Chapter 51 The Crow Feeds Back (Second Update)

After all, Zhao Yankui is a master master with superb skills and especially sharp ears.

But he couldn't hear much about just one level of Hundred Refining Techniques.

With a set of lower-eighth-grade iron tools in front, I just thought that I was too agitated today.

Until the evening, Zhao Yankui had built a lot of weapons and was ready to call it a day.

He turned around and saw Jiang Lin still working out, and said: "It's getting late, pay attention to the balance between work and rest, and don't be greedy for too much."

"I know Master, I'll give him one more blow and then leave." Jiang Lin said.

Zhao Yankui didn't try to persuade him. He knew how diligent his apprentice was, which ordinary people couldn't compare to.

After a while, the apprentices also finished cleaning the stove and passed by Jiang Lin in twos and threes.

"Master Jiang, you are still practicing. We can't chase you like this."

"Don't talk nonsense. We can't catch up with Mr. Jiang's skills. People have to pass regular tests this year."

"Hey, then when the time comes, should I call you Master Jiang or Master Jiang?"

Although the apprentices have recently done more and are more tired than before, having Jiang Lin as the leader has made them have a better atmosphere and become more diligent.

Amidst the greetings from the apprentices, the blacksmith shop gradually became quiet, except for the sound of Jiang Lin's alone forging.

After a while, the weapon in his hand was tempered, reheated, calcined and then quenched.

Level 5 reborn skills allow the quenching to be completed almost as well.

It's not perfect, but it's comparable to most ordinary blacksmiths.

Putting the unsharpened weapon aside, Jiang Lin turned to look at the area that belonged to master Zhao Yankui.

It is located in the middle of the tempering area, where eight pieces of lower-eighth grade ironware are neatly placed.

Jiang Lin walked over and picked up the sledgehammer, hesitating slightly.

But soon, his eyes became firm.

"Master is very kind to me, and the crow knows how to repay him, so I have no reason not to do it. Besides, the rewards in this regular test are what I need, and it is not considered a risk or overstep."

While muttering to himself, Jiang Lin removed the hammer handle, took the lower eight-grade hammer head and walked towards the stove.

Open the furnace door, light the fire, add charcoal, and then insert the hammer head.

The bellows roared, the flames rose, and the temperature was nearly two thousand degrees. Let alone an ordinary blacksmith, even Zhao Yankui had to weigh it before he came.

But in Jiang Lin's eyes, the flame was so docile, as if he could control it according to his own will.

The hammer head in the furnace burned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, and was taken out at the most appropriate time.

Carrying the hammer head to the anvil, Jiang Lin picked up his own hammer with extremely sharp eyes.

There are many talents who are tested regularly, and there are talented people like Yuan Bingqi who have mastered the Hundred Refining Techniques.

If Zhao Yankui wants to win the first place, in addition to his own skills, iron tools are naturally the top priority!

Lowering the eighth level is not enough!

Jiang Lin wants to take this set of iron tools one step further by eliminating all defects.

It must reach at least the lower seventh level!

It's a good thing that he has a lower-grade ninth-grade hammer, otherwise with the quality of the hammer head, an ordinary hammer wouldn't even be able to leave a mark.

Ding Dong——

Jiang Lin's training rhythm was as monotonous as ever, but in his field of vision, black spots were being eliminated one by one.

[A hammer of average quality with a total of 133 defects]

[A hammer of average quality with a total of 132 defects]

[A hammer of average quality with a total of 131 defects]

……

Even an eighth-grade hammer still has more than a hundred flaws, which proves from the side that no matter how high the initial grade is, there are still flaws.

After eliminating more than 30 defects, Jiang Lin did not continue to practice. If the quality of the hammer is upgraded overnight, there will be no explanation tomorrow. Changes will be made step by step.

Even if the quality changes by then, no one will doubt it too much. After all, it is not too unusual for ironware to be "slightly" upgraded during use.

Then, Jiang Lin used the hammer and anvil to eliminate dozens of defects each before giving up.

After clearing the ashes, glance at the message.

[Skill 2: Tempering Lv6 (Proficiency 1354/10000)]

Not bad, at this rate, he might be able to level up one more level before the regular test.

When we returned to the dining tent, it was already dark, and Old Man Wei had been staying later and later recently.

Jiang Lin sat next to him holding his job and said: "I will definitely pass this regular test."

Old Man Wei hummed and then said nothing.

Jiang Lin had become accustomed to his reticence, and said as he ate, "Master has made a new set of iron tools. If you can win the first place, the reward will be very generous."

"Speaking of which, Master Qi is quite interesting. He always helps when you least expect it."

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"I am almost as tall as Master now. I wonder if he will be unhappy."

"When we become official blacksmiths, we will be our companions."

“Actually, the blacksmith camp is pretty good, and I don’t feel too tired.”

"When you look at the stars in the sky, they always feel brighter than before."

Old Man Wei turned his head and looked at him. Jiang Lin was still talking to himself, as if he didn't notice his movements.

"Okay."

"Master said that after the periodic test, he would let me go home. It's quite far. The key is that I don't know the way. Huh? What did you say?"

Jiang Lin suddenly seemed to realize something and turned around.

But Old Man Wei had already turned his head back and said, "I said yes."

Jiang Lin looked at the old man's profile and smiled.

He didn't ask Old Man Wei what he said, and Old Man Wei didn't mean to answer, but the old man and the young man knew it very well.

That old face had no expression.

Only the old man's palm, which looked like dry tree bark, pinched a corner of the wooden steps with slight force, and could not be seen clearly under the moonlight.

After a while, Old Man Wei stood up: "Don't forget to take a bath."

Jiang Lin smiled as he watched him lead the donkey cart away.

Does this count as finding a relative for yourself in this world?

This feeling is quite good, at least I have something to worry about in my heart, which not only allows me to live a good life, but also gives me more direction.

After washing the dishes, Jiang Lin cooked the herbal soup as before, then mixed the Qi and Blood Pills into it, then took off his clothes and jumped in.

He has begun to get used to the pressure brought by the Qi and Blood Pill. Perhaps because his body is stronger, the pain has been greatly reduced.

An hour later, Jiang Lin stood up from the bucket.

His height increased again by two or three centimeters, and the surface of his bulging muscles seemed to be coated with a layer of shiny iron. He stood like a humanoid tyrannosaurus, full of terrifying momentum.

He stretched out his hand and clenched it, and there was a strange creaking sensation in his palm, as if the air was being held to the point of exploding.

There was no picking up the bucket or crushing the beams like last time.

In the morning, Zhao Yankui had reprimanded him for this matter and told him to keep accounts first and then deduct it back after the salary was paid.

It is true to care for one's disciples, and it is true to be strict in management. Zhao Yankui will not show favoritism just because Jiang Lin is his beloved disciple.

Despite this, Jiang Lin could also feel his changes.

"The strength has increased a little. I don't know if it can reach the lower eighth level now. But the improvement is obviously much weaker than the previous two times. It seems that I can't take many Qi and Blood Pills."

While speaking, Jiang Lin glanced at the message and was slightly surprised.

The collection progress of fire spirits is actually complete!

There will be another update later, please read it, vote monthly, and collect it!

(End of chapter)