Chapter 242: Seeing the towering building, displaying firearms in Gengxin City.
A few years ago, Gu Han and Bibi Dong arrived here, merely Soul Emperors.
Now, however, they are undisputed Titled Douluo, standing at the pinnacle of the continent.
Outside the Blacksmith Association.
Gu Han stopped, his brows furrowing slightly, for he saw a familiar yet unfamiliar person—Titan, whom he had only seen in anime in his previous life.
Gu Han wasn't particularly fond of this Titan.
To put it simply, this guy was incredibly loyal, so loyal it was admirable, but he also seemed utterly humble, like a servant.
"Looks like today isn't the right time."
Gu Han turned and left. Titan was the patriarch of the Power Clan, one of the four clans under the Clear Sky Sect.
Although their relationship with the Clear Sky Sect wasn't bad now, and with Tang Yuehua's connection, they might not necessarily turn against each other in the future.
But Tang Yuehua was a person; he didn't know about the Clear Sky Sect. After all, personal feelings didn't count before the interests of the sect.
Moreover, this involved military matters, so he had to be cautious.
Having already waited for several years, Gu Han didn't mind waiting a few more days.
As for trying to win over Titan, Gu Han shook his head; forget it. The guy's loyalty to the Clear Sky Sect was too high; he didn't trust him.
Gu Han arrived at the local Spirit Hall, showed his token, and settled in temporarily.
He also inspected the Spirit Hall's operations, and after confirming there were no problems, he stopped interfering.
"Haha, Titan, let me tell you, this newly forged armor of mine can withstand a full-force attack from a Soul King! Isn't that amazing?"
Inside the Blacksmith Association, Lou Gao showed off a suit of armor to his old friend Titan. The armor was entirely silver-black, with plates arranged like dragon scales.
Moreover, the armor looked very thin and conformed perfectly to the human joints, clearly crafted by a master.
"Oh, I didn't expect your forging skills to improve again. Such thin armor can actually defend against a Soul King's attack?"
Titan circled the armor in amazement, examining it from head to toe, his voice filled with wonder.
"Haha, of course! I'm the president of the Blacksmiths Association and one of the two greatest blacksmiths alive."
After showing off in front of his old friend, Lou Gao felt refreshed and in high spirits.
"Haha, I have good news for you. Our blacksmithing world may be about to have another master craftsman."
"What? Who is it?"
Lou Gao was surprised, then stared at Titan with suspicion and asked, "When did the continent gain another master craftsman? Did you secretly train him?"
"Eh, I'm not qualified to train my young master."
Titan waved his hand and laughed, "That person is Tang Hao, one of the Clear Sky Twins. He has perfectly integrated the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique into forging. In the future, the blacksmithing world will not only have one more master craftsman, but also one more forging master."
"Tang Hao, so it's him!"
Lou Gao suddenly realized. This was not surprising. The disciples of the Clear Sky Sect all have hammer martial souls and are born blacksmiths. However, very few disciples with the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul have raised their forging skills to the master craftsman level.
Even Tang Chen has not reached the master craftsman level.
Of course, it is also possible that he does not want the title and is too lazy to prove it.
"By the way, where is Tang Hao?"
Lou Gao glanced behind Titan but did not see Tang Hao's figure. He looked at Titan with suspicion.
"They didn't come."
Titan shrugged.
Lou Gao's beard twitched. "What are you talking about if they didn't come? You got all excited for nothing."
"I'm just reminding you."
Titan chuckled, then put his arm around Lou Gao's shoulder and said, "Hey, let me ask you something. What was it about when the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Spirit Hall came to see you last time?"
Lou Gao glanced at him and said, "You've asked me several times, and I've answered you several times. I have an agreement with the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. I won't tell anyone before then."
"Haha, fine, don't tell me then. Come on, let's go upstairs for a drink."
Titan didn't press the matter further.
The two went upstairs, and while drinking, they discussed their insights on forging. Learning from each other was the fastest way to improve oneself.
A few days later, Titan set off, and Gu Han finally found Lou Gao.
Gu Han's appearance was extremely abrupt; Lou Gao was almost completely unaware until the other man stood right in front of him.
"You!"
Lou Gao's eyes widened in surprise.
"Senior Lou Gao, I've come to fulfill my promise."
Gu Han smiled and stepped forward, a full head taller than Lou Gao.
Hearing this, Lou Gao was overjoyed. Ignoring how Gu Han had entered his room so silently, he eagerly asked, "Quick, quick, let me see what can elevate a blacksmith's status!?"
"Senior Lou Gao, take a look at these blueprints. A blacksmith's status is revealed here."
Gu Han produced two blueprints: forging diagrams for gun and cannon parts, but they lacked instructions for making bullets and shells—that would require Lou Gao to join the Spirit Hall.
"This is...?"
Lou Gao took the blueprints with a puzzled look, his eyes lighting up immediately upon reading them, his hands trembling as he held them.
"This, this, this is such an ingenious design, such a unique mechanism!"
Lou Gao looked up at Gu Han and asked, "Your Highness, do you have the actual weapon?"
"Of course."
This was Lou Gao's room, and there was no one else around, so Gu Han took the rifle out of his spirit tool.
"This is it."
Lou Gao appeared in front of Gu Han almost instantly, solemnly taking the rifle with both hands. In his eyes, this rifle was more precious than anything else.
"This is truly exquisite."
Lou Gao turned the rifle over and over, examining it repeatedly, his rough hands stroking the gun as if caressing a lover.
He pulled the trigger, making a clicking sound, and then realized something was missing.
"Um, Your Highness, where is the firing mechanism inside?"
Gu Han smiled, "Senior Lou Gao, give it to me, and I'll demonstrate it for you."
"Okay, demonstrate quickly!"
Lou Gao immediately returned the gun to Gu Han, staring intently at him, eager to know just how powerful this exquisite and unique weapon was.
Gu Han calmly pulled back the loading port and loaded a few bullets.
"This... why is it copper?"
Lou Gao, being a blacksmith, could easily distinguish gold, silver, copper, and iron.
"Can copper bullets be powerful?"
"Senior Lou Gao, copper bullets cause less wear on the muzzle than steel bullets, and also more wear than rare metals, making them the most suitable. As for power, you can decide for yourself."
Gu Han loaded the bullets, released the safety, and said, "Senior Lou Gao, please choose a target for me."
Lou Gao thought for a moment, then took out his newly crafted silver-black armor from his spirit tool and placed it on a stand.
"This one. This armor is newly forged by me; it can defend against attacks from a Soul King. Your Highness, please use it to test it."
"Alright."
Gu Han nodded, aimed at the armor, and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
A loud explosion startled Lou Gao.
Even people on the nearby streets heard it and looked towards the Blacksmith Association in confusion.
"Teacher, what's wrong?"
Hearing the noise, Si Long rushed up and asked anxiously from outside the door.
Lou Gao, startled by the sound, replied, "Nothing, I'm researching something new. You can go now."
"Uh, yes."
Si Long nodded. At this point, he was merely a Soul King, and having just become an apprentice, he was quite reserved. He didn't dare to contradict Lou Gao and went downstairs.
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