NABC Chapter 247 He seems to be a piece of blue-coated copper.
Chapter 247 He seems to be a piece of blue-coated copper.
Chapter 247 He seems like a piece of blue-bronze.
Huo Yuhao nodded calmly without saying anything more.
He then walked straight to the huge iron rack that held the rare metals.
The rare metals on the shelves were all cut into standard sizes, each a foot square, and their surfaces shimmered with their own unique luster.
Perhaps because some of the metals are unique to the Star Luo Continent, there are several types of rare metals that Huo Yuhao does not recognize.
However, he didn't care about this. For him, who possessed mental detection, directly perceiving the internal structure and property changes of metal through mental power was already a routine matter.
He casually took a piece of light purplish-red bronze that he recognized from the shelf and placed it steadily on the forging table beside him.
Huo Yuhao then looked at the staff member and asked softly, "May I begin?"
The staff member nodded slightly, glanced at the soul-guided timer on the wall, and responded:
"Okay, the timer will start now. You will have half an hour to forge the parts. After successfully forging the first hundred parts, you can request a 15-minute break before proceeding with the forging of the second-level evaluation parts."
Seeing that the other party had started the timer, Huo Yuhao casually activated the heating function of the forging table, and crimson flames instantly rose up.
Once the temperature of the forging table had risen to a suitable level, he placed the piece of Yunnan copper into it for calcination.
Soon after the metal block turned completely red, Huo Yuhao took out a forging hammer he had prepared beforehand from his storage soul tool.
It was a dark-colored hammer with a somewhat strange shape, as if it had been forcibly kneaded and shaped by immense force.
A hint of surprise flashed in the staff member's eyes as he looked at the strangely shaped forging hammer, but he didn't say anything more.
In his view, those who can become a Level 2 blacksmith before the age of 15 are considered to be quite talented.
The association's internal records are currently maintained by the vice president's genius apprentice, but she only became a level two blacksmith at the age of twelve.
Even on the other side of the Douluo Continent, the fastest record in the Blacksmith Association there was only reaching level two at the age of eleven.
Judging from the age of twelve filled in on the form, since the other party dared to choose this age to evaluate a level two blacksmith, it is only natural that a genius would have some unusual quirks.
Speaking of which, it seems that the vice president's beloved apprentice was taking the Level 4 Blacksmith exam today?
Just as the staff member's thoughts were drifting, Huo Yuhao made his move.
He suddenly swung the iron hammer in his hand, and a series of dense, almost continuous metallic clanging sounds suddenly exploded in the testing room, as if hundreds of vibrations had been completed in an instant.
Then, before the staff could react, the piece of Yunnan copper on the forging table bounced wildly up and down like a highly elastic ball.
A strange light flashed across the metal surface, and the impurities inside were cleanly and directly extracted, just like water droplets shaking off a kitten's fur, turning into wisps of blue smoke under high temperature.
When the sound and light faded away, everything returned to calm.
On the forging table, the piece of bronze had shrunk by a size, and its entire body emitted a soft purplish-red luster.
The staff were completely stunned when they saw the white-haired boy who had put down the forging hammer and looked indifferent.
With his soul power cultivation and the eyesight of a fourth-level blacksmith, in that split second, he couldn't tell whether the boy had swung the hammer hundreds of times or just once.
"May I begin the results evaluation now?"
Hearing the gentle voice beside him, the staff member subconsciously swallowed.
He nodded stiffly, then took a few steps forward, picked up the still-warm piece of hundred-refined cloud copper, and weighed it carefully a few times.
After carefully sensing the internal energy flow with his soul power, he spoke in an astonished tone:
"Hundred-refined cloud copper, reduced in volume by 10%. The purification effect is about seven times that of ordinary hundred-refined copper, making it a superior hundred-refined copper, and the test has been passed."
When Huo Yuhao left the evaluation room with the form indicating he had passed the assessment, preparing to return to the lobby on the first floor to complete the final information entry, he saw a large group of people walking towards him down the corridor ahead.
The leader was an elderly man, about sixty or seventy years old. Although his temples were already white, he was exceptionally robust and walked with a steady gait, showing none of the typical slenderness of an elderly person.
Beside him was a girl who looked no more than fourteen or fifteen years old.
With fair skin and a pretty face, her well-fitting school uniform accentuated her tall and straight figure.
But what is most striking are her hands, with exceptionally long and slender fingers, as if carved from the finest white jade, so clean and without a single flaw.
A couple of steps behind these two were several blacksmiths in their thirties.
They wore fawning smiles, and a constant stream of flattering words poured from their mouths.
"As expected of Vice President Chang Gong's outstanding student. At only fourteen years old, he has successfully passed the assessment for a Level 4 blacksmith, once again breaking our association's record for the youngest blacksmith. Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!"
"Yes. Especially during the final evaluation, Miss Lin directly completed the first-grade of the blue-bred copper with a thousand forgings. The aura emanating from the metal was more than a foot high; this is a half-step spirit forging."
"A thousand-fold forging of a first-grade material—what an astonishing talent! Once Miss Lin's soul power cultivation breaks through again, she will likely become a fifth-grade blacksmith naturally."
"In this way, when Vice President Chang Gong brings Miss Lin to Douluo Continent to represent our Xingluo a year later for exchanges, it will also allow those arrogant guys on the other side to have a good look."
Although our Star Luo Continent has never produced a master craftsman, the forging skills of our younger generation are in no way inferior to theirs!
Hearing the perfectly timed compliments around him, the elderly man, addressed as Vice President Chang Gong, smiled but waved his hand repeatedly, feigning humility, and said:
"My colleagues are too kind. My apprentice, Yuhan, still has much to learn and does not deserve such praise."
He paused, then added:
"Furthermore, we'll be going with the Imperial delegation just to learn and see how far the forging industry has developed on the Douluo Continent, not to challenge them."
Lin Yuhan watched as her teacher, who clearly seemed to be enjoying the attention but was forcing a humble demeanor, couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly.
She was getting annoyed by the empty flattery around her, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the white-haired boy quietly walking past them.
Lin Yuhan's eyes narrowed, and then she couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
Seeing his most prized disciple suddenly looking absent-minded, Chang Gongyan subconsciously followed her gaze, only to see a blurry figure from behind.
He asked with concern, "Yuhan, what's wrong? Was there anything special about that boy who just walked by that attracted you?"
Only after the figure had completely disappeared around the corner of the stairs did Lin Yuhan reluctantly withdraw her gaze and sigh softly:
"It's nothing. I just felt that the boy seemed like a piece of high-quality blue copper, which was quite attractive."
Hearing Lin Yuhan's inexplicable analogy, Chang Gongyan's smile faltered slightly, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.
If it were someone else, they might not understand the meaning of those words at all.
But as Lin Yuhan's teacher, how could he not understand the deeper meaning behind her words?
My precious disciple started handling forging hammers when he was only three years old.
In addition, her father was a senior blacksmith, so it can be said that she grew up in the blacksmith's workshop. It is no exaggeration to say that blacksmithing has been integrated into her blood.
Now, Lin Yuhan is actually using blue copper, her favorite rare metal, to describe a complete stranger.
The impact this had on Chang Gongyan was considerable.
Almost without further thought, Chang Gongyan's lips moved slightly.
Under the transmission of soul power, a blacksmith in a gray robe who was following behind them quietly broke away from the group after receiving his order and also walked quickly towards the first floor.
Meanwhile, in the lobby on the first floor.
Even after Huo Yuhao left, the two receptionist girls continued to mutter to themselves.
One of the girls poked her companion's arm and said irritably.
"I'm telling you, you little rascal, your eyes were practically glued to him just now. I clearly saw the boy's registration form; he's only twelve years old."
I advise you to abandon your audacious ideas, or you might get arrested by the Imperial Guard and thrown into jail.
"Hey, why are you only talking about me? I don't believe you didn't have any other thoughts when you saw him!"
Another girl retorted, "Don't you feel there's a special kind of warmth about him? Like... your long-lost younger brother, making you want to be nice to him."
Before the two receptionist girls could even begin to argue about the previous topic, they were already at odds.
They stopped talking at the same time and looked at the white-haired figure coming down the stairs again with some surprise.
All told, only ten minutes had passed since the boy went upstairs.
Although these two receptionist girls were not blacksmiths, they had at least eaten pork, even if they hadn't seen a pig run.
Having been exposed to the blacksmiths' association for a long time, they also know that even if everything goes smoothly, a normal level two blacksmith assessment will take almost half an hour to complete.
Furthermore, the association's rule is that the evaluation fee is only required to be paid if the test is not passed.
Therefore, those who fail the evaluation will be personally escorted down by the staff in charge of the evaluation to complete the procedures for paying the outstanding fees.
At this moment, there were no staff members accompanying the white-haired boy.
The evaluation results are self-evident.
It's worth noting that a level-two blacksmith can easily support a family with their skills.
Reaching level three is a qualitative leap, truly touching the threshold into high society.
For a moment, the two receptionist girls looked at Huo Yuhao with even more fervor than before.
Fortunately, having been selected to serve as the receptionists for the Star Luo City Blacksmith Association, the two still possessed basic professional ethics and rationality.
Or perhaps they were genuinely afraid of being mistaken for a scheming older sister by the patrolling Imperial Guards and invited for tea.
After they quickly and efficiently entered Huo Yuhao's personal information into the association's internal soul guidance information system,
The slightly older girl respectfully handed a brand-new Level 2 Blacksmith Badge to Huo Yuhao with both hands, and then softly introduced it.
"Little brother, this is your Level 2 Blacksmith Badge. Please keep it safe. The place to accept blacksmithing quests within the guild is in the quest area on the second floor."
"At the same time, in the materials area on the second floor, you can also purchase most of the rare metals available on the market using your badge. However, the monthly purchase limit varies depending on the blacksmith's level."
Of course, as a level two blacksmith, there is also a monthly allowance for receiving a portion of rare metals for free…”
After briefly explaining the basic benefits, she took out a small booklet with a hardcover cover from the drawer and handed it to Huo Yuhao as well.
"More details are in this manual, please take a look. If you have any questions, feel free to come down and ask us anytime."
Huo Yuhao calmly accepted the booklet and badge, nodded slightly to the other party, politely thanked them, and then turned to go upstairs.
Watching the other person's tall and slightly aloof figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, the slightly older receptionist subconsciously supported her slightly flushed cheeks with her hand and sighed softly.
"Good heavens, even with such a cool expression, she's still so attractive. It's killing me!"
The other receptionist couldn't help but twitch her lips, nudged her lightly with her elbow, and muttered irritably:
"Heh, I wonder who was it that was so righteously advising me just now, only to find out they're the same way themselves?"
"I was trying to save you from going down the path of crime!"
The girl retorted confidently, "I was just admiring it in my mind. Is it wrong to admire it?"
Before the two could continue arguing, a figure silently appeared next to the front desk.
The newcomer coughed a few times, startling the two who were arguing, who quickly sat up straight and became serious.
"Manager Li... Manager Li, is there something you need that brings you here?"
The gray-robed blacksmith, addressed as Steward Li, remained expressionless and calmly recounted what Chang Gongyan had instructed him to do:
"It's nothing serious. Just the registration information of the boy who just left. Can you show it to me and make a paper copy for me as well?"
"Yes, Manager Li, we'll take care of it right away."
(End of this chapter)