The long sword can last for about ten seconds, capable of slashing and stabbing; it’s a genuine weapon. When the mana wears off, the long sword turns to smoke and disperses with the wind. On the incense burner side, another long knife is crafted, ready to continue the battle.

This incense burner is An Zongding’s long-distance weapon. As long as the incense keeps burning, the smoke can continually transform into weapons to restrain the enemy.

The second magical treasure is a small ceramic medicine bottle.

The bottle contains about ten pills, all highly toxic. In combat, as long as the distance is close enough, the bottle can shoot pills into the enemy’s body, poisoning them. It’s An Zongding’s close combat weapon.

The third magical treasure is a golden bead. Li Banfeng has already witnessed its power, allowing An Zongding to run as fast as an Eighth Layer Traveling Cultivator.

The three magical treasures are placed on the tray rack of the phonograph. The golden bead spoke first: "Master is a Traveling Cultivator; this servant is in the same sect as you. If one day the master becomes weary of traveling, this servant can take your place. If the master finds this servant unworthy, you can send this servant away."

This bead is of least use to Li Banfeng, and it knows its worth, being the first to request to be sheltered.

The medicine bottle thinks it has a good chance of being accepted, speaking slowly: "Master, this servant has been in battles for many years; though not claiming to be exceedingly skilled in martial arts, this servant has never failed in combat.

In the future, the master need not worry; just keep me in your pocket or sleeve, and when it’s my turn, this servant can kill the enemy autonomously."

This didn’t surprise Li Banfeng, as all the magical treasures in his house could kill enemies on their own.

The incense burner feels it’s also quite useful: "Master, although this servant does not claim to have killed countless enemies, I have been through many battles. As long as this servant prepares on the battlefield in advance, no enemy would come near you, a hundred would come, and a hundred would die!"

All three magical treasures refer to themselves as servants, which Li Banfeng finds irritating.

The phonograph, not only finds the words irritating but also detects another issue: "Beloved husband, these three have echoes."

"Echoes" mean these three items can record sound.

These three magical treasures likely came from Snowflake Beach assigned to An Zongding, and it’s highly probable they still carry its influence.

Such things cannot be kept, so with a raised eyebrow from Li Banfeng, his wife absorbed their spirit attributes.

But these three items still have utility, so Li Banfeng handed them over to the Lotus Flower.

The Lotus Flower looked at the assembly and asked, "Who wants to try something new?"

Testing with the Lotus Flower is not trivial; mishandling could risk one’s life.

Moreover, the example of the gloves is there; its power has indeed strengthened, but now it’s covered with black spots, which looks unpleasant.

The Clock Pendulum spoke first: "Master, I’ll try!"

Among Li Banfeng’s magical treasures, the Clock Pendulum is quite seasoned, but its origin is humble, slightly better than the Earrings. Although blood-sucking is a good technique, now during battles, opponents are too fierce, leaving few opportunities for the Clock Pendulum to act.

Currently, the Clock Pendulum has become Li Banfeng’s artist, in addition to being a make-up artist. It’s not the Clock Pendulum’s lack of effort; her starting point was really low.

The Clock Pendulum chose the Traveling Cultivator’s golden bead: "Refine me together with this, at least I can act quickly."

The Copper Lotus Flower agreed, enveloping the Clock Pendulum and the bead into the Lotus Heart.

The Earrings couldn’t sit still either, choosing the incense burner: "Lord, I’ve never been able to fight; give me this."

Li Banfeng agreed, and the Earrings and the incense burner also entered the Lotus Flower.

Left with no one choosing the medicine bottle, the slowest, the Music Box, approached the Lotus Flower.

She can record sound, but can’t speak. Li Banfeng understood her intention, placing her and the medicine bottle into the Lotus Flower.

The Lotus Flower closed its leaves, starting to reforge the magical treasures.

Li Banfeng took the key, went to his subordinate’s teahouse, left the Projector outside the Portable Residence, and then had a solid sleep.

The next morning, Li Banfeng went out, and the Projector reminded: "Seventh Guide, someone is looking for you through that simple phone."

The simple phone refers to the phone Luo Zhengnan gave to Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng called back to Luo Zhengnan. Luo Zhengnan connected directly to Ma Wu.

"Old Qi, Luo Lijun has returned with conditions, asking you to meet in person for negotiation."

Li Banfeng set off for the New Land, arriving at the Soda Kiln factory, where he met Luo Lijun.

Compared to their first meeting, Luo Lijun’s attitude had softened significantly: "I have discussed with my clan. This time, warfare isn’t absolutely necessary. As long as Puluo can vouch that the Outside Provinces won’t offend the Inner State in the future, this matter can be set aside."

Li Banfeng pinched his chin and asked, "When you say Puluo State should vouch, what do you mean? Puluo has no leader; how can it vouch for you?"

Luo Lijun was prepared: "I investigated. You are considered the foremost leader in Puluo State. As long as you draw a contract book, ensuring no further offenses from the Outside Provinces towards the Inner State, this matter concludes. If there are any further offenses, we will target Puluo State first."

Li Banfeng laughed: "What are you and your clan thinking? Looking for an excuse to start a war with Puluo State? Your conflict with the Outside Provinces, what does it have to do with Puluo State? Why should Puluo State guarantee this for you?"

"Because Puluo State lies between the Inner State and the Outside Provinces, only by ensuring harmony between them can the people of Puluo State guarantee their survival on this land; that is the benefit Puluo State gains from this guarantee!"

Li Banfeng shook his head: "I don’t see it that way. The people of Puluo State originally have the right to survive on this land; it is not granted by the Outside or Inner States, and this doesn’t count as a benefit."

Luo Lijun asked: "Then what is your proposal?"

Li Banfeng stated: "My proposal is to settle the matter directly. I can secure this entrance’s safety; within the Soda Kiln realm, I can assure that people from the Outside Provinces won’t invade the Inner State through this entrance. But this guarantee is not free; the Inner State must pay a price for it."

The River Snail Girl’s antennae swayed continuously: "Just for guaranteeing one entrance, you expect us to pay a price?"

Li Banfeng nodded: "Yes, just this one entrance. You may refuse my guarantee, but if the Outside Provinces invade through this entrance, Puluo State might remain indifferent, or may even invade the Inner State alongside them. At that point, your loss won’t just be a Gatekeeper."

The River Snail Girl was silent for a long time: "What do you propose as the price we must pay?"

Li Banfeng replied: "I want a piece of New Land."

The River Snail Girl thought momentarily: "That’s easy; tell me your chosen territory, and I will inform the local deities to follow your instructions."

Li Banfeng shook his head: "You misunderstand my demand. I don’t want New Land with a local deity; I want a piece of ownerless New Land."

The River Snail Girl didn’t quite understand: "What significance does that have? Even if we grant you New Land, the local deity would eventually be assigned by us."

Li Banfeng looked sternly: "That’s the crux of the issue. The local deity for this territory should not be appointed by you; you must provide both parts of the contract book to me."

"That’s impossible!" the River Snail Girl roared, "We won’t accept such conditions, nor tolerate such provocation."

"See, you’re in a rush," Li Banfeng laughed, "Go discuss with your clan, find less impulsive clan members, take your time. I’m sure there are wise ones among you who will agree to my terms."

PS: The appointment rights of local deities are extremely crucial.