Little Hands, Cool to the Touch-They'd Feel So Good to Hold
Deep within the fire veins, where the sun never shines.
"Trying to cook ore like it's a dish?"
"Right."
"Stir-frying?"
"That's right."
The two old men looked at the earnest Little Li and gasped slightly, wondering if his internal heat was too intense and had caused problems with Little Li head.
This is the fire vein, not the kitchen!
They are craftsmen, not chefs!
This is utter nonsense!
Suddenly, I started to doubt whether Little Li could become a master craftsman. After all, no matter how good the physical conditions are, if there are problems with his thinking... it's going to be tough.
Why are you looking at me like that?
The two old men's gazes were rather impolite, so Li Mo coughed lightly and said:
"Controlling the heat in stir-frying and smelting are equally important, right?"
"Right..."
"Weren't those auxiliary ingredients that Elder Zeng just sprinkled like seasonings?"
"That makes some sense," Elder Zeng, lost in thought.
Li Mo then looked at Elder Han He: "Isn't constantly flipping the iron block, forging it, and stir-frying it similar in principle?"
"It's not entirely without reason..." Elder Han He also fell into deep thought.
But then they both shook their heads simultaneously.
There's a principle to trade here! Can precious stones be compared to food ingredients?
I almost got tricked by this kid!
No wonder the Demon Summoning Cult was completely fooled by Li Mo...
"This is just an idea; I need to give it a try."
Li Mo was full of energy, after all, he was counting on the auxiliary martial art <Hundred Refinements of Divine Treasures> to further improve his physique.
If the two can be combined, his efficiency will be much higher!
"If it's convenient for you two elders, please pass on your respective smelting methods to me. I'll spend half an hour learning them..."
"What the heck?"
"Half an hour? That's it, Li Mo has really gone mad..."
Elder Han He and Elder Zeng murmured to themselves.
They all started as apprentices and have been involved in the art of forging for nearly sixty years.
Li Mo immediately started by learning their weapon-forging methods, saying he still had half an hour left.
Even the simplest smelting process...
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Seeing Li Mo's keen interest, a thought inexplicably arose in their minds.
What if?
For someone his age to create a divine skill and wield a divine weapon is already inconceivable. The fourth-ranked Hidden Dragon Ranking —aren't they all extraordinary and beyond the comprehension of ordinary understanding?
"Ah, well then, this is my weapon-forging technique."
"Then I'll let you try it."
Two thick booklets were handed to them by the two old men.
These are respectively the "Divine Weapon Smelting Method" and the "Five Elements Smelting Method".
Li Mo didn't mind the hot ground on his bottom, sat down on the spot, and began to study.
To be able to read these two books carefully, word by word, in half an hour is already considered exceptionally talented, let alone to fully understand and master them.
But Li Mo only needed to finish reading it.
[Ten years of martial arts insights successfully infused...]
[In your first year, you learned the <Divine Weapon Smelting Method>, gained knowledge of the properties of various ores and forging techniques, and began practicing...]
[In the second year, your <Divine Weapon Smelting Method> was completed.]
[In the tenth year, you reached the pinnacle of skill, successfully mastering the methods for forging the materials needed for divine weapons. However, due to your immature physique and insufficient resources, you are still unable to truly utilize them.]
[Ten years of martial arts insights successfully infused...]
[In your first year, you studied the Five Elements Smelting Method...]
"Alright?"
Exactly half an hour later, seeing Li Mo get up, Elder Han He and Elder Zeng looked at him, one chuckled and the other looked at him with a probing gaze.
Li Mo nodded and said seriously, "Hmm, it's barely worth a try."
Actually, it only took him half an hour, not half a quarter of an hour.
I only stayed a little longer because I was worried the two old men wouldn't be able to accept it.
"Then let this old man see how you plan to 'cook' this!" Elder Han He was still somewhat incredulous.
"Good!"
Let's get started.
"First, let's heat up a pan."
Li Mo walked directly to Elder Zeng's cauldron and poured scorching Karmic Fire essence into it. The Array Pattern lit up instantly, and the earth fire within the fire vein surged and began to lick the cauldron.
The temperature of the cauldron suddenly rose.
"Then, add plenty of oil to the wok." Li Mo solemnly poured in the Black Baleful Wood Oil.
He talked as he did it.
"?"
Elder Han He and Elder Zeng were both stunned.
The main problem is that this kid is making it sound so real.
Food shows often include explanations, right?
Besides, wait a minute, they were just arguing about who should teach Li Mo; they were the teachers!
"Heat the oil, then add the ingredients!"
"First, slowly increase the temperature to soften the iron ore. Hmm, that should be about right. Then add the auxiliary materials."
"Now's the time! Stir-fry over high heat!"
Li Mo used Elder Zeng's method to purify a large quantity of iron ore.
Then, like flipping a wok, he tossed the large cauldron, causing the iron block to flip over and fold in the air.
After thinking it over, he took out forty yuan and, following Elder Han He's method, started banging on the ingredients in the pot... oh no, the iron blocks.
The entire process flows smoothly and continuously!
During this process, impurities are removed, and the texture becomes more compact.
Furthermore, as he forged it, the <Hundred Refinements of Divine Treasures> also began to operate!
He's not just smelting ore!
It's also a process of self-refinement!
He is the forger, but also the divine iron being forged!
The <Extreme Weapon Slaughter Body> technique, which had been stagnant for a long time, has actually started to make progress, which is quite remarkable. After all, with <Hundred Refinements of Divine Treasures>, the better the weapon or ore used for forging, the greater the improvement to the physique.
At this time, he is merely smelting ordinary iron ore.
"Call..."
Li Mo's chest was like a bellows, breathing in fire and iron, forging the iron block through countless hammerings!
This scene truly ignited a fire!
"Reduce the sauce over high heat, plate and serve!" Chef Li has finally completed his first dish!
He flipped the wok again.
At this moment, the remaining molten iron in the cauldron was carried by the force of his hammer and fell onto the lid of the cauldron.
As it gradually cooled, its original appearance was revealed.
What was once a huge pile of ore is now reduced to the size of a palm.
It is silvery-white in color, with a luster like ripples on water, yet its texture is incredibly hard.
"Iron... Essence?!"
Elder Han He and Elder Zeng were completely speechless, their expressions more horrified than if they had seen a ghost.
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully improved the 'Stir-Frying Steel Method,' elevating the forging techniques of Divine Weapon Peak to a new level.]
[Investment Feedback, Mica Heavy Cauldron]
That day, the disciples of Divine Weapon Peak received some truly astonishing news.
The Forging Institute has ushered in a new reform, and will establish exchanges and cooperation with the Clear Abyss Dining Hall to jointly research new technologies.
So.
From now on, there will be an additional entry-level assessment. You will first need to practice cooking skills such as wok tossing and stir-frying in the cafeteria.
A thousand unknown creatures raced through the disciples' minds.
And the instigator...
Now he's carrying his shopping basket and on his way back to the Autumn Water Pavilion.
"I must say, forging iron all day is really tiring."
"Fortunately, I've also mastered the basics of the 'Hundred Refinements of Divine Treasures' technique..."
Li Mo dragged his slightly sore limbs back to the Autumn Water Pavilion.
Wherever he went, the snow on the road melted into water.
The Pure Yang Long Robe he was wearing today, apart from having excessive yang energy, didn't burn.
The problem is that in that environment, the yang energy accumulated extremely quickly, and now the fire energy is in an excessively strong state.
To put it simply, he's very 'hot-tempered' right now.
What's that Ice Block doing?
As Li Mo opened the gate to the Autumn Water Pavilion, a thought unconsciously arose in his weary mind.
If only someone could cool him down.
Her fair and delicate hand must feel cool to the touch now.
As we all know, Ice Block are generally cold and aloof; if you could stick one on your face... it would definitely feel nice!