Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 247 Destiny Title
After seeing off the two somewhat puzzled and even disappointed middle-aged women, Li Wei closed the warehouse door and was about to go downstairs when she heard a thumping sound coming from inside the warehouse. Damn, it was Ah Dai.

This rascal has gone to steal salted fish again. This warehouse is practically uninhabited for him.

"Damn it, don't go too far!"

Li Wei gave a warning, saying that was enough.

"Gah!"

Ah-Dai suddenly exclaimed, "Huh? What's going on?"
Li Wei was stunned, and the next second, several images flashed through his mind.

The first scene shows Liang Yuzhi getting off the bus quickly this morning, with nothing unusual about it.

The second scene shows Liang Yuzhi entering the third-floor warehouse and taking out some materials; nothing unusual is there.

The third scene shows Liang Yuzhi taking out her damaged tower shield from the resource card, pulling out a black segmented limb that is more than 30 centimeters long from the back, and then hiding it in the innermost part of the warehouse, carefully covering it with various supplies.

day!
Why didn't these black segments turn into black mist?

Why wasn't it included in the spoils of war?

What is Liang Yuzhi doing?

Li Wei hurriedly entered the warehouse, where Ah Dai was already swaggering around with the black limb in his mouth.

Goodness, you're practically the king of secrets in this building now, nothing gets hidden from you, huh?

My brother Dai is awesome.

However, did Liang Yuzhi not notice that you were spying?

With this thought flashing through his mind, Li Wei stepped forward and took the black segmented limb, only to find that it contained no information, just like an ordinary tree branch. This was strange.

After thinking about it, Li Wei put the thing into his resource card, but there was no information.

Alright, I can use this to blackmail Liang Yuzhi later.

Not taking it to heart, Li Wei continued downstairs.

As he passed the second floor, a free man named Javier bowed and greeted him.

Li Wei nodded calmly and left. Who are you? Trying to trigger a new mission? Dream on.

If you don't give me some credit, aren't you breaking the rules of the game?
In the game, players all know that they should unconditionally please the village chief in the starting village.

And so, Li Wei went straight to the blacksmith shop to continue helping Zhao Xuanxuan forge iron. He wasn't even in a hurry to upgrade his farmer card. If he didn't resolve the issue of the free people in one go, it would cause a lot of trouble later.

Just like a dynasty, if the founding emperor did not solidify the territory and establish the core of the dynasty's operation, namely the ancestral precepts, then it would be difficult for subsequent emperors to achieve anything, because the class system would be solidified.

In fact, Li Wei only stayed at the blacksmith shop for a short while before another cook, an older woman, was randomly assigned to the shop and brought Li Wei and Zhao Xuanxuan some kind of afternoon tea called "Coffee Coffee." It was quite delicious, and she was indeed a kind-hearted woman.

"Jenny, is that your name?" As she was about to leave, Li Wei called out to the middle-aged woman who was still quite attractive. The woman looked shy and her eyes were full of affection. She had previously tried to seduce Li Wei.

"Your Excellency, yes, my name is Jenny. May I ask, is there anything I can do to help you?"

That's right, that's how it should be. That's called rules, that's called a sense of ritual.

Li Wei smiled at just the right moment, but there was a hint of worry on his face.

“Yes, Jenny, I have indeed encountered a tricky situation. You saw how heavy the rain was five days ago, and our castle is in disrepair. Many windows lack maintenance, and many children were awakened from their sleep by crying, which breaks my heart. You are a lively, cheerful, and well-traveled girl. Could you take some skilled craftsmen and board up the castle windows with sturdy iron bars?”

"If you can complete this task, I am willing to select a few sharp weapons from my warehouse as a reward for you."

After Li Wei finished speaking in a gruff tone, he returned to the makeshift bed in the blacksmith's shop with a thoughtful expression. Zhao Xuanxuan, who was busy not far away, almost messed up when she saw this. What?

However, she wasn't stupid, so she naturally wouldn't say anything at this moment and immediately turned herself into a background wall.

After a moment of surprise, Jenny blinked and leaned closer to Zhao Xuanxuan, wanting to chat for a bit. But no matter what she said, Zhao Xuanxuan kept repeating the same few sentences.

Who hasn't played games? Being a top-tier player is easy, but being a clueless NPC is just too easy.

At the same time, she was also deeply reflecting on whether she had said anything wrong in the past month or so, which would have affected Li Wei's plans.

Thankfully, there really wasn't.

For the past month or so, she has been working from dawn till dusk, sixteen hours a day, until she is so exhausted that her brain is completely fried. Even when free people come to order weapons, she only exchanges a few polite words with them.

So there will absolutely be no problem.

Thomas's side is even more ruthless. He works eighteen hours a day, always eats leftovers, and never rests even when he's exhausted to the point of having glazed over. He's crazy.

Don't be fooled, this guy isn't a qualified soldier who can stand alone, but he's really reliable when it comes to work. There's no wrong code name, only wrong names. Builder, hahaha!

At that moment, Zhao Xuanxuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if she had touched something extraordinary.

She had always wondered why it was necessary to have a code name.
Are code names really that important? Many people are vague about it, but this time, Zhao Xuanxuan suddenly understood and had an epiphany.

She ignored Jenny, who was still unwilling to give up, and turned around to start a new forging. It was as if there was a fire in her heart that resonated with the fire of the furnace in front of her.

A flood of memories rushed into her mind, not only those she experienced in the Alliance of Lords of the Heavens, but also those she had experienced from childhood to adulthood.

Is this just a simple code name?
No, that's a reflection of each player's truest self!
So, while Thomas the Builder may seem fierce, he is actually not very bold. He is very patient, hardworking, and steady in his actions. Therefore, the codename "Builder" is almost consistent with his true personality.

Only by passively enduring and being forced into a corner can one unleash their full power.

And what about the Scorpion? Is it someone with a vicious heart and ruthless actions? Someone who has countless schemes to harm others?

What about Widow Yang? Was she stingy and petty? Or was she eccentric and withdrawn?

And what about the executioners?

I understand, I understand!
That's it!
Zhao Xuanxuan entered her strange state directly. Although she appeared to be working as busy as usual, Li Wei, who was standing next to her, could clearly sense that something was different.

At this moment, Zhao Xuanxuan seemed to be filled with boundless fighting spirit, like a little firecracker, like a female executive who had failed in her investment. She seemed to have returned to the moment when she had no choice but to jump off the building.

Faced with fate, it's either destruction or survival!

She realized it!

Of course, Jenny didn't understand. She left quickly, carrying the task Li Wei had given her. She was very puzzled and felt that this was all a conspiracy. The wooden planks and iron bars on the windows of the camp building were repaired last month. Are you blind?!
However, despite how bizarre this was, she had no choice but to do it. At this moment, she even remembered a story from the distant East—calling a horse a deer!
Is this old man trying to manipulate us?

Leaving aside Jenny's seemingly serious gathering of people and feigned busyness, Penny's demeanor was truly unprecedented. Every movement was fluid and graceful, and even her expression and gaze were filled with wisdom...

"Li Wei, can you help me?"

As Zhao Xuanxuan spoke, she didn't even blink. Li Wei stepped forward to help, and luckily he had some experience from doing odd jobs before, otherwise he really couldn't keep up with Zhao Xuanxuan's speed.

The two of them remained silent and forged the sword from 2 p.m. until sunset, successfully creating the prototype of a two-handed greatsword.

After completing the repeated carburizing and quenching, Zhao Xuanxuan smiled at Li Weiyi with satisfaction. Her face, which was red from being scorched by the furnace, was covered with beads of sweat, but her eyes were bright.

"Li Wei, I have successfully completed my mission!"

She fainted as soon as she finished speaking. It was due to excessive mental energy consumption. Li Wei had a similar experience when he crafted a two-star wooden spear.

He quickly grabbed her and threw her onto the bed.

At the same time, several lines of information silently appeared.

[Family member Zhao Xuanxuan successfully forged a three-star weapon. She completed this month's main quest and received an additional 100 family contribution points, bringing her total to 687.]

She obtained the corresponding destiny title—Swordsmith. Wearing this title automatically grants her +50 family contribution, +3 strength, +50 stamina, +50 damage when using hammer-type weapons, and the ability to knock back, interrupt, and stun opponents. This title can be upgraded to a codename.

Goodness, a destiny title, what does that mean?
Ok?
[You witnessed and participated in the entire process of Zhao Xuanxuan, the three-star blacksmith, obtaining the Destiny title. You gained 100 forging experience points, bringing your current total to 500. You have also obtained a one-star blacksmith card.]

This information was useless, but Li Wei fell into deep thought. He had accumulated the titles of Bear Hunter, Dog Slayer, and Tracker. These titles were actually quite good, but none of them could be considered destiny titles. So the title must have a hidden condition that it corresponds to a certain profession.
This is too difficult. Am I really less perceptive than Zhao the gambling addict?
Well, that's probably true. Back in his hometown, he was just a nobody, while Zhao Xuanxuan was a senior executive at a large company. Although she ultimately lost 30 million due to a failed investment, her abilities definitely far surpassed his.

No rush, there's no need to rush this.

Next, Li Wei stepped forward, reached out and picked up the still-hot two-handed greatsword. It was very handy and weighed about 24 jin (approximately 12.5 catties). If other components were installed later, it would weigh about 25 jin (approximately 12.5 kg).

That weight gives it considerable offensive power!
Moreover, it's not sharpened yet; it looks more like a mace, with considerable thickness, making it perfectly suitable as a heavy weapon for armor penetration.

When Li Weiyi got his hands on it, he felt it was very comfortable to use, as if it had been tailor-made for him.

Yes, for the past month or so, Zhao Xuanxuan has been working with him every day. While Li Wei has been helping and guiding her, she has also been getting to know Li Wei better. If this isn't tailor-made for her, what is?

At this moment, Li Wei's heart stirred, and information about the two greatswords surfaced.

【Name: Two-Handed Greatsword】

【Quality: Three Stars】

[Note 1: This is a custom-made weapon that is not particularly refined. It is barely acceptable overall and can be considered an entry-level work in terms of craftsmanship. However, its brilliance lies in the fact that it was specially made for a particular person. Therefore, in the hands of others, it may only achieve a 60% effect, but in the hands of this person, it is very likely to achieve a 90% or higher effect.]

[Explanation 2: This person is tall and slender, with keen senses and agile movements, like a tiger in the mountains and forests, like the wind in the sky. What's rare is their immense strength and stamina, and their exceptional mastery of spatial manipulation. Therefore, the added 10 centimeters in length and weight will not be a burden, but rather will help them achieve their most lethal attacks. It can be used with one hand or two. When wielded alone, killing an enemy is instantaneous, swift as lightning, comparable to a spear thrust. When wielded with both hands, the weight and momentum can create a crushing, overwhelming effect on the target.]

[Characteristic: Useless to others]

[Characteristic Description: Perhaps this is the swordsmith's obsession; she likes to take unconventional paths, leaping into the fray, even if it means being shattered to pieces or engulfed in flames, she still insists on taking the most extreme route.]

[Additional burden +4]

[Friendly reminder: This is still family property, but based on your current status and prestige, you can directly claim it as your own and take it out of this world, however, this will deduct 50 points of your camp prestige.]

(End of this chapter)