Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

As soon as the people from Chijin Mountain entered the mountain gate, the entire Sui Mountain area immediately became lively.

Those martial arts practitioners who arrived early gathered in twos and threes along the mountain path, craning their necks to look around.

Dozens of disciples from Chijin Mountain, in pairs, carried redwood boxes, which, judging from their labored steps, were probably quite heavy.

"Good heavens, has Chijin Mountain brought all its assets here?" a man exclaimed in amazement.

In a mountain pavilion, an old, gray-haired man squinted at something for a while, then suddenly laughed.

"You youngsters are truly fortunate to witness the magnificence of the Sword Master today!"

His words seemed nonsensical, but several young martial arts practitioners quickly gathered around.

"Senior, what do you mean? We came here to take a look at the Shaoyang Sword, how come we're meeting the Sword Master today? Do you have some connections?"

His question resonated with many people.

These days, the name of Shaoyang Sword has been spreading like wildfire throughout Suishan. Wooden swords can shatter iron swords, and a single sword strike can break a sword's momentum. There are even rumors that Han Baitao will pass on all his life's knowledge to him!

Unfortunately, this person is elusive and his identity remains unknown to this day.

Many young martial artists came up the mountain for two reasons: first, to watch the outer sect competition, and second, to try their luck with the Shaoyang Sword.

The seasoned veteran shook his head and said slowly:

"What connections could I possibly have? With my meager face, I might not even be willing to meet with the outer sect's manager, let alone the Sword Master himself."

One of the young men was taken aback: "So what do you mean?"

The seasoned veteran pointed to the group of people on the mountain path and said with certainty:

"Sword Master is a figure of great stature, so naturally he would not meet with insignificant characters like us, but Crimson Mountain is a different story."

"While Chijin Mountain may not be top-tier in terms of strength within the martial arts world, when it comes to prestige, who wouldn't give them some face?"

"Among all martial artists in this world, whose weapon isn't made of iron? Even disciples of prestigious sects, if they want a good weapon, don't they have to beg at the Crimson Jade Mountain?"

The young martial arts practitioners looked at each other, all showing expressions of understanding.

The seasoned veteran continued:

"So, when other sects come to visit, the Sword Master might not show up, but when people from Crimson Jade Mountain come, he will definitely come out to meet them. We are truly blessed to be able to catch a glimpse of the Sword Master's demeanor from afar today!"

These words caused an uproar inside and outside the pavilion. Many martial arts practitioners who were originally just waiting for the competition got up and rushed towards the mountain gate.

……

On the mountain road.

The team from Chijin Mountain moved forward steadily.

The elder leading the group was named Lu Zhongzheng, the master craftsman of Chijin Mountain.

In Chijin Mountain, craftsmen are ranked. The lowest is the fire worker, followed by apprentice, Qingjun craftsman, Baipi craftsman, Zhenshan craftsman, and Xuanhong craftsman. Above that is the Seven Star craftsman, who is already a renowned forging master outside. As for the Grand Master craftsman, there are only a handful in the entire Chijin Mountain. As for the Grand Master craftsman, that is an honorary title reserved for the mountain lord of Chijin Mountain.

Master craftsman Lu Zhongzheng felt very pleased at that moment.

The more wandering swordsmen there were along the mountain path, the wider his smile became.

Isn't the prestige of Mount Chijin built up little by little through these small acts?

When other sects come to visit, those martial arts practitioners will only glance at them and then leave. But when Chijin Mountain arrives, all sorts of people will stare longingly and gossip about them. That's what you call prestige!

Sword Master Yang Qingfeng is a man of great importance, with countless affairs to attend to. When ordinary sects visit his sect, it is usually his eldest disciple, Qin Zhongyu, who receives him, which is already considered a very high honor.

Their invitation from Chijin Mountain was sent to Suishan more than ten days ago. According to past practice, the Sword Master will definitely come in person, even if he just stands in the main seat and nods to them with a smile. That is a level of importance that is unique in the world!

Thinking of this, Lu Zhongzheng walked briskly.

Behind him followed two children, a boy and a girl, about eight or nine years old. They were pretty and dressed in small craftsman's robes, with a small hammer hanging from their waists like adults.

The two children walked along, looking around with curiosity on their faces.

These two children are the reason why Chijinshan came to pay homage to the mountain.

The boy's name was Lu Zhi, and he was Lu Zhongzheng's grand-nephew. He showed a talent for identifying minerals from a young age. By the age of five, he could recognize more than a hundred kinds of minerals, and at the age of seven, he had a keen eye and picked out black gold that had been missed by many craftsmen.

The other girl is named Xue Ling, the orphan of a deceased Seven Star Craftsman. Her talent lies in listening to fire.

The temperature of the forge is extremely important; the slightest deviation will result in a batch of scraps. Ordinary craftsmen rely on decades of experience to judge the temperature, but this girl, after listening to the furnace for a short while, can tell which layer the flames have reached.

These two children are seen as the future hope of Chijin Mountain. The reason for bringing them to Suishan is to let them see the Jinghong Sword with their own eyes.

For any craftsman, being able to observe this sword is an immense opportunity.

After seeing the amazing sword, these two children will surely broaden their horizons and improve their understanding!

"Grandpa Lu," Xue Ling tugged at Lu Zhongzheng's sleeve, tilting her little face up to ask, "Will the Sword Master really see us?"

Lu Zhongzheng looked down at her, his face full of affection, and gently patted her little head, smiling as he said:

"Of course, our Crimson Mountain still has some influence in the martial arts world. Although the Sword Master is of noble status, he has always been polite to us. When you meet the Sword Master later, please don't be impolite and greet him respectfully, understand?"

Xue Ling nodded vigorously, while Lu Zhi, standing to the side, pouted and muttered, "I'm not a child anymore..."

Lu Zhongzheng glared at him, and Lu Zhi shrank back, not daring to utter another word.

Not long after.

The grand procession arrived in front of the main hall of Suishan Temple.

In front of the hall is a spacious stone platform, with bronze sword stands on both sides, exuding an extraordinary grandeur.

At that moment, the hall doors opened wide, and several young men dressed in inner sect disciple robes filed out and stood on either side.

Then a middle-aged man with a clear face walked out, with an ancient longsword at his waist. He had a calm and composed demeanor and was none other than Qin Zhongyu.

"Master Lu has come from afar and must be tired from his journey. I, Qin, have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Qin Zhongyu bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, his smile warm and friendly.

Lu Zhongzheng quickly returned the greeting, and after a few pleasantries, the disciples of Chijin Mountain began to chant the salute.

"The outer sect competition of the Chijin Mountain and Suishan Mountain Sword Sects will award thirty Zhenshan Swords, six Xuanhong Swords, and one Qixing Sword! In addition, there will be three hundred catties of Xuan Iron, fifty catties of Han Iron, and one hundred catties of refined copper ingots..."

The martial arts enthusiasts who followed behind to join in the fun were wide-eyed with astonishment.

"Good heavens! Thirty swords forged by the master craftsman of the mountain? These are treasures that ordinary sects would kill for!"

"And the Seven Star Sword! A sword personally crafted by the Seven Star Craftsmen, a rare find worth a fortune!"

"Mount Chijin is really going all out, investing so much. The Sword Master will definitely have to come out in person, right?"

"Hehe, now we can finally witness the Sword Master's prowess!"

As Lu Zhong listened to the surrounding discussions, he felt increasingly at ease.

He personally drafted this gift list to express his respect for the Suishan Sword Sect!

If you give them enough face, the Sword Master will naturally treat them with the corresponding courtesy!