky Sects, Zhao Ling saw no issue.

Returning to his mansion in Tiandou Imperial City, Zhao Ling entered the grand courtyard, flanked by two massive stone lions.

Inside, Ah Yin, A Rou, Liu Erlong, and Xiao Wu were engrossed in a lively mahjong game. Tang Wutong stood nearby, watching enviously.

Now sixteen or seventeen years old, Tang Wutong pouted in frustration. "I'm practically an adult by Douluo standards," she thought. Yet her mother still forbade her from playing mahjong, citing its corrupting influence—despite indulging in it herself.

As the red doors opened and Zhao Ling entered, Tang Wutong's face lit up. She rushed forward, intending to throw herself into his arms.

But Xiao Wu and A Rou intercepted her, appearing in front of her in a flash.

"Xiao Qi," Xiao Wu began, preparing to lecture her daughter about love and relationships.

However, she stopped mid-sentence. After a brief glance at Tang Wutong, Xiao Wu and A Rou exchanged knowing looks and returned to the mahjong table without another word.

Tang Wutong was stunned.

"Mom, Grandma, why aren't you stopping me? You've always said I'm too young for romance. What's changed?"

Without looking up, Xiao Wu casually played a tile and replied, "You're sixteen or seventeen now—not a child anymore. Since you're determined, I won't stop you. But don't say I didn't warn you.

"Our husband's physique is monstrous. Even with the four of us, we often can't handle him. If you think you can manage, go ahead. Just don't regret it later."

A Rou nodded in agreement.

"Grandma doesn't object either. But understand this—your husband is only getting stronger. Even if you join us, you won't escape the same fate of exhaustion and defeat."

Tang Wutong hesitated for a moment before throwing herself into Zhao Ling's arms.

To her dismay, Zhao Ling didn't hold her as he did with her mother and grandmother. Puffing out her cheeks in annoyance, she grabbed his hands, placed them around her waist, and demanded:

"Brother Ling! Mom and Grandma aren't stopping me anymore. Hold me tighter! If you don't, I swear I'll let someone else take advantage of me instead!"

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