Master Wu's residence was a mansion in the city. Hu Yicheng and others drove the carriage outside the residence and handed the door sticker to them. The concierge looked arrogant and ignored it at all.
With a smile on his face, Hu Yicheng handed over a big red envelope and explained his purpose.
After hearing that Hu Yicheng had sent two special materials that Master Wu Hongxi requested, the concierge weighed the red envelope in his hand and went in to report.
Ouyang Ming frowned slightly. Although his superficial cultivation was not high, in Changlong County, he was highly respected by both the military and major aristocratic families, and he received extremely high treatment, even if it was a lot of money. The ancestor of Jida is nothing more than this.
But now, when he came to the capital, he was just a blacksmith, but he put on such an air, which naturally made him feel dissatisfied.
Hu Yicheng immediately noticed Ouyang Ming's attitude, and he quickly whispered: "Brother Ou, Master Wu is not an ordinary blacksmith! He is a super blacksmith specially hired by the royal family, and has a huge influence on the royal family and the army. How many dignitaries are there? Even if you want to ask him to forge a magical weapon, you must not offend such a person!"
Ouyang Ming hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Hu, you are the inspection department and not an ordinary person. Why do you want to please him?"
Just listen to Hu Yicheng's tone and you will know that there is a huge difference in status between him and Wu Hongxi. Trying to please this person is a bit too ambitious.
After all, even if it is something Hu Yicheng cherishes, it may not be able to penetrate the eyes of Master Wu.
Such efforts and gains are probably not proportional.
Hu Yicheng chuckled lightly and said with high spirits: "Brother, one of my inferiors was selected by the martial arts government three years ago and is practicing basic blacksmithing skills."
Ouyang Ming's heart moved slightly and he asked, "He has been learning blacksmithing for three years?"
"Exactly."
"Three years, so what level of blacksmith is Brother Shi?" Ouyang Ming asked curiously.
Although he, like the old craftsman, has never taken any form of blacksmith assessment, this is the capital, and since someone joins the martial arts master, he will definitely take the assessment according to the rules.
However, Hu Yicheng's face turned slightly red and said: "You'er has learned the basics of blacksmithing. He has not yet been recognized by the master, so he has not received weapons or spiritual fire yet."
"What?" Ouyang Ming was startled, and his face couldn't help but look a little weird: "How many people are learning basic blacksmithing skills in the Wu Mansion?"
Hu Yicheng raised a finger and said, "That's just more than a hundred people."
"One hundred..." The corner of Ouyang Ming's mouth twitched slightly, and he really couldn't understand what these people in the capital were thinking.
Hu Yicheng gave a forced smile, but in this forced smile, there seemed to be a little bit of pride.
"There are not even ten thousand but eight thousand apprentices who want to be apprentices to Master Martial Arts. It's really a fluke that You'er can stand out among them!"
Ouyang Ming looked at Hu Yicheng with a complicated expression and sighed.
He understood Hu Yicheng's mood quite well. He could get a glimpse of it just by thinking about the old craftsman's kindness to him and his attitude of never asking for anything in return.
"Brother Hu, what's your brother's name?" Ouyang Ming asked calmly.
Hu Yicheng's eyes lit up and he said quickly: "You're a bad boy, Ling Guang, if Brother Ou sees him, just teach him a lesson."
While they were talking, the porter had already returned and asked them to enter the mansion through the side door.
After a while, they arrived at the lobby. The layout of this lobby was very unique, with more than ten different pieces of equipment placed on both sides.
The servant offered him some fragrant tea and said goodbye.
Hu Yicheng's eyes shone faintly, and he whispered: "Brother Ou, these equipments are all made by Master Wu himself. Although they are not the pinnacle of all equipment, they are still worth tens of thousands of gold."
Ouyang Ming's heart moved slightly and he came to one of the weapons.
This is a long sword, the sword body is like a bronze mirror, reflecting a strange light. Anyone can clearly tell at a glance that this long sword is anything but ordinary.
Ouyang Ming's eyes suddenly lit up, and he subconsciously stretched out his hand and took the long sword in his hand.
Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi were both startled, and then their expressions became extremely strange.
They naturally know the rules here, and the weapons and equipment placed here are all the proud work of Master Wu. Although it is for viewing, it is not allowed to be touched.
Generally speaking, people who grew up in the capital and have the strength to enter this place know this rule. Even if you are polite, you cannot touch these equipment without permission.
However, they immediately thought of Ouyang Ming's origin.
Although this kid's talent in martial arts is a bit astonishing, he comes from a small place after all and doesn't understand so much.
However, seeing Ouyang Ming playing with the sword and looking like he couldn't put it down, they looked at each other and comforted themselves in their hearts. No one saw it anyway, so let him be wild for a while.
However, they didn't know that in their eyes, this long sword was just a rare masterpiece. However, in the eyes of an expert like Ouyang Ming, many things can be seen.
Just like this moment, when Ouyang Ming devoted all his energy to it, he immediately discovered that the forging method of this long sword was unusual.
Even with his eyesight, he couldn't find a single flaw on the sword.
This long sword is the pinnacle of the fifth level of quality. Although it does not have any attributes attached, it is still an extremely rare sword. Moreover, the durability of this long sword actually reached a full 20.
Ouyang Ming's eyes were slightly focused. His eyesight had already reached an extremely high level. What he was looking at now was no longer the grade of the long sword, but some of the forging techniques in it.
Although he can also forge high-quality fifth-level peak equipment, he only borrows the special absorption and improvement functions of weapons. If he relies solely on his own ability, even if he forges ten fine products, he may not be able to reach the peak of the fifth level.
However, looking at the long sword that looked like a work of art in his hand, Ouyang Ming couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in his heart.
With such a great reputation, Wu Hongxi was able to win the title of King of Fine Products and was recognized as one of the most powerful blacksmiths in the world. He indeed had incredible forging skills.
Suddenly, Hu Yicheng's face changed slightly. He immediately came to Ouyang Ming's side and whispered: "Brother Ou, someone is coming."
Ouyang Ming had long heard the footsteps coming from the inner hall. He raised his head and asked blankly: "What?"
It's normal for someone to come, but it's abnormal if no one comes.
Hu Yicheng's forehead almost broke out in sweat. He quickly said: "The weapons here are not allowed to be used by outsiders!"
Only then did Ouyang Ming realize. With a flick of his wrist, he put the long sword back into the distance. At the same time, with a flick of his body, he returned to the chair in the hall with great dexterity. This set of movements was smooth and smooth, without any hint of human fireworks.
Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Ever since they got along with Ouyang Ming, this boy has always behaved very sophisticatedly, not like an ordinary young man at all. But the performance at this time reminded them of this boy's true age.
After a while, a person walked out of the inner hall.
This is a young man in his twenties, but there is an obvious look of arrogance on his face, and he seems to have little regard for Hu Yicheng and others.
"Young Master Twelve." Hu Yicheng's eyes lit up slightly and he said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Your demeanor is even better than before. I admire you."
Xu Wenshi stood next to Ouyang Ming and introduced in a low voice: "This is Master Wu's twelfth disciple Yan Yuanhua. He has extremely high attainments in blacksmithing. It is said that he can already forge high-grade equipment."
Ouyang Ming nodded slightly, but sighed secretly in his heart.
What does it mean to be able to forge high-grade equipment? It’s so respected by people...
However, if you think about it carefully, when Ni Yunhong competed with himself in the military camp in the past, the equipment he forged seemed to be nothing more than this.
It can be seen from this that top-grade equipment is already quite amazing!
Yan Yuanhua nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Hu, I heard that you brought the materials the tutor needs. Thank you very much."
Hu Yicheng said quickly: "These are all small things. It is our honor to be able to serve Master Wu."
Ouyang Ming can be sure that Hu Yicheng must have put in a lot of effort to collect those materials. However, at this time, there was no expression in his mouth.
Yan Yuanhua said slowly: "I checked that batch of goods. It is indeed good. Master will definitely be satisfied." He paused and said: "In five days, your son will take the forging assessment. He is here. Have you been an apprentice for three years?"
Hu Yicheng's eyes lit up and he said quickly: "That's right, it's been three years."
"Oh, his grades are not bad. He should have a chance to go out this time and get a chance to capture munitions."
Hu Yicheng was overjoyed and said, "Thank you very much, Twelve Young Masters."
Yan Yuanhua chuckled and said: "This is also the result of his own hard work. However, even if he obtains the weapons, he has to practice harder. If he does not show the talent and potential that makes the master attracted, he will never want to become a disciple like me."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Hu Yicheng flattered him without hesitation: "If I were half as talented as you, I would be satisfied."
Yan Yuanhua nodded lightly and said, "What else do you want?"
Hu Yicheng's face was full of smiles, and he said: "Twelfth Young Master, this is the arms forger Ouyang Ming from Changlong County. He has admired Master Wu for a long time. If he has the chance, he would like to see his true face."
Yan Yuanhua smiled and said: "What is the master's identity? How can he see it if he wants to?" He raised his eyebrows and said: "You are also a blacksmith. What level are you at?"
Before Ou Yangming could speak, Xu Wenshi said first, "Twelfth Young Master, Ou is from Lin Haijun Camp and has never participated in the assessment."
Yan Yuanhua's expression changed and he said: "That's unreasonable! You dare to ask to see the master without having a rank. Are you old and confused, or do you still want to harm me?"