In the Qin Residence's Great Hall, the members of the Qin Clan were gathered together, but their countenances were extremely unsightly.
"How's the situation in Sky Harmony City?" Qin Chuan swept his gaze over the crowd as he inquired.
"Clan Leader, it's already the end of the year. Many of the cultivators have already returned, but the situation in Sky Harmony City is still the same as before. Although the Qin Clan's Protectors have exerted a lot of pressure on the Silver Feather Regiment and the Chu Dragon Guards, the members of our Qin Clan are frequently bullied and humiliated. There are even rumors circulating in Sky Harmony City that our Qin Clan will not be able to overcome this crisis."
"What about the Royal Capital? Is there any news from the Emperor Star Academy?" Qin Chuan asked again. Naturally, the Qin Clan had their own information network in the Royal Capital.
"The Royal Capital … …" The countenances of the people below flickered as they replied, "Not many people in the Royal Capital know about what happened in Sky Harmony City. The news has been locked down, and Ye WuQue from the Ye Clan stepped into the 9th level of Arterial Circulation a few days ago, increasing his speed of breaking through to Yuanfu. Even the Emperor Star Academy felt the pressure, and in addition to the pressure from the Royal Clan, they are no longer as enthusiastic about Young Master's matter."
"Kacha!" Qin Chuan clenched his fists tightly, as a sharp glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"Even with Wentian's talent, he still didn't receive enough attention. Ye WuQue's talent, as well as the pressure from the Royal Clan, have suppressed his radiance." Qin Chuan murmured in his heart, "Wentian, I hope you can grow up faster and prove to those people that you're worthy."
"Pass down the message, tell the members of the Qin Clan to reduce the number of times they go out. Also, send the Yuan Meteor Stones we have stored to Wentian." Qin Chuan's countenance flickered, causing the hearts of the crowd to tremble. It seemed like Qin Chuan wanted to nurture Qin Wentian at all costs. Even if the Qin Clan were to meet with misfortune, he still wanted to leave behind a ray of hope.
Qin Wentian quickly received the Yuan Meteor Stones Qin Chuan had sent over. This time around, there were three of them, causing Qin Wentian to feel a sense of unease in his heart. All these years, the Qin Clan had been unable to make ends meet. Their resources were constantly being depleted, and could be said to be extremely poor.
However, this also made Qin Wentian more determined to move forward.
On this particular day, Qin Wentian walked out of the Qin Mansion through the side door. The Silver Feather Knights were already stationed at the main entrance of the Qin Mansion, and were confronting the people of the Qin Mansion. However, they didn't dare to give the order to kill. Although they looked calm on the surface, Qin Wentian knew that there must be a turbulent undercurrent in the dark. This was a game.
However, Qin Wentian didn't care about all this. Instead, he headed towards the Star River Association located in the central district of Sky Harmony City.
The headquarters of the Star River Association was located in the capital of Chu, and the branch located in the Sky Harmony City was only a branch. Although the Star River Association had never interfered with the affairs of the outside world, it still had a lot of authority, and its power was immeasurable. In fact, Qin Wentian had heard that the headquarters of the Star River Association in the Sky Harmony City wasn't even the headquarters.
Because of the special status of the Star River Association, Qin Wentian chose to come here. Firstly, he wanted to learn how to forge weapons, and secondly, he wanted to obtain a certain status in the Star River Association, so that he wouldn't be easily ambushed in the future.
"The Star River Association has a branch for weaponsmithing, alchemy, martial, and the Heavenly River. Foster father said that the Star River Association is the most mysterious power in the world, with unfathomable depths." Qin Wentian silently mused as he gazed at the majestic great hall in front of him.
"Qin Wentian." At this moment, a voice drifted over. Qin Wentian turned around, only to see a graceful silhouette appearing in front of him. It was none other than one of the four great beauties of the Sky Harmony City, Lin Yue. A few days ago, she had been accepted as a disciple by the Divine Wind Academy.
After the annual sacrifice, Lin Yue wanted to head to the Royal Capital. Hence, she wanted to make some preparations, and came to the Star River Association to look for Grandmaster Francis to forge a Divine Weapon for her. After all, Grandmaster Francis was someone who could forge top-tier, first-level Divine Weapons.
"The Qin Clan is about to be annihilated, yet you still have the mood to forge a Divine Weapon and prepare to head to the Royal Capital?" Lin Yue couldn't help but smile when she saw Qin Wentian's expression.
Qin Wentian frowned, as he coldly replied, "Even if your Lin Clan is annihilated, the Qin Clan will still exist."
This Lin Yue immediately declared that the Qin Clan was about to be annihilated, causing Qin Wentian to feel disgusted.
"Impudent." Lin Yue's countenance changed, as she swept her gaze over to Qin Wentian. She had always been pampered, and had never been talked back to before. She couldn't help but reprimand Qin Wentian, but soon after, she pursed her lips and smiled, "I almost forgot, Qin Wentian is already a genius, and is no longer the Qin Wentian of the past. No wonder your mouth is so cheap."
"Cheap mouth?" Qin Wentian was speechless. This woman must have gotten used to the attitude of a spoiled young miss. Casting a look of disgust at Lin Yue, Qin Wentian turned and walked away.
"You … …" Lin Yue could feel the disgust and contempt in Qin Wentian's eyes. Her countenance couldn't help but sink as she followed after him.
Lin Yue was one of the four great beauties of Sky Harmony City, and was also a genius. She was extremely dazzling in Sky Harmony City, and every time she went out, her friends would flatter her. However, after Autumn Snow had awakened her Astral Soul, everyone felt that she was inferior to Autumn Snow. The fact that people from the Royal Capital had personally come for Autumn Snow caused her to feel extremely uncomfortable.
During the examination that day, she had hoped to rely on her own talent to pass the examination of either the Emperor Star Academy or the Royal Academy. However, she had failed, while Autumn Snow and Qin Wentian had easily passed the examination. Everyone's gazes were focused on the two of them, and no one paid any attention to her. She hated this feeling, and hated the look of contempt in Qin Wentian's eyes. It could be said that she was jealous of Qin Wentian in her heart.
Qin Wentian was currently in the great hall of the Star River Association. There were many people in the spacious hall, and the moment they entered, they could see the reception area.
Qin Wentian walked up, only to see that the receptionist was a beautiful maiden. This maiden was clad in a robe unique to the Star River Association, and it accentuated the curves of her body, causing it to be extremely alluring.
"Do you need to forge weapons or concoct medicinal pills?" The lady smiled as she looked at Qin Wentian. The majority of those who came to the Star River Association were here for the purpose of forging weapons or concocting medicinal pills.
"I wish to become an apprentice weaponsmith." Qin Wentian replied.
"Oh, your luck today isn't bad. Grandmaster Francis will be here today, and I can recommend you. Naturally, I can't guarantee that Grandmaster Francis will accept apprentices. You can go over there and wait." The lady didn't find it strange. There were many who came here to seek a master, hoping to become an apprentice of a grandmaster weaponsmith or an alchemist.
"Apprentice? Wishful thinking. " Lin Yue, who was following behind Qin Wentian, mocked. It was extremely difficult to become a powerful weaponsmith, and there were some weaponsmiths who wouldn't teach their apprentices the Divine Inscriptions they had mastered.
"Miss Lin Yue is here. Grandmaster Francis knows that you will be here today, and he will personally make a trip over later." The beautiful receptionist had a smile on her face as she saw Lin Yue walking forward. Her words caused the gazes of many in the great hall to shift onto Lin Yue. Was this the genius young lady who was about to join the Divine Wind Academy? She was indeed very beautiful.
"Many thanks to Grandmaster Francis." Lin Yue could feel the gazes of the crowd, as a smile appeared on her face.
"Grandmaster Francis and Master Lin are good friends, naturally he would take special care of you."
"That's right. Lin Yue, your father and I are old acquaintances. You don't have to address him as Grandmaster Francis, just call me Uncle Francis." A clear and bright voice drifted over. Francis, who was similarly clad in the Astral River robe, had a smile on his face as he walked over, as he spoke to Lin Yue.
"Uncle Francis, I'll have to trouble you this time." Lin Yue's eyes were filled with complacency, as she unconsciously cast a glance at Qin Wentian.
"No trouble at all. Lin Yue, since you have become a member of the Divine Wind Academy, what Divine Weapons do you need? If you have any special requests, just let me know. I will specially customize a Divine Weapon for you."
"Uncle Francis, my Astral Soul is that of a rabbit, it's light and agile. I wish to forge a sword, a sword of one meter in length, and walk the path of nimbleness and agility."
"Right, I will inscribe a Divine Feather-Wings Imprint on the sword, reducing its weight and increasing its agility." Francis laughed.
Lin Yue had a satisfied smile on her face. At this moment, the receptionist walked over, as she spoke to Francis, "Grandmaster Francis, the people over there all wish to forge a Divine Weapon. There's even one who wishes to become an apprentice."
"Those who wish to forge a Divine Weapon should have already recorded their requests as well as the remuneration they are willing to pay. Later on, let me take a look and I will choose the ones I want. Tell them to wait here three days later. As for the one who wishes to become an apprentice, who is it?" Francis spoke, causing the crowd to sigh silently. This was indeed a Grandmaster. First writing down the requests and remuneration, then letting him choose whether or not to forge a Divine Weapon. In the Chu Country, the status of a weaponsmith was extremely high.
"It's him." Lin Yue pointed to Qin Wentian, "A fellow with a foul mouth."
Qin Wentian frowned. It seemed that Lin Yue was the one who had a foul mouth. This woman really had the Princess Syndrome.
"Did he offend you, Lin Yue?"
"Yes." Lin Yue nodded her head.
"Leave it to me." Francis laughed. "Lin Yue, come here three days later to collect your Divine Weapon as well."
"As for the fellow who wishes to become an apprentice, follow me."
Qin Wentian hesitated for a moment, but he still stood up and followed after Francis.
Francis and Lin Yue called out to each other, as well as receiving a piece of paper from the receptionist. After which, he brought Qin Wentian to the left side of the great hall. Inside, there was a completely different world. This was the weaponsmithing branch of the Star River Association.
As a first-level weaponsmith of the Star River Association, Francis had his own personal weaponsmithing hall. As Qin Wentian followed Francis into the weaponsmithing hall, a surge of scorching heat gushed over. The temperature of the room was extremely high, and in just an instant, Qin Wentian's forehead was already drenched in sweat.
"Come in." Francis stepped into the hall. Qin Wentian saw that there were a few rooms in the weaponsmithing hall, and the room he entered had a gigantic smelting furnace that was sunk deep into the ground. Below the furnace, terrifying flames were unceasingly blazing.
"Take a look around first." Francis casually spoke. Qin Wentian lightly nodded his head, he could feel the arrogance of Francis as a weaponsmith. He was only a first-level weaponsmith, yet he already had his own weaponsmithing hall. Not only that, there were many people who needed his help. From this, one could see the status of a weaponsmith.
"Here are the materials for the forging of weapons." Qin Wentian walked to the front of a side chamber. Inside, there were many containers with words engraved on them, and the metal materials required for the forging of weapons could be found.
After which, Qin Wentian walked to the front of another chamber. Inside, there were many weapon models, such as sabers, spears, swords, halberds, shields, gloves, etc.
"Empty!" Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened. He discovered that these weapon models were all empty.
"These are specially made weapon embryos, shaped into the shape of the divine weapon that is to be forged. There are even various runic patterns engraved on them. As long as the forging materials are melted into a liquid within the smelting furnace, the liquid will be injected into the embryos. After that, the liquid will solidify and cool down, and the embryos will be formed. Place those embryos at the side of the smelting furnace, I'm going to start the forging process."
Francis's voice drifted over. Qin Wentian silently nodded his head, as he brought the embryos to the side of the smelting furnace. Francis was currently at the side, reading through his notes, most probably choosing which divine weapon to forge.
"A sword, a shield, a long spear, and two sabers. Inject the liquid within the smelting furnace into the embryos I'm talking about."
"Inject all the liquid into the smelting furnace?" Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened. Even though he hadn't come into contact with the forging of weapons before, Qin Wentian understood that the forging of different divine weapons would require different amounts of materials. For example, a sword needed to be sharp, a shield needed to be thick and heavy. Hence, the requirements for the forging materials would naturally be different.
"What do you know? This smelting furnace is based on the golden ratio of the forging materials, and is sufficient to forge any weapon. As long as the forging process is completed, different Divine Imprints would be used to forge the weapon. The most important part of forging weapons are the Divine Imprints, do you understand?" Francis coldly stated when he saw the doubt in Qin Wentian's eyes.
"Understood." Qin Wentian calmly replied, yet he was laughing coldly in his heart. This Francis was simply too lazy to spend time and effort on forging weapons. All the weapons were forged using the same materials, and after inscribing the Divine Imprints on them, he would be able to obtain rewards. The weaponsmith must be extremely wealthy!
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