70: Blacksmith shop, Liu Yi!

It's just that I don't know how many System points I'll get for dealing with this Human-Faced Wraith.

Lu Xuan remembered that last time he killed the Crisis-level Ghoul in Liugou Village, he seemed to have gained fifty System points.

"Forget it, tomorrow I'll first go find a blacksmith to forge a new blade."

Immediately, Lu Xuan stopped thinking about it and planned to have Shen Yuan help him with directions first thing in the morning.

The next day!

Early that morning, the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion was surrounded by dozens of Yamen Runners from the county.

The Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion's main gate was tightly shut and sealed.

A middle-aged man dressed in the county Yamen Runner's uniform stood blocking the entrance to the Black Tiger Gang Leader's home.

He impatiently waved his hand at the pedestrians on the street in front of the gate, shooing away those who wanted to watch the commotion.

"Go away, go away!"

"The government is handling business, all idlers, leave!"

"There's nothing to see, all of you disperse!"

However, the county Yamen Runner's words had no effect on the pedestrians who wanted to watch the show.

"What happened?"

"Isn't this the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion?"

"Why is it surrounded by government officials?"

"This is truly bizarre, a Dragon King Temple flooded by its own waters—isn't this Black Tiger Gang Leader closely related to the Magistrate?"

The county Yamen Runner had originally intended to just stand in front of the mansion's main gate, putting on a show.

But when he heard someone in the crowd daring to gossip about his superior, he immediately became furious.

"Hmm?"

"How dare you!"

"Who said that!"

"Step forward, I want to see who is so bold as to dare slander the County Magistrate!"

Even if it's true, it's not something you can say!

He wanted to see which scoundrel was tired of living, or had too long a life!

As the county Yamen Runner truly got angry.

The pedestrians gathered outside the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion immediately scattered like birds and left in a rush upon seeing this.

And in the distance from the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion, there were two young-looking men who took in this scene.

These two young men watching the commotion were Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan.

Lu Xuan had asked Shen Yuan to take him out of the mansion early that morning, preparing to go to the blacksmith's shop.

They happened to pass by here; the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion was only one street away from the Shen Mansion.

Shen Yuan looked on with some confusion after seeing this, seemingly not understanding.

Strange, why would the government officials surround the Black Tiger Gang Leader's mansion?

Others might not know, but Shen Yuan was very clear.

This Black Tiger Gang Leader was the County Magistrate's cousin; who would be so bold as to send people to surround his mansion?

After watching for a while, Shen Yuan lost interest.

Anyway, whatever trouble they caused was someone else's business.

It was best not to be curious about such matters where Immortals fight and Mortals suffer.

"Alright, Xuan Ge, let's go."

"That blacksmith's shop is not far, that old blacksmith is the most famous blacksmith in our Dengfeng County."

"Basically, all the Martial Artists in the county town go to him to forge suitable weapons."

Not long after, Lu Xuan followed Shen Yuan to a bustling and lively street.

And on the crowded street, there was a large and conspicuous blacksmith's shop.

As Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan stepped into the blacksmith's shop, the scene inside appeared before Lu Xuan's eyes.

Around the blacksmith's shop's main hall, several tall wooden shelves stood, covered with various weapons.

And inside, there were already many Martial Artists who had come to purchase, crowding the blacksmith's shop's main hall, with a cacophony of lively noise rising and falling.

"Young Master Shen!"

At this moment, two of the blacksmith's shop's assistants seemed to have seen Shen Yuan outside the door and quickly scurried over, their faces bearing fawning smiles.

"Hmm!"

"Where is Uncle Liu? Take me to see him. It's been a while since I've visited him."

Shen Yuan was very familiar, instructing the two blacksmith's shop assistants.

And the Uncle Liu that Shen Yuan spoke of was the owner of this blacksmith's shop, Liu Yi!

Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan, led by a blacksmith's shop assistant, walked up to the second floor of the blacksmith's shop.

The scene here was different from the lively and bustling main hall of the blacksmith's shop; it was quiet and secluded all around.

Along the corridor on the second floor of the blacksmith's shop were rooms with tightly closed doors.

"Xuan Ge, only the distinguished guests of the blacksmith's shop are allowed up here."

Afterward, Shen Yuan did not forget to explain to Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan and his companions followed the blacksmith's shop assistant in front of them to the end of the corridor.

Dong, dong, dong!

The blacksmith's shop assistant raised his hand and lightly knocked on the door of the room at the end of the corridor.

"Shopkeeper, Young Master Shen requests an audience!"

The next moment, a strong and powerful voice came from inside the room.

"Why has Young Shen come? Let him in."

The door opened, and Lu Xuan and Shen Yuan walked in without hesitation.

Lu Xuan scanned the room; it looked very simple and rustic.

Only a few small shelves were displayed, on which some exquisite weapons were placed, shining brightly in the sunlight.

And in front, there was also a burly middle-aged man with a bare upper body, bronze-colored skin, and a short white beard on his chin.

"Shen Yuan, why do you have time to visit this old man? Aren't you staying at home with your beloved wife?"

The middle-aged man's face carried a smile as he teased Shen Yuan the moment he saw him.

"Uncle Liu, stop teasing me, didn't I come to visit you?"

Shen Yuan's face flushed, looking a bit embarrassed.

Liu Yi, the Shopkeeper of the blacksmith's shop, had a great relationship with his father, Shen Yunwei.

Therefore, Shen Yuan dared to joke so casually with Liu Yi.

Ever since he married Lu Qingqing, his life had been a two-point line, shuttling between the pharmacy and the Shen Mansion.

In the past, he was obsessed with Martial Dao and would often come to the blacksmith's shop to buy good weapons for his cultivation.

"Tell me, you came to me without reason, there must be something."

"Which weapon have you taken a liking to? I'll make the decision, it's yours!"

Liu Yi seemed very happy, speaking in a generous manner.

"Uncle Liu, you're joking. How dare I take advantage of an elder like you? If my father found out, he might break my legs."

Shen Yuan quickly waved his hands upon hearing this, refusing Liu Yi's kind offer.

Then, Shen Yuan didn't hide anything and directly stated his purpose.

"Uncle Liu, this is my Xuan Ge!"

"I came today to run errands for Xuan Ge; he wants to buy a blade from you!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, Liu Yi looked at Lu Xuan with some surprise.

This Shen Yuan, who was arrogant, could so frankly say that he was running errands for someone else.

Interesting!

And Lu Xuan, on the side, had no intention of hiding either; he directly looked at Shopkeeper Liu, cupped his fists, and said,

"Shopkeeper Liu, I wish to purchase a fine blade!"