Chapter 24: Tempering Workshop

The next morning, Wang Ye wrapped Zhang Su and Ye Changqing's swords in sackcloth and went straight to the quenching workshop in the market.

I paid fifty taels of silver to send Lin Lanzhi away yesterday.

This time, I must sell these two swords no matter what to make up for the money I lost yesterday.

Cuilifang is a famous weapons shop in Jinling City. The word "Cuili" means that the swords are sharp and tough after being tempered.

The swords they forged were not only sharp enough to cut through iron like mud, but also extremely powerful.

No matter it is a knight roaming the world or a traveling merchant, they all like to come here to buy a sword for self-defense.

As soon as he stepped into the Quenching Workshop, Wang Ye saw a crowd of people standing there.

These people are all strong and well-dressed.

They were holding swords and other weapons in their hands, and there was even a faint smell of blood in the air.

Obviously, these people are all people of the underworld who live on the edge of a knife.

“It’s really strange.”

Looking at the crowd of martial artists in front of him, Wang Ye's heart moved: "This Quenching Shop usually has average business, with only those traveling merchants coming to buy swords for self-defense. Why are there so many martial artists here today?"

Wang Ye couldn't help but feel puzzled by the scene before him.

"Hey, Shopkeeper Wang!"

Just as Wang Ye was puzzled, a deep voice came: "You are a rare guest!"

Hearing the voice, Wang Ye turned around and saw a tall man in gray coming up to him and slapping him on the shoulder.

Pah! The slap landed on Wang Ye's shoulder, making a crisp sound.

“Ouch!”

After being hit by the palm, Wang Ye turned his body and said to the gray-clothed man, "You are a Qian Mangfu. It's ok for you to forge iron and swords on weekdays, but you hit me so hard when you greeted me. Do you want to kill me?"

As he spoke, Wang Ye bared his teeth, looking displeased.

The man in gray was none other than the boss of Cuilifang, Qian Cheng, also known as Manager Qian.

"Wang Caimi, you're still talking about me?"

After hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian said, "I told you to run to Yihong Courtyard when you had nothing to do. You made my tall body look weak and frail. Who can you blame?"

"How about you also have a pot of the tiger penis wine launched by Huichuntang? That thing is just right for replenishing your weak body."

Looking at Wang Ye in front of him, Manager Qian had a wicked smile on his face.

"Go! Go! Go!"

Hearing what Shopkeeper Qian said, Wang Ye looked impatient: "That old man Zhu himself just ate and touched a lot in Yihong Courtyard without doing anything. If this tiger penis wine is really useful, why doesn't he drink it himself?"

"I think you are just like that brat Aji, you are stupid and foolish!"

"Tiger penis wine has no effect? ​​That's impossible?"

After hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian said thoughtfully: "I bought a pot of wine yesterday and drank it. That night, my wife praised it highly..."

"cough!"

After hearing what Manager Qian said, Wang Ye coughed heavily.

This shopkeeper Qian really doesn't consider himself an outsider.

Even the things that happen behind closed doors in your own home need to be shared with yourself.

Hearing Wang Ye's cough, Shopkeeper Qian also reacted. He looked at Wang Ye in front of him and blushed: "Well... as long as you understand what I mean..."

"The shopkeeper Qian..."

Looking at the appearance of Shopkeeper Qian, Wang Ye raised his eyebrows with a hint of amusement: "I can't believe that a big and strong man like you still needs tiger penis wine to cheer you up?"

"Alas, there are only cows that die of exhaustion, but no fields that are plowed to pieces. No matter how strong I am, I can't stand up to your sister-in-law..."

At this point, Shopkeeper Qian suddenly reacted: "Well, what is Wang Cai Mini doing here today?"

Looking at the appearance of Shopkeeper Qian, Wang Ye nodded, with a look of understanding on his face.

At the same time, he thrust forward the long sword wrapped in linen in his hand and said, "Sell you something!"

"oh?"

After hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian's eyes lit up: "Let's go to the reception room next door to discuss in detail!"

Hearing this, Wang Ye grinned.

Although Manager Qian is as stupid as Aji on weekdays, he is very clear-headed when it comes to casting and trading.

Especially when it comes to collecting swords, Manager Qian is extremely cautious.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he always went to the reception room to discuss the sword business in detail.

Arriving in the reception room, Shopkeeper Qian smiled at Wang Ye and said, "Wang Caimi, show us your stuff?"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

After these words were spoken, Wang Ye did not hesitate and directly removed the sackcloth, revealing the true appearance of the sword.

"Um?"

The moment he saw the two swords, Shopkeeper Qian's eyes lit up.

He first picked up Zhang Su's long sword and said, "This long sword may look thin, but it is made of iron mixed with black gold. It is extremely hard and most suitable for fighting!"

Hearing this, Wang Ye nodded.

Shopkeeper Qian has been in the sword-making business for generations and is particularly knowledgeable about weapons. With just this one sentence, he could tell the ins and outs of this sword.

"And this sword, it's thin and light, the blade is sharp yet soft"

As he spoke, Shopkeeper Qian flicked the sword with his finger, and a sound like water drops came out. "Plus, this sword is completely integrated, and the sound is like water drops. I think it is the legendary dripping sword that can kill people without bloodshed!"

"Okay, Mr. Qian."

Hearing this, Wang Ye said, “I can recognize these two swords at a glance!”

"You can only recognize weapons after seeing thousands of swords, not to mention that I can forge swords!"

After hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian smiled slightly and said, "Tell me, Wang Caimi, where did these two swords come from?"

"I picked it up."

In response to Shopkeeper Qian's words, Wang Ye told others how Aji had killed the gangsters in the dilapidated temple and saved himself.

However, the details of Tianxiahui and Juntianling were hidden.

"Hahahaha, a few days ago I heard people say that Aji was extremely brave and fought off the bad guys. This time he saved your life again."

After hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian said with a smile: "You must be secretly happy to have such a skilled martial artist as your friend!"

"Just forget it. Aji is such a fool and always causes trouble. I'd be very lucky if he doesn't drag me into this trouble!"

Wang Ye waved his hands helplessly, then knocked on the table: "How much do you plan to give for these two swords?"

"These two swords are of high quality and sharp. If they were sold, they would be worth at least two hundred taels..."

Looking at Wang Ye, Manager Qian smiled slightly: "But these two swords belong to the thieves. Using them openly will only cause trouble. I have to melt them into molten iron and forge them separately. Only in this way can I get rid of the trouble..."

"This series of smelting and casting processes is long and laborious, and it only costs this much!"

As he said this, Shopkeeper Qian slapped him in the face: "Fifty taels, no more!"

"You are such a rich bastard!"

After hearing what Shopkeeper Qian said, Wang Ye immediately became unhappy: "You are ripping off my customers!"

(End of this chapter)