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Actually, Tang Wulin had already leaned over before he could say anything. He was looking at his work seriously.
Compared to its initial size, it was much smaller. Its bright silver color had turned into a dull gray color. It was deep, reserved, and ancient. This was Tang Wulin's first impression. On the surface of the gray metal, layers of wave-like dark patterns seemed to be nurturing endless vitality. What was even more bizarre was that Tang Wulin felt as if he was connected to it by blood and flesh when he saw it.
This feeling was especially wonderful, as if this piece of musing was originally a part of his body.
Mang Tian's voice came from behind him."Honestly speaking, I didn't expect you to succeed on your first attempt at Thousand Refinement. This has a lot to do with your physical fitness and strength, but more importantly, it's your own comprehension when forging. I didn't misjudge you. You're a genius in this industry. Even though your martial soul might not be suitable for forging, your talent in comprehension and your innate divine strength have completely made up for it.”
Tang Ziran looked at Mang Tian in surprise. He understood this old friend very well. With his personality, it wasn't easy for him to praise Mang Tian so much.
"Brother Mang, don't spoil this child.”Tang Ziran laughed.
"I'm already restraining myself." Mang Tian glanced at him.”Indeed, he did not praise Tang Wulin for being the youngest Thousand Refined blacksmith in the Federation. If his age and this piece of Heavy Silver were to be announced, it would definitely cause an uproar in the blacksmithing world.
"Now do you understand what Thousand Refinements are?”Mang Tian asked Tang Wulin. His teaching method was different. He usually did not teach too much. Only when his disciples had some real-life insights would he give a few pointers.
Tang Wulin nodded gently." It seemed to have gained life after that. Every time it was forged, I could hear the sound it made.”
Mang Tian smiled again. The number of smiles he had seen in the past two days was more than the total number he had seen in the past year.
"That's right, you're right. Thousand Refined into Essence. The Hundred Refinements removed impurities. On the other hand, the Thousand Refinements give life to the metal. A Thousand Refinements product is a living body created by us blacksmiths. Metal with life was the most precious existence. Only then would they sublimate to their own unique characteristics.”
"Thousand Refined Essence?" Tang Wulin muttered these words silently. His pair of large eyes immediately lit up.
Mang Tian replied,"This is your first piece of Thousand Refined metal. There is a tradition in the world of blacksmithing. Every blacksmith who smiths the first piece of Thousand Refined metal will have to undergo a blood sacrifice to make it a part of their collection."”
"Blood sacrifice? What's that?" Tang Wulin asked curiously.
"If you say that Thousand Refinements bestows life upon metal, then it's the same as Thousand Refinements. In that case, the blood sacrifice is to connect it with your bloodline. Become a part of your body. In a sense, the Thousand Refined metal that has undergone a blood sacrifice will develop a slight intelligence that is connected to your blood veins, and from there, it will sublimate into an even stronger characteristic.”
Tang Ziran couldn't help but interject,"Brother Mang, if every piece of Thousand Refinements were to be sacrificed, how much blood would you blacksmiths lose?”
"If you don't understand, then don't spout nonsense. Do you think all the Thousand Refinements are worth a blood sacrifice?" Mang Tian snapped.”
"It's a rule that a blacksmith's first Thousand Refined product has to undergo a blood sacrifice. Other than that, very few people would use blood sacrifices. Generally speaking, only works that one was extremely satisfied with would be used for blood sacrifice. Once the blood sacrifice was completed, he would be the only one who could use this metal. Other people would not be recognized by this metal regardless of whether they were forging or using it. Forcefully forging would cause the metal to collapse if it exceeded its endurance. This was equivalent to a master recognition ceremony.”
"Thus, the Thousand Refinements generally don't require a blood sacrifice. Unless the guest requested for a blood sacrifice, he would only use it. Wulin, I must also emphasize to you that unless you have a special need for rare metals in the future and the forging is extremely successful, don't use the blood sacrifice rashly. It'll hurt your vitality."
"Yes, teacher." Tang Wulin nodded vigorously, but his gaze was still fixed on the piece of Heavy Silver.
"It's yours." Mang Tian said with a smile.
Tang Wulin turned around in surprise." But, Teacher, I can't afford it.”
Mang Tian replied,"You deserve it. Heavy Silver has a price, but Thousand Refinements are priceless. Furthermore, according to the rules of the world of blacksmithing, the first Thousand Refinements will belong to the blacksmith, regardless of who provides the materials." Since you're capable of Thousand Refinements, the tungsten steel hammers won't be of much use to you. This piece of Heavy Silver is just the right size to forge two new hammers. Before you report to the intermediate academy, you should finish forging them first. I would also like to see what the sublimation effect of your first Thousand Refined work is.”
"You really gave it to me?" Tang Wulin's eyes were clearly filled with excitement.
"Why would I lie to you?" Mang Tian snapped. "It's getting late. You should go back today and recuperate. Come over tomorrow morning and forge your Heavy Silver Hammers.”
"Oh yeah, thank you, teacher!" Tang Wulin cheered and gave Mang Tian a deep bow. He then excitedly picked up the piece of Heavy Silver.
The Thousand Refined Heavy Silver was extremely heavy in his hand. Tang Wulin estimated that this large piece of Heavy Silver was close to three hundred kilograms. It didn't look too big.
When the metal touched his hand, he immediately felt the blood connection that his teacher had mentioned. Tang Wulin felt as if it was a part of his body when he touched it. This feeling was extremely wonderful and strange. If he used it to make his own forging hammer, what kind of effect would it have?
Tang Wulin was completely immersed in forging for the next few days. The sense of accomplishment that forging gave him made him feel motivated.
What he didn't know was that Mang Tian had truly acknowledged him when he completed the Thousand Refinements. He had even stopped doing his own work and had only given him careful guidance.
Three days later, the Thousand Refined Heavy Silver Hammers were finally completed.
Tang Wulin's heart was filled with satisfaction as he looked at the pair of hammers on the forging table. The Thousand Refined Heavy Silver he had forged was only a base. This was his first Thousand Refined product.
From the looks of it, these hammers were not much different from the tungsten hammers he had used before. Even the size was similar. However, its weight was several times heavier. If Tang Wulin's strength had not increased by a large margin after obtaining a spirit soul, it would not have been an easy task to swing it.
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