Task

Li Yi did not explain the duties and authority of this second-rank Imperial Master Craftsman.

Huo Ling did not understand either, but he did not quite dare to ask now.

Li Yi said to Huo Ling, "You are quite skilled at crafting legendary equipment. Have you considered crafting more of it?"

This was bad! Huo Ling's heart lurched. This was precisely what he had been most worried about.

He was not particularly worried about requests from other nobles to craft legendary equipment. If he did not want to earn that money, he could simply refuse them.

But if it was a task assigned by Li Yi, what would happen if he refused?

Huo Ling steeled himself and said, "Your Majesty, I still wish to focus on cultivation."

Li Yi nodded. "Cultivation is indeed the most important matter. In just a few years, you have already reached the third stage of legend. You should take advantage of your youth and press onward. Perhaps in less than a few decades, you may become a new Duke of Great Xia!"

"Your Majesty, I will certainly work hard!" Huo Ling said.

"But it would be a pity to waste your talent for forging. Crafting a set of legendary equipment truly takes quite a while. How about this? I will set you a task: craft two sets of legendary equipment for the imperial family every three years. What do you think?" Li Yi asked.

Huo Ling did the math. At present, crafting one set of Tiger Guard Battle Armor, from forging to completing the enchantments, took him roughly two months.

Two sets every three years meant that four months over three years would be sufficient.

That was still plenty of time, so Huo Ling nodded. "Your Majesty, I am willing to accept this task."

"Excellent!"