Hearing Tai Tan's words, Tang San was also shocked. More importantly, Qi Ling was going to use a wide variety of metals, and the quantity was astonishing, with many of them measured in tons.
"Brother, are you buying these metals to arm an army?" Tang San asked, puzzled.
"No, strictly speaking, I only need enough to arm one person," Qi Ling laughed, "But that one person is worth an army!"
"This..." Tang San was immediately puzzled. One person is an army? This was something his Hidden Weapon could never do. His elder brother had indeed done something amazing again.
After traveling for more than half a month, the group finally arrived at Gengxin City. Although it was not a famous city, it had a great influence because the Blacksmith Association was located there.
The better the blacksmith, the more useful the things they can forge. Such blacksmiths are usually Soul Master, because only Soul Master with superhuman physical abilities and concentration can make forging more exquisite.
"Huh? A blacksmith? Elder Tai Tan, the highest-ranking blacksmith here, I remember, is called a Divine Craftsman, right?" Qi Ling said, "My brother's Martial Soul is also a hammer, I wonder if he can become a Divine Craftsman in the future?"
Tai Tan chuckled, "Hehe, that's for sure. With your current strength, becoming a master craftsman is only a matter of time! After all, your father is one of the three great master craftsmen of our time."
Tang San then laughed and said, "Speaking of becoming a master craftsman, brother, I think there's someone more likely than me."
"Who is it?" Qi Ling asked, but then, seeing Tang San staring straight at her, she exclaimed in surprise, "You mean me?"
"That's right, brother, I think you'll become a master craftsman before me," Tang San said.
"Stop joking, Xiao San. I don't have a unique Martial Soul like the Clear Sky Hammer, nor do I have the experience and skills of Elder Tai Tan and Lou Gao. What makes me think I can become a master craftsman?"
"But, brother, you possess a creativity that none of us have!" Tang San said. "The things you've researched are things I wouldn't even dare to imagine. I think there's no one else in the world who could do this!"
"Yes, Young Master is right! The Alliance Leader's talent is indeed the highest I've ever seen!" Tai Tan added, "Those things in Dragon's Glory City are something I could never understand even if I spent my whole life trying!"
Hearing the two people's admiring tone, Qi Ling couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Let alone you two, even if I studied for a lifetime, I might not be able to develop an excavator or a Barrett! That still relies on the system!
Moreover, according to these two people's thinking, once I finish making what I'm preparing, they'll probably immediately recommend me to be a master craftsman!
Since Tang Hao was mentioned, Tang San's mood naturally became heavy. Seeing Tang San's expression, Qi Ling couldn't help but say, " Xiao San, when we go back this time, let's go see Uncle Hao together and let them see that you've found them such a good daughter-in-law!"
Hearing Qi Ling's words, Hu Liena blushed and said, "Oh, Qi Ling, you dare to make fun of me! I'm going to tell the teacher when we get back and have her stand up for me!"
"I swear to God, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask the Xiao San!" Qi Ling said with a smile.
Tang San said with deep emotion, "That's exactly what I was thinking too. It's time to take Nana to meet my parents, so they can rest assured that I have someone to take care of me while I'm away."
Qi Ling, with her legs crossed, laughed and said, "When you two get married, let my sister be Hu Liena's mother! As for the father... I think I'm quite suitable! Right?"
"You're so mean, Qi Ling! You're taking advantage of your teacher!" Hu Liena said angrily. "I don't want that! I have my teacher, that's enough for me!"
"Sigh, alright, alright," Qi Ling said helplessly. "Did you hear that, Xiao San? Hu Liena has agreed to marry you. You'd better find a suitable time yourself!"
Hu Liena then realized that she couldn't win against Qi Ling, so she pitifully turned to Tang San for help, and Tang San had no choice but to hold her in his arms.
" Qi Ling, look, Hu Liena and Tang San are getting married, so what about you...?" Just then, Ning Rongrong suddenly leaned over to Qi Ling, looking at him with great hope.
"Uh..." Qi Ling suddenly felt like she had dug herself a hole, and said awkwardly, "This, this... we'll talk about it later!"
"Hmph! Why is it always 'we'll talk about it later'? How many times have you said that!" Ning Rongrong said, dissatisfied. " Tang San is your brother, he's getting married soon, how can you be later than him?"
" Xiao San, I think you're getting married too early. Why don't you get engaged first, and then have a big celebration when you have more free time!" Qi Ling said. "Then, I'll throw you a huge party! I guarantee the whole world will know about it!"
Tang San was speechless. Although that was indeed his plan—to get engaged first and then get married once everything was settled—it just felt so strange to have his older brother say it.
Just as Qi Ling was feeling embarrassed, a commotion suddenly came from in front of the carriage. Qi Ling immediately rushed out as if she had been saved. "I'll go see what happened!"
Outside the carriage, a man dressed as a craftsman collapsed in front of it, clutching a piece of armor to his chest and wailing, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
"Oh my god! This is outrageous! Someone actually drove a carriage into someone and even damaged my armor! Is there no law anymore? You be the judge!" the man lying on the ground shouted, drawing a murmur of disapproval from the surrounding crowd.
"Oh ho? This guy's trying to scam me? That's really something." Qi Ling laughed, then jumped off the carriage and came closer.
Just as the member of the Strength Clan responsible for driving was feeling helpless, Qi Ling patted him on the shoulder and said, "I'll handle it."
The people on the ground, seeing Qi Ling's attire, immediately knew he was either rich or noble, and shouted, "You've bullied me! You damaged my armor, you have to pay me back!"
"Oh? Really? It's the armor you're carrying?" Qi Ling asked with a smile. "How much? I'll buy it."
The man hadn't expected Qi Ling to be so agreeable, and his eyes immediately darted around before he said, "At least... ten thousand Gold Soul Coin!"
"Huh? This is cheap? It's even cheaper than the toilet I bought." Qi Ling casually took out a Tianhua Treasure Note and tossed it to the person.
The man excitedly picked up the Tianhua Treasure Note from the ground. After confirming that it was genuine, he immediately stuffed it into his pocket, thinking that he had really hit the jackpot today. He had actually managed to sell such a worthless item.
"Wait a minute, I didn't say you could leave." Just then, Qi Ling smiled and said, "I've settled my score with you, now it's time to settle your score with me, isn't it?"