This swordsmith is quite famous in Luochen Great Heaven Realm. His name is Zhu Xuan, also known as Zhenlu Taoist.
When Chen Xiao and Xi Yunting visited Taoist Zhenlu for the first time, they were really shocked by his appearance.
The most outstanding-looking immortal cultivators he had seen were Xi Yunting and Shi Fengdu. Although Liu Shaoguang's facial features were not as refined, his temperament enhanced his appearance. Senior Brother Tao Yi had rough features, but he exuded a masculine and iron-blooded aura.
These immortal cultivators come in all shapes and sizes. Even if most of them are not that handsome, they are at least strong and healthy. A few of them do not rely on physical training to enhance their physique, and their bodies are also slim and fit.
Taoist Zhenlu was completely different from the impression given by the immortal cultivators. He was very tall, but very thin. He was not thin in an unhealthy way, but like a skeleton covered with a layer of skin. The shapes of the bones, fascia, muscles, and blood vessels could be clearly seen.
Although Taoist Zhenlu is as thin as a piece of firewood, his skin is a healthy bronze color and the blood on his face seems to be very abundant.
Chen Xiao was surprised but didn't think of him as a ghost.
Because of his strange thinness, he looked like a man in his fifties.
Chen Xiao was sure that if Taoist Zhenlu could eat more and gain some weight, with plumper cheeks and body, he would look younger.
Although he looked scary, Taoist Zhenlu was not difficult to deal with and received the two men in a familiar manner.
Before visiting Taoist Zhenlu for the first time, Chen Xiao already knew that Xi Yunting's Xuefeng was forged by Taoist Zhenlu himself.
This time, in order to upgrade the quality of Xue Feng, we naturally have to ask Taoist Zhenlu to recast it.
Chen Xiao still clearly remembered Taoist Zhenlu's reaction after hearing Xi Yunting's request.
At that time, Taoist Zhenlu was pondering, as if thinking about something.
Xi Yunting said: "I know this request is a bit difficult, but as the creator of Xue Feng, only if you personally refine it can Xue Feng become even better."
Taoist Zhenlu said, "Fellow Daoist Xi, it's not that I don't want to reopen the furnace for Xuefeng, but I'm planning to go out recently. If you can go with me, I don't have to look for other helpers, and the time saved can be used to reopen the furnace for Xuefeng."
Xi Yunting was surprised and asked, "Master Zhenlu, is the purpose of this trip to fight with others?"
Taoist Zhenlu said in distress, "The purpose is to obtain a material for sword-making, but there are many competitors, and we may have to fight. For a cultivator like me who focuses all his energy on his main job, facing such an occasion, the possibility of having to fight with others is quite high, so it is necessary to find a strong helper. I heard that Fellow Daoist Xi is already a sword cultivator in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. It would be safer if you could go with me."
Faced with Taoist Zhenlu's honesty, Xi Yunting agreed directly.
After taking the newly forged sword, they set off for Luobei Zhongtian Realm.
Chen Xiao informed Tong Nuonuo and Tang Ru in advance that he would be going out in the near future, and when they learned about it, they asked to join.
Jinghui couldn't go with them because she was in seclusion.
Taoist Zhenlu's residence is in the mountains far away from the center of Feiyan City, beside a beautiful river valley.
Tong Nuonuo looked at the waterwheel standing on the river behind the house and ran over to study it.
Chen Xiao followed him and asked, "Why, Nuonuo is interested in the waterwheel?"
Tong Nuonuo turned around and said to him: "Xiaoxiao, this is not an ordinary waterwheel, there is a formation engraved on it. Look, it's right there."
When Chen Xiao came here for the first time, he also saw the waterwheel, but he didn't pay attention to it at that time. It was only when Tong Nuonuo pointed it out that he saw that there was indeed a magic circle in the center of the waterwheel.
He asked in confusion: "Why is there a magic circle on this waterwheel?"
Tang Ru saw that the two were standing here, so he came over. Xi Yunting was the most stable, just standing on the side of the road and looking at them.
Tong Nuonuo said ostentatiously: "You just don't understand this. This waterwheel is used to collect water-attributed spiritual energy from the water. The swordsmith does not use water when tempering, but water-attributed spiritual energy."
Chen Xiao looked at him in surprise, "You know so much."
Tong Nuonuo chuckled and said, "After all, swordsmiths are a branch of weapon refiners. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle."
Chen Xiao laughed dryly. He didn't even want to let the swordsmith go. How big is the scope of your hatred, Nuonuo?
After Tong Nonuo finished looking at the waterwheel, the three of them returned to the road. Tong Nonuo asked doubtfully, "Although I am interested in the materials that the swordsmith is looking for, Brother Xi agreed to escort him too readily. Is there something going on?"
Tang Ru's short skirt, which was tucked into her sleeves and only reached her knees, swayed with her movements. Her sleeves were so long that they almost dragged on the ground, and two ribbons were playfully tied on her head.
She changed her traditional costumes that she had worn since she was a child and fell in love with the popular style of Feiyan City. Fortunately for her friends, she only pierced six holes in her ears and did not plan to pierce her lips and eyebrows.
She also said at this time: "Since he is a swordsmith, he should also accept the reward. Why don't you pay him and agree to his request?"
Chen Xiao glanced at Xi Yunting, who nodded at him, and then Chen Xiao told him the inside story.
"Brother's heavy sword, Snow Blade, was forged using a special method, which is related to the Taoist Zhenlu's technique. You haven't seen him, but Taoist Zhenlu doesn't have any fat on his body, and the only layer of muscle he has is very thin. It is said that his technique can transform fat and blood into true essence for cultivation. Taoist Zhenlu usually forges swords for others using ordinary refining methods. Only under special circumstances will he use his own true essence as true fire to smelt and forge, and forge a top-level magic sword."
Tong Nuonuo said in surprise: "Won't this consume a lot of my true energy?"
Chen Xiao nodded: "So, if we are not acquaintances, Taoist Zhenlu will not easily use special methods to forge swords for others. When Xue Feng forged it, it was because he spent a favor he owed to Senior Brother Liu that Taoist Zhenlu agreed."
Tang Ru suddenly realized, "Brother Xi is escorting me this time just to repay a favor."
Chen Xiao said: "That's what I mean."
Tong Nuonuo hummed and said seriously: "It's best not to owe favors, otherwise who knows what kind of a mess it will become!" He has the most experience in this kind of thing, it's simply blood and tears.
Tang Ru looked at him in confusion, "You seem to have a deep understanding of this?"
Tong Nuonuo pretended to be stupid and changed the subject, "We're here."
After entering the door, someone took them to the back.
The waiter said respectfully, "Please wait in the Sword Viewing Pavilion. The host said it will be ready soon."
The four people were sitting in the Sword Viewing Pavilion, which was just opposite the sword-making workshop. They could see the main entrance and the huge chimney on the roof that was constantly emitting hot air.
Tong Nuonuo touched his chin and said, "Look at this chimney. The specifications of the forging furnace are quite large. The chimney is exposed. He is also a swordsmith who advocates naturalism."
Instead of using magic circles to extract the exhaust gas, he chose to discharge it through a chimney. Tong Nuonuo was more acceptable to this type of swordsmith.
A few people were chatting while waiting. Not long after, a sound of quenching water was suddenly heard from the closed main door. The rich water spirit evaporated when it encountered heat, and powerful hot air spewed out from the chimney.
"Hahaha!" A loud laugh was heard along with the sound of the door suddenly opening. Taoist Zhenlu walked out quickly and waved to the people, "Fellow Daoist Xi, come and take a look. Are you satisfied?"
Xi Yunting stood up suddenly, and before the three of them could see his movements clearly, he had already disappeared from their sight.
Chen Xiao stood up immediately and ran quickly into the gate.
Tong Nuonuo and Tang Ru were both startled by Taoist Zhenlu's appearance, and it took them a beat to react.
When the two arrived, Xi Yunting was already holding a brand new sword in his hand.
This sword is narrower than the original blade, but longer.
Because of the addition of new materials, the sword body turned silver-gray, and the blade was bright and sparkling with golden light.
Overall, it changed from a heavy sword to a medium-sized sword.
"Eh?" Tang Ru said, "The sword shape has changed so much, can Brother Xi Dao adapt to it?"
Xi Yunting was feeling the new sword carefully, and upon hearing this, he said, "The change in the sword shape was entrusted by me."
Chen Xiao explained, "This is because Big Brother's swordsmanship has changed. The new medium-sized sword is more suitable for combat than the previous heavy sword."
"Hmm." Tong Nuonuo's eyes flickered and she quietly stepped to the side.
As expected, Tang Ru repeated the same old tune after just two sentences. She said, "No wonder. After all, Brother Xi Dao has comprehended the domain at the Nascent Soul stage. He is indeed a rare genius. Nuonuo, you see, we are all at the Nascent Soul stage. When will you be able to reach the Golden Core stage?"
Tong Nuonuo looked bitter and resentful, and said, "Can you please stop forcing things? You and Xiaoxiao can't be compared as normal examples!"
Tang Ru sighed in a condescending manner, "There's no comparison, but based on your talent, you should be promoted."
Tong Nuonuo looked at Chen Xiao pitifully, asking for help.
Chen Xiao jokingly came to his rescue, "Nono is already in the late stage of foundation building, and his progress is very fast. Even Senior Brother Tao praised his efforts."
Tong Nuonuo nodded repeatedly: "You should know that I am also a master of mechanical devices. Among my peers, my cultivation level has increased rapidly."
Taoist Zhenlu smiled and asked, "Who are these two Taoist friends?"
Chen Xiao hurriedly said, "Senior Zhenlu, I'm sorry. These two are Tong Nuonuo, the master of machinery, and this one is Tang Ru, who is in the Nascent Soul stage. They will escort Senior Zhenlu with us."
Taoist Zhenlu has such a thin face that when he smiles he doesn’t look friendly at all, but rather scary.
Tong Nuonuo said a little weakly: "Hello, senior."
Tang Ru didn't feel anything. That inhuman experience had sharpened her nerves. "Greetings, Senior Zhenlu."
At this time, Xi Yunting had finished examining the sword. He was very satisfied with the completion of the new sword. Overall, it had become stronger than before.
"Your sword is completely different from the previous one. Do you want to change the name of the new sword?" Taoist Zhenlu asked, "If you plan to change the name, I will erect a new sword monument for it."
It is the custom of Taoist Zhenlu to erect a monument to commemorate the sword he made.
Xi Yunting hesitated for a moment and shook his head, "I won't change its name."
Taoist Zhenlu nodded to show his understanding and said, "You can stay here today while I pack and prepare. You can rest for a while before setting off on your journey."
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