Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 152 Grandmaster's Friendship and Respect (Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe, Donate Monthly Tickets)

The task description is clear: Take the existing high-quality, low-grade "Crimson Starfire Spear", incorporate leftover Star Pattern Iron Refined Material and Black Iron Elite, and temper it to upgrade it to high-quality, mid-grade. The requirement is to retain and enhance the original crimson and star pattern characteristics as much as possible, and improve the spear's toughness, sharpness, and the amplification effect on the conduction of Qi and blood.

The reward of 60 contribution points is considered above average for crafting tasks, but for materials like Star Pattern Iron Essence and Mystic Iron Elite, which require upgrading to mid-grade fine quality, this price is barely enough. Whether it can get a real master to help is still unknown.

Song Jing was also just trying it out.

However, to his surprise, the status showed "accepted" only two days after the task was posted. The signature of the person who accepted the task was only a simple symbol, which seemed to be a personal mark, and did not show the specific name.

"So fast? I wonder which weapon-refining master accepted my task!" Song Jing was surprised, but at the same time, a hint of anticipation rose within him.

To accept such a demanding task so quickly, the person accepting it must either be extremely confident or—have already been paying attention to him.

Following the task instructions, he went to the designated location to hand over the materials and confirm the details.

When he saw the old man with a thin face and wearing a simple gray robe again in a familiar quiet room filled with the faint scent of metal and fire, all his doubts suddenly became clear.

The one who accepted the mission was none other than Wang Xuanwu, the Bone Forging Realm weapon-refining master who had once reforged the "Crimson Starfire Spear" for him!

Wang Xuanwu was still observing a furnace with a dark blue flame when he heard footsteps and slowly turned around.

Unlike the indifferent, detached, and merchandise-like gaze he gave Song Jing during their last meeting, this time, the way Xuanwu looked at Song Jing was clearly different.

It was a gaze that held scrutiny, yet also contained undisguised admiration and wonder.

He looked Song Jing up and down, as if trying to get to know the boy again.

"Kid, you've arrived." Wang Xuanwu spoke, his voice still low and hoarse, but his tone had softened considerably, even carrying a rare warmth. "I've heard you've been making quite a stir lately. First you defeated Nie Feng, then Lei Zhen, and now even that slippery brat from the Sun family has fallen into your hands?"

Song Jing was slightly shocked. He hadn't expected that this reclusive master craftsman would know so much about him. He quickly bowed respectfully and said, "Junior Song Jing greets Master Wang. My meager achievements are nothing to boast about; please forgive my humble amusement."

"A meager record?" Wang Xuanwu's lips twitched slightly, as if he were smiling. "Within a month, he defeated three well-known young masters in the inner city, one of whom was the so-called 'Four Heroes' goalkeeper."

This record is impressive enough even among the arrogant younger generation in the inner city. What's even more remarkable is that you come from the outer city.

He paused, his gaze sharpening as if he could see through people's hearts: "With scarce resources and ordinary inheritance, you've managed to reach this point through sheer willpower and a bit of talent, crushing many so-called geniuses in the inner city. Kid, you're quite impressive."

This evaluation, coming from the mouth of a Bone Forging Realm Grandmaster who is always arrogant and doesn't even give face to the heads of the four major families in the inner city, carries immense weight.

"When I first met you, I thought you had gained some favor from Commander Chen and had some talent by sheer luck. I even thought that old devil Chen had put you in there through connections, that your foundation was shallow and your future was uncertain," Wang Xuanwu said slowly, as if recalling something. "Now it seems that I misjudged you. The fact that you could master the Wildfire Spear Technique to such a level in such a short time, and that you could use your strengths so flexibly to defeat the strong with the weak, shows that your temperament, comprehension, and combat skills are by no means accidental."

He looked at Song Jing, his admiration deepening: "For a boy from the outer city to reach such a level, even within the inner city, he would be considered top-tier. Cultivate diligently and do not slack off. With your abilities, it's a certainty that you will join the outer sect of Pingtian Sect in the future. If you can obtain a few more opportunities, you might even have a chance to enter the inner sect."

If outsiders were to hear these words, they would be astonishing.

What was Wang Xuanwu's status?

They actually gave a young man from the outer city, who was at the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm, the evaluation that he was "a sure thing for the outer sect" and "has a good chance of becoming an inner sect member"!

Song Jing's heart was also filled with turmoil, and he quickly bowed: "Master, you flatter me. This junior will definitely study diligently and never give up the expectations of the master and the captain."

"Hmm." Wang Xuanwu nodded, his gaze shifting to the materials Song Jing had brought, especially the small piece of star-patterned iron scrap and the high-quality black iron ore. "The task you posted, I knew it was you the moment I saw it, from the name of the gun and the task requirements. So I accepted it immediately. However, the materials are acceptable, but the requirement is mid-grade high-quality?"

Wang Xuanwu also saw that this kid had good potential and wanted to do him a favor. After all, what if he became successful in the future? He himself might be able to benefit from his success.

For him, crafting weapons for someone else is not the same as crafting weapons; it's like buying a lottery ticket that costs nothing to win. Although the chances are slim, it's not hopeless either.

"Yes, Master," Song Jing replied.

Wang Xuanwu picked up the piece of black iron ore, weighed it in his hand, and then flicked the star-patterned iron essence with his finger. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly said, "Your spear was well-forged last time. The foundation was quite good, and the red and star patterns have already begun to merge."

If we only use these materials and proceed step by step, advancing to the intermediate level of high-quality is not difficult. However, to fully unleash its potential, to allow the two patterns to completely merge and coexist, and to endow it with even greater spirituality, we still need to work on it.

He looked up at Song Jing, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Fine, since you've done your part and haven't tarnished my reputation from the last time, I'll lend you a hand again this time."

As he spoke, he turned around and took a small handful of fine sand shimmering with a dark gold color, as well as a strange crystal about the size of a thumb, entirely crimson, as if lava was flowing within it, from the materials shelf behind him.

"These are Gengjin Thunder Sand and Earth Core Fire Jade Marrow, both my personal treasures." Wang Xuanwu spoke calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter. "Adding these two, along with your existing materials, will be enough to elevate the quality of the spear to another level. Not only will the Crimson Star Pattern completely fuse, transforming into Crimson Flame Star Thunder Pattern, greatly increasing its power, but there's also a slight possibility that it will cultivate a faint wisp of fire and thunder attribute spirituality, which might have a miraculous effect when fighting enemies. In this way, it can directly reach the upper-grade of superior quality!"

Premium quality!

Upon hearing this, Song Jing's heart pounded wildly.

This is a whole minor grade higher than the mid-grade premium product he expected!

The gap between them and the top-quality or even rare weapons in the hands of the Four Heroes of the Inner City will be greatly reduced!

Moreover, the "fire and thunder" attribute spirituality is an additional effect that is extremely rare and hard to come by!

"Master, this is too precious! The reward I offered is far from enough." Song Jing was both surprised and delighted, but also felt uneasy.

Gengjin Leize Sand and Earth Core Fire Jadeite are obviously extremely rare materials, and their value probably far exceeds the sixty contribution points he paid.

"Hmph, since I've already brought it out, I naturally don't intend to settle this score with you." Wang Xuanwu waved his hand, interrupting him. "The materials were added voluntarily by me, and have nothing to do with you. As for the reward of sixty contribution points—" He glanced at Song Jing, "consider it payment for my basic service fee. You can keep your contribution points to exchange for other cultivation resources.

"Improve your strength as soon as possible, lest you waste this fine spear, and lest you fail to live up to Captain Chen's painstaking efforts."

His last sentence seemed to have a deeper meaning.

Song Jing was stunned.

Master Wang's intention was to use his own money and precious materials to upgrade his divine weapon, while only accepting the previously agreed-upon sixty contribution points as a symbolic reward.

This favor is far too heavy!

He took a deep breath, stepped back two paces, straightened his clothes, and bowed deeply to Wang Xuanwu, his tone utterly sincere: "Master, your kindness is unforgettable! If I achieve anything in the future, I will repay you handsomely!"

Wang Xuanwu accepted his bow without hesitation, his expression remaining calm: "Alright, no need for such sentimentality. Leave the gun and materials here, and come back to collect them at this time and place in half a month. Do not disturb us in the meantime."

"Yes! Thank you, Master!" Song Jing thanked him again, carefully leaving behind the Crimson Starfire Spear and all the materials, and then respectfully withdrew from the quiet room.

Even after leaving the courtyard, Song Jing still felt his heart surging with emotion.

Master Wang Xuanwu's change of attitude, and this sudden and generous assistance, made him feel an unprecedented sense of importance and expectation.

This is not only an acknowledgment of his abilities, but also a form of support for the possibility of "great talents emerging from humble backgrounds".

"We must work even harder to live up to expectations!" Song Jing clenched his fist, his eyes resolute.

I wonder how far this gun will evolve, and how much my strength will increase!

At almost the same time, in Chen Yanzhou's study in the Inner City Commandant's Mansion.

Chen Yanzhou had just finished listening to his subordinates' detailed report on Song Jing's defeat of Sun Sihai and his promotion to the B-rank district.

He put down the file in his hand, leaned back in his chair, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and a long-unseen, cheerful and gratified smile appeared on his face.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, each time louder and more joyful than the last. His hearty laughter echoed in the study, as if dispelling the gloom of the past few days.

"Good lad! You did not disappoint me!" Chen Yanzhou's eyes gleamed. "Defeating Nie Feng was the first sign of your talent; defeating Lei Zhen was the first sign of your strength; and now, defeating Sun Sihai and entering the B-level zone means you have truly spread your wings and are qualified to compete with the top lads in the inner city!"

In such a short time, you've made rapid progress, and what's even more commendable is your composure, your lack of arrogance or impatience, your ability to know when to advance and when to retreat, and your wisdom in making choices. Excellent!

Children from poor families should have this ambition! And this ability!

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked in the direction of the Pingtianmen branch, as if he could see that figure in a blue robe striving forward.

"However—" Chen Yanzhou's lips curled into a meaningful smile, a sly glint of anticipation in his eyes, "This kid, does he really think that the opportunity I mentioned last time was just about finding Old Man Wang to forge a secondary weapon for him? That would be a gross underestimation of me, Chen Yanzhou."

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He turned to the commander of his personal guards standing to the side and said, "Continue to monitor this boy's movements, but do not interfere. Now that he has shown his talent, let him forge his own path. Competition within the sect is the true whetstone."

"Yes, sir," the commander of the guards replied, then hesitated for a moment before asking, "What about Master Wang—"

"That old fellow Wang Xuanwu is all talk and no action, and he has a sharp eye for talent," Chen Yanzhou laughed. "The fact that he treats Song Jing differently and even helps him out of his own pocket shows that this kid has indeed caught his eye."

This is a good thing. With Old Man Wang's guidance and assistance in weapon forging, Song Jing will be able to save a lot of trouble.

He paused, his tone turning deep and resolute: "However, the real opportunity is yet to come. Once he successfully joins the outer sect of Pingtian Gate, truly becomes a member of the sect, and establishes himself—I will personally bestow upon him a truly great gift," a great opportunity that would transform him completely, giving him the confidence to truly compete with the direct descendants of those aristocratic families and the true disciples of those sects!

"Now is not the time. Jade must be carved to become a useful object."

Let him hone his skills further amidst the storms of the inner city and the competition between sects!

Chen Yanzhou gazed into the distance, the light stretching far and wide, as if he could already see the gun-wielding boy shining even brighter on a wider stage in the near future.

"Young man, grow up well. I look forward to the day you truly take off."

However, with the war intensifying, there may be some unforeseen changes. The outer sect probably urgently needs to expand its ranks with new disciples and replenish its personnel!

Every crisis presents both danger and opportunity. Hopefully, this young man can seize the opportunities of the future!

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