Douluo Dragon King: Nine Dragons Break the Abyss

Chapter 277 The Second Master Craftsman

Tianduan Metal is different from all previous forgings. Its final shaping takes place in a very short time after it is born and formed.

This means that after Qiangu Qitian made the necklace out of this piece of metal containing gold and water, it could no longer be used for other purposes.

Not only is the appearance unchangeable, even the properties of the metal are also fixed.

Take this Gold and Water Necklace for example, its only function is to increase the wearer's affinity for metal.

It is unlikely to increase it further.

Mu Xi stroked the necklace on her neck and looked at it carefully.

From Qiangu Qitian's perspective, he couldn't see Mu Xi's face, so he didn't know what the other person's expression was at the moment.

Just as Qiangu Qitian was about to talk to Mu Chen, Mu Xi, who had her head down, suddenly stepped forward and hugged Qiangu Qitian.

The moment he raised his head, Qiangu Qitian saw Mu Xi's eyes that were full of love.

She ignored the fact that her old father was standing beside her and stood on tiptoe to kiss Qiangu Qitian.

Qiangu Qitian subconsciously glanced at Mu Chen who was standing beside him. This yellow-haired guy was really afraid of being chopped into pieces by Mu Xi's old father.

But Muchen turned his head away awkwardly, feeling like he was deceiving himself by saying “I can’t see”.

Seeing this, Qiangu Qitian withdrew his gaze with relief and responded to Mu Xi's enthusiasm.

Fortunately, Mu Xi still knew that there was a father by her side, and the two of them soon separated.

It’s no wonder that Mu Xi was so excited. The necklace that Qiangu Qitian gave her was more than just a token of his love.

The moment she put on the metal necklace made of heaven-forged gold and water, she felt an indescribable familiarity with the metal elements around her.

As a blacksmith, how could she not understand what this meant?

What a blacksmith lacks most when forging is intimacy with the metal.

After all, there are only a few people who possess gold element martial spirits. The only things a blacksmith can rely on are experience and insights counted in decades.

But with this necklace, Mu Xi no longer has to worry about these things.

Moreover, as time goes by, this enhancement effect will gradually become a part of Mu Xi.

If it is said that before owning this necklace, Mu Xi's probability of becoming a master craftsman was 30%, then after owning it, the probability would directly increase by one generation to a terrifying 60%.

Moreover, the time will be greatly shortened!

A master craftsman gave Mu Xi an opportunity to become a master craftsman. How could Mu Xi not be excited?

"Thank you, Xiaotian!"

As she spoke, Mu Xi became a little excited again and wanted to kiss Qiangu Qitian.

"Ahem." Qiangu Qitian stopped Mu Xi awkwardly, "Xiao Xi, be careful, Uncle Mu Chen is still watching."

"I don't care, Dad doesn't even know what you gave me!"

As he spoke, Mu Xi hugged Qiangu Qitian's neck and kissed him hard on the face.

After hearing what Mu Xi said, Mu Chen also became interested. He ignored the fact that his daughter was already someone else's little cotton-padded jacket, and said to Qiangu Qitian: "Xiaotian, what is the purpose of your Tianforged Gold and Water? After all, this is the first one in the history of blacksmiths in Douluo Continent."

Qiangu Qitian smiled slightly: "It's nothing, it just increases the affinity of the blacksmith to metal."

“What’s the increase?”

"It's similar to a soul master with an ultimate golden martial soul."

Muchen: ...

That's just called?!
Mu Chen even felt that if he was given this necklace, he could even become a master craftsman.

Now he finally understood why his daughter was so excited.

Afterwards, Mu Chen asked another crucial question: "Xiaotian, what do you think is your chance of being Heavenly Forged now? Can this combination of gold and water still be Heavenly Forged?"

Although Muchen would not compete with his daughter for the position, how could he give up the opportunity to become a master craftsman that was right in front of him?
Back then, he chose Yuan Baoer and gave up the opportunity to become a master craftsman.

Now, there is another way before him, and he is determined to fight for it.

"Emm... As for the probability of Tianduan, if there is no accident, it should be 90%."

For Qiangu Qitian, who possesses the power of gold element and the means to absorb heavenly calamities, there is no possibility of forging failure.

I didn't say it was 100%, but I just didn't want to shock Mu Chen too much.

but--

Upon hearing the 90% success rate of Tianduan, Mu Chen's eyes widened like copper bells.

What a joke!
Qiangu Qitian answered Mu Chen's second question:

"If Uncle Muchen also needs a piece of Heavenly Forging Gold and Water to assist, he can do it anytime. But Uncle Muchen, the Elemental Tribulation requires the soul master to resist it with his own body. He must at least become a Titled Douluo to be qualified to face the Elemental Tribulation. Not only that, it also consumes a lot of the soul master's Qi and blood. I believe that you can see it from your Grandmaster and Teacher."

Mu Chen nodded: "I understand, but I still want to give it a try. I will stop after I forge one piece."

Mu Chen naturally knew that Tianduan consumed a lot of energy and blood.

His teacher, Yuan Baoer's father, was also a master craftsman, but he only lived to be over seventy years old.

This is definitely a short life for a Titled Douluo.

People like Qiangu Qitian are definitely a minority among the minority, or there is only one such person.

Mu Chen has a family now, and he went through Tianduan once just to fulfill his dream.

"We'll have to talk about the Tianduan Jinshui Xianghan later. Aunt Baoer and a bunch of people are already here..."

The elemental catastrophe caused by Qiangu Qitian's daily forging alarmed the entire Donghai City's top leaders.

Many powerful people came to check the situation.

Five minutes ago, Yuan Baoer was walking home after shopping when he suddenly saw a golden lightning falling and was completely stunned.

Just as she was wondering, she suddenly felt something was wrong as she got closer.

Isn't that her home!!!

At this moment, she had already summoned her own two-word battle armor, holding a bright silver long-handled sledgehammer, with the wings of the battle armor spread out, floating high above her.

A lot of people have gathered around Yuan Baoer.

She looked down at her home which had been reduced to ruins. Her husband also looked up at her with an embarrassed expression.

At the same time, Yuan Baoer also noticed the daughter beside Muchen and the yellow-haired man who abducted her daughter.

The people in the sky also noticed that this was actually the home of Mu Chen, the president of the Donghai City Blacksmith Association, which made them more certain of their guesses.

Nan Yunchen, the person in charge of the Donghai City Spirit Pagoda, noticed Qiangu Qitian at the first moment.

For some reason, he had a hunch that this time the Tianduan was real, but the protagonist was not Mu Chen.

Qiangu Qitian was a little surprised to see that his Tianduan had attracted so many people.

But when I thought about how big the commotion was, I felt relieved.

Soon, someone in the sky couldn't wait any longer and asked directly:
"President Mu Chen, is it your forging that caused the catastrophe?"

Obviously, they all felt that this strange phenomenon was definitely caused by Mu Chen, the eighth-level saint craftsman.

Oh no, now, he should be called a master craftsman.

Yuan Baoer's expression was a little strange. She knew what kind of talent her man had.

If Mu Chen could really become a master craftsman, she would be willing to give birth to a bunch more children for the Mu family!
but--

Why does the remaining energy around here look so much like the remnants of the Heavenly Forging Thunder Tribulation...

Mu Chen glanced at Qiangu Qitian beside him, only to see the latter nod. Mu Chen then said to the people in the air, "Everyone, this heavenly tribulation is indeed a phenomenon caused by the Heavenly Forging."

Hearing this, everyone in the air became excited.

Another master craftsman appeared on the mainland!
There were two master craftsmen at the same time. This was a grand event that had never happened before! The significance of this was extraordinary.

Everyone present who had received first-hand information was excited, thinking that the one who was close to the water would be the first to see the moon.

"but--"

Mu Chen changed the subject and patted Qiangu Qitian's shoulder with his big hand.
"It was not me who completed the Heavenly Forging, but my son-in-law, Qiangu Qitian!"

Everyone present was shocked.

What did they hear?
Is there someone else who is the master craftsman? A young man who looks less than 20 years old?
Wait…what’s his name?
Many people present turned their eyes to Nan Yunchen.

Qiangu...isn't he from the Spirit Pagoda?

Only then did Nan Yunchen understand what his premonition was.

His expression became extremely interesting the next moment, showing surprise, anxiety, fear, and anticipation...

Yuan Baoer suddenly realized and was a little shocked.

Forging is a young profession and also one that requires great talent.

But Qiangu Qitian is too young.

If Yuan Baoer remembered correctly, Qiangu Qitian should be one year younger than her daughter...

Among all the people present, the one with the worst expression was the person in charge of the Tang Sect.

The fact that the Qiangu family of the Spirit Pagoda had produced a master craftsman was definitely not a good thing for their Tang Sect.

Even for Douluo Continent, it is not a good thing.

Nan Yunchen's gaze inadvertently turned to the location of the Tang Sect's leader, his eyes filled with deep meaning.

The other party didn't say anything and chose to leave directly.

"Everyone, please disperse. My son-in-law has just completed the Heavenly Forging and is still very weak. He needs to rest."

Mu Chen started to chase people away.

In order to cooperate with Mu Chen, Qiangu Qitian pretended to be weak and was supported by Mu Xi beside him.

Everyone present was very cooperative and left after asking Qiangu Qitian to take care of himself.

Soon, only Yuan Baoer and Nan Yunchen were left in the sky.

Nan Yunchen also wanted to leave, but Qiangu Qitian used the method of mental transmission to make the other party stay.

Soon, the two of them fell from the air.

Qiangu Qitian, who was weak at first, instantly returned to normal. He looked at Yuan Baoer, smiled slightly, and saluted, "Aunt Baoer, hello."

To be honest, Yuan Baoer doesn't like Qiangu Qitian, because she knows that Qiangu Qitian is too outstanding and too dazzling, and her daughter is not worthy of him. If the two of them are together and the other has no conscience, the only one who will get hurt will be her daughter.

but……

As a mother, she certainly hopes her daughter can be happy.

"Be good to Xiaoxi."

Yuan Baoer said very seriously.

She doesn't care about Qiangu Qitian's identity and achievements, she only cares about her daughter.

Qiangu Qitian put away his smile and said seriously, "Aunt Baoer, I will definitely not let Xiaoxi down."

Mu Xi on the side had an evasive look. She shrank behind Qiangu Qitian and said nothing.

Yuan Baoer smiled: "Just now, Lao Mu kept calling you son-in-law, but you called me auntie."

"Mother-in-law."

Qiangu Qitian is very wise.

"Mom~"

Feeling that Yuan Baoer was in a good mood, Mu Xi called out weakly.

Yuan Baoer didn't mean to blame Mu Xi. She had already accepted Qiangu Qitian, so what else could she say?

Saying bad things about Mu Xi, isn't that slapping Qiangu Qitian in the face?
Yuan Baoer opened her arms, and Mu Xi hugged her mother very obediently.

"Silly daughter."

"Mom, I'm not stupid~"

Nan Yunchen standing aside was straight with a serious expression on his face.

There he was, silently waiting for Qiangu Qitian's call.

Qiangu Qitian didn't let him stay there awkwardly. He waved at Nan Yunchen, motioning him to come over.

"Little Lord."

Nan Yunchen came to Qiangu Qitian and bowed his head respectfully.

Qiangu Qitian ordered: "The news that I have become a master craftsman must be spread as soon as possible. Within one day, the entire soul master world must know about it."

Although Nan Yunchen didn't know what Qiangu Qitian wanted to do, he still nodded respectfully and said, "Yes."

Before Nan Yunchen left, Qiangu Qitian did not forget to make a promise: "Master Nan is an old man in my Spiritual Pagoda and a senior Titled Douluo. The organization will not treat you unfairly."

The meaning of Qiangu Qitian's words is very clear.

Nan Yunchen's eyes lit up. He certainly understood what Qiangu Qitian meant.

Four-character battle armor...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Now that you have become a master craftsman, there is no need to hide it anymore.

Moreover, the identity of a master craftsman is also a layer of protection for him.

As for whether it would bring about fatal disaster, Qiangu Qitian was not worried about it.

The last person who came to assassinate him had become Xiao Mugou.

Now is the time for the Spirit Pagoda to show its edge.

As for whether he would become the target of public criticism and be blown up like the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy in the original timeline, Qiangu Qitian was not worried either.

What the Holy Spirit Church needs are tens of millions of souls in Shrek City, not a single organization.

What's more, the Spirit Pagoda headquarters was blown up.

Qiangudieting is not Yunming, and the Spirit Transferring Tower is not Shrek.

But at that time, how should the Holy Spirit Church handle the wrath of a god-level powerful being?
"Wife, home..."

Mu Chen looked at the ruins around him and looked at Yuan Baoer with some embarrassment.

Yuan Baoer didn't care: "If it's gone, just buy a new one."

A great craftsman was born here, so the cost of a villa is nothing.

"It's all my negligence this time. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, let me buy your new house."

"No! ×3"

Mu Chen, Yuan Baoer, and Mu Xi said in unison.

They looked at each other and laughed together.

Mu Chen patted Qiangu Qitian on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiaotian, forget about this house. If you really feel bad about it..."

"I see."

(End of this chapter)