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The concept of "Hidden in Plain Sight" is exemplified here. This courtyard covers at least two acres and is surrounded by residential areas, yet it has never been discovered for such a long time. What could be the reason?
It turns out that this is an important gathering point for Yang Yichen's subordinates. In addition to this courtyard designed for weapon forging, all the houses within a five-mile radius are under his name.
According to the hierarchy among his subordinates, those of higher status live in larger residences, while those of lower status reside on the outskirts, with their houses being smaller.
However, this arrangement does not guarantee that they won't be discovered. Beyond the central point surrounded by layers of protection, there are unseen individuals monitoring the area.
One might wonder why no one has noticed anything unusual in such a large residential area. The answer is that the men and women here, regardless of their status, behave just like normal people—they play, make noise, and go out as anyone else would.
Moreover, the women here shop and entertain guests just like anyone else; the only restriction is that they cannot approach the central courtyard.
Keeping such a secret is difficult, especially when so many people need to maintain it simultaneously.
Yet this organization has managed to do just that; people here have lived this way for generations. If any family encounters difficulties, there will always be someone willing to lend a helping hand.
Yang Yichen was reluctant to take over such an organization but felt he had no choice.
Thousands of people under his command cannot leave the organization; they have grown accustomed to this lifestyle. Furthermore, if they are ever discovered, everyone here—including infants—would have no chance of survival.
Thus, they must make themselves stronger.
There is also a rumor in the martial world that one should never provoke members of the Inorganic Gate. They are spread across every corner; perhaps an ordinary person you see on the street possesses extraordinary skills in weapon manufacturing.
They operate discreetly and tend to be aloof; they engage in business only if they wish to do so.
In this organization, which holds many lives in its hands, Yang Yichen is one of its members.
To be fair, individuals with exceptional skills often have strong personalities. Yang Yichen has earned their recognition after enduring many challenges and setbacks.
Half an hour later, all those busy forging weapons received guidance from Yang Yichen, leading to a breakthrough in their understanding.
"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master." Each time Yang Yichen arrives, their skills improve significantly, resulting in flawless weapons.
This place is merely one of many strongholds belonging to the Inorganic Gate.
To understand the Inorganic Gate's origins, one must look back three hundred years when a mysterious force suddenly emerged in the martial world known as the Inorganic Gate.
Originally, no one paid attention to it, but suddenly someone appeared. The weapons they crafted could achieve remarkable results in combat, even if they were just ordinary swords and blades.
This shocked many martial artists, who flocked to them. It is important to note that in the martial world, there are countless enemies and rivals. Besides diligently practicing martial arts, weapons are a crucial aid.
For instance, when facing an equally matched opponent, if one's weapon is slightly superior, a clash of blades could easily sever the opponent's weapon in half, resulting in extraordinary effectiveness.
Thus, various martial artists developed a crazy obsession with owning a weapon crafted by the Inorganic Gate, elevating its status significantly.
As of now, the Inorganic Gate has become a feared force that even powerful sects cannot easily confront.
However, no one has ever known their location. There have been attempts to infiltrate and gain access to their inner workings, all of which ended in failure.
Meanwhile, the court harbors dissatisfaction towards this force and has attempted numerous times to bring it under control. Unfortunately, they remain elusive and impossible to track down.
Moreover, the Inorganic Gate has never participated in court power struggles or supported any side. They have maintained their independence for so long that the court eventually turned a blind eye.
Yang Yichen's connection to them was purely coincidental.
His thoughts seemed to come naturally without any formal teaching, leaving even his master puzzled after years of research without understanding the underlying reasons.
As for Yang Yichen, with more fragments of memories surfacing in his mind, he began to grasp the reasons behind them. Apart from his innate abilities, it felt as though he had done many things instinctively before.
These inexplicable elements seemed to be influenced by an invisible force that would eventually reveal the truth one day—Big White.
After leaving the weapon crafting site, Yang Yichen checked several shops that belonged to him.
Unlike weapon manufacturing, which is part of the overall industry of the Inorganic Gate where he holds a relatively high position among its members.
Returning to the inn, Liu Qingxi had not yet returned. Yang Yichen waited in his room, changing the tea multiple times but still saw no sign of her.
At that moment, Liu Qingxi was being held back by Elder Ying: "Girl, you must stay for dinner today. I have already prepared food; we can continue our discussion afterward."
Elder Ying had to admit that some of Liu Qingxi's unique viewpoints were beyond his imagination. However, her ideas were somewhat too bold for the current construction environment and standards.
Liu Qingxi disagreed; she believed anything was possible. If multi-story buildings were normal in her past life and skyscrapers hundreds of meters tall existed abundantly, surely no one would believe it was impossible now.
Did they think she was daydreaming? But times are changing; technology is advancing. Considering the current state of affairs in this era, while ultra-high buildings may not be feasible yet, taller structures are certainly within reach.
However, she couldn't help but admire Elder Ying's extensive knowledge. Her own experiences in learning and work from her past life seemed insignificant in comparison to Elder Ying.
Thus, the two of them each had their strengths and weaknesses. Liu Qingxi was filled with admiration for such a dedicated senior in architecture and naturally would not decline.
After dinner, Elder Ying chatted incessantly with Liu Qingxi until it grew late, the sun setting low and merging with the horizon.
"Oh dear, look at me! Time has flown by so quickly that I lost track of it. By the way, have you thought about my proposal regarding you? Old Man here is trying to take you as my apprentice. What do you think?"
"Don't worry, I will teach you everything thoroughly."
To be honest, before meeting her, Elder Ying had confidence that the girl would agree. However, after their exchange, he realized that she understood just as much, if not more, than he did in some areas. At this moment, asking her to be his apprentice felt somewhat unreasonable.
So when he posed the question, Elder Ying felt a bit anxious; after all, having such an impressive apprentice would certainly bring him prestige.
"I wonder if I am fortunate enough for this."
Liu Qingxi was taken aback; she didn't expect this esteemed figure to be so amiable and without any airs.
Reflecting on her own shortcomings, she recognized that in this era where feng shui and family background were highly valued, she indeed lacked knowledge in these areas and had much to learn.
Suddenly, the girl knelt down on both knees, arms outstretched in a respectful bow: "Master, I bow to you as your disciple!"
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