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Alas!

I did it! I did it!

Jiang Ming laughed heartily, carefully placed the two iron swords he had forged aside, and flicked them hard with his fingers.

hum.

The sound was very pleasant. Based on his years of experience in blacksmithing, Jiang Ming was pleasantly surprised to find that not only had the efficiency improved, but the quality had also improved compared to before.

If you present the current results to the authorities, you'll most likely receive a reward from Manager Zhou.

My name is Jiang Ming. By the time you see this, I will be plagued by misfortune and my life will not last long.

After successfully improving the efficiency of iron forging, I worked diligently in the blacksmith's workshop, patiently waiting for Manager Zhou to come and inspect the results.

Unexpectedly, the arrival of an inner disciple ruined my promising life. This person was named Yang Jie, who was originally an outer disciple with a violent and eccentric personality.

Upon arriving at the blacksmith's workshop, he instructed everyone to forge eighteen silver needles for him; however, the materials provided by Yang Jie were flawed.

No matter what, it was impossible to forge a weapon that satisfied everyone. I pointed out the problem, but this offended him. In a fit of rage, Yang Jie attacked and killed me.

If I had made an excuse to leave sooner and stayed away from the trouble, the outcome might have been different.

After silently reading the warning, Jiang Ming, though his mind was in turmoil, gained a deeper understanding of the survival of the fittest in this world.

Yang Jie was also an outer disciple before. Logically speaking, after entering the inner sect and achieving great success, he should be able to understand the hardships of the outer disciples.

On the contrary, after this person transformed from a fish into a dragon, he clearly awakened the mindset of a higher cultivator and completely disregarded the lives of lower-level cultivators.

In the outer sect of the Wanfa Sect in this ditch, if you are weak enough, even the smallest thing can lead to your death.

No one cares about right or wrong; being ordinary, weak, and easily bullied is the original sin.

"Wang Yousheng, I'm leaving for a while. You and the brothers stay here and continue working. Remember, you must be very careful while I'm gone."

If you encounter any problems, be quick-witted and make flexible decisions. If you can't solve it, don't force yourself; go find Manager Zhou as soon as possible.

Jiang Ming called over Wang Yousheng, who was working diligently nearby, and gave him a few subtle pointers before hurrying to the pavilion to pay his respects to Zhou Yi.

This person has an extremely strong desire for control. Even though Jiang Ming is now an officer, it is best to get his approval before making any decisions, otherwise he will be angered.

Not only will all previous efforts be wasted, but it could also lead to disaster and endanger lives.

Outside the attic.

"Manager Zhou, this is your disciple Jiang Ming. I have found a solution to the task you assigned me yesterday, and I have come to have it reviewed." Jiang Ming stated his purpose respectfully, bowing his head and waiting patiently.

In a short while.

A pair of fair hands pushed open the door. Madam Zhou glanced at him and smiled, "You're quite capable. You've done a good job."

Zhou Yi is not here today either. I heard it's because the batch of ironware he handed over last month was not only low in quantity but also of mediocre quality, which angered an elder of the inner sect.

He might be being criticized right now. If you really find a solution, it will solve his immediate problem, and you'll definitely be rewarded...

After listening to Madam Zhou's explanation, Jiang Ming felt a sense of worry. With Steward Zhou absent, Yang Jie was going to cause trouble at the blacksmith's workshop, and those disciples would have no one to rely on.

Most importantly, I need to figure out where to go from here.

While secretly returning to the cave to hide might avoid disaster, if it displeases Steward Zhou afterward, one will still suffer misfortune.

"What's wrong? Something on your mind? Talk to your sister, maybe I can help."

With her beautiful eyes, Madam Zhou looked Jiang Ming up and down with great interest. She sat upright in her chair, took a sip of her flower tea, and looked eager to hear more.

"I'm a little tired and want to go back to my cave to rest for a while, but I'm afraid that if I leave without permission and something happens in the blacksmith's workshop, Steward Zhou will blame me, and I'll have let down my sister's previous careful cultivation." Jiang Ming frankly revealed his thoughts and pretended to be embarrassed.

Madam Zhou chuckled, lifted her skirt and walked over slowly. Then she raised her hand and flicked Jiang Ming's forehead with a look of doting affection.

"Fool, what are you afraid of with your sister here? Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up. Go ahead and don't worry. As long as it's not your fault, even if the blacksmith's workshop blows up, Zhou Yi won't blame you."

This is tea that my sister grew at home. It has a calming and nourishing effect. Take some home and drink it, and remember to get plenty of rest.

Turning around, Madam Zhou took a cup of flower tea and carefully handed it to Jiang Ming, waving goodbye with gentle eyes.

"Thank you, sister. In that case, I'll take my leave."

Stepping out of the attic, Jiang Ming felt much calmer, just as Madam Zhou knew how to manipulate Zhou Yi's heart.

He has now found the right way to deal with this older sister. As long as he acts obedient and occasionally shows that he cares about her, Madam Zhou will be Jiang Ming's most solid and reliable support in the outer sect!

Inside the stone chamber, Jiang Ming cultivated peacefully for several hours.

As evening fell, footsteps sounded outside the door. Wang Yousheng's voice was tinged with sorrow, and his face was as long as a donkey's. "Brother Jiang, are you there? I've prepared a small gift to thank you."

Thanks to your reminder during the day, I was more cautious in my actions; otherwise, I would be buried in my grave tonight.

Stepping out of the cave, Jiang Ming glanced at Wang Yousheng's gloomy face and immediately sensed something was wrong. He raised an eyebrow and asked seriously, "What happened? Why do you look so mournful?"

Wang Yousheng, with tears in his eyes, shoved the half-bag of spirit stones in his hand into Jiang Ming's arms and bowed deeply.

"Brother Jiang, I've been in the outer sect for seven or eight years now. Because of various conflicts, I've fought and clashed with people."

But seeing that bastard's behavior in the inner sect today, I'm really scared. He relies on his strength and doesn't treat us like human beings at all!

Li Liu, the blacksmith, was a master at forging steel needles and never made enemies.

Just now, because the finished product he created didn't meet the expectations of inner disciple Yang Jie, and he argued with him for a few words, his head was forcibly crushed, and his flesh and blood splattered all over the ground.

Brother Jiang, I know Manager Zhou values ​​you and is willing to leak information to you. If any more troublemakers like this come knocking in the future, please remind them, Brother Jiang.

I only have two and a half years left before I can leave this mountain; I can't just die here quietly.

"Alright, as long as you work diligently for me, I'll do my best to help you within my capabilities." Seeing that he had completely misunderstood, Jiang Ming was quite happy with this arrangement.

After readily accepting the spirit stones, he immediately helped Wang Yousheng up and whispered, "I'm not far from the fifth rank, so I need some pills to help me."

Keep an eye out for me lately, and let me know as soon as you hear anything.

With tears of gratitude streaming down his face, Wang Yousheng patted his chest and made a solemn promise.

"Don't worry, Brother Jiang, I'll take care of it. Zhao Yongkang, the clerk in the alchemy room, is from my hometown. I'll visit him when I have the chance."

Jiang Ming was pleasantly surprised to find that Wang Yousheng had such connections.

Currently, he has ample resources, with over fifty spirit stones. He used half for cultivation, half for purchasing tonics, and still had some left over. It seems that reaching the fifth level of the Qi Consumption Realm by the end of the month is quite certain.

In this vast outer gate, everyone is a disposable resource. To change your fate, you must enter the inner gate!