"What? Do you want to learn the art of balance?" Wu Hongxi was startled and asked in surprise.
Ouyang Ming nodded solemnly and said: "Exactly, the balance of the seniors is the best principle. If the juniors want to go further in blacksmithing, then they must learn from you." His expression was extremely serious, No joke at all.
Wu Hongxi and others looked at each other with a funny feeling.
Although Ouyang Ming only had the title of senior blacksmith at this time, when he used Xuangang to forge a high-quality peak fifth-level long sword at such a fast speed in front of everyone. Those arrogant senior blacksmiths all had low eyebrows and showed enough respect for Ouyang Ming's strength.
Perhaps, in their minds, Ouyang Ming has risen to the status of a super blacksmith like Jin Shengheng and Wu Hongxi.
However, at this moment, they heard such words from Ouyang Ming. He actually bowed his head and admitted defeat to Wu Hongxi, and wanted to ask him for his secret knowledge.
If this kind of approach were used among martial arts experts, it would be like surrendering in defeat.
Everyone exchanged looks, and they were all confused. If they had Ouyang Ming's strength, they would never be able to do such a thing. After all, Wu Hongxi did not win in the forging competition between the two sides.
Even though the long sword he forged looked perfect, the material Ouyang Ming used was Xuangang, and the forging time was much shorter than that of Wu Hongxi.
Jin Shengjie was silent for a while, then suddenly spoke, "Brother Wu, I remember that you were promoted to super blacksmith thirty years ago, right?"
Wu Hongxi was startled and didn't understand why Jin Shengjie mentioned this matter. But he immediately said: "Yes, it was exactly thirty years ago..."
Jin Shengjie let out a long sigh and said: "Hey, that scene seems to have happened just yesterday. If I hadn't witnessed you forge a complete set of peak fifth-level high-quality equipment during the assessment, I would never believe that anyone in this world could do it. Such a situation.”
Wu Hongxi smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Jin, you have given me the award. Besides..." He glanced at Ouyang Ming and said, "The younger generation is to be feared!"
Jin Shengjie laughed and said: "You should say that there are talents in the future."
Wu Hongxi was slightly startled, and he said thoughtfully: "Brother Jin, what do you mean..."
Jin Shengjie nodded gently and said: "We each accept disciples because we want to pass on our best skills so as not to become extinct. However, over the years, you have recruited quite a few entry-level disciples. And who can inherit your skills?"
Wu Hongxi glanced around and saw that in this room, apart from the senior blacksmiths sent by the royal family, they were his disciples.
But at this moment, including the eldest disciple Tan Yangping and the second disciple Yuan Lexin, they all lowered their heads in shame.
They were able to be accepted as disciples by Wu Hongxi, so they naturally had outstanding talents, and some of them were particularly suitable for learning the art of balance. But it is a pity that, as Jin Shengheng said, after so many years, not to mention perfectly inheriting his skills, even no one can imitate more than 50%.
Otherwise, he would not be the only super blacksmith in Wu Mansion.
Although Tan Yangping's forging level is already extremely powerful, he may even become a super blacksmith within a few years.
However, he had already blazed his own path, and his mastery of balance made Wu Hongxi deeply disappointed.
Jin Shengjie gently stroked his long beard and said as if to himself: "We are so old and have a few more years to live. If we really bring this skill into the coffin, I will not be reconciled!"
Wu Hongxi raised his eyebrows, and finally sighed and said, "Little friend Ou, please come with me."
Ouyang Ming was overjoyed and nodded gratefully towards Jin Shengheng.
However, an old man with white beard and hair suddenly said: "Master Wu, what about our mission?"
Wu Hongxi said displeasedly: "I'm still in the house! Well, I'm just leaving for a while. If you have any questions, just ask Master Jin for advice."
Jin Shengjie's eyes lit up and he said: "Yes, I am very interested in forging magical weapons. You won't object if I get involved, right?"
The senior blacksmiths of the royal family looked at each other and smiled bitterly, but when facing the super blacksmith Jin Shengheng, no one dared to speak out against it. Regardless of reputation or personal strength, Jin Shengheng was able to crush them to death, even if he wanted to turn over, it was impossible.
Wu Hongxi left the room with Ouyang Ming, walking slowly with his hands behind his back.
"Little friend Ou, what do you think when you saw the sword just now?"
Ouyang Ming pondered for a moment, organized his words in his mind, and said: "The unity of heaven and man should be the key to balance."
Wu Hongxi smiled slightly and said: "Many people have said this." He paused and said: "Do you know what the unity of heaven and man is?"
Ouyang Ming's body trembled slightly, his spiritual thoughts were released, and his whole person immediately entered an extremely mysterious realm. At this moment, his body and breath seemed to be integrated with the whole world.
Wu Hongxi was startled, and his eyes lit up, and he smiled: "Heaven and man are one. It turns out that Ou Xiaoyou has also mastered this realm."
Ouyang Ming smiled bitterly and said: "Ashamedly, I realized the unity of nature and man during the forging process, but later due to various changes, I gained a deeper understanding of the unity of nature and man in martial arts."
Wu Hongxi frowned slightly and said: "Martial arts is just a small way. You just need to learn to strengthen your physique. Don't put too much energy into it."
The corners of Ouyang Ming's mouth twitched slightly. Although he didn't agree with this in his heart, he still said obediently: "Yes, I understand, this junior."
Wu Hongxi nodded slowly and said: "If you want to learn my balance method, you must do it in four words."
Ouyang Ming quickly calmed down and said respectfully: "Senior, please give me some advice."
"Both strength and softness." Wu Hongxi said every word.
Ouyang Ming frowned slightly and murmured again: "Strong and soft at the same time?"
Why does this sentence sound like martial arts training
Wu Hongxi smiled slightly, and before they knew it, they had arrived in front of another room. He stretched out his hand, pushed open the room, and said, "Come in, this is one of the rooms where I usually practice blacksmithing."
Ouyang Ming hurried in, glanced around, and couldn't help but be stunned.
Although the levels of blacksmiths are different, the structures of the forging rooms are all similar. At most, the materials inside are good and bad, so it cannot be generalized.
However, the furnishings in this room do not look like a forging room.
"How is it? What do you think?" Wu Hongxi asked with a smile.
Ouyang Ming looked confused and said: "Master Wu, why are there all cloths and furs here?" He paused and said honestly: "I really can't figure out how they are related to blacksmithing..."
Wu Hongxi laughed and said: "Who said it doesn't matter? If it doesn't matter, where did our cloaks and boots come from?"
Ouyang Ming was startled and said in surprise: "Here... is this the place where cloaks and boots are made?"
Wu Hongxi nodded slightly and said: "Exactly, the cloth and fur here are not ordinary things. They are also the best materials for making equipment." He stepped forward, picked up a piece of cloth and said, "Take a look."
Ouyang Ming took it, hesitated for a moment, and the red light flashed slightly in his palm.
This weapon also has the magical effect of identification. The next moment he knew the name of this object.
Item: Lingluo
Level: ordinary things
This introduction is extremely simple, so simple that there is no specific level.
But this is normal, after all, this item is raw material, not already forged equipment.
However, Ouyang Ming also knew that being able to make weapons react meant that this piece of cloth was not simple.
Wu Hongxi said solemnly: "This object is silk, made of a mixture of spider silk and steel wire. In terms of defensive power alone, it is not much inferior to steel plates. Especially when it comes to defending against arrows and hidden weapons, it is even more effective Infinitely useful.”
Ouyang Ming raised his eyelids slightly and said, "But how can such cloth be made into qualified equipment?"
It's nothing more than steel wire, how can spider silk withstand the burning of munitions? Using such a thing for forging practice is really unexpected.
Wu Hongxi chuckled and said, "Watch it."
He spread his palms flat, and a small flame suddenly came out.
The moment this small flame appeared, Ouyang Ming's eyes immediately locked onto it. However, what surprised him was that he didn't feel any heat from the small flame. Moreover, this small flame also brought him a vague chill.
It seems that what is burning is not arms, but a strange and unknown thing.
Wu Hongxi said slowly: "Come and touch it." He stretched out his palm and placed it in front of Ouyang Ming.
Ouyang Ming hesitated for a moment. The weapons were extremely hot. If he released them himself, that would be fine. The weapons would not burn their owners. However, if you touch other people's weapons or spiritual fire, you are committing suicide.
However, Ouyang Ming also believed that Wu Hongxi would never frame him for no reason.
So, he still reached out and carefully touched the flame.
In an instant, Ouyang Ming's brows spread, but his eyes showed extreme surprise.
cold.
As cold as ice.
His feeling was indeed correct. Instead of a trace of heat, the flame contained a powerful chill.
Of course, this level of chill could not cause any real harm to Ouyang Ming, but this unimaginable special energy change still gave him a subversive feeling of astonishment.