The first batch of repair tasks, a total of seven pieces Lower-Grade Law Artifact.
Qin Tiexin took two days to complete it. The speed was not slow, but he was more concerned about the results. When delivering, Deacon Lin carefully inspected each piece - the cutting edge was smooth, Spirit Rune was through, the spiritual energy flowed smoothly, and several dark cracks were also dealt with cleanly, leaving no hidden dangers.
She glanced at Qin Tiexin twice more, without saying anything else. She just ticked the acceptance form and recorded seventy service points. A new batch of forging tasks were left. There were constant battles on Wind and Snow Pass, so there were many weapons that needed to be repaired.
In the process of completing the task, Qin Tiexin gradually became familiar with the rhythm of the pass.
Refining weapons during the day. Practicing "Primordial Unity Instruction" and "Cauldron Eating Art" at night, working on the spiritual power of Qi and Blood, occasionally studying the Jade Slip given by Wu Zhen, pondering the processing techniques of bone tools and dental materials, or the Spirit Bone of Wind-Rending Tiger from Nourishment. Occasionally, when I have free time, I will practice the basic movements of swordsmanship, footwork and spear throwing several times in the back alley to maintain the memory of the body.
According to his efficiency, it only takes three hours a day to steadily complete the detailed repairs of three pieces of Law Artifact. This speed has gradually attracted the attention of colleagues in several nearby weapon refining rooms.
"That boy... has something."
"I heard it was sent by the Flowing Cloud Sect. He looks young, but his skills are really good."
"Seven pieces in two days, all Lower-Grade Law Artifact, and not a single piece was reworked. Last time I returned two of the five pieces..."
Some whispers occasionally drifted into his ears. Qin Tiexin heard it, but didn't care and continued the work at hand. The method he used was taught by Wu Zhen, follow the original texture of the material and don't go against its nature.
It sounds simple to say, but it requires a lot of practice and sensitivity to materials. Qin Tiexin was based on the period of the Discarded Artifact Pavilion, and it showed results here.
Deacon Lin seemed to have begun to pay attention to this taciturn young weapon refiner. She began to hand over some relatively difficult, heavily damaged, and requiring delicate processing Law Artifact into his hands. Qin Tiexin accepted all comers and dealt with them one by one, step by step.
Several days passed like this.
That evening, Deacon Lin sent another special Law Artifact.
A long knife.
The blade was broken into two pieces in the middle, and the fracture was uneven, as if it had been broken by something Great Strength. There were still a few deep fingerprints left on the handle of the knife - they were left by the user when holding it, which shows how much impact it suffered at that time.
"The weapon of a senior Foundation Establishment physical cultivator on the front line." Deacon Lin placed the broken knife on the forging table, "I went on patrol the day before yesterday and encountered a mid-level Demon General class Horned Demon. He slashed Horned Demon's head with a knife, killing Horned Demon and breaking his knife. He is fine, but he feels sorry for this old friend who has been with him for many years."
She paused and said, "This is Middle-Grade Law Artifact. Can you see if it can be repaired at this level? If you repair it, you can get ten more points of merit."
Qin Tiexin picked up the broken knife and did not answer immediately.
The first feeling when he took it was that it was heavy. The back of the knife was thick, and the blade used to be very Sharpness. It was a fine Law Artifact, but now the fracture was in a mess. He gently stroked the fracture with his fingers, feeling the direction of the spiritual material and the shape of the fracture, and then activated his spiritual power to sink into the interior of the blade.
After a moment, he raised his head.
"It can be repaired. Even if it breaks, it won't be difficult. The knife itself is made of earth and has a good material base. It is made of fine materials." He said, "But there is a problem."
Deacon Lin raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Problem?"
"Yes, this knife is too hard."
"The material of this knife should be 50% Azure Pattern Steel plus 50% Black Iron Sand. Spirit Rune is also Sharpness and Iron Wall. When forging, the idea is to pursue hardness and Sharpness, sacrificing toughness." Qin Tiexin explained, "It is enough under normal circumstances, but Northern Frontier is extremely cold and the metal itself will become brittle. In addition, the skull of Horned Demon is extremely hard, especially the Demon General level. At the moment of cutting with full force, the impact force the blade withstands exceeds the limit it can withstand."
He paused and said his plan, "Direct patching is only for emergency use and will not last long. I want to melt a small piece of Scarlet Fire Copper into the fracture."
"Scarlet Fire Copper?" Deacon Lin was a little surprised, "Isn't that what the fire attribute Law Artifact is for?"
"Scarlet Fire Copper is warm in nature and can improve the toughness and cold resistance of metal." Qin Tiexin said, "The dosage is not much, a piece the size of a fingernail is enough. It will not significantly change the overall hardness and earthy feel of the blade. At the same time, use The way of nesting Spirit Rune is to add a double layer of reinforcement - the outer layer 'Iron Wall Rune' is responsible for physical pressure bearing, and the inner layer 'Spirit-Conducting Rune' is responsible for channeling spiritual power and resisting the erosion of Cold Qi."
He added, "This is Middle-Grade Law Artifact. It requires more materials and man-hours than the inferior product. If we follow the normal process, it can be delivered tomorrow evening."
Deacon Lin After listening, he did not express his position immediately. He only asked, "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Okay." Deacon Lin nodded, "Scarlet Fire Copper is within the quota, I will grant it to you. You can do it."
She turned and left, and the sound of her footsteps disappeared at the entrance of the alley.
Qin Tiexin Close the door, return to the forging table, and pick up the broken knife again.
He first cleaned the bloodstains on the two severed knives and polished the fracture carefully to expose a fresh metal surface for easy welding. Then he went to the material warehouse next door and applied for a small piece of Scarlet Fire Copper with the token - about the size of a knuckle, dark red, warm in hand.
Returning to the forging platform, he lit the ground fire and adjusted the temperature.
Throw the broken knife into the fire, pay special attention to heating the broken area to the appropriate temperature, then cover the right fist with "Vajra Hammer Fist", turn the spiritual power into substantial hammer power, and start forging.
"Dang--Dang--Dang--"
The sound is deeper and duller than when Lower-Grade Law Artifact was repaired.
The metal structure at the fracture gradually becomes uniform and softened under the hammering, and then Qin Tiexin places Scarlet Fire Copper between the fractures, and taps repeatedly with reduced force to fully integrate it with the blade.
After Scarlet Fire Copper was completely melted into the fracture, he began to carve the nested Spirit Rune.
When the two Spirit Rune Nesting were completed, the sky had completely darkened.
Quenching, tempering, grinding, center of gravity calibration...
When Qin Tiexin put down the final grinding stone and raised the long knife completed by Repair to his eyes, the blade was completely integrated, with almost no trace of fracture. There was only a shallow, slightly darker line at the weld, which was like the natural texture of the blade. He injected spiritual power and tried it - the spiritual power was smooth and smooth, and the hand felt calm and solid.
He nodded with satisfaction and put the knife aside carefully.
The next evening, Deacon Lin came with the knife owner.
He was a burly middle-aged man with Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivation, with a few old and new scars on his face, and a pair of rough, big hands with thick knuckles. He was wearing a shiny leather armor, with a bag containing Devil Core hanging around his waist. At first glance, he looked like a brave man who had been fighting on the Northern Front all year round.
As soon as he entered the door, his eyes fell on the repaired long knife on the forging table.
He quickly stepped forward, picked up the long knife, and did not speak immediately. Instead, he weighed the weight first, then flipped his wrist and struck in the air.
"Buzz--" The blade cut through the air, making a low and powerful buzz.
He looked at the welded joint several times, carefully touched the shallow lines with his fingers, then injected spiritual power into it and felt the spiritual power flowing through the blade.
After a moment of silence, he raised his head, looked at Qin Tiexin, and grinned:
"Young man, your craftsmanship is quite good. This knife has been with me for twelve years, and I thought it was going to die this time."
He took out a gray-black Devil Core from the bag on his waist and placed it on the forging table. "Devil Soldier level Devil Core, a little thought."
Qin Tiexin shook his head. "There is no extra reward for the work within the mission."
"Take it." The middle-aged man pushed Devil Core forward, "The mission is the mission, and your skills are worth the price. I will come back to you if I have any problems with my Law Artifact in the future."
He paused and added, "C Zone Number Seven, I remember it."
After saying that, he shouldered the long knife and strode away.
Deacon Lin stood at the door, looked at the Devil Core, then at the Qin Tiexin, but said nothing.
Qin Tiexin put the Devil Core into the storage ring. This was the first "extra income" he received after coming to Wind and Snow Pass.
At night.
Qin Tiexin had just packed up the forging table and was about to start the evening practice, when there was a knock on the door.
"Dong dong dong."
The voice is neither urgent nor slow.
Qin Tiexin stepped forward and pulled the door latch.
Outside the door, Nangong Yao was standing in the alley, holding a small food box in her hand. She had changed into a clean and smart outfit, her hair was tied back casually, and there was a smile between her eyebrows. The moonlight and the lights on the distant city wall reflected on her face, adding a touch of warmth to the white air she exhaled.
She looked Qin Tiexin up and down and said with a smile:
"Junior brother, I haven't seen you for a few days. I heard that you are already a well-known weapon refiner at Zone C?"