Forging a Great Umbrella with 400 Jin of Level 5 Metal!

"Dad, about that kid..."

"Alright, let's pretend this never happened. Let's see if there's anything you need around here to trade."

In the council chamber, where the Wang Family members were seated, Wang Shaokun looked at his father with a gloomy face.

Before he could finish speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Spirit Forger Wang, which made his expression even more unpleasant.

He never imagined that his impulsive decision would plunge his Wang Family into such an embarrassing situation.

This made the Wang Family a laughingstock among the powerful figures of Liangmin County.

He was somewhat annoyed.

"Brother Kun, do you think I could work for the Wang Family from now on?"

At this moment, a voice came, and Zhang Zhentian, whose face was somewhat pale, looked at him with hope and bitterness.

Wang Shaokun looked at Zhang Zhentian and frowned slightly.

Just now, Zhang Zhentian also lost his position as captain of the enforcement team because he helped the Wang Family, and has fallen to this state.

In addition, given his own strength as a master from a powerful family, he pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Come on, brother, from now on we're on the same side."

Cao Fengqi didn't care about the Wang Family's affairs, much less about Zhang Zhentian.

At this moment, watching the transaction unfold, he was filled with excitement.

He has traded a total of 400 jin (200 kg) of grade 5 metal so far.

As for the level 4 metal, there are three to four thousand catties, enough for him to upgrade his own shelter to level 4.

Even in terms of area, it can be expanded to 130 or 140 square meters.

"These powerful figures in Liangmin County are wealthier than I imagined."

"Of course, my own Mystic Devouring Beast is indeed precious."

Almost everyone in Liangmin County wanted to trade Mystic Devouring Beast, as it was a treasure that could improve one's physical condition.

"With these level 5 metals, I can forge a level 5 weapon, the Great Umbrella. My Heavy Sword technique is at level 6, and the Great Umbrella is Heavy Sword."

"Besides that, you'll have enough materials for a level 5 Myriad Beast Net, level 5 Nine-Piercing Arrow, and even to craft a level 5 bow."

"However, I don't have enough souls to forge my own weapons."

Cao Fengqi calculated in his mind that he currently possessed 30 level 4 souls.

Level 5 weapons, except for non-primary weapon equipment like the Nine-Piercing Arrow and the Abyss-Patterned Evil-Binding Nail Case, require fewer souls.

The Great Umbrella, the Myriad Beast Net, and ordinary level 5 equipment and weapons all require 10 souls.

"Prioritize forging the Great Umbrella, as it's useful for both offense and defense; secondly, level 5 bows and arrows, and then level 5 Nine-Piercing Arrow."

He made his final decision.

In the following time, Cao Fengqi conducted a formal transaction with the group from Liangmin County.

This transaction was quite large, but fortunately, Ma Jiuxing was there to help.

"Thank you, Brother Cao, thank you so much!"

Three hours later, at the Cao Family's gate, Ma Jiuxing, having completed all the transactions, waved to Cao Fengqi with a face full of excitement and gratitude. "If you ever need anything from me, Old Ma, just say the word, and I'll go through fire and water for you!"

"Good!"

Cao Fengqi smiled at him.

In his recent transaction with Ma Jiuxing, he gave her twice the amount of Mystic Devouring Beast compared to others.

In Ma Jiuxing's view, he had gained so much from helping with such a small amount of work, so he was naturally excited and eager to kowtow to Cao Fengqi again.

This time, I mean it.

"Son, there's just too much of this level 4 and 5 metal."

Seeing Ma Jiuxing leave, Cao Jiancheng looked at the piles of metal materials in his house, his eyes burning with desire.

"Hehe, this can easily upgrade our Cao Family's sanctuary to level 4."

Cao Fengqi smiled and nodded, "A level 4 shelter can withstand some of the evil spirits and beasts that appear in the darkness."

"There are no more than forty Level 4 shelters in the entire Liangmin County."

Liu Xiuxiu said with a beaming smile, "We'll upgrade this shelter now."

"Mom and Dad, you two handle the shelter upgrade. I want to forge a weapon."

Cao Fengqi, "We need to prepare for tomorrow's operation."

"Yes, son, you will be the primary person in charge of forging weapons."

Cao Jiancheng also learned from him about how a group of extraordinary individuals led the county's experts to clear out the evil beasts.

Naturally, everything revolves around the son.

"Fengqi, do you need my help with forging weapons?"

Cao Jiancheng looked at him and asked, "Cooling down the metal, just a simple favor."

"Alright."

Cao Fengqi thought for a moment and nodded.

This time, he wasn't forging a palm-sized Abyss-Patterned Evil-Binding Nail Case.

Instead, it was a 200-pound Great Umbrella, four to five times heavier than a regular weapon.

In addition, the Great Umbrella is constructed with extremely precision, comparable to hand-crafted chips.

According to his estimate, even if he were to reach the ninth level of Mystic Artificer in forging, it would still take him at least six or seven hours to complete the forging.

If it were Spirit Forger level, they simply wouldn't have the skill to forge Great Umbrella.

"Dad, let me help."

Liu Chunying, who was standing to the side, glanced at the situation and offered to help, saying, "It would be more convenient if I were to assist."

"It's alright. I'm wearing a level 4 Heavenly Spider Garment, which has good heat insulation. Plus, my physical condition has improved recently, so I won't feel very tired."

Seeing that Cao Jiancheng was about to refuse, she continued.

"Alright, then thank you for your hard work, Chunying."

Cao Jiancheng thought about it for a moment and then didn't insist anymore, after all, he only had one arm, which was sometimes inconvenient.

Anyone is fine with it.

Cao Fengqi didn't care; his gaze fell on the level 5 metal body in front of him.

He took all the metal items—including tattered level 5 armor and weapons, as well as small pieces of metal—into his room.

"Fengqi you need me to do anything, just tell me."

Liu Chunying followed him in and said to him.

"Okay, sister-in-law."

Cao Fengqi and began to carefully classify these level 5 metal materials.

Metal materials are divided into soft metals and hard metals. Simply put, those with high toughness are called soft metals, while those with high rigidity and difficulty in bending are called hard metals.

Some properties of metals are incompatible with each other.

Some cannot be [melted].

The best forging method is to use the same soft or hard metal to forge the weapon, thus avoiding the various problems associated with the [melting] forging process.

However, Cao Fengqi to trade for all kinds of metals, more than a dozen different types.

Extraordinary skills are not as simple as they seem; they can't be achieved by just smashing things with a sledgehammer.

This involves [metal compatibility], [activation of metal properties], [soul infusion], [micro-management of Emberfire], [softening points of different metals], and [mastering the timing of forging]...

Wait, wait, wait!

Forging techniques can be understood as an extremely profound discipline.

"Fortunately, my skills have reached the Mystic Artificer Ninth Dan Perfection; otherwise, even an ordinary Mystic Artificer would have a headache making it difficult to forge Great Umbrella from these metals."

Cao Fengqi sorted all the metals and looked at the forging process clearly planned in his mind, a proud smile appearing on his face.

A skill at max level—it's even more overpowered than he imagined!

"My first weapon, let's begin!"

"Buzz!"

With a flick of his hand, the Emberfire entered the forging area of the forging table, and instantly, flames rose up.

He took a piece of level 5 metal and threw it inside, wielding a forging hammer, the Emberfire engulfing the area.

"Bump!"

After waiting quietly for a few minutes, Cao Fengqi raised the forging hammer in his hand and brought down the first hammer with utmost focus and precision.

At that moment, he seemed to become one with the man, the hammer, the forging table, Emberfire.

Liu Chunying, who was inside the room, watched curiously from the side.

This was the first time she had ever seen Spirit Forger forge a weapon.

If Cao Jiancheng were here, he would find it unbelievable.

Because he had seen the Spirit Forger Wang forge weapons, and comparing the two was like comparing a master sculptor to a child molding clay.