Of course, it was also possible that he had sought the help of an ironworker, using his ingenious mechanical techniques to create this Bronze Puppet...

Speaking of mechanical techniques, Qin Fang recalled that Gongshu Ban was not only the Patriarch of carpenters but also the Patriarch of mechanical techniques. The Xuanji Gate, renowned within Thousand Gate for its mechanical craftsmanship, was founded based on Gongshu Ban's teachings.

"Why does it involve Thousand Gate again?"

Only then did Qin Fang remember that he seemed to have another connection with Thousand Gate, looking at the puppet in front of him, fearing that due to it, a meeting with Xuanji Gate was inevitable.

Wooden puppets were slightly less concerning, as Qin Fang had long heard that Gongshu Ban had created many of them, and it seemed that this craft had indeed been passed down.

But wood had one flaw, it would decay; compared to the relics made by the Patriarch, none survived to this day and as these puppets disappeared, whether this craft could remain intact was a mystery.

However, the puppet in front of him was made from Beihai Fine Copper, lasting through 2,400 years with no damage, looking as if it had just been cast. Such a marvel was inevitable, and this might be the only remaining work of Gongshu Ban.

The material was rare, and the craftsmanship went without saying. From ancient times to the present, only Gongshu Ban was legendary in this regard, fearing that this puppet was truly unique.

If Xuanji Gate knew of the existence of this puppet, Qin Fang might be in quite some trouble...

"Afraid of a bird... if pushed to the brink, I'll release this puppet to slaughter them all!"

Qin Fang wasn't one to shy away from trouble. If these people were after this craft, he wouldn't mind letting them study it. But if they coveted his puppet, that was another story...

This was a Contract Puppet recognized by the System, Qin Fang's personal property already. Whoever dared to covet it would only need a simple command from Qin Fang to be promptly annihilated.

"Take a walk..."

Qin Fang set aside those thoughts and focused on studying the puppet before him, immediately issuing various commands.

And so, the puppet began to move slowly around the presidential suite, just like a living person... Its steps were slow, and it appeared somewhat mechanical.

But as its stride increased, this state lessened greatly, and the stiffness in its movements disappeared gradually, its walk becoming more agile. The mechanical noises it made also faded away... Some joints even oozed a bit of a slippery liquid, resembling lubricant.

Qin Fang was quite pleased with these changes. The puppet's walking was increasingly less problematic, and if it were dressed in normal clothes, absolutely no one would consider it non-human.

"Jump..."

With his spirits lifted, Qin Fang was no longer content with mere walking. He naturally followed with another command, this time to jump... it was just an ordinary action for a person.

Thump~~

As ever, the puppet unconditionally obeyed Qin Fang's order, immediately jumping on the spot, bending its knees slightly before fiercely propelling from the ground; it soared roughly two to three meters high and then descended.

Its feet landed heavily on the floor, emitting an extremely dull thud. The solid wood flooring cracked with the impact, as it was completely spoiled by the two feet sinking into it.

"Damn, be gentle..."

This genuinely startled Qin Fang; although the puppet wasn't absurdly heavy, it might still weigh seven or eight hundred pounds. Being entirely metallic, a leap of such magnitude brought a terrifying tremor; naturally, the wooden floor couldn't withstand this fierce entity.

"Damn..."

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, watching the puppet that was almost indistinguishable from a real person. It could walk, it could jump, and it seemed capable of running without issue. Little stars seemed to twinkle in her eyes.

"Um... is it still dangerous?"

Xi Xiao really wanted to draw closer and take a proper look, but she also feared it was too dangerous, as the recent events had indeed caused her a great deal of concern.

Qin Fang's arm had almost been snapped by its claw just now, such an injury was completely unacceptable for a girl...

However, women are naturally very interested in these kinds of things, and their curiosity is quite significant. Standing right in front of her, if she couldn't take a good look at it, then it would be a huge loss.

"It's fine now, come over!"

At this time, Qin Fang also remembered that Su Xiaoxiao was still there and immediately called her over.

After all, she had already seen what there was to see, and there was no great need to hide anything anymore.

"Really?"

Su Xiaoxiao was immediately delighted, but she still felt somewhat uneasy, cautiously moving closer, and approaching the side of the puppet person.

The puppet person seemed to be able to distinguish between friends and foes; it was completely obedient to Qin Fang, but as soon as Su Xiaoxiao moved slightly closer, Qin Fang noticed it acting a bit off, seemingly having the urge to attack Su Xiaoxiao...

However, it was no longer the same puppet person that only knew slaughter. It had to have Qin Fang's command before it could act... Otherwise, it would stand there like a bronze sculpture.

Of course, if anyone made any untoward moves towards it, it would still automatically retaliate...

"Don't move rashly!"

Concerned that the puppet person might perceive Su Xiaoxiao's approach as hostile, Qin Fang preemptively issued an order forbidding it from acting.

Immediately, the puppet person froze, keeping its previous posture, motionless, looking indeed like a statue.

"Um... can I... can I touch it?"

Su Xiaoxiao moved in front of the puppet person, her eyes brightening with stars as she looked up at the bronze puppet that was a good deal taller than her.

Considering the danger of the creature, Su Xiaoxiao still very sensibly asked Qin Fang for permission in advance. Without his confirmation, she didn't dare to casually touch the puppet person. Naturally, her own life was of the utmost importance.

"You can!"

Qin Fang nodded his head. He had already given the command; at this moment, even if Su Xiaoxiao climbed onto the puppet person's head, it wouldn't make the slightest movement.

"That's great..."

With Qin Fang's permission, Su Xiaoxiao was immediately extremely excited, and then she extended a trembling hand, slowly reaching out towards the puppet person.

Her trembling wasn't due to fear; it was pure excitement...

The puppet person before her had survived for thousands of years, a puppet that could walk, run, and jump like a normal person...

It's known that although society's technology has greatly advanced, with many robots already manufactured, their level of intelligence is still far from reaching this astoundingly advanced level. At least Su Xiaoxiao had not heard of any country's robots reaching such a level.

But this thing had already been made by the people of Dragon Country thousands of years ago, and that pride could not be concealed. Of course, this might also be the world's only metallic puppet.

And she, Su Xiaoxiao, was one of only two people who had witnessed its emergence... Now, she might even be the only one who had touched it!

Qin Fang, although its owner, seemed to have never touched it...

Thinking of this, Su Xiaoxiao felt quite proud; at least she could consider herself the only one for now.

As for the idea of claiming the puppet person as her own, Su Xiaoxiao clearly didn't dare to entertain such thoughts. She had personally witnessed the entire process of how Qin Fang had come to own the puppet person and didn't think she had the courage to do the same... Besides, the puppet person was already Qin Fang's, and should she harbor any ill thoughts, with a mere intent from Qin Fang, she feared the puppet person would crush her head with a slap...(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommended votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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