Chapter 2292 - 2287: Three Corrosion Five Spells

Chapter 2292: Chapter 2287: Three Corrosion Five Spells

"What’s going on? What’s that kid doing?"

"Is this artifact refining? I think I’m much better than him."

"Exactly, exactly. Even my disciple is more skillful than him. And using such low-quality iron ore, it’s simply nonsensical."

The voices of the diners were quite loud. Tang Ming raised his eyebrows slightly, while the dwarf Iron Sword grinned and then said, "All of you, shut up. If I haven’t muttered a word, who are you to comment."

The diners around immediately quieted down because they were residents of Source Stone City and very familiar with the dwarf Iron Sword.

The dwarf Iron Sword was a well-known Immortal Craftsman in Source Stone City. If even he didn’t see any problem, those who did were clearly mistaken.

Although those people continued to discuss, they dared not be too loud. They were observing Tang Ming’s technique even more closely, considering that using ordinary low-quality iron ore gained recognition from the dwarf Iron Sword, which represented Tang Ming’s skills.

The ore burned redder and redder, yet Tang Ming calmly used immortal power to adjust the flame’s intensity while handling the ore.

A strange smell began to emanate from the ore.

Iron Sword’s nose twitched, and his eyes brightened; "This is the scent of Scorching Wind Grass. You coated the low-quality iron ore with Scorching Wind Grass juice, which is why you’re being so careful with the flame adjustment and ore placement, right?"

Tang Ming just nodded, his gaze never leaving the ore.

Those knowledgeable in Immortal Artifact refining gasped because purifying ore with Scorching Wind Grass is an exceptionally advanced skill. Any misstep could render the ore useless.

This technique is legendary, transforming low-quality ore into top-grade Immortal Artifacts whenever Scorching Wind Grass appears.

The ore rapidly burned red to purple, and then gradually changed to black.

Crunching sounds came from within the ore.

Tang Ming reached out, and the ore quickly levitated while flames instantly engulfed the ore.

This levitation and burning technique dazzled many, as some Immortal Craftsmen had never witnessed such an artifact refining method. At the same time, Tang Ming took out a mold he had prepared earlier.

The mold was provided by Iron Sword, who had many molds. After all, for artifact refining, molds are important. But molds need to be prepared in advance; if refining on the spot, pre-made molds must be ready.

At this moment, Tang Ming picked up a mold shaped like a cane. It wasn’t very tall, just slightly taller than the dwarf Iron Sword.

The ore in the flames gradually turned into liquid and, under Tang Ming’s precise manipulation, flowed perfectly into the mold without a drop more or less.

The black Separation Grass and silver-white Frost Cold Grass were taken out by Tang Ming and placed into a prepared wooden basin.

The water in the basin bubbled, and cold air quickly condensed around it but did not disperse.

Tang Ming observed the congealed iron liquid and then poured the basin over it.

A cane came out from the mold. It looked quite crude, as the forging process hadn’t officially begun, having just taken on a basic shape.

"Excellent technique. You have the qualification to stay at my inn just with this ore refining."

The dwarf Iron Sword was the first to applaud.

Tang Ming held the cane and smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, shopkeeper. Typically, others have their own forging hammers for artifact refining, but this is my first time genuinely refining an Immortal Artifact. Therefore, I ask you, shopkeeper, to lend me your working tool."

"What? First time genuinely refining an Immortal Artifact?"

"Wow, being able to pull off such tricks on the first try?"

"I feel like my years of refining skills have gone into a pig’s belly."

"Please don’t insult pigs; pigs are much stronger than you."

The surrounding whispers rose again.

The dwarf Iron Sword grinned and said, "Borrowing my hammer? Now that’s interesting. But my hammer is different from other artifact refiners’, take a look."

An oil-black shining hammer appeared in Iron Sword’s hand as he extended it to Tang Ming.

Tang Ming’s eyes narrowed; this hammer was certainly different, just from the material, it differed from an ordinary artifact refining hammer.

"This should be made from the mother ore of the Three Corrosion Ore, correct?"

Tang Ming looked at Iron Sword and asked.

"Hahaha, sharp eyes indeed. This is precisely the Three Corrosion Spirit Ore obtained back in the day which I hammered into the mother ore to forge this hammer. My hammer stacks once per swing, activating the Three Corrosion effect once every three swings, which is quite remarkable."

Iron Sword explained to Tang Ming with a serious expression.

The Three Corrosion effect is beneficial to some artifact refiners, though some don’t know how to use it effectively.

If not wanting to use it, one must avoid triggering the Three Corrosion effect by hammer stacking.

If needed, attention must be paid to hammer stacking to activate the Three Corrosion effect.

Thus, it’s a dilemma between hammering or not hammering.

Tang Ming took the hammer, took a deep breath, and struck the cane once, twice, thrice.

Clearly, traces without the Three Corrosion effect differ noticeably from those with it triggered.

However, Tang Ming showed no intention of stopping, as the cane quickly took on bizarre shapes under his hammering, almost as if he had never used a forging hammer with the Three Corrosion effect.

The people around held their breath; they thought Iron Sword would explode, as he was notorious for being rigid and serious. Using his forging hammer in such a manner was akin to a slap in his face.

Yet, they noticed Iron Sword was watching Tang Ming hammer intently, then closed his eyes with an expression of enjoyment.

"What’s happening here?"

A middle-aged person sitting in the front row raised his eyebrows and looked at an elder sitting beside him.

The elder was a tribute of one of Source Stone City’s major families, the Mo Family, and apart from Iron Sword, the most skilled Artifact Craftsman in the inn.

The elder glanced at the big man beside him and snorted as everyone around perked their ears, "Learn properly from the dwarf; don’t just stare with your eyes, but close them and listen. This is an excellent performance, at least very pleasing to me. This hammering method is called Three Corrosion Five Spells. As far as I know, in the entire Source Stone City, only that old fellow from the Feng Family can accomplish it."