Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Creation of the three-foot Bluebronze sword, Challenge.
Qing Shui used the age of the medicinal plant to determine its value. In principle, the older it is, the better it is!
Looking at different sizes of flowers, they are so beautiful that they make people feel like touching them. However, they looked extremely fragile and looked as if they would wither away as they were touched. Despite this, Qing Shui could feel the immense vitality of these flowers. Ordinary humans should not have the power to uproot it, let alone touch it.
After looking around randomly, Qing Shui walked out of his spatial area and spent the night inside his new residence. He drowned in sleep until dawn.
Following his usual routine, he circulated his Qi and started practicing his technique. It was late in the morning after she finished breakfast and Qing Shui decided to pay a visit to the blacksmith shop.
Huyou was currently working in the blacksmith shop. After seeing Qing Shui, he stopped when he declared, ‘’The name board is already done according to your instructions. Let me take it for you to see. ’’ Huyou smiled as he walked into one of the rooms.
All he took was a beautiful carved wooden board with a length and width of one meter. On it, there was information about precious stones, gemstones, and high-grade ores inscribed with their purchase price. Qing Shui was somewhat dissatisfied with the quality of the board but he still lifted it outside the entrance.
” Are you really going to sell a sword for five million taels of silver? ” Huyou asked with a strange expression on his face.
’’ Yes do. ’’ Qing Shui laugh.
Huyou could only laugh as he left, putting a price tag of five million taels beside the serrated sword as he placed the serrated sword on the shelf.
” Big brother Huyou, I wonder if you want to learn how to forge me? Maybe that will help you a lot. ” Qing Shui lightly said while looking at the serious Huyou.
Huyou puzzled. He did not know why this young man had always treated him so well. We should know that/it expert-level blacksmiths are all proud and arrogant, not to mention the fact that/it was not a relative or kith with Qing Shui.
Suddenly, he thought of what Qing Shui had said to him earlier. Must there be a reason to do what he wants to do? From that statement, Huyou could already determine Qing Shui's personality.
Huyou stared blankly at the smiling Qing Shui, as he muttered, ” Do you really want to teach me? ” At this moment, Huyou felt grateful in his heart, but was still confused.
”Of course. However, how much you can learn, and the extent to which your understanding of the insights I will pass on to you will ultimately remain dependent on you. However, before I give the technique to you, you should learn the Qi circulation method first. Otherwise, the effectiveness of this technique will be greatly reduced. ” After speaking, Qing Shui conveyed the Qi-circulation method of Roar Tiger to Huyou. Initially, he wanted to teach him the Qi-circulation method for the Bear Form, but decided otherwise because the Roar Tiger was easier to master.
’As long as I can learn high-level forging techniques, I am willing to do anything. I have no money, no authority, and no power. I really don't know how I should pay you. ” Huyou talking seriously.
’’ Hehe, just think of me as your sister, I have no other request! ’’ Qing Shui replied just as seriously, his mind drifting away. He thought back to his past life. Huyou's temperament was 80% similar to the older brother he had in the previous world. Her brother loved her very much and treated her very well.
That single sentence by Qing Shui caused Huyou to be completely convinced. Although she did not know the reason, she knew that/it Qing Shui would not have any evil intentions towards her in his heart.
’From today onwards, Old Hu will have additional relatives. As long as I can help you, regardless of what you want me to do, I will do my best to help you in the future. ’
’’ Big brother Hu, burn this after you finish learning it. You can ask me for guidance if you don't understand. Let me temporarily take over the blacksmith shop, so you will be able to learn my techniques once you learn this set of Qi-circulation methods. ” Qing Shui smiled as he gave Huyou a piece of leather.
Huyou nodded, moving to the secondary exit at the back of the shop. He took out a piece of skin from Qing Shui as QIng Shui took over the forging.
At that time, there were already customers starting to enter the store.
” Hey look, that sword sold for five million taels of silver! ’
’What, where? Let me see!”
Originally, there were only a few customers browsing in the blacksmith shop. Upon seeing the price of the serrated sword, an intense discussion immediately broke out and attracted the attention of the crowd.
” What madman, this broken sword also sells for five million taels of silver? ” A man with a sharp bulge yells.
’’Is there anything special about this sword? How can we know just by looking at it, if it can slice through iron like mud? “Other middle-aged man yells.
’’Ya, yes. Those in front, try the sword. ” Someone calls from the crowd. Now, the blacksmith shop already had over thirty customers swarming within.
Finally, someone took the initiative as he took out a jagged sword.
” Quickly, what makes you so stupid? ”
Yet another unknown voice shouted as the sword grabber looked as if he had woken up from a dream. However, he suddenly replied, ” Take it, once you pick it up, you will understand. ’
After which, a continuous sound of shock and encouragement rang out as people surged forward trying to be the next to wield the sword.
In this world of the nine continents, bronze was usually used in the manufacture of ornaments. Rarely would anyone use it to forge weapons. Weapons forged from bronze were usually too soft. If one were to actually use bronze as a material to forge weapons, then the weapon maker would add a large amount of other alloys to strengthen them. However, one should also note the amount of alloys used compared to the amount of bronze as the finished product may end up too hard and brittle, making it easily damaged.
Thus, bronze is usually only used to forge very heavy objects such as bronze tripods, bronze greataxe, or greathammer bronze.
The forging method using his Thousand Hammer Technique was in accordance with the bluebrint Bluebronze Sword that was not locked in his memory.
At this moment, there were even more customers participating in the discussion. The number of people got to the point where it surpassed Qing Shui's expectations. Not only that, he also sensed that/that there were already some Xiantian cultivators interested in the commotion and stepped into his shop.
” Sir, give me the real price for this sword. I'm very interested in buying this. ’’A young man looked at Qing Shui as he asked.
’’ No haggling! ’’ Qing Shui didn't even raise his head. There was no pause for the hammering rhythm as he replied.
” Sir, didn't you find that/that five million taels of silver is too expensive? ” The young man did not give up as he continued to try.
” Yup, that's how I feel too. ” Qing Shui lightly responded.
” If that's the case, can you sell it for a cheaper price? ” That young man, who was now filled with hope, asked again.
” Sure, I'll give you 10 tael discount silver. ” Qing Shui replied seriously. He still did not raise his head while his continuous hammering attracted the gazes of the crowd.
’’Are you playing me?’ ‘The young man turned grim as his previously respectful face completely faded away!
Qing Shui's rhythm of his hammerblow continued uninterrupted, as the bronze light gradually lit up.
’’ Play tricks on you? I don't have time for that, and you're not worthy of me toying with you. ” Qing Shui chuckles. From start to finish, Qing Shui did not even glance at the young man. However his senses had already told him that/that this young man was at the 1st Xiantian level.
’’Do you embarrass me? I'd like to challenge you. If you don't dare accept my challenge, forget it. After all, you are just a blacksmith. ” The fiery face of the young man gradually regained his former composure.
Qing Shui remained silent, while continuing to forge. He could not even be bothered to put this young man in his eyes or towards such people. Qing Shui really did not care. It was similar to a rabbit stepping on the soles of his feet. You can't even begin to feel the rage from it.
Although Blacksmithing was not a lowly profession, it should at least be at the Xiantian level if one wanted to forge a set of strong armor and weapons. Normally for ordinary blacksmiths, especially those Qing Shui had seen, cultivators would look down on them.
”Why? Are you scared? Why don't you retaliate? ’’A true hero knows when to bend and when to resist. Adapting to the situation is the key to survival. ” The young man glanced towards the Bluebronze Sword as a light shone in his eyes.
’’How about this, my clan must include your store in our protection. We will not treat you unfairly and will definitely give you some advantages. You only need to produce such a sword for my clan and we will have a deal. Hows it? “” The young man's voice seemed to contain a hint of ridicule, it seemed like it was ready to take advantage of Qing Shui.
Qing Shui was silent when he heard the offer. If he really was an ordinary blacksmith, he would have already been taken advantage of. Now, Qing Shui wanted to utilize this young man to raise the reputation of his blacksmith shop.
’’ Won't treat me unfairly and will give me some advantage? Even more than five million taels of silver per sword? ” Qing Shui laugh.
” Of course not, but we can guarantee that/that as long as you produce a sword with this quality, we can provide all kinds of beauty for your pleasure. Not only that, we have another weapon blueprint that will allow to improve your proficiency in blacksmithing. Moreover, the main point is that you are also entitled to join my clan as an honorary member, enjoying the preferential treatment. ’’ The young man was filled full of confidence as he explained.
Qing Shui struck with his hammer, and this was the 999th attack. After that he swung the hammer once more, but to no avail. No additional effects indicate that/that he still failed to make a breakthrough on the 1000th attack. A moment later, a familiar light appeared. The newly produced bronze sword shone with a faint blue light, and was very nice and interesting ..
Qing Shui knew that his/her set of armor and main weapon would be able to emit a 7-color divine light. Currently, he could only manifest a faint glow of blue light. This showed that/that he was still very far from reaching 1-color divine light, 2-color divine light!
Qing Shui looked at the finished product with hope in his eyes. However, the reality was cruel, and his newly created sword did not gain any additional property. However, his eyes widened happily as he looked at the thrust on the attribute the sword gave off.
Power +30, Durability +10!
Qing Shui was very pleased that this sword provided a double attribute enhancement. After all, this was the first time he had forged a sword according to the ancient blueprint. The effect was better than he expected.
Qing Shui extended his left hand as he swung the sword in a beautiful bow, testing it.
As he swung with the sword, Qing Shui could feel the effects of the attribute increase even more pronounced when compared to the jagged sword.
His attack power multiplied by a brute factor of about 10 times, while the additional increase in his endurance gave him more stamina to attack or defend.
”I'm satisfied. As long as there is improvement, there is hope! ” Qing Shui thought happily.
As Qing Shui was studying his newly completed products, the number of customers in his store swelled even more. However, the majority of them were not interested in making a purchase but wanted to try the oddity of the serrated sword.
Most people only heard about divine weapons that would be able to increase one attribute. Now that was before their eyes, wouldn't it be called letting themselves down if they still didn't test it themselves?
’’Have you not challenged me before? I'll accept your challenge. ” Qing Shui nonchalantly looked at the confident young man who was still standing beside him, and was currently looking at him with disdain.
