Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter Fifty-Six: Meteorite Sword

Han Yi remained silent, not uttering a word, but simply staring at Master Lu.

Master Lu's voice grew weaker and weaker, and if Han Yi hadn't had good hearing, he almost wouldn't have heard the last few words.

"Oh, Master Lu, are you saying that this meteorite iron sword is stronger than a Yellow-rank weapon?"

Han Yi spoke in a nonchalant tone, but anyone could hear the sarcasm in his voice.

“This…” Master Lu blushed, but fortunately, he was exposed to fire for many years and his skin was dark, so others could not tell.

"It's strange, but logically speaking, the materials I added, especially that piece of meteorite iron, should have been more than enough to forge a Yellow-rank weapon. After the quenching was finished, I thought I could forge a Yellow-rank treasure, but no matter how I tested it, I couldn't find any treasure light."

"But I tested it with a Yellow-grade sword-testing stone, and the sharpness and sturdiness of this meteorite iron sword did indeed reach the level of a treasure."

Master Lu rubbed his hands together, his tone full of confusion.

This incident must be considered quite unusual in his many years of casting career.

The "treasure light" is a faint yellow glow that a yellow-tier weapon emits after it has been successfully forged, which is considered a unique characteristic of yellow-tier weapons.

Moreover, Han Yi had heard people say that the biggest difference between yellow-rank weapons and ordinary-rank weapons was that yellow-rank weapons had all sorts of strange functions.

It might possess armor-piercing properties or enhance attack speed, but these effects are said to be activating only with the power of a martial artist in the Meridian Opening stage. With Han Yi's current Blood Refining stage cultivation, even if he were given a treasured weapon, he could only use it as an ordinary weapon. However, Yellow-rank weapons are rare, seldom seen on martial artists in the Meridian Opening stage. Often, a single Yellow-rank treasured weapon is passed down as a clan's most prized possession and is rarely shown to others.

However, no matter how eloquently Master Han spoke, Han Yi remained unmoved.

"Master Lu, even if you say so, what I wanted to reforge was a sword, but what you forged for me is a meteorite iron sword!" He sneered twice. "We did sign a contract..."

The contract stipulates that if the forging fails, Master Han must either forge a new Blue Jade Sword for Han Yi or compensate him with three times the price.

Normally, Master Lu might have been able to explain himself, scare them a bit, and pay some money to get by in this situation. However, Han Yi had come with Pan Sheng, both of whom were inner disciples of the Crimson Flame Sect. Master Lu was still somewhat cautious on the Crimson Flame Sect's territory.

"I don't know what Young Master Han intends to do, I will certainly follow your orders!" Master Lu said with an awkward smile and obsequiousness. "Then shall we proceed according to the contract?" Han Yi said calmly and composedly.

Upon hearing this, Master Lu immediately got up and paced back and forth, circling the small foundry several times.

"Is Master Lu planning to secretly kill me to silence me?" Han Yi muttered to himself.

He looked at the '45~60' values ​​floating beside Master Lu, and then at his own '45~67' overall strength.

Thankfully, I'm not afraid, I can turn the tables!

After about half a cup of tea's time, Master Lu stopped and said with a forced smile, "To be honest, Young Master Han, the failure of this forging was indeed my mistake. So, the black gold gauntlets will be valued at one hundred taels of silver, and this meteorite iron sword will be given to you as a token of friendship."

Han Yi frowned slightly in thought. He didn't mean to deliberately lower the price by taking advantage of the Crimson Flame Sect's prestige, but he was genuinely not satisfied with the sword. Of course, it wasn't about its power, but rather its appearance.

Imagine if Han Yi were to carry this meteorite iron sword out; let's set aside the fact that it would be inconvenient to carry it.

Just think about it.

On one side, a swordsman in flowing white robes wields a silver-white longsword; on the other, Han Yi, dressed in black, holds a massive sword the size of a door...

Anyone who sees this scene would probably think that Han Yi is not a good person!

Wouldn't this damage my positive image?

Thinking of this, Han Yi's face darkened even more. How could he possibly have a proper chat with the girls like this?

On the other hand, he was indeed tempted by the power of this meteorite sword.

That's a full 20-point stat boost!

Although this meteorite iron sword is also double-edged, it is significantly different from ordinary longswords.

Logically speaking, a long blade with a short handle primarily uses thrusting, stabbing, pointing, and slicing techniques, emphasizing a 'sword as swift and agile as a dragon.'

Because longswords are fragile and cannot withstand the kind of "cutting indiscriminately" fighting style that is used with broadswords, they can only take a light and agile approach.

The broadsword, on the other hand, is meant to be wrapped around the head and neck, and when wielded, it is powerful and imposing, mainly used for chopping, slashing, and sweeping.

Although the sword crafted by Master Lu is shaped like a sword, its primary attack method is slashing.

After all, you can't expect to wield a door panel that weighs seventy or eighty pounds and is as tall as a person to pursue so-called speed and agility for stabbing attacks!

Therefore, Han Yi felt that the 'dance of the sword' characteristic of the basic sword technique could also be added to this meteorite iron sword, so he had no obstacles in using it and did not need to familiarize himself with the sword technique's attack methods.

"Since ancient times, swords and sabers have been inseparable; a saber is a sword, and a sword is a saber. Therefore, the Tang sword is also a meteorite iron sword! Moreover, this meteorite iron sword is so powerful that if you carry it on your back when you go out, you can intimidate others even without drawing it!"

Han Yi constantly used psychological comfort methods on himself.

"Young Master Han, what's your decision?"

Master Lu stared longingly at Han Yi.

Although Han Yi had already decided to acquire the meteorite iron sword, he did not want Master Lu's favor.

Favor debts are the hardest to repay.

Since Master Lu made a mistake during the reforging process, the previously agreed-upon agreement to use blue jade as payment was naturally void.

But Han Yi still took out the blue jade. Since he didn't need it anyway, it was like getting it for free, so he wasn't at a loss.

"This, this won't do..." Unexpectedly, as soon as he took out the blue jade, Master Lu hurriedly refused.

"Young Master Han, you mustn't! This piece of blue jade is fine and lustrous, with a delicate yet hard texture. If it were auctioned in the prefectural city, its value would probably be no less than five hundred taels of silver..."

Master Lu said guiltily, a hint of shame on his face, and continued, "The failure to recast was originally my fault, but now Young Master Han is so kind and righteous, refusing to hold it against me. I truly feel terrible; how could I possibly go against my conscience and accept this precious blue jade..."

The two argued for a long time, but Master Lu refused to accept the blue jade no matter what. In the end, he only accepted two hundred taels of silver as a material fee.

Backyard of the Treasure Pavilion

Han Yi, carrying the meteorite iron sword and wearing black gold gauntlets, walked out of the forging room.

He glanced at his own stats.