Ancient Strengthening Techniques
The Essence of Tempered Metallic!
Huoyun Liu-Li and Qing Shui walked side by side, there was an unspoken harmony between them. After hearing Qing Shui's words, Huoyun chose not to answer.
’There are some who are born and have to shoulder the burden of hatred and anger. Their entire lives were spent living in hatred, all they wanted to do was kill and be killed. This then becomes their impulse, the impulse that paves the way for their revenge. ’
Upon hearing Qing Shui's words, Huoyun Liu-Li's brows twitched. How much suffering do such people have to endure?
” There were also some who stayed to step onto the peak of martial arts, some for the sake of unparalleled beauty, some for the sake of endless wealth, some for the sake of leaving their names behind, some for the sake of leaving their names behind, reverberating famous throughout history, some for the sake of reviving their clans, some for the sake of becoming masters, some for their descendants .. ”
’’To think that/that there are many reasons, but this is also a goal for them. I didn't realize it back then, but after hearing what you said, I must also agree. ” Looks like wool has been lifted from Huoyun's eyes.
’No matter what purpose in life someone has, at least, they have a purpose! Without a goal to strive for, isn't it just waiting for death? Many people, having met with setbacks, will find that/that they suddenly have no goals to strive for. If you have something on your mind, just tell me about it, even if I can't solve it for you, you can still get the problem off your chest. ” Qing Shui smile.
”How is what? I'm doing fine. Quickly tell me, why don't people know how to be satisfied with what they have? The more they have, the more they want. Why so? ” Huoyun urged Qing Shui with her own sudden laughter.
’’ There is no right or wrong in this saying. Basically, 100 different answers will also have 100 different reasons, satisfaction is just a blank word. Human desires can never be fully fulfilled. The richer a person is, the more money he wants. For example, if one had 1 million taels of silver, after deducting the necessary expenses, he would at most spend 0.5 million taels of silver to enjoy women. However, this would be different if his wealth was valued at 100 million taels of silver. Am I right?”
” Can't you think of some other examples? Why do you always think like this? ” Huoyun blushed as she looked at Qing Shui.
” Hurhur, because I have no money .. ’’
Huoyun Liu-Li, ’’ .. ’’
’’ Qing Shui, do you feel that/that you are happy and blessed? Huoyun and Qing Shui walked past the shop by the roadside as he suddenly asked.
” The heart determines everything, I suppose .. For example, if you feel that/that you are unhappy, people may feel that/that you are happy. And if you feel that/that you are happy, people may feel that/that you are unhappy. Which of the two do you like? ” Qing Shui rubbed his nose as he laughed.
’’Of course, I would prefer a version where I feel that/that I am happy.’ ’Huoyun states.
” How does one get happiness? ” Huoyun asked again, as Qing Shui paused for a bit to determine if there was a blacksmith shop nearby.
” Happiness may be hard to get, but the reality is very simple. It depends on one's disposition and also, the target he sets for himself. For example, a poor and helpless man, wanted to ask for a Xiantian beauty. Such a goal is very difficult to actualize, and thus it is almost impossible to be happy. On the contrary, if she worked hard step by step, and changed her goal to that of an ordinary girl, wouldn't the target she set be easier to achieve? As long as one is satisfied, happiness will follow. But of course, if that person really managed to attract the Xiantian beauty, a frog that ate goose meat, the feeling of happiness would become even stronger. ” Qing Shui chuckle.
Huoyun Liu-Li rolled her eyes soundlessly at Qing Shui, her charming face causing many men to walk past them to drool.
’’ Qing Shui, I don't think that/that there is a blacksmith shop for sale nearby. ’’ Both pass through several blacksmith shops on the streets.
’” Let's go and find the smallest one to see if they are willing to sell. We will offer you a high price. ” Qing Shui decided.
After a while, facing rejection, Qing Shui entered another blacksmith shop with a 30-year-old blacksmith, who was currently forging a sword.
” Hi boss, do you sell this store? ” Qing Shui walked towards the sturdy blacksmith as he directly asked.
The blacksmith paused on his actions, but he didn't even turn his head as he immediately replied, ’doesn't sell.’
After which, his muscular arms continued to slam the anvil with giant hammers, as rumbling and rowdy sounds rang out.
” 1 million taels of silver! ” Qing Shui lightly exclaimed.
’’ Not sell! ’’ The burly man did not even stop to consider.
” Did You Know, that/it is with the speed that You produce, Your body can only last until the end of this year? ” Qing Shui smile.
This time, the strapping man stopped his actions as he tilted his head and studied Qing Shui. His face was full of sadness, looking at Qing Shui with excited eyes. His thick lips indicate that/that he is an honest and trustworthy man.
’2 million taels of silver. Sell this blacksmith shop to me, and I'll cure your illness too. ” Qing Shui smiled lightly as he spoke seriously.
” My blacksmith shop is not even worth 50,000 taels of silver, and even if I have 2 million taels of silver, no one will be able to treat my illness. Why are you doing this? ” The burly man was silent for a while before he glanced at Qing Shui strangely.
” Do we really need a reason for the things we want to do? ” Qing Shui smiled faintly.
”I promise you. I don't want money, as long as you can cure my hidden illness, this blacksmith shop will be yours. I'm just hoping that/that you'll make me your assistant. ’’The well-built person sighed in annoyance.
Qing Shui glanced at the burly youth as he replied, ’’ Alright, you will continue to stay here in the future, but everything here is mine. I'll give you 10,000 taels of silver every month. Besides, if you still have other requirements, let me know. ’
After their discussion, Qing Shui and Huoyun left. From start to finish, Huoyun did not say a word, she just watched silently from the side, although she also did not understand Qing Shui's actions.
” Qing Shui, can I ask you something? ” Huoyun asked carefully.
’” Please, don't look like that. As if I was bullying you. ’’Qing Shui smiled bitterly.
” Why did you do what you did with the blacksmith earlier? ” Huoyun asked in a low voice.
After hearing Qing Shui's explanation, Huoyun nodded as she walked back to the Canghai House with Qing Shui. Qing Shui decided that/that he would practice ancient forging techniques in the blacksmith shop tomorrow.
But suddenly, Qing Shui sensed the presence of an old man sitting near the entrance of the blacksmith shop. Turning his head around, he saw several large stones like rocks on the ground in front of the old man.
Qing Shui pulled Huoyun closer as he approached. Looking at the substance like coal, Qing Shui knew that/it was the material used for forging. There were about ten black-colored coal-like substances, but he could not tell what was mysterious about them.
Looking at the old man with his torn and tattered clothes, as well as a face filled with a slender and hungry expression, the old man's body still looked healthy and strong. Both of his eyes were filled with the hope of life, and somehow, this old man's face caused Qing Shui to recall his father from behind in his past world.
’’ Hey old man, how much is this selling price? ’’ Qing Shui asked.
’’10.000 taels for one person.’ ’
” It's 100,000 taels of silver, I'll buy everything. ” Qing Shui laugh.
’’ Ah, mhmmm. ’’ The old man murmured nervously. There were some who came to inquire about the price, but they immediately turned away as soon as they heard it.
The old man was tired, had a job in the mines, because of some gemstones and gems, many of his brothers had lost their lives. That was why he set the selling price so high. However, he was laughed at by many people, and thus helpless, he had no choice but to lower his price to 10,000 taels for one.
Who would have thought that he had finally managed to sell it all today? He could at least use this much money and share it with the descendants of his poor brothers who had lost their lives.
Qing Shui put all his purchases into the bag as he waved at the old man before leaving with Huoyun Liu-Li.
And when Qing Shui left, just as the old man was getting ready to leave, an old man in a state of action appeared and blocked the old man's path as he asked frantically, asking, ” Old Man, the coals you sell for 10,000 taels of silver per piece, I want them all. No, I'll pay you 20,000 taels of silver per piece. ’
The old man shook his head, ’’They are all sold out.’ ’
” Huh, sold out? ’’I think there was still 10 yesterday?’ ‘The old man who was getting confused started sweating.
’’ Someone bought it early. ’’The old man sighed.
’’What .. who? What does she look like? Where the hell's he going? How long has it been? ” The middle-aged man asked in confusion.
’’ An old man with a head full of white hair, and he went in that direction a moment ago. ’’The old man pointed in the opposite direction to Qing Shui's only one.
The middle-aged man hurriedly ran towards the old man pointing, as the old man sighed as he too, quietly disappearing soon after.
Qing Shui's spiritual sense paid attention to everything that was happening. At the same time, he quietly placed a coal-like substance inside his spatial realm as he appeared in front of the old man with Huoyun Liu-Li again.
” Old Man, thank you, but don't come here again. I'm afraid the middle-aged man from before might have bad intentions towards you. ’
The old man nodded in response and went towards him. Qing Shui didn't want any harm to befall this old man because of him.
And after Qing Shui and Huoyun returned, it was almost noon. Qing Shui then told the whole thing that happened which caused many shocked exclamations.
” You want to forge something? ” Canghai curiously asked.
’’ Hehe, yes, you guys will know about it soon. I've just started studying, but I'll present you all a set of divine armor in the future. ” Qing Shui laugh.
” Oh yes, I not only want to forge, I will still learn to sew, fuse, and perfect in the future. At that time, please refer all your friends to me, I will give them half the price hehehehe .. ’’
Canghai Mingyue expressionlessly looked at Qing Shui.
’OK, okay!’ ‘Canghai couple laughs when they agree.
” And you Yueyue, stop pouting. Your husband is serious here. If you continue to frown, I'll charge your friend double the price. ” Qing Shui rubbed his nose as he chuckled.
That night, Qing Shui entered the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal as he directly observed the 10 coal-like substances. From what he deduced from the middle-aged man's words, other than the fact that/that man was willing to pay up to 20,000 taels of silver for them, things like this coal shouldn't be too bad.
Qing Shui took one, as he used some of his strength, testing his toughness. The surface of the substance like coal is very tough. Not wanting to waste any more time, Qing Shui directly tested with his primordial fire.
The fire, which was able to refine everything, melted the black surface of the coal-like substance, revealing the metallic luster beneath. This caused Qing Shui's heart to tremble with involuntary excitement at the thought of a possibility.
The Essence of Tempered Metallic!
This coal-like thing was actually a metal essence. Although its value could not be compared to Golden Essence Extract and Silver Essence Extract, its durability and toughness were second to none. Not only that, there were all sorts of things that could be forged.
Qing Shui, after the episode with the Spring Palace Portrait, had already used to scan things with his Heavenly Sight Technique.
10 Tempered Metallic Essence, 30th Tempered Metallic Essence, and there were even 50th Tempered Metallic Essence. There are 8 in 10th grade, 1 in 30th grade and one in 50th grade!
