Can diligence compensate for lack of talent? But I'm a martial arts genius!

"Cultivating internal energy can indeed unlock potential. Originally, my physical body had reached its peak, but in the past month, my physical strength has increased by 10% to 20%. If I continue to practice this Crimson Fire Technique, my physical body will undergo a second development, and entering the Divine Power Realm will be a natural progression!"

Su Changqing was thrilled.

"The best way to practice the breathing technique of the Crimson Fire Technique is under the scorching sun or in a place with high temperatures. Inhale the hot air and feel the fire ignite in your dantian... There's still a long time before the height of summer, so we can't delay our practice. Why don't we... go to the blacksmith's shop?"

Su Changqing looked up at the sky shrouded in dark clouds and then fell into deep thought.

The Crimson Fire Technique, as its name suggests, can be practiced in an environment where one can feel the blazing sun and intense heat. It can play an auxiliary role in this practice. However, even in summer, the sun doesn't shine brightly every day, let alone in springtime.

Su Changqing had already made a plan. If there was a place with a scorching environment, it would of course be the blacksmith shop that forges weapons!

Practicing the Crimson Fire Technique in the environment of a blacksmith's shop or forging workshop will surely yield twice the results with half the effort.

"Then let's go check out the 'Forging Shop'."

Su Changqing has always been decisive and efficient, with astonishing action capabilities.

The next day arrived, and Su Changqing arrived at the weapon forging shop in Dafeng City early in the morning.

The weapon forging shop is an old shop in Dafeng City with a history of over a hundred years. It is famous for forging weapons. Many martial artists are willing to spend a lot of money to purchase suitable weapons from the weapon forging shop. Su Changqing has also heard of its reputation during his time in Dafeng City!

"Clang clang clang!"

The weapon forging shop is located on a street in the outer city of Dafeng City. It covers a large area, and as you pass by the street outside the shop, you can faintly hear the sound of metal clashing inside.

Su Changqing arrived at the weapon forging shop, where there were rows of gleaming weapons, mainly swords and sabers, each of which was of such high quality that it was obvious to the naked eye!

"Sir, is there anything you would like?"

A young man dressed in a blacksmith's uniform came up to greet Su Changqing. Despite Su Changqing's simple attire, the young man was still very polite and enthusiastic.

"I came to the blacksmith shop to make a living and see if I can find a job."

Su Changqing stated his purpose directly.

The young man was not surprised to hear this. As a well-known century-old shop in Dafeng City, the weapon forging shop had people coming to look for work almost every day.

"Then please follow me."

The young man then greeted his companion and led Su Changqing into the weapon-forging shop, where they met a slightly overweight middle-aged man.

"I'm the manager of the weapons forging shop. Would you like to work there?"

The middle-aged man asked.

"Yes, the boy's name is Su Changqing."

Su Changqing nodded.

The middle-aged man, Manager Qian, nodded: "Our forging shop is very strict in recruiting people. Everyone has to start as an apprentice and do manual labor, such as operating the bellows and forging pig iron. Only those who can withstand the test can learn forging further. If you can't endure the hardship, you should give up this idea."

It is extremely difficult to learn a skill anywhere, and the same is true for the weapon forging shop. Newcomers like Su Changqing can at most do some hard labor!

"I come from the countryside, and I'm not afraid of hardship!"

Su Changqing said with a firm gaze.

"Alright, then I'll take you to the forging room to experience it. If you find it acceptable, then we can formally sign the contract."

Manager Qian did not agree immediately, but instead wanted Su Changqing to experience the work first.

"Clang clang clang!"

Following Manager Qian into the forging room, Su Changqing felt a wave of intense heat wash over him. Flames burned in the furnaces, and in front of each forging table, burly blacksmiths, shirtless, were forging weapons with great enthusiasm, sparks flying everywhere!

Everyone was busy with their own tasks.

"This place... is indeed the most suitable for cultivating the Crimson Fire Technique!"

Feeling the intense heat in the air, Su Changqing's eyes lit up. For him, this environment couldn't be more perfect!

"Master Zou, a new employee has arrived. Could you please make arrangements for him?"

Manager Qian said to a middle-aged, burly man who was diligently forging at the forging table.

The middle-aged man, nearing forty, with disheveled hair, temporarily put down his work upon hearing this, glanced at Su Changqing, and said, "You look quite strong. Come on, I'll teach you how to forge pig iron. It's hard work, and it requires patience and perseverance!"

"Yes."

Su Changqing nodded.

"Forging pig iron involves repeatedly hammering it to remove impurities and make it suitable as material for weapon forging. This is the most basic skill a blacksmith possesses!"

Without wasting words, the middle-aged strong man picked up a piece of pig iron with tongs, then took a forging hammer in one hand and began to forge it.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The middle-aged strong man wielded his hammer with incredible speed and precision, each strike delivered with perfect even force. The simple blows produced a wonderful rhythm.

Su Changqing watched intently from the side, taking notes of the middle-aged man's actions and key points.

"Alright, you give it a try."

Then the middle-aged strong man said.

Su Changqing nodded, picked up the forging hammer, and imitated the middle-aged strong man's movements, forging the pig iron.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Each hammer blow was heavy and powerful, with a great sense of rhythm. As the hammer fell, the impurities in the red-hot iron block were gradually removed!

"Hmm? This young man... has an amazing learning ability! His hammer technique is very similar to mine..."

The middle-aged man watched from the side, and couldn't help but be a little surprised. Su Changqing's movements went from being clumsy to skillful. His posture of exerting force and the way he swung the hammer were obviously learned from him. In such a short time, he could learn to be so good.

"It seems... this young man has quite a talent for forging; he's a genius!"

The middle-aged man nodded secretly. He noticed that Su Changqing was also extremely focused on his work. Forging refined iron hammer by hammer was a very physically demanding and tedious task, but Su Changqing was so engrossed in it that he seemed to enjoy it. So he didn't disturb Su Changqing.

The middle-aged strong man naturally didn't know that Su Changqing was indeed a genius. His talent and comprehension were not only reflected in martial arts, but also in learning other skills, which were also at the genius level!

While forging the iron block, Su Changqing practiced the breathing method that came with the Crimson Fire Technique. With each breath, the scorching air flowed in through his mouth and nose, circulating within his body. It was as if there was a spark in his dantian, causing his blood and qi to boil, tempering his internal strength, making it more profound and pure!

[Crimson Fire Technique training progress +1%!]

Su Changqing was completely immersed in this wonderful feeling, and his progress in cultivating the Crimson Fire Technique also increased accordingly.

"Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready! Remember to seal the stove! Watch out for the fire!"

Su Changqing only stopped when the steward called out to him at lunchtime.

"Your name is Su Changqing, right? Changqing, Master Zou has a very high opinion of you. If you work hard, you'll have the opportunity to become a blacksmith in the future, and then your future will be incredibly bright! If you have no other objections, I'll take you to complete the formalities."

Manager Qian walked over and greeted Su Changqing with a smile.

He had just arrived and witnessed Su Changqing forging pig iron. In addition, Master Zou had a very high opinion of Su Changqing, so Steward Qian was naturally willing to take Su Changqing into the weapon forging shop!