Laozi couldn't help but sigh, saying that he had two great interests in his life: one was refining elixirs, and the other was developing all sorts of powerful magical treasures.
Therefore, when he saw the exquisitely crafted golden rod, his heart, which had been calm for countless years, was stirred with excitement once again.
"Laojun, don't underestimate this stick. It not only weighs 13,500 jin, but it can also change thickness, length, and size. It is incredibly powerful and easy to carry."
Zhang Yun explained with a smile, "It's no wonder Laozi reacted this way, because this golden staff doesn't belong to this world."
"With my skill level, if I study it carefully, I still have a chance to create another stick that is almost identical."
The Supreme Lord Laozi's eyes revealed a hint of difficulty.
"However, the finest black iron used in its forging is so rare that even if you searched the whole world, you probably couldn't find enough material for just one rod."
"Don't worry, I have a way of handling this."
Zhang Yun's eyes flashed; he had almost forgotten about this matter and still needed to contact the Six-Eared Macaque.
The interface of the Multiverse Chat Group popped up in Zhang Yun's mind, which made him slightly startled.
He suddenly realized that the Six-Eared Macaque seemed to be addicted to this novel way of chatting, constantly trying to talk to other people like a chatterbox, which made Zhang Yun sigh and shake his head, and directly tag the Six-Eared Macaque.
Zhang Yun: "Monkey."
Upon seeing Zhang Yun appear in the chat group, not only Liu Er Mi Hou, but also other group members subconsciously stopped their conversations and quietly waited for Zhang Yun's instructions.
"Master, are you here to pick me up? Monkey, I'll get ready!"
The six-eared macaque jumped up excitedly from the stool, but what awaited him was a merciless blow.
Zhang Yun: "Before that, you must complete a task."
Six-Eared Macaque: "...What mission?"
Zhang Yun: "Where did you get that stick weapon of yours?"
Hearing Zhang Yun's question, the Six-Eared Macaque suddenly felt like crying: "Please, Master, don't try to take the stick anymore, okay? I just want to borrow it from you for a few days..."
“You’re overthinking it. Here’s what happened…” Zhang Yun briefly explained the whole story to the Six-Eared Macaque.
After a long silence in the chat group, a message from Six-Eared Macaque appeared: "Alright, although I'm very reluctant to go back, for my master's sake, I'll go back and make sure to complete the mission!"
"Alright, you can continue."
After leaving the group chat, Zhang Yun smiled slightly: "You don't need to worry about the materials. Is there anything else?"
"If I can get the exact same materials, I'm 80% sure I can make it," Lao Tzu said slowly. "However, I'll only make one; too many won't do."
Laozi (Taishang Laojun) does things according to principles. He will never make the same magical artifact twice, otherwise, the Three Realms might very well lose their balance.
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Chapter 139 Bodhi Patriarch
Zhang Yun simply nodded slightly, indicating that he had no objection, and said, "After you finish forging it, you need to find an opportunity to place the staff in the mortal world."
"Why?" A few doubts flashed through Laozi's mind.
Such a powerful magical artifact is not something that ordinary people can activate.
“A few days later, a stone monkey will be born on Flower Fruit Mountain in Aolai Kingdom. You should have someone guide him to retrieve this staff. Let’s call it the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel).”
Zhang Yun said, "This Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) was originally prepared for the stone monkey."
He wanted the stone monkey to be guided and monitored from birth, and in the process, he would try his best to smooth out the stone monkey's bad habits and eliminate the evil aura from it.
Lao Jun merely narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing more.
"Also, if that monkey ever causes trouble here someday, please teach him a lesson for me."
Zhang Yun thought for a moment, then added, "However, be careful not to kill him."
If the stone monkey dies so quickly, things will be in serious trouble, and all his plans will be in vain.
A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Laozi's deep eyes.
Although he didn't know what Zhang Yun was up to, he had a vague feeling that Zhang Yun was playing a game of chess, and that the entire Three Realms were the chessboard.
If that's the case, then he himself is just a pawn in Zhang Yun's hands?
Thinking of this, Laozi's lips twitched slightly.
"Oh right, Laozi, I almost forgot."
Suddenly, Zhang Yun thought of something, and then his gaze swept around, a half-smile on his face. To Lao Jun, this expression was clearly ill-intentioned.
Sure enough, Zhang Yun chuckled and said, "Laojun, look at all these elixirs and magical treasures you have here. I haven't seen you subdue demons or monsters much. You're just sitting around doing nothing. Why don't you lend them to me for a couple of days?"
"If you dare to covet anything here, I'll quit the job of making the Ruyi Jingu Bang."
Lao Jun said angrily, "I knew Zhang Yun had ill intentions."
"Whether you give them to me or not is one thing, whether you have the ability to protect these treasures is another."
"Lend me a few things, and I'll owe you a favor, won't I?"
Zhang Yun's words carried a clear threat, causing Lao Jun's face to darken.
Taking a deep breath, Laozi still managed to reveal a slight smile on his lips.