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Chapter 88: The Grandmaster
"Have you all counted how many pieces of Supreme equipment this friend has forged since arriving here?" The elder spoke first, looking around.
At this moment, the surrounding Blacksmiths had already understood the material issue mentioned by the White Elder. It was not jealousy over Lian Yun's success rate that left them shocked, but rather admiration and envy.
However, upon hearing the elder's question, someone replied, "I do not know the exact number of Supremes, but this master has sought out Master Mo dozens of times after completing the equipment."
"Have you seen any of his Supreme equipment circulating in the market?"
"Yes, most are in the Treasure Alliance, but there isn't a single piece of Supreme equipment."
The elder nodded, a hint of envy in his voice. "Perhaps the fifth person capable of forging self-evolving Soul Gear is about to be born. Yes! The youngest Master Blacksmith is likely to emerge soon."
This statement stirred up a wave of excitement.
All the Blacksmiths present looked at Lian Yun with envy and admiration.
Lian Yun appeared unaffected on the surface, but inside he felt a stir of emotions.
He realized he had misunderstood earlier; Master Mo providing him with twelve sets of materials was not only to encourage him to cherish them but also meant for him to forge a complete set of armor.
When forging the Boots, Lian Yun had considered creating a full set if possible, which is why all his equipment bore the Dragon Pattern. However, he had not thought that forging a complete set was Master Mo's greatest challenge for him.
With this realization, Lian Yun's mindset became clearer. Although he did not open his eyes, he turned his head toward the elder's direction and nodded slightly with a faint smile.
With a clear direction in mind, Lian Yun added an intention while crafting the Pants Armor: it needed to connect with both the Chestplate and Boots.
To achieve this, Lian Yun took out both the Chestplate and Boots to observe, feel, and contemplate their designs.
Once the Pants Armor was completed and placed alongside the Chestplate and Boots, he could distinctly sense a special connection among the three pieces. An invisible aura seemed to flow between them.
Next came the Earrings and Necklace. For the earrings, Lian Yun crafted one piece instead of a pair. Since this set was clearly designed as men's armor, having a pair of earrings would seem somewhat out of place. Thus, he forged a single earring shaped like a Azure Dragon, with its tail curling around the dragon's head in a circular design.
As for the Necklace, Lian Yun pondered for a long time.
Firstly, men rarely wore necklaces, and secondly, during his previous practice of the Forging Technique, although he had learned various skills, his experience with crafting necklaces was relatively limited.
Thus, Lian Yun simulated and reviewed the forging techniques for necklaces in his mind while contemplating their shape. He wondered whether it should be a choker or a pendant.
After much thought, he still couldn't find a satisfactory answer. So, without further ado, Lian Yun stood up and walked toward the group of elders, bowing slightly as he said, "I am Bai Yun. May I ask for your esteemed names?"
Gao Li, Ping Tieshi, Marten, and Yu Chengqiao—these were the names of the four masters. They sounded somewhat unusual, and Lian Yun didn't dwell on whether they were their real names.
Among them, Gao Li was the most respected, nearing the realm of Master Blacksmith.
The four elders were somewhat surprised by Lian Yun's sudden approach. However, upon realizing his intentions, they all smiled kindly.
Their smiles were somewhat inexplicable; there was a sense of comfort in them, as well as an impression that Lian Yun was still just a young man. Even though Lian Yun had become a Grandmaster, he still lacked the extensive experience that these seasoned masters possessed.
However, rather than rejecting Lian Yun's inquiry, the four were incredibly enthusiastic. The Four Elders quickly conferred and provided Lian Yun with a very satisfactory answer.
Lian Yun naturally expressed his gratitude and agreed to Gao Li's request to discuss insights with them when he had time.
Although Lian Yun was young, he already possessed the strength of a top-tier master and could stand on equal footing with them. Furthermore, if he received teachings from Master Mo, it would grant him knowledge that even they did not have. This was why they were so eager to assist Lian Yun; they hoped to gain some knowledge from him in return.
Lian Yun did not feel any aversion to this; rather, he recognized that he still had many shortcomings regarding necklaces. If he could exchange ideas with these elders, it would undoubtedly broaden his horizons and knowledge.
After a brief farewell, Lian Yun returned to his forging station and re-examined the materials for the necklace. He then crafted a swirling dragon-shaped pendant that coiled twice around itself.
If Xiao Jun were to see it, he would notice that the form of this dragon pendant resembled their first encounter with the Azure Dragon—its eyes slightly open yet exuding an aura that captivated one's spirit. The dragon's body was intricately designed but conveyed an undeniable majesty that demanded respect.
Once the pendant was completed, the Four Elders' eyes lit up in astonishment. Gao Li murmured thoughtfully to himself, "Could it be that Bai has witnessed a true Chinese dragon?"
Lian Yun held deep respect for the Four Elders and did not rush to respond. Instead, he nodded at Gao Li and said, "When I was with Brother Jun in the Yaochi Dungeon, I encountered Azure Dragon Senior. I believe you all are aware that there is indeed a true dragon on the fourth level of Yaochi Dungeon."
"However," he continued, "Azure Dragon Senior is quite drowsy; as of now, no one has experienced its divine presence and majesty."
The Four Elders all nodded, revealing a hint of envy.
They too could go see the Azure Dragon, but if the dragon was not in a conscious state, all they could observe would be its form. Even if they later carved the Dragon Pattern, it would often only capture its shape without embodying its spirit.
This was a rare experience, not something everyone could possess.
Next, Lian Yun did not immediately forge the final helmet.
Instead, he bid farewell to the Four Elders, stating that he would return in three days. He then went to the Treasure Alliance and found Qian Duoduo. After half a day of selection, he finally chose a material.
As for Qian Duoduo, upon seeing Lian Yun, he kept insisting on sticking to their initial agreement.
Lian Yun had now forged eleven pieces of equipment, all of which were Supreme. Among them, the Seven Pieces of Equipment had never had their materials changed, indicating that Lian Yun had fulfilled Master Mo's conditions.
Moreover, he must have heard about the set equipment and understood that Master Mo's expectations for Lian Yun were unprecedentedly high. Thus, it was almost a given that Lian Yun would receive Master Mo's inheritance.
Naturally, Lian Yun would not oppose this. However, even as Lian Yun nodded in agreement, Qian Duoduo was still so excited that he kept repeating their initial agreement.
(End of Chapter)
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