Infinite Mask Game.

Chapter 343 Inscribed Weapons
The Imperial Household Agency was located on the west side of the palace, just a few blocks away.

The entrance was guarded by top-tier martial artists, and countless other guards were hidden in the shadows.

The Institute of Mechanical Engineering has a long history. Because the art of inscription mechanisms is easy to learn but difficult to master, every mechanical engineer is an important talent for the country. It is one of the departments least affected by changes in the throne.

After Lu Shaoqing took office, he only changed the leadership and did not make many changes.

His influence is mainly reflected in the direction of research and development.

No one dared to embezzle the funds of the Military Academy; the military was one of their backers.

This also created the extraordinary status of mechanics.

When Wei Miao entered the Mechanical Academy, none of the mechanical engineers he encountered gave him a second glance.

She walked calmly down the avenue, which was not surprising.

The Imperial Secretarial Bureau has no jurisdiction over the Imperial Workshop; the latter reports directly to the Emperor. Furthermore, many of the artificers are not martial artists; they reside in the Imperial Workshop year-round under heavy protection and are largely unaware of outside information.

I bet some people don't even know who she is.

Only one middle-aged man approached her after receiving the notification.

Yao Wang Lu Heng, ranked sixth among the imperial clan, originally commanded 40,000 troops in Sanling to defend against Da Zi. He was Lu Shaoqing's half-brother.

During the uprising, he was one of the few vassal kings who expressed support and lent some of his troops.

He only reached the level of a second-rate martial artist, but he was exceptionally skilled in mechanical arts.

After Lu Shaoqing ascended the throne, he voluntarily requested to give up his fiefdom and take up a position in the Imperial Secretariat.

Lu Heng was also a shrewd person. He probably guessed that Lu Shaoqing would take action against the prince sooner or later, so he took the initiative to find another job.

He is now the Dean of the Academy of Military Affairs, and he still retains his title of King.

Wei Miao took the initiative to show goodwill: "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yao."

"Please follow me, Master Supervisor."

Lu Heng led her to the treasury with a smile.

The treasury was built to the side and rear. It was a huge building with a vast area and was heavily guarded in front. The building materials used were all reinforced versions engraved with patterns. At most, Gu Fuhui's punch would only cause a tremor.

There are also various hidden mechanisms and techniques waiting to entertain uninvited guests.

Wei Miao habitually observed the guard layout and, after assessing the situation, felt that forcing her way in was too risky.

At least five or six members of the Seven Sects must be united to qualify for the journey.

Lu Heng opened the treasury gate with the pass, and the ten-meter-high, five-meter-wide iron gate rose up through the hinges.

What was revealed before Wei Miao were inscribed artifacts piled up in designated slots, so numerous and dazzling that they were a testament to the depth of their collection.

Lu Heng said with considerable pride, "His Majesty has already conveyed the purpose of the Grand Eunuch's visit. I wonder if there's anything that catches your eye?"

Wei Miao hesitated for a moment and said, "May I take a look around before making a decision?"

"Of course," Lu Heng said warmly, leading her deeper into the area. "Please follow me."

Along the way, Lu Heng talked incessantly about the various functions of these inscribed artifacts, like a salesman enthusiastically promoting them.

A massive black cannon with three nozzles faced the gate.

A lifelike reddish-brown wooden kite hangs from the ceiling, and a sharp-eyed observer can see a row of slender cannon barrels extending from under its wings.

A vehicle that resembles a tank, with eight cannons evenly distributed on its turret, making it truly "comprehensive".

After visiting the institute, Wei Miao felt that the Institute of Mechanical Engineering was definitely a staunch believer in the RPG cult, advocating for massive and satisfying bombardment.

Their work mostly revolves around creating different variations of several cannons.

The vast majority of these are weapons of war. Any one of them could be used to intimidate all sides in the realm of secret rituals, but would be far too cumbersome for personal use.

Lu Heng was very good at reading people's expressions. Seeing that she only praised without showing any interest, he understood her thoughts: "Does the Chief Supervisor want a personal weapon?"

Wei Miao admitted, "That's exactly why I came here."

Lu Heng's gaze fell on the Night Tail at her waist: "I heard that the Chief Eunuch is skilled in swordsmanship. Could it be that you want to have a sword custom-made?"

“The knife in my hand is sharp enough,” Wei Miao said, rejecting the suggestion.

Night Cutter suits her perfectly, and there's still room for improvement, so there's no need to forge a new blade and waste the previous upgrade opportunities.

Lu Heng became somewhat interested: "I see that the Chief Eunuch's sword is no ordinary item. May I take a look?"

Wei Miao deftly pulled out the Night Cutlery, held it in one hand, and placed it flat in front of him.

Lu Heng observed it carefully, and when he touched the blade, he could feel a chilling coldness that seeped into his bones.

He exclaimed repeatedly, "What a fine knife! What a fine knife! Does this knife have a name?"

These weapons of war are the product of a combination of forging and inscription techniques. As the chief mechanic, Lu Heng has a keen eye for weapons.

Although this knife doesn't resemble an inscribed artifact, its sharpness and mystique are clearly visible to the naked eye.

When the light changes on the blade, it even looks like a living, breathing creature.

"Thank you for the compliment. This knife is called Night Cutter, a gift from an old friend." Wei Miao gave a perfunctory answer, sheathing the knife and preventing him from pressing for details.

“If it’s a sword of this caliber, there’s really no need to replace it,” Lu Heng said regretfully. “What kind of weapon does the Grand Eunuch want?”

In fact, Wei Miao hadn't decided yet. She currently had no shortage of offensive tactics, but her methods in areas such as perception, defense, and treatment were limited.

Ideally, it should fit the current swordsmanship system.

“I need a support weapon,” she thought for a moment and said, “that doesn’t take up both hands when used and can bear yin energy.”

Lu Heng said helplessly, "This requirement is too broad."

Wei Miao smiled and said, "Your Highness is free to do as you please, as long as it meets my requirements."

The phrase "feel free to improvise" seemed to have put Lu Heng in a difficult position.

He tentatively asked, "What if the final product doesn't meet the supervisor's expectations?"

Wei Miao: "Of course I trust Your Highness's skills. Even if they don't suit me, they'll definitely suit the people under my command."

Lu Heng thought to himself that the Grand Supervisor was very generous, even giving away a custom-inscribed weapon so easily.

That way, he wouldn't have any pressure.

Finally, I can do whatever I want!
Wei Miao looked speechlessly at Yao Wang, who had a delighted expression on his face: "You're not going to forge some strange weapons, are you?"

Lu Hengyi replied righteously, "How could that be? Give me a month or two, and I will definitely surprise you, Chief Supervisor."

Wei Miao always felt that what she would get her hands on would be an experimental weapon, if she were still in this world.

The two men walked out of the warehouse, exchanging compliments, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

After she left, Lu Heng called over his prized assistant: "There's a bunch of discarded blueprints in the wooden box next to my desk. Take out the one that's been kept at the bottom of the box."

After returning to the Secretariat, Wei Miao put the so-called surprise from the Institute of Mechanisms out of her mind and prepared to set off.

She entrusted many miscellaneous tasks to Pan Junyang and Chen Huaiyue. A secret envoy and a judge were enough to keep things in order.

Early the next morning, she set off alone for Mu Yi. Bringing subordinates would only slow her down.

No one knows when she left, nor which rugged path she took.

Even the most astute martial artists wouldn't notice that the Grand Master of Ceremonies has already left the capital.