Gods: Start with Goblins

And you, after just watching once, were able to forge a weapon yourself, this is truly incredible!"

Another elder of the Lei family also echoed, "Yes, Mr. Luo, your talent can be compared with that of our Lei family's ancestor. The ancestor was also famous for refining weapons, but his first refining was not as good as yours. You will definitely make a difference in the way of refining weapons in the future."

Luo Dan was a little embarrassed by the compliments from the Lei family. He said modestly, "Thank you for the compliments. I'm just lucky. Besides, I know I still have a lot of shortcomings in refining equipment and I still need to learn a lot from you."

Lei Zhentian smiled and said, "Mr. Luo is too modest. We all see your talent and potential. We believe that as long as you work hard, you will become a master of weapon refining in the future. Moreover, our Lei family is willing to provide you with all the help and support."

Luo Dan was filled with gratitude after hearing Lei Zhentian's words. He knew that he still had a long way to go in the art of weapon refining, but with the support and help of the Lei family, he believed that he would be able to go further.

Why not? It's absolutely impossible! The Lei family members took a deep breath and looked at Luo Dan as if he was looking at a rare monster that only appears once in a thousand years, their eyes were full of shock and disbelief.

"No way, is there really such a talented monster in this world? I don't believe it!" A young descendant of the Lei family couldn't help but shout out. He widened his eyes and looked at Luo Dan in disbelief, as if he was looking at a monster.

"Alas, it's true that comparison makes one angry." Another Lei family member smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing, "The Lei family is already discouraging enough. The weapon refining skills are getting better and better with each generation, which makes us, the older generation, feel embarrassed. I didn't expect that there are always people who are better than us, and Young Master Luo can actually hit us, the Lei family members who claim to be a weapon refining family."

At this time, a wailing sound was heard in the Lei family's living room. Everyone was talking about Luo Dan's incredible talent. Some were envious, some were jealous, and more were shocked and puzzled.

Amidst the wailing, a woman in gorgeous clothes slowly stepped forward. She had a beautiful face, outstanding temperament, and a gleam of wisdom in her eyes. She glanced at Luo Dan, and then softly explained to Luo Dan why they were howling like ghosts and wolves.

“Mr. Luo, you may not know that in our Lei family, weapon refining skills are secret skills passed down from generation to generation. Each generation has to go through countless trials and failures before gradually mastering the essence of it. And someone like you, who can forge a weapon yourself after just observing it once, and the quality is so high, this is simply unprecedented in our Lei family.” The woman explained, her voice soft and clear, allowing Luo Dan to understand it very clearly.

Luo Dan was a little stunned when he heard this. He thought he was just lucky and had some talent to forge this sword. But he didn't expect that in the eyes of the Lei family, this was such an incredible thing.

"I see." Luo Dan nodded to show his understanding. "Then did I cause any trouble to the Lei family? If my affairs make the Lei family feel uncomfortable or troubled, I would really feel bad."

The woman smiled and said, "Mr. Luo, you are worrying too much. Although your talent shocks us, we are also happy for you. The art of refining requires constant infusion of fresh blood in order to continue to grow and develop. Your appearance may be a new opportunity for our Lei family's refining skills."

Luo Dan felt a warm current in his heart after hearing the woman's words. He knew that although he was gifted, he also needed to keep learning and improving. The tolerance and support of the Lei family was undoubtedly a great motivation for him to move forward.

"Mr. Luo, you don't know that learning to refine equipment is an indispensable skill for a member of the Lei family." The woman in gorgeous clothes spoke slowly, with a hint of emotion in her tone, "Children of families like us have to learn to refine equipment from a young age. Whether it is learning forging skills, mastering the method of controlling fire, or distinguishing the characteristics of various materials, it takes a lot of effort."

She paused and continued, "You know what? From the initial hammering, to the subsequent fine carving, to the final infusion of spiritual energy, each step requires extreme patience and meticulousness. Moreover, fire control is a great art. Too much or too little fire may lead to failure in refining. It is also crucial to distinguish materials. Different materials have different properties and characteristics. Only by choosing the right materials can you forge high-quality weapons."

"So, by the time we finally have a finished product, we are usually already adults." Another member of the Lei family interrupted, "Even the best among us have spent more than ten years honing our skills. It takes at least several years to forge a complete weapon, which is considered very talented."

At this point, he looked at Luo Dan, his eyes flashing with a complex mixture of envy and jealousy: "But Mr. Luo, it's really frustrating to compare yourself to others. How long have you been back, and you have already forged a long sword? And judging by the quality of this long sword, it is definitely not worse than those of us who have spent more than ten years practicing."

Hearing this, Luo Dan scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Actually, I was just lucky. I observed the refining process of Master Lei at that time and benefited a lot. After returning, I got some help from dragon blood, so I was able to forge this long sword so quickly."

"To be honest, everyone is so surprised, but we are just deeply shocked." The woman smiled bitterly, "Our Lei family has always been proud of refining equipment, but we didn't expect that you, Mr. Luo, are so talented. How can we, who have spent a lot of time and energy on refining equipment, feel embarrassed?"

As she spoke, she looked at Luo Dan with a hint of resentment, as if she was complaining about why God didn't give her such a talent. The other members of the Lei family also shook their heads and sighed, envying and jealous of Luo Dan's talent.

Seeing this, Luo Dan quickly comforted them, "Don't be like this, I'm just a beginner. I still have a lot to learn and improve in the way of refining. In the future, please give me more advice and help." After hearing Luo Dan's words, the dissatisfaction and jealousy in the hearts of the Lei family also dissipated a little. They knew that although Luo Dan was gifted, he was also a humble and polite person. Moreover, his appearance might also bring new vitality and opportunities to the Lei family's refining skills. So, they all expressed their willingness to communicate and learn with Luo Dan and make progress together.

After listening to the discussions of the people around him, Luo Dan finally understood what they meant. He touched his nose gently, a hint of innocence in his eyes, as if to say, "I really didn't mean it." He cleared his throat and tried to diffuse the slightly awkward atmosphere with a relaxed tone, "Ah, this, I didn't know much about the situation beforehand. Maybe I just have some talent in this area. I hope you don't take it to heart." As he spoke, he spread his hands and a helpless smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

However, as soon as these words came out, the air around them seemed to freeze for a moment, and then a low hum spread among the crowd. Everyone looked at each other, with complex emotions intertwined in their eyes, some were surprised, some were puzzled, and more was an unspeakable depression. It was as if Luo Dan's words, instead of calming the storm, had stabbed them in the heart again.

"Oh, you are such a person that makes people love and hate you!" A young man in coarse clothes shook his head, with a helpless smile. An old man beside him sighed, with a gloomy look in his eyes, as if thinking: "Young people are formidable, but their talent is too amazing. How can we, the old generation, feel embarrassed?"

At this time, a straightforward middle-aged man could not help it any longer. He slammed the table, stood up, his face slightly red, obviously suppressing his anger. "No, no, I can't stay here any longer. If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I can't control my temper. I'm leaving first." After saying that, he strode out the door without waiting for everyone's response. His footsteps echoed in the empty room and seemed particularly heavy.

With the first person taking the lead, the second and third people soon stood up and said goodbye. When they left, their steps seemed to be a little staggering, obviously they had suffered a great shock. Some people lowered their heads and clenched their fists, as if trying to control their emotions; some people shook their heads while walking, mumbling to themselves, and no one knew what they were saying.

Luo Dan looked at this scene with mixed feelings. He touched his forehead, where beads of sweat were faintly visible. He was indeed quite helpless about this. He thought to himself: "I didn't expect this to happen. Why are people so shocked? I just wanted to share and exchange ideas with you all."

He looked around and found that there were still a few people who had not left. They were either sitting or standing, but their eyes revealed a kind of determination and persistence. Luo Dan felt warm in his heart. He knew that those who could stay were basically people with talent and pursuit in the art of training. They were not defeated by the temporary frustration, but strengthened their beliefs.

"Brother Luodan, don't take it personally. They just have trouble accepting it for the time being." A burly man came over and patted Luodan on the shoulder, his voice as loud as a bell. He continued, "Your talent is indeed shocking, but it is also the result of your hard work. We stayed here just to communicate with you more and see if we can learn something from your experience."

Luo Dan was filled with gratitude when he heard this. He nodded and said, "Thank you for your understanding and support. I didn't expect this to happen. I just think that since we all have the same interests and hobbies, we should learn from each other and make progress together. If some of my experience can help everyone, I will be very happy."

As he spoke, Luo Dan's eyes swept over everyone present, and their eyes were full of expectation and desire. He knew that although he had inadvertently brought pressure to everyone, it also stimulated their stronger fighting spirit and thirst for knowledge. This may be the double-edged sword brought by talent, which makes people envy and jealous, but more importantly, it can inspire more people to keep moving forward and constantly surpass themselves.

Then, Luo Dan began to talk about his experience in training in detail, from basic breathing exercises to advanced internal force application, and every detail was explained clearly. The people present listened fascinatedly, nodding in agreement or raising their own opinions and questions from time to time. The whole room was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, as if the previous embarrassment and depression were swept away.

Time passed unnoticed, and the sunset outside the window gradually set in the west. But the people in the room did not notice the passage of time at all. They were immersed in their own world, enjoying this rare opportunity to communicate and learn. Luo Dan looked at this scene, and his heart was full of satisfaction and relief. He knew that this was the martial arts path he pursued - not only personal practice and improvement, but also a journey of growing and progressing together with like-minded friends.

Although they were hit, compared to the reactions of those people before, this time the shock was obviously not that great. Perhaps it was because as time went by, everyone gradually accepted Luo Dan's amazing talent, or perhaps it was because of their deep pursuit of martial arts that made them unwilling to easily give up such an opportunity to learn and communicate.

Although the atmosphere in the room was a little subtle, it was finally not as awkward and oppressive as before. Everyone was standing or sitting, looking at Luo Dan from time to time, with envy and admiration in their eyes, and of course, a subtle challenge.

At this moment, Lei Chong stood up. He had a gentle smile on his face, as if it could dissolve all the embarrassment and tension. "Mr. Luo, if you don't mind, let me help you take a look." His voice was gentle and firm, full of sincerity.

Luo Dan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he laughed. "Okay, thank you very much, Second Young Master. Please feel free to look at it, and you can ask me if you have any questions." His words were full of confidence, and also revealed a hint of recognition for Lei Chong.

Lei Chong couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard the last sentence. He certainly understood what Luo Dan meant. He just wanted to tell him that as a forger, he knew the entire forging structure and process very well. Lei Chong muttered to himself, "This guy is really straightforward."

However, he quickly suppressed his extra thoughts and took a closer look. The forging in Luo Dan's hand had smooth lines and exquisite craftsmanship, which was obviously made by a master. Lei Chong's eyes swept back and forth over the forging, and he couldn't help but secretly admire it in his heart.

"Mr. Luo, the craftsmanship of this forging is truly unique." Lei Chong could not help but exclaim in admiration. (End of this chapter)