Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi's expressions changed greatly, and they quickly explained with a smile.
In fact, they also knew that it would be difficult to meet Master Wu Hongxi if they brought Ouyang Ming here like this. However, they have worked so hard to collect so much material, so they need to give them some face.
However, the Twelve Young Master's attitude disappointed them.
However, after seeing Ouyang Ming's strength along the way, they did not dare to offend this promising young man.
Ouyang Ming pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "Excuse me, Mr. Yan, if I want to ask to see Master Wu, what level do I need?"
Yan Yuanhua glanced at him in surprise and said with interest: "How long have you been learning blacksmithing?"
Ouyang Ming said honestly: "About three years." Although it had only been a year since he obtained the arms, the old craftsman had already consciously begun to cultivate his knowledge in this area before that. Those two years of helping out were not wasted.
"Three years?" Yan Yuanhua thought for a moment and said, "How long have you been able to obtain arms?"
"One year."
"One year?" Yan Yuanhua's expression suddenly became quite strange. He laughed and said: "In our capital, those children who want to learn blacksmithing need at least three years of study before they are qualified to participate in blacksmithing. The teacher's talent assessment. Only those who get the best results can receive weapons or spiritual fire." He paused and said, "Have you accumulated enough knowledge after studying for two years? You should be an official arms forger."
Ouyang Ming's face didn't change and he said slowly: "Yes."
"Hey, I don't blame you for coming from a small place. But a formal arms blacksmith, who is the most basic blacksmith in the capital, has nothing to boast about."
What he meant was simple. In a place like Lin Haijun Camp, a formal arms forger could barely be considered a force. However, in a place like the capital, a mere formal arms forger is really nothing.
Ouyang Ming nodded slowly and said, "Thank you, Brother Yan, for your advice, but I still want to know, what level is required to meet Master Wu?"
Yan Yuanhua smiled proudly and said: "In the capital, even those super blacksmiths cannot easily meet the master. However, if you can obtain the advanced... no, as long as you are the title of intermediate blacksmith in the recent assessment . I will arrange a time for you to meet Master from a distance."
Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi frowned. This request was really difficult.
Not to mention that Ouyang Ming is just a blacksmith from a small place. Even if he has been practicing blacksmithing skills in the capital, how much can he learn in just three years? Moreover, it is extremely difficult for an arms blacksmith to reach the level of an intermediate blacksmith in just one year.
Although there are not many blacksmiths like this, each one is extremely talented, and the weapons or spiritual fire they capture have mysteries that no one dares to despise.
The two of them had seen Ouyang Ming's martial arts prowess, and they both thought that Ouyang Ming spent all his time improving his martial arts prowess. As for blacksmithing, as long as you can release weapons, you are a blacksmith.
However, this weapon can still be used to deceive people in the countryside, but in the capital, it will be useless to everyone.
However, there was no embarrassment on Ouyang Ming's face. He nodded gently and said, "Where is the latest assessment?"
Yan Yuanhua was startled and said in surprise: "Are you really going?"
Ouyang Ming smiled and said: "Since there is an opportunity to meet Master Wu, why should I give up?"
Yan Yuanhua's eyes widened and he said: "You're an interesting kid. Well, if you can really obtain the title of Intermediate Blacksmith, I will fulfill your wish. But..." A sudden flash of light flashed across his face. With a trace of sarcasm, he said: "I forgot to tell you that the latest assessment will be five days later, and according to the rules, assessment applications were closed ten days ago. Hehe, it will be very difficult for you to participate... "
Hu Yicheng's face darkened, and after talking for a long time, it turned out that Yan Yuanhua was just teasing! However, not only did he deceive Ouyang Ming, but he also lost face.
Yan Yuanhua said with a smile: "However, if we use some special means, we can still add people in the middle." He put his hands behind his back and said proudly: "For example, if I come forward to ask, they will definitely give me a thin face."
Ouyang Ming took a deep look at him and said with a smile: "Then thank you Mr. Yan for your advice." He turned around and said: "Brother Hu, we have finished our visit, you can leave now."
Hu Yicheng was stunned for a while, then said with a wry smile: "It's time to go."
Looking at the three people Shi Shiran left, Yan Yuanhua couldn't help but snorted. He didn't have any bad intentions, he just wanted to enjoy the feeling of being sought after and favored by others. But Ouyang Ming and the others did not fulfill his wish, which naturally made him quite dissatisfied.
After leaving Master Wu's mansion, Hu Yicheng sighed and said, "I am really unlucky today. I unexpectedly met the Twelve Young Masters."
"Yes, if we meet other young masters, based on the materials we brought, we might be able to meet Master Wu." Xu Wenshi shook his head slightly and said regretfully: "Brother Ou, these twelve young masters are from a noble family, and they are Becoming a disciple of Master Wu is indeed a matter of putting your eyes above your head, so don’t mind it!”
Of course he knew that Ouyang Ming was not an ordinary person and might not be able to withstand this evil atmosphere. With the elusive method he showed that night, he might do something that would be regrettable, so he would give a subtle reminder.
Ouyang Ming chuckled lightly and said, "Brother Xu, don't worry, I admire Master Wu's ability very much and will visit him in the most appropriate capacity."
"Oh, you... understand that sword?" Xu Wenshi was startled at first, then asked in surprise.
Ouyang Ming nodded slightly and said, "I understand a little bit, but I still have some doubts, so I want to ask Master Wu for advice."
Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi both shook their heads secretly. How could Master Wu's skills be so easy to understand? The same sword can be seen completely differently in the eyes of an outsider and an expert.
However, they would never believe how much Ouyang Ming could really understand.
After all, Yan Yuanhua was right, Ouyang Ming had too little time to learn blacksmithing.
To say that a young man who had only studied blacksmithing for three years could understand the essence of the equipment forged by Master Wu, they would never believe it.
Hu Yicheng coughed lightly and said, "Brother Ou, I'm going to think of a way to see if I can let you participate in the assessment in five days."
Ouyang Ming laughed dumbly and said, "Brother Hu, I'm going to think of a solution first. If it doesn't work, I'll trouble you again."
Hu Yicheng was startled and asked, "What can we do?"
Ouyang Ming said slowly: "Brother Hu, have you ever heard of IKEA Pavilion?"
Hu Yicheng said in surprise: "Yijia Pavilion is one of the largest chambers of commerce in our Wu Kingdom. Of course I know it." His eyes lit up slightly and he said: "If I can get through the relationship with Yijia Pavilion, then there will definitely be no problem in participating in the assessment!"
Super large chambers of commerce like IKEA Pavilion have a power that cannot be ignored everywhere.
Maybe nothing major can be done, but it is still easy to assign someone to conduct the blacksmith assessment.
Ouyang Ming smiled and said: "That's good, please ask Brother Hu to take me to the IKEA Pavilion, and then we'll see you next time."
Hu Yicheng and Xu Wenshi looked at each other. They did not continue to ask about Ouyang Ming's relationship with IKEA Pavilion, but got on the carriage and sent him to his destination. When parting, Hu Yicheng repeatedly confessed that if he was unable to participate, he could find a way.
As for whether he could really think of a way, even he didn't dare to pat his chest and agree.
Ouyang Ming watched the carriage drive away, then turned and entered the building behind him.
Outside the building, there are three characters "IKEA Pavillion" hanging high.
This is an important place in the capital, so IKEA Pavilion naturally attaches great importance to it. As soon as Ouyang Ming walked into the building, a servant greeted him with a smile on his face.
Ouyang Ming flipped his wrist and took out a jade pendant. The young boy took a closer look, his face changed immediately, and his eyes immediately became extremely respectful. He bowed to Ouyang Ming and welcomed him into a luxurious living room.
Not long after, a middle-aged man walked in slowly. After looking at the jade pendant in Ouyang Ming's hand again, he smiled and said, "I'm so grateful. You are the master invited by Changlong County. Haha, I don't know what you call the master?"
Although he was smiling, there was a trace of suspicion and confusion in his smile.
This jade pendant is not an ordinary thing, it represents the candidates recommended by the Changlong County branch to participate in this Wanbao Conference.
This Wanbao Conference is an extremely important event in the capital, and it is of extremely important significance to all their chambers of commerce.
If it can shine in the Wanbao Conference, the ranking of the Chamber of Commerce will jump to a high position. Therefore, when the previous Wanbao Conference is about to begin, it is the time when the overt and covert fighting among the chambers of commerce is the most intense.
IKEA Pavilion is a long-established chamber of commerce. In addition to the main store in Jingshi, all branches in the other eight counties will recommend experts to come.
The so-called masters here are not martial arts experts, but people who have made great achievements in certain aspects.
However, Du Gaoge, who was in charge of the reception, couldn't tell that Ouyang Ming had any special ability that could impress the chief shopkeeper of Changlong County.
His young face was really a huge obstacle at certain times.
"My Excellency, Ouyang Ming." Ouyang Ming said slowly, "I remember that shopkeeper Lin Yichen once said that if you encounter any difficulties in the capital, you can use this jade pendant to ask IKEA for help."
Du Gaoge smiled and said: "Exactly, anyone who holds this jade medal is a distinguished guest of our IKEA Pavilion. If we cannot make you feel at home, our IKEA Pavilion's service will not be good enough."
Ouyang Ming nodded with a smile and said, "Great, I want to take the blacksmith level assessment in five days. Can you help me?"