Ouyang Ming looked at the people below with bright eyes. He finally had a general understanding of the average level of the capital's blacksmiths.
Here, the proportion of senior blacksmiths is definitely not high. Being able to become an intermediate blacksmith is already a pretty good thing. However, compared to Lin Haijun Camp, the level of forging here is completely superior.
Although the old craftsman can also forge high-quality equipment, he also has the unique skill of superimposing special attributes. However, in the past, he was only at the level of a senior blacksmith. Moreover, as he grows older, his hands, feet, and eyes gradually become uncoordinated. It is not obvious when forging low-level equipment, but when forging high-level equipment, there will often be obvious and inexplicable mistakes.
Of course, after obtaining the life-extending golden elixir, increasing longevity, and breaking through the realm of the unity of heaven and man in blacksmithing, earth-shaking changes immediately occurred.
At this time, if the old craftsman comes to the capital to take the blacksmith examination, he will be able to obtain a super title just by relying on the realm of harmony between man and nature.
However, except for the old craftsman, the rest of them could only compete for an intermediate title even at their peak.
I want to forge a complete set of high-quality equipment within an hour, and successfully add special attributes to one of them.
Looking at Lin Haijun camp, no one can do it.
Jin Shengjie walked into the center of the square with Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan. Ouyang Ming hesitated for a moment and followed him down. After all, he is a person participating in the assessment. Even the examiner has gone down, so he can't still hang around here.
Jin Shengjie glanced at the casting platform where Ouyang Ming was just now. Just when everyone thought he would start from there, his body suddenly turned around and walked towards the opposite place.
While everyone secretly cried out for pity, they also felt a little relaxed.
Jin Shengjie stood in front of more than ten blacksmiths and said solemnly: "If you are not qualified, go out on your own." He paused and then said: "Continue to work hard and strive for success next time."
The three unfinished blacksmiths looked ashamed, bowed to him, bowed their heads and left.
However, no one dared to laugh at them, whether on or off the court.
Because those who have the courage to take the senior blacksmith assessment are basically top intermediate blacksmiths. They are the real backbone in the capital. Even if they are powerful forces, they are not willing to offend them because of some trivial matters.
Jin Shengheng reached out and picked up a long sword from a casting platform.
The requirement for the advanced assessment is to forge a complete set of equipment, but it does not specify what the weapon is.
Ou Yangming can forge sabers, but this person can also forge long swords without any problem.
He held it in his hand and looked at it over and over for a long time. Under the anxious gaze of the blacksmith, Jin Shengjie smiled and said: "It is a first-class fine product, which can be considered qualified."
There was a hint of excitement on the man's face, and he nodded heavily, his eyes becoming more expectant.
Jin Shengjie checked each piece, with occasional hesitation in the middle, but everything went smoothly. After the last piece of equipment was appraised from their hands, Jin Shengjie announced on the spot that this person had won the senior title.
The man excitedly waved his fist, saluted Jin Shengheng and the others, and said, "Thank you three masters."
Jin Shengjie smiled and said nothing, while Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan smiled and congratulated each other with extremely friendly attitudes, much more enthusiastic than before the assessment.
And the eyes of everyone nearby looked at him, and they were even more filled with envy.
Before the assessment, this person was only an intermediate blacksmith, but after just an hour, he was already on par with Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan.
Of course, there are still some gaps between them in terms of actual abilities, but essentially there is no big difference.
A moment later, Jin Shengjie and others arrived at another casting platform. Although the blacksmith had completed all the equipment, when Jin Shengjie and others arrived, the expression on his face was slightly stiff.
Jin Shengjie smiled and said a few words of relief, then picked up the equipment and started checking it.
One, two, and three pieces of equipment all passed the test smoothly, but when he checked the armor, Jin Shengjie let out a long sigh and said, "Your strength is still a little bit behind. Go back and work harder."
There was a trace of frustration on the man's face, but he did not dare to complain at all. He lowered his head and said, "Yes, I will definitely work hard, junior."
Jin Shengjie checked along the way. Although he had a kind face and a kind heart, he showed a selfless attitude at this time. As long as one of those equipment is not up to standard, it will never escape his control.
Soon, except for Ouyang Ming, everyone else's equipment had been checked.
However, there are only two people who are truly qualified to obtain the title of Senior Blacksmith.
Not to mention those involved, even bystanders such as Ouyang Ming felt frightened and felt a little pity for them.
Two blacksmiths even produced high-quality third-level equipment. However, among the other equipment, there was one piece of equipment that was not high-quality, and was rejected by Jin Shengheng without hesitation.
Ouyang Ming spent more than half of his time on the high platform because the forging speed was too fast.
At that time, when he was chatting with people, at least half of his energy was still paying attention to everyone's assessment situation.
Therefore, he knew one thing very well. These people who were eliminated were not due to lack of forging strength, but a problem with arms.
Their munitions consumed too much power when smelting selected fine steel, resulting in a lack of energy during the final forging.
Otherwise, with the strength they have shown, with full concentration, it is unlikely that there will be insufficient levels.
If the requirements of the senior blacksmiths were just to forge a piece of high-quality equipment, they would definitely be able to pass the test smoothly.
However, given the time limit and a complete set of equipment, their desire to become a senior blacksmith is probably almost slim.
Because in Ouyang Ming's eyes, their potential seems to have been tapped. Unless you encounter some strange encounter and it breaks out again, or you encounter unfavorable luck during the assessment, it will be difficult to complete the task.
More than ten intermediate blacksmiths participated in the assessment, and only two became senior blacksmiths. Although this elimination rate was cruel, it highlighted the identity and status of senior blacksmiths to another extent.
Finally, Jin Shengjie came to Ouyang Ming surrounded by everyone.
A complete set of equipment was neatly placed on the casting platform. Although Ouyang Ming was the first to complete the assessment of blacksmithing skills, he was the last to be tested.
Jin Shengjie took a deep look at Ou Yangming, looked at his calm face, and said with a smile: "Little friend Ou, will you surprise me this time?"
Ouyang Ming smiled slightly and said, "Maybe, Master Jin please."
Jin Shengjie laughed and said: "What a boy, you are so confident!" He picked up a pair of arm guards with a smile.
On the high platform and outside the center, everyone's eyes were fixed on his face. Everyone knows that he will never show favoritism in the face of such a big issue of right and wrong. No matter what expectations he had expressed for Ouyang Ming before, if the equipment was not up to standard, he would reject it mercilessly.
So, what is Ouyang Ming's quality
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Jin Shengheng, and even their breathing seemed to have become lighter.
Finally, they saw a look of surprise on Jin Shengheng's face. His brows furrowed slightly, and he looked up at Ouyang Ming with complicated eyes.
Most people on the high platform felt as if they were being tickled by monkey's paws. They cursed in their hearts, "What's going on? Please give me a real expression!"
Such a strange expression makes it impossible for anyone to guess.
After a while, Jin Shengheng finally let out a long sigh.
Hu Yicheng and his son looked at each other and shouted in their hearts. It’s broken, it looks like it didn’t pass the test!
However, Jin Shengjie did not announce directly, but handed the arm guard in his hand to Yi Yucheng and said, "You guys should also take a look."
Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan had been waiting impatiently for a long time, but this time, although the three of them were nominally presiding over the assessment at the same time, with Jin Shengheng in front, they did not dare to deviate in the slightest.
At the very least, before Jin Shengjie expresses his attitude, the two of them must not have any partial opinions.
Therefore, although they could not wait for a long time, after listening to Jin Shengheng's words, they stepped forward and took an arm guard to examine carefully.
"Hey, this, this is..." Yi Yucheng's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly raised his head and looked at Feng Guangyuan.
Feng Guangyuan's expression was not much better than his. After carefully checking the arm guard in his hand, a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
Facing Yi Yucheng's gaze, Feng Guangyuan smiled bitterly and said: "Although I don't really believe it, my experience will not lie to me..." He hesitated for a moment and said suddenly: "Master Jin, Brother Yi, I suggest , cast an identification spell!"
Everyone on the high platform and around them was in an uproar for a moment. Did they hear it correctly? They actually wanted to use the appraisal technique for this piece of equipment
Could it be that this piece of equipment is somewhere between high-quality and top-grade fifth-level equipment, so the three of them feel unable to judge.
However, looking at the expressions of the three of them, it seems like this.
Jin Shengjie pondered for a moment and said, "Let's look at the others first."
He picked up the helmet casually, but after a few glances, it became strange again.
Armor, leggings, and sabers were all picked up and put down in his hands one by one. However, after each piece of equipment was inspected, his expression became more and more complicated.
Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan also checked one by one, but they were like playing a riddle. No matter how curious and anxious the others were, they remained silent.
If it weren't for Master Jin Shengheng's name and reputation, people would have started scolding him long ago.
Finally, Jin Shengjie shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Guangyuan, let the appraiser appear!"