In the next two days, the three Luo Can were not idle.
Luo Can and Qian Renxue worked separately to learn a lot about the Blacksmith's Association's internal structure, the personalities and preferences of several vice presidents, the details of Boutique Appraisal Fair's processes over the years, and even Lou Gao's recent habits.
Ju Zi plunged into the "metal ocean" of Gengxin City.
She changed into simple clothes that were more convenient for movement, carried a small bag, and spent the whole day wandering around major ore markets and metal exchanges, observing, recording, and analyzing the most cutting-edge understanding and processing technology of metal materials in this era.
Occasionally, she would use some testing techniques from later generations, which would attract the surprised looks of the blacksmiths or traders around her, but she would always use reasons such as "family inherited craftsmanship" and "not allowed to be passed on to outsiders."
At night, the three of them returned to the private room of "Luhuozhijia Inn" to exchange information and improve the plan.
"Blacksmith's Association currently has three vice presidents," Luo Can laid out a simple diagram, "The chief vice president, Si Long, is Lou Gao's direct disciple has a calm personality and solid skills. He is in charge of the association's daily affairs and talent training. He has a high prestige within the association and is the most loyal to Lou Gao. We must pay attention to his role."
"The second vice-president, Si Yu, is Si Long's junior sister. She is good at the casting and design of exquisite utensils. She is in charge of the association's external business cooperation and quality appraisal. She has a sharp eye and is very keen on valuable works and talents. Perhaps she is the person we need to impress when we show Soul Tool." Qian Renxue added.
"The third vice-president Oscar... well, it's just the same name," Luo Can smiled, "He is the oldest elder in the association. He is in charge of the storage of classics and the inheritance of ancient skills. He has a somewhat old-fashioned personality, but he highly respects traditional blacksmithing skills and is not too fond of 'strange skills' like Soul Tool."
Ju Zi took note of it carefully and then shared her findings during the day. "The level of metal smelting here is higher than I thought, especially the preliminary purification of several rare metals and alloy formulas, which are very unique. However, in terms of microstructure control and energy conductivity optimization,, especially in terms of the basic craftsmanship of the magic circle engraving combined with soul power, it is almost blank. My 'Sniper Ray Gun' may not be amazing in terms of materials and basic craftsmanship, but the core magic circle structure and energy utilization concept are definitely subversive to them."
"It just wants a subversive effect." Luo Can knocked on the table, "Lou Gao is obsessed with the pinnacle of technology, and ordinary improvements cannot impress him. Only something that can break his cognitive framework and show new possibilities can make him restless. Ju Zi, are you ready?"
"Foolproof." Ju Zi took out the decomposition design drawing of "Sniper Ray Gun" from Storage Soul Tool, as well as the silver-gray Soul Tool body, and also attached the Level 5 Energy-Gathering Piercing Cannon drawing.
On the drawing, she made inconspicuous marks on the three "imperfect points" and one "theoretical contradiction" with special light golden lines.
"The process of the appraisal meeting has also been clearly understood," Qian Renxue said through the interface. "The first three days are mainly for exchanges, displays and transactions between middle and low-level blacksmiths and various chambers of commerce. The last day is the display of high-level blacksmiths and vice presidents' fine products, as well as the final comments of Lou Gao. To attract enough attention, we must participate in the high-end session on the last day. The registration threshold is to be able to independently create high-quality ironware, or have other innovative achievements."
"But with Ju Zi's ability, there will definitely be no problem passing the preliminary review."
"Okay." Luo Can nodded, and finally warned, "Tomorrow's audit, Ju Zi, your master, Xue'er and I will be on hand to support you. You don't have to fully demonstrate your strength, just show enough uniqueness and potential. The key is to get the qualification to enter the high-level field on the last day."
The plan was decided, the three discussed some details, and then prepared to rest.
However, when Luo Can saw Qian Renxue's half-smiling look with a familiar "dangerous" light flashing in his eyes, and Ju Zi's slightly red ears and erratic eyes although he was trying to be calm, alarm bells rang in his heart.
"Well, we have to go to the association for an audit tomorrow. Should we recharge our batteries tonight?" Luo Can tried to make the final "struggle".
"Recharge your batteries?" Qian Renxue's red lips were slightly hooked, and she stood up slowly. Her black nightgown faded away like water waves with her movements, "My husband is right~, so in order to give you the best 'spirit' to face the audit tomorrow, tonight, sister Ju Zi and I have to help you 'relax'~"
Ju Zi also stood up. Although his cheeks were flushed, he still walked behind him and whispered, "A-Can, Xue'er is right... we, we will pay attention to our propriety..."
Luo Can: "..." He looked at the two witches on the left and right who were "eyeing each other eagerly", knowing that tonight's "catastrophe" would probably be impossible to avoid again.
"You guys... be gentle this time."
What responded to him was a proud chuckle from Qian Renxue.
"Don't worry, husband, we are very measured~"
The next morning, when Luo Can walked out again, Youyou couldn't help but sigh.
Sure enough, a woman's mouth is a liar. Especially Dark Angel's mouth.
When he changed his clothes and joined the equally radiant Ju Zi and Qian Renxue, there was no big difference visible on the surface.
"Let's go to the Blacksmith's Association."
The three people left "Luhuozhijia Inn" and walked along the noisy main road towards the Blacksmith's Association headquarters located in the central area of Gengxin City.
The closer you get to the center, the taller and grander the surrounding buildings become, the sound of iron striking becomes sparse but heavier and more powerful, and the Soul Power Wave filling the air is also significantly stronger.
The Blacksmith's Association headquarters is a mammoth building that occupies an extremely large area and is made of a mixture of dark cyan metal and dark boulders. The architectural shape is simple and heavy, like a creeping metal beast. Above the main entrance, the huge emblem of intersecting hammers and anvils shines in the sun.
There are guards wearing uniform leather armor on duty at the door.
Luo Can stepped forward and showed the letter of recommendation that Qian Renxue obtained yesterday and was stamped by a certain manager.
The guard checked that everything was correct, and his attitude was a little more polite. "You three, please follow me."
Under the guidance of the guards, the three of them passed through thick metal doors one after another, walked through the slightly dimly lit but extremely spacious corridors, and finally came to a rather open side hall.
There are already more than a dozen people waiting in the side hall, including men, women and children. Most of them have a strong temperament and have the unique pyrotechnics of a blacksmith. They are more or less carrying some utensils wrapped in cloth or packed in boxes. They are obviously here to participate in the audit.
In front of the side hall, there are three large metal desks, and three people are sitting behind them. In the middle is a middle-aged man in his forties with a rosy complexion and gentle eyes. On the left is a short-haired woman in her thirties with a beautiful appearance and capable temperament. She is looking down at a book. On the right is an old man with gray hair, a serious face, and wearing a traditional blacksmith's apron, who is concentrating with her eyes closed.