92 Complications (1/2)

The three moved quickly, reaching an open space with a sign that read ”Qin Gardens”. Ming Yue looked at the sign and the fencing. Everything must have been forged by Lord Qin, they had a sense of grandeur and were very well-made.

Unfortunately, the interior was much different from the exterior. The difference was shocking to the say the least.

The garden itself was bare, there were weeds growing on random spots. Any plant that still lived did not grow much nor did they produce anything. Some things she could not even recognize, not because she did not know what they were but because they grew so gnarled and twisted.

Compared to their faces of shock and confusion, Lord Qin's face was one of pride and pure joy.

”Look! Look at all these beautiful plants! Is my garden not amazing?” he chattered on.

After showing them the garden, he tossed the sacks of dirt to the side of the garden and began introducing each plant to the two stunned people.

”This was a persimmon tree that I was given as a gift by a king from the northern lands.”

”I found these flowers when I was wandering the continent sixty years ago.”

”These berry bushes were taken from the forest right outside the city.”

The persimmon tree was small and barely had any fruit. Those flowers were almost dead, wilting and dull in color. Then those bushes, they were healthy and vibrant but the berries were poisonous. While it wasn't lethal, it could leave someone in bed for weeks. Not even Xiao Yin or Hei Yue were willing to get near it.

This was Ming Yue's thoughts on his plants. Each and every one was either dead, almost dead, or dangerous.

Lord Qin then stopped at the very center of the garden where a small flower lived.

”A small chrysanthemum flower, the first plant I ever took care of and the most beautiful one here”, Lord Qin spoke with passion as he gazed at it.

Compared to the others, this really a pretty flower. It was a wonder as to how he managed to grow this one so well. He tended to his garden, showering them with a small watering can. Then, he proceeded to take out a small scissor and cut out any unruly branches or leaves.

”I know why you're here girl”, his back facing towards her, he spoke calmly and with dignity.

”I cannot help you repair Splitting Moon.”

Both Li Gang and Ming Yue were surprised by his reply.

”But Lord Qin, what of the founder's wishes? What am I to do with a broken blade?” asked Li Gang, ”Could it be that Splitting Moon is beyond repair?”

Right then and there, Li Gang was smacked on the head with Lord Qin's watering can.

”Idiot! Let me finish!” he barked out.

”Ahem, I cannot help you repair it but I will reforge it along with Parting Sun.”

”What do you mean?” Ming Yue questioned.

Why would the Forgelord choose to reforge both swords rather than repair just the one? It would be a difficult task and one that would require an enormous amount of supplies.

”It was his wish”, Lord Qin said.

”The grandmaster smith that created these two swords had passed down his request to find the swords and give them a new owner. But there was a second request known only to the Forgelords. In fact, each and every legendary forger that rest here have made similar requests. This request was to make the swords unique to their new wielders. As such only those with the best skills can fulfill these requests, that is my duty as the Forgelord.”, he told her.

”Now why you ask? Each and every legendary piece of equipment is made with specific intent. Perhaps they serve a purpose but most of the time they were made with the user in mind. Tailored to their every request, only in the wielder's hands would their true power be unleashed.”