Chapter 368: The Legendary Blacksmith, Tie Wuxin

The rank of a forger determines the success rate when attempting to advance in rank.
Artisans at the beginner or intermediate level cannot be called forgers—they are merely blacksmiths who craft ordinary equipment and lack the qualifications to forge masterpieces. Only by reaching an advanced level can one begin to advance in rank!
However…
Ordinary weapons also affect rank progression. Due to the inferior quality of their materials, the failure rate for advancing in rank exceeds 80%. Thus, only master blacksmiths can forge masterpieces.
Only by reaching the rank of an advanced blacksmith can one advance by one rank.
To maximize the forger’s rank while avoiding waste of materials and financial losses, one must accumulate experience using lower-grade masterpieces. This is a universally accepted practice among all forgers.
The Mu family’s actions were thunderous! They did something that no merchant in the martial world could imagine, yet they successfully secured a large sum of money.
The remaining masterpieces, along with the materials in the gang’s warehouse, are enough to train dozens of skilled forgers.
After reaching rank 2…
one becomes a true forger!
Everyone knows that once one succeeds in becoming a forger, there’s a 5% success rate for forging anything, providing the means to advance further. Those who reach this status first will receive special favor from the Mu family, gaining the right to forge third-rank masterpieces and access to the resources in the gang’s warehouse—such as millions-of-value explosive crystal stones, as well as third-rank obsidian and diamond-like materials.
To be a forger…
Now, everyone takes pride in successfully forging third-rank masterpieces, as if it were the highest honor for a blacksmith.
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Although advancing to rank 2 isn’t a major event, having so many blacksmiths attempt it at once consumes nearly 100 million silver coins. Lei Zhan was somewhat anxious. After assigning the best ones more resources and priority rights, he personally supervised the intense forging process.
Clang! Clang!
Clang! Clang!
The noisy sound of metal echoed continuously as over thirty forgers, each wielding different equipment and weapons along with red metal hammers, worked diligently.
Lei Zhan watched intently, keeping an eye on everyone’s progress. At first, everyone was on par, but as time passed, differences began to show. Some were fast! Others were cautious!

Forging is a delicate task that involves removing impurities from already excellent weapons while incorporating higher-grade ores to enhance their quality. Speed does not equate to skill! The first five people to complete forging almost all ended up with failed attempts, resulting in broken weapons and equipment of the 1st tier. However… Forging itself is a highly dangerous endeavor that requires patience. With the lessons from previous attempts, the losers quickly adjusted their mindset and used a second set of materials. Lei Zhan nodded in approval. Those who stood out among the many forgers showed considerable potential and insight. On the second attempt, everyone’s movements became much more steady and calm. Although the sound of equipment and weapons breaking could be heard frequently in the forging room, the overall atmosphere was positive. After half a day… the success rate was 40%. Over 120 inferior weapons of the 1st tier were lost, in exchange for just over 80 inferior weapons of the 2nd tier. This result was acceptable to Lei Zhan. However, what caught his attention was that not everyone in this group performed equally. Some did well, while others did poorly. A few had a success rate of around 30%, but they were pulled up to the same level by someone with a slightly higher success rate. The latter remained silent throughout, moving methodically, seemingly fully focused, with the sound of the hammer striking in a steady rhythm. Out of the six pieces of equipment forged, there were only two failures, giving him a success rate of over 60%… Tie Wuxin! That was the forger’s name. Lei Zhan quietly noted down this person’s name. … “Tie Wuxin?” Returning to the game in a bad mood, he was pleasantly surprised to receive a message from Lei Zhan and hear this name. He remembered that in his past life, this name was quite famous—extremely renowned! Tie Wuxin was the first to raise the forging level to the mastery stage and also the first legendary forger to create a 4th-tier divine weapon. It was said that he possessed extraordinary forging talent, with highly skilled techniques and a success rate even higher than that of other forgers. Many powerful figures in his past life competed to have Tie Wuxin forge weapons for them at the 4th tier. Unfortunately… Kai Xin never had the chance to work with him. After becoming famous, Tie Wuxin adhered to three principles: he wouldn’t forge ordinary equipment… only divine or demonic weapons! And those who couldn’t afford the money or materials wouldn’t get his services… after all, he made a living from forging.

Also, those with poor character won’t be forged… Anyway, he never leaves the city; no one can harass him, and no gang leader impresses him. How could such a person join the Mu family? Besides being surprised, Happy felt genuine ecstasy in her heart! Baby! The Mu family has really struck gold this time!! The merchant “Ruolin” introduced by the Thirteen Rod Monks helped the Mu family earn billions of silver coins in just two weeks; Tie Wuxin, a future legendary forging master. The Mu family… really can’t help but prosper. “Lei Zhan, focus on training Tie Wuxin with the best treatment. Give him whatever materials he needs—he can choose whatever he wants.” Happy ordered decisively, “Even if he asks to forge top-tier legendary weapons now, agree to it. I’ll stay in the Royal Tomb and provide top-tier legendary weapons… Also tell him that once he becomes a forging master, he’ll soon get the chance to forge first-class legendary weapons.” “Ah!” Lei Zhan understood the earlier part, but when he heard Happy say she would provide first-class legendary weapons, he was moved: “That’s too risky! There are no first-class legendary weapons for sale in the market right now…” Everyone knows that first-class legendary weapons not only have astonishing destructive power but also always possess special attributes—like the Guardian Sword or golden equipment components, each of which is a rare item worth tens of millions. Using such precious equipment for forging is truly risky! “It’s okay. Wealth comes from taking risks. If it fails, at least we can give up. Even if hidden, it’s just a pile of scrap metal.” Happy was well aware that without forging, even a divine weapon might not be better than one that has been forged— the three-stage Qingming Sword was an example. “Alright, I’ll talk to him.” After pondering, Lei Zhan replied solemnly. After a pause, he added, “But recently, there have been rumors that many people are dissatisfied with you monopolizing the Royal Tomb, including the First-Class Hall and Lingxiao Palace. You’d better be careful these days.” “I know.” Happy also understood that by holding onto a huge treasury, someone would surely try to take it.