Strength, Junior Leopard never lacked!
Skillfully lighting a fire, he placed the iron embryo into the furnace. As for what kind of weapon to forge, Junior Leopard had already thought of it.
He wanted to forge a podao. Anyway, with his current level, he could easily forge a weapon that was refined nine times. Even ordinary craftsmen could only forge nine times. This time, it was only to select inner core disciples. If he could forge a weapon that was refined nine times, he would definitely be included in the sect. As for better things …
"The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. At my age, participating in the selection has already attracted too much attention. If my performance is too eye-catching, it may not be a good thing. Also, didn't that Wang She want to take in the Wu Family's Second Young Master? If I accidentally beat this Young Master, then my future days will definitely not be good! "Thinking of these, Junior Leopard completely gave up on the idea of being in the limelight.
Holding the iron embryo in his hands, he knew how to strike according to the rules. He had misgivings in his heart, but the others did not. On the other side, separated from him by ten furnaces was also a child. His age was about the same as Junior Leopard's, and he was about the same height. However, he was much stronger than Junior Leopard. He held a big hammer that weighed dozens of kilograms in his hands, as if he was holding a blade of grass. The hammer was like raindrops smashing towards the iron embryo. The speed was fast and dense. Although it was not as uniform as Junior Leopard's, it could not withstand his great strength. It could only be 'ping, ping, pang, pang'. After a series of loud hammering sounds, when others had not hit halfway, he would return the iron embryo to the furnace to be refined again, and then take it out to strike again.
It seemed that he was deliberately showing off. Every time he hammered, the sound was much louder than others. The hammering sound spread throughout the square, attracting bursts of attention. At the same time, it also affected everyone's state of mind.
Everyone on the square was a blacksmith, and every one of them was tall and sturdy. No matter where they were, they were all tough men. How could they be willing to let a little kid steal their limelight? As a result, they couldn't help but increase the strength of their hammering hands. For a moment, the square was filled with loud noises, and the people sitting on the stage and watching the show frowned.
On the stage, Wang She could not help but pull his mouth and laugh.
However, in that smile, there was an unconcealable ridicule, causing Wu Yansheng and the group of Elders to feel extremely embarrassed.
"I've embarrassed myself in front of you, Chief!" Wu Yansheng said with some hesitation.
"That kid is not bad. He seems to be born with divine strength!" Wang She smiled and pointed at the sturdy child. "The hammer is strong. Although the strength is not uniform, the weapon made by such a strong force should be good!"
"Yes, this boy's brute strength is rare. With just a few pointers, our Wuzhi will have another talent!" Great Elder Lu Yiyue, who had been smiling without saying a word, suddenly said, "This kid's talent is suitable to cultivate my Mountain Shaking Palm. Not bad, not bad!"
"First Elder, you mean —!"
"If Patriarch has no objections, I would like to take him as my disciple!"
"That's great, that's great!" Wu Yansheng nodded repeatedly. "However, after being disturbed by him, I'm afraid not many people will be able to pass this selection!"
"That's right. The most important thing in the path of equipment forging is the rhythm. If the rhythm is disrupted, then no matter how great one's strength is, it would be in vain!" Lu Yiyue nodded and said, "Ninety percent of the people's rhythm has been disrupted by him … Eh …!"
"First Elder, what did you find?"
"Look at that kid!" Lu Yiyue raised his hand and pointed at Junior Leopard. "He can actually maintain his own rhythm. That's rare!"
"That's right. His strength isn't as good as that fella's, but his attainments in the path of forging are far superior. It's rare for him to be able to remain calm in such a situation. He's a good material!" The elder sitting in the third last seat on the right suddenly interrupted.
"Why, Elder Xu is interested in him?"
Lu Yiyue asked with a smile.
"He's a promising talent. If Sect Head allows it …!"
"That's a good thing. It's rare that both Elders are willing to take in disciples. It's a happy event every day!"
"These two old guys are really fast!" Wang She sneered, but didn't say anything.
There was silence on the platform. Only the sound of forging could be heard. Like everyone else, Junior Leopard was forging the iron embryo in his hands, sweating profusely. Under his forging, the shape of a steel saber gradually took shape.
Everything was going smoothly. The only thing that made Junior Leopard annoyed was the loud sound that seemed to never stop. Although he wasn't affected, he still felt annoyed when he heard it.
"Damn it, this guy is deliberately disturbing people's minds. I don't know what he's thinking. He hasn't even entered the inner core and he's already starting to make enemies with others. Is there something wrong with his brain?"
Indeed, with Junior Leopard's current mental age, he naturally couldn't understand the thoughts of a 10 year old child.
Forging weapons was a very hard job. At the same time, it was also a very time-consuming job. Six hours passed very quickly. The result was without any suspense. The one who obtained the first place was the kid who smashed the hammer. He was called Shi Jing, 11 years old, from Yunzhou Lelang Commandery. Although his control wasn't very outstanding, he relied on his innate divine strength to create an Eleven Forged steel saber. Junior Leopard couldn't help but admire him. Junior Leopard obtained the second place. His Nine Forged podao also won people's hearts. On the spot, he was accepted as a disciple by the Elder sitting on the third seat from the right. Of course, Shi Jing was also accepted as a disciple by the Wu Family's First Elder.
Apart from the two of them, among the other Wu Family disciples who participated in the selection, only 10 people passed.
Out of 572 people, only 12 people passed. This ratio greatly exceeded their expectations. However, when they thought of the scene during the selection, everyone felt relieved. It was just that the remaining 560 people all looked at Shi Jing with unfriendly expressions. Towards these kinds of gazes, Shi Jing turned a blind eye to them. Instead, he had an immensely proud look, which made people gnash their teeth in hatred.
However, thinking about it carefully, even if they gnashed their teeth, it was useless. Shi Jing had already been accepted as a disciple by the First Elder Lyu Yiyue. This wasn't as simple as becoming an Inner Core disciple of the Wu Family. With Shi Jing's aptitude, he might even be able to inherit Lyu Yiyue's lineage and become an Elder of the Wu Family. These people who couldn't even pass the selection were destined to never be able to compare with Shi Jing in this lifetime, unless a miracle happened.
In this world, although there were many legends about miracles, how many of them could actually happen?
Of course, to Junior Leopard and this group of Wu Family disciples who came from Qingyang Market, what happened today could indeed be called a miracle.
No one would have thought that Junior Leopard would actually be accepted as a disciple by the Wu Family's Elder.
Originally, according to the usual practice of previous years, this selection had a total of two rounds. The remaining round was a group competition. After all, this Wu Family was also considered a martial arts family and had a close relationship with the martial arts world. After the first round, there would be a second round. It was also good to let those disciples who didn't have much talent in refining weapons but had talent in martial arts stand out. Now it was good. In the first round, there were only 12 people left. Moreover, looking at the situation, apart from Shi Jing, the other 11 people were able to complete the requirements of the selection under Shi Jing's interference and forge the ideal weapon. Just based on this point, they had enough qualifications to enter the Wu Family's Inner Core.
Moreover, two of them were even favored by the Elders and accepted as Inner Core disciples. This was already a good result.
In addition, after watching this match, Wu Yansheng was really a little afraid that there would be one or two fellows in this group who would have some amazing performance and overshadow his son's limelight. Then his face would really not look good.
After the selection ended, Qin Xuanlong's attitude towards Junior Leopard was obviously much more polite. As for the others, they even had a flattering appearance. Of course, Junior Leopard believed that if it wasn't because of his face, Qin Xuanlong would also be like the others, fawning over him.
Because, his current position was already different. He was not just an ordinary Inner Core disciple. Strictly speaking, he was now an Inner Core disciple of the Wu Family. This was because he had a clear teacher, and his teacher was an Elder. He was not like the ordinary Inner Core disciples who did not have a clear teacher. It could be said that he had jumped two levels in a row, like a carp leaping over the dragon's gate.
"Good, this is really too good. Junior Leopard, this time, you have fiercely fought for our Qingyang Market!" On the way back, Qin Xuanlong excitedly rubbed his hands, "Junior … Junior Leopard, now that you have entered Elder Xu's door, you will formally acknowledge him as your teacher in three days. Do you know the etiquette of acknowledging a teacher?"
He did indeed think that Junior Leopard could possibly be favored by some Elder. However, this was only a wish in his heart. Now that this wish had really come true, he did not dare to accept it.
Junior Leopard was slightly stunned. Suddenly being called by his name, he was really somewhat not used to it. "The etiquette of acknowledging a teacher, I really do know. Master Qin, please give me some advice!"
"You flatter me, you flatter me. Your current identity is very different. I can't be called a teacher!" Qin Xuanlong hurriedly said.
"Master Qin, what are you saying? Without Master Qin, there would be no Junior Leopard today. How can I not be called a teacher?" Junior Leopard also said, showing a timely expression of fear.
"Good, good …!" Qin Xuanlong nodded again and again, "It's enough to have you say this, but the word 'teacher', you really can't call him that in the future …!"
Seeing that Junior Leopard still wanted to say something, Qin Xuanlong hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. Now I will tell you about the etiquette of acknowledging a teacher …!"
The etiquette of acknowledging a teacher was not complicated. Qin Xuanlong only mentioned a few words, and Junior Leopard remembered it in his heart. After returning to the inn, the excited Qin Xuanlong brought the group of people from Qingyang Market to have a big meal to celebrate. Everyone was very happy and excited, but the person who should be the happiest was instead calm. After a round of drinking, it was already midnight. The group of people, except for Junior Leopard who was still sober, had all passed out.
"Alas, I don't know whether this step is right or wrong!" After carrying the few unconscious guys back to the guest room, Junior Leopard was not sleepy and walked to the courtyard of the inn.
The moonlight was as cold as water, and with the night wind blowing, Junior Leopard's original drunkenness was also completely awakened.
Slowly strolling to the front of the stone table in the courtyard, Junior Leopard sat down. His fingers lightly tapped on the stone table, and he began to sort out his chaotic thoughts.
"Little friend, what are you thinking about?!"
The sudden voice came, and Junior Leopard was shocked. He suddenly twisted his body, and made a defensive posture.
"Why are you so nervous? It looks like you have a lot of pressure in your heart. What secret are you hiding?! "
The voice was slightly teasing. Under Junior Leopard's shocked and puzzled gaze, the cyan figure sat on the stone bench in front of the stone table. "Is it that weird eyes of yours that make you nervous?!"
"You … you are …!"
Until the cyan figure sat down, Junior Leopard then looked over. The person was actually Wang She, who was sitting in the center of the stage today.
"Wang, Chief Wang, you …!"
Looking at Wang She, Junior Leopard's heart was in turmoil. Not only because of this person's sudden arrival, but also because of what he had just said.
"I was really worried today. I was worried that you would use the power of the Fiery Eyes to show off!" Wang She did not care about Junior Leopard's shocked gaze, and said to himself, "It's only been a few years, and your growth has surprised me. You're not that stupid. It's rare to see someone so calm at your age!"
"We, have we met before?!"
Looking at the seemingly harmless cyan youth in front of him, Junior Leopard gradually calmed down and asked with some doubts.
"Of course you haven't seen me, but I've seen you. The last time I entered Misty Mountain, I happened to see you wrestling with a black bear. Hehe, at that time you had just opened your eyes. I didn't expect that you've already grown to this level!"
Black bear?!
Speaking of this, Junior Leopard suddenly remembered.
"So Chief Wang was also there at that time?!"
"Yes, I was there too. Otherwise, how would I know that you have the Fiery Eyes?!" Wang She looked up at Junior Leopard, and seeing the surprised and doubtful expression on his face, he smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, little friend. This is just a private conversation between us. No one will hear it!"
"Oh!" Junior Leopard was stunned for a moment, and said, "My eyes are called Fiery Eyes? I don't know about this! "
"Of course you don't know. There are not many people in this world who know about the existence of Fiery Eyes. Even if they know, it's …!" Speaking of this, Wang She stopped, "Forget it. Since you've already entered the Wu Family, and will soon become that old man's disciple, you'll know about the Fiery Eyes sooner or later. Today, I'm just here to remind you that you should be careful in the Wu Family. In any case, don't show your Fiery Eyes in front of others. If others know about it, you must kill them. Otherwise, there's bound to be a disaster. Not only you, but also your family, and even those who are related to you by blood, will die without a burial place!"
"What?!"
Junior Leopard was shocked. He didn't expect that Wang She would suddenly come here and tell him about these things!
"Don't be so shocked. You'll know about the Fiery Eyes sooner or later!"
"I'll remember Chief's words. However, I don't understand why Chief is telling me these things?!" Since the words had been spoken, Junior Leopard was naturally not afraid. This Wang She suddenly came to find him, obviously he had a plot against him, just like Xue Wuya that day. Anyway, Junior Leopard thought that he was also a person who had killed a Level Eight expert. Facing an expert like Wang She, he still had a certain resistance. After the initial shock, he calmed down and looked at Wang She and asked.
"I'm different from those people. They want to destroy your magical bloodline, but I can't wait for more people like you!" The way he looked at Junior Leopard was as if he was looking at a rare treasure. "Boy, people like you who have Fiery Eyes can't be killed so easily. Do you want me to teach you one or two life-saving skills?" Junior Leopard smiled and looked at Wang She. Wang She looked at Junior Leopard as if he was looking at a rare treasure.
Junior Leopard's eyes flashed and his face was immediately filled with a smile, "That's naturally what I'm looking for. I hope Chief is generous enough to teach me!"
"You really know how to hit a snake with a stick. But it's fine. Today, I came here to teach you this mental cultivation method. Boy, listen carefully. The Snake-like Breath Holding Skill is one of the Seven Wonderful Techniques. It seems ordinary, but in fact, it has endless wonderful uses. If you have the opportunity to get one of the other six wonderful techniques in the future and combine them with each other, the power will be ten times stronger. What a pity! "Speaking of this, he seemed to think of something. The corner of his mouth twitched twice and he said," Well, let's not talk about these useless things. Now I'll tell you the key of the Snake-like Breath Holding Skill. This Seven Wonderful Techniques is easy to learn and master, and it's easy to remember. So, I'll only say it once. You have to remember it with your heart! "
After saying that, without waiting for Junior Leopard to answer, he spat out a series of incantations from his mouth. He said it for the time it took for a stick of incense to burn.
Junior Leopard didn't dare to be negligent and concentrated on memorizing it.
"Well, little friend, I've already passed on the mental cultivation method of the Snake-like Breath Holding Skill to you. After you practice it, you'll naturally know the wonderful uses of this skill. Someone is coming, so I won't say much to you. Remember my words …!"
"But …!" Junior Leopard was about to open his mouth, but Wang She's figure had already disappeared in front of him. It was as if he had just appeared. It was extremely abrupt, as if he had never existed.
The night wind blew. Junior Leopard stood alone by the stone table, somewhat at a loss.
"Boy, remember my words. I'm doing this for your own good. Hehe …!"
The sound of Wang She's body came into his ears. It gradually went far away until it disappeared.
Then, a burst of chaotic footsteps came. It was Qin Xuanlong who had woken up. He came out of the toilet and saw Junior Leopard standing in the courtyard. He laughed out loud, "Junior Leopard, it's so late. Why aren't you sleeping? Are you too excited to sleep?"
"Yes, I can't sleep even if I lie down, so I came out to get some fresh air!" Junior Leopard turned around and said with a smile. In his heart, he was recalling the Snake-like Breath Holding Skill.
"Strange. Why is the mental cultivation method of the Snake-like Breath Holding Skill and the mental cultivation method of the Extraordinary Strength Fist that Xue Wuya taught me?!"
… …
The Selection Contest was only a stepping stone for the protagonist to enter the Wu Family. There was no need to make it so complicated. The real highlights were at the back!
World Expo, World Expo, let's all watch the World Expo together!
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