mijobooks Chapter 53 Master, I salute you
Chapter 53 Master, I salute you
"Great, this thing is awesome!" Lin Wei waved his arm excitedly.
Lin Wei took out the meteorite iron, which emitted a cold light and had irregular patterns on its surface. He placed the meteorite iron steadily in the groove, rubbed it between his hands, and then began to smash it with the main hammer.
"Clang!" The main hammer slammed heavily onto the meteorite iron, sending up sparks that were particularly noticeable in the dimly lit forging room.
"when!"
"when!"
The blacksmiths outside exchanged bewildered glances, growing increasingly anxious. A young blacksmith stood up abruptly, pacing back and forth, muttering, "How can this man lift the forging hammer? And judging by his posture, he's already started forging?"
"Yes, don't we need to warm up? God of Crafts, please grant me the same forging skills." A blacksmith clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and prayed devoutly.
"Let's go listen," the old blacksmith in the lead said, unable to contain himself any longer. He stood up, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of curiosity.
[Forging experience +7, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience +21]
"when!"
The meteorite remained largely unchanged, but a slight crack had appeared, indicating that it had been forged. The crack resembled a tiny centipede, meandering across the surface of the meteorite.
[Forging experience +9, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience +27]
"Not bad, not bad. The experience points increase rapidly when forging. It seems to be related to the materials." Lin Wei was in a good mood, his lips curled up, and his eyes sparkled. "The higher the value of the materials, the more experience points are gained, provided that the forging is effective."
Lin Wei's ears twitched. He could hear the commotion of many people stopping outside the forge, which was clearly detected by his enhanced senses through his breathing technique. He stopped what he was doing and tilted his head to listen carefully for a while.
"What's going on?"
Lin Wei opened the door, and a group of red-faced blacksmiths came into view. Their eyes were wide open, and their faces were full of excitement and anticipation.
"Your forging skills must be unparalleled. May we have a look?" the leading old blacksmith said impatiently. This was the most refined phrase he could think of, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Sure, please come in," Lin Wei said with a smile, turning to the side and gesturing for him to enter.
There is an unwritten rule in the blacksmithing community on the mainland: when a skilled blacksmith is forging, people can watch so that everyone can admire and learn from him.
This is also related to the blacksmiths' straightforward nature; they can't keep things to themselves. Lin Wei learned his forging skills more than ten years ago when he observed Torbjörn forging in the territory.
"Thank you, Master. Please bring me my treasured wine, which I've kept for many years."
The old blacksmith, beaming with pride, patted his chest as he spoke, then, carrying his wine, he and the other blacksmiths entered the forging room.
"Master, I salute you." A young blacksmith held a wine glass with both hands, his face full of respect.
"I don't deserve such praise, we're all in the same industry. I'll just have a small sip." Lin Wei smiled as he took the glass and took a small sip.
After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Wei resumed forging. Apart from the dozens of pairs of eyes around him, the only sound in the forging room was the clanging of the main hammer striking the meteorite iron.
Lin Wei had previously considered how best to settle in Maple Leaf City. He needed to be able to contact the Maple Leaf Prince, as the Dew Water he longed for was still in his hands.
Why not be more high-profile and showcase your forging skills to the public? That way, you can attract Prince Maple Leaf's attention.
Keeping a low profile won't solve all problems. As long as one's cultivation talent remains hidden, it's highly unlikely that anyone will try to harm them; at most, they'll likely be in a cooperative relationship.
A few days later.
Lin Wei completely shattered the fist-sized meteorite iron, the fragments of varying sizes scattered around the groove. He prepared to begin smelting it, his forehead covered in sweat that slid down his cheeks.
The blacksmiths around him had already given up and gone back to rest, except for the old blacksmith who was still barely holding on. His eyelids were drooping, but he still forced himself to stand aside.
"Sir, your forging skills are truly a level above ours. We are deeply impressed."
Looking at Lin Wei's excellent condition, the old blacksmith was filled with admiration and his eyes were full of worship.
[Forging experience +11, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience +33]
[Forging: Tier 5 (7269/20000) (Intermediate Forging Skill)]
"No, I'm quite tired too, but the god of forging is protecting me." Lin Wei stopped hammering, smiled, and wiped the sweat from his face with a towel.
The quickest way to get closer to people who have faith is to share the same God.
Lin Wei was certainly not tired.
With each piece he broke, his experience points increased by dozens of points, which was very satisfying. Forging was much easier for him than practicing breathing techniques, like dessert after a meal.
"It truly is the work of the God of Forging!" The old blacksmith perked up, his eyes shining, and said confidently, "I wonder if I could have the honor of introducing you to Prince Maple Leaf. I was originally the chief blacksmith of Maple Leaf Castle, but I came out of retirement on my own initiative due to old age and failing health. The prince has also shown me great favor, entrusting me with the management of the largest blacksmith shop in the city."
"No rush, you should go back and rest first," Lin Wei said with a smile, patting the old blacksmith on the shoulder.
With my expertise in forging, meeting Prince Maple Leaf is only a matter of time; being too hasty will only make me appear to have ulterior motives.
"Alright, I'll inform the Prince after I've rested. You should also take care of yourself." The old blacksmith left respectfully, his steps much lighter.
According to them, in the art of forging, those who are skilled come first, and age is not important. Lin Wei got used to being flattered by a group of old guys for a few days.
……
A month later, the forging room was filled with sweltering heat, and the furnace fire burned fiercely, turning the surrounding walls a bright red.
Lin Wei barely rested. His face was covered in dust, his forehead was drenched in sweat, and his clothes were soaked through and clung to his body. He was completely focused on polishing, his tools moving back and forth on the meteorite iron. With a series of "sizzling" sounds, a meteorite iron arrow gradually took shape. In this way, he finally polished fifteen meteorite iron arrows.
"That's the best I can do. It's a pity the arrow body was made of only the most ordinary iron. The arrowheads, on the other hand, are too good." Lin Wei looked at the arrows in his hand, full of a sense of accomplishment, a slight smile on his lips. "If these arrowheads hit a Grand Knight, they probably wouldn't feel good."
"My forging proficiency has increased a lot. One month's experience is equivalent to almost two years' worth of experience points." He said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
[Forging: Tier 5 (9419/20000) (Intermediate Forging Skill)]
Lin Wei was about to take a nap when he rubbed his slightly sore eyes and stretched. Just then, a somewhat familiar voice came from outside the door.
"Master, I am Prince Maple Leaf. May I come in?"
Lin Wei was taken aback, realizing that the person in question had arrived. This was the first time he had faced a prince-level expert, and his heart involuntarily quickened. He quickly straightened his posture.
"I'm here, please come in."