Chapter 2 The moment of the purple meteor

At the moment when Ouyang Ming was in a state of panic, he suddenly realized that his consciousness seemed to have detached from his body and entered a strange and mysterious space

Even if one obtains weapons, what does it matter? The equipment camp is still under the control of the grain and money camp. If Zhang Yinfan is determined to seek trouble for himself, how should he handle it?

Ouyang Ming raised his head and looked into his eyes, which were filled with a resentful and venomous glare, and he felt a sudden clarity in his heart

Zhang Hanyu could no longer contain herself and spoke up: "Ouyang Ming, you must think carefully about how you agreed earlier!" The implied threat in her tone was unmistakable

The moment Ouyang Ming thought of the mysterious flame flickering in the palm of the old craftsman while he was repairing the broken knife, his heart raced like thunder, and his face turned red with embarrassment

Hu Yicheng was slightly taken aback, turned to look at Zhang Yinfan, furrowed his brows, and let out a dissatisfied hum

Ouyang Ming stood up unsteadily, his hands cradling his head, grimacing in indescribable pain

Ouyang Ming stood in a daze, sensing the endless stars from this illusory world. At that moment, he had an illusion that as long as he reached out his hand, he could touch all the stars, regardless of their distance or size

And now, the truth is revealed; what the old craftsman arranged for him was not an official position, but arms.

Throughout the journey, he has been secretly speculating about what kind of position could provoke Zhang Yinfan's desire to seize and plunder, to the extent that he is willing to exchange a formal soldier's quota for it. Given that miserly nature, how could he possibly be willing to make such a significant sacrifice without sufficient benefits?

He did not casually reach out to pluck the stars, but rather recalled as much as possible the days spent with the old craftsman

I never expected that Ouyang Ming had the talent for mental strength. For an ordinary person who has not undergone any training, spending half an hour in the arms order is quite a remarkable talent.

Arms, those are indeed arms! As long as one possesses arms, one can become a true forger in the arsenal, just like the old master.

However, judging the size of stars is quite difficult due to the varying distances. It is only when one is close enough that the true dimensions of the stars can be clearly observed

Having said that, Zhang Yinfan turned around and quickly left with Zhang Hanyu.

However, Zhang Hanyu did not possess such composure; he stared intently at Ouyang Ming, his fists clenched tightly. If it were not for Hu Yicheng being present, he might have been driven by the urge to pounce on Ouyang Ming and tear him apart.

Stars vary in size, representing the strength of spiritual fire. The larger the star, the higher the temperature of the spiritual fire. To live a good life, one naturally needs to absorb the largest stars

That radiance is like a shooting star, trailing a long tail, having fallen from an unknown distant place. This purple hue is so beautiful that it instantly captivates all of his attention.

Ouyang Ming's consciousness was wandering through the sea of stars, and the stars he saw numbered not less than eight hundred, if not a thousand. Yet he remained indecisive, unable to make a move.

Such a person is undoubtedly the most popular in the military camp

Hu Yicheng nodded slightly, waved his large sleeves, and thus left the astonished Ouyang Ming behind as he directly entered the inner hall

The scholar was taken aback for a moment, and then understood, saying: "So that's how it is, I indeed misjudged you. Oh, why does your complexion seem unusual? Could it be that something has happened?"

Hu Yicheng, caught between laughter and tears, said: "I have military duties to attend to. A military equipment technician has exchanged fifty years of diligent service to the Empire for a chance to use a military order. That person just arrived; do you think I should go out and oversee the matter?"

Zhang Yinfan's face twitched slightly; although the smile on his face appeared somewhat stiff, he still managed to maintain it.

With a darkened expression, Zhang Yinfan said coldly: "Ouyang Ming, Lord Hu is asking you a question, answer quickly!"

Ouyang Ming's expression was unpredictable; he knew that he had greatly offended Zhang Yinfan. However, at this point, it was too late for regrets.

Zhang Yinfan slightly bowed and said, "Yes, then I shall take my leave." He glanced at Ouyang Ming and淡淡地 said, "Ouyang Ming, you are quite impressive, truly worthy of being the best in the Equipment Camp." Although his tone was calm, it carried a chilling undertone.

In fact, if at this moment Zhang Hanyu were to offer kind advice and promise substantial benefits, Ouyang Ming might not necessarily be able to hold his ground. However, his fierce demeanor has instead provoked a trace of violent anger deep within Ouyang Ming.

Military fire is a special spiritual fire bestowed by the dynasty. This spiritual fire can be used even by mortals, consuming their physical strength and endurance without causing any negative impact on their lifespan. On the contrary, if one diligently utilizes military fire, it can also serve the special purpose of exercising the body and even the internal organs.

Ouyang Ming opened his mouth, ready to agree to Hu Yicheng's words. However, just as the words were on the tip of his tongue, a sudden thought struck him.

The old craftsman had previously discussed the issue of arms with him multiple times. Although the conversations were vague, he had inadvertently revealed some key information on many occasions. Ouyang Ming had not noticed anything amiss before, but at this moment, he vaguely felt that all of this had been deliberately orchestrated by the old craftsman

In the armory, although there are quite a few formal sergeants, there are only a little over twenty armament smiths who possess weapons. While ordinary armament smiths may not hold a prestigious position, the mere possession of weapons is sufficient for them to establish themselves in the camp and to mingle for a lifetime

A gentle voice sounded beside me: "You have overexerted your mental energy, which is why you are experiencing a headache. Please take a moment to rest before leaving."

Zhang Hanyu gritted her silver teeth tightly, a great opportunity was right in front of her, yet this foolish boy remained unwilling to speak. A fierce light flickered in his eyes, and a sinister expression spread across his handsome face as he said: "Ouyang Ming, hurry up and respond!"

Hu Yicheng shook his head slightly, looking at the young man with pity, as if he could already foresee his tragic fate in the future. However, none of this concerned him; he only needed to fulfill his own responsibilities.

However, although military fire is the most basic type of spiritual fire, there are still distinctions in quality. If given the opportunity to absorb high-grade military fire and low-grade military fire, the treatment and benefits would be vastly different.

With a flick of his wrist, he took out a token and said: "Ouyang Ming, this is the arms order. You will place it on your forehead and guide yourself."

Today, although there are many stars here, he can only pluck one.

In this space, there are countless twinkling lights of stars

Ouyang Ming responded with a sound, carefully took the military order, and gently pressed it against his forehead

His own hesitation has already deeply offended these two uncles and nephews. Even if he chooses to back down at this moment, they will not let him off easily. Especially Zhang Hanyu, the murderous intent in his eyes is so evident that it is chilling.

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Acquiring arms is certainly an opportunity. However, for someone like Hu Yicheng, it is nothing more than that. Moreover, Ouyang Ming has offended Zhang He and Tu Shuyin Fan, and whether he can survive in the future remains a question. Naturally, Hu Yicheng has no intention of forming any connections.

Slowly, Ouyang Ming suddenly realized that he felt an unusual fatigue, as if he had not slept for three days and three nights, and was about to faint.

He is, after all, of orphaned origin. Although he has no significant backing, if it were not for a trace of ferocity, how could he have survived until now

Gently, the consciousness slowly emerged from the endless deep sea

In an instant, Ouyang Ming's vest was drenched with cold sweat, creating a large wet patch.

He immediately woke up, realizing that he was about to completely lose consciousness. Gritting his teeth, he concentrated the remaining fragment of his mental will on a certain star.

Zhang Yinfan and his nephew exchanged a glance, both silently exclaiming that it was not good

The scholar shook his head and said, "That Zhang Yinfan can also be considered a member of the Zhang family. Although he is somewhat despicable, this matter alone does not warrant a death sentence." He waved his hand and said, "Let’s not discuss this, come and play chess quickly"

Ouyang Ming tightly clenched his fists, as two conflicting thoughts continuously intertwined and clashed within his mind

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with an expression of extreme astonishment

Ouyang Ming was momentarily taken aback and asked, "Is this sufficient?"

The greatest benefit of obtaining weaponry is the ability to forge and repair weapons, shields, and armor at any time and place. Moreover, since weaponry is ultimately a form of spiritual fire, if one is fortunate enough, it may even bestow additional attributes upon the arms and armor.

However, just as his mental intention was about to touch that star, he suddenly discovered a purple light.

Ouyang Ming exclaimed, wanting to remove the military order, but it seemed to be firmly stuck to his forehead, making it impossible to take off

Hu Yicheng responded with a hint of annoyance, yet he still took a seat at the opposite end of the chessboard. However, at the moment he lifted the chess piece in his hand, a thought flashed through his mind.

The consciousness suddenly dissipated, and Ouyang Ming's last thought was that it would be wonderful if such beautiful stars could be plucked down...

The space is infinite and endless, and the starlight is like countless stars in the sky

Ouyang Ming's body trembled, and he barely opened his eyes to look, quickly saying: "Lord Hu."

With his chest held high, he stepped forward and bowed to Hu Yicheng, exclaiming: "Lord Hu, I am willing to accept the arms; please grant your esteemed judgment."

In the inner hall, a scholar sat upright before the chessboard and said: "Well, old Hu, you are clearly on the verge of losing, yet you feign an official duty to escape. Hmph, do you not know shame?"

The military order was unknown for what metal it was forged, and when it was贴 on the forehead, it felt icy cold. However, in the next moment, a scorching and seemingly world-destroying terrifying aura suddenly surged into Ouyang Ming's mind

However, as he turned his gaze, he saw the uncle and nephew Zhang Yinfan, who were watching him with keen interest. The fervor in his heart was suddenly doused as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him, making him feel as if he were in the depths of winter, his whole body chilled.

It can be said that every individual who acquires arms is akin to a mobile forge at their disposal

arms

Hu Yicheng slowly nodded and said: "The wonders of the Arms Order are beyond your imagination; go ahead and do it."

However, it is truly a pity that he has offended the Zhang family

Hu Yicheng cleared his throat and said, "Lord Zhang, you have heard it as well." He gently waved his hand and continued, "Since Lord Zhang has brought the person here, I shall fulfill my duties."

Hu Yicheng laughed and scolded, "With those ghostly eyes of yours, nothing can escape your notice." He recounted the matters concerning Zhang Yinfan and the others, sighing, "Such scoundrels truly deserve to be killed"