Chapter 36

Putting aside his identity as the son of the clan leader Wen Changjing,

As the leading figure among the young generation of the Wen family, Wen Jueyuan had his own reasons to be proud.

At the age of nine, he entered the Songyun Sword Academy for cultivation, becoming a well-known prodigy and young genius in the Songyun Academy.

At thirteen, he smoothly became an outer disciple of the Qinghe Sword Academy.

In just four years, he was selected as an inner disciple of the Qinghe Sword Academy, ranking at the top.

By now, his cultivation had reached the fourth level of the Blood Movement Realm, the "Bone Refinement" stage.

Such martial achievements would make even some major figures in Guangling City feel inferior!

How could someone like Su Yi, a mere赘婿 (note: this term is often used to describe a man who marries into a family and is considered inferior or a burden), be in his eyes?

Even for someone as arrogant and tyrannical as Huang Ganjun, he wouldn't give a second glance.

"A pair of fox friends? What a fitting description!"

Wen Shaobei and others joined in the commotion, laughing heartily.

With Wen Jueyuan backing them, they weren't afraid of Huang Ganjun, even in front of the Huang family's sword forge.

"Wen Jueyuan, who are you insulting?"

Huang Ganjun was furious, his eyes filled with rage.

"What, did I say something wrong?"

Wen Jueyuan's expression was cold, "In Guangling City, who doesn't know you're a wicked and arrogant rich kid? And who doesn't know that Su Yi is a laughingstock of a赘婿?"

"You..."

Huang Ganjun's eyes turned red.

Wen Jueyuan, however, smiled and said, "In half a month, the 'Dragon Gate Banquet' will begin. I'll be participating then. If you, Young Master Huang, have the ability, come and play. Let me see what you're made of!"

This statement caused a stir nearby.

"Finished, a figure like Wen Jueyuan is going to participate in the Dragon Gate Banquet. How can we possibly stand out?"

"Don't be discouraged. We just need to do our best. As for first place... only someone like Wen Jueyuan has the qualifications to compete for it."

The young men and women waiting in line to buy weapons were in an uproar, all discussing Wen Jueyuan.

They all had a feeling that the title of first place at the Dragon Gate Banquet would likely go to Wen Jueyuan!

This showed how highly regarded Wen Jueyuan was among the young generation in Guangling City.

This scene also made the Wen family disciples, including Wen Shaobei, feel honored, standing tall with pride.

Huang Ganjun's face turned pale and then red, his expression changing.

But before he could speak, Wen Jueyuan casually said,

"Don't talk nonsense. If you have the guts, see you at the Dragon Gate Banquet!"

With that, he led the Wen family group away.

As for Su Yi, Wen Jueyuan completely ignored him, finding it beneath him to compete with a mere waste of a person.

If he did, others would only laugh at him for bullying the weak.

Besides, what achievement would there be in bullying a赘婿?

Watching Wen Jueyuan and his group leave, Huang Ganjun clenched his fists tightly, his lips pressed together, and his face turned ashen.

"Feeling bad, are you?"

Su Yi glanced at the arrogant young master.

Huang Ganjun took a deep breath and nodded.

Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he said in a daze, "Brother Su, you... you're not angry at all?"

He was puzzled. At the Juxian Tower, Su Yi had easily defeated all his followers.

That level of martial strength was far from ordinary!

Moreover, the connections Su Yi had could make his father, Huang Yunchong, bow in submission.

In such a situation, how could Su Yi just let it go?

Su Yi casually said, "A mere ant's noise. If it could make me angry, I would think more of him. Unfortunately, he's not worth it."

Huang Ganjun was stunned, clearly unable to understand.

Su Yi didn't bother to explain further.

However, there was one thing he didn't say: anyone who opposed him, no matter who, would not have a good end.

This little incident quickly passed.

Inside the sword forge.

In front of a roaring furnace.

Led by Huang Ganjun, Su Yi successfully met the famous swordsmith of Guangling City, "Wang Tianyang."

Wang Tianyang had thinning hair, nearly bald, was lean and strong, with a bronze-colored complexion. He held a large hammer, striking a sword ingot that was glowing red from the heat.

Sparks flew, illuminating the entire room.

"Old Master, my friend is here. Could you do us a favor and forge a sword for us?"

Huang Ganjun stood to one side, adopting a very humble posture, smiling and bowing.

Wang Tianyang ignored him, continuing to hammer the sword ingot, the sound of metal clanging and sparks flying almost hitting Huang Ganjun.

Huang Ganjun awkwardly smiled and whispered to Su Yi, "Brother Su, Old Master's temper is like this. Don't take it personally."

Su Yi said, "Let him finish. Take me to see the materials needed for forging a sword."

Huang Ganjun nodded eagerly.

The sword forge naturally had no shortage of materials for forging weapons, including some rare and valuable ones.

After looking through all the materials, Su Yi fell silent.

Even the valuable materials were almost all ordinary.

"Brother Su, are you unsatisfied? This is already the best sword forge in Guangling City. If there's nothing suitable, perhaps we should go to Yunhe County City to find better ones."

Huang Ganjun explained.

Su Yi didn't comment, saying, "Prepare the materials. I need thirty pounds of Qingguang Cold Iron, one pound of Chiyang Copper Powder, five pounds of Xuanbing Pure Water..."

He listed over a dozen materials.

Some were valuable, others ordinary.

Huang Ganjun noted them down and instructed the apprentices to start preparing.

Then he led Su Yi back to where Wang Tianyang was.

Wang Tianyang had finished his work and was resting in a rattan chair, with an apprentice serving him tea.

"Old Master..."

This time, before Huang Ganjun could finish, Wang Tianyang interrupted, "I've already forged a sword today, and I'm quite exhausted. Come back in three days."

Saying this, he leisurely sipped his tea.

Huang Ganjun's face changed, as Su Yi was someone he had personally invited!

Being refused on his own turf was a blow to his pride.

He took a deep breath and said, "Old Master, my father said that anything Brother Su needs should be done immediately. You..."

Wang Tianyang interrupted again, displeased, "Then let your father forge the sword for him. I have no time to serve your so-called Brother Su."

He clearly saw Su Yi standing there but spoke without any courtesy, even after Huang Ganjun mentioned Huang Yunchong, showing no regard.

"Master, the materials are ready."

At this moment, a group of apprentices carried a large box over.

Seeing this, Wang Tianyang was the first to get angry, shouting, "Who told you to bring the materials? I've been forging swords for half a month and was planning to rest and visit a brothel in the city. You idiots are just causing trouble! Take them back!"

He was furious, getting up from the chair and throwing his teacup.

"So, Old Master is eager to visit the brothel..."

Huang Ganjun suddenly understood. With Old Master's robust physique, being cooped up for half a month must have been tough.

Suddenly, he had a bold idea. Should he give the "b" word to Old Master to relieve his urgent need?

"Hold on."

Seeing the apprentices about to take the materials back, Su Yi spoke, "I didn't plan to have anyone else help with this forging."

Huang Ganjun and Wang Tianyang were both taken aback.

"Can I use that furnace?"

Su Yi looked at the nearby furnace.

Huang Ganjun quickly said, "Of course, but... Brother Su, you're planning to forge the sword yourself?"

Su Yi nodded, "Yes."

As a sword cultivator, only a sword forged by oneself would be the most suitable and allow one's sword skills to be fully utilized.

"So, you're here to challenge me?"

Wang Tianyang sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

A young, inexperienced boy planning to forge a sword in front of him was a huge provocation.

"Old Master, please don't misunderstand. Brother Su wouldn't have such intentions. He just..."

Huang Ganjun didn't know how to explain.

He hadn't known beforehand that Su Yi planned to forge the sword himself.

Wang Tianyang, like a combative rooster, was roused by the challenge, shouting,

"No need to explain. Since you've come to challenge me, how can I not respond? If I don't, all the martial artists in Guangling City will think I'm afraid of you!"

Saying this, he pointed to the furnace, staring at Su Yi, and said proudly, "Use the furnace as you wish. If you need anything else, I'll provide it. Show me what you've got!"

Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "The furnace fire isn't strong enough. How is your fire-tending skill?"

Caught off guard by this request, Wang Tianyang was stunned for a moment before pointing at his nose, incredulous,

"You... you want me... to be a fire tender?!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The apprentices present all drew in a sharp breath, sensing that Old Master Wang was angry.

Huang Ganjun was in a panic, about to speak to ease the tension, when he saw Su Yi nod naturally and say,

"Since you're the best swordsmith in Guangling City, your control over the fire must be the best. Having you tend the fire will ensure no mistakes during my forging."

Huang Ganjun was dumbfounded. A renowned swordsmith being treated as a fire tender... what was this?

Wang Tianyang, visibly enraged, his chest heaving and his bronze-colored cheeks flushed, was clearly thoroughly provoked.

"Old Master, please don't be angry." Huang Ganjun hurried to soothe him.

Wang Tianyang gritted his teeth and waved his hand, "Step aside. I've been forging swords for forty years. I've seen it all. A little provocation won't stop me!"

"Just tending the fire, right? Fine, I'll do it!"

Saying this, he looked at the apprentices and ordered, "Go, tell all the swordsmiths in the forge to stop their work and come here to see the skills of this challenger!"

Huang Ganjun inwardly groaned, realizing Wang Tianyang was determined to escalate the situation!

But when he saw Su Yi's calm and composed expression, he was moved, recalling the scenes from yesterday at the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, where Su Yi had displayed his medical skills.

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