The next morning, Wang Ye wrapped Zhang Su and Ye Changqing's swords in linen and went straight to the Quenching Workshop in the market.
Yesterday, he had paid 50 taels of silver to send Lin Lanzhi away.
This time, he had to sell these two swords no matter what to make up for the money he lost yesterday.
The Quenching Workshop was a famous weapon shop in Jinling City. The word "quenching" meant that the swords had been tempered to become sharp and tough.
The swords forged by them could not be said to be sharp enough to cut through iron as if it was mud.
Regardless of whether it was a swordsman wandering the pugilistic world or a traveling merchant, everyone liked to come here to buy a sword for self-defense.
As soon as he stepped into the Quenching Workshop, Wang Ye saw a dark mass of people standing there.
These people were all well-built and dressed in martial arts attire.
They even carried weapons in their hands and there was even a faint smell of blood in the air.
Obviously, these people were all from the pugilistic world who lived on the edge of their blades.
"This is really strange."
Looking at the group of pugilistic world people in front of him, Wang Ye's heart skipped a beat. "This Quenching Workshop's business is usually mediocre. Only those traveling merchants come here to buy swords for self-defense. Why are there so many pugilistic world people here today?"
Wang Ye could not help but be puzzled by the scene in front of him.
"Hey, Shopkeeper Wang!"
Just as Wang Ye was puzzled, a deep voice sounded, "You're a rare guest!"
Hearing this voice, Wang Ye turned his head and saw a tall man in gray coming to his side and slapping Wang Ye's shoulder.
Smack!
This slap landed on Wang Ye's shoulder and there was a crisp sound.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch!"
After taking this slap, Wang Ye's body tilted to the side and he said to the grey-robed man, "You reckless man, it's fine if you only forge iron and swords, but when you greet someone, you hit me so hard. Do you want to kill me?"
As he spoke, Wang Ye grimaced with a displeased expression.
This man in gray was none other than the owner of the Quenching Workshop, Qian Cheng, or Shopkeeper Qian.
"Moneygrubber Wang, are you still talking about me?"
Hearing Wang Ye's words, Shopkeeper Qian opened his mouth and said, "Who told you to run to the Yihong Brothel when you have nothing to do? This tall and strong body of yours has made you weak and feeble. Who can you blame?
"Why don't you have a jug of the Tiger Whip Wine from the Return of Spring Hall?
That thing is just nice to nourish your weak body. "
Looking at Wang Ye in front of him, Manager Qian smirked.
"Go, go, go!"
Hearing Shopkeeper Qian's words, Wang Ye's face was filled with impatience. "That old fart Zhu ate and touched more in the Yihong Brothel and didn't let loose. If this Tiger Whip Wine was really useful, why didn't he drink it himself?"
"I think you're just like that brat Agy. You're so rash that you only know how to be deceived!"
"Tiger Whip Wine has no effect?
That can't be right? "
Hearing Wang Ye's words, Manager Qian said thoughtfully, "I bought a pot yesterday and drank it. That night, my wife was full of praise …"
"Ahem!"
Hearing Manager Qian's words, Wang Ye coughed heavily.
This Manager Qian really didn't treat him as an outsider.
He even wanted to share with him what happened behind closed doors.
Hearing Wang Ye's cough, Manager Qian reacted. He looked at Wang Ye and blushed, "That … as long as you know what I mean."
"Manager Qian …"
Looking at Shopkeeper Qian's appearance, Wang Ye's eyebrows twitched and a hint of playfulness appeared in his eyes. "I couldn't tell. You're so muscular, yet you still need tiger whip wine to liven things up?"
"Sigh, there are only tired cows and no fields that can be plowed. No matter how fierce I am, I can't beat your sister-in-law …"
Saying this, Manager Qian suddenly reacted, "Oh, Moneygrubber Wang, what are you doing here today?"
Looking at Shopkeeper Qian's expression, Wang Ye nodded his head in understanding.
At the same time, he handed over the linen wrapped sword in his hand and said, "I want to sell you something!"
"Oh?"
Hearing Wang Ye's words, Manager Qian's eyes lit up, "Come, let's talk in the guest room next door!"
Hearing this, Wang Ye grinned.
Although Manager Qian was usually as clumsy as Agy, he wasn't careless when it came to forging and trading.
Especially when it came to putting away swords, Manager Qian was extremely cautious.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he always went to the guest room to discuss the trade of swords and sabers.
In the guest room, Manager Qian smiled at Wang Ye and said, "Moneygrubber Wang, why don't you show me what you have?"
Hearing this, Wang Ye didn't hesitate. He took off the linen cloth and revealed the true appearance of the long sword.
"Oh?"
The moment he saw the two long swords, Manager Qian's eyes lit up.
He first picked up Zhang Su's long sword and said, "This long sword looks thin, but it's made of wrought iron mixed with black gold. It's extremely hard and is most suitable for fighting!"
Hearing this, Wang Ye nodded.
Manager Qian had been in the business of forging swords for generations and was especially knowledgeable about weapons. With just one sentence, he could tell the knack of this sword.
"And this sword, it's light and thin, sharp and soft."
Saying this, Manager Qian flicked the body of the sword with his finger and it made a soft sound like water droplets. "In addition, this sword is one with the sound like water droplets. I think this is the legendary Dripping Sword that kills without spilling blood!"
"Good job, Boorish Qian!"
Hearing this, Wang Ye said, "I can recognize these two swords at a glance!"
"Seeing a thousand swords will determine the weapon. Moreover, I forge swords!"
Hearing Wang Ye's words, Manager Qian smiled and said, "Tell me, Moneygrubber Wang, how did you get these two swords?"
"I picked them up!"
In response to Manager Qian's words, Wang Ye told him how Agy killed the gangster in the ruined temple and saved him.
However, he hid the details of the World Society and the Juntian Order.
"Hahaha, two days ago, I heard that Agy was extremely brave and defeated the gangster. This time, he saved your life!"
Hearing Wang Ye's words, Manager Qian smiled and said, "With such a skilled worker, you must be secretly happy!"
"Forget it. That brat Aji is always causing trouble. I'll be thanking the heavens if he doesn't get me into trouble too!"
Wang Ye waved his hand helplessly and knocked on the table. "How much do you intend to give me for these two swords?"
"These two swords are of high quality and sharp. If I were to sell them, they would be worth at least 200 taels …"
Looking at Wang Ye, Manager Qian smiled and said, "However, these two swords belong to the gangster. If I sell them openly, it will only attract trouble. I have to melt them into molten iron and forge them again. Only then can I get rid of the trouble …"
"The smelting and forging process is tedious and laborious. After conversion, I can only give you this amount!"
Saying this, Manager Qian slapped Jiang Yi and said, "50 taels, no more!"
"You're a Boorish Qian!"
Hearing Manager Qian's words, Wang Ye was unhappy. "You're trying to rip me off!"