Chapter 1216

What is the eighth evaluation item?

Lin Cheng took a deep breath; he'd already decided to donate the entire set of inscriptions, so what was the point of staying low-key?

Indeed, be bold in action, humble in character.

Donating the entire set of inscriptions was a last-minute decision of his.

On one hand, the existing human-held compendium of inscriptions is incomplete; if he could donate a complete set, it would surely shock the Zaoshigong Society and even the entire empire, earning the gratitude of all blacksmiths.

At that point, the entire Zaoshigong Society would become his solid backing.

He had never truly had a powerful patron, which had made him somewhat uncertain about the great undertaking he planned next.

Once the Zaoshigong Society stood firmly on his side, it would mean that in the future, no matter what innovative alchemical creations he developed to drive the empire's technological revolution—as long as they didn't violate humanitarian principles—he would receive the Zaoshigong Society's support.

This was Lin Cheng's true goal!

Without the Zaoshigong Society's support, any innovative alchemical creation he made could easily be copied, studied, pirated, or suppressed by rivals.

That would introduce too many disruptions to Lin Cheng's overall plan to advance the technological revolution.

It's better to make a sacrifice upfront; after all, one must look to the long term.

"Forge an item you consider your most satisfying creation—whether it's the most powerful weapon, armor, or anything else—as long as it's something you feel has reached your absolute limit!"

"I will assign a score based on practicality, combat performance, control, daily utility, and other aspects!"

Director Huoerde spoke slowly and seriously; Lin Cheng could sense the gravity in his words.

After all, if he succeeded, he would become the empire's fourth eighth-rank blacksmith!

No matter what, Director Huoerde could not afford to be lax or deliberately ease the evaluation—it was not a low-rank blacksmith assessment but a crucial evaluation tied to the empire's industrial foundation!

He must be strict!

Strict!

Even stricter!

In the future, Lin Cheng would not represent only himself, but the Zaoshigong Society—and even the empire's very face!

"System, draw a random item blueprint."