Chapter 132: Unexpected Gain, Relic Spirit Weapon!

Weapon Forging Shop.

After walking several dozen more steps, the view suddenly opened up.

In the Weapon Storage Room beneath the Weapon Forging Shop, the surrounding Weapon Racks and the walls were filled with Divine Weapons exuding a chilling aura.

Under the illumination of the firelight, countless Cold Lights were reflected on the deeply frigid Weapons.

“Kid, how is it? This is the Savings and Foundation the Weapon Forging Shop has accumulated over the years.” Yang Kai said with considerable pride.

Then he continued, “All the Guests who have come here over the years are anything but ordinary! And every Guest who comes here gains a decent harvest.”

Jiang Ning swept his gaze across the entire Indoors space, and in an instant he understood.

The Weapon Forging Shop’s truly Good stuff was all here.

As for the two storefronts above, they were just for selling some relatively ordinary goods.

Then he said, “Shopkeeper Yang, I wonder what the prices are for the Divine Weapons and Sharp Tools here?”

Yang Kai said, “I just said it: the items here cannot be measured with Money. Using money would be far too vulgar!”

“Then what is required?” Jiang Ning asked.

As for what Yang Kai had said upstairs just now, Jiang Ning merely smiled inwardly.

Yang Kai said, “We at the Weapon Forging Shop are not lacking in money! What we seek is fate!”

“Fate?” Jiang Ning smiled and no longer paid attention to Yang Kai’s mysterious rambling.

Then he said, “Since Shopkeeper Yang brought me down here, it can’t be just to let me take a casual look, right? Why not introduce them to me?”

“But of course!” Yang Kai chuckled.

Then he walked to the wall beside them.

He raised his hand and took down a Precious Saber from the wall.

Clang—

As he drew the saber, a clear, melodious sound instantly echoed Indoors.

At the same time.

The chilling Saber Light flashed Indoors, as if invisible blades of air filled every Space. Jiang Ning immediately felt the hair on his body stand on end.

“Good saber!!”

Jiang Ning’s eyes suddenly lit up as he praised in his heart.

Being able to make his hair stand on end was the body’s instinctive stress response.

From this, it was evident this saber was anything but ordinary.

Yang Kai said, “This saber is named Cold Light. It is three feet nine inches long, three inches three wide, and weighs one hundred fifty-three catties.”

“It was forged personally by me using Thousand-Forged Fine Iron. Even for an expert of Martial Arts Seventh Rank, it would be extremely handy.”

“As for ordinary Martial Arts Eighth Rank practitioners, it would be difficult for them to wield this saber freely; instead, it might become a burden.”

After he finished speaking.

Swish—

Yang Kai sheathed the saber, then with a flick of his hand tossed it to Jiang Ning.

“Try drawing it!” Yang Kai said.

Jiang Ning immediately raised his hand to catch it.

His gaze fell on the saber in his hand, and he saw two large characters carved on the Saber Hilt.

Cold Light.

He then felt the weight of the saber in his hand.

“It really is heavy!” Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

One hundred fifty-three catties; this weight was already one-tenth of his current Strength.

For an ordinary person with his current Strength, such weight would be difficult to wield freely.

Because the Strength generated by this weight, combined with its inertia, would be terrifyingly great.

Every stroke and recovery would consume a huge amount of Stamina.

Even in a short battle, one would have to unleash dozens or even hundreds of strikes.

In such circumstances, most of one’s Stamina would be depleted, and one’s State would rapidly decline.

Therefore, ordinary Martial Artists generally did not choose Weapons that were too heavy.

If a Weapon was too heavy, though it had advantages, its drawbacks were greater; the disadvantages outweighed the benefits.

Unless one cultivated both internally and externally, or had stepped into the Internal Strengthening Realm of Martial Arts Fifth Rank.

Only when the Five Viscera and Internal Organs had been Tempered, granting long-lasting Stamina and fearlessness in prolonged battles, would the situation greatly improve.

And Jiang Ning possessed these qualities.

Holding the Weapon in his hand, he was very satisfied.

Although this weight was somewhat heavy for him at the moment, it was still acceptable.

Moreover, he was currently in a period of rapid Strength Improvement; it would not be long before he advanced further.

Immediately.

He gripped the Saber Hilt and drew the saber from the Saber Scabbard.

Clang—

A clear, melodious hum echoed Indoors.

Swish—

With a casual swing from Jiang Ning, the Blade in his hand instantly turned into a streak of Cold Light that tore through the air.

“Good saber!!”

Feeling the Potential Energy of this strike, Jiang Ning voiced his approval.

“Don’t you find it a bit too heavy?” Yang Kai asked.

Jiang Ning casually swung the saber a few more times, streaks of Cold Light flashing within three feet around him.

At the same time he said, “It is a bit heavy, but still fine! I’ve got some Strength, and considering my future Strength Improvement, I can’t choose a saber that’s too light.”

“True enough!” Thinking of the information he knew about Jiang Ning, Yang Kai nodded slightly.

Then he said, “So you’re saying you’re very satisfied with this saber, kid?”

Jiang Ning nodded slightly, just as he was about to speak.

He suddenly felt the faint calling in his heart grow stronger, and the source of this calling became clearer.

It was precisely two zhang three chi ahead to his left.

Immediately.

Jiang Ning said, “I’m quite satisfied, but I’d like to look at a few others.”

Hearing this, Yang Kai laughed heartily. “No problem, kid, take your time! I’m free anyway, no rush!”

Seeing those few strikes from Jiang Ning just now, Yang Kai’s evaluation of him rose even higher.

Moreover, this saber in Jiang Ning’s hand had once been personally forged by him, so he was very clear about its weight.

It weighed one hundred fifty-three catties.

In his view, Jiang Ning’s choosing this saber meant Jiang Ning was confident in handling a saber weighing one hundred fifty-three catties.

From that alone, he knew Jiang Ning’s Strength was higher than he had previously imagined.

And he had heard many things about Jiang Ning.

Such a genius, for whom Shen Congyun had once paid such a huge Cost to help, was naturally worth his spending Time on.

It was also worth it for him to give up something.

For example, a handy Weapon valued by Jiang Ning, in exchange for a Favor.

After so many years of development, the Weapon Forging Shop no longer lacked Money.

In this Era, they understood very well that having enough money was sufficient.

Earning too much might instead invite disaster.

But connections, networks, and the Favors of geniuses and Strong Practitioners were things they could never have too many of.

If they invested in enough geniuses and Strong Practitioners,

then should the Weapon Forging Shop ever encounter trouble one day, naturally there would be people to help.

That would be their greatest Return.

At this moment.

Guided by the feeling in his heart, Jiang Ning arrived at a Weapon Rack.

At this moment, he was quite curious.

What exactly was this sense and calling that had suddenly arisen within him?

Why had it appeared all of a sudden?

Then.

He bent down and picked up an ancient, dust-covered Saber from beneath the Weapon Rack.

Whoosh—

He blew a breath; a gust of wind fell on the Saber Scabbard, and the dust on it instantly flew up into Mid-air.

The Saber Scabbard was pitch-black, without any patterns or designs, merely made of some unknown Material.

The Saber Hilt was the same, made of an unknown Material, full of simplicity.

Seeing this scene, Surprise suddenly appeared in Yang Kai’s eyes.

Then he walked over.

At the same time, Jiang Ning’s voice sounded in his ear.

“Shopkeeper Yang, what’s the story with this saber?”

Yang Kai looked at Jiang Ning in astonishment and answered with a question, “Why did you suddenly notice this saber?”

Jiang Ning smiled faintly. “Just a bit curious. The fact that this saber can appear in this room is enough to show it’s extraordinary. Why would such an extraordinary saber be placed at the bottom of the Weapon Rack and be covered in dust?”

Yang Kai said, “You’re right! This saber is indeed extraordinary.”

“Oh?” A trace of curiosity appeared on Jiang Ning’s face. “Shopkeeper Yang, could you tell me what makes it extraordinary?”

Jiang Ning was indeed filled with strong curiosity about the saber in his hand.

Holding this saber, the sense of resonance in his heart deepened.

The feeling and calling he had just experienced indeed came from the saber in his hand.

Yang Kai said, “It’s a long story. This saber is a Spiritual Weapon.”

“Spiritual Weapon?” Jiang Ning looked surprised. He had never heard this term before.

Then he asked, “Shopkeeper Yang, what is a Spiritual Weapon?”

Yang Kai said, “A Spiritual Weapon is a powerful weapon from the old Era. It possesses Spirituality, hence the name. With the end of the old Era and the fall of Immortals and Gods, Spiritual Weapons gradually decayed or fell into slumber.”

“In such a State, a Spiritual Weapon is no different from ordinary scrap metal.”

“At most, it is a bit tougher. No matter how you chop or chisel it, or temper it with fierce flames, it cannot be damaged in the slightest.”

“And because this saber possesses Spirituality, no one has been able to draw it from its scabbard for so many years, making it truly a tasteless chicken rib!”

“So it was just thrown down here to gather dust!”

Speaking of this, Yang Kai showed a look of regret. “It’s a pity about the Material used to forge this Spiritual Weapon. It must be extremely extraordinary. If I could use it, I’m confident I could forge an even finer Divine Weapon.”

Hearing Yang Kai’s words, Jiang Ning immediately thought to himself.

That is strange indeed!

If so, then why am I able to form a connection with this saber and sense its calling to me?

Immediately.

Jiang Ning wrapped his right hand around the Saber Hilt.

Seeing this, Yang Kai could not help but smile slightly.

He had seen many like Jiang Ning over the years.

Every Guest who heard this story would try to draw the saber.

But without exception, all ended in failure.

This saber seemed as if its Blade and Saber Scabbard were one and the same.

No matter how much force one used, it would not budge an inch.

Clang—

At that moment, a clear, melodious sound rang out Indoors.

Immediately.

Jing—

The clear sound transformed into a Dragon’s Roar, and the Dragon Roar Sound continued to echo Indoors.

Witnessing this scene, Yang Kai’s eyes widened like Bronze Bells.

“T-this… this is impossible!!!” He gaped.

Compared to Yang Kai, Jiang Ning was equally filled with Shock at this moment.

After hearing Yang Kai’s account, he had harbored no expectations and had merely tried casually.

He had not expected that, in the first instant he tugged at the Spiritual Weapon’s Saber Scabbard, the Spiritual Weapon in his hand would remain immovable, steady as Mount Tai.

But in the next moment, he felt the Strength in his hand flow extraordinarily smoothly, and he instantly completed the draw.

At this moment.

As the Blade left the scabbard, Jiang Ning felt as if a bridge of the Mind connected him and the Weapon in his hand.

The Spiritual Weapon also transmitted an intent: Blood Recognition, blood fusion sacrificial refining.

“How did you do that?” Yang Kai suppressed the Shock in his heart and hurriedly asked as he looked at the scene before him.

Jiang Ning shook his head with feigned confusion. “I don’t know either!”

Then he continued, “I just randomly pulled at it, and the saber came out.”

“‘Randomly pulled at it, and it came out’… Hearing Jiang Ning’s explanation, Yang Kai was left speechless.

“You have no idea how many times I’ve tried!” Yang Kai cursed inwardly.

But Yang Kai did not doubt Jiang Ning’s words in the slightest.

This Spiritual Weapon had been in the Weapon Forging Shop for decades.

Over the years, they had tried countless methods.

But there had only ever been one outcome: all efforts in vain!

Yet at this moment, once the saber was in Jiang Ning’s hand, completely different changes occurred.

Jiang Ning had drawn the Blade.

Immediately, Yang Kai said, “Sheathe it and let me try! I want to see if I can draw it!”

Jiang Ning nodded slightly. “Alright!”

At this moment, he already had some simple Thoughts.

Whether it was the Spiritual Weapon’s resonance with his Mind or its calling, there had to be a reason.

It definitely had to do with the unique Characteristics he possessed that others did not.

Otherwise, why could no one else draw it,

yet he could?

Since Yang Kai wanted to try, Jiang Ning was happy to let him run a test.

If Yang Kai still could not draw this saber, then it would undoubtedly further confirm his suspicions.

Then.

Swish—

Jiang Ning sheathed the saber; instantly the Saber Hilt and Saber Scabbard fit together perfectly.

The tightness was such that they seemed a single whole, without the slightest gap.

Yang Kai took the Spiritual Weapon from Jiang Ning and gripped the Saber Hilt with his right hand.

Then he took a deep breath.

Whoosh—

He exhaled slowly.

In the next instant.

Yang Kai suddenly exerted his strength.

The rock-like Muscles on his body grew even more taut, like solid Iron Blocks.

Very soon, Yang Kai’s face flushed red, gradually turning an iron-blue.

“Hah—”

He suddenly let out a shout, his arms beginning to tremble slightly, clearly having reached his Limit.

Two Breaths later.

“Ha—”

Yang Kai exhaled and completely gave up on drawing the saber.

A trace of desolation appeared on his face.

No matter how hard he tried, the saber in his hand did not move in the slightest; the Saber Hilt and Saber Scabbard still seemed one seamless whole, joined together.

“It seems you are fated with this saber!” Yang Kai said to Jiang Ning.

At this moment, after only a brief hesitation, he handed the Spiritual Weapon in his hand back to Jiang Ning.

Watching Jiang Ning receive the Spiritual Weapon, Yang Kai’s eyes were filled with reluctance.

A Weapon possessing Spirituality was without doubt extremely precious.

Giving such a precious item away was undoubtedly a very painful matter.

But thinking of how this Spiritual Weapon had gathered dust here for decades, Yang Kai gradually came to terms with it.

“Forget it! This item is essentially a tasteless thing here. Better to give it to this kid and gain a Favor in return.”

“If this kid can draw the Spiritual Weapon, he must be very special!”

“In the future, he may well reach a shocking Level!”

“Using such a useless item to exchange for the Favor of a future Strong Practitioner should be considered a profit!”

Yang Kai kept consoling himself inwardly to ease his reluctance.

At this moment, as Jiang Ning took the Spiritual Weapon from Yang Kai and recalled what had just happened, he also formed a rough guess in his heart.

“To be able to draw this saber, it is either due to my innate Spiritual Wisdom, or because of the Characteristics I currently possess.”

Thinking of these two points.

His gaze fell upon his Panel, then on one particular Characteristic.

【Human-Saber Unity】: You have an innately unparalleled affinity with sabers. Any unfamiliar saber in your hand will reach its optimal State.

“If there is a most likely reason, it would be this one!”

Jiang Ning said to himself inwardly.

As his Thoughts flowed.

Jiang Ning held the Saber Hilt with his right hand and tried again.

Instantly, a section of the Blade appeared before the two of them.

Watching this scene, Yang Kai’s eyes once again revealed an envious look.