Hu Lingfeng, like Yuan Lexin, was both a disciple of Master Wu Hongxi.
However, the actual identities of the two of them are completely different and there is no comparison at all.
Yuan Lexin is the second disciple of Master Wu Hongxi. He himself has reached the level of a senior blacksmith and is even expected to be promoted to a super genius.
In comparison, Hu Lingfeng is just a young apprentice who has only been in the industry for three years and has never even obtained weapons or spiritual fire.
There are many such apprentices in the residence of any forging master in the capital. They have the talent to become blacksmiths, but because the number of arms and spiritual fire they can produce each year is limited, the competition is fiercer than anyone can imagine.
Although Hu Lingfeng studied hard for three years, whether he could pass the apprenticeship assessment and obtain arms was still a problem.
In his eyes, Yuan Lexin was almost indistinguishable from Master Wu Hongxi.
At the very least, Yuan Lexin had never greeted him in Wu Mansion. He even doubted whether Master Yuan knew his name
At this time, hearing Yuan Lexin's harmonious voice, he walked out in confusion, bowed to Jin Shengheng, and said: "Meet Master Jin."
Jin Shengjie gently waved his sleeves and helped him up. He took a look and asked Ouyang Ming, "Who is this..."
Ouyang Ming smiled bitterly in his heart, but he said: "This is one of this junior's...nephews."
The age difference between the two of them was almost the same. When Hu Lingfeng saw Ouyang Ming from a distance at first, he was not very willing to recognize this uncle. However, at this moment, he was filled with gratitude for Ou Yangming's words.
"Oh, it turns out he is my little friend's nephew..." Jin Shengjie said with a half-smile, "I seem to remember that he appeared in today's apprenticeship assessment."
Ouyang Ming felt a shiver in his heart and thought to himself, indeed, no one who can enjoy great fame is simple.
He nodded slightly and said: "Exactly, my nephew's name is Hu Lingfeng, and he will represent the Wu Mansion in the apprenticeship assessment this time."
Jin Shengjie said slowly: "Okay, I am young and promising. I will continue to work hard in the future."
Hu Lingfeng raised his head in surprise and said, "Yes!"
It is extremely difficult to get such an evaluation from Master Jin. Behind Jin Shengheng, Feng Guangyuan and Yi Yucheng looked at each other. They knew that one of the apprentices who would pass the exam this year had already been determined in advance.
Yuan Lexin smiled and said: "Ling Feng, you will be my junior brother in the future. You must work hard and strive to become an official blacksmith as soon as possible."
When Hu Lingfeng heard this, he immediately raised his head, his face full of surprise.
Saying this in front of so many people was equivalent to giving him a promise in disguise. Although Hu Lingfeng was not deeply involved in the world, he could still distinguish some of the most basic things clearly.
Therefore, the complexity of his mood at the moment is simply indescribable.
Yuan Lexin turned around, the smile on his face became a little brighter, and said: "Master Ou, your secret method is shocking to the world. If the master sees it, he will definitely be happy." He paused and said solemnly: " On behalf of my master, I would like to invite you to come over and ask Master Ou for your permission."
Ouyang Ming turned his head and looked towards Yan Yuanhua intentionally or unintentionally.
The proud Twelve Young Master had already lowered his head and did not dare to look at him at all.
However, how could Ouyang Ming care about his thoughts and said with a smile: "It is an honor for me to be able to meet Master Wu Hongxi. After today, I will definitely make time to go there as soon as possible."
Yuan Lexin breathed a sigh of relief and whispered: "Thank you very much."
His voice was very low, and not many people except Ouyang Ming could hear him clearly.
And Ouyang Ming also understood that after Yuan Lexin came forward to support Hu Lingfeng, Yan Yuanhua just laughed it off when he stopped him from asking to see Master Wu Hongxi.
The others looked at each other with different thoughts.
Although Yuan Lexin is not Wu Hongxi, here, he is undoubtedly the representative of Master Wu. Although everyone had expected it, with Ou Yangming's ability, there would definitely be some top masters who would come forward to make friends with him. But unexpectedly, the first person to come forward was Master Wu Hongxi, who is known as the King of Fine Products.
Jin Shengjie chuckled lightly and said, "You guys chat slowly, let's go take a look below first." He took a deep look at Ouyang Ming and said, "Little friend Ou, when you go to visit Brother Wu, can you let me also Join in the fun?"
Ouyang Ming smiled and said: "Master Jin is willing to come. This junior wants to come, but I don't know if Master Wu will agree?"
Yuan Le cursed secretly in his heart, the longer Master Jin lives, the thicker his skin becomes! But at this time, he could only put on a smile and said: "The juniors also wish for it."
Jin Shengjie laughed loudly. Ouyang Ming might be sincere, but Yuan Lexin's words were definitely false.
However, the secret of how to forge ordinary iron ingots into high-grade equipment has an unparalleled attraction for him. For this matter, let alone putting down his old face, he would not hesitate to pay a greater price.
After Jin Shengjie came off the stage, there was naturally another test and announcement.
However, all this has nothing to do with Ouyang Ming. At this moment, the atmosphere on the high platform also changed suddenly. Not many people paid attention to the routine assessment below.
Such assessments will be held more than twice a year. However, freaks like Ouyang Ming are unique.
After Yuan Lexin, several people came forward and talked to him in a warm tone.
These people respectively represent other famous and powerful blacksmiths. Although they themselves cannot compare with Jin Shengheng, behind them, there are super blacksmiths who are not inferior to Master Jin.
Ouyang Ming also treated them equally and promised to visit them at the appropriate time.
After seeing the weapon in Wu Hongxi's mansion, Ouyang Ming knew that these famous masters all had their own unique skills. Although he possesses strange weapons, he never dares to underestimate any famous master.
He knew that from these masters, he would be able to learn more powerful forging techniques.
Therefore, he will not miss any opportunity.
The assessments for the junior blacksmith and the intermediate blacksmith were completed one after another. Jin Shengjie came on stage and said with a smile: "Little friend Ou, it's the senior blacksmith's assessment next. Are you willing to participate?"
Ouyang Ming stood up and said, "I was about to try."
Jin Shengjie nodded slightly and said: "Little friend Ou, there are some differences in the senior blacksmith assessment. It is required to forge a set of high-quality equipment within an hour, and add attributes to at least one of the equipment." He looked solemn and said: "Actually, It is extremely difficult for you to achieve what you have achieved today. Even if you wait a few years to take the senior blacksmith examination, no one will dare to underestimate you. "
He also had good intentions, because the difficulty of forging a piece of top-grade equipment was very different from that of forging a set of high-quality equipment and adding attributes within an hour.
Although Ouyang Ming possesses a coveted secret method, he can forge high-grade equipment from ordinary iron ingots.
However, there is still an unreachable gap between top-grade and high-quality suits, not to mention the need for additional attributes.
He had already inquired just now. Ouyang Ming had only obtained the weapons for about a year. In his opinion, even the most talented person in the world would never be able to achieve such an exaggerated level.
However, Ouyang Ming smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, senior, but I still want to give it a try."
Jin Shengjie raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Ouyang Ming's confident smile, and finally sighed and said: "Okay, you might as well give it a try." He had already made up his mind. If Ouyang Ming could really create a miracle, he would That’s all. But if he fails the assessment, he will go all out to eliminate the child's psychological shadow.
The moment he saw Ouyang Ming successfully forge a high-grade saber, his attitude towards this kid became completely different.
This is a treasure, a rare child with the potential to be a super blacksmith. With Jin Shengheng's current status among blacksmiths, there is no need to be jealous. Instead, he hopes that more talents will emerge and push the status of blacksmiths to a higher position.
Ouyang Ming felt the kindness from Jin Shengheng, he nodded slightly and walked down.
At this time, there were twelve people standing in the square. They were of different ages. The oldest one could already see white hair on his head, while the youngest one seemed to be only a few years older than Ouyang Ming.
Among the many blacksmiths, what truly determines their identity and status is not their age and seniority, but their actual abilities.
Starting from obtaining arms or spiritual fire, it is not difficult to be promoted to a formal blacksmith. After a long period of tempering, being promoted to junior and intermediate levels is also a goal that most people can strive for.
However, once you encounter the threshold of advanced level, the situation is completely different.
This level, in the eyes of most blacksmiths, is a giant mountain that cannot be climbed.
In the capital, it is not difficult to find blacksmiths at the intermediate level and below, but it is even more difficult to find a senior blacksmith to build special equipment for oneself.
If you don't have a certain status, no matter how much money you offer, it will be useless.
There are so many intermediate blacksmiths in the capital, but there are still only a few who have the confidence to attack the senior level. For each assessment, more than ten people can come forward, which is already the limit.
Seeing Ouyang Ming coming down from the high platform, the expressions of the more than ten people in the field had different expressions.
There were smiles among them to show goodwill, but even more, there was a look of jealousy in their eyes that was not concealed.
Hu Lingfeng took his father's hand and asked in a low voice: "Dad, can uncle succeed?"
Hu Yicheng was startled. He smacked his lips and looked at Du Kege.
Du Kege was stunned for a moment and wanted to tell them the truth. It is impossible for a person who has obtained arms for only one year to reach an advanced level. However, when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them hard.
This Ouyang Ming is too weird. No matter what happens to him, it seems that it is not surprising.
Jin Shengjie glanced at the people below and said coldly: "Everyone, the assessment... begins."