C100 alternative casting (1/2)
A great man once said that when the ape ignited the first spark, man appeared. From a certain perspective, fire was even more important to humans than water. It was because of the existence of fire that humans gradually moved towards civilization.
Chang Jing would be very focused when she thought about the problem, as if she was completely immersed in her own thoughts. He understood that the word ”living” in the Broken Sword's mouth definitely did not truly place a person's soul into the sword. However, he could not figure out how it should be.
”Don't think about it if you don't understand,” The broken sword had a gratified look as he said to Chang Jing, ”There are a lot of things that cannot be done overnight, and will often require an epiphany. When something happens to you, you'll suddenly figure it out. ”
”But grandfather, I really don't understand what you're saying. ”It's as though I've met something inconceivable. In my mind, death and life are very different. Although the plant can't move, I treat it as a living being. After all, it has a tenacious life, but a sword …”
”That's why I said it requires sudden insight.” The broken sword indicated to the domestic servant who was lighting a fire to continue speaking, ”If Forging Master has such an easy job, then we, the Jian Hun Family, do not have the need and condition to exist. Let's not think about that today. You should familiarize yourself with the forging process first. ”
”That's the only way.” Chang Jing let out a long sigh and said, ”There are many things in this world that you cannot be impatient for. You need to be patient and have a heart that is willing to be ordinary.”
Therefore, Chang Jing started to concentrate on the movement of the broken sword. Other than being more skillful in her technique, she could not see any difference between his grandfather's technique and his father's.
”Grandfather, did the living being you mentioned just appear in these ordinary steps?” When the broken sword in his hand was placed into the furnace to train, Chang Jing could not help but ask.
”I remember my father once said that bestowing life upon a sword requires a calm mind. It is impossible to deliberately do something just because you want it to be alive. However, I am ashamed. I have never been able to achieve this, so even though the sword that was created has a little bit of intelligence, compared to the sword that was created by others, it is inferior. ”
The broken sword used an iron clip to take the sword out of the furnace and put it into the water. A burst of mist spread out from the casting chamber along with a sizzling sound.
”Look, this sword is another dead object, and it doesn't have the slightest bit of spirituality to talk to you.” The broken sword sighed and threw the sword into a dried up well that he called ”Sword Tomb”, ”I don't know how many swords have been thrown into the Sword Tomb since I took over Jian Hun.”
Chang Jing silently looked at the sad and broken sword, he knew that she would not and did not have the qualifications to comfort an old man who was not very proud.
”Grandfather, what's the problem?” After a long while, Chang Jing asked, ”Why did it become a dead object?”
”Heh heh, foolish child.” The broken sword laughed. ”If I knew the reason, I wouldn't have ended up like this.”
”Could there be some craftsmanship that wasn't perfect when forging?”
Hearing Chang Jing's words, the broken sword didn't seem to mind at all and started to seriously consider whether or not she had reached home.
”Perhaps this fire and water are ordinary goods and cannot transmit spiritual power from the outside world.” The broken sword said thoughtfully.
”Transfer spirit power inside?” Chang Jing felt a light flashing past her head, ”How can this be?!”
”Grandfather, can I try?” Chang Jing pleaded, ”I seem to understand a bit of what you just said.”
Seeing Chang Jing's passionate look, the broken sword confirmed that it had not misjudged him. Jian Hun had a successor!