Chapter 270 - The Imperial Familys Magic Tools (1/2)

“Master Ou, congratulations, congratulations!”.

Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan congratulated Ou Yangming. They fawned over the young fellow by flas.h.i.+ng flattering smiles at him. They were experienced Advanced Blacksmiths, so while their reputations were not as high as Jin Shengjie’s, they could not be compared to new Advanced Blacksmiths.

Nevertheless, they treated Ou Yangming, a young man who had also just become an Advanced Blacksmith, with a completely different att.i.tude. This was because they witnessed his miracle, and they regarded him as a Superior Blacksmith already.

Ou Yangming grinned. “Masters, you’re being too polite.”

“Lil’ Friend Ou, based on your performance today, you’ll pa.s.s if you attempt to be a Superior Blacksmith too, but…” Jin Shengjie stroked his long beard and dragged out his last word before he continued, “According to the rules, those who want to have a go at becoming Superior Blacksmiths will need to be approved by at least three Superior Blacksmiths on the spot.”

“Thank you, Master Jin, but I was only aiming for the Intermediate Rank today, so the Advanced t.i.tle is already a surprise for me.” Ou Yangming could not help but laugh.

“The Intermediate Rank?” Jin Shengjie was shocked. “Judging from your skills, why would you have that thought?” On the high platform, the faces of Yuan Lexin and Yan Yuanhua changed. In fact, the latter was slightly pale too.

If the other people knew Ou Yangming had visited the Wu residence and asked to meet Master Wu Hongxi but was mercilessly driven away by Yan Yuanhua, not only would Yan Yuanhua be embarra.s.sed, but even Master Wu’s reputation would be affected.

This was the difference that came with a status change; Ou Yangming was no longer a n.o.body. Despite that, Ou Yangming smiled. “It’s my first time taking the a.s.sessment, so I obviously shouldn’t set too high of an aim.”

Jin Shengjie and the other people flushed because they thought Ou Yangming was talking about what happened at the beginning of the a.s.sessment.

“Ah…” Jin Shengjie sighed. “We’ve stayed in the capital for such a long time, so we indeed lack understanding of geniuses in the world. We’re guilty of it!”

Yi Yucheng and Feng Guangyuan blushed. If someone else had mocked them in their faces, they would hold a grudge against that person even if they did not fall out with that person. However, they could not do that to Ou Yangming, who had become influential.

Ou Yangming let out a dry cough as he felt helpless.

‘I wasn’t talking about you, but you a.s.sumed it was directed at you, so what can I do…’ Jin Shengjie suddenly announced loudly, “Today’s a.s.sessment comes to an end, so you may disperse now!”

His sonorous voice echoed in the air, so the crowd turned and left in order.

When Ou Yangming turned to look, he noticed that some people in the crowd took the initiative to maintain the order. He instantly realized that blacksmiths if gathered together would be a hundred times more powerful than if they were on their own.

Perhaps the fact that many men provided great strength was the perfect embodiment of authority.

Before long, the square was empty. The people on the high platform had not left, but they looked at Ou Yangming fervently.

Sure enough, everyone desired to become acquainted with Ou Yangming, who was a new Advanced Blacksmith but had the potential to become a Superior Blacksmith.

That said, with Master Jin Shengjie around, they did not stand a chance.

“Hehe, Lil’ Friend Ou, since the a.s.sessment has ended, are you interested to come to my residence for a chat?” Jin Shengjie invited the young fellow with a smile.

Ou Yangming pondered and answered, “Master Jin, I promised to go for the dinner party at the Yi Pavilion.”

‘How ungrateful of you to not accept Master Jin Shengjie’s invitation,’ the other blacksmith cursed, but when they recalled Ou Yangming’s smithing ability, they realized that it was not such a big deal after all.

“The Yi Pavilion?” Jin Shengjie laughed out loud. “I’m familiar with everyone from the pavilion, so how about I attend the dinner with you tonight?”

He was determined to have a chat with the young fellow even if he was going to be a despicable guest.

Ou Yangming could not help but laugh. He looked up and called out to Du Gaoge, “Shopkeeper Du, Master Jin’s interested in joining us tonight. What do you think?”

Du Gaoge immediately responded, “I’ll be more than happy to have the master join us!”

The elders from the Yi Pavilion were n.o.ble, but it was also difficult for them to invite Master Jin to the pavilion. Given that Master Jin had such a high status, it would be the pavilion’s honor if he visited them.

Ou Yangming spread out his hands and expressed to Jin Shengjie, “Since the Yi Pavilion agrees, I obviously welcome you.”

“Great.” Jin Shengjie chuckled. “Lil’ Friend Ou, I have knowledge and experience in smithing art, but I’m also confused about certain things, so let’s exchange our views.”

Following that, he turned around to give an order, then a luxurious carriage arrived for them after some time.

Ou Yangming notified Hu Yicheng and his son, then he entered the carriage with Jin Shengjie.

Yi Yucheng and the other people sent them off enviously. They wanted very badly to travel with them, and they would be content if they could listen outside the carriage, but they dared not act rashly since Jin Shengjie did not tell them anything.