Chapter 3: Drawing from and Enhancing

Ouyang Ming blinked a few times, and his heart was also filled with extraordinary joy

The old craftsman nodded and said: "You young man are quite impressive. Just having acquired the firearms, you are already able to repair the sabers. Well, although they look a bit ugly... they are still acceptable."

Item: Damaged military knife

Although this is also a military knife and has not broken, it is covered in rust and has several large nicks on the blade, rendering it completely beyond repair

Ouyang Ming blinked his eyes, looking at the old craftsman with an incredulous gaze, exclaiming, "Old man, you actually praised me? This, the sun today isn't rising from the west, is it? Or have you finally found your old self again? Oh, please don't be angry, I'll leave right away, I'll leave..." Before he finished speaking, he had already dashed off, disappearing in an instant.

Ouyang Ming fixed his gaze in that direction, and a faint blush immediately appeared on his face

Ouyang Ming responded heavily, quickly dressed himself, and devoured the meal to satisfy his hunger, then followed the old foreman to the equipment camp

Ouyang Ming concentrated his efforts, striving to mend the broken gap.

Level: Common items are classified as first tier

Ouyang Ming felt a sense of relief upon seeing the old craftsman. In this military camp, the only person he could fully trust was the one before him

He felt a stir in his heart; since he had just tried to absorb, this time he would attempt to enhance instead

The fracture, under the scorching of the spiritual fire, gradually fused together, but the cost was that Ouyang Ming's forehead was already covered in sweat

His gaze swept over the scrap metal that resembled small hills, and he immediately spotted a broken knife.

Identify the components that can be enhanced, should they be improved

Ouyang Ming did not know what that was, nor did he understand why this thing suddenly appeared in his mind. He opened his mouth in a daze, wanting to cry out for help, but he could not produce a single sound.

He sat up after turning over and, upon seeing the familiar surroundings, he finally breathed a sigh of relief

This is a warehouse filled with discarded armor, and it is usually completely deserted.

Ouyang Ming's facial muscles suddenly twitched, nearly causing him to exclaim in shock

The military knife is indeed bonded by the power of weaponry, but the issue is that the fracture surface is not smooth; rather, it is uneven, as if it has been gnawed around in circles by something.

However, this is after all his first time using firearms. Even though he indeed possesses a talent for mental strength, allowing him to master firearms much faster than the average person, it would still be wishful thinking to expect him to reach a level of complete mastery.

He grinned and said, "Old man, I... I have caused you trouble." After saying this, he directly fell down into the arms of the old craftsman.

At that time, he did not have any weapons, yet the old craftsman tirelessly continued to impart his insights and experiences. Perhaps, by then, the old craftsman had already planned everything out.

Before Ouyang Ming's achievements, his speed could only be described as that of a tortoise

Ding——

The old craftsman looked up and down at Ouyang Ming, finally letting out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile and a scold: "You rascal, have you become foolishly happy just because you repaired a military sword?"

The smile on the old craftsman's face immediately vanished, replaced by a dark expression. He angrily shouted, "You little brat, are you itching for trouble again!" However, as he watched the lively figure of the boy escaping, there was ultimately a trace of comfort and joy in his eyes

Ouyang Ming remained unmoved, continuing to wield the arms. As the arms burned continuously, the rust spots on the blade quickly faded away, as if snow melting in fire, and the blade soon became brilliantly polished.

After a moment of hesitation, Ouyang Ming focused his mind and summoned the arms.

In an instant, he realized that the two small purple orbs in his mind had suddenly vanished. Oh, it cannot be said that they disappeared; it should be said that they had mysteriously entered the military knife that was being forged by the arms.

The second time using firearms, he was clearly much more skilled than the first. However, Ouyang Ming did not know that, due to his innate talent for mental power, he was able to expend not only physical strength but also mental energy when using firearms.

After a moment of daze, Ouyang Ming finally calmed the chaotic emotions that were almost ready to soar to the heavens, and once again focused his attention on the broken blade.

He turned over, intending to indulge in a bit of laziness in bed, but was abruptly struck by the realization that once he woke up, his mind became instantly alert, leaving no trace of drowsiness.

Half an hour, a full half an hour, the wound finally merged completely under the relentless burning of the munitions

In this way, the difficulty he faces in using firearms is significantly lower than that of the average person, much easier, and he can sustain it for a longer period of time

Ouyang Ming took a deep breath, recalling the magical feeling he experienced when he entered the Arms Order

However, at that moment, a glimmer of purple light seemed to flicker in his mind, and a question mark emerged.

"Good lad, here you go!" The old craftsman reached out and tossed a broken knife to Ouyang Ming

The old craftsman's gaze swept away the murkiness of the past, revealing an unparalleled clarity and joy

The old foreman angrily threw the military knife to the ground and cursed, "Damn the grain depot, these corrupt and lawless individuals, when will they even tamper with the military equipment? Alas, with these parasites around, the nation will be doomed..."

However, just moments later, the smile on the old craftsman's face suddenly vanished

Using firearms comes at the cost of physical strength

Item: Broken military knife

Rank: Common items are of the third tier

In the past, after he acquired the weapons, it took him half a month to successfully activate them, and a month later, he barely managed to repair a broken sword.

Level: Common items are classified as first tier

Because a strange set of numbers suddenly appeared in his mind

Ouyang Ming gently nodded his head, and the teachings of the old master surged to the forefront of his mind

Attribute: Sharpness +1, Durability 0

The old craftsman caught him with one hand, looking puzzled.

The old master craftsman holds a transcendent position in the equipment camp; he is not only the chief blacksmith of the camp but also possesses decades of experience, which commands respect even from military leaders.

He faintly felt that there seemed to be something extra within his body

His gaze towards Ouyang Ming was filled with deep admiration. If before today he regarded Ouyang Ming merely as a child, at this moment, he harbored a hope and desire for him to become a dragon among men.

At this moment, a large question mark appeared in Ouyang Ming's mind, what on earth is this ... ? ...

Repair, well, what I need to do now should be to repair

Thus, an inexplicable energy that was completely invisible was released from the military knife, instantly entering Ouyang Ming's body. At the same time, two small, extremely faint purple lights, akin to yellow soybean cubes, appeared in Ouyang Ming's mind.

The old craftsman chuckled and said, "Young man, do not be discouraged. Achieving this level on your first use of firearms is already quite impressive. Ah, I can see you are tired as well, so hurry back and get some rest"

Repair, repair, repair

Looking at the unconscious Ouyang Ming, he let out a soft grunt, picked him up, and placed him on the bed, carefully removing his outer clothing, shoes, and socks, and neatly covering him with the quilt. However, he kept muttering softly, threatening that once this fellow woke up, he would make him pay for it. Yet, the voice was so faint that it was hardly louder than a whisper, and if the unconscious Ouyang Ming could hear it, that would truly be a miracle.

Spread your legs and ran back to the equipment camp at the fastest speed. The old craftsman had been waiting in the house for a long time. When he saw him rushing back, he laughed and scolded, "Kid, how does it feel?"

The arms contact with weapons, a thread of information quickly emerged

Good

Attributes: Sharpness +3, Hardness +2, Durability 2

The urgent sound by his ear finally awakened Ouyang Ming. He shivered slightly and immediately saw the anxious gaze of the old craftsman. A warmth spread through his heart, as if a clear spring had been poured over him from head to toe, making every capillary in his body feel so comfortable that he wanted to moan.

With a smile, the old craftsman held the completed military knife in his hand, and he couldn't help but think whether he should keep this knife as a collection. After all, this was the first time that young man had used a forged weapon, which holds great commemorative value. Moreover, years later, if he were to take this ugly military knife to mock that young man and enjoy the helpless expression on his face, it would undoubtedly be a very delightful thing

Hearing the commotion in the house, the old craftsman walked in and tossed a bundle of clothes over, saying: "Good lad, when did you become such a lazy pig? Hurry up and put on the clothes to get to work."

This appearance is so ugly that it is simply unbearable to look at a second time

Almost instinctively, Ouyang Ming responded with a yes, as if compelled by an unseen force

Ouyang Ming extended his palm, his gaze fixed on a point in the center of his hand. There, it seemed that something was about to emerge from its cocoon.

Item: Military Knife

At last, in Ouyang Ming's mind, it seemed as if a sound of cracking had echoed. Subsequently, a small white flame rose from the palm of his hand

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Slowly, as the appearance of the military knife was nearly restored, a thread of information indeed reappeared in Ouyang Ming's mind

He silently walked to a sharpening stone with the military knife in hand and struck down fiercely with a single blow

Subsequently, the attributes of the military saber observed through the arms depot underwent a markedly different transformation

The old craftsman had his own independent forge. He brought Ouyang Ming inside and asked in a deep voice: "Kid, honestly tell me, have you acquired any firearms?"

After a full day and night, under the worried gaze of the old craftsman, Ouyang Mingcai slowly awakened

Attribute: Sharpness +1, Durability 0

According to the old craftsman’s previous saying, even if one successfully acquires arms through the arms order, it is not an easy task to utilize them. Generally, a person needs at least ten days to half a month of effort to successfully activate them. Of course, to use them with ease is even more challenging. Without several months of hard practice, it is something that cannot even be contemplated.

As the firearms approached the neatly arranged sabers on the platform, a look of incredulity suddenly appeared on Ouyang Ming's face

Ouyang Ming touched his scalp and let out a wry smile, seemingly acquiescing.

Young man, young man, how are you? Don't scare this old man!

"Hey, old man, how did I do?" Ouyang Ming immediately put on a smug smile.

Ouyang Ming's eyes shone brightly, filled with uncontainable joy

However, with the passage of time and continuous practice, one can always reach a level of proficiency through skillful application

Ouyang Ming left the grand residence with a furrowed brow and a distorted expression on his face

Ouyang Ming was taken aback, wondering why there were two options this time

Ouyang Ming focused his mind and wholeheartedly immersed himself in the world of arms

Therefore, even if this broken sword is unsightly, he can only feel joy and not a trace of regret

As the sparks flew from Mars, the military knife surprisingly acquired several grain-sized notches, while the testing stone showed not a single white mark left behind

This fellow, didn't he go to accept the arms order? How could he still get himself into trouble?

After blinking a few times, he did not understand what had happened, but he immediately recalled various events from before going to sleep

This feeling of being cared for and remembered by others is truly wonderful

Ouyang Ming was naturally unaware of the old craftsman's sentiments; he quickened his pace and ran directly into a large warehouse of the equipment camp

Discover extractable components, should they be extracted