The Tang Family's father and son were the most outstanding blacksmiths in the past two generations.
Although Tang Guode only had the strength of a low-level King, he and his father were both fifth-rank blacksmiths and were known as the most promising blacksmith to become the next Spirit Tools Grandmaster.
But now, the Tang Clan was facing a lack of main materials to refine Spiritual Weapons, so they could no longer refine Spiritual Weapons.
The father and son were also troubled by this problem, so they temporarily stopped at the fifth-rank blacksmith realm.
Tang Tianhao put on his clothes with the help of the servants and smiled at his son, "Don't comfort me. Although I've been in the fifth-rank for many years, I still can't forge a peak fifth-rank profound weapon. This proves that your father's blacksmithing skills are not perfect enough." He paused for a moment before continuing, "It's been hard on you. Your great-grandfather has always said that you already have the qualifications to enter the sixth-rank. It's a pity that our family's seven-thousand-year-old black iron has been used up and we haven't been able to find new materials for you to try forging a spirit tool. Otherwise, our Tang Family would definitely have another Spirit Tools Grandmaster."
Tang Guode revealed a confident expression, "I've liked blacksmithing since I was young and put in more effort than others. Naturally, I can make better ones. It's a pity that I didn't gain anything in Gu City half a month ago and caused so many deaths in the family."
Tang Tianhao patted him on the shoulder and said, "You don't have to blame yourself. This was the unanimous decision of the family. It's just that you shouldn't have been allowed to go personally back then. I almost had to send you off."
Just as Tang Guode was about to say something, someone came to report, "Patriarch, Donder has something important to discuss with you."
The father and son stopped talking and walked out of the blacksmithing pool.
"Greetings, Patriarch, Eldest Young Master." Donder bowed respectfully to the two.
"Donder, why are you so flustered?" Tang Tianhao asked.
Donder didn't hesitate and immediately reported to Tang Tianhao what had happened in front of the weapon shop and the restaurant.
When he heard that the ten-thousand-year-old black iron had appeared in front of the restaurant, Tang Tianhao couldn't hide his excitement and exclaimed, "It's really ten-thousand-year-old black iron?
Are you sure you didn't see wrongly? "
Tang Guode's expression also became excited.
The Tang Family had been lacking materials to forge spirit tools for many years and hadn't been able to buy them.
How could they not be excited when they heard that such a high quality material had appeared?
"It's absolutely true. Seventh Elder and I saw it with our own eyes." Donder replied firmly.
"Father, no matter what price we have to pay, we have to get it," Tang Guogui said with a burning gaze.
Tang Tianhao took a deep breath and said, "That belongs to the Magic Shadow Sect. I really don't know what the other party is trying to do.
Are they really here to forge spirit tools for spirit tools? "
"Father, this matter cannot be delayed. We should immediately ask the previous generation Elder to go out and see what the other party's intentions are. If the other party really has come to refine a spirit artifact, then no matter what, we must accept it. If they have come to cause trouble, then it is best to prepare early," said Tang Ge from the side.
"Alright, Luo De, go and convey my intentions immediately. Invite Elder Jin and Elder Fu out of seclusion," Tang Tianhao replied.
Just as Tang Gang accepted the order and left, he called out to Tang Guiguo, "Don't tell the old man about this first, otherwise he will personally come out to snatch it. He is in a critical period, it is better not to alarm him."
"I know," Tang Guode replied and immediately left to ask the Tang Family's elder to come out of seclusion.
A quarter of an hour later, a few figures flew out of the Tang Family and into the city.
… …
In the restaurant, Ling Xiao was still leisurely drinking wine and humming a little tune, looking indescribably carefree.
Savage Leopard glanced in one direction and said, "Young Master, there are two Earth Emperors rushing over here."
Ling Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, it should be someone important from the Tang Family. Whether or not it goes smoothly depends on this negotiation."
"Young Master, since your goal is the central region, why are you still busy here?" Savage Leopard asked the question in his heart.
Ling Xiao looked at Savage Leopard and smiled, "You can't wait to go back to the Central Region to take revenge?"
Savage Leopard replied, "Thousands of years have passed, I think that guy has already broken through to the Saint Realm. With my current strength, I am still not his match. Even if I want to recover my strength, I will still need to rely on Young Master's help. In these two small places like the Southern Wasteland and the Northwest, there are too few rare things, so I feel that Young Master will only know how big this world is and how many experts there are."
Ling Xiao smiled faintly and said, "Are you worried that I will be satisfied with the current situation?
Or do you think that I am too short-sighted? "
Savage Leopard replied, "Savage Leopard doesn't dare."
Ling Xiao took a sip of wine and said, "How could I not want to go to the Central Region immediately and take a look at the center of the continent where experts are like the clouds? However, there are some things that I have to do. I can guarantee that in less than three years, I will definitely go to the Central Region to take a good look at the place where you used to live and see if it is as good as you say."
At this moment, a few powerful auras from the Tang Family landed outside the restaurant.
"Greetings, Patriarch, greetings, Elders." When the people from the Tang Family saw who it was, they immediately bowed and greeted in unison.
The people who came were Tang Tianhao, Tang Guoguo, Tang De, and the two Earth Emperors of the Tang Family.
"Where is the Ten Thousand Year Black Iron?" Tang Tianhao immediately asked.
Tang Bai pointed to the deep pit at the side and said, "Over there."
Before Tang Tianhao could react, Tang Guoguo had already arrived in front of the deep pit.
"It really is Ten Thousand Year Black Iron. Looking at this texture, it should be far more than ten thousand years old. It really is a top grade black iron!" Tang Guoguo muttered as he emitted a scorching light.
Sou sou!
Tang Tianhao and the two Earth Emperors of the Tang Family instantly arrived in front of the deep pit.
"It really is Ten Thousand Year Black Iron. Such a large piece is probably seven to eight hundred kilograms." Tang Tianhao swallowed his saliva and said.
The two Earth Emperors beside him also revealed incomparably excited expressions.
As a family of blacksmiths, the Tang Family desired this kind of high-grade equipment more than ordinary high-grade spirit herbs.
This kind of black iron that was more than ten thousand years old usually existed in some dangerous places and was very difficult to excavate. Ten kilograms of this kind of Ten Thousand Year Black Iron was enough to forge a spirit weapon. Its value was comparable to a sixth-tier high-grade spirit herb.
And this piece of Ten Thousand Year Black Iron in front of them, even if the Tang Family had to take out dozens of sixth-tier high-grade spirit herbs or a few seventh-tier spirit herbs to exchange for it, they wouldn't feel that they were at a disadvantage. The premise was that they could take out such a high-grade spirit herb collection.
"Father, you must take it!" Tang Guoguo said solemnly to Tang Tianhao in a low voice.
Tang Tianhao didn't hide his intentions and nodded heavily. He thought to himself, With this piece of black iron, my Tang Family can forge spirit weapons again. Guoguo also has a chance of becoming a spirit weapon master.
"Let's go in and see which senior from the Shadow Sect is here." Tang Tianhao said and immediately walked into the restaurant.
Tang Guoguo, Tang Bai, and the two Earthly Emperors followed nervously. The other members of the Tang Family didn't have enough status, so they could only guard the big piece of Ten Thousand Year Black Iron outside. They couldn't let it disappear without a trace.
After Tang Tianhao walked into the restaurant, his expression froze when he saw Ling Xiao and Cruel Leopard.
He heard Donder's report that there were Earthly Emperors from the Shadow Sect in the restaurant.
However, when he saw how young these two people were, he couldn't help but be puzzled.
The handsome young man with a faint smile on his face could be seen with a glance that he had the strength of a low-level King Stage cultivator, but he couldn't see the strength of the young man beside him who was in his early thirties.
Tang Tianhao's gaze fell on Cruel Leopard. When he met Cruel Leopard's gaze that was filled with killing intent, he felt as uncomfortable as if he had been bitten by a poisonous snake.
"Could it be that he isn't an Earthly Emperor, but a Heavenly Venerable who has cultivated to regain his youth?" Tang Tianhao thought in shock.
Before he could speak, Tang Guoguo's gaze fell on Ling Xiao and asked in surprise, "Benefactor, do you remember me?"
Ling Xiao glanced at Tang Guoguo, and a familiar impression appeared in his mind. He immediately said, "I think I saw you in Gu City, right?"
Tang Guoguo nodded repeatedly, then said to an Earth Emperor Stage elder beside him, "Elder Jin, do you still remember him?"
The Earth Emperor Stage elder stood up and cupped his hands towards Ling Xiao, "Little brother, we meet again. Thank you for your help that day. Otherwise, Eldest Young Master and I would have died in Gu City."
Tang Guoguo and the Earth Emperor of the Tang Family were the Tang Family members who had gone to Gu City. They were the two members of the Tang Family who had luckily survived.
If Ling Xiao hadn't given them the Illusion Breaking Potion, they probably wouldn't have been able to stand here and talk.
That Earth Sovereign Realm old man's name was Tang Jin, and he was a mid-level Earth Sovereign Realm expert. He was a loyal servant of the Tang Clan's Old Master, and Tang Guige was the appointed successor of the Tang Clan's Old Master. Therefore, he addressed Tang Guige as Young Master.
The reason why Tang Guoguo and Tang Jin recognized Ling Xiao at a glance was not only because Ling Xiao had helped them that day, but also because they clearly remembered everything that had happened on the way to Gu City.
Four of the Five Great Evildoers of the Southern Wasteland actually listened to him, and there was also a Blood Asura who had continuously advanced.
The Five Great Evildoers had been famous in the Southern Wasteland for decades. All of their strengths were unfathomable, and they were all unruly, cruel, and bloodthirsty people.
They actually listened to the words of a young man who was only in his twenties. This made them wonder if Ling Xiao was someone from a major power in the Central Region.
As for Cai Xia Yue, she had made a series of breakthroughs on her way to Gu City. Her speed had simply made history in the Southern Wasteland, and she had become the target that all the forces wanted to rope in.
Unexpectedly, the fairy-like woman had snuggled into the arms of a low-level King Stage cultivator.
No one would be able to forget that scene for the rest of their lives.
At that time, Tang Guoguo had even envied Ling Xiao for being able to enjoy such a beautiful life.
Now that Ling Xiao had appeared here, it wasn't surprising that they were able to recognize Ling Xiao at a glance.
When Ling Xiao saw the young man and the old man, he remembered that the two of them had claimed to be from the Tang Family. He thought to himself, "What a coincidence, it seems like things will be much easier."
Ling Xiao stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "It's just a small matter. You don't have to worry about it."
"By the way, brother, how should I address you? My name is Tang Guoguo, and this is my father. This is my family's previous elder, Elder Jin …" After Tang Guoguo introduced himself, he introduced himself as a member of the Tang Family.
If Ling Xiao was just an ordinary low-level King Stage cultivator, Tang Guoguo naturally wouldn't be so polite. However, he had seen Ling Xiao's ability, so he naturally didn't dare to be careless.