Chapter 377 - 359: Profound Tier Mo Yuan

For the past few days, many people in the Public Security Bureau had been watching to see just how many would throw their lot in with the Flying Feather Guard.

"Tsk, tsk. A few days have passed, and the Flying Feather Guard only has a few dozen Martial Artists—all of them just team leaders. They don’t even have a single Captain. How embarrassing."

"It looks like people don’t have much faith in our Great Commander Su."

"Heh, he’s only just entered the Muscle Forging Realm. Sure, he’s strong, but compared to the other Great Commanders, he’s still far behind."

Some Captains were indignant. They felt that Su Yu was no older than them, yet he had somehow become a Great Commander. They were filled with jealousy.

Others said nothing, just smiled mockingly.

After all, Su Yu was a Great Commander. Although he didn’t have authority over them, it was unwise to talk behind a Great Commander’s back like this.

...

In Great Commander Wang Lingran’s office, her attendant in green, Xiu’Er, poured tea for her mistress. She couldn’t help the sourness in her voice as she spoke:

"Mistress, that Su Yu actually got promoted to Great Commander. I don’t know what the Lord Manor Master was thinking, making such a muddle-headed decision."

Wang Lingran frowned at her. "That’s enough. You’re just an attendant. How dare you speak so presumptuously about the Lord Manor Master."

Xiu’Er’s face immediately tightened, and she quickly shut her mouth, assuming a penitent posture.

"Now that Su Yu has been promoted to Great Commander, the idea of recruiting him is off the table." Wang Lingran raised the teacup with her slender, fair hand and sipped her tea delicately.

"That Su Yu certainly has some luck. The Public Security Bureau is about to undergo a major shake-up, and that Great Commander position was supposed to be in Zhao Yu’s pocket. I never thought he’d snatch it away like that."

"But whether he can hold on to that position will depend on his abilities."

Wang Lingran gently held her fingers in an elegant pose, her posture graceful, her gaze fixed on the distant window.

After a moment, her gaze fell upon Xiu’Er, and she said softly, "Xiu’Er, you’ve followed me for many years; I know what you want. My contingent is currently short a Vice Commander. You’ve reached Refining Flesh Realm Perfection, so go and fill the position."

Upon hearing this, Xiu’Er’s eyes showed a hint of excitement, but she immediately suppressed it and said in a tearful voice, "Mistress, Xiu’Er doesn’t want to leave you. I want to serve by your side forever."

"Mm, in that case, you can handle your official duties during the day and continue to serve me at night."

At these words, Xiu’Er’s expression stiffened, but she immediately nodded respectfully.

...

「Evening. Su Mansion.」

Su Yu had spent the day leading a team of Security Guards to investigate the western part of the city. Aside from the shocking and miserable sights that met their eyes, they found no sign of any Demons from the Black Lotus Sect.

But the western district was huge, full of shantytowns and displaced people. Searching every area thoroughly was an extremely difficult task.

"Lord Su, a message has arrived from Blacksmith Wang. He asks that you come and retrieve your saber."

Li Da quickly walked into the Inner Courtyard and reported respectfully.

Hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Su Yu’s eyes.

’My Treasure Saber is finally ready!’

’It took several months. It really wasn’t easy!’

"Li Da, make the arrangements. I will go first thing tomorrow morning. Also, bring the crates of meteoric iron, heavy silver, and the like."

"Yes, Lord Su!"

...

「Early morning. Dew clung to the grass and trees.」

A spacious yet unassuming carriage rolled over the slightly damp bluestone slabs of the Outer City’s roads, passed through the bustling Ironhoof Alley, and finally stopped in front of Wang’s Blacksmith Shop.

"NEIGH..."

The two date-red steeds pulling the carriage let out a clear whinny and came to a stop with a CLIP-CLOP of hooves.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Su Yu, dressed in black brocade with a posture as straight and profound as an abyss, was the first to jump down. He then turned, extended a large, warm hand, and took hold of a delicate hand as white as fine jade, helping Yang Zhen down from the carriage.

Today, Yang Zhen was dressed in a pale cyan, flowing dress. Her figure was graceful and her aura was cool and otherworldly. Standing next to Su Yu, they were the very picture of a celestial couple, a true feast for the eyes.

Their extraordinary bearing and figures immediately drew frequent glances from the pedestrians and vendors on both sides of the early morning market street.

"Gasp... Look! Isn’t that our newly promoted Great Commander of the Public Security Bureau, Lord Su? I was fortunate enough to have a glimpse of his esteemed person on the streets of Anping Square before!"

"My dear mother... He’s so damn young! And already a Seventh Grade official appointed by the Court! With that kind of bearing, he’s truly a dragon among men!"

"Goodness gracious... Who’s that fairy maiden beside Lord Su? She’s so beautiful! With that kind of heavenly beauty, she’s even more soul-snatching than those so-called Oiran from the Inner City!"

Just as the crowd was whispering among themselves,

From within the gates of Wang’s Blacksmith Shop, accompanied by a series of heavy footsteps, a colossal man built like an iron tower excitedly rushed out.

This person was two meters tall, wearing a grimy, black, sleeveless tunic that revealed his powerful muscles.

However, although the burly man had a formidable build, his sweat-drenched face had a simple, youthful, and honest look to it.

The moment he saw Su Yu, his large, bell-like eyes lit up instantly, and he cried out, overjoyed, "Brother Yu! You’re finally here!"

Su Yu was slightly taken aback. He looked the big man before him up and down, then laughed and clapped him on the shoulder with a dull THUD. "Good kid! It’s only been a few months, how did you shoot up another head taller?"

This giant of a man was, of course, Wang Hu!

A little embarrassed by Su Yu’s praise, Wang Hu scratched his head. His honest gaze then fell upon Yang Zhen beside Su Yu, and he properly cupped his fist in a salute:

"You must be Sister-in-law, right? I’m Wang Hu. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

Yang Zhen was delighted to hear this form of address, and a small smile graced her face. "You must be Brother Wang Hu, right? Brother Su often mentions you at the mansion. He said you two lived together back in the Martial Arts Hall, and that he even ate several of the flatbreads you brought!"

"Hehe! That’s right, that’s right! The flatbreads my mom makes are delicious. Brother Yu, Sister-in-law, come on in and sit down! My dad’s waiting in the backyard!" Wang Hu grinned foolishly as he led the way.

Just as they stepped into the front hall of the blacksmith shop, Auntie Wang enthusiastically wiped her hands on her apron and came forward to greet them, her face wreathed in smiles.

"Aiyo! Lord Su, you came in person! Please, come in and sit down!"

Su Yu laughed and said, "Auntie Wang, calling me Lord Su makes us sound like strangers. If you keep it up, I won’t come next time. Just keep calling me Yu."

Seeing Su Yu’s approachable demeanor, Auntie Wang was delighted. "I absolutely can’t call you Yu anymore. From now on, I’ll call you Ah Yu instead. Ah Yu, your Uncle Wang is waiting for you in the backyard. You should hurry on over."

The group continued into the Inner Courtyard, where the dozen or so blacksmiths and apprentices at work immediately broke into another commotion.

’I didn’t expect to have become such a celebrity,’ Su Yu thought. ’I’m recognized wherever I go.’

"Ah Yu, come, take a look at your Treasure Saber, Mo Yuan!"

Wang Tieyan’s thunderous voice rang out, filled with irrepressible joy, as he led Su Yu into the main hall of the rear courtyard.

"Uncle Wang, I can hardly wait. Did Mo Yuan reach the Profound Tier?"

In response to Su Yu’s question, Wang Tieyan burst out laughing. "Your Treasure Saber was forged with Black Water Heavy Silver and enhanced with Taibai Armor-Piercing Golden Liquid and many other precious materials. If it didn’t even reach the Profound Tier, then I, your Uncle Wang, would have been smithing for all these years for nothing!"

Hearing this guarantee, Su Yu felt a wave of relief.

’Profound Tier is good. A Profound Tier Treasure Saber possesses Spiritual Energy and can grow on its own. It will be able to level up alongside me from now on.’

Wang Tieyan quickly brought out a large chest and placed it on the ground with a THUD.

"Open the chest! Feast your eyes!"

He then proudly opened the lid. A cold gleam immediately shot out from the chest, causing everyone to instinctively raise their hands to shield their eyes.

’What a sharp blade aura!’

Su Yu took a deep breath and, bracing against the chill, eagerly took a step forward, his gaze falling upon the Treasure Saber lying in the center of the wooden chest!

The saber had not even been fully unsheathed yet.

But just by lying there quietly, it exuded a lethal sharpness, as if it could easily slice a man in two.

"Ah Yu, go on, take it and feel its weight!" Wang Tieyan stepped back half a pace, his voice thick with pride.

Without another word, Su Yu reached out with his right hand and gripped the hilt, which was wrapped in jiao-shark skin.

"Up!"

Su Yu lifted upwards. The Great Tendons in his arm tensed, and in an instant, he raised Mo Yuan!

’So heavy!’

’Mo Yuan’s weight had increased several times over!’

’It must weigh at least 360 jin!’

’But for an expert of the Muscle Forging Realm like me, it was the perfect weight to wield!’

"SHIIING—"

It was accompanied by a thunderous ring!

The Mo Yuan Long Saber slid from its scabbard in a flash of blinding, cold light!

The moment the long saber was drawn, an aura of supreme, sharp killing intent instantly filled the entire sweltering forge.

This was no illusion, but a true aura!

"The Taibai Armor-Piercing Golden Liquid, when used to quench a Treasure Saber, imbues it with its own sharp killing intent, increasing its lethality by thirty percent!"

Wang Tieyan’s voice sounded from the side.

Su Yu nodded slightly and continued to examine Mo Yuan’s changes.

The blade’s length was unchanged, still three chi and seven cun, long and straight.

Its entire body was a deep, abyssal black that seemed to devour all light!

As Su Yu swung it gently, the black material seemed to flow like swirling ink. Wherever the flow converged, it instantly became abnormally heavy!

Immediately after, countless silver threads appeared on the blade’s edge, converging into a single line of cold light. Under the refraction of light, these silver threads resembled lightning flashing across the sky on a stormy night, creating a stunning visual effect!

The glare was so sharp that Zhen’Er and Wang Hu, standing to the side, had to cover their eyes.

"Black Water Heavy Silver! It’s a Profound Tier precious material, and the key to Mo Yuan’s evolution!"

Wang Tieyan explained again, then looked at Su Yu and said:

"Offer your blood, Ah Yu. Now comes the truly stunning part about a Profound Tier Treasure Saber!"