Eternal Saber-Chapter 405 - 12: Sword Casting Manor

Having many enemies is not without its benefits.

At least, money is not in short supply.

In books from the past life, those heroes roaming the Jianghu, soaring high and low, never seemed to lack money. Either they had too many friends or too many enemies.

After Zhu Lingxue’s inquiry, the atmosphere among the four of them eased, becoming much more relaxed.

"Ah Li, are you okay?"

Zhu Lingxue waved her small hand in front of Ah Li, asking with some concern.

Ah Li was too calm.

So calm that it made her wonder if Ah Li was scared.

After all, she had just witnessed her cousin personally kill four people.

Upon hearing Zhu Lingxue’s inquiry, Ah Li turned her head to look, still not speaking, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes.

It seemed like she was asking, "Are you okay?"

The two of them stared at each other for a long time before Zhu Lingxue couldn’t help it and burst out laughing, saying, "Alright, alright, as long as you’re okay."

After this incident, Mei Zhenyu found himself a bit curious about Chen Tang and his companion.

As for Chen Tang, he appeared to be deep and unfathomable. Such archery skills likely came from a military background, having been on the battlefield and killed people.

His cousin was also extremely peculiar.

Ah Li never uttered a word, remaining quietly reserved no matter what happened.

Even if the sky were to fall, it seemed she would have no reaction.

Though the four traveled together, Mei Zhenyu often unconsciously overlooked her, as if unable to sense her presence.

When he looked back, Ah Li was still there, silently following beside Chen Tang.

It wasn’t just because Ah Li couldn’t speak.

As long as his gaze didn’t rest on Ah Li, it wouldn’t take long for him to completely ignore her existence.

This girl had a special aura, as transparent as air.

The four of them headed toward the Capital City.

A day later, they arrived at the largest city in Pingjiang County, Pingjiang City.

They did not hurry their journey, planning to rest in the city for one night before setting off again the next day.

Chen Tang inquired about a blacksmith shop in the city and then headed in that direction.

He intended to deal with the seven flying swords first.

Keeping them around was always a hardship.

Moreover, it wasn’t good for Ah Li to always be carrying them.

Mei Zhenyu was somewhat familiar with Pingyang City and led Chen Tang along the street, arriving at a blacksmith shop.

This Brother Chen was probably selecting weapons.

Through the weapons, there might be some clues about his background.

There were only a few sects in Wu State that used swords, with the Plum Blossom Sword Sect being one of them.

If it was a soft whip, the most adept would be the Soft Jade Whip Sect.

"Boss, how many silver taels to forge a good knife?"

Chen Tang asked in front of the blacksmith shop.

"That depends on the material."

The blacksmith shop owner didn’t even lift his eyelids, saying, "Using my materials has one price; if you provide good refined iron, it can be cheaper."

"Using a knife?"

Mei Zhenyu’s heart stirred.

The most famous sect using knives in Wu State was the Water Moon Blade Sect.

Chen Tang said, "I have several swords here. Melt them all down and forge a good knife."

After speaking, Chen Tang took out the long box and placed it on the counter.

The blacksmith shop owner said, "Okay, leave it there and go choose a knife style from the side. Or you can draw one yourself, just don’t go too far."

Chen Tang went to the rack on the side, which displayed a variety of weapons, mostly swords and knives.

Just as he was about to choose a style, the blacksmith shop owner suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Tang turned his head to look.

He saw the cover of the long box on the counter lifted, and the blacksmith shop owner, looking at the several flying swords inside, turned pale with deep fear in his eyes.

Out of curiosity, Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue leaned in for a look.

"Huh, this sword looks good, but the style is so strange. Why doesn’t it have a hilt?"

Zhu Lingxue was somewhat puzzled.

Mei Zhenyu’s expression also changed as he whispered, "That’s the flying swords used by Demon Masters!"

In Nanxia, mystic masters in the Profound Sect were generally referred to as Demon Masters.

After all, the methods mystic masters specialized in were too bizarre, resembling demon techniques.

Moreover, the members of the Profound Celestial Sect wreaked havoc everywhere, engaging in murder and looting, garnering a terrible reputation, earning them the nickname of Profound Celestial Bandits, Profound Celestial Demons.

"Is he a Profound Celestial Demon Master?"

Zhu Lingxue’s heart was shocked.

"Probably not."

Mei Zhenyu shook his head, saying, "If he were a demon master, there’s no need to sell his flying swords."

While they were talking, the blacksmith shop owner hurriedly closed the box, forcing a smile, saying, "Sir, I can’t forge weapons like yours here. You should find another place."

"Why?"

Chen Tang asked.

The blacksmith shop owner awkwardly laughed, "My shop is too small and the craftsmanship isn’t good enough. I really can’t forge them. Please spare me, sir."

He had been in the trade for decades and naturally recognized that the box contained flying swords used by demon masters.

He wouldn’t dare touch such things.

If something happened in the future and a demon master came knocking, even ten lives wouldn’t suffice!

It’s said that the demon masters have such all-pervading techniques, capable of calling the wind and summoning the rain, not even needing to show themselves, and could take someone’s head from thousands of miles away. It’s terrifying just to think about it.

Seeing this, Chen Tang didn’t make it difficult for him. He took the box and asked, "Are there any other blacksmith shops in town?"

The blacksmith shop owner hurriedly said, "West of the city, there’s a shop there. Old Li, his craftsmanship is the best!"

Chen Tang carried the box, signaling Mei Zhenyu and the others to head west of the city.

Sure enough, there was a blacksmith shop in the west, which looked a bit larger than the previous one.

But this ’Old Li’ had a similar reaction upon seeing the flying swords in the box, so terrified that he repeatedly refused to take them on.

Chen Tang had no choice but to take the box away.

Mei Zhenyu observed all along the way, saying nothing.

Seeing Chen Tang repeatedly hitting walls, he finally stepped forward to ask, "Brother Chen, may I boldly ask, are the swords in your box the flying swords used by demon masters?"

"Demon masters?"

Chen Tang was slightly startled, then nodded, "Correct."

Mei Zhenyu said, "If these are the flying swords of a demon master, not to mention the blacksmith shops in Pingjiang City, there aren’t many places in the whole of Great Xia that would dare to handle such things."

"Brother Mei, do you know of any place that could melt these flying swords and forge them into new weapons?"

Hearing Mei Zhenyu’s remarks, it seemed that there were still places in Great Xia that could handle these flying swords.

After some thought, Mei Zhenyu said, "The nearest place would be Sword Casting Manor, which is one of the largest forces in the Jianghu of Wu State, located near the Capital City."

"That’s perfect."

Chen Tang said, "We’re heading to the Capital City anyway, so let’s go to Sword Casting Manor."

"Brother Chen, those flying swords of yours, they are..."

After hesitating for a long time, Mei Zhenyu couldn’t resist his curiosity, asking, but when the words reached his mouth, he found it hard to voice the question.

After all, it involved someone else’s secrets.

Hearing Mei Zhenyu’s meaning, Chen Tang smiled, "I picked them up."

This wasn’t really a lie.

He did indeed pick them up from the boat.