Seeing Fang Chen's blank expression, the green-haired old man was speechless.
If this was the western region, the two words, Gu Zong, would be enough to intimidate countless warriors. But the warrior in front of him obviously did not know the meaning of the two words.
"It's not your fault, you're not from the western region."
Gu Zong nodded slightly and said, "I am the strongest blacksmith in the western region. People call me the Master Blacksmith."
"Master Blacksmith!"
Hearing this, Fang Chen's pupils shrank. His eyes burned as he looked at the green-haired old man in front of him. He did not think that the old man would be a Master Blacksmith.
No wonder this old man asked him if he wanted to learn how to forge weapons.
"So senior is a Master Blacksmith." Fang Chen cupped his hands and said to Gu Zong.
"Kid, in the western region, as long as I, Gu Zong, open my mouth, there will be countless youths begging to be my disciple." Gu Zong said proudly.
"But, if I learn how to forge weapons, it will waste my training time." Fang Chen said.
"Muddleheaded. Who told you that all paths lead to the same destination? While you are crafting, you can also increase your own cultivation," said Gu Zong when he heard that.
Fang Chen thought for a moment. In his eyes, a sly smile flashed, and he said, "Senior Gu Zong, since you say you are a Master Blacksmith, I wonder if you can help me with something?"
"What is it?" Gu Zong thought highly of Fang Chen. Among the youths in the western region, there was almost no one who could train their body to a Two Star Dao Body.
As for the path of forging weapons, the first requirement was to have a strong enough body and enough strength. Only then would one be qualified to become a Master Blacksmith.
"My weapon was broken in the previous battle. I wonder if Senior Gu Zong could help me reforge it." As Fang Chen spoke, he took out the broken Hidden Dragon Sword.
Seeing this, Gu Zong said with surprise, "I didn't think that a mere Second Level Qi Hai warrior like you would have a Top Grade Yuan Weapon."
Afterwards, Guzong picked up the broken Hidden Dragon Sword and carefully observed it. After that, he said, "Repairing this sword is extremely simple for me."
After talking to Gu Zong, Fang Chen believed that Gu Zong was not a greedy old man. So, after thinking for a while, Fang Chen took out a small piece of Meteorite Iron.
Of course, it was Fang Chen who asked the Little Mouse to bite off this small piece of Meteorite Iron.
"Senior Gu Zong, I wonder if you can integrate this into the Hidden Dragon Sword?" Fang Chen asked.
"Of course."
Gu Zong took a look and chuckled.
However, in the next moment, the smile on Gu Zong's face instantly disappeared and was replaced by a serious expression. He took the Meteoric Metal from Fang Chen's hand and hurriedly said, "This is the Meteoric Metal. How did you get it?"
Even a master blacksmith like Gu Zong was shocked when he saw the meteoric iron.
Meteoric Iron from outer space was the best material for refining weapons. Casually refining it, one could refine it into a spirit weapon.
"Where did you get this Meteoric Metal?" Gu Zong's expression was grave as he asked.
Fang Chen was startled and then dryly laughed. "This junior obtained it by accident. Only later did I learn that it was the Meteoric Metal."
Gu Zong understood that Fang Chen was unwilling to tell him. Everyone had their own secrets, so Gu Zong didn't force him.
Gu Zong carefully examined this small piece of Meteoric Metal. His face was filled with an excited smile. "As expected of the Meteoric Metal. This degree of hardness is truly amazing."
After a long while, Gu Zong held the Meteoric Metal and playfully looked at Fang Chen. He asked, "Brat, aren't you afraid that I'll kill you to silence you? You should know that the Meteoric Metal is worth me doing that."
Fang Chen looked at Gu Zong and grinned. "But you didn't do that."
Fang Chen was gambling. When Gu Zong said those words, he knew that he had made the right bet.
Gu Zong waved his hand and patted Fang Chen's shoulder. He chuckled and said, "Good brat, you're to my liking. I'll definitely take you as my disciple."
"Let's go. Come back with me. I'll refine a weapon for you first. I'll give you three days to think about it. After three days, you can decide whether you want to be my disciple or not." Gu Zong finished speaking and left the training mountain range with Fang Chen.
After about an hour, Fang Chen finally came out of the training mountain range. In front of him was the green-haired Gu Zong.
"Is this the western region?" Fang Chen was slightly startled.
"This is the western region. Let's go." Gu Zong smiled.
After that, Gu Zong brought Fang Chen and quickly disappeared from the mountain range.
The most prosperous and core city in the western region was called the Western Cloud City. The Western Cloud City was extremely large and was located at the center of the western region.
In the entire western region, there were countless warriors who wanted to enter the Western Cloud City.
Not only was the Western Cloud City prosperous, but there were also countless powerful warriors. This time, Fang Chen and Gu Zong's target was the Western Cloud City.
Gu Zong was the only Master Blacksmith in the western region. He was also the most powerful Master Blacksmith. His mansion was located in the Western Cloud City.
Under Gu Zong's lead, the two of them moved very quickly. In just one day, the two of them arrived at the Western Cloud City.
Before entering the Western Cloud City, there were guards stopping them. However, after seeing Gu Zong, they immediately became respectful.
After entering the Western Cloud City without any obstructions, Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh. This Western Cloud City was really prosperous. Even compared to some of the big cities in the south, it wasn't inferior.
"My mansion is located on the mountain peak in the depths of the Western Cloud City." After Gu Zong finished speaking, he quickly brought Fang Chen to his mansion.
After ascending the mountain peak, Fang Chen discovered that there was actually a mansion built on the peak of the mountain. The mansion's gate was a golden plaque with a large ancient word written on it.
"Let's go in." Gu Zong said.
After entering the mansion, Gu Zong found a room for Fang Chen. After that, he entered the refining room and immersed himself in refining.
"This Gu Zong is indeed worthy of being a Master Blacksmith. Along the way, many people who met him were incomparably respectful." Fang Chen thought to himself.
In the following days, Fang Chen stayed in Gu Zong's mansion, waiting for him.
One day, Fang Chen was bored, so he walked out of the ancient sect's mansion. At this time, he discovered that on the entire mountain peak, from the summit to the foot of the mountain, there were countless young martial artists lined up in pairs, as if they were waiting for something.
Seeing Fang Chen appear, a young warrior standing at the front revealed a pleasantly surprised smile. He then called out, "Little Brother, are you a servant of Master Gu's mansion?"
Hearing this warrior's words, Fang Chen was stunned. Clearly, they thought he was a servant of Gu Zong's mansion. However, Fang Chen didn't explain. He just raised his head and looked at the warrior.
"Little Brother, when will Master Gu come out to see us?" the warrior continued to ask. There was also a commotion behind him.
"Master Gu is currently in seclusion. He shouldn't be coming out for the time being." Fang Chen coughed softly.
At this moment, the warrior standing at the front was full of smiles. He walked in front of Fang Chen and secretly stuffed a spatial ring into Fang Chen's sleeve.
"Little Brother, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can put in a few good words for me in front of Master Gu," the warrior said in a low voice.
Fang Chen was stunned. Then, he rolled his eyes and nodded. "Okay, no problem."
When he heard Fang Chen's words, the warrior became even more excited.
After seeing this scene, many warriors in the back stepped forward to befriend Fang Chen. They kept giving Fang Chen spatial rings.
In just one morning, Fang Chen received more than a hundred spatial rings. He didn't even have time to open them.
"Little Brother, you must help."
From time to time, warriors would say this to Fang Chen. Fang Chen would just nod and agree.
"You all go back first. Master Gu definitely won't be coming out for a few days," Fang Chen said.
Hearing Fang Chen's words, many warriors bid farewell to Fang Chen and left the mountain peak.
After a while, the mountain peak became much quieter.
"So it can be done like this."
Fang Chen's face was full of smiles. He quickly returned to his mansion and his courtyard. Then, he opened the spatial rings one by one to take a look.
"There are actually five Origin Grade elixirs in this spatial ring. Hahaha." Fang Chen laughed.
"There are so few things in this spatial ring. There are only a few tens of thousands of Medium Grade Spirit Stones," Fang Chen complained.
Time passed bit by bit. Fang Chen spent an entire afternoon sorting through the spatial rings.
At ten o 'clock in the evening, Fang Chen finally finished sorting out.
The entire courtyard was filled with various elixirs and a large number of Spirit Stones.
Fang Chen did a careful calculation and found that most of the spiritual stones in these spatial rings were middle-grade spiritual stones. In total, there was a total of 100 million spiritual stones. Although it was a little small compared to Fang Chen's wealth, it was a free win.
Next were the elixirs. Just the Origin Grade elixirs alone numbered over a hundred. Of course, these Origin Grade elixirs were mostly Low Grade elixirs. Only a few of them were Medium Grade elixirs. There were also a few High Grade elixirs. As for Top Grade elixirs, there was only one.
Origin Grade elixirs were considered precious in the Jin Guan Country. These warriors were all elite disciples of the Sect. That was why they were able to take out so many Origin Grade elixirs.
"I've really struck it rich." Fang Chen laughed wildly.
Some of these elixirs could be used by him. Others could be sold.
As for weapons, there was not a single one. Master Gu was a Weapon Refining Master himself. How could the servants in his mansion lack weapons? Naturally, they would not embarrass themselves.
"Hahaha, if I could do this every day, how good would that be?" Fang Chen laughed wildly.
In just one morning, the amount of resources he had collected was enough to make a Qi Hai warrior change his expression. This kind of wealth was something that even a small faction would not be able to take out.
Just as Fang Chen was laughing maniacally, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Using my name to collect other people's things."
Hearing this voice, Fang Chen hurriedly put all the things in front of him into his spatial ring. He then respectfully looked at the figure in front of him.
"Senior Gu Zong, hehe."
Fang Chen scratched his head and laughed.
"This is your weapon." Gu Zong said. He casually threw the Hidden Dragon Sword into Fang Chen's hand.
As Fang Chen held the Hidden Dragon Sword, he could feel a faintly discernible aura being emitted from the sword.
"Low Grade Spirit Weapon."