clang! With Li Qing's last hammer blow, the cutting knife on the stove had begun to take shape, and the blade above glowed with a red color that symbolized high temperature. He carefully immersed the last forged cutting knife into the water. In an instant, the water surface began to boil with gurgling bubbles. After the quenching was completed, the reminder message about the increase in lifespan quickly appeared. [Successful forging of farm tools: black iron cutting knife will reward you with one day of longevity! 】 Yes, only one day! Perhaps because they were forging agricultural tools, the lifespan they were rewarded was very small, just one pitiful day. Fortunately, the quantity was large. This time Li Qing forged twenty-three cutting knives at one time and successfully gained twenty-three days of life. It took him at least three days of work before, but it only took him one day to forge all these cutting knives, and the quality of each one was very good. "Although it is a farm tool used to cut rye mushrooms, my cutting knife is much sharper than many weapons. It is too stingy to reward it for just one day!"
Li Qing muttered something in his mind, and then carefully put away the cutting knife, which was gradually decreasing in temperature. It was going to be night soon, and he didn't plan to leave these cutting knives in his tent for too long. He would carry them to the polar night world for business in the dead of night. After packing everything up, Li Qing took a breath, then closed his eyes, feeling the fullness of Qi and blood in his body. Due to his years of forging iron, his physical foundation is already good, and Zaotang Wu Chong often gives him extra meals, so his muscles are now very strong. Now that I have just started to learn Zhuang Gong, the flow of Qi and blood throughout my body is much smoother than before. If he had been hitting the iron with such high intensity for a day in the past, he would have been so tired that he could not even lift his hands. But now he is still in high spirits and his physical fitness has increased a lot. Putting down the hammer, Li Qing walked towards the kitchen hall with two rice bowls as usual. There is another cook on duty in the kitchen tonight. He has a big belly and a shiny face. He looks very rich. Li Qing, who originally wanted to find Fatty Wu to inquire about the current situation in the army, immediately gave up the idea. His current persona is that of a law-abiding blacksmith apprentice who cares too much about things other than blacksmithing, which may attract the attention of others. After filling the two rice bowls with food as usual, Li Qing left the kitchen hall without saying a word. But soon, there were a few footsteps not far away, accompanied by soft conversations. "The damn horse thieves actually robbed and killed the grain transport team. It seems that we have to fight." "Captain Yuan Qianfu of Mingzi Camp has already begun to order troops. Our Wu Li Army will definitely not swallow this tone." "Hey, please keep your voice down. Our Centurion has said that this matter should not be spread randomly for fear of affecting people's hearts..." Li Qing, who has always had a sharp ear and eyesight, heard all this. However, his expression didn't show anything strange, and he walked toward his tent as usual. ... After delivering food to his master again, Li Qing found that the ancient master's aura had begun to weaken, and his breathing became breathless.
Every time he coughed, Li Qing thought that the other person could hardly hold on anymore, and that this was a sign that life was coming to an end. "I can't eat anymore. You have started practicing martial arts now, so you should eat more. From now on, all my food will be yours, cough cough cough!" Master Gu said weakly while lying on the bed. Li Qing's expression changed slightly when he heard this, and he said: "Master, how can this be done!" However, Master Gu didn't even look at him. He just said to himself: "It's a waste if you don't eat. Now Wu Lijun will soon start a war with the horse thieves. It is estimated that the Daliang side will also get involved, and this side will be blocked." , it’s not easy to keep..." "Master..." Li Qing didn't know what to say for a moment, feeling a little mixed in his heart. Seeing Master Gu's dying appearance, he made up his mind to live longer in the future. Before, he thought that living a hundred years would be good, but now that he thought about it, this ambition was too small. For those who practice martial arts, it is really a sad thing to reach the twilight years of life. He doesn't want to experience such a thing, he wants to live longer and stay young and strong forever! Just when Li Qing felt sad for Master Gu, the latter's eyes suddenly opened and he said in a deep voice: "Who!" Anyone? ! Li Qing, who didn't notice anything, felt his heart beat hard. Soon, a very magnetic female voice sounded outside the camp. "As expected of Master Gu, he has such a thorough grasp of all matters in the military even when he is seriously ill in bed." The curtain was opened, and a tall figure wearing light armor walked in. She was very tall. Li Qing felt that she was about meters tall just by looking at her. She was the tallest woman he had ever seen. This man had long hair tied up, his face was very heroic, his thighs were tight, and his every move showed a dashing heroic appearance. "Ahem, cough, cough, I've seen Mr. Qian before!" Master Gu saw who it was and struggled to get up to greet him. Master Qian? Or a woman? Then there is only the female commander in the army! This is a true heroine. It is said that she is as brave as any man on the battlefield. Li Qing originally thought that she would be a woman with thick arms and a waist thicker than a bucket. Unexpectedly, she was also quite good-looking, with long and narrow eyes, exuding a unique charm. Immediately, Li Qing was about to salute, but Qian Hong interrupted: "Okay, there are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be polite." As he spoke, Qian Hong walked to Master Gu's bedside and glanced at Master Gu and Li Qing with a pair of clear eyes. "I don't know..." Before Master Gu could finish asking, Qian Hong said seriously: "I am here this time to ask Master Gu to help me forge the Qinghong Sword again." As soon as these words came out, Master Gu was stunned, and then he said in a trembling voice: "That kind of special ore was dug out in the mine again?" Qian Hong nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, but the quantity is not much. It is only enough to refine one weapon. Two other captains and I almost tore our faces before we got it." After hearing this, Master Gu gave a bitter smile and said, "Master Qian, do you think I can lift a hammer in this state?" "There are other blacksmiths in the army, I don't think they are as good as..."
"Hmph! Those blacksmiths have nothing but brute strength. How can their forging skills be comparable to yours? I don't trust them to forge this special ore." Qian Hong said with a cold snort. .. Li Qing, who was trying his best to minimize his presence on the side, felt his whole body shaken, and his energy and blood were slightly shaken. This female captain could affect his energy and blood with just a cold snort, which surprised Li Qing. He is definitely a powerful martial arts practitioner, otherwise it would be impossible for a woman to sit in the position of captain, and it seems that she is still slightly superior to the other two captains. Standing next to her, Li Qing felt like a little rabbit next to a lion, and could only tremble. "Ahem, cough, cough... Then let me, my apprentice, give it a try. He has already learned a lot about my skills, so he might be able to do it." Master Gu said with a cough. Li Qing's heart was lifted. He waved his hands quickly and said: "No, Master, how can I forge it with my meager skills!" His first thought was to refuse. This involved a captain's sword, which the other party attached great importance to, and it also required the use of some unknown special ore. Regardless of whether he has the ability to refine it or not, he has no intention of taking on this job. Although he might gain a lot of longevity after successfully refining it, he didn't want to get into the sight of these powerful captains, so it was better to keep a low profile. Fortunately, Qian Hong had no intention of letting Li Qing refine it. She raised her eyebrows and then looked at Li Qing from bottom to top. Finally, she withdrew her gaze, shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'll go to other states to find someone to refine it. This guy looks even weaker than you." After saying that, Qian Hong sighed and walked out of the camp. Hearing this, Li Qing's face flushed slightly. He has been working in the iron industry for many years, and he has developed a strong body no matter how hard it is. He is actually described as weak and weak, worse than an old man who is about to die. However, Master Gu laughed: "Haha, don't be angry, kid. Master Qian is a master of the Hundred Battles Realm who has developed inner strength. He can crush you to death with one hand. It's okay to say that you are weak. " Li Qing's ears perked up when he heard the terms "Hundred Battles Realm" and "Inner Power". He quickly asked, "Master, what is Nei Jing and what is Hundred Battles Realm?" Tonight, Master Gu seemed to be in a good mood. He said, "The path of martial arts is divided into three levels. The first is external strength, the second is internal strength, and the third is transformation strength." "In the martial arts world, masters of external strength are called the body forging realm, and masters of internal strength are called the hundred battle realm. Those who can cultivate the strength are called martial arts masters!" "Gulu!" Li Qing swallowed, with a look of joy and fascination in his eyes. He asked smoothly: "Master, what level am I at now? Am I considered a master of external energy?" Master Gu couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and he struck: "You're not a good external force expert, you've only been standing there for a few days!" No wonder my body trembled when I was glanced at by Captain Qian. It turned out to be so big. "Alas, it's a pity that you failed to establish a relationship with Mr. Qian today. If you volunteered to help her refine the Qinghong Sword, she might even appreciate you in the future." Master Gu said leisurely. However, Li Qing didn't feel pity at all. He scratched his head and said honestly and honestly: "Master, I am doing well now. I can eat enough every day and can still make iron. That's enough." "Come on, cough, cough, cough!" After Master Gu finished speaking, he coughed again, and finally waved his hand, sending Li Qing out of the camp. ...