Chapter 109: Knife, I Will Definitely Take It Today

Inside a dwelling built upon the earth's flames, the Grand Elder of Blacksmith Valley glared furiously at Chen Mu before him and shouted.

"What did you say? You want me to forge a kitchen knife?"

The Grand Elder's name was Wang Tieshu; although she was a woman, her stature was extraordinarily tall and sturdy, even surpassing some body-tempering martial artists.

She wore a patched martial uniform, her hair tied into two thick braids, and on her square, upright face was now filled with anger.

Earlier, she had heard from the steward below that a disciple of Divine Sword Peak wanted to ask her to forge a divine weapon.

Furthermore, this divine weapon was of great significance to Divine Sword Peak.

Considering that the other party was a disciple of the Dao Yi Sect, and that she herself had some history with Hong Zun, she therefore agreed.

But when Chen Mu arrived and stated what divine weapon he wanted forged, she was completely dumbfounded.

I, Wang Tieshu, the Grand Elder of Blacksmith Valley, am one of the few Ninth-Rank Artifact Refiners in Dongzhou.

You actually want me to forge a kitchen knife, and moreover have it reach the level of a treasure weapon.

You damn well sure you're not joking? Your kitchen knife needs to be a treasure weapon?

Glaring fiercely at Chen Mu, her already tall and sturdy frame now exuded oppression; Wang Tieshu gritted her teeth and said, word by word.

"Kid, are you trying to make a fool of me?"

Her first reaction was that Chen Mu was toying with her, but Chen Mu responded with a solemn expression.

"Disciple dare not; that is the fact, and this kitchen knife truly holds extraordinary significance for my Divine Sword Peak; what I say contains no falsehood."

Hearing this, Wang Tieshu let out a cold laugh.

"Extraordinary significance? Do you really think I'm easy to deceive? You just said yourselves are Divine Sword Peak, yet now you're asking me to forge a knife for you, and moreover a kitchen knife."

"What's up, is Divine Sword Peak preparing to switch from swords to knives? Are you going to become the Kitchen Knife Peak from now on?"

She simply didn't believe what Chen Mu said; seeing this, Chen Mu also grew a bit anxious and hurriedly spoke.

"Disciple has absolutely not deceived the Grand Elder; this knife truly is of great use to my Divine Sword Peak."

"Enough talk, you may leave; out of respect for Hong Zun's face, today's matter I can let go."

She was already trying to drive him away, this old woman convinced he was deceiving her; gritting his teeth, Chen Mu said.

"I have money."

"The Grand Elder said as soon as she opened her mouth, no matter the cost, my Divine Sword Peak can satisfy it."

"If reason won't work, I'll corrupt you with money."

"But regarding this, Wang Tieshu merely gave a cold laugh."

"Money? Hah, do you think I lack this?"

"As a Ninth-Rank Artifact Refiner, those who beg Wang Tieshu to forge divine weapons are as numerous as carp crossing the river."

"And every divine weapon forged by Wang Tieshu, once released to the world, becomes a target countless people vie for."

"So, would Wang Tieshu care about money?"

"All kinds of treasures, Wang Tieshu is never lacking; now forging divine weapons depends entirely on her mood."

"If she's unhappy, no matter how much money, she won't lift a hand."

"Seeing this tactic useless, Chen Mu suddenly dropped to his knees with a plop."

"This sudden move made even Wang Tieshu involuntarily retreat half a step, after which she spoke with a strange expression."

"I tell you, I don't buy this act; don't give me this."

"In response, Chen Mu was unmoved; the knife, today I will definitely bring back."

"He bears the hopes of many senior brothers; if he fails, what face will he have to face them?"

"Looking at Wang Tieshu's odd expression, Chen Mu spoke firmly."

"Grand Elder, disciple earnestly begs you to act and forge this divine weapon for my Divine Sword Peak."

"You needn't say more; I will not act."

"Consider it a favor owed by my Divine Sword Peak to the Grand Elder."

"I said it, I will not agree."

"In the future, should the Grand Elder have any request, my Divine Sword Peak will certainly lend full aid."

"You just don't understand human speech; I said I won't act, I won't agree, I, a proud Ninth-Rank Artifact Refiner, you ask me to forge a kitchen knife—if this gets out, will I still have any face?"

"Being pestered by Chen Mu without letup, Wang Tieshu flew into a complete rage, so much that even her hometown dialect came out."

"Naturally short-tempered, after patiently explaining so much, Chen Mu still refused to give up, thoroughly irritating her."

"After a round of scolding, Wang Tieshu took a deep breath; after all, she is a peer of Hong Zun and has standing, to vent anger at a junior is indeed a loss of dignity."

"Moreover, Chen Mu is also a disciple of Hong Zun; out of respect for that old thing's face, she should remain calmer."

"Suppressing the anger in her heart, she said."

"I'll tell you one last time: I could never forge a kitchen knife, no matter what price you offer or how many treasures you produce; I will not agree, so stop pestering me."

"As for what just happened, I won't hold it against you; now, get out, understand?"

"Seeing Wang Tieshu so resolute, Chen Mu lifted his head to look at her; the determination in his eyes not only didn't diminish but increased, even adding a hint of decisiveness."

"Grand Elder, you really won't agree?"

"No agreement, impossible; you might as well give up that hope."

"If that's the case, then disciple can only offend; this knife, I, Chen Mu, will definitely bring back today."

"As he spoke, Chen Mu's body suddenly erupted with a death-defying aura; seeing this, Wang Tieshu also startled, wondering what this kid meant."

"You... what are you going to do?"

"This guy's not normal; what does he want to do? For no reason, although Wang Tieshu's cultivation is far above Chen Mu's, she inexplicably felt a bit panicked."

"As for Chen Mu, he showed no sign of it; he merely rose slowly, after taking a deep look at Wang Tieshu, turned and walked out of the dwelling."

"Seeing this, Wang Tieshu's heart not only lacked any relaxation, but instead grew even more tense."

There's something wrong, this kid definitely has something wrong; he must be hiding something bad in his heart.

However, after thinking it over, I still can't figure out what Chen Mu is trying to do.

This is Blacksmith Valley, and she is the Grand Elder of Blacksmith Valley; can a mere brat really overturn the heavens?

Unable to figure it out, I can only use a wisp of divine sense to lock onto Chen Mu, to see what he's actually doing.

He walked out of the Dong Fu all the way peacefully, arrived outside the Dong Fu, Chen Mu suddenly stopped, took a deep breath, as if preparing something.

Meanwhile, inside the Dong Fu, Wang Tieshu, seeing this, furrowed his brows tightly—what is he trying to do?

Staring fixedly at Chen Mu's every move, under Wang Tieshu's divine sense lock, all that could be seen was Chen Mu tearing his own clothes to shreds in one grab.

Doubting ever more, what is this kid doing tearing his clothes? However, the next second, an extremely mournful voice sounded from Chen Mu's mouth.

"Grand Elder, how could you do such a thing? I'm still young, I don't want to be your male concubine."

"Come on, save me, Grand Elder she...... she wants to do something to me......"

"Ah, I can't go on living; I've preserved my purity for over a hundred years, and now it's gone just like that—how am I to face people in the future?"

"Holy shit, kid, shut your mouth."

Finally understanding what Chen Mu was up to, Wang Tieshu shuddered, shouted angrily, and instantly rushed out of the Dong Fu.