Chapter 230: 170: Fire Burning Liquid, a Return to Zhu Xin Workshop

Chapter 230: Chapter 170: Fire Burning Liquid, a Return to Zhu Xin Workshop

“Young Master Lu, I’ve found all the materials you asked for,” Wei Xinghe said with delight on the third day after the apprenticeship ceremony, as he arrived at Lu Qing’s residence.

“Have you finally gathered them all?” Lu Qing was equally surprised. “Where are all the materials?”

“I’ve already had someone prepare to bring them here.”

“There’s no need for such trouble. I still need to configure these materials. Wei Family Master, is there an alchemy room in the mansion? I would like to borrow it.”

“Yes, of course. Shall I have someone move the materials to the alchemy room then?”

“That works too. Thank you.”

After Wei Xinghe had left, Elder Doctor Chen asked, “Ah Qing, what materials did you have the Wei Family Master find for you?”

“Some materials for mixing medicinal liquids, related to forging,” Lu Qing answered.

The elder doctor nodded without asking further.

He knew of the mysterious legacy Lu Qing had acquired, so he was somewhat used to him coming up with strange things from time to time.

“Master, after I’ve prepared the medicinal liquid, I’ll need to make a trip to the smithy, and I might return late,” said Lu Qing.

“Yes, be careful when you go out and pay attention to your safety,” the elder doctor cautioned.

Just two days ago, while Elder Doctor Chen and Wei Shanhai were out gathering herbs, they returned only to learn about an assassination attempt that had taken place back at the mansion.

Wei Shanhai was so furious that he nearly confronted Seven Killings Tower to demand an explanation.

Hearing everyone’s discussions and the cloth-clothed youth’s words about the Seven Killings Order, Elder Doctor Chen also worried about Lu Qing’s situation.

However, he knew not to let fear inhibit action.

It was impossible to stay holed up in Wei Mansion just because of a potential assassination.

Moreover, Elder Doctor Chen knew Lu Qing’s character well—calm and steady. Since Lu Qing thought it safe to go out, he must be confident in ensuring his safety.

“I understand, Master. When I return, I’ll bring you a surprise,” Lu Qing replied.

After gathering his things, Lu Qing then went to the alchemy room at Wei Mansion.

Upon arriving, he inspected the materials that Wei Xinghe’s men had brought over and, after examination, nodded in satisfaction.

The materials were almost exactly what he needed; any slight discrepancies were trivial and wouldn’t affect the configuration of the medicinal liquid.

Of course, this was also because the list he had given to Wei Xinghe not only had the names of the materials but also listed their various properties.

Otherwise, it would not have been so easy to gather everything just by name alone.

After all, in the legacy Lu Qing had obtained, many of the materials still bore names from tens of thousands of years ago.

Who knew if those names had changed over such a lengthy period?

But while names might alter, the properties of the materials would not easily change.

Thus, Lu Qing had successfully gathered all the materials.

“Wei Family Master, I need to prepare a unique medicinal liquid using these materials. Please make sure no one disturbs me,” Lu Qing requested.

“Please rest assured, Young Master Lu. I will personally ensure that no one interrupts,” Wei Xinghe responded gravely.

Ever since Lu Qing had once again saved Wei Zian’s life and after hearing the conversation between the cloth-clothed youth and “Heavenly Orphan,” Wei Xinghe’s respect for Lu Qing had deepened.

“Thank you, Wei Family Master.”

Lu Qing entered the alchemy room, closed the door, and began diligently mixing the medicinal liquid.

An hour later, Lu Qing looked at the fiery red liquid emanating wisps of heat before him, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Although over this period, he had used his superpower multiple times to simulate and attempt the preparation of this “Fire Burning Liquid” in his mind—

This was his first actual practice.

He hadn’t expected to succeed on his first try, an unexpected delight indeed.

Originally, he had even had Wei Xinghe prepare several extra sets of materials for practice.

However, the remaining materials should not go to waste, so Lu Qing continued to prepare them.

Another hour passed, and Lu Qing opened the door of the alchemy room and walked out.

“Young Master Lu, how did it go?” Wei Xinghe immediately greeted him.

“I have successfully prepared the medicine liquid, Wei Family Master. Next, I need to visit Zhu Xin Workshop. I probably won’t be back for lunch, so there’s no need to prepare my portion.”

“Is Young Master Lu going to Zhu Xin Workshop to forge his own weapon?”

Wei Xinghe recalled what the Grand Steward had mentioned and couldn’t help asking.

“Indeed, I have an appointment with Master Lin of Zhu Xin Workshop. I will be using his forge again in the next few days.”

Wei Xinghe hesitated for a moment and said, “Young Master Lu, I wonder if I could also follow you to observe?”

“Of course, but does the Wei Family Master also have an interest in casting?”

“Actually, Young Master Lu, I heard from the Grand Steward that you are highly accomplished in the art of casting and possess the demeanor of a Grandmaster. I have never had the fortune to witness a Casting Master’s demeanor, and I would naturally love to observe.”

“That’s the Grand Steward’s exaggeration. I only have some understanding in the art of forging and am far from deserving the title of a Casting Master. However, since the Wei Family Master is interested, it would be an honor for me.”

With Lu Qing’s permission, Wei Xinghe was quite anticipatory and immediately went to make arrangements.

Meanwhile, Lu Qing first returned to Youzhu Courtyard, entered his room to take a wooden box, and then took the smallest piece of Outer Heaven Fallen Iron from his Qiankun Qi Bag and put it inside.

Then, carrying the wooden box, he walked out of the courtyard and set off for Zhu Xin Workshop together with Wei Xinghe.

“Young Master Lu, you’re here.”

Upon arriving at Zhu Xin Workshop, they saw that Master Lin and his apprentices were already respectfully waiting for them.

It turned out that during the time Lu Qing was retrieving items from his courtyard, Wei Xinghe had sent someone ahead to notify Zhu Xin Workshop.

Knowing that Lu Qing was finally coming to forge his weapon, Master Lin was naturally ecstatic.

He immediately closed Zhu Xin Workshop temporarily and led his apprentices in respectfully waiting for Lu Qing’s arrival.

“Master Lin, I am troubling you again to borrow your workshop’s furnace,” Lu Qing politely said.

“Not at all, not at all!” Master Lin quickly responded, “It is our honor at Zhu Xin Workshop that Young Master Lu values us!”

Master Lin now had immense respect for Lu Qing.

During the previous days when he was helping to polish the Thousand-refined Sword Mold that Lu Qing had forged, the more he polished, the more astounded he became.

That sword mold had been forged by Lu Qing to an ultimate perfection; flawless throughout without any impurities, truly impeccable.

Master Lin was utterly fascinated.

Thus, for Lu Qing, who had forged such a perfect Thousand-refined Sword Mold, he was filled with admiration.

Therefore, even though the one accompanying him this time was the Wei Family Patriarch, he was no longer surprised.

In Master Lin’s view, Lu Qing, whose forging skills had reached the Grandmaster Level, entirely deserved such esteem.

The group then entered Zhu Xin Workshop.

“Young Master Lu, will you be using Furnace Number One again?” Master Lin eagerly asked.

“Yes, I’ve used it before and it feels quite comfortable, let’s stick with it,” Lu Qing nodded.

“Then I will start the furnace for Young Master Lu.”

Master Lin eagerly stepped forward, went to the bellows, and with a strong pull, a surge of flames arose, and heat waves rolled.

“Young Master Lu, please.”

Master Lin’s respectful demeanor, much like that of a junior apprentice, was excessively humble.

“Thank you.”

Lu Qing did not refuse.

He understood the old craftsman’s intent to take the opportunity to assist him and observe his forging technique closely.

He didn’t mind this; if the old craftsman could really grasp something, that would be his fortune too.

Placing the wooden box down, opening it, Lu Qing took out the Outer Heaven Fallen Iron inside.

When Master Lin clearly saw the appearance of the fallen iron, he was initially stunned, then his eyes gradually widened.

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