Chapter 3 Foundry Apprentice

Chen Zong practiced swords and did not like to be disturbed. The corner of the martial arts field was his favorite.

Here, there are several big trees with dense leaves the size of palms, as if this corner is separated from the entire martial arts field.

The fine iron sword shone brightly, and the sword pierced through the air, making a harsh, piercing sound.

Chen Zong first practiced the afterimage swordsmanship Fuliu swordsmanship and the eagle fencing method ten times each, and then practiced the eight forms of the real sword twenty times, and then practiced the first level of the split lightsaber method.

In the first stage, there are seven sword-swinging movements, which require coordination of the hands, body, step, and eyes. These seven sword-swinging movements do not possess much power in themselves. finally burst out.

Human-level martial arts cultivation is like this.

Chen Zong swung his sword over and over again, and repeatedly practiced the seven movements of the first stage of the split lightsaber technique, striving to make every movement perfect and coherent.

"Human-level martial arts is the use of the power of qi and blood. Each type of human-level martial arts has its own way of operating the power of qi and blood, and finally it erupts with different power and different effects."

"For example, the seven movements of the first level of the light-splitting sword technique that I have practiced belong to the first level of this sword technique. The purpose is to become familiar with the operation of this power of qi and blood, until I am very familiar with it and do not If you need to guide again, you can make the power of qi and blood run like this, and it will explode in an instant, thus displaying the first level of the split lightsaber technique."

After three consecutive days of training, Chen Zong had a very thorough understanding of the first stage of the lightsaber technique, and the only difference was the mastery of his body.

It takes hard work and is inevitable for anyone.

"Splitting Lights!"

With a low shout, the seven sword swinging movements were coherent and completed in just two short breaths.

Out of the sword!

The sword light was dazzling and dazzling, and instantly divided into two lines, pierced from the left and right, the two sword lights were real, and there were traces of light left in the air, which dissipated after a breath.

"It's still not enough, at least you have to practice until you can use the power of blood and qi when you hold the sword, and you can display the light and shadow when you pull out the sword."

Continue to practice, let the body remember the feeling of the power of qi and blood running, until the arms are sore and weak.

After returning to the house and resting for a while, Chen Zong began to practice the Tiger Art.

The three Beast Blood Pills had already been eaten, and without the Beast Blood Pills, the power of Qi and Blood increased very slowly.

"I have to find a way to get more animal blood pills."

After practicing the fierce tiger kung fu, Chen Zong thought about it.

After officially becoming a warrior, the contribution point system of the clan hall was opened.

Contribution points are very useful and can be exchanged for training qualifications in martial arts exercises, weapons and pills.

The contribution point required to exchange a beast blood pill is ten, and the contribution point that a person who has just become a warrior who has opened the contribution point system is generally zero.

Logically, Chen Zong tempered his blood energy seven times, breaking the previous record of the Chen family and creating a new record. Such talent should be cultivated by the family hall, but unfortunately, the concept of the Chen family is not like this.

No matter who they are, no matter how talented they are, they will be treated equally in the clan hall.

The Chen family's philosophy is that it is a real tiger, and sooner or later, it will show the might of the king of beasts.

To become a king, a tiger must go through battles and fights, and to become a man, he must be tempered.

Furthermore, Chen Zong didn't say anything about tempering his blood energy seven times. Elder Xing just thought that he tempered it six times.

"Whether it is to obtain more animal blood pills or to cultivate better martial arts, it is inseparable from the contribution point."

"There is not one way to get contribution points. If you have enough strength, you can hunt down monsters and exchange them for contribution points with the clan hall, but for me, this is obviously too early to say."

Now, not long after he has broken through to the fourth level of the Qi and Blood Realm, he has only begun to cultivate human-level martial arts. Regardless of his cultivation and strength, he is in a relatively rapid period of improvement and is not suitable for going out.

"Then the second method,

Just find some quests in the clan hall. "

"Maybe, I should go to the main division to see."

There is a task room in the main department, and some related tasks will be listed. As long as the children of the clan can take it, they will be able to get the corresponding contribution point rewards after completion.

Chen Zong carefully scanned the task panel on the wall.

"Look for the silver thread root. Note: The silver thread root is a second-grade herbal medicine, which can be exchanged for 20 contribution points."

"Look for Jinluohua. Note: Jinluohua is a third-grade herbal medicine, which can be exchanged for 40 contribution points."

"Look for silver three-leaf ginseng. Note: silver three-leaf ginseng is a fourth-grade herbal medicine, which can be exchanged for 80 contribution points."

Most of them are quests to find herbs.

The grades of herbal medicines are divided into nine grades. The first grade of herbal medicine refers to the herbs of more than ten years but less than 20 years old, the second grade is more than 20 years old and less than 30 years old, the third grade is more than 30 years old and less than 40 years old, and so on. , the nine-grade herbal medicine is more than 90 years and less than 100 years.

After reaching a hundred years, the medicinal properties of herbal medicines will undergo qualitative changes, and they are precious medicines.

Looking for herbal medicines often involves entering deep mountains and old forests, and it takes a lot of time to come and go.

The other task is to hunt down some specific monsters, obtain a certain part of them and bring them back to the Hui tribe, so as to obtain contribution points.

Whether it is looking for herbs or hunting monsters, Chen Zong has temporarily ruled it out.

Then, there are not many tasks left.

It seemed that Chen Zong finally chose a task.

"Apprentices of the Foundry, depending on their performance, can get ten to one hundred contribution points per month."

"Are you sure you want this task?" The administrator of the task room looked at Chen Zong with surprised eyes.

"What's wrong?" Chen Zong asked.

"There were quite a few people who received this quest before, but they were all kicked out after less than a month, and they couldn't get any contribution." The administrator said, "I advise you to change to another quest."

"Is there any reason?" Chen Zong asked again.

"Hehe, the elders of the foundry are not very good-tempered, and the requirements are relatively high, which is difficult to meet." The administrator laughed.

"Thank you for letting me know, I want to try." Chen Zong still said, retreating without trying is not his style.

"As you like." The administrator registered for Chen Zong, and then took out a black iron plate and handed it to Chen Zong: "This is the apprentice card of the foundry, bring it to the foundry's elder Lie, he will arrange for you specific tasks."

"Excuse me." Chen Zong took the iron card and left.

The iron plate is in the shape of a shield, with a raised "Cast" character engraved on one side and a hammer pattern on the other.

"What's wrong with having a bad temper?"

"What kind of high law is it that the requirements are relatively high?"

While muttering, Chen Zong strode towards the foundry. The foundry also belongs to the main department and is not far from the task room.

The door of the foundry was black, and it was closed when Chen Zong knocked.

"Who?" The voice came out, and the door was opened, revealing an honest-looking face that seemed to be in his twenties, suspicious eyes fell on Chen Zong's face: "Who are you? What's the matter? "

"I'm a new apprentice." Chen Zong raised his iron card to signal.

"Oh, someone dares to take this task again." As he said, the man opened the doors and let Chen Zong enter: "My name is Chen Wuhou, I have been here for six months."

"His name is Chen Qi, and he has been here for three months." Chen Wuhou pointed to another person in the foundry and smiled.

Chen Qi was wiping a long knife, when he heard the words, he glanced at Chen Zong, his face expressionless.

"Hello, two brothers, my name is Chen Zong." Chen Zong introduced himself.

"I'm not interested in knowing your name, because you'll be kicked out soon." Chen Qi's tone was very drawn.

"Haha, don't mind my clan brother, that's his temper." Chen Wuhou smoothed things out, but Chen Zong just smiled and didn't care.

"Brother Wuhou, where is Elder Lie?" Chen Zong asked.

"Wait a minute, Elder Lie is casting swords in the casting room." Chen Wuhou pointed to the closed black heavy iron gate in front of him and said.

Chen Zong waited with peace of mind. After Chen Wuhou poured a glass of water for Chen Zong, he, like Chen Qi, picked up the sword and wiped it carefully, while Chen Zong watched.

The swords here are of ordinary iron level and fine iron level, but there is no treasure iron level above the fine iron level.

About half an hour later, the heavy iron door opened, and a heat wave poured out, causing the indoor temperature to rise rapidly, and then a not tall but very strong figure strode out.

This person's complexion is like bronze, his eyes are like copper bells, his black hair and beard are somewhat curly, and his arms are bare. It can be seen that each muscle is like cast iron, and it contains terrifying power. An indescribable oppression, as if one glance could suppress him, and one finger could smash him to pieces.

"Elder Lie, this person's name is Chen Zong, he is a new apprentice." Chen Wuhou put down the long sword in his hand and said to the person who came out of the casting room with a respectful tone.

"Elder Lie." Chen Zong took out the black iron card and handed it to Elder Lie.

"Small arms and legs, another useless one, you should get out as soon as possible, so as not to make Laozi angry." Elder Lie glanced at the iron card, and quickly looked at Chen Zong, as if he wanted to see through Chen Zong, his tone was very rush.

"Elder Lie hasn't given me a task yet, so how do you know if I'm useful or not?" Chen Zong was not afraid.

"Yo, I'm a little daring, very good. Since you want a task, I'll give you a task. If you do well, stay, and if you don't do well, get out." Elder Lie seemed to be enraged, and his tone was vicious: "Give you ten days. Time, hit a piece of ordinary iron, you can stay, otherwise, go as far as you want, Chen Wuhou, you will teach him the four tips for ironing."

"Yes, elder." Chen Wuhou responded respectfully.

"Chen Qi, after wiping the sword, send it to the store." After Elder Lie finished speaking, he walked away.

"Sure enough, his temper is not very good." Chen Zong secretly said, he didn't care, he had heard no matter how ugly it was.

"It is impossible to create a piece of ordinary iron in ten days. It will take at least a month to master the four essentials of blacksmithing. Brother, I advise you not to waste your time. It's better to go to the workshop and eliminate the task. "Chen Wuhou persuaded.

"I still want to give it a try, please ask Brother Wuhou to teach me." Chen Zong said sternly.

"Since you insist, come with me." Chen Wuhou said, leading Chen Zong into the casting room.

The casting room is very large, and the temperature is very high. There are three furnaces placed in three directions in total, but only the largest one is burning with raging flames. The other two people take turns pulling the bellows and throwing in the firewood to keep the fire strong.

"Brother Chen Clan, I will explain to you the four key points of iron smithing. After you master it, you will start to forge ordinary iron blocks." Chen Wuhou led Chen Zong to a extinguished furnace, picked up a piece of iron ore and started to demonstrate.

(Is the protagonist going to start a deputy?)