Chapter 10: Forging Techniques

Ouyang Ming responded with a sound, and under the supervision and scrutiny of the old craftsman, he released the arms and began to practice the tedious yet lengthy fundamentals

Under the guidance of the old craftsman, he selected a piece of iron ingot, melted it using military-grade equipment, and began the quenching process

How can one be considered a qualified blacksmith if they cannot forge a complete weapon from start to finish

Ouyang Ming was startled and jumped up, quickly standing firm and saying: "Yes, General."

If he possesses more breath, then it would mean he can endure for a longer period of time

The thought of Zhang Hanyu's strange disappearance before him sent a chill down his spine. If possible, he would absolutely prefer not to go through this process again

Ouyang Ming wore an expression of excitement as he gazed at the military knife in his hand, a series of attributes immediately materializing before him

"Yes, General." Ouyang Ming was puzzled; hadn't the old craftsman introduced it yesterday

The steel knife glimmers with an eerie light amidst the munitions, and combined with the fierce burning momentum of the arms, it instills a sense of awe and fear, making one hesitant to approach

A subtle stir in his heart, Ouyang Ming vaguely sensed something. However, whether this thought was true or not required some means of verification.

As if that jade-like face had never appeared at all

Although he knew there must be something fishy about it, as long as it did not implicate him, Ouyang Ming was already quite satisfied

However, he was unaware that the miraculous effects of today's cultivation were not due to his extraordinary talent, but rather because the vital energy and blood within him were indeed overflowing. Additionally, his mental strength was significantly higher than that of an average person, which led to a level that even Chen Yifan found moving

When an ordinary person first engages in martial arts, they seek ways to replenish their vital energy and blood. Only with strong vital energy and blood can one cultivate better martial arts techniques

"Kid, you can get up now." A rough voice sounded from behind, and Chen Yifan said, "Do you want to stay crouched forever?"

However, after the life-and-death battle with Zhang Hanyu, he understood even more clearly that without sufficiently strong power to protect himself, he would be like a fish on a chopping board, vulnerable to being slaughtered at any moment

After meeting Ouyang Ming, the old craftsman inquired in detail about the process of meeting Chen Yifan today, saying: "You did well; being able to satisfy General Chen is a good thing." After a pause, he continued: "Since it is General Chen's instruction, for the next ten days, you will practice horse stance in the morning and military drills in the afternoon."

Throughout the journey, he contemplated many things, and an extremely terrifying thought emerged in his mind

Since the old craftsman has decided to impart his knowledge, he naturally will not hold back. In front of Ouyang Ming, he openly shared without reservation how to select materials, how to shape with firearms, and how to polish key areas.

With a determined bite of his teeth, Ouyang Ming approached the old craftsman and said: "Old master, I wish to learn the art of arms forging."

When Ouyang Ming left the Western Camp and returned to the Equipment Camp, he saw that everyone had already begun their lunch.

In front of Chen Yifan, Ouyang Ming once again squatted in a horse stance for an hour. Chen Yifan's expression was peculiar as he said, "I still have some excellent ingredients here, and I will have someone send them to you later. You... practice for another ten days."

During active exercise, time seems to pass swiftly. In the blink of an eye, ten days have gone by

Thus, the abundant vital energy gradually transformed into the martial arts power within him, no longer wasted from that point onward

He ordered the precious ingredients to be sent over, merely intending to do his part. If Ouyang Ming is unable to restore his vigorous health, any further progress will likely become quite difficult

A hint of excitement appeared on the old craftsman's face, as he did not expect that Ouyang Ming could succeed on the first attempt. However, moments later, he suddenly felt relieved.

Ouyang Ming stammered slightly, and although he was puzzled in his heart, he did not dare to ask when he saw Chen Yifan's serious expression. He could only respond submissively and then take his leave.

The forging of arms is vastly different from ordinary forging methods; as long as one possesses sufficient physical strength, the performance of arms is certainly unmatched by ordinary forging tools

Chen Yifan looked at him with satisfaction and said, "You are called Ouyang Ming, right"

If this vital energy is not guided in the correct manner, it will naturally dissipate most of it after remaining in his body for a period of time. However, at this moment, he encountered Chen Yifan and began his journey of martial arts cultivation

If Ouyang Ming were to apply himself, he would not mind lending a hand, but if this young man lacks ambition himself, why should he seek trouble for no reason

However, in today's world, mastering martial arts is certainly not something that can be achieved in a day. Before he can ensure his own safety in martial arts, he must possess other means or a different identity.

Although Ouyang Ming has repaired some weapons using military supplies and achieved results that even the old master craftsman is satisfied with, repairing weapons and forging weapons are two completely different matters

He was secretly astonished, not expecting that squatting in a horse stance would take an entire morning. Moreover, after completing the horse stance, he felt no soreness in his waist or back; instead, he was invigorated, filled with boundless energy.

After having a meal in the kitchen, Ouyang Ming arrived at the forge of the old craftsman.

Although each time I practice the horse stance, I can always feel a slight increase in strength with the flow of energy. However, the growth in the past few days has been far less than that of the previous days

Ouyang Ming's vital energy and blood were originally unremarkable, but after the battle at the warehouse, they became abundant and flourishing

Could it be that the so-called state of abundant vital energy within oneself is due to that particular day

Although the old craftsman accepted the task of forging weapons for Chen Yifan, it was still no problem for him to provide some guidance on Ouyang Ming's arms control during his free time

Clenching his fist, he faintly felt that his strength seemed to have increased just a little. This method of martial arts training is indeed addictive

He hurriedly said, "General, I can eat my fill!"

With a long exhale, Ouyang Ming naturally awakened from that subtle state. He opened his eyes and realized that he was still in a horse stance.

Now, Ouyang Ming has sufficient power to support the extravagance of arms.

The foundation of martial arts is, in fact, the cultivation of vital energy and blood

Ouyang Ming left the military camp and arrived at the blacksmith's workshop of the old craftsman

Chen Yifan shook his head and said, "The vitality in your body has already weakened significantly; this cannot continue. " After pondering for a moment, he added, "You must properly supplement your nutrition; otherwise, you will fall behind in your cultivation progress, which will be more harmful than beneficial."

Ouyang Ming's qualifications are indeed commendable, but the issue is that he is a bit older. Whether he will achieve success in the future will depend on whether he truly puts in the hard work in this area

However, he did not know that making a prominent figure remember his name was by no means a simple task. If his performance today failed to impress Chen Yifan, then this name would never be remembered by Chen Yifan.

Ouyang Ming was momentarily taken aback and said, "Thank you, General"

Item: Military Knife

Upon this thought, Ouyang Ming's yearning and enthusiasm for the cultivation of martial arts grew even stronger

This young man not only possesses mental strength, but also seems to have made some achievements in martial arts. With ample supplies of military equipment, it does not seem impossible to forge something.

At last, with the flickering of the flames, a brand new military knife was born in the hands of Ouyang Ming

Ouyang Ming was taken aback, feeling puzzled; what kind of words are these

Within these ten days, the greatest concern for Ouyang Ming was whether Zhang Yinfan had found any evidence or clues, and whether he would seek him out to avenge Zhang Hanyu. However, for some unknown reason, Zhang Yinfan remained inactive, and he had not heard any news regarding the disappearance of Zhang Hanyu.

Ouyang Ming responded with a reluctant acknowledgment and took his leave

Certainly, a single instance of practicing the horse stance cannot fully transform all the abundant vital energy. If Ouyang Ming wishes to achieve success, he will need to exert even greater effort in the future

He reflected on his cultivation progress over the past few days, feeling a sense of emotion.

Ten days later, he went to the Western Camp again and met Chen Yifan

This time, the use of military arms led Ouyang Ming to a new discovery: the consumption of military arms is not limited to physical and mental strength. Today, the mysterious aura cultivated while he was in a horse stance can also provide energy for military arms. Moreover, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the energy efficiency provided by this aura seems to be far more powerful than physical strength.

Chen Yifan shook his head, puzzled in his heart. This young man had shown remarkable results in his cultivation over the past ten days, having completely stabilized his aura. This was indeed the achievement of just ten days, truly deserving of the title of genius. However, for some unknown reason, the overflowing blood energy that had been emanating from Ouyang Ming had vanished, leaving Chen Yifan somewhat perplexed.

In his hands, the weapon seemed to grow larger by a circle, and within the weapon, the iron ingot had long since transformed into a massive steel blade

"Hmm, Xiaoming, your aptitude is quite good. If you diligently practice martial arts, you will surely have your day in the sun in the future," Chen Yifan said, slowing his tone. "However, the most important aspect of martial arts training is perseverance. For the next month, you should practice according to the methods I have taught you today." He cast a meaningful glance at Ouyang Ming and added, "Come find me again in ten days."

Chen Yifan looked him up and down a few times, and said in surprise: "You rascal, you have been practicing quite well these past few days. However..." He slightly furrowed his brows and asked: "Haven't you had enough to eat?"

Ouyang Ming listened, entranced, and combined his insights from practicing military arms over the past few days, truly experiencing a feeling akin to breaking through the clouds to see the clear sky

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

The old craftsman pondered for a moment and said: "Very well, you have already gained some control over the arms, so it is time for you to begin your studies"

Order: All items are of the second tier.

Watching Ouyang Ming leave, Chen Yifan shook his head slightly

If there had been no comparison with the previous days, Ouyang Ming would undoubtedly be very satisfied. However, how could someone who is accustomed to lavish feasts be content when suddenly faced with a meal of vegetables and tofu