168. I contracted a monthly ticket for Huang Pin Weapon Spectrum)
Premium weapons are completely different from standard weapons.
Under normal circumstances, if a weapons forging division can forge one or two high-quality weapons a year, it is considered to be highly productive.
Shi Songtao didn't believe Zhou Shu's nonsense about contracting Huangpin's weapon spectrum!
He has been a weapons forger for several years, but how many high-grade weapons have he forged in total?
Although this has something to do with his striving for perfection and not casting non-high-quality yellow-grade weapons, it is mainly because it is not that easy to forge a good yellow-grade weapon.
Zhou Shu had just forged the Three Swords of Emperor Yin, and Shi Songtao simply did not believe that he could forge another top-notch high-quality weapon on the Huangpin Weapon Spectrum in a short period of time.
He lamented and sighed for a long time, seeing such an irresponsible envoy. Now he was very worried about whether this mission would be successful.
No, you can’t rely on this unreliable envoy, everything must depend on me!
I, Shi Songtao, am the greatest soldier-making genius in Great Xia. Even if the chief envoy is a salty fish, I, as the deputy envoy, can still shoulder the burden!
The housekeeper looked at Shi Songtao's back with some confusion. This Mr. Shi was really interesting. He was dejected at one moment and high-spirited at the other.
Is this genius?
It’s really confusing.
Our Marquis is also a genius, why does he feel so normal?
The housekeeper shook his head and went about his own business.
……
Qingzhou, in a courtyard.
The courtyard is very large, but the layout is very simple and almost empty.
At this moment, there are many people standing in the courtyard.
In front of the crowd is a slender woman in Tsing Yi.
The woman in green had a picturesque face, but her face was expressionless, as if nothing in the world could cause her mood swings.
Her black and white eyes swept over the people in front of her without any emotion.
Those people are all young women. The women vary in height, short, fat, and thin. Some are beautiful, some are just average, and some are even more ugly.
Everyone's expressions were very solemn, and their eyes looking at the woman in Tsing Yi were full of admiration.
"I have taught you the basics. Next, it depends on your personal practice."
The woman in green clothes spoke slowly, her voice was very pleasant, like the tinkling spring water flowing from the snow-capped mountains.
"I will be away for a period of time, which may range from a few months to a year. After that, you can practice freely and I will provide you with supplies as usual."
"When I come back, those who get into the top grade can be like slaying the demon army. Those who can't get into the top grade can find another way out."
After the woman in green clothes finished speaking, she turned around and left the courtyard.
In the courtyard, there was a beautiful woman with a red scarf tied around her wrist. She clenched the hilt of the sword in her hand. In a few seconds, I must succeed!
Liang Hongxiu said to herself.
……
A few more days passed, and Zhou Shu still locked himself in the foundry, refusing to see anyone who came to visit.
No one knows what kind of weapons he is forging and what weapons he forges.
Shi Songtao has not been idle these days. He shut himself in his study and studied the books he collected about casting soldiers all day long. Occasionally, when he was free, he would also take a look at the Tianji Mirror.
Although he was a little slanderous, he kept thinking about what Zhou Shu's words meant.
Seeing that the top ten weapons in the Huangpin Weapon Chart had not changed, he rolled his eyes at Zhou Shu in his heart. He was really bragging. How could a superior Huangpin weapon be forged so easily?
The personnel of the Daxia Mission have been officially announced. The envoy Zhou Shu, the two deputy envoys Lu Wenshuang and Shi Songtao, as well as the escort generals and guards accompanying the mission.
In addition, there were also other weapons-casting divisions and officials from the Ministry of Rites accompanying him.
Meng Bai's name did not appear on the mission's personnel list.
Nominally, he was going to Daqin to seek medical treatment, but he was just traveling with the mission.
Yin Chengshan and his team were also recruited into the escort army, but Yin Chengshan and others did not reject this.
Although the demon-slaying army is relatively free, they are still soldiers after all, and they naturally have to obey orders.
In addition to Yin Chengshan, Yang Hong and some other divine prisoners were recruited to serve as scouts accompanying the army.
Meng Bai is responsible for the formation of the guard, so Zhou Shu naturally does not need to worry about it.
Speaking of which, Zhou Shu, the envoy and nominal leader of the mission, has never shown his face since the day the appointment was announced.
There is another person who has never shown up, that is Deputy Envoy Lu Wenshuang.
This made Shi Songtao, the other deputy envoy, extremely confused.
These two colleagues don't seem to get along well.
Fortunately, apart from these two thorns, the other members of the mission were easy to deal with.
Shi Songtao has met several times with other weapons-casting divisions and officials from the Ministry of Rites, and together they discussed preparations for the mission.
Shi Songtao has made up his mind. No matter what others think, he will definitely get this job done!
Just when Shi Songtao was busy with the affairs of the mission, the Youzhou Marquis Mansion once again welcomed an uninvited guest.
"Girl, I'm sorry, my Marquis is in seclusion to build troops, so it's not convenient to see guests."
The housekeeper was shocked by the peerless appearance of the girl in front of him, bowed slightly and said.
Although this girl is beautiful, she is really too cold. It is better for us, the princess, who is equally beautiful, but does not have this feeling of being repulsive to others.
The housekeeper said to himself.
"Missing?"
Lu Wenshuang's expression did not change. She took a step forward, and her whole body's temperament suddenly changed, and a fierce aura rose into the sky.
In the eyes of the housekeeper, this beautiful girl seemed to have turned into a sword in an instant.
"There is an assassin!"
The housekeeper shouted subconsciously.
Next, his voice stopped suddenly, and the sound on his lips was forced back by a sword energy.
That sword energy was at its peak, forcing the butler's voice back, but not hurting him at all.
"Shuashua——"
Several blasts of wind sounded.
Experts ordered to protect Zhou Shu appeared one after another.
"Which bastard came to kick the gym?"
Almost at the same time, a furious voice sounded from the backyard.
I don’t know if it was an illusion, but the woman in green clothes who was as cold as snow seemed to have a smile flashing at the corner of her mouth.
"Master Hou, be careful!"
The master who was ordered to protect Zhou Shu stood in front of Zhou Shu who appeared with a solemn expression and said solemnly, "It's a master!"
Lu Wenshuang looked at Zhou Shu who came to the front hall angrily, and said expressionlessly, "Are you Zhou Shu? I am Lu Wenshuang."
Her tone was indifferent and her words were concise to the extreme.
I am Lu Wenshuang. She speaks a simple sentence with great confidence, as if everyone will know who she is after saying it.
This is indeed the case. Everyone present, including Zhou Shu, knew who she was when they heard this.
The master who was ordered to protect Zhou Shu was obviously relieved.
Qingzhou Lu Wenshuang is one of our own.
Zhou Shu looked Lu Wenshuang up and down. The anger at being disturbed had disappeared. No matter what time, beautiful women would always get preferential treatment.
This Lu Wenshuang is very beautiful. In terms of appearance, she is not inferior to Yin Wuyou at all, but she is a little flatter...
This is the legendary Great Xia’s number one martial arts genius, who became a martial arts master in his teens.
The sword intent is truly astonishing.
When Zhou Shu looked at Lu Wenshuang, Lu Wenshuang also looked at Zhou Shu.
Zhou Shu's current attire is really unsightly. He is wearing a soldier's short coat and has not washed for many days, so he looks a little shabby.
However, there was no trace of embarrassment in his expression, and his comfortable and peaceful attitude made Lu Wenshuang nod slightly in his heart.
"It turns out to be Miss Lu."
Zhou Shu said, "I wonder why Miss Lu is here? If it is about the mission, then we can talk about it later when everyone is here."
"I don't care about the mission."
Lu Wenshuang said indifferently, another loser...
"I came here to see if you are qualified to serve as the envoy of the mission."
"I'm not qualified. If you are willing to do it, I'll give it to you."
Zhou Shu said happily.
Lu Wenshuang frowned and said in a cold voice, "A manly man, you have to do your duty. How can you practice a sword like this?"
"You don't care! What does this have to do with how I master the sword?"
Zhou Shu rolled his eyes in his heart and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell His Majesty that this means there is no problem in giving it to you, and the procedure will definitely work."
He doesn't care at all whether it's right or wrong.
"I'm not interested in whether you are the envoy or not, but since you are the envoy and I am the deputy envoy, I want to be at your disposal during this trip. Naturally, I have to prove that you have the ability to dispatch me."
Lu Wenshuang said coldly, "I'm here to ask you about swordsmanship. Where is your sword?"
"Draw out your sword!"
Lu Wenshuang took another step forward, her body sharp and sharp, and the air around her was even cut by the sword intent emanating from her, making a soft squeaking sound.
Her right hand has already grasped the hilt of the sword exposed at her right shoulder.
"Ask sword? Want to fight?"
Zhou Shu's expression froze. Did he make a mistake?
You, Lu Wenshuang, are the master of the third level of martial arts. My apparent martial arts cultivation is only that of the seventh level of martial arts!
Is it necessary to fight?
A third-level martial artist can cut a seventh-level martial artist into scum with just one sword, right?
"I heard that you have a sword technique called the Eighteen Shocking Swords." Lu Wenshuang said coldly, "Let me see what kind of sword technique can be called shocking! Don't worry, I will suppress the spirit energy to the seventh level of martial arts.
The extent!"
Is it enough to suppress Ling Yuan?
Can a third-level martial artist’s understanding of martial arts be comparable to that of a seventh-level martial artist?
Isn’t this making trouble?
"Miss Lu, I think you are mistaken. I am a weapon maker and I just practice martial arts casually. I am definitely not your opponent."
Zhou Shu said casually.
He glanced at Lu Wenshuang, if nothing else, I could put you on my knees and spank you, would you believe it?
He is not interested in fighting, killing or martial arts, or he can't be interested...
Lu Wenshuang is indeed very strong among the younger generation. She is a second-level martial artist who is less than 20 years old. There are few people in the entire continent who are stronger than her at this age.
But in Zhou Shu's eyes, it's still too weak.
To Zhou Shu, if you don't hide your cultivation level, it means an adult bullying a child, which is boring.
If he hides his cultivation, he is at the seventh level of Lingyuan Martial Arts. Isn’t that asking for abuse?
Before Zhou Shu finished speaking, there was a sudden soft sound and a white light pierced his chest.
That white light was very fast and very decisive.
Zhou Shu could feel that if he didn't dodge, that white light might really stab him to the core!
Are you serious?
Zhou Shu's face changed slightly. Lu Wenshuang didn't have martial ethics. She didn't even agree to it yet, so she took action directly!
And it’s serious from the start!
If she didn't fight back, would she really dare to kill someone?
Zhou Shu has a golden bell to protect his body, but he is not afraid that Lu Wenshuang will actually kill him, but he also does not want to expose his golden bell in public.
As soon as you step on your feet, there seems to be clouds rippling from your toes.
His whole body has floated backward.
Lu Wenshuang stabbed out with his sword, the momentum of the sword was uncertain, the tip of the sword was only an inch away from Zhou Shu's chest, and he bit Zhou Shu tightly and wouldn't let go.
"Master Hou!"
Suddenly there was an exclamation, "Catch the sword!"
The sound of breaking wind sounded, and Zhou Shu stretched out his hand to grab it without looking back.
There is a familiar feeling in my hand, but it is a giant sword!
Despite his busy schedule, Zhou Shu still had time to look back.
Yin Chengshan came unexpectedly without knowing when.
He smiled at Yin Chengshan.
Lu Wenshuang frowned. He dared to be distracted when he was having a sword duel with him. He really didn’t know how to live or die!
With a cold snort, Lu Wenshuang held the long sword forward, as if it was about to pierce Zhou Shu's heart.
"Eighteen Shocking Swords!"
After taking the Juque Sword, Zhou Shu shouted loudly, and a sword light suddenly appeared.
"Ding——"
It was like the sound of gold and iron clashing, and within everyone's field of vision, there was a dazzling shadow of swords.
Even Zhou Shu and Lu Wenshuang are nowhere to be seen.
Everyone involuntarily took two steps back.
The masters who were ordered to protect Zhou Shu all held their weapons nervously.
They are hesitating whether to take action.
It is true that Miss Lu is one of our own, but she has taken action against Lord Zhou. Do we want to help?
Just when they were still hesitating, the sword light had suddenly converged.
Zhou Shu and Lu Wenshuang are five steps apart, no more and no less.
The long sword in Lu Wenshuang's hand has been sheathed, and the giant sword in Zhou Shu's hand has the tip of the sword on the ground and both hands on the hilt.
The two looked at each other as if they had not moved.
Who lost?
Who won?
Everyone looked at each other, and some people with sharp eyes saw a small gap in the clothes on Zhou Shu's chest.
Lord Zhou lost?
Everyone was confused, but no one asked.
"Is that a giant sword in your hand?"
Lu Wenshuang suddenly said.
"The giant sword is not commensurate with your eighteen shocking swords."
Zhou Shu nodded. The Juque Sword is a heavy sword and requires sufficient strength to be used. It is more suitable for some large-open and large-close sword techniques.
Although the Eighteen Shocking Swords have a shocking name, they are actually a set of swordsmanship that emphasizes skills and follow the path of a light and ethereal assassin.
It is actually a little bit inconsistent to use the giant sword to perform the Eighteen Shocking Swords.
Zhou Shu naturally understood this truth, and Lu Wenshuang was an expert in using swords, so he could also see it.
"If the sword is good, so is the swordsmanship."
Lu Wenshuang continued, "People who use swords are average."
After saying this, she turned around and walked away, leaving only a slim green figure and the faint fragrance of a girl in the air.