Hu Delu said excitedly, "My lord, you have no idea how much refined iron is needed to forge one Mo Dao. It can be used to make more than 20 long swords. If it weren't for the batch of iron ore you brought over some time ago, we really wouldn't have enough. When you get some more, I estimate we can forge over a thousand Mo Dao for you."
Lu Tu patted his shoulder: "It'll be here soon, I'll get it for you soon. You don't need to worry about these things, just focus on the quality. By the way, is your wife about to give birth?"
Hu Delu chuckled: "I didn't expect you to have such a good memory. My wife is indeed about to give birth; she's already eight months along."
Lu Tu nodded: "Go to the refugees and find a maid to help take care of Xiao Lan. I think she has had a hard time. She used to go hungry and her body is weak. We can't be careless with her."
Hu Delu felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this. Only Lü Tu could remember such a small matter as his wife giving birth, even when he was so busy. This showed that Lü Tu always cared about Hu Delu, which moved him deeply.
"Thank you for your concern, sir. I will go shortly."
"Go and ask Dr. Zhang Miao to come to your house to take a look. If he needs to prescribe any medication to prevent miscarriage, just draw the money from the warehouse account."
Hu Delu quickly waved his hand: "This is unacceptable, sir. You have given me so much silver and grain every day. There are only three people in my family, and I can't possibly spend it all. I have money."
Upon hearing this, Lu Tu laughed heartily: "How novel! There are people who complain about having too much money. You should keep it. You used to promise Xiao Lan in front of me that you would give her a good life."
Hu Delu's eyes reddened with emotion: "Thank you, sir. The best thing I ever did in my life was following you back to the village. If you hadn't taken care of me that day, I'm afraid I would be dead or alive..."
Hu Delu choked up a little as he said this. Lu Tu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Look at you, getting sentimental again. Don't give me this treatment. People who don't know better will think I'm bullying you. Just work hard and everyone's life will get better."
After saying this, Lü Tu picked up his Mo Dao and left the blacksmith shop. The apprentices in the shop also heard these words, and Lü Tu's image in their hearts became even more heroic.
They weren't jealous of Hu Delu at all. After all, Hu Delu's present was their future. As long as they knew that helping Lü Tu would bring them benefits, each of the young men seemed to have inexhaustible energy.
Lu Tu went straight home. He didn't have enough Mo Dao swords yet, so he took advantage of this time to develop a user manual for the Mo Dao swords.
After all, randomly hacking and slashing without any strategy is too inefficient and purely reckless.
Any weapon should be equipped with the correct usage method in order to maximize its power.
Lu Tu himself had incredibly rich experience in close combat, and with Song Yuxi teaching him the Song family's traditional spear techniques, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Lu Tu was a top expert in this area.
He went to a few trees near his home, imagined the trees as his enemy, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, imagining the cavalry charging towards him and how he should deal with it.
In this way, he spent half a day and finally came up with 10 moves of the Mo Dao (陌刀), which, although not many, could handle most situations.
Especially after Lü Tu mastered the Wuhuan people's attack methods, it became relatively easy to deal with them, which provided great security for the future.
He now has more and more trump cards in his hand. If he weren't extremely cautious with every step he takes, his strength would already be enough to begin large-scale expansion.
However, it was precisely because of this advantage of Lü Tu that he was able to move steadily forward in this chaotic world. Every step he took seemed slow, but it was extremely solid and not easily knocked down.
He knew that without any power or backing, he could only take tonics and not laxatives; one wrong step would lead to utter ruin.
Lu Tu glanced at the sun, which was almost setting. He called Liu Hu over to inquire and learned that Nie Yun and the Feng brothers had not yet returned.
Liu Hu asked with some concern, "Brother, should we take some men to check on them?"
Lu Tu waved his hand dismissively and said, "No need. We've already sent 200 soldiers, including quite a few cavalry. Even the soldiers are all wearing armor. If we can't even wipe out a group of bandits under these circumstances, then there's no need to go and fetch them."
Liu Hu nodded after hearing this: "Brother is right, then I'll head back now."
Lu Tu suddenly called out to him: "How are things between you and your wife?"
Liu Hu chuckled: "Thanks to my brother, I get along very well with her. Now I can have a hot meal every day when I go home, and I don't have to cook with my brother anymore."
"Do you think your brother has any other thoughts about how loving you two seem?"
Liu Hu scratched his head and said something shocking: "I can also tell that my brother is very lonely. If he's willing, I can let him sleep with my wife."
Lu Tu nearly vomited blood upon hearing this. Wasn't Liu Hu a bit too honest? Although the idea of two brothers sharing one wife did exist in some places, it clearly didn't align with Lu Tu's values.
All I could do was quickly warn him, "You absolutely mustn't say that to your brother, or he'll definitely beat you up!"
Liu Hu blushed and said, "I guessed it too, that's why I didn't dare to say anything."
Lu Tu lightly slapped the back of his head and said, "I was asking about your brother and Ban Yingying. Doesn't your brother like her? Why hasn't there been any progress lately?"
Liu Hu then realized, "Oh, Brother Banwei doesn't want to. Sister Yingying said that the eldest brother is like a father, and he has to agree. So my brother hasn't been in contact with Sister Yingying much lately."
Lu Tu put his arm around his shoulder: "Don't be fooled by how bold your brother was when he was encouraging you last time. He's actually shy in front of women too. Just because Ban Wei doesn't agree doesn't mean he won't go. Tell your brother to keep looking for Ban Yingying and to treat Ban Wei with the same attitude he had for Yingying. Wouldn't that win him over sooner or later?"
Liu Hu's eyes lit up after hearing this: "Then how about I have my brother deliver some food to Brother Banwei every day?"
"That's right, you're a quick learner. Go back now."
Liu Hu chuckled: "Thank you, brother. I thank you on behalf of my brother."
When Lü Tu returned to the courtyard, Wang Miaoling, who was hanging clothes to dry, giggled and said, "Husband, you're so good at charming girls!"
"How so?"
"Liu Yang's behavior is that of a normal man, but your skin is much thicker, and that's exactly what women like."
Lu Tu approached Wang Miaoling and put his arm around her slender waist: "So, do you like this kind?"
Wang Miaoling's face flushed red to her neck in an instant. The sun hadn't set yet, and villagers were still passing by from time to time. Even though she had been married to Lü Tu for several days, she was still a little shy: "I like it."
"Do you want to have my baby?"
"think!"
Lu Tu glanced at the rooms that had been recently repaired, then picked up Wang Miaoling and headed towards her room: "Then let's get right to it!"
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