Chapter Nine, Iron Arm

The blacksmith Liu strode out, blending into the throng of monsters on the street

Oh

Bang

He only wanted to test the defensive capabilities of the leather artifact, and it was not worth taking such a great risk

Tomorrow at noon, gather at the south gate. You are assigned to guard Qianxue Mountain, remember to bring half a month's rations

"It doesn't matter what it's called, there are two half-demons here, and one must go to Qianxue Mountain. Who will go?"

Da Han heard the sound and came out through the door

Coming right away

Oh

The blacksmith Liu took out a towel, sat down beside Lu Tong, wiped his sweat, and asked, "Are you here to help Da Han buy weapons?"

A layer of radiance illuminated the silver web, and a sword light measuring an inch in length quickly coalesced at the mouth of the gourd. Then, the sword light flashed by and pierced into the wooden stake beside the furnace, leaving a deep hole the size of a finger.

The dark, massive iron furnace emitted a bright red glow, as the blacksmith Liu held a green gourd covered in intricate patterns of magical inscriptions, carefully drawing out a stream of molten iron.

The monk in the gray robe held a compass, and after infusing it with magical power, two light points illuminated on it, precisely corresponding to the positions of Lu Tong and Da Han

The blacksmith Liu casually tossed the gourd to his apprentice Heizi, instructing him to polish and carve it.

Lu Tong accompanied all the way to the door

Lu Tongming understood that with his current strength, even if he had many magical artifacts, it would be very difficult for him to survive in Qianxue Mountain

A page of the sect enforces the conscription of demon beasts and half-demons, but will not affect humans

Lu Tong donned a leather coat and infused it with magical power

This is a defensive artifact crafted from an entire hide of a demon bull, with the skin from the bull's head completely removed and hung at the back collar, while the skins from its four legs are sewn onto the sleeves and the back hem

Who said this is a cane? This is called a mountain-climbing iron ape. Originally, it was a tool used by the Jinchuan Chamber of Commerce for mining ore. I specifically took the liberty of removing two of its arms for you. Now, get down and walk on all fours

The children play with utter abandon, running from one side of the road to the other. They dart under the belly of the cow demon and leap back over the head of the fox demon

The blacksmith Liu wiped his already sweat-free neck repeatedly with a towel, his eyes wide open as he asked, "Do you know how dangerous 'fog' can be? There are spider webs and fog monsters in the mist. I have heard that in the past, there were demon beasts that got caught in it, and the next day they turned into fog monsters"

Quickly go open the door

Da Han walked two steps to the door and opened it, revealing a monk dressed in a gray robe standing outside.

In an instant, Lu Tong transformed into a bull demon standing on two legs

After speaking, he turned around and left

Ah?

"Da Han, close the door and follow me to the backyard"

Open the door

Lu Tong lit the lamp and, leaning on his cane, walked over and said: "It is I, I am now called Lu Tong."

Lu Tong reached his right hand into the hole, with each of his five fingers hooking onto a metal noose.

At the same time, the hooves also kicked forcefully.

Lu Tong has read books for an entire afternoon and is no longer the illiterate person who couldn't recognize a single character at noon

Big Han, you stay to watch the house, I will go to Liu the blacksmith's for a visit

... ...

After sitting back in the chair and thinking for a long time, suddenly my eyes lit up and I stood up, saying: "There is a magical artifact that suits you! I will go out for a moment and will be back soon"

Come, extend your hand

Imitating the movements of a mountain monkey, both hands grasped and simultaneously pulled forcefully backward

One end has five fingers that are sharp iron claws, while the other end has a large hole at the end of the upper arm

After speaking, Liu the blacksmith took out two iron arms and handed them over, saying: "Give it a try"

The two iron arms measure over 4 feet in total length, complete with hands, wrists, elbows, and arms.

Lu Tong took out a crossbow and several iron arrows, handing them to Da Han

These days, he has been practicing walking without crutches and has already mastered the use of his leg muscles, core strength, and arms to maintain balance

The monk in the gray robe took out a red seal and pressed it onto Lu Tong's palm, leaving a red imprint.

Da Han has always been very obedient to Lu Tong, picking up the crossbow and aiming directly at his head

The life and death tribulations of the demon beasts and half-demons are also unrelated to them

Lu Tong could not help but think of a mythical beast that lives in the mountains and forests—the Long-armed Mountain Ape

The teahouse is shrouded in darkness

In the blacksmith shop

"Big fool, shoot me with a crossbow."

A tremendous force surged through his arms, and Lu Tong was completely unprepared, causing him to be thrown out directly.

Lu Tong extended his left hand

Many ordinary people by the roadside are watching the commotion

He stood at the door, deeply shaken, with various thoughts flashing through his mind. The wicked techniques he had practiced involving hooves and feathers also surfaced involuntarily.

The gray-robed monk then took out a gold seal the size of a thumb and stamped it with a golden imprint on the hand of the big fool, saying: "This seal must not come into contact with open flames, be careful not to lose it, otherwise it will accompany you to Qianxue Mountain."

In a flurry, he climbed about five or six zhang, only to finally tumble headfirst at the entrance of the tea and wine house

Lu Tong was startled and quickly said: "Wait! Don't shoot at the head, shoot... shoot at the calf."

The blacksmith Liu shook his head with a wry smile and said: "I apologize for taking up most of your evening. I went to find my senior brother for a magical tool, but ended up being held back by him to work as a laborer for the entire night"

Seeing Lu Tong lying on the ground, he rubbed his head and asked, "Boss, why are you also sleeping on the ground?"

Lu Tong got up from the table and kicked the big fool sleeping on the floor awake

"One page of the sect, subduing demons! Quickly open the door!"

Lu Tong inexplicably felt a bone-chilling coldness, realizing for the first time how dangerous this place truly was

The pattern of the stamp is quite simple, with a circle on the outside and a cross on the inside

... ...

It is truly a stroke of luck for you to encounter me after eight lifetimes! Speak up, what kind of magical artifact do you desire? Even if I do not have it here, I will find a way to procure it for you.

Try bending the index finger to pull the lasso, while the second finger on the other end also bends accordingly, making it very convenient to operate

However, Lu Tong stumbled twice and fell to the ground.

Da Han nodded slightly, raised the crossbow, aimed downward, and pulled the trigger

Lu Tong looked at the iron claws that just reached his feet and shook his head, saying: "Old Liu, these two iron gadgets can indeed be used as a cane, but together they weigh at least 40 pounds, so it would be better to use a regular cane instead."

Who is Tzu?

Lu Tunnel: "I am going."

The cowhide rapidly expanded, with its head encased on top, and its four legs wrapped around the limbs.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

It was not until the sun had fully risen that the blacksmith Liu returned, his face full of fatigue, nearly tripping over the steps as he entered the shop

He also put on his left arm, trying to lean forward, with both long arms directly supporting himself on the ground

Lu Tong shook his head and extended his left hand to reveal the stamp on his palm

Liu the blacksmith took a deep breath, placing his hand on the gourd to infuse it with magical power

cane

The crossbow bolt disappeared, accurately hitting the calf before falling to the ground, leaving no trace on the surface of the cowhide

The entire body has only two holes where the eyes are located, while all other areas, including the mouth and nose, are completely blocked. Even the five fingers are each wrapped in a layer of thin cowhide

A half-demon fundamentally lacks the qualification to cultivate step by step

The blacksmith Liu walked into the shop and took a look around.

Lu Tong reached out to support Liu the blacksmith and asked, "What happened?"

The blacksmith Liu was so frightened that he hurriedly chased after them

I understand, but we cannot just let Da Han go to his death

Molten iron slowly flows into the patterns, and in a few moments, the green-skinned gourd is covered with a fine layer of silver mesh

The forearms of the mountain ape are extremely long, and when on the ground, it exerts force with both arms, moving in a manner that is half-jump and half-run, achieving a rapid speed.

We will set off tomorrow at noon, and there is not much time left

Is everything alright, Old Lu?

He looked at the two horseshoes and shook his head helplessly

Soon, the streets outside became quiet, and the sky gradually brightened

In dangerous situations, the priority is to save one's life; attacking and defending are secondary. The most important abilities are to hide, to conceal oneself, and to escape.

The streets outside are still bustling, with groups of monsters and half-demons being escorted by cultivators towards the outskirts of the city

Beside the stone pile, Lu Tong took out a cowhide coat

Lu Tong had previously ordered a cane at the blacksmith's shop, and without needing further explanation, Blacksmith Liu immediately understood his requirements

However, due to inherent deficiencies, without the support of a crutch, one cannot even withstand the impact of an arrow.

Lu Tong suddenly woke up and asked, "Who is it?"

The blacksmith Liu was bare-chested, currently refining magical tools in front of the melting furnace