Chapter 27 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Kang Weibo arrived faster than Ou Yangming thought he would.

Upon hearing that Ou Yangming had personally brought five pieces of Attribute Equipment, Kang Weibo hurried to the depot before his subordinate finished reporting to him.

After inspecting the pieces of equipment himself, he was unable to conceal his happiness. He initially fawned over Ou Yangming as much as he could as it was his only choice, so he did not expect his investment to give him a high return so quickly.

Five pieces of Attribute Equipment, these were five pieces of Attribute Equipment.

There were only a few more than twenty Military Fire Blacksmiths in the Armament Camp, but apart from Old Craftsman and two experienced blacksmiths, the total Attribute Equipment handed in by the other blacksmiths every month was roughly twenty pieces.

In actual fact, Kang Weibo knew that there was something fishy about it.

Each time, there were definitely a few blacksmiths who exceeded the quota given, but the extra ones were considered their personal income. If he dared to take those by force, he would probably lose his position as the Armament Camp’s supervisor.

This was because even the commander-in-chief could not protect him in all Military Fire Blacksmiths despised him.

Therefore, less than thirty pieces of Attribute Equipment were normally kept in the Armament Camp’s storage. This was also why Kang Weibo was so anxious when Old Craftsman did not hand in anything for a month. Some of his hair had even turned white.

Three pieces of Attribute Equipment were a tenth of the total amount, so it made sense that he was concerned.

Since Ou Yangming suddenly submitted five pieces at once, Kang Weibo was overjoyed.

“Oh, oh, oh, Master Ou, you’re my angel!” Kang Weibo changed the way he addressed Ou Yangming after hearing Xiong Gaoan’s report.

Ou Yangming smiled. “Sir Kang, you’re being too polite, but I’m not the only one who contributed to these five pieces of Attribute Equipment.”

“What?” Kang Weibo was surprised.

“My master said that he’ll make up for the ones he owed last month.”

Kang Weibo and the others finally realized that three of the five pieces of Attribute Equipment were from Old Craftsman. They exhaled deeply at the same time, and figured that this made more sense.

If Ou Yangming had smithed all five of them in two days, the commander-in-chief would probably be startled by his efficiency, but since some of them were from Old Craftsman, that would not happen.

Kang Weibo laughed. “Old Man truly has a sharp sense of integrity, he didn’t forget about us even though he’s busy forging a weapon for General Chen.”

Xiong Gaoan and the others praised Old Craftsman too, but they gave so many praises that Ou Yangming’s face reddened.

Ou Yangming cleared his throat. “Sir Kang, I’d like to withdraw twenty more precious ores, ten of them are for Old Man. Additionally, I need some normal steel.”

Kang Weibo was stunned. While twenty precious ores cost a lot, they were nothing compared to five finished Attribute Equipment. In fact, he would not mind if Ou Yangming asked for more.

However, he was rather perturbed when Ou Yangming asked for steel.

After a moment of hesitation, he asked carefully, “Master Ou, are you planning to smith High Grade armaments?”

The limit of a featured iron ingot was the peak of Good Grade, thus the raw material had to be changed if one wanted to produce something above that. The raw material above a featured iron ingot was steel, but even normal steel was much more expensive than a featured iron ingot.

Ou Yangming nodded. “Yes, I’d like to try.”

Kang Weibo replied cautiously, “Master Ou, it’s good to have that thinking, but don’t you think that it’s a bit too early?”

“Alright, I’ll retrieve some featured iron ingots along with some steel, is that okay?” Ou Yangming could not help but laugh.

“Master Ou, look at you. Hehe, we’ll send you anything you need!” Kang Weibo was relieved.

Ou Yangming nodded. “Okay, I’ll be waiting then, but send them fast.”

Whether it was the featured iron ingots, the steel, or the precious ores, he could not get them right away. Besides, he could not carry everything by himself, so Kang Weibo had to send his men to carry them to his smithing workshop.

Kang Weibo nodded as he sent Ou Yangming off.

Afterward, Xiong Gaoan bowed at him. “Sir Kang, congratulations!”

Kang Weibo laughed out loud as he was delighted. With Ou Yangming’s help, his task of collecting Attribute Equipment for the month became easier.

Xiong Gaoan then sighed. “But he had Old Craftsman’s help this time, so it’s hard to tell how he’ll do in the future.”

“Old Craftsman treats him like his own son, so he definitely won’t let the young fella lose his reputation. As for us, as long as he hands the pieces of Attribute Equipment for storage on time, I don’t care where they come from.” Kang Weibo grinned.

“Sir, you’re very wise indeed.” Xiong Gaoan chuckled, then shook his head after a short pause. “Ou Yangming was already a good seedling because he has Old Craftsman’s guidance, but he’s reaching for something that’s beyond his grasp. How can he think about smithing High Grade equipment so soon after stimulating the Military Fire? He’s being overconfident…”