Chapter 37

After the three guardians left with Ailin, Longyi also found himself with some free time. Everyone has their own affairs; he didn’t force everyone to live according to his worldview. Besides, such matters could only be resolved by Ailin herself. Longyi helped Ailin out of a sense of friendship but didn’t intend to interfere with her entire life.

First, he took the three dragons for a meal, then headed straight for the dwarf Goldhammer’s blacksmith shop. Here, the dwarf had already completed many half-finished pairs of women’s boots.

When Goldhammer saw someone appear, he was startled and instinctively tried to hide the half-finished boots. When he recognized Longyi, the old dwarf immediately smiled bitterly.

"Kid, I got dragged into this by your enthusiasm. If my brothers find out that I’m not forging weapons and equipment but instead making a bunch of women’s stuff, they’ll laugh me to death."

Goldhammer sighed deeply, looking at the pile of half-finished boots.

Longyi laughed heartily. "Uncle, don’t worry. These things will definitely make a lot of money. Will your brothers laugh at gold coins?"

Goldhammer just smiled helplessly. After the initial excitement, he had lost confidence.

Longyi wasn’t in a hurry about this. He planned to discuss the matter of these goods with Wesley later. Oh, right, Wesley had also promised to help with the toothbrushes.

Make money!

Make money!

As a穿越少年 (穿越少年 means a young man who has traveled through time, but it's better to use a more natural phrase in English)穿越少年 (young man who has traveled through time)!

How could he not make money!

After discussing the details, Longyi was about to leave, but the old dwarf stopped him.

"Kid, your school’s opening ceremony is coming up. Don’t you want to prepare some good equipment for yourself? You know, the school’s top brass will all be there, and the Imperial Knights’ high-ranking officials will also attend. According to inside information, the four White Dragon Knights of the Royal Knights will also be present!"

The old dwarf’s eyes sparkled with temptation, waiting for Longyi to beg him. Goldhammer felt he had taken many favors from Longyi and had no way to repay him. Longyi seemed to have no particular ambitions, and despite having a high-level dwarf blacksmith at his disposal, he asked for nothing, which made the straightforward dwarf very uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, this time, the dwarf Goldhammer was disappointed again.

"Haha, I’ve already prepared everything. I’m just waiting for the opening ceremony to show off a bit!"

"Then, do you need me to help you with anything?"

Goldhammer, failing in his first attempt, came up with another plan.

"Sure... that would be great! I found that my skills with those machines are far inferior to yours. I think a few parts of my equipment would look better polished."

As he spoke, Longyi took the weapon handed to him by Bajie. As soon as he held it, a faint coldness emanated from the blade, the result of an ice enchantment.

"Damn, kid, where did you steal this sword from?"

Even the well-traveled dwarf Goldhammer was blinded by the magnificent appearance of the Dragon Slayer sword.

"Hehe, this is my own treasure. How about it, isn’t it beautiful?" Longyi was clearly very satisfied.

"Kid, let’s make a deal. After the opening ceremony, can you lend it to me for a few days?"

Owing a lot of favors already, Goldhammer didn’t want to ask again, but the Dragon Slayer sword was just too magnificent. He couldn’t resist.

"Sure, I’m just going to show it off. After the competition, I’ll give it to you. If you’re done playing with it, you can sell it for me and see how much it fetches."

Longyi agreed casually.

How much?

The dwarf looked at the incredibly magnificent blade, feeling his eyes twitch. It would definitely sell for more than his own sword! He thought his own work was already impressive, but compared to this sword, it was just a country bumpkin!

"Longyi, did you design this sword yourself? Can I see the design drawings?"

Goldhammer asked, feeling a bit too much, even to himself. Asking for design drawings was a bit too much!

"Design drawings? Sure, I have them, but I don’t know where they are. You can look for them yourself!"

As he spoke, Bajie handed over a stack of white paper. Goldhammer took it and his eyes immediately widened.

The stack of papers was filled with design drawings of the Dragon Slayer sword! Each one was different! Each one was incredibly magnificent! Some were graceful, some grand, some noble, and some cold and dark!

Damn! Is this kid a monster? These designs are just too cool!

Seeing Goldhammer’s expression, Longyi chuckled inwardly. Yes, he had found these design drawings recently. These were the drawings he had made as a child, based on the equipment designs from games on Earth, which were naturally very cool.

He was determined to become the ruler of the skies and had no time for such things.

But Goldhammer could!

By giving these design drawings to Goldhammer, Longyi’s main goal was, of course, money! He wasn’t as indifferent as he appeared!

Goldhammer’s reaction told Longyi that he had guessed right.

Goldhammer looked at the design drawings, his whole body trembling with excitement, his breathing becoming heavier. Suddenly, a golden light burst from his body, turning into white gold!

"White Gold Aura? My aura, it actually broke through?"

The dwarf muttered.

"I broke through! I finally broke through!"

The dwarf suddenly rushed over and gave Longyi a big kiss. Longyi, quick on his feet, blocked it, and the bearded mouth landed on his hand.

"Ahahahaha! I broke through! I finally broke through! Watch those old bastards say anything now! I finally succeeded, hahaha!"

Goldhammer was nearly mad with joy.

The dwarves’ cultivation method was unique. Their aura was called Hammer Aura, which only had offensive power when used with a hammer. A dwarf’s life was spent pursuing strength through the forge and hammer. Advancing to Goldhammer Aura, like Goldhammer, was the peak for most Hammer Auras.

However, Goldhammer didn’t believe in fate.

He thought he still had room to break through. But since he advanced to Goldhammer Aura, it had been over a decade without any hope of further advancement. No matter how hard he worked at forging, he only saw improvement in his skills, not more.

But now, in just a few days, he had barely touched his hammer, spending most of his time using the machines to perfect his old works.

And now, just by looking at Longyi’s weapon designs, he had advanced!

This Longyi was truly his great good fortune.

Goldhammer cried and laughed around Longyi, muttering in Dwarvish, nearly mad with excitement.

Suddenly, Goldhammer waved his hand, and a warhammer filled with lightning appeared from a corner and landed in his hand.

Yes, the hammer was indeed golden, fitting for someone named Goldhammer.

Holding the warhammer, Goldhammer solemnly knelt on one knee. "Noble Dragon Knight Longyi, please accept my most sincere gratitude. From today on, all dwarves will be your brothers! The Forgehold will be your second home! Fire and hammer will protect you!"

White Gold Aura rose from the dwarf’s warhammer, swirling in the air and merging into Longyi’s body.

The Dwarf Oath!

He had only intended to have Goldhammer help him make some money, but unexpectedly, he had helped Goldhammer advance.

And the Dwarf Oath was no small matter.

The dwarves had a strict hierarchy and were very exclusive. Even if they called you a brother, they still didn’t fully trust you. But the Dwarf Oath was a dwarf’s life guarantee to all dwarves, proving that Longyi was an excellent friend and that all dwarves could consider him one of their own.

It might not sound like much, but in this world, who could do without dwarves?

The dwarves controlled a large number of the world’s mines and almost monopolized the high-end weapon manufacturing of all countries. Wars never ceased, and the dwarves profited from them, but no king dared to say no.

With the Dwarf Oath, Longyi could even personally select suitable weapons and equipment from the Forgehold’s treasury!

And at the internal price!

So, Longyi felt almost scared to death.

"Uncle, get up. If you do this, I won’t dare to come to you for help again."

Fortunately, Longyi was incredibly strong and managed to pull Goldhammer up from the ground.

Goldhammer stood up, feeling the White Gold Aura in his body, filled with endless emotion.

"Ah, Longyi, let’s have a few drinks. Today, we won’t work."

The old and the young headed straight for the tavern. The dwarf drank cup after cup, telling Longyi about his past. Longyi listened and drank, until both of them fell asleep on the table.