Chapter 158: Divine Smith Luo

158. Chapter 158: Divine Smith Luo

Li Xuan, seeing it was good, sheathed the sword; the single strike just now had already achieved his purpose.

Li Xuan was also self‑aware; he knew his soul power was only Level 34, and trying to confront a being of the Soul Saint Realm with his current cultivation was indeed rather bold.

"Master Si Long, may I use this sword to have an audience with Divine Smith Luo?" Li Xuan held the sword with both hands, his expression calm as he spoke to Si Long.

"You kid, your swordsmanship is decent, and you're a soul master. Speak, what do you want to do by seeing my master? If you move me, I can take you to see the master," Si Long, unfazed by Li Xuan's rudeness, raised an eyebrow and smiled as he said to Li Xuan.

"Master Si Long, I would like Divine Smith Luo to forge something; this is part of a blueprint, please have a look first," Li Xuan produced a blueprint of one‑third of a Heaven‑Shaking Cannon and handed it to Si Long.

"Huh?" Si Long, a blunt man, paid no mind to Li Xuan's actions and directly took the blueprint from his hand.

At a glance, Si Long's eyes widened, but he quickly restrained his shocked expression, his face turning stern, then folded the blueprint and slipped it into his own chest.

"Young master, this way, I'll take you to see the master now," Si Long said to Li Xuan with a serious expression.

"Thank you, Master Si Long," Li Xuan smiled and nodded.

Then, under the shocked gazes of the others, Li Xuan left the first‑floor hall together with Si Long, heading upstairs toward the Blacksmith Guild.

Si Long and Li Xuan had no communication at all along the way, until they reached the fifth‑floor gate.

With a single maneuver by Si Long, the gate slowly opened.

"Ding ding dang"

"Ding ding dang"

"Ding... ding dang"

As soon as the door was pushed open, a sharply rhythmic sound of hammers striking metal filled the ears.

"Please wait a moment, the master is forging; from the sound it should be completed soon," Si Long turned his serious gaze to Li Xuan and said.

"Thank you, Master Si Long. Since we have plenty of time, please have a look at this sword," Li Xuan smiled, nodded at Si Long, then took the Silver White Long Sword from the Void Pearl and handed it to Si Long.

"Oh?" Si Long was momentarily stunned; he didn't know what Li Xuan intended, but he was still curious about this sword that could cut the very sword he was forging.

After receiving the Silver White Long Sword, Si Long examined it carefully.

At first glance it seemed fine, but Si Long immediately widened his eyes in shock.

"Is this the craftsmanship of the ancient Divine Blacksmith Rafael from ten thousand years ago? Nine‑layer Stacking, Twelve White Seals, and these patterns look more like... more like a Soul Guide Device!" Si Long, shocked, looked at the sword in his hand and involuntarily murmured.

"Young master, where did you obtain this sword? How could a creation from ten thousand years ago remain so pristine?" Si Long's eyes gazed eagerly at Li Xuan, awaiting his answer.

"To be frank, I not only obtained this sword, but also acquired some other items," Li Xuan waved his hand, and the Four Sets of Armor and Eight Weapons from the Void Pearl fell before Si Long.

"I'm going!" Si Long shouted in shock at the piled equipment, then roared, "Boom!" As Si Long yelled, the furnace of Divine Smith Luo erupted in a violent explosion, a thick black smoke billowing up from the furnace.

"Si Long! If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, watch me kill you today," a ominous voice echoed from the black smoke.

Hearing the voice from the black smoke, Si Long, the two‑meter‑tall hulking man, shivered and looked nervously toward the smoke.

Immediately, a plump man about 1.6 m tall with a 1.6 m waist, covered in black dust, emerged from the smoke, clutching a large hammer and walking toward Si Long.

"Master... teacher, look at this!" Si Long, panicked, glanced around, suddenly saw the pile of armor and weapons Li Xuan had just thrown on the ground, and immediately said to Divine Smith Luo.

"Whoa, good stuff, the craftsmanship of Rafael from ten thousand years ago, and these patterns... look like a Soul Guide Device? Si Long, you little brat, where did you get such fine items?" Divine Smith Luo turned his head, blinking, and asked Si Long.

"Master, these items aren't mine; they belong to this young master, and he also brought another thing. Master, please have a look," Si Long smiled innocently at Divine Smith Luo, then took from his pocket the portion of the blueprint Li Xuan had given him and handed it to Luo.

Divine Smith Luo was momentarily stunned, but still took the blueprint and examined it carefully.

"Is this blueprint yours?" After glancing at the blueprint, Divine Smith Luo turned his head, his expression serious, and asked Li Xuan in a cold tone, devoid of emotion.

"Junior Li Xuan has seen Divine Smith Luo," Li Xuan, unfazed by Luo, respectfully bowed to him.

"Ha ha, the youngster is fine, unflustered and composed, far stronger than that Si Long kid," Divine Smith Luo laughed brightly, then patted Li Xuan's shoulder.

"Divine Smith Luo..." Li Xuan began to speak, but Luo stopped him.

"Dear nephew, no need for such courtesy; why be so formal with your uncle here?" Divine Smith Luo suddenly softened, his face warm, clasped Li Xuan's hand, and said kindly.

Li Xuan stared at the suddenly opposite demeanor of Divine Smith Luo, his eyes widening sharply; he never imagined that within the Blacksmith Guild, Luo—once one of the Three Great Blacksmiths—could have such a dual personality.

"I would like Master Luo to intervene and forge the items on the blueprint," Li Xuan said without hesitation, stepped back, and bowed to Luo.

"Dear nephew, what's the fuss? No need for formalities between uncle and nephew. Bring the blueprint so uncle can see it, and I'll forge it for you right away," Divine Smith Luo's tone was filled with urgency and tension.

"Uncle Luo, we both know the value of this blueprint; let's talk practical matters," Li Xuan chuckled at Luo, not falling for Luo's scheme.

Divine Smith Luo was momentarily stunned by Li Xuan's words, but in order to obtain the blueprint of the Heaven‑Shaking Cannon, he was willing to take the risk.

"Speak, what do you want? Anything I can give, I will give you," Divine Smith Luo's expression hardened, his face solemn as he spoke to Li Xuan.

"Uncle Luo, I can give you the blueprint, but you must guarantee that you and your subordinates will forge only this for me," Li Xuan said earnestly to Luo.

Li Xuan's first condition was that the cannon barrel must not be aimed at himself, after all he knew its value.

"By the name of the Divine of Forging, I and my disciples swear not to disclose the blueprint held by this child, nor to forge the items for anyone else. Should we break the oath, we shall become charcoal, forever sinking in the furnace," Divine Smith Luo rose without hesitation, swearing with solemn gravity.

Li Xuan looked at Divine Smith Luo, nodded with satisfaction. (End of chapter)