Chapter 52: Entering the Treasure Mountain and Forging a Genius
The inner storehouse was not big, with only two rows of more than ten weapon racks, classified by swords, spears, swords and halberds, and most of the racks were half empty.
"There are a total of 293 sharp blades in the inner treasury, 43 of which are top-quality blades, half of which are swords and half are hammers. There are very few rare weapons."
Wang Hu introduced it, his eyes full of envy:
"Only the three shopkeepers and the master have the right to use the sharp blades in the inner treasury. The old man really dotes on you. No one else has this treatment."
A top-quality sharp blade costs more than thirty taels of silver, which is more than his monthly salary for two years. If he sells it, it will cost him three years' monthly salary.
"Master, I feel so unworthy of your kindness."
Li Yuan's eyes were fixed on the weapon racks. Seeing a sea of white and blue in front of him, he couldn't help but reach out and touch them.
[Bijing Copper Hammer (Level 2)]
[The jade copper is mixed with jade water spirit mud, tempered by thousands of fires, and then nurtured in a cold pond for several years. It is infused with the painstaking efforts of the master craftsman. Due to the limitation of the material, it is not of the best quality.]
[Control conditions: Complete any hammer technique]
[Control effect: powerful force, armor-breaking skill, thousand-pound force]
Among the hundreds of hammer weapons in the inner and outer warehouses, this hammer is the best and is close to being a top-grade sharp blade!
Apart from being a short hammer, it is almost perfect. It is one of Li Yuan's favorite weapons. Its four effects are all top-notch and is not much worse than the Master Craftsman's Hammer.
"This hammer is the masterpiece of the master. The only pity is that it is too heavy."
Wang Hu knows all the weapons in the inner and outer warehouses. Although he is a guard, he can actually be regarded as the warehouse manager.
"Yeah, it's a masterpiece."
Li Yuan didn't want to let go of the hammer which weighed more than 80 kilograms, but he looked at the other pieces with some hesitation. They were all fine products that he had been coveting for a long time.
[Strong Wind Tiger Pestle (Level 2)]
[Hundred Refinements Wind-Breaking Hammer (Level 2)]
【Cold Jade Knife (Level 2)】
[Small Pure Silver Sword (Level 2)]
These four second-level weapons have their own advantages over the short-handled heavy hammer he was holding, and all have three or four kinds of control effects. However, compared to the hammer, the control conditions cannot be met for the time being.
What made him hesitate was the last one.
[Black Silver Close-fitting Soft Armor (Level 2)]
[The soft armor is made of refined black silver silk mixed with green copper. It is soaked in silver liquid for several years. It is both tough and flexible. It can dissipate internal energy and can withstand the stabbing and slashing of light soldiers of level 2 and below...]
[Control conditions: any one horizontal training is perfected]
[Control effect: Light soldiers are hard to hurt, horizontal training talent]
This is the only piece of inner armor in the inner and outer warehouses of the weapon forging shop. It is extremely valuable and is a top-quality item that is priced at two hundred taels of silver.
Although there are only two types of control effects, Li Yuan is still very envious.
It is inevitable to get hurt when traveling in the martial arts world. This kind of soft armor is a layer of protection even if it is not controlled. Not to mention that this control contains the most rare talent-type blessing.
"It's still a talent for horizontal training!"
Li Yuan couldn't help but pick up the silver armor. He felt it was cold to the touch, with neat texture. When he shook it lightly, it rippled like water waves, which showed how good its force-relieving effect was.
"This armor..."
Seeing him pick up the armor, Wang Hu's expression changed slightly: "Junior brother, this soft armor is too precious. If you take it, the master might have to pay extra money for it..."
"No, don't worry, Brother Tiger. I'm just taking a look."
Li Yuan put it down reluctantly and looked around the small inner storehouse. His palms felt hot and he wished he could move everything away.
"I really want to move away!"
Muttering to himself, Li Yuan fell into a dilemma.
What he wanted most, of course, was this soft armor, but firstly, its value was too high, and secondly, he had nowhere to learn horizontal martial arts, let alone master it.
The control conditions are not met.
"Two hundred taels of silver!"
Li Yuan sighed in his heart, and without hesitation, he raised the short-handled heavy hammer in his hand:
"Brother Lao Hu, please register. I want this jade copper hammer!"
…………
Backyard, small garden.
Cao Yan walked slowly with his hands behind his back. Not far behind him, Qin Xiong lowered his head slightly.
"Although Niu Gui has an above-average physique, his talent is not that good. After more than eight months, he is still far from proficient. Even if he gets a place, how can he be admitted to the Divine Weapon Valley?"
Cao Yan paced slowly, neither hurried nor slow, but with the momentum of a tiger patrolling the mountains, making Qin Xiong, who was standing on both sides of the mountain, look a little weak:
"Just relying on the Qi and blood you have accumulated to the mastery level? Giving him the quota would be a waste!"
Qin Xiong's face was not very good, but he was still indignant: "The Divine Weapon Valley values the bones first. Niu Gui can't do it, so how can that kid with a mediocre bones do it?"
Root bones are extremely important.
Not only can one learn martial arts faster, but the blood and energy will also grow faster. For the same elixir, those with good physique will absorb it much better. Every school and martial artist will attach great importance to physique when recruiting disciples.
"Although Li Yuan's bones are not good, his talent for martial arts can be called excellent! He has made some progress in hammering in four months. How many people in Gaoliu County can compare to him?"
Cao Yan shook his head slightly:
"How long did it take you to master the hammer technique?"
"I……"
Qin Xiong felt a little cold in his heart.
Although he had a very good physique, it still took him a year to achieve some success in hammering. In terms of his talent for martial arts, he was not as good as the boy from the Li Lin family.
“It is true that warriors with poor physiques will be much slower in nourishing their blood and internal strength, but with such talent, the possibility of Niu Gui joining the Divine Weapon Valley is much greater.”
Cao Yan looked at Qin Xiong calmly until the latter lowered his head, then he calmed down a little and said:
“The Divine Weapon Valley will open its doors next spring, which is nearly a year away. If you can help him achieve some success in his hammering skills and his qi and blood skills before then, you might be able to give him a spot.
You have a pretty good relationship with Yu Zhen, and I heard that you also borrowed the White Ape Element Map? If that doesn’t work…”
"Thank you, shopkeeper."
Qin Xiong's expression eased a little.
"Old Tang is seriously injured, and Wang Ding is old. When I go to Zhelong Mansion, you will be the head shopkeeper of the shop. How many women can you have?
Why would you embarrass your apprentice just for an old and ugly woman? "
Cao Yan patted his shoulder:
"You already have enough internal energy. You will be able to successfully temper your body in three to five years at most. You should focus on the right path!"
Qin Xiong lowered his head and breathed heavily:
"……Yes!"
The two men chatted for a few words, and when Qin Xiong was about to say goodbye, he saw Zhang Ben coming hurriedly. Before he arrived, he could already hear laughter.
"Shopkeeper, great joy!"
"What's this, Mr. Zhang?"
Cao Yan was slightly startled, and reached out to take the jade knife. He flicked it lightly, and his eyes raised:
"One point short of the right temperature, and it would be a top-grade blade. Who made this?"
"My disciple Li Yuan!"
Glancing at Qin Xiong who was about to leave, Zhang Ben's face was full of smiles.
"Li Yuan?"
Qin Xiong's eyelids twitched, and when he looked up, he saw Cao Yan's gloomy gaze. His heart trembled, he clasped his fists, turned around and left.
"He actually has such a talent in forging?"
Playing with the jade knife that had not yet been shaved, a smile appeared on Cao Yan's face. The top-quality weapon was the key to his success in Zhelong Mansion.
"What a talent! The old man was far inferior to him back then!"
Zhang Ben praised his disciple generously:
"The old man believes that as long as the shop supports him, he can surpass me in ten years at most, if not five or six years, and forge a top-quality blade on his own!"
Snapped!
Holding the blade with five fingers, Cao Yan's eyes were dim:
"With such a great talent, the shop will naturally give its full support!"
(End of this chapter)
