Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 38 is quite valuable.

Many things can be exchanged at this time. The first thing is to spend 100,000 points to exchange for the crafting method of the Blackscale Heavy Armor.

Next is the method for refining the Body Tempering Pill, and this pill formula is extremely precious.

In the blink of an eye, 200,000 points were spent.

But Lu Ming did not stop.

In addition to these, he exchanged for two more cans of ferocious beast blood.

Next, I browsed through the items in the level 3 shop.

There were quite a few items, including a forging manual called "Eighteen Forging Techniques".

After learning, one can forge various weapons.

Lu Ming's eyes lit up instantly.

With this, we can cultivate our own forging talents.

It's a bit pricey, costing a full 200,000 points. Lu Ming discovered that these auxiliary texts are often much more expensive than cultivation techniques.

However, without hesitation, I immediately exchanged it.

At this point, the original 500,000 points had dwindled to only 100,000.

A look of helplessness appeared on Lu Ming's face; these points really didn't last long.

However, it's enough for now.

"My lord, dinner is ready." This was after we had just finished exchanging the items.

Then Li Xirou's voice rang out from outside.

Lu Ming slowly walked out and saw that the table was full of food.

In addition, there was a jar of wine.

Lu Ming knew that Li Xirou didn't usually drink, so she was clearly genuinely happy today.

After he sat down, Li Xirou poured a glass of wine for each of them.

"When I was little, I used to sneak a sip of my mother's osmanthus wine, but I haven't drunk much since I grew up. Today I'm drinking with my husband to celebrate our upcoming happy day."

After saying that, he drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Lu Ming naturally didn't hesitate and drank the wine clean as well.

Li Xirou then continued, "Uncle Li and Auntie don't know where they've gone. If they find out this news, they'll definitely be very happy."

An idea flashed through Lu Ming's mind.

Perhaps my promotion this time is related to the other party.

Fenglei Town had never been promoted, not even at its peak, but as soon as Li Yan left, the town became a county.

He himself was promoted to captain.

Judging from the assassins that day, Li Yan's identity might be more powerful than he imagined.

After all, the Black Mountain Army is not one that just anyone can command.

That would be a behemoth even in Hongdu Prefecture.

"Husband, what are you thinking about?" Li Xi's soft, sweet voice rang out.

He raised his wine glass again.

Lu Ming smiled indulgently, and the two clinked glasses and finished their drinks.

Li Xirou was in a very good mood today.

He drank until late at night, and was completely drunk.

Lu Ming carried him into the house.

One night without words, the next day.

Lu Ming got up early in the morning.

He headed straight for the blacksmith's workshop; since he had already redeemed the reward, he was going to use it.

As soon as I got close, I heard a "clinking" sound.

The blacksmith, wielding a large hammer, was hammering a red-hot iron blank.

Today, as the workshop has expanded, it has hundreds of apprentices.

This place can be considered one of the most important locations under Lu Ming's command.

It is guarded year-round.

"Greetings, General!" Upon seeing Lu Ming arrive, the blacksmith put down his work and approached him respectfully.

Now, everyone knows about Captain Lu Mingcheng.

Therefore, the form of address was changed at this time.

"Well, don't stand on ceremony. I have a few things here. Take a good look at them, but remember not to divulge them."

When Lu Ming was speaking.

He then took out a book and a drawing.

"You can practice this 'Eighteen Forging Techniques of Iron'. Tell me when you are able to make armor."

Upon receiving the item and hearing Lu Ming's words, the blacksmith instantly became excited.

Back then, he had to beg countless people in order to obtain a forging manual.

I almost broke my leg, but I still didn't get it.

Now, Lu Ming actually placed the classic texts directly in front of him.

How could I not be excited?

"thump!"

The blacksmith knelt down on the ground.

"General, from now on my life belongs to you. I will do whatever you ask me to do!"

His hand holding the book trembled slightly at this moment.

Lu Ming helped him up and said, "Work hard, this is just the beginning. If you find a promising talent with good character, you can teach him the classics."

"As you command, my lord!"

The blacksmith stood up and carefully examined the blueprints.

After a moment, he said, "My lord, this Black Scale Heavy Armor also requires diamonds and black gold, so the cost must be considerable. However, according to the description, it is indeed very sturdy after it is made."

It's truly a formidable defensive weapon on the battlefield, but I'm not skilled enough to forge it at my current level.

"Then study the classics on iron forging diligently. I'll be waiting for the day you forge the armor," Lu Ming said, patting his shoulder.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he asked, "How much silver would it cost to forge a thousand suits of armor?"

"My lord, each suit of armor requires three catties of diamond and three taels of black gold. The price of black gold is one hundred taels of silver per tael, which can be purchased from the Baili family."

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. Only now did he understand why only aristocratic families in the Great Yu Dynasty possessed top-tier armies.

That's too expensive.

A single suit of armor, just made of diamond and black gold, would cost six hundred taels of silver.

If you want to forge a thousand suits of armor, even 600,000 taels of silver wouldn't be enough.

The amount of silver I have is far from enough.

It's not even half of what it used to be. Looks like we'll have to find a way to get the money. The power to charge tolls must be taken back today.

We should also find an opportunity to wipe out the other two groups of bandits on the mountain.

A considerable amount of silver should be able to be confiscated from their village.

However, these things still need to be planned out; we can't rush them.

You have to take things one step at a time.

“I understand about this matter. The silver will be provided. I will contact the Baili family regarding the Golden Steel and Black Gold. You only need to focus on mastering the forging method as soon as possible.”

After Lu Ming finished speaking, he turned and walked out.

At that very moment, on the official road leading into Fenglei Town...

A group of people was slowly approaching. If Lu Ming were here, he would recognize them as the city guards.

There were two or three hundred people, led by a young centurion who was tall and imposing.

It turned out to be Li Ren's second son-in-law, Wang Yue, the son of the Blood Feather Captain.

In the middle of the procession was a horse-drawn carriage.

The carriage curtain was pulled back, revealing Lu Ming's mother-in-law sitting inside. "Are we almost there?"

"It should be less than an hour!" Wang Yue said hurriedly.

The woman nodded after hearing the response, then said to her second daughter in the car, "I wonder how your eldest sister is doing now."

By the end, his voice had even choked up.

(End of this chapter)