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After lunch, Chu Xingyao and Pearl sat in the carriage. Pearl asked with a worried look:

"Miss, are we going to see the legendary master craftsman of fire?"

"I've heard he has an eccentric temper and is incredibly skilled. Could we be in any danger?"

Chu Xingyao chuckled and patted Pearl's shoulder: "Don't worry, Pearl, with me here, we'll be fine."

Besides, I went with a secret weapon.

They arrived at Zhou Lianhuo's residence, where the faded wooden door was half-closed, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.

Pearl muttered softly, "Miss, this door looks so old, won't it collapse if you push it?"

Chu Xingyao glared at her: "Don't talk nonsense, this is the result of history."

As you enter the courtyard, a path paved with stone slabs leads to a low workshop, where wisps of smoke occasionally rise from the chimney, seemingly beckoning to them.

Pearl couldn't help but say, "Miss, this cigarette doesn't look very healthy."

Chu Xingyao chuckled: "Pearl, why are you talking so much today? We're here to discuss business."

Inside the workshop, Jun Jiuxiao's aura was so powerful that it was almost suffocating; beneath his handsome face lay a subtle, almost imperceptible sharpness.

His gaze was fixed on Zhou Lianhuo, as if trying to see through him.

Although Zhou Lianhuo was known as a master craftsman, he seemed somewhat uneasy in front of Jun Jiuxiao.

Jun Jiuxiao recalled the man in black, Minghuang, who wielded a black and white sword and was like a messenger of death, unstoppable wherever he went.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart, and then said to Zhou Lianhuo:

"Can you forge a sword that is half black and half white, and that can cut through iron like mud?"

Zhou Lianhu shook his head with a wry smile: "My name is Divine Craftsman, but I'm not really a Divine Craftsman."

Zhou Lianhuo countered, "Does such a sword truly exist in this world? Have you really seen it?"

A resolute glint flashed in Jun Jiuxiao's eyes:

"I saw it with my own eyes; it can cut iron like mud." His voice revealed an unquestionable authority.

Then he asked, "What material is it made of? Do you know?"

Zhou Lianhuo replied, "I don't know yet. Bring it to me another day and I might find out what material it is."

Just as Jun Jiuxiao was about to press further, his ears twitched, and he immediately became alert: "Someone's coming."

He quickly hid in the shadows of the workshop, concealing his figure.

A moment later, Chu Xingyao entered with Pearl. Pearl muttered to herself:

"Miss, this place is even more eerie than outside."

Chu Xingyao glared at her, signaling her to be quiet. Zhou Lianhuo looked at Chu Xingyao and thought:

"This girl doesn't seem to be here to cause trouble, but with Jun Jiuxiao around, I'd better be careful."

He asked coldly, "What brings you here, young lady?"

Chu Xingyao smiled brightly, walked up to Zhou Lianhuo, bowed, and spoke in a melodious and clear voice:

"Senior Zhou, I've come to help you."

Zhou Lianhuo thought to himself:

"Has this girl come to the wrong place? I am a renowned master craftsman of fire refining in the martial arts world. Do I need her help?"

He asked, puzzled, "Help me? What can I do for you?"

Chu Xingyao walked to the table, picked up a crossbow, and said softly:

"It's terrible. This crossbow is too big and bulky. It's easy for the sword to get stuck, and it only fires in three bursts."

As she spoke, she fired a shot at the target and said with a look of disdain, "Too short range and too weak."

She blinked her big eyes at Zhou Lianhuo and said incredulously:

"You didn't design this thing, did you? Your reputation is probably ruined."

Zhou Lianhuo's face burned as if it had been roasted by a furnace fire, and he inwardly groaned:

"This young girl really knows how to bring up the most awkward topics. How am I supposed to save face?"

He was feeling awkward when suddenly his eyes lit up, as if he had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. He hurriedly asked Chu Xingyao:

"Young lady, you just said you'd help me. Do you know how to design crossbows?"

Chu Xingyao took out a drawing from her bosom, flashed it in front of Zhou Lianhuo, and after confirming that he had seen it, quickly put it back, pretending to be angry and saying:

"Senior Zhou, you're being unfair. I was trying to help you out of kindness, but you... never mind, it seems you don't need my help."

She looked just like a wronged young wife.

When Zhou Lianhuo saw the blueprints, his eyes widened as if he had seen a treasure.

He quickly said:

"Young lady, you are very intelligent. The crossbow you designed must be more powerful than mine. Would you be willing to explain it in detail?"

Chu Xingyao said with a sly smile, smug and confident:

"The crossbow I designed is half the size of yours,"

"Its range can reach 100 paces, its penetrating power is twice as strong as that of a bow and arrow, and it can be equipped with seven swords."

Zhou Lianhuo was dumbfounded; he hadn't expected this little girl to actually have some skills.

He thought:

"If these blueprints fall into Jun Jiuxiao's hands, that would be terrible. My reputation as Zhou Lianhuo would really soar to the sky."

Chu Xingyao knew that Zhou Lianhuo was Jun Jiuxiao's man, so giving him the blueprints was the same as giving them to Jun Jiuxiao, which made her very happy.

Zhou Lianhuo had just glanced at the blueprints; the design was ingenious. He quickly said, trying to curry favor:

"You're a beautiful and kind girl. Since you're helping me, please give me the blueprints."

Chu Xingyao's eyes darted around, and a plan came to her mind:

"I've helped you so much, if I don't ask you for something in return, I'm afraid you'll feel guilty."

"In that case, could you make me a special set of gold needles, 108 in total?"

"I will use it in my medical practice."

Zhou Lianhuo was taken aback: "Oh? Special golden needles?"

Chu Xingyao said in a serious tone, "There are a total of 108 gold needles."

Each one will be used for different acupoint stimulation and treatment.

"Therefore, extremely high requirements are placed on precision and materials."

Zhou Lianhuo scratched his head: "I understand, you need more than just ordinary needles."

Chu Xingyao continued:

"Exactly. First, the material must be pure gold to ensure its softness and biocompatibility, while avoiding allergic reactions."

Zhou Lianhuo smiled wryly: "Pure gold is relatively soft, and it requires special skills to make."

Chu Xingyao nodded: "I understand, that's why I chose you. Your skills are renowned far and wide."

Chu Xingyao handed Zhou Lianhuo a detailed specification sheet: "Secondly, there are precise requirements for the length and diameter of each gold needle."

“I have a detailed specification sheet here, which lists the specific dimensions of each type of gold needle.”

Zhou Lianhuo flipped through the specifications and exclaimed in amazement:

“I see, there are gold needles of different lengths and diameters here,”

"From the shortest 0.5 inches to the longest 3 inches, and from the thinnest 0.1 millimeters to the thickest 0.5 millimeters in diameter."

Chu Xingyao nodded: "That's right, these gold needles will be used for different treatment depths and acupoint sizes."