I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 157 Rich women all like to use steel wool.

Upon returning, Ye Qingzhou told Huang Liwen, "Brother Wen, I have two pieces of news, one good and one bad. Which would you like to hear first?"

"Listen carefully first."

"The good news is, you don't have to worry about being possessed by the Yellow Emperor anymore."

"Very good!"

Huang Liwen breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like he had escaped a disaster: "Then what's the bad news?"

"You are the vessel of the Yellow Emperor's legacy, which means that in the future, there will be countless people who covet your body, and someone may kidnap you at any time."

"!!!"

This news was a complete shock to Huang Liwen. His mind went blank, and he cried out with a mournful face, "Godfather, save me!"

Seeing him weeping uncontrollably, Ye Qingzhou offered him a clear path: "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. Within you lies a drop of vital essence left by the Yellow Emperor, making you a tempting piece of Tang Sanzang flesh for the Holy Maiden and the demoness of the Joyous Union Sect. Rather than having your vital essence refined by them, you should refine it yourself."

"I?"

Huang Liwen's face immediately turned into a bitter gourd shape: "But I don't want to be a gentleman! Is there an easier way?"

"Yes, I'll clean you up and send you to the Hehuan Sect. You can lie down every day; it'll be very simple and comfortable."

"I want to have fun, but I don't want to die from it."

Huang Liwen quickly shook his head in rejection, saying that being a breeding pig was not that easy.

What if there's an elder in the sect who's hundreds of years old and lusts after him?

It's terrifying to even think about!

Ye Qingzhou patted Huang Liwen on the shoulder: "Practicing martial arts definitely involves bleeding and sweating. If you don't shed those blood and sweat now, you'll have to find other ways. I've heard that many rich women like to use steel wool. Think about it carefully, can your frail body handle it?"

"Steel wool!"

Huang Liwen felt a pain in his butt just from thinking about it.

Finally, he could only look at Ye Qingzhou with a face full of tears and frustration: "Fine, I'll practice this skill, okay?"

Ye Qingzhou encouraged him, saying, "Look on the bright side. The Yellow Emperor's legacy is still very powerful. If you cultivate it to the extreme, you can have three thousand women and ascend to heaven in broad daylight."

"Hiss~"

Huang Liwen gasped, instantly feeling a surge of motivation to practice.

After all, if he fails to train, he'll be taken advantage of by women.

And if he masters it, he will have three thousand beauties in his harem and ascend to immortality by controlling women!

"By the way, Brother Wen."

"What's wrong? You're giving me a weird look."

"Tell me, aren't we good brothers?"

"Get to the point."

"Would it be alright if I could get a copy of your inherited knowledge?"

"..."

Huang Liwen glanced at Ye Qingzhou with disdain: "Is that all? I thought you were trying to take my virginity."

"I think you've really tasted the power of a rich woman's steel wool. I'll send you to the Hehuan Sect first thing tomorrow morning!"

"Godfather, I was wrong."

And so, Zhouzhou's tutoring class gained another key member.

Ye Qingzhou agreed to help Huang Liwen quickly master the "Six Forms of Military Competition" and help him tap into his potential. In return, Huang Liwen promised to copy all the techniques he obtained after activating the memory inheritance within his body and give them to Ye Qingzhou.

From Kang Jinlong, Ye Qingzhou learned about the Yellow Emperor's martial arts lineage, mainly the "Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic", the "Yellow Emperor's Yin Fu Classic", and most importantly, the "Nine Dragons Emperor Diagram".

The first two techniques are the medical arts and Taoist arts created by the Yellow Emperor, while the "Nine Dragons Emperor Diagram" is a technique that can transform the innate Earth Qi and the innate Earth Qi, which is the last missing link in Ye Qingzhou's cultivation of the Five Emperors Dragon Sword Technique.

clang clang ~

The students at Zhouzhou's tutoring center were all practicing their skills in an orderly manner, while Ye Qingzhou was busy lifting weights in the courtyard.

He was shirtless, and he smashed the red-hot iron with his bare hands, making a clanging sound. Clearly, each punch was full of power and landed with a resounding thud.

"Master Ye, the temperature of this flame has already exceeded the boiling point of iron, hasn't it?"

"Hmm, it's about three thousand degrees."

Ye Qingzhou's fists fell rhythmically, relentlessly pounding the red-hot, limp metal block.

Now, he has gained extremely high fire resistance through the Six Ding Divine Fire within his body, making him immune to high-temperature burns below 3,000 degrees Celsius.

Keep in mind that the boiling point of iron is only 2,750 degrees Celsius!

Leon stood to the side, watching in astonishment: "Master Ye's casual punch now probably has the power of a high-level proficient martial skill, right?"

Upon seeing this, Miao Yi also exclaimed, "That's equivalent to a full-force attack from a professional seventh-dan! By the way, Ye Qingzhou, aren't you really planning to get a professional-level certificate first?"

"I don't need to take the exam."

Ye Qingzhou replied casually.

Miao Yi asked, puzzled, "What does 'no need to take the exam' mean?"

"President Bai said he was worried that I would beat the teacher in charge of the assessment to death, so he planned to issue me the certificate directly. I went to take the ID photo yesterday, and it should be issued after the Chinese New Year."

"..."

Miao Yi couldn't help but complain, "What did you do to make Chairman Bai think that way?"

However, Miao Yi was still quite envious of Ye Qingzhou becoming a formal professional martial artist, since the benefits for professional martial artists in Dongji Kingdom were exceptionally good.

When traveling, you can take a plane or high-speed train for free, and even enjoy business class benefits for free.

Medical expenses incurred after the injury were reimbursed directly through the government's accounts.

In addition, there are monthly welfare allowances, a corresponding quota for purchasing rare and precious items at official prices, and other generous benefits that are the envy of many.

Especially rare and precious items purchased at official prices!

Unlike the Western countries, which are capitalist nations that constantly quote Hayek, the exotic items in the Eastern countries are subject to a dual-track pricing system.

The first type is the black market price, which is not only extremely high, but there is also no guarantee that the rare items you buy are genuine and of guaranteed quality.

The second option is the official guide price, where martial artists purchase rare items directly from the official source. This not only reduces the price by more than half but also guarantees the quality.

After the Zhang Xinwu incident, the official attitude towards martial artists changed significantly; at least when it came to getting oxen and horses to work, they were now fed first.

This is progress.

Once Ye Qingzhou becomes a formal martial artist, he will be able to enjoy the fruits of the times, making Miao Yi, who is still at a low-level level, extremely envious.

"It's done!"

Ye Qingzhou stopped hammering the iron block and looked at his reddened hands: "I have mastered the art of tempering through countless hammer blows."

Xu Yuebing was very surprised: "You've only been practicing for three days, and you've already reached the Great Perfection stage?"

"You also think the progress is a bit slow, right?"

Ye Qingzhou sighed, "I originally thought that I could master it in just one day, but I underestimated the legacy of Emperor Yan."

"!!!"

Xu Yuebing was so angry at Ye Qingzhou's "commonplace talk" that she didn't want to say anything. Are all peerless geniuses like this, so Versailles-like?

"Refining Through a Thousand Hammers" is not only a high-level forging technique, but also a high-level martial art, requiring practitioners to have a deep level of control over their own power.

For an average person, it would probably take three years to even get a basic understanding, and to master it would require at least ten years of dedicated practice.

Even a genius needs to practice for five or six months.

Ye Qingzhou, on the other hand, achieved mastery in just three days!

Does this mean no one else is allowed to live?

Ye Qingzhou had just washed his hands and was preparing to continue his efforts, aiming to complete "A Thousand Hammers and Hundred Refinements" to perfection in one go, when he received a call from Huang Jinlong.

"Hey, Brother Long."

"Don't worry, I've already started preparing the weapons."

"What? You want your materials? You've misunderstood me. I'm not the kind of person you think I am."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely forge the famous sword you requested as soon as possible, and it will absolutely not delay your participation in the competition."

Ye Qingzhou then hung up the phone.

During the previous Phoenix Cup competition, Ye Qingzhou promised to forge a famous sword for Huang Jinlong and Liu Dingjian, which is how he tricked them into giving him their Golden Flame Stones.

Despite all the hard work, Ye Qingzhou hadn't even created the new folder yet. If Huang Jinlong hadn't called to urge him, Ye Qingzhou might have completely forgotten about it.

"Forget it, I originally planned to hone the Thousand Hammers and Hundred Refinements forging skill to perfection first. But since Brother Long is in such a hurry, I'll forge him a weapon first."

Just in time, the Crimson Flame Iron that was used for practice earlier, after Ye Qingzhou's repeated forging and tempering, has just reached the level of a mid-grade rare treasure, and can be used as the main material for the sword blank.

Crimson Flame Iron is one of the thirty-six kinds of "rare metals" in the Eastern Pole Kingdom. It has excellent energy conduction properties for internal fire breath and true fire energy, which can increase the power of fire-based martial arts moves.

Golden Dragon is currently focusing on the wind and fire elements, so he needs a powerful sword like this.

Ye Qingzhou grasped the entire piece of Crimson Flame Iron in his hand, then activated his martial arts true energy, releasing the Six Ding Divine Fire, which melted it into a pool of orange-red molten iron.

Then, the liquid crimson iron was shaped into a sword blank.

Next, the hammering continues repeatedly to further increase the toughness and strength of the sword. At the same time, the crushed Golden Flame Stone is mixed with a small amount of Divine Gold and added little by little to the Crimson Flame Iron, so that the three materials are combined in an orderly manner to become a brand new composite material.

clang~ clang~ clang~

The heavy punch struck the Crimson Flame Iron, and the sharp sound that erupted shook the surrounding area. Xu Yuebing and the others were all horrified as they watched the inhuman power that Ye Qingzhou was displaying at this moment.

Everyone stared in disbelief, dumbfounded.

Every punch he throws is incredibly powerful, every movement of his hands and feet exudes overwhelming strength, yet it is also full of rhythm, giving one the feeling of an elephant dancing ballet on tiptoe.

Ye Qingzhou, oblivious to his surroundings, focused intently on his work, his fists, as big as clay pots, rising and falling, his entire body drenched in sweat, until an eight-sided Han sword, four feet three inches and six fen long, gradually took shape under his hammering.

After being quenched, Ye Qingzhou took the sword in his hand to an electric grinding wheel to polish it.

As the grinding wheel spun rapidly, amidst the ear-piercing friction sound, dazzling sparks began to burst forth, and Ye Qingzhou put his hands on his hips and revealed a joyful smile.

Ye Qingzhou was in an excellent mood at the moment, just like a sword that had been baptized by a raging fire and was gradually revealing its own light, shining brightly and confidently.

Two hours later, a magnificent sword was thus forged.

This sword has a fluid form and is entirely gold with a hint of red, making it a perfect combination of practicality and aesthetics.

Ye Qingzhou gripped the newly forged sword, swung it suddenly, and slashed at the iron felt.

With a sharp clang, the sword flashed, and the thick cast iron was sliced ​​off like soft tofu, leaving a smooth, mirror-like cut, while the blade remained unharmed.

"What a fine sword! Truly a fine sword!"

Ye Qingzhou held the sword in his hand, praising it repeatedly.

Then she had Yingyue find a roll of silk, carefully wrapped the sword up, and then wiped it thoroughly with a protective oil.

After throwing a full three thousand six hundred punches, Ye Qingzhou finally finished forging the famous sword in his hand. Now, holding the sword, a sense of accomplishment from creating something welled up from the depths of his heart.

"Holy crap, what a sword!"

Cao Ang stepped forward: "Master Ye, may I have a go?"

"Um."

Ye Qingzhou handed the sword to Leon, who carefully took it, unfolded the silk covering the blade, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.

He first flicked his finger, and hearing the clear, ringing sound of the sword, he immediately praised, "The sound is bright and clear, and the spine of the blade is straight and strong. It is indeed a fine sword."

Miao Yi also came over, holding the Miao knife, looking at the sword in Leon's hand with envy.

He couldn't afford the famous sword, but he did have the ability to appreciate them. He nodded repeatedly as he looked at it: "A rare sword would cost at least eight figures."

Among the world's most famous swords, there are also different grades, from highest to lowest: good, fine, rare, top-grade, and exceptional.

A craftsman who can forge excellent products can be called a skilled craftsman.

A craftsman who can forge exquisite works of art is a master craftsman.

Above these, the title of "Master Craftsman" corresponds to "Rare Item," "Master Craftsman" to "Top Item," and "Heavenly Craftsman" to "Exquisite Item."

Many ordinary craftsmen often need to spend ten years working diligently and assiduously before they have the opportunity to be promoted to skilled craftsmen, thereby earning millions a year and reaching the pinnacle of their lives.

But above skilled craftsmen, there are master craftsmen.

The word "master" in a craftsman's name signifies that he is not only highly skilled, but also qualified to teach apprentices.

For an ordinary person without sufficient talent, spending thirty years honing their skills and accumulating experience to finally reach the level of a craftsman is already the limit.

Above the master craftsman is the master craftsman.

The term "master craftsman" refers to someone with exceptional skills who is renowned in the region, and whose weapons are often highly sought after by martial arts practitioners.

Now, Ye Qingzhou is already a master craftsman!

It must be said that the legacy left by Emperor Yan is extraordinary, considering that Ye Qingzhou has only learned the basics of the "Heavenly Forging Scripture" at this time.

"Master Ye, will you sell me this sword? Name your price!"

What martial artist in the world wouldn't love a famous sword?

Xu Yuebing's Flying Frost Sword and Snowdrift Sword are only at the level of rare treasures. For martial arts families, it is impossible for everyone to have such a precious sword.

Leon then tried wielding the famous sword in his hand, and the more he used it, the more he loved it.

Ye Qingzhou still had his integrity and shook his head in refusal, saying, "This Golden Dragon Sword was custom-made by Golden Dragon. If you really try to steal it, be careful he'll fight you to the death."

"Heh, you think I'm afraid of him?"

Leon sneered nonchalantly, "If I didn't resort to trickery and force, how would the world know that I, Leon, am a peerless martial artist?"

"Oh? What if I told you that the Golden Dragon's ancestor was Kang Jinlong? How would you respond then?"

"..."

Without a word, Leon obediently returned the Golden Dragon Sword: "Master Ye, you misunderstand. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not take what others cherish. How could the disciples of the Lei family of Jiujiang be such unreasonable people?"

"Coward."

"Teacher Ye, how can you slander someone's innocence out of thin air? Where am I a coward!"

Then Leon set his sights on Ye Qingzhou: "Master Ye, I want to order one too."

"It's very expensive."

Money is not a problem!

Leon used a "money-spraying" tactic on Ye Qingzhou, and it was extremely effective.

Ye Qingzhou nodded: "That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear."

To master the "Thousand Hammers and Hundred Refinements" technique to an unparalleled level, one must forge a large number of equipment to practice, consuming a great deal of materials.

Ye Qingzhou was used to being poor, which is why he developed a good habit of being thrifty and hardworking.

He wouldn't be interested in a practice piece, but he could sell it to someone who needed it.

Moreover, since there are people who need it, it is reasonable to sell it at a high price.

Plans are in place!

A few days later, upon learning that his sword had been successfully forged, Huang Jinlong hurriedly took a car to Linjiang City to find Ye Qingzhou.

"This is your Golden Dragon Sword."

Ye Qingzhou handed the famous sword, wrapped in silk, to Huang Jinlong: "You'll have to figure out how to get the scabbard yourself."

Golden Dragon stroked the sword's blade with even greater care than he would his future wife: "It certainly used a lot of divine metal, but since it's called the Golden Dragon Sword, where's the dragon?"

Ye Qingzhou retorted, "Why don't you find someone to carve a dragon for you? Do you expect me to do it for you?"

"Your service attitude is appalling!"

"A rare, top-grade sword, crafted with precious divine metal, and I only charged you two Golden Flame Stones? Is that too much? Did I overcharge you by a single penny?"

In short, carving a dragon is out of the question, mainly because Ye Qingzhou finds it too troublesome.

In the end, Huang Jinlong had no choice but to go back and spend money to have someone carve the dragon himself. However, overall, he was still quite satisfied.

After all, Ye Qingzhou had forged a genuine, top-grade sword for him!

It's important to understand that even master craftsmen don't create every piece that reaches the level of a masterpiece.

Therefore, Huang Jinlong only complained a little. Seeing that he couldn't get any advantage from Ye Qingzhou, the stingy man, he didn't continue to pester him. Instead, he happily hugged his big sword and planned to go home.

Just then, Ye Qingzhou dialed Liu Dingjian's number: "Are you in a hurry for your sword?"

"No rush, huh? Okay, I've been honing my skills lately. Once I've perfected the 'Thousand Hammers and Refinements' technique, I should be able to forge you a top-tier sword."

"What? You're asking how confident I am? Of course, I'm 100%!"

"Okay, remember to add money later!"

After saying that, Ye Qingzhou hung up the phone. Seeing Huang Jinlong staring straight at her, she asked in surprise, "Why haven't you left yet?"

"A peerless sword!"

Suddenly, Huang Jinlong felt the precious sword in his hand was no longer appealing, and he said with a wronged expression, "Ye Qingzhou, I'm also your customer, why won't you forge me a top-quality sword?"

Ye Qingzhou was speechless: "I wanted to take my time and do a fine job, but you didn't agree, and you even suspected that I was trying to cheat you out of the Golden Flame Stone..."

"you!"

At this moment, Golden Dragon felt wronged and wanted to cry.

(End of this chapter)