Chapter 117: The Pinnacle of Standard Weapons, Great Xia Dragon Sparrow
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“The Dragon Slaying Saber?” Zhou Shu laughed until he was out of breath.
Shen Yue’s expression turned ugly. He didn’t know what was so funny!
The saber that I forged is called the Dragon Slaying Saber. What’s wrong with it?
!!
Don’t you want to slay horses? Then, I’ll slay dragons!
Isn’t it obvious who’s stronger and who’s weaker?
When Shen Yue forged the Dragon Slaying Saber, he had treated the Horse Slaying Saber as an imaginary enemy.
To his knowledge, of the five sabers that Zhou Shu had developed, other than the Hundred Refinements Ring Pommel Saber and the Horse Slaying Saber, the other three sabers were only slightly better-looking. In terms of might, the best was still the Horse Slaying Saber!
Of course, there was another reason why he used the saber as an imaginary enemy.
“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not laughing at you,” Zhou Shu explained. “I’m laughing at this saber.”
Shen Yue’s face turned darker. Is there a difference?
“Hmph, is there anything wrong with my Dragon Slaying Saber?” Shen Yue snorted coldly. Although he hated Zhou Shu, he still acknowledged Zhou Shu’s abilities.
He was really wondering if Zhou Shu had discovered a flaw in the Dragon Slaying Saber.
“There’s nothing wrong with this saber.” Zhou Shu shook his head. “I just wanted to say, is it even worthy of being called the Dragon Slaying Saber?
“One day, I’ll show you what a real Dragon Slaying Saber looks like.”
Shen Yue’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot as he said coldly, “Enough nonsense! Show me your saber!”
His gaze was burning as he stared at the long saber by Zhou Shu’s hand.
There was a large ring on the hilt of the sword. It looked like a dragon or a sparrow.
Zhou Shu’s lips curled up slightly. “Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll let you broaden your horizons.
“This saber is called the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow!”
He raised his arm and pulled out the blade. Cold oil slid down the blade. The blade was bright and clean.
Everyone’s attention was drawn to the saber in Zhou Shu’s hand.
The blade was three feet and nine inches long. Its back was golden and in the shape of a dragon, and there was a continuous glow on the blade’s edge.
Everyone could even hear faint clanging sounds coming from it.
“Great Xia, Dragon Sparrow Saber?” Yin Wuyou muttered to herself.
No standard weapon had ever been named Great Xia before.
But Yin Wuyou didn’t feel anything wrong with this Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber, as if it should be called this.
“Great Xia… Dragon Sparrow Saber?” Shen Yue’s expression was solemn. “This is Great Xia’s strongest standard saber?”
“No.” Zhou Shu shook his head and said indifferently, “It is the strongest standard saber in the world.”
Zhou Shu’s tone was calm, as if he was stating a fact.
For some reason, when the crowd heard this, they were deeply convinced.
Even Shen Yue seemed to be affected by Zhou Shu’s tone. This Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber is the strongest standard saber in the world?
Oh no! Yin Wuyou thought.
If the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber is really so powerful, wouldn’t exposing it give Great Wei a chance to react?
What if Great Wei manages to develop a stronger weapon during this period of time?
It’s all my fault!
I shouldn’t have forced him to compete with Shen Yue!
The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber should have only been made known to Great Wei after it has been ranked in the Standard Armament Manual!
Yin Wuyou was both vexed and proud.
“Is it the strongest just because you say so? I’m dying of laughter.” Shen Yue sneered.
Zhou Shu glanced at him as if he was looking at an idiot. “It’s not just because I said so. It’s the truth.
“Action speaks louder than words. Isn’t your saber the Dragon Slaying Saber? If you have the ability, come and slaughter my Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber,” Zhou Shu said calmly.
What a joke! The Legendary Armament Canon clearly stated that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was the pinnacle of standard weapons. It could appease and coax those who are near and far like gra.s.s that was swept by the wind, and it could dominate the world with its might!
This was the pinnacle of standard weapons by the standards of the Legendary Armament Canon, not by Forging Masters.
If the Divine Armament Catalog said it was the pinnacle of standard weapons, then it truly was.
Zhou Shu had no doubt about this!
The saber was the king of all weapons, and the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was the pinnacle of the standard sabers. There was no other standard weapon stronger than the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber.
Shen Yue narrowed his eyes. He was a true expert. Even without using his hands, he could tell that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was indeed a good saber!
His Dragon Slaying Saber might not be comparable!
But he was unwilling to admit defeat just like that.
No matter what, he had to witness the power of this Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber!
“I’ll give it a try!” Shen Yue shouted.
He carried his Dragon Slaying Saber and strode over to Zhou Shu.
“You try my Dragon Slaying Saber, and I’ll try this Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber! You and I are both experts. We naturally know which is better!”
“There’s no need to go through so much trouble. The others might not believe what we say.” Zhou Shu pointed at Yin Wuyou, Meng Jinguang, and the others.
“Let’s be more straightforward. Use this Dragon Slaying Saber to fight against the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber. The one that gets damaged will lose, and the one still intact will win. It’s that simple.” Zhou Shu proposed a simple and crude method.
If it was another standard weapon duel, this method would definitely not work. This was because some standard weapons were sharp while others were st.u.r.dy. In a clash, it wasn’t certain which would be intact.
But the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber and the Dragon Slaying Saber looked the same from the outside. Since their styles were the same, it wasn’t a bad idea to decide the winner by making them clash.
Shen Yue frowned in thought for a while before nodding.
Although he had other plans, it was beneath him to cheat during a forging compet.i.tion.
“Our cultivation levels are too different. Even if I don’t use my spiritual essence, you will still suffer,” Shen Yue said.
He was a fourth-rank martial artist, while Zhou Shu didn’t have a single trace of spiritual essence on his body. It was obvious that his Martial Dao had not entered the ranks.
If he harbored evil intentions, with his cultivation level, he could even use an ordinary standard weapon to damage the weapon in his opponent’s hand. However, that would be meaningless.
“Let me try the saber!” Yin Wuyou stepped forward. “My cultivation level is on par with yours, so you can’t take advantage of me!”
Yin Wuyou looked at Zhou Shu expectantly.
Zhou Shu felt a little helpless. Even if you step out now, I won’t share the money I win with you!
He handed the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber to Yin Wuyou.
He knew about Yin Wuyou’s cultivation level. Yin Wuyou’s true cultivation level was already at the third rank. If Shen Yue really wanted to play dirty, he would be seeking death.
Shen Yue didn’t say anything else when he saw Yin Wuyou pick up the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber.
Instead, he and Yin Wuyou raised their sabers at the same time and slashed at each other.
It was just a test. The two of them didn’t use their spiritual essence, nor did they use any fancy techniques.
The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber collided with the Dragon Slaying Saber.
Clank!
With a crisp sound, everyone saw sparks fly. Then with a crack, the upper half of the Dragon Slaying Saber fell.
Yin Wuyou took a step forward and brushed past Shen Yue.
The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber in her hand let out a buzzing sound. The dragon on the back of the saber seemed to come alive. The saber was still as good as new!
There was complete silence. Everyone would even be able to hear a needle falling to the ground clearly.
Shen Yue’s expression froze.
He had imagined the outcome, but he had never expected it to be like this!
The Dragon Slaying Saber was broken! Broken!
If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed the outcome!
The Dragon Slaying Saber was personally forged by him to target the Horse Slaying Saber, which Great Xia had displayed its might on the battlefield in the southern borders!
Even if the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was slightly stronger, it would at most chip the Dragon Slaying Saber. Why did the Dragon Slaying Saber break?
Yin Wuyou was also a little stunned. She didn’t expect that she could actually sever Shen Yue’s Dragon Slaying Saber with one slash.
Shen Yue didn’t seem to have an undeserved reputation. Previously, the Forging Apprentices had all failed to defeat him.
This could only mean that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was strong! Very strong!
“Minister Meng, even a ranked weapon might not be comparable,” a minister muttered.
Meng Jinguang was shocked as well. “A ranked weapon is something else. But in terms of sharpness and toughness, ordinary yellow-grade weapons might not even be comparable to this Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber!”
Zhou Shu nodded in satisfaction.
Just as the Legendary Armament Canon claimed, it was normal for the pinnacle of standard weapons to have such a performance.
“So, Shen something, how do you plan to pay the ten thousand taels of gold? Banknotes or cash?” Zhou Shu said. “Speaking of which, can the banknotes of Great Wei be used here? Don’t try to fool me.”
Shen Yue had already returned to his senses. He snorted heavily.
I won’t do something so shameless.
I will admit defeat. Isn’t it just ten thousand taels of gold?
My heart hurts!
Ten thousand taels of gold was equivalent to a year’s profit for his family…
Shen Yue endured his heartache and put on a nonchalant expression. “It’s just ten thousand taels of gold. I wouldn’t go so far as to cheat you.
“I’ll get someone to send the banknotes over later. They can be used in Great Xia,” Shen Yue added.
Then he looked at Yin Wuyou instead of Zhou Shu, and his gaze paused on the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber in Yin Wuyou’s hand. “Your Highness, this matter is settled. I’ll take my leave.”
“Deputy Envoy Shen, please wait. I will send you off.” Meng Jinguang quickly followed. “Otherwise, you will not be able to leave the Forging Division.”
Yin Wuyou no longer wanted to feign civility with Shen Yue, so she simply allowed Meng Jinguang and the others to deal with Shen Yue.
She turned her head and looked at Zhou Shu ‘lovingly’.
Zhou Shu’s heart skipped a beat. “Grand Minister, you were the one who wanted to test the saber, not me!”
What Zhou Shu meant was that he wouldn’t share the ten thousand taels of gold with her.
Yin Wuyou nodded and said gently, “I know.
“Zhou Shu, I know you’ve suffered. Don’t worry. I’ll definitely seek justice for you. Wait for me!”
After Yin Wuyou finished speaking, she left valiantly with the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber in hand.
Zhou Shu was confused. What did she mean?
No, my saber!
d.a.m.n it. Even if you’re the grand minister, you can’t just take away my saber for no reason. How many times has it been?!
It was fine in the past, but this Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber is extremely expensive!
By the time Zhou Shu discovered that Yin Wuyou had taken away the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber, she had already disappeared. Even if he wanted to chase after her, he might not be able to catch up with her.
She could fly.
I can’t forge weapons in front of her anymore! This is too much! I wanted to keep the first one for myself!
Every time a new weapon came out, as long as Yin Wuyou was present, she would definitely s.n.a.t.c.h it away. Zhou Shu finally realized this pattern.
The cost of forging weapons would be recorded in the 0th Workshop’s account.
Even if you’re the Grand Minister, you can’t bully me like this.
If you want to take away the weapon, you have to pay!
Forget it. I’m a man. I won’t hold it against you this time! Zhou Shu consoled himself. Anyway, I’ve earned big this time. I have ten thousand taels of gold now. I won’t have to worry about money for a long time.
Zhou Shu was actually not short of money. In his daily life, he didn’t need to spend money on himself.
Mi Zhifu had arranged everything in the mansion in the capital. Even his clothes were custom-made, and he didn’t need to spend any money.
He had no plans to expand his workshop, so he didn’t need to spend any money.
But he had to plan ahead. In the future, he would need a lot of materials to forge ranked weapons. Just relying on the supply from the Forging Division might not be enough to satisfy the demand of the Legendary Armament Canon.
If he needed to purchase the materials for forging, then money was absolutely necessary.
It was fine if the Mi family paid for his clothes and food, but he couldn’t possibly ask the Mi family to pay for his forging materials.
After taking so many advantages from the Mi family, I have to give my sworn brother a surprise when he returns, Zhou Shu thought.
After receiving the residence from Mi Ziwen, including the daily expenses, Zhou Shu enjoyed it with a clear conscience.
He didn’t feel that he had taken advantage of him, nor did he feel that Mi Ziwen had suffered a loss.
The things that he could give Mi Ziwen were definitely more than what Mi Ziwen had given him.
In the past, Zhou Shu might not have been sure. But after he received the benefits from the Autumn Anatidae Plume Saber, he was very certain.
The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber is already the pinnacle of standard weapons. The next weapon should be ranked, right?
Zhou Shu thought of the Legendary Armament Canon. The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber was already so powerful. Could the Legendary Armament Canon have a stronger standard weapon?
Forging the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber is a little complicated, and it also consumes a lot of iron. It will probably take some time for me to forge one hundred of them. But there’s no hurry. The Standard Armament Manual is about to be released. I wonder if the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber will rank first.
If I knew the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber would appear, I would have agreed to Yin Wuyou’s request. But if the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber really ranks first in the Standard Armament Manual, then I can be considered a great contributor to Great Xia, right? What benefits should I get from Yin Wuyou?
…
Zhou Shu was still thinking of getting some benefits from Yin Wuyou, but Yin Wuyou had already rushed into the imperial palace with the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow Saber. She was looking for Emperor Yuan Feng to give Zhou Shu some benefits.
“Father! The sixth one! This is the sixth standard weapon that Zhou Shu developed! Huben Saber, Hundred Refinements Ring Pommel Saber, Horse Slaying Saber, Spring Embroidered Saber, Autumn Anatidae Plume Saber, and this one, all of them have benefited our Great Xia greatly. With such a great contribution, it’s not too much to make him a marquis, right?”