Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Fifty-Three: Reforging

Pan Sheng blushed, a rare occurrence for him. He quickly took a sip of tea and resumed speaking normally.

“In Anyan City, almost all the minerals come from our Crimson Flame Sect. Only the Crimson Flame Sect has the best blacksmiths. For example, if you ask a master in the sect's blacksmithing hall to do it, it can probably be reforged in half a day.”

"But I heard that the sect recently assigned a big task, and the disciples in the forging hall are all working hard to complete it. I'm afraid those master blacksmiths don't have time to reforge the Blue Jade Sword for you right now."

"If you're outside the sect, you can check out the Hundred Treasures Pavilion; their forging techniques are quite good."

"A treasure trove? Where would you find a blacksmith shop?"

Han Yi had heard people mention Baibaoge before, but he felt that Baibaoge was like a general store or something similar.

"Junior Brother Han, don't underestimate the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. It's a renowned forging sect in Pingzhou. Although the one in An'yan City might be slightly inferior, I've heard that they even sell Xuan-grade magic weapons at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion headquarters!"

Yellow-rank treasure artifact, Profound-rank magic artifact!

The Blue Jade Sword, however, is merely a mortal-grade weapon that doesn't even qualify as a treasure.

After Han Yi put away the Blue Jade Sword, the two walked together to Heyuefang in the inner city and arrived in front of a tall building.

Above the plaque are three large, gold-plated characters: 'Baibaoge' (meaning "Treasure Pavilion").

Han Yi glanced around the main hall of the Treasure Pavilion. There were many counters inside, selling pills, weapons, and miscellaneous goods. There were also many martial artists coming and going.

"Greetings to both of you... What brings Lord Pan here today?"

The welcoming waiter smiled upon seeing Pan Sheng, clearly indicating that Pan Sheng was a regular customer of this treasure pavilion.

"Is Master Lu in the back hall today?" Pan Sheng asked the waiter in a familiar manner.

He then turned to Han Yi and said, "Master Lu has been a casting master for a long time. He has immersed himself in the casting art for many years, and his skills are the most exquisite."

Foundry apprentice, foundry master, foundry expert.

The forging process is profound and requires a huge investment. Only powerful forces are qualified to cultivate forging masters who are already capable of independently crafting Yellow-rank treasures.

"Honored guests, please come this way..." A waiter greeted the two of them, trying to lead them the way.

"No need, you go ahead and do your thing." Pan Sheng led Han Yi to the back hall with practiced ease.

The Treasure Pavilion, the back hall.

As soon as they entered the back room, they heard a series of clanging sounds.

This back hall was much larger than the backyard of an ordinary courtyard, with rows of shelves in the middle filled with all kinds of weapons.

Iron swords, broadswords, heavy hammers, and feathered arrows—they had everything.

Around the back hall were rows of small houses. Although separated by walls, it was impossible to know what was happening inside, but the sound of hammering could be heard from time to time. Even though they were some distance apart, it felt unbearably hot. Han Yi guessed that they were forging weapons inside.

A tall, muscular man with slightly graying temples, who appeared to be in his forties, stopped what he was doing when he saw Han Yi and Pan Sheng approaching.

He stood up and said, "Young Master Pan, what brings you to the 'Treasure Pavilion' today? Is there anything you need?"

Master Lu's voice was loud and clear, and his temples were slightly bulging, clearly indicating that he had achieved some success in cultivation.

Han Yi glanced at Master Lu, and sure enough, the '45-60' floating beside him indicated that Master Lu was a Blood Refining stage expert.

Pan Sheng waved his hand repeatedly and pointed to Han Yi on the side, saying, "It's not me. I came here with my brother today. You can talk to him about it."

After saying that, Pan Sheng walked to the side and began to examine the weapons on the shelf.

"Young man, what brings you here?" Master Lu looked Han Yi up and down a few times, then bowed slightly.

"cough."

Han Yi coughed lightly and glanced around: "Master Lu, I want to reforge an item. I wonder if you can keep it a secret?"

Master Lu frowned for a moment, then relaxed: "Please rest assured, guest. Our Hundred Treasures Pavilion has a history of over a hundred years in Pingzhou. We've even crafted several Earth-rank spiritual artifacts. Moreover, as a second-rate power, your reputation is beyond question..."

"If you are still not at ease, we can sign a contract that will absolutely not disclose your privacy..."

Then, Master Lu looked at Han Yi with a suspicious gaze: "May I ask what you need to be recast? Tell me what it is first, I won't do anything that is forbidden."

"Haha, it certainly won't be any contraband..." Han Yi chuckled dryly.

Both crossbows and armor were prohibited from being sold by the government, especially armor.

There is also a saying among the people: "One armored soldier is worth three crossbowmen, and three armored soldiers go to the underworld."

Even unarmed, a martial artist at the Bone Refinement Realm can handle a dozen or twenty ordinary people armed with weapons.

However, if they were to encounter twenty or thirty ordinary soldiers clad in armor and armed with powerful bows and crossbows, even a Bone Refining stage martial artist would find it difficult to withstand them, and a Blood Refining stage martial artist would have to flee in disarray.

Of course, this is only on the surface; behind the ban on ordinary people, there are many shady dealings. At least, Han Yi once saw armor on elite disciples in the Crimson Flame Sect's External Affairs Hall.

Han Yi pondered for a moment, then took out the blue jade sword wrapped in black cloth. He slowly drew the sword from its sheath, the sword flashing and the sound melodious.

"What a sword!"

Master Lu had spent most of his life immersed in forging, and had seen tens of thousands of swords and blades. He was extremely experienced, and he recognized the extraordinary nature of the Blue Jade Sword at a glance.

He reached out to take the Blue Jade Sword, but Han Yi pressed it down, smiling without saying a word.

Master Lu was taken aback at first, then seemed to understand something.

He turned around, rummaged through the shelf for a while, and then took out a contract.

"What a pity, what a pity..."

"The blue jade on the hilt of this sword alone is quite valuable, and the raw material used for forging it seems to be silver iodide ore with excellent toughness and ductility. After refining, this ore will emit a faint silver light and is as valuable as gold of the same weight."

"This sword is just a hair's breadth away from becoming a Yellow-Rank Treasure,"

After tapping the sword, listening to its sound, and carefully examining it, Master Lu said regretfully.

"I want to reforge this sword into a weapon," Han Yi said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Master Lu's face immediately showed astonishment: "Although this sword cannot be considered a Yellow-Rank Treasure, it is still a very good weapon..."

But then he saw the unquestionable look on Han Yi's face, shook his head, said nothing more, turned around and took out a stack of sketches from the table, handed them to Han Yi, and said, "Take a look and see which knife design you like."

Han Yi already had a design in mind for the reforged blade.

He took a sketch out of his pocket and handed it over.

"What is this?" Master Lu frowned slightly as he looked at the sketch.