Chapter 171

Chapter 171: Fire Liquid, Return to the Heart Forging Workshop

“Young Master Lu, I’ve gathered all the materials you asked me to find.”

Wei Xinghe arrived at Lu Qing’s courtyard three days after the apprenticeship ceremony and said happily.

“Finally gathered?” Lu Qing was equally delighted. “Where are the materials?”

“I’ve had them brought here.”

“No need to bother. I still need to prepare these materials. Master Wei, there should be an alchemy room in your mansion. I’d like to borrow it.”

“Yes, of course. I’ll have the materials delivered to the alchemy room.”

“That’s fine. Thank you.”

After Wei Xinghe left, Doctor Chen asked, “Ah Qing, what materials did you ask Master Wei to find?”

“Some ingredients for making potions, related to forging,” Lu Qing replied.

The old doctor nodded and looked up, but didn’t ask any further questions.

He knew that Lu Qing had received a mysterious inheritance and was accustomed to his occasional unusual creations.

“Master, after I prepare the potion, I need to go to the blacksmith shop. I might be back a little late,” Lu Qing said.

“Well, be careful when you go out, and stay safe,” the old doctor warned.

Two days ago, the old doctor and Wei Shanhai had gone out to collect herbs, and upon their return, they learned that an assassination attempt had occurred in the mansion.

Wei Shanhai was furious about this, and almost wanted to go to the Seven Killings Tower to demand an explanation.

After hearing everyone’s discussions about the young man in plain clothes’ remarks about the Seven Killings Order, the old doctor became concerned about Lu Qing’s situation.

However, he also knew that he couldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. He could

n’t just stay cooped up in the Wei Mansion forever because of a possible assassination attempt.

Furthermore, the old doctor knew Lu Qing’s character well, and knew that he was always calm. If he felt it was okay to go out, he must be confident in his own safety.

“I understand, Master. I’ll have another surprise for you when I get back.”

Lu Qing packed up and headed to the Wei Mansion’s alchemy room.

Arriving, he saw the materials Wei Xinghe had sent on his rounds, and after examining them, he nodded with satisfaction.

These ingredients were nearly identical to what he needed, so a slight discrepancy wouldn’t be a big deal and wouldn’t affect the potion’s preparation.

Of course, this was also due to the list of ingredients he’d given Wei Xinghe, which not only listed the names of the ingredients but also their various properties.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy to assemble the ingredients based solely on names.

After all, many of the ingredients in Lu Qing’s inheritance still use

names from tens of thousands of years ago. Who knows if the names have changed over such a long time?

While names may change, the properties of the materials don’t.

Therefore, Lu Qing had no trouble finding the ingredients.

“Master Wei, I’m going to use these ingredients to prepare a special potion. Please keep no one from entering,” Lu Qing said.

“Young Master Lu, rest assured. I’m personally overseeing this and will absolutely not let anyone in to disturb you,” Wei Xinghe said solemnly.

Ever since Lu Qing saved Wei Zi’an’s life again and listened to the conversation between the commoner-clothed youth and “Tian Gu,”

Wei Xinghe’s respect for Lu Qing had become even more pronounced.

“Then I’ll trouble Master Wei.”

Lu Qing entered the alchemy room, closed the door, and began to concentrate on preparing the potion.

Half an hour later, Lu Qing looked at the fiery red, steaming potion in front of him, and a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

Although he had used his supernatural powers many times in the past period of time, simulated learning in his mind, and tried to prepare this [Fire Liquid].

But this was his first time to actually do it.

He didn’t expect to prepare it in a short time, which was a pleasant surprise.

Originally, he asked Wei Xinghe to prepare a few more materials for practice.

However, the remaining materials did not want to be wasted, so Lu Qing continued to prepare them.

After another half an hour, Lu Qing opened the door of the alchemy room and walked out.

“Young Master Lu, how are you?” Wei Xinghe immediately went to meet him.

“I’ve successfully prepared the potion. Master Wei, next, I need to go to the Heart Forging Workshop. I probably won’t be back for lunch, so there’s no need to prepare my portion.”

“Young Master Lu, are you going to the Heart Forging Workshop to forge your own weapons?”

Wei Xinghe asked, remembering what the chief steward had said.

“Yes, I have an appointment with Master Lin from the Heart Forging Workshop. I’ll be borrowing his forge again for a few days.”

Wei Xinghe hesitated, then said, “Young Master Lu, could I come along and observe?”

“Of course, but Master Wei is also interested in forging?” Lu Qing was a little surprised.

“To be honest, Young Master Lu, I heard from the chief steward that you have extremely high attainments in forging, like a master. I’ve never had the privilege of encountering a master forging master, so I’m naturally eager to witness it,” Wei Xinghe said frankly.

“That’s a compliment, Grand Steward. I only have some experience in forging, far from being worthy of the title of Grand Master of Forging. However, since Patriarch Wei is interested, it’s an honor for Lu Qing.”

With Lu Qing’s permission, Wei Xinghe was filled with anticipation and immediately made arrangements.

Lu Qing returned to the Youzhu Courtyard, entered a room, retrieved a wooden box, and placed the smallest piece of meteorite from his Qiankun Yiqi bag inside.

Then, carrying the box, he left the courtyard and, along with Wei Xinghe, headed for the Heart Forging Workshop.

“Young Master Lu, you’re here.”

Arriving at the Heart Forging Workshop, they found Master Lin and his apprentices already respectfully awaiting Lu Qing and his companions.

It turned out that when Lu Qing went to the courtyard to retrieve his items, Wei Xinghe had already sent someone to notify the Heart Forging Workshop.

Upon learning that Lu Qing was finally coming to forge his weapon, Master Lin was naturally overjoyed.

He immediately closed the entire Heart Forging Workshop and, with his apprentices, respectfully awaited Lu Qing’s arrival.

“Master Lin, I’m sorry to bother you again. I’d like to borrow your furnace,” Lu Qing said politely.

“It’s no problem!” Master Lin said quickly. “Thank you, Young Master Lu, for your consideration. It’s an honor for our Heart Forging Workshop!”

Master Lin now held Lu Qing in immense respect.

A few days ago, while helping to polish the Thousand Refined Sword Blank forged by Lu Qing, the more he polished it, the more astonished he became.

The Thousand Refined Sword Blank had been forged and hammered to perfection by Lu Qing, flawless throughout, without a trace of impurity, practically flawless.

Master Lin was mesmerized by it.

Consequently, he was filled with admiration for Lu Qing, who could forge such a flawless Thousand Refined Sword Blank.

So, even though it was the Patriarch of the Wei family who accompanied him this time, he wasn’t surprised.

In Master Lin’s opinion, Lu Qing, whose forging skills reached the level of a Grandmaster, was fully worthy of such respect.

The group entered the Heart Forging Workshop.

“Young Master Lu, are you still using furnace number one?” Master Lin asked eagerly.

“Well, I used it once last time and I’m somewhat familiar with it. Let’s use it.” Lu Qing nodded.

“Then I’ll open the furnace for Young Master Lu.”

Master Lin came forward very attentively, came to the bellows, and pulled it suddenly. With a whoosh, the flames rose and the heat rolled.

“Young Master Lu, please.”

Master Lin looked respectful, like a young apprentice, very humble.

“Thank you.”

Lu Qing did not refuse.

He naturally understood the old craftsman’s intention. He wanted to take advantage of the convenience of being an assistant to observe his forging techniques at close range.

He did not object to this. If the old craftsman could really understand something, it would be his opportunity.

Putting down the wooden box on his back and opening it, Lu Qing took out the meteorite from outside the sky.

When Master Lin saw the appearance of the meteorite clearly, he was stunned at first, and then his eyes gradually widened.

(End of this chapter)