Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 193 - 146: Treasure Saber in Hand, Seeking the Monster’s Trail!

"The efficacy of three doses each time is still somewhat weak; we'll need to add another dose next time."

Su Mu sensed for a moment and decided to increase it to four doses of medicinal powder for each bath starting next time, hoping to complete the Third-Time Yijin within three months at this pace.

The next day, rapid and brisk footsteps were heard outside the courtyard; Su Mu immediately recognized it as Zhang Jin's arrival.

"Light footsteps... I wonder what kind of long saber makes Zhang Jin so delighted."

Su Mu couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation. As a fellow Blacksmith, he also wanted to see the craftsmanship of Changfeng County's Blacksmiths, hoping to learn and improve.

"Benefactor, the treasure saber has arrived!"

The voice preceded the person.

Afterward, Zhang Jin came holding a long saber. As soon as Su Mu saw the saber, he couldn't help but be momentarily stunned, feeling a bit peculiar. At that moment, Zhang Jin did not notice and with a look of praise, drew the saber three inches out.

Swoosh!

A chill and sharp gleam suddenly appeared within the courtyard, with a touch of dark blue light flowing along the blade, making Zhang Jin's eyes shine brightly.

"I have long heard of the mastery at Cyan Cloud Forging Workshop, unmatched in weapon forging across the Three Counties. Now it seems truly so."

"This saber was forged by a master named Su at the Forging Workshop. This Master Su Mu is truly remarkable, reportedly promoted to master within two years since joining the Workshop, yet he's only about twenty years old!"

"Benefactor, quickly take a look!"

After speaking, Zhang Jin handed the long saber over; Su Mu, feigning astonishment, drew the saber and uttered, "A fine saber!"

Hearing Su Mu's praise, Zhang Jin deeply agreed.

"This saber is named Cold Heron Saber, signifying a cold blade piercing the bones, like a heron passing without a trace. It's said to be the first Grade-Entering Long Saber forged by Master Su Mu; this Master Su will surely gain fame in Cyan Cloud, possibly even in Qingzhou."

Zhang Jin spoke with a touch of reluctance, and seeing Su Mu about to speak, immediately interrupted, saying, "The Cold Heron Saber is gifted to you, Benefactor."

Upon finishing, Zhang Jin gently caressed the blade one last time before turning to leave, as if fearing he would regret it if he delayed even a moment.

Su Mu was amused yet helpless; he distinctly heard Zhang Jin sighing several times after leaving the small courtyard.

"Coincidence indeed... So the distinguished guest ordering the long saber turned out to be Zhang Jin!"

Su Mu realized; the Hongmen Martial Arts Hall is established on saber techniques, and Zhang Jin must be a master saber wielder. Most likely, this person lost his weapon due to Qi Wuxing's scheming, hence ordered a long saber from Cyan Cloud.

Now, judging from the timing, everything aligns. Who would've thought the order fell into his hands, and then he came to Changfeng for Demon Blood and rewards, ultimately leading the long saber to fall back into his own possession.

Returning it directly to Zhang Jin now would most likely be refused, but Su Mu could see Zhang Jin's deep affection for the Cold Heron Saber, willing to painfully give it up rather than break his promise; Zhang Jin is worth befriending.

Besides, a single Cold Heron Saber means little to Su Mu; if he can forge one today, he can forge ten, a hundred, or even better long sabers in the future.

Hence, why not fulfill someone else's wishes rather than take away someone's love?

"I'll borrow it for a few days and return it after autumn."

With that, Su Mu sheathed the long saber, having decided; the reward from the upcoming Demon Beast hunt and the mastery of the Hongmen Secret Saber was already significant.

Time quickly advanced to two days later, early in the morning.

Within a large courtyard of the Martial Arts Hall, the Demon Beast hunters gathered, close to twenty figures present. Li Yuanshan would lead this trip; besides Zhang Jin and Zhang Feng, there were two others whose age seemed similar to Zhang Feng, around twenty-five or six.

One had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a broad back, carrying a Heavy Saber, even more robust in stature than Li Yuanshan, undoubtedly one of his disciples.

The other wore a light yellow dress, had beast leather boots on her feet, skin as white as snow, with a Red Feathered Goose Blade at her waist, hair tied neatly in a ponytail, exuding an aura of valor.

Gazing at the two, Su Mu immediately understood that the hunt was not only for the Demon Beasts but also to train the young generation of the Martial Arts Hall; Li Yuanshan and himself were likely there to support, ensuring nothing went awry.

Zhang Jin, Zhang Feng, and the other two clearly possessed stronger auras than the rest of those in the courtyard, all Second-Time Tendon Transformation martial artists, though today the two's aura was slightly inferior to Zhang Jin and Zhang Feng.

The others present were not weak either; each was full of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, outstanding in aura, all Eighth-Grade Bone Forger Martial Artists.

Besides himself, there were also five Seventh-Grade Muscle-Enhancing Martial Artists present; among them, four were young, making this force undeniably strong.

"Indeed, the depth of Changfeng's First Martial Arts Hall is truly astonishing."

Su Mu couldn't help but secretly acknowledge, growing more expectant for this trip.

As Su Mu surveyed the crowd, many quietly sized him up as well; these individuals were the future pillars of the Martial Arts Hall. Before arriving, they'd heard of another powerful figure apart from Li Yuanshan joining them.

"Could it be this person... yet, this person is overly young."

"It probably isn't him; likely the senior hasn't arrived yet."

Many whispered among themselves; Li Feiyu's youthful face was truly misleading, just in his early twenties, and though martial artists may have techniques to retain youth, his real age was likely around that of Zhang Feng.

Martial arts leave no room for shortcuts; at such an age, possessing Li Yuanshan's instructor-level skills seemed impossible.

Unbeknownst to them, Li Feiyu was indeed Su Mu employing the Small Faceless Transformation Technique to appear a few years older; hence, Su Mu's actual age was still several years away from the cusp of adulthood.

"Mr. Li, let me introduce them; these two are Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing, both outstanding among the young of our Hongmen Martial Arts Hall. This demon hunt is a training session for them, and in crucial moments, you and I can step in."