Chapter 164 Marquis’s Forging Technique is Indeed Superb
Zhou Shu lowered his hand, then seemed to place a weapon on the wooden box.
Everyone heard the sound of metal clanking, and a thought flashed across their minds.
Indeed, he has a weapon in his hand.
We just can’t see it.
This is not Marquis Zhou’s problem but our own.
Only those with a pure mind can see the weapon that Marquis Zhou forged.
The ministers looked at each other and then turned away.
“Marquis Zhou is indeed worthy of being Great Xia’s most talented Forging Master. This sword is truly magnificent.”
It was the minister of war who spoke. He was a thickset man with a full beard. At this moment, he was speaking in a manner that made the faces of many ministers twitch.
“Lord Zhang’s words make sense.” The minister of revenue stroked his beard. “This sword has an exquisite design. In my view, it will definitely rank in the top ten of the Yellow-grade Armament Manual.”
If Old Zhang can see it, how can I not?
“Yeah, look at this sword. The body of the sword is three feet and three inches long. Even when placed in a box, it is full of oppressive sword qi. It’s a good sword,” another official said.
“Marquis Zhou, impressive!”
All of the officials chimed in one after another, and when they didn’t have anything else to say about the sword, they started to praise Zhou Shu.
Emperor Yuan Feng was stunned.
Is there something wrong with my eyes?
What are they talking about? Why can’t I see Zhou Shu’s sword?
He looked at Great General Meng Bai in confusion. Other than him and Yin Wuyou, only Meng Bai didn’t speak
Emperor Yuan Feng needed to find someone in the same boat. I’m not the only one who can’t see it, right?
Meng Bai’s brows twitched, and his face was doubtful.
Emperor Yuan Feng heaved a sigh of relief. Luckily, I’m not the only one. The great general doesn’t see it either.
He then turned to Yin Wuyou.
Yin Wuyou didn’t respond to his gaze at all. Instead, she stared at Zhou Shu in a daze. He didn’t know what she was thinking. Emperor Yuan Feng was displeased and turned his head away. His eyes widened as he looked at the wooden box in Zhou Shu’s hands. I’m the emperor. Even if I can’t see, I can’t panic!
He pricked up his ears and listened to the discussion of the officials.
He had to note down their discussion so that he could evaluate the weapon later. At this moment, they saw Zhou Shu grab something from the wooden box.
Just like before, a drop of Heaven Refining Stone flew out from the furnace and landed in the air.
Another few star paths flashed and disappeared. “So, Marquis Zhou forged a saber and a sword this time. Good sword, even better saber!” The minister of war clapped his hands.
“Look at this saber. It looks somewhat similar to the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber, but it’s even more formidable and domineering. One look, and you can tell that it’s murderous. It’s definitely a killing weapon!”
“Lord Zhang’s words make sense.”
The ministers discussed it again.
The minister of war wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. Am I right?
Thankfully, I manage to fool my way through.
If they know that I can’t see the weapons forged by the You Marquis, what would they say about me?
Big Beard Zhang was ignorant and impure
This old man surnamed Zhang didn’t even have a few tricks up his sleeves, yet he acted so elegant. Vulgar…
The discussions of the ministers also fell into the ears of the Forging Masters on the platform.
Some of the Forging Masters were distracted for a moment and almost fixed the star wrongly.
At this moment, Shi Songtao had just finished his weapon. He put it down with great satisfaction. When he heard the discussions of the ministers, he subconsciously looked in Zhou Shu’s direction.
His heart skipped a beat. Am I seeing things? Why can’t I see the saber and sword that everyone is talking about?
In Shi Songtao’s eyes, it was as if Zhou Shu was acting. His hands were gripping the air as he gestured.
From the looks of it, he was indeed fixing the star on a weapon. But the problem was that he had neither a saber nor a sword in his hands.
Shi Songtao rubbed his eyes hard. He even lost control of his expression and fell into deep self-doubt.
At this moment, Shi Songtao was not alone.
Many of the Forging Masters who had completed their work were like Shi Songtao. They wondered if after days of being too excited to sleep because of the military parade, they had some problems with their eyes. In the end, almost everyone who had completed their forging turned their gazes to Zhou Shu.
Ding Dang!
Zhou Shu placed his hand on the wooden box, letting out a metallic clink.
It sounded like the morning bell, stunning everyone.
Indeed, Marquis Zhou has a weapon in his hand, but we can’t see it.
It’s not Marquis Zhou who has gone crazy. It’s us who have a problem!
Zhou Shu reached into the wooden box again and seemingly picked up another weapon.
The ministers glanced at the minister of war, Big Beard Zhang.
Cold sweat appeared on the minister of war’s forehead. Under his armor, his back was already drenched in sweat. Damn it. Why are all of you looking at me? Didn’t I, Old Zhang, prove that I can see? Why are you still looking at me? Do you all despise me just because I am uncultured?
If you have the ability, let’s go on stage and spar. I, Old Zhang, am not afraid of you guys!
His heart was in a mess, but he was extremely calm on the surface.
I, Old Zhang, have seen the world. I’m not even afraid of thousands of soldiers and horses. Why would I be afraid of pathetic people like you? Marquis Zhou is good at forging sabers and has also forged a divine sword like the Seven Star Dragon Abyss Sword. He’s already forged a saber and a sword, so what else can he forge?
Minister Zhang racked his brains. He had never used his brain cells like this in his entire life. “This—” Minister Zhang looked as if he had seen through everything and slowly said, “Bow, good!”
He was at a loss for words.
“Lord Zhang is right.”
Upon hearing this, Minister Zhang secretly heaved a sigh of relief. I’m right again! Marquis Zhou’s third weapon is indeed a bow!
“This bow…” Minister Zhang was uneducated and lacked adjectives, but there was no lack of scholars among the ministers.
The ministers expressed their appreciation.
“Frost as hard as the Qilin antler’s glue, the moon is round in the windy night. The clouds dissipate as the emperor’s carriage passes, the sounding of chords could be heard as the geese descend from the sky.”
Speaking with enthusiasm, the minister of rites even wrote a poem in high spirits.
Emperor Yuan Feng did not say anything. He only nodded slightly.
His face was as calm as water, as steady as an old dog.
I can’t see, but if I don’t speak, you won’t know.
Shi Songtao scratched his head vigorously. His hair was messy, but he couldn’t care less.
What’s going on?
Doesn’t everyone just display a single weapon during the military parade?
Why did that Zhou fellow bring three?
Saber, sword, bow?
That’s not important. If it’s three, then so be it. Why can’t I see it?
From their discussions, I can imagine how outstanding these three weapons were, but why can’t I see them?
Why?
Why!
Shi Songtao’s eyes were brimming with tears. He didn’t care about the outcome of the bet with Zhou Shu.
He just wanted to know what was wrong with his eyes.
If I can’t even see the weapon, can I still forge weapons in the future?
Can I still become the best Forging Master in the history of Great Xia?
Will I be able to become a Grand Craftsman before the age of thirty and bring up a marriage proposal to His Majesty?
I can’t, not anymore.
If I can’t even see his weapon, I will be blind in the future. What else is there to talk about?
God dammit!
“It’s done! Zhou Shu fused the last drop of the Heavenly Refining Stone into his weapon, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
Although the possibility of a problem wasn’t high, it was still a relief to have successfully fixed the last star position.
I am indeed a genius. Zhou Shu was delighted.
He was just about to put the sword back into the box when he suddenly heard a discussion.
Previously, he had used his divine sense to pinpoint the location of the stars and didn’t notice the commotion outside. Now that he heard the discussions of the ministers, he was also curious.
Bow? Did someone make a bow? That’s rare. I’ve never seen a ranked bow, Zhou Shu thought.
“Congratulations, Marquis.”
While Zhou Shu was thinking, he suddenly heard a loud voice.
He looked at the source of the voice and happened to see a rough, bearded face.
“Lord, you are?”
“I am Zhang Fuzhi, the minister of war,” the bearded man said. “Your forging skills are truly admirable, Marquis. One saber, one sword, one bow, they are all at the peak of perfection.”
Zhou Shu: “…”
He was confused. He could understand every word Zhang Fuzhi said, but why didn’t he understand when the words were connected?
Saber, sword, bow? What is the meaning of this?
Are you talking about me?
I can understand the saber and sword, but what does this bow mean?
I’ve never forged a bow before.
“In the past, I thought that Forging Masters were powerful enough. It was only when you appeared that I understood what a genius was, Marquis,” Zhang Fuzhi’s loud voice continued. “I, Old Zhang, rarely admire people. The great general is the first, and you are the second!”
All the ministers rolled their eyes. Big Beard Zhang is really shameless. “Lord Zhang, you flatter me.” Zhou Shu was confused.
What does he mean?
I subdued the minister of war with just a few tricks?
In that case, I’m excited.
I haven’t even used one-tenth of my real skills yet. Lord Zhang, how about we have a chat??
Are the experts under the command of the Ministry of War lacking in ranked weapons?
If you can’t afford to buy, you can rent…
“Marquis Zhou, what is the name of this sword, saber, and bow that you’ve crafted? Are they a set of weapons?” another minister asked.
Zhou Shu was puzzled.
Before he could speak, another person said, “Definitely. According to the rules of the military parade, every Forging Master can only display one weapon. However, they are not restricted from displaying a set of weapons. A saber, sword, and bow can indeed form a set of weapons.”
“If it’s a set, it naturally doesn’t violate the rules,” a minister chimed in. “I’m very curious. If it’s a set, then is the weapon forged by the marquis yellow-grade or black-grade? Or is it earth-grade? “If it’s an earth-grade weapon, then the marquis should be considered a High-level Forging Master. If that’s the case, then the marquis should be the youngest High-level Forging Master in Great Xia. He’s even younger than when Shi Songtao became a High-level Forging Master!” Shi Songtao’s face darkened as he rolled his eyes at the minister. Why did you drag me in?
My path is already cut off. If you provoke me again, I will bring you along with me!
The minister noticed Shi Songtao’s gaze and smiled apologetically. Damn, I forgot that Shi Songtao is there…
As the officials spoke one after another, Zhou Shu became more and more confused.
Who are they talking about?
It feels like it has nothing to do with me.
Set of weapons?
This is a good idea. However, there’s no set in the Legendary Armament Canon.
He wanted to interrupt and ask, Who are you talking about?
Other than me, there are other Forging Masters who are also marquises?
But as the officials spoke one after another, Zhou Shu was unable to find an opportunity to interrupt.
After a long time, Emperor Yuan Feng coughed lightly, raised his hands, and gestured for everyone to be silent. “Everyone, quiet down.”
His voice was not loud, but everyone could hear him clearly.
This was the strength of a first-rank martial artist. As a false first rank, there was almost no chance for him to fight. One of the greatest benefits of being a first-rank martial artist was that he didn’t need to shout in such a situation…
“Since all the Forging Masters are done, let’s begin our evaluation,” Emperor Yuan Feng said. He glanced guiltily at Zhou Shu. “Bring up your weapons.”
All the Forging Masters presented their weapons.
Zhou Shu also picked up the wooden box in front of him, wanting to bring it to the stage.
Suddenly, Emperor Yuan Feng said, “You Marquis, why don’t you introduce the weapon you’ve forged?
“It has been so many years, but this is the first time someone has forged a weapon set in the military parade.”
Emperor Yuan Feng slowly said, “Introduce yourself first so that everyone can have an impression.”
“Sure.” Zhou Shu didn’t suspect anything else and agreed with a smile.
He took two steps forward and placed the wooden box on the table.
Pointing his finger, he said, “The weapon I forged this time might be considered as a weapon set, but there’s still a slight difference.”
Armament sets should be made up of different weapons. Strictly speaking, what he forged this time was not considered a set.
It was even a little far-fetched to think of it as a set.
Zhou Shu was just too lazy to take them apart, so he put them together.
In a sense, this should be considered three weapons.
“The weapon I forged this time is called the Three Swords of Yin Tianzi. Actually, it’s made up of three swords. Speaking of which, it’s slightly different from the rules of the military parade. But it’s alright, Your Majesty. I don’t want the reward for this parade.”
As soon as Zhou Shu finished speaking, the entire crowd instantly fell silent.
Three Swords of Yin Tianzi?
Three swords?
Everyone’s gaze landed on Zhang Fuzhi, the minister of war.
Zhang Fuzhi panicked. What are you all looking at me for?
I was just making a wild guess. Didn’t you all see it?
I was wrong, but none of you corrected me.
No, all of you agreed with me just now!
Alright, I, Old Zhang, understand now. It turns out that all of you are out and out scoundrels who you couldn’t see either!
Zhang Fuzhi straightened his back with a sense of righteousness. Why? Everyone can’t see it, so why are you blaming me? My mind is impure, but how good can you guys be?
