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Chapter 86: Forging with Body and Mind
After receiving the Twelve Sets of Materials from Master Mo, Lian Yun left the Treasure Shop and first went to the Treasure Alliance. He offered a brief apology to Qian Duoduo before returning to the Azure Pavilion.
Lian Yun's inexplicable behavior left Qian Duoduo bewildered, even causing him some worry for a while.
However, it was rare for Lian Yun to seek out Lan Ruoxuan afterward. Without exchanging many words, he simply sat beneath the Pavilion in her courtyard.
Listening to the occasional melodies played by Lan Ruoxuan on her guqin, Lian Yun took out the Twelve Sets of Materials one by one, examining them closely or holding them in his hands, closing his eyes to deeply contemplate. Occasionally, he would lightly tap his fingers, but no sound would emerge.
During his time in Thirty-One Beginner Village learning Forging Technique from Iron Hammer, Lian Yun had observed the patterns in ores. However, over the past month, due to an abundance of materials, he had subconsciously forgotten this detail.
Now, with Master Mo's sudden task added to his plate, he experienced a moment of realization. Lian Yun resolved not to focus on Master Mo's task but instead to transform the Twelve Sets of Materials into twelve pieces of Supreme equipment as best as he could.
His earlier apology to Qian Duoduo was motivated by the possibility that if he failed to obtain Master Mo's inheritance, he could still learn Fang Wu's forging techniques. Although Fang Wu's skills were exceptional, they might not possess the ability to create self-evolving attributes.
Thus, Lian Yun's apology was not only an expression of regret for previously wasting materials but also an acknowledgment that he might disappoint Qian Duoduo.
Choosing to sit quietly with Lan Ruoxuan was due to her aura resembling that of Grandma, which provided him with an inexplicable sense of calm and a semblance of security.
He remained there for several nights. During this time, a Chaos Beast Tide emerged in Twelve Cities, but Lian Yun chose not to participate.
Once his mind settled, Lian Yun returned to the Treasure Shop and sought out Master Mo. "May I ask, Master Mo, if I could exchange one or two of these Twelve Sets of Materials?"
Master Mo looked at Lian Yun with some surprise but did not respond, appearing disinterested in engaging with him.
After struggling with this for a moment, Lian Yun sighed and turned to leave.
From the moment Master Mo had given him the twelve sets of materials, Lian Yun understood that while Master Mo had not explicitly stated it, there was likely a time limit involved and that material exchanges might not be permitted.
Realizing his previous oversight and noting that among the Twelve Sets of Materials there were five sets that could forge a piece of equipment but were somewhat incompatible—making it more challenging than other materials to create Supreme equipment—Lian Yun had come to inquire about this.
Yet he received no approval from Master Mo.
However, Lian Yun had already made up his mind to transform all Twelve Sets of Materials into Supreme equipment as much as possible. So even without Master Mo's permission, he decided to change the materials, willing to forgo Master Mo's Soul Gear forging techniques.
Thus, Lian Yun made another trip to the Treasure Alliance to discuss things in detail with Qian Duoduo.
For a moment, Qian Duoduo was in a dilemma. He really wanted equipment that could advance on its own to offer to his master, but seeing Lian Yun's resolute attitude, he found it hard to persuade him otherwise.
Still, he asked, "Does Young Master Bai no longer want the Yin Yang Guqin?"
"I want it, but I dare not insist!"
Qian Duoduo stared intently at Lian Yun, his expression gradually revealing anger. However, he sighed and said, "Well then, the Treasure Alliance has nothing to lose. I cannot demand anything from Young Master Bai. It's just that without Master Mo's inheritance, how will Young Master Bai learn the Forging Technique?"
"I have obtained detailed techniques from Senior Fang Wu. Initially, I planned to learn Master Mo's techniques first and then absorb Senior Fang Wu's techniques for mutual verification to enhance my forging skills."
"Indeed! Senior Fang Wu is also a Grandmaster of forging who once crafted one or two pieces of equipment that could advance on their own. As for whether there are more, outsiders cannot know." Qian Duoduo's expression flickered with a hint of hope.
Yet Lian Yun merely nodded calmly without much reaction.
Qian Duoduo adjusted his mindset slightly and smiled, "If Young Master Bai cannot master Master Mo's skills, our previous agreement will be nullified."
"However, the materials for Young Master Bai's practice can still be provided by us at the Treasure Alliance. But in terms of profit, I may take a bit more."
"That is fine; Qian the Shopkeeper can decide as you wish." Lian Yun readily agreed since he felt guilty about the situation and wasn't particularly concerned about profit.
With that, Lian Yun requested some Supreme materials from Qian Duoduo. After carefully selecting among them for a while, he made the exchange and returned to the Treasure Shop. He sat down at his rented forging station, closed his eyes in contemplation, and took out several pieces of the exchanged materials to feel them carefully.
Then he pulled out a set of ring materials and felt them over and over again.
When Lian Yun's consciousness reached a point where all materials could merge into one, he tossed all the materials into the fire. After waiting for them to fuse together and taking them out, he struck them with a hammer infused with essence and spirit energy. Instantly, a rough ring took shape before he began to meticulously hammer it with varying weights. At the same time, using Vibrational Force, he compacted the materials even tighter until they became inseparable.
Once the interior of the ring appeared completely unified, he began to 'carve' its external contours.
It was a dragon-shaped protrusion with very simple lines. Although the design was almost plain, it exuded an air of nobility and a sacredness that was untouchable.
When the ring was completed, Lian Yun couldn't help but smile.
He knew the quality of what he had forged; it was indeed a Supreme item, a spatial ring capable of holding five hundred cubic units, making it extraordinarily valuable.
However, Lian Yun wasn't particularly concerned about its worth. What mattered to him was that the materials for this ring had been altered, and he wondered if Master Mo would approve of it.
After finishing the forging process, Lian Yun sat down again to recover his energy.
This time marked his first attempt at concentrating all his spirit and energy into forging. Although the process seemed simple, it was quite draining, especially as he felt a bit lacking in mental strength.
Reflecting on this, Lian Yun thought of ancient Master Blacksmiths, who poured their heart and soul into crafting a piece of equipment. Many times, a single creation could cost a Master Blacksmith their life.
Perhaps this was why ancient artisans were able to forge equipment that lasted for millennia.
Thus, Lian Yun was in no rush to achieve results. Instead, he waited until he fully recovered before taking out the materials for the Boots, carefully feeling and contemplating them.
(End of Chapter)
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