Wei Yi took a turn in the shop in Jianfeng Tower.

The interior is luxuriously decorated, and various blades are placed on the exquisite sword stands.

But the main thing to sell is the sword.

In addition, according to the quality and level of the sword, it is also divided into different sales areas.

There is a common sword sales area, and there is a jewelry sword and three jewelry sword sales area.

But if you want to buy a five-jewel sword, or a higher quality one, you need to make an appointment for customization.

Behind the counter in the sword sales area, five pennants are hung, on which are written "Ming, Xu, Qian, Wu, Zhang".

According to the clerk's introduction, the pennant represents the names of the five nine-rank swordsmiths.

That is, their personal trademark.

Although they cooperate with the Sword Blade Tower, they will also leave their own personal marks on the swords they cast.

And although they are both Jiupin swordsmiths, everyone's style and preferences for making swords are still different.

Some pursue the ultimate hardness, while others focus on the toughness of the sword.

Some are good at carving exquisite patterns on the body of the sword as decoration.

Some are good at making a fuss about the style of the hilt.

Some like to build a wide sword body, and some like to build a narrow sword body.

And in terms of the overall quality of the sword, there is also a slight gap, high and low.

This makes the swords made by individual Nine Rank Sword Forgers more popular, and their reputation in the circle will be slightly higher than that of other peers.

For example, the swordsmith "Liu Ming" is the most famous of the five nine-rank swordsmiths.

A jeweled sword with a clear logo is also the most expensive in the store.

After leaving from Jianfeng Tower, Wei Yi went to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion again.

As soon as I entered the store, I saw that there were many people gathered inside.

Led by a middle-aged man with a goatee, brocade clothes, and a long sword at his waist.

Pointing to the swordsmith pennant on the wall, he said: "I said Steward Zhang, now that these three swordsmiths have cooperated exclusively with our Sword Blade Pavilion, shouldn't you also take off this pennant, otherwise I will go to the Sword Forge Division to sue you!" ”

Hearing the goatee man say this, the surrounding guests suddenly stirred.

Someone asked in surprise, "What do you mean, these three swordsmiths don't cooperate with the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion anymore?" ”

"Yes, the three swordsmiths have unique eyes and have chosen our Sword Blade Tower!"

The goatee man looked at Zhang Xingye with a sneering face: "So, Steward Zhang, what are you waiting for, why don't you quickly pick up the pennants of the three swordsmiths!" ”

Hearing the goatee man's words, Zhang Xingye was a little embarrassed.

But what the other party said was right, they really couldn't hang the pennants of the three swordsmiths anymore.

"Our swordsmith has just been pried away by you with indecent means, and you are so eager to come over and force us to take off the flag, it must be a little too ugly!" Zhang Xingye shot back coldly.

"Steward Zhang, don't spew blood, this good bird chooses trees and perches......"

Zhang Xingye and the goatee man competed with each other, and Wei Yi was not interested in continuing to listen.

Turning to leave the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, he roughly understood what was going on.

I just don't have time to watch the excitement here.

It's almost time for lunch, so go back and cook a few good dishes, drink a pot of wine, and treat yourself.

In the afternoon of the same day, the officials of the Sword Casting Division came over to inform Wei Yi that he was going to the Sword Casting Division tomorrow to participate in the assessment.

The assessment will take place for three to four days.

During this period, they are not allowed to leave the Sword Casting Division, and food and lodging must be carried out there.

The content of the assessment is not complicated.

Use compliant materials to create two swords successively, and the quality meets the requirements.

However, during the examination, the invigilator will also supervise and evaluate all important aspects of the blacksmith's sword-making.

Finally, a score will be given to its overall level.

This score will also be recorded.

Therefore, they are also Jiupin swordsmiths, and they will also be divided into Class A and Class B.

"There's Lord Lao!" Wei Yi thanked him, and he was quite happy in his heart.

He also hopes to pass the assessment as soon as possible and obtain the status of a nine-rank swordsmith.

"You're welcome, Your Excellency will hurry up and prepare, and arrive at the examination room on time tomorrow!" The official instructed.

"Thank you for the reminder!" Wei Yi arched his hand again.

The official bowed slightly, and then turned and walked out of the courtyard.

"I'm really not dreaming, brother, you're really going to become a Jiupin Sword Forger!" After the official left, Wei Qing said with excitement on her face.

"Don't be impatient, everything will wait until I pass the assessment!" Wei Yi said with a smile, although he was confident, he was also afraid of happiness and sorrow.

"Big brother, you're definitely fine!" Stone also said happily.

"Yes, I believe you too, I must be sure that nine times out of ten!"

The laughter in the courtyard made the corners of Wei Xue's mouth can't help but evoke a faint smile.

The next morning, Wei Yi came to the Sword Casting Division on time to report.

The venue for the assessment was in the backyard of the Sword Casting Division, which was similar to a blacksmith's shop.

There are three people in charge of the proctoring.

Su He, the envoy of the Sword Casting Division.

Hou Dong, a priest with a mole on his chin.

and Du Yujiang, the shopkeeper of Wanjian Pavilion.

In fact, Du Yujiang was very pleasantly surprised when he got the information filled in by Wei Yi before.

Because he found out that the other party turned out to be Wei Tieshan's nephew.

He still has some understanding of Wei Tieshan's strength.

The person he trained may really be able to become a nine-rank swordsmith.

It's just that when Du Yujiang saw Wei Yi himself, his heart suddenly felt bottomless again.

Most of these swordsmiths were men with rough faces and sturdy bodies.

But Wei Yi looks like a handsome boy and an elegant scholar.

It doesn't look like a blacksmith by any means.

Are such people sure that they can strike iron?

"Here's iron, here's coal for burning, and here you might use some materials!" The priest with a mole on his chin introduced Wei Yi to the facilities and items in the examination room.

"My lord, do you have a stone?" Wei Yi asked.

"Stone? Yes, wait, I'll get it for you! ”

Stonestone is also one of the ores that can be used to forge swords, but it is not commonly used.

However, it is also recorded in the relevant archives that it is a compliant ore.

"This kid wants to use a stone?" Du Yujiang on the side raised his eyebrows slightly, and he was slightly surprised in his heart.

It is no secret that the use of stone quenching is not a secret.

After the stone is heated and melted, it is mixed with oil in a certain proportion, and then the sword is quenched.

This in turn increases the hardness of the sword.

But it's a partial approach.

Because it is not easy to control the results, and the success rate is very low.

It's nice to succeed once or twice out of ten.

Could it be that Wei Yi wants to use this kind of risky method to pass the assessment?

Du Yujiang said in his heart.

I can't help but feel that Wei Yi is afraid that this is a waste of time.

Thinking about the Wei family's current situation, maybe Wei Yi was also forced to be helpless.

"Alas, I thought that there would be another nine-rank swordsmith in Qingzhou City, but now it seems that I am afraid that I will be disappointed!" Du Yujiang shook his head secretly.

Naturally, he couldn't believe that Wei Yi could pass this assessment in front of him.

Soon after, the official brought Wei Yi a stone, and then told Wei Yi about the rules of the assessment.

After Wei Yi confirmed that he knew the rules, he told him that he could start.

Wei Yi quickly ignited the blacksmith furnace, and then pulled the bellows to allow the coal to fully burn.

Wait until the furnace is perfect and reach the temperature he needs, and then put the iron materials that have been selected before into it for firing.

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