Chapter 65: Mingri Manor
Chapter 65: Mingri Manor
"Word has it that Lord Gu recently annihilated the Qingyang Sect. Though our Swordsmithing School has a long history, we have always lacked the proper lineage, and all our martial artists have only reached the Blood Refinement stage."
At this point, Shi Kai hastily added, "Lord Gu, please rest assured. Our Swordsmithing School is willing to pay any price for this. Just name your terms, and as long as we can manage it, I will not hesitate!"
High-grade martial arts are incredibly precious.
The Swordsmithing School has had its share of so-called prodigies over the years, but what does that matter? The upper limit of one's martial arts determines the upper limit of their strength. While intermediate-grade martial arts might still be attainable, high-grade martial arts are exceedingly rare.
Even with the Swordsmithing School's resources, we have not managed to acquire a single high-grade martial art in centuries. Given the value of such martial arts, even if we were to exhaust all our resources, it would be difficult to obtain one.
To put it bluntly, even if we did manage to get a high-grade martial art, we might not be able to protect it.
This is the sorrow of ordinary factions.
After a brief silence, Gu Qingfeng finally spoke, "The importance of high-grade martial arts is something I believe you understand better than I do. Such martial arts can become the cornerstone of any major faction.
"The Swordsmithing School has done a great service by forging this divine weapon for our Gu family. While I am grateful, I must decline your request for high-grade martial arts."
"This is my fault for being too presumptuous!" Shi Kai's face showed disappointment, but he quickly regained his composure. Gu Qingfeng's refusal was not entirely unexpected, given the value of high-grade martial arts.
Then, Gu Qingfeng called for Gu Yang to be brought in.
"Father!"
"Take Lord Shi to the treasury and pay the Swordsmithing School ten thousand taels of silver as compensation."
"Thank you, Lord Gu!"
Hearing about the ten thousand taels of silver, Shi Kai managed a strained smile and followed Gu Yang out. While he couldn't get the high-grade martial art, the extra silver was still a good consolation.
Watching Shi Kai leave, Gu Qingfeng's expression remained indifferent.
"High-grade martial arts… The Swordsmithing School really dares to dream!"
The forging of the divine weapon was a prearranged deal. Adding ten thousand taels of silver as a gesture of gratitude was more than the Gu family needed to do.
Then, Gu Qingfeng turned his attention back to the sword before him.
The divine weapon was complete, and it would undoubtedly enhance his strength.
"Let this sword be named Zuxie—the Evil Slayer."
As Gu Qingfeng gripped the hilt, the moment his blood energy flowed into the sword, he felt a subtle resonance between himself and the divine weapon. This resonance seemed almost mystical, yet it felt very real.
Immediately, Gu Qingfeng headed to the back courtyard to practice the Seven Kill Blade Technique.
The Seven Kill Blade Technique consists of seven moves:
Azure Dragon!
White Tiger!
Vermilion Bird!
Black Tortoise!
Breaking Star!
Greed Wolf!
Seven Kill!
...
These seven deadly moves, when combined, form the Seven Kill Blade Technique. The moment Gu Qingfeng's right hand grasped the hilt, his entire demeanor became solemn, his eyes cold, and a blood-red aura of killing intent began to rise.
In the next instant, the sword was drawn.
The fierce blade light illuminated the courtyard.
Silver Snakes Dance in Chaos!
Killing Intent Rises!
At this moment, Ethan Blackwood seemed like a world-conquering god of death, his long blade a demonic weapon of slaughter. The overwhelming killing intent surged like a flood, sweeping through all directions.
When Ethan Jr. entered the back courtyard, he was immediately stunned by the overwhelming killing intent, his entire body feeling as cold as if he were in an ice cellar.
"What kind of martial art is this!"
Ethan Jr.'s expression was one of shock.
Even from a distance of several yards, the fierce blade light and terrifying killing intent were clearly perceptible. The occasional stray blade energy even made Ethan Jr.'s skin tingle with pain.
In Ethan Jr.'s eyes, it was as if a sea of corpses and rivers of blood were unfolding, leaving him frozen in place.
A moment later.
Ethan Blackwood sheathed his blade, and Ethan Jr. finally came to his senses.
At this point, Ethan Jr. realized that his back was drenched in sweat.
"Father!"
Ethan Jr. took a deep breath, barely suppressing the trembling in his heart, and asked involuntarily.
"May I ask, Father, what martial art were you practicing just now? I have never seen it before!"
"This is the Seven Killing Blade Technique, a supreme martial art from the military. If you wish to learn it, I can teach you. However, this technique is based on the path of killing and is not suitable for ordinary people."
Ethan Blackwood did not hide the origins of the blade technique.
Seven Killing Blade Technique!
Ethan Jr. nodded slightly.
He was aware of the secret incident where members of the Raven Guard were captured by the Blackwood family.
Clearly, this Seven Killing Blade Technique was obtained from one of them.
Calming his mind, Ethan Jr. did not dwell on the matter and continued, "Father, we have found a new residence for the Blackwood family. This is the deed from the government.
This place was originally controlled by a force called Dawn Manor. Unfortunately, several decades ago, Dawn Manor offended a powerful faction, and all 360 people in the manor were massacred.
Since then, Dawn Manor has been completely abandoned. Later, people avoided the place due to the many deaths, believing it to be inauspicious."
"So when the Blackwood family wanted this land, the government did not ask for much, only symbolically charging us 100 Silver Ingots for the property!"
100 Silver Ingots!
That price was not expensive.
As for the inauspicious nature mentioned by Ethan Jr., Ethan Blackwood did not give it much thought.
"An inauspicious place is just a superstition. With enough strength, there's nothing to fear. If you think the place is suitable, then move there directly."
"Child, I have already prepared the craftsmen and will start the work soon. I believe it won't take more than half a month to complete."
"Very well, leave these matters in your hands."
Ethan Blackwood nodded.
He was now less involved in the many affairs of the Blackwood family, preferring to let Ethan Jr. handle them.
For Ethan Blackwood, nothing was more important than his own cultivation.
However, he did give some advice.
"External things are all superficial. Only one's own strength is the foundation of everything. Do not neglect your own cultivation. Here are 100 Blood Essence Capsules. I hope you will train diligently and strive to reach the Bone Refinement stage as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Father!"
Ethan Jr. bowed his head and said.
Afterward, he left to attend to his duties, taking the Blood Essence Capsules with him.
Many of the reward pills were now useless to Ethan Blackwood. He could help others by giving them away, otherwise, they would just go to waste.
(End of Chapter)
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