The Legend of Fangren

Chapter 146 Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword

Taking the blueprints from Lao Gang, Qu Mei looked down and exclaimed, "Wow, so cool!"

The drawing depicted a long, mysterious weapon with three forks at the head. However, these were not forks, but rather three points, not long, and mostly triangular in shape. The whole weapon was integrated into one piece, and it was more like a long spear with forks than a fork.

Fang Shi looked over Qu Mei's shoulder, saw the blueprint, and a name immediately popped into his mind: the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear.

In his previous life, there was a famous mythological character who used this weapon style. Master Gang drew the weapon on paper. Although it was just a very simple shape, Qu Mei liked it and held the drawing in her hand.

This is the reaction a cultivator would have when they see a mystical artifact that matches their Yin-Yang nature. It's a pure, natural, and heartfelt liking, a match made in heaven like Yin and Yang, and to some extent, it can also be described as a kind of narcissism.

"That's perfect, this is exactly what I want!"

Now, Qu Mei no longer cared about family burdens. Not to mention her older brother, even if her dead father were still alive, she wouldn't be afraid at all; this was exactly what she wanted.

"Now that the shape of the object has been determined, let's talk about your zodiac sign."

Old Gang was very satisfied with Qu Mei's expression, which made him feel quite accomplished.

Qu Mei then revealed that she was Yin Wood in her true form. Lao Gang pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "Hmm, that's right. Wood governs the order of laws and is also capable of transformation. Your true form is Yin Wood. Although it is not as versatile as Yang Wood or your original form, it is stronger. Even if you master simple changes in size, you can unleash great power. If you diligently cultivate Yin Wood techniques and combine them with your weapon, you can break all laws."

"————" Upon hearing this, Qu Mei immediately began to have endless fantasies about her future. Little did she know that this was actually a common marketing tactic. It's always right to praise someone and say nice things to them. It's the same principle as a teacher always telling a student, "Your brain is actually pretty good." And the words are all the same, so the logic is actually correct.

"Now, let's talk about your preferences."

Qu Mei asked, "What is preference?"

"Naturally, it's about the habit of using mystical artifacts. As I just mentioned, mystical artifacts are divided into two parts: the artifact itself and the method. It's best to use both together, but people's talents are ultimately limited. There has to be a preference. Even if you're equally good at both, there has to be one that's more convenient to use. Otherwise, if you take half of each, you'll end up mediocre and won't stand out."

Of course, a well-rounded individual doesn't need to consider bias, but such people are ultimately too few. If most people don't highlight their strengths, their average abilities will only amount to mediocrity.

"Oh, I see. If I had to say, I'm still better at using tools." Qu Mei was quite certain of this, without the slightest hesitation. She had practiced martial arts since childhood, and her familiarity with the use of physical objects was far greater than the techniques she had learned after training.

Lao Gang agreed, saying, "As I expected, those whose zodiac sign leans towards Yin are indeed more skilled at using tools than methods. Even when they use methods, they prioritize tools and use techniques as a supplement."

"Then why did you ask me—" Qu Mei muttered.

"Hahaha—there are so many cultivators in the world, there are always exceptions. Sometimes even I can misjudge those strange and unusual talents. It's always good to ask about the details."

Afterwards, Lao Gang added a few more strokes to the drawing, making the appearance of the artifact more realistic. He asked Qu Mei about each detail he added and asked her to answer based on her intuition until Qu Mei was completely satisfied. Only then did he go back and write something in the outline before handing the paper back to her.

"The blueprints are finished, shouldn't it be about weapon forging?" Qu Mei didn't realize what was going on.

Old Gang laughed heartily and said, "Why aren't you very bright, little girl? I only decided on the design just now. How can I forge a weapon for you if you don't bring the materials?"

"Oh—" Qu Mei hurriedly looked at the blueprints and discovered that there were many densely packed small characters around the artifact. They were actually various recommended materials and their prices. She did a little calculation and felt her scalp tingle. She was extremely worried about her wallet and was afraid that her brother hadn't given her enough money.

Fang Shi whispered sarcastically from behind, "Little Martial Aunt, if you take that dress out and sell it now, you might be able to raise the money."

"You brat, get out of here!" Qu Mei yelled as she got up and ran outside to collect forging materials.

"Alright, next one."

Old Gang was already used to seeing people crying and making a fuss while looking at the materials list, so he didn't waste any time and let the next person come forward.

At Fang Shi's urging, Luo He stepped forward and followed the previous procedure. However, after seeing the shape of Luo He's Xuanqi artifact, Lao Gang gave her a strange look.

Luo He asked, "Master Gang, is there a problem?"

"No problem." Old Gang shook his head. "I just didn't expect that the Dragon River Sect disciples in the Eastern Realm would have your zodiac sign and such a weapon. Such a weapon for battlefield command is rare even in the Western Realm."

Upon hearing this, Fang Shi thought that the Li Huo Palace dealt in weapons from all walks of life and must have extensive knowledge, so he quickly asked, "Master Gang, have you seen this type of weapon before?"

If the Luo River artifact truly originated from a certain family, knowing where it came from would make the search much easier.

"I have seen it before, and not long ago, a cultivator with a similar artifact placed an order with me."

Even Luo He couldn't stay calm now, anxiously wanting to ask something, but Lao Gang raised his hand to stop her, saying earnestly, "Little girl, with your extraordinary talent and appearance, you are probably not from the Eastern Realm. If your family has suffered misfortune, you should know that fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and misfortune can also be a blessing. Now the Western Realm is about to become turbulent again, so I advise you not to rush over there."

Old Gang is, after all, an elder. In the mortal realm, his age would be considered highly respected. The Xuan Realm is not a peaceful country like Fang Shi's previous life, so it's not hard to guess Luo He's background and experiences.

"Don't blame me for being a coward, but I don't want you, little girl, to be in danger because of my slip of the tongue. If that happens, I will bear some responsibility. Secondly, our Li Huo Palace is a neutral sect. Those who place orders with us may be enemies. We cannot disclose relevant information casually."

Neither reason nor emotion could Lao Gang say much, so Luo He could only bow and sit down again.

To ease the tension, Fang Shi gently flicked her head: "Well, you actually remember everything, right? You lied to me and said you had amnesia."

"Hmm—" This time, Luohe made no excuses. What was there to hide when she was about to leave?

She whispered, "When I get back, I'll explain everything to you, okay?"

"Alright, alright, even if you don't say anything, I'll still investigate. Maybe I'll find out you're a rich girl, and I can benefit from that and save myself twenty years of hard work."

A junior sister standing nearby chimed in, "Come on, even if Senior Sister Luo really is a young lady from a wealthy family, you'll still have endless rivals in love. Those big families, which one didn't have matchmakers arranging marriages between people of equal social standing?"

"That's not necessarily true. Look at Senior Sister Qu's family, they're not like that at all. Aren't they quite open-minded?"

Well—at least that's the case in terms of the outcome. After all, the unenlightened ones in Qumu City have already been dealt with by the enlightened ones, so it's hard for them not to be enlightened.

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