The Old Blacksmith

Back at the entrance of Utopia Village, Yanfeng saw a middle-aged man with disheveled hair and clothes covered in dust, bending over in the abandoned stone yard outside the village, searching for something. After wandering around Banshi Street, I wanted to find a weapon shop, but unconsciously I returned to the vicinity of the Birthstone. At this time, the players around me also gradually became lively.

Next to the village chief, a burly young knight shouted loudly, "Is anyone willing to join me in dealing with the rodent problem in the fields?" "

"Field Mouse Infestation" is a level 1 dangerous mission where players need to eliminate 12 field mice within an hour. Most players will take on this mission as soon as they arrive in this area. The missions in Eden only offer money and item rewards, without granting any experience points, so some players choose to level up directly in the wilderness.

Add me one! A young man with a somewhat sallow complexion and tall, thin figure stepped forward. His profession was a hunter.

"Can we form..." I... A timid and sweet voice that made people's bones tingle sounded, and everyone looked towards the source of the sound.

On the other side of the village chief Thorel, a shy girl stood in a pristine priestess gown, with skin as smooth as jade, delicate and beautiful, her figure graceful and sensual. The unique light purple eyes of the demon race were clear and agile, and strands of green hair naturally hung on her fragrant shoulders, making people feel the urge to embrace her.

The hunter who had just joined the group had a gleam in his eyes and was about to nod in agreement, but was preempted by the young knight who said, "What I need is a DPS class, not a priest. I can handle the healing myself." "

The girl's rosy and charming face gradually dimmed, and she shrank to the side without saying another word. The young knight, a typical rough man, completely ignored the girl's reaction and instead said to Yanfeng, "Friend, do you want to do this task together?" "

Not interested. Yanfeng directly rejected the invitation from the rough man.

The rough man shrugged indifferently, with a smile that was not quite a smile, and said, "Being able to level up to level 3 in less than two hours, you must have found the leveling secret. Can you teach me?" "

Upon being reminded by the rugged man, the hunter and the priestess girl next to him both looked at Yanfeng. The former opened his mouth wide as if he had seen a monster, while the latter looked shocked, with admiration in her beautiful eyes.

All players just started to experience the difficulty of leveling up in the Garden of Eden. The rugged man had already done a rat task before, but unfortunately, he was alone and weak, only killing seven field mice in an hour. He also hung up twice and failed the task in the end. It's impossible for an ordinary player to reach level three in less than two hours. If it weren't for obtaining a hidden profession with an additional attack bonus, it would take at least twice as long for Yanfeng to level up.

Seeing no response from the other party, the rough man continued, "I'm willing to pay, two thousand per hour for a team, what do you think?" "

Two thousand yuan, equivalent to the daily wage that Yanfeng used to earn before, it's hard not to be tempted. However, how could Yanfeng accept it? For high-end players, every minute in the early game is extremely precious!

Yanfeng glanced at the priestess girl, his face showing no emotion: "There are many ways to play the game, you don't necessarily have to team up. As long as you are willing to try, you will always find a method that suits you." "

The rough man thought that Yanfeng was trying to deceive him, feeling itchy with hatred, but he didn't dare to offend a master whose name he didn't even know. The pastor's daughter's heart stirred, looking up at the figure of Yanfeng leaving, with a hint of strange color in her eyes.

After wandering through several cobblestone streets, Yanfeng finally found a simple blacksmith shop at the corner of a secluded alley. The blacksmith's shop has an outdoor stall displaying a variety of equipment, unattended. As soon as I walked in, I felt a rush of hot air with a smell of steel coming towards me, and the dimly lit blacksmith shop echoed with the sound of hammering.

Wooden Sword: One-handed (Poor quality), Attack power 2-5, Requires level 1, 15 copper coins. Iron Sword: One-handed (normal), attack power 9-14, required level 3, 5 silver coins. Steel Longsword: One-handed (Excellent), Attack power 30-36, Strength 3, Constitution 4, Required level 7, 43 silver coins. Auric Silver Sword: One-handed (Fine), Attack power 43-48, Strength 12, Constitution 11, Critical hit level 10, Required level 10, 4 gold coins. Steel Chestplate: Armor, Chest (Common), Defense 10, Required Level 3, 4 Silver Coins... …

Equipment in Eden is divided into seven grades: Inferior (gray), Common (white), Excellent (green), Fine (blue), Epic (purple), Legendary (golden), and Mythical (red or black). Equipment of different grades have significant differences in attributes.

Although there are many items on the blacksmith's stall, the best quality item is the exquisite 'Ori Mystery Silver Sword', but the price of 4 gold coins (1 gold coin = 100 silver coins = 10,000 copper coins) is enough to deter current players. Epic-level equipment is basically out of reach, not something that can be easily purchased with money or gold coins.

Yanfeng needs a one-handed sword, and the iron sword on the stall seems to be suitable for him, but when he sees the price of 5 silver coins, Yanfeng can't help but frown.

Is anyone there? "Yanfeng asked loudly."

The sound of hammering in the blacksmith shop stopped, and soon a stout old blacksmith walked out, with a face full of steel-like beard, and the skin between his white temples exuded the unique bronze luster of a blacksmith.

The blacksmith asked in a low voice, "What can I do for you?" "

Looking at the serious expression on the old blacksmith's face, Yanfeng felt a sense of inexplicable awe in his heart. Without saying a word, he pointed directly at the shoddy wooden sword on the stall and said, "I want to exchange ten buns and five copper coins for your wooden sword." "

The old blacksmith's murky gaze shifted from the wooden sword in Yan Feng's hand to his handsome face, as if trying to read something from the clear and yet emotion-concealing eyes. He then slowly said, "I thought the will of the ancient war god had disappeared on the Splendor Continent, but I didn't expect to see the inheritance of the war god in a young man like you." "

Yanfeng was somewhat surprised by the words of the old blacksmith. From 'The Book of Divine Awakening,' he knew that the hidden profession of swordsman originated from ancient warriors, and he hoped to learn more about the ancient warriors from the old blacksmith.

Old man, you... "

Before Yanfeng could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by the old blacksmith, who said gruffly, "Call me Master Ori the Blacksmith!" "

This old blacksmith and Yan Lao-tou have somewhat similar temperaments... Yanfeng compared the old blacksmith and Yan Lao in his heart, and said, "Ori blacksmith, can you tell me what are the differences between ancient warriors and modern warriors?" "

Don't compare those so-called warriors and ancient war gods outside! "They are just reckless, unskilled brutes charging to their deaths," the old blacksmith said with a stern face, his tone as hard as his bushy beard, "Ancient warriors possessed special abilities through contracts with elemental spirits. Their control over elemental powers was stronger and purer than that of elemental mages. Their immense power and agile skills are beyond comparison for the warriors of today." You should understand that with great power comes great responsibility, as the illustrious profession of Spider-Man demands. A thousand years ago, a demonic army from the dark abyss invaded the Splendor Continent through a portal, even the mighty Narot Empire fell at one point. Unable to bear the suffering of the people in deep water and scorching fire, all the warriors of Splendor gathered together to resist the terrifying demons. They faced death without fear and drove the demon army back without hesitation. In order to secure permanent peace for Splendor, they ultimately decided to enter the teleportation gate and destroy all teleportation arrays... Although they were given the title of 'God of War', none of them actually enjoyed this honor... "

The blacksmith passionately recounted the deeds of the ancient warrior, and the plain and unfamiliar description made it feel like he had never spoken so much in years. Yanfeng was infected by the excitement of the old blacksmith, looking at the serious and rich expression of the old blacksmith, as if he was in a real world.

Upon regaining his senses, Yanfeng pondered, "According to the blacksmith Aoli, it seems that the ancient warriors separated into the current elementalists and warriors, but I wonder if swordsmen have the ability to control elements?" "

The old blacksmith spoke for nearly an hour and was quite satisfied with the young listener in front of him. His tense face relaxed a lot: "It seems you need a good sword. Leave your buns and copper coins, and you can take the wooden sword and collect one hundred pieces of thorium ore for me at the Zul'Mul Mine." "

It's another non-negotiable demand, just as stingy as old man Yan!

At this moment, the voice of Milorli sounded in my ears:

"Blacksmith Ory Ruggen asks you to help him collect one hundred pieces of thorium ore, danger level 10, do you accept?" "

Yanfeng was taken aback: "Trigger mission?" "

Trigger tasks are based on time, location, and certain special events, with certain conditions and much higher difficulty than regular tasks. Completing trigger tasks generally results in special rewards. In previous online games, triggering missions was very tempting for most players. In order to trigger missions, some unconventional players would often go to great lengths to explore the characteristics of each game character, including their habits, behaviors, and environmental factors. Some even went as far as creating a mission-triggering section on online game forums, specifically to share strange and peculiar mission triggers.

The rewards for completing the task are substantial, however, Yanfeng has a deep aversion to this imperative tone: "I refuse." "

Are you refusing? The old blacksmith looked at Yanfeng in surprise, "Don't you wonder why I asked you to collect thorium ore?" "

I don't like being controlled. "Yanfeng said decisively."

Hahaha, someone with the inheritance of the War God should have some personality! "

The old blacksmith didn't get angry but smiled instead. He turned and walked into the house, and when he came out, he had a sword hilt in his hand. His tone was much calmer: "For decades, I have had a wish, which is to restore this broken sword to its original state." It's a pity that the old man is no longer useful, and many necessary materials cannot be gathered. Young man, could you help me collect the materials for recasting? This is a request from my old man. This broken sword was once a weapon used by a war god, but after that great battle, only the hilt remains. I hope you can help me fulfill this wish, and then use this sword to slay the demons that still linger in the Splendor Continent! "

Yanfeng took the broken sword, and the inscription on it shocked him deeply: 'Broken Sword Hilt (Epic): Unknown attributes.' "

It turns out to be an epic weapon!

Milo's voice rang out again: "The blacksmith Ory Regan requests your help to reforge the broken sword hilt, danger level 10, do you accept?" "

Although the danger level is high, there is no time limit and no need to rush. Yanfeng did not refuse again: "I accept." "

Milo Li: "You have acquired the 'Gathering Skill'." "

"Young man, the Zhumu Mine to the east of the village has been abandoned for many years. It is inhabited by many large lizards called 'Unicorn Dragons'. Before going in, go visit my dilapidated son first. He is the only one in the Wuto Village who knows about that place and may know some special circumstances." He usually stays in the abandoned stone quarry at the village entrance. Ever since my grandson, Pearl, went missing three years ago, he has become despondent, wandering aimlessly every day in search of strange stones and odd objects. Perhaps the art of Ori forging will be lost in my generation... When it comes to the gray past, the old blacksmith feels sad. For a craftsman who pursues perfect craftsmanship, inheriting skills is equivalent to the continuation of his own life.

After the blacksmith's words, Yanfeng immediately thought of the middle-aged man who looked dirty at the village entrance.

Milo: "The blacksmith Ori Rhegen hopes you can visit his son Dolores. Do you accept?" "

Accepted! "

Yanfeng took out ten buns and copper coins from the dimensional space to exchange for the wooden sword, then turned and left the blacksmith's shop.