Chapter 96 Bloodletting
[1. Observe the entire process of a weapon being forged from raw materials (unfinished)
2. Find a hammer that has been used for more than 10 years (unfinished)
3. Hammer more than 3,000 times (not completed) 4. Inspect 10 newly-made weapons (not completed)]
"Huh, it appears now?!"
Fang Zhixing couldn't help but feel excited and was very surprised.
Unexpectedly, he just entered the forge room and did nothing, but the maximum level requirements for [Forging Apprentice] were refreshed.
This is much simpler than practicing martial arts! It can be seen that the conditions for triggering the maximum level of plug-in are completely different for different professions or skills.
For professions like archer and blacksmith, Fang Zhixing can quickly trigger success as long as he touches related objects or enters a specific environment.
But for extremely complex and profound skills such as swordsmanship or martial arts, the triggering conditions are much more stringent.
"Lao Mo, come here!"
Wu Sanliang stood in front of the door and looked around the forging room. His eyes suddenly fell on a middle-aged strong man with a thick beard.
The sturdy man looked to be in his forties, over 1.80 meters tall, with his chest exposed and well-developed muscles. His skin was shiny dark from being baked by the fire all year round.
"Hey, Manager Wu, you're here." The middle-aged strong man ran over quickly, with a smile on his face, nodding and bowing enthusiastically.
Wu Sanliang nodded and said seriously, "Let me introduce you. This is our new incense master Fang Zhixing. He also aspires to become a blacksmith. He is willing to learn from scratch."
The middle-aged man's face changed, and he bowed his head hastily, saying respectfully: "I pay my respects to Master Fang Xiang!"
"You're welcome." Fang Zhixing nodded as a courtesy.
Wu Sanliang introduced him, "His name is Mo Tongjing. He has been promoted to a formal blacksmith for more than ten years. He is also the most skilled forger in this blacksmith room. He will teach you the art of blacksmithing in the future. What do you think?"
Fang Zhixing was naturally not picky, and quickly lowered his posture and bowed, saying: "Master Mo, I am still a newcomer, and I may have to trouble you in the future."
"I dare not, I dare not." Mo Tongjing was terrified and waved his hands repeatedly.
Wu Sanliang smiled and said, "Okay, you two can start now. I'll go first."
Fang Zhixing nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Manager Wu. Please go ahead and do your work."
Wu Sanliang bowed and left.
Then, Fang Zhixing followed Mo Tongjing to a casting table.
Mo Tongjing explained earnestly: "If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools. What we forgers do is actually to help others forge the best tools.
The art of forging, to put it bluntly, is slow work and fine work.
The whole process includes nine steps: material selection, preheating, forging, planing and filing, quenching, tempering, grinding, decoration and inspection.
I am now planning to forge a breastplate with level 2 strength, so I will teach you step by step, starting from the first step of material selection."
Then you will know that there is nothing wrong with doing it, so study hard.
"The main material for forging the second-level breastplate is wrought iron, which is then mixed with a certain proportion of mithril, mountain copper, and refined gold to increase hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance and other properties."
Mo Tongjing looked focused as he selected the required materials from the material warehouse, checked the quality, weighed them, and then put them into the furnace to calcine.
"The second step is preheating, which is to heat and melt different materials together to form one."
"The third step of forging is the most difficult, requiring repeated forging, folding and forging, and then hammering and stretching the material to shape it."
…
Fang Zhixing studied very attentively and soon came to the forging stage. He took an iron hammer from Mo Tongjing.
[2. Find a hammer that has been used for more than 10 years (completed)]
Ding ding dong!
Fang Zhixing swung the hammer, striking the iron again and again.
Mo Tongjing gave instructions from the side.
Fang Zhixing was a master who had reached the level of a great python. He had a perfect control over his own strength and was able to grasp the key points in just a moment.
The rhythm of the ironwork became more even and cheerful.
[3. Beat more than 3,000 times (completed)]
Just like that, ten days passed in a flash.
A brand new breastplate was finally forged.
The surface of the breastplate is etched with beautiful patterns and gilded, which is very beautifully decorated and full of gorgeousness.
Moreover, there are two bulging lumps of flesh on the upper half of the breastplate, and it is obvious at a glance that this is a style worn by women.
Mo Tongjing raised the breastplate, checked it carefully, nodded and said, "It should be OK. Someone put it on and test it."
Soon, a maid was called over and she put on the breastplate.
Mo Tongjing clenched his fists and hit the breastplate three times, making a loud bang.
The maid was beaten back and fell to the ground, but she quickly got up and said she was fine.
The breastplate is still in its original shape without any dents.
"Well, I passed!"
Mo Tongjing smiled happily and breathed a sigh of relief.
He is at Guanli realm, and anything that cannot be broken by his punching power has undoubtedly reached the second level of strength.
[1. Observe the entire process of a weapon being forged from raw materials (completed)]
"Okay, another one completed!"
Fang Zhixing's lips curled up slightly, and then he asked Mo Tongjing for the job of inspecting weapons.
This job was relatively simple, and Mo Tongjing thought it was no problem. He first asked him to inspect a batch of first-class weapons cast by formal apprentices.
Only then will you know that this is the way to enjoy life.
Condition 4 only requires the inspection of weapons, but does not specify that the inspected weapons must be level 2, so level 1 is acceptable by default.
He immediately got busy, picking up a machete, observing its appearance, weighing its weight and balance, and finally swinging the machete to chop the wooden stake.
"qualified!"
Soon, he completed the inspection of the machete.
[Weapon Inspection: 1/10]
"Yeah, it's very relaxing."
Fang Zhixing was delighted and quickened his pace, passing weapons one after another through his hands.
It won't take long! [4. Test 10 new weapons (completed)]
[Forging Apprentice: The conditions required for the maximum level have been met. Do you want to upgrade? ]
"Well, in ten days, everything will be done!"
Fang Zhixing felt extremely happy instantly.
The dog was amazed and smacked his lips, "I checked and found that to become a qualified forging apprentice, one must study and practice for at least three years. You completed it in just ten days. How abnormal!"
Fang Zhixing was very proud and said with a smile, "It's slow, because the armor Mo Tongjing forged is level 2, so it only took ten days.
If he had forged a first-class weapon, it would only take two or three days at most to meet condition 1."
Xigou thought about it and said, "Then you should upgrade quickly. What are you waiting for?"
“No hurry.”
Fang Zhixing stopped.
In the evening, he returned to his villa and ate and took a bath as usual.
While taking a bath, Fang Zhixing drew his sword and suddenly slashed his wrist.
Hiss~ blood suddenly spurted out like a fountain!
The bathtub suddenly turned bright red! "Fuck, what are you doing?"
Xigou was startled, but he immediately realized, "You are going to make condition 7!"
Fang Zhixing replied: "Yes, condition 7 requires bleeding three times."
The dog was surprised and said, "If you want to bleed me, why did you cut the wound so deep? Damn, my wrist is almost broken!"
He wondered, "Why did you choose to bleed at this time? You won't forge iron tomorrow?"
Fang Zhixing raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "Think about it carefully."
Xigou blinked, looked carefully at Fang Zhixing's system panel, and suddenly shuddered.
"Good fellow, you are trying to create a bug!!"
The little dog suddenly understood.
The next moment, Fang Zhixing's system panel flashed with light again.
[Bloodletting 2 liters: 1/3]
"Okay, it's done!"
Fang Zhixing's face turned pale, but he immediately perked up and his mind became alert.
"promote!"
In a flash, a large amount of forging memories and insights flooded into Fang Zhixing's mind like a tide.
He seemed to be dreaming. In his dream, he continued to forge iron and study the forging skills day after day.
It seemed like three years had passed in a flash, and Fang Zhixing slowly opened his eyes.
【Forging Apprentice·Perfection】
[Explosive Skill: Precision Ratio (Lv1)]
[When selecting forging materials, you can accurately grasp the optimal proportion of each material]
Almost at the same time, the severe cut on Fang Zhixing's wrist healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even the blood that had flowed into the bathtub quickly flowed back and poured into his body.
After a moment, Fang Zhixing's face flushed with rosy glow, and he returned to his best condition.
"Damn, you're awesome!" The thin dog was speechless.
He initially thought that Fang Zhixing would become sickly after the bloodletting and might need to recuperate for ten days or half a month to recover.
During that period, Fang Zhixing was weak and he was strong, and the offense and defense were reversed.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
By then, hehe, he will be like a little dog riding on Fang Zhixing's head and peeing and shitting.
I never expected...
It seems that Fang Zhixing should have been planning to do this a long time ago.
He will not easily leave his fate to others.
He is a man who only believes in himself from beginning to end.
"Well, this method really works."
Fang Zhixing smiled with satisfaction and looked at the system panel again.
[Forger: Full Level Conditions:
1. Become a qualified forging apprentice (completed) 2. Forge 3 pieces of first-level weapons (uncompleted) 3. Observe the entire process of forging a set of second-level weapons from raw materials (uncompleted)]
"Well, conditions 2 and 3 don't seem very difficult, but they may take more time."
Fang Zhixing sighed softly.
He really wanted to get to the Level 3 restricted area as soon as possible, but haste makes waste.
"Don't worry. Even if I spend a year to advance to the First Bird Realm, it will still be ten times faster than others who have practiced hard for more than ten years!"
Not to mention, as long as he was promoted, he would be directly upgraded to the perfection of the First Bird Realm.
Others are in the early stage of the bird realm.
The huge gap is self-evident.
The next day, Fang Zhixing went to the Weapon Casting Hall as planned.
After meeting Mo Tongjing, he applied to try to forge a first-grade long sword to practice.
"Okay, you try it."
Mo Tongjing considered it and ultimately did not dare to disobey the incense master. He nodded in agreement and offered guidance.
Fang Zhixing quickly selected the materials and adjusted the proportions of each material.
"Not bad. You shouldn't put too much or too little of any ingredient." Mo Tongjing commented.
Fang Zhixing then began to preheat. He had a relatively good grasp of the temperature and calcination time, which made Mo Tongjing nod his head repeatedly.
Fang Zhixing is also fully capable of the subsequent steps of forging, planing, filing, quenching, etc.
Three days later, he forged a long sword.
"Actually, I passed!!"
Mo Tongjing played with the long sword, and the more he looked at it, the more surprised he became, with a look of confusion on his face.
Fang Zhixing had only learned forging for ten days, but he could achieve such a level. What kind of talent was this? Fang Zhixing quickly explained: "Actually, I worked in a blacksmith shop when I was a child, for about seven or eight years, so I know a little bit."
"I see!"
Mo Tongjing suddenly realized and exclaimed: "Master Xiang, you can now be considered a qualified forging apprentice."
Fang Zhixing said, "Master Mo, I want to practice making two more weapons, and I also want to participate in the forging of second-level weapons."
"Okay, I'll take you."
Mo Tongjing smiled and said, "There is chaos and war right now, and the demand for armor has increased dramatically. We are so busy every day that we can't handle it all. The more manpower the better."
Fang Zhixing was delighted.
Five days later, he forged two weapons in succession, a long sword and a dagger.
[2. Forge 3 pieces of first-level weapons (completed)]
In a flash, another month has passed.
Fang Zhixing followed Mo Tongjing to work every day, and cooperated with other blacksmiths. He witnessed the birth of a complete set of second-level weapons, including helmets, breastplates, knee pads, etc.
[Blacksmith: The conditions required for the maximum level have been met. Do you want to upgrade? ]
"Excellent!"
Fang Zhixing took a deep breath, lay in the bathtub again, and cut his wrists.
Accompanied by a large amount of blood flowing joyfully.
[Bloodletting 2 liters: 2/3]
"promote!"
Fang Zhixing's mind moved, and countless forging skills and insights poured into his mind.
Soon, he slowly opened his eyes and let out a long breath.
【Forger·Perfection】
[Explosive Skill: Precision Ratio (Lv2)]
[Explosive Skill: Mastering the Timing (Lv2)]
[Burst Skill: Eye of Calibration (Lv2)]
“Huh~”
Fang Zhixing smiled brightly and stood up from the bathtub.
The little dog was lying on the bed, sleeping soundly, bored.
Anyway, no matter how Fang Zhixing upgrades, it has nothing to do with him, so he simply ignores it and doesn't get bothered.
Fang Zhixing put on his clothes and opened the window.
With a whoosh, the cold wind outside howled, carrying many white spots of light, and rushed into the house.
“It’s snowing!”
Fang Zhixing raised his eyebrows. Outside, the night was dark and heavy snow was falling.
This is the first snow since winter!
Fang Zhixing then realized how fast time passed. He looked at himself and found that he had grown taller, now over 1.8 meters tall, with muscular body and a strong and sturdy figure.
Take another look at the thin dog.
In the past month and a half, the little dog has grown very fast. His height has reached Fang Zhixing's knees and he has become very strong.
that is……
Getting uglier and uglier!
The thin dog's fur was mottled, curled up and wrinkled.
The dog's face looks ferocious.
When he was a child, he was a little silly and cute, but now he is just ugly and no one is allowed to approach him.
Fang Zhixing retracted his gaze and looked out the window again. The yard was covered in white, with a layer of snow on the ground.
Suddenly, he became interested, reached out and picked up his sword, and was about to go out and play with it.
Who would have thought! Suddenly, the system panel flashed! [Long Sword: Second-level inferior product]
[Second-level inferior long sword·Full level conditions:
1. Use the knife for more than one month and get to know it better (completed)
2. 2.5 kg of iron (unfinished) 3. 1.8 kg of mithril (unfinished) 4. 8 liang of Gengjin (unfinished) 5. Forge a long sword in a furnace for more than half an hour (unfinished)]
“Huh???”
Fang Zhixing's eyes suddenly widened and his expression changed.
He kicked the little dog awake.
"What are you doing!"
The dog got up unhappily, glared at Fang Zhixing, and growled, "Why did you disturb my sleep? Give me a reasonable explanation right now."
(End of this chapter)