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In the eastern part of the city, twelve Blacksmith Shops were interconnected, with the sounds of hammering and forging echoing continuously, surrounded by swirling smoke. The place was filled with rugged heroes.
"Hey, you brat! What brings you to the Glorious Forge?"
A burly man, bare-chested and wielding a tiger-headed broadsword, pointed at Ye Yang and asked in a booming voice.
Clearly, although Ye Yang was dressed in deep blue attire and carried a three-foot-long sword, he appeared too refined, especially with his signature "humble smile" at the corner of his mouth, making him seem like an easy target.
"I'm here to buy iron!" Ye Yang replied as he turned around.
The big man laughed heartily, extending his fingers towards Ye Yang's shoulder. "The Glorious Forge only sells Refined Iron to heroes. You, a mere boy still smelling of milk, should go home and drink!"
However, as the man's iron-like fingers reached halfway, they found it impossible to advance further. Ye Yang calmly looked at him, and the Fire God Fragment emanated Fire God True Qi that floated around his body, forming a powerful aura. The big man was merely at the first level of Earth Realm; how could he compete?
Suddenly, beads of sweat appeared on the man's forehead.
Ye Yang sneered coldly and infused True Qi into his body. "Now, can I buy iron?"
"Uh... yes, of course!"
The big man felt a lingering fear; that brief moment made him feel as if he were facing death. If this handsome youth decided to strike, he would surely perish.
Entering the Blacksmith Shop, one could see various colored iron ores and stones piled up in one corner of the shop—vibrant and even slightly glowing—indicating their rarity.
"Young man, what kind of iron do you need?" the big man asked while wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Ye Yang said, "Cold Iron; preferably a thousand-year-old Cold Iron!"
"This..." The big man paused slightly, hesitating to respond.
Ye Yang raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter? Is there a problem?"
The burly man chuckled, "Selling is fine, but... the government has issued a ban on weapons for quite some time. I can sell you iron, but you must guarantee that you are not forging weapons privately. Otherwise, I would be violating Qin Law."
Ye Yang couldn't help but smile. He opened his robe to reveal a badge tattooed on his shoulder, depicting a fiery red longsword, which was the family crest of the Fire God Clan. Although the Great Qin Empire had banned weapon forging, there were still official channels for it, and the Ye Family of the Fire God Clan was one of the official forging hubs!
Therefore, when Ye Yang bought iron, no one needed to question his intentions.
Of course, the so-called prohibition on weapon forging was merely a piece of paper. If someone was powerful enough, like Ye Nantian who had reached Earth Level Five, the government's restrictions would have no effect on him. In any era, the strong were always respected.
Seeing the Fire God emblem, the burly man at the Blacksmith Shop nodded repeatedly. "Alright, so this young master is from the Fire God Clan. That’s no problem! The iron ore from Yangwei Forge is top-notch—pure and of excellent quality. The Cold Iron is sourced from deep within Luoyu Mountain and costs 70 taels of silver per pound. We've already lost seven or eight laborers for this Cold Iron!"
Ye Yang smiled and said, "70 taels of silver per pound? Then I'll buy more. Give me a discount; I want 20 pounds of Cold Iron for 1,000 taels of silver. How about that?"
The burly man calculated with his fingers for a while, muttering to himself, "70 taels per pound... two pounds for 120 taels... three pounds for 190 taels... 19 pounds for 780 taels... 20 pounds for 840 taels. This is quite a good deal!"
He then laughed and said, "Deal!"
Ye Yang nodded happily. The Brightfire Sword had sold for 1,800 taels of silver at Azure Thunder Auction House, so buying Cold Iron would leave him with 800 taels—quite good indeed! It turned out that weapon forging was also a lucrative business!
After weighing out 20 pounds of Cold Iron and wrapping it up, Ye Yang carried it back home and placed it in his room. He then headed out to Azure Peak Mountain to look for another forging material: Mystic Spirit Stone!
However, Ye Yang didn't know the way and could only seek a guide first.
In the Ye Family Courtyard, more than ten servants were practicing with spears and staffs. These were all from the Guardhouse but were merely people trying to make a living; none had advanced to Earth Realm—they were all just low-level martial artists.
"Young Master!"
A group of Guards saw Ye Yang approaching and immediately knelt respectfully on the ground.
Ye Yang nodded and asked, "Does anyone know how to get to Azure Peak Mountain?"
Suddenly, there was an uproar among the crowd, with shock evident on the faces of the servants. After a while, one of the older servants asked, "Young Master, what do you want to go to Azure Peak Mountain for? I have heard that in recent years, all the beasts deep within Azure Peak Mountain have come out. If you go recklessly, you might lose your life to those beasts!"
"Don't worry about me; I just need a guide!"
As soon as Ye Yang finished speaking, someone approached from behind—Ye Nantian: "Zi Yu, are you going to Azure Peak Mountain for training?"
"No, I'm just looking for Mystic Spirit Stone!"
"Oh, Mystic Spirit Stone?" Ye Nantian's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but smile: "Mystic Spirit Stone is a high-grade ore. As far as I know, only master-level blacksmiths would use such rare ores. Zi Yu, how is your Refining Technique progressing?"
Ye Yang replied, "I'm not too sure; I just want to try out the properties of higher-grade ores!"
"Oh!" Ye Nantian waved his sleeve and said with a smile: "In that case, I'll accompany you to Azure Peak Mountain. Even if we encounter fierce beasts, even High-Level Beasts, you won't be in any danger!"
Ye Yang shook his head: "No need; you should stay home and rest well. Just find someone to lead me."
Ye Nantian pondered for a moment before calling out loudly: "Song Instructor!"
As soon as the voice fell, a figure floated down—a man around 30 years old, clad in chainmail and wielding a finely crafted Tri-Pointed Blade, exuding an imposing presence.
Ye Nantian said: "Song Instructor is the head of the Guards in my residence and possesses formidable strength at Earth Level Three. Let him lead ten elite Guards to accompany you to Azure Peak Mountain!"
Ye Yang nodded helplessly; it was impossible to refuse his father's good intentions.
Song Instructor clasped his hands together and said, "Please rest assured, my lord, we will vow to protect the young master at all costs!"
Ye Nantian nodded with a smile and said, "Good, make sure you bring enough food and water, and you can set off immediately!"
"Yes!"
The Song Instructor was clearly an experienced expert. He turned around and selected ten capable individuals from the crowd, each with remarkable physiques, full of spirit, and imposing presence. They only brought weapons and armor, two bags of water, and ten pounds of beef. This way, even if they were in the mountains for a week, they wouldn't starve or die of thirst.
Ye Yang rushed into the kitchen. Under the astonished gazes of two maidservants, he grabbed a leg of cured lamb, fifty pounds of beef, and two jars of fine wine. He then stealthily tossed everything into the Cosmic Bag. These items weighed over a hundred pounds combined, but placed in the Cosmic Bag, there was no sense of weight at all.
Suddenly, Qin Fang in the Divine Dragon Cauldron awakened, sniffing eagerly and laughing, "It smells so good!"
"Grandpa Qin, you're awake? This is my prepared rations; I'm going to train at Azure Peak Mountain!"
"Yes, very good!" Qin Fang sniffed and licked his lips. "I haven't smelled such rich wine in thousands of years. Ye Yang, could you spare me a jar of fine wine?"
Ye Yang couldn't help but smile. "Help yourself; just leave me some rations!"
"Alright!"
Ye Yang couldn't see what was happening inside the Cosmic Bag. The meat and wine had already been transferred to a specific space where Divine Dragon Cauldron and Qin Fang were located. What exactly happened there was beyond Ye Yang's control.
...
The group set off with their Weapons, carrying enough rations and water bags.
Outside Liang City, it was early spring in March. The area outside the city was filled with lush forests, grass growing tall with birds singing, and butterflies dancing in the fragrant air. A warm Gentle Breeze carried the scent of flowers and grass through the woods, causing the branches and leaves to sway.
Ye Yang stepped out of Liang City for the first time, feeling a bit excited. He was finally going to see what this world from 2000 years ago was like!
Song Instructor, holding the Tri-Pointed Blade, walked alongside Ye Yang with an imposing presence, earnestly advising him: "Young Master Ziyu, Azure Peak Mountain is extremely dangerous. It used to be a good place for woodcutters and hunters, but in the past hundred years, many fierce beasts have appeared in Azure Peak Mountain. While wild animals like tigers and hungry wolves can be dealt with by a few strong hunters, some beasts have long resided in the mountains, absorbing Heaven and Earth Power. They have developed a Core within them and transformed into magical beasts. The strength of these magical beasts is not something ordinary wild animals can compare to. Let us hope we do not encounter any magical beasts on this journey!"
Ye Yang nodded but secretly hoped that if he did encounter a magical beast, he could use the shabby sword in his hand to slay it. In this harmonious era, he had never tasted exotic meats like tiger or wolf; now that he had come to this fantastical world, wouldn’t it be a shame not to try some?
At that moment, a voice echoed in Ye Yang's heart: "Zi Yu!"
"Grandpa Qin?"
"Yes, it's me!" Qin Fang replied with a smile. "If you really encounter a magical beast, with your current strength, you can at most slay beasts below level 4. If you come across high-level beasts like level 4 or 5, then just run for your life!"
"Understood."
"Also, when you kill a magical beast, you can extract the Core from its brain. The Core is an energy body that condenses the spiritual power of heaven and earth. If you place the Core into the Divine Dragon Cauldron for refining, it can enhance the grade and power of your weapons!"
"Oh?" Ye Yang felt a surge of excitement and made up his mind to bring back a Demon Beast Core this time. No matter what, he wanted to forge a suitable weapon!
Qin Fang seemed to sense Ye Yang's thoughts and couldn't help but chuckle: "Child, don't be too impatient; the path of cultivation is still very long!"
"Yes, I know, Grandpa Qin!"
"Alright then, I will continue to rest."
After saying that, Qin Fang fell silent; his Soul Power was indeed very weak.
After rushing along the forest path for half a day, they finally looked up to see a towering green peak, piercing the clouds like a Sharp Sword. The entire mountain was covered in lush greenery, indicating that fierce beasts must roam freely in these deep mountains.
The Song Instructor pointed ahead with the Tri-Pointed Blade and said, "Young Master, that is Azure Peak Mountain. It has one main peak and seven smaller peaks, stretching for dozens of miles. It is teeming with magical beasts and rarely visited by humans. Legend has it that the strongest magical beast in the mountain has reached Earth Level Six strength. Many powerful individuals have perished here while searching for high-level Cores!"
Ye Yang scanned the surroundings and nodded, saying, "Let's go to the main peak; the Mystic Spirit Stone should be near there!"
"Alright!"
The group continued forward for about two more hours. The surroundings became damp and dark, and they frequently encountered piles of beast droppings resembling small hills on the ground.
"Hmph!"
A Guardhouse member stepped forward and used his spear to poke through the outer layer of droppings. "This is Azure Wolf droppings, likely from about five hours ago. It doesn't seem too dry, but there's no warmth."
Ye Yang was amazed, but at that moment, a pale figure suddenly lunged at them—it was a giant wolf with pale fur, baring its teeth as thick saliva dripped from its fangs.
The Guardhouse member was terrified and stumbled backward, but the Azure Wolf was faster. In a leap, it reached behind him and opened its massive jaws!
"Crack!"
With a light sound, the Guardhouse member's head was already in the mouth of the Azure Wolf. His body convulsed and twitched as he struggled, blood gushing forth and instantly staining his clothes.
"Beast!"
The Song Instructor shouted loudly, channeling True Qi as his entire body was enveloped in a faint blue glow, a symbol of Earth Level Three strength!
The Tri-Pointed Blade sliced through the air in an arc and struck directly into the forehead of the Azure Wolf!
"Crack!"
With a sharp sound, the blade pierced the brain, and the strong Azure Wolf let out a howl before its nearly two-meter tall body crashed to the ground, killed by a single strike.
Ye Yang stepped forward and looked at the corpse of the Guardhouse on the ground. He did not expect to suffer losses before even entering the mountains, having already lost one Guardhouse member.
Song Instructor understood Ye Yang's thoughts and said boldly, "Young Master Ziyu, there's no need to be sad. These Guardhouse members have sworn loyalty to your household; dying here may be their best fate!"
Ye Yang nodded, but from the eyes of the other Guardhouse members, he sensed fear.
He raised his hands and picked up the head of the Azure Wolf, asking, "Is this a magical beast?"
"No, it's just an ordinary wild animal. If it were a magical beast, I wouldn't have been able to kill it so easily."
"Oh..."
Ye Yang pondered for a moment, then lifted his Iron Sword and said, "After burying this Guardhouse member's body, let's continue onward!"
"Yes, young master!"
After about ten minutes, they hastily buried the servant's body, and the eleven-member team continued deeper into the mountains.
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