Douluo: Dominating Douluo begins with summoning Kong Deming

Chapter 86 The combination of the soul tool and the blacksmith lures Lou Gao.

Forging techniques were not highly valued in Douluo Continent. It was only after Tang San popularized hidden weapons that the status of the blacksmith industry was elevated.

However, after the invasion of the Sun Moon Empire, the forging technology declined again due to the impact of soul tools.

It wasn't until the advent of battle armor that blacksmiths reached a new level of status.

"We call this kind of device, which can only be activated by soul power, a soul guide device."

"These soul tools require various rare metals to be manufactured due to their inherent characteristics."

Ye Ling stared intently at Lou Gao and continued speaking.

"So I was thinking, could we use the forging techniques of the blacksmiths' association to forge ordinary metals by adding a small amount of rare metals?"

"This gives the alloy some of the properties of rare metals, and also greatly reduces the cost of soul tools."

The biggest problem in popularizing a new thing is cost.

Only by reducing costs can ordinary people use it and can it be quickly promoted.

Lou Gao held the short gun in his hand, his expression thoughtful.

"No matter how a single metal is pieced together or forged, it is impossible for a weapon to have such power."

Lou Gao reached out and tapped the short gun, then looked at Kong Deming.

"This is your work. May I take it apart and take a look?"

Disassembling someone else's work is considered dishonorable in the blacksmithing industry, especially among high-level blacksmiths.

"Please."

Kong Deming had no objection to this, since in his eyes it was just a low-level soul tool.

After obtaining Kong Deming's consent, Lou Gao's hand gleamed with black light, and a small hammer, no bigger than the palm of his hand, appeared in his hand.

Three yellow, three purple, and one black soul rings immediately appeared beneath his feet.

Although he is a Soul Saint with seven rings, his Soul Ring configuration is indeed somewhat low.

"This is Lou Gao's Martial Soul Refining Hammer."

"Unlike the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect, which possesses great power, Lou Gao's martial soul can only be used for the fine forging of metals and does not have any offensive power."

Titan, who was standing nearby, quickly explained to Ye Ling.

Ye Ling nodded, his gaze fixed on the fine forging hammer in Lou Gao's hand.

"untie!"

A shout came from the high building.

The moment the fifth spirit ring lit up under his feet, the finely forged hammer in his hand struck the short spear in his other hand.

In an instant, a dazzling black light flashed from the short gun.

The dark light seemed to emanate from inside the short gun, quickly spreading to every crevice and joint on its surface.

Amidst the stunned expressions of the crowd, the entire pistol suddenly disintegrated, turning into various parts scattered all over the ground.

"With such a martial spirit and soul skill, Senior Lou Gao truly deserves the title of Divine Craftsman."

Ye Ling exclaimed in admiration, and even Kong Deming, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"Among the three great craftsmen of our time, Tang Hao is skilled in metal refining because of his martial soul. As for me, I am skilled in forging because of my great strength."

"As for Lou Gao, it is because of his martial spirit that he is particularly good at designing various precision instrument structures."

Titan continued to explain to everyone.

It can only be said that the three great craftsmen of our time are all people with real skills.

Even Tang Hao, after changing his name, still chose to become an ordinary blacksmith.

"I see, I never imagined the interior design was so ingenious!"

Lou Gao ignored what the others were saying and instead began to examine the parts scattered on the ground with shining eyes.

"It's not just about the splicing of rare metals; the most important thing is the several unusual patterns inside."

"It is precisely because of these strange patterns that soul power can gather and be transformed into powerful energy rays!"

Lou Gao was completely immersed in his own world, constantly studying the core array in the soul tool.

"Boy, what exactly are these strange patterns?"

After a moment, Lou Gao finally put down the parts he was holding and hurriedly asked Ye Ling. For someone who regarded forging as his life, discovering a new world beyond his own skills naturally made him eager to know everything.

"The strange patterns on this soul tool are an array."

In order to lure Lou Gao into joining the Butian Pavilion, Ye Ling naturally had to offer his own bargaining chips.

"These formations are the core of the soul tool's operation!"

"By using different core formations, soul tools can acquire different abilities."

Lou Gao listened to Ye Ling's introduction, and the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Whether it's a soul tool or the so-called core formation, it has already exceeded the boundaries of his knowledge.

It gave him a sense of novelty that he hadn't felt in a long time.

"That's it, that's it!"

Lou Gao stepped forward, grabbed Ye Ling's wrist, and pressed for an answer.

"Young Ye, just how many types of your core formations are there, and how are they carved?"

"Do we need any special tools?"

"What is the maximum power of the soul tools you invented?"

Ye Ling calmly broke free from Lou Gao's grasp, a look of regret on her face.

"These are all secrets that our Patching Heaven Pavilion keeps to itself, senior."

"Even if I wanted to explain, I cannot reveal it due to the rules of the Pavilion."

Lou Gao felt an unbearable itch in his heart, as if a stunningly beautiful woman was seducing him, but he was unable to get an erection.

"What do you mean?"

Lou Gao glared at Ye Ling and asked in an annoyed tone.

"It doesn't mean anything, it's just a token gesture."

Ye Ling blinked and said innocently.

"Our original plan was to come to Gengjin City to acquire a batch of rare metals."

"We were also thinking about whether we could recruit a group of skilled blacksmiths to go to Tiandou City with us to assist our research on soul tools."

"That's why I'm telling you about the secrets of our Heaven-Mending Pavilion regarding soul tools, hoping you can recommend some suitable blacksmiths for us."

"It would be best if you could also give us a discount on the rare metals we purchased."

Lou Gao looked at Ye Ling with a forced smile, and after a long while, he finally spoke.

"Is this what you wanted, kid?"

"Are you trying to lure me to Heaven Dou City and make me join your Heaven Patching Pavilion using this so-called soul tool?"

Ye Ling shook his head.

"How could I possibly aspire to such a high status as a senior?"

After a pause, Ye Ling added another sentence.

"However, if you are willing, Senior, our Heaven-Mending Pavilion is also willing to accept it."

Lou Gao's old face turned bright red upon hearing this.

Given his status, he would be a guest of honor in any power, so it's unexpected that he would be so reluctantly spoken to by a mere youth today.

"There's no need for you to rush to conclusions, senior."

See it’s almost cooked.

Ye Ling pointed to Kong Deming beside him and said.

"This is the Grand Elder of our Soul Guidance Hall of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion."

"He will be staying in Gengjin City for the next few days. You can communicate and learn about soul tools from him."

Lou Gao's gaze immediately shifted to Kong Deming.

"Hmph, I'd like to have a good chat with you and see how much skill you have up your so-called soul tools from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion!"

(End of this chapter)