Princess of Nongmen

Chapter 368 Unique Item

The old blacksmith's tone was quite loud, and he actually said that as long as the price was right, he could create something "unique in the world".

Even his apprentice, the blacksmith man, couldn't help but burst into tongues when he heard this, and said, "Master, you don't dare to indulge in such craftsmanship. Our shop never accepts things that cannot be made."

The old blacksmith didn't tell the difference, he just looked at Liu Ya with a smile, it seemed that he was waiting for Liu Ya's intention.

Liu Ya had already guessed that the old blacksmith had unusual craftsmanship, but now hearing what he said, not only did she not feel that he was talking big, but she felt that she had found the right person.

Therefore, Liu Ya smiled slightly and said: "Master, I don't know anything about blacksmithing, but I don't believe you will deceive me. Why don't you tell me a price and let me see if I can bear it. Things , I sincerely want it; the price, please be more specific, master."

The old blacksmith seemed to feel that he was very happy when someone believed in his craftsmanship, so the smile on his face grew even wider.Rubbing his thin and callused hands, he said, "I haven't used this skill for more than ten years. It's not too difficult for the girl to ask for it, but it takes a lot of thought. I have to figure out a way to match it." There are many different tricks. But I’m afraid of getting unfamiliar with this skill if it’s been put aside for a long time, so let’s just take it as something for me to practice. Miss, you can give me a cost price, 20 taels of silver will be fine.”

20 taels of silver!This is ten times the price that Liu Ya initially proposed.Could it be that this old blacksmith plans not to open for ten years, but open for ten years?Moreover, this is also said to be the cost price.

But Liu Ya thought for a while, then nodded and said: "Okay, 20 taels of silver, I made this object. But I want two pieces, one engraved in the shade and one engraved in the sun, both of the same size and pattern. It must be unique in this world. Moreover, master, you must be able to guarantee that there are only two pieces of Yin and Yang when this thing comes out of your hands. If I see the same thing in someone else's hands in the future, it is from It's your handwriting, master, so what I want to get back is not the 20 taels of silver."

Although Liu Ya said that she wanted two of the same thing, in fact, she only needed to fix the style of the first one, so the second one could be made as usual.It's not such a harsh condition.On the contrary, the second condition is stricter, that is to say, after the old man made something like this seal for her, it was out of print, and no matter what price others offered, they couldn't buy it.

The old master did not get angry when he heard Liu Ya's request. Instead, he nodded with a smile and said, "Little girl, you have a meticulous mind, and you will surely achieve great things in the future. But girl, don't worry, since I promised you to make something It is unique in this world, so even if someone else bids ten times higher than you, I will not sell again. There are other styles, but it is absolutely impossible to make your style. I, Tie Shou Cen, will do what I say , what we want is this reputation.”

Speaking of this, Liu Ya realized that the old blacksmith was called "Tie Shou Cen".But this should be a nickname, his surname is Cen, and he is a good blacksmith, so he got such a name.

It's just that Liu Ya didn't know at the time that such a seemingly ordinary old blacksmith was actually a hidden expert.The title of "Tie Shou Cen" is also well-known all over the world.

However, since this "Tie Shou Cen" wanted Liu Ya to promise that he would not do this for others again, Liu Ya didn't have too much suspicion, but directly nodded and said: "Master Cen, do you take it now? Done my job? How much deposit should I pay you first?"

"At least ten taels." Tieshou Cen directly offered the price.

Liu Ya did some calculations, and the cash on hand was not enough.Then he took out another 50 tael bank note and said, "This is a 50 tael bank note. Is Master Cen giving me change, or should I go to the bank to exchange the cash and pay you back?"

"I've got some change for you here." After Tie Shou Cen finished speaking, he reached out his hand to feel in his bosom, and took out a few silver notes.He counted them one by one, and then said: "What a coincidence, there is a bank note of 20 taels, a bank note of [-] taels, and two of [-] taels. Give me your change, little girl."

Once Liu Ya and Tieshou Cen exchanged the bank notes in their hands, it was considered as a deposit.

Tie Shou Cen said again: "Little girl, would you like to take a look at the pattern I designed? I will build it after you see it, and it will save you from making things that you don't like, which will be troublesome."

Liu Ya said: "How soon can Master Cen give me a drawing?"

Tie Shou Cen said: "It will take at least five days. Maybe it will be longer. I will mark out all the details, and then tell the little girl how to distinguish the authenticity of my things. Some details, such as Ant legs are still small; there are also some special treatment methods that no one else can imitate, and I will tell you one by one, little girl."

"Well, I'll give you ten days, Master Cen. I only come here on the fifth, fifteenth, and 25th of every month. I don't have important things to do, so I won't run here."

In this way, the time to look at the drawings has been set.Tie Shou Cen fully agreed, and asked his apprentice to take a large iron needle and hand it to Liu Ya, saying, "This iron needle is specially made by me. I will give the customer one like this for every job I do next. The iron needle, and bring it back to me when it is delivered is a proof. If there is any accident, I can’t make this object for the girl. The girl comes here with this iron needle, and my apprentice will give it to you As compensation, more than twice the labor cost you paid."

In other words, if the iron hand Cen half-way said that he couldn't do it, Liu Ya could get back 40 taels of silver with this iron needle.Except for the ten taels of the deposit, she can at least get 30 taels of silver in compensation.It can be seen that Tie Shou Cen still pays attention to credibility.

Liu Ya took a look at this special iron needle, and saw that the iron needle was about the size of a big needle used for sewing sacks, but instead of a sharp point, it had a blunt tip.But from the pinhole down, the iron needle is carved with very complicated and exquisite patterns.Imagine that this iron needle must have put a lot of effort into the builder.Just such a craft is already amazing.

After putting away the iron needle, Liu Ya bid farewell to Tieshou Cen.Then he hurried to the bookstore again.

The things promised before one after another, really made Liu Ya very busy.

When I came to the bookstore, it was later than the previous two times.As soon as Liu Yacai entered, the shopkeeper who sold the books hurriedly said: "Little girl, you are finally here, and the scholar who made an appointment for you can't wait."

(End of this chapter)