N-A-A Chapter 10: Forging Methods - A Mad Dog Chapter - Xia Ji 8 Strikes
Chapter 10: Forging Methods - A Mad Dog Chapter - Xia Ji 8 Strikes
"Boss, why aren't you asleep yet?"
While Yu Chen was cultivating, Na'er, without anyone knowing when, slipped out of her room and onto Yu Chen's bed with her little pillow.
Awakened by Yu Chen's earlier actions, Na'er asked groggily.
"I am meditating, which is to say, cultivating my soul power."
Hearing Na'er's question, Yu Chen smiled, reached out and patted Na'er's head, then said gently.
Na'er is a bit silly and cute now, but during the day she is full of energy.
"Meditating? Meditating for such a long time, you must be very tired and sleepy, right?"
Na'er yawned cutely and asked in a soft, adorable voice.
"I'm not that sleepy anymore. Meditation can replace sleep to some extent. And as for the remaining sleepiness, hearing Na'er's voice made me feel much more energetic."
As he answered Na'er, Yu Chen affectionately patted her head and replied softly.
"That's great! From now on, if the boss gets tired, I'll come and chat with him..."
Upon hearing Yu Chen's words, Na'er's lips curled up into a sweet smile before she slowly drifted off to sleep again.
"Of course, thank you, Na'er! But you really are a little lazybones."
Hearing Na'er's words, Yu Chen felt a warmth in his heart and tapped Na'er's little nose with his fingertip.
"Phew! My life is getting better and better since I got this cheat code. I even managed to bring Na'er to my side. That means I'll have to face those enemies from now on. Heh, the pressure is really immense!"
"Even though I could ignore Na'er, this path is the simplest way to bathe in dragon blood in the future!"
"The path to godhood plus a sweet and soft Na'er... looks like I've actually come out on top!"
"That's just how it is, you gain some and you lose some."
"However, we can't slack off. What we need to do now is advance to the Soul Master level as soon as possible!"
"Tsk, still lacking resources."
"However, the biggest source of resources for ordinary Soul Masters should be their second profession. After all, a second profession is a very important choice for Soul Masters, and if they can achieve something in it, they should be able to obtain a lot of cultivation resources."
"Now, the second profession I can get involved in is forging."
"It seems we'll have to trouble Mr. and Mrs. Tang Ziran again tomorrow."
Thinking about his future, Yu Chen finally fell asleep.
The next day, which happened to be the weekend, after having breakfast with Na'er, Yu Chen brought the prepared gifts and went to Tang Wulin's house.
After explaining their purpose, Tang Ziran and his wife considered it for a while and then agreed to Yu Chen's request.
After all, they were neighbors, and Wu Lin was the same age as him. Moreover, both of them possessed innate soul power. Helping Yu Chen would give Wu Lin someone to look after in the future. Considering this, the couple finally agreed to Yu Chen's request.
Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them. This is enough to show the simplest love the two have for Tang Wulin.
Afterwards, Yu Chen learned from the couple that today was the day Tang Wulin was going to Mangtian Studio, so the group prepared to set off together.
"Oh, sister-in-law, you've arrived."
Upon arriving at Mangtian Studio, the door to the central forging room opened.
A tall, dark-skinned, middle-aged man with a rather fierce-looking beard came out.
And he spoke in a deep, resonant, buzzing voice.
"Uncle Mangtian, good afternoon!"
The visitor was none other than Mang Tian, the owner of Mang Tian Studio, a level six blacksmith, and a master craftsman.
"Um."
Hearing Tang Wulin greet him, Mang Tian nodded faintly.
Then, she turned to Lang Yue beside her and said, "Brother Ziran, sister-in-law, you should go back first. As long as he has talent, I will definitely take him on."
"Brother Mangtian, I have another child here. He is very talented. Do you think we can let him try your assessment?"
Just then, Tang Ziran introduced Yu Chen.
"Master Mangtian, I am Yu Chen, and I hope to receive your guidance."
Just then, Yu Chen also bowed politely to Mang Tian and then spoke.
"Oh, Yu Chen, right? Okay, you and Wu Lin can come in together."
Looking at Yu Chen, Mang Tian nodded expressionlessly. Since it was Tang Ziran who recommended him, it wouldn't hurt to let him give it a try. If he didn't pass, he would just send him away.
Mang Tian led the two towards his forging room.
"Brother Mangtian, thank you for your trouble. Wu Lin, Yu Chen, you two must listen carefully to the master's teachings. We and Na'er will be leaving now."
"Go for it, boss!" Na'er shouted to Yu Chen before leaving.
Lang Yue glanced at Tang Wulin with some reluctance before leaving Mangtian Studio with Na'er and Tang Ziran.
At the same time, led by Mang Tian, Yu Chen and Tang Wulin also walked through a corridor and came to a room.
Inside the room were several metal workbenches, each about a meter tall, almost reaching Yu Chen and Tang Wulin's chins.
Mang Tian stood by the worktable without moving, and then asked the two people a question.
"Yu Chen, Tang Wulin, do you know what forging is?"
Mang Tian turned around and asked seriously.
Hearing Mang Tian's question, Yu Chen and Tang Wulin both shook their heads in confusion.
"Tsk, you're only six years old, it's normal that you don't know. I'm the one who's a bit obsessed."
"Phew, judging from your ages, I didn't think you were suited for forging, and I wasn't too keen on giving you pointers."
"However, since Brother Ziran has spoken up, and you're already here, I've decided to give you a chance. But I don't care if you're children or not. If you cry and make a fuss and annoy me, you can just get out."
Inside the room, several metal workbenches gleamed coldly. Mang Tian pressed a button expressionlessly, and the height of two workbenches slowly decreased, eventually stopping at about half a meter, a suitable height for two six-year-old children to operate.
"If you want to stay, it's simple. Use this hammer to strike it a thousand times. That's your task." Mang Tian turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two men.
He threw down two pairs of small forging hammers, their heads heavy.
"Don't think you can pass by just smashing things around," Mang Tian said coldly. "Each hammer blow must reach a certain force for the counter to count. This hammer weighs ten kilograms per handle, and you need to strike it five hundred times with each hand. If you can do that, I'll teach you forging; if you can't, don't bother coming back tomorrow."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving the two children facing the cold machine.
Tang Wulin picked up the hammer, tested its feel, then glanced at Yu Chen who hadn't made any moves yet, took a deep breath, and began his own attempt.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
A crisp tapping sound quickly rang out. Tang Wulin's movements were swift and precise, and the numbers on the screen began to change rapidly.
Meanwhile, Yu Chen picked up the hammer and felt its weight.
"Ten kilograms? That's a bit light."
"If you're going to cricket 1000 times, you don't need to do any preparation. Just keep hitting it like a mad dog until the end."
Yu Chen took a deep breath, his arm muscles bulging slightly. Unlike Tang Wulin, he didn't try to find a rhythm; instead, he went straight for maximum speed.
"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"
In an instant, a rapid and heavy knocking sound rang out!
Yu Chen's arms blurred into afterimages, the hammers in his hands transforming into two streaks of silver lightning as he furiously smashed against the iron block. His movements lacked any finesse, relying entirely on instinct and sheer power.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
His tapping sound was no longer the crisp metallic clang, but a continuous, dense roar like a torrential downpour.
On the screen, the red number started jumping wildly!
10...20...30...
100 ... 300 ... 600 ...
In just one minute, Yu Chen overtook Tang Wulin, and the numbers changed rapidly. In just 10 minutes, the number had already broken through the five hundred mark!