Chapter 28: Half-Step Spiritual Forging, Reserve Grandmaster, Na'er's Request.
"Using the mind as the hammer, the martial spirit as the guide, the mind and body united, forging all living things, Xiao Xiu is reaching the level of Spiritual Forging!"
Zhenhua's eyes were filled with shock. He looked around, wanting to find someone to share his excitement, but he had to suppress the surging emotions in order not to disturb Jiang Xiu, who was already in the state of mind.
Spiritual Forging was the hallmark of a Grandmaster blacksmith!
"Does this metal have some special quirk? The more Jiang Xiu strikes it, the happier it becomes."
Na'er muttered thoughtfully, sensing the changes in both the person and the metal.
"Na'er, the most important thing for you right now is to throw away those novels that are poisoning your mind!"
Hearing Na'er's whisper, Zhenhua glared at her. Na'er chuckled and scratched her head sheepishly.
But soon, Jiang Xiu's hammering of the gold-suppressing hammer slowed down, his breathing quickened, and a faint sweat seeped through his white armor, revealing Jiang Xiu's well-defined muscles.
"Hard-steel!"
With the final blow, Jiang Xiu's arms ceased swinging, and the Deep Sea Silver on the table let out a whine before its blue glow completely retracted into its body.
"Huh! Still a little off..."
Jiang Xiu lamented, looking at the metal before him. He had previously entered a special state of spiritual forging, felt a glimmer of hope, but in the end, something was missing.
"Pah, pah, pah!"
Zhenhua puffed his palms, looking at Jiang Xiu with admiration, and said with a smile of great relief.
"Excellent, Xiao Xiu, your performance far exceeded my expectations. This piece of metal has reached the half-step spiritual forging level. I see that you have also touched the opportunity for spiritual forging. With more practice, you will definitely achieve it soon!"
"Teacher, I will do better next time. It's a pity that I couldn't successfully imbue this piece of metal with spirit," Jiang Xiu said with a sigh. Spiritual forging is what imbues metal with a soul, allowing it to form a close bond with the soul master.
"Jiang Xiu... you, you, you, please don't be so naive. You're making me look stupid."
Na'er approached Jiang Xiu, tossing him a white handkerchief to wipe his sweat. Then, hugging him, she hummed softly. She was desperately trying to find a word to describe Jiang Xiu's subtle pretense. And the worst part was, Jiang Xiu had actually gotten away with it!
"Na'er, what are you blabbering about? It's your turn. If you don't complete the Thousand Forgings, Level Two, you won't be able to eat your favorite oranges for a month."
Zhenhua frowned. Na'er, this little girl, always interrupted him when he was having a good time. Then, she took out a piece of heavy silver and placed it on the table.
"No, I'll just forge it."
Na'er's lips curved downwards as she walked towards the forging table. But as soon as she reached it, she suddenly entered a strange state.
With a flash of silver light, two small silver hammers appeared in her hands. A glimmer of silver shimmered in her purple eyes, and a faint light illuminated the hammers.
"My super-wisdom tells me it's time to unleash my super-strength!"
Na'er whispered to herself, instantly swinging the silver hammer in her hand. Like a nimble silver dragon, it struck the sunken silver. Though the force was weak, the speed was incredible.
A clanking sound echoed.
Zhenhua nodded in satisfaction. Although Na'er was usually a bit lazy, her talent was undeniable.
Soon, half an hour passed, and a piece of Thousand Forged Second-Grade Sunken Silver appeared on the table.
"Exhausted!"
Na'er said weakly, putting away the silver hammer, as if she had lost all her means and strength.
This made Zhenhua's eyes go dark. Although he was a Divine Craftsman, and cultivation was not his forte, he still possessed the cultivation of a Titled Douluo. He could tell at a glance that Na'er still had some strength left, but she wouldn't use it.
"Never mind, Na'er is good enough to keep up with Xiaoxiu," Zhenhua consoled himself. He then took out two blue-and-silver badges and placed them in front of Jiang Xiu and Na'er respectively.
"Today, I declare you officially fourth-level blacksmiths. I hope you two can continue to advance," Zhenhua said solemnly, his blue badge bearing four silver bars.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master. It was just a fluke," Na'er said with a wave. The minimum requirement for a fourth-level blacksmith was a second-level Thousand Forgings, and she was just barely above that level.
"You'd better be," Zhenhua nodded at Na'er before continuing his instructions.
"Next, I'll be back at the Blacksmith Association for a while. You two must not slack off. You must not fall behind in forging or training. After all, if you want to reach higher levels of blacksmithing, the support of your cultivation is essential."
"We understand!"
Jiang Xiu and Na'er said in unison.
"Well, I'll be leaving now. By the way, Xiao Xiu, your master has some business to the ocean, so I'll tell you. You can make your own plans for the next month."
Zhenhua had just begun to walk out when, as if reminiscing, he addressed Jiang Xiu.
"Okay, Master. Take care," Jiang Xiu said softly, his eyes flickering.
"Well, no need to see me off."
Zhenhua nodded slightly, and as he turned away, his smile was harder than an AK's. A ten-year-old Half-Step Grandmaster blacksmith—that was simply appalling.
"President, please get in the car."
Outside the main sect, a luxurious soul-guided car stopped. Upon seeing Zhenhua emerge, a man immediately approached. He was the Vice President of the Shrek City Blacksmith Association's branch.
"Little Sun, how did you know my disciple had reached the fourth-level blacksmith level?"
Zhenhua asked, a rare smile on his face.
Vice President Sun was stunned by his words, wondering why he hadn't asked.
"President, someone from the Qiangu Family has come. Could you please forge a set of Tianduan four-character battle armor..."
"Oh, Xiaosun, how did you know my disciple had reached the fourth-level blacksmith level?"
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Inside the main body sect.
Na'er relaxed instantly upon seeing Zhenhua leave. She casually took out an orange, peeled it, and put it in her mouth, even offering Jiang Xiu half of it.
"Boss, if you have time soon, could you please go out with me?"
Na'er asked expectantly, a glint in her eye.
Jiang Xiu, hearing this, immediately prepared to return the orange to Na'er. He asked why Na'er wasn't guarding her food today and was giving him half, because he had a favor to ask.
"My little brother, Na'er, is in trouble. Boss, you can't help me," Na'er said pitifully, pushing the orange back.
"Tell me first,"
Jiang Xiu asked, raising an eyebrow. He sensed something was indeed different about Na'er today.
"Well, well, how should I put it? My master discovered a genius in the East China Sea and wants to go there to test his strength, so he's planning to take me with him. But since you're my boss, I want you to come with me to show off your skills."
Na'er chuckled, revealing her white teeth and flicking her pink tongue, then said sheepishly.
"Genius, could it be Gu Yue? I suppose so. This time slot coincides with Gu Yue's appearance in the East China Sea, so for the sake of our upcoming plans, a trip wouldn't be a bad idea."
Jiang Xiu's eyes gleamed, and he pondered silently.
"What do you think? Will you agree?"
Na'er's beautiful eyes fixed on Jiang Xiu, asking expectantly.
"Yes."
"Boss Jiang Xiu! I bow down to you!"
Na'er's violet eyes lit up at the words.
"I haven't finished my words yet. I can go, but Na'er, you're testing me with half an orange. What boss wouldn't stand up to such a test?"
Jiang Xiu said pointedly.
"What do you want?"
Na'er was stunned and asked tentatively.
"It'll cost extra!"
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