Chapter 74 - Stop Messing With Me (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Precision attribute?”

“What’s that?”

“Yes, what does it do?”

Just as many soldiers were discussing in confusion, an extremely deep voice was heard. “Nice, a Precision attribute, may I take a look at it?”

The crowd quickly made way for a burly man, who quickly walked to the square.

Ou Yangming instantly recognized the man after looking at the people who followed behind him.

This was because Yu Hailiang was among his followers; he even fell a little behind on purpose. Ou Yangming had seen such an att.i.tude many times, hence he easily guessed the man’s ident.i.ty.

Commanding General Fang Yihai from the South Camp.

Among the five commanding generals in the camp, this general was the most low-profile one such that he rarely left the South Camp. The smithing challenge between Ou Yangming and Ni Yunhong had caused a huge sensation in the military, so apart from the North Camp’s commanding general, who led his soldiers out of the camp, the other three generals were present.

Ou Yangming initially thought that Fang Yihai would not attend, but he realized that the general was already here long ago. However, the general watched among the soldiers instead of from the seats reserved for the high officials.

Nonetheless, it was quite strange. Theoretically, Fang Yihai would be out of place in the military due to his unconventional behavior, but the three commanding generals including Deng Zhicai stood up at the same time to welcome him.

“Hehe, Yihai, I was just finding it strange that you’re able to endure it. I can’t believe that you showed yourself because of a small piece of Attribute Equipment.” Deng Zhicai teased.

“General Deng, I was only going to watch the lively scene, and I wasn’t expecting a marksman’s equipment, so I couldn’t stay put anymore.” Fang Yihai stopped to greet with cupped hands, then nodded at Chen Yifan and Tian Boguang.

The four generals conversed for a while before Deng Zhicai called out, “Lil Ou, show your arm guard to General Fang.”

Ou Yangming was slightly moved because Deng Zhicai had ordered him instead of Zheng Ziwen, which clearly meant something else. Ou Yangming immediately responded to him, then took his arm guard from Zheng Ziwen before walking over to them.

Fang Yihai took a deep look at Ou Yangming and remarked, “Nice, you’re pretty good.”

It was unclear whether he was praising Ou Yangming’s brilliant smithing art or his huge contribution in slaughtering the half-spirit beast.

Fang Yihai actually put on the arm guard as soon as he received it. His face changed when he channeled a hint of essential Qi, and his eyes sparkled like a miser who had just found treasure.

“Nice! This is good stuff!” He then removed the arm guard and returned it to Ou Yangming while saying, “Brother… Lil’ Ou.”

The faces of Chen Yifan, Tian Boguang, and the others froze, and the generals smiled awkwardly.

Although they treated Ou Yangming differently, they maintained an att.i.tude that showed their superiority. Whether it was the disparity between their ages or military powers, Ou Yangming was not on the same level as them.

Therefore, the other generals felt troubled when Fang Yihai suddenly treated Ou Yangming with that att.i.tude.

“General, I dare not accept the honor,” Ou Yangming quickly replied, then raised the arm guard and said, “If you like it, I’m willing to present this arm guard to you, please accept the gift.”

In actual fact, Ou Yangming was reluctant to give away the arm guard. It was his first time encountering the Precision attribute, hence it would be quite regretful for him to give the arm guard away before having a thorough understanding of the attribute.

Nevertheless, Fang Yihai reached his hand out to push the arm guard away, and asked with a deep voice, “Brother Lil’ Ou, I noticed from watching you smith earlier that you have a different understanding in attribute attachment, which is why your success rate is high, right?”

Ou Yangming was stunned, and his face instantly looked strange.

Fang Yihai laughed, then lowered his voice. “Can you tell me the truth?”

Ou Yangming pondered and nodded helplessly in the end, but did not utter a single word.

He was currently given a two-in-ten benchmark to fulfill for Attribute Equipment in the Armament Camp. If he spoke carelessly, causing the important figures to be in a good mood at the spur of the moment, he would have to pay a huge price.

Fang Yihai’s eyes glowed as he added, “Brother Lil’ Ou, according to what I know, once a person acquires a G.o.d-given attribute, that person’s success rate in binding such attribute will increase in leaps and bounds for a period of time.”

Ou Yangming twitched his mouth and thought, ‘My success rate is already a hundred percent, how can it be increased more?”

“I have a batch of unique precious ores. If you have time to spare, could you please attach some attributes for me?” Fang Yihai asked.

“I’d be happy to do it, but my tasks in the Armament Camp…” Ou Yangming answered after some thought.

Fang Yihai laughed. “Isn’t it just a few pieces of Attribute Equipment? I’ll submit them for you!”

Ou Yangming was startled, and he quickly responded, “Thank you for your kindness, General Fang, but those are chances for me to refine my skills, so I won’t trouble you for an exemption.”

At a distance away, Kang Weibo’s face had initially changed, but he was instantly glad after hearing Ou Yangming refuse the offer. In fact, his eyes became teary.

‘As distance proves a horse’s strength, so time reveals a person’s heart. Master Ou is the only one who treats the Armament Camp with sincerity.’

However, if Kang Weibo could hear Ou Yangming’s thoughts at the moment, he would probably take back his words.

Ou Yangming was thinking, ‘I’m given a two-in-ten basis for precious ores, are you trying to s.n.a.t.c.h the other eight or more precious ores away from me? No way!’

Fang Yihai was taken aback, but he quickly chuckled. “Never mind then. I actually wanted to ask you to fix attributes to some pieces of equipment for me, I’ll be extremely thankful if you could help.”