Chapter 584 2 points of spirit
However, at this moment, he knew better than anyone how heavy the burden on him was, and it was not a good time to reminisce and chat.
He shoulders the heavy responsibility of protecting Liyue, and cannot relax or slack off for even a moment. The tranquility and peace of Liyue, and the lives and happiness of countless people, all depend on him.
He must keep his strength at its peak and remain vigilant at all times, like a bowstring that has been stretched to the extreme. As long as there is any sign of trouble, he can immediately make the fastest and most accurate response and go all out to deal with any possible crisis.
In Xiao's heart, human power is too weak in the face of so many powerful threats, just like a candlelight swaying in the wind. Even a slight delay may cause hundreds of lives to disappear like a meteor across the sky. Therefore, he must stick to this place and be ready to face unknown challenges at any time.
So, these people kept running non-stop, raising clouds of dust from the ground beneath their feet. Their figures hurriedly shuttled through the twilight, running at full speed towards the direction of Liyue Harbor. Finally, before the night completely enveloped the earth, they rushed back to Liyue Harbor panting.
As the sky got darker and darker, the men could not help but quicken their pace and hurried towards the direction of Hanfeng Ironware. Their figures moved quickly under the moonlight, and their footsteps echoed clearly in the quiet streets, breaking the tranquility of the night, yet blending into this unique atmosphere.
When they arrived, they found that Lao Zhang had stopped forging. Looking at the furnace beside him, the flames that had been burning fiercely had completely gone out, and the charcoal in the furnace was gradually cooling down. It was obvious that he had stopped working for some time.
Old Zhang was sitting on a chair nearby, drinking tea leisurely. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes somewhat blank, as if enjoying this moment of tranquility. Seeing several people coming, he raised his head slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes, then a kind smile appeared on his face, he put down the teacup in his hand, and stood up to greet them.
After seeing what Lao Zhang did, several people handed the collected mithril iron ore and mithril stone to Lao Zhang without any hesitation. Lao Zhang smiled slightly, which was full of relief and surprise. He slowly stretched out his hands, which were covered with thick calluses.
Lao Zhang held the ores in his hands, as if they were invaluable treasures. His eyes were fixed on the ores, full of concentration and scrutiny, carefully examining the details of each piece of ore. From time to time, he gently stroked the surface of the ore with his fingers, feeling their unique texture. The rough surface of the ore seemed to be telling the vicissitudes of time; while the smooth part seemed to be showing its unique charm. Through this delicate touch, he could have a more intuitive and profound understanding of the quality of the ore.
Sometimes he would put the ore in front of his eyes, squint his eyes, and observe its texture in an almost pious manner. His focused expression seemed as if he wanted to see through the ore and understand all the secrets within.
Then, Lao Zhang weighed the ore in his hands, feeling its heavy texture.
After careful and focused observation and experience, Lao Zhang finally couldn't hold back his inner amazement and uttered an "Oh..." Although the sound was not loud, it seemed to have the power to penetrate the soul and echoed in the slightly dim room. The sound was full of admiration and amazement for these minerals, just like a senior connoisseur who saw the rare treasures he had dreamed of.
His eyes were shining with excitement, like the brightest stars in the night sky. At this moment, he seemed to have seen the prototype of a great work through the ore in front of him. In his imagination, these ores will be tempered by his skillful hands and finally transformed into a masterpiece that will shock everyone and emit unparalleled brilliance.
Hearing Lao Zhang's voice, Paimeng's originally smart eyes widened instantly, and a trace of worry suddenly surged in his heart. He couldn't help but feel a little guilty. After all, the process of finding these ores was not easy. He had experienced countless difficulties and obstacles along the way. If it didn't meet Lao Zhang's requirements in the end, all his efforts would be wasted.
So she asked nervously, "What, what's going on?" Her voice trembled slightly, with obvious uneasiness.
Hearing Paimon's trembling tone, Lao Zhang smiled with relief. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a warm and confident arc, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head again, looking at the materials in front of him gently and attentively, as if he was appreciating a group of carefully crafted works of art.
He carefully examined their texture, gently sliding his fingers across the surface of the ore, feeling the unique touch of roughness or smoothness. Then, he moved closer to the ore, squinted his eyes, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "These materials are all genuine top-quality!" Lao Zhang's voice was full of excitement and expectation, and the voice seemed to have a kind of magic that instantly ignited the atmosphere of the whole room. He seemed to be able to imagine what kind of amazing finished products these materials would become after being forged by his skillful hands.
He continued, "Oh... I feel that with these materials, I will be able to forge an amazing work. It seems... I have to show my true ability..." As he spoke, he unconsciously clenched his fists, as if to cheer himself up. His tone revealed an unwavering confidence and determination, as if he couldn't wait to start this challenging task.
He stood up and stretched his muscles. His bones made a "cracking" sound, as if he was cheering for the upcoming work. His eyes revealed his infinite enthusiasm for the upcoming work. His eyes were like a burning flame, hot and firm. He strode to the stove and gently patted the stove wall, as if he was greeting an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time.
After hearing what Lao Zhang said, the worries in the hearts of several people were slightly relieved, and the nerves that were originally as tense as strings gradually relaxed. They all showed relieved smiles on their faces, as if a big stone had finally fallen from their hearts.