Mountain Ghost? Mere Clay Chickens and Porcelain Dogs!

What about quenching? What about raw lacquer? It was supposed to take three months, how come it's done in half a month? And junior brother, I'm just a lowly First Level Martial Artist, can I really handle something that just came out of the furnace?

Liang Qu was completely bewildered, having no idea why the spear, which was initially said to take three months to make, was completed in just half a month. He tentatively asked, "Senior brother, have you forgotten something?"

Lu Gang was taken aback, glanced at the spear, and then looked on with a look of sudden realization. "Indeed."

Liang Qu was relieved. See? I told you I'd forgotten.

Then he saw Lu Gang pick up a red tassel from the table next to him, tie it to the spearhead, and hand it over again. "That's good. Actually, strictly speaking, this isn't a spear. The spearhead is too long. It should be considered a lance. But there's no strict distinction between the two. Tying it on won't hurt. It can stop the blood."

"It's not about that." Liang Qu said helplessly, then asked frankly, "Senior Brother Lu, didn't you say before that it would take two months to apply some kind of paint? What kind of paint was it again?"

"That's the ordinary casting method. I never thought I would make Spirit Artifact, so I never thought of using Shadow Beast Skin. With Shadow Beast Skin hide as the lacquer layer, there's no need for raw lacquer. The two are completely integrated, like bark growing from a tree, so it's already done."

"What about quenching and such? Is that not necessary either?"

"Spirit Artifact do not need quenching; they can repair themselves and adjust their toughness, hardness, and even center of gravity."

Lu Gang gripped the spear, flicked his wrist, and twirled it. "Your spear is full of spirit, almost flawless. Tungsten Gold spearhead, Ivory White Wood, crimson fire feathers, Shadow Beast Skin hide as lacquer. It can be said to be the best finished product I have ever made. When I hold it, I feel as if there is a life residing in it. Take a look."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qu could only marvel at the wonders of the world.

For this gun, Senior Brother Lu probably spent a lot of money on materials, and he owes a huge favor!

There are many precious metals in the Jianghuai Marshlands. Senior Brother Lu should like them. I'll have to ask A Fei to go and look for them in the future.

He stretched out his hands and solemnly accepted the rifle.

Lu Gang released his grip, Liang Qu's arms sank slightly.

So heavy!

It must weigh nearly 100 pounds! An ordinary spear weighs only two to five pounds, and only a few fierce generals use spears weighing twenty or thirty pounds.

The weapon of Guan Yu in the novel is said to weigh 80 catties, but in reality, it was only about 30 catties when converted to the weight at that time.

This spear in front of me is heavier and more powerful than those used by famous generals of the past!

Liang Qu stared at the spear in front of him, a strange sense of resonance lingering in his heart.

The spearhead was a full twelve inches long! A normal one-handed sword blade is only twenty-one or twenty-two inches long, so the spearhead in front of us was almost half a sword.

Its shape is very unique; it is more like a spear than a gun.

However, there has never been a strict distinction between guns, lances, and spears, and they have never been seriously defined.

The terms "soft rod," "hard rod," and "spearhead" are all later additions, but rebuttals can be found in classical texts.

Under the midday sun, a faint Black Gold gleam shimmered on the gun blade.

The coiled Chi-tiger wrapped around the neck of the spear, its body transforming into flowing clouds, its claws gripping the spear shaft, and its mouth spitting out the spear blade. Its pair of tiger eyes seemed to be flashing with a cold light.

This is a skill that no human could achieve; perhaps only the Shadow Beast Skin could produce such an effect.

Liang Qu took a deep breath and gently stroked the gun barrel. Ivory White Wood should be delicate and milky white, but after being covered with a layer of animal hide, its color turned into a dark purple like sandalwood, and the feel also changed drastically, like a thick rubber texture, making it difficult to slip out of his hand.

"The entire gun is seven feet five inches long, the spearhead is exactly twelve inches, and the metal part extending downwards is two feet two inches long. The total weight is ninety-six pounds. For your current strength, junior brother, it is a bit long and heavy, but it is not unusable."

Lu Gang handled all the materials, and he knew the specific measurements without weighing them. The weight and length were taken into account that Liang Qu's height would continue to grow.

Liang Qu nodded. He could carry the weight of nearly 100 pounds without feeling tired, but as a weapon, it was a completely different matter.

It is quite remarkable for a normal adult to be able to wield a two-pound one-handed sword.

Fortunately, the spear does not rely much on arm strength, and the spear, which is a combination of male and female, feels like an extension of the body when held in the hand. As First Level Martial Artist, the Marsh Spirit buff makes Liang Qu stronger than the average Martial Artist, and with the added Bow Strength Method, he can barely use it.

"I have a few wooden stakes in my backyard, shall I try them?"

"Good!"

When Liang Qu was a child, he would wreak havoc on weeds with Wooden Stick, let alone receive such a powerful weapon. He readily agreed.

Upon arriving at the backyard, several thick wooden stakes tied with straw stood there, with many broken pieces of wood lying nearby, indicating that it was a place specifically used for testing weapons.

Liang Qu took a deep breath, channeled his energy, and swung his two-and-a-half-meter-long spear at the wooden stake.

There are no problems with the shape of this long spear in terms of chopping, covering, intercepting, blocking, flicking, clouding, carrying, charging, smashing, stabbing, and picking.

Half of the wooden stake fell and landed on the grass with a dull thud.

Damn! Liang Qu almost cursed.

He felt no resistance at all when he chopped down; it was like he was cutting through the air!

That's awesome, Third Senior Brother, my idol! One swing of that spear and he could probably cleave a person in two on the spot! If he had had this spear when facing the Mountain Ghost yesterday, even without stabbing its weak point, just slashing it would probably have cleaved the Mountain Ghost's head off! He'll lead the charge Blood Sacrifice another day!

Lu Gang had no idea what Liang Qu was thinking. He silently pulled out the three wooden stakes, put them together, and pressed them down to the ground by a third using only his palms.

"Try again."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qu swung his club again, feeling a slight hesitation, but it didn't get stuck, and the three Wooden Head stakes all dropped a bit.

Lu Gang pulled out an iron rod as thick as a forearm from somewhere and stuck it into the ground. "Try again."

Liang Qu felt quite distressed about this.

"What are you afraid of? The gap in the Spirit Weapon can heal itself as long as you have the materials. Come on!"

Liang Qu thought about it again and realized that he was right; he still hadn't changed his mindset.

He immediately brandished his spear and slashed at the iron rod. This time, he didn't completely cleave it in two; he only broke off two-thirds of it.

Fortunately, with a little force, the iron rod broke, and the spearhead was completely undamaged.

If its slashing is so powerful, what must its thrusting be like?

The Crab Monster's steel-like shell must have been pierced right through back then, right?

Both Liang Qu and Lu Gang were very satisfied with this situation.

A weapon that satisfies oneself, a masterpiece that satisfies oneself.

Back inside, Lu Gang gave them a long wooden box containing a magnifying gun and a small leather box.

Inside the small leather box were a small piece of Tungsten Gold, a small piece of Ivory White Wood, a bottle of golden oil, and a piece of smooth silk.

"The Shadow Beast Skin hide can repair itself by absorbing blood. The other two repairs require materials of the same attribute. I'll prepare two for you. Also, remember to use Sword Oil to maintain and wipe it every time it gets bloody to avoid getting it dirty. The contents are all inside."

"Thank you very much Senior Brother Lu Senior Brother Lu! I come from a poor family and can hardly repay your kindness. If you ever need my help in the future, I will obey your every command!"

Liang Qu knew that his Crimson Fire Mourning Feather had cost Senior Brother Lu a fortune, with many precious materials added extra for the Spirit Weapon, increasing the cost three or four times.

Since I've already taken the items, I can only owe them.

Lu Gang chuckled, not thinking that Liang Qu could be of any help to him, but he didn't refute. "Okay, I won't hesitate to ask for your help in the future."

Liang Qu clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply. Then, he carefully placed the treasure into the long wooden box, and took his leave while holding the two boxes.

"Okay, I've been busy for half a month, I need to rest too, you can go now."