Chapter 10, Peng Cheng

Ye Yang certainly did not know who Peng Cheng was, and this was of no importance to him. What mattered was that he had earned 1,800 taels of silver. Such a large sum of money could support an ordinary family for 100 years

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Ye Yang pondered for a moment and asked, "Uncle Bei Chi, do you know how to obtain the two materials, Xuanling Stone and Han Iron?"

Ye Yang was overjoyed, never expecting his cultivation to advance so rapidly. Just now, the probing strength of Ye Nantian had already exerted a certain amount of pressure, but Ye Yang had realized that his Fire God Power was likely no less than that of Ye Nantian!

"Flame Sword, starting price 500 taels of silver, everyone, you may begin bidding!"

Qin Fangpiao casually sat on the chair in the room and said, "This is simple; you just need to find an equally matched opponent to compete against, as practical experience can quickly enhance your strength"

A young man dressed in a white robe gazed at everything in the arena, unable to suppress a hint of disdain, and said lightly: "This ninth-grade bright flame sword, I wonder whose creation it is; it is likely the work of that old fellow Ye Beichi."

Entering the inner chamber, Ye Yang took 1,800 taels of silver notes, tucked the bills into his bosom, and walked out with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction

Just as Ye Yang was leaving, he brushed past someone, who was none other than the talented young man of the Fire God Clan, Peng Cheng

Ye Yang suddenly smiled, his shoulders slightly shaking as he freed himself from Ye Nantian's grasp, and said with a faint smile: "Father, it's getting late, you should rest early!"

Um!

Returned to the room and locked the door from the inside

Lei Xiaodie glanced around with her beautiful eyes and found that there were no higher bids. In fact, the price of a ninth-grade weapon is around 1,200 taels of silver. Although this Minghuo sword is clear and transparent, it would only reach a maximum of 1,500 taels of silver.

1000 taels

At the side of the furnace in the smelting center, a formidable man is infusing divine fire power into the smelting of fine iron; it is Ye Beichi.

Ye Yang ah

Suddenly, everyone was taken aback as an old man in a black robe appeared by the stage. With a determined expression, he clasped his fists and said to Miss Lei Xiaodie: "Miss Xiaodie, my young master Peng Cheng places great importance on this Minghuo Sword, and I hope you can do him a favor. What do you think?"

A familiar voice sounded; it was Qin Fang. His soul had awakened, suspended in mid-air, his gaze filled with affection as he smiled and said, "Good lad, have you finally realized the power of the Fire God’s remnants?"

After dinner, Ye Nantian kept Ye Yang behind

Ye Yang widened his eyes; reaching level 5 of the Fire God Power meant that his own strength had also advanced to level 5!

Peng Cheng couldn't help but take another look at Ye Yang, feeling somewhat astonished. He secretly marveled at this person, who seemed to be the waste of the Ye family. However, the individual before him appeared different, as if he had undergone a complete transformation. His steps were steady, his aura was restrained, and his eyes were clear, clearly indicating that he was anything but ordinary

Ye Nantian stood up and laughed, "Come, let me see to what extent your Fire God power has reached!"

Ziyu, how has your cultivation progress been these days

At that moment, a deep voice suddenly came through: "2000 taels!"

The next day, at the Ye family's forge

Gradually, beads of sweat began to appear on Ye Nantian's face, yet he was profoundly shocked within. He had already infused more than half of his true energy, yet he still could not exert significant pressure on Ye Yang. That was equivalent to the energy intensity of a Level 4 Earth Realm expert

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Lei Xiaodie smiled charmingly, her voice like celestial music: "The Minghuo Sword, a ninth-grade weapon, is crafted by renowned artisans who spent forty-nine days gathering rare ores and forging it. It gathers the essence of heaven and earth, containing immense fiery power, truly the foremost among all weapons"

A ninth-grade weapon can grant an unremarkable martial artist strength comparable to that of a level-one earth warrior. It can be said that in this world, weapons surpass everything else

Ye Beichi possesses only a level 3 strength in Earth and a level 3 in Fire God Power, thus he can at most forge weapons of the eighth rank. However, he is well-versed in the art of weapon refining, making him unique within the entire Fire God family, and he is referred to as the divine craftsman of weapon forging in the family

Qin Fang's eyes lit up, and he asked with a smile, "Peng Yue'er? Is this girl very strong?"

"Enough with the nonsense! I do have the Dark Blade, but..." The young man revealed a hint of a frivolous smile at the corner of his mouth: "However, Peng Yue'er does not have a suitable weapon. I plan to buy this sword and give it to her on her birthday. This way, Yue'er will surely be very happy, and who knows, heh heh..."

Beside him, an old man in a black robe nodded: "Indeed, within the entire city, only Ye Beichi's forging skills can produce ninth-grade weapons! Hmph, the Ye family's fortune has run out, relying solely on Ye Beichi to hold on, truly pitiful..."

Well, this is very simple

Understood

850 taels

Lei Xiaodie announced with a smile, and immediately the entire venue erupted in excitement, with the bidding voices merging into a chorus. After all, such ninth-grade weapons cannot be found in the weapon shop, and now they unexpectedly appeared in the auction house, it would be strange if people didn't scramble for them!

As he spoke, Qin Fang glanced at the Haotian Rusty Sword behind Ye Yang and said with a smile: "The iron lump behind you may be a treasure, but when your strength is lacking, it is of no use to you"

Good

Hmm?

Qin Fang nodded and said, "In the next half month, you should find a piece of Xuanling Stone and twenty jin of cold iron. Use the Divine Dragon Cauldron to diligently refine them. Approximately seven weeks later, the ore can be melted, and then forge a weapon that belongs to you!"

However, Ye Beichi's forging skills are far inferior to Ye Yang's Hundred Refinements realm. After all, the art of Hundred Refinements originates from Qin Fang, a figure nearly divine. This miraculous forging technique has long since vanished over the ages. If it were not for Ye Yang's fortuitous discovery of the Divine Dragon Cauldron, he would likely have had no opportunity to learn the art of Hundred Refinements

Ye Nantian stood there in astonishment, nodding in confusion. When he looked again, Ye Yang had already transformed into a shadow, darting into the small path leading to the back hall. His entire demeanor was calm and unruffled, seemingly unfathomable.

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However, when Lei and the bookish Xiaodie made this statement, it caused the eyes of the crowd to shine with excitement. Who among those who venture out does not desire a well-suited weapon

Hahaha

900 taels

Generally

Qin Fang lightly stroked his beard and laughed, saying: "In fact, your cultivation of the Fire God True Technique is only one factor; another very important factor is the forging technique I taught you—Hundred Refinements! In the state of Hundred Refinements, your cultivation is fully focused, and your improvement in skills will be much faster than others"

Hmph, Peng Yue'er, you will ultimately become my woman

Oh, young master, what do you need this sword for? Don't you already have an eighth-grade dark blade long knife?

Ye Beichi did not turn around, yet he had already sensed Ye Yang's presence. At the same time, he was secretly astonished; although Ye Yang's aura was calm and unruffled, it concealed a surging power that left Ye Beichi feeling incredulous.

Qing Lei Auction House, on the second floor, in the VIP room

Ye Yang was taken aback. This Lei Xiaodie seemed like a real estate agent; once she started talking, she became completely unreliable. The sword, which had just been freshly forged, turned into a treasure crafted from extraordinary iron through 49 cycles in her hands. This woman was indeed not simple. Although her words were utterly unreliable, she spoke as if it were the truth.

In the sweltering air filled with smoke, a group of bare-chested men is rhythmically hammering iron. These individuals possess very low divine fire power, rendering them unable to employ the art of refining tools. They can only melt iron ore using their divine fire power, and then shape it through various methods of forging.

The plump supervisor stepped forward and respectfully said to Ye Yang, knowing that this bright flame sword was very likely forged by him. Such a talented weapon smith was certainly someone the small Qinglei Chamber of Commerce could not afford to offend.

Young Master Ye Yang, please follow me

Ye Yang shook his head and smiled, saying: "Grandfather, you do not know, in half a month, I will be participating in the martial arts competition for the young talents of the Huoshen Clan. In the Ye family, there are only two of us, me and Ye Shuang, while the Peng family has a master like Peng Yue'er. Losing is not a big deal, but that woman Peng Yue'er holds a grudge against me. A man can endure losing, but how can one endure humiliation?"

Oh, I would like to try using better materials; will it have an effect on improving my strength

The elderly man, Qin Fang, who was over several thousand years old, laughed like a child and said carefreely: "What a remarkable Ye Yang! Just a month ago, you had no divine fire power at all! I tell you, your divine fire power has now reached at least Level 4. If you continue to diligently practice the Hundred Refinements technique for another half month, your divine fire power can reach at least Level 5!"

The young man, somewhat impatient, frowned and said: "Quickly go buy the Ming Huo Sword, there is no need to concern yourself with the rest"

Yes, indeed

Ye Yang maintained a calm demeanor, gazing lightly at the plump old man. The true energy derived from the remnants of the Fire God within him surged violently, continuously clashing with Ye Nantian.

Ye Yang nodded slightly and turned to leave the alchemy workshop

Ye Yang did not know Peng Cheng, yet with a smile at the corner of his mouth, he strode out of the auction house, leaving Peng Cheng standing there in a daze for quite some time. Finally, he shook his head and murmured, "This good-for-nothing must have stolen someone else's beautiful girl again; otherwise, how could he appear so radiant?"

Ye Yang was not disappointed; he nodded emphatically, hope ignited within him, and his fighting spirit soared high

In half a month, it will be the martial arts competition for the new talents of the family. Do you have the confidence to represent the Ye family in the contest

Ye Beichi was momentarily taken aback: "Ziyu, why do you need these two high-level materials?"

Ye Yang deeply agreed and said: "Although my mastery of the Fire God power has progressed rapidly, it seems that I still lack a great deal of refinement in the specific techniques!"

Oh, Xuanling Stone and Cold Iron

Ziyu, you have arrived

Ye Yang replied without a moment's hesitation: "Yes."

The crowd was abuzz, and the price of the Minghuo Sword continued to rise. Lei Xiaodie was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. The auction house charged a 10% commission fee; the higher the auction price, the more she would earn!

Well, at the coming-of-age ceremony over a month ago, her fire god power had already reached level 3, while my fire god power is at zero and at the book level

No, I do not know

The old man in the black robe curled his lips: "Young Master Peng Cheng is wise! Hey, as long as you and Peng Yue'er can achieve a good outcome, then Old Man Peng Feng will definitely pass the position of the Fire God Clan leader to you. Hehe, Young Master, to what extent has your relationship with Peng Yue'er progressed? Do you still need that Ming Huo Sword to facilitate a good outcome?"

Good

The young man snorted coldly: "Go down and buy me that sword!"

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Oh? Grandfather, do you also know the origin of this sword?

The young man in the white shirt smiled coldly, his bright eyes filled with the light of ambition. At just 23 years old, he, Peng Cheng, a prodigy of extraordinary talent, had already reached the sixth level of Fire God Power and attained the terrifying cultivation of the sixth level of Earth. Although he belonged to a collateral branch of the Peng family within the Fire God clan, he had already gained the appreciation of Peng Feng. Moreover, he was seen as a perfect match with the clan's most beautiful woman, Peng Yue'er, appearing as a pair of exquisite couple.

is not

In that case, the deal is concluded! Young Master Peng Cheng has obtained the Ming Huo Sword; please proceed to the inner chamber for the delivery

As he spoke, Ye Nantian placed his right palm over Ye Yang's shoulder, slowly channeling the true energy of the Fire God to apply pressure.

As he meandered back home, Ye Yang first arrived at Zhang Tianhe's residence. At this time, Zhang Tianhe's injuries had begun to improve under the treatment of the physician, and with a few days of rest, he would be able to walk again.

A trace of resentment flickered in Peng Cheng's eyes as he tightly clenched his fists, with intense flames swirling around his iron fists, exuding an astonishing aura

820 taels

Qin Fang shook his head, his eyes sparkling with light, and said with a smile: "However, I can sense that within this rusty sword is sealed a tremendously powerful force, capable of shaking the heavens and the earth. Nevertheless, your current strength is still too weak, and as a soul entity, I am unable to assist you in breaking the seal. Therefore, everything must rely on you alone"

Really

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Ye Beichi smiled and said: "Cold iron can be purchased at the blacksmith's shop in the east of the city, but it is not cheap, approximately 50 taels of silver per pound. As for the Xuanling stone, you will need to search for it on Qingfeng Mountain, located south of Liangcheng. However, wild beasts roam freely in Qingfeng Mountain, so you must be very careful!"