"If it's not for revenge, then what is it for?" Gu Mu asked as he drove the carriage.
Because he was in a hurry to save Lu Xiaoyao, Gu Mu came alone. After all, his lightness skill far surpassed that of others, and bringing others would slow him down.
In addition, the parchment scroll contained information that Lu Xiaoyao's location was very safe; it was just that Gu Mu needed to arrive quickly to rescue her.
The carriage was bought by Gu Mu on short notice, and the maid was also hired by Gu Mu on short notice.
After Lu Xiaoyao's injuries improved, Gu Mu dismissed the maid. Since the maid was a local, Gu Mu couldn't bring her to the capital and then let her go back alone. After all, the journey was long, and it wouldn't be safe for a woman who had been a maid all her life in ancient times and hadn't seen much of the world to go back.
So at this moment, there were only Lu Xiaoyao and Gu Mu on the road.
After a while, seeing that Lu Xiaoyao didn't speak, Gu Mu added, "Since you want me to give you money, you should at least let me know whether the money I give you is a threat to me and what it's used for."
Gu Mu knew that once he said those words, Lu Xiaoyao would definitely reveal the reason.
Because Lu Xiaoyao urgently needed money.
Gu Mugui is the monarch of a country, and in Lu Xiaoyao's eyes, he has a deep connection with the Lord of Yincheng, who controls hybrid rice, penicillin, and a magical loom.
It can be said that they are already as wealthy as a country.
If Gu Mu is willing, he can easily help her solve her funding gap.
Sure enough, Lu Xiaoyao hesitated for a moment before asking, "Have you seen my whip?"
Gu Mu didn't know why Lu Xiaoyao brought up her whip, but at this moment, Gu Mu knew it must be related to what she was about to do.
That long whip was Lu Xiaoyao's weapon. Gu Mu had seen it in the woods when Lu Xiaoyao robbed people. At the time, he thought the whip was magical, as it could turn halfway and restrain a horse's feet.
However, at the time, there were too many strange things in the world, so he didn't think about it too deeply.
"I've seen it before, it's just an ordinary long whip." But Gu Mu still said this, because the one who had witnessed the wonders of Lu Xiaoyao's long whip was the "doctor" he was disguised as, not the real him.
Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaoyao lifted the carriage curtain and threw out the long whip, saying to Gu Mu, "Try swinging it. Once you've used it yourself, you'll know how magical this whip is."
Gu Mu took the long whip and swung it through the air, producing a whooshing sound.
But then, Gu Mu noticed that the long whip did not fall down due to inertia, but remained suspended in mid-air. Gu Mu slightly adjusted the force in his hand, and the long whip curled in the direction that Gu Mu changed.
It can attack and restrain.
This long whip is indeed extraordinary!
Although it can't compare to the magical artifacts in fantasy novels, it is still quite lethal compared to other whips in this world, and it can be surprisingly effective.
After trying it, Gu Mu threw the whip back into the carriage.
Lu Xiaoyao carefully put away the long whip, and then said, "Over the years, I have only been able to forge this one long whip; all my other weapons have failed."
“But with each failure, I can learn from the experience. I feel that as long as I keep persevering in crafting weapons, one day I will create a weapon as magical as this whip.”
"However, the materials required to forge weapons are staggering. Every failure means that all the previous materials have been wasted. My master is a man who does not care about fame or fortune. Adding a little meat to his noodles is enough to make him happy. He is obsessed with martial arts. I once promised him that as long as he supports me in forging weapons, I will forge a precious sword for him once I succeed."
“My master has witnessed the wonders of my long whip and agreed to it. Over the years, he has also spared no expense in cultivating my forging skills. I feel that I am very close to the entry threshold of the forging skills described in the book.”
"I created this long whip by chance, but I feel that once I get to the basics, I will definitely be able to create even better weapons in the future!"
Gu Mu listened to Lu Xiaoyao's words and understood what she meant.
Now that her martial arts skills have been crippled, only by restoring her value can she avoid being hunted down by people in the martial arts world.
If the weapons she forges are unique, then there will definitely be skilled craftsmen who ask her to forge weapons, and they will personally or send someone to protect her closely.
However, Gu Mu noticed that Lu Xiaoyao had inadvertently mentioned a word earlier, and Gu Mu asked in confusion, "Book?"
Lu Xiaoyao nodded: "I learned my forging skills from a book I got. That book contains information related to forging, but even after all these years, I still haven't reached the threshold of entry."
"Although I also forged this long whip, coincidence outweighed ability."
Lu Xiaoyao didn't mention where her book came from, just like Gu Mu's time travel, it was a secret belonging to Lu Xiaoyao.
Even in the face of life and death, there are some secrets that will not be revealed.
Gu Mu did not ask any further questions.
Instead, he was secretly plotting in his heart that what the world didn't know was that the Hidden City Lord and he were actually the same person. The Hidden City Lord's wealth all belonged to him, Gu Mu. Moreover, he also controlled the Southern Kingdom and the Northern Frontier, which had now been annexed by the Southern Kingdom.
Money was, to him, the least important thing.
These days, he has accumulated a considerable fortune by exporting hybrid rice to other countries through commissions from his magical loom.
If he fully supports Lu Xiaoyao's forging skills, what if one day Lu Xiaoyao really manages to forge a truly amazing weapon...?
Although Gu Mu now has a spear provided by the system, he also needs some hidden weapons and longswords as handy weapons. After all, spears are only useful on the battlefield. In one-on-one combat, longswords and hidden weapons are more advantageous.
Furthermore, both General Meng and Shen Chao were his loyal generals who had accompanied him through numerous wars. If they had a good weapon, their ability to protect themselves and their combat capabilities would be enhanced.
After all, Gu Mu is destined to unify the world in the future.
This is not solely due to his own strength.
He also needs to train his generals and soldiers.
Thinking about it this way, spending a little insignificant money to cultivate Lu Xiaoyao's forging skills seems like a worthwhile deal.
There's even a possibility of making a fortune.
“Alright, I can give you silver, plenty of silver, enough to ensure you won’t have to worry about materials anymore, but I have one condition,” Gu Mu said calmly.
Lu Xiaoyao seemed to have guessed what Gu Mu was going to say. After Gu Mu agreed, she immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am now a Southerner. All I want is to live a meaningful life. As long as you are willing to help me, I will only serve you."
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