I forged swords at Lingjian Mountain.

Huanfeng City, Zhang Family Hundred Forging Workshop.

As the largest foundry in Huanfeng City, Zhang's Hundred Forging Workshop has always been the undisputed number one in terms of both casting skills and reputation.

The main reason why Lin Jianmen could only receive orders from Baihe Chamber of Commerce in the past was that most forces would choose Zhang's Hundred Forging Workshop when they needed weapons.

Zhang's Hundred Forging Workshop is not only skilled in sword forging, but also adept at forging other weapons.

It can be said that the Zhang family's Hundred Forging Workshop monopolized almost all the weapon forging in Huanfeng City.

For a small sword-making sect like Linjianmen, it's difficult to even get a taste of success.

They can only maintain their daily operations by receiving orders from the Baihe Chamber of Commerce.

When Zhang Chen, the owner of Zhang's Hundred Forging Workshop, heard that the Qingjian Sect had chosen the Linjian Sect to forge the sword, he immediately frowned.

"Lin Yue's son... does he really have such sword-making skills? Or is it all thanks to Wang Xinyun's connections?"

"Hmm." Zhang Li, Zhang Chen's younger brother, who was responsible for passing on the information to Zhang Chen, nodded. "The reason why the Qingjian Sect chose to cooperate with the Linjian Sect was certainly due to Wang Xinyun's help in facilitating the deal, but that Lin Kong is indeed quite capable."

"As far as I know."

"The Azure Pattern Sword forged by this person is of extremely high quality. Even the elders of the Qingjian Sect were moved by it and agreed to let him try to forge the Qingfeng Sword."

"Once he forges a decent quality Qingfeng Sword, the Linjian Sect will become the exclusive sword-forging sect of the Qingjian Sect."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen's face grew even more gloomy.

When Lin Yue was alive, he never took the Lin Jian Sect seriously.

Unexpectedly, after Lin Yue's death, this small, tottering sect showed signs of rising again, and even boarded the big ship of the Qingjian Sect.

This had already made Zhang Chen feel threatened.

To know.

Over the years, they have been trying to maintain a good relationship with the Qingjian Sect.

They are determined to become the exclusive sword-making force of the Qingjian Sect.

After all, the Qingjian Sect has developed rapidly in recent years, transforming from an ordinary force into a powerful force within Huanfeng City.

Many people even believe that...

Given the current momentum of the Qingjian Sect's development.

Before long, they will surely become the most powerful sect in Huanfeng City!

This made many people in Huanfeng City want to befriend the Qingjian Sect.

Zhang's Hundred Forging Workshop was no exception.

Unfortunately, they have been unable to forge the Qingfeng Sword that satisfies the Qingjian Sect all these years.

They never gained the approval of the Qingjian Sect.

Now, the Linjian Sect has suddenly produced such a master swordsmith...

They will find it hard to sit still.

Once Linjianmen becomes the exclusive sword-making sect of Qingjian Sect, replacing them is just a matter of a word from Qingjian Sect.

"Although Lin Kong has considerable sword-forging skills, however..." Zhang Li changed the subject. "For some reason, the Lin Sword Sect previously refused the protection of the Qing Sword Sect."

"You refused?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

He knew that with Lin Kong's sword-forging abilities, the Qingjian Sect would definitely send someone to protect him.

But Lin Jianmen's direct refusal was something he hadn't expected.

"Without the protection of the Qingjian Sect, the Linjian Sect is now like an insect that we can crush at will."

"Should we...?"

Zhang Li made a throat-slitting gesture.

Zhang Chen shook his head.

"Using conventional methods of killing to deal with swordsmiths is the most foolish and lowest-level approach."

"Even if we hire someone to assassinate him, it's easy for people to suspect that it was us."

"Sometimes killing... doesn't necessarily require swords, especially when it comes to killing a swordsmith."

"What I need to consider now is the attitude of the Qingjian Sect..."

Zhang Chen knew very well.

No matter what methods he uses to deal with Lin Jianmen, he cannot hide it from Qingjian Sect.

"Don't worry about that."

"Although the Qingjian Sect appreciates this person's sword-making skills, when Deacon Liu went to the Linjian Sect before, Lin Kong not only did not come out to greet him, but did not even show his face. This already made Deacon Liu lose face. Afterwards, they even refused the Qingjian Sect's protection to his face... This made the Qingjian Sect lose face even more."

"No matter how much the Qingjian Sect appreciates Lin Kong's sword-making skills, the Linjian Sect's lack of appreciation makes it no wonder they are being targeted."

"At least until Lin Kong forges a high-quality Qingfeng Sword, the Qingjian Sect won't pay much attention to the Linjian Sect, and they even have a lot of dissatisfaction with the Linjian Sect. At this time, even if we take action against the Linjian Sect, I believe the Qingjian Sect won't blame us. After all, the Linjian Sect rejected their protection first, so they deserve to be destroyed."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen nodded slightly.

In recent years, they have had more contact with the Qingjian Sect.

I am quite familiar with the Qingjian Sect's style of doing things.

If Lin Kong had already forged a high-quality Qingfeng Sword by this time, even if his actions displeased the Qingjian Sect, the Qingjian Sect would forgive him and protect him with all their might.

But until they forge a high-quality Qingfeng Sword, the Linjian Sect is of little value to them.

Even though Lin Kong was able to forge extremely high-quality Azure Pattern Swords, he still couldn't gain the Qingjian Sect's attention.

After all, the Azure Pattern Sword is just a common, basic ordinary weapon.

No matter how good the quality, it is still just a basic ordinary weapon.

"In that case, go find Commander Wei immediately."

A cold glint appeared in Zhang Chen's eyes.

"Oh?"

Zhang Li's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood his elder brother's intention.

"Remember, the best way to deal with a swordsmith is to utterly crush him through the art of sword making!"

"I want him...to die while forging swords!"

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[The Qingfeng Sword illustration has been discovered!]

[Illustrated Guide: Qingfeng Sword]

[Casting Difficulty: Low]

[Foundry Point Requirement: 5]

[Currently, there are not enough casting points to control the situation.]

Lin Kong looked at the Qingfeng Sword in front of him with bright eyes.

I currently lack a sword that requires a significant amount of [forging points] to unlock.

Once unlocked, you can then farm experience like crazy by forging the [Qingfeng Sword]!

Moreover, if we can reach a cooperation agreement with the Qingjian Sect, we won't have to worry about the forging materials for the Qingfeng Sword.

As the most important sword of the Qingjian Sect, they must have a lot of materials for forging the Qingfeng Sword, which they can provide.

Furthermore, any new Qingfeng Swords forged in the future will be sold directly to the Qingjian Sect, without needing to seek other channels for sale.

From materials to casting to sales...

The entire process can be completed through the Qingjian Sect.

"It seems that cooperating with such a powerful force is the most suitable way for our sect to develop at present."

Lin Kong seemed to be deep in thought.

What they lack most right now is still funding.

Although I made a lot of money from selling the sword last time, it still wasn't enough.

A sword of this caliber, such as the Sky-Supporting Giant Sword, would cost nearly two hundred taels of silver just to forge.

It's simply impossible to mass-produce them.

Selling swords is also a problem.

Lin Kong knew he couldn't always set up a stall to sell swords like before.

It might not cause any problems once or twice.

But it happened too often.

There will definitely be trouble.

How to sell the sword in his hand safely and smoothly is also a difficult problem he needs to think about.

If we can reach a cooperation agreement with the Qingjian Sect, we can have a stable source of funds and experience points in the short term by forging the Qingfeng Sword.

As for how the Qingjian Sect views them now?

Lin Kong didn't care.

he knows.

Once I forge the Qingfeng Sword that satisfies the Qingjian Sect, their attitude will naturally reverse.

"Once we complete this sect mission, I believe we'll have enough forging points to unlock the [Qingfeng Sword]."

Lin Kong was filled with anticipation.

He glanced at the mission progress.

In just one night, Nie Shuang had mastered the "Basic Sword Techniques" and reached the entry level of swordsmanship.

Lin Huiyue will be here soon too.

Within today, you will surely be able to master the basics of swordsmanship.

"Now it's up to Wang Tiancong."

Lin Kong knew.

To get a high score on this task, time is definitely a crucial factor.

The task has 10 days.

However, the shorter the time taken, the higher the task score will be.

He has now given Wang Tiancong the water from the [Sky-Piercing Sword Enlightenment Well] and has Nie Shuang giving him guidance.

"Ideally, Wang Tiancong can also master the basics of swordsmanship today. As long as the task is completed within one day, I believe the score won't be low!"