The four valleys and one hall of the Blue Cloud Sect had their own duties. They enjoyed the resources of the sect, but they also had to provide corresponding returns.
Usually, after cultivating, the disciples of the Makshin Valley had to refine weapons for the sect as a form of repayment. This kind of refining was divided into two types. One was an obligation to repay the sect for free. The other was when the disciples of the sect, or even people from other sects, came to the sect to refine weapons for them in return. The disciples of the Makshin Valley used this second method to earn resources.
What Iron Like Madness put Fang Xing in charge of was to collect a batch of refined iron that the disciples had to submit to the sect every month.
This type of refined iron was the basic material used for forging weapons. Using a secret method to refine ordinary steel nine times, it would become a type of refined iron that was rarely seen in the mortal world. Any piece of it could be forged into a godly weapon. In the True Forging Valley's system, refining refined iron was the most basic step in forging weapons. Only the twenty or so disciples who had just entered the True Forging Valley would be responsible for this task.
That night, Fang Xing picked an empty cave residence in the Makshin Valley and stayed there. Early the next morning, a little Taoist boy delivered a jade booklet. There were twenty-one names on it, all of which were disciples of the Makshin Valley who had to submit refined iron.
The little Taoist boy said, "Under the orders of the Master, this list is for you. There are a total of twenty-one people. Every month, they have to be responsible for submitting three catties of refined iron to the sect. This month's sixty-three catties of refined iron will be collected by you. The Master will personally check the collected refined iron. If one or two taels are not suitable, he will deduct your resources for this month. You do it yourself!"
After that, he stood at the entrance of Fang Xing's cave and stared at Fang Xing without saying a word.
Fang Xing looked at the jade booklet with his teeth clenched. When he turned his head and saw that the little Taoist boy was not leaving, he said, "I know, you can go back!"
The little Taoist boy said, "I worked so hard to deliver this jade booklet to you. Don't you have anything to say?"
Fang Xing's eyes widened. "Hey, you're trying to blackmail me? Do you think I won't beat you up? "
The little Daoist boy said, "Master said that you've made a fortune, so it's only right that you give me a few rewards!"
Only then did Fang Xing realize that Iron Like Madness had deliberately sent this little Daoist boy to take advantage of him after seeing that he had robbed a lot of good stuff last night. Feeling helpless, Fang Xing took out a Medium Spiritual Stone and threw it at him. "Little bastard, get lost!"
The little Daoist boy's eyes widened as he received the middle-grade spirit stones with trembling hands. He sighed and said, "Good senior brother, you're so generous!"
Although Iron Like Madness had said that he could ask Fang Xing for a reward, he did not expect Fang Xing to be so generous.
However, he did not know that Fang Xing's collection was quite rich last night. At least thirty to forty Medium Level Spirit Stones had entered his account, so he really did not lack this one. In addition, he was born in a bandit's lair and was used to living a life of drinking big bowls and splitting gold on a large scale, so he had no concept of money. Usually, when he had money, he would spend it extravagantly. Only when he had no money would he realize the value of money.
"Stop sucking up to me and get lost!"
With a wave of his hand, Fang Xing took the jade booklet and was about to return to his cave abode.
However, the little Daoist boy said again, "Senior Brother Fang, since you're so generous, I'll tell you another little secret. Master said that after you get the name list, you'll definitely think of using force to force them to hand over the refined iron. However, if you really do that, you'll most likely not be able to complete the task. You still have to use your brain. Alright, that's what I said. Pay more attention!"
As he spoke, he skipped away.
Fang Xing was stunned. Was there anything in this world that could not be solved by force?
For a moment, he could not understand what the little Daoist boy's last sentence meant. Fang Xing did not care about him and directly carried the Azure Dragon Bluish Flame Saber out of the door. He came to the second cave abode at the entrance of the Makshin Valley. This was one of the names listed in the jade booklet. It was an inner disciple who entered the Makshin Valley half a year ago. The stone door was not closed. Fang Xing walked directly in and shouted, "Is Liu Huazhang here?"
Inside the cave abode, behind a stone table, a man in his thirties raised his head and said with a smile, "May I ask who you are?"
Fang Xing waved the Azure Dragon Bluish Flame Saber in his hand in a half circle and made a feint. He shouted, "You don't know me? Then listen to me, I am Fang Xing who just beat up Mo Rongying yesterday. Now I am also a disciple of the Makshin Valley. From today onwards, the refined iron that you need to submit every month will be checked by me. Before the deadline, if there is less than one tael, I will take your life! "
Liu Huazhang was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said, "So it is this matter. Little Senior Brother, don't worry. This is a task handed down by the Taoist Sect. It must be done every month. How can I dare to make any mistakes? I will definitely deliver it before the deadline! "
"Uh … It's good that you know!"
Fang Xing was also stunned. He did not expect the other party to be so easy to talk to. He sheathed the saber embarrassedly.
He thought that after last night's trouble, the Makshin Valley would not be on good terms with him. Maybe someone would use this matter to get rid of him. Therefore, he came in an aggressive manner. He wanted to show his thunderous methods and establish his power, so that no one would take advantage of this matter and cause him to be unable to complete the task. However, Liu Huazhang's performance surprised him.
"Well, I'm leaving. Good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. As long as the task is completed on time, I will definitely repay you!"
Fang Xing carried the saber and told Liu Huazhang about it. Then, he walked out.
"Little Senior Brother, take care …"
Liu Huazhang sent him off politely, which made Fang Xing look at him suspiciously.
After leaving Liu Huazhang's cave residence, Fang Xing walked to the second person's cave residence on the jade book.
"Hey, is Wang Datong here? I am a new disciple of the Makshin Valley … "
"Oh, it turns out to be Little Senior Brother Fang. Are you talking about the refined iron? I heard you say it yesterday. I promise there will be no problem … "
"Uh … It's good that there is no problem. Hand it over on time …"
"Of course, of course. I will never delay such a big matter. Little Senior Brother Fang, don't worry …"
After leaving the second cave residence, Fang Xing was even more confused. He thought that the people in the Makshin Valley were so easy to talk to.
If that was the case, then what was the difficulty of this task? It was too easy, wasn't it?
The doubts in his heart grew stronger. Fang Xing entered the third cave residence. It was still the same. The disciple who lived in this cave was even easier to talk to. As soon as he came in, he served elixir tea and politely invited Fang Xing to sit down. This made Fang Xing feel embarrassed to use the saber in his hand to scare people. He directly mentioned the matter of collecting the refined iron. The disciple also patted his chest and said that there was absolutely no problem and that he would pay on time!
He visited more than a dozen houses in the morning, and every one of them said the same thing. It seemed that he was very lucky. However, the more Fang Xing thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.
"Collecting the refined iron? If it was so easy, then Old Man Tie wouldn't have used this to test me. Moreover, I just beat up their senior and junior brothers yesterday. Even if this group of people is not courageous, it is impossible for them to be so polite to me …"
Carrying the saber, Fang Xing squinted his eyes and thought as he walked.
"Since it is impossible, this group of people must have some shameful thoughts and want to plot against me …"
In this area, he was never stingy with thinking that others were worse. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible.
"How will this group of bastards plot against me?"
Fang Xing silently thought about it. He felt that there might be countless kinds of tricks, and he didn't know which one the other party would use. In the end, he made up his mind and walked back to the first cave residence. The disciple in the first cave residence, Liu Huazhang, was slightly startled when he saw Fang Xing turn back. Fang Xing smiled and said, "Junior Brother Liu, Master just gave me a new order. He has an urgent need for this batch of refined iron, so the time has been brought forward by ten days. On the thirteenth of next month, the refined iron will be collected. Thank you!"
The disciple named Liu Huazhang was slightly startled and said, "Isn't there still a few thousand kilograms of refined iron in the valley? Why would Master be in such a hurry to use the few kilograms we have just refined? "
Fang Xing said, "How would I know so much? Anyway, the time has been brought forward! "
Liu Huazhang smiled bitterly and said, "Little Senior Brother Fang, I'm afraid we can't finish it in thirteen days. We also need to cultivate!"
Fang Xing glared at him and slashed with his saber. He shouted, "I don't care if you cultivate or not. Before the thirteenth of next month, you must hand over the refined iron. If there is no problem, you will be rewarded handsomely. If there is a problem, I will talk to you!"
Liu Huazhang was startled. He thought that when he left his cave residence, this little bastard was quite easy to talk to. Why did he suddenly change his attitude? Could it be that someone leaked the plan we discussed last night? He thought to himself, but his face did not change. He said respectfully, "Since Little Senior Brother Fang has said so, I will naturally do as you say …"
"That's good!"
Fang Xing snorted coldly. He carried his saber and left to look for the second cave residence.
He found twenty-one cave residences in a row and repeated the same words one by one. Only then did Fang Xing feel a little relieved.
Collecting the refined iron ten days in advance gave him ten days of buffer time. If there were any problems, there would be a chance to remedy it.
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