"Actually, this Taiya Blade can be even better. I'll study the art of sword forging in the future and make a divine weapon for you."
Ye Lang looked at the Taiya Blade in Hu Niu's hand, and he seemed somewhat dissatisfied.
If anyone else had heard this, they would have been tempted to strangle him. This Taiya Blade had been made from many rare materials and was a treasure coveted by many. In addition, it had been crafted by top-notch artisans, and its high cost would deter many. Even those in the royal family might not be able to possess such a weapon.
Yet, he had a divine weapon made for "his servant girl." Truly, he was a prodigal son.
This wasn't the most annoying part; what was truly exasperating was that he actually found fault with this weapon, driving everyone crazy.
The so-called art of sword forging was not a product of the martial arts treasure trove, but a technology from this world. It was recorded in Ben's alchemical notes, and it involved using alchemy to forge weapons or refine them. Of course, there were related books in the martial arts treasure trove, and Ye Lang had also combined these with some of his knowledge to create a new skill.
However, this would take time. Currently, he did not have the ability, but perhaps in a few years, he would be successful, or it might take even longer.
"It's already very good, and I already like it a lot."
At that moment, Hu Niu caressed the Taiya Blade, contentedly saying.
...
Thrust, pick, chop, slash...
Hu Niu wielded the Taiya Blade in the yard, displaying various movements that imbued the unknown blade with formidable power, dispersing bursts of qi in all directions.
...
"Spur the horse!"
Hu Niu pivoted and executed a graceful rotation with the Taiya Blade, thrusting directly behind her. The unknown blade, infused with strong combat energy, whistled through the air.
"Clap, clap..."
Applause rang out as Hu Niu saw Ye Lang standing directly in front of her, completely unaware that he had come out while she was deeply engrossed in her training.
"You awake, Young Master? I'll serve you right away..." Hu Niu immediately retracted the Taiya Blade and, out of habit, said a bit flusteredly.
"No need, I've washed my face and had breakfast. You continue training. Your spur the horse technique is becoming more and more proficient. You can even stab someone without the spearhead," Ye Lang said with a smile.
In fact, when Hu Niu was ready, Ye Lang had already picked up his chopsticks to eat and used a towel to wash his face. If this wasn't enough, then he really could bring about his own destruction.
"Thank you, Young Master," Hu Niu said as usual, but she was a little puzzled. She had never received an answer to her question: Why did the Young Master like to say that he could stab someone without the spearhead so much? It was very simple - just add some qi, and even without being proficient, one could stab someone.
After this, Ye Lang took out a pile of reference books and continued his research on alchemy. He was becoming increasingly fascinated by it, discovering many interesting things.
Alchemy wasn't just useful for combat; it could be used in many other ways. For example, he had been studying the art of sword forging recently. Using the transmutation array in alchemy, one could produce a weapon without needing to use a forge. Once one reached a certain level of proficiency, it could even surpass ordinary forging.
Moreover, this method was much faster than forging, with the only drawback being the requirement for highly advanced alchemical skills and a large amount of energy, which was limited by what an individual could utilize.
Likewise, if one could forge weapons, one could also craft other things.
This was just one aspect; there were many other fascinating aspects, especially when Ye Lang combined the contents of the martial arts treasure trove with alchemy, creating unexpected reactions.
One such combination was the art of formation and alchemy!
The art of formation was a small aspect of the art of celestial stems and terrestrial branches, but it was enough to keep a person researching for a lifetime, with the entire art of celestial stems and terrestrial branches encompassing vast knowledge.
According to modern research and interpretation, the art of celestial stems and terrestrial branches is a classic work of the Chinese nation, and it is the first of three major secrets - celestial stems, six junctures, and grand unity. It is the highest level of divination in the Book of Changes, known as the study of emperors, and is also known as the study of seizing Heaven and Earth's creation. It also discusses the laws of celestial bodies, human beings, and the Earth's movements. The Earth's magnetic field is hidden within the art of celestial stems and terrestrial branches, thereby revealing the laws of natural development and change in the universe, which are extremely profound and accurate.
Many people are familiar with the nine-syllable mantra, which is the nine-syllable formula of the art of celestial stems, not affiliated with Buddhism. This alone could keep a person researching for a long time; in summary, it includes a lot of things.
It was because of this that Ye Lang's research into the art of celestial stems and terrestrial branches was just scraping the surface, but it had already proven to be extremely beneficial for him.
As for the art of alchemy, it was truly legendary, bearing striking similarities to many aspects of alchemy. Gunpowder was a product of the art of alchemy, as was the fabled elixir of immortality.
When combined, the results were something to be anticipated.
Currently, what Ye Lang needed to do was integrate the knowledge from the martial arts treasure trove into this world, a task that would require a long time and continuous experimentation.
Of course, he would not deny the knowledge of this world. On the contrary, he needed to invest extra effort into understanding the knowledge of this world in order to combine it with the knowledge that didn't belong to this world. Only when he thoroughly understood both could he integrate the two.
His background allowed him to have the time, energy, and money to experiment without worries. Additionally, his original study of alchemy permitted him to conduct his research while completely concealed from everyone else.
Unless he willingly revealed it, no one would have any idea what kind of alchemy or talents he possessed.
Time passed slowly, and the two of them remained as they were. One was buried in books, while the other was wielding a long-handled weapon like a thunderous storm.
Hu Niu's movements became faster and faster. In the end, her figure was almost imperceptible, and everywhere there were only shadows of the Taiya Blade, her qi filling the entire yard.
Despite the presence of shadows of blades everywhere, Hu Niu's moves are not complicated. This is simply due to the effect caused by her speed, as she wields the Taiya Blade at such a rate that she can leave a lingering image.
This lingering image is one of the standards for determining the strength of a warrior. Those who can achieve this have reached the level of an exceptional expert, albeit just an ordinary one at the human level, specifically a fifth-level human expert.