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Lei Xiaodie smiled charmingly, her voice like celestial music: “Brightfire Sword, a Ninth-Grade Weapon, was forged by a master craftsman over forty-nine days using rare ores, gathering the essence of heaven and earth, and contains powerful fire energy. It is truly the foremost among weapons!”
Ye Yang was astonished. This Lei Xiaodie sounded like a real estate agent, exaggerating to the point of being unbelievable. The sword was freshly made, yet in her hands it transformed into a treasure crafted from rare iron over forty-nine cycles. This woman was indeed remarkable; she spoke with such confidence that it almost seemed true.
However, Lei Xiaodie's words lit up the eyes of the crowd. Who among them didn’t want a reliable weapon?
A Ninth-Grade Weapon could grant an average martial artist power comparable to that of a top-tier warrior. In this world, weapons were valued above all else!
“The Brightfire Sword, starting bid 500 taels of silver. Everyone, you may begin bidding!”
Lei Xiaodie announced cheerfully, and instantly the entire venue erupted in excitement. The sound of bids filled the air; after all, such a Ninth-Grade Weapon could not be found in weapon shops, and now it appeared at an auction house—everyone would be eager to compete for it!
……
At the Azure Thunder Auction House, on the second floor in a VIP room.
A young man in a white robe observed everything below with a hint of disdain and said lightly, “This Ninth Rank Brightfire Sword, I wonder who produced it. It’s likely the work of that old fellow Ye Beichi.”
Beside him, an old man in black robes nodded: “Indeed, within Liang City, only Ye Beichi’s Refining Technique can forge a Ninth-Grade Weapon! Hmph, the Ye Family is running out of luck, relying solely on Ye Beichi to hold on—it’s truly pathetic…”
The young man snorted coldly: “You go down and buy this sword for me!”
“Oh, young master, what do you need this sword for? Don’t you already have an Eighth Rank Dark Blade long knife?”
“Less chatter! Yes, I have the Dark Blade, but…” A playful smile appeared on the young man's lips: “But Peng Yue'er doesn’t have a suitable weapon. I plan to buy this sword and give it to her on her birthday. That way, Yue'er will surely be delighted; who knows…”
The old man in black pulled up the corners of his mouth: “Young Master Peng Cheng, you are wise! Heh, as long as you and Peng Yue'er can achieve your goals together, then Peng Feng Lao Er will definitely pass the position of clan leader of the Fire God Clan to you. Hehe, how far has your relationship with Peng Yue'er progressed? Do you really need that Brightfire Sword to help things along?”
The young man frowned in impatience and said, "Hurry up and buy the Brightfire Sword; there's no need to worry about anything else!"
"Yes!"
The young man in white chuckled coldly, his bright eyes filled with ambition. At just 23 years old, Peng Cheng Tian had already reached level six of Fire God Power and attained the terrifying cultivation of Earth Level Six. Although he was a branch member of the Fire God Clan and the Peng Family, he had already gained the appreciation of Peng Feng and was seen frequently with the clan's most beautiful woman, Peng Yue'er, forming a seemingly perfect couple.
"Hmph, Peng Yue'er, you will ultimately become my woman!"
A hint of resentment flickered in Peng Cheng's eyes as he clenched his fists tightly, intense flames swirling around his iron fists, exuding an astonishing aura.
...
"820 taels!"
"850 taels!"
"900 taels!"
"1000 taels!"
The crowd was buzzing as the price of the Brightfire Sword continued to rise. Lei Xiaodie was overjoyed; with a 10% commission from the auction house, the higher the selling price, the more she would earn!
At that moment, a deep voice suddenly rang out: "2000 taels!"
Instantly, everyone was stunned. A black-robed elder appeared at the edge of the stage and clasped his fists towards Lei Xiaodie, saying, "Miss Lei, my young master Peng Cheng places great importance on this Brightfire Sword. We hope you can assist us in this matter."
Lei Xiaodie glanced around with her beautiful eyes and noticed there were no higher bids. In fact, a Ninth-Grade Weapon typically priced around 1200 taels of silver; although this Brightfire Sword was clear and translucent, it would only fetch a maximum of 1500 taels.
"Since that's the case, it's a deal! Young Master Peng Cheng has acquired the Brightfire Sword. Please proceed to the inner chamber for delivery!"
"Alright!"
Ye Yang, of course, did not know who Peng Cheng was, and it didn't matter to him. What mattered was that he had earned 1,800 taels of silver. Such a large sum could support an ordinary family for a hundred years!
"Young Master Ye Yang, please follow me!"
The Fat Supervisor stepped forward and respectfully addressed Ye Yang. He understood that this Brightfire Sword likely came from Ye Yang's hands. A talent like him in weapon forging was someone that even his small Azure Thunder Merchant Association could not afford to offend.
Entering the inner chamber, Ye Yang took the 1,800 taels in banknotes, tucked them into his pocket, and walked out with satisfaction.
Just as Ye Yang was leaving, he brushed past someone—none other than the genius youth of the Fire God Clan, Peng Cheng!
"Hmm?"
Peng Cheng couldn't help but take another look at Ye Yang, somewhat surprised. He secretly marveled; this person seemed to be the waste from the Ye Family, yet he appeared different now. He seemed transformed, walking steadily with a restrained aura and clear eyes—clearly not ordinary.
Ye Yang did not recognize Peng Cheng. With a smile on his lips, he strode out of the auction house, leaving Peng Cheng standing there in shock for quite some time. Finally, he shook his head and muttered, "This waste must have stolen someone else's beautiful girl again; otherwise, how could he look so radiant?"
...
Wandering back to his residence, Ye Yang first arrived at Zhang Tianhe's place. At this time, Zhang Tianhe's injuries had begun to improve under the treatment of the physician; after a few days of rest, he would be able to walk again.
After dinner, Ye Nantian kept Ye Yang behind.
"Zi Yu, how has your cultivation progress been these days?"
"Generally."
"In half a month, it will be the family competition for the new talents. Are you confident in representing the Ye Family?"
Ye Yang replied without hesitation, "I can."
"Good!"
Ye Nantian stood up and laughed heartily, "Come, let me see what level your Fire God Power has reached!"
As he spoke, Ye Nantian placed his right palm on Ye Yang's shoulder and slowly channeled his Fire God True Qi to apply pressure.
Ye Yang remained calm, lightly gazing at the plump old man. The True Qi derived from the Fire God Fragment within him surged powerfully, continuously countering Ye Nantian's force!
Gradually, beads of sweat appeared on Ye Nantian's face. Deep down, he was immensely shocked; he had already channeled more than half of his True Qi but still couldn't exert much pressure on Ye Yang. That was equivalent to the energy intensity of an Earth Level Four expert!
Ye Yang suddenly smiled, shrugged his shoulder slightly, and broke free from Ye Nantian's grasp. He smiled lightly and said, "Dad, it's getting late. You should rest early!"
Ye Nantian stood there in astonishment, nodding blankly. When he looked again, Ye Yang had already transformed into a Phantom and darted down the small path to the back hall, his entire demeanor calm and unfathomable!
...
Back in his room, he locked the door.
Ye Yang was overjoyed; he never expected his cultivation to advance so rapidly. Just now, Ye Nantian's probing strength had indeed created some pressure, but Ye Yang had realized that his Fire God Power was likely no less than Ye Nantian's!
"Ye Yang..."
A familiar voice sounded, it was Qin Fang. His Soul State had already Awakened, floating in mid-air, his gaze filled with affection as he smiled and said, "Good boy, have you finally realized the power of the Fire God Fragment?"
"Yes, I have!"
Qin Fang stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "Actually, your cultivation of the True Fire God Technique is just one factor. Another very important factor is the Refining Technique I taught you—Refinement! In the state of Refinement, your cultivation is fully focused, and your progress will be much faster than others!"
Ye Yang nodded in agreement and said, "Although my Fire God Power has advanced rapidly, it seems I still lack a lot in specific techniques!"
Qin Fang gracefully sat down on a chair in the room and said with a smile, "That's simple. You just need to find an equally matched opponent to spar with; practical experience can quickly hone your skills!"
Ye Yang shook his head and laughed, "Grandpa, you don't know. In half a month, I will participate in the Fire God Clan's young talent competition. In the Ye Family lineage, there are only me and Ye Shuang. However, the Peng Family has a master like Peng Yue'er. Losing isn't a big deal, but that woman holds quite a grudge against me. A man can endure losing, but how can one endure humiliation?"
Qin Fang's eyes lit up as he asked with a smile, "Peng Yue'er? Is she very strong?"
"Yes. At her coming-of-age ceremony over a month ago, her Fire God Power reached level three while mine was at zero..."
"Hahahaha!"
Qin Fang, an elder of several thousand years, laughed like a child and said carefreely, "What a Ye Yang! To think you had no Fire God Power at all just a month ago! I tell you, your current Fire God Power strength has at least reached level four. If you continue to focus on refining for another half month using the Refining Technique, your Fire God Power could reach level five!"
"Really?"
Ye Yang's eyes widened. Reaching level five in Fire God Power would mean his own strength had also advanced to level five!
Qin Fang nodded and said, "In the next half month, go find a Mystic Spirit Stone and twenty pounds of Cold Iron. Use the Divine Dragon Cauldron to refine them diligently. After about seven weeks, you should be able to melt the ore and forge a weapon that belongs to you!"
As he spoke, Qin Fang glanced at the Haotian Rusted Sword behind Ye Yang and chuckled, "That iron lump behind you might be a treasure, but when your strength is lacking, it is of no use to you!"
"Oh? Grandpa, do you know the origin of this sword?"
"No, I don't know!"
Qin Fang shook his head, his eyes sparkling with light as he smiled and said, "I can sense that this rusty sword is sealed with a very powerful force, enough to shake the heavens and the earth. However, your current strength is still too weak, and as a Soul Entity, I cannot help you unlock the seal. So, everything depends on you!"
"Mm!"
Ye Yang was not disappointed; he nodded heavily, hope igniting in his chest, his fighting spirit soaring!
……
The next day, Ye Family Forge.
In the scorching air filled with smoke, a group of shirtless men were hammering iron with a clanging sound. These individuals had very low Fire God Power and could not use Refining Technique; they could only melt iron ore with Fire God Power and then shape it through various methods.
At the center of the forge, beside the melting furnace, a formidable man was concentrating on refining Refined Iron using Fire God Power—this was Ye Beichi.
Ye Beichi only had Earth Level Three strength, and his Fire God Power was also at level three. Therefore, at most, he could only forge an Eighth-Rank Weapon. However, he was well-versed in Refining Technique and was unique throughout the entire Fire God Family, known as the family's Master Blacksmith!
However, Ye Beichi's Refining Technique was far inferior to Ye Yang's Refined Realm. After all, Refining Technique originated from Qin Fang, a near-divine figure. This miraculous Refining Technique had long since vanished over the ages. If it weren't for Ye Yang accidentally discovering the Divine Dragon Cauldron, he might not have had the opportunity to learn Refining Technique.
"Zi Yu, you've arrived!"
Ye Beichi did not turn around but sensed Ye Yang's presence. At the same time, he marveled inwardly; although Ye Yang's aura was calm and steady, it concealed surging power that left Ye Beichi feeling incredulous.
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and asked, "Uncle Beichi, do you know how to obtain Mystic Spirit Stone and Cold Iron?"
"Oh, Mystic Spirit Stone, Cold Iron?"
Ye Beichi was slightly taken aback. "Zi Yu, both of these are high-level materials. What do you need them for?"
"Oh, I want to try using better materials. Wouldn't that help improve my strength?"
"Well, that's quite simple!"
Ye Beichi smiled and said, "Cold Iron can be bought at the Blacksmith Shop in the east of the city, but it's not cheap—about 50 taels of silver per pound. As for the Mystic Spirit Stone, you'll need to go to Azure Peak Mountain in the south of Liang City to find it. However, there are wild beasts roaming in Azure Peak Mountain, so you must be careful!"
"Got it!"
Ye Yang nodded and turned to leave the Forge.
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