The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

Noticing that Ryan's expression was somewhat complicated, Annie quickly added.

"Our esteemed guest said that as long as we can forge weapons similar to this one, he will offer 10,000 gold coins for each weapon. If the quality is superior, the price will increase further, with no upper limit."

"Moreover, our esteemed guest has already paid five thousand gold coins as a deposit."

After saying that, he even took out his ticket card and waved it around.

Upon hearing this, Goode's eyes lit up instantly.

Ten thousand gold coins!

And there's no upper limit?!

After coughing a few times, Goode looked serious.

"Of course, as blacksmiths, challenging the impossible is the meaning of our existence."

"As the legendary craftsman Fernandez said, the impossible is the boundary that humanity sets for itself. Only by breaking through our own limits can we know the beauty of the outside world."

"And to be honest, I've also tried fusing the three attribute modules recently, and I've achieved pretty good results."

"We'll take this order."

Anne quietly gave Goode a thumbs up, and Goode winked back at Anne.

The mother and daughter thought their little tricks were foolproof, but little did they know that their every move was already being watched by Ryan.

Ryan gave a wry smile.

I always feel like I've been tricked.

However, finding exceptional craftsmen is like finding a needle in a haystack.

You will inevitably encounter all sorts of people during the process.

Fortunately, Ryan had enough funds to experiment and make mistakes.

"So, esteemed guest, do you have any other requirements regarding weapons besides the three attribute modules?"

"For example, appearance and category."

Ryan thought for a moment.

"Ideally, it should have the ability to transform. For example, it could be a sword that can transform into a battle axe after changing its form."

"A weapon that can change form..."

This was the first time Goode had ever heard of such a request.

Generally speaking, a weapon that can change shape is certainly not as robust and durable as a normal weapon.

but......

After all, Ryan offered 10,000 gold coins and had already paid 5,000 gold coins as a deposit.

In terms of materials, Goode was able to go all out.

"it is good!"

"Then, let's start now!"

Goode went into the inner room to change his clothes and get to work, but Ryan called him back.

"Mr. Goode."

"Excuse me, do you know any other craftsmen of exceptional skill?"

“I have a large number of weapons orders, but your delivery speed... is a bit of a problem. So, I need more craftsmen to handle these orders.”

Goode didn't think much of it.

After all, this kind of thing is quite common.

He stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then answered.

“A fine craftsman… I do know one.”

"However, his personality was very eccentric, and he always claimed to be Fernandez's apprentice."

Upon hearing this, Ryan immediately became interested.

"Are you telling the truth?"

However, Good just smiled wryly and shrugged.

"That's just what he says. Besides, we've seen plenty of people like him. Fernandez's reputation is so great that he's hailed as the god of craftsmen in the artisan world."

"Therefore, any craftsman in the empire who considers himself to be skilled will try to associate himself with Fernandez. On the one hand, it increases his own fame, and on the other hand, it allows the weapons he makes to fetch a good price."

"We're used to this kind of talk."

“If you want to see him, Anne can take you there.”

Upon hearing this, Annie immediately shook her head frantically, like a rattle-drum.

"I'm not going to that stinky old man's house!"

"Every time that guy sees me, he gives me a good scolding!"

"I'm only nineteen years old, and I've already forged a weapon that incorporates attribute modules! Among my peers, there's simply no craftsman more skilled than me!"

"But he always says I'm still far from good enough, and he even compares me to Fernandez!"

"I dislike him!"

Good crossed his arms and smiled. "However, your skills have improved so quickly, which is partly due to his supervision and encouragement."

"In fact, I should thank him."

Anne was unconvinced and turned her head away with a snort.

Seeing this, Ryan smiled and took out a dark gold ticket card, waving it in front of Annie.

"If you can take me there, I'll pay you an extra 100 gold coins when we settle the final payment, as a reward for your hard work."

"You know, a hundred gold coins is quite a sum of money. Enough for you to buy lots of new clothes and delicious snacks."

Upon hearing this, Annie immediately perked up her ears, and her attitude softened considerably.

However, he still looked reluctant. It seemed he wanted Ryan to add more.

Seeing this, Ryan shrugged helplessly.

"Since you don't want to, then I won't force you."

"It's just a pity about those hundred gold coins. Oh well, I don't like to force people."

After saying that, he was about to take back the ticket.

However, the movements were very slow.

Seeing this, Anne no longer held back.

"Okay, okay, I'll take you there!"

"However, let me state beforehand that it's very far from Irkutsk; even with the fastest horse, it will take two days to get there!"

"Besides, I'm only responsible for taking you to that old geezer's house; I won't go inside."

"And also, you have to bring me back!"

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The speed of a light boat is unmatched by horses.

After all, one runs on the ground, and the other flies in the sky.

It was Annie's first time riding in this kind of transportation, and her eyes widened in surprise.

"Is this the Light Ark?!"

"Wow, so fast! It's really fast!"

"Hahaha!"

“I love this feeling!”

Ryan smiled and slightly increased the speed of the Ark.

After all, being praised is always a good thing, no matter your age.

What would normally be a two-day journey, Ryan completed in just two hours.

It was a very remote village that didn't even have a name.

Rows of chimneys belched white smoke, and occasionally villagers wearing heavy coats could be seen walking among them.

"There it is."

Anne pointed to the dilapidated house in the corner.

Interestingly, that house was deliberately placed a very large distance away from the other houses.

It stands alone, and you can notice it immediately.

It seemed to be telling Ryan that the owner of the house was not very sociable.

The light boat slowly descended. Just as Ryan was about to enter, Annie looked uneasy and fidgeted to the side.

"Um... please don't tell anyone that I brought you here!"

"Otherwise, that old man will drag me back to work as a blacksmith again!"

Ryan gave an "OK" sign and began knocking on the door to ask questions.

After several attempts, there was no response from inside. He gently pushed the door and found that it was unlocked, so he pushed it open and went inside.

As soon as Ryan entered, he was nearly suffocated by the heat that hit him.

At the same time, before Ryan could even see what was happening inside, a hammer flew out from the inner room, heading straight for Ryan's face.

Such an attack could not possibly harm him.

With a backhand motion, he easily caught the hammer.

Immediately afterwards, a very deep, aged voice came from inside the room.

"roll!"