Day by day, Junior Leopard's status in the Wu's ironware shop changed subtly.
While the other apprentices were still hammering at wooden stakes day after day, he was already helping out in the smelting room and trying to forge some simple ironware.
The Wu Family's 81 moves Wild Hammering Skill was originally derived from blacksmithing techniques. Therefore, whether it was the Wu Family's children or disciples, smelting and blacksmithing were compulsory courses for them. Even the Wu Family's young masters were no exception. They all had to learn blacksmithing, because only in this way could they deepen their understanding of hammering skills and speed up their cultivation.
"Dang, dang, dang, dang —!" Under the envious gazes of the apprentices outside the room, Junior Leopard was bare-chested in the smelting room, holding an iron hammer in his hand and constantly hammering the knife embryo on the stone table in front of him. Old Xing, who used to be a craftsman, was beside him. He watched the position of Junior Leopard's hammerhead, the frequency of hammering, and the strength of the strike. Sometimes he nodded, sometimes he shook his head, sometimes he shook his head, and sometimes he opened his mouth to instruct Junior Leopard on the skills and precautions of his movements.
Not to mention the apprentices outside, even the young blacksmithing masters in the smelting room could not help showing their envy.
"Old Xing, you are too partial. There are so many apprentices, but you only teach Junior Leopard. Others will have a problem with that!"
When one was practicing and the other was teaching, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Suddenly, a disappointing voice came from behind. Junior Leopard did not move and continued his blacksmithing. Old Xing turned around and looked at Butler Lin who came in, showing a trace of dissatisfaction on his face.
"It's my business how I teach. Those little bastards, when they can break the wooden piles like Junior Leopard, we'll talk about it. Haven't I been teaching them like this for so many years?"
"Yes, yes!" Butler Lin smiled. Looking at Junior Leopard who was concentrating, a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes. "Butler Fang from Lu City is here. He wants to see you!"
"Old Fang?!" Hearing this, Old Xing frowned and muttered to himself, "What is he doing here instead of enjoying his life in Lu City?"
"That I don't know. Looking at his mysterious appearance, it seems that he has something important to do. You'd better go quickly!"
"Alright!" Old Xing nodded and followed Butler Lin out of the smelting room. Before going out, he told Junior Leopard, "Junior Leopard, you practice here, understand?"
"You really think highly of this little guy!"
Butler Lin and Old Xing walked a few steps and couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"He is a rare talent. I believe that he will definitely pass the Selection Competition in two years' time!"
"After two years, he will only be ten years old. Why don't we wait for another two years?" Butler Lin frowned. "As you said, he is a promising talent. In the Selection Contest, each apprentice of the Wu's only has three chances. If he fails this time, won't it be a waste of a chance?!"
"I believe he will pass!" Old Xing was full of confidence. "Butler Lin, you don't believe in my judgment?!"
"No, no, no, no. How can I not believe you? It's your business to choose and teach apprentices. I only care about business and won't interfere with other things!" Butler Lin said.
Along the way, they arrived at the main hall and were greeted by the big man in embroidered clothes who was a little anxious!
"Old Fang, what a rare guest!" Seeing the big man in embroidered clothes, Old Xing finally smiled and said loudly.
"Old Xing, you old boy!" Seeing Old Xing, the big man in embroidered clothes also smiled and greeted him.
"Butler Fang, sorry to keep you waiting!" Butler Lin stepped forward and said.
"Don't worry, don't worry!" Butler Fang said and winked at Butler Lin.
Butler Lin understood tacitly and dismissed the attendants. Even the servant girl who served tea was sent away, leaving only the three people in the hall.
"Old Fang, you don't come to me for no reason. What's the matter this time?" Old Xing asked bluntly after the three of them sat down.
"The matter of Second Young Master!" Butler Fang said, "I think you also know that Second Young Master is now ten years old and has begun to use the medicinal bath to strengthen his bones!"
"Medicinal bath?!" Old Xing and Butler Lin nodded. Generally speaking, for well-known families like the Wu's, when their disciples were very young, they would collect all kinds of magic herbs and make them into various medicines and decoctions to wash the whole body. The medicinal efficacy would penetrate into the tendons, bones and meridians of the body, remove impurities, enhance potential and lay the foundation for future cultivation. In this way, their future cultivation would be twice the result with half the effort. Whether it was External Strength or Internal Strength, they would make rapid progress. Compared with ordinary people, they would save a lot of effort.
However, this medicinal bath was also very particular. In this world, there were all kinds of prescriptions for different people and different ages. The effect of this medicine was also different. Just like martial arts, the prescription of this medicine was also in the hands of the major sects and aristocratic families. It was never leaked. It was impossible for ordinary people to come into contact with it. Even if they came into contact with it, they didn't have the ability to collect so many precious herbs.
"Second Young Master is the God's favored one with excellent aptitude. Now is the best time to start the medicinal bath to strengthen his bones. Is there any problem?!" Old Xing was puzzled.
"Originally there was no problem, but Second Madam wants to add one more medicine to the medicine!"
"Add one more medicine?!" Both Old Xing and Butler Lin were shocked. How could this medicine be added casually? The prescription of each kind of medicine was the result of countless experiments and refinements by the ancestors. Not to mention adding one medicine, even if there was a little less or a little more medicine in it, there would be problems. How could it be added casually?
"Is it —!" Butler Lin was quick-witted. He suddenly thought of something and his face suddenly became strange.
"Yes, it's that medicine!" Seeing that Butler Lin seemed to understand, great steward Fang nodded and said, "Dragon Grass!"
"Dragon Grass?!" Suddenly hearing this name, Old Xing was shocked. He looked up and said, "Second Madam has the news of Dragon Grass?!"
"Yes!" Great steward Fang nodded and said, "It's in the Misty Mountain!"
"Of course there are Dragon Grass and evil beasts in the Misty Mountain. What you said is useless!" Hearing great steward Fang's answer, Old Xing was angry. Wasn't this bullshit? The Misty Mountain was so big, of course there were countless strange flowers and beasts in it. Was it necessary for him to say that?
Great steward Fang ignored Old Xing's complaint and continued, "Second Madam got the news that there are three Dragon Grass on the edge of the Misty Mountain!"
"Really?" Both Old Xing and Butler Lin were shocked and stood up at the same time.
The Crouching Dragon Grass was a famous spiritual herb in the world. It only had one function, which was to increase the effect of medicine. If the Crouching Dragon Grass was integrated into the bath medicine, the effect of the medicine could be increased by at least five times. Because of this, the Crouching Dragon Grass had almost become extinct in the world for hundreds of years. It could only be found in some remote mountains and forests. It was very difficult to find. Now it was heard that there were three of them on the edge of the Misty Mountain, and they even knew the exact location. It was really unexpected.
"How did Second Madam know?!" Butler Lin asked.
"I don't know. But you know that Second Madam comes from Tian Long Taoism, so she naturally has her source of information!" Great steward Fang spread out his hands helplessly.
"So you mean, you want us to find the Dragon Grass?!" Butler Lin asked with some hesitation. He was a clever man. Although he belonged to Second Madam's faction, he knew his own weight.
What kind of place was Qingyang Market? It was a place as small as a sesame seed in Yunzhou of the Jin. Being a steward in this place meant that he had some status in this broken market. In the Wu's, he was nothing. In the Wu's, he was nothing. Otherwise, he would not have been sent to this damned place to be a steward. Today's matter obviously involved the battle between the Physician and the Second Madam. It was a power struggle between the core levels of the Wu's, and even affected the selection of the next Family Head of the Wu's. How could a small figure like him be involved in such a matter?
Even if he helped Second Madam to find the Dragon Grass, what could he do? If First Madam knew it, she could crush him with her little finger. At that time, Second Madam would definitely not fight with First Madam for a steward of the lowest level in the Wu Family.
Thinking this through, Butler Lin's face immediately became bitter. So did Old Xing. Although he was a rough man, he was not stupid. He did not want to be involved in such a matter.
Seeing their expressions, Chief Steward Fang naturally knew what they were thinking. In fact, even if it was him, why would he want to get involved in such a matter? Wasn't it because he had no other choice?
Shaking his head gently, he said, "I know what you're thinking, but there's nothing we can do. Who asked us to do this? Things have come to this point. Even if we don't agree, is there any other way?"
The hall immediately became silent. Indeed, could it be that they had another path to take?
If they didn't know about it, it would be fine. But now that they knew about it, it meant that they were bound. They had to make a choice. They were either the First Madam or the Second Madam. There was no middle way. It was impossible to sit on the fence and not offend either side.
"Old Fang, Old Fang, you really f * cking made us suffer!" After a long silence, Old Xing finally raised his head and stared at Butler Fang angrily.
"I can't do anything about it!" Butler Fang's face was more bitter than the two of them. "Besides, this matter is not as terrible as you think. Why do you think I came to you two instead of others?
"Because we are easy to fool?!" Old Xing said unceremoniously.
"Bullshit. Because so far, in the whole Wu Family, including you two, only four people know about this matter!"
"Four people?!"
"Yes, four people. The three of us plus Second Madam. Except us, there will not be a fifth person who knows. This time I came from Lu City, under the guise of friendship with you, Old Xing. No one knows my real purpose!"
"Why did you choose us?!"
"Because this is the town centralization closest to the Dragon Grass. You are the decision-makers here. Moreover, you have always been close to Second Madam. If I don't choose you, who else should I choose?!"
The two of them were speechless again and became silent.
"So, when are you going to set off?!"
"As soon as possible!" Chief Steward Fang said, "In case anything unexpected happens, Second Madam has already told me the location of the Dragon Grass in detail. It's not far from here. As long as we act fast, we'll definitely get it in three days or five days at the latest!"
"How did Second Madam know about this matter?!" Butler Lin asked curiously, "She has never been here!"
"Second Madam didn't tell us in detail. But, don't forget her origin —!" Butler Fang said softly.
Hearing Steward Fang's words, both Butler Lin and Old Xing showed a look of understanding.
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