Chapter 7

A Second-Rank Artificer, also known as a blacksmith, is a qualified blacksmith.

At this level, an artificer is qualified to forge weapons for Earth Warriors and Earth Mages. One person can support a small blacksmith shop, and no matter where they go, they will never lack for work.

When Lin Feng told Lin Tao this news, Lin Tao was also deeply moved.

"Have you really mastered the combination of 107 techniques?" Lin Tao looked at his son solemnly.

Lin Feng met his gaze frankly, "Yes."

Perhaps this news was too unbelievable, Lin Tao still had some doubts and said, "Forge a kitchen knife now, using all 107 techniques." He only believed what he saw with his own eyes; only by seeing it himself would he fully believe it.

Although Lin Feng's strength and stamina had improved significantly over this period, 107 techniques were still a bit of a stretch for him because they required too much physical strength. However, he felt he could give it a try.

A moment later.

Lin Feng sat on the ground, exhausted, ignoring the sweat all over his body, his gaze fell on the kitchen knife by the furnace, and his smile was radiant.

This was his masterpiece, the crystallization of 107 techniques.

Lin Tao stared at the kitchen knife in a daze, "He really did it." Before this, he still had some doubts, but facts speak louder than words. He had witnessed the birth of a kitchen knife of quality comparable to ordinary weapons with his own eyes.

His son had spent three months transforming from a complete novice into a Second-Rank Artificer.

Such talent was simply astonishing.

Even Xiao Ran, who was hailed as a genius, had spent three years to achieve such results, while Lin Feng had only taken three months.

"Such talent, he was born to be an artificer," a thought flashed through Lin Tao's mind.

But for some reason, his shoulders trembled, and two streams of tears inexplicably flowed from the corners of his eyes. Turning his back, he burst out laughing, "Hahaha... Ha!" Tears fell with his laughter, and the laughter was filled with desolation and bitterness.

Lin Feng looked at Lin Tao in a daze, "Father."

"Listen, Lin Feng," Lin Tao turned around abruptly, "From today on, I will teach you how to be an artificer, a true artificer!"

"A true artificer?" Lin Feng looked at his father in confusion. Wasn't this already artificery?

Lin Tao said, "Follow me."

Saying this, he turned and walked out of the blacksmith shop.

Lin Feng followed obediently.

Opening the material storage room, Lin Tao walked in. Coming to a stone cabinet, he shouted and gripped the iron latch on the cabinet door with both arms. Even with his strength as a First-Rank Warrior, it took a great deal of effort to pull open the stone cabinet door. When the door was opened, a layer of dust rose, making it very choking.

Lin Feng had seen this stone cabinet countless times.

In the past, Xiao Ran often opened this stone cabinet, but since Xiao Ran left, it had been sealed again and had not seen the light of day for a year.

"These are the legacies left by our ancestors of the Lin family. Each ancient book is invaluable," Lin Tao explained as he took out the books from the stone cabinet. "Strictly speaking, this is the most precious wealth of our Lin family. Even if someone offered a city in exchange, I would not agree!" He said proudly, "Although the Lin family has declined, the foundation of the Lin family is far more profound than you can imagine."

The Lin family had once been glorious!

A long time ago, the Lin family was a prominent family throughout the Greenwood Continent.

Then his expression darkened, "Actually, these ancient books are only a small part of what our ancestors left behind. The other ancient books were taken away by others hundreds of years ago." Fortunately, this small part of the ancient books was preserved intact; otherwise, the lineage of the Lin family would have been broken long ago.

"Taken away by others?" Lin Feng was shocked.

"Come here," Lin Tao said.

Lin Feng obediently walked over.

"Take these two ancient books first," Lin Tao handed Lin Feng two ancient books, one thick and one thin.

Lin Feng took them and looked: "Artificer Beginner's Manual, Summary of Thousand-Cast Techniques."

"You have already learned the 107 techniques of Hundred-Cast. Now, start directly with Thousand-Cast. The thin ancient book systematically explains some basic content of artificery. After reading it, you will understand what true artificery is. Artificery is not just about mastering the combination of techniques. However, since you have just started, you don't need to learn those advanced knowledge; instead, you need to focus on building a solid foundation." Lin Tao glanced at Lin Feng.

Hundred-Cast techniques, Thousand-Cast techniques... Then, is there a Ten-Thousand-Cast technique?

Heaven! The sheer number of techniques startled Lin Feng.

Indeed, the more advanced a profession, the more complex it becomes!

"From today on, you can start learning Thousand-Cast techniques. Once you master Thousand-Cast techniques, you will be a Master Artificer," Lin Tao looked at Lin Feng.

A Master Artificer is also known as a Third-Rank Artificer.

To become a Third-Rank Artificer, one must master Thousand-Cast techniques. The requirements for techniques in artificery are indeed stringent!

Xiao Ran is a Fourth-Rank Artificer, a true artificer. Does that mean he has already mastered Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques?

Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but be shocked: "Brother Xiao's talent is truly terrifying!"

After coming into contact with artificery, Lin Feng finally understood how talented Xiao Ran was. No wonder his departure had such a great impact on Lin Tao. Lin Feng suddenly understood his father's sorrow.

However, can such a genius be taught by Lin Tao, who is just a blacksmith?

"The difficulty of Hundred-Cast, Thousand-Cast, and Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques increases progressively. Although the latter is difficult, it is not as complex as you imagine," Lin Tao continued, "Hundred-Cast is the foundation of Thousand-Cast and Ten-Thousand-Cast. Learning Thousand-Cast and Ten-Thousand-Cast on the basis of mastering Hundred-Cast will be much easier, so you don't need to think they are too profound. The reason I haven't mastered Thousand-Cast is because my talent is too poor. But what I can't do doesn't mean you can't. Have more confidence in yourself."

"Yes, Father," Lin Feng said respectfully.

He asked curiously, "Father, how long did Brother Xiao take to learn these techniques?"

Lin Tao's face darkened, "Don't mention him in front of me in the future."

"Sorry," Lin Feng lowered his head.

Lin Tao was silent for a moment, his expression complex. Finally, he sighed, "He is a supreme genius. It took him three years to master Hundred-Cast techniques, five years for Thousand-Cast techniques, and seven years for Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques. In fifteen years, he became a Fourth-Rank Artificer. Such a genius is rare throughout the Greenwood Continent. Perhaps he will become a great Artificer Master in his lifetime." An Artificer Master is a Sixth-Rank Artificer, which shows how highly Lin Tao regarded him. "The Artificer Academy is where artificery geniuses belong. A small temple like ours cannot accommodate such a great deity." He shook his head self-mockingly.

"Father," Lin Feng looked at Lin Tao with concern, regretting asking this question.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Lin Tao waved his hand and said lightly, "Go and learn Thousand-Cast techniques. Don't worry about me."

"Okay," Lin Feng responded.

He turned to the door, stopped, and turned back, "Father, I will surpass him!" His expression was very determined.

Lin Tao trembled, then waved his hand calmly, "Surpass him? Wait until you reach Fourth-Rank Artificer first."

After a day, Lin Feng finally finished reading the "Artificer Beginner's Manual."

"Artificery has so many intricacies," he sighed, "I used to underestimate this profession."

From the "Artificer Beginner's Manual," he gained a deeper understanding of artificery.

Weapons, like artificery materials and artificers, have strict rankings. Weapons are divided into ordinary, fine, mundane, spirit, supreme, and the unparalleled holy weapons. Of course, household items can barely be considered weapons, but they are lower than ordinary weapons. Including household items, there are seven ranks in total, corresponding to the seven ranks of artificers.

Materials are divided into mundane iron, heavy metal, mixed heavy metal, rare, treasure, and perfect. The number of types of materials at each rank is astronomical. To become the best artificer, one must master the properties of these vast materials, at least to the point of having a clear understanding, if not memorizing them perfectly.

The higher the rank of the weapon to be forged, the more types of materials are needed, and the higher the requirements for artificery techniques and fire control. This is an unchanging iron law.

The techniques are also different from what Lin Feng imagined. After Thousand-Cast techniques, there are indeed Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques, but there are no other techniques after Ten-Thousand-Cast. To forge higher-rank weapons, there is only one way: to integrate Hundred-Cast, Thousand-Cast, and Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques. This is much more difficult than learning Ten-Thousand-Cast techniques!

Further on, one must create, create a new, unique, and personal signature technique!

"I will definitely become an excellent artificer!"

If before it was to make his father proud or because of No.1's suggestion, now Lin Feng truly loves artificery. He has fallen in love with this challenging profession.

After finishing the household items ordered by customers, Lin Feng devoted himself entirely to physical training.

To climb the towering mountain of artificery, his current strength and stamina were far from enough. With a new goal, Lin Feng trained even harder, pushing himself to the limit. Even the apprentices of Earth Warriors would be frightened by such intense training. Lin Feng was almost risking his life.

In the following days, Lin Feng finished his work early every day and spent the rest of the time training. His physical strength improved visibly.

At night, he entered No.1's space to learn Thousand-Cast techniques, without a moment's rest.

He understood that his talent was too poor. If he didn't work hard now, he would never catch up to Xiao Ran.

"Brother Xiao, I will make you understand that the Lin family is not inferior to the Artificer Academy! Your choice may not have been right."

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