Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter-Chapter 316 - 130: Looking for a Weapon Forger as a Father-in-law (Part 2)
However, if he seeks out a "Weapon Forger" to craft a spiritual artifact for himself, his advancement to Fifth Grade will be exposed. This implies he possesses a complete legacy, which is extremely rare. At that point, he would have to weave a web of lies, inevitably getting entangled in a highly complex vortex of intrigue, with an uncertain future and unknown life or death.
The only solution is for him to become a "Weapon Forger" himself and then craft a spiritual artifact for himself.
These past few days, Li Yuan hasn’t been idle.
After using the "Human Skin Handcuffs" to control the Black Wolf Gang Leader, he had him investigate the "Weapon Forger" in the Divine Wood Hall Inner City. It turns out there are only two weapon forgers in the entire Divine Wood Hall.
One inside and one outside.
The one inside possesses extraordinary skills, revered as Master Gong, living within the Triple Gate and honored as a distinguished guest.
The one outside, however, is Master Zhu.
But Master Zhu’s forging skills seem rather average, barely reaching the level of a Weapon Forger. He failed during a critical spiritual artifact forging process, and the materials for the forging were also completely ruined.
Since then, he has almost exiled himself outside the city.
The Black Wolf Gang Leader also mentioned rumors that "Master Zhu is the son-in-law of the Cui Family." Originally, the Cui Family was a large family with three elders in the Divine Wood Hall. However, during battles with the Red Lotus Thieves in Jade Capital City, one was severely injured, and another was killed in a sudden counterattack by the Red Lotus Thieves and Corpse Land.
Now, the Cui Family has fallen from "a family with three elders" to "a family with two elders," with one severely injured. The situation is dire. Nevertheless, the Cui Family still retains some power, having merely transformed from a large family to a normal one, but its influence remains fierce.
This time, Li Yuan went to the blacksmith shop and received confirmation from Cui Santong, which served as evidence of the rumors.
Cui Santong’s enthusiastic attitude further confirmed for him that the Cui Family wished to arrange a marriage with him.
Cui Santong saw Li Yuan keeping silent and said with a smile, "Master Li, never mind, ask whatever you want to know."
Li Yuan thought for a while and suddenly asked, "Does Master Zhu have a daughter?"
Cui Santong was taken aback, then immediately understood Li Yuan’s meaning, but looked at him with some surprise. After a long while, he responded, "Yes, she does, and she’s not yet, um... not yet married. However, she is somewhat special..."
"To be honest, I’m quite interested in weapon forging." Li Yuan looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, then continued, "Master Cui, would you mind conveying my words to your Cui Family?"
Cui Santong’s face was both joyful and anxious as he responded, "Yes."
Li Yuan called out to him, asking, "Master Cui, why is Master Zhu’s daughter special?"
"Well..." Cui Santong hesitated for a moment, then apologetically said, "Master Li, may I first report to the family?"
Immediately after, he remembered something and quickly added, "But rest assured, Master Zhu’s daughter is very beautiful and has not... has not married yet."
Li Yuan said, "Then convey to your Cui Family that if the arranged marriage partner is her, I will immediately pay a visit."
Since it is a marriage arrangement, he wants to gain more.
He couldn’t find the skills of a "Weapon Forger," nor could he meet a "Weapon Forger"...
Thus, he thought of finding a "Weapon Forger" as a father-in-law.
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Afternoon.
Cui Family.
This is a large family behind the Double Gate, located in the northwest, at the prime gold location in the center of two acres of Sixth Grade Meat Field.
The reason they are not behind the Triple Gate is that it was chosen by the Cui Family themselves when they were powerful.
Though the Triple Gate is better, the "One Fourth Grade Meat Field," and "Two Fifth Grade Meat Fields" behind the Triple Gate are reserved exclusively for the Hall Master, Vice Hall Master, Elders, and Direct Disciples to use.
Everyone else, whether they are family members or Outer Disciples, unless they have permission, can only cultivate near the Sixth Grade Meat Field.
Thus, the Cui Family selected the area between the two-acre meat field behind the Double Gate.
This location, though not inside the Triple Gate, is actually a truly prime location.
But such a prime location may not be sustainable for long...
For a few years, maybe ten years, no one will move.
But as time wears on, changes will arise.
Because the Cui Family originally had three Fifth Grade Elders, now only one and a half remain.
The head of the Cui Family, Cui Heng, is a refined gentleman. He sighed softly and then walked into the depths of the courtyard.
Today, the ancestor returned, and he needs to consult about an important matter.
A moment later...
He arrived at the depths, in front of a small pavilion.
In the pavilion, a man younger than the Patriarch, dressed in white robes, held a folded fan and enjoyed the scenery. This was "one" of the "one and a half elders" left in the Cui Family, whose name was Cui Wuji.
Beside Cui Wuji stood a lively young girl. Upon seeing the Patriarch, her nonchalant sitting posture immediately became proper, then she stood up straight and respectfully called, "Father."
Cui Heng nodded, then looked at Cui Wuji and said, "Ancestor, Li Yuan has responded to us." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
Cui Wuji smiled faintly and said, "Then show sincerity and complete this marriage alliance. Remember, do not bully others with our power."
"Rest assured, Ancestor, I am well aware of these matters." Cui Heng hesitated and said, "However... Li Yuan wishes to marry, not the one we prepared, but... Princess Consort Yin.
Princess Consort Yin was originally intended to join the Royal Family. Unfortunately, she was just conferred the title of consort and had not spent the night with the Emperor when the Emperor was forced by the Red Lotus Thieves to hastily move the capital. Fortunately, we had someone in Jade Capital City, and we managed to hide her away and bring her back quietly...
After bringing her back, she has always upheld her status as the Emperor’s consort, looking down from above, sigh..."
The head of the Cui Family had said this with a sigh.
