As one of the three great master craftsmen in mainland China, Lou Gao naturally introduced some of the works that he was most proud of in his blacksmith career to Lingtian and others who came from afar.
Among them, his most proud work: the brilliant silver armor is highlighted.
Although Lingtian and others did not explain their intention.
But in the eyes of Lou Gao and other senior officials of the Blacksmiths Association, Lingtian, as the Lord of Qianling City, must have come for the weapons made by their Blacksmiths Association.
After all, these are the only weapons and equipment that their metal capital can take notice of.
Other than that, they couldn't imagine why Lingtian and others would come.
That's why Lou Gao started to explain with great interest.
Moreover, every set of weapons and equipment in their Blacksmith Guild has a high price, and if they can sell a batch, it will cost them a lot of money, which is enough for them to create more exquisite products.
at the same time.
After hearing Lou Gao's explanation, Lingtian was quite interested.
The collision between ancient times and modern times in the production of iron tools also broadened his thinking.
Just like what was said before.
Times are progressing.
Although a lot of exquisite skills have been lost, this does not mean that modern techniques have no merit.
However, Lingtian has some different opinions on the production method of Lou Gao.
"President Lou Gao."
"What advice does Lord Ling have?" Hearing Ling Tian's voice, Lou Gao stopped talking and raised his head with some doubts in his small eyes.
"There's a lot to talk about when it comes to advice."
Lingtian shook his head, twisted a piece of bright silver armor scales, and said thoughtfully, "I'm just a little curious, if the scales are arranged in other forms according to the way you forged the bright silver armor, can it be done?
To increase the defense again?”
"Lord Lingcheng's words are wrong."
Before Lou Gao could speak, Silong, his disciple, stood up and said, "The way the bright silver armor is arranged now is my teacher who went through countless arrangements before finding the most suitable way. I think there is no other way to arrange the scales that can compare."
The teacher’s is more reasonable.”
When the brilliant silver armor came out, it shocked the entire blacksmith world.
It can be said to be an innovation in the armor world, and the brilliant silver armor is an epoch-making product.
This is Lougao's honor and pride.
For Silong, any doubt is an insult to the teacher.
After hearing Silong's words, Lingtian shook his head.
"President Lou Gao's strength in casting is indeed admirable. The forging of bright silver armor pieces is also almost perfect and his skills are superb. If this is applied to weapons such as swords, guns, swords and halberds, there would be no problem, but the armor is different from them.
different."
"In addition to requiring exquisite skills, the caster also needs to formulate an arrangement plan for the armor based on the characteristics of the armor pieces, so that every line of the armor is more perfect and better fits the characteristics of the armor, so that the power of the armor can be unleashed.
, and although your arrangement is good, in my opinion, the power of the armor cannot be exerted to its limit. However, although the arrangement of the armor pieces chosen by Master Lou Gao is good, I feel that it has not reached the limit of the armor.
"
"I understand what Lord Lingtian said, but I don't know what his wisdom is?" Lou Gao frowned slightly, his eyes narrowed with displeasure.
Ever since he became a divine craftsman, Lingtian was still the only one who doubted him.
And the target is one of his most proud works: the brilliant silver armor!
This is not because the building is high and the air volume is small.
But he knew all these so-called truths. When he was arranging the armor pieces, Lou Gao had spent a lot of energy on them, but now he was taught by a layman who knew nothing about casting.
This is quite a serious insult to a blacksmith.
If Lingtian wasn't the city lord of Qianling City, he might have been kicked out of the Blacksmiths Association by now.
Lingtian naturally noticed the dissatisfaction in Lou Gao's tone.
But he didn't care.
Because he can understand Lou Gao's current mood.
But understanding is understanding.
On the journey of being a foundry master, Lingtian's strength is by no means comparable to that of the president of the Blacksmith Association.
So when faced with Lou Gao's inquiry, he was well prepared.
"President Lou Gao, do you have paper and pen here?"
"Aaron, prepare some pen and paper for City Master Ling. I want to see what you can think of this bright silver-armored City Master!" Lou Gao said in a somewhat disdainful tone to Lingtian with a cold snort.
This chubby master blacksmith also has his own pride.
Moreover, no one will be unresponsive when their professional abilities are questioned.
"Yes, Master." After hearing Lou Gao's order, Silong immediately took out a pen and paper and placed it on the table.
"Lord Lingcheng, please start." Lou Gao looked at Lingtian and said calmly.
"Then please ask President Lou Gao to wait for a moment."
Lingtian smiled slightly, took the brush on the table, and after a few strokes, an image of an armor appeared on the paper.
As Lingtian continued to write, the details on the armor became more and more obvious.
Lou Gao stood there expressionless. He didn't believe that Lingtian, a young boy, could have any great ideas in casting.
This is not because he treats others with prejudice.
The trade of blacksmith requires a lot of time and practice.
On the contrary.
Qian Renxue and Chen Xi are full of confidence in Lingtian.
Even if you are facing one of the three great master craftsmen on the mainland, it is the same.
Although Lou Gao is called a divine craftsman, all he forges are mortal weapons, while Lingtian's reforged Bing Ji Sword is a divine weapon. There is absolutely no comparison between the two.
Time keeps passing.
The armor sample drawn by Lingtian gradually became clearer.
finally.
As the last stroke was finished, the arrangement of the bright silver armor pieces reset by Lingtian also appeared on the paper.
"President Lou Gao, please."
Lingtian smiled lightly, put down the brush in his hand, and handed the drawn sample to Lou Gao.
"I've got to take a closer look, Lord Ling's opinion." Although Lou Gao didn't believe that Lingtian could come up with any good plans, he still patiently took the sample drawings and looked at them carefully.
This has nothing to do with Lingtian's identity.
It is Lou Gao's consistent style to treat casting issues rigorously.
Watched it for a while.
Lou Gao's gaze gradually changed.
From the initial indifference to the final surprise and disbelief.
"Is this... the plan you thought of?" After a while, Lou Gao raised his head and looked at Lingtian in disbelief.
"What do you think, Master Lou Gao?" Lingtian smiled slightly and said lightly.
From the beginning to the end of this armor design, the entire process was completed under the witness of Lou Gao. If it wasn't designed by Lingtian, who else could it be?
"Yes, can you tell me the specific details?" Lou Gao handed over the drawings with trembling hands and asked excitedly.
"nature."
Lingtian smiled slightly and took the drawing.
"first……"
"How did you figure it out?"
"The arrangement of the armor pieces depends on the material of the armor."
"..."
Lou Gao asked Lingtian questions one after another, and Lingtian answered them fluently.
soon.
Lou Gao's attitude towards Lingtian has undergone earth-shaking changes, especially when he sees that Lingtian has unique insights in casting, his admiration in his heart is even greater.
The conversation between the two also became more passionate.
See the situation.
Silong, who was so temperamental as his teacher, could only give a few indirect reminders.
Fortunately, Lou Gao didn't forget about business.
However, he still had some unfinished thoughts about this exchange. If Silong hadn't interrupted, he could have talked for a while.
Lou Gao looked at the drawings in his hands, sighed, and said with emotion, "I really didn't realize that Lord Ling City is so accomplished in casting. My so-called master craftsman's name is really unworthy of it compared to the Lord of the City.
…”
"President Lou, there is no need to be so arrogant. Your skills are one of the few famous craftsmen in the mainland." Lingtian said with a faint smile.
These words are not polite.
In terms of casting skills in mainland China today, Lou Gao can indeed be called a famous craftsman.
In comparison, Tang Hao and Tai Tan, although they are also collectively referred to as the three great craftsmen, the other two rely more on the power of martial arts. In terms of forging skills alone, they are not as good as Lou Gao.
This can be seen from the products placed throughout the studio.
Lou Gao really loves the profession of blacksmith.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to put all your energy into a civilian profession recognized by the mainland.
"It is my honor to be praised by the Lord of Lingcheng."
After the conversation about forging skills just now, Lou Gao has completely recognized the fact that Lingtian's ability is superior to his own.
"But I still have a few ideas about your bright silver armor."
Lingtian paused for a moment and said with a smile, "In addition to the armor plate arrangement I just made specifically for improving protection, there are other arrangements focusing on other different focuses such as speed and dexterity."
"Um?"
After hearing this, Lou Gao suddenly became interested, and even Silong's reminder was forgotten.
"Could Lord Lingcheng please elaborate?"
"The armor matter is not urgent."
Lingtian smiled slightly and said, shook his head, and said in a calm tone, "Lingtian came to the Blacksmith Association today because he actually has a private matter that he wants to discuss with President Lou."
"Private matters..."
Lou Gao was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses.
Yes~
He was so involved in the communication about forging just now that he forgot the purpose of Lingtian coming to the Blacksmith Association.
"Then what did Lord Ling City do?"
Lou Gao looked at Lingtian, a glimmer of light flashing in his small eyes.
Before, he originally guessed that Lingtian came for weapons, but now it seems that this is not the case.
"I heard that the Blacksmiths Association obtained a special piece of fire crystal a few years ago." Lingtian did not beat around the bush, looking calmly at Lou Gao and said directly.
Lou Gao's expression moved slightly, he pondered for a moment, and said, "City Lord Ling is probably talking about that piece of waste that cannot be refined, right?"
This piece of fire melt crystal is quite impressive.
At first, he also wanted to forge it into iron tools, but he did not expect that it would be difficult to refine it no matter what method he used.
Therefore, over the years, it has been treated as waste and thrown into the warehouse without anyone caring about it.
"Um……"
Lingtian was stunned for a moment, and his expression changed slightly.
scrap??
How to say...
The Golden Firework Crystal was actually treated as scrap?
If this was the case back then, wouldn't the blacksmith be following him like a duck?
But if you think about it carefully, it is actually normal.
After all, it would be difficult to successfully smelt the Golden Fire Flame Crystal without the help of a forger named Douluo or above.
not available.
Being treated as scrap is understandable, although it seems dramatic to Lingtian.
"I also want to see this strange piece of waste."
"So... Lord Lingcheng wants to buy this piece of Fire Crystal?" Lou Gao asked thoughtfully.
"That's right."
Lingtian nodded.
After hearing this, Lou Gao turned around and looked at Silong.
"Silong, what do you think?"
He usually works with ironware all day long, and all matters concerning the blacksmith association are handled by his four apprentices.
Among them, Silong is the most intelligent one.
So in this regard, he still had to look to his disciples' opinions.
"Um……"
After thinking for a moment, Silong nodded to Lou Gao.
This business can be discussed.
This piece of Fire Fusion Crystal is just like what Lou Gao said. It is just a waste if it is thrown into the treasure house of the Blacksmith Association. It is better to exchange it for some useful resources.
But as for how much it can be exchanged for, this needs to be discussed carefully.
"Lord of Lingcheng."
Silong slightly cupped his hands, showed a businessman's attitude, and said with a smile, "This piece of Fire Crystal was also obtained by our teacher who spent a lot of resources in the transaction. I wonder what you plan to exchange for this piece of crystal?"
"
"How much do you think this piece of fire crystal is worth?" Lingtian smiled slightly and asked in a calm tone.
"Fifty thousand gold soul coins."
Silong and Lou Gao looked at each other and quoted the first price.
"..."
Hearing this, Lingtian frowned slightly.
Five hundred thousand gold soul coins.
The price of Huorong Crystal on the market now is similar to this.
Logically speaking, it is definitely a profit to buy the Golden Fire Flame Crystal at the price of the Fire Crystal, but now it is defined as 'waste'.
A piece of scrap is sold at this price, which makes some lions open their mouths.
Lingtian raised his hand and tapped the table gently, and said with a smile, "Isn't Mr. Silong a little unkind? The price for a piece of scrap is already the same as the Huorong Crystal on the market~"
Silong heard this and said with a smile.
"I think since Lord Lingcheng has named this piece of Fire Fusion Crystal, there must be something special about it. Otherwise, you don't have to go through all the trouble to come to the Blacksmith Association from the far north, right?"
"Mr. Silong guessed wrong."
Lingtian shook his head and said in an indifferent tone, "I bought it just because I was curious when I was passing through the metal capital. At this price, I might as well buy a normal fire crystal."
"How much does City Lord Ling think it should be?" Silong asked.
"Two hundred thousand gold soul coins is my bottom line."
"Two hundred thousand..."
After hearing this, Silong was a little hesitant.
Judging from Lingtian's expression, Silong was not sure whether his attitude toward the Fire Crystal was true or false.
Frankly speaking.
A piece of scrap can buy two hundred thousand gold soul coins, which is already a good price.
They didn't spend many soul coins when they purchased it.
However, businessmen are all greedy, and they always want to take advantage of themselves, thinking that they can still earn a little more.
The same is true for Si Long.
But now Lingtian is resolute and offers a flat price of 200,000 yuan.
He was afraid that if he made a mistake in guessing if he persisted, he might not even be able to get out 200,000 yuan.