The Blacksmith's Shop (Part Two)-Bonus Update for Alliance Leader Array's Generous Donation

Master Craftsman Zong Yuan said, "Since the Eldest Princess has asked, this old man certainly cannot refuse. But there are so many instruments in these diagrams that making them all will likely take quite some time."

"How long?" Xue Lingjun asked. She could hardly wait.

Master Craftsman Zong Yuan considered it, then said, "If we work through the night, perhaps we can finish before noon tomorrow."

"There's no need to rush so much. Before dusk tomorrow will do," Xue Lingjun said. Fortunately, she would not have to wait too long.

Master Craftsman Zong Yuan said, "However, these instruments are quite precisely constructed. I fear I may not be able to reproduce them exactly, so I have a presumptuous request."

"Go ahead," Xue Lingjun said. "As long as it is within my power, I will certainly help you resolve it."

"This is not something the Eldest Princess can help with," Master Craftsman Zong Yuan said. "I wish to ask Lord Hu for his assistance. Since he drew these diagrams, he must understand the details of these instruments extremely well. I would therefore like him to stay here overnight and discuss their forging with me. Whenever there is something I do not understand, I can consult him immediately. With Lord Hu guiding me, we will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

On hearing this, Xue Lingjun felt the master craftsman's request was reasonable. Hu Xiaotian had only given him a book of diagrams, and many details might not have been drawn clearly enough. It was perfectly natural for him to make such a request. She glanced at Hu Xiaotian, plainly seeking his opinion.

"No problem," Hu Xiaotian said. "But I need to go back first and let my brothers know."

"There's no need for you to go back," Xue