Ouyang Ming lived peacefully in the small courtyard of IKEA Pavilion for several days.
During these few days, except for the daily greetings from shopkeeper Du and the visit from Hu Yicheng, there were no other guests in this small courtyard.
Of course, Ouyang Ming has never stepped out of the yard. He devoted all his time to practicing small fireballs.
Although it had only been a few days, Ouyang Ming was surprised to find that his ability to control the small fireball had made great progress.
In fact, even if other people have similar small fireball abilities, they can never expect to make such a terrifying amount of progress during practice. The reason why Ouyang Ming is different is because he has mastered the relationship between energy runes.
Once he felt tired from practicing the small fireball, he released an energy rune without hesitation. Moreover, under his control, the scope covered by this weakened version of the energy rune was extremely small. Apart from himself, it was basically impossible for anyone else to enjoy the magical effects of the rune.
With more than 50 points of spiritual power as a backing and a 2% regeneration necklace as a supplement, Ouyang Ming's actual consumption was actually minimal.
Being able to make great progress in just a few days is by no means an accidental achievement.
However, today, Ouyang Ming has given up on continuing to practice. Because five days have come, and there is still a blacksmith level assessment waiting for him.
In the important place of the capital, any activity will have a considerable impact.
The blacksmith itself is an extremely important profession. The equipment used by those powerful warriors is carefully crafted by the super blacksmiths. It is precisely because of these powerful equipment that the strong men of the human race can compete with, and even kill, the half-elf beasts with more powerful physical strength.
That's why those super blacksmiths have such a lofty status and are sought after by many warriors and become even more transcendent.
Any blacksmith who obtains a super title in the important place of the capital will become a famous person in the capital in the shortest possible time, and the benefits that will follow are obvious to all, making everyone jealous.
Of course, there are many people who want to become super blacksmiths, but there are only a few who can truly gain recognition from everyone.
When Du Gaoge brought Ouyang Ming to the assessment location, the place was already overcrowded.
Here is a huge square.
In addition to everyone participating in the assessment, there are also their relatives and teachers here. Plus the onlookers joining in the fun, it is naturally a huge crowd. However, no matter how many people there were, the center of the square was empty, and no one dared to enter.
Ouyang Ming waited quietly among the crowd, and finally three old men entered from outside.
These three people obviously have great prestige. As soon as they entered, the noise around them suddenly became quiet.
Soon, everyone noticed something strange around them. They saw the three old men one after another, and the whole square seemed to have cast magic and became quiet.
The three old men looked at each other and were quite satisfied.
One of them stepped forward and said loudly: "Today's assessment is a major event for our blacksmiths. The three of us will preside over it. Do you have any objections?"
"It is our blessing to be able to invite Master Jin to preside over it."
"Master Jin is well."
"Master Jin will preside over it. I can't be more relieved."
"Meet Master Jin."
There was an enthusiastic response from below, and everyone expressed enough respect and welcome to the old man.
Ouyang Ming tilted his head slightly and asked, "Shopkeeper Du, who are these three people?"
Du Gaoge was startled and whispered: "You don't even know them?"
Ouyang Ming chuckled and said, "I just arrived in the capital not long ago, so I really don't know."
Du Gaoge looked at him strangely and cursed in his heart, since you plan to take the blacksmith examination, why don't you even inquire about these big shots... However, he said: "The person who spoke is the Capital Super Forger." One of the masters, Master Jin Shengjing." He paused and then said: "Those two are Master Feng Guangyuan and Master Yi Yucheng. Although they are not super blacksmiths, they also have high-level titles and are known by many. The master is optimistic and thinks that they will definitely be promoted to super one day.”
Ouyang Ming nodded slowly. This time, there was a super master and two senior masters presiding over the blacksmithing master assessment. The standards were quite high.
Of course, if they knew that among the blacksmiths participating in the assessment, there was someone who could forge magical weapons, then God knows whether they would still have the confidence to host it.
Jin Shengheng waved his hand, and the chaotic sounds around him gradually became quieter.
He coughed heavily and said, "Apprentices, let's start entering."
Immediately, the railings outside the square were opened, and hundreds of people filed in in an orderly manner.
They are all young people who are similar in age to Ouyang Ming. Although some are younger or older, the age difference is not big.
Du Gaoge said in a deep voice: "The blacksmith industry is extremely competitive. If you are not recognized before the age of twenty-five, you will no longer have the opportunity to receive gifts of arms and spiritual fire." He paused. , said: "There are more than three hundred people here, all apprentices of the forging masters. They have studied for at least three years before they dare to come here to take the assessment."
Ouyang Ming was slightly startled and said in surprise: "They are all apprentices of the masters, so what about the outsiders?"
Du Gaoge shook his head and said: "The masters have so many apprentices that it is not enough to give them all the places. Where are the outsiders?"
Ouyang Ming frowned slightly and said, "Is it so difficult to sign up for the assessment?"
Du Gaoge smiled and said: "Master Ou misunderstood. What they want is the qualification to obtain arms or spiritual fire. The number of arms and spiritual fire is limited, so it is extremely difficult to cross this threshold. However, for someone like you, For blacksmiths who have already obtained weapons, it becomes simple and easy to take the test and upgrade. Haha, as long as you are not afraid of making a fool of yourself on the field, you can take the test every year. "
Ouyang Ming's heart moved slightly and he nodded slowly. Only then did he realize that the difficulty of obtaining arms was far from ordinary.
The old craftsman is the chief arms forger of Lin Haijun Battalion, and his accumulated military honors and contributions throughout his life can only be exchanged for one opportunity to obtain arms.
He became increasingly grateful to the old craftsman. Without this old man, how would he be where he is today
Jin Shengjie said loudly: "Get ready, start."
Several people entered the field. Their bodies were like electricity, shuttling around many young men, and handed some papers to their hands. The young men were well prepared. They took out the pen and ink they carried with them and began to fill in their answers in the center of the square in full view of everyone.
Ouyang Ming's eyelids twitched slightly and said, "Shopkeeper Du, what kind of assessment are they doing?"
Jin Shengjie smiled and said: "They are just apprentices. They don't have weapons or spiritual fire. Naturally, they can't perform. They can only conduct theoretical assessments."
The corners of Ouyang Ming's mouth twitched slightly. If he had been asked to take part in such a written examination a year ago, I'm afraid he would have had no chance of standing out. However, he has experienced a lot this year, especially when he saw a large number of books on blacksmithing in the Ni family's collection of books and the spiritual world of inheritance. The amount of knowledge has long been out of reach.
These young men answered the questions very quickly. Even though some of them showed hesitation, they still started writing quickly.
Regardless of whether their answers were correct or not, at least there were no flaws on the outside.
Ouyang Ming withdrew his gaze and suddenly felt something in his heart. He smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Du, I met an acquaintance. I'm going to say hello first."
Du Gaoge was startled and said with a smile: "I'm a fellow traveler."
The two walked among the crowd for a while. Ouyang Ming came to Hu Yicheng and whispered: "Brother Hu, has your son also participated in the assessment?"
Hu Yicheng's eyes flashed, and he immediately turned around and said, "Brother Ou is here." He nodded to Du Gaoge. The two of them had met the day before yesterday, so naturally they would not forget it easily.
Pointing to a certain area in the field, Hu Yicheng sighed: "The number 135 in the sixth row is You'er Lingguang. Hey, it's his first time to take the assessment, and I don't know if he will have a chance to succeed. "
Du Gaoge consoled him: "Young master has been studying at Master Wu's house for three years, so there should be no problem."
Hu Yicheng gave a wry smile and said: "Others spend no less time studying than Ling Guang, and even more. Hey, it's difficult to get ahead..."
Ouyang Ming hesitated, not knowing how to comfort him.
This is arms or spiritual fire, and even he has no way to obtain it.
Half an hour later, Jin Shengjie said loudly: "Time is up, let's exit."
Most of the young men immediately put down their brushes, while some were still writing diligently, as if they wanted to seize the last moment.
But someone immediately stepped forward, snatched away the pen and ink without hesitation, and threw it out by their necks.
There were sighs of regret all around, because everyone knew that it was impossible for these people to be selected.
Soon, the young man left the room and all the test papers were put away. Jin Shengjie ignored these examination papers and continued: "The formal blacksmith examination has begun. Those who have signed up can enter."
Du Gaoge said quickly: "Master Ou, it's your turn."
Hu Yicheng also calmed down and said: "Brother Ou, come on."
Ouyang Ming smiled slightly and said, "Okay." He stepped forward and entered with the flow of people entering.
Du Gaoge looked at Hu Yicheng and asked, "Brother Hu, you came to Beijing with Master Ou. How is his blacksmithing skills?"
Hu Yicheng thought for a moment and said, "It's been a year since Brother Ou obtained the arms. There should be no problem in the assessment of this official blacksmith..." When he said this, he was also feeling uneasy.
After all, Ouyang Ming's martial arts cultivation and mysterious power were so shocking.
Now that the energy is focused on this aspect, how high can blacksmithing be
Du Gaoge nodded slowly and said, "I hope there is no problem."