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Chapter 157: Meteorite from Afar, The Foundry
"It's actually a meteorite from afar?"
Lu Qing was delighted.
In the Legacy of the Li Huo Sect, there were also records of this rare spiritual material, which was highly revered and considered one of the best materials for crafting spirit tool embryos.
When refining the middle-grade spirit tool Li Huo Ding, the Li Huo Sect had incorporated a significant amount of meteorite from afar.
The young master of the Li Huo Sect had once expressed regret in the legacy, saying that if the body of the Li Huo Ding had been entirely forged from the meteorite from afar, they would have surely emerged victorious in that sect battle.
Unfortunately, meteorites from afar were exceedingly rare, and even with the Li Huo Sect's accumulation over thousands of years, they hadn't acquired much.
Lu Qing never expected to find such large pieces in the Qiankun Yiqi Bag.
"It seems that I can move up the schedule for forging my battle sword."
Lu Qing's battle sword had been damaged in his fight with the burly man, and he hadn't been able to find a suitable replacement these past few days.
Although the Wei family had offered him several precious swords to choose from, in his opinion, those swords were decent but not much better than his original one, so he had temporarily declined to choose any of them.
After obtaining the legacy of the Li Huo Sect, he was even more determined to forge a treasure sword himself.
He had planned to wait until after Ma Gu and Wei Zian's apprenticeship ceremony to search for good iron and stone.
But now, with the meteorite from afar, he had something far better than any refining material.
After admiring the pieces of meteorite for a while, Lu Qing put everything back into the Qiankun Yiqi Bag.
He also stored away the books he had just bought and some other miscellaneous items.
With that, Lu Qing felt refreshed, carrying only his clothes and the Qiankun Yiqi Bag on his person, free of any other burdens.
Actually, spirit tools could be stored within one's body.
But Lu Qing was not yet a cultivator, nor had he reached the Innate Realm. With his qi orifices still unopened, he couldn't store the Qiankun Yiqi Bag in his dantian to nurture it and could only carry it with him for the time being.
After finishing his tasks, Lu Qing stepped out into the small courtyard and found a comfortable spot. With a slight movement of his mind, he retrieved a book from the Qiankun Yiqi Bag and began reading leisurely.
This time, instead of directly using his ability to download the book's contents, he chose to flip through the pages, enjoying the pleasure of reading and passing the time.
After all, life wasn't just about cultivation; it was important to relax at the appropriate times.
A balanced approach to cultivation was the true path.
It was a pity that there was no river in the city, or Lu Qing would have gone out for some fishing.
He spent a few hours reading comfortably in the small courtyard until a servant from the Wei Mansion came to inform him that dinner was ready. Only then did Lu Qing put away his book.
He followed the servant to the dining hall in a relaxed manner, feeling quite satisfied.
In just one afternoon, he had already read a small portion of the books he had bought.
He now had a much better understanding of many aspects of this world.
The acquisition of knowledge could indeed bring a sense of fulfillment.
Thus, his mood was quite pleasant.
Upon arriving at the dining hall, he saw that his master, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Li were all present, along with Wei Daguan, the chief steward of the Wei family.
During dinner, Lu Qing also learned that Wei Daguan had already discussed with Ma's family, and they had set the date for the apprenticeship ceremony three days later.
They would send out invitations to the various families and forces in the city tomorrow, inviting them to witness the ceremony.
Three days—that left plenty of time.
After learning this, Lu Qing considered it for a while, and after dinner, he sought out Wei Xinghe.
"Lord Wei, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"Oh? What is it, Young Master Lu? Please speak."
Wei Xinghe's spirit lifted, and he quickly replied.
It was a rare occasion for Lu Qing to ask for his help, and he saw it as a great opportunity to strengthen their relationship.
"I have a list here with some materials listed. I'm wondering if you could help me gather them, Lord Wei. I can pay for them."
Lu Qing took out a piece of paper.
"What are you talking about, Young Master Lu? It's just some materials. There's no need for you to spend your own money."
Wei Xinghe took the paper and glanced at it, surprised by what he saw.
The materials listed were rather peculiar, and some of them would indeed be difficult to find.
"Young Master Lu, may I ask what you intend to use these materials for?" Wei Xinghe inquired curiously.
"I plan to use them to concoct a type of potion. Is it going to be difficult to gather these ingredients, Lord Wei?" Lu Qing asked, a hint of anxiety in his voice.
The list of materials he had compiled was based on the records in the Li Huo Sect's legacy, and while none of them were spiritual materials, he wasn't sure if they could all be found.
After all, the Li Huo Sect was from a distant past, and who knew if some of these materials still existed.
"It's not that they're difficult to find, most of them are available in our secret vault. However, there are a few items that might take some time and effort to source. I estimate that it will take a few days to gather everything," Wei Xinghe explained.
"That's fine, I'm not in a rush," Lu Qing replied with a smile. "Lord Wei, please do your best to gather them, and if you can't find everything, don't worry about it."
If some of the materials were missing, it would only weaken the potency of the potion, and he could compensate by putting in more effort during the concoction process. It wouldn't have a significant impact.
"Then I'll have someone start looking for them right away," Wei Xinghe assured him.
Hearing Lu Qing's relaxed attitude, Wei Xinghe's worries dissipated.
However, he was determined to make sure this task was completed successfully. It was a rare opportunity for Lu Qing to ask for his help, and he wanted to seize it to strengthen their relationship.
"By the way, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you, Lord Wei," Lu Qing said.
"Please, go ahead and ask," Wei Xinghe replied eagerly.
"I was wondering if you could recommend the best blacksmith in town?" Lu Qing inquired.
...
The next morning.
"Young Master Lu, this is the Zhu Xin Forge, the best blacksmith in our city. The owner, Lin Jiangshi, possesses an extraordinary skill in the Fiery Hammer Technique, and his craftsmanship is almost on par with that of a Weapons Master," Wei Daguan, the head steward, introduced as they stood in front of a blacksmith shop.
Lu Qing nodded as he took in the sight of the various weapons displayed inside and the faint heat that could be felt. "Thank you for your help, Steward Wei."
"Wei Daguan, you've arrived! The owner is waiting inside, please come in," a middle-aged, plump man who seemed to be the shopkeeper, hurriedly greeted them and bowed.
"Thank you, Wang. Please lead the way," Wei Daguan said.
Having anticipated Lu Qing's interest in visiting the city's best blacksmith, Wei Xinghe had made the necessary arrangements the night before.
"Not at all, not at all, please come in, both of you," the shopkeeper said, ushering them inside.
The shop appeared small from the outside, but the interior was surprisingly spacious.
As they stepped into the backyard, Lu Qing felt a wave of heat wash over him.
A bustling scene unfolded before him, with several blacksmiths' furnaces blazing with fire. Over a dozen bare-chested, robust men surrounded the furnaces, each with their own task—pumping the bellows, forging metal, and quenching steel. Their movements were swift and coordinated.
Among them was a short but sturdy old man with thick arms and a ruddy complexion. He strode back and forth with an air of authority, occasionally shouting instructions to correct the men's techniques.
The middle-aged shopkeeper hurried over to report their arrival to the old man.
The old man turned and approached them, bowing respectfully. "Forgive me for not greeting you sooner, Wei Daguan. I hope you can overlook my rudeness."
"Lin, you're too kind. It's I who should apologize for disturbing you during your busy time," Wei Daguan said with a smile.
"Haha, think nothing of it! It's an honor for our humble forge to receive a guest like you, Wei Daguan," the old man said, waving his hand dismissively.
He then turned to Lu Qing and asked, "And this must be the young hero who expressed interest in visiting our forge?"
(End of Chapter)
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