Wuxia: I know a lot of martial arts

Chapter 99
Swish!
Hu Jiacheng held a weapon in his hand, pulled a sword flower, dried the water stains on the blade, then held it up high, and squinted in the sun to look at it.

There were bursts of cold light from the divine soldiers, extremely dazzling.

"Okay, okay!" Hu Jiacheng was trembling with excitement, "The body is like fine steel, with five colors, and the blade light is one. This is the symbol of a magic weapon! God bless, finally let Hu Mou create a fifth-grade magic weapon in his lifetime." Soldiers! After decades, our Hu family iron shop has finally forged a fifth-grade magic soldier! Dad, your dream, my son helped you realize it!"

The more he talked, the more excited he became, he seemed crazy and couldn't restrain himself.

Even the disciples and apprentices around him were honored and excitedly said words of congratulations.

A bunch of people even hugged me, hugged me, jumped and shouted, as if they had fulfilled their lifelong wish.

But after a little thought, you can understand. As a blacksmith, what is more exciting than creating a high-grade magical weapon?
Chu Tang and Fang Kai watched from the outside, and did not go up to disturb their celebration.

Fang Kai said in a little surprise, "Did you really create a fifth-grade magic weapon for them? Didn't you say that there is only a [-]% or [-]% chance? Chu Tang, you are so lucky?"

Chu Tang explained with a smile: "Give them three catties of black iron, there is a [-]% to [-]% chance, and later they are given five catties, the chance is even greater."

"You've made a lot of money this time!" Fang Kai also smiled, "Would it be worthwhile for me to cover for you in front of the head catcher?"

"Huh?" Chu Tang was puzzled.

Fang Kai teased and said: "How did the extra black iron come from? Do you think the head catcher can't guess? The news of the black iron serial case in Meng County has already reached us! You think we are stupid !"

"Ah?" Chu Tang broke out in a cold sweat, feeling extremely embarrassed, as if being seen running naked naked.

Fang Kai said comfortingly: "Don't be nervous. The head catcher said that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. He understands this truth better than you! Besides, what does the matter in Meng County have to do with Gui County?"

When Chu Tang heard the words, what else could he say, and he could only shout loudly: "The head catcher is wise!"

Fang Kai said again: "I don't know if he is wise or not. You must be a thief. Fortunately, you only took out five catties of black iron to make weapons. If you take out more, the iron shop will be full of people." , this matter must not be hidden, and it will be difficult for anyone to explain it."

Chu Tang understood in seconds, and quickly said, "Where did I get more black iron? The three catties were stolen goods recovered from the case, and the extra two catties, whose owner could not be found, were rewarded by the head catcher."

All in all, what I want is this attitude: No matter what you say, I don't know anything.

Fang Kai patted him on the shoulder and said, "Young children can be taught."

At this time, Hu Jiacheng woke up from his excitement, found Chu Tang and Fang Kai, and hurried over.

He rushed forward with a magic weapon in his hand, his excited appearance, and his posture of slashing people, really bluffed the two of them.

Both Chu Tang and Fang Kai took two steps back.

"Master Chu, the weapon is done! It's done!" Hu Jiacheng held up the magic weapon, and squatted in front of Chu Tang to claim the credit with great excitement.

"I see, I see!" Chu Tang said hastily, looking at the magic soldier who was so close in front of him, he also became slightly excited.

"The five or six catties of black iron are incorporated into these fifth-grade divine weapons, and the total weight is more than ten catties. The blade is three feet long and the handle is six inches long. It can be held with one hand or with both hands; it not only blows hair and hair, but cuts iron like mud. , promoted to the fifth rank, can well carry the infusion of stellar energy." Hu Jiacheng explained, while reluctantly handing the magic weapon to Chu Tang.

Before Chu Tang took it, Fang Kai snatched it away. The latter weighed it a few times and said, "It's really not light."

Regardless of their profound skills, they can carry heavy objects of hundreds of catties, but apart from those who practice external skills, most warriors don't like to use weapons that are too heavy. .

The weight of the weapon often affects the performance of the warrior's martial arts.

For example, if you give a swordsman who takes the light and agile route, you give him a sword that weighs several tens of catties. Apart from wielding a long sword to win people with strength, he cannot do light movements such as wrist rotation, sword stabbing, picking, and pulling. excellent.

For many warriors, the weapons generally do not exceed ten catties, and some even weigh three to five catties.

However, black iron is much heavier than ordinary metals, even after refining, it is not light, and the weapons designed by Chu Tang are longer than ordinary ones, so Hu Jiacheng made a magic weapon weighing more than ten catties.

"You don't have a sword, you don't have a sword, how do you use it?" Fang Kai stuffed the magic weapon into Chu Tang's hand, and asked suspiciously.

Although he had seen the blueprints, this was the first time he had seen the real thing, and he felt novel about the appearance of this magic weapon.

With the weapon in hand, Chu Tang kept stroking it, and the more he looked at it, the happier he became.

As expected of a horizontal knife that has been around for more than 1000 years in another world, it looks handsome.

Although after his modification, it looks a little weird, but after being made of black iron, it is not ordinary at first glance.

woohoo!

Chu Tang pulled a few sword flowers, very chic.

Whoosh!

Chu Tang then slashed it like a knife a few times, with the aura of the knife being overwhelming.

Satisfied with wiping Shenbing with his elbow clothes, Chu Tang said to Hu Jiacheng: "Boss Hu, this Shenbing completely meets Chu's needs. Chu is very satisfied!"

"It's a blessing!" Hu Jiacheng smiled happily, and after saying hello to the apprentice on the side, he brought a long scabbard, solemnly handed it to Chu Tang, and said solemnly, "Hu also made this scabbard according to the style of a magic weapon. Oh no, it’s fine to say it’s a scabbard. Master Chu, give it a try?”

Chu Tang thanked again, took the long scabbard, and with a clang sound, inserted the magic soldier into it, then tossed it, holding it in his hand, loving it even more.

This sheath is made of special animal skin, combined with a little metal, and painted with oil. It is light and beautiful. It is also engraved with landscape patterns, which looks priceless.

"Boss Hu has a heart!" Chu Tang cupped his hands in salute.

Hu Jiacheng said excitedly: "It's Master Chu's great love who gave enough materials to allow Hu to create a fifth-grade magic weapon in his lifetime. With this achievement, even if Hu dies, he will rest in peace."

When Chu Tang heard this, he immediately realized the limitations of a county.

Hu's iron shop is already the best iron shop in Gui County, but the ceiling for forging weapons is only five grades.And the man in the iron mask who fought against him that day, just took out a fingertip and was a sixth-rank magic soldier.

It has to be said that the gap is still obvious.

However, Chu Tang also felt satisfied. Previously, he only hoped to create a fourth-grade weapon, and never had higher expectations. Now that he accidentally obtained a fifth-grade magic weapon, it would be too greedy if he was not satisfied.

Seeing Chu Tang playing with weapons, Hu Jiacheng couldn't help but said: "I hope this magical soldier can fight with Lord Chu in the world and gain a great reputation. By then, Hu will have no regrets even if he dies."

Fang Kai also took the opportunity to say: "By the way, Chu Tang, many people have named their weapons. What do you plan to call your magical weapon?"

"Name?" Chu Tang really wasn't prepared for this, "Boss Fang, did you also name the weapon?"

Fang Kai patted the long knife hanging from his waist, and said proudly: "Fang's knife is called Blood Drinking!"

"What?" Chu Tang was shocked.

"Drinking blood! Laughing about drinking blood who is thirsty for the thief's blood!" Fang Kai explained.

Chu Tang breathed a sigh of relief, it's okay, as long as it's not called Xueyin Kuangdao, who can stand a 40-meter long sword!

"Blood-drinking Knife! Good name!" Hu Jiacheng praised, "Master Fang is still domineering! Hu and You Rongyan!"

"What does this have to do with you?" Fang Kai was dissatisfied.

Hu Jiacheng pointed to the long knife at his waist, and said, "Isn't this knife forged here by Mr. Hu?"

Fang Kai glanced at him, and said with a smile: "It's true that it was built at Boss Hu's place, but Boss Hu took 500 taels of silver from Fang!"

Hu Jiacheng said anxiously: "This is a fourth-grade weapon, 500 taels, very cheap! Hu doesn't make any money, he just serves adults."

"Really? Zhuo Tutou's knife is also a fourth-grade knife, and it was also made by Boss Hu, but Fang heard that Boss Hu only charged 2000 taels of silver." Fang Kai gritted his teeth.

Hu Jiacheng explained: "Zhuo Tutou's knife is a few years earlier than Mr. Fang's. Isn't it because the prices have been high these years!"

Fang Kai sneered: "No evil, no business!"

Hu Jiacheng didn't dare to continue entanglement, so he quickly changed the topic: "Master Chu, have you already thought of a name? Can Hu be lucky enough to know?"

Fang Kai stopped talking and looked at Chu Tang.

Chu Tang looked down at the weapon in his hand, and pondered for a long time: "Is it a name? This is embarrassing for me. Or should I call it Yitian?"

"Yitian?"

"What do you mean, rely on the sky?"

Fang Kai and Hu Jiacheng were both puzzled.

"What's the meaning?" Fang Kai asked again.

"Hmm..." Chu Tang chanted suddenly, "An De relied on the Heavenly Sword to cut off the long whale across the sea. After that, he brushed off his clothes and hid himself and his name deeply."

"Good poems! Good poems!" Hu Jiacheng's eyes brightened when he heard this, "Crossing the sea to kill a long whale, hiding his body and fame. It not only reflects Master Chu's lofty ambitions, but also understands Master Chu's low-key style. Li, fulfill your duties in the public service, and kill thieves with all your heart.”

Chu Tang was dumbfounded by the other party's compliment.

He just randomized a couple of lines from Li Taibai's poems, without thinking about the connotation.

Boss Hu looked like a rough man, he didn't expect such a high level of arty.

This flattery is so cool!
"I'm overwhelmed, I'm overwhelmed." Chu Tang laughed.

Fang Kai sneered: "What a mess! A man should drink big bowls, eat meat, kill thieves, and become famous! Hiding merit and fame, shrinking head and tail, what kind of skill is this? Bah!"

The thief Chu Tang was embarrassed, and wanted to complain that the other party's word "呵" has no soul, so he should say "hetui"!
"Chu Tang, what do you call this Yitian sword? Do you think it is a sword? I think it looks more like a knife!" Fang Kai asked again.

Chu Tang groaned, and explained: "It's just the name, is it important? You can call it Yitianjian, and it's also fine to call it Yitiandao."

"Yi Tian Knife? Why does it sound weird?" Fang Kai was stunned for a moment.

Chu Tang felt that if he continued talking, Yitian Tulong was about to come out, so he didn't dare to struggle any longer, and quickly said: "Whatever its name is, as long as it can kill people!"

"That's true!" Fang Kai nodded in agreement.

Hu Jiacheng took the opportunity to say: "The magic soldier's name is Yitian? Master Chu, do you want Hu to engrave these two characters on the scabbard?"

"Huh?" Chu Tang was taken aback, "You don't have to be so coquettish, do you?"

"Steam buns? Can't burn them!" Hu Jiacheng was stunned when he heard that.

Chu Tang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "What Chu means is that you don't need to be so deliberate, just let nature take its course."

Hu Jiacheng shook his head resolutely: "How can it be done! After all, it is a fifth-rank magic weapon. If you don't give it a dazzling lettering, I'm sorry for the magic weapon."

Chu Tang was speechless, and wanted to tell you as if this is the supreme ninth-rank magical weapon, and the fifth-rank thing has a name engraved on it, so be careful to pretend to beep and get hacked instead!

Hu Jiacheng persuaded again: "Lord Chu, the name of the magic weapon is very important. One day, the lord will gain such a great reputation in the rivers and lakes. As soon as people see the name of the weapon, they will immediately know that the lord is coming. Respectful, respectful, and fearful. One sentence Don't say anything, just coerce everyone, how convenient, how majestic! Look at the top ten magic soldiers in the world, who are famous and famous, who doesn't envy, who doesn't admire?"

"Ten Great Soldiers?" Chu Tang's heart moved, and he asked slowly, "Boss Hu, how long will it take to engrave the name?"

Hu Jiacheng's eyes brightened, and he said: "It won't take long, it's not going back to the furnace to remake the weapon, it's just branding on the scabbard. Make a model, heat it up, and then brand it again, and everything can be done in half an hour. My apprentices can do it." !"

Chu Tang agreed, and handed the magic weapon together with its scabbard to Hu Jiacheng, and took the opportunity to say, "Boss Hu, Chu is very interested in things about magic weapons, but his knowledge is so shallow that he doesn't even know how to distinguish the grades of magic weapons. I don't know." Can Boss Hu give me some advice?"

"No problem!" Hu Jiacheng said with a smile, "Hu is willing to explain Master Chu's doubts. Come, come, I will wait for a walk in the front shop, where you can refer to various weapons."

As he spoke, he first handed the magic weapon to the apprentice next to him, and after explaining it, he led Chu Tang and Fang Kai to the shop where the weapons were displayed.

Later, while leading people to observe weapons, Hu Jiacheng explained his knowledge of weapons.

It turns out that the weapons below the third rank are just weapons, most of which are made of ordinary metals.

Only the fourth rank and above are collectively referred to as divine weapons, because to adapt to the use of stellar energy, they must be integrated into the bearing of black iron.

The higher the grade of the divine weapon, the more black iron it needs to refine.

The fourth rank is just the beginning of the magic weapon, and it can be crafted by melting a few taels of black iron; the fifth rank requires more than ten times the black iron, and it also depends on the degree of purification of the black iron.

As for the magic weapons of the sixth and seventh ranks, black iron ranging from tens to hundreds of catties is required to be refined.

As for the legendary eighth-rank and ninth-rank magical weapons, the black iron that is consumed can easily cost hundreds of thousands of catties, and it may not be possible to forge it.

Because to create a divine weapon, in addition to the extremely important materials, the forging process, the skill and skill of the forger are also indispensable.

The division of the ranks of divine weapons lies in the number of times of forging and quenching.The higher the number of times, the leaner the magic weapon and the higher the rank.

Four, five, six, and third-rank divine weapons can be forged and tempered three to two thousand times.As for the upper third rank divine weapon, it needs tens of thousands of forging and quenching at every turn.

Especially the legendary Ninth Grade Divine Weapon, without more than ten thousand times of forging and quenching, it is impossible to even think about being able to be born.

And this forging and quenching is not something everyone can do, because the more times, the purer and thinner the magic weapon material is, and the easier it is to collapse.

One miss, defeating the magic weapon, you have to refine it again and start all over again.

The subsequent forging and quenching will be even more difficult.

This shows how much the forger's skill and skill are tested, if there is a slight mistake, and if one is not careful, all previous efforts will be wasted.

Many senior blacksmiths fell into madness because they couldn't bear the blow of failure, and they were devastated.

This is also the biggest reason why the Ninth Grade Divine Weapon is almost extinct.

There is a saying in the rivers and lakes that "eight grades are common, but nine grades are hard to find", which is exactly what it is saying.

"My lords, Hu's ancestors have only passed down the craftsmanship and skills of forging fifth-rank divine weapons. Hu also doesn't know the method of forging sixth-rank divine weapons. It's my greatest regret!" Hu Jiacheng finished speaking in awe. Forging soldiers, finally sighed.

Chu Tang asked: "Is there no one in Gui County who can create a sixth-grade magic weapon?"

Hu Jiacheng glanced at him, and said seriously: "When it comes to training soldiers, in Gui County, Hu is number one, not to mention the sixth rank, even the fifth rank. It is also a fluke to play a fifth-rank divine weapon. If Hu Mou is asked to do it again, there is no guarantee that he will be able to successfully create another fifth-rank divine weapon."

Hearing this, Chu Tang couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This method of forging magical weapons seems to be more difficult than practicing martial arts!"

"That's exactly the reason!" Hu Jiacheng said with a wry smile, "For martial arts, even if you don't have talent, you can gain it if you practice hard. But forging magic weapons, in addition to skills and skills, it also depends on craftsmanship and methods. Matching materials, so many, are indispensable!"

Chu Tang took advantage of the situation and asked, "Then, do we still have a powerful master forging magic weapons in Liangzhou?"

Hu Jiacheng fixed his eyes on Chu Tang, and said slowly: "There is a Guanqi Building in Zhoucheng. It is said that there is a master in the building who can forge sixth-grade magic weapons. Hu admires him very much. He once went to the Guanqi Building to ask for advice, but unfortunately he was unwilling. Reasonable, there is no chance to see it. I heard that someone obtained a sixth-grade magic weapon from it at a high price, but that price is beyond what we can expect."

"There are dozens of counties in Liangzhou. In such a huge land, only one family can forge sixth-grade magic weapons?" Chu Tang was puzzled.

Hu Jiacheng looked around and said in a low voice: "The imperial court restricts the smelting of high-level magic soldiers."

"Oh!" Chu Tang understood.

Dayao established his country with martial arts, and there is no limit to martial arts. That's because the high-end combat power is on the side of the royal family, which is enough to suppress the world.

But no matter how enlightened the emperor is, it is impossible to let the magic weapons flood.

People from the Ninth Realm are rare, and they are carrying a Ninth Grade Divine Weapon, which is not obtrusive, which is reasonable.

However, if people from the seventh and eighth realms casually walk around the rivers and lakes with ninth-rank divine soldiers, and with the inexplicable power of ninth-rank divine soldiers, the whole world will be in chaos.

Therefore, it has become a strategy of the imperial court to gather the master forging masters to the imperial court while restricting the development of other forging places.

After hundreds of years, master blacksmiths became rarer and their status became more respectable.

Hu Jiacheng said cautiously again: "Hu Mou heard that the backing of the Guanqi Tower is Luoshen Valley, the sacred place of martial arts in Liangzhou."

"Falling God Valley?" Fang Kai's expression changed upon hearing this.

Chu Tang was rather curious: "What about the Holy Land of Martial Arts?"

He came from a small county, and no one had ever told him that Luoshen Valley was a holy place.

Fang Kai's face was very unhappy, and he said in a deep voice: "The so-called holy land of martial arts is the martial arts sect that has once been a master of the nine realms."

"Nine realms?" Chu Tang was greatly shocked, "Didn't you say that people from the nine realms have disappeared? Are they still walking in the rivers and lakes?"

Fang Kai sneered: "I have been out of the Nine Realms, but it doesn't mean that there are still Nine Realms. The glory in the past doesn't mean that I'm not lonely now."

Chu Tang looked at Fang Kai and said, "Boss Fang, I have wine, do you have a story?"

"Huh?" Fang Kai was puzzled.

Chu Tang said: "I see you look disdainful towards the Holy Land of Martial Arts."

Fang Kai said hesitantly: "The so-called holy land of martial arts, the strong of the nine realms are those strong men who can't be restrained and domineering in the rivers and lakes. This kind of place and this kind of people are naturally at odds with our imperial family. You think I can have a good impression ?"

Chu Tang let out an oh, expressing his understanding.

That's right, no matter how benevolent and righteous the Nine Realm powerhouse is, before he became the Nine Realm, wouldn't he just hang out in the rivers and lakes?
And walking in the rivers and lakes, there is no one who doesn't kill people!

There are too many people killed, who can guarantee that there are no innocent people among them?
Even if he is not innocent, is he really worthy of punishment?

Heroes are prohibited by martial arts, the more famous the martial arts holy land and the strong, the more they are the thorn in the court's eyes!
Chu Tang's buttocks were still sitting on the sidelines, and he quickly expressed his attitude: "Fang Butou, I understand what you mean. I can't rub sand in my eyes. Well, you understand!"

He is strict in righteousness and righteousness, and he is so upright that he almost shouted "I will not share the sky with evil".

Fang Kai patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's good that you understand."

Chu Tang smiled, and then asked Hu Jiacheng: "Chu just heard what Boss Hu said about the top ten magic weapons. Is there a ranking of the magic weapons?"

"You don't know?" Hu Jiacheng was stunned instead.

"Haha!" Chu Tang put his arms around Chu Tang's shoulders, "I've heard of these top ten magic soldiers, I'll tell you in detail when I find time. It's getting late now, and the names of the magic soldiers should be engraved." , it's time to go back."

Hu Jiacheng didn't dare to interrupt, so he had to ask someone to ask.

After a while, his apprentice held the magic weapon in his hand and handed it to Chu Tang respectfully.

Chu Tang took it and saw that the word "Yitian" on the long sheath was branded extremely exquisitely, blending with the metal inside, simple and majestic, majestic.

"Good words!" Chu Tang couldn't help admiring.

Hu Jiacheng also smiled and praised his apprentice.

"Hu Laohu, the material and cost of the magic weapon, I will wait for someone from the yamen to settle with you later. Don't lie to me any longer!" Fang Kai said.

Hu Jiacheng blushed unceasingly, and did not dare to say: "A magic weapon is matched with a hero. This magic weapon was originally designed by Master Chu, and the black iron was also produced by the Yamen. In addition, Master Chu has saved Hu's life, so what if Hu still cares about the cost?" Yes, are you still human!"

"Then you might as well send him off!" Fang Kai snorted.

Hu Jiacheng sneered, and said bravely, "It's not impossible, Hu is worried that he can't repay his life-saving grace."

Only then did Fang Kai say: "Don't worry, I'll wait for a big county government, will I still shorten your fee? It should be yours, and it won't be less than a tael of silver!"

Hu Jiacheng was even more grateful.

Fang Kai ignored him, dragged Chu Tang out of the iron shop, and mounted his horse to return to the county office.

On the horse, with Chu Tang's divine soldier in hand, he was full of vigor and enthusiasm, full of the generosity of a proud horseshoe.

The two trusted their horses freely, and after walking for a while, Fang Kai asked, "Chu Tang, do you have any plans to upgrade the Divine Weapon?"

Chu Tang was stunned: "You also know that magic weapons can be upgraded?"

"Who doesn't know!" Fang Kai said first, and then suddenly realized, "Oh, I forgot, you are from a small county, and you have never traveled far before, so it's normal not to know."

Chu Frog in a Well Tang: Are you polite? !

Fang Kai looked at him, and said, "Fifth grade magic weapon is enough for you to use for a long time, don't worry about upgrading."

Seeing his seriousness, Chu Tang thought for a moment, nodded and said, "That's right. According to Boss Hu, as long as you don't encounter an eighth-rank divine weapon, no one below the seventh rank can cause damage to my divine weapon. It’s just suppressed in some ways.”

"A rank eight divine weapon, many people have never seen it in their life!" Fang Kai muttered.

Chu Tang smiled, but did not speak.

The two quickly returned to the county office, returned the horse, and came to the police side courtyard.

Fang Kai, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped, turned around and asked Chu Tang seriously: "Are you fully recovered from your injuries?"

Chu Tang nodded and said yes.

A smile appeared on the corner of Fang Kai's mouth, and he said: "You just got a fifth-grade magic weapon, and you designed it yourself, don't you want to try its sharpness?"

"Fang Bantou means..."

Fang Kai untied the long knife hanging from his waist, his expression became more and more serious, and he said slowly: "I want to learn how powerful your knife is without sword or sword!"

Chu Tang was startled: "Now?"

"It's better to hit the sun than to pick it up!"

"This..." Chu Tang hesitated.

"Why, look down on me?" Fang Kai's face showed anger.

Chu Tang had no choice but to go to the center of the courtyard with him, draw out the magic soldiers, and wait in full force.

The magical soldier Yitian, unsheathed for the first time, showed the frost blade to others!

Before the two started fighting, the news that they were going to have a martial arts competition soon spread all over the policemen in the side courtyard, and they all came to watch.

They don't see many contests between warriors from the four realms.

Even Zhuo Lien, who was not yet fully recovered, went out, ran over and yelled to be a referee.

(End of this chapter)