The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

The return of General Ma kept the Divine Craftsman Shop bustling for quite some time.

"Too good to be true?"

General Ma was taken aback.

“I really misjudged her back then. I didn’t expect that she wouldn’t blame me. She even told others that her becoming a blacksmith was related to me.”

Chen Fenfang said.

"He's a discerning person, you could say."

Commander Ma said.

"He may not become a very skilled blacksmith, but he can still do a lot of things by staying at the Divine Craftsman's Shop."

Chen Fenfang said.

She learned from Ma Fei that Commander Ma was furious about Zhang Lingfeng forging massage chairs and other items.

"Don't worry, sister. Since Zhang Lingfeng has signed a contract with the Divine Craftsman Shop, he will always be our Divine Craftsman Shop's blacksmith."

General Ma laughed.

"This trip has taught me a lot. I've decided to change the Divine Craftsman Shop. If the Divine Craftsman Shop wants to truly gain the favor of the higher gods, I, a mere fourth-level blacksmith, simply cannot change the status quo."

Commander Ma then spoke.

“Yes, brother is right to have this idea. I think Master Yang has been stuck at a bottleneck for many years. If he can get your guidance, brother, he might be able to help the Divine Craftsman Shop.”

Chen Fenfang said.

"Ah."

General Ma nodded.

But they had different thoughts in their hearts.

Wu Xiaomei's arrival left Master Yang with a gloomy expression. He had been pondering for the past few days whether or not he should leave the Divine Craftsman's Shop.

However, his contract with the Divine Craftsman Shop had not expired.

There are still many years to go.

You can only leave the Divine Craftsman Shop after the contract expires or after paying a penalty for breach of contract.

As someone who has worked for the Divine Craftsman's Shop for many years.

Unable to inherit Ma Dashuai's skills, Master Yang felt lost, sad, and even desperate, but he was powerless to change the situation.

They could only confide in Master Liu and Master Wang.

Faced with someone like Ma Dashuai, Master Liu and Master Wang could only offer Master Yang a few words of comfort and advise him to face reality.

Clang!

Master Yang returned from drinking.

Inside Zhang Lingfeng's forging room, they discovered that sounds were still echoing.

He came in to check, feeling a bit strange.

They saw Zhang Lingfeng forging something.

He was holding a small object in his hand. He recognized it; Zhang Lingfeng had taught them about it. It seemed to be called a chess piece.

"It's so late, and you're still making a chessboard. Didn't Young Master Ma tell you that he doesn't like these things?"

Master Yang came in and said.

"I'm just forging things for fun since I have nothing else to do. Master Ma shouldn't say anything about it since it's just something I'm doing for fun."

Zhang Lingfeng said casually.

"hehe."

Master Yang smiled.

"Master Yang."

Suddenly, Ma Fei came in from outside the door.

He had been waiting for Master Yang to return, and he had just learned from Master Liu and Master Wang that Master Yang had returned and was in Zhang Lingfeng's forging workshop.

Master Yang sobered up instantly.

In the God-level Continent, there are many kinds of wine that can get even a god-level powerhouse drunk.

Some alcoholic beverages cannot be neutralized by divine power; it takes time to sober up.

"Young master, is there something you need from me?"

Master Yang replied.

"My father told me last night that the Divine Craftsman Shop cannot have only one level four blacksmith. In order to gain the approval of the higher gods, the Divine Craftsman Shop must have more level four blacksmiths."

So my father decided to take on many apprentices to pass on his skills, but the prerequisite was that those who wanted to inherit my father's skills had to remain blacksmiths at the Divine Craftsman's Shop.

Ma Fei said.

"really?"

Master Yang was so excited that he grabbed Ma Fei's shoulder and said...

"How could I joke about something like this with you? You should get some rest and prepare for tomorrow."

Ma Fei's arm hurt a little from being grabbed.

It took a lot of effort to break free from Master Yang's grasp.

"Okay, that's great."

Master Yang was so happy that he cried.

Ma Fei has left.

Zhang Lingfeng was still honing his forging skills, and he believed that Ma Dashuai's idea was correct.

“Master Zhang, Master Ma’s forging skills are second to none in Ma Street. You’ve only been at the Divine Craftsman’s Shop for a short time, and to encounter something like this is a once-in-a-lifetime blessing for you.”

Master Yang smiled.

"Then Master Yang should go back and rest first!"

Zhang Lingfeng laughed.

I'm also happy for Master Yang.

However, he could not remain a blacksmith at the Divine Craftsman's Shop forever.

Zhang Lingfeng would not agree to sign such a contract with the Divine Craftsman Shop, as it would violate his principle of "lying down and doing nothing."

The next day.

General Ma gathered all the blacksmiths in the Divine Craftsman's Shop together and announced a major event.

"In order to carry forward the forging skills, I have decided to pass on my skills unconditionally. As long as you are a forger at the Divine Craftsman Shop, you can train with me."

However, those who follow me in cultivation will receive half of their monthly stipend, and once they have mastered their skills, they must not do anything to damage the Divine Craftsman Shop or harm the Ma family.

If my Divine Craftsman's Shop encounters trouble, or if the descendants of the Ma family run into problems, I hope you will step forward to help.

General Ma said loudly.

"I swear to be loyal to Master Ma to the death, and to defend the Divine Craftsman Shop and the Ma family to the death. If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth!"

Master Yang said excitedly.

Although mentally prepared.

But upon hearing what Commander Ma said, he was so excited that he became incoherent.

"I swear to be loyal to Master Ma to the death, and to defend the Divine Craftsman Shop and the Ma family to the death. If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth!"

Master Liu and Master Wang immediately echoed this sentiment.

Wu Xiaomei also spoke earnestly.

She learned about Ma Dashuai's plan to pass on his skills to others on the way back, but she was the one who would inherit Ma Dashuai's mantle.

Even if Master Yang and his fellow apprentices were to learn Ma Dashuai's skills and become her apprentices, their status and position would still be incomparable to hers.

She is the direct disciple.

"Master Zhang."

Ma Fei shouted.

Zhang Lingfeng remained unmoved.

General Ma also looked at Zhang Lingfeng with curiosity. Based on his own skills and status, it was impossible for him to refuse and accept the inheritance of his skills.

"I……"

Zhang Lingfeng wanted to explain.

"I never intended to take you as my disciples. Passing on my skills to you was for the future of the Divine Craftsman Shop. My disciple, the true successor, is Xiao Mei."

As for how much skill you can learn, that depends on your aptitude.

General Ma was worried that Zhang Lingfeng would misunderstand.

He said quickly.

He was afraid that Zhang Lingfeng would kneel down and call him master.

Hearing this, Master Yang and his companions were somewhat disappointed, but considering that they could learn Master Ma's skills, it didn't matter whether they became his apprentices or not, so they didn't think much of it.

However, Zhang Lingfeng's eyes lit up.

Ma Dashuai's words did not imply that the other party wanted to open a school.

If I practice lying flat to the end while being taught skills by Master Ma, wouldn't I be able to gain more lying flat points?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingfeng said excitedly, "Thank you, Master Ma. It is an honor for all of us to be able to cultivate and learn under your guidance."

"Hahaha."

General Ma smiled and nodded.

Zhang Lingfeng's reaction was exactly what he expected.

No one could possibly refuse him.

"Don't be too happy yet. The reason I'm passing on my skills to all of you is to train fourth-level blacksmiths for the Divine Craftsman's Shop. To that end, I've decided to recruit more people so that more blacksmiths can come and train with me."

General Ma laughed.

"Master Ma wants to establish his own school of thought."

Master Wang exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm far from qualified to establish my own sect, but I can certainly train a few more skilled blacksmiths from White Emperor City, such as a few more level three or four blacksmiths," General Ma said confidently.

This trip made him realize something.

The reason why Divine Inscription Masters are respected is not only because of their great strength and ability to baptize others, but also because they have friends everywhere and many people are willing to befriend them.

If the blacksmiths in Baidi City are all connected to him, then no one will dare to speak ill of the Divine Craftsman Shop in the future, and those who have received his favors will also stand up to protect the Divine Craftsman Shop.

This made Shenjiangpu famous far and wide.

It has secured a place on the god-level continent.

"Master Ma has a kind heart, and Shenjiang Shop will surely become known to all in the future."

Master Yang flattered him.

Regardless of what Ma Dashuai was thinking, he was finally able to learn Ma Dashuai's skills and strive to become a fourth-level blacksmith.

"Haha, to become a great blacksmith, you not only need to have powerful skills, but also powerful divine physical strength."

Tomorrow I will be taking Xiaomei to my sister's baptism; you should all come along too!

Commander Ma said.

"Thank you, Mr. Ma."

Everyone looked grateful.

Zhang Lingfeng was also amazed. This Ma Dashuai was really generous. No wonder he hadn't bothered with the money he earned from the massage chair before.

It turns out this guy doesn't care about the consumption of divine stones at all now.

Having reached his level of strength, he cares more about reputation and influence.

The next day.

Zhang Lingfeng and Master Yang, along with everyone else, followed Ma Dashuai to Chen Fenfang's home.

Many people came to Chen Fenfang for baptism.

But Ma Dashuai can cut in line.

And no one complained.

Wu Xiaomei was the first to receive Chen Fenfang's baptism.

Wu Xiaomei is a level nine true god.

As a level three blacksmith, her future and status were predictable. As soon as she arrived at the Divine Craftsman's Shop, she attracted the attention of many people on Ma Street.

The Divine Blade Sect and many merchant groups in Ma Street are befriending Wu Xiaomei, sending her many divine stones and cultivation resources.

Many people know that Wu Xiaomei will be the next Ma Dashuai, or even surpass him, and is very likely to inherit the Divine Craftsman Shop.

"Buzz!"

Chen Fenfang's divine rune power entered Wu Xiaomei's body.

Zhang Lingfeng was only a level 5 True God.

But as a blacksmith.

Especially those beings whose souls evolve on their own have very strong perception.

It can capture Chen Fenfang's divine rune power, drive the divine power within Wu Xiaomei's body, forming a brand new symbol. Through the interaction of this symbol and the divine rune power, Wu Xiaomei's divine body can break through the shackles of the divine body, thus achieving a breakthrough.

Proving the Way to Godhood.

Helping a ninth-level true god attain godhood requires consuming a great deal of divine rune power.

But Chen Fenfang seemed to be prepared, and since Wu Xiaomei was Ma Dashuai's disciple, she exerted all her strength, and finally a powerful energy fluctuation was released from Wu Xiaomei's body.

Zhang Lingfeng, Master Yang, and others waited in another room.

He quickly sensed that Wu Xiaomei's aura was getting stronger.

He finally transformed from a level nine true god into a god-level powerhouse.

"I succeeded."

Wu Xiaomei was overjoyed.

He successfully attained the divine status.

This means that one's forging skills can be brought to their fullest potential.

With the help of level three forging skills, one can forge truly divine weapons.

"Okay, great."

General Ma was also very happy.

Chen Fenfang also had a smile on her face, but she looked a little tired.

After a short rest, they continued to baptize Master Yang and the others.

Master Yang was already a god-level expert, at the peak of the first-level god realm.

Master Liu and Master Wang are both level nine true gods. They have accumulated a lot of divine stones and originally wanted to find an opportunity to prove their divine status with Chen Fenfang's help.

Today is the perfect opportunity.

Ultimately, Master Yang's strength did not break through, but his divine body and divine power became much stronger.

He felt that he would never be able to attain the second level of true godhood in his lifetime.

But he would be content as long as he could become a level four blacksmith.

Next, Master Liu and Master Wang received baptism.

The baptism process is very long.

About seven days later, Chen Fenfang performed the baptism for Master Wang.

Zhang Lingfeng and the others have been staying here for the past few days.

Wu Xiaomei is consolidating her cultivation.

Master Yang took the opportunity to improve his cultivation, and remained in a state of cultivation.

Zhang Lingfeng, however, seized this opportunity to put his "lying down" policy into practice.

He discovered that Chen Fenfang was lying in bed reading online novels every day in her residence, and the "lying down" points she earned each day were as high as sixty or more. Over a month, she could accumulate nearly two thousand "lying down" points.

This is similar to forging your favorite things in a forge.

It seems that by not focusing on their duties next to the Divine Inscription Master and not taking the opportunity to cultivate, they are inherently worthless.

Another week has passed in the blink of an eye.

Good news is coming.

Master Wang also broke through and successfully attained the status of a deity.

He was originally just a first-level blacksmith, but now that he has become a god and has inherited Ma Dashuai's skills, it is only a foregone conclusion that he will become a second-level blacksmith in the future.

He was very excited.

Next up was Master Liu.

He failed to achieve a breakthrough, but his strength increased considerably. Chen Fenfang predicted that Master Liu could attain godhood within ten years.

Master Liu was very happy to hear that.

As long as one can attain the status of a god, that's enough.

Waiting a little longer is nothing.

Then the other masters took turns receiving the baptism.

Lying flat value: 9843
By the time it was Zhang Lingfeng's turn, his "lying flat" value was already close to 10,000.

This period was a happy one for Zhang Lingfeng.

Zhang Lingfeng has already been "baptized" by Chen Fenfang many times.

Each baptism was unsuccessful.

Chen Fenfang didn't have high hopes either. She originally didn't plan to baptize Zhang Lingfeng, but Ma Dashuai had never seen anyone suddenly faint during a divine inscription master's baptism, thus missing such an opportunity.

So I want to witness it with my own eyes.

Wu Xiaomei was also very curious.

I also took this opportunity to come and check it out.

This is why Zhang Lingfeng was able to continue receiving baptism from Chen Fenfang.

"Thank you for your trouble, Master Chen."

Zhang Lingfeng looked excited.

The first time I refused Chen Fenfang's baptism, I gained over 6,000 "lying down" points. The second time I refused, I gained over 4,000 "lying down" points. This time, refusing again, I can gain at least another 2,000 "lying down" points.

This is far more than trying every possible way to put "lying flat" into practice within a month.

"Buzz!"

Chen Fenfang released the power of the divine runes, which quickly entered Zhang Lingfeng's body.

Zhang Lingfeng was able to hold on at first.

But then that pain came.

"boom!"

Under the watchful eyes of Ma Dashuai and Wu Xiaomei, Zhang Lingfeng fainted.

Chen Fenfang's divine rune power also came to an abrupt end.

"Hey!"

Chen Fenfang sighed. Although she was prepared, she still felt a bit outrageous and aggrieved by Zhang Lingfeng's reaction.

Those who didn't know better might have thought there was something wrong with her divine runes.

"You can't make a good impression on someone who's already rotten." That saying is absolutely true.

General Ma couldn't help but say.

"What an outrageous person."

Wu Xiaomei couldn't help but agree, saying that Zhang Lingfeng had also been added to her blacklist of people she didn't want to contact. It was a miracle that someone like him could become a blacksmith.

Expecting him to have great abilities in the future is completely unnecessary.

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